MSNBC host: Was the Colombia hostage rescue a sham designed to benefit McCain?
posted at 1:58 pm on July 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Like so many conspiracy theorists these days, he doesn’t have the balls to level the accusation squarely, preferring instead to “just ask questions.” It falls to Buchanan to flesh out the theory before rejecting it. Wade through some nutroots blogs and you’ll find breathless reportage noting that McCain did, apparently, know in advance — around 12 hours in advance, per the NYT, after he got to Colombia. Uribe told him on Tuesday night that they were going to try a rescue on Wednesday. The Times itself states matter of factly, “the timing of the rescue was a coincidence and Mr. McCain’s trip to Colombia had nothing to do with it,” and since he didn’t meet with the rescued hostages he gained nothing politically of any value — aside, of course, from a galaxy of leftists screeching about the timing. Oh well. Behold, per Blake Dvorak, one of the first documented cases of McCain Derangement Syndrome.
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Weebork on July 3, 2008 at 1:59 PM
No, he doesn’t.
But it’s all so very convenient.
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 2:01 PM
It doesn’t matter. McCain got no press from this anyway. Wasted trip in a wasted campaign.
Somebody help him, please.
faraway on July 3, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Everything is a conspiracy.
I believe the Right Wing element in the United States created Columbia just in case they needed an Ace in the hole some day. Now we can dismantle them and set up Disney World South.
Viva la Mickey!!
What a disgusting way for them to handle this tremendous operation. What a disservice to the Columbian military heroes who pulled this off.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:03 PM
This is so stupid but expected. The lefties will say anything to smear the right whether or not it makes sense. woe be unto anyone on the right who would make the slightest insinuation about BO based on facts. Damn it is a long way to November….I guess I picked the wrong year to quit sniffing glue (hee hee).
HawaiiLwyr on July 3, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Rescuing hostages does not benefit Michelle Obama’s children.
lorien1973 on July 3, 2008 at 2:05 PM
More Snotty Nonsense By Chicks
NTWR on July 3, 2008 at 2:06 PM
How mental is this host? How much of a bottom-feeder is he to whore attention to himself by making this claim? Why does he lie when he says he is happy that the prisoners were rescued?
I’m just asking questions.
Grafted on July 3, 2008 at 2:06 PM
You make your luck. McCain lucked out in visiting our ally at this time–hell, he was criticized for even going on the basis that he should be focusing on domestic issues.
Bambi couldn’t go there because he is against Columbia and agianst Nafta for Columbia– one of the few remaining US allies we have in the hemisphere and one we should be supporting to the max.
At least he was as recently as a few days ago…
JiangxiDad on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Just like MSNBC is a sham to benefit libs.
Ian on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
They forgot the first rule of conspiracy theorists – there has to be some benefit to McCain of having a successful rescue occur while he happened to be there.
Think_b4_speaking on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
maybe the Columbians timed it with his visit, to try and sway the election….needing our support and the possible military base and all
jp on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
And speaking of ball-less democrats,
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
This guy should be traded to terrorists in exchange for Americans with his “yeah, I’m happy some Americans got saved but…” Piece of garbage…Put PMSNBC on notice an stop supporting any company which advertises goods and services on the station. This trash should be boycotted!
PatriotPete on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
My understanding was that McCain and crew didn’t even know about the rescue until they were in the air going to Mexico. How in the hell can McCain jump out of a plane, rescue the hostages in a helicopter and get back on board the plane (via the columbian air force) in 30 minutes or less?
Hmmmmmm, McCain-Impossible anyone?
Lets humm the song… do do dodo do do dodo dooodoooodoooooo
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
How many people would have even known that McCain was in Columbia, if certain members of the media hadn’t decided to make an issue of it?
MarkTheGreat on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
What exactly is it about MSNBC that they draw goofballs like this? I mean, Mathews, Olbermann, this clown; it is like a frigging insane asylum on that station and the inmates are the ones in charge!
pilamaye on July 3, 2008 at 2:07 PM
He’s on the network of Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews, Dan Abrams …. How mental do you think he is?
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Oh ! ! Phowey.
I thought he was GWs sham. That darn McCain.
Stealing GW’s thunder.
Texyank on July 3, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Facts are useless to a good conspiracy.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:03 PM
Careful there my friend. Darth RoveBusHitlerCheneGang will have you sent for waterboarding for revealing their secret plans!
On a serious note:
A superb operation performed on many levels, both in Colombia and the US.
As for the leftists, what do you expect? Liberalism truly is a mental disease, and it appears to be infectious.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
I know there are 15 more people and their families that realize the importance of tomorrow.
SwampRat on July 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Did that idiot insinuate that there was negotiating with the terrorists? There’s no evidence of that.
