Video: Geraldo goofs on Hot Air
posted at 6:26 pm on August 7, 2009 by Allahpundit
Via RCP. I admit it, I laughed. And let’s face it: We’ve spent three years reminding people what a race-baiting bottom-feeder the guy is. After all this time, he’s entitled to a little pushback. What’s up with everyone else on the set laughing, though? I thought you liked us, Gretchen.
Oh, also: He believes that the protests are mostly astroturf, but — surprise — that they’re not motivated by racism. Second look at Geraldo?
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Organized mobs
liberal343 on August 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM
But does he want to spit on you?
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM
What are you? High?
Trov on August 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM
I would rather drink rancid seal blubber.
upinak on August 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Geraldo is an idiot – the only time I liked watching him is when he got punched in the nose.
dpierson on August 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Well, it’s still a step up from Geraldo’s “alleged fiend” description of David Berkowitz.
jon1979 on August 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM
It’s pretty intimidating trying to face down the awesome credibility of Geraldo.
Django on August 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Sounded like he was goofing on Michelle Malkin.
Ronnie on August 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM
I disagree with Geraldo here. I think The organized mobs are exercising their constitutional rights. The once who are driven by racism and hate are the birthers
liberal343 on August 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Exactly. SEIU, ACORN, and the likes are definitely organized.
anuts on August 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
“Packing the house”–White House bussed in ONE VOICE supporters from over a hundred miles away.
maverick muse on August 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Exactly what evidence does Geraldo, or anyone, have that these town halls are “packed” by…anyone, or any group?
And yeah, guess the G-man isn’t a HotAir fan…which means boy, am I in the right place.
JetBoy on August 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Nope, still a laughing stock.
#moonshinegin
LastRick on August 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Geraldo should go back to interviewing porn stars and prostitutes. He has much more credibility in those areas than in serious issues.
AScott on August 7, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Union thugs.
I was at a town hall meeting yesterday. We were not plants. I recognized my friends and neighbors, and we all arrived independently.
Pa Kettle here saw the announcement in the paper and said to Ma Kettle, “Let’s go down and see the Congressman.” Unfortunately, Ma had to work, so I had to go down alone.
gridlock2 on August 7, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Hm.
And which side is getting arrested for assaulting black people?
MadisonConservative on August 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Racist.. now he stepped in it.
the_nile on August 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Second look at Geraldo? You are Canadian aren’t you?
Dr Evil on August 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Speaking of hot air, he grew that mustache to keep his eyes from watering whenever he opens his mouth.
Jim Treacher on August 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Geraldo is a fool. He is not an excellent lawyer.
clorensen on August 7, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Jerry Rivers is a freakin’ tool.
OmahaConservative on August 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Nah, he’s still a douchebag.
GISAP on August 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I admit it, I threw up a little in my mouth.
Michelle on August 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM
What’s that small furry animal on Hairaldo’s upper lip? Jungle Chipmunk?
Del Dolemonte on August 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
It’s weird that he calls it a conspiracy theory when they say that it looks like the SEIU is coming in to pack the townhalls but doesn’t consider it a conspiracy theory to believe that some unnamed Republican group is doing it.
JadeNYU on August 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
“Be sure to tune that one in?”
Come on AP, he talks like it’s a radio or TV show and he’s getting a dig in to MM, your boss.
If this is all it takes for you to give him a second look, you are a true Beta male.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
The arrests after the Townhall mtg. attack on the street were not of Obama’s supporter union thugs (with a reporter tossed in the mix)?
The media is reporting arrests and violence without stipulating WHO was violent, who was violated, and who were arrested.
FOX, of course.
maverick muse on August 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Heh.
Allahpundit on August 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
heh…
JetBoy on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Did you bring Crow Bar with you instead?
Del Dolemonte on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Screw Geraldo …
I was interested in the fact that this President has a “political arm” – Organizing for America.
So I joined it.
I encourage others to also. Sign up at barackobama.com
Check for events in your area – and RSVP for them. I just RSVP’d for a bunch of ACORN events and promised I’d bring ten people with me to each event.
I think we should make this site useless for our Dear Leader.
HondaV65 on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
This guy was run out of Iraq by the US Military why fox does not run this show boating goofball out of fox i don,t know.Hannity better stay clear of this guy or his dirt will rub off on him if he,s not careful.
thmcbb on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I will not watch anything this ‘spitter’ has to say or is on. He gets the mute when he is on Fox. Fox is fair and balanced, that is why he is on!
