Protesters confront Fox News reporter
By Daniel J. Chacon, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published August 24, 2008 at 12:05 p.m.
Updated August 24, 2008 at 1:16 p.m.
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Protesters and media surround Fox News anchor Griff Jenkins during a protest outside the Capitol in Denver today.
STATE CAPITOL — Security at an anti-war rally outside the state Capitol this morning allegedly had to break up a confrontation between a Fox News reporter and Ward Churchill, a former University of Colorado professor who caused an uproar when he called victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks "little Eichmanns."
Churchill, who was thrust into the national spotlight after writing a controversial essay in which he compared the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks to Nazi bureaucrat Adolf Eichmann, was hounded by the persistent reporter, who allegedly put his hands on Churchill, organizer Glenn Spagnuolo said.
The reporter, Griff Jenkins, could not be immediately reached for comment.
In video footage of the incident, demonstrators surrounded Jenkins after the alleged confrontation between the reporter and Churchill.
"We're not going to stand for your lies," a demonstrator yells.
Spagnuolo said the reporter put his hands on Churchill.
The reporter "decided he wanted to be part of the news instead of reporting the news and wanted to mix it up with Ward Churchill for some reason," Spagnuolo said.
Spagnuolo said the reporter got out of hand.
"Our security pushed him away from (Churchill) because nobody touches Ward while he's here," Spagnuolo said. "As soon as he put his hands on him, security moved him away."
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August 24, 2008
12:22 p.m.
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HopiMedicineMan writes:
The reporter was Griff Jenkins. Fox showed this courageous young man being roughed up. He weighs about 130. I pray Griff isn't disabled by this rabble.
August 24, 2008
12:27 p.m.
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HollyGoLightly writes:
Oh for Pete's sake, Churchill is still around?
August 24, 2008
12:31 p.m.
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pwern writes:
Churchill is like 6' 4" and 230 lbs. He's so intimidated by a little weenie like this Fox News reporter that he has to unleash his goon squad on the guy?
He's a bigger coward than I thought.
August 24, 2008
12:36 p.m.
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streetcleaner writes:
Ward Churchill is a pig. Clean up the street. Put him in jail.
August 24, 2008
12:36 p.m.
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America1st writes:
Who's paying this freak Churchill now?
August 24, 2008
12:37 p.m.
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SL10 writes:
Churchil is a punk. Enough said.
August 24, 2008
1 p.m.
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anderson writes:
When I saw the story, I figured on seeing these sorts of comments here. Typical threatening and demeaning talk from internet tough guys who pay no attention to the facts (as much as we know) and have no intention in doing so. Like Pavlovian dogs, they attack a known talk radio villain on cue. Mobs and punks everywhere find strength in numbers. The reporter is "courageous" for harrassing Churchill when he apparently wanted to be left alone? Sounds like he could have been baiting Churchill.
August 24, 2008
1 p.m.
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chronic writes:
this is rich ... Ward wants the U.S. to end their occupation of Hawaii ... and Puerto Rico.
August 24, 2008
1:24 p.m.
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farsidefan writes:
If he did indeed put his hands on Churchill he was wrong. Period.
Makes no difference on who is bigger or smaller.
Maybe he is related to " I didn't kick him" Bruce.
August 24, 2008
1:30 p.m.
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HopiMedicineMan writes:
Why did I have to turn on the television? I was having such a wonderful moment reading my book by the Rev. Richard Marcinko. Why is peace always associated with so much hatred? Find a peace advocate and you've just located a very volatile person. I'm concerned these people are going to discourage this reporter, a man of wit, courage and irony, who is doing such a good job to show the world who these activists really are.
August 24, 2008
1:35 p.m.
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HopiMedicineMan writes:
Farsidefan---
Some Indians assault Ward Churchill with eye contact alone.
August 24, 2008
1:35 p.m.
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vimbo writes:
"...who allegedly put his hands on Churchill, organizer Glenn Spagnuolo said." Is there anyone else - perhaps an eyewitness "objective" reporter - who backs up this allegation? Just wondering how a thug like Spagnuolo keeps getting more than his 15 minutes of fame. Griff's a fearless little dude, and I hope he continues to press these goons.
August 24, 2008
1:37 p.m.
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Buckwheat writes:
Ward friggin' Churchill ?? It figures...He should fit right in.. This is just getting better and better... And, it's only Sunday..LMFAO
August 24, 2008
1:37 p.m.
