Video: Shameless liar smeared by racial demagogues
posted at 2:08 pm on April 11, 2008 by Allahpundit
The title says it all; it’s the Democratic primary in a nutshell. A quick tour of RedLasso reveals that the “Morning Joe” crew ran this soundbite no fewer than three times in the span of three hours, including once for Obama strategist David Axelrod when he appeared on the show, with Scarborough and company naturally insisting all the while that they personally didn’t find anything suspect about it. If it’s unclear to you on first view what the issue is here, let DU be your guide: Clinton was discussing Obama’s misleading ad about oil companies, he reached for an analogy to illustrate its absurdity, and presto changeo — racism. Or at least, racism to the enlightened progressive who hears a reference to “stealing cars” and apparently automatically thinks of black people.
If this M.O. sounds familiar, it should. And to think, Ed Rendell and Lanny Davis accuse MSNBC of being in the tank for Obama. Lest I be accused of being in the tank for Her Majesty, though, read this update to BJ’s shameless Tuzla lie from last night and see how gracefully he’s handling the fallout. Exit quotation: “I regret that people like you care more about that when whether she served the troops.” Boo hoo.
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This is getting uglier than I thought.
With clowns like her husband, she may just fritter away Penn.
Starlink on April 11, 2008 at 2:11 PM
“Secondary characteristics of scratching the cheek”
These people are nuts.
peacenprosperity on April 11, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Hey. It could have been worse. He could have said “I don’t smoke crack–err, anymore.”
TexasDan on April 11, 2008 at 2:14 PM
When our sympathies end up being with William Jefferson Clinton, the lefties have entertained us to perfection, and it’s all gratis.
Entelechy on April 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Ha Ha! Who to feel the Schadenfreude for?
baldilocks on April 11, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Living on the edge is his trademark, and he may have just driven over with that last comment……….boy the MM is going to have a field day with that last comment…..
So much for the minority vote even if she get the nomination. He is driving a stake in it……… desperate words by desperate people……
Starlink on April 11, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Just.Plain.Stupid.
Allah, I miss your headlines (and subheads) that really say it all, “Raaaaaaaacist!”
PaisleyCow on April 11, 2008 at 2:19 PM
People see what they are looking for.
mikeyboss on April 11, 2008 at 2:20 PM
I see this as planting some parsley. Maybe a tomato plant or two. To help my future $hit sandwich go down a bit easier, if you know what I mean!
RushBaby on April 11, 2008 at 2:20 PM
The Stalin vs. Trotsky knife-fight continues.
OhEssYouCowboys on April 11, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Hillary,…never give up. Take this thing all the way through to the convention. To do otherwise is abandoning all those who have supported you with their faith, energy and money, in the hope you can be our CiC. Be strong and if there is something more about Obama we should know, tell us right before the PA primary.
Best regards
a capella on April 11, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Could Chris Matthews be more in the tank for Obama. Do he even realize how he comes off. I realize MSNBC has taken their news to the left the marketing strategy is obvious, but sheesh, some people from the middle have to watch don’t they?
Theworldisnotenough on April 11, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I couldn’t have put it better myself, which is generally the case when you write something but especially so here.
When I think of stealing cars, I don’t go straight to minorities. That’s not a crime I think of in terms of race.
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 2:25 PM
P.S. Brzezinski reminds me of a witch.
OhEssYouCowboys on April 11, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Rea-ching.
Cuffy Meigs on April 11, 2008 at 2:28 PM
I think the DU folks are mostly angry that Bill is giving away the secrets of their ‘soundbites’.
Think_b4_speaking on April 11, 2008 at 2:28 PM
It’s the “enlightened progressives” who are the most racist. Blacks, to them, need to be lorded over, for their own good. The “enlightened progressives” pat them on the head, tell them that they know what’s best for them and ask them to run along – and try to stay out of trouble.
OhEssYouCowboys on April 11, 2008 at 2:30 PM
OT: Just saw this. I was busy, so didn’t know if you already posted. Apologies if so.
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Connie on April 11, 2008 at 2:31 PM
You have got to be kidding me. They hear “stealing cars” and automatically assume he’s referencing black people? And we’re the racists?
First thing that came to my mind is that he’s saying, stealing cars is illegal, too. Not stealing them isn’t a a benefit, it’s just not illegal. What do our moral betters think on the left? African-Americans.
amerpundit on April 11, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Guess the link was old news. Must have missed it. Sorry. Ignore.
Connie on April 11, 2008 at 2:34 PM
He was talking about a black person, though. Normally, I’d see your point when someone does this, but in this case he is referring to Obama, obviously.
lorien1973 on April 11, 2008 at 2:37 PM
But there’s the assumption that he’s not referring to the fact that both are illegal, but rather that he’s referring to a stereotype of black people. They automatically assume it’s a racist remark, rather than understanding his whole reference was that not committing illegal activities isn’t a plus.
amerpundit on April 11, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Sure.
