MSNBC’s Contessa Brewer on Wednesday angrily agreed with Democratic claims that the National Republican Congressional Committee made a sexist slam against Nancy Pelosi. Appearing on Morning Meeting, Brewer attacked the critique of the House Speaker as "not good" and a "poor move." [Audio available here.]
After recounting how the GOP organization released a statement mocking the Democrat as "General Pelosi" and hoping that the top commander in Afghanistan will "put her in her place," a visibly annoyed Brewer complained, "Really? Put the first female Speaker of the House in her place? Not good." (Pelosi had given an interview in which she suggested General McChrystal should not give his advice to Obama in public.)
Parroting a liberal Congresswoman, she fretted, "Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida was so infuriated, she says it's evidence the Republicans long for the days when a woman's place was in the kitchen."
Continuing to agree with Democratic talking points, Brewer derided, "You don't say about the first Speaker of the House [sic], she should be put in her place. And I think if you're trying to win over independent voters ahead of the next election, that was a very poor move." In what could be the motto for many of the liberal anchors on MSNBC, Brewer announced, "I'm not a political strategist but once in a while I play one on TV."
The host eagerly repeated comments by Wasserman Schultz calling the Republicans sexist. She recounted, "Quote, ‘Not surprising coming from a party that is 80 percent male and 100 percent white,’ unquote." Of course, Brewer seemed to have no complaints about Pelosi essentially telling General McChrystal to shut up. CBSNews.com explained:
"Let me say this about General McChrystal, with all due respect," she said. "His recommendations to the president should go up the line of command. It shouldn't be in press conferences...The fact is I think that that's not where this debate takes place."
Following that interview, the NRCC released a statement mocking the speaker as "General Pelosi."
Perhaps the oddest moment in the segment came when Morning Meeting host Dylan Ratigan inserted some gratuitous Sarah Palin slams into the conversation. Brewer mentioned that the former governor had made comments supportive of a troop surge in Afghanistan. Ratigan blurted, "Do you think Palin would go fight? I think anyone who wants to send troops to go fight has to be willing to go fight themselves."
He bizarrely added, "Napoleon used to fight. George Washington went and he fought." Informed that Palin’s son has served in Iraq, he retorted, "I'm aware. I have family members who did the same thing. Doesn't mean I did it."
A transcript of the October 7 segment, which aired at 10:30am EDT, follows:
MSNBC GRAPHIC: GOP "Sexist" Pelosi Slam?
DYLAN RATIGAN: What is going on in the world of politics?
CONTESSA BREWER: Ahh, yes. The National Republican Congressional Committee is eager for General Stanley McChrystal to put House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had her place. Okay, here’s the set-up. First, Pelosi told Charlie Rose feedback about Afghanistan should go up the line of command. It should not be delivered with a microphone to a public audience. But, the Republicans are mocking the Speaker of the House as General Pelosi, saying she failed her economic policies and that, quote, "Taxpayers can only hope that McChrystal is able to put her in her place." Really? Put the first female Speaker of the House in her place? Not good. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida was so infuriated, she says it’s evidence the Republicans long for the days when a woman's place was in the kitchen. Quote, "Not surprising coming from a party that is 80 percent male and 100 percent white," unquote. She was referring to the makeup of the House Republican conference. The NRCC spokesman says Pelosi is playing out of her league. So, I wonder if the Republicans are going to call Sarah Palin General Palin? She's on Facebook saying more troops should be sent to Afghanistan. The Hill has the story here. Palin writes, quote. "Now is not the time for cold feet or second thoughts or indecision. It's the time to act as commander of chief and approve the troops so clearly needed in Afghanistan."
RATIGAN: Do you think Palin would go fight? I think anyone who wants to send troops to go fight has to be willing to go fight themselves.
BREWER: Now, remember, her son-
RATIGAN: Napoleon used to fight. George Washington went and he fought.
BREWER: Her son- Her son just got back from Iraq. So, she has a personal stake in this. And my point is not to say-
RATIGAN: I understand. No, I get it. I'm aware. I have family members who did the same thing. Doesn't mean I did it.
