Matthews: I said “Oh God” in exasperation at the “odd anti-bellum look” of Jindal’s set
posted at 2:32 pm on February 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via TV Newser, a sneak peek at what “Barack’s” biggest fan will offer tonight on Hardball to atone for the latest Olby/Matthews embarrassment:
I was taken aback by that peculiar stagecraft, the walking from somewhere in the back of this narrow hall, this winding staircase looming there, the odd anti-bellum look [sic] of the scene. Was this some mimicking of a president walking along the state floor to the East Room?
Evidently, narrow halls and winding staircases are distinctly ante-bellum. If I were a cynic, I might read this as yet another example of Matthews’s race-baiting, trying to connect Jindal to some sort of Confederate ethos opposite America’s first black president. Good thing I’m not a cynic, huh?
Judge for yourself. Here, again, is the “oh god” crack, and below it a reference he made to the GOP having “outsourced” the rebuttal to Jindal. A racist jibe at Jindal’s Indian heritage? Nah. I’m sure it’s innocent. But rest assured, had it come from someone else, the very first guy to find sinister intent in it would have been Chris Matthews.
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“Anti-bellum”? Sorry, Chris, but you’re not allowed to use an excuse you can’t spell. Try again.
Gina on February 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM
It’s ante-bellum.
lorien1973 on February 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM
What an idiot.
CP on February 25, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Besides, now he’s gonna offend all the pro-bellum people.
Snowed In on February 25, 2009 at 2:35 PM
WHY is it when libs say something it’s ” completely innocent…don’t make a big deal of it, sheesh” but when a Republican says something innocent the media plays a game of grievance twister and lights the pitchforks and starts boiling the tar?
Words, Crissy? Just words?
Sarjex on February 25, 2009 at 2:36 PM
?
amerpundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:36 PM
It must be nice to be Chris Matthews, living free of any sense of shame or intellectual honesty. How serene he must feel.
Kensington on February 25, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Outsource IS a racist dig at Bobby Jindal. Believe it.
A RACIST dig. Outsourced to the most POPULAR governor in the lower 48.
Bobby is AMERICAN, Mr. Matthews you stupid TWIT.
originalpechanga on February 25, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Supergenius understands the difference between “ante” and “anti”, surely.
amerpundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Jindal is against war!1!!!1
Matthews is a hack.
Nicely put.
Spirit of 1776 on February 25, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Oh, it was just fine and dandy for Barack Obama to appear in front of a fake Greek temple at the DNC convention, or in front of a fake presidential seal before he was even the official Democrat nominee – but something is wrong with a sitting Governor appearing in an official looking setting?
And in a just world where liberals had to live up to the standards they impose on conservatives, Matthews would be fired for the “outsourcing” crack. That was several feet below the belt and MSDNC knows it. Lucky for them that conservatives have thick skins, unlike whiny liberals.
rockmom on February 25, 2009 at 2:37 PM
You wouldn’t want him to have a pro-bellum looking set, would you?
zmdavid on February 25, 2009 at 2:37 PM
I loved the speech…on paper. But I said as much when he came on…he shocked me by his slinking into the…uh…hallway? To just stand there. It was a poor choice and looked really staged…and everything we mocked Obama for in the election. I WILL say, though, that Jindal is an ACTUAL executive while Obami just played one on tv.
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Christopher,
You’re a liar, racist.
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM
That’s ludicrous. Democrats and blacks can’t be racist! And if you judge Obama by the content of his character instead of the color of his skin, that makes you a racist.
Oh, and low taxes are racist.
/Rangel
JohnJ on February 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM
By the way, why is no one picking up the nightmare of a preemptive AP story on O’s speech last night? It was priceless.
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM
The best thing about Matthews is that he has no idea what an embarrasment he is.
BadgerHawk on February 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM
As opposed to those fake, styrofoam Roman columns used by Obama at the Democratic Convention?
RMCS_USN on February 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann would make a nice couple.
OhEssYouCowboys on February 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Again, I am really not enjoying this new national conversation about race…
myrenovations on February 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM
I read it last night and laughed my ass off.
BadgerHawk on February 25, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Apparently Matthews comes from a place with poles and ropes instead of stairs and hallways.
