Was Soledad O’Brien Bailed Out by Producers on Critical Race Theory Definition? Pinecone March 8, 2012 Rebel Pundit 40 Comments CNN’s Soledad O’Brien’s venomously sarcastic interview with Breitbart.com editor-in-chief Joel Pollak culminated with her throwing out her definition of “Critical Race Theory” in the heat of her interview over the Obama/Bell Tapes released last night. Pollak had already requested that O’Brien define the term more than once, and at the 1:45 mark in the video below, she finally does. One problem–O’Brien’s definition appears to be lifted almost word-for-word from a wikipedia page, presumedly hurriedly communicated to Soledad in the midst of her interview. A quick google search of O’Brien’s exact phrasing, in quotes, returns the Critical Race Theory wikipedia page as the first entry. Read and decide for yourself: Soledad O’Brien: “Critical Race Theory looks into the intersection of race and politics and the law.” Wikipedia entry on Critical Race Theory: “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic discipline focused upon the intersection of race, law and power.” O’Brien’s fumbling to come up with a response occurred when she attempted to challenge Pollak’s definition of critical race theory: Soledad O’Brien: “That is a complete misreading of critical race theory. As you know, that’s an actual theory, and you could google it and someone would give you a good definition of it. So that’s not correct. So keep going.” Joel Pollak: “In what way is it a critical misreading? Can you explain to me? Do you know what critical–Explain to your readers what critical race theory is.” Soledad O’Brien: “I’m going to ask you to continue on. I’m just going to point out that that is inaccurate. Keep going.” Pollak once again asked that she define it, at which point she inserted the wikipedia-esque response. See the video below. Later in the video, O’Brien can be heard deflecting another question from Pollak, saying “You know what, someone was talking in my ear, so I couldn’t hear what you said.” **UPDATE 8:20 PM EST: Throughout the day, there have been numerous edits to the wikipedia entry for “Critical Race Theory,” including the elimination of “white supremacy” as a key element (an element referenced by Joel Pollak during his interview with Soledad O’Brien and the existence of which O’Brien scoffed at throughout their conversation). At the time of this update, there had been 26 changes today alone; up until today, the last edit had been mid-February, and before that, just one in January. See screenshots of the changes here. 40 Responses Robert Hersey March 8, 2012 It was so obvious that she was that it made her look worse . Reply Warren C. Bennett March 8, 2012 You kind of want to say “Cutie, just close your mouth and look pretty. Let the adults talk.” Of course then that other guy spoke up and proved there were more drinkers of kool-aide in the room… Reply C O Jones March 10, 2012 Liberals have relied on revisionist history for so long to sell their message they don’t see it as wrong to revise it again on the fly. A bigger problem is that in the future we will hear liberals state that Joel Pollack didn’t even know what “Critical Race Theory” is and the republican politicians they are interviewing will not know enough to refute it. I see republicans asked, “Since the economy and unemployment numbers are improving, do you think the rich should pay their fair share?” They don’t refute the premise or ask for a definition of “rich” or “fair” or talk current percentages paid. They start talking about revising the tax code! Reply Jim Treacher March 8, 2012 It’s like they think we haven’t seen “Broadcast News.” And that was before Google. Reply Defeat Liberals March 17, 2012 Jim, Soledad really makes a totally complete IDIOT out herself in the last minute or so when she “CLAIMS” that it was an ALL WHITE audience. I don’t think so…… She obviously never even watched the clip. She claimed “looking at the backs of their heads”…. What video was she watching??????? Reply James March 8, 2012 Check the Wikipedia revision history for the article. It was edited several times today! In fact, the original version had the words white supremacy in it!! Reply Dana March 8, 2012 Deny, deny, deny! It’s the liberal creed. See the original page here: http://web.archive.org/web/20110718005601/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_race_theory Reply hornswith March 8, 2012 I thought it was “don’t confuse me with the facts”… Solemom March 8, 2012 She’s quite the spastic teen girl twit when she starts waving her hands around and rolling her eyes when she doesn’t like what she’s hearing. You know, like a 13 yr old know-it-all teen girl. Reply thedametruth March 8, 2012 You hit the nail right square on the