Video: Attractive economist already drawing MSM attention
posted at 1:45 pm on February 21, 2009 by Allahpundit
Yes, it’s her. With exactly one YouTube video to her credit, she’s already doing interviews with the likes of Bob Schieffer. I confess, I’d be smitten if not for the fact that my heart is already pledged to KP. Well, that and the southern accent.
Exit question one: Beautiful, libertarian, and a green belt in karate? Dude. Exit question two: How did CBS beat Fox News to the punch on this? Don’t Andy Levy and Steve Doocy read this site?
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Come on Fox!
JeffreyLloyd on February 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Either way, I’m glad she’s getting press. Sure, part of it is because she’s attractive, but the message of tax cuts = thousands of dollars back, vs stimulus = $13/week is important.
I’m glad she’s out there with her message.
Spirit of 1776 on February 21, 2009 at 1:50 PM
What is her name?
toliver on February 21, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Applause !! This woman Rocks !!
Maxx on February 21, 2009 at 1:52 PM
“Something for nothing,” Bob? It’s called keeping the money you worked to earn. That’s something for something. What Obama’s doing is nothing for something. You work hard (do something) and get to keep nothing.
aero on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
And who was it that said economics is boring? I’d listen to her for hours…it’s all in the delivery.
coldwarrior on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
She should have kicked after he said that “the people will like it because they would be getting money for nothing.”
myrenovations on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Schieffer’s the stick man!
Obligatory Santelli/Hot economist 2012! announcement.
BuckeyeSam on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Michelle Muccio.
Spirit of 1776 on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Nevermind. Michelle Muschio? How does one spell that?
toliver on February 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM
HotAir.com – the official website for pubescent boys and chauvinist pigs.
Facade’s are the reason this dead country keeps electing idiots.
klickink.wordpress.com on February 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM
I especially liked her come back Bob Schieffer when he tried to say that the people were getting something for nothing. Michelle nailed Schiefer by reminding him that its the people’s money. Absolutely correct!!
Maxx on February 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM
lol, Treacher is gold.
Spirit of 1776 on February 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM
“God Bless the Media” ???? Allah?… huh?
katy on February 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
OMG! See B.S. finally hired a woman with a brain. Now that is change we can all believe in!
DannoJyd on February 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Yes, we must pretend there is no such thing as an attractive woman.
mikeyboss on February 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Green belt in karate huh? I could show her my second degree yellow belt. Ice breaker No? Any way I like her mind too.
FontanaConservative on February 21, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Hmmmm…yes, admittedly Fox is slipping. Does anyone here watch CBS news anymore? Try as I might, I can’t stomach Katie
CouricPerky.unwashed minion on February 21, 2009 at 1:58 PM
I wouldn’t mind making some sort of economics-based sexual innuendo about her…
jic on February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Bob Schiefer looks smitten.
So am I.
This Lady gives me new faith in American Womanhood, and Humanity in general.
Lawrence on February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM
HotAir.com – the official website for pubescent boys and chauvinist pigs.
……
Let me guess, you’re a jealous woman with self-esteem issues?
artist on February 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM
I do believe Mr. Schieffer is smitten. (Maybe that is the secret in getting the MSM to pay attention and learn some common sense about economics.)
onlineanalyst on February 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM
My God, the world is filling up with beautiful women who are brilliant. For the first time I’m beginning to think I was born too early, after a lifetime of whining that I was born too late.
And allah, you don’t like her accent? You’d prefer Joy Behar, maybe? You must be a Yankee.
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM
I know you’re an atheist, but you seem like the type who builds stalker shrines in their basement… to hide the pot so cops won’t get suspicious…
ninjapirate on February 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM
AS pretty as she is…I cant help but lament the dumbing down of serious, complex issues in the media today. We’re a NY Post/Newsweek nation when we should be an Financial times/Economist nation.
ernesto on February 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM
She says the money belongs to the workers and the workers should be able to keep their money. How stupid. Scheiffer condescends that obviously brains and beauty don’t mix, especially in a young female martial artist.
petefrt on February 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM
I like very Muccio!