BREWER: Right. The point being that everyone is entitled to their opinion. You don't say about the first Speaker of the House [sic], she should be put in her place. And I think if you're trying to win over independent voters ahead of the next election, that was a very poor move. I'm not a political strategist but once in a while I play one on TV.
RATIGAN: And as well you should. Lovely.
BREWER: Fired up. That's what I got.
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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Her place
October 7, 2009 - 11:59 ET by AJBWe all know, given the democrats throwing Hillary under the bus in 2008 and the honor that is being bestowed on David Letterman about sex jokes involving 13 year olds and boinking his staff, that the woman's movement is DEAD.
Nancy, back to the kitchen and BAKE ME SOME PIE.
Isn't NB better used for
October 7, 2009 - 12:06 ET by notonmywatchIsn't NB better used for deftly pointing out bias-cum-propaganda, rather than just reporting something for which this lady has a plausible excuse (that she is a woman)?
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I think that this exchange does indeed represent bias
October 7, 2009 - 13:47 ET by WhoIsJohnGaltInstead of analyzing the comment from both possible interpretations, she immediately parroted the Democratic talking, nay, attacking points, which is that the GOP is a sexist, racist organization. Why did they not explore the equally plausible and entirely more likely explanation, which is that Gen M does not report to the Speaker of the House, but to the CinC, and for her to step out of line and presume to tell the General his job/duties, she should have deferred the question to the wisdom of the General's boss.
Reasonable people may disagree that Pelosi should or should not have made the comment. likewise, reasonable people may have other, just as reasonable interpretations of what the "... her place" comment means. Instead, once again, the argument was steered toward the justification beneficial to Democrats, not the advancement of the discourse.
Notfernuttin'
October 7, 2009 - 13:05 ET by theduck6How else was McCrystal supposed to communicate with the CiC? Barry's far too busy jetting to Copenhagen and having "doc and pony shows" on the lawn to talk to his theatre commander when troops are in the line of fire.
Just remember who said
"That's above my pay grade"
Feminine Pronouns are Now Sexist
October 7, 2009 - 12:07 ET by freecitizenI get it. It's sexist because they used the feminine pronouns "she" and "her". So if we just refer to her as "it" from now on we should be in the clear.
Napolean and Washington were generals when they fought. Dope.
Liberal: remove all that's Right, and this is what's Left.
JEEEEZ
October 7, 2009 - 13:06 ET by theduck6Whatever you do ,don't say "ma'am"
"That's Senator Bitch to you General!"
IF TED BAXTER WORE A BRA.....
October 7, 2009 - 12:08 ET by SgthulkaHe'd look sound and act like Contessa Brewer, the ditz queen of MessNBC.
Contessa.
October 7, 2009 - 12:21 ET by blazermaniacHey Contessa, isn't it time for you to schedule John Ziegler!
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE...
October 7, 2009 - 22:06 ET by danybhoyAt least Brewer or Pelosi did'nt work on David Letterman's staff. That would really sexist & demeaning. Now THERE is a nice image.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
Two words
October 7, 2009 - 12:10 ET by txcoSarah Palin?
How many times has Contessa called out almost every MSNBC host for making sexist comments about Sarah Palin.
My best guess would be
October 7, 2009 - 13:05 ET by PeskyDaneMy best guess would be zero. I know, I know, it was rhetorical.
Ratigan, I hope you have a
October 7, 2009 - 12:11 ET by HockeyKidRatigan, I hope you have a prescription for that stuff. And be careful with it--it's clearly limiting whatever brain function you had.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
IMUS had her pegged 2 years ago
October 7, 2009 - 12:15 ET by ROSSMANImus and his entire crew accused her of being brainless when she was on his MSNBC Imus in the morning show. They hated her!!!
I remember that well
October 7, 2009 - 13:43 ET by bbbossShe made an insulting comment about The Imus Ranch...something about Don going there all summer for constant spa care. Imus tossed her sorry ass off the show that day.....the end.
I remember that well
October 7, 2009 - 13:43 ET by bbbossShe made an insulting comment about The Imus Ranch...something about Don going there all summer for constant spa care. Imus tossed her sorry ass off the show that day.....the end.
This whole exchange
October 7, 2009 - 12:17 ET by Lord ErondReminds me of two junior high school girls trying to have a conversation at the same time with each other about two TOTALLY different things. Except they would probably be more mature about it than Ratface and Teabagger
"Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge."