head, Solemom. You have her pinned like a ripped hem. Reply Ben Jensen March 9, 2012 “pinned like a ripped hem”- awesome! Beverly Perlson March 8, 2012 Soledad was beside herself! Soledad is pretty worked up here, in fact, I would say she is having a little tantrum here just minus stomping her little feet. Obama embraces radicals and she can’t stand the thought that the Breitbart.com Warriors are going to finally vet Obama which is what Soledad and her liberal media stooges should have done back in 2008!! Joel Pollack, great job, you have successfully exposed the real racists right here in this video! Reply thedametruth March 8, 2012 Bev, ABSOLUTELY!! She really is an idiot. Even people who aren’t closely aware of the details and facts can’t stand her, simply because she acts and speaks like a blithering idiot. Reply D Coleman March 8, 2012 In Soledad O’Brien’s interview with Mr. Pollack che came across as uninformed, desperate, and mean. A real bully. Great work CNN! Keep these kind of people on the air. She came across as an idiot. Reply thedametruth March 8, 2012 EXACTLY my thoughts! Reply theslob March 8, 2012 Soledad O’Brien: “That is a complete misreading of critical race theory. As you know, that’s an actual theory, and you could google it and someone would give you a good definition of it. So that’s not correct. So keep going.” That was her cue to her producer – Google IT already! Reply kcs March 8, 2012 Leftists keep claiming that they are our intellectual superiors, but keep demonstrating otherwise. Soledad sure is fixated on the word “bombshell”. Reply Kevin March 9, 2012 The point is this the president will crush you on this topic Reply DJ March 9, 2012 Ha! Obama won’t talk about CRT unless forced to, and he won’t speak honestly about it. But Bell’s writing is public and can’t be “hidden.” if you really think Obama wants to discuss this subject you must be totally ignorant of what CRT scholars think. And deluded about Obama. But by all means, let’s have that honest conversation about race…and CRT and liberation theology and the Black Panthers. Bring it on! Heh. Neo March 8, 2012 She literally asked someone to “google it and someone would give [her]a good definition of it” right before she spouts of the wiki paragraph. Clever girl. Reply Crash March 8, 2012 “She’s not pretty, she just looks that way” That woman is a perfect example of that old saw. Reply Barack Obama March 8, 2012 Soledad, Thanks for having my back today. Why don’t you come over the Oval Office this weekend and talk about Critical Race Theory? I’d like to put my meaty chimichanga in your cheesy taco AND your taco salad while drinking O’Douls (and maybe Billy Dee’s Colt 45 malt liqour). Love ya (ya slut), Barry Reply jakee308 March 9, 2012 “Critical Race Theory” “That’s like critical and about race and like it’s a real theory like you know?” Sounds like a 3rd grader response to a teacher when they haven’t read the homework. Reply soledad o'brien March 9, 2012 barry, i’d love to, but i was under the impression that you were gay. Reply drjohn March 9, 2012 I’d love to see Thomas’ face when he learns that Pollak’s wife is black. What an idiot. Reply mickey moussaoui March 9, 2012 No different than Obama’s teleprompter crutch. But these illiterate libs will tell you that they are smarter than anyone else. Go figure Reply TS March 9, 2012 Wow – Soledad can tell if someone is black by looking at the back of their heads?!! Talk about racism!! This vid really exposed Soledad for being the racist, unthinking, Obama-water-carrying talking head she is. Shameful! Reply FeFe March 9, 2012 That’s what Andrew was talking about, Mr. Pollack! Watch the media’s reaction to Obama vetting. Meltdown on air! Delicious. In essence, take the cocktail, Martha’s Vineyard, academia, bundler, D.C., NYC fundraiser, etc. elitist gathering hole chat, add lighting and put it on air. There’s something rotten in Denmark and it’s the on air talent. Reply Mr. Pinko March 9, 2012 CNN has more egg on their face accusing Joel a racist when his wife is black. rotflmao Reply This is great March 9, 2012 I have to give credit to Amy Holmes. She at least understood that there was more to the story than what was shown in 2008. Reply philwynk March 9, 2012 Oh, sweetie pie, you’ve made the point that you don’t find Obama’s association with a black radical professor to be “a bombshell.” How many times do you need to say “bombshell”? My goodness, does somebody actually find this lady watchable? Reply philwynk March 9, 2012 That was supposed to begin “Ok.” Reply b.tom.darga March 9, 2012 We don’t NEED to anything about Critical Race Theory. Real Americans don’t like things that are “Critical”. Real Americans don’t like things about “Race”. Real Americans ESPECIALLY don’t like high fallutin “Theories”. It’s name is enough to label it as anti-American. And Obama hugged it. Face it Soledad – youre a SLUT like all Dem whores! Reply JP March 9, 2012 My gawd, this moron. Two defensive moves that I learned in first grade. 