WH spokestool: We’re all about free elections and the “democratic process” — in Honduras
posted at 10:01 pm on July 1, 2009 by Allahpundit
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In which frequent Megyn Kelly sparring partner Bill Burton steals a page from Susan Rice and ignores the screaming contradiction between The One’s outrage at Honduras and non-outrage at Iran. Funny how the White House’s rhetoric shifts from harsh realism when addressing the latter to an almost neoconservative ode to freedom when addressing the former, notwithstanding the fact that freedom and democracy aren’t at all what Zelaya and Chavez have planned. I get that it’s this guy’s job to spout garbage, but is it too much to ask that they spout consistent garbage so that we don’t have to endure White House spokesmen making the case for and against meddling in other countries in back-to-back news segments?
A more pressing question now. What’s Juan Williams doing hosting the Factor? Click the image to watch.
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Juan Williams hosting The Factor, works for me. Juan seems a fair man who at least tries to understand both sides of an issue. He’s better than the screaming narcissist who usually hosts.
exdeadhead on July 1, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Wiehl reeks of Kathleen Parkerism
Upstater85 on July 1, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Kathleen Parker has a nice rack?
progressoverpeace on July 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Rock on Juan Wm’s doing the Factor! Fair and Balanced :)
BJ* on July 1, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Uh… does Wiehl or Parker? I’ve never paid much attention… I just here their voices whining about some injustice…
Upstater85 on July 1, 2009 at 11:35 PM
*here = hear*
and I’m out for now…
Upstater85 on July 1, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Wiehl does, for my tastes, at least. And she seems nice. She just can’t win an argument, which is kind of sad since she wrote a book entitled something like, “Win Every Argument”.
I don’t know much of anything about Parker. I read a couple of her hit pieces a while ago and haven’t looked at her writing since. I don’t comment on any Parker/Baby Buckley/Frum/Brooks/… threads. I don’t even look at them.
progressoverpeace on July 1, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Juan did a great job. Someone does need to clue him in to some global warming hoax books. Vaclav Klaus has a good take on global warming.
Do not even listen to Hannity anymore. I listen to Ed via HotAir. Ed is way more fun, (manpris and all!), and Ed is way smarter than Hannity. I love the chat room chatter tons more than the goofy callers on Hannity’s radio show. I still have to watch Sean on tv. Husband likes to watch.
To call Burton a tool is to give tools a bad name.
freeus on July 1, 2009 at 11:40 PM
ah… Bill Burton… oh, for good old days of the days when Megyn Kelly woudld mop the floor with him…
D2Boston on July 1, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Jain was doing the viewer a favor by hosting! Burton is an obvious tool! Guess what Bill, I do blame Obama for the price increases I will be paying
Pam on July 1, 2009 at 11:43 PM
F*ck that smarmy f*ckstick, Bill Burton. The human equivalent of rotting smelly garbage.
LibTired on July 1, 2009 at 11:45 PM
dcwvu on July 1, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Burton’s comportment is a deception. He suffers from the same personality disorder of individual who has a degree of facility to compartmentalization. He can go out there and spew crap with a straight face like nobodies business.
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Megyn Kelly exposed Burton’s disfuctional personality throughout the entire 2008 presidential campaign. Burden’s dissociation from reality is evident.
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To put it in laymans terms: Burton is full sh!t.
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Burton tries to come across as prestigious but his complacency is a mask for his notoriety.
Americannodash on July 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM
*dysfunctional
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:08 AM
I confess.
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM
LOL! If I didn’t know better, I would guess I was hammered when I typed that — allow me to try again:
Ah… Bill Burton… oh, for the good old days of the campaign when Megyn Kelly would mop the floor with him…
There, much better… and it’s definitely time for bed! Goodnight all…
D2Boston on July 2, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM
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To what?
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Burton is just another mindless O-bot spouting what he is told to spout. Logic, common sense and reason have no bearing on what he says. He does not think, he spouts.