Timothy 6:20
"Taxpayers can only hope
October 7, 2009 - 12:20 ET by motherbelt"Taxpayers can only hope that McChrystal is able to put her in her place." Really? Put the first female Speaker of the House in her place? Not good.
Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida was so infuriated,
she says it’s evidence the Republicans long for the days when a woman's
place was in the kitchen.
So if someone says to put a male Speaker of the House in his place, where would that place be? In the garage?
I'm sorry, but all I can think is that I want to look at Contessa Brewer and Debbie Schultz and quote Elaine to George Costanza: Well, that's because you're an idiot!
So these "strategists" can
October 7, 2009 - 12:18 ET by G. MaySo these "strategists" can make all the sexist remarks they want about Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann, or defend the behavior of David Letterman and Roman Polanski, but the Republicans are guilty of sexism.
The Speaker of the House's place is not in the Chain of Command, it's in the U.S. House of Representatives. Suggesting she go back to that place is not sexist. These fools just lament that Pelosi isn't black so they could play the race card.
And the stuff they shoveled
October 7, 2009 - 12:18 ET by 10ksnookerAnd the stuff they shoveled on Palin was what exactly?
Ha ha ha...racism card didn't apply
October 7, 2009 - 12:19 ET by BlondeSo they threw the sexism card. Trite.
While on Fox, they threw the HYPOCRISY card on the Speaker, who during the Bush administration praised General Shinseki to the skies for taking public stands contrary to the administration's.
Shut up and do your job, Nancy. You're not Obama's grandmommy. It's his decision to make, not yours.
I hope he fails, too.
Hey Blonde - ya gotta love
October 7, 2009 - 13:13 ET by PeskyDaneHey Blonde - ya gotta love these hear-me-roar girls like Contessa and Nancy who are where they are because of Daddy's money and connections.
Having gone up the ladder at WM one rung at time, its gotta make you proud.
Sexism card
October 7, 2009 - 13:37 ET by QueenMumPoor Nancy. Just another "victim" of the VRWC. Honestly, you can't criticize any of these loony lefties without some liberal media type reflexively looking for some sort of bias other than honest political disagreement.
Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
- P.J. O'Rourke
What a pair ...
October 7, 2009 - 12:28 ET by SentryDanWhat a pair of morons. First of all, the witch, just wanted to stir up trouble and critize a military commander. General Stanley McChrystal assessment had already been presented to the president in August. The witch remains uninformed.
Second, the witch as usual never knows what she is talking about regardless of the subject. She needs to keep her mouth shut. That would be the most intelligent thing she could do. Of course that still wouldn't do anything for the stupid look that would be on her face as she just sat there.
This character, Dylan Ratigan, is another clown that should keep his mouth shut. Would Sarah Palin go to Iraq or Afghanistan to fight? Yea, I think she would if she had the training and especially if something had happened to her son. I would do the same thing.
Ratigan is a coward. He hasn't got what it takes to put his life on the line.
Remember folks, Freedom isn't Free. It was bought with the blood and sacrifice of the men and women who are serving and who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know.
Also remember folks, that the way to SUPPORT THE TROOPS is to support their mission. Anyone who says that they support the troops but don't support their mission is lying about supporting the troops. And if you want to know, yes I do have a dog in the fight, he is a United States Marine.
Oh give me a break,
October 7, 2009 - 12:28 ET by Six String SpiffOh give me a break, Brewer.
The only person to bring up sex is YOU and your FAAIIILING network.
It's not the fault of the GOP that one of the worst speakers of the house HAPPENS TO BE female. Get over yourselves.
Maybe Contessa is having
October 7, 2009 - 12:34 ET by BKeyserMaybe Contessa is having unpleasant flashbacks...
No offense to our very strong, intelligent, independant and lovely lady NB posters [as I'm nervously bracing for backlash :~0]
BK,
October 7, 2009 - 14:29 ET by R D HelmLOL-Now THAT took some stones.
-Dave
Dave~~
October 7, 2009 - 16:50 ET by BKeyserNotice? Very few comments. I just yanked it though- the picture I mean.
