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Lawrence O’Donnell Offers To Moderate Debate Between Michele Bachmann And 10th Grader

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Earlier this month, high school sophomore Amy Myers challenged Rep. Michele Bachmann to a debate on American history, after the latter made several factual errors in referencing it. Myers received threats and insults for it, but nonetheless agreed to appear with Lawrence O’Donnell last night and explain her cause. O’Donnell, on his part, offered to moderate the debate along with any co-moderator Rep. Bachmann would like.

O’Donnell opened the segment by noting that Bachmann had been invited to debate Myers on The Last Word, but declined. Or, rather, she hadn’t responded, because “I didn’t even think about this til about four o’clock this afternoon” and there was no time to put anything together by then. O’Donnell then turned to Myers, whose pursuit he considered somewhat unfair. “I absolutely refuse to debate you on US history because you just told me that, as a tenth grader, you are taking AP US History… you kids today,” he joked. He then asked whether it was a fair match to pit herself against Rep. Bachmann: “Michele Bachmann hasn’t studied US history in, I don’t know, three or four decades.” Myers replied that she believed it was fair to expect public servants to understand “basic civil matters and the Constitution,” and had been shocked that Rep. Bachmann couldn’t keep her facts straight.

Myers also confessed a desire to run for office, but had a separate passion– veterinary care. “Plenty of people have had real careers,” O’Donnell noted, before running for office, and he recommended it to keep from acquiring a certain “tunnel vision” about the world. He also offered to host the debate between Myers and Bachmann along with any co-moderator of Bachmann’s choosing, which is giving Rep. Bachmann an incredible amount of power. Which begs the question: which sympathetic-to-Bachmann political personality would you choose to sit next to O’Donnell in a debate if you were Bachmann? I can’t decide between Sarah Palin and Donald Trump.

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  • Just my Opinion

    And these guys wonder why their Ratings SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • tatboy

    Just my Opinion said:
    And these guys wonder why their Ratings SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    They might… no one else does. So are the same slimeballs that say Palin is “using her kids” going to point out this kid being put out there by her parents for political reasons?

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Comcast to sack O’Donnell by Xmas…

  • Big Eddie

    Stay away from high school kids , Crazy Larry .

    Grade school , too .

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Big Eddie said:
    Stay away from high school kids , Crazy Larry . Grade school , too .

    Larry and Bill Maher…

  • roxsteady

    Actually, their ratings don’t SUCK! Go over to MediaBistro and check out the latest ratings from Thursday. What you’ll see is that MSNBC is in second place behind fox. That said, tell me, was this teen right about Bachmann not knowing what the hell she’s talking about when it comes to US history? It’s not her fault that Bachmann is a moron but, feel free to change the subject. I would too if I were stupid enough to vote for this wide eyed wingnut!

  • Just my Opinion

    roxsteady said:
    Actually, their ratings don’t SUCK! Go over to MediaBistro and check out the latest ratings from Thursday. What you’ll see is that MSNBC is in second place behind fox. That said, tell me, was this teen right about Bachmann not knowing what the hell she’s talking about when it comes to US history? It’s not her fault that Bachmann is a moron but, feel free to change the subject. I would too if I were stupid enough to vote for this wide eyed wingnut!

    Do you have a damn job????

  • roxsteady

    Just my Opinion said:
    Do you have a damn job????

    Yes, why? Do you need to borrow some money?

  • Just my Opinion

    roxsteady said:
    Actually, their ratings don’t SUCK! Go over to MediaBistro and check out the latest ratings from Thursday. What you’ll see is that MSNBC is in second place behind fox. That said, tell me, was this teen right about Bachmann not knowing what the hell she’s talking about when it comes to US history? It’s not her fault that Bachmann is a moron but, feel free to change the subject. I would too if I were stupid enough to vote for this wide eyed wingnut!

    Were Number TWO!!!
    Were Number TWO!!!
    Were Number TWO!!!

  • Just my Opinion

    We’re

  • roxsteady

    By the way, the wingnuts and teabaggers have been sending death threats and rape threats to this kid. It’s not surprising since baggers are not big fans of “book learnin”.

  • roxsteady

    Just my Opinion said:
    Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!

    So they don’t suck! I’m glad you figured it out!

  • joe7

    Civil matters of the constitution? Who were the ones complaining about reading it? Wasn’t msnbc beating that drum as well?

    The media doesn’t truly care about keeping our leader accountable. They only case about whining and skewering the members of whoever the bad guy party is to them. Its like they support people uneducated to history as long as they are on their side. It also doesn’t really matter if they know anything in regards or not since tax payers fund entire teams of people to literally learn for our elected officials. We just assume they are smart.

    These childish tactics are silly from O’Donnell, but it’s a good break from his usual I suppose. I feel bad for the girl though assuming her parents preach politics to her, and plop her down in front of the TV watching their selected “news” shows. Kids in general are literally indoctrinated with their parents political biases. Which is just wrong. In this case its just assuming so generally speaking that is usually the case.

  • Gasket

    Just my Opinion said:
    Do you have a damn job????

    Do you have a damn brain?

    Just my Opinion said:
    Were Number TWO!!!
    Were Number TWO!!!
    Were Number TWO!!!

    …on cable! The majority of American’s don’t get their TV news from cable!
    We have noticed how the wingnuts are avoiding the topic at hand. The high school kid would clean Bachmann’s clock! Bachmann’s minions know this and had to threaten the little girl’s life. This is how extremists (aka the American Taliban) operate.

  • Barack Must Go

    This kid is a douchebag in her own right.

  • tatboy

    Just my Opinion said:
    Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!

    Actually #3 half the time and #4 sometimes…

  • tatboy

    Barack Must Go said:
    This kid is a douchebag in her own right.

    Let’s not go there. We don’t want to act like liberals do we…

  • Universaltruth

    This kid has received death threats, rape threats and more. REPUBLICANS ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH.

  • tatboy

    Universaltruth said:
    This kid has received death threats, rape threats and more. REPUBLICANS ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH.

    Libs do the same to Palin’s kids. Did THAT bother you… no it didn’t… did it?

  • roxsteady

    Gasket said:
    Do you have a damn brain? …on cable! The majority of American’s don’t get their TV news from cable!We have noticed how the wingnuts are avoiding the topic at hand. The high school kid would clean Bachmann’s clock! Bachmann’s minions know this and had to threaten the little girl’s life. This is how extremists (aka the American Taliban) operate.

    Exactly! They can’t handle the truth!

    Barack Must Go said:
    This kid is a douchebag in her own right.

    Douchebag? At least she didn’t get knocked up by trailer trash then, go around the country preaching abstinence to pay for her lack thereof!

  • http://www.mediaite.com/tv/glenn-beck-explains-how-the-unions-are-using-teachers-firefighters-and-co ImNotBlue

    How dare people threaten this little girl! The left would never make comments like that about a minor… unless they were a Palin. But we all know, “that’s different.”

    Frankly, both attackers should be ashamed and criticized… but not by hypocrites only looking out for their own political interests.

  • James Randal

    This girl needs to upgrade her home security. The teabagger/GOP savages are going to target her now.

  • roxsteady

    tatboy said:
    Actually #3 half the time and #4 sometimes…

    This post isn’t about ratings though. Don’t you have a comment on how stupid Bachmann is or do you share her ignorance and can relate?

  • tatboy

    roxsteady said:
    Exactly! They can’t handle the truth! Douchebag? At least she didn’t get knocked up by trailer trash then, go around the country preaching abstinence to pay for her lack thereof!

    OK now your doing the same thing…. stop it.

  • James Randal

    Just my Opinion said:
    Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!Were Number TWO!!!

    Actually, when competing with Fox News, being #2 is a pretty big deal….When it comes to cable ratings, Fox News is second only to the USA network…..

  • writer

    knocked up by trailer trash

    Stop it, rox! Your liberal compassion and sensitivity is getting too saccharine.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    roxsteady said:
    By the way, the wingnuts and teabaggers have been sending death threats and rape threats to this kid. It’s not surprising since baggers are not big fans of “book learnin”.

    any proof? Obamabagger?

    You probably were a big fan of Nifong…

  • roxsteady

    tatboy said:
    OK now your doing the same thing…. stop it.

    Perhaps you should have left Palin’s kids out of this too since the post wasn’t about them either. Your inability to stick to the topic at hand is both sad and telling.

  • Barack Must Go

    roxsteady said:
    Exactly! They can’t handle the truth!
    Douchebag? At least she didn’t get knocked up by trailer trash then, go around the country preaching abstinence to pay for her lack thereof!

    And she’ll never make the best of that unfortunate situation, becoming a multi millionaire along the way.

    Too bad you libs hate God so bad. He truly does not only forgive, but works in mysterious ways……for believers anyway he does.

  • Universaltruth

    tatboy said:
    Libs do the same to Palin’s kids. Did THAT bother you… no it didn’t… did it?

    Proof please, not ignorant chatter. And yes, if they did, I’d be just as upset – I thought Letterman’s comment was awful, but show me an ACTUAL threat.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Universaltruth said:
    Proof please, not ignorant chatter. And yes, if they did, I’d be just as upset – I thought Letterman’s comment was awful, but show me an ACTUAL threat.

    ?!

  • tatboy

    Universaltruth said:
    Proof please, not ignorant chatter. And yes, if they did, I’d be just as upset – I thought Letterman’s comment was awful, but show me an ACTUAL threat.

