Carl Cameron: Reuters pressing to have Palin’s ears checked for secret radios
posted at 7:33 pm on October 2, 2008 by Allahpundit
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They won’t check Obama’s campaign coffers for evidence of fraud but give them a neophyte VP who’s been shaky in her interviews and they are on the case. You’ll find that at the end here after a helpful reminder from Fred Thompson about how vicious the SNL skits would have been this month if she’d sunk to Biden’s depth of stupidity.
Ed has your official debate open thread coming at eight. For my own part, I’m eager to see her come through not because I think it’ll tilt the election — with two more debates and god knows what kind of economic drama to come, this’ll be a distant memory by election day unless one of them implodes — but because after a hard month on a big stage under excruciating pressure it’d be gratifying to see her earn some respect. Plus, she has no future in national (and maybe even state) politics as a punchline, needless to say. If you’re looking for a race whose outcome may depend on what happens tonight, think Republican primaries 2012, not general election 2008.
Whatever happens, the base still loves her. Cross those fingers.
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Send someone in to check Plugs Biden’s orifaces also.
Mr. Joe on October 2, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Worried about earphones, but not about theft, fraud, voter fraud, union fraud…
This is what we’re gonna get people
originalpechanga on October 2, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Who cares about earphones.
The stick up Joe’s butt with the odd wires is just as obvious!
upinak on October 2, 2008 at 7:37 PM
If Gov. Palin does an even borderline job tonight, under all the pressure and scrutiny she’s endured the last month, that ought to put to rest all doubts about whether she’s ready to be one heartbeat away.
It ought to, but it won’t.
innominatus on October 2, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Yeah, because having McCain’s people instructing her on what she’s said in the interviews the last month have worked out sooo well. Geez, they should let her keep the earpiece.
jimmy the notable on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Reuters is shit. First pimping for Hezbollah, now this!
No interest in Rezko, Ayers, or any other connection. All they want to do is hunt for tanning beds in Alaska!
clnurnberg on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
biden’s hairplugs can receive radio signals too. i demand they be removed.
lorien1973 on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Ah, yes. They’re setting it up in case she wins. If she implodes, they’ll let it go. If she wins, they’ll note a “controversy surrounding the question of whether or not she wore an ear piece. A request by Reuters to check for one was adamantly denied.”
amerpundit on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Bidens plugs on the top of his head are all part of a neural network that receives low frequency radar broadcasting Obama’s thought transmissions. Maybe they should check that too.
wise_man on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Anyone who has ever been interviewed and had a producer squawking in his ear knows that a radio would be a major distraction, not a benefit. A person who hasn’t been in a television studio wouldn’t know, but these reporters absolutely do know it. Yet they remain strangely quiet. Hmmm…it almost makes one wonder if they have an agenda or something.
DrMagnolias on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
How about a cavity search on Biden for a sub-woofer?
Hening on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
No. A borderline job just cements the idea she isn’t ready. She needs a great performance tonight.
lorien1973 on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
DAMMITTTTT!!!!
wise_man on October 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
well they should check for listening devices, because republican women are not smart enough to debate. /sarc
custer on October 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
(took longer for me to type up mine.)Still Dammmnit.
wise_man on October 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Not concerned about the ethics of Gwen Ifill, but ear canal checks are of prime importance.
Not concerned that Barack Obama’s friends screwed us with Fannie Mae,but NO wireless earphones.
originalpechanga on October 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Barney Frank has already done this to Joe four times today.
custer on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Good grief. It’s one thing to be in the tank.
It’s another to lose your everloving collective minds.
Slublog on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
I love Hume’s reaction
Jason Coleman on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
I get that feeling, too.
Count to 10 on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Yeah, it will put to rest the doubts and turn them into
She has to be perfect. Its total bullshit, but its true.