AubieJon on February 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Matthews reminds me of a sad guy who wanted to date me but was rejected…many times. sad sort of pasty follower.
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
why waste HA pixels on this idiot?
gatorboy on February 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
So, question: Was Jindal speaking from the Louisiana Governer’s mansion? When was the mansion built? (IOW, might it not be an actual ante-bellum structure?)
Farmer_Joe on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Translation: It was slightly reminiscent of a civil-war era 7-Eleven.
Glenn Jericho on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Serenity is not a trait common to someone who gets spontaneous thrills up his leg…
–Quote from Dude, Where’s My Objectivity? by Chris Matthews, published 2011
Snowed In on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Chris Matthews is a pushy moron who probably thinks that Aunti Bellum is married to Uncle Tom. Sheesh, why do people watch that guy? Comedy relief?
gordo on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
“Antebellum” is one word, no?
toliver on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Matthews is pro-bellum.
Ted Torgerson on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
But, I mean, that has to be journalistic malpractice…the real kind. She wrote about things that did not occur.
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
And WHY Mr. Matthews did the GOP have NOTHING to do with the bill? Because PELOSI wouldn’t allow much discussion would they?
Explain Chris, how the house plan will help CALIFORNIANS, when the average home is MORE than what Fannie/Freddie will cover at $417,000? Why are WE excluded?
originalpechanga on February 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Link?
Snowed In on February 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Matthews, Olbermann, and Maddow. An entire network devoted to the sexually confused.
DeweyWins on February 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM
BPD on February 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Translation: It was reminiscent of a Civil-War era 7-Eleven.
Glenn Jericho on February 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM
they want to call Jindal an Uncle Tom, but don’t know how to connect the dots
jp on February 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM
how was the “set” antebellum? It just looked like a regular gov mansion. What is it supposed to look like?
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Chrissie’s ante-bellum shoulda whooped his arse a few more times when he was younger, he might have grown up to be a man!
dmann on February 25, 2009 at 2:43 PM
And how many DEMOCRATIC governors and statesmen from Louisiana have spoken from that location?
Mr. TWIT, why would you say Oh, God? What does he have to do with it?
Did you say Oh God to all the lies and misstatements that Joe Biden gave in his debate?
YOU sir, are pathetic
originalpechanga on February 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM
LOL, I like the way you put that. Trying to leave out Linda Lingle?
Jim62sch on February 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/02/24/many-hours-before-he-had-uttered-a-word/
Mommypundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Think “Gone With The Wind”…
Mark Garnett on February 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Ahh… .wait, wait….Who did you vote for Chris?
Caper29 on February 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Tonight’s Worst Person in the World?
IU_Conservative on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Chris Matthews
Pro-bellum journalist of our time.
TheUnrepentantGeek on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Slave owner Thomas Jefferson was a well-known figure in the revival of Palladian-style architecture in America. White House is Palladian, Chris.
And, now, you can tell us how you love Dunkin’ Donuts, 7-11, and Apu from The Simpsons.
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
What a jerk and moron.
I’m glad Jindal turned down his appearance on this idiot’s show. Using the word “outsource” and his exasperation of Jindal taking the spotlight away from his buddy Barack. What a tool.
jencab on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
What an unprofessional, slobbering moron Tweety is.
Papa_P on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
No more Slurpees for you, Matthews-Sahib!
MrScribbler on February 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM
Nice save, Chris: “I was aghast at the scenery.” Please. Just because you eat Obama’s BS up with a fork and spoon doesn’t mean we want to taste yours.
Pasalubong on February 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM
The Louisiana Governor’s Mansion was built in the 1960s. The architectual style is inspired by many old houses in Louisiana.
If you want antebellum houses, go to the Garden District in New Orleans. Many Civil War houses exist because of how quickly New Orleans fell to Union troops.
Lay-Z on February 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM
How is it that this imbecile still has a job? Seriously? From his leg tingles, to his on-air rants with his butt-buddy Olbermann, to now his “Oh God”s and arguably racially tinged remarks… it’s inconceivable.
Al Sharpton is starting a revolution over monkey cartoons yet this ape remains, time after time, in a major broadcasting position.