    I will do my best when i get home had have access to my Mac. At work right now and searching ability is limited. If some of my Mediaite friends could help me out here that would be great.

    PS… thank you for saying the Letterman comment bothered you. Looks good on ya.

  • tatboy

    roxsteady said:
    Perhaps you should have left Palin’s kids out of this too since the post wasn’t about them either. Your inability to stick to the topic at hand is both sad and telling.

    Seriously! You do the same thing your complaining about and THAT’S your responce? Wow…

  • roxsteady

    Barack Must Go said:
    And she’ll never make the best of that unfortunate situation, becoming a multi millionaire along the way. Too bad you libs hate God so bad. He truly does not only forgive, but works in mysterious ways……for believers anyway he does.

    Money can be lost but, an education lasts a lifetime! Since you mensa members have been unable to dispute the facts of this story and have instead made it about ratings and the Palin trailer park family, I accept your concession. Have a nice day!

  • Universaltruth

    “but works in mysterious ways……”

    You being a prime example.

  • Alice67

    tatboy said:
    Libs do the same to Palin’s kids. Did THAT bother you… no it didn’t… did it?

    Can you supply evidence that liberals have threatened the Palin kids lives? Didn’t think so.

  • James Randal

    tatboy said:
    Actually #3 half the time and #4 sometimes…

    Nope. MSNBC has been #2 since 2008…..

  • writer

    Larry offers to moderate. It’s always important to have an unbiased moderator.

  • Alice67

    ImNotBlue said:
    How dare people threaten this little girl! The left would never make comments like that about a minor… unless they were a Palin. But we all know, “that’s different.”

    Have you got evidence of the left threatening the Palin kids lives? Didn’t think so.

  • roxsteady

    tatboy said:
    Seriously! You do the same thing your complaining about and THAT’S your responce? Wow…

    It’s response! See how important educations is? Wow!

  • seek

    roxsteady said:
    This post isn’t about ratings though. Don’t you have a comment on how stupid Bachmann is or do you share her ignorance and can relate?

    What are you guys attempting here? You want Bachmann to lower herself to some stupid set-up by this kids father and Lawrence? Are you insane?

    Bachmann doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone. Perhaps this kid could ask for a meeting with Obama to see how a teleprompter works? Good idea?

    You somehow think it’s a game – It’s beyond dumb. Keep plugging there – notice you stayed away from how great an Orator Obama is thread. Good thing too cause you’d be beside yourself (I think you already are).

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    tatboy said:
    If some of my Mediaite friends could help me out here that would be great.

    just look at Alice’s avatar and explain why anything would make them admit to being wrong…

  • tatboy

    roxsteady said:
    It’s response! See how important educations is? Wow!

    Avoid the point more…. looks good on you. Typo flames on the net are soooooo cool.

  • Universaltruth

    Barack Must Go said:
    This kid is a douchebag in her own right.

    How many more years until you graduate High School?

  • Just my Opinion

    roxsteady said:
    It’s response! See how important educations is? Wow!

    important educationS is?
    Don’t you just hate it when that happens???
    ROTFLMAO :-)

  • roxsteady

    seek said:
    What are you guys attempting here? You want Bachmann to lower herself to some stupid set-up by this kids father and Lawrence? Are you insane? Bachmann doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone. Perhaps this kid could ask for a meeting with Obama to see how a teleprompter works? Good idea? You somehow think it’s a game – It’s beyond dumb. Keep plugging there – notice you stayed away from how great an Orator Obama is thread. Good thing too cause you’d be beside yourself (I think you already are).

    All Presidents use teleprompters even Ronny Raygun. Why is it that you baggers think this is a slam. You do realize that when Palin gave that screechie convention speech that she was reading a teleprompter don’t you? Remember that Obama crushed the GOP House of Representatives on national tv without one. He didn’t write on his hand either. You really are pathetic. The President is highly intelligent and it’s killing you baggers! I have to go now, but keep playing with yourselves here. It’s very amusing.

  • Alice67

    skoorbekim said:
    just look at Alice’s avatar and explain why anything would make them admit to being wrong…

    Changing the subject again. You righties are too funny. Do YOU have any evidence of anyone from the left threatening the Palin kids lives?

    There is, however, evidence of Palin cutting funding for children with disabilities when she was governor … which does come closer to threatening children’s lives.

  • roxsteady

    Just my Opinion said:
    important educationS is?Don’t you just hate it when that happens???ROTFLMAO :-)

    Oh come on? That’s a typo. Responce is just dumb!

  • Just my Opinion

    ResponSe

  • darladoon

    Barack Must Go said:
    This kid is a douchebag in her own right.

    women and girls cannot technically be “douchebags”

    especially ones taking AP history as a high school sophomore

    and ones who wear leopard print on television….

  • Dsiscokid

    Alice67 said:
    Do YOU have any evidence of anyone from the left threatening the Palin kids lives?

    http://beelected.com/2011/04/gawker-medias-attack-on-sarah-palins-down-syndrome-child/

    And then this one……

    This latest episode of media bashing directed at Sarah Palin’s children follows another such case last week: news outlets had reported on the Palin family’s restraining order issued against a young male stalker who has been directing lewd and vicious messages at Sarah Palin and her underaged daughter, Willow, involving threats of rape.

    Enter cable broadcast media channel MSNBC, which took the reporting a step further by posting this rape threat as a parody: MSNBC listed the rape threats against Palin’s daughter next to large interactive voting buttons inviting the site visitors to either vote for a “LOL” (laugh out loud), vote a “Like”, or express a veto at this story- as seen at the link following.

    Story: LOL At Rape Threats Against Willow Palin
    Source: MSNBC.com

  • darladoon

    there are three guys here (skoorbiem, barackmustgo, and seek) who blog all day, every day

    which really begs the (rhetorical) question:

    do these guys do anything productive? at all?

  • darladoon

    oh, also another guy ‘notsofast’ who also does nothing all day but blog here….

    and they rail and rail against the lazy ‘welfare-taking’ losers…..

    while blogging in their pajamas all day long….

  • tatboy

    roxsteady said:
    Oh come on? That’s a typo. Responce is just dumb!

    Hahahahaha *deep breath* hahahahahahahahahahahaha…

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Alice67 said:
    Palin kids lives?
    Palin cutting funding for children with disabilities threatening children’s lives.

    look at you avatar…
    Paul Ryan is a good man that offered a solution to a huge fiscal problem…
    to certain Leftists like yorself he is a murderer and a liar… speaks volumes…

  • roxsteady

    There’s my cab! Gotta run! Oh, and it’s response. Not responSe!

  • tatboy

    darladoon said:
    oh, also another guy ‘notsofast’ who also does nothing all day but blog here….

    and they rail and rail against the lazy ‘welfare-taking’ losers…..

    while blogging in their pajamas all day long….

    I’m on my iPhone at work. :). My job allow ms the time to do such things. ;).

  • roxsteady

    skoorbekim said:
    look at you avatar…Paul Ryan is a good man that offered a solution to a huge fiscal problem…to certain Leftists like yorself he is a murderer and a liar… speaks volumes…

    Yourself! Ta Ta!

  • tatboy

    roxsteady said:
    There’s my cab! Gotta run! Oh, and it’s response. Not responSe!

    Coward. :P

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    roxsteady said:
    Yourself! Ta Ta!

    I sign my checks that way…

  • seek

    darladoon said:
    there are three guys here (skoorbiem, barackmustgo, and seek) who blog all day, every day

    which really begs the (rhetorical) question:

    do these guys do anything productive? at all?

    Gee Darla – I’ve been in a meeting all morning. It’s sort of odd that you claim blah blah – and you’re here! lol

    Do you see the hypocrisy of your statement? Besides sweet cheeks, I’m not a guy. You however appear to be an unemployed kid who is living off her parents and dreaming of a socialist utopia somewhere out there.

    What do your Mom and Dad think? Are they moving to Norway with you?

  • Alice67

    Dsiscokid said:
    This latest episode of media bashing directed at Sarah Palin’s children follows another such case last week: news outlets had reported on the Palin family’s restraining order issued against a young male stalker who has been directing lewd and vicious messages at Sarah Palin and her underaged daughter, Willow, involving threats of rape.

    Any evidence this teenage boy was political at all and from the left? Still waiting for evidence anyone from the left threatened the Palin kids lives.

  • david r

    I’d rather see Bachmann moderate a history debate between O’Donnell and the girl. He might to better than Bachmann, but the girl would still clean his clock. It’s one of the things you learn at the Chess Club. Watch out for the precocious kids.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Alice67 said:
    Palin kids lives.

    give it a rest Mrs Sullivan…

  • tatboy

    skoorbekim said:
    give it a rest Mrs Sullivan…

    Nice one. :)

  • Universaltruth

    writer said:
    Larry offers to moderate. It’s always important to have an unbiased moderator.

    Why not include the WHOLE statement, “and Bachman can have a second moderator of HER CHOICE.” Typical bagger distortion by omission

  • Alice67

    skoorbekim said:
    look at you avatar…
    Paul Ryan is a good man that offered a solution to a huge fiscal problem…

    Totally disagree. A good man doesn’t come up with solutions that screw everyone under 55 while voting to keep oil subsidies for companies that make billions in profits quarterly. A good man also doesn’t vote to keep tax cuts for the wealthy which does nothing but add to our deficit. I think you and I have very different views of what constitutes a “good man”.

    skoorbekim said:
    to certain Leftists like yorself he is a murderer and a liar… speaks volumes…

    He is a liar. Any proof that a leftist like myself thinks he is a murderer? Didn’t think so.

