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Man With Press Credentials at Debate Site Gives Middle Finger to Fox News Camera During Live Broadcast

Oct. 22, 2012 5:09pm Jason Howerton

(Fox News)

As Fox News’ Shepard Smith spoke with Obama campaign surrogate Gen. Wesley Clark live on the air Monday at Lynn University, the site of tonight’s presidential debate, a man wearing a plain white T-shirt and backwards hat gave the one finger salute to millions of Fox News viewers. Here’s the kicker: He had press credentials.

While Smith and Clark attempted to have a conversation about foreign policy and the final debate on Monday, the bearded man strolled into the live shot and began casually stroking his facial hair, eventually giving the middle finger while he did so – his attempt at being discrete. The shot quickly switched to another angle.

Impressed with himself, the man can be seen walking away grinning.

The so-called member of the press has not been identified. If it turns out he is actually a member of the press, which outlet do you think he is with? Weigh in below.

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NobleDar
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:38pm
All of the above would be my choice. Liberals are some of the most ignorant people I have ever met. I worked out of a local union hall for 15 years and I found studying the behavior of the workforce challenging. As an open conservative in the den of lions, I was bullied, harrassed and threatened on many occaisions, but when a person is firmly rooted in The Word of GOD you can bear the weight of any day. I found a supper majority are alcoholics and drug abusers and the local union preferred this employee, warning them ahead of time concerning the annual drug test.. They would go along with anything and as easy to rile up as a 2 yr old. They make no sense, just noise. On one occaision I stood before the members and decried the democratic party as not being the party of their fathers. This resulted insults, threats and a number of members coming quietly afterwards to voice their ‘closet support’, unable to speak out for fear of their jobs. I eventually left the idiots as there is no program for advancement. I left, was happy and made twice as much money. Oh, the stories to be told of the Business Agent speeding off and flinging gravel in my direction are amusing. These thugs are dangerous when high, but for the most part they are the court jesters, a lot of hot air.

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- turkey13
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:40pm
  He’s like the postal workers who support Obama, but whatch them squak next year when he sells the Postal Dept. to Fedex or UPS. Theres a bunch of people that will have their checks cut off if Obama is re-elected. Unemployment has been extended for the last time, even the Democrats know that a lot of these folks won’t look for a job until they have to. Here In S. Oklahoma our countys rate is 3.8% and Solo Cup Company has a permanent sign up “Now Hireing.” Our help wanted ads in our Sundays paper looks like Oklahoma City.
  
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- toto
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 7:02pm
  No longer believe that this race is just a difference of opinion between Americans. Those on the left hate America and all she has ever stood for, and trash all manner of truth, honesty, integrity, and good moral character. Real anti-American bottom dweller enemies just as much as those on foreign shores that fight for the demise of America. Very sad, and very scary.
  
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- 13th Imam
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 7:02pm
  I think he was flipping off Wesley. I have flipped off Wesley. I will continue to flip off Wesley.
  
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- rickc34
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 9:08pm
  Hey hey hey he can count to 1 because of Big Bird….he has not learned to count to 2 yet. This is also because he is still in public grade school. He will be about 40 when he graduates.
  
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- LIBSALWAYSLIE
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 8:29am
  Libs are so classy, not. Liberals are a pathetic bunch of low life idiots. They will do ANYTHING they want, anytime, they suck
  
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- AZRACISTBIGOT
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 1:52pm
  More universal acceptance and understanding from the party of tolerance, diversity & inclusion
  
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- OlderCowGirl
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 4:05pm
  We are (conservative) union members also. We never discuss politics with other union members because they are a hateful bunch. We can’t even talk sense to family union members. They really don’t understand what’s going on in the world, for lack of paying attention. Nor do they care. Union folks just want job protection and high wages…not one thought of America’s future and freedom.
  
  What is NOT mentioned by union members…is that their jobs have disappeared along with other folks. My husband has to work in another state (North Dakota) in order for us to survive (for over 3 yrs now). No union work here (construction) outside of the big cities. All gone when Obama got elected.
  
  Union members only know to mimic the union bosses. They are programmed that their wages and jobs will be lost…due to Republicans. And that may have some element of truth to it…union wages are high. And America does not need all those high wages to bring up the cost of all goods and services.
  
  Unions are all about money and power….which leads to more money. We will be out of the union in 2 yrs. And then say good bye to a bunch of uniformed, selfish radicals.
  
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SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:37pm
Another guy gets his 15 minutes of fame….He will be cheered and applauded on Media Matters and he will feel good about himself because he has disrespected Fox News for which he will get the leftists praise.

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- biohazard23
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:43pm
  Keep it classy, libs. What a dork….
  
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- DeniseR55
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:47pm
  The guy should have his press card taken away.
  
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- coolcat
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:53pm
  Probably works for Rolling Stone
  
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- michael48
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 7:01pm
  Mess NBC…
  
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- Reality_Bites_You_on_the_Ass
  Posted on October 23, 2012 at 2:54am
  Ann Romney did the exact same thing to President Obama after the last debate then, that same week, went on TV and made a joke about Mitt’s car accident that killed a man, proving that no amount of money can buy class.
  
  http://i.imgur.com/387Ox.jpg
  
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mrdon2012
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:36pm
good grief … prob works for MSNBC and will now get an offer from PBS … Lib’s are always such nice people.

