Matthews Thanks Guest for Recognizing Political Opportunity Of Japan Disaster for Obama
The Birther conspiracy obsessed Chris Matthews, on Friday's Hardball, suggested the disaster in Japan was a good opportunity for Barack Obama to remind people he was born in Hawaii. Well when a guest on Monday's show pointed out Obama did just that, the MSNBCer couldn't help but congratulate him as he told the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson: "Thank you for reminding us the President was raised in Hawaii...and not of the Maus Maus, which some of his more insane critics have brought up."
Matthews began his final segment by leading his guest into the answer he was looking for by asking, "What do you think of the way he's handled this thing?"
The following Robinson response and subsequent Matthews praise was aired on the March 14 edition of Hardball:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Let me go to Gene. You know the President was at his best, I thought, in terms of just that quickness. And here's a country that has bought into our culture, since the war. Baseball, of course probably the most impressive country in buying our country many ways. What do you think of the way he's handled this thing?
EUGENE ROBINSON, WASHINGTON POST: Well what was interesting to me was, the way the President noted his personal connection to Japanese culture, having been raised in Hawaii, which has a heavy influence of, of Japanese culture, he's familiar with it. I think it affected him personally. And so, in terms of the, the humanitarian response of trying to help Japanese I think he has been as fast and, and correct as you could possibly be.
MATTHEWS, CLOSING THE SHOW: Gene, thank you for reminding us the President was raised in Hawaii! That the influence he felt was of the Japanese-Americans and living in Hawaii and not of the Mau Maus, which some of his more insane critics have brought up.
—Geoffrey Dickens is the Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. You can follow him on Twitter here
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→ Yeah!
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 6:32pm.
I think Barack HUSSEIN Obama's book "Dreams of My Japanese Influenced Upbringing" certainly bears out Chris' observation, don't you?
So
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 7:30pm.
Was HUSSEIN written in all caps on his birth certificate or was that just a reminder?Dead Zippers, why do you make fun of black people?
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:22pm.
Please tell us, what is funny about this?
And simultaneously claiming to be a Polish Catholic is funny, too?
There's nothing funny about being an obsessed psychopath. Better activate another backup sockpuppet account.
What do you care about my photo?
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 10:05pm.
People who dislike me tend to keep a distance, but I suppose those who, using your word, are obsessed with their dislike tend to pay too close attention to my business. Like I'm going to put a photo of myself up? Where's your photo? I also suppose I should talk about your name for me, since I was just scolded on another story by another guy The Vet. You two should get together.People who dislike me tend to keep a distance
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 10:11pm.
To bad, this place aint like that. Dimwits (especially stupid ones) attract attention
Now that, Pickle Puss---
Submitted by matthewdean on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 10:14pm.
was a convoluted post indeed. Not much of an answer to the question, though. So, is the dislike and keeping a distance related to BO, maybe?Who's BO?
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:18pm.
I don't think I've run into BO.Why would a 5 week member say that?
Submitted by The Vet on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 8:28am.
Bathhouses and Poppers: People who dislike me tend to keep a distance...
Who dislikes you and is keeping their distance after only 5 weeks? That is something a 20 time retread troll accidentally lets slip because he has spent years harassing women and christians here.
Go away Bigot.
Not my first time online
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:24pm.
I've got accounts on several political blogs, and there are people like you on every site. This site seems special because it has a tracking page, unlike townhall which, half the time, the links don't even work. But I digress, since you think I'm another member of this site (not sure why I'd use this account over the "dead zippers" account), I find in a closed minded community it is impossible to change the minds of an ordinary few.P&P
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:27pm.
This is a conservative site regarding bias in the news. Why would you expect to come here and change people's minds? We are bombarded with liberal thoughts all the time through the msm, and yet we can see through the b.s. The purpose of this site isn't for liberals to come here and spread more manure, there's plenty out there already.Clarification
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:35pm.
I'm not looking to change anyone's mind. My post was an example of my inability to convince The Vet and Sick off Libs of who I am not. The thinking man would ask why my name and my profile photo are more important to the integrity of the site than the site's intended purpose.→ It's fine Pickle Puffer
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:40pm.
If you're a black man, fine. If you're just parading around in black-face, I have a problem with it.
My ID shows a picture of a little pig. Outlandish enough that correct-thinking humans would know it's a joke.
