FBI Official And US Attorney Abruptly Cancel on Rachel Maddow; Go Figure
... And after Maddow had spoken so glowingly of an FBI strategy for capturing notorious fugitive mobster Whitey Bulger. Or did she?
Rachel Maddow made a curious disclosure on her MSNBC show Friday after interviewing former Boston Globe reporter Dick Lehr, co-author of "Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob," about Bulger's court appearance that day in his native Boston (video clip after page break) --
I should note that we had scheduled interviews tonight with the U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts responsible for prosecuting the Bulger case and with the head of the Boston FBI office. Those interviewed were scheduled for tonight, they were confirmed and then both guests backed out. No comment.
Gee, without even telling you why? An explanation that could easily run along these lines -- yes, we agreed to come on your show -- until we saw a clip in which it seemed to us that you mocked our tactics. Tactics which, not incidentally, resulted in two high-profile arrests.
It was probably when Maddow asked in mock excitement last Monday, mimicking FBI officials, "Do you think we can get on 'The View'?!" that she crossed the line into disparagement, suggesting that FBI investigators were motivated by little more than self-promotion. And, even worse, are fans of "The View."
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Condescending little snot
Submitted by bkeyser on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:45pm.
- she deserves the rebuke.
"Condescending little snot"
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:16pm.
You know, I really like that! :-)
Yeah, he nailed it
Submitted by Jack Coleman on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 6:13pm.
smarmy Maoist comes to mind too
Maddow can call the Prez for help
Submitted by Galvanic on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:51pm.
That's what Demi Moore did when the DoD refuse to assist on the making of GI JANE. She called her buddy Bill Clinton at the Oval Office, but Clinton reportedly declined to pressure DoD.
Maddow
Submitted by iveseenitall on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:15pm.
She's just another immature,ignorant adolescent in an adult body. But hey, ignorance and immaturity are bliss in the American media today.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal" (progressive)
You just insulted adolescents everywhere....
Submitted by nonncom on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:30pm.
LOL....
Time for some surgery!
Submitted by ironhead4099 on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:06pm.
This seems to be a classic case of "open mouth, insert foot"! It would seem that Madcow needs a size twevlectomy!
Must she always have that
Submitted by ant on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:14pm.
Must she always have that damned look on her face? Her voice and demeanor irritate me to no end.
Awww, c'mon guuuyyyyzzz!
Submitted by Djinn1975 on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 3:24pm.
What, a 'just kidding' didn't work? Perhaps she should see if Comedy Central has any spots around Stewart and Colbert, where her schtick will be appreciated. Hopefully other government agencies and officials will recognize a patronizing as opposed to a telling of the story, or facts, and likewise refuse to participate. Perhaps then 'news' programs will become just that. FYI, not holding my breath.
People like Maddow make it
Submitted by Bhaal on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:11pm.
People like Maddow make it hard for me it impress on my son how important is it to earn a college education. The money spent on her "education" would have been better spent researching the shrimp on the treadmill for 6 years.
Upside
Submitted by countmein5050 on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:06pm.
Well....she'll never be accused of being a class act!!
im sure
Submitted by scarletandgold on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:05pm.
your will see alot on cancellations rach,,, i mean really...who wants to talk to you?..hmmmmmmm
Law Enforcement has enough to fight w/o maddow
Submitted by Boil It Down on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:54pm.
I'm sure law enforcement has as much respect fot Maddow as they do any snotty 18 year old girl. bidn-