Video: ABC plays softball with Pfleger
posted at 3:30 pm on June 26, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Six-plus minutes and not a single question about Farrakhan, about Obama expunging his endorsement, or about what verse of the Bible he was following when he threatened to snuff that gun-shop owner like a rat. Not even a question, do note, about the mysterious disappearance of his Vanilla Ice accent, which, I dare say, seems a tad patronizing now that it’s been revealed to be pure affectation. Instead, we get six-plus minutes of MLK and refusing to back down and even a sinister hint near the end that we shouldn’t blame him or Wright for contributing to an Obama defeat since we all know what the real reason will be. And all of it capped by Robin Roberts’s co-anchor congratulating her on a solid interview. Good work, ABC. Click the image to watch.
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He’s a disgrace to the Church.
irishspy on June 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Why is he still in the Church? Can’t the Archdiocese find someone to replace this guy?
jencab on June 26, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Good Morning America isn’t exactly 60 Minutes.
Tom_Shipley on June 26, 2008 at 3:36 PM
FTFY.
SouthernDem on June 26, 2008 at 3:38 PM
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 -
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
There’s really nothing more to say.
OhEssYouCowboys on June 26, 2008 at 3:42 PM
He’s white. He’s entitled to an easy interview.
BadgerHawk on June 26, 2008 at 3:42 PM
No amount of softball twinkie-munch sessions can repair the damage.
If they’re not going to ask this freak legitimate questions, what’s the point in having him on?
Robin Roberts is another faux newscaster who should go back to ESPN.
JammieWearingFool on June 26, 2008 at 3:43 PM
ABC loves anything that is anti religion; anti American; and, anti conservative.
rplat on June 26, 2008 at 3:44 PM
FWIW, Robin Roberts was a newscaster in Chicago before she went national.
He was sure to get the “victim” card in there regarding the hate mail and threats he received. Hey Father, if you are going to be “controversial,” you have to accept that you will receive all kinds of reactions without whining about it. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think MLK made a big show of the constant threats he must have received. Be a big boy and man-up.
Liberalism needs victims.
Mallard T. Drake on June 26, 2008 at 3:53 PM
“My flawness of character…”
Jaibones on June 26, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Actually, I think it is.
Jaibones on June 26, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Would that be the same ABC mentioned here?
It’s a Dollard link so prepare yourselves for naughty words and such.
TBinSTL on June 26, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Keep an eye on James Meeks…another race-baiting Illinois preacher / politician chummy with Barack Ocarter.
ynot4tony2 on June 26, 2008 at 4:19 PM
The interviewer’s whole approach was that she was interwiewing an expert on the subject under discussion. He acts like an expert on how fine and righteous he is. This should just be considered more documentation of how the MSM has completely lost it: it can only serve as a cautionary tale.
snaggletoothie on June 26, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Of course he must be right because he recieved death threats
I heard no mention or speculation as to who was sending him death threats. After all, wasn’t it Hillary he was mocking in the famouse video clip?
AverageJoe on June 26, 2008 at 4:25 PM
No cliky, no thanks.
But you can bet his “black” dialect disappeared, it only shows up in certain churches I am sure.
He is a disgusting rat…
Without listening this is what he said:
He was not sorry for what he said, but sorry he was mis-interpreted.
He never meant harm, but it was his obligation to raise these issues.
He won’t apoligize
He will defend his right to protect the “under-dog”.
He won’t back down, when he is speaking the truth.
He was mis-understood.
He will always fight for the under class.
We are racists, he is not.
blah, blah, blah
You don’t have to listen to these yokels to know what they say.
right2bright on June 26, 2008 at 4:38 PM
He’ll be going on the View next.
becki51758 on June 26, 2008 at 4:44 PM
It’s a good time when the media Deciders like Robin Roberts, who is black, who is also a woman, a black African American woman, can crawl up the steep slope of utter pusillanimous worthlessness, if only for a few sweet moments.
benrand on June 26, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Did Father P write the questions himself?
RobCon on June 26, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Ugh.
Rightwingsparkle on June 26, 2008 at 5:04 PM
Oh one other, did he show up in black face singing MAAAMMMIE?
right2bright on June 26, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Great call, AP. Apparently Robin Roberts isn’t bothered by that, or maybe she isn’t bright enough to pick up on it. I’m guessing the latter.
Jaibones on June 26, 2008 at 5:46 PM
can we spell snakeoil salesman
working on that big gated community
disgusting
lexa on June 26, 2008 at 5:49 PM
“So Father Pfleger, exactly how long have you been a heretic?”
mojo on June 26, 2008 at 5:54 PM
You know, Pfleger’s rant about Hillary thinking she was entitled to the nomination was really just a cover for what the Obamas feel - that they are entitled to the nomination. Because they’re black. I mean, come on, the guy is in favor of affirmative action.
Seixon on June 26, 2008 at 6:01 PM
No, the Catholic church played softball with this joker. The same as they’ve been doing with their pedophile priests. Move them/him around, and hide em out!
byteshredder on June 26, 2008 at 6:10 PM
A nerf interview?
Tantor on June 26, 2008 at 6:26 PM
When are all these guys (Pflegar, Wright the rest of Chicago’s political machine) gonna want their payback from Obama? They don’t seem like the type to take a back seat or a “Time Out” as if they were uncontrolable children for no reason.
Dscw66 on June 26, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Sigh.
I had some hope for ABC when they actually asked some tough questions of the Messiah.
Now they’re doing penance.
jgapinoy on June 26, 2008 at 10:36 PM
With all due respect what’s with all the hateful emails and why is he being called a wigger? And told to go back to Africa? Now that is the typical response, we heard it a million times.
I more concerned about that, that is an indication that some among us have some serious problems with race and it transends political parties.
AprilOrit on June 27, 2008 at 10:03 AM