Michael Moore: Dems Should Tell GOP ‘We Will Negotiate When You Take Your Tin Foil Hats Off’

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by Frances Martel | 9:00 pm, May 24th, 2011

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Filmmaker/activist Michael Moore made his return to cable news today on The Last Word, and, thankfully, he didn’t stray back to bin Laden territory. Instead, Moore and Lawrence O’Donnell Ryan budget plan, and while both O’Donnell and Moore made clear they stood staunchly with the Democrats on this topic, both expressed near certainty that they would back down.

Moore told O’Donnell he found it outrageous that the abolition of Medicare was even up for discussion, comparing the creation of a budget to that of a new criminal code. “When you’re writing the criminal code, you don’t say ‘oh murder, theft, everything is on the table!’” What they should do, he argued, was tell Republicans, “we will negotiate when you take your tin foil hats off” and not budge on any issue that was fundamental to their platform. That the federal government would keep a health care system open that has been around for decades, to Moore, was not up for negotiation.

With that in mind, O’Donnell went straight to the point: “How will the Democrats blow it?”

Moore acknowledged that the Democrats had a unique talent for “snatching victory out of the jaws of defeat,” and he repeated that he already saw the way it would happen: “if they imply that Medicare is for discussion, that will give the crack of light Republicans need to go after them.” He explained the tactic as Republicans later asserting that they were not alone in the effort, for example, “‘We’re not the only ones who supported the war!’”

Moore also chatted a bit about potential Republican nominees. He appeared particularly impressed with Jon Huntsman‘s mild support of gay rights. Hearing statements of support from a Mormon former governor of Utah, he joked, “is like hearing me say ‘Hey let’s go run 10 miles after the show!’”

The segment via MSNBC below:

Lawrence O'Donnell, Medicare, Michael Moore, msnbc, Paul Ryan, The Last Word

Mas Liberty5

What an idiot. Mean while, President Obama is refusing to the required approval for operations in Libya via the War Powers Act. The media and other politicians refuse to talk about it.

Additionally, Obama and his fellow neocon/liberals are trying to renew the Patriot Act for another 4 years. Reid won’t even debate the issue so Rand Paul is filibustering.

Your rights are being taken away, there are criminals in government that are ignoring the constitution. Michael Moore is the least of our problems.
Dem4Ever

Moore has lost his mind and should not be listened to. The fact that he is on ‘The Crazy Larry Show’ proves that he is irrelevant.
Azarkhan

Medicare, the U.S. health insurance program for the elderly and disabled, and the Social Security trust for the disabled and retirees are running out of money sooner than the government had projected.

While Medicare won’t have sufficient funds to pay full benefits starting in 2024, five years earlier than last year’s estimate, Social Security’s cash to pay full benefits runs short in 2036, a year sooner than the 2010 projection, the U.S. government said today in an annual report.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-13/medicare-financing-to-run-out-in-2024-without-fix.html
Moderate

“When You Take Your Tin Foil Hats Off”

Listening to Moore is like listening to Cynthia McKinney, just slap those fools and tell them to get some help.
Sam M.

That will never happen, the GOP lunatics insists on their tin foil hats. Simply look at t the GOP presidential freak show, Tin foil is a requisite part of the uniform, as a the freaks have requested.
notsofast

You first, you corpulent socialist fat boy!
notsofast

Sam M. said:
Sam M. says:
May 24, 2011 at 9:12 pm Sam M.(Quote)

Do you use Vaseline, KY Jelly or just go bareback on your Michelle Obama inflatable doll, fat boy?
NeoKong

I guess Michael is off his anti-war kick.
Did Obama make him Cheeseburger Czar…?
Sam M.

notsofast said:
Do you use Vaseline, KY Jelly or just go bareback on your Michelle Obama inflatable doll, fat boy?

Why don;t you ask patched Glenn Beck blow up doll. You two are really a cute couple.
Cancon2

It appears both Maher and this turd have a direct deposit set up with Mediaite now?
notsofast

This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.

Barack Obama

24 May 2008

. More details from the Telegraph:

” Mr Obama dated his entry in the book May 24 2008, rather than the current year.

Apparently Mr Obama was heard to ask the dean what the day’s date was – but managed to get the year wrong.

A Westminster Abbey spokeswoman confirmed it was the president who had written the wrong date.”
The Lantern of Truth

Just a coupla demagogues sittin’ around lyin’ .
Sam M.

notsofast said:
This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.

Barack Obama

24 May 2008

. More details from the Telegraph:

” Mr Obama dated his entry in the book May 24 2008, rather than the current year.

