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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFox News Host Praises Anti Islam, White Supremacist Leader On Air
The leader of a British neo-fascist white supremacist group earned praise from Fox News host Brian Kilmeade this week on his radio program, just one day before he gave a very similar interview to BBC Radio that sparked a torrent of controversy across the U.K.
Kilmeade and Friends featured the leader of the English Defence League (EDL) on Monday, a protest group known to march through the streets attacking non-white people and making Nazi salutes. After about 15 minutes of interviewing 30-year-old EDL leader leader Tommy Robinson about his anti-Islamic views, Kilmeade exclaimed: Well Tommy, weve got your back and well definitely look to keep in touch. I really think its a very its great, what youre doing.
Give us your support and God bless! Robinson, born an Irishman named Stephen Lennon, cheerfully concluded. God bless America! The interview was also plugged by Kilmeades Fox News program Fox & Friends.
Less than 24 hours later, BBC Radio faced a torrent of criticism in London for featuring a similarly non-critical interview with Robinson. That interview did not constitute scrutiny, Plly Billington, a Labour candidate for parliament, complained on Twitter. Unchallenged lies and hatred poison our national debate.
Robinson also appeared on Fox News last week with right-wing talk show host Bill OReilly, who neglected to mention the groups numerous scrapes with violence and instead gave him a platform to spread misinformation about Muslims. Jim Treacher, blogger at The Daily Caller, also praised Robinsons appearance because he states his case well.
- See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/12/fox-news-host-breathlessly-praises-british-neo-fascist-weve-got-your-back/#sthash.8K5s4Waa.dpuf
Kilmeade and Friends featured the leader of the English Defence League (EDL) on Monday, a protest group known to march through the streets attacking non-white people and making Nazi salutes. After about 15 minutes of interviewing 30-year-old EDL leader leader Tommy Robinson about his anti-Islamic views, Kilmeade exclaimed: Well Tommy, weve got your back and well definitely look to keep in touch. I really think its a very its great, what youre doing.
Give us your support and God bless! Robinson, born an Irishman named Stephen Lennon, cheerfully concluded. God bless America! The interview was also plugged by Kilmeades Fox News program Fox & Friends.
Less than 24 hours later, BBC Radio faced a torrent of criticism in London for featuring a similarly non-critical interview with Robinson. That interview did not constitute scrutiny, Plly Billington, a Labour candidate for parliament, complained on Twitter. Unchallenged lies and hatred poison our national debate.
Robinson also appeared on Fox News last week with right-wing talk show host Bill OReilly, who neglected to mention the groups numerous scrapes with violence and instead gave him a platform to spread misinformation about Muslims. Jim Treacher, blogger at The Daily Caller, also praised Robinsons appearance because he states his case well.
- See more at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/12/fox-news-host-breathlessly-praises-british-neo-fascist-weve-got-your-back/#sthash.8K5s4Waa.dpuf
Why don't they just put the robes on and get it over with?
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Fox News Host Praises Anti Islam, White Supremacist Leader On Air (Original Post)
Initech
Jun 2013
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ForgoTheConsequence
(4,869 posts)1. Robinson, born an Irishman named Stephen Lennon
Self hating weasel. 100 years ago he would have been the target.
Lindsay
(3,276 posts)2. I think they're having trouble deciding
between sheets and stormtrooper outfits.
atreides1
(16,100 posts)3. Kilmeade and O'Reilly don't wear robes
Both of them are more into goose stepping...
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)4. Kilmeade is among the most obnoxious Fox personalities...
...and that's saying something!
Initech
(100,118 posts)5. Are there any that aren't?
Orsino
(37,428 posts)6. England prevails. n/t
rdharma
(6,057 posts)7. The "dog whistles" on FOX are deafening!