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Danny
What do you think are the odds that Greta will leave the evening lineup; Beck will take over Hannity's slot; and Hannity will move to Greta's slot? Beck is really informative. I especially liked his show where he demonstrated that the states who are worse off right now happen to be Democratic controlled Liberal states while conservative states tend to be better off. That's something that the public should consider when selecting members of Congress and Presidents. That's the press doing its job.
February 13, 2010, 8:47:21 AM EST – Like – Reply
Puck30
Remember, you are asking Beck to do his morning show. And then hang out 8,9,10 hours to do his show on FNC. Plus, why would Hannity want to move?
What are you going to put in at the 5PM slot that will get Brett Bair a great lead in? It ain't broke bro, don't fix it.
If I would do anything it would be, repeat Beck at 11pm instead of 2am and push everybody except Red-Eye, back an hour.
If that does not suit you, go on youtube and search Glenn Beck, there's a guy who posts the whole show. (same day around 9pm)
And as I have stated before, Greta has been #1 in her slot for how many years?
February 13, 2010, 9:22:32 AM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
Or you could DVR Beck, O'Reilly, Hannity, and Red Eye like I do and watch them whenever you want and not care about air times...
February 13, 2010, 10:33:43 AM EST – Like – Reply
Puck30
Bingo FF!
I just get flustered a little when people talk about ditching Greta. She has been winning her slot for how many years?
Why would anyone want to fool with something that is blowing away the other channels is beyond me.
February 14, 2010, 2:29:05 PM EST – Like – Reply
Danny
I know that Greta has made some noise about being tired of her grind. That has been reported on this site. If she does leave the evening line up, I would expect that Ailes would want to give Beck a prime time show. Unless he is determined to have a woman host a show in the evening.
February 13, 2010, 9:42:42 AM EST – Like – Reply
Puck30
Yeah Danny, but you are asking Beck to do a 15 hour work day if his FNC show goes live at 10PM. I don't care who you are. That is major burnout.
Myself, I would not want to put that burdon on him or his family. Would you? You have a winning hand from 5pm to 11pm and beyond. Don't mess with it.
It's just beyond me why Greta has had winning numbers for many years and nobody defends her. I don't like Hannity, but I would never move him out of his slot.
February 14, 2010, 2:42:04 PM EST – Like – Reply
Tina
Can somone please explain to me how Olbermann can still have a job? From his making the grandchildren of Inhoffe WPITWs (yes, going after kids now) to his blaming 9/11 on Bush last night. How is this man still allowed a microphone? He is sicker than sick; he is a disgrace. I know his has few viewers, but does NBC not ever get concerned about his insidious behavior?
February 13, 2010, 11:07:10 AM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
It wasn't that long ago when he was pontificating about he never goes after people's children, after he had already done so!
http://tinyurl.com/ylff7jb
February 13, 2010, 11:14:47 AM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Johnny, Olbermann has gone after Steve Doocy's boy too.
February 13, 2010, 11:40:53 AM EST – Like – Reply
Mike C.
And now that Peter officially works for FNC, Keith has more reason to go after him.
February 13, 2010, 5:59:41 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
We had have some snow here and are expecting some more!
It is so beautiful!
February 13, 2010, 11:38:47 AM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Johnny...don't know if it was you..but my post has vanished yet again.
February 13, 2010, 4:34:23 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
Oh it was me all right. Please confine your comments to cable news.
February 13, 2010, 4:37:53 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
"Please confine your comments to cable news."
It was about cable news...it was about Glenn Beck.
[No it wasn't, and the rest of this comment was removed for the same reason. Word of warning: if you keep using this same tired trick to inject your political hobby-horses into the discussion you will go on vacation. The trick I'm referring to: I just read where X (someone unconnected with cable news) said or did something. I wonder if Y (someone connected with Fox, in this case Beck) will report/condemn/say something about it. That's more transparent than Saran Wrap. Try that just once more and you can pack your overnight bags. --your friendly neighborhood SiteOwner]
February 13, 2010, 5:31:10 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Okily-Dokily....I'll depart before a trip is imposed....I'm a tad elephant's trunk and liable to spout...No where's that Lagavulin malt.
night all.
February 13, 2010, 6:04:56 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
What exactly is elephant's trunk? On second thought, don't want to know.
February 13, 2010, 6:16:43 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Johnny....your a lawyer...I don't know what sort of lawyer...but if your a criminal lawyer you must have defended many a client who did stuff while elephant's trunk....It's rhyming slang for drunk.
@Fox Fan....I know you like a beer or two....I doubt you'll get it over in the US...but I tried it for the 1st time tonight and it's a magnificent beer...It's brewed in a Scottish brewery called Harviestoun and the beer is called "Ola Dubh Special Reserve 12" - 8%...it's aged it the casks that were used for the Highland Park 12 year old malt....it's a must get if you can....Not cheap but well worth the cost.