For my money, I think however she does, we need to set up an actual Vast Right Wing Conspiracy and say she did perfect no matter what happens. That’s what the left does with Obama and its turned a 1/2 term senator into the president.
jimmy the notable on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Reuters: “We Have Obama’s Back”
SoulGlo on October 2, 2008 at 7:41 PM
I think they should make Gwen wear a tin-foil hat in case she is being fed question by the Obama mothership.
pappy on October 2, 2008 at 7:42 PM
lol why was “fact” in quote form. I meant to do italics, i think.
jimmy the notable on October 2, 2008 at 7:43 PM
I’m sorry, is Reuters hosting this event? No? Then they need to STFU.
Fletch54 on October 2, 2008 at 7:43 PM
I had a dream last night that when the candidates met before the debate to shake hands, Biden asked Palin to pull his finger.
radjah shelduck on October 2, 2008 at 7:43 PM
If it’s the one with the chatbox, can we please also have one for just comments. Please? The livestream really kills refresh time.
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Surely she’s got radio receivers where her wisdom teeth should be.
That’s where mine are.
/sheesh
tru2tx on October 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
lorien1973 on October 2, 2008 at 7:39 PM
wise_man on October 2, 2008 at 7:40 PM
That’s why I said “ought to.”
innominatus on October 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Reuters? You mean the people responsible for “the worst Photoshop I’ve ever seen?”
Will they use Photoshop’s “sharpening” tool to add the secret radio to the photos of Palin?
saint kansas on October 2, 2008 at 7:45 PM
ear canal? where was McCain born? watch out here come the truthers.
custer on October 2, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Damnit, their on to us…
Amadeus on October 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
LOL! Remember when they thought George W. had a microphone for the Kerry debates? They were showing pictures of the bulges in his jacket right below the neck. Meanwhile Kerry brought in his own paper and pen, which was disallowed.
Sergei on October 2, 2008 at 7:46 PM
So, is this going to be the “story” every time now?
Weight of Glory on October 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
So, did anyone tell Reuters to shove up their collective ass or anything?
Terrye on October 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
I’d have them check the water glass in front of Sen. Biden to see if it was full of Vodka.
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
How about unzipping Obaco’s skin so that Soros can be exposed?
Bishop on October 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
jimmy the notable on October 2, 2008 at 7:43 PM
The MSM puts “scare quotes” around their “facts” all the time. There’s so much of that crap out there, it’s bound to rub off on all of us once in a while.
innominatus on October 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
Please check Obambi’s anal orifice for the MSM’s objectivity. It crawled up there and died a while ago.
mauioriginal on October 2, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Haha, I love Brit Hume.
Ooohwooooooooohwwooooowoooo.
nickj116 on October 2, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Only the Couric interview was bad. But if they list all three it gives the claim weight.
And seriously who cares what Parker thinks? Only the press who quote her. Seriously. Did it affect Blake D. Dvorak’s opinion?
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Does it really matter? Biden, like Obama, will make an ass of himself and the MSM will call it “brilliant”.
I hope Ifill has to tell Ol’ Joe to STFU!
One question. Does Matthews get a warm stream down his leg when Biden speaks?
HornetSting on October 2, 2008 at 7:48 PM
Anyone know if Hillary was searched before primary debates?
Someone get her on the horn and ask her what she thinks about this kind of treatment.
tru2tx on October 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Hang Reid and Schumer by their balls.
If they have any.
carbon_footprint on October 2, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Wrong thread idiot!
carbon_footprint on October 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
The press will never, ever give her respect. Please name me a Republican that ever got respect by the press? If she does a good job, they might quite down some but they will give her respect.
terryannonline on October 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Thanks I needed that tonight. LOL
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on October 2, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Earphone radios and eyesight televisions are all part of the worldwide communist conspiracy run by the Frankenstein computer gods*…
Have these people been able to access their moon-brains, lately?
*Verbiage thanks to the one, the only Francis E. Dec.
Dorvillian on October 2, 2008 at 7:51 PM
…”it’d be gratifying to see her earn some respect”…don’t hold your breath AP, we can’t afford to lose anyone.
Lorien: LOL!
My tip for Sarah: Wear some red lipstick, that will decrease Joe’s blood flow to the brain, creating less coherent thought, therefore his ‘win’ will be harder to spin. The coverage will be hilarious…Chrissy Matthews trying to explain the thrill going up his other leg, the female pundits bursting into jealous flames. ;-D
Popcorn, anyone?