Apparently Mr Obama was heard to ask the dean what the day’s date was – but managed to get the year wrong.

A Westminster Abbey spokeswoman confirmed it was the president who had written the wrong date.”

This is what happens when you have a steady diet of lead paint chips.
GreyGoose

This is one of the great thinkers of the Dem Party? How pathetic. My God, FDR (the original Tea Partier) and Tommy Jefferson must be flipping in their graves.
BR

notsofast said:
This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.

Barack Obama

24 May 2008

. More details from the Telegraph:

” Mr Obama dated his entry in the book May 24 2008, rather than the current year.

Apparently Mr Obama was heard to ask the dean what the day’s date was – but managed to get the year wrong.

A Westminster Abbey spokeswoman confirmed it was the president who had written the wrong date.”

Just picture McCain or Palin doing that? Obama is an idiot
Skippy3000

Michael Moore is just a vey creepy man.
Skippy3000

Michael Moore is just a very creepy man.
notsofast

Sam M. said:
Sam M. says:
May 24, 2011 at 9:22 pm Sam M.(Quote)

Son, stop your racism.
michiganruth

if Lawrence O’Donnell interviews Michael Moore on MSNBC and there’s nobody there to watch it…

does it really make a sound?
SmartAlec

My tin foil hat looks better on me than any of those stupid hats that Moore wears on his fat head with his scraggly hair.
seek

“”This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.
Barack Obama
24 May 2008
. More details from the Telegraph:
” Mr Obama dated his entry in the book May 24 2008, rather than the current year.
Apparently Mr Obama was heard to ask the dean what the day’s date was – but managed to get the year wrong.
A Westminster Abbey spokeswoman confirmed it was the president who had written the wrong date.”
This is what happens when you have a steady diet of lead paint chips.”

Sam’s response – is that nice Sam?
michiganruth

BR said:
Just picture McCain or Palin doing that? Obama is an idiot

did you see the video of him giving the toast to the Queen? he paused and the orchestra thought it was time to play their national anthem–but Obama wasn’t quite finished. even Jake Tapper called it “awkward.” I could understand it if he’d just said one word, then realized what he was doing and stopped…but he didn’t. I rather think he thought the music was just background to his Richard III quote about England.

and speaking of great leaders:

after hearing his response to Obama, his address to Congress, and his interview with Hannity, I’d like to nominate Bibi Netanyahu for president of the United States.
michiganruth

wait–I re-read my comment. did that sound like anti-Bibi snark? it was not. it was anti-Obama snark.

just wanted to make that clear. I think Bibi’s a genius. in addition to being eloquent and passionate, he also seems to be more in love with–and know more about–America than our own president.
notsofast

michiganruth said:
after hearing his response to Obama, his address to Congress, and his interview with Hannity, I’d like to nominate Bibi Netanyahu for president of the United States.

Ben: 2 Barry: 0
seek

lol – you’re right michiganruth.
seek

SmartAlec said:
My tin foil hat looks better on me than any of those stupid hats that Moore wears on his fat head with his scraggly hair.

Well I’m afraid that I tend to judge Moore but his appearance. He looks like he’s out for a walk with the dog and I don’t know if there is any way to clean him up. He’s just ugly – inside and out. Sorry people – I don’t usually judge superficially but for Moore I’ll make an exception.
timzank

Nothing funnier than two millionaires opining about the oppression of the “common man”. People actually take these two “fakers” seriously?

How the shoes fittin’ Larry?
tatboy

This coming from Moore? Really?
ProObamaAgenda

THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL NOTICE REPUBLICANS : MOVE, GET OUT THE WAY
ProObamaAgenda

HEY WINGNUTS, WHATS UP WITH SHERRIFF JOE IN ARIZONA……WORD IS SOME OF HIS DEPUTIES JUST GOT CAUGHT SMUGGLING DRUGS ACROSS THE BORDER, AND INFORMING ILLEGALS WHEN THE PO PO WAS COMING….ONE OF JOES FEMALE OFFICERS EVEN IS PREGNANT BY AN ILLEGAL…OPPPPPPPPS….THIS DONT LOOK GOOD….JOE MAY HAVE TO PUT ON SOME PINK PANTIES AND SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME IN HIS OWN JAIL…..HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE…..ANOTHER RIGHTWING FAIL…..THATS 2 IN 1 DAY
ProObamaAgenda

see republicans, if sheriff joe would have done what the Obama administration told him to do the Feds would not have went after that ass……OBAMA IS A BAD MAN
Color Me Badd

seek said:
Well I’m afraid that I tend to judge Moore but his appearance. He looks like he’s out for a walk with the dog and I don’t know if there is any way to clean him up. He’s just ugly – inside and out. Sorry people – I don’t usually judge superficially but for Moore I’ll make an exception.