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an_artist writes:
this is BS. i was watching fox news live when he walked into the crowd and asked a few protesters to comment on their feelings and why they were here marching. they started flipping off the camera, chanting "f*ck fox news" and closing in on griff. i don't believe he started it. he tried to interview ward churchill and he refused to talk to him.
August 24, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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streetcleaner writes:
I'm from Florida. I am glad that Colorado is forever stained with the likes of Ward Churchill. Afterall, you people hired him.
August 24, 2008
1:47 p.m.
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MrPeabody writes:
It seems, Anderson, that Churchill so much wants to be left alone that he showed up to speak to the fellow moonbats to extend his 15 minutes of fame with these nuts.
Why aren't you down there with your homies? Run out of tin foil?
August 24, 2008
1:57 p.m.
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WestminsterJ writes:
If Churchill doesn't want to talk to someone, he doesn't have to. Period. Sounds like FoxNews-style baiting, uh, I mean, journalism.
August 24, 2008
2:06 p.m.
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anderson writes:
Mr. Peabody, thanks for your aholic comment. Just because someone shows up to the party, doesn't mean someone else there has a right to harass them against their will. But I guess logic and reason flies out the door, when the world is framed into simpleton concepts like us v. them (focus on them). When it's your enemy, no wrong is too wrong. When it's someone on your "side", there is no wrong.
August 24, 2008
2:12 p.m.
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streetcleaner writes:
Hey Anderson -
Ward Churchill, by definition, deserves to be harrassed.
August 24, 2008
2:46 p.m.
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anderson writes:
Yeah, streetcleaner, we know he is someone lesser than you on the scale of humanity, deserving of whatever crap you can sling at him. Not that he ever hurt you or me but let us growl together, okay?
Talk radio father, who art in thy sky,
Derision is thy name,
thy enemies come, thy listeners foam
with the bile that thee have risen.
And give us this day, our daily villain,
At whom we can toss our stones,
And lead not into temptation of reason,
For thine is the condemnation, the power, and the negativity forever.
G-damn.
August 24, 2008
3:05 p.m.
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gidngord writes:
Anderson, Ward Churchill wants to be harrassed. You know he does, he lives for it. Reading your prayer makes me worry about you, or rather I worry about you doing something crazy. I am forwarding your response to the secret service. Just so they can check you out.
August 24, 2008
3:56 p.m.
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freemarketworks writes:
Churchill is simply a poster child for the left, blame-America-first agenda; I hope cameras were rolling. Way to go Ward!!!
August 24, 2008
4:15 p.m.
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BrandiWine_84 writes:
Not a fan of Churchill OR FoxNews, but that is besides the point. Reporters on the clock should not start $h!t and/or put their hands on anybody, they should report the news. I guess it is hard to do that when you work for such a crappy network. Justifying the reporter's actions with an ad hominem attack on Churchill is typical of FoxNews supporters, and that's one of the (many) reasons why sensible people cannot stand the awful "news" channel.
Who cares if the reporter is small and Churchill is big? Some of these comments are hilarious; they remind me that I live among some complete idiots!
August 24, 2008
4:22 p.m.
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drkenne writes:
The Fox reporter jumped in Churchill's face and was removed by security. I was right there as it unfolded. This is what the Fox reporter always does. Aggressively confronts and becomes part of the story, which is unfortunate as it took some of the focus away from the event. He was removed by security. When you confront in an attacking manner, be prepared to suffer the consequences. Of all these posts, I wonder how many were actually there and witnessed the event. Just watching on Fox does not mean you "saw" it “fair and balanced.”
August 24, 2008
4:35 p.m.
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Cowboy63 writes:
Ward Churchill drives around town looking for an "incident" in a desperate attempt to seem relevant.
I didn't even know this loser was still in the state. He's a perfect clown for the circus that will be in town this week!
August 24, 2008
4:38 p.m.
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coarizona writes:
hang on folks...the show is just starting.
August 24, 2008
4:42 p.m.
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woodjt1 writes:
Churchill probably needed to get another 15 minutes of fame so he could schedule more paid speaking engagements. What better way to guarantee you'll be on the news than to mix it up with a reporter with a handy camera crew? Anyone who pays money just to hear him pontificate is deserving of all the hot air he'll spew. Looooooser!
