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1. #1
   On February 20th, 2006 at 8:56 pm, Eli Stoltzfus said:

   Intimidation, lies, half-truths– Welcome to the winning team. When the losers, liers and bullies of the world start taking shots at you, that means you are doing something right.

   The more they squeal the more resolve you should feel.

   Go Denmark.

2. #2
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:02 pm, Yiddish Steel said:

   Bob Simon is part of the old boys club of the elite, mainstream media. It comes as no surprise to me, after watching numerous hack and smear jobs by him via 60 Minutes that he keeps the streak alive by telling lies about the Danish and Denmark. Simon referred to Denmark as an “elite” country that is run by “ultra right-wing” leaders. Yeah, right! I’ve spent an ample amount of time in Denmark and Copenhagen culture makes Berkley look like a town with wholesome middle American values. Does anyone remember when Simon tried to make nice with the Republican Guard during Desert Shield/Storm and got himself kidnapped?? Simon is such a damn narcisist; he never did learn from his naivety, did he?!

3. #3
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:02 pm, scrapiron said:

   People are slowly (some slower than others) learning that the U.S. media was once a trusted outlet for the news, but now it is as bad or worse than any supermarket tabloid.
   Just remember that the majority of people in the U.S. are not represented by the current left wing Anti-American, and evidently now Anti-Dane media outlets. They are getting our soldiers killed on a daily basis by supporting radical Islamic terrorists, don’t let it happen to you. Fight back early and don’t pull any punches. Actually I can’t figure out who they represent nor who is keeping them in business. Not one single person I know trusts anything they read or hear on the so called MSM, but preface every statement ‘now I heard/read this’, and then name the outlet.

4. #4
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:03 pm, Dave Pomeroy said:

   L.H.,

   You’ve got friends in the States, no matter what the news over here says about you guys. I was down at the Danish embassy on Saturday (I’ve got to admit though, I was a little too nervous to talk to Ms. Malkin) with a bunch of other awesome people who all stand beside your great little country. Cheer up! To steal a phrase from the left, don’t let the man get you down!

   Your friend,
   Dave Pomeroy

5. #5
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:08 pm, Susanna McNeil said:

   You have discovered something that many of us in the US have known for quite some time: our media are ignorant, biased, uninformed, pusillanimous cowards, who no longer represent any lasting values or eternal truths. They worship the God of moral relativism, which permits them to ignore hard truths. Thus, they are not even capable of standing up for themselves or the principle of freedom of speech. It is a disgusting sight to watch these hypocrites and cowards of the airwaves and the press strut and preen in front of the cameras, while patting themselves on the back and proclaiming their newfound religious “sensitivity” before the world. This same sensitivity is notably lacking in the matter of “artwork” such as “Piss Christ,” “Dung Mary” or the gratuitous display of more Abu Ghraib photos.

   We stand with the brave Danes and turn our backs on the lying, duplicitous and ignorant media. Be brave. As a hated American, I know exactly what you are experiencing.

6. #6
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:09 pm, WK said:

   L.H., thanks for the time you needed to write these comments to Michelle about 60 minutes. I believe you will find 60 minutes is very clearly a product that is delivered by reporters that have a Democratic slant here in the USA. If you were to watch it enough (which I am confident you will not now), you would discover that there is also no pro-Bush or pro-GOP material about ever shown on it (like much of the European media). I am beginning to suspect that the 60 minutes staff actually are pro-Islam as well, and generally sympathetic to their causes. And as with all MSM, they are supportive of violence, death and destruction, as they believe it sells their product. Of course, they don’t ask us what we think and I for one am thoroughly turned off how much the Islamic violence dominates the headlines every day everywhere in the world. Muslims and Christians do not coexist well as 1400 years of violence on and off attest to since Muhammed’s time. Europe has some major issues coming in the 21st century with Islam since you allowed major Islamic emigration, especially France. My issue is not with Muslims themselves, it is with those that feel it is their place to tell me how I will live and what I should believe.