1. I know but Im not going to tell you 2. Huh, what I didnt hear you but anyway changing topics She got worked over and over again and, because she is used to everyone backing away because she has a decent face when her mouth isnt moving, she did not know when to say uncle. Reply Solemom March 9, 2012 JP, I think you’re giving her face too much credit. I don’t think she would be lost on the set of Planet of the Apes. Take another look. Reply ConMan March 9, 2012 No more interviews with Soledad when she has her earpiece in. Reply bonster March 9, 2012 Derrick Bell’s Wikipedia page has been edited several times as well. Reply jon March 14, 2012 By going to this link you can see the side by side differences at specific instants of time: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Critical_race_theory&offset=&limit=500&action=history Now the quote above “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic discipline focused upon the intersection of race, law and power.” was the first sentence of the lead. From Feb 15, 2012 until an edit on March 8, 2012. SO it is quite likely Soledad was handed a Wiki printout and read the first sentence, however the shame is that the third sentence during this period of time reads “First, CRT has analyzed the way in which white supremacy and racial power are reproduced over time, and in particular, the role that law plays in this process.” Note on October 8, 2011 the lead first sentence said – it was shortened on that day by IP address 76.194.211.108 “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic discipline focused upon the intersection of race, law and power. Originating in American law schools, critical race theory has made its way into ethnic studies, political science and education, and into a range of disciplines outside the US.” The point is that from October 8, 2011 until at least the end of the day March 8, 2011 what Soledad read was accurate (ignoring the subsequent two sentences). So an editor hands here the Wiki qoute, he should have seen “white supremacy” in the next two sentances and Soledad should have apologized there – but they (Soledad and her editor) took a “selective quote” to somehow prove there was no reference to “white supremacy”. In the heat of the moment of the interview [maybe] we could forgive this slip up by Soledad O’Brien, but fast forward now to the subsequent faux interview, when she invited a liberal professor, Emory University’s Dorothy Brown, on her television show to back her up “facts” ergo no “white supremacy”, for Soledad O’Brien to knowingly continue the falsehood is absolutely unconscionable. Soledad O’Brien’s prolonged her agony in her transparent attempt to rehabilitate her damaged reputation. The definition of Critical Race Theory is what it is. When both Justice Kagan and Dorothy Brown herself back up Pollak’s description (ahhh, but in writing not a scripted faux interview by O’Brien and Brown), it’s time to admit that Joel Pollak was 100% right and Soledad O’Brien was very wrong. Reply MRR PDF ebook April 22, 2012 Unquestionably consider that which you stated. Your favourite reason seemed to be on the internet the easiest thing to bear in mind of. I say to you, I definitely get irked even as other people think about worries that they plainly don’t realize about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the entire thing without having side-effects , folks can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks Reply Mandy February 23, 2013 Soledad’s sneering and mocking tone as well as her and others interruptions just revealed how fearful the MSM is of Breitbart people revealing the truth. When the MSM won’t let someone speak, we know the other person is revealing truths. 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Warren C. Bennett March 8, 2012 You kind of want to say “Cutie, just close your mouth and look pretty. Let the adults talk.” Of course then that other guy spoke up and proved there were more drinkers of kool-aide in the room… Reply
C O Jones March 10, 2012 Liberals have relied on revisionist history for so long to sell their message they don’t see it as wrong to revise it again on the fly. A bigger problem is that in the future we will hear liberals state that Joel Pollack didn’t even know what “Critical Race Theory” is and the republican politicians they are interviewing will not know enough to refute it. I see republicans asked, “Since the economy and unemployment numbers are improving, do you think the rich should pay their fair share?” They don’t refute the premise or ask for a definition of “rich” or “fair” or talk current percentages paid. They start talking about revising the tax code! Reply
