CNN burns McKinney – again
posted at 3:24 pm on April 24, 2006 by Allahpundit
You might think, after watching her get served by Soledad O’Brien on American Morning a few weeks ago, that CNN would start taking it easy on Jihad Cindy.
But you’d be wrong. Ian has the video.
There simply has to be a backstory here.
Stay tuned to CNN next week, when an undercover investigation reveals shocking video of McKinney on the toilet.
UPDATE: Direct link to the video at CNN.com is here.
UPDATE 2: Independent Conservative notes that McKinney filed for re-election today. Which, I think I speak for all of us when I say: super.
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Just goes to show, Stupid is as Stupid does! What a blazing idiot!
Chasvs on April 24, 2006 at 4:09 PM
More reinforcement for my amazement that people actually voted for and continue to blindly support her moronic butt.
AMAZING!!!
CmmnSns on April 24, 2006 at 4:39 PM
Tee Hee! Will the real Representative McKinney please stand up?! Victim? or Authoritarian?
Melba Toast on April 24, 2006 at 4:40 PM
Wow, she’s not too bright and very arrogant. Imagine a Republican congressman holding a similar press conference and then telling a member of the MSM that their representation is larger than a “discreet” incident. Guess she was fumbling for “indiscretion”.
smfic on April 24, 2006 at 4:47 PM
She requested something be off the record after the fact? That’s absurd. Funny, but absurd. Any discussion about whether you are on or off the record needs to be done in advance, and she should know that. She likely in fact does know that, but like the police checkpoint issue, she is not willing to pay the consequences for her actions.
hdw on April 24, 2006 at 4:47 PM
Left to her own limited resources this dolt will self destruct . . . soon I hope.
rplat on April 24, 2006 at 6:25 PM
How many holes is she going to punch in that race card of hers?
bradenmikael on April 24, 2006 at 6:43 PM
What would we do for entertainment without Dhimmicrat wackjobs?
rightwingprof on April 24, 2006 at 6:48 PM
The sad thing is that she will probably be re-elected
tele64 on April 24, 2006 at 6:49 PM
I see a reality show in the making! What would we call it?
wallyqc on April 24, 2006 at 6:56 PM
Cynthia McKinney can’t remember what she had for breakfast yet she expects everyone else to remember her? Not only is that the height of chutzpa, but unlimited arrogance.
Seolach on April 24, 2006 at 6:57 PM
This woman is a hoot! Next time wear your congressional pin and DON’T wear the TV station’s microphone! ;)
Joe on April 24, 2006 at 6:57 PM
Arrogant doesn’t even begin to describe it. I would be interested in knowing if she has been in this situation before and got away with going “off the record” after the fact.
geekrunner on April 24, 2006 at 7:07 PM
Cynthia is another victim of rightwing persecution. I feel her pain as she tries to feel important and progressive. Her thoughts on extraterrestrial life forms and her prior incarnations as Queen Sheeba, Napoleon and Jaques Chiraq give her incredible insite. People just do not understand her.
vulcan on April 24, 2006 at 7:09 PM
I think you are supposed to define what ‘off-the-record’ means before you start talking, dimbulb.
Martin on April 24, 2006 at 7:10 PM
she and her dad have made a career out of running as black and victimized. unfortunantely, this plays in the dirty south because since i was in jr. high in the mid 70′s, they took civics out of the curriculum, turned history into “social studies” (happened in the 60′s) and in general have inculcated the educational system with victimization politics.
there’s your perfect storm of either planned or unwitting incompentence on the part of the educators/administrators that will be the linchpin upon the survival of western civilization rests. (not that i’ve thought about it or anything!)
blacks and jews and “other” minorities and “disenfranchised” peoples and “races” that buy into the post-great society liberalism pay for their votes and allegiance to the left in ways they can’t comprehend because they were dumbed down on purpose.
whew! (maybe i have thought about it. :) )
JazzBass on April 24, 2006 at 7:11 PM
Can you imagine the field-day the MSM media would have with the assault and this little “oops” incident if the speaker was not a self-absorbed, moronic, flamingly socialistic, race-baiting, liberl Democrat, but say, JC Watts or Michael Steele?
