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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:53 PM
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Gregory just called obama an 'egomaniac'
paraphrased McCain's speech last night, while characterizing McCain as a down to earth guy!

McCain isn't an out of control maniac with very serious emotional issues

can Gregory be more transparent? you should have seen the look on his face. he really enjoyed saying it

he also just gave some republican halfwit governor a series of softballs, with answers that were rife with lies, as ",Obama's going to raise taxes on everybody"

nothing but the worst sort stenogal for the GOP

I just can't believe it

and AAR is running this show instead of Rachel.....she isn't even ON TV today.

WTF????????????????
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RollWithIt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:55 PM
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1. What, you missed him throwing 8 years of softballs at White House Press briefings?
If he could have, he'd have sucked off Ari Fleischer on national television.
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OnceUponTimeOnTheNet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:21 PM
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23. Laughing here, thinking chrome off trailer hitch also.
And this guy would beg for more when chrome was long gone, case in point.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:38 PM
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26. didn't mention his Press CorpsE suckage, my man
he's shown himself for quite sometime to be another one of Jack Welch's bumboys

you don't rise that far in the GE/NBC pantheon without selling your soul

I think Olbermann found that out this week
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BeyondGeography Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:55 PM
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2. I guess the marching orders from GE have been distributed
The good news is nobody watches Gregory.
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ShortnFiery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:56 PM
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3. David Gregory is "a legend in his own mind." To most others he's a bloviating
asshole who, once celebrity came his way, he BLEW IT through pontification!

When will they get him off the air? :(
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:56 PM
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4. The media is part of McCain's dog and pony show...even the faux 'attack' on them.
The complicity has been apparent for over a decade.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:50 PM
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27. how infuriating is it that the pugs just keep getting away with it all the time?
funny how nobody from media matters ever appears on TV. that Walsh guy who went after corsi hasn't been seen since

wonder why?

do you remember, btw, the time David Brock was on against Joe diGenova on the old Geraldo show? his Blinded By the Right had just come out, and JdG almost stroked out on the show. I have a screen capture somebody made of his face, which had turned scarlet/purple. that was one of the best things I've ever seen. he clearly lost it....worse than anyone, before or since. the truth, when it hits home as accurately as it did that night, REALLY hurts

that said, I can't believe some of what I've seen lately from Campbell Brown. she's really going after Barbie's record tonight, and causing acute pain in Bay Buchanan, who's doing the press bashing BS to a fare thee well, to the point at which Campbell accused her of spouting RW talking points!

a joy to behold.....

that, along with her undressing of Tucker Bounds (the other motherfucker tucker) the other day, has given me a temporary sense of respect. we'll see how long it lasts
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:55 PM
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30. Surprising since Brown has always been a Bush shill. But think of this.... Brown may be let loose
specifically to give the RW some form of foundation for their attack. It is TOO odd to me that Brown would decide only in the last few days to lay into ANY Republican after her servitude to BushInc the last TEN YEARS - since Bush first began his primary campaign.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:08 PM
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37. good point. sad that it verges on paranoia, but it makes sense.
Dan Senor is a disgusting weasel, into the propaganda wars as deeply as can be, and profiting ENORMOUSLY from the everwar

if the GOP silences the media in the next few days/weeks, your hypothesis makes sense.

only possible snag is if Palin goes down....if that happens, nothing they can do will save McCain

don't you think?
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-06-08 09:48 AM
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41. When it comes to Bushes, you'd have to be an ignoramus to NOT be cynical about every move made
that ends up benefitting them and the GOP in the long run.

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lob1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:57 PM
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5. I saw that. And Pat Buchanan seems to get all the face time today.
It's disgusting to watch. Gregory just called Palin a rock star. Doesn't that make her...a celebrity?
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:52 PM
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28. and didn't he REVEL in saying it? of course, he didn't catch the irony
in that statement, as he was one of the hardest pushers of the bullshit RW 'celebrity' meme, which was the propaganda they finally found that worked to bring Obama back to McCain in the polls.

that could become the second most important incident in the campaign (Palin's uncovering the first, if she survives the scrutiny), if McCain wins
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The Velveteen Ocelot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 05:59 PM
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6. So did he directly call Obama an egomaniac,
or did he just say McCain wasn't one? That's not clear from the description, and there is a distinction.

Not that I'm defending Gregory, not at all. No question, he's turned into a complete tool. Sad, he used to be a fairly decent reporter, but I think getting invited to the White House Correspondents' dinner and having the chance to "dance" with KKKarl Rove turned his head. He's star-struck by the Republican power crowd.