  • seek

    Alice, your friend Larry had some nice comments that I’m sure you support, you go girlfriend:

    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/larry-flynts-not-sorry-for-calling-trig-palin-brain-dead-virtual-vegetable/

    You can fill right up on your hate.

  • Dsiscokid

    Alice67 said:
    Any evidence this teenage boy was political at all and from the left?

    Any evidence that the people who threatened this girl were “from the right”?

    Alice67 said:
    Still waiting for evidence anyone from the left threatened the Palin kids lives.

    Take a dep breath, re-read the post, do your research, and lay off the DNC Kool-Aid,
    Repeat these steps as often as possible

  • Alice67

    david r said:
    I’d rather see Bachmann moderate a history debate between O’Donnell and the girl. He might to better than Bachmann, but the girl would still clean his clock. It’s one of the things you learn at the Chess Club. Watch out for the precocious kids.

    O’Donnell conceded that this young girl has the advantage right from the start, so he would agree with you on that point.

  • Universaltruth

    Dsiscokid said:
    http://beelected.com/2011/04/gawker-medias-attack-on-sarah-palins-down-syndrome-child/

    And then this one……

    This latest episode of media bashing directed at Sarah Palin’s children follows another such case last week: news outlets had reported on the Palin family’s restraining order issued against a young male stalker who has been directing lewd and vicious messages at Sarah Palin and her underaged daughter, Willow, involving threats of rape.

    Enter cable broadcast media channel MSNBC, which took the reporting a step further by posting this rape threat as a parody: MSNBC listed the rape threats against Palin’s daughter next to large interactive voting buttons inviting the site visitors to either vote for a “LOL” (laugh out loud), vote a “Like”, or express a veto at this story- as seen at the link following.

    Story: LOL At Rape Threats Against Willow Palin
    Source: MSNBC.com

    Typical bagger response – half of a story. Any evidence, said person was a political activist?

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Alice67 said:
    Any proof that a leftist like myself thinks he is a murderer? Didn’t think so.

    70,000 dead kids… from the WH…
    http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/03/31/shah_gop_budget_would_kill_70000_children

  • Barack Must Go

    darladoon said:
    there are three guys here (skoorbiem, barackmustgo, and seek) who blog all day, every day

    which really begs the (rhetorical) question:

    do these guys do anything productive? at all?

    You truly are just a jealous, little, teeny, tiny, liberal, loser.

  • BR

    roxsteady said:
    Actually, their ratings don’t SUCK! Go over to MediaBistro and check out the latest ratings from Thursday. What you’ll see is that MSNBC is in second place behind fox. That said, tell me, was this teen right about Bachmann not knowing what the hell she’s talking about when it comes to US history? It’s not her fault that Bachmann is a moron but, feel free to change the subject. I would too if I were stupid enough to vote for this wide eyed wingnut!

    First of all I agree that Bachmann is a moron. But with that being said…….the silence was deafening from the media when Obama referred to “all 57″ States. There are countless examples of Biden getting his “facts” wrong. But when its a republican………….

  • Barack Must Go

    roxsteady said:
    Money can be lost but, an education lasts a lifetime! Since you mensa members have been unable to dispute the facts of this story and have instead made it about ratings and the Palin trailer park family, I accept your concession. Have a nice day!

    While you’re down there, be a dear and tie my shoe.

  • struckgld

    The Left is notorious for impersonating conservatives at message boards, posting off the wall comments and then turning around and cutting and pasting them as “examples of right wing haters” on their own blogs and contacts on the internet.

  • seek

    Alice67 said:
    Totally disagree. A good man doesn’t come up with solutions that screw everyone under 55 while voting to keep oil subsidies for companies that make billions in profits quarterly. A good man also doesn’t vote to keep tax cuts for the wealthy which does nothing but add to our deficit. I think you and I have very different views of what constitutes a “good man”.

    He is a liar. Any proof that a leftist like myself thinks he is a murderer? Didn’t think so.

    …and pay billions in taxes. How about GE?

  • Barack Must Go

    BR said:
    First of all I agree that Bachmann is a moron. But with that being said…….the silence was deafening from the media when Obama referred to “all 57″ States. There are countless examples of Biden getting his “facts” wrong. But when its a republican………….

    ” Affirmative Action ” in action explains it.

  • Dsiscokid

    struckgld said:
    The Left is notorious for impersonating conservatives at message boards, posting off the wall comments and then turning around and cutting and pasting them as “examples of right wing haters” on their own blogs and contacts on the internet.

    Interesting point

  • Universaltruth

    Dsiscokid said:
    Alice67 said:
    Any evidence this teenage boy was political at all and from the left?

    Any evidence that the people who threatened this girl were “from the right”?

    Disiscokid,
    So that would be a no based on your response. Do some homework and then get back to us.

  • struckgld

    roxsteady said:
    Actually, their ratings don’t SUCK! Go over to MediaBistro and check out the latest ratings from Thursday. What you’ll see is that MSNBC is in second place behind fox.

    2nd? Analogous to your horse being half a lap behind in a one lap race but getting to claim “HEY, it came in 2nd!”

  • Azarkhan

    I bet Amy and Lawrence don’t know that Chicago absolutely nailed the Stevie Winwood song “I’m a Man”.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOvGa-8-Lns

  • Dsiscokid

    1/2 truth is no truth said:
    Typical bagger response – half of a story. Any evidence, said person was a political activist?

    Typical Obamabagger retort – half of a story. Do YOU have any evidence that said person threatening the 10th grader was a political activist?

  • struckgld

    Good News for MSNBC and their hate fest! They are in 2nd place, barely, just barely above CNN at 3rd. But of course Fox is in First place having TRIPLE the viewers MSNBC does.

  • struckgld

    Hey Roxsteady: FOX could lose 75% of their viewers and STILL be beating MSNBC in the ratings.

  • Universaltruth

    In this country, you are free to BASH anyone. You are not free to THREATEN anyone.

    Typical baggers always changing the subject and playing the victim card.

  • Barack Must Go

    Universaltruth said:
    This kid has received death threats, rape threats and more. REPUBLICANS ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH.

    No. This kid, her degenerate family and the degenerate libs, such as yourself, whom without any forthought, do and say whatever you want, about whomever you like, the feigning shock and outrage to some ” real ” Americans response to YOUR outrageous behavior.

    This thing appearing on O’Donnells show, supposedly after having her life threatened, proves she is in fact ( not theory ) a liberal douchebag, even at her age.

    Maybe just like gay, you are born that way.

  • Universaltruth

    struckgld said:
    Hey Roxsteady: FOX could lose 75% of their viewers and STILL be beating MSNBC in the ratings.

    SpongeBob could lose 75% of it’s audience and still be beating Fox.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Universaltruth said:
    playing the victim card.

    you do know that the Democrats are the party of Identity Politics?
    Identity Politics is based on making a caste system of “victims…”

  • Universaltruth

    Barack Must Go said:
    No. This kid, her degenerate family and the degenerate libs, such as yourself, whom without any forthought, do and say whatever you want, about whomever you like, the feigning shock and outrage to some ” real ” Americans response to YOUR outrageous behavior.

    This thing appearing on O’Donnells show, supposedly after having her life threatened, proves she is in fact ( not theory ) a liberal douchebag, even at her age.

    Maybe just like gay, you are born that way.

    Let me rephrase my previous question to you. Do you plan to finish High School?

  • Dsiscokid

    Universaltruth said:
    In this country, you are free to BASH anyone. You are not free to THREATEN anyone. Typical baggers always changing the subject and playing the victim card.

    I’m STILL waiting for YOUR proof that whomever threatened the girl was a right-wing political hack
    Hate to break the news to you, but just because NBC (or Fox, or CNN, et. al.) says it, it does not make it true…
    Typical……..

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    Amy should debate Obama first. Ask him how many states there are and what year is it?

  • seek

    Universaltruth said:
    In this country, you are free to BASH anyone. You are not free to THREATEN anyone.

    Typical baggers always changing the subject and playing the victim card.

    Excuse me? Gabby Gifford come to mind? What kind of ugly comments from the media, let alone bloggers was out there about the right?

    Give your head a shake and try to be a wee bit honest.

  • Dsiscokid

    Universaltruth said:
    SpongeBob could lose 75% of it’s audience and still be beating Fox.

    Sad, ain’t it…….

  • Dsiscokid

    gordonbloyershow said:
    Amy should debate Obama first. Ask him how many states there are and what year is it?

    Quote of the day

  • Universaltruth

    skoorbekim said:

    Identity Politics is based on making a caste

    WOW – Such big words, and deep thoughts – where did you cut and paste that from?
    Btw, if you look up victimization in the dictionary (you do know what that is, correct?) you will see Sarah Palin’s photo.

  • seek

    Universaltruth said:
    WOW – Such big words, and deep thoughts – where did you cut and paste that from?
    Btw, if you look up victimization in the dictionary (you do know what that is, correct?) you will see Sarah Palin’s photo.

