Chris Matthews, on Tuesday's "Hardball," went all blue when discussing Rush Limbaugh's interview with his NBC News colleague Jamie Gangel. After showing a clip of Limbaugh playing word association, in which the talk show host bashed Matthews' old boss Jimmy Carter as "An utter disgrace and embarrassment," the "Hardball" host fired back with this odd rejoinder: "You say Rush Limbaugh, I say phone sex for the traveling salesman. Think about it."
Matthews probably left most viewers scratching their heads with that connection but he was actually just adding a scatological twist to an earlier statement he made from his January 28 show about Limbaugh's listeners:
Matthews made the following "phone sex" quip during the "Hardball Sideshow," segment of his October 13 show:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Next up, mouthing off. Here's Rush Limbaugh sitting down for a game of word association with our colleague Jamie Gangel of NBC.
(Begin clip)
JAMIE GANGEL: I say President Obama, you say?
LIMBAUGH: Disaster.
GANGEL: Michelle Obama?
LIMBAUGH: Garden.
GANGEL: Garden?
LIMBAUGH: Yeah, plants a garden out there.
GANGEL: Jimmy Carter.
LIMBAUGH: An utter disgrace and embarrassment. Sorry for the four words, but I needed them all.
GANGEL: Sarah Palin.
LIMBAUGH: Misunderstood and underestimated....I admire her. People have tried to destroy her. She's got more of a backbone than any man in the Democrat Party.
(End clip)
MATTHEWS: You say Rush Limbaugh, I say phone sex for the traveling salesman. Think about it.
Special thanks goes out to Newsbusters' own Mark Finkelstein for snagging the video.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the senior news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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how ironical
October 13, 2009 - 17:54 ET by katainkentgiven that the mainstream media seems to be the ones most excited by him.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
I'm glad someone's excited.
October 13, 2009 - 19:31 ET by motherbeltI've gotten to the point where my response to just about everything Matthews says is: Huh?????
The man has lost it.
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October 14, 2009 - 12:02 ET by Patriot IIWhy is this narrow between the eyes dimwit even on tv? Is he the best they can get, obviously thats true...ooops not the right word to use towards the leftist media....true is not part of the vocabulary....only trash belongs in their vocabulary.......ahh just felt another tingle!!! ;)
Matthews is a Nazi
October 14, 2009 - 12:08 ET by farstar99The lowest kind of Nazi.
The idiotic lemming-like street thug kind, but with no muscles and all mouth.
Matthews, like Olbermann, is the kind of Nazi even Hitler had no use for; the SA.
color me disturbed
October 13, 2009 - 17:58 ET by Candance MooreWhat with Matthews' constant talk of leg tingles and phone sex, I wonder what he thinks about all day.
It's "guys" like Matthews
October 13, 2009 - 18:04 ET by Free StinkerIt's "guys" like Matthews that created the "guys think about *IT* every 8 seconds" myth
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
This?
October 13, 2009 - 18:41 ET by Dan Diegohttp://www.foammagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/barack-obama-beach.jpg
Exactly. Mr. Tingles
October 14, 2009 - 08:54 ET by mattmExactly. Mr. Tingles talks about phone sex, Olbermanic talks about syphillis....
The left is populated by shallow-minded hateful deviants. These people are not just wrong on the issues, they are scum, perverts and pricks.
Probably how to get signed up for
October 14, 2009 - 09:37 ET by Willis_Leon_Johnsonlessons on workplace ethics from davud littermon
http://gjresult.com
Chris is ready for a
October 13, 2009 - 17:59 ET by samhermanmdChris is ready for a cigarette and cuddling every time he hangs up the phone with Obama's staff, so he knows from experience what political phone sex is.
And Chris, who uses the term "traveling salesman" outside of a stand-up act?
What the ...?
October 13, 2009 - 17:59 ET by ReaverWhat the …? Chris, if you get anywhere near a point let me know.
I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me. - Hunter S. Thompson
Phone sex for traveling salesman?
October 13, 2009 - 18:06 ET by Jack ColemanMore like, masturbatory for MSNBC
Some photographer is making a fortune
October 13, 2009 - 18:08 ET by nwahsI don't know who took that fat picture of Rush in mid cough ( I'm guessing a Newsweek photographer) but it sure is used a lot :) That guy has to be making a fortune!
matthews, is a loszzeeer
October 13, 2009 - 18:10 ET by upcountrywaterHe will come in second in this contest
ok ok it's in this clip 1:29, yea second place...
