FOX News Reporter Mike Tobin: "Angry Mobs Come After Me - Try to Shut My Reporting Down"

[deetjay1]

Where's that "film at eleven" moment, O'Reilly, Tobin? Where's the shot of a reporter getting "assaulted"? ANY reporter? You guys are such manipulative liars...Fair and Balanced INDEED!

[ch1aka2]

Fox lies.

[kansasdem1]

Bilbo, the agenda!!!! The effin agenda is getting their collective bargaining rights restored because they were illegally removed from the workers by a crooked governor who is on his way to being recalled.. How dare you spin this to make it look like these people are thugs and bullies. Mike Tobin, you need to report what is really going on and interview a few, you know, like good reporters usually do. You two are lower than snake $h1t and should have to work for a living.

[strokeofirish1]

We have to save the unions so they can keep paying those dues to support the dems and keep them in offiice. LOL

[whoozzit]

@strokeofirish1

Sorry. Really. My connection is acting up ...

[whoozzit]

@strokeofirish1

Exactly my point ... what is not cuckoo is checking your facts ...

[whoozzit]

@strokeofirish1

Exactly my point ... what is not cuckoo is checking your facts ...

[whoozzit]

@strokeofirish1

Exactly my point ... NOT cuckoo is checking facts reported as news. Incidentally, one of the common traits among the mentally-impaired is that they tend to cuss and swear a lot. Even as adults, they call people unfounded names like "assholes".

Might explain why those we entrust to teach our children, keep our streets safe and save victims from fires are primarily Dems.

[strokeofirish1]

The statement Fox lies shows the true ignorance of you brain washed liberals you have the majority of the media stroking Obuma every time he farts, Example Fridays news, UNEMPLOYMENT HAS DROPPED! wow it dropped 1 TENTH OF A PERCENT but was interpreted as Obuma just saved the economy, assholes!

[whoozzit]

@strokeofirish1

I feel sorry for you. You won't see what's going on until your funds transfer to Rupert Murdoch's bank account. But Murdoch's tactic IS working ... tell people enough lies enough times a day and they'll start to believe you. Better make friends with Murdoch now and introduce him to your kids so they might not have to live in a tent on the side of the road.

[msarary]

FOX LIES FOR EVER! FOX IS SIMPLY EVIL.

[fearmenot22890]

@msarary how? i ask you to support your argument?

[msarary]

FOX LIES FOR EVER, FOX EVIL

[liamdlo]

Fozxz doesnot lie they are just stupid

[Colocharis]

Them dim-liberal bastards, not only is they busing in out of state protesters to there facist-communist-lgbt-unionizi­ng-obama-al-quida-muslum-rally­, now they are busing in out of state flora. I's not gonna stand fur it.

[whoozzit]

@Colocharis

As spoken by a true-unAmerican ... now tell us how you support the Constitution ...

[milowent]

damn its warn in wisconsin nowaways - fuckin palm trees everywhere!!!

[johnny5k]

Watch 1:38 through 1:50, and keep an eye on the reporter. The gesture he makes at 1:48 is priceless, as O'reilly continues to try to put the Fox spin on it.

[Leetah36]

@johnny5k

Good catch! I missed that first time around. O'Reilly's trying to insist that they're professional and organized, and the reporter gives a non committal "so-so" or "maybe, maybe not" gesture with his hand. Which O'Reilly ignores.

[whoozzit]

@johnny5k

Hah! I didn't see that the first two times! : ) It's nice to know that someone at Fox News wants to be honest ...

[steverockstar69]

If you stop to listen, the reporter referenced the rally's in California as well......hence the palm trees..but you libs are so f'ing stupid, you go into a blind (& deaf) rage.....dorks

[harminoffendl]

@steverockstar69 At what point did he reference them at all? Only thing I heard is him saying he talked to someone from California that is sleeping in the Capital. Nothing about the rally's there.

[naniko2003]

@steverockstar69 The reporter is not referencing the rally in California at all when they are showing the violent video parts - it is really easy to believe that those videos are from Madison as well. If the Visual was not connected with Madison events - Fox news never mentioned it while showing this part of video. I am from Madison - that is was I was really puzzled to see palm trees in the story about Madison.

[milowent]

@steverockstar69 fuck off, douchebag.

[HabitatRestoration]

Liar, liar, pants on fire. Fox is so stupid that it can't even photoshop out the palm trees before it inserts fake footage into its story. That is why Fox News has is justly called, "All the news that fit to burn."

[catmeep]

Since when are there happy green palm trees in Wisconsin in February?? Take a look at 2:18. Where, oh, where, one get the idea that Fox Lies? Maybe because they do, over and over and over again.

