Comments on: [Video Update] Chris Matthews’ Clinging Tingling For Obama Nearly “Official” — Then There’s Olbermann’s Blatant Sexism

By: Nan Shoo

Nan Shoo — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:05:37 +0000

It is unbelievable to read that MSNBC is removing Keith O and Chris M from their role as Live polical commentators for the presidential elections. MSNBC is given in to polical pressure from the republican. MSNBC management are cowards and they should be ashamed of their decisions. Fox noise networks allows their people to say whatever without any repercursions against democrats and others are reprimend when conservative republicans scream “remove or fire.” I guess Fox news have good leaders and MSNBC have shit heads.

By: Make Them Accountable / Media

Make Them Accountable / Media — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:37:26 +0000

[...] Chris Matthews’ Clinging Tingling For Obama Nearly “Official” — Then There’s Olbermann’s… (by SusanUnPC at No Quarter) Turns out that Chris Matthews’ leg-tingling* that he discussed recently on MSNBC’s Hardball — aired on a network so blatantly pro-Obama that we all call it MSNBO these days — is not due to restless leg syndrome. It’s a far more serious mental obsessive-compulsive condition that has disabled his ability to be neutral when discussing Obama. Numerous reports confirm this exchange before a Harvard Crimson audience: “Praising Barack Obama throughout his speech, Matthews said the Illinois Democrat is a symbol of the positive change that he believe the country needs… When asked by another audience member how he would respond to the claim that MSNBC officially supports Obama, Matthews responded with typical Hardball wit, “Well, it’s not official.” [...]

By: fooj

fooj — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:07:04 +0000

now you’re saying that it was Obama who awarded the extra delegates?

Project much? YOU said that I said it was Obama. I’ve lived this bullshit for 7+ years. I KNOW what I said.

Newsflash: I never mentioned Matthews or Russert. YOU did. And your “important point” is?

By: fooj

fooj — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:46:20 +0000

Beautifully stated.

Never forget.

By: CAE

CAE — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:09:11 +0000

Wow, what a jump! Too bad making shitty assumptions isn’t an Olympic sport or you’d have a gold medal.

I can’t stand the Republicans, but I also am very deeply personally offended at the self-serving racism victim crap and the sexist BS.

So, Jeff, you are waaaaaaayyyyyyy off base (as usual).

By: Outsider

Outsider — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:29:28 +0000

First and foremost, let me preface my post here. I’m from Michigan, a college dropout, male, and I’m pro-Obama.
I also firmly believe that Michigan’s vote shouldn’t count, so far as delegates are concerned. Our branch of the Democratic party knew what the results of their actions in moving the primary would be, and decided to do it anyway.
While I’m at it, unlike many of my compatriots, I also believe that Senator Clinton has no reason to remove herself from the race. She does have a number of pledged delegates, and in her position, I wouldn’t quit either.
Also, I am aware that there are a lot of questions to be raised about the backgrounds of all candidates for the Presidency. This should always be the case. A healthy distrust of the person you pay taxes to is a rational and worthwhile thing.
Finally, my belief that Barack Obama is better suited for this position is not an expression of a latent (or blatant) misogyny. After exploring the issues, skin color and gender aside, I feel that Senator Obama’s approach is the better one, and that’s why I support him.
There. Now that’s out of the way.
It seems to me that the point that Olbermann was trying to make with the “ladies first” joke was that a variety of rationalizations have been offered (by both sides, I might add) for why losing a particular state doesn’t matter, and that there really aren’t a lot of reasons left. Subtly sexist, maybe. On the other hand, I think sometimes we choose to read too much into every statement made by people. If we dig deep enough, we can turn any statement into an insult against us, as I’m certain is being done with this very sentence. I know that it often seems otherwise, but not everyone is out to get you or insult your gender.
As for the comments that follow, I can’t help but wonder: Doesn’t anyone realize that this is precisely the last thing that the Democratic party needs? This election should be done and over with. McCain and his raging hard-on for war should practically be out to pasture by now. Instead, we’re so busy fighting each other over minor, petty issues that we can’t be bothered to actually win the election.
The media doesn’t help this problem, and instead chooses to distract from the actual issues by focusing on tiny, pointless distraction, like who happens to be wearing a flag pin.
We don’t need this infighting. We need to have this nomination taken care of so that we can start to heal this country after 8 years of the last asshole to hold the job.
There are more effective solutions than this scorched-earth campaigning that we’re in the middle of. How about both campaigns put together an actual debate. Webcast the whole thing, and give each candidate 10 minutes to talk about major issues, and keep the media out of it? Or, instead of one being the other’s running mate, how about a co-presidency? At the inauguration, have some impartial judge flip a coin with pictures of the candidates on both sides, and whoever’s picture is on the top is president the first year, and alternate from there?
The point I’m going for is that we need to join together to save this country and this world.
Call me a “limpy dick” Obama supporter, if you like. But, please realize that our campaign’s anger at each other needs to be more effectively utilized than we are now.

