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Fox News' Smith Loses Cool Over Torture

Rogue anchor pounds table, drops F-bomb in angry tirade

By Kevin Spak| Posted Apr 23, 09 9:16 AM CDT|

(Newser) – Shep Smith has had it with fellow Fox News anchors justifying torture. When Trace Gallagher suggested that the harsh interrogation techniques may have helped on The Strategy Room last night, the increasingly disgruntled Smith lost it. “We are America!” he bellowed, slapping the desk. “I don’t give a rat’s ass if it helped! We are America! We do not fucking torture!”

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TRU2TM3
Apr 23, 09 9:24 AM CDT

I was not aware of this since I never watch Fox News... but thanks Shep... you are obviously one of the few respectable and caring voices on the payroll at Fox. Reply

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paul123
Apr 23, 09 9:35 AM CDT

they have liberal or democrat views all the time, this is nothing new.

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TRU2TM3
Apr 23, 09 9:50 AM CDT

That's funny Paul123, I distinctly remember you posting that you do not watch Fox News... now you are certain about them having liberal views all the time... funny how you would know that.

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paul123
Apr 23, 09 10:27 AM CDT

Your memory must be faulty, which is not surprise. For the record, I watch mainly fox news, but I do watch CNN. I read conservative and liberal news sources too. So, it's not funny how I would know that liberal or demorcrat views are nothing new. You yourself DON'T watch it, based on your own admission above.. so how would YOU know if it were or weren't true, hmmmmmm?

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Robert_Dada
Apr 23, 09 9:27 AM CDT

Bravo Shep! Reply

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Thinker
Apr 23, 09 9:29 AM CDT

Unbelievable! If it's true, then I guess there is a shred of integrity on Fox. But just a shred (Smith). Reply

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paul123
Apr 23, 09 9:33 AM CDT

We don't torture, we just waterboard. Thanks to the interrogation techniques, we are safer, and asshats like Shep can have the freedom to go on TV and have hissy fits like a three year old. (haven't seen the clip, gonna go watch it now) Reply

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woody66
Apr 23, 09 9:38 AM CDT

Trolling not worthy of comment P123. I will not feed you.

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TRU2TM3
Apr 23, 09 9:52 AM CDT

And now Paul123 who has continued his support for torture for the past couple days is changing course... what is new.

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paul123
Apr 23, 09 10:29 AM CDT

woody, wasn't trying to troll, this is just my opininon.

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paul123
Apr 23, 09 10:31 AM CDT

TRU2M3: Wasn't changing course, was being sarcastic.

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EddyTeach
Apr 23, 09 9:41 AM CDT

Thank you Shep. Reply

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EddyTeach
Apr 23, 09 9:47 AM CDT

It's issues like this that really show how black and white some conservative's views are. Newsflash: you can still support the Republican party AND be against torture. There's no rule that says you have to tow the party line til you're in your grave. Reply

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bacimom
Apr 24, 09 8:08 AM CDT

Where have you been the last decade. That's the way it used to be, but Republicans used to be Lincoln, T.R. and Ike

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sache
Apr 23, 09 9:48 AM CDT

I knew i liked him for a reason. I guess he heard one of the assholes utter something stupid one time too many. Shep is the only sensible, sane one on the Faux News Network.They will punish him for not toeing the line. Reply

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Rob
Apr 23, 09 10:06 AM CDT

God damn right. I don't care if it's just a fit. He's right. Reply

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Caps
Apr 23, 09 10:21 AM CDT

Just watched the tape. Go Shep. You are the only one on Fix Noise, that has any sense. Most of the others are just plain stupid. I guess he had heard enough of this right wing shit, until he just exploded. Way to go Shep, keep up the good works. Reply

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jaguarj
Apr 23, 09 11:52 AM CDT

G-o-o-o Shep!!!! Reply

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NutsInNY
Apr 23, 09 12:09 PM CDT

"I call on all governments to join with the United States and the community of law-abiding nations in prohibiting, investigating, and prosecuting all acts of torture..." -- by President Bush, June 26, 2003. Reply

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bacimom
Apr 24, 09 8:08 AM CDT

as long as it's not me

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nick
Apr 23, 09 2:14 PM CDT

My guess is that Shep Smith would pay big bucks to see Sean Hannity get Waterboarded. Reply

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Snowleopard
Apr 23, 09 2:53 PM CDT

Shep Smith is the one respectable person on Fox. Reply

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anchower
Apr 23, 09 4:43 PM CDT

Smith is by and large a smarmy jackass, just like everyone else at Fox News. But he has his moments. Reply

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kansas1946
Apr 23, 09 5:06 PM CDT

I can't believe anyone associated with Faux News has morals, but at least this guy Shep does. God bless you Shep!! You nailed it. America DOES NOT torture..period. Reply

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kirei_gaisuto
Apr 23, 09 5:57 PM CDT

Not that I'm really into Fox News, but can someone explain how they're any different from CNN or any corporate owned media outlet? The only difference I see is that their biased point of view isn't as popular these days. Reply

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northeast
Apr 23, 09 7:42 PM CDT

True, the stories are exactly the same. True, the range of discussion is exactly the same. But on FOX, they wear red ties when they rant and rave (as opposed to MSNBC, where blue ties are favored). It's a completely different paradigm.

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scootersrockin
Apr 23, 09 8:06 PM CDT

"oops" hahahahaha Reply

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drlarrymitchell
Apr 25, 09 4:20 PM CDT

Good for him. Reply

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Fox News' Smith Loses Cool Over Torture