Who Do We Trust on Healthcare Reporting: Joe Scarborough or Our Lying Eyes?
To hear Joe Scarborough on Meet The Press, you would think he was sitting on Harry Reid's lap clutching an E-Ticket during the healthcare bill negotiations. Not only does he know exactly how many votes the "opt-out" option has in the Senate, he knows for a bonafide fact that the White House wants to protect "conservatives and Blue Dogs" during the 2010 election cycle by favoring a "trigger" scheme over the public option.
Scarborough is really good as usual at hoping we will read his loud, pompous 'certainty' as honesty. But not so fast, Joe: The White House issued an official communique Sunday afternoon:
A rumor is making the rounds that the White House and Senator Reid are pursuing different strategies on the public option. Those rumors are absolutely false.
Where does Joe Scarborough get his leaks? Who, exactly would take Scarborough's call? Could it possibly be...opponents of a public option?
In his September 9th address to Congress, President Obama made clear that he supports the public option because it has the potential to play an essential role in holding insurance companies accountable through choice and competition. That continues to be the President's position.
Senator Reid and his leadership team are now working to get the most effective bill possible approved by the Senate. President Obama completely supports their efforts and has full confidence they will succeed and continue the unprecedented progress that is being made in both the House and Senate.
Okay that last paragraph is a bit of Rahm-approved blah blah blah, which points to the urgent task at hand: to continue to pressure the White House to get much more involved in pushing for a public option in the final bill. Mister President? It's double overtime, and if you really want to score on the public option? Mere cheerleaders do not put the ball in the net.
Inside the beltway gossip.
With or without the gossip - we have to always be active and hold their feet to the fire for all politicians. All politicians have a tendancy to bend away from the will of the people. It is the nature of American politics.
"I know that there are people who do not love their fellow
man, and I hate people like that! " ~ Tom Lehrer (1928 - )
Isn't that where everybody goes. BLOGS and MSM to get their stories, unnamed sources to spill their guts. Commenters on this blog to get their panties in a wad?
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
There is a whole article on Reuters about waste in Healthcare....This proves Obama was right all along but it will push the Dems to pass this quick to avoid fallout from the HC donor dollars...Other wise the bill will get tighter..
http://www.reuters.com/article/wtMostRead/idU...
I've long grown tired of Jethro's rants about "insiders he's spoken with" and how "back in 1994 when I was a congressman" garbage. It souds a lot like the people he was "hearing from in the CIA" who never lied and that "Pelosi called the CIA Liars" Until all those stories about the CIA repeatedly lying was pointed out by many. Scarborouh should just STFU! He's a blowhard with little knowledge of what's going on today. He's got the fox news playbook down to a science with his speculative nonsense. Give us some name Joe!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU1DcAzVMCc
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
In fact, his lack of facts on his show have gained him at least 2 phone calls from Whitehouse officials in the middle of a broadcast including one day last week. He's a real bufoon who like the clowns on fox believe that if you shout down those who disagree with you, you've won the argument. Which of course, you haven't!
And poor Beck put in a special line and has operators standing by...
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
Last I saw he had homing pigeons in a cage. He was waiting for a message from the white house via pigeon.
If someone made a drinking game and everyone drank every time Joe mentioned that he was a representative or "when he was in Washington", the country would be drunk a half hour into Morning Joe.
I'm not personally paying attention to any of these so called inside information gathers and my panties are in delicate yet perfect shape.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
working with your bat in a cage. I am not sure about getting messages.
And most people watching Morning Joe are drunk a quarter hour in if not when it starts.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
I just returned from a hard night of drinking and I need something dull and lifeless on TV to put me to sleep.
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
I watch about the first hour of the show on and off most mornings. I will give them credit for waking me up with their drivel because it gets my mind spinning, mostly with anger though. If I can make it through an hour of that show, I can handle anything the day may bring my way.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
I'm sorry, but this honker face has as much credibility as bloody william, in my book. He has been right about as much as he's been wrong....maybe even less.
He WAS a congressman of minor importance ONCE....and from that WE should give him some "credibility rank"? I think not. He needs to sell used cars someplace and let the pundit-ing to those that can at least bat 500.
joe is a loser....as are so many of these dumb shits that think their crystal ball gives them some insights. Then they end up dead wrong in the end.
Waste of everyones' time.
"I am important!" - no matter what Joe is spouting off about, that's all I ever hear him say.
Funny thing, I never hear important people talking about how important they are...
Indeed! Much like people who frequently brag about their sex lives are the ones who aren't getting any.
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
unlike the BUSH administration, president obama is trying to have the elected representatives of this country develop legislation ie. health care reform. i agree with tavis s. the president has to stand up for what he believes "we the people" want and need. i think after BUSH people aren't use to bipartisanship. i voted for obama because i thought he could return to more bipartisanship but the REPUBLICANs won't have it. instead of country first it's party first. they will always look at obama as a glass half empty. they are reactionary not creative. they are black and white thinkers and will NOT allow nuance at least when speaking to the simpletons. there strategy is to blame/smear obama for the BUSH legacy.
