There's something about these big events that cause MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews to go off script and say something seemingly ridiculous.
Matthews has publicly admitted President Barack Obama has given him a thrill up his leg after a campaign speech in Feb. 2008, and uttered "oh God," earlier this year after an Obama address to Congress, prior to the Republican response from Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal earlier this year. And on Dec. 1, he referred to West Point as "the enemy camp" in coverage following a speech from Obama announcing his intentions to increase troops in Afghanistan. And, later that night - Matthews took a shot at former Vice President Dick Cheney (emphasis added).
"The president said tonight that we're fighting in Afghanistan because al Qaeda is in Pakistan," Matthews said. "Is that what this is all about? Is that why we're fighting and some are dying in Afghanistan? To deliver the message to the government over in Pakistan to fight harder against al Qaeda. It sounds more Rube Goldberg than ‘Remember the Alamo.' Also try tonight to workout whether the president's goals in Afghanistan are achievable. Are they? And of course, there's always Dick Cheney who jumped it from under his bridge to bite the president's ankle even before he made the speech tonight."
Later in the broadcast, in a segment with Mother Jones reporter David Corn, Matthews backtracked on the claim he made earlier in the evening - the West Point was the "enemy camp" (emphasis added).
"He went up there to West Point, okay, and maybe earlier tonight I used the wrong phrase, ‘enemy camp,' but the fact of the matter is that he went up there to a place that's obviously military. People in the voluntary army that - and you have officers up there, people who have been tough," Matthews said. "McChrystal, Petraeus identified with the Bush strategy, much tougher, more hawkish. He went up there, it was almost like he telegraphed the fact that he was going to, what, change sides on the issue of dove versus hawk."
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Wow, he is losing it
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:04 ET by BlondeMish Mash of Metaphors.
Rube Goldberg....Remember The Alamo. WTH? Over.
I hope he fails, too.
Chrissy is so frantic to
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:30 ET by motherbeltChrissy is so frantic to stanch the blood that his defense is even dumber!
He went up there, it was almost like he telegraphed the fact that he
was going to, what, change sides on the issue of dove versus hawk.
That's even worse than his first assessment! Pretending he thought Obama wanted to send a subtle message to the military by going to West Point???
Nice try Chrissy....everyone knows he went there for the photo op of all those uniforms to talk about a military strategy (one last push and then we're done!
Hey, you guys make a pretty good photo op! -President Obama to another military group.
What does this mean???
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:39 ET by Patriot II"go off script and say something ridiculous?" This pondscum consistently says "something" ridiculous.....he has no gray matter to say anything else!!
When Was the Last Time
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:38 ET by countmein5050When was the last time liberals let a conservative slide with 'you know what I meant to say.....'. Again...the double standard being accepted on the part of liberals. He said what he meant and meant what he said...and name calling and insult hurling is evidence enough to issue a warrant....he stinks....he's anti-American....he's sinking in the cesspool of his own making.
Epic Fail on that Photo Op, mb
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:43 ET by BlondeThe stony silence, snoozes, fidgets (and texting) didn't play too well, did it? Kind of like the Corps of Cadets resented being a photo op.
I posted this on the other Idiot Matthews thread, but it's worth putting here, too.....because it is just too marvelous of a contrast for anyone to miss.
President Bush's last address at West Point.
I hope he fails, too.
You got that right,
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:02 ET by motherbeltYou got that right, B....the picture that's worth 1000 words.
Well, he didn't know that, he thinks he is the be-all, end-all, so he was expecting an adoring crowd.
Yes, the comparison is startling.
I'd never seen that video before
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:05 ET by BlondeBut I knew what to expect, Bush's unabashed love and respect for the troops. Did not disappoint, did it? And that was the first video I found when I searched for "George Bush West Point".
I hope he fails, too.
Wow! What a difference a
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:22 ET by d1carterWow! What a difference a real POTUS makes. BHO looked so uncomfortable last night during his speech. The cadets reflected his enthusiasm.
Pomp and Circumstance
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:20 ET by jrdaniels1I about fell out of my chair when I heard the trumpet fanfare. I thought "Hail to the chief" was coming next. Then he takes the stage like a contestant on Idol. It was all I could do to keep from throwing up. Why didn't he just do this from the Oval Office? He could have saved a lot of time and money.