You're not making a racist joke, are you?
No. A LIE.
Submitted by The Vet on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:40pm.
The butt hurt troll did not get butt hurt until I brought up his weeks on non-reaction to being called by the name of another user. But yeah, he never could grasp the whole interacting with other humans and thinks belated whines will now cover his tracks. Still the same idiot that can't manage to keep an account open for more than a few months.
Why don't you call mumzie now and ask her why she could not keep a man around to have some kind of normal influence over you instead of the sissy boy sheltered life you had. Save us some of your butt hurt whines for once.
Vile
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:15pm.
Disgusting creature you are.It's a simple question, Zippers: why the photo of the black guy?
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:12am.
Is that supposed to torque up the crowd here?
Funny, in one of your previous incarnations you were masquerading as a black woman, remember?
Now if I happened to be a black member or contributor at Newsbusters, which I am not, I'd have a real serious problem with you (other than you being merely a lying, troublemaking 20x retread troll.)
And unfortunately for you, one of your favorites pastimes, Christian-bashing, is now off limits to you with this identity since you've recently claimed to be a Polish Catholic. You screwed that one up bad. Of course I guess you could try it, but you won't get away with it.
As far as that "other guy The Vet" who you don't know (LOL), we've already gotten together on the subject of you, as we have countless times in the past.
Here is where the 20 time retread LIAR got his picture.
Submitted by The Vet on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:52am.
http://thekexperience.okeiweb.com/present/here-and-now/mr-angry-black-ma...That's why you're The Professor
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:58am.
.There was actually 5 results.
Submitted by The Vet on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 10:02am.
http://www.tineye.com/search/f68727fc840994c2449ca21105c9460e690175a2/ (the results only last 72 hours) Is Dead Zippers posting as nvduck at theweedblog.com?Wow, what a coincidence
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 10:24am.
I'll check joyofanal.blogspot.com, too.
Pot, deviant sex and NB - what more could there be to life?
Man o Man
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:26pm.
You conservatives do have a filthy sense of humor. And yet you're the one trashing my religious heritage.Your religious heritage
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:44pm.
What religion is that, Feckless? You've gone on record a zillion times as an athiest.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
What's your religion?
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:17pm.
And what do you care?Check it out, SoL
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:15pm.
Because changing his user name would be even more obvious than his inane and feckless comments, P&P has now taken to changing his avatar.
That'll show us meanies. Whoopster is up next.
What do I care? What makes you think I care?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Check it out
Submitted by Pickles and Peppers on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:21pm.
Her Majesty wants to talk religion, until she doesn't."Her Majesty"?
Submitted by UpNorth on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:47pm.
Blonde, didn't ADK use that name for you, just a few times? And, other incarnations of his accounts?Gee, didn't see that one coming, Mayor
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:25pm.
/sHey Blonde - check out my new avatar
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:00pm.
.And Angry Black Zippers still won't answer the question.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:59pm.
Racist.
P&P, My picture is on my
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:47pm.
P&P, My picture is on my profile. Not ashamed of who I am.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal/troll!!
Bassndude
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:48pm.
You're not ashamed because you're one fine looking man, especially in uniform.LOL Radical...well thank you,
Submitted by bassndude on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:56pm.
LOL Radical...well thank you, but that was some time ago...Save a SeAL, club a liberal/troll!!
If anyone can do a Step'n Fetchit at an instant's notice, It's
Submitted by daveinboca on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 11:16am.
Ol' Eugene, the bootblack who stoops to conquer. At least Clarence Page is intelligent. CM & ER are simply stupid.Chris Matthews brings of the
Submitted by VBaxter on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 7:24pm.
Chris Matthews brings up the birther issue more often than the birthers themselves.Ron Paul 2012
Yeah, Obama's Japanese.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 7:24pm.
I'll bet Boy Blunder has eaten in a Chinese restaurant or two, also. Guess we can chalk up Chinese as well! How about Thai food or Indian cuisine? What a guy!!!! Anybody want to place a little bet that Japan will be reconstructed before Haiti OR New Orleans? I saw them on the news tonight already cleaning up the streets and beginning to get their stuff in order. No one was looting it either. Wasn't it about this point in time that the residents of New Orleans were sitting on their asses waiting for someone to come save them? Some were busy collecting loot, also. But never fear. Fox News has sent Shep Smith to Japan to tell them how pitiful they should be, and to forget wasting their time when someone else should be saving them, just like N.O.The Self Reliant Japanese
Submitted by Boil It Down on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:36pm.
