If Fox News operated like MSNBC, it would just showcase Alan Grayson gaffes and other gotcha moments from the Left. But instead it focuses mostly on real stories, such as the economy, terrorism, war, unemployment, domestic policy, etc.

We would all be better off if all the journalists became less concerned about “gotcha” and more focused on major issues.

You guys can tar Alan Grayson all you want and it won’t make a difference. He’s about a thousand times smarter than most members of the House and he speaks truth to power. And for those reasons he’s beloved. How did you reporters do with the Fed and Treasury officials in unraveling the bailout and backdoor bailouts? Watch the Youtube in which he laughs in Bernanke’s face and asks the Fed Inspector General point blank where the money went. How many of you would have the stones to do that?

So good luck with your character assassination but I don’t think it has legs.

“One fry short.” Nuff said.

Grayson is a Democrat that speaks like a Republican. He’s the first liberal I’ve ever seen that uses the same rhetoric and feistyness that most Republicans do. That’s why he shocked everyone. It’s quite remarkable. For the first time, right wingers get to experience what left-wingers see all day on Fox News and of the GOP in Congress.

Frances. We understand. You don’t like Breitbart. So next time you want to bash him, simply do that, write a piece on him instead of using Grayson as your cheesy lead in to attack someone else.

The story here is Grayson, his behavior, and the reaction to it. Jesus, you guys don’t even try to be subtle about your real targets do you?

There is no comparison between a sitting, duly elect representative acting like this and a political pundit/commentator.

The former is a servant of the people (a paid one). The latter is a self employed businessman selling a product (his opinion).

Jesus Christ, Frances. I know you are a new Mediaite writer (at least I haven’t seen your byline until recently) but you cannot compare Grayson to Breitbart.

Grayson is a member of the House, he graduated Harvard University graduating (summa cum laude in three years, btw) and worked as an economist for two years. He is a smart man who speaks his mind and is not afraid.

Breitbart also speaks his mind, but is a liar, website owner and nowhere near the stature of Grayson.

Your agenda here is shameless and harmful. And lazy.

I appreciate your attempts to soften the headline later in the blog post, but you can do better with the lede and the headline.

But this line might be unforgivable.

“Grayson has already built up a reputation for having what one would call a “questionable” level of mental stability.”

Not sure how much Mediaite is paying you, or how you got hired, but that is simply not up to par.

Even for a Friday.

Try harder.

Words matter.

I’m with Timzank on this one…

Grayson going crazing is Grayson going crazy. what does this have to do with Breitbart? (or anyone else for that matter)???

shootfromthehip says:
April 9, 2010 at 6:19 pm

I’m curious, when does it become “speaking his mind?” After all, when folks like Beck, O’Reilly, or even the completely unrelated to this story but somehow involved Andrew Breitbart, do the same thing… it’s not called “speaking their mind,” by the left… it’s called all kinds of nasty things. Apparently, “speaking your mind,” is Liberal code for, “he was rude and crazy, but a Democrat, so it’s okay.”

Correct me if I’m wrong here, Shooter… tell me why.

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Yesterday I called out Frances for being incredibly biased, and yet presenting her writings outside of the “Columnist” header. Opinion, where straight news is allegedly presented. For the sake of consistency… this article is yet another example of poor journalism. You can report on Grayson without including all the snark, the insults, and the editorializing… or at least, you’re supposed to be able to. I get that this is a blog… but can’t we have SOME journalistic standards?

“Grayson has already built up a reputation for having what one would call a “questionable” level of mental stability.”

I’m in full agreement, here.

“He’s the first liberal I’ve ever seen that uses the same rhetoric and feistyness that most Republicans do.”

M, I think that Ted Kennedy took a similar tone many times. His most famous example would probably be his “Bork” speech in the late 1980′s.

Which Republican do you find the most feisty?

You just saw Grayson in his natural environment.

Watching Grayson is like watching Nicholson in The Shining.

Have the Republitards found someone to run against Grayson yet? For all this talk about Grayson being in a tailspin, he’s still going to be re-elected.

The correct line in the above article is this one, “Grayson barged into an enemy meeting looking to pick a fight.” If you watch the video looking at the body language, look at Grayson’s right hand as he makes a series of jabbing motions at some Reb that is mostly offscreen. Track this along with the volume, notice the upturn in volume at about the same time. Ignore the words at the moment. What he is doing, subconciously or not, is building up the level of emotional intensity in order to trigger a violent physical response, so he can get into a fistfight with one or more male Republicans. He doesn’t quite get there, but the aggressive male responses are quite clear, along the lines of a dominance challenge. Being a Congressman is a negative with this sort of behavior, he would be better off quitting Congress and taking up a new career as a cage fighter where he could find much more satisfaction. He is in the wrong job at the moment.
For those people paying attention to the words, Grayson’s accusations have no real substance or facts behind them, “spying”, who is spying, which Reps are infiltrating, sounds like the McCarthy accusations really. All they are meant to do is raise the level of emotional intensity, he is hoping one of the Reps will throw a punch. Then it’s on. I would call this physical trolling. As such I wouldn’t consider him insane, as there is a purpose to his actions, but I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for an apology. Most people would consider this unacceptable behavior for a Congressman. There is a good chance that he does not realize this about himself, and thus I would say he is not as smart (or wise) as some posters have said, because this type of behavior is self destructive for a Congressman.