August 24, 2008
4:45 p.m.
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Whomper writes:
thinkingclearly writes: "It seems incredibly irresponsible on (both) parties sides to be spending, my guess $125,000,000 on conventions for two gentlmen to say yeh I accept the nomination. When so many hard working American families cannot afford to take their children to the doctor, a record # of families are being foreclosed on, and our school systems are failing. It's time for all of us, politicians included to stop the wasteful lifestyle and start putting our resources where they are needed most."
Where do you think that $125 mill goes? It's not flushed down the toilet. It's money paid to companies for services and merchandise. That money ends up in the pockets of working class Americans. Please stop with the class warfare b.s. for once.
August 24, 2008
4:49 p.m.
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Deanmacman writes:
Anyone that works for FOXnews and asks stupid questions deserves to be verbally abused.
You know FOX isn't real news, right?
I would have done the same thing and yelled obscenities at him.
Man, that would be sooo satisfying.
This weenie is working for the crappiest new station ever.
There are no journalists working there.
They can't even show the right ad, or give the correct label to House members.
It is like only children should watch cuz of the pretty colors.
August 24, 2008
5:10 p.m.
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Deanmacman writes:
Churchill is simply a poster child for the left, blame-America-first agenda; I hope cameras were rolling. Way to go Ward!!!
What did Ward Churchill do to you people?
Relax.
I get it you don't like him for whatever reason.
He is an American.
Why do hate Americans?
August 24, 2008
5:54 p.m.
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Nick_in_Virginia writes:
Deanmacman,
Please enlighten us as to which network you believe to be "fair and balanced".
And since I doubt I'll be around to see your answer, let me just say I won't be too surprised if you say either MSNBC, CNN, or NBC network news.
And by the way, Churchill lied about his background to get a job for which he was totally unqualified; committed plagiarism in both written works and art works; insulted the people killed in the WTC by calling them a "bunch of little Eichmanns"; and in general insulted anyone in the United States with an IQ larger than their shoe size.
Which explains why you don't understand why he is so reviled.
August 24, 2008
6:22 p.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
FoxNews.... America's choice for news.
Ward Churchill..... Democrats choice for education.
No wonder Democrats have a 9% approval rating and McCain is leading in the polls.
Democrats should keep rallying behind Ward Churchill (#2 on Obama's shortlist as running mate).
August 24, 2008
6:23 p.m.
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Keith43 writes:
What I never could understand about most of these protestors is that all they can do is yell like a bunch of pre-schoolers. Even if they had a legitimate argument, they blow it with their childish behavior. Makes you wonder what their real motives are.
August 24, 2008
6:38 p.m.
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GetReal writes:
Where's the video?
August 24, 2008
8:44 p.m.
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dealmkr writes:
SweetRevenge writes:
So why weren't all you tough talkers down there to back your man from Fox, who at least had the nads to go confront the moonbats on their own front porch?
Hmmm?
Just a bunch of keyboard commandos I guess.
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You are an idiot. If people went down there that disagreed with the Liberal idiots, then who do you think would get blamed for the confrontation? Write something worthwhile for a change.
August 24, 2008
9:07 p.m.
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mytwosense writes:
I think Ward Churchill is a pompous jerk. However, if a Fox "News" reporter put their hands on me, my reaction would be physical, too.
August 24, 2008
10:09 p.m.
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fatheromalley writes:
"When I saw the story, I figured on seeing these sorts of comments here. Typical threatening and demeaning talk from internet tough guys who pay no attention to the facts (as much as we know) and have no intention in doing so. Like Pavlovian dogs, they attack a known talk radio villain on cue. Mobs and punks everywhere find strength in numbers. The reporter is "courageous" for harrassing Churchill when he apparently wanted to be left alone? Sounds like he could have been baiting Churchill".
Mobs of punks WERE THERE DUDE.. THEY ARE THE ONES THAT ATTACKED THE REPORTER.. Brown shirts....
Lenin's "useful idiots" thinking they are better than we?
Keyboard commandos? Where were you?
Love to all,
Father O'Malley
www.fatheromalley.com
Where's George Obama? Why is he there? Anyone with $24 dollars can double George Obama's yearly income.
Where is Barrack, his half brother? Having 4 million dollars, earning $200,000 a year with a wife that makes it home in time to kiss the kids making $450,000 but doesn't have enough to send old George 24 bucks? Yet he tells us America must be the "worlds keeper" and live with less for the "greater good"?
