FOX: a source of misinformation

I don't know how FOX news gets away with it.

On Thursday, FOX picked up the story about Ashley Todd -- the McCain supporter who was allegedly attacked by a black Obama supporter. As soon as I heard the story, I was shocked that it was being aired.

The story had so many holes, it was impossible not to see through it. First of all, there were no witnesses -- she was allegedly attacked at an ATM, however the crime was not caught on the security camera. Coincidence? I think not. Not to mention, THE "B" WAS BACKWARDS!!! She obviously carved the letter into her own face while looking in the mirror.

My point is, there was absolutely no evidence that could prove that the 20-year-old was telling the truth, yet the story ran anyway. I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised. It is FOX after all. But seriously, who could see this story and not realize that it was a hoax right away? Oh, I guess John McCain couldn't. I mean, he did call Todd right away to offer his sympathy.

I just don't understand how news organizations, such as FOX, can justify airing a story that so obviously had no truth behind it. Especially since it could have had such damaging ramifications to the Obama campaign.

I think it's fair to ask, why did FOX choose to run this story? Was it solely to bring negative publicity to Obama's campaign?

Obama the Socialist

Throughout this election, Obama has been consistently referred to as both a leftist and a liberal. Unfortunately, the use of these words has caused many voters to remain wary of Obama. This is because there is a stigma against left-leaning politicians in the U.S. -- and John McCain knows it. In his latest desperate tactic to tarnish Obama's image, McCain is now using the dirtiest of words to describe his opponent: socialist.

In yet another unfounded criticism of Obama's policies, McCain claims Obama is not the middle-of-the-road Democrat he has portrayed himself as throughout his political career. Instead, the senator from Illinois is a radical leftist, whose policies will lead the U.S. down the path of socialism. Where did McCain get this idea? Well, his claim is based on the fact that Obama told 'Joe the Plumber' that we wants to 'spread the wealth around.'

I guess Obama is not only buddies with Ayers but he has been seen with the likes of Fidel Castro as well.

For many Americans the word socialist conjures up the worst of images. Today, the words Obama and socialism floated around talk radio shows and television news programs, quickly associating Obama with the ideals of Karl Marx. For many voters, this association evokes images and fears of the Cold War, instilling in the American people the absurd idea that if Obama were elected, Americans would be stripped of their freedoms -- health care and property would be nationalized, food rationed, and freedom of speech abolished.

But in reality, Obama's policies are far from being socialist. McCain's ridiculous statement is just another low blow.