Comments on: Video: Liberal Stahl appalled that opinionated people can host news programs

By: Ed Driscoll » Leslie Stahl’s Eyes Wide Shut Moment

Ed Driscoll » Leslie Stahl’s Eyes Wide Shut Moment — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:44:02 +0000

[...] Leslie Stahl, appearing on CBS’s Sixty Minutes–yes, that 60 Minutes–yes, on that CBS network, is shocked–shocked!–that a television journalist like CNN’s Lou Dobbs can hate the president because of his stance on key issues (immigration of course, in Dobbs’ case), and tell his viewers what his biases are, and still go on the air and be a functioning talking head. [...]

By: NEMETI IN SYRACUSE

NEMETI IN SYRACUSE — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:40:23 +0000

Boy, ole Leslie is really in need of a turkeyectomy to take care of that unfortunate neck of hers and while she’s at she might have them take a look at that face of her’s. As far as her views concerning Dobbs or anyone else….hello?? Is anyone suprised?? They sure don’t pay this liberal hack for her fair and balanced takes on things. She goes by the “Walter” book and always will.

By: Resolute

Resolute — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:02:29 +0000

In Bernie Goldberg’s books he repeatedly makes the point that the liberals in the media don’t perceive their bias; they think they are mainstream and reasonable. Mallard T. Drake on May 8, 2007 at 2:24 PM

That is exactly it. Stahal really is surprised because in her mind journalists actually are nuetral observers always. What she doesnt see is that a nuetral enviornment where only one mainstream view is expressed is inherently vulnerable to corruption and twisting. Somehow journalists have the idea that a free marketplace of ideas is a problem that needs to be controlled.

By: Jose Chupacabra

Jose Chupacabra — Tue, 08 May 2007 21:15:04 +0000

DAMN SHE LOOKS OLD NOW!

But it’s been years since I last watched CBS.

By: mlong

mlong — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:56:34 +0000

Pot meet Kettle.

By: CyberCipher

CyberCipher — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:54:14 +0000

Leslie used to be hot…like 45 years ago (she’s 65). Does the AARP let journalists work after 65? Oops. Sorry. I forget that it’s CBS. (Mike Wallace did interviews with Ramses and Moses, ya’ know.) Hmmm. Okay, so let’s just make sure that before they put her on camera that she’s fitted with a bib (I hate it when they drool on themselves).

By: JustTruth101

JustTruth101 — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:44:09 +0000

What. A. Joke.

By: Kini

Kini — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:41:21 +0000

Chickafacation of the news! Heh!

It’s great to have you guys report this. I wouldn’t have the stomach to put up with it.

Thank the Almighty Lord my God for inventing the TV remote.

By: jimwesty

jimwesty — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:58:58 +0000

I think the 60′s were good to Leslie….She is obviously having some sort of j-school flash back.

By: Griz

Griz — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:46:50 +0000

Answer; stop watching television news.

By: Ed Driscoll.com

Ed Driscoll.com — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:45:12 +0000

Leslie Stahl’s Eyes Wide Shut…

Leslie Stahl, appearing on CBS’s Sixty Minutes–yes, that 60 Minutes–yes, on that CBS network, is shocked–shocked!–that a television journalist like CNNs Lou Dobbs can hate the president because of his stance on key issues (immigration of course,…

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:42:37 +0000

She wondered, how can someone who doesn’t like the President host a news program?

I truly am speechless.

By: Brat

Brat — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:41:23 +0000

“Some say” liberalism is a mental disorder.

By: jman

jman — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:40:20 +0000

The sad part is that you could probably hook her up to a lie detector, ask her if she was biased, she would tell you “NO” without batting an eye — and would pass with flying colors.

By: fogw

fogw — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:32:17 +0000

I know this is off topic, but ….

My Inbox says I’ve received an email from Al Gore.

SUBJECT: Our Moment — Our Movement

You can’t make this stuff up.

Back to regular programming ….

By: locomotivebreath1901

locomotivebreath1901 — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:28:27 +0000

Will we never be rid of these self-important, obtuse hypocrites?

By: Entelechy

Entelechy — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:26:51 +0000

If you get people used to being told what to think, you can mold their opinions. You have to admit, America has been conned brilliantly.

Privatestock on May 8, 2007 at 3:11 PM

Indeed. However, can’t blame the conners – must always blame the conned.

By: Privatestock

Privatestock — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:11:07 +0000

If you get people used to being told what to think, you can mold their opinions. You have to admit, America has been conned brilliantly.

By: doriangrey

doriangrey — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:06:50 +0000

ReubenJCogburn,

We wouldn’t want you to slow the decline of the enemedia and the rise of outlets like FOX News that dare to show something besides liberal talking points.

The truly frightening thing here is that the majority of the media, with Stahl being a perfect example, are so far left and have been brainwashing middle America for so long that they see media outlets like FoxNews as being ultra conservative right, when in fact Fox is about as middle of the road as you can get and still be intellectually honest.

Rock on……………..

By: Halley

Halley — Tue, 08 May 2007 19:05:20 +0000

I always thought she was kinda hot. So I never paid much attention to what came out of her mouth.

By: ReubenJCogburn

ReubenJCogburn — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:55:07 +0000

Liberal hypocrisy?! In the media?! I’m shocked, SHOCKED! Well, not that shocked.

Just keep on doing what you’re doing, Carp Woman. Make sure you never step outside the echo chamber and actually talk to some real Americans with traditional American values. We wouldn’t want you to slow the decline of the enemedia and the rise of outlets like FOX News that dare to show something besides liberal talking points.

By: Mallard T. Drake

Mallard T. Drake — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:39:04 +0000

Speaking of Goldberg, did he just write a new book? Ian on May 8, 2007 at 2:26 PM

Yes it is titled "Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right..." It is a collection of short pieces commenting on political and social issues.

By: benrand

benrand — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:38:44 +0000

I mean, this *was* 60 Minutes right?

Where’s the shock…

By: BillLalor

BillLalor — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:33:52 +0000

I was about to try to address Stahl’s hypocrisy, but as I started to do so I realized it would cause me to pull my eyeballs out of my head. So I stopped.

By: Freelancer

Freelancer — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:32:53 +0000

Dobbs is unconventional, he’s off the mark (IMO) in a number of issues, but when he reports statistics or other facts, outside of his opinion of them, he makes sure he has valid information. I’m not exactly a Dobbs fan, but he does what he thinks is right.

Socialists like Stahl always do what they think will raise them and lower their opponents. Oh yes, they believe they are engaged in a media war, and they will fight dirty.