Spot on, Blonde!
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:36 ET by GalvanicApparently Obama and his staff are still under the misperception that the BHO can say anything and inspire his audience as he did on the campaign trail.
But the cadets at West Point and the USMA cadre are not ACORN or the SEIU. They are in the very serious and high-risk business of the application of violence to defend this nation and support its policies. They are not easily moved by platitudes read off a teleprompter. They, and the enlisted people whom they will lead into combat, know BS when they hear it.
The seniors at West Point will be commissioned in the late spring of 2010, and many will be assigned to units in Afghanistan. Since their Commander in Chief has already broadcast to the nation and the world that we will withdraw by mid-2011, these young officers understand that they will be called on to risk their lives and limb in a lost cause.
As someone once said (Was it John Kerry when he was with Vietnam Veterans Against the War?): "No one wants to be the last person killed in a lost war."
President Obama is unworthy of the dedication and sacrifice these cadets and officers have and will continue to make.
Unworthy.
Good opportunity to be a conscientious objector
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:09 ET by jrdaniels1Maybe cadets about to be deployed should request discharge under the conscientious objector clause - not that they object to war, but they object to a mission that is supported only by rhetoric and lip service from the commander in chief, and apparently the congress also; and thus the mission is doomed to failure.
What, is this a toastmasters convention? Debate club?
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:16 ET by jrdaniels1Sorry, don't mean that as an insult to toastmasters or serious debaters! But it did look like a high school speech or a rookie in toastmasters. Except in those venues, speeches are usually coherent. That was the most boring, incoherent and ignorant speech I believe I've ever heard. It began with a history lesson, like the american people need to be told what led us up to this point. For pete's sake, anyone who is 18 years old remembers 9/11! Then his same song, same verse of a speech made in March. Then I guess he could see he was losing the crowd, so he launched into campaign speech, talking about things that had nothing to do with troop levels and why the surge is so important to our national interest! Well, either BO is an ignoramus or he thinks the american people are stupid.
I'm betting that it has
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 16:04 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonI'm betting that it has never dawned on him, or his handlers that his "audience" study the art of killing AMERICAS enemies on a daily basis, and understand the speech in far greater detail than the piece of garbage giving the speech.
Obama, British Citizen by birth. Indonesian by adoption. No record of US Citizenship.
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Dear Potus
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:41 ET by FranksamEat your heart out, Obama.
That wasn't an apology.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:18 ET by TexndocHe's in trouble, knows it.
Remember Turban Durbin and his "nazis, pol pot...." comments and our military? Gee, Chrissie, Rush's show is hours away and I assumed for sure you would have buried yourself in "mea culpas" by now.
The continuing education of barak 0bama
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:20 ET by southc0astLast night saw the sorry spectacle of a community organizer trying to be a man. Sadly, he had to grow up a bit more reading the words of the man he campaigned against. We had to listen to Barak have to admit the obvious fact we are in a war not of our making and rather a war made against us. It was revealing as well to see these cadets, after a hard day of real education, falling asleep as 0 droned on.
Matthews is America's
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:22 ET by mattmMatthews is America's enemy. He said it himself.
Maybe you used the wrong
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:22 ET by optimistMaybe you used the wrong phrase?
What an idiot.
That's what I was thinking, too
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:01 ET by FranksamMAYBE????!!!!!
At least the idiot part is certain.
The Enemy Tough Guys
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 14:10 ET by miss911ninjaFunny how after stating that he used the wrong phrase, he says the same thing in a different way!
After noting that BHO went to a "place that's obviously military," (Thanks for pointing that out, Chris) he referred to the "officers up there, people who have been tough." Like the generals who are "much tougher, more hawkish."
So there you have it. It's the tough guys and the hawks who are the enemy. And they just happen to be "camped" at West Point.
"Apology" not accepted, Tingles
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:24 ET by SickofLibsHe meant every word of it. He's a close second to Mullah Olbermann in his visceral hatred of the military.
But thanks for pointing out that those military guys can be "tough" - that poses quite a dilemma for our peace-loving President Stay Puft.
SCREWBALL WITH SCREWBALL...
