Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
Tired of campaign coverage where the only 'in-depth' analysis is picking apart Mitt Romney's tax returns like they're the Zapruder film? Then you may want to start clicking over to Univision.
Where else would you have seen an exchange like this?:
Jake Tapper, it should be noted, subsequently called shenanigans on Obama's claim of yet another inherited catastrophe:
In actuality, the Fast and Furious program was started in October 2009, nine months into the Obama presidency.
Previous programs involving ATF agents allowing guns to "walk" across the border so as to trace them were run during the Bush presidency, but not this particular "field-initiated program."
White House officials did not respond to a request for comment after the falsehood was pointed out to them.
Now Univision has substantially upped the ante with this, which aired last night (caution: there are a few disturbing images in the video):
The biggest new takeaway:
Fifty seven previously unidentified firearms linked to Operation Fast and Furious were recovered in sites associated with murders, kidnappings, and at least two gruesome massacres.
Univision News obtained the list of Fast and Furious weapons and a list containing almost 60,000 recovered firearms compiled by Mexico's SecretarÃa de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA). A cross-reference of the serial numbers of the guns resulted in 96 full matches (several partial matches were discarded). The 96 firearms linked to Operation Fast and Furious all turned up at crime scenes in Mexico from 2009 to 2010.
Between this and the Administration's bungling of the situation in Libya (not to mention the economy), it seems as if there might be (brace yourself) actual issues on the table in this campaign. I'm sure Univision's English-language brethren will get around to them once they get through the half-hour investigative specials on Romney forcibly cutting a schoolmate's hair.
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Sep '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
That does it! If I am going to stay in America, I need to learn Spanish.
May '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
Rapido e Furioso was a stealth play at undermining the second amendment from the start. Witness Obama's comment to Sarah Brady, "we are working on (gun control), but under the radar." Or Hillary Clinton's phony claim of "More than 90% of the guns recovered in Mexico come from the United States, many from gun shops that line our shared border." They were making the rocky path smooth for legislating away our right to bear arms, and they should all be horse-whipped until their little progressive hineys ring.
Edited on October 1, 2012 at 9:53pmRe: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
This is heartening. And it's not the first time Univision has been on top of their job.
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
I should clarify that what I find heartening is Univision's fair reporting on the scandal (not the scandal itself!). I have many relatives who get their news from Univision, and I am hopeful that they'll see the truth here.
Dec '11
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
I had never heard of Univision until recently. Is it where most Spanish-speaking Americans get their news? Does this mean Obama might not get 67% of the Hispanic vote as he did in 2008?
Nov '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
You guys are missing the point. Apparently you can be fired if you "do dumb things."
Sep '12
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
I find it mind-boggling that this presidential race is so close - if it weren't so obvious to, as to why.
I do not think this is a case of media bias anymore. Most people can get whatever news they need - from whatever perspective they desire. The main networks (which are biased) do not hold near as much sway as they once did, and barely hide their contempt for the GOP (broadly), and conservatives (specifically) anyway.
I think this is a case of people just not caring at all. The ones that like Obama, do not like him because he is an ethical, smart man; though I think , that they think and believe that he is. They have so much invested in the warm feelings of electing a black president, still left over from 2008. Chris Matthews back 2009 (in)famously said that it was his job to make this presidency work. I really think that is the mindset of the Obama voter. No matter what, he is OUR guy; and Mitt and Paul are just plain dastardly and evil, in their eyes. So, we get what would be scandals for anyone else; ignored and brushed under the rug.
May '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
All this death to create evidence for a demand letter in order to restrict liberty.
Ken Melson becomes the fall guy, but Bill Newell, who should be in prison for conspiracy, still has a US government job.
I suppose this is the nature of men, convinced of their soaring intellect and superior moral subjectivism, who wish to impose their personal creations of order upon lives of others.
I don't think anyone died in Teapot Dome.
Apr '12
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
That was hilarious. The President of the United States declaring "We are fully responsible ... to fire the people who do bad things." Okay, it was actually quite disturbing.
Oct '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
It always appears that when Obama answers questions, it is a manner of Speaking Down to his lessers in a condesending tone and dismissive one at best. Rather insulting and he should be called on it. That ought to get a result that would reach many ears unfavorably.
Nov '10
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
So can we substitute a Univision person as a debate moderator?
Jul '11
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
Eric Holder enthusiastically ordered the weapon transfer in the hopes of outrage over the murders he knew would happen. American guns at murder sites and a country begging for gun control was Holder's goal. He relished the bloodbath for the Mexicans but got held up when our agents were killed. Obama was aware of this operation but of course the paper trail has been sealed or destroyed. Holder covered it up and our media helped. Eric Holder is akin to a murderer and needs to be held criminally responsible.
Feb '11
Re: Univision -- Picking up the Slack for the Rest of the Media
Univision, doing the work that [Dinosaur] Media won't do....