Chris Matthews Compares Dick Cheney to Movie Monster Freddy Krueger

Chris Matthews Compares Dick Cheney to Movie Monster Freddy Krueger

By Scott Whitlock (Bio | Archive)
June 8, 2009 - 17:43 ET

Continuing his obsession with Dick Cheney, Hardball host Chris Matthews on Monday compared the former Vice President to movie monster Freddy Krueger, a child-murdering serial killer. After Republican strategist Michelle Laxalt suggested that Matthews missed Cheney, the host retorted, "Well, he keeps coming back...Freddy Krueger comes back in every movie and this guy is back every day."

Interestingly, while Matthews linked the ex-VP to the deformed murderer, it was the MSNBC anchor himself who wore a Freddy Krueger-esque sweater on the December 18, 2007 edition of Hardball. (See file photo above.) On Monday, Matthews, Laxalt and businessman Fred Malek were discussing the "troll-like" Cheney and his public comments about Colin Powell and the new Obama administration.

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(H/T to the MRC's Seton Motley) A transcript of the exchange, which occurred at 5:06pm on June 8, follows:

CHRIS MATTHEWS: Dick Cheney in his troll-like fashion just ripped the guy out of the party and says, you know how he does it in that avuncular fashion, 'Well, I assume he's not a member of our party any more.' Let's take a look. Here is- let him speak for himself- here's General Powell defending his Republican-ism.

COLIN POWELL: Rush will not get his wish and Mr. Cheney was misinformed. I am still a Republican. I have always felt that the Republican Party should be more inclusive than it generally has been over the years.

MATTHEWS: What do you make of this, Michelle?

MICHELLE LAXALT (Republican strategist): I think that you're seeing an internecine warfare that started between Cheney and Powell over policy differences many years ago. You're seeing inside ball. I couldn't disagree more with Rush Limbaugh, excuse me very much. I don't think he has been elected even dog catcher as yet. And as a Republican, I don't want him as part of my party. But, Chris, you have to admit, you miss Dick Cheney. You're pining for Dick Cheney. You bring him up every day. Dick Cheney. I think you miss him. I think you miss him.

MATTHEWS: Well, he keeps coming back. He's like- He's like- I have to tell you- Freddy Krueger comes back in every movie and this guy is back every day. He's out there hitting the AEI, which is a paid for platform.

LAXALT: You're jonesing for Dick Cheney.

MATTHEWS: Oh, no. I don't have to cry for him. He's out there loud and clear.

—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.

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liberals have overtaken just about everything, and yet.....

June 8, 2009 - 17:43 ET by MrShy

The hits just keep on coming.

They want us stomped out completely. However, they'll spare those that "get with the program".

You're the next contestant on...
THE MESSIAH IS... LEFT !!

Unfortunately, I fear

June 8, 2009 - 21:16 ET by Cortillaen

Unfortunately, I fear they'll get their wish sooner or later. Having Obama speeds things up, but this is a decades-old, ongoing coup with the intent to completely margninalize all opposition and effectively destroy our system of government.

More of my thoughts

"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." - Miyamoto Musashi

I agree...and the scariest

June 9, 2009 - 00:07 ET by RR GOP

I agree...and the scariest thing out there is ACORN. If they can swing all meaningful elections through fraud then any political opposition is worthless.

Read your linked article above:

“The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own money.“

Very true and indicative of how the Democrats in particular have managed to hang around.

One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).

Re: the scariest thing...

June 9, 2009 - 20:25 ET by Cortillaen

I must disagree with you on that. The scariest thing is the utter lack of reporting and attendant outrage over ACORN and their ilk getting billions in federal funding.

More of my thoughts

"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." - Miyamoto Musashi

Oh Chrissy,

June 8, 2009 - 17:49 ET by NC Cop

keep drudging up Bush and Cheney every chance you get, it's your only hope.

Your inane babbling and childish rants make you more irrelevant every day. You're going the way of Olbermann and I'm loving it!!