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:54 ET by danybhoyMaybe Matthews should take a cue from the guy who kicks his dumb a$$ in the ratings during his timeslot. Yeah, I mean Beck.
"Say what you mean, & mean what you say".
Not to mention that if he actually thought about what he wanted to say before opening his big mouth, he might not step in it almost every day. But Matthews is too damn stupid to understand this, same goes for most MSNBC "talent".
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
Could it be that Chris Matthews is...
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:26 ET by c5thencoming down with Alzheimers? He seems to be making less and less sense these days when he opens his mouth.
If this isn't just babling coming out of his mouth, I don't know what is...
Throw 'da bums out!!!
Before it's too late.
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You're still using the wrong phrase, Chris
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:34 ET by kareling"McChrystal, Petraeus identified with the Bush strategy, much tougher, more hawkish. He went up there, it was almost like he telegraphed the fact that he was going to, what, change sides on the issue of dove versus hawk."
It might be milder, but the meaning is the same, Chrissy. Your hero has betrayed you and the entire Left by siding (as you see it)with the eeeee-vil military.
→ Don't scare Chris
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:39 ET by Cool ArrowChris should take comfort that Obama's plan is to parade 30,000 troops into Afghanistan, march them around in circles for 4-5 months (can't maneuver in the Afghan winter), start the bug-out, discredit McChrystal, and follow up with another apology to his Islamic brothers.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Cool, That is exactly what I expect will happen, too.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:27 ET by R D HelmObama's heart (to the extent he has one) just isn't in it, and it is so easy to see that about him it is pathetic.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
→ That's the plan
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:39 ET by Cool ArrowAnd after the new and improved Islamic apology tour, Muslims will present Obama with his very own stump-broke goat.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I have identified the enemy........
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:52 ET by TomoramaAll in one statement he proves the point that we all already BELIEVE, Liberals are pussies and NEVER want to fight back and would rather give stuff or beg for countries to love us.
He also proves the KNOWN point that the military for all their vast types of people from all backrounds KNOWS that Liberals and Democrats are pussies and really could care less about them UNTIL it is politically necessary and yet, I KNOW and you KNOW that they really don't mean it.
Why would Al Bore suppress the military vote in 2004???
It is all a little clearer now even for the non-believers, anyone with a working cerebrum knows that this was ENEMY territory and Leg tingles just slipped up.
No shout outs and howdy-doos before the speechifying Barry or smart ass "photo-op" remarks?
A great man once said, YOU only get out of life what YOU put into it, he obviously wasn't a liberal.
Have you ever read Lenin?
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:15 ET by nolotrippenI have. It's like reading the writings of a very bright 12-year old. Yes, you're surprised at the sentences, so you give the lack of maturity a pass because, well, the person is 12. When the thought process of this bright 12-year old does not change when he reaches 24, or 36, or however old Matthews is, it's called "perpetual adolescence" and Matthews' is a perfect example. It was cute, even kind of impressive…when he was 12. But now he's a man who should be, you know, a MAN. There should be some smidgen of logic and maturity to what he says.
There never is.
“It is almost impossible to distinguish a politician from a gangster.” (Will Durant, 1931)
I predicted tea parties would return. Now I'm predicting dueling will return.
Perpetual adolescence
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:54 ET by Red JeepAren't all liberals in a state of "perpetual adolescence?" Liberal's bodies mature, but not their minds.
THE J. CARTER OBAMA DOCTRINE
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:18 ET by reelman46THE J. CARTER OBAMA DOCTRINE
Not that I was surprised the foreign policy postures of J. Carter Obama copy the ole smiling patsy liberalism overseas thugs relish…but one can hope for historical lessons anyway…NOT.
In the nutshell…no real emotion, no explaining the evil of the Taliban (with examples), a whine about the cost to promote freedom and the ignorant tactic of telling an enemy exactly when you are leaving the fray.
At last the democrat (aka secular socialist) attitude becomes more publicly revealed: wars cost too much and don’t buy votes for the democrats (because they bungle them) like expanding gov-meant socialism (aka reducing freedom). Nearly 2 million (unionized) gov-meant employees (exempt from any public HC Plan by the way) is only a start for their socialist plans.
