White House Goes After Glenn Beck 'Smear' and Fox News 'Lies'

politics daily ^ | 10/1/09 | Patrica Murphy

[KalaSamy]

You should listen more often. I’ve stopped listening to him because I got tired of him bashing Beck!

[mojitojoe]

Obummer is nothing without Jarrett. Get Jarrett and he will self destruct.

[Blue Jays]

I catch maybe three hours or so of Mark's show per week off and on.
Probably "tuning out" if he's not speaking directly about our nation.
That's unfortunate to hear there might be some sort of feud...considering that Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin are all ultimately on the same side.

[phs3]

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[Cindy]

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2353110/posts?page=38#38

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Note: Posted on this thread (too) for archival purposes.

Clicking on “truth-o-meter” on the Whitehouse.gov post (noted below) goes to this link:
www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2009/sep/30/steve-doocy/beck-and-others-repeat-claim-white-house-political/

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Reality-Check-Turning-a-Point-of-Pride-into-a-Moment-of-Shame/

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2009 AT 1:15 PM
Reality Check: Trying to Turn a Point of Pride into a Moment of Shame
Posted by Jesse Lee

Last night Fox News continued its disregard for the facts in an attempt to smear the Administration’s efforts to win the Olympics for the United States. In the past, hosting the Olympics has been a source of pride and unity for the country, but once again Fox News’ Glenn Beck program has shown that nothing is worthy of respect if it can be used as part of a partisan attack to boost ratings.

RHETORIC: BECK SAID VANCOUVER LOST $1 BILLION WHEN IT “HAD THE OLYMPICS.” Glenn Beck said, “Vancouver lost, how much was it? they lost a billion dollars when they had the Olympics.” [Transcript, Glenn Beck Show, 9/29/09]

REALITY: VANCOUVER’S OLYMPICS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL 2010. Vancouver will host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games from February 12 – 28, 2010 and March 12-21, 2010, respectively. [Vancouver2010.com, accessed 9/29/09]

RHETORIC: VALERIE JARRETT “WAS LAST SEEN WITH THE NEA.” Beck’s guest, FOX News contributor Pat Caddell, said, “[Obama] is going to go [to Copenhagen] with Valerie Jarrett who was last seen with the NEA pumping up their use of, you know, money.” [Transcript, Glenn Beck Show, 9/29/09]

REALITY: VALERIE JARRETT WAS NOT ON THE NEA CONFERENCE CALL. Valerie Jarrett was not a participant in the August 10, 2009 United We Serve/NEA conference call.

RHETORIC: CHICAGO IS CLOSING THE GOVERNMENT SEVERAL DAYS A WEEK BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO BE OPEN. Beck’s guest Caddell said, “Chicago is closing the government several days a week because they cannot afford to be open. They are going to go and reward — this is the biggest scandal.” [Transcript, Glenn Beck Show, 9/29/09]

REALITY: CHICAGO HAS HAD ONE REDUCED-SERVICE DAY IN 2009, AND WILL HAVE TWO MORE ON THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND ON CHRISTMAS EVE. On August 17, 2009, CBS Chicago reported, “If you planned to check out a library book, visit a city clinic or have your garbage picked up on Monday, you’re out of luck. The City of Chicago is basically closed for business on Aug. 17, a reduced-service day in which most city employees are off without pay. City Hall, public libraries, health clinics and most city offices will be closed. Emergency service providers including police, firefighters and paramedics are working at full strength, but most services not directly related to public safety, including street sweeping, will not be provided. That also includes garbage pickup. Residents who receive regular collection on Mondays should expect trash to be picked up on Tuesday. Some other customers may experience a one-day delay as collectors catch up. As part of the 2009 budget, three reduced-service days were planned for 2009, days which are unpaid for all affected employees — the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve; and New Year’s Eve. The City Council recently approved moving the reduced-service day planned for New Year’s Eve to Monday. The 2009 budget anticipates saving $8.3 million due to the reduced-service days. In addition to reduced service days, all non-union employees were asked to take a series of furlough days and unpaid holidays, and most non-sworn union employees agreed to similar unpaid time off.” [CBS Chicago, 8/17/09]

RHETORIC: VALERIE JARRETT WILL BENEFIT FINANCIALLY. Beck asked, “Is it possible that she is going to benefit if the Olympics come to Chicago?” Caddell responded, “Well, that’s the word. She has certainly had a lot of dealings going on in real estate.” [Transcript, Glenn Beck Show, 9/29/09]

REALITY: UPON ENTERING GOVERNMENT, VALERIE JARRETT DIVESTED ALL HER REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT HOLDINGS EXCEPT FOR A SINGLE INVESTMENT THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OLYMPIC BID. Valerie Jarrett divested all her investment real estate holdings upon entering government except for a single real estate holding that she was unable to sell. This single real estate investment has been determined by White House Counsel and the independent Office of Government Ethics to present no conflict of interest in performing her duties as a White House advisor. It has nothing to do with the Olympic bid.

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For even more Fox lies, check out the latest “Truth-O-Meter” feature from Politifact that debunks a false claim about a White House staffer that continues to be repeated by Glenn Beck and others on the network.

[MHGinTN]

“This single real estate investment has been determined by White House Counsel and the independent Office of Government Ethics ...” Um, is that the same White House where a sexual degenerate is school czar, the org founded by a self avowed commie black nationalist working as a czar wrote the Stimulus and cap&tax bills, where a Marxist refugee from CNN who wants to shut down conservative talk radio is appointed a czar, and where one of the most prominent czars wants chickens to have lawyers to sue those who eat Kentucky Fried ... ya mean that White House? Sheesh, the maniacs are running the asylum if this floats! BTW, Valerie probably couldn't sell those slum apartment complexes and would have been prime property to sell for destruction to make room for Olympic venues. Such blatant criminals the democrat have become!

