Time Columnist: New TSA Screenings a 'Minor Inconvenience
November 22nd, 2010 7:25 PM
Columnists Michael Crowley and Mike Barnicle seemed to agree on one thing on Monday's "Morning Joe" – the new TSA airport screening methods are not that big of a deal, in the scheme of things.
Early on Monday's "Morning Joe," Crowley, Deputy Washington Bureau chief for Time magazine, expressed muted criticism of the American public's reaction to the new screenings. "I think that people…
NPR Singles Out FNC for 'Nazi' Remarks, Ignores Litany of Bush/Fox-Naz
November 22nd, 2010 12:42 PM
National Public Radio is right to defend itself against charges of Nazism leveled at the radio station by Fox News chief Roger Ailes, who has since apologized for the remark. But NPR decided to make the leap from defending the station to attacking Fox News as uniquely disposed to Nazi comparisons, an absurd claim on its face.
There are commentators on both sides of the political spectrum who…
Ed Schultz: Palin is Racist for Criticizing the Obamas' Connection to
November 20th, 2010 2:34 PM
After spending much of his week accusing Rush Limbaugh of racism, Ed Schultz on Friday made the same absurd claim about former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
Following in the footsteps of others on his network as well as the liberal blogosphere, the MSNBCer said it was racist for Palin to refer to comments Michelle Obama made in 2008 about never having been proud of her country before her…
MRC’s Gainor: Left Would Shut Down MSNBC ‘in a Heartbeat’ to get
November 19th, 2010 3:16 PM
Media Research Center Vice President of Business and Culture Dan Gainor appeared on Fox Business Channel’s ‘Varney & Co’ Nov. 19 to discuss Sen. Jay Rockefeller’s stated wish to shut down both Fox News and MSNBC.
The West Virginia Democrat recently said, “There’s a little bug inside of me which wants to get the FCC to say to Fox and to MSNBC: ‘Out. Off. End. Goodbye.’ It would be a big…
'Morning Joe' Mourns With Biden How Presidents Get Demonized 'From Day
November 19th, 2010 3:15 PM
"Are you telling them to 'keep calm and carry on' in the White House?" MSNBC's Joe Scarborough supportively asked the Vice President of the United States on Friday morning. "Morning Joe" hosted Joe Biden, but skipped the more embarrassing subjects: the recent trial fiasco of terrorist Ahmed Ghailani and the ethics charges against Rep. Charlie Rangel.
The topics of conversation ranged from…
Former ABC Reporter Jami Floyd Slams Sarah Palin as an 'Extraordinary
November 19th, 2010 12:55 PM
Former ABC reporter Jami Floyd on Friday appeared on MSNBC and slammed Sarah Palin as an "extraordinary ass." The journalist's attack didn't register much of a shock with Jansing and Co. host Chris Jansing. She simply wondered if the profanity was "allowed" in the morning hours.
After ex-Republican Governor Frank Keating touted Palin as extraordinary talent, Floyd, who also worked for the…
Olbermann: FNC & Conservative Side ‘Close to Playing With Its Own Po
November 19th, 2010 12:59 AM
On Thursday’s Countdown show on MSNBC, after guest Howard Fineman of the Huffington Post predicted that Republican Congressmen would be reluctant to extend unemployment benefits, host Keith Olbermann asserted that, referring to congressional Republicans, "They don't live in this world. They don't live in this country. And I think we'd be better off if they didn't live in this country."…
Ed Schultz Fails Miserably in Quest to 'Kick Fox's Ass' by Midterms
November 18th, 2010 11:12 PM
On August 27, Ed Schultz told his radio audience he was within striking distance of overcoming Fox New's "Special Report with Bret Baier" in the 6PM cable news ratings.
Schultz challenged his sycophant devotees to help him accomplish this goal by the midterm elections (video follows with commentary):
Joe Scarborough Likes Pelosi's Feisty Response to His MSNBC Colleague
November 18th, 2010 6:10 PM
Joe Scarborough apparently likes Nancy Pelosi's toughness, given her response to his MSNBC colleague pressing her as to why she would make a good House Minority Leader after losing 60 seats. MSNBC's Luke Russert asked the Speaker why she should lead the House Democrats if her approval rating among independents is at 8 percent.
Pelosi delivered a testy response, and Scarborough admitted…
Cenk Uygur Bizarrely Bellows: Ghailani Trial Shows 'Our Justice System
November 18th, 2010 5:26 PM
While most of the country took a collective gasp over the verdict in the trial of al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed Ghailani, Cenk Uygur spun the disconcerting outcome as a success story for the Obama administration.
Anchoring the 3:00 P.M. EDT hour of MSNBC's live news coverage today, the liberal host of "The Young Turks" boldly and bizarrely proclaimed "our justice system worked."
After accusing…
Olbermann Slams Jay Rockefeller, Ailes and ‘Buffoon’ Pamela Geller
November 17th, 2010 11:18 PM
On Wednesday’s Countdown show, Keith Olbermann featured a "Worst Person" segment for the first time since indefinitely suspending it over two weeks ago as the MSNBC host decided to go after Pamela Geller, whom he called a "buffoon"; Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller, who committed the sin of lumping MSNBC in with FNC while criticizing cable news; and frequent target FNC’s Roger Ailes.
In…
Schultz Alleges Voter Fraud on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Lib Guest Say
November 17th, 2010 9:06 PM
MSNBC's Ed Schultz on Wednesday hysterically alleged Bristol Palin's successful movement into the finals of "Dancing With the Stars" was a product of voter fraud.
Maybe even worse, liberal radio host Stephanie Miller thrice told the "Ed Show" host Bristol "sucks":
'Small-Government Conservative' Scarborough Favors Federal Interventio
November 17th, 2010 7:21 PM
The co-hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" pleaded with the Secretary of Transportation Tuesday for federally mandated devices in cars that would scramble cell phone reception, as well as for raising the driving age nationwide to 18. Calling himself a "small-government conservative," Scarborough said that he nevertheless supports a device in cars that would scramble cell phone reception while the…
Bloomberg-Scarborough In 2012? Joe Says 'No
November 17th, 2010 5:05 PM
In a piece for the Huffington Post Tuesday morning, Howard Fineman explored the possibility of an independent presidential ticket in 2012, with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg running for President and MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough as his running-mate. Scarborough shot down the rumors quickly on his MSNBC morning show with one word – "no."