Let's all take up a collection and get George here, to meet his half brother on the Larry King show.. maybe a "This Is Your Life" show...yeah, that's it..
August 25, 2008
12:01 a.m.
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nouse4u2 writes:
Father O'Malley- just stay away from the alter boys- Okay?
August 25, 2008
12:13 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Ward and Glenn are both posers looking for their 15 minutes. OK boys, ya got it, now go back to Boulder and Highlands Ranch and stink those communities up. Punks...
August 25, 2008
12:55 a.m.
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Faxman writes:
It's difficult deciding who's more disgusting; a reporter or Ward Churchill. They're both annoying, both prone to twisting facts, and both inclined to whine when confronted. I'm going to go with Churchill as being the more repulsive of the two, simply because he's the "devil-we-know".
August 25, 2008
5:17 a.m.
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stansoup56 writes:
Churchill is a scumbag. He deserves all the harrassment he gets. He thinks he can show up downtonwn during the DNC and NOT be approached by the media. Fox News just wants to hear what kind of ignorant things Ward has to say. All the folks who were harrassing the reporter are just loud mouth idiots. Kudos to Griff Jenkins!
August 25, 2008
6:21 a.m.
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ham writes:
I don't watch Fox News, but if Spike Lee and Ward Churchill hate it, then it must be good.
August 25, 2008
6:25 a.m.
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kc02 writes:
"...Because, nobody touches Ward..." HaaaHaHa. What a joke you all are. What a circus.
August 25, 2008
6:31 a.m.
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bush_is_a_moonie writes:
You're all stepping right into the trap. I never thought I would see any group use the Hegelian Dialectic so well as have the current bunch of politicians and their paid munchkins.
http://www.newswithviews.com/iserbyt/...
http://www.nas.org/postings/how_many_...
And this is a major player
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/...
http://www.trueloveking.net/
August 25, 2008
7:59 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
BRILLIANT!
Go to the media outlet with the largest number of viewers in America.... and stage a mini-riot.
Just what you want.... that is if your goal is to show Denver as "Riot-town" and the Democrat convention as a recreation of 68.
Funniest thing is that those with the most to lose in such an event.... leftwingers and Obama supporters.... are the ones cheering it.
Just like the Democrat morons that cheered in '68 and then after the election stood around in stunned silence muttering "What happened?"
August 25, 2008
8:05 a.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
Watch the clip on the upper left and you will see who the Facists are in this country and it isn't Fox news. You Democrats better worry about who these whacknuts will come for next when they put Fox in the Gulag.
August 25, 2008
8:19 a.m.
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LingLingfor_prez writes:
Celebrity death match!!!
August 25, 2008
8:38 a.m.
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treecat writes:
University of Colorado is paying Ward Churchill.
August 25, 2008
9:21 a.m.
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T1anda writes:
Anderson... looks as though you have been listening to Al-jazeera (ad nauseum)radio broadcasts wayyyyyy to much! Prayer indeed!!!
August 25, 2008
9:32 a.m.
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anderson writes:
Ya ever notice how many right-wing stooges distort and misrepresent even the simplest of events, just for the sake of attacking someone they don't like (and they dislike most people)? It's no wonder they have great difficulty dealing with more complex policy issues. But then, hate hates complexity. If Ward Churchill wore a green shirt, they would say it was red, just so they could call him a communist. If he was minding his own business, they would say he was causing a scene. If a Fox reporter came to the crowd of his own volition, and got aggressive, they would say the crowd all gathered there to beat up a Fox reporter. Lies and distortions. Modus operandi.
August 25, 2008
10 a.m.
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ruckus writes:
THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!!!
August 25, 2008
10:40 a.m.
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VAHighlander writes:
My question is, respectfully, for Daniel J. Chacon, the reporter who wrote this piece...
Glenn Spagnuolo is an organizer of what? The article doesn't say. Is he an organizer for the DNC event? Is he an organizer for the protestors? Which protestors? What organization does he represent? Why does his eyewitness account get to be the authoritative (and only) one?
This article is one-sided to the extreme.
(I didn't watch the video because a written article should be able to stand on its own)
August 25, 2008
10:52 a.m.