In this way he is typical of the libs. This is what the Dems offer them. Follow us and you won’t need to think, just spout our party line and you can be confident that you’ll always be politically correct. AND… you’ll get invited to all our cocktail parties. It’ll save you time, you won’t have to figure things out for yourself, won’t have to spend time staying up with the news, just spout our lines and we’ll do the thinking for you. If you want to call it that. Oh and never mind that man behind the curtain.
shmendrick on July 2, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Being rude to you. I’m sorry.
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Inconsistency is the hob goblin of poor liars.
MB4 on July 2, 2009 at 12:28 AM
~ Hypocrisy is the highest form of morality.
And hypocrisy about freedom is the highest form of patriotism. ~
Congratulations, Obama. A twofer.
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Sound bite!
Anyone truly trying to follow bho’s foreign policy will have his head turned like Linda Blair in the Exorcist.
Mojave Mark on July 2, 2009 at 12:32 AM
White House spokesmen aren’t paid to think, just spout the party line. Five minutes later the party line may have just reversed itself but the O-bot spokesmen aren’t allowed to think, just spout, even though it may contradict what they had just said. Robot slaves just say what they’re told no matter how little sense it makes.
So yes, it’s too much to ask, to ask them to be consistent.
shmendrick on July 2, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:25 AM
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Please don’t interpret my response to you on the BC thread as a smack down.
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Your remark was not rude. It was a busy thread for you. A “terrible response” might also be considered something that is just from one’s “misinterpretion” of the originaters intent. No harm, no foul no apology required.
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:40 AM
*misinterpretation
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Yes, I’m sure it does disturb you that she’ll bring it to term…
The fact that you even know she is pregnant is kind of creepy…
Alas, I understand how Megyn Kelly just doesn’t do it for you. I mean, clearly you are more attracted to upholstery.
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 12:46 AM
*originator
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I am having the usual “some letters are wrong or missing” syndrome again.
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Oh. In that case, never mind. I take it all back. Can I be rude to you about your spelling instead?
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 12:46 AM
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Good to see that you are still out there taking the “kids in the basement” to school. When will dcwvu ever learn.
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:51 AM
While I don’t like Juan because he’s a liberal, I will say he’s one of the few that generally tell the truth as to why he’s for something. Your average liberal will claim it’s for the children or some BS when it’s really just a power or money grab…or both.
Hard Right on July 2, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Oh. In that case, never mind. I take it all back. Can I be rude to you about your spelling instead?
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:47 AM
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Tease yes, rude no.
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 12:53 AM
AMEN to that. . . I’m no fan of Juan.But tonight he
showed the lib media how to be fair and ask the right questions. Thanks Juan.
Texyank on July 2, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Upstater85 is one of the heroes of this site. Very smart and still quite quick, given his 85 years.
So, thanks dash, for being kind to us elders.
Loxodonta on July 2, 2009 at 12:57 AM
I’m afraid never… dcwvu admits it was drooling all over Burton’s image… WTF? Seriously, even though dcwvu includes hotties such as Helen Thomas, Colmes, and Sotomayor, I believe that one could shoot a little higher than the man threatening to grow a Uni-Brow.
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 12:59 AM
*dcwvu’s club includes* is probably what I was going for.
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 AM
I thinking Will Ferrell.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/will%20ferrell/britt2008_08/ferrell.jpg
Texyank on July 2, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 1:00 AM
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Yes. I have many thoughts that are not considered PC for some of the ignorance displayed by the “under the bridge dwellers.”
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Just thought I would say Hi to you tonight.
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Now I have to go onto another thread to lambast Arlen S.
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See you later.
Americannodash on July 2, 2009 at 1:09 AM
Later and goodnight.
Upstater85 on July 2, 2009 at 1:14 AM
You really ought to remove the reference to feces from the title. Really.
unclesmrgol on July 2, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Honduras just might be a good country for relocation. Apparently they love their freedom enough to toss out a moron leftist leader if he subverts their constitution and gets too power hungry….