By: Ron from S.F.

Ron from S.F. — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:50:16 +0000

I always thought that something was lacking in Chris Mathews. The “lets play hardball: shtick seemed a bit bogus. I feel sorry for keith Olbermann. I’ve read one of his books and enjoyed it. He is better when he sticks to sports. I’m disappointed in Ms. Mitchell. I had a lot of respect for her, but it is gone with the wind. When it comes to Obama’s charm and savoir faire, I seem to be immune. As a skeptic, I prefer my candidates with substance. Not someone who hasn’t been in the Senate long enough to find the restrooms, and beat Alan Keyes to get there. Not much in the way of opposition. A real challenge for a candidate. Anyone could have beaten Keyes. not much of an exposure to the “big leagues.”

By: TeakwoodKite

TeakwoodKite — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:22:38 +0000

Thanks for your insight!

By: Strawberrybitch

Strawberrybitch — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:55:56 +0000

Kinda’ like a scab, it you quit picking at it, it will dry up and fall off.

By: Strawberrybitch

Strawberrybitch — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:50:11 +0000

Dawnelle, honey, you’re scaring the limpy dick Obama trolls. They take after their wimpy candidate. Strong women make thier scrotal sacs tuck up.

By: TeakwoodKite

TeakwoodKite — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:46:48 +0000

The father away the extreme left wanders the more myopic their vision becomes.

By: Ellen Tenn

Ellen Tenn — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:39:07 +0000

Can everyone PLEASE ignore Jeff. He will go away if we don’t play his games.
Thank you!

By: HT

HT — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:38:57 +0000

Delurking, with a warning. I’m a foreign national, who has been a great fan of this site since it first started, so being a foreigner and being unable to cast a vote makes my comment moot, however I would once again like to congratulate youall the other commenters for their steadfast search for turth and the quality of their posts and comments.
The situation in the polling station is outrageous, and is reminiscent of the last two election irregularities, so I hope it’s a one of situation. I thought it would never happen with a Democrat. So much for a different way of politics. The situation with the media is just as appalling. When were they chosen to the the arbitrers of public opinion? In the old days the media used to o report, then once in awhile to offer opinions. Lately, it appears that the reporting is out of fashion, and the O-Eds are the latest Paris Hilton fad. Bah We are experiencing the same nastiness in my country, and it troubles me greatly.
There are many reasons why I believe Mr Obama will never be president of the USA, and none of them have to do with the color of his skin.
1. Inexperience
2. Lack of a cogent resume, which is as a result of No. 1.
3. Lack of a cogent policy, on anything or perhaps I should indicate lack of an original cogent policy that addressesthe concerns about the economy and international activities - e.g. Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ve read his site and others extensively and his book, as what’s a retiree to do these day, and I must write most of it is empty rhethoric and if this is the best the Democrats have to offer, then they deserve to lose.
4. Lack of foreign policy experience - perhaps I should write refusal of foreign policy experience, because wasn’t he the chair of the subcommittee, and did he not neglect to convene one meeting during his tenure? That to me is probably the most troubling of all, because of where the U.S. is in world opinion today. A lot of nations’ residents view the U.S. as a wannabe empire (rogue nation if you will), and he could have done a lot to counteract that opinion, yet, when given the opportunity he appeared to do nothing to address the situation.
5. His campaign policy, backed up by #’s 1 through 4, and the insupportable tactics of his followers. Reported intimidation, suspected fraud? Is this what his campaign is about? Sad.

