Video: Michelle nukes Axelrod over conflict of interest on pharmaceutical money
posted at 10:26 pm on August 19, 2009 by Allahpundit
Number one on the NYT bestseller list again this week — although frankly, she has an unfair advantage. How are other nonfiction writers supposed to compete when she’s got news stories bolstering her thesis breaking every day?
How many new epilogues is this book going to get before she’s done with it? Thirty?
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amerpundit on August 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Neverending Story.
At least until 2012.
Rhinoboy on August 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
start cranking up the Federal Grand Jury process……..
Janos Hunyadi on August 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Thank you Michelle for your fantastic book.
Give ‘em Hell!
omnipotent on August 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Perhaps Michelle can make it a series with this much crap going on.
You know, like Harry Potter. There’s enough there to fill more than seven books, though.
PBoilermaker on August 19, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Michelle Malkin Ammunition in use,at its finest!!hehe.
canopfor on August 19, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Great job on Hannity, Michelle.
My collie says:
CyberCipher on August 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Just make sure not to reuse the title “half blood prince” or the left wing media might change it’s mind about Gitmo.
jhffmn on August 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM
This is the Rathergate of 2009…I hope that when is all said and done for this corrupt administration, that she get’s the credit for being the first to bring this stuff to the nation’s attention. Cudos Michelle…thank god we can rely on you since the MSM became a wing of the DNC.
AUINSC on August 19, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Me thinks Axlerod,is going to have a broken axle over this!!
canopfor on August 19, 2009 at 10:35 PM
She rocked! I loved the book and can’t wait for the next one.
silenced majority on August 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Good call- Obama has bought out the AARP. And it was the Democratic Party that gave big pharma the Prescription Drug bill for seniors that prevents the government from negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
It’s kind of crazy to go after Obama this way when under the previous administration there was repeated evidence of corporate lobbyists literally writing environmental, health care, and other legislation- with no objections ever raised by this woman.
bayam on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM
The lefties are really really really really really wishing that Palin was still in office.
Bishop on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I’d like to see the Soros stock bonanza get more play. Axelrod’s involvement will just be compared to Mr. Cheney and Haliburton. And I think GE needs to be looked at also.
Cindy Munford on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Depends on how long Obama is in office. Is four years too short for a periodical?
My collie says:
CyberCipher on August 19, 2009 at 10:37 PM
A cornered greasy rat named Axelrod
A cornered greasy rat named Axelrod
See how he grabs money and scurries so desperately around
See how he grabs money and scurries so desperately around
He extorted Pharma with all the graft formed in his corrupt little life
Just wait till Michelle cuts off his latest foul tale with a carving knife
Did you ever think you would see such a thing in your life
As a cornered greasy rat named Axelrod?
Cheshire Cat on August 19, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Barry Potter and the Prevaricator’s Throne.
Jim Treacher on August 19, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Excellent interview!
ladyingray on August 19, 2009 at 10:40 PM
You’re telling me you wouldn’t kiss some ass if she let you? Come on…
BadgerHawk on August 19, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Odd that the ‘rat controlled Congress has, for the last 2.5 years, not done something to reverse that, huh?
Bishop on August 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM
More like a huge asteroid hitting Chicago.
O’Reilly and Drudge have this now. There’s no escaping, Axelrod. What distraction will you create, Axelrod?
SouthernGent on August 19, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Start reading it next week. Borrowing from a friend.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on August 19, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Michelle, the administration has been in place more than 6 months and you’re still only on volume 1?
Snap to it, woman!
Daggett on August 19, 2009 at 10:42 PM
You haven’t followed Michelle very long have you? She was critical of the Bush administration to the point where she was criticized frequently here.
BacaDog on August 19, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Then immigaration reform hit, all hell broke loose. Kind of like unleashing the dogs of war.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on August 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I don’t see the conflict of interest. This story isn’t going anywhere, I’m afraid.