There are plenty of other appendages that his thrill that has yet to come up from yet.
wise_man on April 11, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Of course he’s referring to Obama, but he’s not equating stealing cars with black people in general. That’s what the “progressives” are doing.
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Whichever Democrat Presidential candidate is doing worse at the time is the one who I think would be a better President (if god forbid we had to again endure such a thing).
I’m starting to think that Obama’s close association with race baiters, race haters, communists, fishwives, lunatic preachers and two-bit terrorists is not the kind of guy I want in the White House.
Because Hillary looks like she’s going to blow the nomination.
But if she starts coming back, I keep thinking – do I want four to eight more years of the Clinton Crime Family?
Neither Clinton nor Obama are even close to being acceptable candidates for the Presidency. I would rather have an Irish Setter in the Oval Office than either of these two.
NoDonkey on April 11, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Remember though, you are supposed to concentrate on the fact that Hillary served the troops well.
In 2004 the discussion was whether or not a candidate had seen combat, especially important while the country is at war.
I guess combat status isn’t important anymore. Hmmm…
Bishop on April 11, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Yes, I get that. This one really skirts the outerlimits, though. He is referring to a black person here doing an illegal activity – in each instance.
Normally this sort of case is made when you say “I think we should eliminate welfare benefits” the other person claims “you are racist for wanting to deny black people money.” but you say “more white people are on welfare. And that you assume otherwise, really reflects your own racism about the issue”
I’m not sure why Bill even went here, he had to know what was going to come of it. And the fact that people immediately went for the racism angle, will help McCain in the general. Everyone crying racism now, will make the charge worthless in a few months.
lorien1973 on April 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Well, um…
I watched it a couple times, and I missed the part where the MSNBC shills said anything about race. I don’t like Matthews and I seldom find myself in agreement with him, but in this case all I heard him saying was that Slick Willy’s got an act, and his act is getting old.
That’s not something I’m real inclined to disagree with.
Typhoon on April 11, 2008 at 2:47 PM
Bill is clearly calculating here, trying to get white people to peel away from Obama. The constant cries of racism wear very thin and he knows it. The more people yelling racism at every turn will turn people off to Obama.
lorien1973 on April 11, 2008 at 2:48 PM
I would rather have an Irish Setter in the Oval Office than either of these two.
Oh…so now you are comparing the Irish to dogs? You racist or sexist or homophobe or whatever!
Obama 2008 for Lord of the Galaxy
Bishop on April 11, 2008 at 2:48 PM
The “Messiah Sycophant Network for Barack’s Coronation” MSNBC
Agrippa2k on April 11, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Actually, he’s referring to a black person boasting about not doing an illegal activity.
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 2:50 PM
And McCain still has to fight to win. What a country.
JiangxiDad on April 11, 2008 at 2:52 PM
To be fair to Bill, he did have to steer pretty far away from insider trading, perjury, theft/destruction of evidence, contempt of court, misappropriation of government resources, and sexual assault. What’s left but grand theft auto?
James on April 11, 2008 at 2:52 PM
James wins!
lorien1973 on April 11, 2008 at 2:53 PM
That cuts to the quick. Racism is ok if you’re a liberal.
VolMagic on April 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Amazing, a “racial” reference by America’s first black president?
Vntnrse on April 11, 2008 at 2:57 PM
He should have said it was like saying vote for me because I don’t charge usurious interest rates. Then the Obama crowd could have accused him of listening too much to Uncle Jerry Wright.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on April 11, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Vote for me! I didn’t lumpkin an intern!
pedestrian on April 11, 2008 at 3:06 PM
OT:
Don’t think it is old news. LGF has something.
JiangxiDad on April 11, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Penn and Teller really need do devote a “Bullshit” show just to this Obama/Hillary moonbattery. There’s no much material here. You could probably milk three or four shows out it.
Seriously, I will never scratch my cheek the same way again. I wouldn’t want to communicate I’m a racist.
gabriel sutherland on April 11, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Jeez, did Chris Matthews fall asleep under a tanning lamp. BTW, I’m glad Bubba was scratching his cheek instead of something else.
Hummer53 on April 11, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Who was the hollywood director that stated the Clintons lie with such ease, hence, his support for BO.
swami on April 11, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Um…which, I wonder, are the facts he is alluding to? And what might they have to do with the obvious truth of what the Clenis was talking about?
Jaibones on April 11, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Even Bubba Billy’s former beloved ally, the Associated Press, just placed the following headline on Yahoo News:
Clinton misstates wife’s Bosnia tale
But hey, at least they didn’t just come right and say LIE.
They just implied it.
pilamaye on April 11, 2008 at 3:16 PM
So it would have been better or different if Bill had said, “that’s like saying, ‘I don’t rape people!’”?
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 3:17 PM
For a black man, Bill is looking spectrally white these days.
JiangxiDad on April 11, 2008 at 3:18 PM
Man Bill, payback’s a *****
They just keep piling on the “Slickmeister”
charlie36r on April 11, 2008 at 3:18 PM
…and one of the few times I can find myself agreeing with him…I’m starting to feel sleazy…
charlie36r on April 11, 2008 at 3:19 PM
You know, I knew there were some that I missed, but I thought I covered the basics pretty well.