TomS on April 24, 2006 at 7:12 PM
smfc, the word she was using was ‘discrete’, not ‘discreet’. She says enough ridiculous things without having to twist homophones around to make fun of her.
I’m getting this sense of Deja Moo…, like I’ve heard this BS before. Ah, yes. When the student protestors put their home phone numbers on the press release, then took it down off their web page and pretended it was never there. That’s it.
The Monster on April 24, 2006 at 7:13 PM
Yes, sad that she may be re-elected. But then look at NO – Ray Nagin got the most votes there – and he bumbled his way through Katrina and was able to throw blame around and apparently came out looking okay to the people in NO.
themediansib on April 24, 2006 at 7:15 PM
I hope that she stays in the forefront. The right needs to know the many faces of the enemy. She is definitely not helping out her party acting like the true fool that she really is.
President Chuck on April 24, 2006 at 7:19 PM
smfic,
In fairness, I think she meant “discrete”.
mikeyboss on April 24, 2006 at 7:20 PM
Classic.
Carvin Guitar Man on April 24, 2006 at 7:25 PM
Just get used to her. The House will never throw her out. Her constituency believes what she says, they’ll continue to vote for her. Until she passes, we’ll have to listen to her ravings.
ScottG on April 24, 2006 at 7:39 PM
Why has she not been indicted yet?
eagles5 on April 24, 2006 at 7:39 PM
Cynthia, Cynthia, Cynthia.
You just do NOT understand. That’s ok dear, keep taking your meds, you know the people in your district will keep you in your job, stealing taxpayer money for, for…ummmmm for…well never mind, fool.
DC on April 24, 2006 at 7:52 PM
Moms and dads, don’t send your children to Emory University until those liberal profs elect someone to Congress with more integrity, decency, respect for law enforcement, and humility than Cynthia McKinney!
w3bgrrl on April 24, 2006 at 7:53 PM
Do members of congress ever have to submit to a urinalysis? What’s that woman on?
kmackie6612 on April 24, 2006 at 7:54 PM
Just another example of how rules and SOP’s do not apply to her.
wallyqc on April 24, 2006 at 8:00 PM
Oh me. I wish she was from somewhere besides Georgia :(
bluestarchronicles on April 24, 2006 at 8:04 PM
Her new “DO” makes Lady Cynthia look as if she is auditioning for the Role of Topsy in a down-market “Tom Show”, a theatrical project that once mulcted the aesthetically deprived Yankee admirers of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
She represents DeKalb County of Greater Atlanta, which boasts the political ethics only recently on display in West Africa. In her Weltanschauung, any publicity is GOOD publicity. View her as the low comedy act that she is. Perhaps Speaker Hastert might befriend her and gain her more Press and TV Attention.
Waumpuscat on April 24, 2006 at 8:05 PM
And this is what we KNOW!!
What has she done that we don’t know.
She really doesn’t get it.
True narcissism.
shooter on April 24, 2006 at 8:08 PM
Her hyper-inflated self image is matched only by her lack of intellect.
MCPO Airdale on April 24, 2006 at 8:15 PM
Narcissism= Definition.(and a pic of you know Cynthia who)
A psychological condition characterized by self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem.
shooter on April 24, 2006 at 8:17 PM
Cymphia McKinney is the true face of the Democrat Party. I implore Cymphia and her voting block of “useful idiots” to continue sending her to Washington so the Democrat Party is properly represented. Her buffoonery knows no bounds, her idiocy is never constrained, and she is the perfect example of why liberals should never be in charge. Twarp!
Grouper on April 24, 2006 at 8:37 PM
Let her mouth continue to get her in trouble! Her and Dean must be related….;)
ColumbiaMidMO on April 24, 2006 at 8:57 PM
While the sad thing is that she will probably be re-elected.
Sadder still is that she is just making it worse for real victims of racism.
Cindy (Sheehan) and Cindy (McKenney) for the DNC Nomination!
CrazyFool on April 24, 2006 at 9:03 PM
McKinney is yet another example that intelligence – along with integrity, humility and honor – is not a requirement for public office.