Log on August 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM
where’s the thread about the dem’s next card trick of splitting the bill into two and rahmming them both through? One being the budget nuts and bolts which they can swindle through under reconciliation and save face with the blue dogs while giving the lefties what they want.. cough cough.. public option.. cough cough.. and one addressing all the other crap.
gatorboy on August 19, 2009 at 10:45 PM
LOL
PBoilermaker on August 19, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Seems like MM’s next book is writing itself.
silenced majority on August 19, 2009 at 10:47 PM
fullogas on August 19, 2009 at 10:47 PM
I don’t read her blog but I do see her quoted on HotAir quote often. Well, if big pharma gets a great deal out of this legislation, then her points will have the credibility that’s now lacking. After all, there’s no question that pharma companies are part of the health cost problem (out of control marketing / sales reps costs that exceed R&D).
bayam on August 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM
The nations schools will be put on high alert as Swine Flu sweeps across the land…..or is that the excuse for OgabeScare?
Bishop on August 19, 2009 at 10:49 PM
How is this a conflict of interest, legaly or ethically?
These aren’t fed dollars are they? No bid Federal contracts?
Big pharma lobyist want to run ads supporting the One and they chose obama’s message shop. Shocking.
Does Ax still work there? Own any of it?
Still wondering where the conflict comes Allah.
Whoring for your boss is unavoidable sometimes I guess Allah. It just seeing you do it all day is…. Well…. Heart ache
frumian on August 19, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Something like “Wag the Dog?”
Esmerelda on August 19, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I’ve been pointing out Axelturfs tactics to my friends since the primaries. Been very frustrating trying to explain this man, his living, and his tactics.
Ozprey on August 19, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Out of control by what standard?
BacaDog on August 19, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Axelrod better keep his eye open for runaway busses.
JoeinTX on August 19, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Dude, after AP’s tossing of libtard343 today, give the man some slack.
John the Libertarian on August 19, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Really? What thread?
BacaDog on August 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Well done Sean and Michelle.
Mojave Mark on August 19, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Okay, now who can tell me what the problem is here?
exception on August 19, 2009 at 10:59 PM
The Swedish blood libel headline comments. 343 made one anti-semitic comment too many.
PBoilermaker on August 19, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Do you also crap on your friends homes when you visit?
Knucklehead on August 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM
YOU GO GIRL!
GarandFan on August 19, 2009 at 11:04 PM
These people are thoroughly crooked, and we need to remember that if we get into a discussion of “tort reform” with this administration and congress. Everything these guys do will assist plaintiffs’ lawyers.
GaltBlvnAtty on August 19, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Axelrod’s easy to explain: If you want to know what he’s doing, just listen to what he accuses his enemies of doing.
Jim Treacher on August 19, 2009 at 11:12 PM
The old “I know you are, but what am I?” strategy…agreed.
Ozprey on August 19, 2009 at 11:15 PM
FIFY
Jeff2161 on August 19, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Obama: Thank you Michelle, may I have another ?
Jeff2161 on August 19, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Whoring for your boss is unavoidable sometimes I guess Allah. It just seeing you do it all day is…. Well…. Heart ache
frumian on August 19, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Do you also crap on your friends homes when you visit?
Knucklehead on August 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Knucklehead:You mean,like this!
The trashing of a fallen soldiers home!
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http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=4560753
canopfor on August 19, 2009 at 11:25 PM
It’s Chicago thugs, Michelle. This is really dangerous.
I hope that she’s seriously taking care of her safety.
TheAlamos on August 19, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Michelle and Sean are terrific together.
redridinghood on August 19, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Michelle Malkin
Ann Coulter
Laura Ingraham
Michelle Bachmann
Sarah Palin
…(I’m sure I’ve forgotten a name or two)
Please insert my name here because I’m with these ladies! Agree with them 100% or not, they are bringing it.
thevastlane on August 19, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I just read this on Drudge and nearly gagged on my drink when I got to the part in bold italics.
Susanboo on August 19, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Geez Michelle, cheer up!
LOL……. ; )
The Ugly American on August 19, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Yeah, it’s called projection, and it’s standard in the Democrat playbook.
Susanboo on August 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Ahh, yes, another economic illiterate enters the fray. As if we don’t have enough as it is.
