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Bravo, Brian! (Kilmeade takes on Garofalo)
The American Partisan ^ | 1 March, 2003 | J. King

Posted on 03/01/2003 1:11:02 PM PST by The Right Stuff

Bravo, Brian!
by Jennifer King, Managing Editor

February 28, 2003

"The Heretical Housewife"

On Tuesday, Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade took on the radical left - in the persona of so-called comedian Janeane Garofalo. It took all of about three minutes of Brian’s spirited grilling to reduce Ms. Garofalo to a typical slogan spouting radical, her dark and fetid conspiratorial side revealed for all to see.

The UNSCOM inspectors, originally kicked out of Iraq under Bill Clinton’s watch, were “effective”, according to Ms. Garofalo, although she didn‘t delineate exactly what she was basing this absurd assertion on. Then, Gasp! According to Ms. Garofalo, it turns out that they were also spies, coincidentally just as Saddam Hussein alleged when he deported them. Huffily denying right afterwards that she was, “A Hussein apologist“, Ms. Garofalo also denied widely reported accounts that Saddam Hussein had hailed the anti-protesters, and that their presence had strengthened his intransigence. Ms. Garofalo also casually dismissed the current weapons inspectors’ assertion that Saddam has a hundred tons of missing anthrax and VX gas - believing, no doubt that Saddam was telling the truth when he said it was all destroyed.

Mr. Kilmeade kept up the pressure, asking Ms. Garofalo if she believed that the Iraqi people “deserved freedom, deserved liberation?” Ms. Garofalo became flustered, refused to answer the question and resorted to nervously twirling locks of her none-too-tidy hair. Mr. Kilmeade then, cleverly, got Ms. Garofalo to admit that most of her information came from the Al-Jazeera network, which she obtains - deviously (!) - from her satellite TV.

Ms. Garofalo, now in severe meltdown mode, then shrilly accused Fox’s head, Roger Ailes, of being, “…in touch with the White House all the time.” (Nary a word, of course, of the various alphabet soup network heads getting their time to jump on President Lincoln’s Bed for a few campaign bucks during the prior Administration.) Kilmeade then, humorously joked, “Did Dick Cheney leave talking points on my voicemail this morning?” “Yeah”, shot back Garofalo, “I’m willing to play that back here.” Get out the tinfoil hats. Wait, make that a whole Reynolds’ suit.

Ms. Garofalo, by now reduced to a quivering lump of insecurity, started spouting off various inanities about Fox News and its' participation in the right wing conspiracy. When Mr. Kilmeade, reasonably, pointed out that their morning show was number one in cable, Ms. Garofalo started disparaging cable overall. “Cable News?”, she screeched. “Cable, it’s less, it’s still…” After a brief tirade on how “combative” she felt Mr. Kilmeade was being, Kilmeade interjected with a short reply. “I’m not going to let you sit there and get off because you’re a celebrity.” Ms. Garofalo replied, “What the hell does me being a celebrity have to do with anything?” Mr. Kilmeade, “It’s the only reason you’re here.”

Bravo, bravo, and bravo again!

What this exchange proves is that it is a new media age, yet the old media haven’t caught on. They’re like the aged blacksmith, diligently working over his forge, who notices the new Model T rolling down the street and dismisses it with a wave, and a comment like, “that new-fangled thing, it will never catch on.”

For eons, the media elites and the celebrity crowd have been used to proceeding without being challenged by their sycophantic followers. True, dogmatic investigative journalism has diligently avoided them, so they’re not used to it. When they’re questioned, they appear to go through three phases - The Horrified; “I can’t believe they are doubting ME”; The Indignant, “I can’t believe they are questioning MY integrity”; and the Wounded Sulking Phase (familiar to husbands worldwide) , characterized by short, one word answers and aloofness - timed to emit how the very essence of how their souls have been deeply pierced by the journalists’ bombastic insensitivity.

It’s all too delicious to watch.