TheSitRep on February 21, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Lawrence, isn’t it fitting that we both latched on to the same adjective to describe Schieffer’s reaction?
I do believe that if he had had a one-on-one interview with Sarah Palin, we might have had a more supportive response for her smarts than the media gave her.
onlineanalyst on February 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM
let the boys have their fun for crying out loud. Feminists keep trying to swim up stream. Good luck with that.
But other than that…, doesn’t she make you proud to a fiscal conservative?
This girl is going places!
katy on February 21, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Palin/Muccio 2012!
Real Stimulus!
BPD on February 21, 2009 at 2:06 PM
If I have to hear from an economist how awful things are, I’d rather look at her than Nuriel Roubini.
dedalus on February 21, 2009 at 2:06 PM
Ah, but John F’in Kerry already said we can’t let people keep their money, because, well who knows what they would spend it on! Certainly not much that would further the Dems’ Brave New World.
Wethal on February 21, 2009 at 2:07 PM
I can’t believe no one’s ripped me yet for teasing her about her southern accent. I’m losing my touch.
Allahpundit on February 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Something about spending my pants off……
BL@KBIRD on February 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Funny how everyone knows that until a republican says it and then it’s like: “Republicans are trying to starve the elderly, there’s PLENTY of money in the trust fund.”
PackerBronco on February 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Nah, just no accounting for taste :)
Spirit of 1776 on February 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM
I like her approach but I think she has missed a fundamental point and that is Obama couldn’t care less about the economy . . . he cares only about creating a Marxist state and paying of his parasitic constituents and socialist backers.
rplat on February 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM
And what a way to go. :|
Patrick S on February 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM
More important is realizing it was your own money to begin with… I’m not rippin’ ya, it’s just that that’s how the left keeps the “we can’t afford to give you money” meme alive.
hindmost on February 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM
She makes too much sense to be taken seriously by inherently corrupt politicians. She actually thinks workers should be able to keep their own money while the politicians see the workers’ money as their entitlements to be gearnered as they see fit. Brains + beauty & common sense are not attributes conducive for public service.
volsense on February 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Alright, don’t make fun of her southern accent. Happy? :)
FontanaConservative on February 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM
That is a far more sexist comment than anything anyone else has said here. Men are automatically ‘chauvinist pigs’ because they note that a woman is attractive? What is it called when women notes that a man is attractive? Are they ‘chauvinist pigs’ too?
Feminist set out to change human nature, no wonder feminism has failed three generations of American women so miserably.
Maxx on February 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM
The Econo-Hottie. Has a nice ring to it, until she kicks my a$$ with that green belt.
J.J. Sefton on February 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Contrary to your obvious assumption, smart men are attracted to women with brains, and smiles help a whole bunch.
What “feminists” have never learned (and refuse to give up on) is that nobody likes a guilt-tripper. And you can’t legislate erections.
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Her green belt is not frightening enough, she wears too much eye make-up, and she still seems kinda’ skinny to me, but okay, I’m game.
My collie says:
CyberCipher on February 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Couldn’t find any racy shots of her on google images :-(
I’m convinced that one day, there will be nude pics of everyone on google.
toliver on February 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM
You’re a New Yawkah. We thought it was funny.
Patrick S on February 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM
So what should we do about that, Bob? Or are the type who criticizes certain situations, but concedes he has no solutions himself?
Wethal on February 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM
You’re losing your touch because we’re becoming desensitized. Most of us, I think, can tell a rabblerouser when we see one, AP. ;)
gryphon202 on February 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Her message is a bridge between. Evidenced from her first video, she’s trying to challenge the preconceptions about effective use of $’s, etc. Anyway, “back” means return[ed] to, so it’s implied.
I get your point, though.
Spirit of 1776 on February 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM
You’re obviously not reading the comment stream very carefully.
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Who bothered to read your post? Econ lady (Bob Hope growl).