State controlled health care is Tort Reform.
Has the news
October 13, 2009 - 18:10 ET by cajun2Has the news become self-satisfying? What has happened to Media that they cannot find intelligent, educated professionals?
This May Be Picky...
October 13, 2009 - 18:16 ET by Corny_McPoo...but do they ALWAYS have to use the Rush at 350 lbs photos instead of more comtemporary ones? Seems a little childish...
Signed, Corny McPoo
Do Something Amazing!
Oh, my little Tingles....
October 13, 2009 - 18:23 ET by SickofLibsThat perpetual lap-tent of yours has really been affecting your view of reality. I can just imagine you coming from work and "discussing your workday."
But phone sex with a traveling salesman?
That can't be nearly as good as in-person sex with a (virtual) blogger.
BTW, neither of them actually exist. Mostly. But then, you do have a well-developed sense of fantasy.
Yeah, I gotta say I was a
October 13, 2009 - 19:22 ET by BDYeah, I gotta say I was a bit perplexed to hear Limbaugh fans referred to as only travelling salesmen by Mathews. I know no Travelling Salesmen, but must admit that about 1/4 of the military offices has somebody casually tuned in at low volume.
If I were to estimate the number of radios in cars tooling around this military town listening in to the local AM station that covers him I would guess it is higher than even the clumsy rock/rap station.
Speaking of the military...
October 13, 2009 - 19:28 ET by Sergeant ROCK... have you ever heard a liberal pablum puker anywhere speak of the military with such grattitude and appreciation as those in talk radio like Rush, Hannity, etc.? Nevermind, their tireless efforts to raise money for various military-related charities.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
I have not. Nor do I
October 13, 2009 - 19:39 ET by BDI have not. Nor do I expect to.
I DO expect to be vilified by both liberal media persons and liberal university professors who will actually go to the point of spouting untruths to further their cause. And neither will be held to account for it.
And I say to you both...THANK YOU for serving our country!!!
October 13, 2009 - 20:53 ET by Cape ConservativeThis comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! And now by our president as a 'swiftboater' - both titles I'll wear proudly! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
Glad to do it.
October 13, 2009 - 21:05 ET by Sergeant ROCKCertainly, we all are.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Tingleman
October 13, 2009 - 18:25 ET by CO2MakerChris, you say "Rush Limbaugh" and I say, "100 times the audience of Chris Tingleman Matthews."
You say Chris Matthews, I
October 13, 2009 - 18:25 ET by Trix RabbitYou say Chris Matthews, I say fat-assed microcephalic eunuch.
For the MSM: In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me. As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
Ian Anderson "Wind up"
Is Chris getting old?
October 13, 2009 - 18:27 ET by tim413I have only watched snippets of Chris's show through the years. In the not-so-recent past I catagorized him as the Left's version of O'Reilly - you knew his politics but he could at least be civil to those with opposing views. And, on occasion, he would agree with a Republican's or Conservative's position. More recently, however, he seems to be much more partisan. 1. Is it age? (That's me. At age 64 I don't have the time to waste on those who I know are wrong.) 2. Is it Obama? (Does he finally have The One in office who is most likely to do all of the things Chris believes need to be done?) 3. Is it something my old, conservative mind just cannot comprehend?
Stop federal judges from foisting their notions of "fairness" on the States. Amend the 14th Amendment! - tim413
tim413
October 13, 2009 - 18:42 ET by FeynmanFanI think Chris is showing early signs of dementia.
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
FF re 413
October 13, 2009 - 20:17 ET by tim413That is also Jefferson's birthday.
Stop federal judges from foisting their notions of "fairness" on the States. Amend the 14th Amendment! - tim413
tim413
October 13, 2009 - 20:20 ET by FeynmanFanIn 1743, right?
Good to meet another Jefferson admirer.
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Professional opinion: If
October 13, 2009 - 21:50 ET by samhermanmdProfessional opinion:
If he starts showing even more signs of paranoia and inconvenient memory, I would bet his physician would consider Aricept or another Alzheimer's drug. Chris certainly needs something in addition to his Lithium.
crissy needs to get some sun
October 13, 2009 - 18:54 ET by kangaroocrissy needs to get some sun or book into a tanning booth, he is looking very pasty and unhinged
Traveling salesmen? Is he
October 13, 2009 - 18:58 ET by HockeyKidTraveling salesmen? Is he serious?! I guess Matthews hasn't heard about that little "internet" thing his other hero Al Gore invented. Not to mention Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Macy's, Sears, etc....