At least Buchanan correctly points out that if it had failed, McCain would have been blamed.
Of course it is. So what if the US had a hand in the plan. And what if President Bush sent McCain as a representative to make sure it went well. How’s that for a conspiracy? I say more power to us for helping get those people the farc out of there!
Brat on July 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Was Blake dropped on his bald head repeatedly as a child? I’m just asking the questions.
Dash on July 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
That didn’t take long.
McCain’s July surprise.
JammieWearingFool on July 3, 2008 at 2:11 PM
I predict it will not be the last.
Bob's Kid on July 3, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Karl Rove you magnificent Bastard
custer on July 3, 2008 at 2:12 PM
I don’t make up my mind on these things until I get Rosie’s take.
Hening on July 3, 2008 at 2:13 PM
I think the Democratic guy is CORRECT. After Uribe told McCain about the rescue operation, Senator McCain SHOULD have told him, “PLEASE Mr. President, DO NOT rescue them while I’m here. They’ve been captives for SIX YEARS, what’s another couple of days?
If McCain had had ANY experience as a neighborhood organizer, lie BO, he would have known this.
originalpechanga on July 3, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Like stuck pigs…….
Seven Percent Solution on July 3, 2008 at 2:13 PM
I think the rescuers were members of the:
Bohemian grove
Bildberbergs
Shriners
Illuminati
CIA
NEOCONs
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:14 PM
If McCain schedules a trip to Waziristan, pay close attention.
JammieWearingFool on July 3, 2008 at 2:14 PM
The media was too busy trying to blame McCain for ‘globetrotting’ while American’s at home were suffering.
cntrlfrk on July 3, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Oh you are no fun!
Ok back to the facts at hand.
McCain in air during hostage seige/rescue.
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:14 PM
After viewing that a second time.
Pardon me while I throw-up.
Texyank on July 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Wow. Thanks for the link, cntrlfrk.
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM
IS there even a country called “Colombia”? Or is it just another neocon lie?
I mean, I’ve never seen it. I’ve met a couple of people who say they’re from Colombia, but they could just be plants by Cheney.
see-dubya on July 3, 2008 at 2:17 PM
And it’s all very conveeeeeenient that his head looks like it was manufactured in the chocolate city, otherwise he wouldn’t be on national news. That’s almost as stoopid as his blather.
Christine on July 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM
I just did too.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=5302756&page=1
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Ugh… must have warning!
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM
No, thanks. I showered this morning.
fourstringfuror on July 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Politically, I think it works out well for McCain. He travels to meet with Uribe, our single best ally in the hemisphere, just in time to see him win a great victory over terrorists.
Meanwhile Nancy and Barry are trying to starve Uribe. Hey, Nancy met with Assad, though.
see-dubya on July 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Mason!!
As far as McCain being in the right place at the right time… destiny… ;)
I think this comment over at Pajamas Media to the posting on the rescue is the best!
Texas Gal on July 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Oh, by the way, isn’t interesting that Pat Buchanan is the sane voice in this discussion?
But, really .. even if McCain did play some part in this, do you really think the release would occur the same day?
And to top off this nut’s conspiracy theory, he has to incorporated the 4th of July too?
Ian on July 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Man I wish I could go on these shows just to rip these people a new one :P
It’d be edutainment!
apollyonbob on July 3, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Liberals must believe McCain is Superman. After all, they swallowed the “snatched up a Sandinista” claim hook, line, and stinker.
Let me get this straight…a 51 year old man, so brutalized by his captivity as a P.O.W. that he cannot raise his arms above his head or put on a jacket by himself, was able to manhandle another person before anyone else could interced.
Jack Bauer + Jack LaLane = John McCain
ynot4tony2 on July 3, 2008 at 2:21 PM
I thought I was the only one who noticed!!
I’ve never been to this “Columbia” either. Someone needs to start asking questions.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Is there anyone on MSNBC that’s NOT a tool?
CP on July 3, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Who’s going to remember and/or care in two weeks? Colombia isn’t something Americans follow from day to day. If even Iraq’s secondary to the economy now, Colombia is off the grid.
Allahpundit on July 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM
It’s on the homepage of hotair.
No warning. Take that society.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
ROFLMAO!!
w00t!!
Texas Gal on July 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
McCain = Chuck Norris….!
Aliens, I tell you!
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Rogue I am not a liberal. That image won’t get out of my head now. Dangit!
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I know, it’s going to make that trip to the pub tonight much more
enjoyablenecessary.Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:29 PM
None of this would have been necessary if Bush hadn’t sold these prisoners to his buddy terrorists in the first place.
And orchestrating a large tsunami in Indonesia soon after to deflect any sort of investigation? Pure genius. Not that he is genius, it was his puppet-masters who planned the whole thing.
