Fox News selective on Obama coverage

Fox News expects us to accept its word as right up there with Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, but the fact is they're good at deception.

Fox claims President Barack Obama said that if you're successful, you didn't do it yourself without the government's help. Actually, Obama said you didn't become successful without using goods and services someone else provided, be it government or other people. Teachers and mentors provided your education along the way. Roads and means of transporting your goods were designed and built by someone else, and don't forget about your employees.

Fox chose parts of Obama's speech to create its message. That is nothing but a backdoor lie.

If this were the only example of the way Fox News operates, it could be a simple misinterpretation, but it's Fox's usual mode of operation - not fair and balanced.

Fox commentators claim Obama hates America. But Obama pays his taxes to the country that enabled him to make his money. He doesn't expect the poor and middle class to bail out the country while giving himself further tax breaks. He's trying to return outsourced jobs to U.S. workers, and he isn't afraid to show his tax returns. What's to hide, Mitt Romney?

Margaret Bartlett

Cedar Rapids