Rusty Bill on April 24, 2006 at 9:04 PM
McKinney belongs to the “If you don’t like today’s lie, just wait ’til tomorrow, I’ll have an even better one for you” Club.
BeeCharmer on April 24, 2006 at 9:19 PM
Dear Cymphia,
You have been maligned by the press in recent days, and you need a diversion story to remove yourself from the headlines.
What has worked well for me is the famous Christmas in Cambodia story. I used this ploy to divert attention from the right wing charges of flip-flop. You can see it worked very well, as the media successfully helped me cover the story.
Trust my advise is useful, and I look forward to your helping me with the black vote in the ’08 presidential election.
Your friend,
John Kerry
Vietnam Veteran
Silver Star w/V Devise(Hee-Hee)
Purple Heart w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Grouper on April 24, 2006 at 9:35 PM
I’m a little sad that this “cute” little democrat won’t be a hot item during the midterms. Wish she had waited a little longer before her “coming out”.
Ramos on April 24, 2006 at 9:37 PM
Her arrogance has now caused her to become a relentless target of the media…how dare she tell them what they can and can not use! Now that she has managed to make herself nothing more than a joke, the MSM won’t stop until the name McKinney becomes a historical snicker. At least they are good for something.
lattedatter on April 24, 2006 at 9:38 PM
What an idiot! But they will vote her back in as they have in the past. In Congress today you don’t have to make sense, just promises.
trainguy on April 24, 2006 at 9:59 PM
This woman is laughable. Liberal, leberal, not my fault, I’m not responsible, don’t tell on me. yada, yada, yada.
Rightzilla on April 24, 2006 at 10:10 PM
In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny:
“Whatta maroon!!!”
Lonevoice on April 24, 2006 at 11:02 PM
Cynthia McKinney is about as low class a person filled with self importance as I’ve ever seen. I can just imagine the outrage expressed had anyone from the Bush Adminstration said their faux paus comments were off the record not to be released.
LewWaters on April 24, 2006 at 11:05 PM
Ach! Vas ist! Does Frau McKinney belive that she has absolute control over what is aired? Does she actually belive that she is able to silence the press through intimidation tactics? I am compelled to say that Frau McKinney is more irreprehensible than Herr Bush. Und, compared to her, Herr Bush is a cannonized saint!
HerrSuntaug on April 24, 2006 at 11:26 PM
To get an idea of how classy McKinney is, check out the photo she has posted of herself on her official Congressional website. Its like a bad glamour shot!
View it here:
http://www.house.gov/mckinney/images/20060413b_CAM_lg.jpg
realVerse on April 25, 2006 at 12:04 AM
Ya know, if this whole Congresswoman thing should every fall apart for her (though admittedly that’s not at all likely) , I think she’s definitely got a brass lock on a Deputy Mayor stint in New Orleans. Hand and glove! A real brainiac duo!
Headstick on April 25, 2006 at 12:11 AM
She will be re-elected and that’s a good thing. I’m looking forward to the next episode of her psychodrama.
PoppysBoy on April 25, 2006 at 12:20 AM
Has there ever been a liberal politician that will answer the question asked of them? McKinney continues in the fine tradition of “Hot Air” pols…pontificate on an inane issue that has nothing to do with the question that was asked. Classic. Definitely a poster child for the Democrat Party!!
Acts20:24 on April 25, 2006 at 12:23 AM
What a classic! This was the scene right out of the film “The Matchmaker” wherein Denis Leary’s hot mic also busted him–only Denis is a much better actor.
Veritas on April 25, 2006 at 12:55 AM
…why is it taking so long for the DA to issue a statement
as to what charges will be made against
McKinney?…waiting, waiting, >>…
capt.fishsticks on April 25, 2006 at 1:12 AM
Ms. McKinney had some very interesting contributors to her campaign….Via Daniel Pipes
DanM on April 25, 2006 at 1:17 AM
C McK is by no means the first politico to be busted by an open mic, but she’s certainly first left-wing whacko in recent memory to be so busted on CNN! Yes, the clip was aired on Special Report with Brit Hume on Monday, but CNN? Even after being told through the trademarked McKinney “Threatening Smile with Glare” expression that whatever she might have said when not it the chair is “off the record” and not to be used? CNN? Her comments are not really any surprise, merely more confirmation of her defective character. The only real surprise here is that the clip aired where it did!
