Are Faith And Logic Equal

Once again, we see Elizabeth Hasselbeck get her panties in a bunch on that TV box.

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I have to ask myself this question, considering the fact that religion is based solely on belief rather than fact - can you be a bigot for saying that you aren't "thinking" when you are praying?

Granted, it's not the best way to approach a woman like Hasselbeck, but it still holds true - that devout Christians don't think before they pray as it's a reflexive response to a variety of issues they face.

To answer the question more directly, "faith" and "logic" are not one in the same, as "faith" largely relies on surrendering yourself to the unknown while "logic" requires that you approach any given subject from the stance of recordable evidence. To that end, Joy was correct in her statement to Hasselbeck - even though she was favoring the brash approach rather than the one that would really take Elizabeth to the woodshed.

Religion faith and scientific reasoning will always be mutually exclusive, no matter how much conservative whining there is on television.

So what of Hasselbeck calling Behar a bigot? Oh, Liz, your memory is so short.

Justifying The Tea Baggers

Elizabth Hasselbeck is at it again. This time, she tries to excuse racism, homophobia, and spitting on people - seriously.



( h/t to Laffy at The Political Carnival )

I'll address Hasselbeck's "Bribed, Bullied, and Shut Out" talking point in a second.

Here's what's troubling about her incessant prattling. She is actually defending using racial slurs, homophobic rhetoric, and using saliva as a weapon - period. I know that some may see her intent otherwise, but you don't say "oh, people are so upset and sometimes people have to do these things" because you want to defend a failed ideological stance. Does she not understand what is really going on within the context of not only healthcare reform, but how the average Tea Bagger views Obama? Apparently not.

Now, as far as the "Bribes, Bullying, and Shutting Out" goes, I have this to offer - no one has been bullied, that's just a clever talking point that works well within the idea that Obama was a Senator from Chicago and - as we all know - everyone from Chicago is a gangster.

Secondly, I would offer that no one has been bribed either. Politicians are elected to assist their constituency. To put it another way, they are quite literally elected to bring home the metaphorical "bacon" - get it, bacon, pork? Yeah. So when someone like Ben Nelson gets a nice deal for his people, this isn't some new tactic used by the Obama administration - this is politics.

And as far as anyone being shut out, how does that benefit healthcare reform at all? By that, I mean that if you shut someone out, you're not going to get a vote. It's in your better interest to get as many votes as you can. Considering that Republicans are in the minority, and Hasselbeck is one of the "pretty girls" that waves the GOP flag higher and faster than most, It's rather disingenuous that she would be complaining about being shut out. The Republicans shut themselves out by opposing literally everything Obama and the Democrats want to try.

The reality of this is that there is racism, homophobia, and vitriol within the conservative movement - period, case closed. And attempting to justify it only makes it and you look worse.

Bumbling Your Way Into Our Hearts Every Weekday

Whenever Elizabeth Hasselbeck attempts to tackle a weighty subject, it is often akin to a young boy trying to unsnap his first bra clasp, or attempting to open a jar of pickles with your elbows. It's difficult to watch and futile in many regards. So, when she decided to take on the issue of same-sex marriage with Ellen Degeneres' wife Partia, it didn't end well for Hasselbeck at all.



Just knowing that Elizabeth is a mother is quite shocking at times. It's almost a given that she has some form of stay-at-home childcare so that she can attend to her duties of conservative "pretty-girl" and stalk Sarah Palin and swoon over Sean Hannity whenever she is called on to do so. But what is truly frightening is the reality that her children will begin to see the world as she does. To be the child of conservative parents in todays world is a very frightening concept.

The View From Her Book Is Pretty Much The Same

Hasselbeck is being accused of plagarism and the person representing the author of the book she ripped from, Susan Hassett, warned her it was coming:

....in which Susan claims she sent Elisabeth a book called "Living with Celiac Disease" back in April of '08. Thirteen months later, Susan says Hasselbeck published the same book with a new title: "The G Free Diet-A Gluten Free Survival Guide." Yes, the title sucks.