Still, I'd like to have a direct quote on this one, because I'd be surprised if even Gregory, tool that he is, would say something like that.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:54 PM
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29. I said in the OP he paraphrased McCain as describing him as an egomaniac in his speech.
McCain, of course, never used those words. Greogory, on the other hand, CHOSE that word out of ALL the other words in the dictionary to describe Obama. he didn't have to use that one, but he did.

it was GREGORY calling him an egomaniac, HIDING behind McCain's words

very 'clever' of him, yes?
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Supersedeas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:01 PM
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7. out in front of the RW talking points
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:02 PM
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8. Good luck to david corporateWhore gregory
when Obama and Biden are leading our country and the gopervert wants some face time.
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DeposeTheBoyKing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:04 PM
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9. Mr. DTBK just stomped off to the bedroom to watch MSNBC
I heard Gregory call her a "rock star" and turned the channel and told Mr. DTBK that filth will NOT be on the TV while I am present.
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JBoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:04 PM
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10. Why are so many talking heads so fucking spineless??
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:09 PM
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14. they are afraid they will have to pay more in taxes if Obama get's elected...
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mucifer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:05 PM
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11. uppity
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RagAss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:06 PM
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12. No surprise.... "Stretch" has that racist look !!!
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nini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:07 PM
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13. he must have been promised the Press Sec'y position or something
He has really shown his bias lately and it's ugly.
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eShirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:11 PM
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15. fuck that dipshit
where did he get his journalism degree, a gumball machine?
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laststeamtrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:12 PM
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16. David Gregory is a GE BM eater. Any questions?
He may be as stupid as Oprah.

Why do you think they call it the boob tube?

'Cause it's for dummies, that's why.

I truly hope Rachel Maddow can maintain an ounce (I'll take an ounce) of integrity among these whores & bores.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:13 PM
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17. Why do you bother watching Gregory?
This is nothing new from him.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:57 PM
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31. that's a very good question. we talk about this sort of thing at work:
I can't help it, and I can't help talking about it at work.

I have a problem staying away from this stuff.
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italiangirl Donating Member (13 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:30 PM
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39. Gregory
I have something to say about MSNBC. I have been a loyal viewer since "Day 1" During all this time, they have been part of my extended family, however, this time I have had it. I refuse to watch MSNBC from 4-8:00 when Keith comes on and then Rachel. These assholes have to pay for their incompetence. Why should we subject ourselves to bi-polar Matthews, racist Buchanan, repuke Gregory and scumbag Joe. What in the hell is wrong with everyone. We have to power to have them crawl on their knees and instead, we all go back for more. ENOUGH! BOYCOTT THESE BASTARDS. There is a saying, "When I lose you, I lose nothing, but when you lose me, you lose everything." Wise up everybody. Don't bother e-mailing them. As long as we respond they are happy. That means we are watching their show and they flush our complaints down the toilet. BOYCOTT MSNBC PRIME TIME 4-8:00 and put the power back in our hands. I am a 77-year old grandmother who refuses to leave my eight grandchildren on a republican sinking ship. The best gift we can give Obama is to shut their mouths.
Italiangirl
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wolverinez Donating Member (287 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:15 PM
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18. Does Obama get his initials carved into his fireplace like McCain?
lol
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:58 PM
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32. you saw those pictures, too? pretty awful taste they have, eh?
a hundred million bucks, and that house reminds me of Graceland

TCB, Walnuts!
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:15 PM
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19. Is KO going to be on Countdown tonight? Although I believe he was silenced to some extent at the RNC
Edited on Fri Sep-05-08 06:16 PM by OmmmSweetOmmm
his voice of reason is so needed right now. I can't stand this who wants to schtup Palin more, M$NBC coverage.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:15 PM
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20. only an egomaniac pseudo journalist would host the today show
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:16 PM
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21. He's corporate owned.
In other words...a whore.
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gauguin57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:18 PM
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22. Kettle, this is pot ...
Do not watch him, and his low ratings will get him canned.
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:22 PM
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24. Come on!
As you say, he PARAPHRASED McCain, he did not present it as his own thoughts or opinion, there is nothing to get outraged about here. I heard the comment, nothing smart, but nothing offensive either. It's nonsensical to get such a thin skin to imagine attacks everywhere. It's also not helpful, the "cry wolf" syndrome.
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:02 PM
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35. bullshit! why did he use that word? huh?
there are myriad other words with similar meanings

WHY did he choose to use the word 'egomaniac,' out of all the others available

he did NOT quote him....that would have been different altogether

words have meaning, and he chose that word very carefully. he has a clear agenda, and if you don't see it, you're not paying attention

or is it just me, and all the others hear who find his tilt toward the GOP more than obvious?

are you that much more grounded, that much more perspicacious than almost everyone else who watches his drivel

thanks for your time
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:04 PM
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36. oh...lookee here! seems like I'm not the only one who sees through his veneer of 'objectivity'
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=media+matters+david+gregory&aq=f&oq=

why don't you go over there and wise them up, too?
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Inuca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-06-08 05:51 AM
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40. I don't like Gregory
and I agree that he is often biased. I was simply saying that I don't think there was anything wrong with that particular comment. You are free to disagree, preferably politely.
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Graybeard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:34 PM
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25. A 6' 5" pile of shit.
He slobbers about "rock star" Palin, but Obama is "just a celebrity".
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:10 PM
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38. it's amazing, isn't it? Howard Fineman just called her a ROCK STAR.
I'm going to start counting all the hoes that call her that, and see if they EVER demean her 'celebrity' status
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WeDidIt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 06:59 PM
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33. TURN THAT FUCKER OFF!
BEst way to stop this shit is turn the fucker off.
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Duppers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-08 07:00 PM
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34. He's an ASSHOLE.
I told my husband to turn the asshole off. Now he knows why.
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