Jim Treacher March 8, 2012 It’s like they think we haven’t seen “Broadcast News.” And that was before Google. Reply
Defeat Liberals March 17, 2012 Jim, Soledad really makes a totally complete IDIOT out herself in the last minute or so when she “CLAIMS” that it was an ALL WHITE audience. I don’t think so…… She obviously never even watched the clip. She claimed “looking at the backs of their heads”…. What video was she watching??????? Reply
James March 8, 2012 Check the Wikipedia revision history for the article. It was edited several times today! In fact, the original version had the words white supremacy in it!! Reply
Dana March 8, 2012 Deny, deny, deny! It’s the liberal creed. See the original page here: http://web.archive.org/web/20110718005601/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_race_theory Reply
Solemom March 8, 2012 She’s quite the spastic teen girl twit when she starts waving her hands around and rolling her eyes when she doesn’t like what she’s hearing. You know, like a 13 yr old know-it-all teen girl. Reply
thedametruth March 8, 2012 You hit the nail right square on the head, Solemom. You have her pinned like a ripped hem. Reply
Beverly Perlson March 8, 2012 Soledad was beside herself! Soledad is pretty worked up here, in fact, I would say she is having a little tantrum here just minus stomping her little feet. Obama embraces radicals and she can’t stand the thought that the Breitbart.com Warriors are going to finally vet Obama which is what Soledad and her liberal media stooges should have done back in 2008!! Joel Pollack, great job, you have successfully exposed the real racists right here in this video! Reply
thedametruth March 8, 2012 Bev, ABSOLUTELY!! She really is an idiot. Even people who aren’t closely aware of the details and facts can’t stand her, simply because she acts and speaks like a blithering idiot. Reply
D Coleman March 8, 2012 In Soledad O’Brien’s interview with Mr. Pollack che came across as uninformed, desperate, and mean. A real bully. Great work CNN! Keep these kind of people on the air. She came across as an idiot. Reply
theslob March 8, 2012 Soledad O’Brien: “That is a complete misreading of critical race theory. As you know, that’s an actual theory, and you could google it and someone would give you a good definition of it. So that’s not correct. So keep going.” That was her cue to her producer – Google IT already! Reply
kcs March 8, 2012 Leftists keep claiming that they are our intellectual superiors, but keep demonstrating otherwise. Soledad sure is fixated on the word “bombshell”. Reply
DJ March 9, 2012 Ha! Obama won’t talk about CRT unless forced to, and he won’t speak honestly about it. But Bell’s writing is public and can’t be “hidden.” if you really think Obama wants to discuss this subject you must be totally ignorant of what CRT scholars think. And deluded about Obama. But by all means, let’s have that honest conversation about race…and CRT and liberation theology and the Black Panthers. Bring it on! Heh.
Neo March 8, 2012 She literally asked someone to “google it and someone would give [her]a good definition of it” right before she spouts of the wiki paragraph. Clever girl. Reply
Crash March 8, 2012 “She’s not pretty, she just looks that way” That woman is a perfect example of that old saw. Reply
Barack Obama March 8, 2012 Soledad, Thanks for having my back today. Why don’t you come over the Oval Office this weekend and talk about Critical Race Theory? I’d like to put my meaty chimichanga in your cheesy taco AND your taco salad while drinking O’Douls (and maybe Billy Dee’s Colt 45 malt liqour). Love ya (ya slut), Barry Reply
jakee308 March 9, 2012 “Critical Race Theory” “That’s like critical and about race and like it’s a real theory like you know?” Sounds like a 3rd grader response to a teacher when they haven’t read the homework. Reply
soledad o'brien March 9, 2012 barry, i’d love to, but i was under the impression that you were gay. Reply
drjohn March 9, 2012 I’d love to see Thomas’ face when he learns that Pollak’s wife is black. What an idiot. Reply
mickey moussaoui March 9, 2012 No different than Obama’s teleprompter crutch. But these illiterate libs will tell you that they are smarter than anyone else. Go figure Reply
TS March 9, 2012 Wow – Soledad can tell if someone is black by looking at the back of their heads?!! Talk about racism!! This vid really exposed Soledad for being the racist, unthinking, Obama-water-carrying talking head she is. Shameful! Reply