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FlyfishDude52 writes:
anderson - Weren't the "lies and distortions" that you so glibly let roll out of your keyboard perpetrated by none other than wurd chuckill? He's the proven liar. This seemsd to be your M.O.
August 25, 2008
11:22 a.m.
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inurfaceinfidel writes:
freedom of speech for all except those who we don't agree with or don't think like us.
this flawed thinking pattern is evenly spread across all of these peoples thoughts on everything
August 25, 2008
11:24 a.m.
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Frontranger writes:
RickG wrote:
"FoxNews.... America's choice for news."
Wow, you are borderline retarded!
August 25, 2008
11:27 a.m.
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August 25, 2008
noon
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
anderson- you have the classic case of liberal projection. The reporter isn't the one yelling mindless chants or being hostile. I would hope the police would go into protect him from the fascist bullies that you believe to be so innocent. You should be embarrassed of your brethren and not blame the messenger who would gladly give these whacknuts some free air time so the rest of us could hear their views. Maybe the whacknuts don't want their views exposed, they just want anarchy.
August 25, 2008
12:02 p.m.
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anderson writes:
flyfish, you prove my point. You are unable or unwilling to address my charge that right wing stooges lie and distort at the drop of a hat, so you throw up a red herring (whether or not Churchill lied--not the subject), and you insinuate that I'm lying (about what is not specified, but if you can't attack the message you can always attack the messenger). How does it feel to walk around with all these intense personal dislikes roiling around inside you? Are you a better person for your condemnation of Ward Churchill? Have you personally suffered by anything he's done, or his existence? I bet you never heard of him until a few years ago.
August 25, 2008
12:03 p.m.
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Hummie writes:
Ohhhh, Ward Churchill...the plastic Native American.
What a loser he is.
August 25, 2008
12:08 p.m.
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anderson writes:
Oh Wigged Out One, the reporter didn't need any protection from any bullies, did he? Another misrepresentation of a simple event. You're good at calling people names and assigning pejorative labels(fascist, bully, liberal). Glad you learned something useful in life.
August 25, 2008
12:22 p.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
anderson- did you watch the video or do you just run your mouth? Ward needed protection from this guy and a cameraman? In what universe do you live. There is a mob of fascists, that is word to describe people who are shouting down the reporter.
Yes, pejorative labels are for describing you and your ilk. Embrace your inner socialist self.
August 25, 2008
12:33 p.m.
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reshas1 writes:
Spagnuolo said the reporter put his hands on Churchill.
The reporter "decided he wanted to be part of the news instead of reporting the news and wanted to mix it up with Ward Churchill for some reason," Spagnuolo said.
Spagnuolo said the reporter got out of hand.
This guy is a hack and totally unbelievable... And from another poster, good grief, Churchill is still around.
August 25, 2008
12:38 p.m.
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anderson writes:
Oh One, you've posted twice now. What gives? You get a gold star for your efficiency in labeling and denigrating your "opponents" in a short space (whack nuts, fascists, socialists, "Ward") while avoiding any rational discussion of simple events or their meaning. Maybe you should apply for work in talk radio--
where never is heard, an alternative word,
and the bad guys--they're so wrong all day long.
August 25, 2008
1:22 p.m.
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Keith43 writes:
Amen ssqured! Ever heard of "humble pie" Anderson?
August 25, 2008
1:43 p.m.
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anderson writes:
Aw shucks, ssqueered must have a hard-on for me cause I sure wasn't the topic of this thread and had no intention of being so. I was just looking for a rational discussion of a media event. But that's what I get for being an idealist. I forget that internet discussions these days (especially one involving someone like Churchill) are supposed to be about identifying enemies and leveling personal attacks. If I listened to more talk radio, I might get with the program, eh? And there wouldn't be any question as to who the villains are.
August 25, 2008
2:08 p.m.
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tudderj writes:
anderson:
Thanks for the Gill Scott-Heron reference, but, as has clearly been demonstrated, the "Revolution" has been televised and the footage is out there. Two videos clearly show that the reporter did not touch Churchill. Daniel J. Chacon needs to revisit Journalism 101 and check the facts before print/pub.