[VOA]

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[M. Espinola]

Obama's approved leftist totalitarian media:

[highlander_UW]

The popular Fox News host has said he believes President Obama of having "a deep-seated hatred of white people" ...

Didn't Obama say that exact thing in one of his books?

[sickoflibs]

RE “What is really funny about all this is the more WE (conservatives) uncover the truth - the more name calling we hear from the libs, the white? house - whatever!
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2006 was the year of the publically exposed republican misdeeds and the last year of republican majority. Now the tables have turned. Remember Pelosi’s favorite daily word then was ‘accountability’ ?? You NEVER hear her say that now.

[SkyPilot]

Beck trains his sights on White House confidante Valerie Jarrett

Wasn't she going to be "rewarded" with Obama's Senate seat until Blago the Vampire made a royal mess of things?

I have read several articles about her. From what I can tell, she is another inexperienced and under-qualified member of the racist Chicago Mafia and cult of personality with which Odinga surrounds himself. Her family has direct ties to Iran, the Weather Underground, Bill Ayers, and over the top corrupt mayors like Washington and Daley.

She is up to her elbows in Chicago corruption and excrement.

Valerie Jarrett: "Jarrett [managed] a controversial low-income housing project located in Obama's former state senate district... [the] complex was considered 'uninhabitable by unfixed problems, such as collapsed roofs and fire damage... In 2006, federal inspectors graded the condition of the complex an 11 on a 100-point scale -- a score so bad the buildings now face demolition.' ...According to documents uncovered by Judicial Watch, Jarrett is also linked to a series of other shady real estate scandals involving convicted felon and former Obama fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko..." Jarrett was also named in a 2008 Boston Globe report on Grove Parc, an immense housing complex largely funded by taxpayers and managed by her company. After burning through millions in public funds, Jarrett's management skills resulted in a complex that was largely "uninhabitable."

Jarrett continued to work in the mayor's office in the 1990s. She was Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor Richard Daley, during which time (1991) she hired Michelle Robinson, then engaged to Barack Obama, away from a private law firm. Jarrett served as Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development from 1992 through 1995, and was Chair of the Chicago Transit Board from 1995 to 2005.[7] Jarrett's previous year's income, in a 2009 report, was a $300,000 salary and $550,000 in deferred compensation from The Habitat Executive Services, Inc. The Wall Street Journal also reported she disclosed payments of more than $346,000 for service on boards of directors that reflect her political ties, and work in Chicago real estate and community development. She was paid $76,000 for service as a director of Navigant Consulting, Inc. a Chicago-based global consulting group with governmental clients. She received $146,600 from USG, and $58,000 to serve on the board of Rreef American REIT II, a real estate investment trust based in San Francisco. The Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc., paid her $34,444.[10]

One of the reasons the White House will pull out all of the stops to defend this mess is because she is very close to Michelle Obama. They were involved in the same affirmative action scam to extort huge salaries from Chicago businesses and front groups for "make work" jobs.

Valerie's job these days seems to be to travel with Michelle Obama on Air Force VIP aircraft.

Olympic-sized boondoggle: What Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama are up to By Michelle Malkin

This should be fun to watch.

[mdmathis6]

Beck does attempt to vet his info and he himself has said...”If I am wrong please show me the evidence...!”

How did Valerie divest said properties and who benefitted...I’ll bet the answer is fairly serpentine and mired deep in Chicago corruption. Is some holding her property interests, with her still controlling them in hidden fashion?

[mdmathis6]

Or Obama will get better advisors and begin to move past his “handlers”. He could still save himself and some of his legacy by cutting all ties with his corrupt Chicago cronies...as for reprisals from said cronies, the American people love a good repentance story, (ie cheering audiences when Darth Vader destroyed the evil emperor)they’ll support Obama’s true reform efforts!

But alas...probably not. Obama’s real evil nemesis is Obama!

[Rome2000]

I don’t have a ping list but should, I could call it the “McCarthy was RIGHT” list. I’ll get to work on it.

Thanks for the suggestion!

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[GOPJ]

Beck asked Caddell if Jarrett stands to gain if Chicago hosts the Olympics, saying, "Some people say she was a slum lord, and she may personally benefit." Caddell responded: "That's the word. She certainly had a lot of real estate dealings going on." He added later, "Look, Tony Rezko in the end probably will make money off this."

Looks like NOT getting the Olympics was a real blessing...

[newnhdad]

maybe if they spent the same amount of time and dedicated the same resources to winning the war in Afghanistan, we might be in better shape.

[sergeantdave]

King obuma and his fascist gang are under attack from all directions. Fire for effect, boys.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Hitting a nerve, are they? Good! :)

Let’s see a full-scale war against the media waged by the White House. Go for it, posers!

[boxlunch]

That’s great. I think ever since McCarthy, the movie stars and media have portrayed anyone who labeled someone a “communist” as some kind of right wing nut. Also in the last 15 years ago, through the government schools, even the words communist and socialist have lost their meaning and become some kind of glamorized concept to certain segments of the population who don’t really understand what the words mean.

If we can somehow get the idea out into the general population that communists and socialists are really no different than a mafia protection racket, where you give up your money and your independence to keep from being persecuted by the tyrannical oligarchy in control, then maybe the blinders would come off and people would be more up in arms about having true communists in our White House right now.

I think a McCarthy was RIGHT ping list would be great.