FeFe March 9, 2012 That’s what Andrew was talking about, Mr. Pollack! Watch the media’s reaction to Obama vetting. Meltdown on air! Delicious. In essence, take the cocktail, Martha’s Vineyard, academia, bundler, D.C., NYC fundraiser, etc. elitist gathering hole chat, add lighting and put it on air. There’s something rotten in Denmark and it’s the on air talent. Reply
Mr. Pinko March 9, 2012 CNN has more egg on their face accusing Joel a racist when his wife is black. rotflmao Reply
This is great March 9, 2012 I have to give credit to Amy Holmes. She at least understood that there was more to the story than what was shown in 2008. Reply
philwynk March 9, 2012 Oh, sweetie pie, you’ve made the point that you don’t find Obama’s association with a black radical professor to be “a bombshell.” How many times do you need to say “bombshell”? My goodness, does somebody actually find this lady watchable? Reply
b.tom.darga March 9, 2012 We don’t NEED to anything about Critical Race Theory. Real Americans don’t like things that are “Critical”. Real Americans don’t like things about “Race”. Real Americans ESPECIALLY don’t like high fallutin “Theories”. It’s name is enough to label it as anti-American. And Obama hugged it. Face it Soledad – youre a SLUT like all Dem whores! Reply
JP March 9, 2012 My gawd, this moron. Two defensive moves that I learned in first grade. 1. I know but Im not going to tell you 2. Huh, what I didnt hear you but anyway changing topics She got worked over and over again and, because she is used to everyone backing away because she has a decent face when her mouth isnt moving, she did not know when to say uncle. Reply
Solemom March 9, 2012 JP, I think you’re giving her face too much credit. I don’t think she would be lost on the set of Planet of the Apes. Take another look. Reply
jon March 14, 2012 By going to this link you can see the side by side differences at specific instants of time: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Critical_race_theory&offset=&limit=500&action=history Now the quote above “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic discipline focused upon the intersection of race, law and power.” was the first sentence of the lead. From Feb 15, 2012 until an edit on March 8, 2012. SO it is quite likely Soledad was handed a Wiki printout and read the first sentence, however the shame is that the third sentence during this period of time reads “First, CRT has analyzed the way in which white supremacy and racial power are reproduced over time, and in particular, the role that law plays in this process.” Note on October 8, 2011 the lead first sentence said – it was shortened on that day by IP address 76.194.211.108 “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic discipline focused upon the intersection of race, law and power. Originating in American law schools, critical race theory has made its way into ethnic studies, political science and education, and into a range of disciplines outside the US.” The point is that from October 8, 2011 until at least the end of the day March 8, 2011 what Soledad read was accurate (ignoring the subsequent two sentences). So an editor hands here the Wiki qoute, he should have seen “white supremacy” in the next two sentances and Soledad should have apologized there – but they (Soledad and her editor) took a “selective quote” to somehow prove there was no reference to “white supremacy”. In the heat of the moment of the interview [maybe] we could forgive this slip up by Soledad O’Brien, but fast forward now to the subsequent faux interview, when she invited a liberal professor, Emory University’s Dorothy Brown, on her television show to back her up “facts” ergo no “white supremacy”, for Soledad O’Brien to knowingly continue the falsehood is absolutely unconscionable. Soledad O’Brien’s prolonged her agony in her transparent attempt to rehabilitate her damaged reputation. The definition of Critical Race Theory is what it is. When both Justice Kagan and Dorothy Brown herself back up Pollak’s description (ahhh, but in writing not a scripted faux interview by O’Brien and Brown), it’s time to admit that Joel Pollak was 100% right and Soledad O’Brien was very wrong. Reply
MRR PDF ebook April 22, 2012 Unquestionably consider that which you stated. Your favourite reason seemed to be on the internet the easiest thing to bear in mind of. I say to you, I definitely get irked even as other people think about worries that they plainly don’t realize about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the entire thing without having side-effects , folks can take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks Reply
Mandy February 23, 2013 Soledad’s sneering and mocking tone as well as her and others interruptions just revealed how fearful the MSM is of Breitbart people revealing the truth. When the MSM won’t let someone speak, we know the other person is revealing truths. Reply