   Michelle, thanks for opening up comments on this thread. I know why you do not normally allow comments, but I would urge you to consider some type of trial like this where you would allow limited posted comments and rebuttals to what is presented. ‘A few bad apples’ as the saying goes, but I am hopeful the bad apples don’t come out and ruin it for everyone else. You usually post great work but I do not visit here more often because I am not normally allowed to record or express my views.

7. #7
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:10 pm, P. Ingemi said:

   My reading of history shows the Danes as a proud people who stand up for themselves no matter if it is the Germans or Nelson or frankly a group of barbarians.

   How much less worthy of a foe is 60 Minutes who did not even have the courage to show the cartoons behind the story?

   Any nation would be proud to have you for an ally. Don’t let our media get you down. They are not worth the effort. Stay strong.

8. #8
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:17 pm, demohypocrates said:

   I came across a very good Danish blog I recommend.

   http://agora.blogsome.com/

9. #9
   On February 20th, 2006 at 9:19 pm, jonny said:

   The press has a habit of portraying tall Poppies in a negative way.

   As regards Abu Laban, this is what we experienced with Arafat. He would go on CNN and condemn terror and then go on Al-Jazeera and praise terror.

10. #10
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:19 pm, Gloria Max said:

    60 minutes is entertainment posing as news. Please don’t take them seriously, many of us don’t. It is unfortunate that the American media has become so worthless and it is even worse that they have proven to be such cowards on this issue.

    You do have support here.

11. #11
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:20 pm, Grandson of Grenå said:

    Dear L.H.,

    As a proud American of Danish heritage I’d like to ask you, when are you going to start watching Fox News? It is pro America and pro Denmark. The main stream media (CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN, Newsweek, New York Times, etc. etc.} has truly become part of the anti America looney left.

    Fox News is available now in Denmark through both Danish and Norwegian satellite systems:

    ViaSat, http://www.viasat.dk
    Verdikanalen, http://www.verdikanalen.no

    L.H., start watching Fox News. You’ll be glad you did.

12. #12
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:21 pm, Cheesehead said:

    L.H.:

    Thank you for taking the time to write your letter. As you have just discovered, the US mainstream media has long-ago lost its objectivity (you can throw the BBC into that statement as well).

    I am drinking a Carlsberg beer (quite tasty) as I am typing this. I have a Danish flag on the bumper of my car to show my support to your country. I will be buying Danish products whenever I can in the name of freedom.

    Thanks for fighting the good fight.

    Long live Denmark!

13. #13
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:25 pm, Tony Walker said:

    L.H. just wanted you to know; My son had his birthday Saturday and we specifcally bought Lego’s for his gift to support the Danish people. Most of the people in U.S. are proud of you guys and ashamed of MSM’s caving in to this cartoon terrorism.

14. #14
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:28 pm, BEM said:

    Your comments are dead on, LH. To be honest, I hardly ever thought about Denmark until this insanity blew up (except for your pretty girls). Since then, I’ve come to respect your courage and rational approach to the issue. The world reaction is just plain nuts and I’m embarrassed by my own State Department for their stand on this. Rest assured, most Americans are behind you 100%.

    As for 60 Minutes – it was once a good show, but has degraded into a vehicle for those self-hating radicals who lack an iota of common sense.

    So, I think Denmark should keep doing what it’s doing. You obviously have a levelheaded approach to Islamic fundamentalism and if my country and mainstream media won’t lead, I’ll gladly follow you.

15. #15
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:28 pm, PatHMV said:

    L.H., thanks for sharing a brief view of the real Denmark. I’m particularly pleased to learn of the positive effect the controversy over the cartoons is having on the emergence of a vocal Moderate Muslim movement. It’s very sad that evil people have so taken advantage of the warmth and good nature of your country.