MarkInBeavercreek on April 25, 2006 at 1:24 AM
Yet another “the rules apply to everyone but me” ass exposed.
Cynthia is the gift that keeps on giving.
sighkobabl on April 25, 2006 at 1:33 AM
I love that look she’s got going there… it’s that “Oh, no she diiiiiiin’t” look. You can feel the head waggle, and finger shakin’ coming next.
jwookie on April 25, 2006 at 1:48 AM
What is she doing in the states, one would think she would feel more at home somewhere in the middle east, where everybody is a victim of: racism, jews, infidels etc. etc.
defender on April 25, 2006 at 1:56 AM
Gotta give CNN credit for broadcasting that!
gmoonster on April 25, 2006 at 2:06 AM
Forget the constant dodges of responsibility and the endless race-baiting. Those things are par for the course. What really shocks me is the arrogance of this woman who styles herself a servant of the public.
The idea of a member of Congress telling a reporter what is and isn’t “permissible to be used” should shock anyone who values a free press.
I agree with Allah; there has to be a backstory. This CNN tiff has “payback” written all over it.
mattbramanti on April 25, 2006 at 2:15 AM
OH My GOD!! (Gales of laughter) Every time I think this arrogant (insert-your-favorite-expletive-here) can’t get any more arrogant, she proves me wrong. You can be sure that if a Republican had said this, the press would’ve been on him/her like a starving dog on a pork chop!
She’s great entertainment but can only be taken in small doses.
PChristopher on April 25, 2006 at 2:51 AM
What upsets me about people such as Ms Mckinney is that her false accusations of racism will often cause people to question legitimate claims of racism. Apart from that, she is indeed a hoot and great intertainment. She has filed for re-ellection. Hope she gets the nod. Will be the best source of entertainment since carol mosely braun.
Best Regards, CHOW
chow on April 25, 2006 at 3:10 AM
Proves the old adage about the looneys running the asylum.
lizzee on April 25, 2006 at 5:45 AM
And she was trying so hard to be dignified and serious. Poor, pitiful thing. Those are not qualities that she can pull out of her repertoire
Jatfla
jatfla on April 25, 2006 at 7:38 AM
She is best represented by a phrase my friend in NJ would use… She is an excellent “Bad Example”.
torg17543 on April 25, 2006 at 8:02 AM
It is truly pathetic to think that she will be re-elected. Well, it IS true- we get the politicians we deserve, and GA keeps sending her there.
Let’s face it, it becomes a theatre of the absurd to think anyone with a normal life might want to go into politics.
Wanna get ‘Borked’ or ‘Alito-ed’? Go work hard to be elected a ‘servant of the people’!
Charlie
Charlie on April 25, 2006 at 8:06 AM
Seems to me all the world with the exception of the voters in McKinney’s district know who is “a fool”.
Wade on April 25, 2006 at 8:43 AM
Having filed papers for reelection must have insulted her. She thinks she’s entitled.
I’d prefer my elected officials be considered sane.
doingwhatican on April 25, 2006 at 8:44 AM
“Media people” — I love it! She can’t even think of the word journalist. Nor does she interview well. It’s clear she refuses to be straightforward, only indicating she has something to hide.
My mother actually had a run-in with her on an airplane about a year or so ago. McKinney was in the seat behind her and when the plane taxied into the airport and parked, McKinney could not exit the plane fast enough. My mom stood up to retrieve her bag from the overhead bin and McKinney shoved her out of the way! Without even an “Excuse me.”
As someone who is from Atlanta, Georgia, I cannot believe the constituents of her area keep voting her in! I remember when she lost, only to be voted back in.
vabirish on April 25, 2006 at 8:49 AM
As hysterical as this all is… remember that this person and other equally incompetent “representatives” get to vote on matters critical to our lives and our country. She makes me laugh… to avoid crying.