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Tri-ox
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:34pm
He was probably just making a pass at Shep.

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justangry
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:29pm
I echo that sentiment.

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dickdastardly
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:27pm
Whatta mook!!

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- txannie
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 11:59pm
  What’s a “mook”? Seriously, I’m from Texas, haven’t heart that here. Just curious.
  
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HKS
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:22pm
Since Clark is liberal putz, maybe it was directed at him.

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- Oneirishman
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:10pm
  Smith is a lib too.
  
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LakeHartwellSailor
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:22pm
I can’t really lambast the guy for giving the one finger salute. Every time I pass a TV and see Obama on the screen, I do the same thing.

Just can’t help myself.

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- tonypro
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:34pm
  I hear you, I’m guilty as well.
  
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- upupandaway
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:38pm
  Its called Obama-turrets syndrome.
  
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- Madmilo
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:43pm
  I’m guilty also, Except i use both hands.
  
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- 4xeverything
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:22pm
  Would that look something like this? .I.. ..I.
  
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- SREGN
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 7:11pm
  I’m guilty too. Soledad gets a salute from me as well. And Pelosi, and Van Johnson, and Sebelius, and Carney, and ………….
  
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- FEMALL
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 8:23pm
  OMG I wonder how many people do this every day?
  
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- DAYWATCHER
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 11:36pm
  Me too…. But only when the kids are not around.
  
  You have got to love UPUPANDAWAY’s “Obama-turrets syndrome” LMAO…..
  
  I’m just saying…..
  
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Chromo200
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:22pm
Who cares .. just another rude person. Maybe he was giving the finger to General Clark. .

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4xeverything
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:21pm
I feel bad for Shep. First, the guy who shot himself on live TV and now this.

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- crackerone
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 9:26pm
  He’ll be crying in his pillow again tonight.
  
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CurlyJ49
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:20pm
I love it when the left shows their maturity level. Makes me look more grown up.

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- Goobergregory
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:28pm
  They are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO tolerent aren’t they?? UGH
  
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busterpuddles
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:20pm
Oh, so classy. A ten year old in an adult’s body.

Hey, Psychosis, his name is Richard Madcow. Le Moooooo….

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Baja
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:20pm
LOL! I have a similar opinion of Weasly Clark and Shep Smith!

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- Oneirishman
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:13pm
  Me to, I flip him off all the time. Why does Fox like that Liberal queer, I’ll never no.
  
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Conservative Christian
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:19pm
Clinton News Network

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- Marci
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:25pm
  Daily Beast, Huffington Post or Mother Jones. What an unprofessional little cretin.
  
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NOT A CRAZY
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:17pm
Mother Earth News or Salon.

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Living In NYC
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:16pm
Just another classless fool who is taking a que from Vice President “Joe”! I am just suprised he didn’t grab is crotch and “flash” the camera!

Nothing more nothing less than fool who is a NCA….(NO CLASS ACT)!

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- Baja
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:31pm
  When Biden grabs his crotch, it’s equivalent to grabbing a half pack of Certs. At least that’s what Axelrod says.
  
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lynda1276
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:16pm
That one finger was his IQ quotient- that’s all- but i am surprised it’s that high

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progressiveslayer
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:16pm
It looks like the derelict is looking for some male companionship,Barry will be free after his @ss kicking tonight so you can cry on each others shoulders. He has to be an msnbc propagandist.

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- tonypro
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:39pm
  Yeppee, there will be demmy tears shed tonight, and again after Nov. 6.
  
  I wonder if they have a permit to fly that bird?
  
  This is soooooo typical of the lefts IQ and mentality.
  
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AvengerK
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:15pm
More importantly….once the idiot is indentified..how long do you think he’s got his job for?
I’m giving him a week.

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- The-Monk
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:52pm
  If it’s a liberal news company he’s in for a promotion….
  
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- Taquoshi
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:02pm
  There’s no anonymity on the web anymore. Someone will identify him. Even if he works for the MSM, he’s probably going to be reprimanded simply because his actions harm the company.
  
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- Zipit
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:08pm
  I think he’s the guy inside of the big bird suit!
  
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- justangry
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 6:55pm
  Fox is liberal too. On the heals of the Batman shooting their main guy O’Reilly promoted gun restrictions as did his owner on twitter. They all pushed the most liberal R we’ve seen down our throats while blacking out the most conservative.
  
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AfghanVetUSA
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:15pm
I saw it live and he should be kicked out immediately! No excuse for that on either side.

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- Living In NYC
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:42pm
  Agreed!!!
  
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JRGJR
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:15pm
It has to be ABC news.

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Detroit paperboy
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:14pm
Democrat “………….

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CatB
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:13pm
MSDNC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, PBS, etc .. any of those I would say would be possible for this low class employee. Heck the ones on air have been giving the TEA Party and Conservatives the same gesture for years.

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- Living In NYC
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:18pm
  Only person from those news outlets to get any viewers and they had to do it “boot-legged” on Fox News!!
  
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- zorro
  Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:29pm
  LOL…Yeah it could be any of them!
  
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Psychosis
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:13pm
lol

its sure to be messynbc or bulgores ” news” channel

when he is identified i wouldnt be surpised if he worked on pissy mathews or that guy maddows show

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tbolt71
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 5:12pm
msdnc for sure…probly one of matthews boys

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