February 13, 2010, 7:10:08 PM EST – Like – Reply
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Blackflon
From the Liar in Chief at News Hounds.
Hannity Smears Breast Cancer Victim In Order To Attack ObamaReported by Ellen - February 13, 2010 - Comments
Now, I am not a big fan of Hannity's. He used to be here in Atlanta and I thought he was childish much of the time.
But, he never "attacked" nor "smeared" the woman in Ellen's post.
He laid out the facts as seen here.
. “As it turns out (Shouse) DID have insurance. Now, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch describes how Shouse went into debt in order to put $30,000 into her business. Now she also skimped on health care. She opted out of routine exams and chose a catastrophic policy with a $5,000 deductible.”
he played a clip of Shouse (whom he now called “Shrouse”) saying, “I put off and put off and put off getting preventive services and medical screenings and treatments and eventually I was forced to go in after several years of realizing that there was something wrong and I had delayed treatment for several years and eventually, in October of 2005… I was diagnosed with breast cancer that had already advanced to Stage 4.
Those are factual statements from Hannity and the Shouse woman.
Ellen seems to think that since Shouse put $30,000 into her business BEFORE she was sick absolves her of the CHOICE she made to go into debt instead of taking care of her medical needs.
These are the kind os stories the left just loves. But they always leave out the question of choices. Shouse made a choice to put money into her business when she should have used some of that money to take care of her medical needs.
Life is about choices. Personal responsibility doesn't seem to be on the liberal radar screen.
So, Ellen, has made up a reason to attack Hannity when he actually told the truth. Yes, he left some things out but they did not change the fact that Shouse made her choices and she had to live with them. Unfortunately, she made some wrong choices.
February 13, 2010, 6:11:33 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Of course if she lived in the UK....She wouldn't have to worry about health care bills....Thankfully we have universal health care....Not perfect but i'll take it anyday over what you have over in the US...thank you very much.
February 13, 2010, 7:21:52 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
You should tell that to all the citizens of the UK who travel here for medical care.
February 13, 2010, 7:31:34 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Intresting.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2009/aug/12/nhs-us-healthcare-obama
If you can afford treatment...i'm sure you'll go anywhere for it.
February 13, 2010, 7:45:22 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Haggy, by interesting coincidence, I'm watching a program on BBC called Survivors. It's about how the UK med system created a flu virus that wipes out 99% of Earth's population.
February 13, 2010, 8:05:54 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
What does this have to do with cable news?
February 13, 2010, 8:12:21 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Exactly my thoughts Johnny.
Ashley I've got to hand it to you...at least you know a decent channel when you see it.
February 13, 2010, 8:53:04 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Ashley I've got to hand it to you...at least you know a decent channel when you see it.
Excellent analysis Haggis! Good for you. Now you know why I watch Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and the Fox Broadcasting Channel!
February 13, 2010, 9:04:00 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Haggis shakes his head....and mutters spin...spin...spin
February 13, 2010, 9:35:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Garsh Haggy! I compliment you and your head spins!
February 13, 2010, 10:23:53 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
If you can afford treatment...i'm sure you'll go anywhere for it.
Of course, you go where you will get the best care.
February 13, 2010, 7:47:02 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Re: Twitter Silence.
Shuster is either being punished or he's simply PO'd. Either way, little Davey is not a happy feller.
February 13, 2010, 7:48:12 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
If the Palin little helper notes was a non story,,,,Then this surly is an ultra non story....but it seems to put a smile on the Rights face...so who am I to complain.
This put a huge smile on my face....but i suspect not yours.
http://www.naterrific.com/2010/02/13/theyre-not-crazy/
February 13, 2010, 7:55:21 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Well, Haggis, now that you mention it, I do get a smile when I know Shuster is annoyed. It's almost as ear to ear when I know you are annoyed.
February 13, 2010, 8:07:50 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
LOL...I personally couldn't give a stuff if Shuster twittered or not...but I've got to hand it to Johnny....he certainly knows how to keep a dead story going.
February 13, 2010, 8:16:43 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
LOL...I personally couldn't give a stuff if Shuster twittered or not...
That explains why you have repeatedly responded to my posts about it.
but I've got to hand it to Johnny....he certainly knows how to keep a dead story going....
Very rude to our host Haggis.
February 13, 2010, 8:20:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
Haggis what does this have to do with cable news?
February 13, 2010, 8:12:02 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Ooops....It's all Ashleys fault....i was simply replying to his poor analysis and couldn't help myself with the final comment on my last post. Back to the men's luge
February 13, 2010, 8:22:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
"Very rude to our host Haggis."
I didn't realise I was the host....I don't think Johnny will be pleased with that weak analyses.
February 13, 2010, 8:27:05 PM EST – Like – Reply
Guest
I.M. Right
I didn't realise I was the host....I don't think Johnny will be pleased with that weak analyses.