[yoopdoop2009]

Fox is doing what they criticised mainstream media for covering tea party events.

[Jackytownie]

fox lies

[mom4family]

I am appalled at this video. This is encouraging violence by showing a violent protest in a location other than Madison. The protest has been and will be peaceful unless Fox continues to lie. This is just like Sarah Palin's targets over states. I am extremely upset that Fox is allowed to encourage violence and the FCC lets them get away with this.

[TheFirePoker]

"Look how brutal these protests are getting Bill!"

**Stock footage from Beyond the ThunderDome cage fightin**

"And...uh..Tina Turner has showed up to...uh..show her support of the Govenor."

[wrxwagon100]

Someone should actually beat the living shit out out of this lying cocksucker, so he can see how it feels to actually get "punched". Fucking pussy calls 2 taps on the shoulder being "punched".

[cjp0x1]

Tobin, why you got no neck?

[mirthstudios]

Fox is just upset because Madison residents have too high an IQ to believe any of their crap. They are used to sheeple.

[EfremJasso]

What in the Hell is wrong with Tobin's head?? Did he stick it in a shrink ray or something?

And where are the palm trees from? That's not Madison. FOX LIES!

[cmosdriver]

WOW!!!!! If I ever visit Wisconsin in February. I HOPE they still have those Palm Trees around, along with that lovely out-of-season weather!!!!

[4trahasis]

I've spent days upon days in there, and have yet to see a "Fox news will lie about this" sign that looks like anything beyond marker on a pizza box. My eyes could be better, however - or maybe the sign told the truth and this man IS lying!

[HabitualHobosexual]

Hey Fox....explain to us why you can't operate in Canada. ANd tell your viewers why Stephan Harper is trying to repeal a law that forbids lying on broadcast news. Haha

[HabitualHobosexual]

Wow when did we get palm trees in WI? Jesus fucking christ they aren't even trying to hide their lies anymore. Sorry Fox if you are looking for some dirt you won't find it in Madison. Oh and one of our local colleges are making those signs =)

[watcherkatt]

I want to work for faux news editing dept. it seems like you can use any footage from anywhere and they will stilll use it on the news.

Remeber when they used the footage from a summer protest on a winter protest?

Faux News does lie! Its a wonder they didnt show the protestors riding polar bears up the madision river thur the streets!

[shellbellgrammy]

If you watch the whole clip they are not saying this is Madison they are saying on weekends it's a mixed bag of protesters from other states being bussed in and showing clips of those protesters who are mixed bag and other state protesters and how they can be violent.

[HabitualHobosexual]

@shellbellgrammy Yeah they are using that footage to make you think anyone who protests on behalf of unions are violent thugs, which is not the case in Madison....NO VIOLENCE HERE. SO why the fuck show that clip? Oh I know to make the protesters look like bad people. Stop sticking up for these fucking blood sucking liars.

[robbieconaway]

GOOD GOD these FOX guys are fucking meatheads! It's beyond unbelievable.

[trick23]

LIARS! Liar, liar, liar!

How DARE you Fox "News"!!

SHAME ON YOU!

[edyken77]

Just because the signs look good that means it's not a grass roots movement? Pathetic and desperate.

[michaeljwoodwi]

Funny, sounds more like they're reporting a Tea Party rally. Fairly biased.

I was there last Saturday, there were 2 counter protesters and absolutely no violence Lots of families, children and strollers. No screaming maniacs or brandished weapons.

[doodledraw]

Wow! Mounted police, Palm trees in Feb?????? I wish this was wisconsin....You liars!

[malmapus]

2:20 Hey Fox, you guys forgot to edit out the freaking palm trees.

[ruzica39]

ANGRY MOBS ? with there back..... to you denying you......avoiding you .

[ruzica39]

They come after you with their backs to you?????

[ruzica39]

PEOPLE are angry that FOX lied . we were there and could see what was happening while the report was going on The video of this argument is NOT EVEN IN THE STATE we are mid winter here look at the footage again.PALM TREES?It is very frustrating for people who are PEACEFULLY tying to access their representatives in the house tat was built for that purpose and see FOX run a smear campaign against the real people of Wisconsin watch some real coverage

[allhailshatner]

Ironic that they would try to disprove the "fox lies" chants right before lying...

[1975amclav]

Why is Mike Tobin wearing a "David Byrne Giant Suit"?

[Trollmaster21]

Regarding the title of this:

Change the word "reporting" to "bullshit propaganda" and it would be far more accurate.