How is it that anyone on earth can reconcile his continued employment against the character assassinations the likes of Imus, Howard Stern and even the dipshit Dog the Bounty Hunter. I am no defending the latter, but surely Matthews continued inexcusable behavior, with nary an apology or retraction, is more than sufficient grounds to relegate this piece of trash to a dumpster somewhere.
Damiano on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Lay off poor Chris. He must’ve not felt the tingle from this man of color.
/sarcoff
jbh45 on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Newshound Extraordinaire
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Matthews is a racist. What a jerk.
leetpriest on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Bobby Jindal doesn’t look like the stereotypical Ma and Pa Kettle Republicans that the Elite Left feed to the MSM who then obligingly scatter hither and there to Mr. and Mrs. America. Neither does the new RNC Chairman Steele. It is useful to have blowhards like Chris Mathews continually involved in these “ambiguities” of race baiting/demeaning remarks for a couple of reasons: first, it continually reminds everyone that there is turmoil out there regarding “bias” etc. that is NOT coming from the Right – but the Left; and secondly, Bobby Jindal doesn’t necessarily NOT PROFIT from even air time that may “paint” him as less than stellar. At this stage in the 2010/2012 games – just about any sort of air time can be useful. If it is somewhat potentially negative, as it may be here, it further angers the Right, and it gives Bobby Jindal a nice critique of how he’s viewed so that he can improve. Secondly, as in the case of Sarah P. – people are beginning to see how these “assassinations” start from the MSM – as in this case with Mathews again running his mouth inappropriately. Lastly, everytime something like this happens, the MSM turns a dead eye to it or puts it on page 67. But the Right doesn’t forget nor forgive – and as these incidents grow in number – the next innocent Chimp cartoon that the N.Y. Post gets blasted for – well, all of these Lefty slurs are going to be popping one by one out for view again.
Cinday Blackburn on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
Good thing this stupid man’s flub is all over the internet today, otherwise, maybe 10 people saw it.
MSNBC is just such a joke.
stenwin77 on February 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
His explaination is BS. Gov. Kaine from Virginia gave the Dem rebuttal to President Bush’s last SOTUA from the Virginia Governors mansion and it was the same setting and Matthews covered it.
Epic double standard.
hawkdriver on February 25, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Like Famer_Joe, I didn’t understand Matthews’ “set” comment. Wasn’t Jindal speaking from his governor’s mansion?
LASue on February 25, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Chris Matthews is a jerk. Olbermann is the dictator of MSNBC. Only one point of view is allowed to be expressed on MSNBC, and the proof is that they feel comfortable disrespecting anybody who doesn’t share their warped opinions.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fire-keith-olbermann
Read some comments and leave your own!!
afotia on February 25, 2009 at 2:48 PM
“Anti” Bellum???
LMAO….Allahpundit needs to get out of New York City more often, he has no clue. Maybe that’s why he is so anti-Palin as well.
Norwegian on February 25, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Outsource was a definitely veiled reference to Jinal’s Indian ethnicity. IMO
ihasurnominashun on February 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM
lights the pitchforks????
MarkTheGreat on February 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Once again AP gives the morons on the left the benefit of the doubt. Just go away.
echosyst on February 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Sarah Palin is wondering who this Bellum fellow is and whether he’s a ‘Real American’.
capitulus on February 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM
Hop around, bunny man, hop hop hop.
Bishop on February 25, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Little Chrissy Matthews……….
……………very little Chrissy Matthews.
Seven Percent Solution on February 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Heh.
Funny that he drew attention to it, because that’s pretty much what Louisiana looks like. It’s incredible how much they’ve preserved. I have friends who live in a house that was turned into apartments, and though it’s a little cramped, it’s beautiful.
I stayed in a similar house that was turned into a Bed & Breakfast. The very flamboyant owner loved picking up ante-bellum pieces. We stayed on a bed from Storyville (which was gross if you thought too much about it but cool if you didn’t.).
Esthier on February 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Wake me when Matthews has more than a fourth of Beck’s audience.
Repurblican on February 25, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Chris Matthews wouldn’t know innocent if it bit him in the butt.
