Friday Cable News Links and Open Thread
Claim: Olby and Maddow generate $1 billion profit!?
Thursday's numbers: Bill-Hannity-Beck 1-2-3.
MSNBC sandbags Jansing? Designer sues Coop.
Ford suspended. Twitter silence: day 16.
Survey says! Dobbs slams MSNBC. Bettag to CNN.
Pundit or lobbyist? Hotline after dark.
Larry loses it (via ICN). Question of the day.
Updated through the day. Use our valuable bandwidth to post your cable news comments in today's open thread. Standard rules apply. fox news cable news
Chris
re: Survey
That was funny
February 12, 2010, 10:19:27 AM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
This number was much funnier....44 (FNC viewers) think Beck/Hannity are actually spouting news...Thanks for the entertainment Johnny.
February 12, 2010, 12:01:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
Grammie
I assume that now that you all brighteyed and fresh you will work on reading the Reddit thread that you spoke about without a clue to what it actually said and correct your falsehood.
February 12, 2010, 12:10:19 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Gramme...the original question asked by Mungo yesterday was. Will the poll be used on any FNC programme or will it be put in the recycle bin. There was nothing about Reddit....you brought them into the debate.
February 12, 2010, 1:06:57 PM EST – Like – Reply
Johnny.Five
I've been reading awhile but never posted before. Re: the survey however, I found it interesting that Lil John T brought it up over at the dog pound under the "Anti-Hispanic Racism A-OK With Fox Nation Moderators" posting at a similar time that Mungo brought it up here. Coincidencce? Lil John T is Mungo? IDK.
February 12, 2010, 1:44:34 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
"Lil John T is Mungo?"
You might as well ask "Is water wet?"
February 12, 2010, 1:46:37 PM EST – Like – Reply
Johnny.Five
Point taken J$. Somedays I feel like I need a score card to remember the players everywhere. I enjoy reading the site. Keep up the great work.
February 12, 2010, 1:52:48 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
I'm sorry, but we must be absolutely correct in this matter.
It's little john t.
There is only one "li'l", and that's our favorite dope, the li'l feller.
February 12, 2010, 2:06:32 PM EST – Like – Reply
Mungo
"Lil John T is Mungo?"
Sorry Johnny I know I said I'd not post because your not happy with my IP status. But Johnny.Five couldn't be more wrong and I felt the need to rebut his accusation.
February 12, 2010, 2:05:00 PM EST – Like – Reply
Johnny.Five
I beg your pardon Mungo, but I didn't accuse. I speculated and so I asked if that was the case.
I.M. Right, I stand corrected. As I said, I need a scorecard to keep up. Still learning all the players.
February 12, 2010, 2:44:46 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
I.M. Right, I stand corrected. As I said, I need a scorecard to keep up. Still learning all the players.
No need to feel like you've been corrected. I didn't intend to really correct anyone. My post was just my "inside-joke" with the li'l feller.
February 12, 2010, 3:36:27 PM EST – Like – Reply
Grammie
And in reference to that you "jumped" in with this:
Haggis<img src="http://cdn.js-kit.com/images/icon10-external-url.png"/>
Sorry to jump in Mungo....But Grammie...surly those "lovable kids" also have an opinion on the matter and are within their rights to vote.....It doesn't say GOP members vote only.
Yesterday, 5:15:41 PM"
So your comment showed you were deliberately or carelessly misrepresenting the content of the Reddit site.
Read Reddit and then comment.
February 12, 2010, 6:48:43 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
And what is your obvious obsession with this lil feller, what does he have to do about cable news?
Patrick, after almost two years now, you still don't know who the li'l feller is? OK, I'll recap for you.
1) The li'l feller is an obsessed fan of J$P who wants to post here, but due to his vulgarities, his posts are typically removed.
2) The li'l feller is not very bright, in fact, the li'l feller is downright stupid and essentially nothing more than a big dope.
3) The li'l feller typically engages in slurs againt gay people and minorities. He has a strong hatred for them.
4) The li'l feller has been known to expressly wish for specific people to be sexually assaulted and murdered.
5) The li'l feller is not capable of engaging in legitimate debate. Basically, the li'l feller is only good at hurling slurs. Actually, he can hurl slurs, he's just not very good at that either.
6) What does he have to do with cable news? Nothing really, he just loves reading this site regularly and is obsessed with many of the posters here.
These are just a mere few characteristics of the li'l feller.
February 12, 2010, 6:38:09 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
and if I may add, the li'l feller should feel flattered! Earlier today, I correctly referred to him as "our favorite dope". John T is a dope, but he's not our favorite.
February 12, 2010, 6:40:00 PM EST – Like – Reply
johnny dollar
You couldn't be more right about the slurs. Our profanity catcher picked up another basketful of them today. It may be time to let the world know what they've been missing in this regard.