Chrissy

June 8, 2009 - 18:19 ET by jacktheripper

Is like Pavlov's dog, mention Obama and he gets a tingle ...momma must be proud of that fat little cracker

I wonder if Mrs. Matthews

June 8, 2009 - 18:51 ET by Scuba Dude

I wonder if Mrs. Matthews keeps a picture of Bambi in their bedroom? You never know when Chrissy might need a little ummmmm help?

The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER

Scoob,

June 8, 2009 - 18:55 ET by R D Helm

ROFL-That one gets the NB Comment Cookie of the day.

-Dave

LOL, I win a

June 8, 2009 - 18:59 ET by Scuba Dude

LOL, I win a cookie?

Would you believe I just watched that movie again last night? Woof Woof

The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER

It's funny and pathetic at

June 9, 2009 - 08:46 ET by pitter43

It's funny and pathetic at the same time. They keep bashing the previous administration like they still have control over something instead of taking responsibility and acting like humans. Democrat/liberals are a sad bunch.

And Chris Matthews reminds

June 8, 2009 - 18:20 ET by Chris Norman

And Chris Matthews reminds me of the hysterical, screeching woman who trips and falls while the monster is chasing her.

The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.

Chrissy's a putz. The

June 8, 2009 - 18:29 ET by mattm

Chrissy's a putz. The real story here is supposed Republican strategist Michelle Laxalt saying: "And as a Republican, I don't want him (Rush) as part of my party."

Well, Michelle, you RINOs are the one whose moronic "strategy" gave us the Obamanation, and we who actually think the Republican platform should actually be carried out by Republican office-holders don't want you closet Libs in OUR Party. Or, if you turncoats want to take over the GOP, then we REAL republicans will form our own Party.

The good news is if

June 8, 2009 - 18:36 ET by Chris Norman

The good news is Michelle Laxalt can't be much of a Republican mover and shaker because, otherwise, she wouldn't be appearing on MSNBC. Apparently, MSNBC and CNN are where little-known "Republican strategists" and "consultants" go to let a very few people out there know that they exist.

The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.

I'm still trying to figure

June 9, 2009 - 20:28 ET by Cortillaen

I'm still trying to figure out why the GOP doesn't just boycott MSNBC and ostracize the supposed Reps who go on to bash their own (supposedly) party. Oh, right, invertebrates.

More of my thoughts

"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." - Miyamoto Musashi

I think

June 8, 2009 - 18:34 ET by MES41067

He just likes talking about Richard alot.

(Lenin called them "useful idiots" I for one have no use for them.)

I hate to be "that guy", but

June 8, 2009 - 18:35 ET by Maideneer

I hate to be "that guy", but it's Krueger.

What Laxalt should have said to tubby Matthews

June 8, 2009 - 18:38 ET by Gary Hall

Other than reaching over and pulling Matthew's sweater (hey, it's June) up over his head - and storming off the stage - what Michelle Laxalt should have said is:

Day in and day out, you and all your friends in the left wing MSM act like it's the conservative side of the isle that spews all of this vitriol hate, name calling and fear mongering out there, but listen to me Mr. tubby Matthews; it's you folks that spew the crapola, not us. You call us racists, Nazi's, uncaring, Hitler, and fascists. You accuse us of being closed minded. It's you that spreads the lies and spreads fear and hatred amongst the poor and undereducated in this country.

Yesterday, you're sitting here with one of your editor buddies at Newsweek and you agree when he compares Obama to "God. And today you're comparing VP Dick Cheney to Freddy Kruger.

We turn on the TV, and everyday you're back doing the same thing. Oh heck, here. Let me pull your sweater over your ugly tubby fat mouth.

The R's need to start loosing up and having some fun out there. It's a target rich environment.

Gary, your last paragraph is the

June 8, 2009 - 19:26 ET by UpNorth

money quote. They must start responding to these morons of the left, and start calling them out. And Rinos too, after all, if Powell was still a Republican, and I doubt it totally, why would he endorse the 0, and not just keep his mouth shut? If you can't endorse your party's nominee, just. shut. up.

