Shuster Calls Ari Fleischer Out For GOP Hypocrisy Over Limbaugh Dust Up

[weslenforever]

When the minority leader in the Senate CONSULTS, McConnell's OWN WORDS, with Rush Limbaugh before deciding what policies he will or will not support, there is a problem.

[NephandiMan]

Fleischer accuses others of acting childishly, while using the term "Democrat Party." He is either: A) too stupid to realize that's not the name of the Democratic Party, B) too lacking in self-awareness to realize how childish that technique is, or C) a bald-faced hypocrite.

Of course, there's no reason he can't be two or even all three of these things together.

[CincinnatusUSA]

Fleisher's awesome--that dolt can't land a single punch.

[Loejyrrab]

@Cincinnatus Fleischer awesome?? U meant gruesome? His boss Bush, has a helluva scorecard for 8 yrs.1)He drove the debt from 5 to11.3 tril 2) Drove the unempl rate from 4.3 to 10.3 3) 50K factories closed on his watch 4) Ignored warnings of an attack by OBL w jet planes &boom, 9/11 5) De-regulated Wall St, which went bankrup afterwards 6) Started 2 phony ass wars at the cost of 7K dead US soldiers 7) 350K wounded, 300 PTSD 8) 3 to 4 tril down the drain. Ari,Obama's saved the USA. Kiss his ass.

[loyaldude10]

What a manipulative hypocritical duplicitious SOB. Couldnt answer hardly any questions directly

[zygotepeyote]

I couldn't hear him because he had Cheney's dick in his mouth.

[weezadam]

of course Fleischer likes Limbaugh. What a tool

[sillycandie007]

fleischer is scared to death of RUSH its so funny he doesnt want to be another micheal steel

[jbond5150]

ari fleischer is a slimey little creep; a spin doctor and a mouthpiece with no core beliefs of his own that arent for sale.

[loyaldude10]

@jbond5150 ---and he was lucky enough to received immunity in the Wilson CIA outing scandal

[The1CamBo]

old video but... ari fleischer sounds like he's narrating a campaign attack ad in his arguments.

[Canaderek]

Ari is very honest and revealing in his closing statement: "I want my $201K to be my $401K again."

Intelligent Republicanism is all about personal greed and a genuine lack of concern for one's fellow countrymen.

Interestingly, most Republicans are unintelligent and have low to lower-middle class incomes. They just like joining in on the excited and angry shouting (like an afternoon of Monster Truck entertainment) that Billo, the Limbo, etc., supply.

[aurick7737]

@Canaderek you just summed up in one paragraph the arrogance of liberals. 

[XKG80]

Oh, and nobody on MSNBC wanted Bush to fail in Iraq.

And they're all sitting there, fingers crossed, hoping Palin won't fail either.

Sure, right, whatever.

[XKG80]

If he wants to tax us to the sky, weaken our position in the world, make us rely more on foreign oil by blocking domestic drilling, etc. etc., yup, I hope he fails in that misguided mission.

[XKG80]

The liberals based an entire controversy on taking a quote out of context. To pull the wool over the eyes of the American public on all the spending, the media continually invent new "stories." They're all distractions because they know that nobody will buy their policies.

What we need to do is talk about real issues, like health care, education, and environ--HOLY SHIT, THE BIDENS GOT A PUPPY!!?? HOW CUUUUTE!

[renijohn012270]

I wish I was the guy from The Electric Company back in the 70's!

You know that painter dude on a bicycle with a beard and mustache and he always had a paintbrush in his mouth!

I would paint a number 8 right on Ari's big fat forehead!

[bgrawhot]

I cannot understand extreme Republicans logic. They make the statement "Obama IS NOT the president", "I want BHO to fail". Are you guys in a lunatic asylum? Ari blames Obama for Limbaugh and his Republicans cronies saying the most insane things possible. The Republican party a disgrace, good,rational, sensible Republicans should come out of this rediculous pretence of a party.

[aurick7737]

@bgrawhot no sir what is insane is Obama is the president and he spent more time on the golf course last week (13 hours) then he has on his trips to the gulf combined. what is insane is he has not once talked to the CEO of a company that has millions of gallons of oil spewing into the gulf and putting people out of business. and you sir are insane if you support this man. he is downright shameful and the sad thing is he is my boss.

[ATAATX]

jmshaw357, Considering Obama hasn't been in office long enough, kinda hard when he is stumping speaching around the world and throwing costly parties all the time, it should be obvious Obama IS NOT the president. No idea who is, but sure as hell isn't Obama. That clown is in perminant campaign mode, its the only thing he knows how to do.

[zillsbury]

love ya Ari!