Christine on October 2, 2008 at 7:51 PM
The obligatory AllahPundit is “Endearing Sarah Palin to the people” post.
Mcguyver on October 2, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Carbon, you can say THAT on any thread!
HornetSting on October 2, 2008 at 7:52 PM
Look to be fair to Reuters, I told my husband before the debate they needed to see if THE ONE had an earplug in his ear. Turns out he did not, but he sure needed one!
This is insane. And I think all this is going to backfire! People are going to get sick of this media obsession and reject this mess!
freeus on October 2, 2008 at 7:53 PM
The media will hate her no matter what.
mad saint jack on October 2, 2008 at 7:53 PM
Terrorism is hard to report, but this is just absolutely hilarious. Is this still a news agency or is it a comedy broadsheet. Whatever they sure want the muslim elected don’t they.
Psst, Rooters, OBiden has a secret compartment in his head, you have to pull the right plugs and push in on the buck teeth for it to open. Oh wait, what did I say, he got the buck teeth fixed. Maybe they can give plugs an MRI.
tarpon on October 2, 2008 at 7:53 PM
No Conservative will ever get respect from the press.
DrMagnolias on October 2, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Uh, they already tried this. Y’all remember this, right?
SouthernGent on October 2, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Say what? Even if McCain/Palin lose this election, she still has two years as Governor and an 80% approval rating in Alaska. Alaskans would probably tell McCain to go home and leave their Governor alone, and re-elect her in 2010.
Then, maybe in 2013, President Romney will appoint her Secretary of Energy.
Steve Z on October 2, 2008 at 7:55 PM
“I had a dream last night that when the candidates met before the debate to shake hands, Biden asked Palin to pull his finger.”
radjah: OMG, could it be that Joe Biden is related to my dad? Thanks for the LOL!
Christine on October 2, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Yeah, SouthernGent. That was his bullet proof vest worn under his jacket.
wise_man on October 2, 2008 at 7:55 PM
OT: O’Reilly goes nuclear on Barney Frank!!!! Coming up next on Fox.
carbon_footprint on October 2, 2008 at 7:55 PM
Other questions Reuters asked
> Is the debate commission going to check if these are the actual candidates, not their smarter body doubles?
> Is the debate moderator going to ask all candidates before the debate begins if they’ve been protected from witches?
> Is the debate commissioner going to ask to see the birth certificate of all of the candidates’ children?
CanadianGuy on October 2, 2008 at 7:56 PM
OT
HOLY Sheep S#it!!
Barney Frank is on O’R Factor getting reamed (pardon the expression) by Bill tonight!!
tru2tx on October 2, 2008 at 7:56 PM
It’s about time!!! While he’s at it–let him go postal on Dodd, Raines, and Jim Johnson! Where was his bluster when the other Big O was with him?
Steve Z on October 2, 2008 at 7:58 PM
CROSS THE FINGERS?????
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Little do they realize but Gov. Palin’s glasses are a heads-up fighter display.
scrubjay on October 2, 2008 at 7:59 PM
The Wizard of Biden: Pay no attention to that guy under the podium.
Steve Z on October 2, 2008 at 8:00 PM
How many members here believe that when Palin wins the media will do like they did after the McCain/Obama Rev Warren interviews and claim Palin cheated? Its heads dems wins tails republicans lose. If dems win its because their better and smarter and more experienced, if repubs win its because they cheated.
eaglewingz08 on October 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Allah, you disappoint me. Where is the pessimism? Where is the despair? Don’t you DARE start hoping now. You hear me? She will be slaughtered. Slaughtered! Let me hear you say it. SAY IT!
ManlyRash on October 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Well that does it! IF Annette Benning is for the Senate bill I am definitely against it! Yep, this should be good on the I’Reilly show. But will we be able to understand what Barney is saying with Bill screaming and all the spitting?
freeus on October 2, 2008 at 8:02 PM
darn, im not in front of the TV can anyone tell me whats happening ?
