Newsmax host Eric Bolling delivered an impassioned monologue hoping to convince Tucker Carlson to change course.
For the second time in recent weeks, Bolling pleaded with Carlson for, in his view, giving fodder to Russian propagandists during the war in Ukraine.
Bolling made an emotional case to fellow conservatives, saying they can be concerned about domestic issues and recognize the Russian government is waging a war of tyranny and oppression against its Ukrainian neighbors.
While saying that he’s anti-war, Bolling stressed that the documented atrocities in Ukraine deserve unequivocal condemnation — and that Carlson hasn’t done enough.
“Blatant and horrifying war crimes committed by Russians against Ukrainian civilians have made it very clear that, yes, this war is, in fact, more black and white now than ever,” Bolling warned. He then ominously added, “If we say anything otherwise then we are on the wrong side of history.”
Bolling then showed snippets from Russian state television celebrating Carlson’s statements about the war.
Mediaite further reports on Bolling’s remarks:
“Yes, Tucker, as you say, Putin did not invade our own border, but Putin did invade a sovereign state, spouting his historical lies,” Bolling said, before he asked, Why can’t we secure our own borders, but also support Ukraine?”
Bolling said Carlson is capable of making points about securing America’s sovereignty without “seemingly siding with Russia and a madman.” He also said that a notion Carlson supports Putin is harming the combined efforts of conservative media to hold American elected officials accountable.
“Last night, Tucker, you said, our leaders always go too far, and I agree,” he said to wrap up the monologue. “But now I fear you’ve gone too far too.”
Bolling ended the monologue by asking Carlson to stand with him on the right side of history.
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We used to enjoy Tucker Carlson views on world stage but not anymore, when he sided with Putin that was a stretch to far. We’d listen if he would explain in detail why his agenda goes that far.
I disagree with you that Tucker has sided with Putin. What Tucker has maintained is that We The People do not want to engage Russia in a shooting war. World War Three anyone? A nuclear holocaust anyone?
Tucker does “Opinion”, and “Opinion Only”…….he doesn’t do responsible journalism wherein the host journalist brings in experts with opposing views to debate the issues.
To everyone reading this post……please, please don’t fall victim to Paul Simon’s line from The Boxer on the Bridge Over Troubled Waters album. “Still and all, a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest”. It’s far too easy to listen to channels that reflect your views, without taking the time and effort to hear from those who disagree with you.
A healthy America depends on the exchange of differing views…..debate is central to our democracy.
Tucker always invites opposing views and or opinions. There are very few who accept because he has done his homework. I trust what Tucker does based on his continued striving for truth.
Bolling is a liar!
Tucker Carlson has it right. So far, what the Biden administration has done will lengthen the duration of the war and the outcome will be Russia will get a substantial amount of Ukraine. The longer the war goes on, the more damage to the infrastructure of the country and more lives lost. We’ve done too much already and sending more weapons will only increase the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
The US should be concentrating on securing our borders and our economy.
The sanctions are hurting the US and European countries more than they are hunting Russia.
My concern is the US is escalating the war by providing arms. The NATO countries and other countries are too dependent on Russia and won’t act. This leaves the US in the position of being vulnerable to an attack on America soil by Russia and such an action will start WWIII and nuclear weapons will be involved.
Talk about a defeatist/isolationist! First, not supporting the Ukrainians (who are BEGGING for more weapons) would lead to Putin having ALL of Ukraine. Sending more weapons will give the Ukrainians a fighting chance. Second, the sanctions are a strain for the western world, but the Russians will suffer long-term strains in exchange for their aggression. Third, the notion that the NATO countries “won’t act” is ridiculous…..you clearly don’t listen to the news, you seem to know it all by some sort of osmosis. Fourth, the escalation of military support by the US and allies is clearly a risk, but the fear of nuclear war isn’t a one-way street. If it were to break out, Putin would lose EVERYTHING that he wants and treasures.
Everything boils down to isolationism versus blunting Putin’s dreams of empire. You sound like Charles Lindberg……and he was wrong too.
Finally, countering Putin sends a powerful message to China, and their goal of a new world order.
I shouldve known the teaser of ‘fox host’ right away. whom do you hit on? the top guy. this guy wants ‘hits’ on his article. nothing else. Another ‘journalist’ whom now I will no longer read.
First, Tucker is not the news or journalist reporting show of the day. He is a commentator who gives his views and invites others on his show to give their views on the situation they are all talking about. Tucker definitely is not a lover of Putin and has said so, Putin is just another murdering dictator trying to take back the countries Russia lost. What Tucker feels strongly about is no American military on Ukrainian land and he doesn’t want airplanes given over as he feels it will draw us into a third world war. This part I disagree on. Ukrainians can fly the planes from Poland and should be allowed to destroy as many Russian planes as they can before they bomb more hospitals and apartments and homes where civilians are. I don’t believe Putin would be stupid enough to take on the U.S. for giving airplanes to the Ukrainians. If putin used his nuclear option we would used ours and he would be dead period because our equipment works and we know where Putin is at any minute. He knows that in this day and age. Airplanes would force Russia to back off of surrounding the cities and not letting people get out of the cities to safety. Why Nato is not sending in military as they have done in other countries is what I want to know too. Why is it that countries rush in to Muslim countries to spend years keeping peace in these Muslim countries but when it comes to a Christian country as Ukraine is and Christians in Africa, in South America, wherever, we, a Christian country do nothing. We don’t even get the news of Christians being slaughtered in countries like Africa by Muslims but when Muslims are being pushed out of countries Christian countries rush to help Muslims and invite them into Christian countries while Christians are turned back or refused period. Think about this. Christians are being destroyed all over the world because they are made to stay in their countries where they can be wiped out by Muslims while Muslims are spreading into Christian countries all over the world and welcomed. Ukrainians moved fast to get their women and children out in huge numbers and they just walked into other countries before the countries could refuse them. At least they were that smart and used their tactic well. Good for them.