    Is that how you explain away your 2 year vile smear tactic? You now say she was victimized?

  • Universaltruth

    Dsiscokid said:
    Sad, ain’t it…….

    Not really since more baggers get their news from Spongebob than from any other source.

  • Barack Must Go

    Universaltruth said:
    Let me rephrase my previous question to you. Do you plan to finish High School?

    Goot one

  • Alice67

    skoorbekim said:
    70,000 dead kids… from the WH…
    http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/03/31/shah_gop_budget_would_kill_70000_children

    Not quite the same as leftists like me thinking Ryan is a murderer. But it sure is evidence that you think he is since you’ve cited this as proof.

  • Universaltruth

    seek said:
    Is that how you explain away your 2 year vile smear tactic? You now say she was victimized?

    You misunderstand – SHE claims it – every day.

  • http://www.sarainitalyblog.blogspot.com/ sarainitaly
  • Universaltruth

    Dsiscokid said:
    I’m STILL waiting for YOUR proof that whomever threatened the girl was a right-wing political hack
    Hate to break the news to you, but just because NBC (or Fox, or CNN, et. al.) says it, it does not make it true…
    Typical……..

    Ok, your side has had how many years to prove it? This girl’s story is 2 weeks old. This is like dueling with a one-armed man.

  • seek

    Universaltruth said:
    You misunderstand – SHE claims it – every day.

    I didn’t misunderstand anything – She claims nothing – you guys just keep smearing.

  • http://www.sarainitalyblog.blogspot.com/ sarainitaly

    sarainitaly said:
    Alice67 said:
    Have you got evidence of the left threatening the Palin kids lives? Didn’t think so.

    http://www.theblaze.com/stories/larry-flynts-not-sorry-for-calling-trig-palin-brain-dead-virtual-vegetable/

  • Universaltruth

    sarainitaly said:
    http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-11-20/gossip/27081731_1_white-powder-bristol-palin-fan-mail

    http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-11-23/gossip/27082134_1_bristol-palin-death-threats-dance-competition

    http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-04-14/gossip/29449058_1_mat-su-valley-s-frontiersman-gop-vice-presidential-candidate-frontiersman-newspaper

    A) The most trusted news source in America – TMZ hahaha
    B) I suspect these threats you have noted are due to the fact that she was a lousy dancer – JK
    C) And lastly, none of them are identified as politically motivated. NK (Not kidding)

  • Calvin

    Alice67 said:
    Totally disagree. A good man doesn’t come up with solutions that screw everyone under 55

    http://weaselzippers.us/2011/05/27/paul-ryan-points-out-obamacare-lets-medicare-die-slowly-and-painfully/

  • puck30

    Larry? Moderate? HA! HA! HA!

    Larry has no axe to grind against Bachmann, Oh I’m sure he’ll be so fair!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwzhuP8uzVI

    This is akin to Shawn Hannity moderating a debate between a 10 year-old conservative and Debbie Schultz.

  • http://www.sarainitalyblog.blogspot.com/ sarainitaly

    Universaltruth said:
    A) The most trusted news source in America – TMZ hahaha
    B) I suspect these threats you have noted are due to the fact that she was a lousy dancer – JK
    C) And lastly, none of them are identified as politically motivated. NK (Not kidding)

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/10/us-palin-stalkers-idUSTRE74909N20110510

    didn’t say they were politically motivated, said they were from the left.

  • Universaltruth

    seek said:
    I didn’t misunderstand anything – She claims nothing – you guys just keep smearing.

    While I don’t care for smearing on either side, it’s just politics. If you can’t stand the heat gtfo

  • seek

    Universaltruth said:
    While I don’t care for smearing on either side, it’s just politics. If you can’t stand the heat gtfo

    Oh get off the pot fool. What Palin has had thrown at her is not “just politics”. It is hateful, vile, evil, mind numbing awful crap and you chalk it up to politics? If you can’t be honest about this – you can’t be honest about anything.
    This is so in your face ugly and you refuse to acknowledge it. That is pathetic.

  • puck30

    Universaltruth said:
    The most trusted news source in America – TMZ hahaha

    As we see in the links this was picked up the NY Daily News, which is owned by Mort Zuckerman. Morty is not exactly a rock solid conservative. From Winki:

    “While Zuckerman has always randomly switched back and forth between the parties,” since the late 1970s, he has donated more than $68,000 to American political candidates with $42,700 going to Democratic politicians and $24,000 to independent interests.”

    So Zuckerman thought these stories were good enough to run with them.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim
  • TerryDo

    First Larry you have a Q&A with Amy and once that stage is over then you throw in Obama into the mix with Michelle and you have a deal O’Donnell. Amy takes on Obama and Michelle!

  • juan

    roxsteady said:
    This post isn’t about ratings though. Don’t you have a comment on how stupid Bachmann is or do you share her ignorance and can relate?

    She’s a Tax Attorney serving in the House of Representatives and you’re a commenter on Meddiaite!

    Telling isn’t it?

  • juan

    Should read Mediaite.

  • notsofast

    A debate between Larry and a 1st. grader would be a more even match.

  • SmartAlec

    Larry might as well moderate it because he couldn’t handle, much less win, his own debate with the 10 grader or Bachmann.

  • Glackin

    puck30 said:
    As we see in the links this was picked up the NY Daily News, which is owned by Mort Zuckerman. Morty is not exactly a rock solid conservative. From Winki:

    “While Zuckerman has always randomly switched back and forth between the parties,” since the late 1970s, he has donated more than $68,000 to American political candidates with $42,700 going to Democratic politicians and $24,000 to independent interests.”

    So Zuckerman thought these stories were good enough to run with them.

    Just say you don’t know squat about Mort or the history of “The Daily News” and STFU.
    It took Rupert buying the NYP to elevate the “News” out of the position of “filthiest rag in NY.”

  • Universaltruth

    sarainitaly said:
    http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/10/us-palin-stalkers-idUSTRE74909N20110510

    didn’t say they were politically motivated, said they were from the left.

    Zzzzzzzz

  • SmartAlec

    James Randal said:
    This girl needs to upgrade her home security. The teabagger/GOP savages are going to target her now.

    Maybe she could get the name of a good security company from Beck, Limbaugh, or Palin.

  • notsofast

    Universaltruth said:
    Zzzzzzzz

    Yes, facts do put libs like you to sleep, son!

  • puck30

    Glackin said:
    Just say you don’t know squat about Mort or the history of “The Daily News” and STFU.
    It took Rupert buying the NYP to elevate the “News” out of the position of “filthiest rag in NY.”

    Joey? Are you off your meds again?

  • Universaltruth

    seek said:
    I didn’t misunderstand anything – She claims nothing – you guys just keep smearing.

    And we will keep smearing! So I imagine you will just keep whining about you and she being victims. You and Sarah should do yourselves and us a favor and GTFO.

  • Universaltruth

    notsofast said:
    Yes, facts do put libs like you to sleep, son!

    No, bloviating does. Come back to us when you have anything relevant to contribute, Miss.

  • juan

    seek said:
    roxsteady said:
    This post isn’t about ratings though. Don’t you have a comment on how stupid Bachmann is or do you share her ignorance and can relate?
    What are you guys attempting here? You want Bachmann to lower herself to some stupid set-up by this kids father and Lawrence? Are you insane?
    Bachmann doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone. Perhaps this kid could ask for a meeting with Obama to see how a teleprompter works? Good idea?
    You somehow think it’s a game – It’s beyond dumb. Keep plugging there – notice you stayed away from how great an Orator Obama is thread. Good thing too cause you’d be beside yourself (I think you already are).

    Michelle should not give O’Donnell and the A-MESS-NBC mysogynistic CESS-POOL the time of Day!

  • puck30

    puck30 said:
    STFU.

    As long as I’m alive and breathing I have to admit Joey driving you nuts does give me pleasure.

  • notsofast

    Universaltruth said:
    No, bloviating does.

    Yeah, then you must put yourself in a coma, son now STFU!

  • A.R.

    think

  • Universaltruth

    seek said:
    Oh get off the pot fool. What Palin has had thrown at her is not “just politics”. It is hateful, vile, evil, mind numbing awful crap and you chalk it up to politics? If you can’t be honest about this – you can’t be honest about anything.
    This is so in your face ugly and you refuse to acknowledge it. That is pathetic.

    Birther much?

  • SmartAlec

    MoreFabricatedNews said:
    my strongest opinion

    Needs stronger medicine.

  • juan

    Alice67 said:
    There is, however, evidence of Palin cutting funding for children with disabilities when she was governor … which does come closer to threatening children’s lives.

    What evidence of this do you have?

  • juan

    Universaltruth said:
    Birther much?

    Why did Obama release another FAKE Certificate of Live Birth? If he’s soooooo brilliant. why doesn’t he release his college/univrsity records?

    What is he hiding and why?

  • timcajun

    juan says:
    Why did Obama release another FAKE Certificate of Live Birth? If he’s soooooo brilliant. why doesn’t he release his college/univrsity records?

    What is he hiding and why?
    …………………….
    Damn juan, your right, he is sooooo brilliant, he found ways to avoid your conspiracy theories! Wait,….. what was that sound……it’s a spaceship landing and it was liberal related! Better go check juan!

  • Alice67

    juan said:
    What evidence of this do you have?

    Google it and learn something.