Unfortunately, Mr Obama’s candidacy will leave a bad taste for many years to come. Even if, by a fluke of fate, he was elected (and I don’t for one moment think that will happen), how will he be perceived by the nations who he will be interacting with on global issues? When the most damaging reportage about Mr Obama is in the International media (read the Guardian, the Australian, Der Spiegel, La Monde, Asia Times), the U.S. will be in a rum position internationally.
Sad, because W.J. Clinton was very well respected internationally. Unfortunately, your own media did not report on most of his accomplishments.
And for those who would bring up the infidelity….Good gosh, do you honestly believe the rest of the civilized world gives a good gosh darn about the private lives of their leaders? Every European country has had leaders who have had extra-marital liasons, as have most of the other countries in the western hemisphere. For goodness sakes, as long as they are leaders, they aren’t involved wtih paedaphilia, aren’t serial killers and they do their job for their people well, who bloody well gives a darn? That stuff is between the person and their partners and is frankly, no one else’s business. I applaud Ms Rodham-Clinton for staying with him. It appears she was correct in doing so, because he is her number one supporter. Do I think Mr Clinton controls Hillary? Not in the least.
You have a chance to elect the best qualified person, who also has the best international reputation, and has a chance to redeem the (once) favorable view of the country and it’s people internationally. As an aside, I well remember traveling in Europe during the Nixon years. I was hitchhiking with a friend (one could do that in those days, although it was dangerous for females -although Franco’s Spain was the only place we had a problem - however, we forged ahead. We met many American young people doing the same, and strangely, they all had the Canadian red Maple Leaf flag sewn on their backpacks. When we asked them why, they indicated that it was because of the underlying resentment and hostility they faced as Americans. I’ve never forgotten that. It’s not that I agreed with the treatment, just it was how the actions of your politicians extend beyond borders and affect all people from your country, whether they were actively involved, supportive, or not. (BTW, If Kirk from Calif, or Eric in Denver, or Marion in SF are reading this, a big wave and a bigger hug from a fellow traveller almost forty years ago). I would hate to see that happen again, although since the IRaq invasion, I suspect it has reared it’s ugly head again - the “ugly Amnerican” syndrome.
The U.S. has an opportunity to recoup all of the prestige and acclaim built during previous pre-GWB post-Nixon administrations. Please Don’t throw that opportunity away on an untested candidate whose supporters resort to barely, if not outright illegal tactics to ensure their candidate will win. SHould that happen, that will only diminish the country in the eyes of the outside world, and with today’s economy, you cannot afford isolationism, particularly when China holds trillions of dollars in loans.,

By: requiemforadancer

requiemforadancer — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:25:40 +0000

In my world, David Geffen does not take precedence over Sally Secretary.

Too bad for you.

By: Xeno

Xeno — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:21:41 +0000

Book burnings, death threats, mob intimidation, vicious behavior and character assassination are all common tactics of obamabots, Jeff. Why don’t you ask Texas caucus voters, John Lewis, Tavis Smiley and his family and Mickey Kantor about that and get back to us.

By: requiemforadancer

requiemforadancer — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:20:32 +0000

And jeff, I don’t think a bunch of stockbrokers and secretaries in New York should have to die, because a bunch of stupid American politicians, and businessmen, and media people enabled the terrorist kooks by taking money from people who make money off of them, and so on.

And google it, princess, and if you still can’t put it together, well, no wonder your side always loses.

If you don’t know who Auchi is, and what he does, and what’s he responsible for, I mark you as uninformed, or a traitor.

Either way, anyone who thinks it’s OK to enable those who think it’s OK to blow up innocent citizens and undermine the government will be treated like the kook garbage he is.

If people like Auchi aren’t stopped, what’s the point?

By: B-Rob

B-Rob — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:16:36 +0000

Comment by B-Rob | 2008-05-06 17:05:28

You prove your point about Olbermann’s “sexism” by posting a picture of his girlfriend in a black bra . . . and yet you Hill-bots wonder why you are not take seriously . . . .

That is not me. SOMEONE HAS STOLEN MY IDENTITY. AGAIN.

I am no longer allowed to post here. I’ve landed extra shower cleaning duty. That is not me.

I have to go now.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:15:47 +0000

These guys are like robots; totally brain washed; it’s
amazing how they incorporate into the psyche Obama’s campaign talking points (by way of the MSM) and they
don’t even realize it….

By: requiemforadancer

requiemforadancer — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:14:37 +0000

Or maybe Obama is a traitor, dealing with and enabling people who harm America.

This goes a bit beyond self righteousness, and if guys like you made decisions, why, we’d have another 9.11, wouldn’t we, putting in a terrorist enabler.

Do you simply ignore the Rezko information, the information that contradicts your image of Obama?

That’s kooky, princess.

Anyone who would vote for that shithead is either stupid, or deluded, or a criminal, hands down, no room for disagreement.

You could just as soon vote for Osama, as Obama, really, since they deal with the same people.

You see no problem in this?

You have a problem.

Think, princesss, think.

God, you are STUPID.

By: B-Rob

B-Rob — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:11:33 +0000

Jeff, I would NOT drive near these people on the highway. Talk about pointless rage!