I almost missed this one. NRO's Media Blog has a partial transcript of Chris Wallace's comments on Keith Olbermann, along with commentary and reminders of Olbermann's comments about Wallace. Ian has the audio at Hot Air. Here is the quote from Wallace on the Mike Gallagher show.
WALLACE: I watch him, and I think, "This is what the news business has become." First of all, to be lectured about news by Keith Olbermann is like being called ugly by a frog. And the idea that this guy, doing the crap he does on MSNBC, would sit there and pretend to be some kind of moral or journalistic authority about anything... he couldn't cover a two-alarm fire.
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Ouch.... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Heralder | March 27, 2007 4:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ouch.
1. Posted by Heralder | March 27, 2007 4:29 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:29
2. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think he does protest too much. The truth must hurt hacks/flacks/propagandists like Wallace. But in fairness and giving equal time, the same holds true for Keith. Tho, I admit I love keith like you righties love The Fox Propaganda News, sponsored not in part by in its entirety The George W. Bush White House.
2. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:36 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:36
3. Posted by Kat | March 27, 2007 4:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hugh, the difference between Fox News and Olbermann, is the word 'news'. Olby shouldn't pretend he is anything other than a leftist talking head. He was bad doing sportscasts and now he is unwatchable except to leftwing fringe.
3. Posted by Kat | March 27, 2007 4:41 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:41
4. Posted by langtry | March 27, 2007 4:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
4. Posted by langtry | March 27, 2007 4:42 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:42
5. Posted by Scrapiron | March 27, 2007 4:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hugh, you are ate up with BDS as bad as anyone in the country. Seek professional help before the sun comes up or you may wake up in a padded cell with no windows.
Now wasn't this post about two other brain dead people on the news???????, Wallace and what's his name, not Hugh?
5. Posted by Scrapiron | March 27, 2007 4:46 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:46
6. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 4:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
When O'Reilly threatened to have "Fox Security" track down a caller to his radio program for merely MENTIONING the name "Olbermann", I (of course) had to see what all the fuss was about.
I haven't watched The O'Reilly Factor since. Well, I do flip over to compare their editorial decisions (Spring Break Friday and Spring Break Monday at O'Reilly; scintillating! In 1956.)
6. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 4:51 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:51
7. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Kat:
There is no difference. If you think Hannity and (c)ombs, Wallace , O' Reilly and Hume are newscasters then I have a bridge in the desert to sell you.
7. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:51 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:51
8. Posted by UncleZeb | March 27, 2007 4:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hugh, they are pundits not reporters. However in O'Reilly's case he does have the credentials of a journalist. KO is just a whackjob. Oh just like you.
8. Posted by UncleZeb | March 27, 2007 4:54 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:54
9. Posted by Eric | March 27, 2007 4:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Forget Trump vs. Vince McMahon. I want to see a real cage match between O'Reilly and Olbermann.
9. Posted by Eric | March 27, 2007 4:55 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:55
10. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
If you folks can't figure out Olbermann is not a reporter then I have 2 bridges for sale.
I'll say it again. he's a bloviator. I like him. You don't. You like your bloviators. Just admit that's what they are all. Not so hard is it?
10. Posted by Hugh | March 27, 2007 4:58 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 16:58
11. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:00 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Kat, we right-wing nuts prefer Olbermann, too, because the Top 5 story format makes it difficult to "happen" not fit in an uncomfortable story, plus it Moves Right Along.
Plus O'Reilly had to settle out of court for those obscene phone calls to his Lady Producer. $2 million, I heard. And a draft dodger who plays tough now, is gauche. And MAN, does he play the tough-guy to the hilt. Strictly Wienerville.
11. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:00 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:00
12. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | March 27, 2007 5:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
bryanD,
Wow! I would think that a draft dodging womanizer would be right up your alley!
12. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | March 27, 2007 5:08 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:08
13. Posted by _Mike_ | March 27, 2007 5:11 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Olbermann is simply catering to the Democrat's large 'professional wrestling fan' base. Compare the (raaah!) speech given by the head of the DNC, Howard Dean, with any of 'pro wrestling' monologues ('We're gonnna do XX then we're gonna do YY raaaah!') and you'll get a glimpse into the average Democrat voters mindset.
13. Posted by _Mike_ | March 27, 2007 5:11 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:11
14. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sheik Yur Bouty,
Don't make me break out my DD 214! (That would be twice this month here!)
And we have a different definition of womanizing. I think Bill was Peterizing!
14. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:22 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:22
15. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sheik Yur Bouty,
PLEASE! No peterizing queries! I won't answer.
15. Posted by bryanD | March 27, 2007 5:25 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:25
16. Posted by BarneyG2000 | March 27, 2007 5:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wow, that was timely.
16. Posted by BarneyG2000 | March 27, 2007 5:36 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:36
17. Posted by nogo postal | March 27, 2007 5:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Just like "W" Chris can't come close to his daddy..
When Chris challenges Republican BS with the same energy he uses against Dems..then he might be something...nowhere does Obie pretend to be a reporter.. nor does anyone think he is...
I am assuming no one believes that Chris W. is a reporter..(when was the last time Chris was"in the field)..
By the way..for glimpse into the average Dem mindset
how about finding me even a FOX poll that shows AMERICANS..over half don't believe the BS any more..
of course this can be discounted
http://www.upi.com/ZogbyPoll/view.php?StoryID=20070327-081940-8407r
see...some of you need to comprehend that
A)Your support of Bush/Cheney/Gonzales is in the minority of Americans.
B)You can whine..rant..against the Dems...but they control the House..elected by Americans..
C. You all point at Dems as hypocrites..(and many are)..but..please..don't look at Rudi's family values..or the flip-flapping sound of Mitt and McCain..after all..like Chris Wallace..why
disturb what you believe in..(of course Wallace gets paid big money to keep his head in the sand)(just as does Obie..only his head is above the sand)
17. Posted by nogo postal | March 27, 2007 5:44 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 17:44
18. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 6:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Lorie, irregardless of your desire to go ballist w/ Keith Olberman, your attitude bespeaks volumes about the truth you dare not hear as you persist in your defense of the irredefnsibleic.
Lorie, this is just another case of truth that cannot be tolerated. No wonder you hold the positions that you hold. Can one say Ostrich w/ your behind in the air?
18. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 6:08 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:08
19. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 6:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The fact that Olbermann apparently never seems to have any opposing viewpoints on his show, unlike most of Fox News btw, just reiterates what scared little clown the boy really is.
He must be snipped.
19. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 6:19 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:19
20. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 6:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Lorie, the only thing that unremitigates the absurdity of Chris Wallace is the bilge that explodes from from the Fox Noise sphincter, Brit Hume.
If this crap is what passes for news analysis w/ a wingnut, it is testimony to why you believe as you do.
Too bad you were forced by Sputnik to give up your hold on a flat Earth, though I suspect that you still turn into a quivering mess when a black cat crosses your path
20. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 6:20 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:20
21. Posted by macofromoc | March 27, 2007 6:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hugh
I can't remember any instances of Wallace being any hack/propagandist. What instances you referring you to?
21. Posted by macofromoc | March 27, 2007 6:36 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:36
22. Posted by Taltos | March 27, 2007 6:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Lorie, irregardless of your desire to go ballist w/ Keith Olberman, your attitude bespeaks volumes about the truth you dare not hear as you persist in your defense of the irredefnsibleic.
Just FYI the word irregardless has been in the english language since at least 1912. Granted that it's usage contradicts it's literal meaning though that's hardly a rarity in a language as chimaeric as modern english is.
