MyDD :: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"?

Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"?

by TCQuad, Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:41:22 PM EST

The method by which politicians (especially Democrats) are smeared are not always obvious. Usually it's in the form of a "news" report, sometimes by reporting on the reports of a rumor that is unfounded. Then, every so often, Fox News makes statements so depressing they're actually kind of funny (don't worry, you only need to watch the first five seconds and there'll be antibiotics after the break):

A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab?

What the...

For those of you who are curious but cannot stomach the next three minutes of Fox, Media Matters mentions that "at no point did she explain her earlier reference to 'a terrorist fist jab.'"

A Google search for "terrorist fist jab" will only yield stories about the blonde and the segment in question. However, reports from before the segment actually aired give an idea of the phrase's origin. Apparently, a commenter on Cal Thomas's blog made the remark, since deleted, that dap was actually a "Hezbollah style fist-jab". It somehow jumped from that one comment all the way up the chain to lead into a Fox News story.

Fox News: Reporting the most offensive troll comments on conservative blogs in a fair and balanced manner.

Tags: Fox News, smear, ZOMG OBAMA IS A TERRORIST!, wtf (all tags)

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If the silly season has already started... (none / 0)

I'm going to need more trollicillin.

by TCQuad on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:42:25 PM EST

Re: Fox and Pop Culture (none / 0)

That news network's version of understanding and knowing pop culture is watching reruns of Happy Days with a warm glass of mile and chocolate chip cookies.

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by LtWorf on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:43:41 PM EST

Re: Obama's Terrorist-Style Fist Jab (none / 0)

It's amazing how the nuttiest ideas are promoted upwards within Republican media.

by rfahey22 on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45:16 PM EST

Re: Obama's Terrorist-Style Fist Jab (none / 0)

I saw a picture today of Obama and the NC governor doing one of those.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:47:14 PM EST

The title of the diary is (none / 0)

reinscribing the notion that there is such a thing as a "terrorist fist jab" - maybe use quotes around it?

Just sayin'

"It's time to pass the baton to the next generation." Ken Jacobson, WA state senator.

by tibbs on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:53:50 PM EST

Re: The title of the diary is (none / 0)

Done and done.

And, for posterity:

Found the pic in a similar story on dKos after I put this up.

by TCQuad on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:58:57 PM EST
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Re: Obama's Terrorist-Style Fist Jab (2.00 / 1)

Wow. Just wow.

Gobama!

by USArmyParatrooper on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 09:54:53 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Is this all they've got?

I'm REALLY glad I'm not a Republican.

We have nothing to fear but fear itself. And clowns.

by haremoor on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 10:15:06 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

I'm almost embarassed (almost) for the women, and then I remember, this is Faux News.
The stupididty is strong in Fox.

by skohayes on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 07:21:31 AM EST
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Reason #456839 (2.00 / 1)

not to watch Faux News.

Stop the racism. Fight the smears.

by CrazyDrumGuy on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 10:38:09 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

First, this campaign has drastically lowered my opinion of the mass media, not because of the bias or sexism but because they seem to get their news...from US! Quoting blogs, using blogs as a source of information...it's very odd. What happened to journalism?

Don't get me wrong...there are SOME journalists on the blogs...but most of us are just passionate supporters of candidates, parties, or ideals who write about those things from an advocacy position.

Second, a TERRORIST FIST JAB? Gimme a break.

No way. No how. No McCain.

by freedom78 on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:04:03 PM EST

Would be nice if this made some here (2.00 / 1)

finally stop defending Fox News as "fair and balanced."

Unfortunately, I doubt it will. Lotta folks were brainwashed this primary season.

should we go outside? / should we break some bread? / are you'nterested?

by Firewall on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:04:27 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Damn, they are sneaky. That was a preemptive strike on our culture by the muslims. Never saw it comin.

by futbol dad on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:09:06 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (2.00 / 4)

We better watch out, because we're surrounded, you know, by former presidents:

and even bears in TP ads:

http://www.imperfectunion.com/?p=177

by barath on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:17:02 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Howie Mandel... Deal or No Deal... Its his germophobic thing instead of shaking hands.

http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!

by yitbos96bb on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:19:24 PM EST
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Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (2.00 / 2)

Colbert should do a segment on bears and their terrorist fist jabs.

John McCain: Healthcare for Kids? In America? No way

by bosdcla14 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 07:10:50 AM EST
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Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Classic Fox News question mark technique. Honestly, I admire their level of commitment to non-sense.

I was just teaching myself 16 Military Wives by The Decembrists, and the chorus comes to mind.

"And the anchor person on TV goes 'La de da de da."

John McCain isn't evil. He's just wrong about a lot of things. Vote Obama!

by proseandpromise on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:21:58 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Has anyone checked NoQuarter to see if they're looking into this?

We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.

by Jess81 on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:41:03 PM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (2.00 / 1)

I hear LJ knows someone who knows someone who saw a tape where Michelle Obama does a fist pound with Arafat in 2007.

Now, some might say that this is unlikely, since Arafat was dead by 2007, but those people are Obamanauts.

"FYI, for those expecting to SEE the tape, GET REAL. Read Larry Johnson's description of what is ON the tape. That is the story."

John McCain: Healthcare for Kids? In America? No way

by bosdcla14 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 07:20:24 AM EST
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Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

"Now, some might say that this is unlikely, since Arafat was dead by 2007, but those people are Obamanauts."

Please. Don't even try to come in here with your Obamamedicine. What are you, some kind of Obamamortician?

We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.

by Jess81 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 09:10:37 PM EST
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WTF these people are retarded (none / 0)

do they think republicans don't know what a fist pound is?!

everyone in america knows that gesture, every sports fan knows the gesture

c'mon

they just keep looking more and more pathetic

McCain does Not support the troops

by hope monger on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:48:59 PM EST

WTF - LOL these people are retarded (none / 0)

do they think republicans don't know what a fist pound is?!

everyone in america knows that gesture, every sports fan knows the gesture

c'mon

they just keep looking more and more pathetic

McCain does Not support the troops

by hope monger on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:49:29 PM EST

See Now If It Was Still Primary Season (none / 0)

Certain Clinton supporters on this site would be pushing this meme, claiming that Obama couldn't be elected because the repubs could tie him to terrorism.

by Davidsfr on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 12:34:36 AM EST

Re: Obama's "Terrorist Fist Jab"? (none / 0)

Name her and shame her: E.D. Hill.

She's staked out her own little spot in idiot history by saying those words.

What I want to know is, who wrote them for her?

"The world is a mess, and I just need to rule it." -- Dr. Horrible

by BobzCat on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 01:08:18 AM EST

And NOW (none / 0)

Does EVERYONE realize why the Dems boycotted Fox News?

A big internet kick in the ass for all the dead enders here that defended Fox news as anything but self parodying propaganda.

http://www.truepat.org/

by CrushTheGOP2008 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 12:03:17 PM EST

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