Susan compares chapters and lines. Here are some highlights.

Susan's Book Chapter 1: What is Celiac Disease?
Hasselbeck Chapter 2: What is Celiac Disease?

Susan's tips: "Shop in the outer isles of the supermarket."
Hasselbeck's tips: "Food in the outer isles of the supermarket."

And the comparisons go on and on.

Sean Hannity's surely going to come running to his favorite girl's defense. And I'm certain that all the members of the right-wing peanut gallery are going to chime in about how this is a "manufactured controversy" and that Hasselbeck is being "target" because she's a woman, a conservative, blah blah blah blah.

In her defense, everyone in her party says and writes and does the same thing ad infinitum. It's as if they are one personality, a collective, like the Borg.

Ok, that's the only Star Trek reference you'll likely find here. I promise it won't happen again.

But what of the other books that are written about Celiac Disease? Don't they all essentially say the same thing? What about medical websites - are they at risk of being called out for their use of someone else's text and thoughts? That's ultimately for a jury to decide should someone attempt to file suit.

And since Susan Hassett has, the odds are in her favor. It's not a crime to write a book on simular subject matter by any means. However, when your chapters and passages are practically mirror images, then you're just not exercising any sort of original thought.

Do you think she'll cry in court to try to get the judge to have pity on her?

The Mind vs. The Whine

Jesse Ventura, whom Sean Hannity called just this evening one of the "most controversial politicians of our time" takes Elizabeth Hasselbeck to task on torture.



It's interesting how Hasselbeck keeps falling back on Nancy Pelosi and what she knew, when she new it, and what should happen to her. Is she not even paying attention to the discussion?

Sure, Ventura isn't the most articulate voice in the room, his words and inflections are filled with more passion than they are platitude, but his stance is secure and honest in contrast to Elizabeth's pitifully structured blathering.

She so eager to align herself with her Fox"News" compatriots that she completely misses the point of the discussion - torture doesn't bring about actionable intelligence and leads nowhere.

To Pray As We See Fit

The Fox-generated "controversy" of the day continues to be Barack Obama not playing by the George W. Bush "everybody-look-how-much-I-love-Jesus" playbook.

In another round of nonsensical prattling, the Fox And Friends trio of gleefuly ignorant goons had on Elizabeth Hasselbeck ( who appeared to be sporting a garlic necklace, presumable to ward off those vampires that Obama set lose once he got elected ) to have her speak her piece about the National Day of Prayer.



Did you see that little flash of hypocrisy?

I think that we are looking to him today to lead this country and this has been a huge tradition. It has also been one that has been protected in our country through our constitution. We should be able to gather and pray as we see fit.

Their discussion was set up in order to slander Obama's lack of continuing a "tradition" that was started by George W. Bush. Hasselbeck's statement starts out as a dithering spout of praise for Bush and what he had done and she ends up stating what this is all about - the right to pray as we see fit. Obama doesn't need to set some religious agenda, that's not his job.

More to the point, there were no "East Room" ceremonies involving the National Day of Prayer until Bush started them.

Brian Toon, Vice President of The National Day of Prayer Taskforce, said in an interview with the Baptist Standard stated:

There was no East Room event until George W

Also, the article stated as well that:

Prior to the Bush years, task force leaders held more low-key events, including at Lafayette Park across the street during the Clinton administration.

The "tradition" that Hasselbeck is speaking of is completely confined to George W. Bush's presidency. His father and the consistantly diefied Ronald Reagan only held events once during each of their times in the White House to mark this day. That's 12 years with only 2 formal events. This is something that you'll not hear uttered on Fox"News", unless some guest has the ability or inclination to bring it up.

Considering the people that are the leaders of the taskforce, it makes one wonder what their true motives are. Think Progress goes on to state:

Rev. Susan Thistlethwaite, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, pointed out that the organization is chaired by Shirley Dobson — wife of the ultraconservative Focus on the Family founder James Dobson. Indeed, the fact that conservatives and the Task Force in particular feel the need to lie about the history and traditions surrounding the NDP suggests that they are less concerned with promoting prayer in America than they are with taking every possible opportunity to “slam Obama” for political gain.

