Watch Jim DeFede Shut Down Ron Book
One of the best videos ever! Watch as CBS4 News’ Jim DeFede shut down a very arrogant and ignorant Ron Book.
This one is certainly going to become a classic! It’s posted on his Twitter as well (those who have access should post comments https://twitter.com/DeFede)
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I have not gone to CBS news.com to see the full interview but, from the shortened version on the FAC site, but the host did NOT hold Book’s feet to the fire enough. Book denied EVERYTHING presented to him and gave NO admissions of being wrong. The host should have demanded that Book answer SOMETHING without changing the subject.
Yes, WE all know that Book is a dangerous asshole, but I don’t think the general public heard that in this interview.
The host should have told Book to answer the good questions he posed. But Book got away from him.
A few things:
1. Go to the Youtube video and comment there as well.
2. Finding a clip of Ron Book calling registrants “monsters” isn’t that hard to find.
https://youtu.be/852ZyRIPdjI?t=7m8s
3. If FAC still has that copy of Untouchable, someone needs to show the segment where Ron Book talks about his desire to waterboard those on the registry.
I wish we could get Untouchable on Netflix.
Jim DeFede is my new hero
this man should be defending us at every step
he was ready with the facts and is much smarter than Mr. Book and most that are making these obscene laws
lets understand something hes is not trying to be a champion to the cause and im sure he does not want that to be his purpose here :). what he is is an educated reporter who is not doing a psa but rather presenting facts. a fact is more powerful than a rumor or anecdote. he isndoingbhis job and isndoing it in a way we havebt seen in a long time. thisbwas not a confrontation and all mr book had to donwas present anything and he was not able too. this is a massive victory as we were ablento have the facts and proof to back up our claims and expose the actual truth behind thisbtreatment. thebtruth in this case stood out and on its own. perfect journalism and hes not on a political side he is on thenside of truth. powerful
Society did not say “we are going to stigmatize these types of people” f*ck heads like the Books did.
“We did not advocate it to be called the Lauren Book act, Diaz named it that”… follow up question should of been “Do you donate to the Diaz political campaign?”
I get Rob Book is nothing but an over glorified sales man, but how the hell is he getting government lobbying contracts. Just look at his whole demeanor in the interview, restless feet, smug smile, zero knowledge of facts, throwing hands around, confrontational when challenged. Look if I was doing an interview on this issue I would know every study I could spout off (yes I know there is none) to at least make it look like I’ve done my research.
You know for a country that likes to tout how free we are, we sure on the wrong side of a lot of issues. Look at “free” countries that have been around longer than the US, they have basic human rights that you are born with and can’t be taken away, we have a constitution that can be interpreted depending if your left or right (or should I dare say depending on your social status)
What a Mentally Sick man. He is a MENACE to society. First he calls everyone Predators, then he agrees that not everyone is a Predator. THEN he says that EVERYONE should be INDEFINITELY JAILED. I am amazed that the Host did not flat out ask him: “If your residency restrictions laws were not put in place, wouldn’t these people NOT be here?” The only one ‘fact’ that he thinks he can use is some Iowa case, where the attorneys for the offenders couldn’t guarantee that their own clients would never re-offend. What exactly in life CAN be guaranteed? If Ron and Lauren Book cannot guarantee they will never speed over the speed limit, or possibly cause an accident that kills someone, then they should NOT be allowed to drive! Same damn logic! The utter stupidity of what he says is mind blowing. This guy is Mentally unfit for even speaking on this subject.
Wouldn’t it be so nice to catch this Book jerk making a mistake and destroy his life and reputation
Finally !!! someone debating to this jerk with the facts!!! Nicely done Jim Defede. Hands down the best video I’ve seen of this.