    As for 60 Minutes, it’s an eye-opening experience to watch a news program about a story you have personal knowledge of. You will never watch the news again the same way, because you have now seen first-hand how they distort reality in order to make an overly-simplified, controversy-filled, scandalous ratings-getting entertainment “news” story. Rest assured that after the Dan Rather-CBS forged documents scandal, very few Americans take what they say seriously anymore.

16. #16
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:34 pm, R.Langbecker said:

    Wow…this is awsome. Comments on at Missy MAlkins site.
    I have been addicted to this site for a year now and have just recently begun reading the Huffington post and the DailkyKos as well. I know…sounds right?
    Well you should ALL give it a try, there isn’t a much better way to solidly prove that the ‘Right’ is the Right side to be on.
    The best part of the Huff and the Kos is their readers comments section. It’s like watching Jim and Tammy on the PTL club back in the day-day, or Robertson commenting on current news events on the ‘700-club’ its Great entertainment.
    I was considering contacting Missy MAlkin to ask her to post links to Liberal blogs on her page just to provide us with a self-replicating and never ending source of humor not too mention that just reading a Liberal mangle the English language every 5 words to turn it into a “Clever”version of what it was supposed to be.
    MY first 20 minutes scanning through the comments posted already PROVE, with the solid evidence of comparison that Republicans ,while not perfect, do not throw up a smokescreen of curse words at the end of every post in the irrational and spasmatic manner that I am sure most people would not dare to attempt in a face to face scenario.
    I hope this feature remains and I would welcome dissenting opinions..I just hope everyone does their homework like Missy Malkin does.

    if calling her Missy is annoying, let me know…

17. #17
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:35 pm, Jaibones said:

    L.H.,

    I’ll be having a Carlsburg soon enough, just to lend a hand, but don’t believe nitwits like Grena’s Grandson, who thinks Fox News somehow supports America and now Denmark. Murdoch supports Murdoch, and he would be relaying Al Jazeera if he thought there was more money in it.

    Also beware grandiose promises of support from the others, as our media has been the very picture of cowardice and dhimmitude in this latest caper. They have abandoned any pretense of “freedom of the press” that they crowed for the last 40 years here at every opportunity, instead showing a newfound religious sensibility. These cowards will sell you out in a heartbeat, just you wait and see.

    And the posts I have seen on Danish web sites from your own dhimmis have made me sick to my stomach, apologizing to the sickening Muslim gangsters that are burning down Danish embassies all over the middle east.

    Make no mistake: we are on our own. Defend yourself aggressively.

18. #18
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:37 pm, Brian said:

    LH, Thank you for being so level headed and honest about this situation. I am proud to support your country and I buy Danish wherever I have the chance. Once again, thank you.

19. #19
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:38 pm, Amy said:

    Dear LH,

    So many more people here are with you Danes in spirit than you can possibly know. As the saying goes, “We are all Danes now,” and are proud to say that. We will not give in to the bullying intimidation put forth by radical Islam, and more than anything else, I hope that is the message you can spread to your countrymen and your papers after Michelle’s posted this letter and everyone has commented. I myself have tried to find an email address for the Jyllands-Posten so I could show my support, but could never find one. If you can get it, perhaps Michelle will post that, too. Denmark is not alone as perhaps you might think if you listen to or read our mainstream media.

    And speaking of mainstream media, please don’t pay too much attention to “60 Minutes”. No one with any sense here takes them seriously any more. Occasionally they may hit upon a nugget of truth…but then, even a stopped clock is right twice a day. All the reporters at “60 Minutes” are ideologically-driven partisana, and therefore their information and the way they interpret that information is always suspect.

    Your American Friend,
    Amy

20. #20
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:45 pm, Eileen said:

    Dear LH:
    Pay no attention to the morons at 60 Minutes; this is just one more example of our mainstream media being totally out-of-touch with mainstream America.
    Please know that the vast majority of real Americans support you and your country. I am sorry that Denmark is being blamed for the madness that the Islamofascists have unleashed on the world. You and your countrymen deserve praise for standing up for freedoms we all hold so dear.
    Here’s to the Danes!