[jmshaw357]

I'm a conservative who proudly states I want BHO to fail--he's leading us the wrong direction in his first weeks in office. His politics are hard left if not stridently socialist. It's not unpatriotic to hope that strategy fails.

The Dems never repudiated MoveOn for the 'betrayus' ad--they still believe it!

Rush Limbaugh is just a private citizen, Rhom Emanuel represents BHO's administration. Who's in charge, Emanuel or BHO?

[alvinealy]

God Ari is a HUGE hypocrite!

[gangresearch]

NIce attack dodge Ari. Mr. face of the Bush Administration. Never answers a question that would be negative. Changed the topic back to something easy. Fag.

[buckandthor]

I can't express how happy I am that these dim witted and ass licking republicans are out of power.

Talk about a waste of human flesh, the entire world would be better off if all republicans simply fell off the edge.

[Dblock7185]

Ari is a piece of shit.......

[tedm82]

AND wake up you braindead Obamite sheep! Even Whoopie Goldberg has figured out what a LOSER PresBO is. Surely some of you are smarter than her and can figure it out too!

[tedm82]

THIS is typical Democrat BS distraction! They make an issue of nothing to cover the DISASTER the Democrats have and ARE making of or economy and country. WAKE UP AMERICA!! Before this BASTARD destroys this great country!!!

[csterlingb]

Shuster got owned. Ari exposed Shuster for what he is, a hack. Its a classic distraction play by the MSNBC Obama backers. They feel like idiots as they watch him destroy the country with his idiotic stimulus bill(s). The only good thing about their blind love for Obama is that they are at least finally going after Pelosi and Reid.

[snooks73]

Ari is doing what he always did. He isn't even a very good spinner. He sings one note. He is the epitome of disingenuity. It is this sort of denial, avoidance, projection, cynicism and lack of integrity that characterized his tenure as Press Secretary. He did the country a disservice by bolstering the Administration that landed us in such dire straits. At least Tony Show was likable, Dana Periono was cute and Scott McClellan is repentant. Fleischer has the charm of a toothache.

[csterlingb]

He isnt spinning anything. He's just not falling for Shuster's bait. You have to admit, Shuster is awful. I mean, even if you agree with these guys, dont you, in your heart, believe that guys like Shuster/Olbermann/Matthews are actually doing Obama and the left a disservice? Much the way Coulter and Hannity do?

[snooks73]

csterlingb - Found it! U don't think Ari is spinning? I have to disagree with u. I agree with you that partisan "talking heads" are not contributing positively to society at this point. But Rush and Ann are going to shut up soon. They are cashing in. The tickets to the Coulter/Maher dog and pony show were $150 and it sold out. A responsible news consumer has to hear from several outlets. News Hour on PBS is good and NPR. Like BBC too. BTW, I frequently send MSNBC critical email.

[snooks73]

csterlingb - Can't find my original comment. As to Shuster being a hack, I liked him better as a reporter. As to the MSNBC crew being similar to the likes of Limbaugh and Coulter, MSNBC has not reached those depths. They are engaging in a lot of "gottcha," trying to get Republicans to accept responsibility/blame for the mess we are in and not very successfully. Time to drop it and move on, but I can understand their desire tho when Reps dump on Obama who's been in office a very short time.

[prisonerofalliance]

Poor Rush Limbaugh. Leave Rush Limbaugh alone! He did nothing to deserve this cruel treatment. Democrats are meanies and should stop beating up on helpless Republicans.

[rkcoon]

Tongue in Cheek, No?

[eye7view]

All the GOP's are scared of Rush?

[willingtorisk]

Ari looks like a cool aid kid feeding out the Limbaugh Goebbals message because they want it to fall flat on its face and come in with the big NWO play in 2012.

[yvasquez2008]

hah there's just no arguing with the gop they're so far up their asses that they've lost all sense of reality.

[1326yummy]

David Shuster is just another Obama cum guzzler.

[Stupidtrain]

I'm proud of you yummy for coming out of the closet on YouTube, just keep your sexual fantasies to yourself next time.

[cherrydog9]

as you are to Limbaugh

[kac56]

Let's not forget where Ari came from...He has NO credibility.

[DillonX]

Ari won't answer the question.

I guess he has practice at that.

What slime.

[Marzlicous]

I have a got a question to any member of the GOP, How dumb do you think we are really? The GOP can lie about Reagen all they want because people memories for some reason cant remember that far back but you going to lie about Rush and Bush? God, atleast wait 8 years before you do that. another Question is when are you going to Blame 9/11 and Iraq on Obama also?

[csterlingb]

I think you are pretty dumb. Especially after reading your post. People like you are funny. Filled with emotion but zero intelligence.

[Marzlicous]

Sure thing buddy! Keep swallowing whatever cums outta the GOP. It's good for ya and by doing that you wont need health care.