But yeah that is because you are a goddamn idiot and you can’t help yourself. You have obviously proved yourself to be prejudiced based on appearance, which explains your racism.
tatboy

Anyone notice POA and CMB comment bomb at the same time?
ProObamaAgenda

ohhhhhh i almost forgot….OBAMAMOTORS paid back their government loan today…..6 years early….OBAMA SAVED THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY…..WHOAAAAAAAAAAA……….CAN YOU SAY….CASH4CLUNKERS
ProObamaAgenda

tatboy said:
Anyone notice POA and CMB comment bomb at the same time?

WHATS WRONG SWEETIE???……YOU THINK WE’RE THE SAME PERSON????…….HAHAHAHAHAHAHA…….GOT YA WORRIED HUH
fishchef

Azarkhan said:
Medicare, the U.S. health insurance program for the elderly and disabled, and the Social Security trust for the disabled and retirees are running out of money sooner than the government had projected. While Medicare won’t have sufficient funds to pay full benefits starting in 2024, five years earlier than last year’s estimate, Social Security’s cash to pay full benefits runs short in 2036, a year sooner than the 2010 projection, the U.S. government said today in an annual report. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-13/medicare-financing-to-run-out-in-2024-without-fix.html

It changes every year. Goes up, goes down. Social Security was supposed to be bankrupt in 2000. Make the mega wealthy and mega corporations pay their fair share, there would be no discussion.
darladoon

seek said:
Well I’m afraid that I tend to judge Moore but his appearance. He looks like he’s out for a walk with the dog and I don’t know if there is any way to clean him up. He’s just ugly – inside and out. Sorry people – I don’t usually judge superficially but for Moore I’ll make an exception.

glad to see your focussing on the substance. i could tell you were a very profound thinker.
darladoon

fishchef said:
It changes every year. Goes up, goes down. Social Security was supposed to be bankrupt in 2000. Make the mega wealthy and mega corporations pay their fair share, there would be no discussion.

but they’re the job creators, bro! you can’t hurt them too much, they’re very sensitive people.
fishchef

notsofast said:
This is how President Obama signed the guestbook at Westminster Abbey earlier today, where he got a tour from the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall and laid a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice. Barack Obama 24 May 2008 . More details from the Telegraph: ” Mr Obama dated his entry in the book May 24 2008, rather than the current year. Apparently Mr Obama was heard to ask the dean what the day’s date was – but managed to get the year wrong. A Westminster Abbey spokeswoman confirmed it was the president who had written the wrong date.”

Wow.
darladoon

ever hear of that guy jonathon hoenig? what a f*cking asshole! he goes on television once a week and throws out terms like “tax increases only hurt the productive people in society”
fishchef

darladoon said:
but they’re the job creators, bro! you can’t hurt them too much, they’re very sensitive people.

The Middle Class is tired of getting “trickled down” on.
Azarkhan

All told, government investigators found that during the period they examined, one out of every six stimulus contract or grant dollars went to a known tax cheat, according to Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma Republican who, along with several colleagues, requested the GAO review.

The review found that at least 3,700 stimulus recipients owed a total of more than $757 million in taxes, but were awarded $24 billion in stimulus money.

“Average Americans are likely wondering why we gave such a huge amount of federal money to tax cheats when our national debt is more than $14 trillion,” Mr. Coburn said. “That $24 billion went to such people looks like we are rewarding people for potentially criminal behavior.”

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/24/stimulus-recipients-found-to-be-tax-cheats/
GreyGoose

ProObamaAgenda said:
ohhhhhh i almost forgot….OBAMAMOTORS paid back their government loan today…..6 years early….OBAMA SAVED THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY…..WHOAAAAAAAAAAA……….CAN YOU SAY….CASH4CLUNKERS

Hey dumbass, they took out a loan to do it. It’s like me taking out a loan to pay my IRS bill…either way, I’m f-ed.
fishchef

Azarkhan said:
All told, government investigators found that during the period they examined, one out of every six stimulus contract or grant dollars went to a known tax cheat, according to Sen. Tom Coburn, an Oklahoma Republican who, along with several colleagues, requested the GAO review. The review found that at least 3,700 stimulus recipients owed a total of more than $757 million in taxes, but were awarded $24 billion in stimulus money. “Average Americans are likely wondering why we gave such a huge amount of federal money to tax cheats when our national debt is more than $14 trillion,” Mr. Coburn said. “That $24 billion went to such people looks like we are rewarding people for potentially criminal behavior.” http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/24/stimulus-recipients-found-to-be-tax-cheats/

Daniel I. Gordon, the procurement administrator in the Office of Management and Budget, said the Obama administration is trying its best to limit awards to cheaters, but that Congress needs to give the government more authority to let the IRS share data with the agencies that dole out the money.