Honestly, though, Matthews' constant sexual implications and assertions are disturbing. The only people I know who are so constantly obsessed with sex are the "alternative lifestyles" crowd. Makes you wonder...
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
HOCKEY KID...
October 14, 2009 - 07:07 ET by danybhoyNot only are you spot on about the traveling salesman bit, but who the hell does phone sex? Same for print porn, soon to be gone. It's all online, shopping, porn, banking, getting your news, whatever. It is all online.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
Sour Grapes
October 13, 2009 - 19:00 ET by sergeant stogieBeing a jealous, impotent, screechy, frustrated queen is all the motivation Chris Matthews needs to slander Rush. But, according to the White House, MSNBC is a serious, legitimate news organization.
HA!
October 13, 2009 - 19:08 ET by BlondeWhat a moron.
I hope he fails, too.
You nailed it, Blonde.
October 13, 2009 - 19:14 ET by HockeyKidYou nailed it, Blonde. The definition formerly used in psychology circles:
"A person of mild mental retardation having a mental age of from 7 to 12
years and generally having communication and social skills enabling
some degree of academic or vocational education."
In other words, he can stay on the set without wetting himself--usually.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
I can't believe that I used to watch this Matthews guy...
October 13, 2009 - 19:29 ET by jawebster1back when Clinton was President. Since then, Fox came upon the scene and I haven't watched him since. Seems like instead of better, he's gotten worse over the years. Jim Webster
Wasn't Mathew's saying he
October 13, 2009 - 19:58 ET by smgxWasn't Mathew's saying he wanted to see someone harm Rush in the morning MSNBC show, Rush played a clip of that.
I wonder if he's been drinking again?!
Envy
October 13, 2009 - 20:06 ET by KansasgirlMatthews is starting to sound mental.
Matthews
October 13, 2009 - 20:13 ET by svh83Chris Matthews is, simply put, a blond douche.
"I think you'd better call John, 'cause it don't look they're here to deliver...the mail". -NY
Minor correction:
October 14, 2009 - 07:40 ET by SickofLibsBottle blonde.
Re Creepy
October 13, 2009 - 20:16 ET by slickwillie2001I have also noted the creeping homoeroticism from Matthews, Anderson, and others. I don't know if it is simply because they think it's trendy, or if there is some kind of mandingo-complex, penis envy, closet homosexuality, or daddy-complex going on. It's most unseemly. I suppose it's aided by the image of the Bamster as an effeminate man.
Their adoration of the Bamster makes me think of the woman who is a prostitute for a million but offended at a hundred; you can fill in the rest.
In public he's Obama, in
October 13, 2009 - 20:34 ET by Dan DiegoIn public he's Obama, in private he's OOOOOH-bama!!! Well, that's what I heard.
:))
October 13, 2009 - 21:17 ET by John WIChris Matthews-----HARDBALL
Keith Olberman-----COUNTDOWN
I think some gayness is showing.
BSNBC...
October 14, 2009 - 07:14 ET by danybhoyJohn Wi,
I noticed that nowhere did you mention something like...
MSNBC------Happy Ending
...actually, in the case of that channel, I'm just waiting for the ending.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
dannyboy - "...actually, in the case of that channel, I'm just
October 28, 2009 - 15:00 ET by Cape Conservativewaiting for the ending..."
I'm afraid with Immelt sitting at the right hand of the president, that won't happen anytime soon. What I fear most is that the Democrats will bring forth one more 'bailout' for both printed and televised msm.
John Fn Kerry has said over and over that he wants to secure government dollars (that means from YOU & ME) to rescue the horrible Boston Globe.
Passing another bailout will be just one more notch in their belt...auto, banking, investment, health, and their VERY OWN GOVERNMENT-OWNED MEDIA! It's bad enough the way it is now without government ownership...heaven help us if they succeed with this sneeky maneuver!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! And now by our president as a 'swiftboater' - both titles I'll wear proudly! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
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Tell me that these losers
October 13, 2009 - 20:32 ET by RR GOPTell me that these losers like Matthews who hardly anyone watches anymore aren't just marking time until they can get something bigger along the lines of a political post of some kind.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Huh?
October 13, 2009 - 20:34 ET by acumen".....the trouble is I have with people like that (Rush) is they, they're never as tough on the rich people as they are on poor people."