[freedomsfart]

Ari Fleischer is one slimey weasel.

[TheCondor24]

It's not enough to be party to fucking up the country for eight years, Ari Fleischer has to go for one more year.

[charlie44444]

"So Artie, its a proven fact that Rush was high on pills when he got fucked up the ass. Does that mean hes gay?"

"Well, I think Obama and the Democrat Party are being childish."

[bildoreilly]

Gunman610 wrote: "I like how right off the bat Fleischer calls them childish...but here's the quote: "Obamas chief of staff is acting childish and so it (wait for it...) everybody in the DEMOCRAT party'"

LOL!

I noticed that too!

Ari calls President Obama's Administration "childish" and then turns around and calls it the "Democrat" Party, like a childish taunt.

Too funny.

[WilliamSelassie]

How 'bout them Steelers?

[clarkslick]

fleischer sounds like a little bitch and only an idiot would believe a word he's saying. it's stomach churning to hear these immoral little rich bitches try to squirm and whine to try to keep their money

[zitan17]

he got pwned!

[cvjucla3]

Remember this slick boy? Fleischer couldn't answer questions as Bush's press secretary then, and, like the weasel he is, he can't answer Shuster's questions now.

[bildoreilly]

This is why they pay Rush Limbaugh $60,000 per hour.

His job is to stir up strife and division among Americans.

A few years ago Limbaugh himself was practically accusing 'teh left' of siding with Al Qeada. He said that democrats wanted Bush to fail.

Now, Limbaugh is doing that very thing.

He's a performer. Like a clown. An evil, highly paid clown, but a clown nonetheless.

[familyforfreedom]

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, just minutes before learning of the terrorist attacks on America, Democratic strategist James Carville told a group of Washington reporters: "I certainly hope he doesn't succeed." Democratic pollster Stanley Greenberg, who seemed encouraged by a survey he had just completed that revealed public misgivings about the president.

"We rush into these focus groups with these doubts that people have about him, and I'm wanting them to turn against him," .

[JesterMeyer]

Americans are sick of petty politics? And it started with Obama? All this 'petty politics' began with the "Boy King" George and I'm sure they would've continued with "POW Hero" McCain.

Typical of what Republicans do best--knock up the girl and claim they're not the father when she's pregnant.

[quinn2469]

WAY TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT ARI!!

[getplaning]

Hey, Ari- How's that Freedoms' Watch thing working these days?

[rainsan]

Ari, that is the issue. None of the Republicans will repudiate Limbaugh's incendiary language. That's the point here. You know if that was a liberal talk show host, the Rethugs would be up in arms.

[familyforfreedom]

Rush's words: "Look, what he's talking about is the absorption of as much of the private sector by the US government as possible, from the banking business, to the mortgage industry, the automobile business, to health care. I do not want the government in charge of all of these things. I don't want this to work. So I'm thinking of replying to the guy, "Okay, I'll send you a response, but I don't need 400 words, I need four: I hope he fails." . I hope he fails too.

[Gunman610]

I like how right off the bat Fleischer calls them childish...but here's the quote: "Obamas chief of staff is acting childish and so it (wait for it...) everybody in the DEMOCRAT party'

[jahfrey]

Republicans=SCUMBAGS

[darktoadthesticky]

This is not foolish. This is what the republican party is.

[stimpy100]

Ari is intellectually dishonest.. gee what a shock. No one in the Bush administration had any charecter or ethics. They were are picked for loyalty just like Hitler picked his men in Munich.

These guys that have put the country in such dire straights should be put in stockades while high school kids throw tomatoes at them.

[joe19912]

Liar Fleischer gets his ass handed to him on a silver platter ... again.

[TPAUSA]

No Doubt. These people are shameless.

[Dahgrostabphri]

Rupublicans love to dish it out but they can never take it. And yes the Repugs are circling the waggons around Rush to make sure he is not harmed. None of the Repugs has the guts to stand up to Rush...No wonder they couldn't catch Bin Laden!

[Scoppertop]

Exposing the GOP's idiocy, and acting childish, are two different things. The GOP wrote the owner's manual on petty partisanship.

[athews1976]

==Yeah! Rush! Rush! Rush! Go Rush Limbaugh! Rush Limbaugh IS THE GOD DAMN BOSS! of the republican party. I dare any republican to go on his show and tell him otherwise. Punk republicans!

[Jeneral28]

American politics is the worst on Earth. UK's is even more refined.

[MikeNobodyIsBack]

Ari Fleischer, what a douche. The Republicans took an offhand remark Barack Obama made in a meeting and turned it into this "Rush vs Obama" circus. Now that it's blowing up in their face they want to be beyond the pettiness. Nigga Pleez!

