On Sunday night’s “1/2 Hour News Hour,” comedian Dennis Miller gave Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) the on-air tongue-lashing that every conservative in America has longed for since Reid replaced Tom Daschle as the Democrats’ top guy in that chamber of Congress.
In a two and a half-minute evisceration, Miller referred to Reid as a “dim bulb” stating that he’s had it with the Senator’s “projectile naysaying” while deliciously presenting his views “with no due respect.”
For your entertainment pleasure, here are some of the highlights (video available here, h/t Hot Air):
- Whenever I see Reid speak, I half expect to see Marg Helgenberger and the CSI team run out and put a chalk outline around the podium
- To quote the great Stephen Boyd, the constant bring-down, from “We killed the Patriot Act,” to “We’ll gain House seats,” to his magnum opus “We’ve lost the war,” Reid has been unrelentingly bleak in his appraisal of the conflict of our lifetime. I think he believes that getting his negative comments in early could be the one chance that a nonentity like he has at a place in history
- Senator, only in the off-the-rack culture that we currently have could a whiny hack like you somehow rise to a position of leadership
- The bad guys look to you to reinforce the belief that we are the weak horse and eminently conquerable. You are making that assertion so easy for them that they no doubt view you as the derriere of said horse
- You are a vague, translucent, living shade who barely matters, and if you really want to serve the country that affords a trifle like you the opportunity to delude himself into thinking that he matters, you must never ever speak out loud in public again!
Bravo, Dennis. Bravo.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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Smack !!!
June 11, 2007 - 14:05 ET by LionKingNow that is talking SMACK !!!
Rack 'em!The dogs bark, but t
June 11, 2007 - 14:07 ET by Chris NormanRack 'em!
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Miller should call Jim Rome's
June 11, 2007 - 14:41 ET by Adam_MEMiller should call Jim Rome's show and run some sports-related smack. He's good enough to win the Smackoff every year if this clip is any indication.
I saw this last night. HERE
June 11, 2007 - 14:12 ET by Airforce_5_OI saw this last night.
HERE, HERE, DENNIS.
Good job Dennis!! He tells
June 11, 2007 - 14:16 ET by BEGRUNTGood job Dennis!! He tells it like it is, and I love it!!
Definitely the highlight of
June 11, 2007 - 14:23 ET by MightyMouthDefinitely the highlight of an otherwise lack luster show. Even Rush didn't "do it" for me this time. (I meant that in the most Platonic way conceivable btw)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
"Definitely the highli
June 11, 2007 - 17:38 ET by ckc1227"Definitely the highlight of an otherwise lack luster show. Even Rush didn't "do it" for me this time."
I thought there were several good lines in this episode. My favorite was Rosie's "comments" on the terrorist plot to blow up jet fuel storage facilities at JFK.
Rosie: Since when is jet fuel flammable?
Miller - '08!!!!!! Morals..
June 11, 2007 - 14:30 ET by doubledown552Miller - '08!!!!!!
Morals....? Who needs those?
Amen brother. Dennis is the m
June 11, 2007 - 14:30 ET by bobthemanAmen brother. Dennis is the man.
Why does the tag under Denn
June 11, 2007 - 14:31 ET by balboaWhy does the tag under Dennis' name say "Comedian / Comedian"? So he's a comedian AND a comedian?
As to distinguish him from th
June 11, 2007 - 14:38 ET by GalvanicAs to distinguish him from the likes of Jeanine Garafalo and Al Franken, who are classified "comedian (what they are billed as)/idiot (what they perform as)". ;-)
Sheesh, now YOU'RE being pick
June 11, 2007 - 14:39 ET by MightyMouthSheesh, now YOU'RE being picky Amigo!
What did you think of what he said?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I don't know enough about Rei
June 11, 2007 - 14:40 ET by balboaI don't know enough about Reid to have an opinion. Strong words, for sure.
Yeah, he gets that a lot...
June 11, 2007 - 14:59 ET by Chris NormanYeah, he gets that a lot...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
"I don't know enough a
June 11, 2007 - 15:08 ET by MightyMouth"I don't know enough about Reid to have an opinion"
Fine, then I hope you don't mind if I give you your opinion? :
"Right on Dennis!!"
:-P
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
The more I listen to Dennis
June 11, 2007 - 17:55 ET by doubledown552The more I listen to Dennis Miller, the more right (correct) he is. It takes me a half hour to analyse his commentary, but it all makes perfect sense.
Morals....? Who needs those?