Brian Kilmeade’s interview was followed by another Fox star. Sean Hannity, on his radio show and later on TV, interviewed another icon of the Left, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Hannity, likewise, refused to be intimidated by his interviewee’s star status, and he grilled RFK, Jr. as to his personal hypocrisy. Whilst flying private jets and driving in his Caravan; RFK, Jr. nevertheless feels the need to lecture his fellow Americans on their "excessive" energy use. We, you see, that they should be taking Greyhound or driving a Yugo, with government approved solar panels providing for our energy use at home. Hannity, hilariously, kept after RFK, Jr. as to how many estates he was heating, and how many limos he was transported in. In this, he built successfully upon his earlier argument with ex-conservative Arianna Huffington - who similarly lectures the “common volk” while air conditioning a 9,000 square foot home.

Good for them. It is past time that our fellow Americans be further educated in the mantra that Rush Limbaugh has long touted. The elites have one standard for them, and one for us, for we are mere hoi polloi, the hated bourgeoisie. We should be grateful to them for telling us how we should behave because, after all, they know so much more than we.

Burka (which I’ve decided should become a new web phrase denoting hypocrisy, outmoded concepts and bogusness).

The blacksmith’s days are over. The buggy whip maker is about to go out of business. Fox News succeeds because they give us both sides, not the same-old-tired sycophantic “Dan Rather worshipfully interviewing “Mr. President” Saddam Hussein.” Burka to that, too.

Give me Brian Kilmeade, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh anyday. They’re the muscular new motorists passing by the old horse-driven buckboards on the road. They’re the fearless new voices taking over where the old fear to tread. Hasta la Vista; Dan, Peter and Tom. Hope you enjoy your retirement with your old heroes; Fidel, Saddam and Kim Il Jong. Sing a chorus of “The Internationale” for all of us. We won’t miss you very much, I’m happy to say. ***

© 2003 Jennifer King

Photo of Jennifer King courtesy of staff files COPYRIGHT © 2003 BY THE AMERICAN PARTISAN. All writers retain rights to their work.


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KEYWORDS: celebrities; foxnews; kilmeade
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To: grapefrutz
Hey Grape:

Perhaps you would like to address the questions Brian put to Jaenine (sp?), like for instance: "Do the Iraqi people deserve to be liberated?" I sure thought that one flustered Miss Garafolo.

Since you signed up today, perhaps you have joined us to shed light on our ignorance. I await enlightenment.

21 posted on 03/01/2003 3:07:51 PM PST by Defend the Second
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To: The Right Stuff
Tea With Hillary Rodaam Hussein
22 posted on 03/01/2003 3:16:14 PM PST by joesnuffy
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To: joesnuffy
Janeane Chokes With Pride When She Sees A Naked Gay Person Burning A US Fag Flag
24 posted on 03/01/2003 3:20:17 PM PST by joesnuffy
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To: jhofmann
I don't know about spittle, but I saw part of that exchange. She looked like the great unwashed -- her hair hadn't seen shampoo in days. She was shrill and misinformed. A couple of days later I read a column, or letter, from another liberal who was spouting the same half-truths, whole lies. It's as if they are getting their talking points from the same source.

I just love these liberals who try to talk louder and over the host and then accuse the host of interrupting them -- NOT!

25 posted on 03/01/2003 3:21:52 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: AllSmiles
Well, you sure seem to be in the minority in holding that opinion. You must be french.

As for making the case that two seasoned talk-format personalities would've been able to handle JG better than a former former sporscaster, I will compliment you on your exceptional grasp of the obvious. Too bad it's not universal.
26 posted on 03/01/2003 3:27:35 PM PST by way-right-of-center (it's easy to hide when no one is looking)
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To: jhofmann
I heard at one point she was so frustrated spittle emerged from her rather ugly mouth.

As with most liberals drool rolling down the corners of their mouths is a daily occurence.