Ever heard Obama say much about the “cost” of a social takeover or company takeover? Its what they do so they care not about 4x the national debt year one for those? Its the same ole “grow the gov-meant” (aka socialist) party 24-7.
Follow the money, not the freedom. The Carter and Obama foreign policy…dumb and dumber. They never learn.
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Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish
The truth
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:39 ET by iveseenitallMatthews knows he didn't use the wrong words when he called West Point the "enemy camp". Just as do Obama (and Clinton), he "loathes" the military. These are the indoctrinated "liberals"--- immature, illogical ideologues who live every day with their heads where the sun don't shine!
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Over the years...
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:24 ET by okiehawk44For most of my life I have considered people on how I can honestly answer the following question.
Would I want this person to be with me and to have my back in a dangerous situation?
Chris Matthews is not someone I would want for a variety of reasons and he constantly reinforces my very early evaluation of him dating back to former President Jimmy Carter.
The Show is Called "Hardball"
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:33 ET by DaMama"Hardball" must refer to that calcified mass between his ears.
There is no way someone makes a quote like West Point is the "enemy camp" and then backtracks and says he doesn't mean it.
The Bible has a great verse that says "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". That's just what Matthews did. He spoke what was in his heart. He truly believes that our military is the enemy, and that is treasonous.
I am so glad I don't have cable. I would have destroyed my TV by now, throwing things at numbskulls like Matthews.
Other notorious enemy strongholds: Annapolis, Camp Lejeune,
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:41 ET by SickofLibsand the USAF Academy.
Say "enemy camp" to the average person...most would automatically think you meant Al-Qaeda training camp.
Not at MSNBC.
When I hear "enemy camp"
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:19 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonWhen I hear "enemy camp" the first thing that comes to mind is the msm.
NOBODY, not even the taliban or al-qaeda hate this country as the homegrown haters.
Obama, last known *DOCUMENTED* citizenship - Indonesian.
http://gjresult.com
chrissy the sissy and barack the cut and runner
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:36 ET by NotFondOfLibsI look forward to the day I can meet chris mathews on any street in this country. I will talk and he will listen (I know, it won't do any good). This girly man needs major surgery to remove the jello from his back and have a real backbone inserted. Calling West Point the camp of the enemy is beyond contempt.
Then there is his idol, barack the buffoon, the resident specialist of cut and run, learned from bubba clinton. obama gave a speech that sounded more like a statistician delivering a pile of numbers.
This disgusting idiot continues to rip our country...
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:41 ET by ThalpyThis disgusting idiot continues to rip our country and our patriots while providing no substance in his comments. If he's just trying to make a living, he needs to work elsewhere. I can't imagine that many people make the mistake of watching him more than once.
Following Up On A Promise
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:44 ET by countmein5050Well...in all fairness...the liberals DID promise TO GIVE OBAMA A SPANKING if he sent more troops. The obvious reduction in maniacal applause was their way of spanking him publicly. Oooooooooooo they DO KNOW HOW TO HURT OBAMA!!!
Tingles
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 16:34 ET by Jerry MackThe people that watch Tingles are the ones that have tingles run up their leg when the Vain One speaks. Also they can not get enough of hearing GW and Cheeney blamed for everything. Most of them have single cell solar powered brains. They rarely go outside.
Too Late-
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:11 ET by JIMMY1660Matthews is an Un American piece of camel dung.
he has no credibility.
the students at the Academies are the brightest of the bright and truly earn degrees in the Strictest discipline. Not basket weaving or PS.real contributors to our way of life after they serve protecting America, in the finest tradition.
And to Matthews those kids are the enemy-they represent everything he hates.
BHO- THE PROGRESSIVE PIRATE
Sorry, Chrissy. You can't
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:20 ET by fitzfongSorry, Chrissy. You can't exactly put the toothpaste back in the tube, can you?
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
I wonder
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:55 ET by Candance MooreWill the White House scold Matthews for being hyper partisan and failing to report hard news? What would happen if Glenn Beck said West Point was an enemy camp to the President, and then said the war strategy looked like a Rube Goldberg drawing?
So the left gets away with accusing a President of Rube Goldberg designs in the middle of a war.... but we are a danger to society if we protest higher taxes. Got it.