BuckeyeSam on February 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM
She has my complete and utmost attention.
Glenn Jericho on February 21, 2009 at 2:15 PM
I believe that would be “chauvinist sows.”
Patrick S on February 21, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Fred has a southern accent too…
Theworldisnotenough on February 21, 2009 at 2:15 PM
That was an important point that no one should let slip by casually. Quick! Someone record Schieffer saying that so that it can be incorporated into a video for campaign purposes or otherwise.
onlineanalyst on February 21, 2009 at 2:16 PM
So, her name is Attractive Economist? Do her friends cal her Atty for short?
Blake on February 21, 2009 at 2:17 PM
I figure it’d get more attention in the headline than “Michelle Muccio.”
Allahpundit on February 21, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Instant growth.
the_nile on February 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM
The way Schieffer is grinning, it looks like he just got his first woodie in 30 years.
veni vidi vici on February 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Meanwhile, Obama’s laying the groundwork for rationing their health care. Why doesn’t he do something revolutionary and constructive such as national tort reform so that we can put plaintiffs’ lawyers back in their place?
BuckeyeSam on February 21, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Hot Grandma 2012 …
Hot economist … chief economic strategist 2012
Benjamin9 on February 21, 2009 at 2:21 PM
There’s no such thing as a southern accent. People from the south talk normally. It’s people from other parts of the country who have accents.
backwoods conservative on February 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Yeah, but then there’s Lindsey (Gomer Pyle) Graham.
BuckeyeSam on February 21, 2009 at 2:23 PM
She gives a whole new meaning to the phrase Economic Upturn.
kingsjester on February 21, 2009 at 2:23 PM
After reading through these it makes me feel like you’re all cheating on Megyn Kelly.
anniekc on February 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Well, since you asked for it …
This is NOT the way to get a date with Ann! /sarc
DannoJyd on February 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM
She’d look good hanging all over you, Allah.
Zorro on February 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Bob Schieffer kept up the social security line of attack. When Michelle said payroll taxes with-held, which is inclusive of FICA tax, but usually refers only the little box which says “fed tax withheld”,
she needed to think on her feet a little quicker and point out that distinction, and throw his whole line of attack off.
That said, she did a pretty good job, and I’m sure it won’t be her last network appearance.
OneEyedJack on February 21, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Maybe it’s me, but Schieffer seems quite condescending, almost as if he’s doing a favor by giving this pretty young thing some airtime.
rplat nails it … Wonderboy could care less about the economy. While many of us have ideas that would benefit the country, we need to remember that’s not his goal (no matter what he says out loud). We assume that politicians make decisions for the betterment of the people and the nation, but that’s naive. For the libs, it’s all about power, and about keeping the plebes dependent. His race to create a ginormous nanny state is intentional.
jonrademacher on February 21, 2009 at 2:26 PM
H O T
WisCon on February 21, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Neither of them has to know.
BuckeyeSam on February 21, 2009 at 2:26 PM
ba-DOOM (shhh)
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:26 PM
The Circle of Lies
KentAllard on February 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM
EXACTLY. Let’s everybody keep their eye on the ball.
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Megyn, unfortunately, is recently married…however, I am trying to get myself penciled in as a rebound relationship should Megyn’s status change.
But, c’mon, when was that last time most of us actually enjoyed a thread about economics?
coldwarrior on February 21, 2009 at 2:29 PM
From the Acton Institute
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Acton
DrStock on February 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Ah thanks for defending us men. Not a Chauvinst pig, but I do believe in Chilvary. My wife likes that I open the door for her and use other manners considered out of date.
Treat a woman like a woman and the results are amazing! Maybe the above berson needs a little TLC from a good Christian Conservative male!!
Kevin in Southern Illinois on February 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM
What ev. I could listen to that girl read the phone book.
wtaft on February 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM
That’s what I keep telling AP!
katy on February 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM
KP doesn’t seem to have good taste in men (Lowry), not even the beta ones, or is after some money/fame, some = key word.
MM, the Muccio one, is probably way too tall for you.