Hey Joe. You're gonna have to open your mouth wider than that if you're expecting Rupert to give you a job.
Vote GOP and move forward to the 18th Century.
both of Ho's feet...
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
In the shithouse down below!
"Let's talk dirty to the animals"
It's time that Democrats learned to do what Republicans learned to do years ago -- in this media environment, there is no permanent damage done when you stridently attack your opponents. Not anymore.
If Democrats say outrageous things about how Republicans hate America and want to destroy it (or at least get more combative than they've been), and they say those things on a daily basis, then the media and the Republicans will learn that they simply have to accept it.
The pattern of Democrats being weaklings while the Republicans shout at them has gone on for too long. Grayson and Franken are showing us the way to stand up to these nitwits.
It's waaaaay past time!
...found in his Pensacola office when he was in Congress, and his sudden resignation, he has no credibility on ANYTHING he has to say.
The fact that MSNBC put this dipshyt on the air with his own TV show tells me that GE could care less about credibility, too. He's never answered any questions about that dead staffer, when anyone else would be looking at jail time right about now.
Congress as being related to serious problems with a child.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
David Gregory has so marginalized Meet The Press, he is now reduced to interviewing soon to be fired fellow MSNBC co-workers.
Vote GOP and move forward to the 18th Century.
It's a crime what Gregory has done to that program. Who ever made the decision to give him that show should be fired. Bringing on Scarborough to give his opinion on anything is just plain stupid. I didn't always like Russert but hell, Gregory makes him look like a genius.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
with broadcast beltway MSM. It was beyond being in any condition for Gregory to do any serious damage.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
But I used to watch Russert and approach his show with an open mind. Since Gregory has been the head cheese, I don't even bother to watch the show because Gregory's attitude and his "gotcha smile" totally repulse me. Maybe it's just me but there is something about his attitude.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
that post?
The public whined about Gregory getting that job, over more qualified anchors, like Gwen Ifill, or even the David that occasionally fills in for Keith Olbermann.
Best way to get MTP off the air - STOP WATCHING IT.
It will tank because of low ratings - Tucker Carlson proved THAT.
Tucker proved if you are too useless for MSNBC, that means you are in prime condition for FOX
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to join them real soon. Especialy since Rupert Murdoch has resorted to blackmailing other corporations if they become critical of FOX Noise.
I blame Reagan because he deregulated the hell out of the government and that genie is gone from the bottle never to return.
bottle in case we institute mandatory random sanity tests for FOX anchors. Desingnated Pissy Boy.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
I think he's there to prove that grown men can look and act like children all their life.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
to tell me about dead interns.
that's about it.
Killer Joe, Dobbs, John King, Kurtz, etc. are unabashed corporate cocksuckers for the Hell no, fuck off and die, right wing.
at 3:30 today, expected to announce that the final Senate bill WILL include a public option with a opt-out provsion, according to C-Span.
Question is: When will the President stand up and announce HIS support so that the rumor mill can cease?
dandy
when he can be sure Reid won't try to backstab him and waffle out of the deal, that's when.
Reid's track record with the POTUS has been one of backstabbing, waffling and trying to undermine the White House with backroom deals cut with the ConservaDems. Obama has to look for that shiv aimed at his back, so he can get the hell out of the way.
I would prefer this whole health care kerpuffel be put to bed so we can get back to the next war we surely will lose after starting it under false pretenses. But I am in no position to demand it.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
The President has told us what he supports in his speeches time after time. As for the rumor mill, you won't be able to kill that beast even with death panels.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
I refuse to believe the President supports anything but 3D chess.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
Funny, all the cable channels were in a snit because the president didn't play basketball or golf with any women. So what did the president do? He invited a lady to play golf with him this past weekend. There, case closed, snit un-snit-ed and one more fire put out before anyone could figure out how to burn him.
Kind of like the flag pin flare up, he just put the silly pin back on and moved ahead. He chooses his battles and tries to keep the childish press calm when possible.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
and showed sportsmanship by letting them go first.
Seriously pop, this all male hoops nonsenense was also in the NYTimes. It just shows you how self centered and self feeding the midless press of Washington have become.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
They are like little kids screaming, Hey, watch me do this, mom.
Serious news people do not pick nits for a living.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say. But don't say it mean.
How abouts zits
Or even tits?
Diabolus est Deus Inversus
Reid to put in public option in Senate bill.
Strongly worded, I'm sure...
"Parachutes are allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, but may not be worn in flight."
---Southwest Airlines
unless it was a Tsunami. And Atlanta is too far inland.
“Why would anyone with a functioning brain believe this guy?”
Some guy with an eating disorder
Say it ain't so, Joe.
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