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Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:13 PM Feb 2015

Elisabeth Hasselbeck wonders why Obama isn't actually in a US fighter jet and bombing ISIS targets



http://www.mediaite.com/tv/rumors-of-king-abdullah-flying-in-airstrikes-not-true-fox-excited-anyway/

Rumors of King Abdullah Flying in Airstrikes Not True, Fox Excited Anyway
by Evan McMurry



Fox & Friends got very excited Thursday morning over rumors, which they credited to Jordanian TV, that King Abdullah of Jordan had potentially participated in retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS after the immolation death of Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh.

“What a statement that would make,” Steve Doocy said.

“He is stepping up with strong leadership and clarity,” Elisabeth Hasselbeck said. “What is our president doing?

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Al Arabiya confirmed that Abdullah did not take part in any air strikes, and contradicted Doocy’s statement that he was a pilot

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Doocy quietly corrected he record at the end of the next segment. “By the way, I should point out we understand that so far the king has not taken part in any of the raids,” Doocy said. “But he may going forward.” What a statement that would make.


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Elisabeth Hasselbeck wonders why Obama isn't actually in a US fighter jet and bombing ISIS targets (Original Post) Cali_Democrat Feb 2015 OP
Obama should put on a flight suit for a photo op? greatauntoftriplets Feb 2015 #1
... napkinz Feb 2015 #16
Ms. Hasselbeck wonders about everything. madamesilverspurs Feb 2015 #2
If Hasselbeck was any fucking dumber she would need to be watered daily. 11 Bravo Feb 2015 #3
No. Cacti don't need that much water! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #8
Alcohol seems the more likely solvent. n/t Orsino Feb 2015 #10
She must work really hard at being this stupid. lpbk2713 Feb 2015 #4
Lies that dumb aren't work. Orsino Feb 2015 #11
I know it would be so wrong but I would love to see Pres Obama show up on the ChosenUnWisely Feb 2015 #5
Cause the President isn't Genghis fucking Khan? Arkana Feb 2015 #6
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #7
Isn't the role of the news to tell us what the president is doing and not to ask us Johonny Feb 2015 #9
Why isn't Hasselbeck in the service, cleaning latrines for soldiers? She appears to know shit all on point Feb 2015 #12
i have broken golf clubs that are smarter than her. spanone Feb 2015 #13
Don't blame me. I voted for Thomas J. Whitmore. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2015 #14
When you think Faux News couldn't find anyone dumber to read the news LynneSin Feb 2015 #15
I wonder the same about some people here... tenderfoot Feb 2015 #17
Keyboard warriors, unite! closeupready Feb 2015 #19
"clarity"? What the *#*@ does she mean, 'clarity'? closeupready Feb 2015 #18
In a completely unrelated story, Ms. Hasselbeck also watched Independence Day last night. Initech Feb 2015 #20
Elizabeth Hasselback wonders why we don't use the Death Star on ISIS... JHB Feb 2015 #21
i hate idiots like this e-cigdub Feb 2015 #22

lpbk2713

(42,759 posts)
4. She must work really hard at being this stupid.
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:24 PM
Feb 2015



For one thing Obama is not an aviator. And if he attempted it he would soon find out a
53 year old body is not compatible with the stresses delivered by today's combat aircraft.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
11. Lies that dumb aren't work.
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:40 PM
Feb 2015

They may have powerful intellects over there at Fox, but they're paid to lie, not to think.

 

ChosenUnWisely

(588 posts)
5. I know it would be so wrong but I would love to see Pres Obama show up on the
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:25 PM
Feb 2015

set while she is live on the air and he hauls off and gives her the back of his had a few times and tells her to STFU.

Then he just walks out.

He would be cheered by millions.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
7. Yes ...
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:26 PM
Feb 2015

One can totally get:

This:

Doocy quietly corrected he record at the end of the next segment. “By the way, I should point out we understand that so far the king has not taken part in any of the raids,” Doocy said. “But he may going forward.” What a statement that would make.


From, this:


Al Arabiya confirmed that Abdullah did not take part in any air strikes, and contradicted Doocy’s statement that he was a pilot:


Meanwhile, a Jordanian government official on Thursday told Al Arabiya News that King Abdullah was not flying missions against ISIS himself, after local media reports – also taken by some international outlets – indicated he is set to do so.

The official also noted that observers should refrain from calling King Abdullah a fighter pilot as he does not officially hold the title. He is, however, the commander-in-chief of the Jordanian Air Force.

The king is a trained combatant, part of the parachute brigade and flies civilian planes and helicopters, the official added.




Johonny

(20,851 posts)
9. Isn't the role of the news to tell us what the president is doing and not to ask us
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 02:37 PM
Feb 2015

what the president is doing. Why is the airwaves filled with people like Hasselbeck that have no hope of doing their job in the media. Who watches this crap?

LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
15. When you think Faux News couldn't find anyone dumber to read the news
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 03:45 PM
Feb 2015

They find Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

I mean do you actually need real qualifications to read the news on Faux News or just the ability to smile pretty and read the teleprompter. If she actually had an IQ over 80 she would question some of the stupidity she says on the air.

tenderfoot

(8,437 posts)
17. I wonder the same about some people here...
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 03:47 PM
Feb 2015

Last edited Thu Feb 5, 2015, 04:33 PM - Edit history (1)

that are as thirsty for blood as Hasselbeck is.

So when are all you kids going to sign up for duty?

JHB

(37,160 posts)
21. Elizabeth Hasselback wonders why we don't use the Death Star on ISIS...
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 04:45 PM
Feb 2015

"Well, Elizabeth, first of all, the Death Star is fictional. Aaaaaand even if it weren't, it ahhhhhh, it would be blowing up the same planet that we're on, which ahhhhhhhh, wouldn'tbeagoodthing."

 

e-cigdub

(40 posts)
22. i hate idiots like this
Thu Feb 5, 2015, 04:52 PM
Feb 2015

for the love of god, obama is not a fighter pilot. hes not just going to hop in a 100 million dollar jet. this isnt a cartoon.. i know i shouldnt get this mad about this. but its just so dumb!!!

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