February 12, 2010, 6:54:42 PM EST – Like – Reply
Chris
I noticed he was here. just ignoring him now
February 12, 2010, 7:04:48 PM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
Larry King should have retired 15 years ago. He is senile and is known to keep a fan under his desk to dissipate his flatulence.
February 12, 2010, 10:22:27 AM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
re: Survey Says
February 12, 2010, 11:31:15 AM EST – Like – Reply
keyboard jockey
Bill O'Reilly "Are You A Socialist"
Under the Pink. Green Is The New Pink.
http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2010/02/tgif-circus-life-under-pink-clouds-on.html
February 12, 2010, 12:26:27 PM EST – Like – Reply
sarainitaly
larry o'donnell is insane. he had two meltdowns this morning on MOJO.
February 12, 2010, 1:25:27 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
I saw the meltdown he had with the professional wrestling lady who is running for something... somewhere (Sorry, my husband was late and I was cooking breakfast.)
I thought, this lady has dealt with professional wrestlers, Lawrence (a shrill Shusteresque diva) is going to have his hands full.
He did!
February 12, 2010, 1:54:04 PM EST – Like – Reply
Blackflon
Well, the Whining Women of News Hounds are at it again. Apparently it is some violation or protocol by Hannity to not comment about Clinton's heart issues. Never mind that he did in fact comment at the top of the program.
That wasn't quite enough for the crying Ellen. She thought that Hannity should have gone into the fine detail of the situation.
My guess is that she must have missed the slobbering coverage at CNN and MessNBC. They both spent most of the late afternoon and into the evening on the issue.
If Ellen had spent more time watching them instead of trying to find something wrong at Fox, she wouldn't have had those tears running down her cheeks.
Also, if the chief crybaby had bother to pay attention she would have seen all the coverage she needed to see during the next morning.
There was plenty of coverage when the story first broke with Fox News Alerts and the on screen scrolls.
Of course, Ellen has some crazy need to find fault with Fox so she trots out inconsequential stuff to cry over.
"Great American" Hannity Can't Be Bothered To Discuss Clinton's Hospitalization.
February 12, 2010, 1:34:54 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Blackflon....Just imagine that it was Bush 41 that had had the heart problem yesterday instead if Clinton...Do you think for 1 minute that hannity wouldn't have spent a large proportion of his time on it?
February 12, 2010, 1:46:41 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
If Bush 41 had heart stints it would be considered more dire because of his age.
The media would be dusting off his pre-written obituary and preparing for state funeral coverage.
With a younger man like Clinton, who has a known history, it's just heart stint replacements.
February 12, 2010, 1:59:36 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Are you the same Haggis who said "I don't speculate, I only deal in facts."?
February 12, 2010, 2:07:22 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Nothing wrong with a hypothetical once in a while.
Cecelia...isn't it important to cover any former President being admitted to hospital.
We probably got more coverage over here on BBC/Sky that American viewers got from hannity.
Did FNC air the Doctor's Press conference?
February 12, 2010, 2:16:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Pres. Clinton's heart stint replacement had been covered on FNC.
There's lots of news that isn't covered on Hannity's show.
That's more than a great straightline for you, it's the obvious answer to a silly trifling complaint.
February 12, 2010, 2:19:54 PM EST – Like – Reply
Blackflon
I don't deal in what if's. Waste of good energy.
February 12, 2010, 6:20:11 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
@Grammie....I know you were after an avatar,,,,but were having trouble finding pictures online....So when I came across this on my travels....I naturally thought of you.
PICTURES
February 12, 2010, 2:25:04 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Check and see if you still have your watch and your purse, Grammie...
February 12, 2010, 2:55:13 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Johnny...I do somthing nice for a fellow poster....But what do I get in return from the venomous Cecelia...She besmirches my good name by calling me a thief. I'm calling for an immediate apology and for you to apply the rules...Maybe a small trip might be in order.
February 12, 2010, 3:10:53 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Me being sent to Exile Island won't help you any, Haggis.
Ramjette will fly FF, Grammie, Chris, Olby Sucks, and IM Right, out to rescue me.
A heavily armed FF and OS will be ready to lay down some fire power as they look for me.
IM Right and Chris will act as decoys drawing some shots from John T, Pat P., and the lil'l feller, by wittily one-upping them.
In the meantime Grammie will be pleading my case with Johnny, while flirting up a storm.
Besides, it's rumored that Johnny rents the entire place from Blackthon!
Good luck, Haggis!
February 12, 2010, 3:30:48 PM EST – Like – Reply
Chris
I could use a trip-I've been very busy this week at work
February 12, 2010, 4:38:48 PM EST – Like – Reply
Grammie
I'm sorry, Cecelia, I haven't been following the conversation here. These senior moments are going to be the death of me.
How can I lose my purse AND my watch all alone at home doing nothing.
February 12, 2010, 3:59:38 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Grammie, whenever Haggis is being sweet to posters here, you can bet that their property and their souls are in grave danger...