L
letget on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Oh, snap!
jinx
JetBoy on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Jerry Rivera is nothing but a self absorbed egomanic.
red131 on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Oh, I’m not defending his dislike for Michelle. Search the archives and you’ll find literally dozen of posts I’ve written beating on him for being a jackass.
Allahpundit on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Wow, I am shocked that Steve and Gretchen laughed along with him.
Not very nice.
AprilOrit on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Finally watched the vid. So lemme get this straight: G doesn’t think this is “Ma and Pa Kettle raisin’ hell” but is sarcastic of Hot Air which features stories showing that is such a case. You, sir, are a moron.
LastRick on August 7, 2009 at 6:38 PM
OT—-From Gov. Palin’s Facebook page. Her statement on Obamacare.
As more Americans delve into the disturbing details of the nationalized health care plan that the current administration is rushing through Congress, our collective jaw is dropping, and we’re saying not just no, but hell no!
The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out, government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay the cost. And who will suffer the most when they ration care? The sick, the elderly, and the disabled, of course. The America I know and love is not one in which my parents or my baby with Down Syndrome will have to stand in front of Obama’s “death panel” so his bureaucrats can decide, based on a subjective judgment of their “level of productivity in society,” whether they are worthy of health care. Such a system is downright evil.
Health care by definition involves life and death decisions. Human rights and human dignity must be at the center of any health care discussion.
Rep. Michele Bachmann highlighted the Orwellian thinking of the president’s health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of the White House chief of staff, in a floor speech to the House of Representatives. I commend her for being a voice for the most precious members of our society, our children and our seniors.
We must step up and engage in this most crucial debate. Nationalizing our health care system is a point of no return for government interference in the lives of its citizens. If we go down this path, there will be no turning back. Ronald Reagan once wrote, “Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we’ll ever see on this earth.” Let’s stop and think and make our voices heard before it’s too late.
- Sarah Palin
http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin#/sarahpalin?v=app_2347471856&viewas=0
Clyde5445 on August 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM
+1!
I admit it, I need to clean off my computer screen now.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM
He’s both a tool and a lawyer.
phreshone on August 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Sorry, make that Jerry Rivers (his birth name).
red131 on August 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM
What an A$$ !!!
First for his little quip about Malkin.
He’d be SURPRISED if Americans are PISSED???? Are you freakin’ kidding me??
Okay…I have defended Geraldo for a loooong time.
And he has made an ass out of me.
Jerk.
bridgetown on August 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Upon lengthy and deliberate reflection I’ve determined that Geraldo is still a douche.
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I know that and to your credit, you faithfully defend her. Except maybe here.
I just don’t see why you would give him “a second look” consideration after he just insulted your boss and HA. He’s a blowhard and rarely deserves the consideration of a first glance.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2009 at 6:41 PM
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I hate it when people use the word ‘douche’. Least you could do is just call him a ‘wise latina’
(&^$#&%$#
bridgetown on August 7, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Palin can appoint Geraldo as ambassador to Antarctica.
darwin on August 7, 2009 at 6:42 PM
How come America was so much better in the 50s? Because you never saw people like this on TV.
Jeff from WI on August 7, 2009 at 6:42 PM
It may be that Gretchen was laughing at Rivera’s reaction to HA, and not HA itself – one of those obligatory “I’m going to humor the speaker” type of laughs. At least I hope.
Grafted on August 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM
God, he is such an F’in ahole.
Sapwolf on August 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Sorry?
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Hey talk about the Cuda, she has a Facebook post about healthcare up.
QOTD AP? Could be the next 1,000+ baby.
Sapwolf on August 7, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Heraldo was and is a thug…saliva.com…
d1carter on August 7, 2009 at 6:44 PM
I signed up for Howard Dean’s email list during the last election. It’s a lot to stomach reading their regular emails, but I like to know what they’re cooking. Have to mull joining this one over though.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Make that Zimbawbe – ruled by Ogabe’s political twin Mugabe
Norwegian on August 7, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Hey, I was on the phone with my advisor from Euro Pacific Capital and we talked about Peter Schiff running for the Senate. He said he won’t be able to spend time on the business as much now.
