Liberal radio host Randi Rhodes made some terribly odd assumptions about GOP vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin on September 12(my emphasis added throughout):
She's the woman that shows up at the kids' birthday party and starts opining about everything from politics to lawn care. This is the woman that knows it all...will shout you down...will get revenge on you. That's who she is. She's friends with all the teenage boys. You have to say no when your kids go, 'Can we sleep over the Palin's?'...'No!, No!'
Brian Maloney of The Radio Equalizer initially found this terribly disturbing monologue of Rhodes. It is one thing for a liberal like Rhodes to critique conservative ideology. However, it is a whole other for a broadcaster to make such outlandish insinuations without any evidence whatsoever.
Rhodes is known for making outrageous commentary, but her attack is a reflection of the mounting nonsense that is being thrown at Palin on a daily basis.
Keeping track of the lies hurled at Palin has become a difficult task for conservatives. If we are not debunking "the real mother of Trig Palin" silliness, then we are demanding a retraction from the New York Times, when the paper erroneously reports Palin was part of the Alaskan secessionist movement.
Rhodes's attack, on the other hand, was nothing but an emotional ball of tangled yarn. The desperate level of the left is being revealed, just when they thought 2008 would be theirs to keep.
**Edited Sun Sept.14, 2008 10:53 am est.
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Man, I can't believe so
September 14, 2008 - 01:30 ET by RainsfordMan, I can't believe so many people tune in to Air America to listen to this stuff! Oh, wait...
Well, at least she doesn't get hammered, bang her head on the sidewalk, then claim a Conservative jumped her!
»→ Rainsford
September 14, 2008 - 01:39 ET by Cool ArrowI think it was later discovered the injuries were incurred during "rough play"
The dog was not charged.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
Don't Blame Randi
September 14, 2008 - 05:35 ET by allanfShe is just auditioning for a gig on MSNBC ...
Ha!
September 14, 2008 - 07:32 ET by sentforth5That was a good one!
Don't laugh. I can see that
September 14, 2008 - 07:55 ET by kgDon't laugh. I can see that actually happening. Now that Olbermann no longer has Maddow to turn to he may well get Rhodes on his show. Then they can whine together. She could even bring her dog in and have a trio of howling.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Wait Wait
September 14, 2008 - 08:15 ET by docbI have known women like the ' running mate' and the broadcaster may be close to right... spewing rightious religious dogma is a manner of control by the wingnuts like dobson and the 'runningmates' pentacostal congregations...You do want to say NO NO to that... Do not know this radio person but have listened to the runningmates speel and she is scary...pious, condescending, sacrastic, and power hungry.
»→ docb
September 14, 2008 - 08:23 ET by Cool ArrowPlease take a nap, sober up, and come back when you can present a cohesive thought.
In case you haven't noticed, Gov. Palin isn't demanding you to believe in the same God she does.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
CA
September 14, 2008 - 08:38 ET by BlondeRemind me again about who it was who said "they will say things to make you fear me?"
We need a better class of troll, here.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
»→ Blonde
September 14, 2008 - 08:43 ET by Cool ArrowI believe that would be docb.
I think he's trying to copy one of those spam emails pushing everything from pennystocks to male enhancement.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
I am hanging around.....
September 14, 2008 - 09:03 ET by old crowaiting for good old Abe Jefferson to espouse his misbegotten opinion.
Stick to
September 14, 2008 - 11:59 ET by docbthe issue at hand --unless you have the typical Mccain/running mate disease and can not-- so you attempt to attack the blogger. cool arrow--read up on the issues-- she is emphatically anti-abortion, vocally religious right wing, purposeful in her pushing her religious agenda, surrounds herself with those who believe only as she does, attempts to ban books, fires people indescriminately, lies about a job description change for the chef, troopergate, intolerant, a homophobe, practices no skills hunting...Think her agenda is clear--my way-my beliefs- my idea or the highway...That is demanding in the extreme...
docb, "--read up on the
September 14, 2008 - 16:58 ET by hydrodynDMdocb,
"--read up on the issues--"
I'm curious, have you admitted that you were wrong about that whole "wet start" thing you posted about like five times?
I ask, since it's kind of funny that someone who refused to acknowledge their mistake would lecture others about being unable to look critically at someone because of their personal political views.
