CHRIS MATTHEWS: I think [Richardson's] a gutsy guy, his own man, and I think it's a powerful endorsement. It certainly would have been powerful if it had gone the other way to Senator Clinton. I think it'll be a prized endorsement for Senator Obama, especially coming from a, he also comes from an interesting background. He always says, he says, you know, I've got a, what does he say? I've got an English name, I've got a Mexican mother, and I look like an Indian. I mean, he's, he's always had an interesting --Among the questions Krauthammer poses to Obama in that column of today to which Matthews alluded is this one:
MIKA BRZEZINSKI: That's fabulous.Story Continues Below Ad ↓
MATTHEWS: -- way of describing his own background. And then you have Barack Obama with his interesting background. I think it's an interesting sort of "many faces of Benneton" moment for the country. It's always good when this happens, obviously.
BRZEZINSKI: That's a great way of putting it.
MATTHEWS: Well, I'm very positive about the whole thing, and I loved the speech by Barack Obama. I get emotional when I watch these, I mean, he gets to me. I think his statement as an American is extraordinary, it's powerful, and it's so necessary. And I do think it's a Rohrshach test for Americans. It's not a race test. It's a test about sensibility. And some of us are amazingly taken by that kind of message and others are not. It's just, it's in our DNA I suppose. Some people are cold to it. They don't like it. People like Charles Krauthammer today, people like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity--people I get along with. But they just have a different sensibility, they have a different reaction to Barack Obama then I do. They just do.
Why did you give $22,500 just two years ago to a church run by a man of the past who infects the younger generation with precisely the racial attitudes and animus you say you have come unto us to transcend?Why indeed? Guess that puts me in that cold Krauthammer camp.
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Is there anything about
March 21, 2008 - 09:36 ET by taterIs there anything about Obama Matthews doesn't like? Obama could say Matthews is Hitler, Stalin, and Satan all rolled into one and Chrissy would love every minute of it.
Do you realize how much it costs to run for office? More than any honest man could afford. -Montgomery Burns
And Mika would make one of
March 21, 2008 - 09:49 ET by marpelAnd Mika would make one of her orgasmic sounds over it. LMAO
Mika, and Chris a New Program for MSNBC
March 21, 2008 - 11:16 ET by NKurucAfter watching some of this all too familiar diatribe this morning, I'm proposing a new show consolidating all of these idiots. Mika, Chris Matthews, Keith Olberman with reports from David Schuster and David Gregory........titled........"I Can't Believe What I'm Seeing". They can spend at least two hours per night bashing our current president, his administartion and the GOP. What are these fools going to do when the Dem's lose the general election this coming fall? More of the same old, same old! It never ends.
Dims do not lose
March 21, 2008 - 13:52 ET by Jerry MackDims do not lose elections. They are the victims of voter fraud. Just ask them!
I saw Jokes
March 21, 2008 - 12:13 ET by The_PumpcropI saw a page of "Talking Heads" Jokes the other day and there was a couple about Mika:
"Did you hear that Mika Brzezinski got a second job? She's now putting down sound tracks for porn movies".
That's hysterical, Pump...If
March 21, 2008 - 12:59 ET by marpelThat's hysterical, Pump...If you come across that page, please send the link. I would love to read more Mika jokes. She's so transparent, and that makes her so unprofessional. But, MSNBC has a whole boatload of these types. That's why the ratings are in the toilet.
Mika....last
March 21, 2008 - 14:12 ET by motherbeltMika....last name....cafeteria.....
But now, apparently she has a shot at a career outside of MSNBC....
gin-ealogy
March 21, 2008 - 14:12 ET by tejanodiabloi'm afraid i didn't quite understand .. was matthews saying he, himself looked like an indian ??? i thought with a little botox around the eyes he would look more like an SS gruppenfurher ..
never look a gift skunk in the tail ..
Matthews had to change his pants
March 21, 2008 - 10:11 ET by kgMatthews had to change his pants three times yesterday talking about Obama.
***FLASH**For Imediate Release**
John McCain has just issued this press release....
I am John McCain and I am also running for President.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
I get emotional when I
March 21, 2008 - 09:41 ET by PeskyDaneI get emotional when I watch these, I mean, he gets to me.
...and the man-crush continues...
cue the audio of Matthews
March 21, 2008 - 09:43 ET by motherbeltcue the audio of Matthews singing "I've Got You Under My Skin".....
And I guess Bill Richardson sees which way the wind is blowing, and is still angling for that VP slot....