21. #21
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:46 pm, Dave Linehan said:

    L.H., I watched “60 Minutes” with the same disbelief you did. I know how uneven, and blindly liberal CBS News and “60 Minutes” reporting can be. Even I was surprised by how they could so blatantly screw up the reporting of this story.

    I used to watch “60 Minutes” without skepticism, but those days are gone. Now it seems like every week, they need to slam the viewer over the head with their obvious “anti-Bush, anti-war” bias.

    As a previous reader indicated, Fox News is probably a much better source of news than any of the American “Mainstream Media” outlets. Please realize that the average American citizen’s view is NOT being accurately represented by our press corps.

    Good luck and God Bless Denmark. We are standing beside you all the way in your fight against radical Islam.

22. #22
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:46 pm, reliapundit said:

    we stand with you!

    as rose said: having to follow the TABUS of another relgion isn;t resoect; it’s SUBMISSION!

    that’s waht the islamothugs want. DON’T GIVE IN!

    and don’t bother with the USA’s MSM: they’re Left-wingers who hate the West and Bush more than they fear al Qaeda or dhimmitude.

    they feel that 9/11 - and the cartoon intifada - are “just desserts” for the West’s colonialism of and disrespect for the Third World.

    Denmark is GREAT! Keep fighting the good fight!

    Remember: “No immmigration without assimilation!”

    And if they don’t like it they can just go home - and here’s a ticket!

    HIHI!

23. #23
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:49 pm, John said:

    My wife and I are publically show our support for the Danes:

    http://www.cafepress.com/silentrunning/1177933

    and I must say, I do look rather
    spiffy in it. So does the little lady
    Best wishes & keep up the good work,

    John

    PS
    No, I don’t work for Cafe Press

24. #24
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:51 pm, Kevin said:

    Bravo Denmark! This controversy didn’t start out as such, but now you are the spearhead for freedom of speech, and freedom from dhimmitude for all of the west. It is a great honor to be allied to such a brave country.

25. #25
    On February 20th, 2006 at 9:54 pm, Kathy from Austin said:

    My friend LH:
    Americans are behind the Danish people and I wanted you to know that that the COURAGE you as a people exhibit are a beacon to us all. 60 Minutes and the rest of our liberal media live in fear. Recently, there was a Pheonix, Arizona paper that admitted (and they are among the few not to rationalize their cowardice) that they were AFRAID for their staff and reporters should they print the pictures. They should take a page from the Danish playbook: courage, freedom, liberty.

    We are with you and we are buying Danish products. They can intimidate you, but they cannot silence you. I can tell that you refuse to live in fear. I hope I will always be as brave.

    God Bless you and be with you.

    Kathy from Austin

26. #26
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:01 pm, RBofSC said:

    Shocked and awed. I could not believe how the Danes were portrayed as the bad guys, and the poor Islamoterrorists were the victims. Where is the outcry against all of this senseless violence, over a cartoon? 9 Christians were killed in Nigeria over these cartoons, anyone see that story on the MSM?
    When Bob Simon let the comment about the skyscrapers go, I just sat there in total disbelief. This is an American journalist? Where was he on 9/11?
    There are a lot of people who are supporting Denmark, you guys are not alone in this.
    BUY DANISH!!!!

27. #27
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:10 pm, Infidel Texan said:

    LH,

    Don’t be dismayed by the dhimmitude and utterly despicable bias of CBS. Their reputation as a “news organization” was irreparably damaged by the downfall of Dan Blather. They’re completely irrelvant now.

    We’re with you, my friend!! BTW, please urge the Carlsberg brewery to increase exports to the U.S…. supplies are running critically low in the Dallas, Texas area!

28. #28
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:11 pm, PeterK said:

    I knew the Bob Simon segment was rigged when I saw that he was tossing softballs ala Katie Couric to the imam Abu Laban. what a joke. Wonder if Ed Murrow is spinning in his grave.