I saw Dennis's wonderful rant
June 11, 2007 - 14:35 ET by daveinbocaI saw Dennis's wonderful rant on Fox last night. I only wanted to add what Churchill said about Labour socialist Clement Attlee, [Reid is] a sheep in sheep's clothing." and then want to add all the sheep jokes that would fit Reid's passive girlie-man postures.
A dirty sheep in need of a go
June 11, 2007 - 16:18 ET by kathleenirishA dirty sheep in need of a good shearing....
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
Dennis was in high form last
June 11, 2007 - 14:35 ET by GalvanicDennis was in high form last night; he had me in stitches. His description of Reid was spot on. Reid is one of the least competent, least knowledgeable senators on the Hill, with a penchant for untimely utterances and skewed analyses.
Dennis Miller
June 11, 2007 - 14:35 ET by lkoturHey Dennis,
Why don't you tell us how you really feel about Sen. Reid?
LYMI
I saw this last night. I thou
June 11, 2007 - 14:41 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI saw this last night. I thought, "Wow! That's exactly how I feel about Reid!" Miller has an incredible gift for descriptive language. Miller also looked dead serious as he spoke, when he usually appears pretty jovial while delivering his rants.
Harry Reid has probably heard the rant by now, and he's probably curled up in the fetal position in the corner of his office sucking his thumb and wishing he could call his mommy (I'm assuming she is long passed on).
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." --Thomas Jefferson
Bullseye! Now, do one on Pel
June 11, 2007 - 15:09 ET by drillanwrBullseye! Now, do one on Pelosi ...
Been there.Done that.
June 11, 2007 - 16:05 ET by dervishBeen there.
Done that.
Damn, that was pretty serious
June 11, 2007 - 15:26 ET by tracheostomyDamn, that was pretty serious for a comedy show. He's also alot more confrontive here than on his radio show. I hope he's not getting so involved that he's burning out with frustration or anything. Really love the show.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
the spector of reid
June 11, 2007 - 16:18 ET by tejanodiablothe spector of reid ... they have a lot in common .. bothe are whiney assed idiots .. and spector is supposed to be a 'leading republican'?? spector ought to go ahead and cross-over, he's no damn good to the conservatives ..
never look a gift skunk in the tail ..
To go along with the news fro
June 11, 2007 - 16:22 ET by mikejTo go along with the news from Rasmussen that Harry Ried's approval rating stands at a whopping 19%!!!! And they have the gall to make fun of Bush's rating?
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/harry_reid_s_favorables_fall_to_19
Well I think one explanation
June 12, 2007 - 07:50 ET by Hero SquadWell I think one explanationis that Harry Reid doesn't quite have the name recognition that Bush has. If he did, I'm fairly certain that number would be hovering around a robust 8 percent.
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Go Denis!!!
June 11, 2007 - 16:46 ET by c5thenHary is going to have to listen to that with a dictionary, a thesaurus and a comprehensive history book to understand what he is being accused of.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
One more question...
June 11, 2007 - 17:19 ET by goldenthroatHmmm - I get the distinct impression Dennis just doesn't like Dirty Harry.
Help control the game show host population by having Bob Barker spayed or neutered.
"Hmmm - I get the dist
June 11, 2007 - 17:32 ET by ckc1227"Hmmm - I get the distinct impression Dennis just doesn't like Dirty Harry."
You think? :)
He left out Harry's latest disgraceful statement, where he referred to illegal immigrants as "undocumented Americans".
A response
June 11, 2007 - 17:49 ET by goldenthroatckc1227, Let's just say Dennis and Harry aren't going to be golfing buddies any time soon!
Go Cavs! Beat the Spurs!
What's with the canned laugh
June 11, 2007 - 17:31 ET by truthsquadWhat's with the canned laugh track though? Was that necessary?
And as for Reid's dismal 19% approval rating, that's pretty pathetic. Unfortunately Rasmussen also indicates that the Democrats are currently trusted more than Republicans on all ten issues they measured.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/democrats_trusted_more_than_republicans_on_10_key_issues
Wow, you brought alot to the
June 11, 2007 - 19:46 ET by Roger the ShrubberWow, you brought alot to the conversation. Sorry Dennis made fun of your dad.
Actually, the ratings of ever
June 11, 2007 - 22:24 ET by dahliatraversActually, the ratings of everyone on Capitol Hill are flat out pathetic. A couple of points advantage doesn't make it less so.
You are right about the laugh track, however. It's stupid and unnecessary, especially for Dennis Miller.
Great post, Noel.I have been
June 11, 2007 - 17:37 ET by BlondeGreat post, Noel.
I have been listening to Dennis every day for the last couple of weeks...you can listen to his previous day's entire show (three hours worth.....about 1:45 if you wait a day to listen) without the commercials!