22. Posted by Taltos | March 27, 2007 6:45 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:45
23. Posted by Zelsdorf Ragshaft III | March 27, 2007 6:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Boy, what I read on this post explains a lot. No fucking wonder some of you, Hugh, Bryan, Nogo Postal, delleceneri, and last and surely least, BarneyG 2000 contintually expouse the most ridiculous postition of any topic. We have 90% of MSNBCs watchers right here. What we have is a bunch of losers supporting a loser. Check out the market shares. Good thing in this country allows idiots like you all to run free.
23. Posted by Zelsdorf Ragshaft III | March 27, 2007 6:47 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:47
24. Posted by macofromoc | March 27, 2007 6:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
dalleceneri
which bilge from Britt Hume do you find offensive??
24. Posted by macofromoc | March 27, 2007 6:58 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 18:58
25. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 7:06 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Too bad you were forced by Sputnik to give up your hold on a flat Earth, though I suspect that you still turn into a quivering mess when a black cat crosses your path
Posted by: dalleceneri at March 27, 2007 06:20 PM
Oh, here we go...the "truthers" know everything and if we don't agree with their world view, we're flat earthers. I don't agree with the concocted and arrogant notion that man causes global warming and that the earth itself and sun are responsible....is that flat-earth too?
25. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 7:06 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:06
26. Posted by Jim Addison | March 27, 2007 7:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The problem is that in our effort to preserve diversity of opinion in the comments we accept what often amounts to sheer stupidity from the left.
Toleration is a good thing but, like all good things, is best in moderation. We know of a number of readers who have either stopped reading all comments or have left the site altogether because of the sludge factor.
Which probably suits the lefties just fine.
26. Posted by Jim Addison | March 27, 2007 7:25 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:25
27. Posted by BarneyG2000 | March 27, 2007 7:32 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Fox numbers are down and Count Downs' are up. Keith is kicking ass in the money Demos, and the stuff shirts at Fox are loosing Ad revenue. You see their desperation by the changes they are making. O'Reilly has been reduced to showing soft porn and H&C went through a set design. Not to mention Hannity is way-off his game.
27. Posted by BarneyG2000 | March 27, 2007 7:32 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:32
28. Posted by Peter F. | March 27, 2007 7:33 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ya know, it says a lot of about your personality when the former network you used to work for and really helped put on the map as it were--in this case, ESPN--doesn't even invite back for its "Reunion Week" in 2002. You've got to be a real assclown personality wise for that to happen.
One other thought: Olbermann was a great sportscaster, that was his schtick. He was really, really good at it. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that he was the Michael Corleone to Chris Berman's Don Corleone when it came to the fast-talking, dry wit, stylistic, whipsmart ESPN Sportscenter anchor: a perfect successor, if not slightly better than Berman.
But then he got cocky and self-important, quitting ESPN in a huff, apparently. Before the show he has now, he struggled to find a niche that would accept him like ESPN audiences did. But like in sports, it's rare, very rare, for an athlete to make the transition from one sport to another, let alone excel at it. (Bo Jackson being the most recent and famous athlete who excelled in two sports. He blew Deion Sanders out of the water in baseball.) The point is, Olbermann has tried to take his successful ESPN sports schtick to a "news" program and the transition has been, well, somewhat successful. Kinda. Sort of. But in the end, anyone who's paying any kind of attention sees a sort of sad, angry, charmless and bitter old version the Keith Olbermann who's trying to pass himself off as something more than what he is--which is a sportscaster. And in the end, he's just kind of pathetic.
28. Posted by Peter F. | March 27, 2007 7:33 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:33
29. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 7:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Fox numbers are down and Count Downs' are up. Keith is kicking ass in the money Demos, and the stuff shirts at Fox are loosing Ad revenue. You see their desperation by the changes they are making. O'Reilly has been reduced to showing soft porn and H&C went through a set design. Not to mention Hannity is way-off his game.
Posted by: BarneyG2000 at March 27, 2007 07:32 PM
Considering the source, I'd like to see those "money" demos you're talking about. Last time I checked, Fox News is still beating CNN and MSNBC combined and Olbermann still has a ways to go to come even close to O'Reilly.
29. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 7:40 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:40
30. Posted by marc | March 27, 2007 7:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Journalisticlly speaking Olberfool couldn't start an arson fire in a match factory.
And he was only marginally better on ESPN.
bryanD[elusional]
When O'Reilly threatened to have "Fox Security" track down a caller to his radio program for merely MENTIONING the name "Olbermann"
Got any other proof of that assertion beside your "word?" Like a transcript, or link maybe?
barneyRUBBLE:
Wow, that was timely.
And another pseudo Wizbang editor-in-chief is heard from.
nogo postal:
By the way..for glimpse into the average Dem mindset how about finding me even a FOX poll that shows AMERICANS..over half don't believe the BS any more..of course this can be discounted
From your poll:
48.9% gave the president a grade of "poor"
10.7% "fair"
26.3% "good"
14% "excellent."
Looks to me like your math skills match your abilty to use logic tainted by BDS.
The majority resides with the fair, good and excellent category.
And truth be known the dems you seem so highly supportive of have steadily gone downhill in job approval rating since "taking control" in Jan.
30. Posted by marc | March 27, 2007 7:47 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:47
31. Posted by metprof | March 27, 2007 7:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It's a riot watching ther moonbats go into a spitting, foaming, eye-rolling rage when Fox news is mentioned.....Is this part of BDS, along with the usual BUSHITLERHALLIBURTONROVE rant?
31. Posted by metprof | March 27, 2007 7:47 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:47
32. Posted by wavemaker | March 27, 2007 7:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'm still waiting for one of the moonbats to provide concrete examples of Wallace's bias.
32. Posted by wavemaker | March 27, 2007 7:55 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 19:55
33. Posted by Mitchell | March 27, 2007 8:09 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Chris is a blessing to his father; correcting the wrongs of the old man.
He's got a sense of humor, too (unlike his liberal brethren).
33. Posted by Mitchell | March 27, 2007 8:09 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:09
34. Posted by Mitchell | March 27, 2007 8:13 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Zelsdorf--you have the magic decoder ring.
It is this little group of lefty misfits here that are the "losers," just like Olby and his circus act of sycophants on his "program."
They're all a bunch of damn losers.
34. Posted by Mitchell | March 27, 2007 8:13 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:13
35. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 8:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
"which bilge from Britt Hume do you find offensive??"
Most of what spews forth from that sphincter of a mouth on his face.
Hume couldn't make it on ABC so he had to resort to uysing his schtick on a propaganda network.
35. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 8:16 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:16
36. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 8:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
And NBC,CBS,ABC and CNN are NOT propagandists for the left? Good grief you're thick in the head.
36. Posted by Steve of Norway | March 27, 2007 8:21 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:21
37. Posted by Zelsdorf Ragshaft III | March 27, 2007 8:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
No decoder ring Mitchell, just the ability to smell Bullshit when it is present. A decent education, when and education was an education, and the ability to think for myself. The ability to recognize and understand truth helps. I know what is is.
37. Posted by Zelsdorf Ragshaft III | March 27, 2007 8:21 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:21
38. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 8:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
SteveofNorway...what you object to is anything that doesn't substantiate your mbrainwashing. You shit out what was left of your brains years ago. You obviously have no basis to evaluate anything that doesn't fit your training and snf you obviously can't even weigh anything against your brainwashing.
I am amazed that you have enough neurons to sustain life not to mention reflection.
38. Posted by dalleceneri | March 27, 2007 8:30 PM |
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Posted on March 27, 2007 20:30
39. Posted by Jo | March 27, 2007 8:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I believe O'Reilly beats all the others combined. So nice try, losers.
And it doesn't matter who has quit watching O'Reilly. Millions have not and he has the libs running scared. He exposes the left and they hate it. Just ask those lawmakers who are blocking Jessica's Law in their states how effective he is. Just this past week Maryland passed Jessica's Law after O'Reilly exposed the villians blocking the passage. Way to go O'Reilly.
Yahooooo!
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