Tucker Attacks a Real Patriot

 

by Pa Rock

Citizen Journalist

Tucker Carlson, a television news commentator who has been relieved of his duties by multiple news organizations, is currently holding down a spot on Fox where he uses his lofty right-wing perch to promote conspiracy theories and take potshots at political figures whose views run counter to his own or those of his corporate overlords.

Carlson grew up wealthy, went to the best schools, and never had the time (or the inclination) for the more mundane things in life like public or military service.   The son of privilege was born to be a star and to guide others.  Mission accomplished.

Last summer Carlson and others at his network were fighting off allegations that they had made unwanted sexual advances toward female employees at Fox, charges the network later claimed were unfounded.  Then this spring Carlson became embroiled in a controversy in which he was accused of using anti-immigrant language and "race-baiting" by promoting what was being called the "Grand Replacement Theory," a claim that Democrats were encouraging immigration in order to change the demographics of the country's population to favor the Democratic Party.  Carlson denied that he was promoting the replacement theory and instead tried to cloak the matter in what he called a "voting rights" issue.

Anti-immigrant groups  were giddy in support of Carlson's xenophobic position on immigration, but his provocations angered the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) which called for his firing.

That spurious notion of what some called the "Grand Replacement Theory" and others referred to as "white genocide" was believed to have been at the root of multiple mass shootings.  

This week Tucker Carlson again waded into the political muck when he rose to the defense of Matt Gaetz after the Florida congressman was  soundly smacked down at a congressional hearing by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.   Gaetz accused the military of being "woke" to the concept that racism exists in America and of promoting what Gaetz referred to as "critical race theory."  General Milley explained to the congressman that not only did he want to know what is going on in the world, he wanted American troops to also be well informed.

In attacking General Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in particular,  Carlson stated bluntly:  "He's not just a pig, he's stupid."

The psychological term "projection" is defined thusly:

 

"Unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like about yourself and attributing them to someone else."

But projection is no excuse.  Carlson's name-calling represents an attack on military order and espirit de corps, and his words have the potential to incite insurrection within the ranks.  Fox News needs to fire its privileged mouthpiece and then apologize to General Milley and to the nation for the unwarranted attack on an exemplary public servant. 

And if Fox won't pull the plug on Tucker Carlson, then his sponsors need to.