I too have taken note of how admirably the Japanese have stood up in the face of these terrible tragedies. We should be very ashamed of those who showed the worst side of America in disasters like Katrina. Too much of our population has turned into whining parasites since FDR. Now we have an administration that is actively involved producing a far greater number of parasites toward our complete ruination.hey... if it's good for Barry
Submitted by donabernathy on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 7:53pm.
what's thousands of lives and total devastation.... Le Bon Temps RouleI said that the other day:
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:17pm.
I said that the other day: What's 10,000 dead? The important thing is that Obama gets to remind people that he was born in Hawaii.
I guess the president's handling of this is not making Chris ashamed to be an American any more, the way he was over Obama's handling of the Egypt situation.
Never let it be said that Matthews doesn't have his priorities straight.
What a deplorable man.
President Golfer has already blown whatever 'political...
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 7:58pm.
....opportunity' this tragic even may have provided him, because as soon as he said America's support for the Japanese people was "unshakable," he ran off to the nearest golf course.
There is no way the Japanese people do not know about that.
BTW: Am I the only one who thinks the idea of seeking political opportunity in the wake of a tragedy such as this to be not a little creepy?
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Actually, Dave,
Submitted by UpNorth on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:27pm.
I find it a lot creepy. You have to wonder what the internals at the WH are telling them, if they have to get their talking points out that the pres is getting any kind of edge at this "political opportunity". And, no matter what they read in their tea leaves, or arugula leaves, he goes and blows it all up, by dropping everything to go hit the links, yet again. Or, hold a basketball party at the WH, followed by yet another party.Not just creepy but demeaning
Submitted by jon_torlin on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 11:34pm.
It's like we have seen over and over again, as far as this WH is concerned, the value of life has little meaning, or has been demeaned unless it was Holder's "his people" or the Muslims. I saw a clip of him playing at Andrews, I presume it was this weekend, he still sucks at it, but it looked like he was playing without a care in the world. Had I been there and saw the devastation our ally has gone through, I'd be too upset to do anything recreationally speaking.
But there it is, that GD MF POSSOB (that's as far as I'll go here) treats one of our allies like crap even though we are providing relief efforts. How insulting is that, especially the "unshakeable" part, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot??
This rat bastard and his boy joe friday(who went to Russia??) do not represent the best that is America! Neither is the MSM for that matter.
-Jon
Isn't 'unshakable' kind of a
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:55am.
Isn't 'unshakable' kind of a weird adjective to be using after a friggin' earthquake and tsunami??? And even though the USA will help the Japanese in any way that we can, don't expect Boy Blunder to have anything to do with it. other than to try and claim credit for it...........................Matthews' Perspective From The Void
Submitted by Boil It Down on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 8:45pm.
Well, yes, everything is about Obama and how every world event will impact Matthews' Messiah. All across the MSM there seems to be a lot of hyperbole and far more concern about how we may be affected than is reasonable.
Man!, how self involved and arrogant the United States must look in the eyes of the world when they see our news. Do most Americans really feel this way? Are there that few of us who look at Japan's disasters objectively?
How does that saying go?
Submitted by Ashrak on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:15pm.
Tell a lie over and over until it becomes conventional wisdom.... Something like that, huh?
I bet Panama Tingles wishes he could hold up a Birth Certificate. I recall he asked for it on television one day. He would have held it up by now had he gotten one. Chrissy is spooked by the fact he didn't get one as he asked. So now he must drone it over and over.
The question now is, who is he trying so hard to convince? Himself or everybody else?
The Matthews-Robinson exchange is so absurd . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:25pm.
. . . it could be broadcast for laughs as an SNL skit without changing a word."HE GOLFED, CHRIS!!!"
Submitted by Texndoc on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 10:27pm.
Jeez, Rush was screaming to you on his show, jerk.This guy never ceases to amaze me!
Submitted by brutony1 on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 11:01pm.