If you are wondering why no one here takes you seriously - there's your answer.
Come back cool???
September 14, 2008 - 12:11 ET by docbwhen you have an argument... not the mccain dribble of attack the person because you can't speak to the issues...
Contradictions collapse
September 14, 2008 - 21:04 ET by UnsaneA hilarious post from one who, since he is intellectually bankrupt and has NO ideas to offer, only smears McCain and Palin. And does a very poor job of trying to smear them, I might add.
Whoever casts a vote for Obama-Biden is nothing more than a common thief. Whoever fails to vote against them is nothing more than a moral coward.
Aw...another wet start...
September 15, 2008 - 15:09 ET by TheDeuceHey, it happens to 'everyone' now and then...well, so I've been told.
Your fear of strong women is understandable....you're a liberal, so you really only understand victim language in your political candidates.
Wow, People
September 14, 2008 - 02:32 ET by KTWow people listen to this garbage? That was uncalled for and childish on Randi's part. She and the rest of the Airhead America crowd should be ashamed of themselves.
»→ KT
September 14, 2008 - 02:48 ET by Cool ArrowThey are ashamed of themselves.
It's only watchdog sites like this that are aware of what Randi Rhodes says.
Look at the bright side. The Libs are wasting massive bucks artificially propping up Air America. Money they could spend trying to reach real people.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
>>>Cool???
September 14, 2008 - 03:07 ET by TheSterYou remember when she blamed a Right Winger "assulted" her...no police assult file charged...went on for days...turns out that...
SHE WAS DRUNK, TRIPPED ON A CURB...KNOCKED OUT HER OWN TEETH....DRUNK.
I WOULD LOVE TO TALK ABOUT MIKE MILOY....ANY OPINIONS ABOUT THIS PIECE OF 1960'S WORK???
phuleeeeezeeee....libs?!??!
I want (THE DEMOCRAT VOTING BASE) rustlers, cutthroats, murders, bounty hunters, desperados, mugs, pugs, thugs, nitwits, halfwits, dimwits, vipers, snipers, con-men, Indian agents, Mexican bandits, muggers, buggerers, bushwhackers, hornswogglars, ...
»→ Fortunately no. Ster
September 14, 2008 - 03:13 ET by Cool ArrowIf these clowns don't make the news, I don't pay attention.
Rhodes has been featured here a couple of times, and her fight with the sidewalk was carried here and on FOX.
Malloy is broadcasting to himself for all I know about him.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
ERROR AMERIKKKA...
September 14, 2008 - 06:13 ET by danybhoyMike Malloy, along with Randi Rhodes, are theeeeee 2 most radical, out of control, washed up hippies on the radio. Randi is not listenable, her voice grates at my nerves. As for Malloy, he cracks me up actually. He gets so pissy about Bush, it's unbeliveble. Or should I say "The Bush Crime Family", or "Chucklenuts", or "President Bunny Pants", or "The Toy President", just mention a few of the many nicknames he has for Bush. Malloy is more insane then Olbermann, & I AM NOT KIDDING. This is why I will tune in every so often on XM-167.
Just for the record, Malloy & Rhodes are now part of something called Nova M Radio, not AirAmerica. Stations that are loaded with AirAmerica content will use Nova M content, & both are about "progressive" radio, & both are just slightly less successful then the EIB network.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Fun-E!
September 14, 2008 - 07:38 ET by sentforth5Dany, do ya remember Kramer when he heard Mary Hart's voice on "Seinfeld"?
That's what happens to me when I hear rhodes' nasty voice.
"Opium is the opiate of the masses" Rev. M
Thanks...
September 14, 2008 - 09:07 ET by Don Deskinsas I remember, she was FIRED from Air America because she wouldn't make an apology to Hillary for outrageous remarks she had made. In other words, she is too radical for Air America.
I didn't know that she was still on the air.
Thanks
September 14, 2008 - 03:23 ET by KTWow, thanks Cool Arrow.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.- George Santayana
Careful
September 14, 2008 - 08:01 ET by jsteve2xBe careful what you say. Both of Air America's listeners might be offended.
This is not "uncalled for
September 14, 2008 - 05:51 ET by motherbeltThis is not "uncalled for and childish."
This is disgusting, vicious slander!
