During Tuesday morning’s inaugural coverage on MSNBC, when spectators were heard booing President Bush as he was introduced, Chris Matthews seemed to become uncomfortable and criticized the protest as "bad form," remarking, "Don’t do that. Don’t boo, don’t boo, don’t boo." But minutes later, when protesters could be heard singing "Hey, hey, goodbye," co-anchor Keith Olbermann seemed to suggest that he was only bothered by the behavior because it distracted attention from Michelle Obama’s introduction. Olbermann: "Far be it for me to have been critical of anyone critical of this President, obviously, but, unfortunately, during that demonstration, something of the introduction of Mrs. Obama was lost because people were singing the, they still are, the ‘Hey, hey,’ song from various sporting events over the year, towards the 43rd President."
Ironically, just a minute earlier, Matthews seemed to praise his network for embracing Obama’s "change," and remarked that the spectators at the inauguration were part of MSNBC’s audience.
Below is a transcript of relevant portions of the January 20 inaugural coverage on MSNBC, which aired at about 11:32 a.m.:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Don’t do that. Don’t boo, don’t boo, don’t boo.
RACHEL MADDOW: That’s a surprise. We’re hearing some booing and that is a surprise.
MATTHEWS: Bad form here.
MADDOW: That is not what I expected.
[SPECTATORS CAN BE HEARD CHANTING "Hey, hey, goodbye"]
KEITH OLBERMANN: Far be it forme to have been critical of anyone critical of this President, obviously, but, unfortunately, during that demonstration, something of the introduction of Mrs. Obama was lost because people were singing the, they still are, the "Hey, hey," song from various sporting events over the year, towards the 43rd President.
[SPECTATORS CAN BE HEARD CHANTING "No more Bush, no more Bush"]
—Brad Wilmouth is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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I'm just dumbfounded by such
January 20, 2009 - 18:59 ET by SpaceManSpiffI'm just dumbfounded by such a disrespectful display. These people have no pride or shame. Nixon got more respect. I'm doubly stunned by Matthews and Maddow acknowledging it as such.
Dumbfounded indeed Spiff!
January 20, 2009 - 19:12 ET by RukusDumbfounded that Tweetie Bird and Madcow actually took time off from humpin' Barry's leg to voice objection to that disgusting display! I'm with you all the way my friend!
Gary
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Surprised?
January 20, 2009 - 19:20 ET by ArminiusThese degenerates Matthews, Madcow, and Olbermann spend years being disrespectful towards Bush and then they're surprised when their myrmidons follow their lead?
With you there, Arminius,
January 21, 2009 - 04:23 ET by Indiana JoeExcept to say, I have to give a (very) grudging nod to Olbermann. At least he wasn't enough of a hypocrite to act surprised or displeased. He just didn't like it stepping on Michelle's intro.
Give him points for honesty and consistency, at least. Chrissy and Madcow seemed genuinely puzzled and surprised. Proving once more that neither has the slightest clue.
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss..." - The Who
MSNBC
January 20, 2009 - 19:21 ET by thebutlerdiditAs I said in another thread, why would they be so surprised? They were the ones who have fomented this hatred, spitting and spewing severe BDS, daily? Calling for Bush to be arrested, calling him a traitor, etc? Surprised? I doubt it. Surely they can't be that obtuse? Matthews seem to act the best, even though he had been comparing the Bushes to the Romanovs earlier. I wish this channel would die a quick death. They are no longer needed, their Messiah is elected, the end, go away.
Bringing the government in to run Wall Street is like saying, "Dad burned the dinner, let's get the dog to cook." PJ O'Rourke
Crazy isnt it?