Perhaps a comma was omitted, perhaps not, but not to worry, there is no one who would ever think you would host anything. So I doubt there is any confusion over this.
February 13, 2010, 8:32:51 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
"Perhaps a comma was omitted, perhaps not"
Well Ashley that comma was mightily important....without the comma...you are implying this is my blog Johnny...Ashley saying such a thing must make you blood run cold...may I suggest an overnight trip is warranted for young Ashley after that woefully poor analysis.
February 13, 2010, 8:49:15 PM EST – Like – Reply
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I.M. Right
Haggis, the only people for whom that comma was important are those who have not yet mastered the whole your you're situation.
February 13, 2010, 9:02:31 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Ooh...I obviously hit a raw nerve with the great comma debacle (that's probably spelt wrong...but I'm sure Ashley will correct me) I'll be the 1st to admit I'm no great writer and I'm sure you'll....for the 1st time....100% agree with me on that.
February 13, 2010, 9:13:04 PM EST – Like – Reply
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I.M. Right
No Haggy, it doesn't hit a raw nerve because as it is written in the first person talking to you Haggis, there is no need to place a comma before "Haggis". Nice try though.
February 14, 2010, 3:44:07 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Ooops....It's all Ashleys fault....i was simply replying to his poor analysis
Gosh! That's like when the li'l feller or John T calls anyone stupid (or "stupis" in John T's case).
February 13, 2010, 8:27:33 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
From Haggis
Okily-Dokily....I'll depart before a trip is imposed...night all.
Today, 3:04:56 PM (Pacific Time)But then he comes back and posts again, and again, and again, and again.Such is Haggis.Anyone remember that great SNL skit with John Belushi as "The Thing that Wouldn't Leave"?
February 13, 2010, 8:43:25 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
That was my intention....but the Winter Olympics came on and I've been engrossed in that...but as it's 2am(UK time) I'll be departing soon...honestly.
February 13, 2010, 9:01:11 PM EST – Like – Reply
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I.M. Right
Cecelia,
Like Link Click of the Day (LLCotD)!
February 13, 2010, 9:13:56 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Ashley/Cecelia....Am I right in thinking....that if someone doesn't like FNC...you both take an instant disliking to that person?
February 13, 2010, 9:24:02 PM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
Haggis, that isn't the way any sane person would think. And I will be looking for that Ola Dubh Special Reserve 12!
February 13, 2010, 9:33:46 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
No. In my case, I take an instant disliking to people who post under a variety of names while calling themselves newbies, to people who lie about what they've personally seen on FNC and what they've gotten via internet clips, and to trolls who wish to wrest blog content out of the hands of Johnny, toward a direction of their particular liking.
February 13, 2010, 9:50:34 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
In your case Haggis, I would recommend to anyone who doesn't know you, that their disliking be "instant".
Saves time.
February 13, 2010, 9:54:35 PM EST – Like – Reply
Olby Sucks
I.M. Right
Am I right in thinking....that if someone doesn't like FNC...you both take an instant disliking to that person?
Haggis, if anyone does not like you, there are a million reasons having nothing to do with FNC for them to choose from.
February 13, 2010, 10:21:54 PM EST – Like – Reply
Danny
"Am I right in thinking" that's funny Haggis. By your own admission, you're an elephant's trunk and elephant's trunks don't think. Or put another way you're on the sauce, you're drunk. That's your explanation for all of your stupid comments. my advice get of the site; go to bed; sober up. That is, if you ever do really sober up. Refrain from making any more comments that would embarrass a sane, sober person.
February 14, 2010, 1:12:03 AM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
There are only a few people in the world who would get CC's Like Click as the way she meant it. Lol
February 13, 2010, 9:25:50 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
It looks like John T is posing as "Same2u" over at mediaite. In response to a story about Dianne Feinstein, the idiot writes:
same2u says:
February 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Who cares? Dianne Feinstein wasn’t on record for mocking the president for using a telestrator as was Palin.
It's very stupid - John T style!
It seems that little John T thinks that writing a few words on a hand is the same as a teleprompter. Also, the jerk has no idea what a "telestrator" is. Maybe he thinks Obama provides commentary for NFL footbal games.
February 13, 2010, 11:04:35 PM EST – Like – Reply
Puck30
Oh yeah? I'll one up your stupid style coments from John T. found this while surfing over at the Hounds.
gnusman53<img src="http://cdn.js-kit.com/images/icon10-external-url.png"/>
Notice that they didn't close up on Feinstein's hand so it was able to be read........ or see if it was just an ink smudge..... something many people have gotten on their hands by handling pens and markers...
February 14, 2010, 2:46:20 PM EST – Like – Reply
Mike C.
Re: "Major's Olympic tweets": Those were fun to read, except for the few tweeters that gave Major a hard time.
