MediaMatters: Lou Dobbs’ coverage of the phony controversy surrounding President Obama’s birth certificate ran afoul of CNN president Jon Klein, who sent a memo to Dobbs’ staff telling them to knock it off with all the “birther” stories. This apperently enraged “Mr. Independent,” who was given a choice — stick to news on TV and leave the garbage for your radio show, or quit CNN. Apparently, the bigot chose what he is most comfortable with — LIES, BIGOTRY and ANTI-IMMIGRANT XENOPHOBIA. [ READ MORE ]
Notes: The New York times reports that months ago the president of CNN/U.S., Jonathan Klein, offered a choice to Lou Dobbs, the channel’s most outspoken anchor. Mr. Dobbs could vent his opinions on radio and anchor an objective newscast on television, or he could leave CNN. [ READ MORE ]
Mediamatters: Dobbs promotes website that hosts several pro-secession articles: On the September 17 broadcast of his radio show, Lou Dobbs hosted Tenth Amendment Center founder Michael Boldin and repeatedly “urge[d]” his listeners to visit the group’s “very interesting” website. The site, among other things, has published or reprinted several articles advocating secession from the United States. [ READ MORE ]
HUFFINGTONPOST: Faced with a growing movement of communities demanding that CNN drop his program, Lou Dobbs responded Friday with one of his favorite postures: the victimized defender of American virtue. “They ask CNN to fire me because I oppose illegal immigration” said Dobbs, who added, “”The last thing they want is a first amendment, where people can express themselves… These are the most un-American, frightened people in the world because they won’t compete in the marketplace of ideas and facts.” [ READ MORE ]
Dobbs on “ethno-centric interest groups” calling for him to be fired: “these are the most un-American, frightened people in the world“
Taking more cues from Beck, Dobbs advances attacks on White House, NEA, “left-wing propaganda” educational video
Dobbs attacks Presente.org founding member Roberto Lovato as “a typical left-wing activist coward propagandist” and “an outright fraud“ — NOTE: From Presente.org: We seeks to strengthen the political voice of Latino communities. Using the Internet, we give our members ongoing opportunities for action on the issues they care about. Our goal is to unite Latinos of all generations, nationalities, and regions, together with allies from other communities.
FEATURED CAMPAIGN: Tell CNN it’s time for Dobbs to go — CNN host Lou Dobbs has done more than anyone in the media to spread misinformation and hatred about Latinos. Yet CNN continues to broadcast his show, even as they are courting Latino viewers. It’s time for that to end. That’s why Presente.org is working with partner organizations across the country to launch BastaDobbs.com .
