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Wisconsin News Anchor Thinks Phil Robertson Looks Like A Bigot
Right Wisconsin ^ | 12/21/13

Posted on 12/26/2013 8:20:40 PM PST by Impala64ssa

Oh the intolerant tolerance brigade...

Like just about every news outlet in the country, NBC 15 in Madison featured the latest on the Duck Dynasty controversy involving the show's star Phil Robertson and comments he made about homosexuality to GQ magazine.

Robertson was suspended by A&E for his remarks that some considered bigoted and intolerant. But in NBC 15's coverage of the story, morning anchor Christine Bellport managed to insert her own biases and bigotry into the coverage.

BELLPORT: I mean I'm sorry to say. When you look at the guy, I'm not surprised with the comments he made. You know what I mean? I'm not surprised. And I don't really know why anyone else is surprised.

SHORTINO: Have you seen the show?

BELLPORT: No.

In the wake of Bellport's comments, NBC 15 posted an apology on their Facebook page that reads:

The comments made today on The Morning Show by anchor Christine Bellport regarding the Duck Dynasty story do not reflect the views of NBC 15 or the NBC 15 newsroom. NBC 15 News Director Russ Bruhn has spoken with Christine about her comments. Keeping with company policy, this is a matter that will be handled internally. We understand the importance of basing our reporting and our anchor comments on facts and not opinions. NBC 15 apologizes for the comments and regrets that Christine offended viewers and Mr. Robertson.

Robertson's comments have set off a firestorm about the First Amendment, religious liberty, tolerance and intolerance, and the limits of free speech in American culture.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: hypocriticallibs; philrobertson
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To: Impala64ssa

She is the only bigot.

Pray America is Waking


21 posted on 12/26/2013 8:50:51 PM PST by bray (The Republic of Texas 2022 is coming in Feb)
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To: plain talk

This is why whenever I’m called a racist, bigot, etc. I merely reply, “I know you are but what am I?” this simplistic, yes, childish response gets undr their thin skin like nothing else. Instead of facing up to their bigotry, they need to project these attitudes on others. Is it because of some superiority complex? Or they’re too cowardly to face up to their own prejudices? Or both?


22 posted on 12/26/2013 8:53:37 PM PST by Impala64ssa (You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
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To: deweyfrank

“She must be engaged.”

No man in his right mind would marry that. /humor


23 posted on 12/26/2013 9:06:24 PM PST by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: Impala64ssa

Anyone know her Twitter acct?


24 posted on 12/26/2013 9:07:54 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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To: Impala64ssa
Racist!

Hey, Obama can tell an immigrant by looking at them...

25 posted on 12/26/2013 9:16:08 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Impala64ssa

Just another two bit, commie lib “prog” engaging in a little “ racial profiling”.


26 posted on 12/26/2013 9:18:07 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (The Truth Is Out There. Just don't let anyone know that you're looking for it.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Pretty funny, I must agree.

If Robertson didn’t wear camo and shot a peace sign I wonder what she would think?


27 posted on 12/26/2013 9:18:25 PM PST by berdie
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To: Impala64ssa

WATCH NBC 15 NEWS.....with low information voter anchor
CHRISTINE BELLFORT!......BRAVE...FRESH...UNINFORMED!


28 posted on 12/26/2013 9:18:51 PM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: rktman

Well let’s see ... Phil Robertson has a bachelor’s degree in physical Education, a master’s degree in education, taught school for several years, is widely respected as an elder in the church, has a close loving family, and has parlayed his family’s business to the point that their personal fortune is about 400,000,000 dollars. How does Miss Bellport stack up?


29 posted on 12/26/2013 9:21:22 PM PST by Designed
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To: Designed
How does Miss Bellport stack up?

Well, much like Glorious Leader, she can read a teleprompter and simulate sincerity.
30 posted on 12/26/2013 9:24:05 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Sivad

Yeah, she could suck start a Harley Davidson.


31 posted on 12/26/2013 9:24:55 PM PST by Busko (The only thing that is certain is that nothing is certain.)
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To: PLMerite

Bill the pants dropper clinton is probably saying “Hey baby”


32 posted on 12/26/2013 9:33:33 PM PST by 2CAVTrooper (Impeach 0bama)
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To: Impala64ssa; All
And in other news you never hear the sissies on the Left condemn the muzzies

It is all about Christian bashing.

33 posted on 12/26/2013 9:34:44 PM PST by QT3.14
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To: Impala64ssa

In the wake of Bellport’s comments, NBC 15 posted an apology on their Facebook page: Well they apologized,that makes it ok now!!(Sarcasm) These libs think they can say anything,then apologize,and it’s ok.


34 posted on 12/26/2013 9:37:09 PM PST by ohiobushman ( If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?)
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To: Impala64ssa

I’ve always had a problem with this... She made the comments ON THE AIR. The apology should not be made by a nameless, faceless person on their website to what is most likely a much smaller audience. The apology should come from her, on the air, during the same time of day tomorrow that her original comments were made. After that she should be suspended indefinitely since that seems to be the way these matters are dealt with on televsion these days. So glad I don’t work in the media anymore.


35 posted on 12/26/2013 9:41:54 PM PST by RightInJersey
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To: Impala64ssa
BELLPORT ME: I mean I'm sorry to say. When you look at the gal, I'm not surprised with the comments he she made. You know what I mean? I'm not surprised. And I don't really know why anyone else is surprised.
36 posted on 12/26/2013 9:47:39 PM PST by QT3.14
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To: VeniVidiVici

SHe’s got a very bad case of Man Hands.


37 posted on 12/26/2013 9:48:17 PM PST by Lazamataz (Early 2009 to 7/21/2013 - RIP my little girl Cathy. You were the best cat ever. You will be missed.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Some say that Christine Bellport looks like a child molester.


38 posted on 12/26/2013 10:13:23 PM PST by kiryandil (turning Americans into felons, one obnoxious drunk at a time (Zero Tolerance!!!))
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To: Impala64ssa

And she looks . . .well . .. ugly


39 posted on 12/26/2013 10:22:00 PM PST by A_Former_Democrat (Merry Christmas Everyone . . .)
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To: Impala64ssa

Wisconsin News Anchor Thinks Phil Robertson Looks Like A Bigot

The dictionary I used does not have a picture of what a bigot looks like. She must use a diferent one....


40 posted on 12/26/2013 11:08:45 PM PST by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I go to sign up for the American Revolution 2013 and the Crusades 2013?)
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