Alan Grayson: The South’s Eric Massa.

HA HA HA HA. this guy is ready for the rubber room, and they say Glen Beck is nuts???

More like the Left’s answer to Glen(n) Beck.

The back-to-back comments from Timzank and Shootfromthehip made my day, though I am absolutely baffled at how anyone could possibly think I have nothing but love for Breitbart. Have you guys even read anything I’ve ever said about him, ever? I just happen to appreciate Grayson’s style, too, although it is a bit derivative. Is it a sin to like them both?

btw I don’t comment all that much here because I think it’s a little inappropriate for me to get the opportunity to write a post and then abuse the comments section, too– not because I’m ignoring you. Twitter-machine me or email if you want me to talk to you more. But once in a while, in the face of something extraordinarily absurd, I just have to. Me not liking Breitbart, psh. What’s next: Glynnis hates Glenn Beck?

The difference between Breitbart and Grayson, of course, is in the underlying substance of their behavior.

Breitbart promulgating James O’keefe’s expose on ACORN – an organization under nationwide investigation or indictment – is quite different than Grayson’s outlandish histrionics derived from his own “espionage” assumptions!

Hay we love Alan Grayson here in Orlando!!!!

@Frances Martel: Offtopic to the OP, but measured engagement in the comments should be considered good form. It creates the illusion that you care what readers think and that you can back up your assertions, plus if the conversation goes to Twitter, Mediaite doesn’t get the pageviews.

Seems like Floridians are a bit embarrassed by this idiot:

http://www.mycongressmanisnuts.com

Yes Barney that woman was on the local news with that website. That is only a few people(615)compared to the people that are glad to have a DEM with some well you know B—-. We will see what happens!!!

I don’t know what blueblogger is talking about…here in Orlando people are disgusted and embarassed by him. He is out, no matter who runs against him!

blueblogger , Grayson is a complete unadulterated (-)

According to Ms. Martel: ‘He [Grayson] was already chief Democratic loudmouth before starring in blurry shouty YouTube videos– now he’s the top candidate to challenge the “angry left” personified by Andrew Breitbart and epitomized by the extensive FlipCam repertoire he created at this year’s CPAC.’

Maybe Ms. Martel should learn to write simple sentences before progressing to the complex ones? The “angry left” personified by Andrew Breitbart? (Uh, can ANYONE write a column on this site?)

I’ll gladly take Alan Grayson’s “questionable mental stability” anytime. The man’s my hero! If more Democrats had his balls, the media would have a lot more to discuss than every time the Witches of the East and West (Bachmann and Palin) got on their broomsticks.

He’s bright. He’s quick. He needs not the money. And he spits these Republiscum out as quickly as he chews them up.

Whats with this Tyler troglodyte?? Another good abortion – gone bad?? Such a weak, cowardly little creature Eager to display his intellectual virtues for all to see. Another REPUG dumpster dweller. Yup!

If the dimwitted Grayson is the best the Democraps have to offer as a front man, they’re in more trouble than I might have otherwise thought. It is seldom that I have seen a more incoherent, hate-charged, loose cannon serving as an elected representative at the Federal level. Aside from that, the man has a fixed expression on his face that suggests he has just swallowed something scooped out of a cat’s litter box.

Name call all you want (and this coming from a crowd that thinks Michele Bachmann is the greatest thing since sliced bread!) but he’s not afraid to stand up and speak the truth. I’m tired of a majority of the Dems being nothing more than Republican Lites. Name calling seems to be just about all you on the right have to offer. You don’t offer solutions, you don’t offer to negotiate, you don’t offer to compromise, in fact you don’t do much of anything except constantly complain that if you can’t have things completely your way then no one will have it any way at all! I’m sick of your complaints, I’m sick of your lying, I’m sick of your refusal to do anything to help make America better except to offer your demented fascist version of what you want America to be. I’m sick of the threats of violence or worse. Either join us or get the hell out of the way. If you don’t love this country enough to participate and work together than get the hell out of the way and please, shut up. Trust me, left to your devices it could be much, much worse.