By NB Staff (Bio | Archive) Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:07 ET
Appearing on the last episode of Tucker on March 14, 2008, Barack Obama fan and LA Times columnist Rosa Brooks grimaces after claiming Obama "probably wasn't listening" in church when Rev. Jeremiah Wright made his controversial statements.
"Oh man this just blows. This whole thing can only help Hillary. And after all our hard work here at MSNBC to get Obama the majority of the primary votes. What to do? What to do?"
He's been listening to the same racism for 20 years - and so has his wife - who has also hated America right along with the pastor, and only finally liked America a bit when her husband wound up as a candidate for President.
How much will Obama and his wife like America when he is thrown aside by voters at the Democrat Nominating Convention?
Even if we were to believe the absurd defense from Obama that he didn't personally hear these hateful "sermons", there is NO WAY he didn't hear OF them over the years. It's not enough to "deplore and disgree vehemently" with Wright - he should have flat out quit. One: because associating himself with such a hate monger is wrong in itself and Two: because as an ambitious politician, how stupid or arrogant does he have to be to think this wouldn't surface eventually?
Two: because as an ambitious politician, how stupid or arrogant does he have to be to think this wouldn't surface eventually?
Bulls-Eye Chris!
Arrogance and power goes to one's head and corrupts...seems to me we have had two perfect examples in the last week or so...really thinking all is well, no one will know or care...I am omnipotent.
BT,
Perhaps, Obama figured if any controversies, like Wright's sermons, popped up, his cheerleaders in the MSM will provide cover for him the best they can. Already, on Headline News, some CNN reporter was falling all over herself to repeat over and over again, that Obama has disavowed Wright's "controversial" remarks. I thought she was his spokesperson, until I realized she was a reporter.
Again, have you ever been involved with an institution for twenty years and not heard what goes on when you aren't there? This is like a bad joke.
This would be like john McCain going to KKK cross burnings but saying afterwards that I didn't know they said this or that or else I would have disavowed this type of speech And I didn't wear a hood, cause if I knew that this is what they were talking about I would have disavowed it.
Hate mongers are hate mongers if Wright were white he'd be a kleagle in the klan.
And for Obama to have America believe he didn't know, is a LIE and if he truly didn't know then he is the stupidest man on earth ,(Exception this week being Elliot Spitzer) and is that what we want in the executive office? Didn't want to upset rev. Wright by calling it the "White House"
Of course he “wasn’t listening”. Barack and Jeremiah had a special signal. Whenever “Uncle Jerry” was about to let loose with one of his hate America diatribe he would “signal” Barack, Barack would then high-tail it for the washroom, guaranteeing plausible deniability.
“Uncle Jerry” would then warn the congregation not to inform Barack of what was said in his absence.
Good “ole Uncle Jerry” would also make darn sure not to include any cds of his hate speech whenever Michelle drops by to pick up the latest box-set of his "awe inspiring" sermons.
You mean I will have to go out and find a real job? One in which I will have to actually produce something of marketable value?
Well....sniff...well, that is so..sniff...unfair! Damn those republicans! Damn those LA illiterate undocumented workers!...damn those X-Box guys for turning people into mind-numbed
zombies!...damn those government schools for not teaching people to
read!...damn the internet...damn everybody!
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Uh-oh. That was such a lame
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:10 ET by Mark FinkelsteinUh-oh. That was such a lame excuse, I bet I'll be hearing about it on NewsBusters!
OK, everybody go home.
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:13 ET by motherbeltOK, everybody go home....we have a winner! LOL
Fantastic, Mark!
Thanks, mb. And you know,
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:15 ET by Mark FinkelsteinThanks, mb. And you know, not saying she had NB in mind, but watching the video, she clearly was embarrassed by the absurdity of her own assertion.
I know. GMTA...I said in
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:38 ET by motherbeltI know. GMTA...I said in that thread:
By the look on Rosa Brooks' face, you can tell even she doesn't expect anyone to believe that line of B as in B, S as in S.
LOL-Hey, no fair Mark. You had a head start.
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:16 ET by R D HelmBut it was funny just the same. :-)
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
Me? Vote for a Negro?
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:14 ET by Roger the ShrubberMe? Vote for a Negro?
According to Rush...
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 11:28 ET by UphillAnd a magic one at that.
3 points
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:43 ET by Mica the MagnificentIn order to divert attention from her really stupid comment, Rosa spits her false teeth out across the table into Tucker's glass of water.
Amazing.
NO! Please don't get that
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerNO! Please don't get that bar of soap anywhere near my mouth!
movie line for photo, any guesses?
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:05 ET by RiharThere were, complications.
When a liberal speaks, the truth is busy elsewhere.
Hey... I'm just pulling
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:21 ET by MidAmericaHey... I'm just pulling these comments out of my a$$.....(grunt) oh here's another one! How about this explanation.....
Rosa is picture perfect for
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:25 ET by bigtimerRosa is picture perfect for the deer-in-the-headlight look!
Captionfest II
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:35 ET by CapeCodScottChange...Change my pants, I just made a mess
Mama, Forgive Me...
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 21:11 ET by on-the-rocksMama, forgive me for lying on national TV.
What Rosa is thinking.
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:40 ET by NWUnderground"Oh man this just blows. This whole thing can only help Hillary. And after all our hard work here at MSNBC to get Obama the majority of the primary votes. What to do? What to do?"
caption
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 16:54 ET by the mad poleI clearly remember looking up and wondering if the doctor was going to laugh at my naky body. I think thats why babies cry.
Aunt Bee ... BUSTED!
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 18:47 ET by CrashFormer cast member of The Andy Griffith Show mugs for Tucker, moments before shooting herself in the foot.