I agree, the comparison of 0 to God was way over the top, but no Republican spokesman has called him on it, other than Rush. Maybe Powell could have told someone how that offended him? No, he's still hoping for SecDef when Gates leaves.

"The R's need to start loosening up and having some fun out there. It's a target rich environment".

I would be interested

June 8, 2009 - 18:41 ET by 10ksnooker

In what his two viewers thought of this insanity.

one of his viewers

June 8, 2009 - 19:17 ET by puredmashie

vented his views at the top of this post. chrissy's mother was very disappointed.

swing hard in case you hit it.

Typical Liberal move. Rather than debate...

June 8, 2009 - 18:56 ET by jawebster1

the issues which Cheney brought to the forefront, insult your opponent by saying stupid and outrageous things. Make your opponent think twice about speaking up so he will think twice before making a target of himself. That way you silence your enemy. Dick Cheney is too much of a patriot to shut up. Jim Webster

It's "Comedy Night" at MSNBC

June 8, 2009 - 19:09 ET by kg

"DumbAssity of Dope"

I'm going to use that.

June 8, 2009 - 19:13 ET by CT

I'm going to use that.

I like Freddy Krueger

June 8, 2009 - 19:40 ET by jefflebowski

I don't like Chris Matthews. He is becoming a bigger clown each passing week. Between Olberman and Matthews, MSNBC's sponsors must completely write off any customers with intelligence.

Angry White Dude

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after reading all of this...

June 8, 2009 - 19:53 ET by bigtimer

...I could care less what either party speaking has to say.

Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart

Uh...has anyone notice the sweater

June 8, 2009 - 21:02 ET by HeavyChevy

Chrissy has on? Don't it look suspiciously like the one Freddy wears or is this just a NB Photoshop gag that went completely over my head?If its not a Mod photo please someone get this man a real tailor...STAT!!!

LOL HC... It's not

June 8, 2009 - 21:09 ET by bigtimer

LOL HC...

It's not photo-shopped, Scott mentions this in his second paragraph above in his blog post....I remember when he wore that gawd-awful POS...pretty sure I commented on it to-boot while he was doing his usual tripe spewing that day too.

Fits this story to a tee doesn't it?! ;-)

Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart

"Fits this story to a tee

June 8, 2009 - 21:36 ET by HeavyChevy

"Fits this story to a tee doesn't it?!"

In the worst possible way BT.

Miami Hurricane Colors

June 8, 2009 - 21:14 ET by Blonde

Go figure.

I hope he fails, too.

My condolences Blonde.

June 8, 2009 - 21:37 ET by HeavyChevy

Mine too, Heavy.

June 8, 2009 - 21:44 ET by Blonde

I HATE the 'Canes.

I bleed orange & blue.....GATORS all the way, baby!

I hope he fails, too.

Something About Cheney

June 8, 2009 - 21:12 ET by ghblog

Where does cnnmsnbccbs get these Republicans. I don't know any real Republican who would choose Codling Powow over Dick Cheney.

It is so nice to have Cheney unleased. Maybe Matthews is right and he is Freddy Krueger...to Democrats' dreams.

There's nothing sadder than

June 8, 2009 - 21:17 ET by RogerCfromSD

There's nothing sadder than an old queen who continually lashes out at his betters in a desperate effort to conceal his latent tendencies.

A nation cannot be free without a free, unbiased media. We are not free.

All Kinda Names

June 8, 2009 - 21:27 ET by rammingspeed

I thought it was Darth Vader. Or better yet, The Emperor of the Sith, or however that all goes. What's wrong with old reliable, Worse Than Hitler!?

Chrissie, Chrissie, Chrissie. If you worked for a cable news network you'd be fired.

<i> Freddy Krueger comes

June 8, 2009 - 23:14 ET by Richard Romano

<i> Freddy Krueger comes back in every movie and this guy is back every day."</i>

VP Dick Cheney is a long-time public servant and now private citizen -- he has a God-given right to speak his mind and defend his record from incendiary smears from the left and hack MSM.

Matthews needs to take a vacation -- he's lost it.