I told him his name would be on the short list for Treasury Secretary if the Cuda wins in 2012.
Sapwolf on August 7, 2009 at 6:45 PM
a recycled troll has the first post? hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Every time I see Jerry’s sh_t-eating grin it reminds me of ‘Al Capone’s ( empty ) vault, and him with the 101st divulging their plans on national television.
Why is he on Fox? Even CNN wouldn’t hire him
Janos Hunyadi on August 7, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Turns out the so-called “leader” of these so-called “organized mobs” sent his memo out to 8 to 10 people…has less than 30 fans on facebook, and a whopping 5 on twitter.
Del Dolemonte on August 7, 2009 at 6:46 PM
He’s not goofing on Hot Air. He’s goofing on Michelle Malkin. Geraldo and Michelle are frenemies.
SoulGlo on August 7, 2009 at 6:46 PM
+1000
Best GOP response to the Healthcare Bill I have read so far.
Norwegian on August 7, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Dreams from my father , hmmmm…
the_nile on August 7, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Careful
Liberal343 is Geraldo
he might try to spit on you.
blatantblue on August 7, 2009 at 6:47 PM
“Let My People Go!” Geraldo is dissing HotAir? Isn’t he the same guy who got tossed out of Iraq for broadcasting troop movements?
Guardian on August 7, 2009 at 6:47 PM
In the past, I found Geraldo to be utterly despicable and loathsome.
After this clip, my opinion of him is even lower.
Rebar on August 7, 2009 at 6:48 PM
IT IS ON
that made me lol
Geraldo is a has been
go groom your stache dude
blatantblue on August 7, 2009 at 6:48 PM
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:43 PM
lol, I’m just playin’. Unless it gets u to use any word but ‘douche’~~
bridgetown on August 7, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Oh yes. I forgot about that. %$^&*
bridgetown on August 7, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Geraldo: “I was a community organizer. I was a radical Lawyer.”
No, Geraldo, you were born Gerald Riviera then shamelessly adopted the stage name ‘Geraldo Rivera’ to appeal to a Latino audience and bestow upon yourself the claim of being a ‘minority who fought his way up from the dangerous streets’ with a counterfeit ethnicity… then you bamboozled your way through law school and managed to become a low budget lawyer who represented a Puerto Rican street gang called the ‘Young Lords’, then got picked up as a reporter on a little Hispanic TV station for your efforts on behalf of the street gang, then became a low budget Jerry Springer wanna-be who got a TV show and a chair in the face, then lost your show, then somehow managed to baffle someone at a network into believing you could be an ‘objective journalist’, then promptly baited an entire nation with weeks and weeks of promises of fantastic finds waiting to be found in Al Capone’s sealed basement ‘vault’ but found nothing but dirt, dust, and a broken bottle, then you got your butt kicked out of Iraq for broadcasting Coalition Forces battle plans… etcetera ad nauseum.
IE: Gerald Riviera, if anything, you’re a hack.
…
SilverStar830 on August 7, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Gretchen’s laugh was just the sudden awkward realization type, not out of sympathy, I think.
Honestly, how did this buffoon buffalo his way on to Fox.
Oh… BO’R, I forgot.
silverfox on August 7, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I’d rather mainline it.
spmat on August 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Hey, Geraldo, I understand they discovered a second vault owned by Al Capone in Chicago.
Percy_Peabody on August 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM
And the Lifetime Achievement Award for Self Absorbed Asshattery goes to…
trubble on August 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM
At least he didn’t spit on her.
itsnotaboutme on August 7, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Typical elite reaction on Geraldo’s part. Can’t believe what’s plainly true.
What a dummy (like Obama): Hasn’t read Krugman’s columns but dives right in to a defense of his article in which he accuses townhall attendees who don’t bow and scrape before Obamacare as racists. He points out that most of the attendees are White (which next to CEO and Big Oil, are the terms of demonization of the Left), missing the more obvious fact that it’s senior citizens and people who are OK with their current insurance that are ticked off at an arrogant Congress trying to cram down a piece of crap bill.
Obama is Nancy Pelosi’s House slave. So, who’s the racistin that scenario?