Every time FOX shows up with their cameras in WI, there should be chants of "recall Walker" with many signs saying "FOX news: domestic enemies of the United States"

[Trollmaster21]

Another clip where FOX shows it's lack of American patriotism where they declare war against millions of their fellow citizens.

FOX: The voice of treason!!!

[eamurdock]

There are some mounted cops here in Madison; they've been standing around joking with the protesters while we pet the horses.

[rareandfirsts]

If Foks news tells me that palm trees pop up during protest violence in Madison, then they do. They report and I comply.

M-O-O-N. That spells Tom. 

[gemstorm16]

I don't think Madison has a mounted police force, either.

[despurvoa3]

Obviously it wasn't a clip from WIsconsin in February. Only someone desperate to have an "issue" would take a screw-up in editing and infer conspiracy. I noticed the palm tree footage was inserted as he was mentioning people being bussed in from California. I've seen Youtube video showing threatening behavior from protestors in Wisconsin that didn't come from Fox News. I'd say the attacks and heckling done to Tobin on Fox was pretty tame in comparison.

[HabitualHobosexual]

@despurvoa3 Funny how Fox has a long history of shitty mistakes in editing. And the purpose of that clip was to try and make portesters look like bad guys and something to be afraid of. There has been no violence at our rallies here in Madison. They have been desperately scrambling to find some dirty but they can't. So now they are doing shit like this and lying about being assaulted.. Fucking pathetic.

[despurvoa3]

@HabitualHobosexual

So I suppose I should ignore the videos I've seen posted on youtube and various other media sites too?

In my opinion, no one really had to try to make SOME of the protestors look bad. They did a fine job all by themselves. Mind you, I'm sure many were behaved, and I personally didn't take anything negative about them from the Fox clip, but are you seriously going to tell me that people have to "scramble" to find footage with poor behavior? I have to disagree.

[HabitualHobosexual]

@despurvoa3 Great thanks for your opinion but since I've been down there I have seen a lot of respect and kindness to one another. All I am trying to point out is this "gotcha" media shit. It happens on both spectrums and it tears me apart. Because the reality is soooooo much different then the reporting. and I get that now. Both sides do it, and it doesn't do anyone any good.

[despurvoa3]

@despurvoa3

That IS a good point. I also think gotcha journalism is further proof that all civil discourse has left our country.

Nice we can agree about that. :-)

[naniko2003]

@despurvoa3 If you would watch video from Madison - you would have problems finding any violent one. There are anywhere from 50000 to 100000 people there on different days and it is very peaceful. Teachers are not the violent crowd. Madison people are not the violent people either. I challenge you - to find any violent videos from Madison - there are none (except people chanting 'Fox Lies' - there are nothing else you would find) .

[despurvoa3]

@naniko2003

I don't think I ever said "violent." Anyone who accuses the crowd of being violent., would be inaccurate. I did say "threatening," & I think it is threatening anytime you have a crowd yelling and screaming at any smaller group/individual not doing the same. At the very least it is belligerent. I'm sure you'll agree that you know certain behaviors when you see them.

I did find several of those videos showing this behavior and posted them on my Facebook page.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

Interesting how no one can see your FB page, isn't it? Kinda like FOX couldn't show us the "attack" ...

I mean, doesn't your intellect tell you to scratch your head? If you REALLY did see it, like FOX REALLY tells the truth, why not post a link showing it? They had a camera there and could easily show or post it ...

[despurvoa3]

@whoozzit

My Facebook page is for my friends. I suppose that's "interesting" to you, Whoozzit, but then you might not get out that much.

No, my intellect tells me to question things and search various sources, not "scratch my head." Perplexed Neanderthals scratch their heads.

Why post things from Fox News when many are already doing a good job of it? I'm sure you have your own preconceived notions about anyone who doesn't believe as you do. That's fine. I won't be scratching my head over it.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

FB pages for friends is exactly why I inquired as to whether you'd please post the link.

Funny, it's not here ... and I don't think others have done such a good job, either, or I would have found the violence against Tobin. You could show me by attaching a link but you haven't, so what am we to believe? Something that FOX told us without showing us when they had a camera on Tobin at the time he was supposedly "attacked"?

[despurvoa3]

@whoozzit Look at every word of my recent posts. Did I ever, EVER say Tobin was attacked, beaten, or suffered violence? I said the crowd was "belligerent." Small wonder the discourse has broken down in out society, because everyone wants an issue where there isn't one or puts words in other people's mouths (or responses) for the purpose of going down a path that was never suggested in the first place. Whoozzit, go trolling someplace where the fishing is better.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

Your words from five days ago down at the bottom of page 8:

"I've seen Youtube video showing threatening behavior from protestors in Wisconsin that didn't come from Fox News. I'd say the attacks and heckling done to Tobin on Fox was pretty tame in comparison." You said "the attacks ... (were) pretty tame". Tame attacks are still attacks. Can we agree on that? I bet there's lots we can agree on and I resent you saying I'm "trolling". THAT'S why the discourse is breaking down.