  • Universaltruth

    Oh, please!

  • TeaPartyNation

    Lawrence O’Donnell Offers To Moderate Debate Between Michele Bachmann And 10th Grader

    …so there’d be TWO IMMATURE ADOLESCENTS against bachmann.

  • Universaltruth

    notsofast said:
    Yeah, then you must put yourself in a coma, son now STFU!

    Brilliant retort. I will have to think for hours how to respond on your level. Baggers always have such cogent and inspired debates. Bwahahahaha

  • Color Me Badd

    Did you know that this little girl has gotten death threats, and threats of rape from people. So here is my challenge. I would gladly give any of you teabag pieces of filth my home address phone number etc. if you want to try and do that same shit to me. I promise I will square off with you one on one, I will give you my home phone whatever you want. But I want anyone who defends someone threating this high school girl with rape and murder to come pay me a visit, quit hiding behind your computers you cowards lets do this, just come strapped. Cause liberals love guns too. Like me.

  • Universaltruth

    “notsofast,” My, what a telling name and self description.

  • tatboy

    Color Me Badd said:
    Did you know that this little girl has gotten death threats, and threats of rape from people. So here is my challenge. I would gladly give any of you teabag pieces of filth my home address phone number etc. if you want to try and do that same shit to me. I promise I will square off with you one on one, I will give you my home phone whatever you want. But I want anyone who defends someone threating this high school girl with rape and murder to come pay me a visit, quit hiding behind your computers you cowards lets do this, just come strapped. Cause liberals love guns too. Like me.

    I think the police need to take a little visit to CMB Mediaite (I LOVE that THIS comment wasn’t waiting moderetion). And I feel the same way when you do the same thing to the younger Palins. That is why your filth. :)

    P.S. I have my CCW permit so don’t make random threats…

  • juan

    timcajun said:
    juan says:
    Why did Obama release another FAKE Certificate of Live Birth? If he’s soooooo brilliant. why doesn’t he release his college/univrsity records?

    What is he hiding and why?
    …………………….
    Damn juan, your right, he is sooooo brilliant, he found ways to avoid your conspiracy theories! Wait,….. what was that sound……it’s a spaceship landing and it was liberal related! Better go check juan!

    Why are all of his records SEALED?

    The whole world knows he’s a FAKE!

  • Color Me Badd

    tatboy said:
    I think the police need to take a little visit to CMB Mediaite (I LOVE that THIS comment wasn’t waiting moderetion). And I feel the same way when you do the same thing to the younger Palins. That is why your filth. :)

    P.S. I have my CCW permit so don’t make random threats…

    come get me bitch. I never threatened anyone just said if you want to rape a 15 year old girl cause of her politics then you should be able to deal with the consequences. Seriously where you at.

  • juan

    Alice67 said:
    Google it and learn something.

    Prove it!

  • juan

    Color Me Badd said:
    come get me bitch. I never threatened anyone just said if you want to rape a 15 year old girl cause of her politics then you should be able to deal with the consequences. Seriously where you at.

    You did threat!

  • Cubby

    tatboy said:
    P.S. I have my CCW permit so don’t make random threats…

    Wow. Just… wow. Death threats on a blog. You really aren’t doing much to dispute the stereotype that you guys are gun toting crazies, you know.

  • Color Me Badd

    juan said:
    You did threat!

    You are a joke I know the law and I know what I can and can’t say. Never threatened anyone or anything but as a 34 year old ex army sgt. who served 3 tours in Iraq, I am pretty much done with tea party losers threatening children So I just put it out there, you want to beat up on someone come get me, seriously I will scrap you with you anytime. I know most all of you are overweight old pieces of shit and would never come here but just putting it out there.

    My fiance showed me this story and I read the comments and I thought it should be said, you losers want to beat up or rape a child, then come get me. I am here.

  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim
  • http://www.perceptionasreality.blogspot.com/ skoorbekim

    Color Me Badd said:
    My fiance showed me this story

    sure he did… your “fiance”… how long have you been engaged? when is the wedding date? not-any-time-soon I’m sure…

  • tatboy

    skoorbekim said:
    sure he did… your “fiance”… how long have you been engaged? when is the wedding date? not-any-time-soon I’m sure…

    Exactly….

  • tatboy

    Cubby said:
    Wow. Just… wow. Death threats on a blog. You really aren’t doing much to dispute the stereotype that you guys are gun toting crazies, you know.

    Everyone is laughing at you right now CMB. :)

  • Glackin

    puck30 said:
    Joey? Are you off your meds again?

    Pucksniff, I have to forgive you. If you didn’t write about your ignorance, we’d never have heard your name.
    What you know about NYC and its politics would fit in your mouth with room for both feet left.
    Which is necessary.

  • Jerps

    For his next trick, Lawrence will offer to personally accept Gaddafi’s surrender in Libya.

  • Nacho

    I think its disgraceful that O’Donnell brought this child on as a political pawn.

    This is something that the pathetic as piece of shit Sean Hannity would try to pull.

    Shame on you Larry.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Art-Ford/100001402893457 Art Ford

    O’Donnell is another leftie presstitute who has been a rabid political operative for many years. He will use anyone to smear his political opponents.

  • BarneyFranken

    This is stupid. Forget Bachmann, why would ANY politican accept this debate?

    There isnt a single thing that could be gained by Bachmann. Even the act of debating a kid is demeaning- the mere suggestion that this is a possibility is an insult.

    Odonnell is shameless in his exploitation of this never-in-a million-years-was-this-going-to-happen non story.

    Shame on Odonnell, and shame on MSNBC for this.

  • BarneyFranken

    This is the equivalent of a handicapped person wanting to debate Joe Biden on the history of rights for the disabled, and then a national network agreeing to moderate. I wonder if MSNBC would give that story as much credibility.

    Its an apt comparison. Dont forget, no one is more gaffe prone than Biden. He once embarrassingly told a handicapped guy to “stand up” during a rally.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRV5Y1JCGRI

    MSNBC could easily moderate that as well. Chris Matthews would be perfect. He’s handicapped himself, right?

  • Yoda002

    Nacho said:
    I think its disgraceful that O’Donnell brought this child on as a political pawn.

    This is something that the pathetic as piece of shit Sean Hannity would try to pull.

    Shame on you Larry.

    The difference is Lawrence was being fair to Bachmann and explaining that she hadn’t took history in a long time so it wouldn’t be fair. Hannity wouldn’t say that at all.

  • felixw

    If Lawrence O’Donnell believes in the value of debate, he should start by demonstrating it on his program, and urging his colleagues at MSNBC to do the same. And if they want to learn how it’s done, they should watch Bill O’Reilly, who regularly has guests on his show that disagree and debate him.

    But the Left in general and MSNBC in particular are apparently afraid of open dialogue and frank exchange. The MSNBC philosophy is to demonize, ridicule or silence any who disagrees with the liberal progressive agenda. So Larry looks like a fool for urging a prominent Republican to have precisely the kind of open give-and-take that he won’t allow on his own show.

  • Yoda002

    felixw said:
    If Lawrence O’Donnell believes in the value of debate, he should start by demonstrating it on his program, and urging his colleagues at MSNBC to do the same. And if they want to learn how it’s done, they should watch Bill O’Reilly, who regularly has guests on his show that disagree and debate him.

    But the Left in general and MSNBC in particular are apparently afraid of open dialogue and frank exchange. The MSNBC philosophy is to demonize, ridicule or silence any who disagrees with the liberal progressive agenda. So Larry looks like a fool for urging a prominent Republican to have precisely the kind of open give-and-take that he won’t allow on his own show.

    There is a big different O’Reilly is afraid to go live. Maybe because he has to edit the tape.

  • mediadoubt

    BarneyFranken said:
    This is stupid. Forget Bachmann, why would ANY politican accept this debate?

    There isnt a single thing that could be gained by Bachmann. Even the act of debating a kid is demeaning- the mere suggestion that this is a possibility is an insult.

    Odonnell is shameless in his exploitation of this never-in-a million-years-was-this-going-to-happen non story.

    Shame on Odonnell, and shame on MSNBC for this.

    If she had any brains at all, Bachmann would have turned this on its head by convening a group of young people to discuss among themselves the issues of the day. She could moderate and end up looking like a hero. But she has the political instincts of a square of astroturf and has let this story linger.

    The impression left with the electorate? “Bachmann is *not* smarter than a tenth-grader.”

  • felixw

    Yoda002 said:
    There is a big different O’Reilly is afraid to go live. Maybe because he has to edit the tape.

    The complete unedited tape of O’Reilly and Jon Stewart was posted on the Fox web site. Remind me of when Lawrence O’Donnell had an extensive interview with a conservative over two nights and released the unedited tape?

    I’ll answer that for you. Never.

  • mediadoubt

    Barack Must Go said:
    And she’ll never make the best of that unfortunate situation, becoming a multi millionaire along the way.

    Too bad you libs hate God so bad. He truly does not only forgive, but works in mysterious ways……for believers anyway he does.

    Then the way your drab, wretched life has worked out must be a constant challenge to your faith.

  • seek

    mediadoubt said:
    If she had any brains at all, Bachmann would have turned this on its head by convening a group of young people to discuss among themselves the issues of the day. She could moderate and end up looking like a hero. But she has the political instincts of a square of astroturf and has let this story linger.