[DOG bkeyser HOUSE]
bugger a few mins to late,
October 7, 2009 - 17:30 ET by kangaroobugger!, a few mins to late, now you got me wondering
oh em gee
October 7, 2009 - 12:36 ET by katainkentNancy's 'place' would certainly not be in the kitchen, the home, barefoot and preggers... and any of those other feministically forbidden places. That would just be too da** terrifying. Queen Pelosi just plain needs to be kicked from her high horse and shut the heck up once in awhile and let people who know their job do their job. Anyone who would like to argue differently is making crap up.
And I think Palin would be a crack shot from a helicopter. How quickly they forget what they've tried to demean her for.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
It's no surprise that
October 7, 2009 - 13:03 ET by fitzfongIt's no surprise that Contessa Brewer would stick up for Ol' Stretch Pelosi. After all, brainless, out-of-their-depth bimbos tend to stick together...maybe it's the botox.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
Hey Contessa sweetheart...
October 7, 2009 - 13:04 ET by bobthemanHey Contessa sweetheart... get back in the kitchen, and while your at it, bring me a beer...
Politics of Destruction
Criticism of a liberal will
October 7, 2009 - 13:06 ET by mattmCriticism of a liberal will be considered either racist, sexist or some other form of bigotry or prejudice. It can never be justifiable.
This way, they don't have to explain how the worst Speaker in history should be allowed to keep her job.
Her place is not good?
October 7, 2009 - 13:17 ET by CobraMan"Really? Put the first female Speaker of the House in her place? Not good."
What''s "not good" about it? The "first female Speaker of the House" SHOULD be put BACK into her place. And that is her place of chairing the House, not governing policy. She's the Speaker of the House, no more and no less. Some People act if she's second only to Obama. Other than chairing the House, what real power does she have? She should go back to her job and perform her duty as speaker, the only real duty she has.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
A race to the bottom
October 7, 2009 - 13:13 ET by east tennessee johnLet's take a poll. Who seemed like the bigger dumb ass, Contessa or Ratigan? I grant Contessa has won more of these but Doug is beyond belief, not that believability matters at msdnc.
Say what?
October 7, 2009 - 13:17 ET by CobraMan"George Washington went and he fought."
Dude, you need to up your meds! Washington had no political position when he fought in the Revolutionary War. H wasn't a Governor, he wasn't a Senator, he wasn't a Representative, he wasn't even an ambassador. He was a General, plain and simple.And when he wasn't commanding forces, he ran a family business (you know, one of Moore's hated capitalists). What does any of that that have to do with Palin?
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
She's a Twit
October 7, 2009 - 13:18 ET by HoosierEmLast week I tweeted to Ms. Brewer what Frank Luntz said about MSNBC. He said they have more letters in their name than they do viewers. I was shocked that she responded to me. She was definitely NOT amused. Oh well.
HoosierEm
October 7, 2009 - 13:25 ET by TexndocYour story made my day. Good for you.
one more pms-nbc idiot
October 7, 2009 - 13:26 ET by charlietexascontessa is just a bitter liberal woman. someone should put Nancy in her place...what has she done?? Why is it ok for the liberals to demean republican women?? they way they treated Palin and all our women and they way they treat conservitive blacks, calling them house boys....etc. The democrats make me sick. Such hypocrites. She calls our party all white men, she needs to educate herself. They love to play the victims........just to try to get sympathy. sorry contessa your game is getting old. If you and your party cant take it....dont dish it out.
The confused Contessa
October 7, 2009 - 13:30 ET by Jack BauerBut when it comes to actual sexism against SARAH PALIN, the Confused Contessa sees no problems... in fact she thinks Palin needs to chill, it's only comedy.
Shortly after more spirited Palin defending from Zeigler, the ANGRY WHITE LIBERAL Brewer ordered the control booth : "CUT HIS MIKE"
Not totally useless
October 7, 2009 - 14:03 ET by cajun2Ms Pelosi did acomplish something as speaker. When she was first elected, I was so stunned as to the stupidity of the dems and this individual, that I changed my voter registration to Republican. She accomplished that much.
so let me get this
October 7, 2009 - 14:22 ET by Snappyso let me get this straight.....
While crying foul at the "sexist" treatment and comments given the General..errrrr speaker Pelosi, they throw in a Palin slam?
