Absolutely disgusting. Just when you think Democrat Bob Beckel can’t possibly sink any lower, he does. Misogyny isn’t enough for him, evidently. Anti-Semitic much, Bob? Or is it a dog whistle for the anti-Semitic Left? Either way, this is absolutely repugnant.
Here is a partial transcript, as Beckel talks about Romney fundraisers on Fox News’ “The Five” this evening, from @TRScoop:
“He had one in Israel with a bunch of diamond merchants, we don’t know the names of them”
Revolting, Mr. Beckel. Twitter users immediately demand action from ‘The Five’ in response to Bob Beckel’s vile remarks.
https://twitter.com/ChiJust/status/232950158348914688
https://twitter.com/mickyuille/status/232949690092642304
https://twitter.com/Boazziz/status/232949504217858049
https://twitter.com/NamethBlack/status/232949904358641664
@RobertGBeckel Wow, could you have said "diamond merchants" with any more vitriol? #antisemiticmuch
— Cat84 (@CharCat84) August 7, 2012
Vile bigotry is fine when a lefty does it, natch.
Did @RobertGBeckel just refer 2 American Jews living in Israel as "diamond merchants"? Guess he's channelling his inner JesseJackson. #tcot
— Robert F Beers (@bobbyboy55) August 7, 2012
Twitchy will monitor and update with any developments. Hopefully, fellow “The Five” panelists will denounce the disgusting comments made by this poor excuse for a man.
Update: See Bob Beckel in all his revolting glory via this video courtesy of The Right Scoop.
Bob Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of "diamond merchants" http://t.co/UOcl9Pnt
— ✟ Right Scoop ✟ (@trscoop) August 7, 2012
More reaction rolls in taking the rabidly deranged Bob Beckel to task.
GREATLY offended that Beckel was allowed to refer to Israeli donors to Romney as "Diamond Merchants" on today's show @AndreaTantaros
— Book Monster (@Sshh_ImReading) August 7, 2012
Is he trying to get fired? RT @trscoop: Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of "diamond merchants" http://t.co/TS5DeVdb
— American Journalists Publish Chinese Propaganda (@JohnEkdahl) August 7, 2012
Not cool RT @trscoop: Bob Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of "diamond merchants" http://t.co/dQweOwVp
— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) August 7, 2012
https://twitter.com/PBirman/status/232965486411919360
https://twitter.com/johnhawkinsrwn/status/232966536011329536
@DanaPerino Oh, and I forgot, Beckel is anti-semitic, too. 'Diamond merchants' referring to Jews?? Seriously? That's acceptable to Fox?
— Lady L. North (@LadyLNorth) August 7, 2012
Dear “The Five”: It’s time to stop pretending that Beckel is oh-so-lovably crotchety. He, and his remarks, are beyond reprehensible. Here’s some background for you, as if what he said today wasn’t enough:
Previously on Twitchy:
Classy: Bob Beckel calls RNC chairman ‘Pre-pussy’ on air
Bob Beckel again disrespects military, froths over Rep. Allen West; He’s ‘a blowhard’
Bob Beckel: Jon Lovitz is a ‘fat jerk’; Lovitz: ‘Who’s Bob Beckel?’
Bob Beckel: Sikh temple shooter was a ‘right-winger’
Update:
Beckel’s co-host Dana Perino retweeted this Tuesday night:
https://twitter.com/virgilia_12/status/233025803934384128
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Update:
Today on “The Five,” Beckel apologized … but not really:
Beckel just apologized, sort of. NOT.
— Chris @rx4nails.us (@Rx4Nails) August 8, 2012
.@RobertGBeckel apologizes "to those who were offended" by his "diamond merchants" remark. No apology for the actual remark. #TheFive
— Kim Jong-unthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) August 8, 2012
He’s supposedly putting himself in the time-out chair:
https://twitter.com/ChuckieMom1/status/233322568470368256
Wow, Bob Beckel is actually taking tomorrow off, because he can't control his mouth. Thank God for small favors!
— Danielle Hollars (@ddhollars) August 8, 2012
Viewers, though, are convinced that Beckel’s taking himself out of the game voluntarily:
https://twitter.com/Hardline_Stance/status/233321903199252480
Looks like @FoxNews is waking to vulgar/racist/sexist/hatefilled Beckel on #thefive by giving viewers a day's respite from his garbage.
— Redneck Minotaur (@ConsrvCorean) August 8, 2012
Good news! @RobertGBeckel is grounded & we don't have to see him tomorrow. Thank you to the producer of @FNTheFive
— air hostess (@LLSKYGIRL) August 8, 2012
@sarahcgoldstein I think just tomorrow. He continues to open his mouth & offend. Today we were forced 2watch him speak while shoveling pizza
— air hostess (@LLSKYGIRL) August 8, 2012
That mental image is just like Beckel: highly objectionable.
Let’s hope the producers of “The Five” stand up for decency and give Beckel the boot for good.
NSFW —> Bob Beckel montage of hate speech and on-air gaffes on Fox News http://t.co/Ej28JG3q
— ✟ Right Scoop ✟ (@trscoop) August 8, 2012
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