CC
CapedConservative on July 2, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Are you kidding me? This is the same Juan Williams who had never even heard of a dissenting argument to man-made global warming until the Czech President said it, and even then he was apoplectic. He never sought a dissenting opinion and fed off of what was shoveled down his mouth by the Washington Post and NPR. Fair minded my arse.
alohapundit on July 2, 2009 at 2:36 AM
And O’Reilly is taking this holiday week off.
slp on July 2, 2009 at 3:03 AM
Juan Williams did fine in asking the question he did of Bill Burton concerning Obama’s pro-tyranny position on Honduras. I would have liked a follow up question or two by Juan that would have shown Bill Burton’s words to be nonsense.
Obama has shown himself with respect to Honduras. Obama is an authoritarian socialist who will side with commies Chavez, Castro and Ortega. Ameriaca did not vote for that in November 2008.
Phil Byler on July 2, 2009 at 3:54 AM
But it IS, allah. Get with the program, fhs.
Randy
williars on July 2, 2009 at 5:48 AM
“Spokestool”. Love it!
LiquidH2O on July 2, 2009 at 6:13 AM
As a side note, I really liked Juan Williams hosting The Factor tonight. Thought he did a good job (except when he was saying “bye” at the end; it seemed kind of forced and fake…but other than that, great job Juan).
LiquidH2O on July 2, 2009 at 6:16 AM
It is obvious that Obama looked at the two situations and said Iranian protestors=bad…..Chavez sidekick=good. In fact it is so obvious that even guys like Juan Williams can see it. And Juan is no neocon. He is an endangered species, a real journalist. I don’t always agree with him..but I respect him. mostly.
Terrye on July 2, 2009 at 7:11 AM
The big O in Obama stands for outrageous.
This radical leftist really burns my biscuits. When is it time to kick him out of the country in his pajamas?
RandyChandler on July 2, 2009 at 7:20 AM
The foreign policy idea of Iran=good, Honduras=bad has all the obvious look of being crafted by that incredible foreign affairs expert, Joe “Stand Up Chuck” Biden.
Jeff from WI on July 2, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Lookee here: Obama, flip-flops, gets mad at Nigerian leader for following in Zelaya’s footsteps:
Robert_Paulson on July 2, 2009 at 7:43 AM
So O’Reilly could not persuade Dennis Miller to fill in for him, leaving the Factor to a dim bulb like Juan Williams.
It was only the total darkness of Bill Burton’s illogic and willful stupidity that made Juan seem adequate.
Right_of_Attila on July 2, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Look at the bigger picture. We’ve got troops going in harm’s way in Afghanistan (God Bless them and keep them safe). So what is this filthy administration going to do over the holiday weekend? Obama playing touch football with his spoiled brats on the White House lawn in a JFK referential photo-op? Burgers with the homies in Dupont Circle? Date night to watch the fireworks? We will know soon but the point is this…. Somebody has to be concerned with foreign affairs and it isn’t the filthy liar in the Oval Office or the pig-in-a-pantsuit at Foggy Bottom.
highhopes on July 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Hey, I miss Cheney too
highhopes on July 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Jeff from WI on July 2, 2009 at 7:54 AM
I was very surprised that Juan did such a credible job. Your exit question was my immediate question to my wife last night when I discovered Juan was hosting.
Notwithstanding that he is left of center and not very bright, he did a satisfactory job.
Exit question to you, Allah: why doesn’t your boss host “The Factor” anymore?
lionheart on July 2, 2009 at 7:55 AM
I will elect NOT to comment on this as some “sensitive” people in here might see me type the name of the country, and believe I’ve made a racist remark.
Jeff from WI on July 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Juan did a good job last night. He took a while to get confortable, but I liked the WH segment.
Dr. Monica Crowley is a little easier on the eyes tho… and Megyn.
the_souse on July 2, 2009 at 8:41 AM
I’m having flashbacks, is this the “Wizard of Oz” revisited? Obama is nothing more than a little squeaky man producing loud, authoritarian noises through a powerful microphone . . . or in his case through the left wing media. His ploy has become so obvious that even the likes of Helen Thomas can see it.
rplat on July 2, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Just for the record, Niger and Nigeria are distinct entities.
mr.blacksheep on July 2, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Burton,???,the only thing missing is the two HORNS,popping out of his forehead.
easyone on July 2, 2009 at 9:38 AM
So what do you guys have to say about Honduras suddenly halting the ability to protest and other rights granted by the constitution?