I am not quite sure what response I should give over that...(throws hands in the air and takes a long walk off a short pier muttering all the way.)
Dylame Ratfink
October 7, 2009 - 14:30 ET by Jack BauerHer SON is in ther military and could be fighting at a moment's notice, you sorry-assed dumb-cluck.
So basically any US President who has never served, and isn't "willing" to "go fight" him/herself -- well you see the childish crapola of the jerk's alleged "argument."
What a tool. Ratfink, as Levin tagged him.
Would Palin Fight
October 7, 2009 - 15:35 ET by allanfDylan, Palin would fight for American well before you would. What a cheap shot.
I support the police, I don't have to be a policeman.
So, Ratigan, are you
October 7, 2009 - 18:39 ET by MikeBSo, Ratigan, are you calling for Obama's resignation? After all, he never served in the military, and he is not willing to go himself and fight, and he doesn't have any children over in Afganistan in the military. What are you, Ratigan, some kind of rrrraaaacccciiiisssstttt? Or, does your line of logic apply only to Republicans?
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
The dems
October 7, 2009 - 18:49 ET by ahusserAre known for their mostly anti-military service.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
Hey, wait a sec here! You
October 7, 2009 - 14:40 ET by bassndudeHey, wait a sec here!
You mean Pelosi is a female? I always thought she was a prune...
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Damn Right
October 7, 2009 - 14:55 ET by wolfemanicDo you think Palin would go fight?
Thats why I like her character, I believe she would if it was necessary.
And after years of hunting, I wouldn't want her to put a bead on me.
Time to flush out the trolls...
October 7, 2009 - 16:25 ET by Roger the ShrubberTo qoute the great John Bender...
Shut up b*tch! Go fix me a turkey pot pie.
Give her a break, she
October 7, 2009 - 16:48 ET by kangarooGive her a break, she doesn't know how to use a microwave, he he he
standing up for pelooser???
October 7, 2009 - 17:14 ET by Patriot IIAnyone that would stand up for pelooser for ANYTHING is an airhead of the worst kind!!!
standing up for pelooser???
October 7, 2009 - 17:14 ET by Patriot IIAnyone that would stand up for pelooser for ANYTHING is an airhead of the worst kind!!!
Piss off wanka, I was saying
October 7, 2009 - 17:34 ET by kangarooPiss off wanka, I was saying contessa is to dumb to use a microwave, hence the laughing (he he he) at the end twit
:)
October 7, 2009 - 17:38 ET by Roger the Shrubber:)
What is the root word of sexist?
October 7, 2009 - 17:21 ET by LibertydudeWell it's sex...oh no!! nutsey pelosi and that root word......
...SORRY I just puked on my keyboard..
what are you, a wise guy - Curley,the three stooges
I still think a lot of this
October 7, 2009 - 17:52 ET by Radical1979I still think a lot of this goes back to democrat women being jealous of Palin and her stud of a husband. She's a strong female leader, beautiful, with a gorgeous husband who treats her as an equal, and supports her in all her endeavors. If only the democrats could find a counterpart...Jealousy is an ugly emotion.
oh really contessa?
October 7, 2009 - 20:22 ET by sarainitalydid she react when Olbermann said "Right. Somebody who can take (hillary clinton) into a room and only he comes out."
Or when, shile talking about the Hillary Nutcracker, Tucker Carlson replied, "I have often said, when she comes on television, I involuntarily cross my legs."
Or when Tingles said "[T]he reason she's a U.S. senator, the reason she's a candidate for president, the reason she may be a front-runner is her husband messed around." or "Hillary Clinton bugs a lot of guys, I mean, really bugs people like maybe me on occasion. I'm not going to take a firm position here, because the election is not coming up yet. But let me just say this, she drives some of us absolutely nuts."
Yes, because Pelosi and the
October 7, 2009 - 20:25 ET by RR GOPYes, because Pelosi and the rest of them up there are just so damn good for this country.
Thing is, years down the road when things really fall apart, these geezers up there will be long gone, either nursing dimensia or in the ACORN office in the sky, or living overseas somewhere with their millions and Soldier of Fortune types as bodyguards, thus no one to vent revenge upon.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.