Sugar Land on April 25, 2006 at 8:59 AM
Does the woman not have any shame ? Of course not. This woman is crazy–the only word to describe her. A normal rational person would have stopped and informed the officer that he/she is a member of congress, but Cynthia Mckinney is not a normal, rational person. She is crazy.
Remember ladies and gentlemen, hitting a police officer constitutes assult and the crazy woman should be duly charged with said crime.
Anybody out there want to lay odds on the probability that this crazy woman will be indicted. I doubt it very seriously –I just feel it in my bones–.
TheFamousOne on April 25, 2006 at 9:12 AM
I was down at the Ga state Capitol yesterday supporting US Rep. Tom Price (R-GA)while he was registering to run in the next primary. We all observed this moronic gorgon as she arrived with her entourage. Lots of press, but she would not answer a single question. Just kept up the party line, “I get elected because I told the truth about 9/11 and Bush lied.”, etc, etc. Unfortunately, she truly is representative of the moonbat voters in her district. There is a slice at the north end that tends Republican, but the rest of the district has consistantly elected her with 70%+ margins. Now an influx of about 20,000 Katrina evacuees from NOLA have served to give her a real lock on her seat. But wait….there is no way that they could vote in both places is there?
tetsujin on April 25, 2006 at 9:12 AM
This is a very mad and ignorant woman. Clueless is a huge understatement and very dangerous to the processes we hold dear in this county. I am remined of ” Animal Farm”, where all the inhabitants revolted against the farmer and thought that they could make it better or more equal. Turned out that they were more violent and destructful than the farmer. Very power hungry with little or no ability to rule. I see this more and more in our representatives…but perhaps it is because we are not learning from our past history (it is not being taugh in schools, anymore) the young can’t read a newspaper to make an intelligent decision regarding the issues so they rely more and more on what they see or hear on the TV and radio. We have dumbed down our citizens…so “we get the government that we deserve” as Winston Churchill said. This is sad…we had all better become more informed before the next elections….or we are doomed to the same fate as those poor creatures in “Animal Farm.”
Sandys Beach on April 25, 2006 at 9:19 AM
..oh and one more thing…I checked out the ‘glamour shot”..thank you, poster for that. I was “crying in my beer” about the whole thing and really getting down about where our ‘elelcted’ leaders are taking us and then I saw that picture. I am better now…that picture gave me the laugh of the week. “Animal Farm” indeed!. I know I am right about this.
Sandys Beach on April 25, 2006 at 9:33 AM
Wow…with dolts like her, who needs opposing parties?
hiddennook on April 25, 2006 at 9:46 AM
Just goes to show…in today’s Democratic Party, it doesn’t matter if you fail or succeed, as long as you’re “Colorful” about it. McKinney, Mr. “Screamin’” Dean, Teddy Kennedy are a few who come to mind. Who supports these…ahem…”honored Ladies and Gentlemen”? Ah, well, Long Live The Republic!
Why did I leave Georgia? THIS is why. McKinney and her ilk, along with seeing my friends take to a Liberal Arts Indoctirn…uhm…Education without any form of protest. Sorry, I’m a little discombobulated at the moment, I’ve got a head cold, a glass of hot tea and honey, and a 05:30 wake-up call.*l* Goodnight, all, from Osaka!
osakacat_1 on April 25, 2006 at 9:54 AM
For once I have to say…”Hooray for CNN!”
I must say though: Why does she continue to get media attention? If they quit giving her an audience, her hate message will go away.
mnrmoore on April 25, 2006 at 10:03 AM
Why does this woman always look like her eyeballs are gonna pop out?
hoosier_federalist on April 25, 2006 at 10:12 AM
I love her look at the end. The “do-as-I-say-or-suffer-the-consequences” look. The wry smile and gaze are priceless. (After all, I AM a Congresswoman)
Travis on April 25, 2006 at 10:16 AM
The sad truth, Congress is full of people just like her. They are never wrong and are always wronged. Even though it might appear that CNN is some how showing some journalistic nerve by airing the story, fact is, it’s a safe play, since most of the Democratic party has tried to run from this issue. However, it does do a good job of illustrating what members of Congress think about themselves. They are the parents and we are the children. Do as I say, not as I do.
