Olbermann Calls Michelle Malkin A Lipsticked Meatbag, Malkin Responds

by Tommy Christopher | 2:10 pm, October 14th, 2009

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worse_malkin Keith Olbermann really let Michelle Malkin have it in Countdown’s “Worst Persons” segment last night, calling the conservative rabble-rouser a “big mashed-up bag of meat with lipstick on it,” while decrying her “fascistic hatred.” Irony Alert Level: Orange.

Keith’s ire stems from Malkin’s pot-stirring about the New Jersey school that had some kids perform a song honoring the President. While I’m in 100% agreement with Keith that this uproar is bogus, and a crass exploitation of these kids for political gain, there are a few problems with Keith’s commentary. Here’s the segment.

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The only thing I even mildly agree with Michelle Malkin about is that I’m awesome. Her website is chock full of repugnant conservative smears, and she’s not known for parsing her words, either. None of this, however, explains why Keith Olbermann would refer to her in such dehumanizing terms, even as he’s decrying that exact behavior.

As to the substance of Olbermann’s remarks, it’s fair to say that protesting an elementary school is silly. I also don’t think it was a great idea to publish the school’s details. If it were my kids’ school, I’d be furious about it

I don’t see what’s productive about blaming Malkin for hate mail, though. As she points out on her blog today, she gets some pretty disgusting love letters that I’m sure Keith isn’t anxious to take credit for.

Beyond the judgment call that this is a news story, there’s also nothing wrong with Malkin sending an email to Shariz Carney Nunez to try and get her side of the story. That’s more than a lot of commentators do.

We asked Michelle if she had anything else to say on this subject. Shockingly, she did.

In the interest of Edward R. Murrow-ian accuracy and fairness, of which MSNBC’s Serious Journalist is a nightly practictioner, I prefer gloss to lipstick. Which would make me a “big mashed up bag of meat with lipgloss,” thank you very much.

What next in the annals of the MSNBC’s Serious Journalist’ freak-show misogyny? A special comment on which conservative women deserve hate-rape? Oh, wait. That’s been done already…

I predict an even harsher “correction” from Keith.

Note – when reached, the MSNBC spokesperson declined comment.

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ChrisNH says:

October 14, 2009 at 2:32 pm

I’m laughing at Olbermann and those of his ilk now. I’m sure during the night of the inauguration he and all of them were looking forward to this year as one filled with sugar plums and gumdrops and candy raining from the skies. Instead, they’re totally enraged and unhappy on a daily basis. They can’t even enjoy the fruits of their labor, which, after all, was floating their Dear One into the White House. Imagine having the government of your dreams and then being utterly enraged and unable to fully ‘enjoy’ it on an almost daily basis.

RazorsEdge says:

October 14, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Ummm…Tommy Christopher much of this “article” is about you and what you think. Let’s recap: while I’m, I even mildly, I’m awesome, it’s fair, I also don’t think, If it were my, I’d be, I don’t see, I’m sure, there’s also nothing wrong, I predict.

Wow! That’s a tough line to read. Let’s hear it for the prestige and rise of columnist/writer/online journalist ethics.

Reflection on your craft may be submitted for consideration

Jelperman says:

October 14, 2009 at 4:02 pm

What you left out is that Malkin has a track record of ginning up harassment and death threats against those who displease her, and she has a track record of stalking children.

Grammie says:

October 14, 2009 at 5:22 pm

“Keith Olbermann really let Michelle Malkin have it in Countdown’s “Worst Persons” segment last night, calling the conservative rabble-rouser a “big mashed-up bag of meat with lipstick on it,” while decrying her “fascistic hatred.” Irony Alert Level: Orange. ”

In the context of this theme you managed to link to many, in your opinion, transgressions by the rabble rousing victim while giving KO a pass on his never ending transgressions.

For any of your readers who might like a “fair and balanced” view of KO Johnny Dollar has done a great job at Olbermann Watch:

http://www.olbermannwatch.com/archives/2009/10/a_new_entry_in.php

Chris Jones says:

October 14, 2009 at 5:27 pm

At the end of the day nothing Keith says really matters, because he barely has an audience.

TfT says:

October 14, 2009 at 5:57 pm

I wonder what Anita Dunn thinks of the “news” reporting? Oh right, she is too busy using our tax dollars to watch FNC.

Olbermann is a pig and a racist. Attacking a minority in such a fashion if disgusting — it’s no wonder MSNBC wouldn’t respond to your request for a comment.

Will he issue an apology tonight? Be suspended (ala Schuster who said something negative about Hillary and Chelsea) or will he be praised and applauded because is a strong conservative woman?