August 25, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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MrPeabody writes:
Ah, yes Anderson. Back to the old talk radio shtick. If you can't sound intelligent or persuasive you can always go back to your old standby non-argument and attack those who listen to talk radio because, you know, you're so "above it all." One who says he abhors talk radio but is an expert on it. LOL
You were looking for a rational discussion of "a media event?" A little guy with a mike and camera crew asks Ward for comment and Ward says he doesn't talk to Fox and that qualifies as a media event? Maybe it is a "media event" because the chief instigator for chaos (Spagnulo) CLAIMS that the 130 lb. behemoth put his hands on big chief Churchill. Or, maybe it is a media event because Fox is playing it up to the hilt and the RMN reports it as news. I consider it nothing except an example of the kinds of rationality of these protesters based on their actions.
This is all rather silly for the RMN to feature this story like it was some kind of big event. However, the mob's actions of shouting obscenities at a Fox reporter and against Fox news show the true 'character' of these free speech idiots. Not dissimiliar to many of the opinions around here about Fox. Not content to change the channel, many of these rubes would like to see them shut down because they don't like the content of their programs.
This incident illustrates the difference between those who would like a FAIRNESS DOCTRINE and those like myself who, while they feel that many, if not most of the media is liberally biased and in the tank for one particular candidate, don't advocate closing down or stifling them or their businesses.
I have no problem with anybody, including Churchill declining comment. His right. If he wants to fire up his goon squad and proclaim that he doesn't talk to Fox because they promote slander, that is his right as well. What is instructive is the response of his mind numbed robot goons as they swarm the evil reporter. Proof that a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
August 25, 2008
2:24 p.m.
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discer writes:
The only conclusion I can draw from this debate is;
You can lead a moron to the facts, but you can't make him think!
August 25, 2008
2:30 p.m.
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anderson writes:
tudderj: it wasn't me who made that reference. As to what actually occurred, the journalist did his job by inquiring from different sources what happened (he apparently couldn't reach Jenkins). In addition, the RMN filled out the story by posting a video. In any case, whether he touched him or not, as someone here who was there and saw it said: Jenkins was "in his face". So it was an unwelcome intrusion. Churchill's security apparently took care of the situation and no harm was done (unless you want to count the crowd shouting at Jenkins as harm--sticks and stones). The other part of the story, in my view, is why Fox News was pursuing Churchill in the first place. It sounds like they were trying to create a story by provoking him.
August 25, 2008
2:42 p.m.
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rjnova writes:
I like seeing more of Ward Churchill rather than less. The more we see the less we want the radical left in this country and to a lesser degree Obama/Biden.
Churchill is the best thing to happen for democracy in this country and I hope the press keeps him in front of the cameras. There is a definite thug mentality in protesters but they should be accommodated with more batons.
August 25, 2008
2:46 p.m.
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666 writes:
I am already sick of the DNC.
I am sick of the smelly, unkempt animals that wander around in traffic on the 16th street mall and scream profanity at the police.
I am sick of people that are nostalgically reminiscing about the Kent State debacle and hoping that the same kind of thing will happen here.
I am sick of people like Glenn Spagnuolo and Ward Churchill.
I am sick of these protests, the purpose of which is not to bring attention to a cause or to change the world for the better...the real purpose is to get attention and cause strife and chaos.
I am sick of self important, self righteous idiots who, by calling themselves Democrats, devalue the entire party.
And I am sick of the politicians who condone all this, who say nothing against these grown-up children for fear of compromising their voter base.
I am an independent who votes in a liberal direction, and I am ashamed to have allies such as these.
August 25, 2008
3:22 p.m.
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tudderj writes:
Anderson:
My apologies, I should have addressed my comment to "ruckus"
August 25, 2008
3:49 p.m.
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Brain writes:
Ward doesn’t have much credibility as he has been caught in a number of frauds. Glen is a leader of a group called Re-Create 68’, if his group doesn’t really want to re-create what happened at the 1968 convention then they shouldn’t call themselves that, the title re-create 68 is already confrontational. The videos that cover this incident are not only from Fox news, did they miss the reporter “putting his hand on Ward”? I wouldn’t assume that just because someone puts his hand on me that it is to assault/harm me, in fact I would be in way too many confrontations if I reacted that way.
The video of this just gives the so-called protesters a bad image; they did not have to react the way they did, in fact they had an opportunity to bring some credibility to themselves, instead they only supported that their groups name is hostile, Re-Create 68.
August 25, 2008
4:08 p.m.
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solar_satellite writes:
I am sorry that Recreate '68 chose to affiliate itself with Ward Churchill, but it should not be judged solely by that. There are plenty of protesters who do not endorse his views.