Er....let's get you up to speed Chrissy. The Clintons, The Kerrys, The Kennedys, Algore, Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinsteins, Stretch Pelosi, Soros, Dirty Harry Reid, Jay Rockefeller, Tony Rezko and all assorted International fat cat Dem campaign bundlers (bunglers?) for starters.
No! No! No! No! No! No! No!
October 13, 2009 - 20:40 ET by Sergeant ROCKThose are not rich people, they're democRATS! There's a difference.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Monday, October 12, 2009, 5
October 13, 2009 - 22:47 ET by TEMonday, October 12, 2009, 5 p.m.
Glenn Beck - 3,178,000 viewers
Matthews - 585,000 viewers
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/ratings/the_scoreboard_monday_october_12_140066.asp#more
Ratings
October 14, 2009 - 10:28 ET by Jerry MackThe only reason that this propaganda network retains FAT Ed is so that Tingles will have someone to beat in their anemic ratings. Tingles ego would kill him if he was last on their nitwit channel.
CHRIS MATTHEWS AND THE RAVAGES OF ADD
October 14, 2009 - 03:07 ET by Sgthulka"Think about it....."
All right, I did. And as a saleaman who travels, it caused me to form this one opinion:
You and your east coast ilk despise anyone who lives 20 miles from the Atlantic ocean. Your contempt oozes like a puss sore. And as a midwesterner, I relish in it. I know that metro sexual dandies like you can't change a light bulb, let alone run a country.
After all, a guy who frequents a woman's hair salon to get his hair highlighted like you do Chris, ain't exactly going to frighten a Chavez or a Bin Laden type.
HAHA
October 14, 2009 - 08:16 ET by mcorcoraI love how he can't doesn't even make a real point, he just makes an inside joke with himself.
And saying "Obama" is like
October 14, 2009 - 08:59 ET by wiwfAnd saying "Obama" is like phone sex for chris apparently!
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
If
October 14, 2009 - 09:39 ET by jessieHIf this is the kind of people you call journalists, I'll stick with Fox. The guy is insane.
Mr. Tingles
October 14, 2009 - 10:35 ET by east tennessee johnHere is a washed up "journalist" who lives in the past( constant references to Carter and Tip O'Neill) who has a man crush on the current POTUS and finds himself down in the ratings to an upstart like Beck by a ratio of 5:1 and can't come to grips that time has passed him by so he attacks, and attacks , and attcks hoping to find lightening in a bottle to revive a near non-existent "career". What a pathetic SOB.
Matthews certifiable
October 14, 2009 - 13:00 ET by j17ghsIt's seldom even mentioned any more than Matthews is a former Democratic Congressional staff member and worked for Jimmy "Commie" Carter is as such is typical of the spectacular sociopaths that the Demo-Marxist party produces on a regular basis and then sticks in our faces. These guys are certifiable indeed and would be laughable but they are dangerous in spreading Big Lies to the pansy dumb-ass public.
Funny how tens of thousands
October 14, 2009 - 14:28 ET by eaglewingz08Funny how tens of thousands of socialist gays, lesbians, etc. turn up in Washington DC last weekend and not one 'teabagger' joke on any of the news (or so they falsely represent themselves) shows; but hundreds of thousands of church going protesters show up in Washington a month ago and slanderous teabagger slurs are rained down on these patriots by these scurrilous lamestream media jokes.
Agree, ew - as we were two of those patriotic Americans who
October 30, 2009 - 18:38 ET by Cape Conservativeattended both a tea party and the 912 rally this year, I am greatly offended at the total lack of coverage by ANY mainstream media other than Fox. After all, no one undressed and danced around or went off on a drug OD - then the msm would have been jumping for joy that they could tell tales about us. I'm sure there was a lot of misbehavior going on at the more recent gathering on the mall - which drew positive attention from the president, unlike ours.
Once again, we can be satisfied with knowing we did conduct ourselves admirably and I do believe in the end we will be successful...so PLEASE everyone, keep on speaking out! We will overwhelm them with our constant calls. I honestly believe that politicians do not know what to do with civilized citizens. Let them HEAR US NOW & TOMORROW & THE NEXT DAY!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise designated by Homeland Security as a Domestic Right Wing Terrorist! And now by our president as a 'swiftboater' - both titles I'll wear proudly! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
202.224.3121 LET CONGRESS HEAR THE ROAR OF THE SILENT MAJORITY!
202.456.1111 WHITE HOUSE COMMENT LINE