@DanaPerino Beckel's "diamond merchants" comment came off VERY anti-Semitic, he needs to apologise. Even my lib Jewish mother is offended.
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Nameth Black (@NamethBlack) August 07, 2012Absolutely 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.
@DanaPerino Beckel is an embarrassment and not because he is a liberal. Swearing slurring and uncouth. "diamond merchants" today!—
Rich Bollow (@ChiJust) August 07, 2012
Is it me, or did @RobertGBeckel just make an anti-Semitic remark about Israelis? (cc: @TwitchyTeam)—
Mick Yuille (@mickyuille) August 07, 2012
.@RobertGBeckel #theFive U R an extreme bigot & thanks 4 your Anti Semitic comment. Diamond Dealers… (Nazi Propoganda) @greggutfeld Nu?—
בועזיז (@Boazziz) August 07, 2012
@greggutfeld Just got off phone with my horribly offended liberal Jewish mother, Beckel needs to apologise for "diamond merchants" comment.—
Nameth Black (@NamethBlack) August 07, 2012
@RobertGBeckel Wow, could you have said "diamond merchants" with any more vitriol? #antisemiticmuch—
Cat84 (@CharCat84) August 07, 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 07, 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" j.mp/S1iQjt—
Right Scoop (@trscoop) August 07, 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—
George (@TeaPartyG) August 07, 2012
Is he trying to get fired? RT @trscoop: Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of "diamond merchants" j.mp/S1iQjt—
John Ekdahl, Jr. (@JohnEkdahl) August 07, 2012
Not cool RT @trscoop: Bob Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of "diamond merchants" j.mp/S1iQjt—
Philip Klein (@philipaklein) August 07, 2012
John Madden was fired for less. Bob Beckel: Romney had a fundraiser in Israel with a bunch of “diamond merchants”- therightscoop.com/bob-beckel-rom…—
(@PBirman) August 07, 2012
Antisemitism is in on the Left. If the Palestinians drove the Israelis into the sea, most of them would cheer. PS: See Bob Beckel—
John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) August 07, 2012
@DanaPerino Oh, and I forgot, Beckel is anti-semitic, too. 'Diamond merchants' referring to Jews?? Seriously? That's acceptable to Fox?—
L. North (@LadyLNorth) August 07, 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:
@Talkmaster Noticed @DanaPerino tried to call Beckel out on his "Diamond Merchants" comment… just not loud enough. #TypicalBigotedDem—
(@virgilia_12) August 08, 2012
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Update:
Today on “The Five,” Beckel apologized … but not really:
Beckel just apologized, sort of. NOT.—
@Rx4Nails.Com (@Rx4Nails) August 08, 2012
.@RobertGBeckel apologizes "to those who were offended" by his "diamond merchants" remark. No apology for the actual remark. #TheFive—
Anthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) August 08, 2012
He’s supposedly putting himself in the time-out chair:
Beckel has to sit in the corner for a day. #TheFive—
Carla H (@ChuckieMom1) August 08, 2012
Wow, Bob Beckel is actually taking tomorrow off, because he can't control his mouth. Thank God for small favors!—
Danielle Hollars (@ddhollars) August 08, 2012
Viewers, though, are convinced that Beckel’s taking himself out of the game voluntarily:
TRANSLATION: Bob suspended for his #AntiSemite & FREE PUSSY comments. #thefive—
Hardline Stance (@Hardline_Stance) August 08, 2012
Looks like @FoxNews is waking to vulgar/racist/sexist/hatefilled Beckel on #thefive by giving viewers a day's respite from his garbage.—
Rich Correia (@ConsrvCorean) August 08, 2012
Good news! @RobertGBeckel is grounded & we don't have to see him tomorrow. Thank you to the producer of @FNTheFive—
Sky Goddess (@LLSKYGIRL) August 08, 2012
@sarahcgoldstein I think just tomorrow. He continues to open his mouth & offend. Today we were forced 2watch him speak while shoveling pizza—
Sky Goddess (@LLSKYGIRL) August 08, 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 therightscoop.com/nsfw-bob-becke…—
Right Scoop (@trscoop) August 08, 2012