[despurvoa3]

youtube.com/watch?v=QaiyD3HXH0­s&feature=player_embedded

if you've searched and not found examples of threatening behavior or rhetoric, then we will have to disagree on criteria.

"Trolling" can refer to those presenting "off-topic messages with the intent of provoking other users." I consider "off-topic" any inference that is attributed to me (like violent behavior to Tobin) that I didn't say. I resent that.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

(continued) That speaks volumes considering multiple requests for footage and nothing really suitable to prove your initial point. That search must have been frustrating for you. I apologize for adding to your frustration via my last two posts. Best wishes.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

Not seeing my name here, I skipped right over this b4. Now I understand why my confusion seemed to frustrate you. We can agree the guy seems deranged, but I don't find INVITING people to box in a ring threatening. I looked over your posts again to see if I was being fair in my last few comments. You began with "attacks" on Tobin, citing multiple videos on your FB page. When I asked to see some, the word changed to "threatening" and later "belligerent". (Continued...)

[despurvoa3]

@whoozzit

That previous post by me is just one example of what I consider "threatening behavior." (Deranged, true, but threatening words none-the-less). There are more, but I can't spend all night posting what others can find on their own if they're willing.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

I'm confused. I copied and pasted what you posted, yet you said I was off-topic(?) and you ddin't say those things. I even told you where to find them. Then, in your next post, were you suggesting your previous post was "threatening behavior"?? I don't think so but I don't understand your point. I AM WILLING. I HAVE looked. It may be about criteria, as you suggested, but if I want to see them and you have the links ... then why does it seem you're STILL suggesting I'm unwilling?

[despurvoa3]

@whoozzit

You know what? I'm not doing your work for you just so you can be confused and scratch your head. If you REALLY want to see various links both pro and con, you can search them out for yourself.

That's what I did. Self Reliance. Try it.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

Sorry, I was wrong about you. If you had the slightest interest in civil discourse, and if you actually HAD any video proving that the crowd attacked that reporter, you would've spent 5 seconds to copy and post the links you SAY you have. At this point, I don't believe a word you say. I copied YOUR WORDS and you still deny you said them. You appear to be just another crackpot without supporting facts. "Better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and be known as one."

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

This is why we can't have civil discourse in the U.S. Blame it on everyone else, but when someone makes an honest attempt, you spit and run. I'm so disappointed -- every time someone on the other side of the aisle appears sane, they make me wrong again.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

I'm willing to meet in the middle. I'm ASKING to see them so we can meet in the middle. If you can't or won't share the link so we can have an honest, respectful debate and meet in the middle (perhaps by agreeing to disagree on criteria), then posting back and forth is a waste of my time. I thought you were different than most FOX supporters and I might actually learn something but I may have been wrong.

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

And I've yet to see a video of protesters anywhere who weren't loud and chanting around reporters. What they were chanting was "Fox News Lies". Not "Kill the Bastar*" or "Set your Gun Sights" or even "Get Him". If any of those protesters WERE out of line, shame on them. And shame on everyone else that can't have a civil discourse without hitting below the belt. The problem seems to be that when people don't have facts to support their claims (from FOX), they resort to tantrums

[whoozzit]

@despurvoa3

And I'm glad to have this discussion with you because you appear more sane than most on here who believe FOX is the only news station speaking the truth.

[archadias1]

Wow fox. Just...wow. Just at Lear send somebody to scout the lie BEFORE you shoot it. That is your responsibility.

[PrincessNique8686]

Damn I miss those Wisconsin palm trees.

[gemstorm16]

I don't think Madison has a mounted police force, either.

[tjdewolfe]

@gemstorm16 Yep they do

[gemstorm16]

@tjdewolfe Well, that's cool. But still no palm trees. Sad. I LOVE palm trees.

[HabitualHobosexual]

@gemstorm16 We did have some mounted police the first saturday protest but yeah ....palm trees?!?! haha

[JLea78]

HA! Palm trees in WI. Yeah, I wish, I live in Madison, and have been at the capitol protests almost every day now,and have never seen this type of behavior there. The mounted police have only been there 1 day, and they sure weren't dressed like the ones in this video either. It is really sad that Fox News has to lie like this in a video where they are trying to say they don't lie! Pretty Ironic if you ask me!