I guess I missed something…who put you in charge of deciding how much private companies of any kind spend on anything?
xblade on August 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Good Lord Michelle!!! I am so damn glad you are on our side.
Some call you a firecracker…. pfffft.
Try a neutron bomb!!!
katy on August 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Michelle and Sarah should be on Hannity’s “Great, Great, Great American Panel”…………..
……….. with “Bob Beckel” in the middle, sweating bullets.
Now THAT would be the sh%t…………!
Seven Percent Solution on August 20, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Over at powerlineblog, commenter Peter Williams adds this information to the mix re Axelrod’s PR machine:
onlineanalyst on August 20, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Holy crap, you need to listen to this! The progerssive are turning on Obama!
They’re going nuclear on Obama and Big Pharma.
naked emperor news. Quote from a caller on Air America, “What if the (townhall) protesters are right”?
http://www.breitbart.tv/charming-liar-progressives-turn-on-obama-as-air-america-exposes-fascist-drug-deal/
katy on August 20, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Let’s not forget that Barry Boy is having a conference call tomorrow with SEIU members to discuss strategy in pushing this Obamacare bill forward.
onlineanalyst on August 20, 2009 at 12:10 AM
start a new show Gangland Daily.
faraway on August 20, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Single payer and co-ops are not a trojan horse. They are a distraction.
Obama just wants government control. He does not care about the details.
gh on August 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM
It’s about time that someone else, (besides the 48 percent of us who didn’t vote for him), wised up to Obama. I am still amazed that they did not recognize the con that he is. What did they call him on Air America? Oh yeah, Charming Liar”.
Susanboo on August 20, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Wow! Cheneyed!!! Do they mean Dear Leader lied? Naw, it couldn’t be. These fools are just now figuring out who they voted for.
d1carter on August 20, 2009 at 12:42 AM
We are all thinking the same thing after listening to the Air America video! You think we’re gonna have some kind of revolt before Obama makes it half way through his presidency?
Susanboo on August 20, 2009 at 12:46 AM
That’s Alpha-Male territory there, my friend.
Jaibones on August 20, 2009 at 12:47 AM
I just luvs that gal.
NeoKong on August 20, 2009 at 12:49 AM
They are turing on him for completely opposite reasons that we are which makes things intersting. He has no where to go without blowing the country up.
This guy is not going to make it three and a half more years because he has lost control and power.
That makes him even more dangerous than ever.
katy on August 20, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Apologies if this is a repost, but this is so coooool
http://www.breitbart.tv/charming-liar-progressives-turn-on-obama-as-air-america-exposes-fascist-drug-deal/
Thanx NEN
macncheez on August 20, 2009 at 12:56 AM
ooopppsyy
macncheez on August 20, 2009 at 12:58 AM
Dear Michelle Malkin: Tahnk you for continuing to explore, expose and explain the political corruption that seems to permeate everything Obama touches.
Loxodonta on August 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM
FIFY, uh, er, oops. Looks like I just exchanged one synonym for another.
John the Libertarian on August 20, 2009 at 1:04 AM
Give ‘em hell, Michelle.
Vic on August 20, 2009 at 1:07 AM
I hope you don’t mind, but I posted this link on the top thread. This is unbelievable. WOW! Just WOW!
d1carter on August 20, 2009 at 1:07 AM
LOL!
Susanboo on August 20, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Hey, post away. It’s not my link.
This should be on the healines tomorrow morning! It’s that good.
Thumbs up to NEN!
Thanks d1
katy on August 20, 2009 at 1:18 AM
So, when does the Left start calling for Obama’s head and screaming “impeach him” like they did for Bush? Ha! Never happen, even though in this guy’s case, he has probably already committed impeachable offenses.
Susanboo on August 20, 2009 at 1:19 AM
If this post in some small way encourages you (Michelle Malkin) to rip out Barry’s gizzard then my life will have not been for naught.
Geochelone on August 20, 2009 at 1:52 AM
This is not good for Axelrod. In a fair political world he would be stepping down by the end of the week.