January 20, 2009 - 19:52 ET by general companyIt is quite staggering these morons dont see the hypocrisy that flows out of their heads with virtually every thought. These hacks are actually embarrassed to see OTHER people behave JUST like themselves everyday
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
but on the other hand
January 20, 2009 - 20:00 ET by general companyIt is quite ironic that Oberdude doesnt even notice. Pretty sad dude if you ask me,
Never realy understood how morons like Oberdude ever got succesful, nobody likes hanging out with them because they spend every waking moment whinning, complaining, and talking behind others. I have known a few folks such as, in-fact I even advoid a few.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Bad Form? Not what they
January 20, 2009 - 19:28 ET by SnappyBad Form? Not what they expected? Are you kidding me.... 8 years of hate spewed vitrioul of the worst and most biased kind of nonsense from these libtards and they somehow expect their audience to show even a modicom of respect to the office if not the man who kept us safe and stood by his guns? (even if they wernt popular or even the same choices you or I would have made). This just shows the idiocy of those 3 stooges, and without hearing it I am having to assume that Maddows comments were in the facetious vein.
Unfortunately the folks in WTC I & II, The Pentagon & Flight 94
January 20, 2009 - 19:31 ET by CapeCodScottUnfortunately the folks in WTC I & II, The Pentagon & Flight 94 could not be reached for comment on what a bad man President Bush is, only those who have been safe for the past 2,689 days were available for comment.
MESSNBC is shameless.
www.ScottOnCapeCod.com
"Most men lead lives of quiet desperation"... until they get fed-up enough to finally say something about it!
Perfectly
January 20, 2009 - 20:05 ET by general companySaid, perfectly
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Some Democrats
January 20, 2009 - 19:34 ET by pbthinkerSome Democrats realize how poorly they treated George Bush and they're praying they don't get the same for their boy now. I believe the Democrats are truly a despicable bunch who show no respect for the trappings of ceremony and what's proper, they just don't care, but will be the first one to call you on it if the situation is reversed.
2 years before the Republicans win back the majority, time to start planning right now. Hell the Democrats were in Virginia planning out their strategy to filibuster Bush's judicial appointments, what are Republicans doing?
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
Yeah, they are now afraid
January 20, 2009 - 19:41 ET by BDYeah, they are now afraid that they have raised the stakes for the contests to come.
If they can jeer Bush in his last moments, what would prevent us from returning fire at Obama with even more force - even using the dreaded LOGIC.
The grudge match in the valley has begun.
Now now
January 20, 2009 - 19:59 ET by ProssHow could you use such divisive hate-speech in the newly christened spirit of "oneness" and "unity?" Tisk, tisk.
"We will not tire, We will no falter, We will not fail." President George W. Bush, October 26, 2001
THe radiacal left has bred
January 20, 2009 - 21:11 ET by BDTHe radiacal left has bred these people and they have fostered their actions by the use of heavy doses of BDS. Now they get to try and saddle the wild animal they have created.
One wonders if they will be able to ge the genie back in the bottle now that they have made hatred of the Chief Executive mainstream within their organizations.
Good evening BD
January 20, 2009 - 21:17 ET by cocodrieInbreeding always turns out bad.
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Flipping channels, trying to find something else
January 20, 2009 - 20:19 ET by ckbennetttnMy wife was flipping channels a while ago trying to find something else on and stopped at Entertainment Tonight when we saw all these celebritie stalking about the importance of service and pride in country and support for the new president. It's shameful they have been the complete opposite for the past 8 years. These people are traitorous. You hear that John Cusack!!!!?
I'm not one to get easily choked up but boy did my heart sink watching George W. Bush get on that chopper today.
“I am the latte-sipping, New York Times-reading, Volvo-driving, no-gun-owning, effete, politically correct, arrogant liberal.” --Barack Obama
"about the importance of
January 20, 2009 - 20:27 ET by Blazer"about the importance of service and pride in country and support for the new president."
Where was all that "service", "pride" and "support" after 9/11? Give it time these lefty trogs will fumble the ball sooner or later, there allready bobbling it.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Now that's what I call
January 20, 2009 - 20:23 ET by BlazerNow that's what I call "healing" and "unity" !
Stay classy as usual libtards, enjoy it while it last's, because it won't.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Man
January 20, 2009 - 20:58 ET by RowaneI'd like to "interview" Olberman in a locked room for about 5 minutes.