He has excellent guests.....last Friday was Dana Carvey (hillarious...Carvey gets into Hanz & Franz about 30 - 45 minutes into the segment) and Rudy Guiliani....as well as the call-ins daily. Today's show is usually loaded up by 2:30 p.m. E.S.T.
Just hit his site....the archives are great. My co-workers are wondering why my french door is closed as they walk by and see me LMAO. It's Dennis.
He smacks John Edwards mercilessly almost every day. Big bonus for me. Dennis Miller in a classic rant is something to behold. Check out his site, you'll be glad you did.
After seeing this clip all
June 11, 2007 - 18:14 ET by BobAnthonyAfter seeing this clip all I's got to say is:
IT'S MILLER TIME, BABY!
Not even Jim Rome could talk that much smackdown on Barry "Roid Warrior" Bonds! And I hope Miller talks smack to media matters when they put the word comedian in quotes--denoting a derisiveness from an otherwise communist run website!
Worth listening two more than once
June 11, 2007 - 18:56 ET by desertdwellerEach time brings out something new!
Schumer is so obnoxious, no
June 11, 2007 - 19:58 ET by daveinbocaSchumer is so obnoxious, no snarking is needed. But someone has to grab Arlen Specter and ask him if he and his mental twin Phil are related genetically as well as in the loathesome degeneracy sweepstakes.
Arlen's thinking of Rick Sa
June 11, 2007 - 22:14 ET by Night WatchmanArlen's thinking of Rick Santorum by the lake.
The more I hear, read about,
June 11, 2007 - 20:28 ET by MikeBThe more I hear, read about, and see Harry Reid, the more glad I am that my Senators are Coburn and Inhofe.
"A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
The more I hear, read about,
June 11, 2007 - 20:34 ET byThe more I hear, read about, and see Harry Reid, the more i like my dog
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Fine. Lord James Inhofe ove
June 11, 2007 - 22:27 ET by dahliatraversFine. Lord James Inhofe over us. We can't all live in Oklahoma ...
I, too, have great senators
June 12, 2007 - 01:03 ET by dezignermomI, too, have great senators in Kay B Hutchison & John Cornyn. Praise God.
I watch 1/2HNH JUST to hear what Dennis has to say - I wish his views were shared by more in Hollywood. Or, that his message was played out in the media more than the likes of most Hollywood crazies (ie Affleck, O'Donnell, Penn, Alec Bladwin, etc)
Looking forward to seeing Den
June 12, 2007 - 03:00 ET by Mike BrattonLooking forward to seeing Dennis get on the right side of things like abortion and homosexual "marriage." Keep at it, babe.
--Mike
www.thebrattonreport...
Reid, in a biting response di
June 12, 2007 - 05:24 ET by ThisnThatReid, in a biting response directed towards his base: "I hate it when they say 'Dim Bulb'. Right-wing republican extremists are always trying to mis-use the word Democrat".
Thank you Dennis Miller. Ha
June 12, 2007 - 09:59 ET by radiofitz34Thank you Dennis Miller. Harry Reid defies logic....every chance he gets.
I loved it! Finally there's
June 12, 2007 - 12:59 ET by RedGuyBlueStateI loved it! Finally there's someone who has the stones to say what a lot of us feel about Harry Reid! Great job on the smackdown, Dennis! I'm looking forward to next week's comments.
"This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it."
-- Fred Thompson as Admiral Josh Painter (The Hunt for Red October)
Dingy Harry claims he was a
June 12, 2007 - 15:18 ET by daveinbocaDingy Harry claims he was a former boxer. If his pugilistic skills are anything like his political prowess, he couldn't punch his way out of a wet paper bag!
Good to see Dennis depantsing and spanking this elderly fraud, who has three sons and a son-in-law lobbying out of his DC home. His 19% approval ratings will probably continue to descend as the public sees more of this hypocritical lightweight.
How does a girlie-man like Dingy Harry sire three sons? Maybe the mailman?
Harry Reid, a/k/a Casper The Smarmy Ghost
June 12, 2007 - 20:22 ET by lgeubankHarry Reid, the "chalk outline," the "living shade" -- I calls him Casper the Smarmy Ghost. He has that smarmy, mealy-mouthed, wouldn't-say-boo-to-a-ghost voice. I think he's a phony, and he knows he's a phony, and that's why he speaks in that "Mr. Rogers soothing a lunatic" voice.
lolNow how does his "soo
June 13, 2007 - 20:31 ET by dahliatraverslol
Now how does his "soothing" tone compare to Al Gore's?