EMD on August 7, 2009 at 6:53 PM
That’s exactly what the SEIU thugs, anti-war protesters, and ACORN troops were, yes. Thanks for agreeing.
amerpundit on August 7, 2009 at 6:53 PM
I liked him better when I was a kid and he was doing the Maury Povich type shows. He gets on my nerves now because he is such a race-baiter. I also don’t like his comments about Lou Dobbs. He needs to stick to missing people stories and leave his liberal politics out of it.
TXMomof3 on August 7, 2009 at 6:54 PM
OK.
Hmm, after a second look…
He’s still a waste of oxygen.
DrAllecon on August 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM
I shall henceforth scan every comment thread to ensure you are not present prior to writing ‘douche’ or any variant of ‘douche’, such as ‘doucherific’ or ‘douchetastic’.
; )
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:56 PM
I can’t remember, was that before or after he opened an empty “Al Capone’s vault” and was totally humiliated on national TV?
The guy is an ignorant azzhole hack loser!
Liberty or Death on August 7, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Sorry… really droned out after 15secs.
Geraldo would be an embarrassment to any network.
I’d be shocked (but willing to accept) that his show actually got high ratings.
Upstater85 on August 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Geraldo is such a selfish, self centered idiot. When he does the news its all about him and not the news. It’s me this and me that, in iraq he said he was fired at by a sniper. He likes to make things bigger than they are when he’s around. It’s always been about him and not the issues.
Geraldo better be careful not to insult Michelle Malkin or else she’ll school his ass again.
Remember this debate on illegal immigration?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTuZSHFGQQw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAGt0AxGTus&NR=1
jaboba on August 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM
It’s a textbook case of projection in which astroturfers — Geraldo, Axelrod, ad nauseam — accuse non-astroturfers of astroturfing. The same goes for teabagging.
Terrie on August 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM
One of the happiest day i can remember is many years back someone punched this dirt bag in the nose on T.V..Maybe we can get him to go look for Al Capone’s vault again then after he goes in someone anyone can lock the vault door behind him.
thmcbb on August 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM
I’d rather watch ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey” than waste one second on Moustache Pedro.
thomasaur on August 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM
You’re spelling is really bad.
Oh..and your logic is weak and convoluted at best.
Just trying to help.
Itchee Dryback on August 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM
how about one of these morons provide a single shred of evidence that there is astroturfing going on here.
exceller on August 7, 2009 at 7:03 PM
I hear he’s going to open Al Capon’s safe next week.
Ghostbuster on August 7, 2009 at 7:03 PM
At least it’s not claiming that China owns the South China Sea, tonight.
Upstater85 on August 7, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Geraldo:
That’s it. I’m turning him in to flag@whitehouse.gov
Ronnie on August 7, 2009 at 7:04 PM
OK, so Rivera goofs on HA. Fair enough. He’s free to do that.
Now where would he suggest we all go?
Huff-N-Puff?
Upstater85 on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Well at least Gerry is saying turn around is fair play if the right was actually bringing every single person out. But this is still an idiotic notion that all of these town halls are only attended by plants.
cadams on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
I never wanted a first look at the douche, second look aint happening.
farright on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Fox News is getting on my nerves. Rush has it right – when you see Geraldo, (the grim reaper) you know someone or something has died.
suzyk on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
O/T
There is an announcement in the Dallas paper that the Dallas Independent School District is going to rename two schools for Sotomayor and Obama. Think about one for a woman who hasn’t even been seating yet, and one for a free-falling president. I am so glad I got my kids out of Dallas.
TXMomof3 on August 7, 2009 at 7:07 PM
BadgerHawk on August 7, 2009 at 6:56 PM
You’re such a gentleman. (though I hardly believe u)
UNLIKE Geraldo.
I wish MMalkin would say something about him on air on FNC, but she’s too classy for that..I think?
bridgetown on August 7, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Fox News is getting on my nerves. Rush has it right – when you see Geraldo, (the grim reaper) you know someone or something has died.
suzyk on August 7, 2009 at 7:05 PM
That was my first thought too. I laughed when he said that.
TXMomof3 on August 7, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Is “geraldobag” acceptable?
Laura in Maryland on August 7, 2009 at 7:10 PM
i never liked geraldo, but after he drew a map in the sand of the location of our troops on live tv i have hated him.
trailortrash on August 7, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Kinda like those who questioned McCains eligibility, and citizenship?
capejasmine on August 7, 2009 at 7:11 PM
These protesters are going to ruin this for us.
DaveS on August 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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