James on April 11, 2008 at 3:20 PM
It’s a strange thing to see those who were once Billy Jeff’s lapdogs turning on him and calling him a shameless political lowlife now.
He has to feel like he’s in the Twilight Zone right now.
Matticus Finch on April 11, 2008 at 3:23 PM
You wrote sexual assault. That’s what I was referencing. It just seemed an odd choice with everything else you had there.
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Well, there definitely is a difference…but as I admitted, he’s reputed to have done both.
“Breaking and entering…destruction of property…arson…assault with a concrete dildo?”
-The Naked Gun
James on April 11, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Hillary or Wolfson or Maggie Williams – one of them has got to rein Bill in. He gets wackier with each speech.
Next, they’ll be spreading the word that he’s overtired, sleep-
depravedeprived and his heart medication is interfering with his ability to weigh his words carefully.I just wonder how long this “marriage” will last after the election.
Sloan Morganstern on April 11, 2008 at 3:39 PM
You’re absolutely correct. That’s just my word association.
Esthier on April 11, 2008 at 3:40 PM
Huh? You want the actual facts? This is the MSNBC, bud, and they’re telling you there are facts, and that’s all you need to know.
99.9% of our 300 viewers agree that there are facts.
Nichevo on April 11, 2008 at 3:44 PM
“Why doesn’t Obama just run ads that says he never snorted coca- nevermind!”
Chuck Schick on April 11, 2008 at 3:57 PM
@ Gateway Pundit: “Bill Clinton happened to be driving by Hillary’s Campaign headquarters in Terre Haute, Indiana today. He decided to stop after he noticed the building was burning down.”
While Bill’s in town, two Hillary workers were inside late at night, but it took a volunteer fire fighter coincidentally driving by to notice flames. Sorry, but this just looks like Clinton desparation for pity and attempted insurance scam to finance her campaign expenses.
maverick muse on April 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Good lord, are these people ever retarded.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that statement.
The Ugly American on April 11, 2008 at 4:06 PM
They’re all morons, the whole BSNBC crew.
George on April 11, 2008 at 4:15 PM
I wonder if anyone will remind Bill Clinton, who constantly says how much he and his nominal wife love “the troops” about Bill’s letter to Colonel Holmes. This was the letter that Mr. Clinton wrote to Colonel Holmes after Clinton had used his cunning and fibbing to successfully avoid military service. Clinton wrote in the letter that he (Clinton) “loathed” the military. That letter should be read and reread by anybody even thinking of voting for a Clinton. The letter showed how even as a young man, Bill Clinton was totally selfabsorbed and selfish.
Larraby on April 11, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Watching shameless Clinton apologists grapple with the Clinton’s true nature is just SO…MUCH…FUN!
Gartrip on April 11, 2008 at 4:19 PM
For a minute there, I thought someone was doing an imitation of him….but it was him (cue Twilight Zone theme).
Hening on April 11, 2008 at 4:29 PM
I wonder if Chris got a trembly down his leg hearing Bill speak.
Probably not. Breakups are often ugly and this too is running its sordid course. The media’s love affair with the Clintons has run its course. Their relationship is like an old married couple. The little idiosyncrocies that used to be so endearing are now sources of distain.
But Chris and the gang have moved on and have a new man in their lives. It must be difficult for Bill and Hillary to see the media dating the new guy and the feckless fawning that occurs over the new trophy canidate.
I imagine there are many late night looks into the Clinton’s mirror, pinching some flab, masaging the extra chin and wondering what the media sees in Obama.
moxie_neanderthal on April 11, 2008 at 4:40 PM
With apologies to the Beach Boys:
And we’ll have fun, fun, fun til Her Highness blows Obama awaaaaaaaaay…
I love watching this stuff unfold!
D2Boston on April 11, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Now we know how the media would have treated the Clintons if they MSM were really fair and balanced. It took Hillary to have to run against another better liked Dem for us to see that.
RobCon on April 11, 2008 at 5:21 PM
“Hard Ball” Matthews looks genuinely hurt. He should ask for an apology.
Tzetzes on April 11, 2008 at 5:36 PM
I always assumed we would defeat Clinton with a great conservative politician, but we were denied. However, this is really delightful, to see him slammed by his own. Where did this sudden burst of media enlightenment come from?
leftnomore on April 11, 2008 at 6:31 PM
“There are facts. There are facts.” (but “we” (the media) only share those that support our agenda)
haha
p40tiger on April 11, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Watching the first few seconds of the clip, why did I have the impression that Chris was the one who taught “Wild Bill” how to bite the lower lip?
Yes, ‘Bubba’ it is illegal to steal cars but if they will give you and Hitlery a cut of the action you would be sooooo grateful and if elected Hitlery will commute any car thief’s sentence.
MSGTAS on April 12, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. This DOES sound raceist.
jones on April 13, 2008 at 1:13 AM