Incidentally, it didn't sound anything to me that Obama was switching from dove to hawk. His speech went more like this:
Ah, gee, listen Kos kids, I'm real sorry to break it to you, but I kinda have to send more troops. It sucks, I know, but these here military people are popular with the voters and they said I had to do this. But don't worry - it's just temporary. We'll be gone in 18 months, I promise, and then I can focus all my attention on you.
He knew his speech had very little to do with rallying the troops, and that was the reason he looked like he was on enemy ground.
MSNBC = Morons Spouting
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:05 ET by telecasterMSNBC = Morons Spouting Noxious Bull....on Cable.
Matthews is a boob of gargantuan porportions and is in good company with the other mental pygmies over there at "thrill up the leg' land. The cadets were polite and respectful but they see this CIC for what he really is...a political triangulator looking for re-election.....but guess what? That's not gonna happen. And chimps like Chris Malletthead and Kieth Olberdunce only insure that it won't. The thrill is fading......the thrill is gone.
Has Anyone Seen Chris Matthew's American birth certificate?
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:08 ET by lareeDon't forget what he said about Hassan communicating with Al Qeada. Would that be a crime?
ttp://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2009/11/09/matthews-ft-hood-suspect-warning-signal-thats-not-crime-call-al-qaida-it
Who cares what the idiot Matthews said -
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:13 ET by katiejaneWhat is worse is that Obama probably agreed with him. I imagine Obama did think it showed backbone to be wading into an enemy camp. He's much more comfortable bowing to the world that being among the young men and women fighting to protect his empty shell.
Typical Liberal backpedal -
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:16 ET by bse5150Typical Liberal backpedal - when busted or proven wrong, resort to:
Palin Sucks!
Cheney Sucks!
Bush Lied!
Chrissy stuck at his desk
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:22 ET by WarEagle01I have it good authority from an A Mess NBC insider, that after every Obama speech, Chrissy stays seated behind the anchor desk for at least an hour. No one is sure why.
Whoa! Ankle-biter? What
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:48 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhoa! Ankle-biter? What does Barney Frank have to do with this?
Whoops.
Nevermind.
I misread the title.
I thought it said Pillow-Biter.
tak...tsk... naughty
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 13:53 ET by Jack Bauertak...tsk... naughty shrubster!
You are so grounded young man. Go to your room, avoid the pillows.
Hey Chris, how is that
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 14:36 ET by dostacosHey Chris, how is that tingle up your leg now?
Too late Chris
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 14:46 ET by YephoraYour I-Hate-America genie is out of the bottle.
You dropped your mask. It's all over.
Chris Who?
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 15:40 ET by Scottyb4292Who's Chris Matthews?
I don't believe I am acquainted with the gentleman.
Never heard of him.
Enemy Camp?
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 15:47 ET by evilcontractorI would really be offended if I thought more than 7 people actually watch MSNBC. If matthews really wants to see the 'enemy camp' he could get off his fat ass and go to Pakistan or Afghanistan and wonder around in Pashtu controlled areas. I'm sure his definition of 'enemy camp' would change just a bit.
What an ass.
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Never Gonna Happen
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:24 ET by countmein5050He's a liberal scaredy cat.
I'm currently taking bets
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 20:35 ET by American.Patrioton how long chrissy would last before being fragged if he was imbedded in a unit in Afghanistan...
#1 on my idiot list
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 15:55 ET by cajun2I tried for several hours to email this idiot but could not get through, so I post here hoping his "research assistants" follow NB.
Dear Chrissie,
My father served in North Africa for 2 yrs during WWII. He won a bronze star for his sacrifice. He never talked much about the war but he talked a lot to his 9 children about service.
The military is our constitutional mandated first line of defense. They are to protect us from the enemy as well as protect the sovereinty of our country. They are proud, disciplined, and well versed in the proper order of "chain of command". They volunteer for the tasks given to them, including sacrificing their lives, for a "civilian commander in chief". In order to succeed, to be willing to make that ultimate sacrifice, they must have loyalty and confidence in that "civilian".
Obama's speech, to those young soldiers to be, is why you so angrily called West Point, " the enemy camp". Not because those young people did not bow and kiss Obamies a**. It was because, for the first time, you were rightfully embarrassed by Obama. Being the idiot that you are, you were unable to speak truth to your audience. That speech insulted every soldier who serves and who has served before, and the "enemy camp" is the White House.