He also said the president’s 2012 budget calls for giving the IRS authority to levy up to 100 percent of federal payments made to vendors that owe delinquent taxes.

Complicating the process, the GAO said much of the money couldn’t be recouped by the levy program because the stimulus grants were first made to states, localities or prime contractors, which then awarded them to subcontractors
WildMan

Mikie Moore, you are nothing more than a 450 pound ball of Tin Foil. Do us all a favor and go sit on old Matthews, little man O’Donnell and sissified girlieboy Schultz. And don’t get up until we tell you to get up.
GreyGoose

fishchef said:
Daniel I. Gordon, the procurement administrator in the Office of Management and Budget, said the Obama administration is trying its best to limit awards to cheaters, but that Congress needs to give the government more authority to let the IRS share data with the agencies that dole out the money. He also said the president’s 2012 budget calls for giving the IRS authority to levy up to 100 percent of federal payments made to vendors that owe delinquent taxes. Complicating the process, the GAO said much of the money couldn’t be recouped by the levy program because the stimulus grants were first made to states, localities or prime contractors, which then awarded them to subcontractors

This a is the consequence of a bloated government that has ZERO interest/desire to reform itself…b/c if it rreformed itself, 1/2 of the gov workers would be fired.

If you want big gov programs, expect 40-60 percent of your tax payer money to be WASTED
fishchef

GreyGoose said:
This a is the consequence of a bloated government that has ZERO interest/desire to reform itself…b/c if it rreformed itself, 1/2 of the gov workers would be fired. If you want big gov programs, expect 40-60 percent of your tax payer money to be WASTED

The Government is not perfect and never will be, but it reforms itself constantly. We the people have a constitution that evolves. We the people can change things with our right to vote. The Private Sector is also not perfect. Both sides need work. Corporations must be regulated because we can’t vote them out in the way we can our government.
seek

Color Me Badd said:
But yeah that is because you are a goddamn idiot and you can’t help yourself. You have obviously proved yourself to be prejudiced based on appearance, which explains your racism.

Why is Michael green? Then I guess I’m a racist. I don’t like green.
JasonMays

I think a simple rule about life should be “If you and Michael Moore share an opinion, rethink your opinion”
JasonMays

Color Me Badd said:
But yeah that is because you are a goddamn idiot and you can’t help yourself. You have obviously proved yourself to be prejudiced based on appearance, which explains your racism.

Why don’t you just save us the “song and dance” and just call anyone who disagrees with you, a racist.

Be sure to USE ALL CAPS AND LOTS OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!
Barack Must Go

ProObamaAgenda said:
ohhhhhh i almost forgot….OBAMAMOTORS paid back their government loan today…..6 years early….OBAMA SAVED THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY…..WHOAAAAAAAAAAA……….CAN YOU SAY….CASH4CLUNKERS

Just like GM repaid their loan last year was advertised on national TV, only to find out Obama gave them a second back door loan to pay off the first. ( read the fine print ).

Like everything obama, the ” real ” American people get it in the back door everytime he ( Barack ) is involved.
Sidhekitten

Mikey Moore has the balls to talk about tin foil hats? I think may be should go back down to Cuba were he could get access to their excellent mental health care services. When he goes back, maybe he could take Larry with him.
Sidhekitten

Please read may be as maybe. I am still stunned by protocol gaff by “Mister 2008″.
Just4thefax

Fact: 2012 is comming soon and it’s time to throw the rest of the Rats out on the streets. Maybe Michael Moore can get a few of them in his smut films.
LibertySister

What is sad is that the media has convinced the American people to celebrates and idolize the poor and lazy attitude towards accomplishments and to demonize the wealthy and successful innovators.
Kitsune

NeoKong said:
I guess Michael is off his anti-war kick.Did Obama make him Cheeseburger Czar…?

He’s moved on to lobbying Obama to turn GM into a railroad company and banning cars.
cyberk9sheriff

Micki Moron should have to listen to himself for a full week. Along with ProObomaAgent to clean his back side every time Moron says Obama….
FredFlintstone

Isn’t it time for Fatbastard to die of a heart attack?