[randysf35]

Did I just see palm trees?

[blip3]

Last I checked, there were NO PALM TREES IN WISCONSIN. I left there. I can assure you there are none at the capitol. The lake is frozen solid. I can't believe they complain that protesters are yelling "Fox Lies!" and yet pull that crap. Skip to 2:20 for a glimpse of the palm trees in the background.

[blip3]

Last I checked, there were NO PALM TREES IN WISCONSIN. I left there. I can assure you there are none at the capitol. The lake is frozen solid. I can't believe they complain that protesters are yelling "Fox Lies!" and yet pull that crap. Skip to 2:20 for a glimpse of the palm trees in the background.

[ismeme]

I'm surprised Fox didn't go whole hog and put a "D" next to those nasty WI palm trees, just so no one would mistake them for "R"s.

[peppercub]

that suit has taken that poor man's neck away

[valareedoll]

Haha. Tobin talks about the crazy people making signs that say "Fox News will lie about this"... Hmmmmmmm.... I wonderrr..

[angieb5471]

Way to go FOX news. If we had palm trees in Wisconsin I probably wouldn't have slipped on a wicked patch of ice this morning.... Just saying

[MeritisDE]

Palm trees in Wisconsin? Really Rupert? So will the Fox "news" family concede that global warming is real then?

[mcart144]

Fox News has to either admit it spliced non-Wisconsin footage into this reporting to spice it up, or admit global warming is real and a lot further along than anyone thought. . . . . Palm trees in Madison, Wisconsin? Green leafed out trees on March 1st? Hire some people with some concept of climate and geography to fake your videos next time.

[cottagechskitty]

I'm 36. Lived in Wisconsin my entire life. Not only are there no palm trees but we have about 5 inches of snow on the ground

[XBucky]

I live and work in Madison and I've never seen the palm trees that show up around the 2:18 mark. Fox wants to say they don't lie and then they splice in violent protests that are no where near Madison???

[MsRinzii]

Should anyone be wondering, a lot of those "professional" signs are being created by MATC's graphic design instructors. As a recent graduate of the program, I'm still in touch with a lot of them. It has nothing to do with union organization, just angry teachers who happen to have suitable skills for this sort of thing.

[Tint301]

I seriously can't believe that even Fox would try and insinuate that footage from Sacramento came from Madison.

[DizzySlip7]

@MsRinzii  There have hardly been any "professionally" made "FOX News Lies" sign. I've been to the protests. There have been a few hand written ones saying "FOX Lies" but as for some kind of massive distribution of allegedly professionally made signs? NOT HAPPENING

It's more of FOX News lying... I mean this whole report is basically a lie.

[s0ndhe1m]

Palm trees in Madison? HA I wish...that footage was shot no where near Madison.

[PatrynXX]

@s0ndhe1m must say I'm not sure if I've ever seen one in real life. and I grew up near Madison so..... this would be typical Fox Fabrication.

[DivineMoleculeDMT]

@s0ndhe1m And the sad thing is that some fox lemming somewere thinks it is madiosn and has no idea geographically wear madison is.

[naniko2003]

@s0ndhe1m It is actually pretty cold here. And it was for the last 4 months. I wish we could have some palm trees and nice sunny weather. No such luck.

[lisagems]

Since when are there palm trees in Madison, Wisconsin? Where were those scenes actually shot, because they aren't in Wisconsin. Notice how they keep such a tight focus on the reporter? That's because what's actually happening around the reporter doesn't support Fox's spin.

There is no violence happening in Madison.

There are no horse patrols.

There is no pushing.

There isn't even any littering.

It's OUR capital, and we're taking proper care of it.

[midwestyelling]

Why is there random video from "Union Protests" interleaved in? The shots are obviously not from madison.

[1293drive]

@cool2girl27 Just noticed that the North Korean press is in Wisconsin covering the protests. At last Fox has someone to point to who may be slanting the news more than Fox is.

See You Tube vid “Introduction to Teaching 101.mpeg” to see what a teacher's day is really like.

[cool2girl27]

Fox always spins it to make the news about them.

[goru426]

Fox news works for the destruction of the American middle class!

All they want is more for the super rich, less for the regular Americans.

[AMPDOG2]

talk about who bused in the tea party and what right wing group organized for them.

[PhilipPorter]

Apologise Bill, after all you are one of the main reasons Tobin has had a hard time.

He didn`t mention the "Bill O`Reilly is a sexual predator" sign.

[fivestarmichael]

Collective mentality or Collectivist mentality?

[jbpnw]

"Is it organized?"

Hell yes it is. Guess where it started.... Obama, during his campaign.