    The impression left with the electorate? “Bachmann is *not* smarter than a tenth-grader.”

    This young girl, prompted by her Father, wanted to “show the world how stupid Bachmann is (according to her and her Father). Why would Bachmann debate this kid? Then she’d be accused of trying to brain wash her to the other side.

    If it had been a child who really admired Bachmann and wanted to be like her – then it might have worked. The whole set up of this stunk to high heaven. Nobody followed up on the “hate mail and phone calls”? Why not?
    I don’t care if it’s a left or right winger – they should be charged. Maybe they were just a figment of her Father’s imagination. He’s obviously trying to something – money of some sort – or a scholarship or something. The man is not going to all this effort for nothing, that’s for sure.

  • seek

    Universaltruth said:
    Birther much?

    Oh yes, someone asking for Obama’s birth certificate equates with being called a c*nt, slut, bitch, grifter, and her children also. Also, equates with 43 phoney law suits.

    Yup, exactly the same – why didn’t I see it?

  • pinandpuller

    Glackin said:
    Pucksniff

    You been watching The Factor again?

  • Nacho

    seek said:
    seek

    I hope the person that changes your diapers is also paying attention to your mental health.

  • pinandpuller

    Nacho said:
    I think its disgraceful that O’Donnell brought this child on as a political pawn.

    Maybe the second debate can be about tax law.

  • Yoda002

    felixw said:
    The complete unedited tape of O’Reilly and Jon Stewart was posted on the Fox web site. Remind me of when Lawrence O’Donnell had an extensive interview with a conservative over two nights and released the unedited tape?

    I’ll answer that for you. Never.

    On previous Stewart interviews it was not the case and O’Reilly and FOX were called out on it. But O’Reilly continues to edit his shows. Lawrence would release an unedited interview with a conservative because MSNBC doesn’t have to change the narrative to meet their views.

  • timcajun

    seek says:
    Oh yes, someone asking for Obama’s birth certificate equates with being called a c*nt, slut, bitch, grifter, and her children also. Also, equates with 43 phoney law suits.

    Yup, exactly the same – why didn’t I see it?
    ………………………………..
    Do you mean all the lying names that Obama and his kids have been called? Why didn’t I see that!

  • SmartAlec

    Yoda002 said:
    explaining that she hadn’t took history in a long time

    Hadn’t took? It sounds like you haven’t taken Grammar in a long time.
    Are you smarter than a 10th grader?

  • NonElite

    This is hilarious. Lawrence O’Donnell as an unbiased, objective moderator is one of the more absurd things I’ve seen this week.
    Exploiting this young girl, Amy Myers, is shameless and inexcusable. Then again, I wouldn’t expect any better than this from MSNBC and O’Donnell.

  • pinandpuller

    Color Me Badd said:
    Did you know that this little girl has gotten death threats, and threats of rape from people

    Because only Republicans call in threats when they see someone on TV. I guess the anarchists and libertarians and Democrats are too busy playing lacross for Duke.

  • pinandpuller

    SmartAlec said:
    Hadn’t took? It sounds like you haven’t taken Grammar in a long time.
    Are you smarter than a 10th grader?

    And up with that you will not put?

  • NonElite

    Now that I think about it, Lawrence O’Donnell and the word moderate don’t fit in the same sentence.

  • mediadoubt

    seek said:
    This young girl, prompted by her Father, wanted to “show the world how stupid Bachmann is (according to her and her Father). Why would Bachmann debate this kid? Then she’d be accused of trying to brain wash her to the other side.

    If it had been a child who really admired Bachmann and wanted to be like her – then it might have worked. The whole set up of this stunk to high heaven. Nobody followed up on the “hate mail and phone calls”? Why not?
    I don’t care if it’s a left or right winger – they should be charged. Maybe they were just a figment of her Father’s imagination. He’s obviously trying to something – money of some sort – or a scholarship or something. The man is not going to all this effort for nothing, that’s for sure.

    My point is that Bachmann could have turned this to her advantage with very little effort and either declined to do so or didn’t see the opportunity. That doesn’t bode well for any candidacy she might pursue or any nation she might lead (the fates preserve us!).

  • Yoda002

    SmartAlec said:
    Hadn’t took? It sounds like you haven’t taken Grammar in a long time.
    Are you smarter than a 10th grader?

    I guess when you got nothing you have to turn into the grammar police. English was never my strong suit, but I’m just glad I was able to excel in Quantum Physicals.

  • Yoda002

    Yoda002 said:
    I guess when you got nothing you have to turn into the grammar police. English was never my strong suit, but I’m just glad I was able to excel in Quantum Physicals.

    damn! that Autocorrect got me again Physics

  • puck30

    Glackin said:
    Pucksniff, I have to forgive you. If you didn’t write about your ignorance, we’d never have heard your name.
    What you know about NYC and its politics would fit in your mouth with room for both feet left.
    Which is necessary.

    Spoken like a true moron from Hoboken, hey Joey why don’t you enighten us about your great vast knowledge of NYC politics?

    This should take about five seconds.

  • mediadoubt

    Yoda002 said:
    I guess when you got nothing you have to turn into the grammar police. English was never my strong suit, but I’m just glad I was able to excel in Quantum Physicals.

    Don’t you find the outcome of Quantum Physicals to be, well . . . uncertain?

    (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

  • mediadoubt

    puck30 said:
    Spoken like a true moron from Hoboken, hey Joey why don’t you enighten us about your great vast knowledge of NYC politics?

    This should take about five seconds.

    “Enighten?” Is that what you do to create santorum?

  • J Baustian

    How about a debate between Lawrence O’Donnell and Jeff Foxworthy? My money’s on the redneck.

  • WildMan

    Trust me, it ain’t going to be long before angry, old, low IQ Lawrence O’Dontknownutin’ell will be on the street trying to get public welfare from anyone who’ll drop a quarter into his cap. This numb-skull couldn’t out debate a First Grader and now he wants to moderate a debate between a woman who is also a lawyer as well as a Congresswoman and a young girl, in the 10th grade, both of whom have IQ’s at least 100 points higher than Lawrence. This guy is a complete and total nutjob who needs to be locked away in a special rubber walled room with a 3″x6″ one way observation glass and a brand new canvass and leather straight jacket. Lawrence is sooooooooooo out to lunch. The guy is simply put, a moron!

  • seek

    mediadoubt said:
    My point is that Bachmann could have turned this to her advantage with very little effort and either declined to do so or didn’t see the opportunity. That doesn’t bode well for any candidacy she might pursue or any nation she might lead (the fates preserve us!).

    Give it up. The whole thing is a stupid publicity stunt. Adults don’t play along, just fools.

  • seek

    Nacho said:
    I hope the person that changes your diapers is also paying attention to your mental health.

    Alice, anyone can tell it’s you. Are you on duty again tonight and giving your patient your undivided attention?

  • Alice67

    seek said:
    Alice, anyone can tell it’s you. Are you on duty again tonight and giving your patient your undivided attention?

    My life is taken. Get one of your own.

  • Pokerdude777

    This is a much to do story about nothing. I’ll put up a 100k challange to O’donnell. Have this girl debate obama on the same subject matter and she’ll win by a landslide.

  • Alice67

    juan said:
    Prove it!

    Took me exactly 2 seconds you lazy slug. http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/09/sarah-palin-sla.html

  • Alice67

    Pokerdude777 said:
    This is a much to do story about nothing. I’ll put up a 100k challange to O’donnell. Have this girl debate obama on the same subject matter and she’ll win by a landslide.

    Obama taught constitutional law. You’d lose.

  • Alice67

    Alice67 said:
    Took me exactly 2 seconds you lazy slug. http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2008/09/sarah-palin-sla.html

    I take it back. Apparently the story is false. http://www.factcheck.org/2008/09/sliming-palin/

  • WildMan

    Obummer thinks there are 57 states in the USA.
    Obummer thinks this is 2008 and not 2011
    Obummer thinks a toast to the Queen should be done while ‘God Save the Queen’ is being played.

    Need I go on, Ms. Lorraine O’Donnell…?

    How come you don’t go after Obummer…?

    Gawd, you are so stoooooped, little man Lorraine Odon’tknownutin’ell…!

  • Pokerdude777

    Alice67 said:
    Obama taught constitutional law. You’d lose.

    it’s more about american history than the constitution. He’d lose for sure

  • Dem4Ever

    Larry, don’t you think she’s a bit young for you?

  • Barack Must Go

    mediadoubt said:
    My point is that Bachmann could have turned this to her advantage with very little effort and either declined to do so or didn’t see the opportunity. That doesn’t bode well for any candidacy she might pursue or any nation she might lead (the fates preserve us!).

    THE point, as opposed to yours or any one elses, is that any Congressperson or Barack would have just ignored this publicity stunt the same as the Bachmann people did.

    Liberals are so hard up for bad things to happen to conservatives today they simply create situations.

    This jackass and her family making the rounds of the MSM talk shows just proves the point of this being a lame attempt at a left wing bomb thrower set up, not a sincere child, but you and your ilk eagerly swallow it as if it were Obama’s own ______.

    You, not Michelle Bachmann are the dupes here…….duh,

  • mediadoubt

    Barack Must Go said:
    THE point, as opposed to yours or any one elses, is that any Congressperson or Barack would have just ignored this publicity stunt the same as the Bachmann people did.