Elite MSM
September 14, 2008 - 03:38 ET by killbill2Sad thing is the elite MSM have such little respect for their audience that they will spew this outright garbage or manipulate practically anything thay can to suit their needs. Sadder still is they do it with the full knowledge a large number of the uninformed electorate don't put a lot of effort into learning about the candidates or the issues, their decisions can be swayed by headlines and sound bites. Whether they have any basis in truth or not. Case in point... Matt Damon actually believing that joke post from nutroots. Big thinker that boy. Happily though, uber zealots like Matthews and Olbermann have made the bias so obvious that an army of people see it now for what it is. Better yet, no one can stand to watch them anymore. I was very concerned after the DNC rockshow... now I'm 100% certain we will see McCain/Palin victorious, so in a way MSM Elite... Thanks :)
HELP!!! QUESTIONS!!!!
September 14, 2008 - 03:57 ET by TheSterNEWSBUSTERS!!!
QUESTION:
1) Did Air Amerika embezzel $800,000 from THE BOYS/GIRLS CLUB OF DC TO START THE RADIO SHOW;
2) Did A/A have board directors quit/get fired over shady funding;
3) Is there any current funding issues to A/A; WHO FUNDS A/A?
4) WHERE IS GRAFALO, RHODES, MILLOY, AND FRANKIN?!?!
I laugh...HA..HA...
Ster.
Liberal Freudian Projection
September 14, 2008 - 05:41 ET by JaykeWhat this REALLY reveals is that Randi might have a thing for teenage boys herself. I believe this might be a case of Freudian Projection. A quote from another blog:
"The ironic twistedness of Freudian Projection is that a person or
persons recognize that a certain behavior is reprehensible & wrong;
and yet the person's manner of repudiating and punishing that behavior
is not to admit their own fault & reform themselves, but to project
that behavior onto someone else who is not guilty of it."
Great quote, Jayke
September 14, 2008 - 07:54 ET by Indiana JoeAnd spot on, to boot! It sure explains a lot, doesn't it?
That's a keeper!
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
Projection, indeed!
September 15, 2008 - 06:15 ET by Sergeant ROCKMy thoughts exactly. Liberals are always using this tactic. It dovetails into the other tactic of holding your political opponents to a higher standard than yourself.
I'd bet that you could find some evidence of Rhodes fascination with teenage boys somewhere.
PALIN/McCain 2008
Good report Kerry but
September 14, 2008 - 06:01 ET by winston smithGood report Kerry but everyone including Olbermann knows that Randi is certifiable.
BUI
September 14, 2008 - 06:04 ET by flyingmonkeyAre we sure that she wasn't just Babbling Under the Influence? I mean, isn't she the one who got drunk, fell on her face, and busted herself up, or was that some other cheap, drunken slut?
Finally, a real example of that "Hate Radio"...
September 14, 2008 - 06:29 ET by JohnMcGrew...I keep hearing about. In any other context, this kind of talk would be actionable. As it is, it's just the deranged ramblings of a desperate, lost woman representing a bankrupt ideology.
Actually, I would consider
September 14, 2008 - 07:52 ET by Indiana JoeActually, I would consider this talk "actionable" under any circumstances. It's just a matter of who would "act."
Were this coming from FOX, or Rush, Hannity, et al, it would: a)be played up BIG TIME by the MSM to maximize the "hate-filled right-wing" meme; b) be pointed to as reason to pull a broadcast license; and c) possibly lead to civil and/or criminal charges.
Just imagine if someone tried to say anything one-tenth as bilious as this about any Dem politician. They haven't even accused Bush or Cheney of being child-molesters. Or have they, and I missed it?
That's how the Left would respond to this. However, there are yawns all around when the Left projects this on the right.
Bias? What bias?
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
How do these moonbats keep
September 14, 2008 - 06:34 ET by suzycreamcheeseHow do these moonbats keep seeing a different Palin than I do? Nothing that I've seen of Palin so far smacks of a loudmouthed know-it-all. This Randi Rhoades, however, has been proven to be a loudmouthed know-it-all.
»→ moonbats
September 14, 2008 - 06:42 ET by Cool ArrowAs posted above this is the same moonbat who accused a sidewalk of being a Conservative Attacker.