Matthews and Olbermans New Assignment
January 20, 2009 - 21:10 ET by Retired GeekChrissy Matthews and Keith Olberman's New Assignment is to view and comment on Barack Obama's Balls.
Chrissy stated that he and Keith are uniquely qualified through self introspection and their relationship with each other.
Chrissy said that Barack Obama has given him many thrills and viewing and commenting on Barack Obama's Balls will be the biggest thrill yet.
Keith Olberman stated that he totally agrees with Chrissy and can hardly wait to view and comment on Obama's Balls.
Both stated that it was an ugly rumor started by George Bush, that Obama's Neighborhood Ball for the average citizen in Washington DC would have tickets for that Ball sold by crack dealers to ensure the average Washington DC citizen were able to purchase them.
Not suprising...
January 20, 2009 - 21:28 ET by MightyMouthThere are certain portions of the US population who are selfish, simple minded, disrespectful and insolent. Not surprising a good portion of them were in the VIP seats of the Obama coronation. For as we all know, the Messiah has friends in low places....
(that's: the messiah, not The Messiah!!)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Liberal Embarrassments
January 20, 2009 - 21:37 ET by The Smokin FrogMatthews, Maddow, Olbermann, nor all of the liberals put together could not muster up an ounce of the innate public grace that George W. Bush has. They were born low class. They are an embarrassment. Their disrespect will bite them one day. They aren't even offended by the racist remark of Rev. Lowry in his benediction. He's a sorry excuse for a civil rights participant. He lacks a Biblical view of himself, that would be a sinner, not a judge. But this is how liberals are. Delusional and filled with self righteousness and hate. And suffering is lost on some people.
The Bush family has always been a respectful family. The liberals will never be accused of that.
TSF Protests!
Apparently a good percantage of liberals
January 20, 2009 - 21:40 ET by c5thenAre poor winners as well as poor losers.
G.W. Bush has been nothing but gracious and helpful to Obama and he gets booed wile performing his last act as President which is welcoming the new incoming President. What class that showed from the spectators. I guarantee you that all the computer keyboards will be just fine this time unlike in 2001.
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
Alan Keyes / Sarah Palin - 2012
Probably just some
January 20, 2009 - 22:13 ET by TN MomProbably just some well-placed MSNBC staff booing.
Yeah, these knuckleheads
January 20, 2009 - 23:33 ET by RR GOPYeah, these knuckleheads are largely responsible for that attitude and, what's more, the ability to not even feel ashamed at being a jackass in public.
Hypocrites.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Hey Matthews
January 21, 2009 - 07:01 ET by lvhYOU helped create that attitude...
YOU fueled disrespect for anyone who did not "tingle" with you.
"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around … when yellow will be mellow … when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen."
Did you shout out?? AMEN???
Didn't the ONE?
January 21, 2009 - 09:11 ET by theduck6call for an end to the petty bickering? Didn't he acknowledge the cooperation from the Bush Administration (unlike the Clinton adm). Just more blah blah blah from juvenile hypocrites.
Did the boorish behavior of the Obama supporters
January 21, 2009 - 09:19 ET by katiejanereally suprise anyone here? Who actually expected them to display "class - something they are so unfamiliar with?
Just wait
January 21, 2009 - 13:40 ET by jdubyaWe will see it sooner or later.
There will be some state of the union speech, or some dinner event, or at a "tupperware" party that the Obamighty is delivering some psalm-like display or serving enchiladas. He will reveal something that these three amigos (maddow is a man i tell you's) cannot possibly register, process, or comment on.
Then, hilarity ensues.
It will be somewhat similar to the Lost Ark ending: Matthews eyes roll in the back of his head, as it melts; Maddow's head catches afire as locusts and feces spray out of here mouth and nasal cavities; Olby's head detonates, destroying the remains of his colleagues, the set, and crew.
We will be watching this endlessly on YouTube, forever.