29. #29
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:15 pm, Ray said:

    I find it rather amazing the number of persons who still, obviously, bother to watch and read the old media! Save on high blood presssure pills, skip the stuff.

    Ray

30. #30
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:16 pm, Sylvia Farmer said:

    Apologies extended to you and Denmark, L.H. Our so-called “mainstream” media like CBS, is laughable at best.

    They have little credibility and their ratings are in the toilet.

    Congratulations on finding your way to Michelle’s blog though. THIS (and sites like it) are where to go to assess the pulse of the American people.

    We stand solidly beside Denmark in these times. Good to have you aboard.

    –Sylvia

31. #31
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:31 pm, LLoyd said:

    Dear LH
    It is a understatement to say the Danes have been set up by the Muslims to be the initial scapegoat for their return to the Caliphate. Dhimmitude is a part of that and unfortunately Norway and Sweden have already give in by agreeing to Shari’a Law.

    It is also a understatement to say that C B.S. is appropriately named because of the underlying principle of their reporting that was exposed in Dan Rathers “Fake but accurate” debacle. I never watch 60 Minutes because they are the main ‘useful tool’ for the Left and the only people who ever get a fair shake, although it would be better called a biased shake, is the Left.

    It is very unfortunate what has been happening but like so much of the negative crap our own Representatives and MSM have been constantly piling on our President and our brave and courageous soldiers we just have to be the aggressors and get the truth out. And we have that through our own media and the great blogosphere of which Michele is one of the best. So you’re doing the right thing by starting here BUT don’t stop.

    Get your word out and you will see with many people here in the USA there will be a turnaround and a equitable justice returned to you and your country.

    Keep the Dannebrog flying, in your cars, in shops, on streets, in private homes –everywhere. Your nation must rally around its rich history and the emblem for which it stands. We are behind and beside you all the way!
    AUSPatriotman

32. #32
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:32 pm, maxxdog said:

    I can only add “We are all Danes now!”
    Thanks for opening comments, Michelle and thanks for informing us and inspiring us.

33. #33
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:32 pm, John Abenstein said:

    L.H.

    Not much to add to the other comments. There are so many of us in the USA that are supportive of our allies in Denmark. Those of us that align ourselves with the Western Tradition of individual liberty (including those of the muslim faith) understand the difference between respecting a religious tradition and submitting to a religious demand.

    Best Regards

34. #34
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:36 pm, Magua said:

    Islamic Hypocrisy.
    Churches are burned…where’s the outrage or condemnation by Islamic “clerics”? Or by the MSM? Or liberals????
    America needs to bring Sedition and Treason enforcement back. Al Gore certainly is seditious, and that babbling fool Jimmy Carter is a traitor.
    Liberals need to be ignored and ridiculed on principle.
    Islam wants to dictate to the whole world what to do. God forbid you offend them in any way….but it’s okay, of course, for them to offend everyone else. They have carte blanche.

35. #35
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:45 pm, Ricky Ricardo said:

    My hat’s off to Denmark. And I thought that the only one in Western Europe with an ounce of sense was Tony Blair.

36. #36
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:46 pm, tblubrd said:

    LH,
    You go man. Denmark rocks. Thanks for the time you took to write such an informative piece. You have overwhelming support by America - the media notwithstanding.

    By the way, I like what one writer said about the “main stream media” - he called it Antique Media. I think we need to pick up on that. It has a ring of truth that “main stream” doesn’t carry.

37. #37
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:49 pm, Crimsonfisted said:

    I wish I had something profound to say, except that I support Denmark and offer my prayers (and of course am buying Danish).

    I hope the Danes realize how little we regard CBS and 60 minutes. The blogs sank CBS with the Smoking Memo.

    You are not alone.

38. #38
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:58 pm, Jill said:

    I saw the 60 Minutes episode and couldn’t believe they never mentioned all the hateful, disgusting cartoons the Muslims have all the time in their own press. And they mentioned that the Muslims in Denmark don’t even have a mosque,but is it the responsibility of the Danish government to build the Muslims a mosque? I wouldn’t think so.