Entelechy on February 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM
The southern accent wasn’t all that apparent, but I am originally from West Virginia… When I first saw this woman I assumed she was foreign and was expecting a foreign accent.
myrenovations on February 21, 2009 at 2:37 PM
How tall do you think I am?
Allahpundit on February 21, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Kevin in Southern Illinois on February 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Both of you don’t think that true love is blind to this, and all other?
Entelechy on February 21, 2009 at 2:38 PM
I’d guess 5’11″.
myrenovations on February 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM
She’s not all that bright, but Schieffer is even less so. Good God, he doesn’t see that financing an $800 billion shortfall in payroll tax and financing an $800 billion shortfall in new spending get financed in exactly the same way? and that regardless of which shortfall you finance by borrowing, it’s still fully funded?
And then, OMFG, “They get something for nothing???” You absolutely, completely brainless freaking moron, IT’S THEIR F*CKING MONEY!!!!!!!! They WORKED for it!!! If they get to keep it, that’s not getting something for nothing, that’s getting to keep what’s theirs that they worked hard to obtain. Jimminy freakin’ Christmas!
Seriously, we need a good theory to explain what happens to liberals’ brains. Schieffer is surely intelligent enough to see these things immediately, but he genuinely doesn’t. Why doesn’t he?
philwynk on February 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM
She now has two videos.
opusrex on February 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM
No one ever lost hits overestimating the sexual frustration of internet users.
CK MacLeod on February 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Withholding taxes do not “pay for” Social Security and Medicare. Those receipts go into general revenue. There is no “lock-box”. What “pays” for SS and Medicare are IOU’s. The $’s are fungible.
Ms. Muccio missed the low hanging fruit argument that a $ earned, taxed, collected, and transferred back into the economy is MUCH less efficient/stimulative than a $ never taxed to begin with.
aquaviva on February 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM
This is the feel-good story of the month, and a perfect opportunity to share some man-love with the Big A.
Dude, the southern accent is what makes the ensemble.
Exit question one: Beautiful, libertarian, and a green belt in karate? Dude.
Dude.
Exit question two: How did CBS beat Fox News to the punch on this? Don’t Andy Levy and Steve Doocy read this site?
How can one answer the unanswerable. Levy, you putz, I had you in the pool.
Francois on February 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM
All in one tight package? Love.
watson007 on February 21, 2009 at 2:43 PM
I think we’re all just shocked you didn’t find some way to compare Palin to Huckabee.
V15J on February 21, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Don’t tell. You’re safer incognito.
p.s. if you really want her, and can get her, I’ll be happy for you. Some of us actually sincerely wish you all the happineness, your protestations aside.
Entelechy on February 21, 2009 at 2:43 PM
You’ll find your answer here
aquaviva on February 21, 2009 at 2:44 PM
It’s like Grandpa Simpson getting schooled by a Charlie’s Angel.
Jim Treacher on February 21, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Considering how much you like to stir up stink, not very ;-}
warbaby on February 21, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Doesn’t Bob have a clue about the fact that what is paid in Social Security taxes doesn’t go into an Al Gore conceptual lock-box, but is used just like any other funds the government
collectsconfiscates to spend on anything and everything it can? He’s old enough to remember when LBJ combined Social Security tax receipts with the rest of the budget and tax receipts to gloss over how much federal spending overwhelms even what is collected today. It’s all fungible, Bob, and you’re dishonest because you know it, or you’re ill informed. Sure glad he was one of the debate moderators…churchill995 on February 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Just a hunch, but I sort of envision AP as the “Stuart Markovitz” to Muccio’s “Ann Kelsey” character. [L.A. Law -- for the younger one's out there, an '80's TV program. Jill Eikenberry played Kelsey; Michael Tucker played Markovitz.]
coldwarrior on February 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Racist.
the_nile on February 21, 2009 at 2:46 PM
6’3″, 205 LBS. OF PURE MUSCLE, BABY.
Well, no, not quite.
Allahpundit on February 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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