But he had to go one step further and cast flooding upon New Orleans to drum up some sympathy for America from the world, and simultaneously increasing oil prices for his friends in the process. His deep-seated hatred of black people prevented his even trying to help out.
All because he started this domino effect by piloting airplanes into a couple of buildings in New York and cowardly parachuting before impact.
Darth Cheney is proud.
Grafted on July 3, 2008 at 2:32 PM
There is, and it is named after the man who launched 500 years of oppression upon the continent. It’s all starting to make sense…
Nosferightu on July 3, 2008 at 2:32 PM
thanks for putting that in!! I get all these shadowy groups confused!
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Whether or not this was a set up designed to help McCain, it did not help him. Newsflash to the McCain campaign–America does not care about Colombia. You are wasting your time there.
james23 on July 3, 2008 at 2:33 PM
South Korea. Taiwan. Countries around the world whose security we claim to guarantee.
see-dubya on July 3, 2008 at 2:34 PM
this will be woven, by the kossacks, into the vast right wing conspiracy to get McCain elected!!
with Soros behind the vast left wing conspiracy to get Obama elected!!
we’ll see who’s conspiracy is best!!
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:34 PM
The CIA invented Colombia so they could have a convenient fallguy for their drug trade.
JammieWearingFool on July 3, 2008 at 2:36 PM
I am just glad the Hostages got out.
That is all that really matters.
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:36 PM
So, if McCain was elected POTUS and the troops came home, the price of gas went down 34% and the economy boomed, this jerk would be saying, “It all seems a little too convient to me” ?
snaggletoothie on July 3, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Pub? Heck I may have to stay at Teddy Bears and drink myself silly.
LOL! So THAT is how it is done… who da thunk it!
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:38 PM
so BUSH DID IT!!! (HW BUSH)
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:39 PM
I KNEW IT!!
bet HW stopped on his SR-71 trip to Iran, to set it up!!
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Was Blake dropped on his bald head repeatedly as a child? I’m just asking the questions.
Dash on July 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
that is funny LOL!
max1 on July 3, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Dude, they believe that George Bush is beholden to the Israelis in everything. That somehow George Bush knew about 9/11 in advance. That 9/11 was an inside job. That Osama bin Laden isn’t a terrorist. That George Bush controls the weather and made the levees in New Orleans fail. That George Bush controls the idiots in charge of Louisiana so that they were completely inept during Katrina. That he lied about Iraq for oil. That because he wanted more oil so that our oil was cheaper, we went to war, won the war, winning the fight against the terrorists there, but our gas is $4.00/gallon so you know the war was for cheap OIL!!! That poor widdle Ahmadinejad is just misunderstood. That Che is a hero. That Winston Churchill was a warmonger. That Obama really believes in “HOPE and CHANGE!!”
I’m pretty sure we’re not exactly dealing with a bunch of Einsteins here.
mjk on July 3, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Oh, for the love of god. What’s wrong with these liberal idiots? Besides everything, I mean.
flipflop on July 3, 2008 at 2:42 PM
keep that quiet will ya? they aren’t supposed to know….
don’t expose our operatives….
right4life on July 3, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Apparently the word “coincidence” does not appear in the liberal lexicon.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on July 3, 2008 at 2:43 PM
I just did too.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=5302756&page=1
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM
and here’s a picture of the little bundle of, er, joy…
http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs11/300W/i/2006/194/b/e/Mr_Hankey_the_Christmas_Poo_by_StaceyW.jpg
max1 on July 3, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Was that meant for the other thread?!?! HAHA
I don’t know, but the tin foil is making me wonder if his head is cone shaped.
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:44 PM
The actual accomplishment of any objective or the actual solving of any problem is always a threat to the Leftists!!
A few examples: Education, “The poor”, any international conflict, Energy. Notice how stridently the Left roadblocks all possible solutions to these problems.
landlines on July 3, 2008 at 2:45 PM
These are the same people who claimed that George Herbert Walker Bush flew a SR-71 blackbird to paris in 1980 in an effort to damage President Jimmy Carter’s prospects in the election.
If I recall correctly (can’t find a link anywhere) that Rush Limbaugh quoted some democrat on the floor of the house saying “there is no evidence” that Bush (senior) did this, therefore, “we must investigate.” This was in retaliation to Carter being so soundly beaten in the polls, and the US hostages being released by the Iranians.
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 2:49 PM
Hmm…is McCain certified to fly a helicopter? And did he pack a Che Guevera T-shirt?
Blacklake on July 3, 2008 at 2:49 PM
So if we start screaming “Global Warming” do youthink the left will change it’s tune and start drilling? Build Refineries?
it could work.