Who cares what happens to Japan, the Middle East, this country, whatever-as long as it can help "The Annointed One", well, thats all tha matters now, doesnt if Chrissy Tingles MacAllister?When will liberals WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! -Me
NEITHER MATTHEWS NOR OBAMA MENTIONED "BORN"
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:07am.
in Hawaii! Nor did Robinson in the quoted excerpts.
This is second time in the past three days that ordinarily meticulous NewsBusters editor/bloggers have misstated the facts.
If Obama is to be excoriated for responding to a question by noting that having grown up in Hawaii he had a personal connection with the Japanese--and Matthews and Robinson hammered for referring to it--the condemnations should at least be supported by accurately reported details.
Jer
Jer
Submitted by Mike F on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:38am.
You draw a very fine line between "born" and "raised."
Mike...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:54am.
It may be fine, but it's still a line. And it's a very clear distinction which has special significance in light of the birther controversy and all of its associated implications.Jer
Jer
Submitted by Mike F on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:44am.
I understand one can be born in one place and raised in another and one can say " I was raised in Kenya." and until otherwise informed one can assume one is born there also.
Since common knowledge is President Obama was born in Hawaii, to say he was born and raised in Hawaii is redundant.
To further complicate this sorted tale, he also was raised in Indonesia and several other places. such is the life of a vagabond. To clarify, the mystery to me is not where he was born, but why the state secret surrounding his birth certificate.
forty four presidents in the history of the United States and all but one escaped this dilemma.
Maybe he is just very special and I should be ashamed to think there is something nefarious afoot.
Mike............Jer and I
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:03am.
Mike............Jer and I were having a pretty good merry-go-round over the weekend about this whole subject. I live her in Hawaii, so I might get a little more info than most people.We still have NO proof that Boy Blunder was 'born' here.........even with the little cretin Neil Uber-Commie as our new governor...........and he knew Boy Barry's commie parents back 'in the day'........... Even Jer admitted that it would be a lot easier to 'show the birth certificate' than to continue down this road of 'hide and seek' and legalese and 'conspiricy theories' and all of the rest of the crap that has piled up since Boy Blunder has decided to keep all of his records from public knowledge, including his place of birth. Yeah, you should be 'ashamed'!!! You're probably a racist!!!! Like me...................Killa37
Submitted by Mike F on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 6:37am.
Jer was making a point about Mr. Dickens minor betise reference to the term "born" as opposed to "raised." Now Jer being a great picker of nits made a valid point. I admittedly stretched credulity to make an even finer point and in the process, stumbled into the Alice in wonderland like world surrounding President Obama's birth certificate.
I think the question is valid, why is President Obama's long form birth certificate a state secret? it just seems rather odd.
Since you live there in Hawaii, Mr Killa of 37 souls, maybe you can enlighten me on a question I have; prior to statehood, was it customary for women to give birth at home, then days or weeks later go to the local hospital and receive a birth certificate prima facie? if so, this may be the root of the birther issue.
It seems odd to me that the United States can't keep it's nuclear secrets, a secret and yet President Obama's long form birth certificate remains a state secret, unlocked by none.
Then again,---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:18am.
Matthews, Obama, and Robinson are liberals.
Maybe someone should start up a system wherein liberals can be continually incorrect about conservatives, even tell whoppers about 'em, and expect to never be called out for doing so.
It could be called, "The Media".
MD
I see...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:35am.
"Combating Liberal Media Distortions With Distortions Of Our Own"I'm not so sure that's a NewsBusters mission statement management wishes to adopt.
Jer
No, Jer, you don't see---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:53am.
in that you appear to be equating the occasional misstatement in an NB article as being on an every day par with the MSM.
MD
Matthew...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 1:39am.
You're making the comparisons. I'm not. I'm simply pointing out an error that was easily avoidable. There was nothing that should have rendered this story particularly susceptible to inaccuracies. And repeating the mistake is difficult to fathom.Well of course I'm making the comparison, Jer---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 4:33am.
because when it comes announcing, speaking about, or ruminating upon, liberal bias in the MSM, liberals are nowhere to be found.
As far as inaccuracies, Jer, fathom MSNBC for awhile.
MD
OK Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:14pm.
Apologize but I must interject here. The error in the article is not of much importance. The issue and substance of this article, to me at least, is something of greater importance. When you study Obama's history, his behavior is actually symptoms of a more serious problem than just his "detatchment". Due to my past professional experience, I have seen this behavior before with abused and neglected children. I am sure DaMama and docsamherman could do a much better job explaining than I so I will refer you to this defintion and description to better explain his peculiar behavior.
