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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Bob Beckel Defends Socialism on Fox
Posted by: Matt Lewis at 4:47 PM
I was on Fox's The Live Desk earlier today with Martha MacCallum, talking about Carol Browner -- the Obama "climate Czar" with socialist ties

I was stunned when Bob Beckel (wearing a red shirt, as he noted) -- asked me 'What is Wrong With Some Form of Socialism in Certain Areas?'   He then sounded incredulous when I argued that socialism is un-American. 

Watch for yourself...




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Kenny Z writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 4:51 PM
Fox
Fox has changed - a lot and not for the better!
Ronna writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:11 PM
Bob Beckel is a left loon hack
his bull is nothing more than that, and I turn the channel EVERY TIME his ugly face appears on my TV.
Tazzmax writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:25 PM
Red Beckel,......
I'd like to meet that commie POS on a dark street.
Frank writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:32 PM
tazzmax
you looking to get the crap knocked out of you by becklel? Cause that's what he'd do to you; he throw you, your walker, and your o2 tank down the stairs and we'd have one less ignorant SOB to worry about.
Lerxst writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:35 PM
Beckel
has been on Fox for years. Yeah, he's truly encamped on the left but he's one of the more reasonable libs. He's not a "bomb thrower" and can normally be relied on for a civilized debate regardless of how far out his views are.

But then Fox is all right wing crazies all the time isn't it...that's why Beckel (and many many other lib commentators) are on there so often.
fleur writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:35 PM
FAIRNESS DOCTRINE
I HOPE FOX HAD THE SENSE TO PUT SOMEONE UP THERE TO CONTRADICT THAT IDIOT, BECKEL.
THAT'S MY MAIN COMPLAINT ABOUT ALL THE NEWS: MOST OF THE TIME IT'S LEFT WING DRIVEL SERVED UP WITH NO ONE BALANCING IT OUT.
Tazzmax writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:44 PM
Fwankie,
dream on, libtard, dream on.
Keith writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 5:55 PM
Lerxst
Many studies have shown time and again, that Fox is left of center. The left hates it, because their reporting is more balanced. That's all.
roy writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 6:01 PM
too bad about beckel
he seems like a nice sincere guy that just happens to be sincerely wrong.
roy
Frank writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 6:29 PM
tazzmax
The truth hurts, sorry.

Too bad we'll never know for sure; you're a gutless punk anyways. You wouldn't be caught dead in a real fight-it might ruin your maniucure.
Ronna writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 6:47 PM
too bad about beckel
What's too bad about Beckel???? That he was born?
Ryan01 writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 7:15 PM
So?
"I was stunned when Bob Beckel (wearing a red shirt, as he noted) -- asked me 'What is Wrong With Some Form of Socialism in Certain Areas?'"

Bush would certainly agree with this question. He even answered it. As long as it is corporate socialism like was done for Wall Street, Bush is all in favor of it.

peacefrog writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 7:56 PM
Scarlett
Thanks for your input Lola.
Tazzmax writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 8:00 PM
Fwankie,
did I p*ss you off? Heehee, you must be "Beckels' b**ch", eh? Hahaha, LMAO.

Your lover, Beckel, is just an overweight slob POS.

You sure do "talk tough", Buckwheat, you've got me shakin in my boots!
foxmustang writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 8:02 PM
"Bob Beckel defends Socialism"?????
What else would someone do who supports the "Socialist" POTUS-elect?????

DUH!!!!!!
Michael writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 8:24 PM
Beckel is a Moron
How are we supposed to take him seriously; HE MANAGED WALTER MONDALES 1984 CAMPAIGN. The one where Reagan won FOURTY NINE STATES. Sounds like Beckel is an ideas man, lets listen to what he has to say.....
Lerxst writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 8:27 PM
Beckel
In 1977, he was appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for the Carter administration.
Beckel was the campaign manager for Walter Mondale's 1984 presidential campaign.

A stellar political career.
Craig writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 8:54 PM
Getting a rise
The red shirt. The socialist comments. I think Beckel is trying to get a rise out of the audience, but of course that is the Fox news approach. Thats entertainment!!

douglas writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 9:10 PM
the insanity is too much
When hamas says no two years is too long for a cease fire, and the crazies think they are worth protection. my god, what is wrong with the world these days.I can gaurentee the same idiots would EXPECT protection and action if the rockets were coming into their neighborhoods.I say you have to be stupid to buy into this crazy nutty crapola.Its no longer funny or cute or even tolerable, it out of hand now and all you loons really need to be quieted.The countries that attack isreal for defending herself should go on a NO SAVE YOURSELF list, and we should stop HELPING them with aid or protection of any kind.If you dont like it tough, find help elsewhere, and protect yourself, and believe me they will be swallowed up by someone out there, thats how things are.You nuts always want to berate and denagreade those who you EXPECT to provide your protection when the BOOGIE man comes to your homes.I served in VIET NAM, and am proud of it, and I am proud of those who serve in iraq and everywhere in the world for our country, and I am teaching my sons and my grandsons that if the day ever comes where the fighting is here, let all you nutjobs go it alone, dont help you , you dont deserve it.
Allen Caeden writes: Wednesday, January, 14, 2009 9:50 PM
Wow there's news!
A Demoncrat (I mean Democrat) defending socialism. What are the odds!
Royinoslo writes: Thursday, January, 15, 2009 5:36 AM
Ignorance ain't always bliss
Matt Lewis says that socialism is un-American because the Constitution extols freedom and democracy. He's confusing political and economic systems. The Constitution nowhere mandates an economic system. Democratic socialism and its cousin, social democracy, are entirely constitutional.

They are both the logical extensions of the democratic process. Indeed, so are the reins on government from the right when voters want to curb the excesses and mistakes and scandals of leftist officeholders.

Lewis has no business being a political commentator with such an ignorant point of view. The reason that a charge of socialism is so loaded is because people like Matt successfully misinform so many Americans.
Joe writes: Thursday, January, 15, 2009 9:39 AM
Hey I like Pete Seeger too...
But his politics are nuts. I can listen to Woodie Guthrie all day, but I do not rank him as a political science or economics expert.
RASHUM writes: Thursday, January, 15, 2009 10:11 AM
hahahahahaha
I know there are a lot of dorm rat on this page. But for the real posters, does anyone else laugh when the here the words "Mondale Campaign?" Mondale was one of the most pathetic people to ever run for President (as the party's nomination); honorable mention to Dukakis.
stalkinghorse writes: Thursday, January, 15, 2009 11:23 PM
Comrade Browner
is a marxist. How hard is that get?

The so called 'climate crisis' exists to move wealth from Americans to the citizens of the world.

browner is just the commie to get it done.

Red Beckel. Now that's funny.

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