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM
mmm, knowing folks who know the folks who were captive,mmm no. Look elsewhere for conspiricy.
johnnyU on July 3, 2008 at 2:52 PM
The fantasy world that Anti-American/Pro-Jihadi Traitor Leftist Crazy Lying Democratic Nutbags (TM) live in, is a dark, fetid, shallow place, indeed.
Dale in Atlanta on July 3, 2008 at 2:54 PM
I didn’t even know McCain was in Colombia before I saw this.
SouthernDem on July 3, 2008 at 2:55 PM
No, you naive fool, McCain lost his temper at some college student who “budded” in front of him at Starbucks whilst wearing a Che shirt. McCain than beat the crap out of the college kid with a baseball bat and a hockey stick (at the same time!!). Then stole the poor kid’s shirt. That’s why he can never be President!!!!
Of course, I heard this at a Grateful Dead Concert from a guy smoking a doob, so it could be slightly wrong.
mjk on July 3, 2008 at 2:55 PM
McCain handed out the Che t-shirts himself..
that dastardly mastermind..
DaveC on July 3, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Funny, I didn’t click on the link, and I have felt I have missed nothing..
right2bright on July 3, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Talk about a dastardly coward! Riddly who no doubt considers himself a “journalist” is too damn lazy to go to Columbia (or contact his contacts in Colombia) to find the answers to HIS question of McCain’s honor and international prowess. Compare McCain’s smarts and Obama’s dumbs. McCain either knows or else has the survivor’s star to be at the right place at the right moment to see things done properly. Obama doesn’t want it known that FARC endorses him, and Obama discredits the Colombian President and the IMPROVED ethics in Colombian government! Had Obama visited Colombia, he would have been caught by the Colombian government forces with his pants down making a deal with FARC.
maverick muse on July 3, 2008 at 3:00 PM
I think you’ve made a really critical point: the smears and accusations are always delivered in this mealy-mouthed, sly way of “just asking questions”. I saw Jesse Ventura do the same thing today on Fox & Friends by “just asking questions” about 9/11 and how the building that wasn’t hit [but got affected by falling debris!] fell. Thank you for calling this tactic out.
Jill1066 on July 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM
max1 on July 3, 2008 at 2:43 PM
HA!!
Nice try. You couldn’t pay me enough money to click on that link. I’d hate to think of losing my eyesight before watching the fireworks show tomorrow night.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 3:06 PM
I watched that this morning before I left for work. I had to turn it off when he started talking about “just asking questions”. They lack the mental capacity to come to conclusions, so they will continue to “just ask questions”.
Rogue Traveler on July 3, 2008 at 3:11 PM
I’ll give it the old college try…
Global warming! Surrender in Iraq! Higher taxes! Keep Katie Couric’s mouth open and clothes on!
ynot4tony2 on July 3, 2008 at 3:12 PM
I’m not going to click that link and lose a part of my life that I can never retrieve listening to a member of the news media…
sabbott on July 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
How many deranged pieces of trash is the left going to display before their credibility ceases to exist?
volsense on July 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
So in actuality, Mccain IS Chuck Norris. But how does he pull it off?
Rubber man face?
So does that mean Mccain also might be Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire or Eddie Murphy?
I shudder at the response!
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Beslan was “off the grid” in 2004. Until murdering terrorists took over a school and blew it up. All that did was create MILLIONS of “security Moms” and probably won the election for George Bush.
Every incident that reminds America’s voters that there is still a world out there full of murdering thugs who do things like kidnap candidates for president and hold them for six years, and that it takes a president with balls to stand up to them and win, is a good thing for our side. Every incident that can help voters understand that free trade helps the good guys and hurts the bad guys is a good thing.
rockmom on July 3, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Whoa! You wanna see Katie Couric nakid! My EYES!
When a Super Nova is started on Earth and take them all to the “Mother Planet”. Well at least it will get rid of Tom Cruise.
upinak on July 3, 2008 at 3:17 PM
I believe the number you are looking for looks like this. ∞
wise_man on July 3, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Oh yeah. France is REALLY happy about this and they know that the U.S. helped Colombia to free Mrs. Betancourt. All the liberals whining about how Iraq hurt the U.S. reputation in “the world” meant mostly France. France likes us a whole lot right now.
rockmom on July 3, 2008 at 3:17 PM
I actually saw a comment somewhere today saying that Obama is supported by intelligent people. I almost choked…
prolix on July 3, 2008 at 3:23 PM
If I had to pick someone in the MSM to see nekkid, it would be her. Then again, maybe I’m just thinking of a good photoshop I saw of her nekkid once…
ynot4tony2 on July 3, 2008 at 3:27 PM
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