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
They Don't
September 14, 2008 - 19:12 ET by Secret ConservativeSuzy:
They don't see a different Palin. They don't see her at all. They don't care what she really says, really believes, really lives - all they care about is their very real fear that Obama is now going to lose in November. Well, put a fork in him, Randi - Obama's done.
The saving grace here is that nobody heard her say these things except the Newsbusters representative who is paid to listen to that cr - er - stuff. Because NOBODY listens to Air America or any of the other liberal radio talk shows - well, except NPR.
Liberalism leads to stupid behavior
September 14, 2008 - 07:10 ET by Blogger Guy00001Liberalism is a disease of the mind. It leads its victims to ridiculous and stupid behavior. There is no other explanation. Rational, normal people don't do things like that.
I just found out from that
September 14, 2008 - 07:39 ET by ricklailI just found out from that left wing staiton on Sirius where she got her information on McCain's stay at the Hanoi Hilton. Seems Hanoi Jane is the source.
As for the Gov. Palin story, that came from Nazi Pelosi and that kook over at NOLW, National Organization for Liberal Women.
If pro is the opposite of con what is the opposite of progress? Congress!
this is proof .YOU CAN'T
September 14, 2008 - 07:48 ET by fande3rlsthis is proof .YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID ............ airhead america needs to be fined for this crap
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"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
Have another
September 14, 2008 - 07:49 ET by KC BeachHave another drink Randi and try not to fall down and hurt yourself. Oh wait, it appears that you have already done both.
Evidence?
September 14, 2008 - 07:59 ET by on-the-rocksEvidence? People like Randi Rhodes don't need no stinkin' evidence.
If they don't find what they need or want, they just make it up!
And they expect their friends in the MSM to cover for them.
Air AmeriKKKa
September 14, 2008 - 08:07 ET by jsteve2xLogic evades them. Kill a baby and save a whale?!
Randy Rhoads called...
September 14, 2008 - 08:10 ET by AgentAmericanThe late Randy Rhoads called, he wants his name back, you emotionally disturbed squirrel!
Drill ANWAR
The Rhodes to Nowhere
September 14, 2008 - 09:31 ET by GalvanicRhodes: ". . . This is the woman that knows it all...will shout you down...will get revenge on you. That's who she is. . .
That description fits Rhodes to a tee.
Rhodes: ". . . She's friends with all the teenage boys. You have to say no when your kids go, 'Can we sleep over the Palin's?'...'No!, No!' "
Aren't teenaged boys Air America's prinicpal demographic? Maybe that's Rhodes' innate fear.
Convulted Comments
September 14, 2008 - 11:52 ET by BobAnthonyFrom someone who posted on Brian's blog. Some jerk named BostonVernon said the following:
"Sorry Brian this one went right over your head. Rabid Roads comments
were accurate, you know I'm a big fan so I will help turn you around.
"She's
the woman that shows up at kids birthday parties" was meant as a
compliment. Her friends have kids, not abortions, cake to stick candles
in, not fetuses
"starts opining about everything from politics
to lawn care" AGAIN a compliment. She "KNOWS" what lawn care is and she
doesn't define it as the company that comes once a week. The any
community organizers know how to start a lawn mower, NO! Sara rebuilds
the in the garage on Saturdays. As for politics anyone near her BEGS to
hear her speak about sticking to what she believes and how she is not a
career politician.
"This woman knows it all" and finally the left is admitting it!
"Will shout you down" stands up for in justice!
"will
get revenge on you" as appose to figuring out why the terrorists hate
us she will track them down herself if need be. McCain has new ad
coming out that Sarah's first assignment will be to get Osama, she'll
get one bullet, no gun.
"that's who she is" DAMN RIGHT! now who or what is Obamiwan Canobeans? Vote him in and find out the hard way.
"She'd friends with teenage boys" Hey she's know Gerry Studs or Barnet Frank.
"You
have to say no when your kids say, 'can we sleep over at the Palin’s?
No! NO!'" Yeah, yeah, yeah... I get that from my wife too, buts its not
because my wife is an ugly fall down drunken lesbian that blames
falling down on a mugging or because she is jealous of real beauty (my
wife is hot anyway). Its not because my wife doesn't kill her babies
and believes in family values. Its not because her enlightened ways of
knowing more that all is not being adopted by the Palin's. It's because
she wants to sleep over but only if Todd's home.