Your disgraceful rant is why you have earned the privilage of #1 on my List , The Sty of Useful Idiots. I'm sure your lack of history in your many creditials will make you pause, here is a hint. Look up Stalin. Cajun2
To all NB members who are vets, I apologize for not being more eloquent, but I am proud of all the men and women in my family that have served in the military. Obama is bad enough, but Mathews'comments were more than I could take.
Thanks to all who have served and are now active duty in harms way from this incompetant and uncaring commander in chief.
Good letter raging cajun.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 17:39 ET by TomoramaThere are a good many of "us" that post here who served over the years, recent and passed and trust me, we appreciate the kind words.
Next to having kids and getting married, I have NEVER done anything that I am more happy and proud of than voluteering and serving.
I am sure your Dad felt the same way.
Matthews simply stated the truth here, we ALL know how Barry and company feels about the men and women and we ALL know the disdain they have for him and MOST DEMOCRATS and it is PROVEN EVERY ELECTION CYCLE.
A great man once said, YOU only get out of life what YOU put into it, he obviously wasn't a liberal.
The faux Commander in Chief
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:11 ET by Spike72AFAThis is a little off topic, but is important to those who serve.
When you retire from active service, one of the things you receive is a letter of thanks from the Commander in Chief. This is automatically signed by the signature machine of the current President. BUT, you can have your letter signed by any living President which you served under. ERGO, if you know a military person who is nearing the end of their time in service, tell them to contact their military personnel section and request a different signature...
I learned this from an old CMSgt that I retired a few years ago.
WOW
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:22 ET by countmein5050What a thundering statement that would be to have the military request signatures from any one but Obama...of course this would be a liberal-noted admission to being racist. Knew a teacher who used to say when someone was trying to intimidate him...'You don't scare me...I taught 8th graders!' Seems appropriate here to say...'you don't scare me...I served in your military!'
Putz
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 17:56 ET by golfputter1Chris Mathews is a putz. If he worked for Fox and said the same thing, the left would demand his head. But because he is a liberal and works for the anti American MSNBC, he is allowed to spew his hate for others like Keith Olberman and Rachel Maddow. This is why so few watch their shows and Fox out numbers their viewers about 10 to 1.
'Obama in the Enemies Camp'?
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:42 ET by Ruler4YouThe enemy in the camp is Chris Mathews. Posing as a news outlet Chris Mathews is a subversive fool. He should be jailed for sedition.
IS IT JUST ME?
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 13:34 ET by danybhoyI'm kinda happy that Matthews admited something we knew all along, that the military does not look favorably at hardline leftist Dems. If Beck or Hannity had said that, Matthews would be going throught the roof in anger. He would be like, "...are you saying that Dems are hated by the military? Do you think they see Dems as not supporting them?..." & other crap like that. That's before the rest of the jacka$$es on MSNBC get going.
You know I'm right...
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
Matthews is an idiot
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 13:16 ET by Ozark_SunshineHe needs to be put in front of a firing squad with Hasan and let the cadets do the shooting. At the minimum, the man needs to be off the air. It's no wonder MSNBC is losing viewers, they don't have a legitimate journalist on their staff, only butt kissing losers from the left. BTW, Obama said nothing in his speech. He can't even bring himself to work towards victory or say it because he is such a loser.
Matthews Suspends Reality and Logic
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 13:49 ET by Nathan R. JessupChris Matthews has made a career out of outlandish and seemingly insane statements. Consider if you will, Jerry Springer. When the 'village idiot' realized making shocking statements would give him press time like other loose mouthed liberal babblers (i.e. Olberman), he put his comedy act into overdrive and hit the pedal.
Clearly, Matthews is struggling to make coherent points in (thankfully) the twilight of his career (if you can call it that). A suggestion for the senile gum-slapper: "Chris, do the television viewer a service and take your circus side show to the onion.com so we can truly enjoy your act and not confuse entertainment with news. K?"
There is always a need for a court jester, especially in difficult times. Thank you Chris for your entertaining nonsense. Everyone needs a good laugh from time to time.
Nathan R. Jessup
www.the-raw-deal.com