Hasselbeck's Fox"News" Audition Tape

On The View, Hasselbeck was talking about how "kind" the President is and how "great" it was that they got 15 minutes of "personal face time" with him.

Perhaps her continual tears and cries of "HE'S SO FUCKING AWESOME!" had a more than just a little to do with that.

We all know what she thinks of Obama, and she's popped up on Fox quite a bit over the last year. I'm wondering if we will be hearing that she'll be leaving the view just shortly after January 20th?

They Actually Called Her?!

When you're a loyal "Bushie" then you expect things to go your way. Such is true with Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

"Following today's live show, Elisabeth received a call from the The White House, and they both had a great conversation," Karl T. Nilsson, the executive publicity director of The View told Usmagazine.com. "The President's office apologized and explained that she and her husband were indeed invited to the White House for Christmas and were sorry that it did not arrive. It was simply an oversight."

Before finding out that the snub was unintentional, Hasselbeck said she had a "bone to pick" with the White House.

"I love Christmas cards," she said. "I love getting them. There is one in particular that I usually like, and it's an invitation to the White House Christmas party. Not the big one but the 20th one down the road that you get the leftovers at the party. I'd be going to that one. No invitation this year."

More here from US Magazine.

Hasselbeck is one of those rare creatures of the media that will cry at the drop of a hat if they are not provided with adequate supplication.

The part of this story that demands some sort of attention is not the fact that Hasselbeck is whining like a little girl with a skinned knee, it's that she expects the White House to send her an invitation. Not only that, but the fact that they called her, that they felt compelled to call her and apologize.

Don't the people in the White House have better things to do?

Yes, but let's think about who still resides there.

For more, plus video of Hasselbecks "nails-on-a-chalkboard" whining, click here

Still Going

Apparently, Elizabeth Hasselbeck think that if she whines and screams loud enuogh and long enough that her point will become valid

This Is So Sexist

Elizabeth Hasselbeck recently joined Sarah Palin in Tampa, Florida for a rally.

In her introduction, she criticized any and all media that are calling into question the necessity for Palin to be adorned with $150,000 worth of new clothing, make-up, et al.



Nothing says "adressing the important issues" like having Elizabeth "I Cry So I Don't Have To Answer Relevant Questions" Hasselbeck as your opening act.

It's starting to feel like the McCain / Palin ticket is simply trying to maintain what limited momentum they have within the most fringe of their party, seeing as how these are going to be the only votes that they get.

Praying For A Steel Cage Death-Match

Elisabeth Hasselbeck emphatically dissed Ann Coulter on "The View" Friday, telling co-host Joy Behar, "Please don't put me in the same sentence as Ann Coulter." Hasslebeck also cleared the air regarding rumors that she is jumping ship to Fox News, telling the ladies and the viewers, "I am not going anywhere."

When Behar predicted that Sarah Palin would die her hair blonde and join Fox News if John McCain loses, she enumerated a list of famous blonde Republicans: "Ann Coulter, Laura Ingraham, Elisabeth Hasselbeck."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, please don't put me in the same sentence as Ann Coulter!" the proud Republican erupted.

Whoopi Goldberg then asked Hasselbeck to speak about the rumors that she's leaving "The VIew" for Fox News, to which Hasselbeck responded:

"I'm not going anywhere, except to get my highlights fixed! I love Fox, I'm staying here....I am not leaving The View.' I certainly love my ladies here. I am not going anywhere."

The louder you keep shreiking about not going, the more it looks like you are going to go.

Huffington Post has the video.

Yeah, I'm Sure She's Not

There's a line from the film Lions For Lambs where Robert Redford says that when a politician says "I am not running for President" you can almost guarantee that they are:

Although Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Republican leanings have been clearly on display during the election season, The View co-host is denying that she's preparing to leave the chatfest for a position at Fox News Channel.