February 14, 2010, 1:10:19 AM EST – Like – Reply
Larry Kelly
As one of the folks mentioned in Major's tweets, let me say he has really been a lot of fun on Twitter the last 4 days. The Olympics and the big snow have given him a lot of material and shown what a great down to earth fellow he is. White House correspondencts must be a pretty good bunch, as I also really enjoy Jake Tapper and Chuck Todd on Twitter. They are a mega-tweeters.
February 14, 2010, 10:03:02 AM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Women don't generally do this, but if any woman has put off getting their man a Valentine's gift, Alan Flusser has a surprisingly well-done-for-the-price line of clothing at Steinmart(!)
February 14, 2010, 10:12:25 AM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
The Megyn article was a hoot. I liked the cheap shot at Cooper's tight shirts and the cheap shot at Megyn saying that she'd be OK with Kansas City looking up her skirt.
The commenters there need a whoopin' though.
February 14, 2010, 10:56:26 AM EST – Like – Reply
Blackflon
It looks like poor Julie the Plagairist,( or is it Priscilla the Plagairist? I can never tell them apart) feels that since Diane Feinstein is more educated than Sara Palin, that excuses her use of her hand to make notes. Well, isn't that special.
Yep, it is just another weak excuse to attack Palin. I guess since the Feinstein clip showed up, the liberals are somewhat embarrassed and need to vent their hate.
Of course, if Feinstein is so much better educated and smarter than Palin, why would she need to have notes scribbled on her hands?
The Hateful Hideous Hens of Houndland have outdone themselves. They want to hate. They need to hate. They live to hate.
February 14, 2010, 2:46:20 PM EST – Like – Reply
Felix
Excuse my English.
Blackflon, you accuse others of being "haters" but are you not just a "hater" yourself?
I see you hating on the newshounds daily.
February 14, 2010, 3:15:11 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Felix - is this your first time posting on this site or have you posted here before under a different name?
February 14, 2010, 3:23:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
Blackflon
Hating on the News Hounds? Spare me. I quote them as needed and then comment on their postings. And I throw in a little humor to go with it. There is no hate here.
Question to Felix. If this is your first time here, how would you know I was "hating" on anyone?
GOTCHA!!!!
February 14, 2010, 5:51:09 PM EST – Like – Reply
Felix
Guten tag I.M. Right
This is my first time
I am from Deutschland and my English is not so good for the post in English sites
February 14, 2010, 3:53:17 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Deutsch? What does "Mungo" mean in English?
February 14, 2010, 5:44:58 PM EST – Like – Reply
Felix
Yes, I am German.
Deutsch=German
This makes no sense to me "mungo"
What is a "mungo"?
February 14, 2010, 6:09:55 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Good lord, are the likes of the li'l feller and John T that stupid? That desperate to post here that they have to lie?
PICTURES
February 14, 2010, 6:21:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
GATXER
This is my first time
I am from Deutschland and my English is not so good for the post in English sites
Of course this is a lie.....if you go down and check Felix's account you will see also Mungo posts. Of course for his job Im sure he or she has a good reason to switch countrys and screen names and lie that hes never been here before.
Oh and for the record I finnaly figured out how to switch my account from Richard to GATXER...but I would never lie and say Im new here.'
February 14, 2010, 5:53:28 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
Apparently Felix/Mungo wasn't aware that viewing his profile shows all his previous posts, even though he changed his name and claimed to be 'new' here. Oops.
February 14, 2010, 6:19:03 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
hahahaha!
February 14, 2010, 6:27:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
Who's next to resurface? Maybe Stan?
February 14, 2010, 6:39:38 PM EST – Like – Reply
Felix
I subscribe the account from my friend Barnaby on IRC. He said I should reply, as he worked hard at this time.
Barnaby must call the Mungo, if he are here.
Sorry for mixing up folk.
February 14, 2010, 6:27:55 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
That completely explains why "mungo" would have to be removed and replaced with "Felix" in the posting screen, then followed up by "what is mungo"
February 14, 2010, 6:45:26 PM EST – Like – Reply
al in dc
I like Megyn a lot and have enjoyed watching her show when I can. She's a great talent. I figure she's got to be next in line for a prime time show if anyone in the regular line up moves on or retires.
But I was bothered by that Slate article. I'm a feminist, forget the "post," and to me, it means nobody has the right to call you a "bimbo" just because you're attractive and present yourself well. Why does the writer have to wonder if people would think of a smart lady like Megyn that way? And the comment about a view up her skirt is just straight-up low class. I don't think it's anything new that people in TV news, male and female, do better if they look good for the cameras. There are a lot of attractive newsreaders out there, but Megyn's also sharp, witty, and very good at interviews, and that's the #1 reason she's had so much success.
February 14, 2010, 7:58:01 PM EST – Like – Reply
