Matthews: Republicans 'Look Hot and Horny for Executions in That Reagan Library Debate'
You have to wonder if a day has gone by since the September 7 GOP presidential debate without someone on MSNBC referring to audience members cheering when NBC's Brian Williams asked Texas governor Rick Perry about capital punishment in his state.
Likely the most colorful description of this incident to date occurred on Monday's Hardball when host Chris Matthews said Republicans "look hot and horny for executions out in that Reagan library" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
CHRIS MATTHEWS, HOST: John Heilemann, I have to go through a riff right now, because I think you and I cover -- so as Sam does -- this incredible portrayal by the Republicans of themselves. First of all, they look hot and horny for executions out in that Reagan library debate. Then they talk about letting the guy on the gurney die because he doesn't have health insurance. Then they mock the gay soldier. And then you've got Bachmann out there saying, if you don't have health insurance, fine, you can go to the poorhouse. And now this guy saying, hip hip hooray for foreclosures! This party has become a cartoon of Ebenezer Scrooge or worse. They play right into the president's hands, and he couldn't be weaker in terms of the economy. And they want to make him, what, are they trying to save this presidency, these guys?
JOHN HEILEMANN, NEW YORK MAGAZINE: Chris, there's nothing I like better than being on television with you when you’re using the word “horny.” Let’s just start, start with that.
MATTHEWS: Okay, randy, better word. Go ahead.
SAM STEIN, HUFFINGTON POST: No, stick with horny.
Which is worse: people getting "hot and horny" over justice being served in their community, or a married man admitting on national television that he gets a thrill up his leg when another guy talks?
That asked, it seems a metaphysical certitude that the badly misinterpreted and overhyped actions of audience members at these debates is going to be part of this campaign right through Election Day.
With fresh allegations of a second rape occurring at an Occupy protest event, will Matthews and his ilk ever concern themselves with the truly abhorrent and illegal behavior happening on the other side of the aisle?
Or will audience responses continue to rule the day?
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Did anyone consider telling those three guys...
Submitted by Radical1979 on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:15pm.
to get a room?
A bitter old man
Submitted by seethruit on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:23pm.
Chris Matthews is simply a bitter old man spewing hate on television to those like-minded fools. I remember how depressed he looked when Bush won the White House. I can't wait to see him again gnashing his teeth when we win the White House in 2012.
Chris Matthews' dignity,
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:27pm.
Chris Matthews' dignity, credibility, and relevance have all been flushed.
People now look at him, and shake their heads, thinking "It's sad, really...."
Anybody doubt that Prissy is gay?
Submitted by Newsbubba on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:28pm.
I also notice in these little clips on Newsbusters that about 90% of his guests are also gay!
I'm guessing that he lives in Queens?
thrill up leg
Submitted by lilad on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:30pm.
I'm sure he recognizes the symptoms, he has had those same hot and horny feelings since BO came into his life....
If
Submitted by Djinn1975 on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 7:48pm.
Republicans "...look hot and horny for executions out in that Reagan library debate."
then
Democrats look hot and horny for executions out in that Libya and Pakistan.
2 evil bastards gone, good riddance, but it would have been much more satifying with Congressional approval, trials, etc., ala Saddam, et. al.
Par for Tingles
Submitted by HockeyKid on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 8:46pm.
You'll never once hear him mention Obysmal's statement from his "firehouse" speech last week:
"A fair shake for everybody; a fair share from everybody. That's the principal that built America."
THAT should be on every Republican campaign ad for the next year, followed immediately by "'From each according to his ability; to each according to his need' - Karl Marx, father of socialism"
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
and this is only the beginning
Submitted by djwolf12 on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 8:47pm.
I can guarantee you that there will be more things *cumming* (pun) from the man that gets thrills up his leg from Barack Obama.
Hey Matthews! Executions are
Submitted by rbosque on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 9:13pm.
Hey Matthews! Executions are for GUILTY murderers, rapists, and genocidal vermin.
Not for innocent babies you twisted ass-#%$&!
My Bad!
Submitted by TxVet on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 6:05am.
I hate to admit that I used to watch and like him in the early '90s. My bad! Or has he just gotten more and more liberal as time marches on?
Cringe meter
Submitted by Cactus Kurt on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 8:40am.
The mere fact that Matthews uttered the words "hot and horny" makes the cringe meter redline.
Hot and Horny
Submitted by John21 on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 8:54am.
Tingle Legs would know about that, he has been in that condition for three years. Michele won't let him anywhere near Barack, afraid of the stain he would have on his trouser leg from "Tingles" humping it. Tingles unrequited is getting more and more evident in his programs, when he begins to realize that Obama doesn't love him, he will get nasty.
Now thats funny
Submitted by Boudin on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 9:08am.
Very good
Mathews knows hot and horny
Submitted by greydawg on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:06am.
A guy who feels something running down his leg when his hero opens his mouth qualifies as an expert on hot and horny.