"While Elisabeth [Hasselbeck] has a great relationship with Fox News, there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that she is leaving The View," her agent, Babette Perry, says in a statement released Thursday afternoon. "Elisabeth is passionate in her beliefs and enjoys being a part of this dynamic group of women and engaging in daily conversations."

Karl Nilsson, Executive Publicity Director for The View, adds: "Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, executive producers of The View, consider Elisabeth to be vital to the program."

Rumors that Hasselbeck, 31, might jump to Fox News have been rampant on TV blogs, especially in recent weeks as the co-host engaged in increasingly heated debates with her more liberal-leaning counterparts on the show. She has also made numerous appearances on Fox News in the past year, most recently serving as the very first guest on former Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee's new talk show this past weekend.

Hasselbeck, a mother of two, was also a fixture at the Republican National Convention last month and hosted a luncheon for Cindy McCain.

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Thankfully, Hasselbeck is not a politician. I can almost hear someone saying to her, "There's no crying in Congress!"

Considering that Mrs. Hasselbeck is fond of digging herself into altercations with the remaining women on The View and then running to the comforting arms of Sean Hannity - and most recently Mike Huckabee - it wouldn't suprise me in the least if a show were to be announced within the next few months.

Perhaps she's going to take over Huckabee's show.

We'll soon find out.

I'm Going To Tell On You!!!!

Elizabeth Hasselbeck loves to cast herself in the role of "victim"

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is ''really upset'' with her "View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar about the presidential election, a longtime staff member of the show reportedly told the Chicago Sun-Times.

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She loves to get into heated debates with Behar and Goldberg and pretend to be this powerful voice for the conservative movement. But, when she is backed into a corner with and can't defend the statments she is claiming to hold dear, she turns on the tears. She's quite the actor in that respect.

When that isn't enough, she runs to her safety zone, Fox"News".

She doesn't come off as a great example of a strong, conservative woman. What she is effective in perpetrating in the image of the "victim", a role that she is happy to play whenever she can.

We Know Who You're Talking About.

Of course, what else would yo uexpect "conservatvie-Barbie" to say:

Cindy came into our hair and makeup room, fresh as can be, and unlike another wife of a political candidate who shall remain nameless, she didn't come with a list of topics that we weren't allowed to touch. Nope, that's because she has nothing to hide."

Really? Cindy McCain has nothing to hide?


If you had seen the interview The View ladies had done with Michelle Obama, you would have seen the ladies treated with respect and dignity. Elizabeth seemed more than pleased that Michelle was on the program.

Any that saw this should have assumed, and rightly, that Elizabeth's pleasure with that day was all just an act.

So, with Hasslebeck's true feelings on Michelle Obama - and considering that there are three other women that sit at that table that can back this story up if it is ture - let's ask her to show us the list.

Seriously, though, it's becoming more and more apparent that Hasslebeck's knowledge of "the issues of the moment" extend only as far as the predictable clap-trap that she hears from her buddy Sean Hannity.

If in fact there was a "list" provided to the ladies from Michelle Obama, it probably addressed not talking about subjects that have no bearing on the election - like whether or not her husband was patriotic enough, or his flag-pin, or if he was ever a muslim.

Whoopi vs. Hasselbeck On Racism

Whoopi, who earlier in the broadcast had used the n-word repeatedly, sending the censors into overload, argued that the word is only as powerful as a society allows it to be and advocated for using the word to give it new meaning. Elisabeth, meanwhile, felt that she couldn't teach her children not to say the word if her black co-hosts and their children were using the word, arguing that, "we don't live in different worlds."

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What is it about race relations that Hasselbeck doesn't understand?

I'm not really a fan of Whoopi Goldberg, but she is more right than she knows when she tells Elizabeth that they are - in fact - living in two different worlds.

It appears that this consistant stream of tears that she conjures up whenever she is challenged are merely used to create the illusion that she is compassionate. It's nothing more than a defense mechanism.

To me, this seems to be nothing but an audition for her to get on Hannity and Colmes. She knows that discussing "racial issues" with Hannity will be much more to her advantage.