Hmmmm, let’s see..Bobby Jindal, Governor of a Southern State broadcasting from a building with Southern architecture..what a surprise! I can see why he would have been so startled. *rolling my eyes*
Perhaps Gov. Jindal should have taken the time to design his own set and signs proclaiming his importance ( something along the lines of “Office of the future Presidental Contender”) as someone else did not too long ago. Then Mr. Matthews might have gotten another tingle.
SassyDarlin on February 25, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Good thing I’m never sarcastic.
MadisonConservative on February 25, 2009 at 2:54 PM
I know how it’s spelled. See the “sic” in the blockquote?
Okay.
Allahpundit on February 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Chris aspires to be Joe Biden.
Patrick S on February 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Think I’ll send Chrissy a gift for his first audience with B Hussein O.
OmahaConservative on February 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Until Matthews and Olbermann learn how to act, then why do we even mention their names? Why do we link to that site? IMO that’s akin to dialogue with Ahmadinejad.
Oink on February 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM
It would seem so, yes.
Given that Bobby did his speech at the L.A. governor’s mansion, it would be a bit difficult to escape an “antebellum look.”
spmat on February 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM
I think he and his tingles aspire to be Michelle Obama.
Oink on February 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM
AP didn’t write that. He quoted it. He obviously knows it’s incorrect. That’s the whole point of the [sic].
Esthier on February 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Matthews is ante-civil rights.
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM
ante meridiem
uncle meridiem
all the little meridiems
mi omnibus
su omnibus
whens the next bus
BohicaTwentyTwo on February 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Matthews: Antebellum = plantation
therefore
Republicans = racists
BrianA on February 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM
As others have mentioned, the speech was apparently filmed at the Governor’s mansion, not on a “set.” It took me 10 seconds to find a picture of the mansion (the rotunda) showing the same chairs and wallpaper that are in the video. Perhaps the fact that I am not hindered by a degree in journalism made it easier for me to find… but you’d think an experienced political reporter would have anticipated that the Governor of Louisiana might deliver his response in the Governor’s mansion. Then again, since his man is rather (in)famous for the use of styrofoam columns, I guess Matthews never considered that the facility being used was an authentic building.
From the Governor’s mansion foundation web site:
Oak Alley is listed as an example of antebellum architecture in Wikipedia, so I guess he got that right.
Y-not on February 25, 2009 at 2:57 PM
If any of you are interested in learning about the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion, click here.
Aunt B on February 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Maybe Matthews wanted Jindal to appear in the mansion master bedroom, wearing jammies and lounging seductively on the bed?
Bishop on February 25, 2009 at 2:59 PM
spmat,
L.A. doesn’t have a governor’s mansion, although Ahnold does have a private mansion there. LA does.
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 2:59 PM
“The World According to Cwissy”
It’s a wonderful world, full of tingly feelings and half-white/half-black man love. A little spittle thrown into the mix and it’s just a darling place to live!
Mr_Magoo on February 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM
It just doesn’t take much.
Speakup on February 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Am I the only one that is fast approaching the point where the cretins endlessly attempting to one-up Allah are making me avoid the comments?
MadisonConservative on February 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
I’m going to e-mail a complaint to MSNBC!
What’s their website number again?
forest on February 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
if the Left can’t throw Oreo’s at Jindal, what can they throw?
Indians are probably a victim class in the United Kingdom by their libs over British Imperialism, wonder how they discredit conservative Indian Immigrants.
jp on February 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Palladian style is definitely pre-Civil War, Chris.
Christien on February 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
It’s so much better when Nancy Pelosi sits behind you.
Firebird on February 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
open mouth, dig hole deeper
Defector01 on February 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
I say the same thing whenever I see Helen Thomas’ antebellum looks.
Glenn Jericho on February 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
If it’s not a Greek temple it ain’t good enough, eh?
drjohn on February 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Check this out from TIME’s Swampland:
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 12:27 am
This blog found the Paris Hilton/McCain ad racist.
This blog hosted Karen Tumulty’s accusations that tying Obama to Raines at Fannie Mae was racist.
But calling Governor a “Plucky Indian Lad” and tying him to Slumdog? Soo not racist.
MayBee on February 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Antebellum…maybe Jindal shouldn’t have worn the hoopskirt.
Laura in Maryland on February 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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