What I find interesting, cajun...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 8:37pm.
Is that the alarming array of psychological and personality disorders [narcissism, separation syndrome, psychopathy, BPD, messianic complex] and behavioral issues [arrogance, self-absorption, anger, vindictivenes, aloofness, insecurity, deception, and chronic assholiness] attributed to Obama have been diagnostic conclusions reached by those who have never spent one single second of personal interaction with the man--and appear to be completely at odds with the assessment of those who have.
Please understand that the foregoing is in no way intended to be critical of your competency. Even cursory readings of the extremely intelligent, informative, and insightful comments you have posted here over the past year or so remove any and all doubt regarding your professional skills.
However, although I will concede there has been occasional pettiness, lapses in judgment, and ill-advised remarks on the part of Obama, these seem little more than a reflection of normal human frailties and foibles rather than manifestations of a profoundly damaged psyche.
Jer
Jer
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 8:44pm.
Which assessments are you referring to with this: diagnostic conclusions reached by those who have never spent one single second of personal interaction with the man--and appear to be completely at odds with the assessment of those who have. Sorry I can't seem to bold or italicize on NB. Have their been assessments done? I'd love to see them.Radical...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:03pm.
I'm referring generally and collectively to the legions of Obama detractors residing in the conservative blogosphere, hosting talk radio, opining in various media outlets, etc. who have issued informal, but invariably and intensely critical psychological profiles of the President.
[I've been experiencing formatting issues for the past two or three weeks. Very frustrating.]
Jer
edit. And ESPECIALLY matthewdean!Jer
Submitted by Radical1979 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:16pm.
This kind of psychological profiling is nothing new. Certainly we heard enough of it concerning George W. Bush and how so many of his actions (including the Iraq War) were due to problems in his relationship with his father. Clarification, does And ESPECIALLY matthewdean! apply to formatting or Obama's psychological profiling?Whatever is messed up...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:20pm.
applies to Matthew. ;-)
Jer
And your post, Jer is---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:00pm.
is the typical lib apology or defense of their god, the Manchurian mediocrity.
The Albatross.
What else is new?
Keep fighting, cuz despite the fact that pos got elected, and despite the fact that the fools who put him in office will suffer along with everyone else in the country, at least here at NB's the conservatives have you liberals outnumbered.
MD
of course Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:05pm.
I never intended my link to be an actual diagnosis nor an intended insult. What I was trying to explain is that due to limited and protected information, we really know very little about this man. At times, even liberal commentators have questioned his actions, words and agenda. What we all have seen of him does often appear to be contradictory to his PR image. Studying this individual, based on some of his past history, provides an interesting opportunity to try to analyze his personality. ( my profile does say that I enjoy studying people)
Some of his personality quirks are apparently the result from some of his childhood experiences. Those I recognize from working with children abandoned, neglected, abused, without a stable caretaker, etc . To understand his background in terms of personality developement may help understand his current odd behavior at times.
The question of concern is his honesty, the end justifies the means, and his very large ego. Those qualities lend to his apparent self aggrandizement in his policies and his agenda. These qualities do not lend him the leeway to put others before himself. This deserves further study in light of current country and world problems don't you think Jer?
cajun...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:09pm.
Maybe.
Jer
[I'm signing out for awhile. I'm having a hard time just getting a comment to post.]
Holy Moly*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:28pm.
Did Jer just concede my point?
Huh?
Submitted by JLin on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:36am.
"What do you think of the way he's handled this thing?" Handled what? That's the problem, this President appears dazed, paralyzed and confused. He's on autopilot. Yesterday the stress got so bad he had to golf. This man is not a leader in any shape manner or form. And he is unqualified to serve for several reasons. He acts like a little boy playing at President. Shocking. And at the worst time in American history we have someone like this.well we did get " the
Submitted by TerryWest on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 3:13pm.
well we did get " the American people stand behind the people of Japan" One gets the feeling this admin is more interested in sending out sayings that will fit on bracelets and bumper stickers then dealing with situations as leaders.Whenever I see Obama and Disaster in thhe same headline
Submitted by TheHistorian on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 6:42pm.
it is news I can believe in.Dennis Prager