I hope this help you see the light Brian. Ta ta for now see you at the sleep over Friday night if my wife lets me:(
BostonVernon"
ANYONE WHO CALLS RHODES' COMMENTS ACCURATE CLEARLY HATES AMERICA! AND RANDI RHODES IS STILL ALIVE?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?
the left is afraid of
September 14, 2008 - 12:56 ET by fande3rlsthe left is afraid of Gov. Palin , because she is more of a real woman than barack is a man.. this is what makes these loon's go off the edge of the cliff .
Rhodes makes the entire cast
September 14, 2008 - 16:34 ET by mostlymoderateRhodes makes the entire cast of The View, Rosie O'Donnell and Roseanne Barr almost seem human. This lady is the worst by far. Listen to her sometime if you haven't had the pleasure.
Yo Rhodes... Finders
September 14, 2008 - 16:21 ET by bigtimerYo Rhodes...
Finders Keepers...Losers Weepers!
....Na na nana na...
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Stumblin down old Randi Roads
September 14, 2008 - 16:29 ET by Mistah BittermanStumblin’ Down Randi Rhodes
Despite the global warming
It’s a nice day for a walk
I just love this time of year lying
On the streets of old New Yawk
I ain’t been trippin
Since back in the USSR
Raise my glass with leftie friends
Toast Obamma as our commissar
Drinkin Vodka with my comrades
Aint that what commies do?
Step outside to walk my dog
Puke upon my shoes
Now I’m sailing like a cosmonaut
Tumble-ing through space
I trip over the curbing
And fall flat upon my face
I’m stumblin’ down Randi Rhodes
From a Ketel Vodka overload
I’ve busted up my teef
It’s my (sincere) belief
That my face upon this sidewalk
Sure is cold
I’m stumbling down Randi Rhodes
I tripped over the leash
Disorderly Drunk aren’t what I be
So I don’t call police
I’m not a common drunk
I’m a special one you see
Cause I stand up when I piss & moan
But I sit down to pee
I’m stumbling down Randi Rhodes
Walking’s not for me
Next time I leave an Irish pub
I’ll ride with Kennedy
Very good Mistah B
September 14, 2008 - 20:59 ET by general companyDid you write this? If so I am looking forward to more.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
This is nothing compared to
September 14, 2008 - 16:38 ET by mostlymoderateThis is nothing compared to some of the vitriol that scumbag Mike Malloy spews nightly on his radio regarding Palin. These liberals are truly disgusting. They are the "hard-core-porn-XXX-fetish" equivalent in radio broadcasting. Borderline obscenity and definitely slanderous.
Raving Randi Rhodes
September 14, 2008 - 18:20 ET by mpetrie98Maybe Michael Savage, persecutor of the autistic, is right: liberalism IS a mental disorder.
NO WAY...
September 14, 2008 - 18:36 ET by danybhoyLibs may be disturbed, but saying liberalism is a mental disorder would pave the way for them to abuse the Americans With Disabilities Act. So any irrational behavior could be excused as a sickness. They would just be able to legalize their victim status. Liberalism is not a disorder, it's just irrational.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Bias?
September 14, 2008 - 20:35 ET by northoneI'm not so sure this story exposes any liberal bias. In this case, I'd go for "idiocy" or "lunacy". Randi seems to have become somewhat unhinged at the growing popularity of Governor Palin Who listens to this moron, anyway? How do her ratings compare to Rush, Sean, and Laura?
Who's Listening to this Moron?
September 14, 2008 - 20:47 ET by northoneArbitron Spring '08 Ratings (from Talkers magazine):
Rush - 14.25+ (#1)
Sean - 13.25+ (#2)
Laura - 5.50+ (tied for #5)
Randi - 1.0+ (tied for #15)
Talkers Heavy 100:
Rush - #1
Sean - #2
Laura - #6
Randi - #40
And anyone cares what this twit says because......? Who's listening??
Randy Rhoads
September 15, 2008 - 01:41 ET by VinncyGThis is another disgusting liberal, who after her last fiasco is to stupid to keep her vial filth to herself.
Hey libs, you have to be proud of another one of your fools with a big mouth.