Chris is right though, Olberman doesn’t have much of an audience.

Tommy Christopher says:

October 14, 2009 at 6:39 pm

RazorsEdge,

I’m not sure I understand your criticism. This is a piece of commentary, what other “voice” am I supposed to write it in? Is this like George Will counting pronouns in the President’s speeches?

Jim R says:

October 14, 2009 at 7:12 pm

I do wish Keith would apologize for his vitriol, it’s completely out of line and beneath any self respecting liberal.

We have the facts on our side and don’t need to adopt the tactics of those who need to avoid their own side’s record of repeated failure. Say you’re sorry, Keith, show some class.

errxn says:

October 15, 2009 at 10:49 am

Irony Alert: Michelle Malkin called ‘Big mashed-up bag of meat’ by big stuck-up bag of douche. Carry on.

injest says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Why is this guy still employed?

I’ve seen the ratings; MSNBC would get the same ratings if they simply ran a test pattern during that hour.

injest says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:08 pm

“a crass exploitation of these kids for political gain”

Agree. WTF was the teacher thinking using very young, non-political children as pawns for her political opinion!

Disgusting! Let children be children for god’s sake!

injest says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Jelperman,
“Malkin and other wingnuts swooped into action, investigating and exposing the girl’s parents as — shock, horror! — supporters of the president. The girl’s parents even donated some money and volunteered on the campaign”

Uhm, I looked that up and it was the Boston Globe that outted the 11 year-old girl and her mother.

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2009/08
/a_girl_from_malden_asked.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2

The girl later told the Globe that picking the president’s brain was “incredible.”
“It was like a once in a lifetime experience,” she said.

Julia’s mother was an early Obama supporter and donor in Massachusetts during the presidential election, so she had previously met First Lady Michelle Obama, the Obama daughters Sasha and Malia, and Vice President Joe Biden.

Dottie from Pa says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:41 pm

WHO IS OLBERMANN?????????

Unknown says:

October 15, 2009 at 4:43 pm

HAHAHA she can dish it but can’t take it how sad!!!! Promoting hate and lies and when someone attacks her she gets all sad.. stupid!! HAHAHA she didn’t even reply to what he was criticizing her for, how sad… typical of conservatives nowadays

ImNotBlue says:

October 15, 2009 at 7:09 pm

So Unknown… you approve of racist and sexist attacks on people you disagree with?

triv33 says:

October 15, 2009 at 9:07 pm

injest-
How right you are, truly disgusting! Using poor little kids that way. Crass exploitation for political gain:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/25/flashback-students-sang-b_n_300372.html
Of course, those kids wouldn’t have been picketed at their schools as they were flown in for the occasion.

jtjano says:

October 16, 2009 at 9:25 am

Keith Olbermann?? I can not even imagine that he and that other typical NE Philly blowhard Chris Matthews are still on TV. Who is propping them up at a cost. Are there ratings even high enough to track?

Unknown says:

October 16, 2009 at 10:08 am

ImNotBlue – Olbermann isnt sexist of racist .. show me the comments and will disapprove them right away.

Unknown says:

October 16, 2009 at 10:17 am

ChrisNH LOL yep the sugar plums and gumdrops and candy raining from the skies mhmm they sure taste wonderful yum yum!!! Get used to it, o no I may even get fat what a wonderful time o my yes. Talking about unhappy I am sure you watch your cluster fox each day mhmm I wonder who is unhappy lets see everyday Beck is crying because of the “danger” Hannity is pissed daily and have you seen the town halls all on your side we are laughing each day at how upset you all are. How is 2012 looking for ya?? Cut your wrists Michelle, Sunday talk show host Hukabee or facebook patriot Sarah mhmmm. Fruits sure are yummy!!!

Chris Jones at the end of the day nothing Keith says really matters, because he barely has an audience. – Well you are paying attention to it so…. mhmmm

DougHeil says:

October 19, 2009 at 10:53 am

“I’m not sure I understand your criticism. This is a piece of commentary, what other “voice” am I supposed to write it in? Is this like George Will counting pronouns in the President’s speeches?”

No Tommy; this article is by a liberal who actually believes this Keith lunatic to be “something”. He could only dream of being like Michelle. It’s rare she ever says anything that is not true. Why doesn’t a liberal ever state specifically what it is they think is not true? I’ve seen a good number of crazy conservatives, as liberals say, who bring up and research things that end up being VERY true. … think Glen Beck, Bill O’Reilly, Hannity, etc. Let me know specifics of statements that are not true.

My only hope is that our great country isn’t so far down and messed up to be fixed correctly when 2012 gets here with a strong conservative in Office. The Liberals are succeeding in trashing our country right now.

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