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:02 PM
OT
O’Reilly just says Ifell is not in the tank for Obama
Thanks for coming out folks.
CanadianGuy on October 2, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Earn some respect? When did Ronald Reagan, Clarence Thomas, or W ever earn respect? Even though Bush led us through 911 and we have not had another attack since, cut taxes, exposed the mortgage crisis years ago, pushed for drilling to end the gas monopoly by our enemies – what respect does he receive now?
The Democrats will not let up on Palin no matter how well she does. Even if McCain/Palin win, they will continue to attack her until she has been totally descredited and eliminated from any attempt to run in 2012 or 2016. Liberal Democrats will NEVER respect a CONSERVATIVE (even if they like them personally) unless they are dead (like Reagan, Buckley)!
jerseyman on October 2, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Hallelujah*, Allah! Welcome back.
*sorry for the exclamation — I spent too much time on Archbishop Burke thread, I guess.
Y-not on October 2, 2008 at 8:04 PM
if you are talking about BOR.
http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1474
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM
They should check Biden for womens’ underwear.
Cicero43 on October 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM
When Obama rules us and it’s time for the world to end, I will raise my hand and ask, “Please, May I go first”.
anniekc on October 2, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Thanks
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Sounds fair, but only if Barney Frank gets to do a colonoscopy on Carl Cameron to check for secret brain matter.
MB4 on October 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Is that live tv?
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:09 PM
While were searching for things, let’s look for Biden’s integrity while were at it. To hear him tell is, he’s Rambo.
Hog Wild on October 2, 2008 at 8:09 PM
Of course, Palin has earpieces in…
And here’s where the signals are being sent from…
Such numbskulls…
turfmann on October 2, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Go Sarah make Biden’s hairplugs “pop” like nukin’ a bag of popcorn!
ohiorebel on October 2, 2008 at 8:10 PM
It is all projection. The Democrats accuse Republicans of doing what they do. Sort of like the poker game in “The Sting”. If they lose it can only be because the Republicans are better at cheating than they are. And yet the ONLY way the Democrats can win is by cheating (or having the opponents thrown off the ballot or arm-twisting super delegates) – true elections are so problematical.
jerseyman on October 2, 2008 at 8:10 PM
yes, but with a couple sec buffer
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Thanks again
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:12 PM
my pleasure
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 8:12 PM
We need to do a viral YouTube campaign to make a laughingstock out of the media. Do a mock SNL skit of the media. God knows we could never get it on ABC, NBC, CBS, or CNN, but a really good, hilarious spoof of out idiot media could go miles on YouTube.
Anybody got some good ideas? I’m serious.
justincase on October 2, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Incredible. Brit Hume’s response at the end says it perfectly.
Richard Romano on October 2, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Not a big Carl Cameron fan; Pretty sure he’s got liberal tendencies….
anniekc on October 2, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Spit, Barney. The marbles out of your mouth.
SouthernGent on October 2, 2008 at 8:22 PM
O’Reilly is shaking…lmao.
SouthernGent on October 2, 2008 at 8:24 PM
I made the mistake of watching Chrissie and now I want to use the pitchfork and drive it through my head. Help I’m sinking in the primordial ooze.
Fuquay Steve on October 2, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Well O’Reilly is pissed. Frank didn’t help his case, so at least Bill can rant righteously for another week just on Frank.
Spirit of 1776 on October 2, 2008 at 8:27 PM
I just saw the Barnie Fwank blow up. Billie O should have played the 2005 video where he and the rest of the scumbags tried to play the race card.
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Reuters should be audited for Soros payola.
Teddy on October 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
bill blew it- whay didn’t he say the repub tried in 2005! that was just a scream fest!
kareyk on October 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Mercy4Me on October 2, 2008 at 8:28 PM
sorry typing while you were!
kareyk on October 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
off topic- is anyone going to see American Carol? going tomorrow night- can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
kareyk on October 2, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Commenter:
Conservatives pressing to have Reuters reporters body-cavity-searched before entering the building. By someone else. With a long, sharp object.
Jaibones on October 2, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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