Matthews
March 21, 2008 - 10:03 ET by iveseenitallMatthews is the embodiment of "liberalism"--an immature hypocrite who spouts platitudes, yet in private treats someone like Michelle Malkin with complete disrespect. It's the hypocrisy which is the most disgusting thing about "liberals". But it is also the, "I am so much better than you" attitude coming from an ugly, immature individual which really makes one sick. Charles Krauthammer has it all over this jerk. I'm sure his IQ is at least 30-40 points higher than Matthews'. Matthews can't even play well to the few dolts who watch him every day. His ratings are in the toilet for a reason. But the MSM and George Soros will never flush him. Sad.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Amen
March 21, 2008 - 12:14 ET by The_Pumpcropand here here!!
And some of us are
March 21, 2008 - 09:44 ET by HypocriteHaterAnd some of us are amazingly taken by that kind of message and others are not. It's just, it's in our DNA I suppose. Some people are cold to it. They don't like it. People like Charles Krauthammer today, people like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity--people I get along with. But they just have a different sensibility, they have a different reaction to Barack Obama then I do. They just do.
That's because people like Charles, Rush and Sean, and me I suppose, are reacting to his character (lack of) and his politics (very, VERY liberal) as opposed to his race, like Chrissy is. Isn't that what MLK wanted us to do?
And I love the pandering by Mika about Richardson (that's fabulous). Like she's saying, what a good little minority he is as she pats him on the head. Ugh, they make me sick!!
BTW, did anyone else catch
March 21, 2008 - 09:48 ET by PeskyDaneBTW, did anyone else catch Mika presenting Tiki with his birthday brownie, or was that a slab of chocolate? I have never seen Barber look so uncomfortable. I caught it in the gym this morning. That had to have been one of the most cringe-worthy moments I've seen in a while. She just stood there insisting on his approval and it looked like he finally patted her on the back just to close out the moment and get her out of his personal space.
Or is it just me?
I didn't get to see the
March 21, 2008 - 10:28 ET by marpelI didn't get to see the "brownie moment", but wish I would have. I make no secret of how I loathe that woman.
Gift wrapped. She opened
March 21, 2008 - 15:14 ET by PeskyDaneGift wrapped. She opened the lid to show the camera the frosted lettering on it. And then she presented it like it was the hope diamond.
And to think she remains down here breathing our oxygen.
Hi marpel...I saw part
March 21, 2008 - 15:28 ET by bigtimerHi marpel...
I saw part of he show this morning...she presented him with a slab of chocolate that has a red heart outline I think it was that said Happy Valentines's Day inscribed in the same red icing inside the heart...weally weally cute....Aaaakay?
I think she mentioned she made it for him or some such and had been saving it for him since then, as he was supposed to be on back then or something like that.
Then I heard later Joe say something about her not being able to cook, or liking to cook would be more like it if you ask me ....so who knows...bet she never had to do something menial as cook anyway much in her life...know what I mean?
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Hi, Bigtimer! It said
March 21, 2008 - 15:32 ET by marpelHi, Bigtimer! It said "Happy Valentine's Day"? Then she gave him stale, 5 week old candy? Why didn't she just give him her leftover lunch from the day before? LOL
marpel.. I think she just
March 21, 2008 - 15:41 ET by bigtimermarpel..
I think she just pulled a Jefferson and had it in her freezer for awhile...giving a new meaning to hard-rock candy...lol.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Ah, thanks. I knew I was
March 21, 2008 - 15:49 ET by PeskyDaneAh, thanks. I knew I was getting part of that wrong.
Pesky...LOL... Worry
March 21, 2008 - 15:57 ET by bigtimerPesky...LOL...
Worry not...I wished I hadn't even seen the silly segment.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Krauthammer's column (linked
March 21, 2008 - 09:59 ET by motherbeltKrauthammer's column (linked in the post) is dead on target, as is Pat Buchanan's latest, and Rich Lowry's.
Maybe that's because unlike Chris Matthews, they're not "Looking Through the Eyes of Love."
Someone need to slap Matthews and tell him to get a grip...he's starting to ...no, continues to....embarrass himself.
Although Matthews makes no
March 21, 2008 - 10:34 ET by marpelAlthough Matthews makes no secret of wanting to have Obama's baby, the one thing we have to not lose sight of is that he is an opinion journalist. Hannity and O'Reilly are too. I hope they keep Matthews around because I love to watch him fall over himself when Obama's name is mentioned. It's comical.
Does anyone remember the first time Bill Clinton made a campaign appearance after his heart surgery? I believe he was stumping for Kerry. Matthews said something like "It's like watching Lazurus rise up from the dead". I thought he was going to jump Clinton and start french kissing him. And Andrea Mitchell was so excited, she wanted to divorce Crazy Al on the spot and whip out a cigar for ol' Bill.
I agree... it is funny to
March 21, 2008 - 11:09 ET by motherbeltI agree... it is funny to watch..but jeez, his program should be claimed as an "in-kind" contribution to the Obama campaign.
