Press Conference - Rep. Joe Baca (CA-43)

http://www.mediamattersaction.org/fearandloathing
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Joe Baca was born the youngest of 15 siblings in Belen, New Mexico in a household that spoke little English. He moved with his family to California where he graduated from California State University. In 1979, he became the first Latino elected to the Board of Trustees for the San Bernardino Valley College District. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 1992, where he became the first Latino Speaker pro Tempore, and was elected to the State Senate in 1998. Joe Baca is currently the Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
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Washington, D.C. -- Media Matters Action Network today released "Fear and Loathing in Prime Time: Immigration Myths and Cable News," a special report documenting the rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration heard almost daily on influential cable news channels. The report exposes how cable news overflows not only with vitriol regarding immigration, but also with a series of myths that feed viewers' unfounded resentments and fears. Leading the charge are CNN's Lou Dobbs, CNN Headline News' Glenn Beck, and Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, all of whom have played major roles in creating this anti-immigrant hysteria.

"This report shows in startling detail how Dobbs, Beck, and O'Reilly serve up a steady diet of fear, anger, and resentment on the subject of illegal immigration," said Karl Frisch, a spokesman for Media Matters Action Network. "When they aren't demonizing undocumented immigrants with misleading claims, this trio of cable news bullies is advancing baseless urban legends and wild accusations targeting the immigrant community. CNN and Fox News need to answer for this -- failure to do so would be the height of irresponsible journalism and a disservice to the American public."

The report discusses, in detail, two types of myths regarding immigration perpetuated on cable news. The first are the largest and most common myths, such as those about crime and undocumented immigrants, and the costs of illegal immigration in social services and taxes. The second are the urban legends, such as the purported conspiracy to take back the Southwest United States for Mexico and the supposed secret plan to construct a "NAFTA Superhighway" running from Canada to Mexico.

Media Matters Action Network's analysis focuses on Dobbs, O'Reilly, and Beck. While hosts on other cable programs regularly discuss illegal immigration (particularly on Fox News, where it is a frequent topic on Hannity & Colmes and Special Report with Brit Hume), Dobbs, O'Reilly, and Beck are the key offenders.

Among the hosts, Dobbs stands out as the most guilty of this recklessly irresponsible journalism. Fully 70 percent of the 2007 episodes of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight included discussion of illegal immigration.

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[ConfusedAmericanCiti]

Rep. Boca includes himself with the word "we". Who is this "we"? Does he see himself as an undocumented worker? When these latino people start seeing themselves as Americans first and not reps of the latino community only then they might have a voice worth hearing.

[ALIPAC1]

So nice to have names and faces to blame for illegal immigration and all of the death and destruction being caused by the actions of Media Matters, illegal aliens, and their supporters.

[cwp91206]

Joe Baca is a Tan Klan hack for La Raza. See this playlist on my channel-

Aztlan/Reconquista 102: Declaration of War

[scharwenka1850]

These people derive their income from immigrants, ultimately. That is why they betray U.S. First!

[kerthialfad]

I dunno about these people. i trust Dobbs, Beck, and O'Reilly. I distrust Bacca, Menendez, and Sharry. Maybe, Bacca, Menendez, and Sharry are devisive, inflammatory, and incitive. This video is reckless and irresponsibility. If you support freedom of speech, you must support Dobbs, Beck, and O'Reilly!! Duhhh!

[harvardrussell]

information...i was young back in the late seventies and early eighties. there was a news show on..maybe 60 minutes> a young hispanic polition was elected ...congress/senate??? he went on camera as saying that washington had corruption and he was threatened to "keep his hands out of their pockets"...does anyone know who this guy is?

[Fellowdc2007]

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your wife at the hand of this individual. I say individual, unfortunately, the hard-right and anti-immigrant people are categorizing and portraying hispanics as a illegals. Like the next president of the United States: "We are Americans First," no matter where we come from.

As an American of Hispanic roots, I extend my most sincere condolonces to you and your family.

[Jurs21]

That is to say , very well said

[Jurs21]

ver well said

[Jurs21]

Joe Baca is so inacrtciculate I cant listen to him..he even screws up the title of the orginazation he represents.. "media matter"..what a doosh..

Note how eloquenty he pronounces gutirrez's name...