August 25, 2008
4:52 p.m.
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bugmenot writes:
Spagnuolo claims that Griff put his hands on Churchill, and that as soon as he did so, they had Security move Griff out. But the video seems to tell another story. You can see the security guy just behind Griff talking on his headset while Griff argues with a screaming balding old hippie. While this scene is dragging on, Churchill is nowhere in the picture. It's obvious that in the middle of the argument, the order comes through to the security guy to grab Griff and haul him outta there. Too bad for Spagnuolo that his claims are posted right next to a video that puts the lie to those claims
August 25, 2008
5 p.m.
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FCZ writes:
Is Ward still getting his taxpayer paychecks thru CU ?
August 25, 2008
8:55 p.m.
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John_Galt writes:
This is typical of the coward Ward Churchill. When you can't intimidate people, then lie & make up stories about them.
His bodyguard entourage (that's right, he needed several large men to protect his frail ego) were the ones shoving their huge chests into the much smaller Fox reporter. It's completely caught on film.
Churchill is such a coward, he never goes anywhere without some sort of protection. He was a wimp as a teacher too.
All mouth & full of it.
August 25, 2008
9 p.m.
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NCMike writes:
What a ridiculous bunch of children cursing the news media and "defending" poor misunderstood Ward Churchill. Nothing but name calling and simple-sminded sloganeering. Truth is an alien concept for these cry-baby loser "protesters." Is this all you've got? This is America's future?
August 26, 2008
12:30 a.m.
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Lurkers6a writes:
So, it's ok for 60 Minutes to do the exact same thing, but not ok for Fox News? This guy did nothing more than what hundreds of "Action News, I-Investgates, 7 on your Side" reporters have been doing for years. Mike Wallace and CBS, Good! Fox News...BAD!
As Eric Idle said: "I'm starting a war for peace".
And over someone as irrelevant as this toolbag. No one touches Ward? No one puts Baby in a corner either.
Or violates the truth like Ward, along with his band of Paint Shop Pro Basement Dwelling Self-Touchers.
August 26, 2008
1:01 a.m.
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sheepherder writes:
Spag is such a liar! Did he forget about all the cameras! R68 should be arrested for the terrorists they are! And the real irony...everyone has to listen to their crap (according to them) but nobody else has any rights, including freedom of the press...hypocrites! R68 ARE POSERS looking for their 15 minutes! Indian impersonator...you already had your, move on punk!
August 26, 2008
10:56 p.m.
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Penman1 writes:
The individual referred to here as a "Faux reporter," is not actually a reporter, he's a pest, a paparazzo who stalks innocent victims, with mic and cameraman at hand. If a professional reporter from CNN or MSNBC did what Waldo (Jenkins) does, GOP(f)ers everywhere would be raising hell.
What we have here is an inane elitist emerging from under a rock to walk in a territory only besserwisser wimps would walk because they feel protected by a satanic army of GOP(f)ers seeking to disrupt a peaceful congregation gathered to express their views as American citizens.
If the right wingers who posted here had to deal with him, they'd probably whack him up and down the street to keep him from invading their privacy, a sleazy tactic that is his forte.
As for the "666's" comments, think what will happen if the right-wing GOP(f)er religious class took absolute power. We'd have absolute corruption of our Constitution, and an Inquisition to boot!
Meanwhile, everyone knows that you don't go to a party with the intention of unduly disrupting it. That's buzz kill, my friends, buzz kill. There's no issue of free speech here.
But that's Waldo -- "Pest" is his middle name, and buzz kill is his weapon.
Meanwhile, all the right-wing poster seem to believe that "free speech" is bad, now! Put the "Recreate '68" folks in jail? Or what? Sending Faux's Waldo the Pest into their demonstration was like pouring gasoline on a fire. What do you expect? Just because one of the people there is Ward Churchill? You don't like Churchill? Too bad.
I know! You would like to hang him, because he's an avowed socialist, right? No free speech for Ward Churchill, but anything for Waldo. Churchill has the right to roam without a mic being stuck up his nose.
Like I said, Waldo's a Pest, and buzz kill is his smell, his weapon of choice. And he lives underground with
GOP(f)ers.
//P1
September 19, 2008
11:45 p.m.
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Barb writes:
The two liars deserve each other -- Fox "News" (how could anyone work for that station) and Ward Churchill!