Uh Oh..
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 17:14 ET by BeresfordEither God will hit me with a lightning bolt after that one...
or Barrack will.
Obama's yard sale
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 18:00 ET by pocomocoAfter he said that, he asked me if I knew of anyone who would like to buy the Brooklyn Bridge.
"probably wasn't listening"
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 18:02 ET by RonCYeah... riiiiight
He's been listening to the same racism for 20 years - and so has his wife - who has also hated America right along with the pastor, and only finally liked America a bit when her husband wound up as a candidate for President.
How much will Obama and his wife like America when he is thrown aside by voters at the Democrat Nominating Convention?
Even if we were to believe
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 18:58 ET by Chris NormanEven if we were to believe the absurd defense from Obama that he didn't personally hear these hateful "sermons", there is NO WAY he didn't hear OF them over the years. It's not enough to "deplore and disgree vehemently" with Wright - he should have flat out quit. One: because associating himself with such a hate monger is wrong in itself and Two: because as an ambitious politician, how stupid or arrogant does he have to be to think this wouldn't surface eventually?
Two: because as an
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 19:23 ET by bigtimerTwo: because as an ambitious politician, how stupid or arrogant does he have to be to think this wouldn't surface eventually?
Bulls-Eye Chris!
Arrogance and power goes to one's head and corrupts...seems to me we have had two perfect examples in the last week or so...really thinking all is well, no one will know or care...I am omnipotent.
Democat Gov. from NY and Obama/Michelle and team.
BT, Perhaps, Obama figured
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 19:55 ET by Chris NormanBT,
Perhaps, Obama figured if any controversies, like Wright's sermons, popped up, his cheerleaders in the MSM will provide cover for him the best they can. Already, on Headline News, some CNN reporter was falling all over herself to repeat over and over again, that Obama has disavowed Wright's "controversial" remarks. I thought she was his spokesperson, until I realized she was a reporter.
Again, have you ever been involved with an institution for twenty years and not heard what goes on when you aren't there? This is like a bad joke.
If this was a Republican
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 22:58 ET by Redrowan2000This would be like john McCain going to KKK cross burnings but saying afterwards that I didn't know they said this or that or else I would have disavowed this type of speech And I didn't wear a hood, cause if I knew that this is what they were talking about I would have disavowed it.
Hate mongers are hate mongers if Wright were white he'd be a kleagle in the klan.
And for Obama to have America believe he didn't know, is a LIE and if he truly didn't know then he is the stupidest man on earth ,(Exception this week being Elliot Spitzer) and is that what we want in the executive office? Didn't want to upset rev. Wright by calling it the "White House"
"Don't let the bastards grind you down"
Red
Speechless
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 19:10 ET by LionKingRosa was left speechless and donned this expression when asked her opinion of Michelle Obama.
Oh my God....
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 21:40 ET by Army BratI can't believe that just came outta my mouth! The embodiement of chagrin.... Chagrin personified.
O r maybe...
Oh crap! I forgot I have to look at myself in the mirror occasionally.
What happens to a Zero G face on a one G planet.
Happy Trails...
"Deer in the headlights"
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 22:09 ET by ExtirpaterNo, I cannot tell what part was sermon and what part was a personal diatribe against reason.
Neither can I tell you the name of this "church", or the denomination. It may be the first church on the left.
Now that's a face made for
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 22:41 ET by CJK51Now that's a face made for newspaper!
OOPS!
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 22:50 ET by Emma GrumpRosa : OOPS! Sorry, Tucker, but I've been troubled by a silent gas problem lately. I think I'd better get it checked.
Tucker : First I think you need a hearing test, Rosa. Pee-Yoo!
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES...
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 23:22 ET by RMROf course he “wasn’t listening”. Barack and Jeremiah had a special signal. Whenever “Uncle Jerry” was about to let loose with one of his hate America diatribe he would “signal” Barack, Barack would then high-tail it for the washroom, guaranteeing plausible deniability.
“Uncle Jerry” would then warn the congregation not to inform Barack of what was said in his absence.
Good “ole Uncle Jerry” would also make darn sure not to include any cds of his hate speech whenever Michelle drops by to pick up the latest box-set of his "awe inspiring" sermons.
You see – it’s all about ch-ch-ch-change…
Omayygaaahhhhd! Did that
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 23:24 ET by pbanks7Omayygaaahhhhd! Did that fart really make it on the air!? (Excuse me).
MSM - we're shaping all the perceptions you need to believe.
What do you mean the LAT is laying me off due to cost cutting?
Sat, 03/15/2008 - 23:39 ET by R D HelmYou mean I will have to go out and find a real job? One in which I will have to actually produce something of marketable value?
Well....sniff...well, that is so..sniff...unfair! Damn those republicans! Damn those LA illiterate undocumented workers!...damn those X-Box guys for turning people into mind-numbed
zombies!...damn those government schools for not teaching people to
read!...damn the internet...damn everybody!
Whaaaaaaaaaaaa! I want my mommy!
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
To honor Tucker Carlson on
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 08:34 ET by bacher468To honor Tucker Carlson on his final show, Rose Brooks breaks out her legendary Charlie Callas impersonation.
There is a GIANT spider on
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 10:33 ET by the strugglerThere is a GIANT spider on my shoulder.
Caption
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 12:33 ET by Mister PricklyRosa Brooks, LA Times columnist and fan of Barack Obama, suddenly discoves how much bulls**t and lemon juice taste alike
Rosa Brooks: OMG I hope that one wasn't loud enough to be
Sun, 03/16/2008 - 12:39 ET by c5thenpicked up by the mic.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.