Just for clarification,
March 21, 2008 - 14:14 ET by motherbeltJust for clarification, marpel, I wasn't implying that Matthews is supposed to be impartial; I realize hes' not a straight newsperson. Just that he's definitely more than a supporter...he's downright enamored of Obama. So much that he should be embarrassed by it.
I didn't take it that way,
March 21, 2008 - 15:29 ET by marpelI didn't take it that way, Motherbelt. I just wanted to throw that in. No big deal. I agree, his type of journalism is more like a free political ad for Obama. We're on the same page. :o)
MSNBC Fired Imus but praise Obama and Wright called for firing
March 21, 2008 - 10:07 ET by lareeWho can say what in America?
Check the comments to this article HObama this ain't Wright!
http://imustimes.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/comparing-rev-wright-imus-obamas-hypocrisy-coming-home-to-roost/
Oh chickens are coming home to roost alright.
MSNBC Stuck on Stupid
March 21, 2008 - 14:58 ET by lareeThis is the same network that fired Imus for NHH, Imus apologized. Did I miss something did Obama or His Pastor of how many years apologize for GDA? double standards try living on different planes of exisistence.
MSNBC We've Dumbed Down so you don't have to.
It's always good when this happens...
March 21, 2008 - 10:11 ET by sherlock1I think it's an interesting sort of "many faces of Benneton" moment for the country. It's always good when this happens, obviously.
Matthews' superficiality is breathtaking. Isn't it strange how all diversity is great, as long as it's about gender, color, ethnicity... you know - all the stuff that isn't supposed to matter?
Obama condescendingly lectures us about race but holds hands with a vicious racist, and Matthews rhapsodizes about diversities that are inborn but vilifies actual intellectual positions that are diverse from his own.
Matthews thinks liberals have deep thoughts. I think they are simply attracted to whatever pretty bauble seems exciting at the moment. And furthermore, I don't think Matthews knows the difference.
Some day
March 21, 2008 - 10:32 ET by cvgbuckeyeSome day when Matthews grows up, he's going to watch himself in some of these shameful moments and he will be horrified and embarassed;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;NAAAAAAAAAAH!
liberal insanity for money!!
March 21, 2008 - 10:47 ET by STANISZCHARLIE He has,nt gotten over the fact that, REAGAN made a joke of his two bosses, THE TIPSTER & CARTER!! And is still brain deaD.
How Long?
March 21, 2008 - 11:25 ET by GoodieCan MSNBC keep bleeding money, these people (and shows) are at the bottom of the ratings and have been there for years. Matthews and KO etc..should be on Comedy Central as Mousekateers.
He's a clown
March 21, 2008 - 12:01 ET by nwahsI don't know how anyone talks to Chris Mathews with a straight face. He's an absolute clown. He'll take that "shivers up my leg" comment to his grave. It casts him in such a ridiculous light, and all this obvious Obama cheer leading just leaves a fool with a crush and no credibility. MSNBC should get 10 more of him :)
Valerie and Cindy
March 21, 2008 - 12:29 ET by okiehawk44Valerie Plame and Cindy Sheehan are very upset now that Chris has asked Barack to the Jr/Sr Prom at MSNBC H.S.
Uh Oh
March 21, 2008 - 14:13 ET by BarkerSometimes Matthews gets his viagra mixed up with his rufies....
Kool-aid Drooler
March 21, 2008 - 14:04 ET by BarkerThis is the same Chris Matthews who said that nothing has been done in this country since the civil rights legislation of the 1960's.
I suspect it is time for
March 21, 2008 - 14:36 ET by drillanwrI suspect it is time for Matthews to put flashing lights and fanfare music behind his incessant Obama gleeking ...
He (Matthews) and Mika would make perfect (SNL) cheerleaders for B-HO ...
It is obvious Matthews (and several others over at MSNBC/NBC) have lost ALL objectivity and credibility ... and in doing so have become a 527 for the Obama campaign.
When you men get home and face an anti-war protestor, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend because she knows she’s dating a pussy… ~ Attributed to General Tommy Franks
Another wet spot?
March 21, 2008 - 14:43 ET by Army BratIt would seem that Matthews is easily aroused.
Happy Trails...
I don't know if anyone
March 21, 2008 - 17:50 ET by SaseboSailorI don't know if anyone caught this during the 5am CST hour this morning, but in an exchange with Scarborough about Obama's latest issue, she kept repeating that "it's true..it's probably true"!
My head exploded. Suddenly, if the statement is true, it's OK with Mika..?? As in Ferarro's true statements? As in the guy who had the audacity to utter Obama's true middle name?? As in Obama's utter lack of qualifications? As in Hillary's very reason for her political existence, i.e., her Bubba???
As in the multitude of TRUE observations I could make that would be ever-so-politically-incorrect about liberals but are absolutely TRUE??
Puhleez! Where would the libs be if people could actually start speaking the truth?