    Liberals are so hard up for bad things to happen to conservatives today they simply create situations.

    This jackass and her family making the rounds of the MSM talk shows just proves the point of this being a lame attempt at a left wing bomb thrower set up, not a sincere child, but you and your ilk eagerly swallow it as if it were Obama’s own ______.

    You, not Michelle Bachmann are the dupes here…….duh,

    And her strategy of ignoring this kid is working like a charm, I see.

  • Barack Must Go

    mediadoubt said:
    And her strategy of ignoring this kid is working like a charm, I see.

    Because we unfortunately, for the time being, live in Barack Obama’s amerika, where people like you are allowed to have an opinion, worse yet voice that opinion.

    Enjoy it while you can, but please don’t fool yourself into believing you exist in the ” real ” America. You do not and never will.

  • WillP

    Anybody else think Amy Myers is hot?

  • Face-Ripper Monkey

    Color Me Badd said:
    So here is my challenge. I would gladly give any of you teabag pieces of filth my home address phone number etc.

    You should post your name, address and phone number right away! That would really show those awful baggers what for!

    Color Me Badd said:
    I promise

    Remember now, you promised!

    Color Me Badd said:
    But I want anyone who defends someone threating this high school girl with rape and murder to come pay me a visit

    No one here has done that, but you do have a history of, um, exaggeration.

    Color Me Badd said:
    just come strapped

    Color Me Badd’s idea of “strapped”
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    Color Me Badd said:
    love guns too

    I’ll bet you do.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bobby-Levit/1048771827 Bobby Levit

    I also heard that Amy Myers wants to be a lesbian like her hero,Rachel Maddow
    Liberalism is such a great role model for our youth

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  • timcajun

    Barack Must Go says:
    Because we unfortunately, for the time being, live in Barack Obama’s amerika, where people like you are allowed to have an opinion, worse yet voice that opinion.

    Enjoy it while you can, but please don’t fool yourself into believing you exist in the ” real ” America. You do not and never will.
    ……………………………………………
    Again,…… he’s not kidding and no, they just don’t let him out on weekends! Now, go get your brown shirt ready… we have a rally to attend!

  • Color Me Badd

    Face-Ripper Monkey said:
    You should post your name, address and phone number right away! That would really show those awful baggers what for!

    Remember now, you promised!

    No one here has done that, but you do have a history of, um, exaggeration.

    Color Me Badd’s idea of “strapped”
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=Strap-On&x=20&y=16

    I’ll bet you do.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U

    I just love trolling, its so much fun Tee Hee.

  • Color Me Badd

    Face-Ripper Monkey said:
    You should post your name, address and phone number right away! That would really show those awful baggers what for!

    Remember now, you promised!

    No one here has done that, but you do have a history of, um, exaggeration.

    Color Me Badd’s idea of “strapped”
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=Strap-On&x=20&y=16

    I’ll bet you do.
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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Edwards/100001862575412 Mark Edwards

    mediadoubt said:
    My point is that Bachmann could have turned this to her advantage with very little effort and either declined to do so or didn’t see the opportunity. That doesn’t bode well for any candidacy she might pursue or any nation she might lead (the fates preserve us!).

    So any precoscious child who has a father inserted hate on for a particular politician, has a RIGHT to a public debate on their terms?

    ok then,.. my 12 year old daughter who’es a Sarah fan, calls out Wasserman Schultz for her boneheaded factual errors which make any of Bachman’s pale in comparison… and she better not decline, because she could turn this to her advantage,…..

    Which is an absurd argument.. that says any smoe can demand air time with an opposition politician and if they get ignored fools like the MSNBC hack can be used as a format to bash them for it….. right.. there is no upside, if she debates the kid, anything quiet would be treated by leftwingers as a stunning victory over the forces of e-bol… and if Bachman clearly wipes the floor with her as any practiced politician could,.. the left will scream she beat up on a kid.. there is nothing but a dog and pony show for leftwing mouth breathers to enjoy as they stomp and cheer.. it’s a circus, that O’Donnel is trying to push for his own desire to trash Bachman.

    nothing more..

    or does the kid of any conservative have the right to demand a debate with the president,.. since he could use it to his advantage?

    I’d never put my little girl into a public debate like that, so internet scum could sasy vile things about her, no decent dad would,.. so this is activist libby daddy run amuck, with the whole MSNBC smear machine just dying to have it happen.

  • writer

    I will scrap you with you anytime. I know most all of you are overweight old pieces of shit….

    With such language from CMB, I’m almost starting to doubt that the left is the kind and sensitive side.

  • http://www.harropson.com WHarropson

    roxsteady said:
    By the way, the wingnuts and teabaggers have been sending death threats and rape threats to this kid. It’s not surprising since baggers are not big fans of “book learnin”.

    Ofcourse a left wing anti-Bachman would never pose as a teabagger to threaten and therefore supply this girl with some victim cred to advance a contraversy. That could never happen.

    O’donnell at least admit’s that He himself would decline to debate given her unique expertise. For that he is fair enough, but providing this unique network opportunity to slander Bachman was too much to resist I suppose. I’m glad he is on the air to illustrate liberal socialist tactics.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Edwards/100001862575412 Mark Edwards

    mediadoubt said:
    And her strategy of ignoring this kid is working like a charm, I see.

    It would, if those publicity hounds at the most rabidly partisan leftwing network wouldn’t have put such a vast effort into promoting this as something other than a lame slimey publicity stunt,.. but having MSNBC going in the gutter is almost a daily experience… noted that of the news shows in that recent poll, of the most trusted news sources, MSNBC got a whopping 7% trusted rating….

    If it weren’t for obsessive liberals, they’d have gone under a couple of years ago,… I actually would never ban liberal shows, their whacked out theories, insane rants, and general hatefulness are our best weapons against the left in the public arena. Gallop a couple of years back as an aside, said half of FOX’s audience, is conservative democrats, who reject liberal spin on news as well. With self named progressives being only 20% of the population, (Gallop again), there are quite a few democrats who could easily go independent if not republican.. and the newest numbers say Obama is alienating the college age crowd.

    So, with stunts like this,…. hows that working out for ya?

  • Barack Must Go

    timcajun said:
    Barack Must Go says:
    Because we unfortunately, for the time being, live in Barack Obama’s amerika, where people like you are allowed to have an opinion, worse yet voice that opinion.

    Enjoy it while you can, but please don’t fool yourself into believing you exist in the ” real ” America. You do not and never will.
    ……………………………………………
    Again,…… he’s not kidding and no, they just don’t let him out on weekends! Now, go get your brown shirt ready… we have a rally to attend!

    Dummkopfe!

  • MadCharles

    No one watches this show. He belongs as a regular on Smarter than a fifth grader. Even on that show he’d fail.
    Why can’t MSNBC offer any real shows ? They’re all about the gop..

  • Universaltruth

    Ah, I see the hardcore baggers are back from church. Such good Christian soldiers you are.

  • Montecore

    Bobby Levit said:
    I also heard that Amy Myers wants to be a lesbian like her hero,Rachel MaddowLiberalism is such a great role model for our youth

    Hey Bobby, were you born as stupid as you sound today?

  • BarneyFranken

    mediadoubt said:
    If she had any brains at all, Bachmann would have turned this on its head by convening a group of young people to discuss among themselves the issues of the day. She could moderate and end up looking like a hero. But she has the political instincts of a square of astroturf and has let this story linger. The impression left with the electorate? “Bachmann is *not* smarter than a tenth-grader.”

    You must be dizzy from all your spinning.

  • BarneyFranken

    Universaltruth said:
    Ah, I see the hardcore baggers are back from church. Such good Christian soldiers you are.

    Spoken like a true bigot.

  • Universaltruth

    BarneyFranken said:
    Spoken like a true bigot.

    Indeed I am against people like you

  • BarneyFranken

    Mark Edwards said:
    So any precoscious child who has a father inserted hate on for a particular politician, has a RIGHT to a public debate on their terms? ok then,.. my 12 year old daughter who’es a Sarah fan, calls out Wasserman Schultz for her boneheaded factual errors which make any of Bachman’s pale in comparison… and she better not decline, because she could turn this to her advantage,….. Which is an absurd argument.. that says any smoe can demand air time with an opposition politician and if they get ignored fools like the MSNBC hack can be used as a format to bash them for it….. right.. there is no upside, if she debates the kid, anything quiet would be treated by leftwingers as a stunning victory over the forces of e-bol… and if Bachman clearly wipes the floor with her as any practiced politician could,.. the left will scream she beat up on a kid.. there is nothing but a dog and pony show for leftwing mouth breathers to enjoy as they stomp and cheer.. it’s a circus, that O’Donnel is trying to push for his own desire to trash Bachman. nothing more.. or does the kid of any conservative have the right to demand a debate with the president,.. since he could use it to his advantage? I’d never put my little girl into a public debate like that, so internet scum could sasy vile things about her, no decent dad would,.. so this is activist libby daddy run amuck, with the whole MSNBC smear machine just dying to have it happen.

    Damn! Mark just eviscerated Mediadoubt. The mercy rule just went into effect here.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Isidro-Garcia/1622148780 Isidro Garcia

    Sweeten the pot Amy and offer to debate Palin AND Bachman together. The whole country will then see them as Floyd Mayweather. Sara Palin will demand her followers drink some “special” kool-aid after 2012 and probably 40% would.