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/thefield
Norvell on July 2, 2009 at 9:41 AM
I watched Juan last night he didn’t let this guy off the hook at all. I thought Burton was lame they should give him better talking points but how many ways can you nuance in over his head?
Dr Evil on July 2, 2009 at 9:48 AM
I like Williams hosting The Factor for a night. He’s left, but he’s fair. Picture KO having Kristol or Hume on to host his show for a night. Makes for a nice little conversation ender anytime someone tries to tell you that Fox News is propaganda.
BadgerHawk on July 2, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Two nights ago, The Factor was hosted by Monica Crowley, a conservative talker who did unexpectedly well. Juan Williams is a liberal, but his time at Fox News has led him to drift toward the center, and he does ask tough questions if liberals stray TOO FAR left.
There’s something about Fox News that leads liberals to drift toward the right–Greta Van Susteren has been asking tough questions of the Obama Administration lately, sometimes even calling their economic policy “stupid”,
and she seems to admire Sarah Palin. Now if somebody could get her off the subject of Michael Jackson…
Steve Z on July 2, 2009 at 10:19 AM
that was so much crap.
Juan Williams is no longer able to keep the color out of his voice long enough to enter the no spin zone without Bill there to referee. He should have been correcting that dude aggressively yet he smiles and say, thanks. MAJOR BS JUAN….MAJOR MISTAKE FOX
Obama 1 The Factor Zip
screwauger on July 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM
I like Juan..
I did watch this seg on Fox, that Bill dude acted and talked like an idiot.. I remember seeing him during the election and he was VERY arrogant, a jerk. It seemed like he didn’t know what to say, was hesitant, etc. Weird.
Obama says, blah blah blah
reshas1 on July 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM
After seeing the panel follow-up to this interview it’s clear why Alan Colmes can’t make a rational arguement anymore. “You need to look at long term results” was his rebuttal to everything Juan brought up. It’s clear he is no longer credible for prime time….
DRod on July 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Suggestion Barry…Don’t meddle in Central American politics, because the Honduran supreme court and military ARE protecting their Constitution from being usurped by a wannabe dictator. OH I FORGOT, you like leftist regimes!
byteshredder on July 2, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I agree. When Burton disagrees with a question/statement his cocky facial expressions just make me want to throw my remote at my TV.
DRod on July 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM
So what’s wrong with Hondouras’ constitution? Plainly it will not allow what that dictator wannabe president was poised to do. I wish our constitution was as restrictive about multiple terms. That is that anybody who tires to fool with the term limit amendment is outta there! Obama would be poised to manipulate and steal elections from now until he’s in his 80’s. Yet another election brought to you by Acorn and the useful idiots of Minnesota.
kens on July 2, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Ya think Obama’s getting nervous picturing himself being kicked out of the car in his pajamas in Juarez by an angry US general?
“And don’t come back, MF”
Ernest on July 2, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Burton is the creep who enjoyed mocking John McCain for not being good with computers, even after Burton knew Mccain could not use a keyboard because of his Vietnam war injuries.
To quote Jed Clampett, “He is lower than a snakes belly in a wagon rut.”
Mr A on July 2, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Spokestool. Classic! I’m going to start using that one. I watched Juan last night, that guy was a walking cluster-fornication.
Sam_I_Am on July 2, 2009 at 3:39 PM
I also thought Juan Williams did a very good job as a host.
They should make him a regular guest host.
manofaiki on July 2, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I like Williams, he’s fair, and he’s less of a lib than Allahpundit sometimes is. hehehe.
He’s an old fashioned dem to me, not like these new DemNAZI’s and he’s bashed Obama plenty in the last year.
BobUSMC on July 2, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I watched this clown when it first aired. He is as clueless as Gibbs.
bluegrass on July 3, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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