The Rampant, Irresponsible Political Thread

[David Panzer]

So the beef isn't bias. It's that you want the bias to be the other way. Got it. MSNBC is a journalistic joke compared to Fox.

To me, the left and right are two turds floating in the toilet after a good dump. You don't give them a second thought when you flush them away.

I have no respect for organizations or people that pucker up to whomever is in charge.

And my bias meter is firmly planted at "Immediate distrust and disdain of any and all politicians"

[Der Mike]

To me, the left and right are two turds floating in the toilet after a good dump. You don't give them a second thought when you flush them away.

I have no respect for organizations or people that pucker up to whomever is in charge.

And my bias meter is firmly planted at "Immediate distrust and disdain of any and all politicians"

But you say you like MSNBC, who is puckering up to the Democrats in control of Congress.

Again, you can just say it. You don't mind the bias, but you want it for your sacred cows.
-=Mike

[David Panzer]

Sacred cows make the best cheeseburgers

Seriously, I hold nothing sacred. I am a member of no political party, as I think they're meaningless and a waste of time.

I only watch MSNBC from 7pm to 8pm Central time, since that's when Keith Olbermann is on. And since I've been a fan of his since 1992, I have no intention of missing his show.

[Der Mike]

Sacred cows make the best cheeseburgers

Seriously, I hold nothing sacred. I am a member of no political party, as I think they're meaningless and a waste of time.

I only watch MSNBC from 7pm to 8pm Central time, since that's when Keith Olbermann is on. And since I've been a fan of his since 1992, I have no intention of missing his show.

Then you REALLY have no place criticizing anybody for having a one-sided spittle-laden rant-a-thon. Olbermann is worse than Hannity. MUCH worse than Hannity.
-=Mike

[David Panzer]

Then you REALLY have no place criticizing anybody for having a one-sided spittle-laden rant-a-thon. Olbermann is worse than Hannity. MUCH worse than Hannity.

When did I criticize anyone for "having a one-sided spittle-laden rant-a-thon"?

Was it when I put quotation marks around the word, news, when I mentioned fox "news"?

Olbermann makes me laugh. Hannity makes me go

I've never seen Olbermann have spittle fly from his mouth. Ever.

[Der Mike]

When did I criticize anyone for "having a one-sided spittle-laden rant-a-thon"?

Was it when I put quotation marks around the word, news, when I mentioned fox "news"?

Olbermann makes me laugh. Hannity makes me go

I've never seen Olbermann have spittle fly from his mouth. Ever.

He's not as noticeable as Matthews, but he is a foaming psychopath most of the time.

And his show is terrible. It's fun to pick apart the numerous errors, though.
-=Mike

[David Panzer]

Then you've never watched his show if you think Olbermann is a "foaming psychopath" when his show has calm and rational dialogue, courtesy to guests including no one talking over the other, and the host never raises his voice or tells his guests to shut up or have the people in the booth to cut off the guest's mike.

[Der Mike]

Then you've never watched his show if you think Olbermann is a "foaming psychopath" when his show has calm and rational dialogue, courtesy to guests including no one talking over the other, and the host never raises his voice or tells his guests to shut up or have the people in the booth to cut off the guest's mike.

I've seen the show more than a few times.

It's psychotic rambling.

And the reason Olbermann never raises his voice to a guest? He won't have anybody on he disagrees with. He's stated so himself.
-=Mike

[David Panzer]

So "psychotic rambling" is an opinion that you disagree with.

Gotcha.

I like the image that brings up, where all politicians are in straight jackets and locked in a padded cell singing "Tiptoe through the tulips"

[Der Mike]

So "psychotic rambling" is an opinion that you disagree with.

Gotcha

No, psychotic rambling is idiotic nonsense with no basis in reality.

Which, mind you, is the majority of the MSNBC line-up. I'm hardly excusing Matthews sheer lunacy because Olbermann is worse.
-=Mike

[David Panzer]

The only part of the MSNBC lineup I watch is Keith Olbermann's show.

I then switch over to The Discovery Channel to watch Dirty Jobs on tuesdays, and Mythbusters on wednesdays.

[Donald]

Keith Olbermann is biased towards the left. However, he admits it while the FOX news commentators don't.

[Donald]

Exactly! I have zero respect for Islamists!

Wow. In this case you're just as bad as those that you preach against.

[Der Mike]

Keith Olbermann is biased towards the left. However, he admits it while the FOX news commentators don't.

Actually, no, Olbermann does not admit it. Never has. Hannity, whom I also loathe, is quite open to his biases.
-=Mike

[Dr Maturin]

Wow. In this case you're just as bad as those that you preach against.

Nonsense. When I believe in deity-sanctioned wife beating and a litany of equally reprehensible actions, then I will be as bad as those I preach against. Tell me how you came to the conclusion that my lack of respect for them meant that I am just as bad as them.

Actually, no, Olbermann does not admit it. Never has. Hannity, whom I also loathe, is quite open to his biases.

But do commentators even HAVE biases? They're commentators...it's not like you go in expecting them to be impartial.

Man, I saw this car with the most embarrassing stickers on it ever: "I'VE BEEN HANNITIZED!"