    I saw a Danish flag in someone’s front yard today near my home and it made my day. We’re rooting for you!

39. #39
    On February 20th, 2006 at 10:58 pm, Matt Rees said:

    LH,

    Thanks for your letter, and thank you to the majority of Danes, the Danish media, and particularly PM Rasmussen for showing the rest of us how to make a brave, honest, and reasoned defense of the right of free speech–even in the face of cowardice and opposition from so many of the beneficiaries of free speech. Go Denmark! Buy Danish!

40. #40
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:05 pm, Paul Sorensen said:

    L.H.

    I never thought of myself first, as a Dane, and second, as an American, until last night. Bob Simon’s patronizing, “pat on the head” attitude was truely insulting. How much further can CBS slip into the abyss? It was such a patriarchal display of arrogance.

    You have a right to feel slighted, as do the rest of us.

41. #41
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:06 pm, mmessamore said:

    L.H. has learned what we have known about the American MSM for a long time…they are either pitifully poor journalists or liars. CBS and 60 Minutes are among the worst.

    Our troops in Iraq have seen this continuously over the past 3 years. They are, as L.H. puts it, “in a position to judge the validity of the statements,” in this case, about Iraq. I have personally never met one that judges the MSM’s reports to be valid.

    As we combat the lies of our MSM and the lies of the radical Islamists, the best weapon we have is truth. We must always seek the truth and speak the truth. God bless Denmark!

    Major Marshall Messamore, USAF, Retired

42. #42
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:09 pm, Steve (Scipio) said:

    L.H.,

    You are not alone in your feelings of anger at the “60 Minutes” smear job last night. It is just amazing to me that the American “media” has been so completely out of touch with what is really going on with this story. “60 Minutes” is supposed to be one of those news programs that looks deep into the news to get the best information out to the people, regardless of who it affects. But one of the other commentors sums it up very well, (paraphrasing) “entertainment disguised as a news program.” And not all that entertaining, I might add.

    I’ve read the transcript of one of the Danish TV newsman interviewing one of Laban’s Islamofascist minions (I forget his name), and the newsman just smoked the “imam” when it came to the picture of the French hog caller. I was simply amazed that Simon just ignored that picture as he leafed through the pamphlet when interviewing Laban. I saw it flash by and was thinking, “he went right past the picture of the French guy; he isn’t even going to ask Laban about it.” That pretty much ended the whole segment’s credibility for me.

    This is not only a fight for free speech, but a fight against those who would lie about our intolerance while spreading their own intolerance of everything else. You’re a brave people standing up for what is right and I’m so glad your nation and mine are allies.

    God bless Denmark!!! God bless the U.S.A.!!!

    Steve

43. #43
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:09 pm, Jake Jacobsen said:

    And don’t forget…Buy Danish!!

    Mmmm…Butter cookies with Lurpak butter is just the thing to beat the winter blues

    Calories be damned!
    

44. #44
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:16 pm, Ken McNamara said:

    L.H.

    I’m sorry - your country deserves better.

    60 Minutes lost it’s lustre for me when they lied about President Bush’s service record - and when caught - stonewalled. (Yes - I know it was 60 Minutes II - but they all work for the same network.)

    I don’t watch 60 Minutes anymore - so I don’t know what they said - and frankly I don’t care.

    Tell any of your countrymen that if they visit the USA they will be well received.

    Thanks for your courage - thanks for asking Why and shoving it down the world’s throat.

    Buy Danish!

45. #45
    On February 20th, 2006 at 11:19 pm, Maggie45 said:

    LH, I think you’ll find that most US citizens are on your side. I became disillusioned with 60 minutes years ago, in fact with all television “news” shows. All I use my television set for now is playing DVDs and Videos. Get all my news and info from the internet now. Less frazzling to the nerves.

    I read Flemming Rose’s article in the Opinion section of the Washington Post. Excellent…and I’m hoping that it is widely read.