  • purveyor

    A wise Military adviser once counseled: paraphrase–”Never let your opponent chose the field of battle”. Ms. Myers has been made into a proxy-Political warrior, for the Liberal Politico, O’Donnell. Ms. Bachman was wise to wait for another time and place for this battle.

    Hmm, of course this situation has been contrived by Lawrence O’Donnel who must have got wind of the young History student, Amy Myers’ abilities. Regardless, this is quite a bit of self confidence for High School Sophomore. We should give credit where due. My compliments to Ms. Myers. However, I sincerely hope that in her future Political maturity, she becomes more reasoned and less emotional, as well as seeking out more mature and wise mentors, unlike Mr. O’Donnell.

    In conclusion, I ask, could Amy Myers actually have handled a situation like O’Donnell had proposed? What if Michele Bachman had proven a more formidable opponent than O’Donnell, in his Liberal conceit, expected? Hence, O’Donnell was using the young woman, Ms. Myers, as Political Pawn, which is at least unsavory, at most, unconscionable.

    I don’t care who did what to whom in the past. Using the academic health and future of a High School Student, is inappropriate.

    I’d say that you, Mr. O’Donnell, should know better, but, you don’t!

  • pinandpuller

    Alice67 said:
    Obama taught constitutional law. You’d lose.

    He was a guest lecturer.

    I hear he used to write on the blackboard with one hand while he erased with the other. Now he has Google for that.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Richard-McGinnis/100000472625231 Richard McGinnis

    “You like Lawrence O’Donnell Offers To Moderate Debate Between Michele Bachmann And 10th Grader.”
    My money is on the 10th grader… smile :-)

  • timcajun

    Barack Must Go says:
    Dummkopfe!

    ……………………………
    Meshuggeneh

  • jeanieq

    I’d rather see her moderate between Obama the kid. That would be funny, what with our 57 States and our Marine corpse. He probably doesn’t know any of our history, but he’s probably pretty up on Indonesia’s. No wonder he doesn’t care about this country and it’s people, he doesn’t know anything about us. (except that were racist white people who don’t want to share our wealth that we earned and saved.)

  • Gorgegirl

    Mark Edwards said:
    So any precoscious child who has a father inserted hate on for a particular politician, has a RIGHT to a public debate on their terms? ok then,.. my 12 year old daughter who’es a Sarah fan, calls out Wasserman Schultz for her boneheaded factual errors which make any of Bachman’s pale in comparison… and she better not decline, because she could turn this to her advantage,….. Which is an absurd argument.. that says any smoe can demand air time with an opposition politician and if they get ignored fools like the MSNBC hack can be used as a format to bash them for it….. right.. there is no upside, if she debates the kid, anything quiet would be treated by leftwingers as a stunning victory over the forces of e-bol… and if Bachman clearly wipes the floor with her as any practiced politician could,.. the left will scream she beat up on a kid.. there is nothing but a dog and pony show for leftwing mouth breathers to enjoy as they stomp and cheer.. it’s a circus, that O’Donnel is trying to push for his own desire to trash Bachman. nothing more.. or does the kid of any conservative have the right to demand a debate with the president,.. since he could use it to his advantage? I’d never put my little girl into a public debate like that, so internet scum could sasy vile things about her, no decent dad would,.. so this is activist libby daddy run amuck, with the whole MSNBC smear machine just dying to have it happen.

    It goes to show you that the poor little girl doesn’t have a chance – she’s being taught to use her head for something besides thinking. IF Sarah Palin is her idol, she has poor judgement.

  • timcajun

    jeanieq says:
    No wonder he doesn’t care about this country and it’s people, he doesn’t know anything about us. (except that were racist white people who don’t want to share our wealth that we earned and saved.)

    ……………………………………………………………………….
    This not caring, did it come before or after the order of taking out OBL? Was this before or after helping GM save thousands of jobs and being paid back? Was this lack of history before or after teaching the constitution from the start of our country? I can’t tell, but you may have only gotten the racist part right! At least that would explain the blind, non-factual, false hate!

  • WillP

    Amy Myers is hot!!!!

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  • seek

    timcajun said:
    jeanieq says:
    No wonder he doesn’t care about this country and it’s people, he doesn’t know anything about us. (except that were racist white people who don’t want to share our wealth that we earned and saved.)

    ……………………………………………………………………….
    This not caring, did it come before or after the order of taking out OBL? Was this before or after helping GM save thousands of jobs and being paid back? Was this lack of history before or after teaching the constitution from the start of our country? I can’t tell, but you may have only gotten the racist part right! At least that would explain the blind, non-factual, false hate!

    the truth about GM pay back:
    http://www.thelibertarianpatriot.com/2010/04/truth-about-gms-loan-payback.html

  • MTinMO

    pinandpuller said:
    He was a guest lecturer. I hear he used to write on the blackboard with one hand while he erased with the other. Now he has Google for that.

    Not according to the University of Chicago School of Law. They have said he was a professor there. One would think they would know more than you about the subject! .

  • Barack Must Go

    MTinMO said:
    Not according to the University of Chicago School of Law. They have said he was a professor there. One would think they would know more than you about the subject! .

    Knowing more and being truthful are two completely different issues.

    To date, not one person has ever come forward to unequivically states Prof. Barack Obama was my course instructor, NOT ONE.

  • nogard

    After Rice paddled and humiliated him so thoroughly you would think this fool would at least try and think before opening his mouth. What I want to see is him debating a knowledgeable conservative thirteen year old. After that trouncing, perhaps that sad excuse for a network would finally shut down that waste of the airwaves he calls a show.

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    seek says:
    the truth about GM pay back:
    ………………….
    Seek, you have to get outside the “tea bubble’! That’s a “tea” site, so it’s misinformation. It would take a “tea” to hope the money was “not” paid back, that is the make up of their morals! A “tea” would hope those jobs to be lost, so they could be correct!

  • Just4thefax

    Fact: This little girl is a pinhead. Geological surveys didn’t start until mid to late 1700′s. So a 20 to 40 mile land dispute of one’s location wouldn’t be so farfetched at that time. Only cities where considered in states at that time unless boundaries were made up of rivers or mountain sides. If it was done I would say it would be in poor taste and would be a form of child abuse.

  • mediadoubt

    Mark Edwards said:
    So any precoscious child who has a father inserted hate on for a particular politician, has a RIGHT to a public debate on their terms? ok then,.. my 12 year old daughter who’es a Sarah fan, calls out Wasserman Schultz for her boneheaded factual errors which make any of Bachman’s pale in comparison… and she better not decline, because she could turn this to her advantage,….. Which is an absurd argument.. that says any smoe can demand air time with an opposition politician and if they get ignored fools like the MSNBC hack can be used as a format to bash them for it….. right.. there is no upside, if she debates the kid, anything quiet would be treated by leftwingers as a stunning victory over the forces of e-bol… and if Bachman clearly wipes the floor with her as any practiced politician could,.. the left will scream she beat up on a kid.. there is nothing but a dog and pony show for leftwing mouth breathers to enjoy as they stomp and cheer.. it’s a circus, that O’Donnel is trying to push for his own desire to trash Bachman. nothing more.. or does the kid of any conservative have the right to demand a debate with the president,.. since he could use it to his advantage? I’d never put my little girl into a public debate like that, so internet scum could sasy vile things about her, no decent dad would,.. so this is activist libby daddy run amuck, with the whole MSNBC smear machine just dying to have it happen.

    Actually no. If you had read my post before launching into your tirade, you would have realized that I did not propose Bachmann debate the tenth-grader, for many of the reasons you cite: it would be inappropriate, unseemly, and risky.

    Instead, what I proposed was Bachmann deflect the ridicule arising from her ignoring the challenge by convening her own debate on issues of the day — which she would moderate — between young people of about the same age as her challenger (and perhaps inviting that challenger as well). In that way she would successfully trump the “Bachmann’s afraid of a tenth-grader” meme, while being seen to support education and young people’s participation in civic issues.

    One measure of a politician’s effectiveness is whether they can think on their feet and make lemonade when presented with lemons. Bachmann fails on both counts.

  • BarneyFranken

    mediadoubt said:
    Actually no. If you had read my post before launching into your tirade, you would have realized that I did not propose Bachmann debate the tenth-grader, for many of the reasons you cite: it would be inappropriate, unseemly, and risky. Instead, what I proposed was Bachmann deflect the ridicule arising from her ignoring the challenge by convening her own debate on issues of the day — which she would moderate — between young people of about the same age as her challenger (and perhaps inviting that challenger as well). In that way she would successfully trump the “Bachmann’s afraid of a tenth-grader” meme, while being seen to support education and young people’s participation in civic issues. One measure of a politician’s effectiveness is whether they can think on their feet and make lemonade when presented with lemons. Bachmann fails on both counts.

    Please, spare us your false indignity. You would have been against Bachmann no matter what move she made, and there was never, EVER going to be a debate.

    You berate Bachmann for ignoring this “controversy”, but of all the reactions she could have had, ignoring it is the easily the most normal reaction she could have had.

    Let me put it to you this way: If you were a politician, would you have engaged a challenge to debate from a 10 year old conservative head on? Or isn’t ignoring it the best thing you can do?

    Yeah I thought so. Case closed. Good night. Sleep well.

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