February 12, 2010, 4:07:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
She besmirches my good name by calling me a thief. I'm calling for an immediate apology and for you to apply the rules...Maybe a small trip might be in order.
Let's check Haggis' analysis skills and review what Cecelia really said:
Check and see if you still have your watch and your purse, Grammie...
Well, as your name and the word "thief" are not mentioned at all in her post, how could she possibly be calling you a thief??????
It seems like nothing more than good advice to a grandmother , especially when that grandmother is offered things by someone who says things like "on blistering form"!
February 12, 2010, 4:05:12 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Well Ashley.....you appear to be on terrible form with that poor analysis....Cecelia knew exactly what she was saying and so do you....She even admits she should be taking a trip and on that trip she'd be pleading with Johnny for forgiveness. She even had the audacity to call me a thief for a 2nd time in her 4:07pm post. Hopefully Grammie will make her see sense and an apology will be forthcoming....if not then I'll have no option but to escalate this painful slur with johnny and hope he can talk some sense into her.
February 12, 2010, 4:24:02 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Haggis,
Your abstract thinking skills are rock-solid.
As a brick...
February 12, 2010, 4:43:30 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Oh alright Haggis, if you want the world to think you are a thief, I will not defend you.
February 12, 2010, 4:45:13 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
@Johnny...it's Friday and I though a bit of light humour would be acceptable...I hope you agree and allow this post to stay.
I know FNC are pushing the "trap" theory when it comes to the health care conference Feb. 25th....as usual their trying to dig the GOP out of a hole.
But Jon Stewart was on blistering form last night...must see video.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-february-11-2010/the-apparent-trap
February 12, 2010, 2:45:27 PM EST – Like – Reply
Danny
In my book (as opposed to Hagy's book) people who frequently use false ID's and sockpuppets; people who spend time on a site just to be a disruptor; people who dish out dirt all the time on others but bawl like a baby when someone even makes a face them; people who even in jest say bad things about Cecelia, who is proabably the most perfect woman who has walked the face of this earth; people who say incredibly stupid things and often fall all over themselves making an utter fool of themselves . . . that person, again in my book, would need to improve dramatically before they could even reach the level of a dirty rotten scoundrel
February 12, 2010, 7:45:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
John T
[Message deleted due to two pending moderator's privilege challenges. John t's posting privileges will be reinstated if he responds to those challenges but not before. --Edited by Siteowner]
February 12, 2010, 4:16:24 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Poor little John T. He is so obsessed with this site, he so wants to post here.
February 12, 2010, 4:54:44 PM EST – Like – Reply
Cecelia
Yes, that makes me sooooo sad...
February 12, 2010, 5:01:52 PM EST – Like – Reply
Fox Fan
It makes me sooooo happy!
Hey john t, dictionarily!
February 12, 2010, 9:57:49 PM EST – Like – Reply
Tony
larry loses it: the liberals are getting more unhinged by the day.
February 12, 2010, 4:32:06 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Don't talk buncombe....Lawrence was absolutely hammering Thiessen into the ground....Scarborough saw his mate was in terrible trouble and stepped in to save him.
February 12, 2010, 4:43:33 PM EST – Like – Reply
I.M. Right
Lawrence was absolutely hammering Thiessen into the ground...
So Haggis, you agree with Lawrence O'Donnell that Pres. GW Bush invited the 9/11 attacks (you know the attacks, the ones that were already being implemented in 2000 , the year before Bush was in office).
February 12, 2010, 4:53:49 PM EST – Like – Reply
Haggis
Your warping what Lawrence was saying....He was referring to the intel. Bush received (July/August time) about an AQ attack....as this is a cable news blog...I'll leave it at that.
February 12, 2010, 5:06:09 PM EST – Like – Reply
Blackflon
Good old reliable Haggis. These liberals spout the same crap over and over again." Bush knew about 9/11".
I'm willing to guess that Bush knew just as much as Clinton did.
As far as the daily briefings go, do these fools know how many reports come in on a daily basis?
Unless you clowns were in the room, just shut up.
February 12, 2010, 6:13:23 PM EST – Like – Reply
ramjet
@Johnny...it's Friday and I though a bit of light humour would be acceptable...I hope you agree and allow this post to stay.
Check and see if you still have your watch and your purse, Grammie...
February 12, 2010, 8:44:57 PM EST – Like – Reply
Mike C.
Huddy's back on "The Factor"!
February 12, 2010, 9:24:08 PM EST – Like – Reply
Olby Sucks
mungo is not johnt. johnt can't string a sentence w/out at least one typo or misspelling. mungo can at least fake it. JMO.
February 12, 2010, 11:07:10 PM EST – Like – Reply
Olby Sucks
Happy, when was this when you "had a good name?"
February 12, 2010, 11:12:10 PM EST – Like – Reply