I enjoyed how Mancow the next day described her as "Gawd-Awful-Ho".... I nearly choked on my breakfast.
27 posted on 03/01/2003 3:28:44 PM PST by Duramaximus ( American Born, Gun_Toting , Aerospace Worker)
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To: The Right Stuff
Ms. Garofalo replied, “What the hell does me being a celebrity have to do with anything?” Mr. Kilmeade, “It’s the only reason you’re here.”

Too deliciously funny! Did this drunkard actually believe that because she's been sober enough to read a few magazines and watch TV for a few months that she's now a scholar who can inform us little people? :D

29 posted on 03/01/2003 3:35:36 PM PST by NYC GOP Chick (The LMDC can go to hell)
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To: The Right Stuff
I'm more compatable with Janeane Garafolo than I'd like to be (if you believe in this sort of stuff!)

Match yourself with Janeane Garofalo

Physical: 46%
Emotional: 62%
Intellectual: 72% (scary)

TOTAL 60%

30 posted on 03/01/2003 3:44:10 PM PST by tuna_battle
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To: All
Brian Kilmeade Ping List!
If you want to be added to this list please let me know!!
31 posted on 03/01/2003 3:45:57 PM PST by ConservativeMan55
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To: The Right Stuff
Garofolo: “What the hell does me being a celebrity have to do with anything?”

Kilmeade: “It’s the only reason you’re here.”

Priceless. Worth whatever he's paid, all by itself.

Dan

32 posted on 03/01/2003 3:50:48 PM PST by BibChr (Posting isn't for the unthinking; thinking isn't for the timid or weak)
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To: bullofthewoods
Bullet:

Like you I prefer that exchanges between disagreeing parties remain cordial, and I prefer a reasoned approach to the debate.

That said, I do not see a reasoned defense for NOT removing Saddam. To summarize my view: We are in a battle of civilizations, we are the good guys, and we had better win. The debate you seek would not be allowed under Saddam or Osama.

33 posted on 03/01/2003 3:54:55 PM PST by Defend the Second
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To: tuna_battle
LOL i matched with her 85% on the physical, even though I am a 6'2" 200lb guy who washes his hair. I'm not sure who should be more insulted here, me or her? Too funny
34 posted on 03/01/2003 3:57:18 PM PST by way-right-of-center (it's easy to hide when no one is looking)
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To: The Right Stuff
It took all of about three minutes of Brian’s spirited grilling to reduce Ms. Garofalo to a typical slogan spouting radical, her dark and fetid conspiratorial side revealed for all to see.

Yes, and it was wonderful to watch. I wish the Republicans in Congress could have watched Brian and learned a lesson on how to react to these liberal pests. Usually, the Pubs just roll over and say, "Please hit me again."

35 posted on 03/01/2003 3:58:04 PM PST by swampfox98
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To: bullofthewoods
Sorry, bull. I read "bullet" where you had "bull". Guess that shouldn't be a surprise for someone called "Defend the Second"...
36 posted on 03/01/2003 3:58:15 PM PST by Defend the Second
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To: jhofmann
There may have been spittle then, but for sure she spit when Tony Snow was questioning her. She admitted it. She really struggled when Brian began questioning her. That was a great enjoyable interview.
37 posted on 03/01/2003 3:58:55 PM PST by AUsome Joy
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To: way-right-of-center
"LOL i matched with her 85% on the physical, even though I am a 6'2" 200lb guy who washes his hair. I'm not sure who should be more insulted here, me or her? Too funny"

I matched Barbra Streisand 99% on the intellectual metric. I'm ready to throw my computer across the room! On the other hand, Reese Witherspoon and I should be dating! I don't know what the physical metric means exactly. I don't think it necessary means that you're going to be anywhere near her height. I believe the physical metric has to do with attractability.

38 posted on 03/01/2003 4:04:53 PM PST by tuna_battle
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To: way-right-of-center
By the way, the best match I had was with some celeb named Louise Nurding. She's British. It's too bad she's so bad looking.


40 posted on 03/01/2003 4:21:21 PM PST by tuna_battle
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