JB on April 25, 2006 at 10:43 AM
I find her complete ignorance and haughty attitude extremely amusing and I am looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. I sure hope CNN doesn’t lose its nerve and continues to expose her wacky ways to the world.
UnEasyRider on April 25, 2006 at 11:11 AM
Sigh. When Cynthia was voted out previously, I thought we’d get some real representation for that part of the state of Georgia…shame on Denise Majette for making that bid for the Senate and letting Cynthia back in!
This whole situation is just another version of the insanity we saw with the Clinton administration. Why can’t politicians understand that voters want integrity and honesty? If you do something obviously wrong–admit it. Take responsibility. You do your constituents a disservice when you don’t.
AnaNg on April 25, 2006 at 12:31 PM
She has crazy eyes!
stargazer on April 25, 2006 at 12:38 PM
She’s poetry in motion, she is.
The threatening smile, the “Is that understood?” in just the perfect tone of voice…I can see why CNN felt the need to apply some discipline.
That made my day, so glad it was CNN and not FOX.
lauraw on April 25, 2006 at 12:52 PM
Crazy eyes in a crazy head!
And yes it needed to be CNN and not FOX.
Gooch on April 25, 2006 at 1:06 PM
She’s the best operative the republicans could ask for.
evollusion on April 25, 2006 at 1:19 PM
With Nutjobs like Cynthia, Babs Boxer, Face Lift Pelosi and a whole truck load of Moonbats in the Dimwit Party, why are the Republicans not having a field day with these people?
Stinger McGraw on April 25, 2006 at 2:21 PM
Could anyone be more stupid than Cynthia McKinney? Well, yes, those constituents who will likely circle the wagons and reelect her yet again.
thirteen28 on April 25, 2006 at 2:26 PM
In McKinney’s defense, Russian and Chinese reporters are much more obedient. Who do these arrogant American reporters think they are?!
AmericanKafir on April 25, 2006 at 2:39 PM
Two words: Hank Johnson.
It’s time for the JOOOOOOOOS to pony up again.
And Hank better not get dreams of the Senate like Majette did.
Laurence Simon on April 25, 2006 at 3:51 PM
In order to be in Congers, one must have a constituency which elects one. With all the current talk of legal and illegal immigrants and how they must assimilate quickly in order for immigration to be beneficial to the nation, it appears that Cynthia’s constituency has not assimilated over a period of 300 years.
Crude One on April 25, 2006 at 6:23 PM
Did you see her face when she came back, internally horrified, that her off-the-air comment was actually captured by CNN’s microphone that was still on her? The kind of look you’d see catching somebody with their hands in the cookie jar plus the wild eye stare like a deer caught in the headlight? What do you call all that?
Priceless.
Kokonut on April 25, 2006 at 6:29 PM
I’m so glad she’s doing this stuff. What better slogan could the Georgia GOP ever ask for? They should put big posters, with her picture on them, up all over the state.
firegeezer on April 25, 2006 at 7:12 PM
It really makes no difference; if McKinney is not returned to her seat in the house, her clone will be returned in her place. Districts are currently set up to favor incumbents by about 95 to one. If the incumbent really messes up, then a clone will be the replacement, bet 95 to 1.
basilio on April 25, 2006 at 7:28 PM
She certainly does look like a deer caught in the headlights!
Bombast and pretense will no longer serve her. She stepped in it, revealed her true self, and will only exemplify her constituents as identical to her if she gets re-elected. We can only hope, for the sake of her constituents, that she misrepresented herself to get elected in the first place. There has been a whole lot of that going on lately – misrepresentation to get elected.
Woody
“I pledge allegiance to the rights that made and keep me free. I will preserve and defend those rights for all who live in this nation; founded on the belief and principles that those rights are inalienable and essential to the pursuit and preservation of life, liberty, and happiness.”
woodcdi on April 25, 2006 at 10:09 PM
Too, too, toolio. Just another example that the Dems will elect anybody with a (D). Of course, I (allegedly) voted for Perot once…
Doc56 on April 25, 2006 at 10:30 PM
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