This is a corrupt and dirty Chicago style administration that feels it is above the law and the Constitution, and with the MSM in tow I doubt this story gets the coverage or complete investigation it deserves.
Mr Purple on August 20, 2009 at 2:38 AM
I LOVE MICHELLE, but I have one lingering voice in my head that says that in this interview she almost sounds exactly like the Halliburton/Cheney kooks who would not shut up for the past 8 1/2 years. Is there any other way to present the information without it sounding so conspiratorial? Seriously, someone help me out here. How do we get past the conspiracies to the meat of the matter? I am not saying what she said to Hannity is not true, but I can see my mom watching that and dismissing it as conspiratorial prattle. There has got to be a better way to offer the information to the public.
Anyone?
alohapundit on August 20, 2009 at 3:33 AM
Go get ‘em Michelle. Its a little cirlce of ‘rig me into office and get your money’ thing going on. Thats all its about at the cost and risk of our freedom.
johnnyU on August 20, 2009 at 3:56 AM
AxleROd? LOL. Well, I have cousin named Carbuerator Jones. What the frig name is AxleRod? CV-Joint Smith, Fender Johnson, Rear View Mirror Smith, Pep Boy Magruder. Nice names for the whole Clan.
johnnyU on August 20, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Michelle kicks tail.
Michelle please don’t waist time taking names.
Slowburn on August 20, 2009 at 4:28 AM
Seriously, MM should consider compiling monthly or quarterly supplements to her book and selling them in pdf versions off the Web. It’d be something like a serial.
I checked this thread, and I don’t see any mention. I can’t say that someone hasn’t already said the same thing, but here goes.
I nominate MM for Corruption Czar!
BuckeyeSam on August 20, 2009 at 5:57 AM
The paperback version is going to be a hundred pages longer.
Sir Corky on August 20, 2009 at 6:20 AM
There must be evidence of actual bribing and/or kick backs that has gone into private accounts.
- The Cat
P.S. You think UBS will hand over Axelrod?
MirCat on August 20, 2009 at 6:32 AM
A co-op is to health care as a commune is to community.
MirCat on August 20, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Or maybe she could right a sequel and have the 1st and 2nd place on the NYT Bestseller list.
Has there ever been a sequel to a non-fiction book?
MirCat on August 20, 2009 at 6:37 AM
The Democratic party is one vast influence peddling machine that revolves between “Consultant firms”, Government offices, media positions, and “non-profit” organizations that happen o dedicate themselves to issues that increase the power of the Democratic party. Thick as thieves, all of them.
rob verdi on August 20, 2009 at 6:50 AM
But we neeeeeed medicine so they should just give it to us for free, even if they worked for years to develop it! /sarc
Ummm, I don’t think so. Michelle does sound upset, and rightly so. Who knows better than she what lengths this admin has gone to–the very one who promised the hope, change and transparency?
I’m leery of the whiff of “turn down the rhetoric”. I’m not aadvocating being obnoxious (which Michelle is not), but conservatives are too often reticent, soft-spoken, etc. This is not the time for slander or shouting, but it IS time for no-holes-barred, in-your-face TRUTH. And Michelle delivers it wonderfully.
Grace_is_sufficient on August 20, 2009 at 6:50 AM
People used to say Nixon was a crook, but he was a paragon of virtue compared to the mobsters in the White House today. These folks are always looking for an angle.
Terrye on August 20, 2009 at 6:52 AM
At least this time Michelle is giving hell to the people who deserve it instead of harassing a FEMA director after Katrina or whatever.
Terrye on August 20, 2009 at 6:54 AM
I am more concerned about the implications of the Obama Administration extending a Two Billion Dollar loan guarantee to the Brazillion oil drilling company that George Soros dropped 800 million in. This 2 Billion Dollar “investment” guaranteed that Soros will not loose a penny in the unlikely event that no oil is found.
BigAlSouth on August 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Uhhh, how much is a brazillion, anyway?
BigAlSouth on August 20, 2009 at 7:01 AM
How about some transparency on this conflict of interest David Axelrod? If Michelle would dig deeper, she might find others who might benefit from the Health Care Plan if it passes.
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