[neverine2000]

Ari needs to be invited into the kingdom of god already.

[jarmtx]

everyday there is a new republican scared to say anything about it - its pathetic

[snooks73]

I wouldn't say we are FOND of corruption & I hope we've had our fill. Our new governor is a reformer. Wish us luck. Chicago is still a great place to visit. U completely mis-characterize the pro-life stance but I can tell you don't feel comfortable with opinions other than your own. YR statement can stand but it's not going to convince many 2 see the issue from YR perspective. There will always be abortion. Let's make them few and safe and take better care of abused and unwanted children.

[zzzxxyy]

Rush started this whole thing, and the Republicans are protecting him like a baby. I guess Rush can't take the heat.

[familyforfreedom]

Rush didn't start it - he was chosen last Fall by the Democrats as a target - Carvile, et. al. decided this. They waited for a sound bite that they could use, cut off the context of the sentance, and all you fools jumped at it. Instead, why don't you defend Obama's plans to increase government, reduce charitable giving so that he can control the poor, increase the price of energy until everyone is poor, increase our debt to cripple us and make us subservient to the gov, and insult our friends?

[AEmc2]

Rush Lamebrain is the one who said he wanted the president to fail; he is the one who would rather see the nation fail than to admit his policies are DEAD WRONG.

[zzzxxyy]

Isn't that what Bush tried to do us in his 8 years in office? Oh, wait, HE DID! We're worse than we are now than we were under his father, Clinton, Reagan, and Carter! You right-wingers think that Obama started this. Also, wasn't Bush who insulted our allies and alienated the world? At least Obama is saying it won't be easy and has already apologized, something Dubya will never do because he doesn't have the balls! Family for what Freedom? Conservative White Christian Republican freedom.

[familyforfreedom]

Oh. I forgot. We aren't a nation that tolerates conservative white Christian Republicans anymore. Wow. Maybe we should exterminate them, huh? They seem like really awful folks. The friends I am speaking of are Britain, Israel, Poland, Czech Republic. And yes, he's just cozied right up to the folks that believe that anyone who isn't their religion needs to either convert or die. Yes. That's effective. And oh, by the way, I'm not a Republican, and I'm not advocating for Bush. Fool.

[zzzxxyy]

Are you sure you're not conservative, beacuse you sure as hell write like one. Religion is a problem, as it corrupts minds. Obama has not cozied up to terrorists, as he says he will stay in Afghanistan and build that missile defense shield in Poland. Dude, those folks you support are shameless. Rush and his ilk are a scary bunch that care more about their money than they do about you and me.

[snooks73]

Gosh, you are sounding a bit paranoid. I think Rush likes being the target and is cashing in on it. He is about being provocative. How did you jump to exterminating white Christian Republicans? Talk about provocative! You might not be advocating for Bush but you certainly are saying outlandish and irresponsible things about Democrats. I am not a fan of either Carville or Begala but they aren't Fascists. For whom do you advocate?

[familyforfreedom]

Have you not been listening to what's being said? Liberal talk radio host Stephanie Miller called Rush Limbaugh's statement about wanting Barack Obama to fail "treasonous," and wondered if he should be executed for saying such a thing. Meanwhile, all during the Bush presidency, not only did they hope for his failure, most of the media and half of Congress WORKED toward his failure -- exposing secrets in NY Times, calling our troops killers and rapists and endangering them. NOW it's not okay?

[snooks73]

I'm not a talk radio listener although I recently became aware of Ms. Miller, who is outrageous. It's a competition to be the most provocative, increase their audience and improve their bargaining position for fatter paychecks. I refuse to help them out. But we were talking about your assertion that Obama white Christians are under siege. Under siege from whom? My white Christian friends fear any ideology that feeds on hate, anger and fear as do my Jewish, Hindu and Muslim friends.

[familyforfreedom]

I'm not going to argue this with you -- look around outside the liberal echo chamber, and you will find that folks don't feel comfortable even admitting that they're Christian or that they're conservative. Go to a place like Seattle, or SF, or Portland, and look at how those folks are made to feel -- like admitting their beliefs would be tantamount to coming out of the closet. Seriously, if you don't see it, you aren't paying attention. The anger is palpable.

[snooks73]

It's just hard to believe because I think white Christians are still in the majority in this country or at least a plurality. Seattle, SF and Portland are progressive communities and I would hope that they would be open minded. It doesn't help your case if you call them baby murderers. U won't change any minds with that rhetoric. Talk about and echo chamber. Come to Chicago, Obama's home town. We are pretty accepting here. All we ask is that U are 2. We should all avoid echo chambers.

[familyforfreedom]

Uh, I think I'll avoid Chicago.  Sounds like you guys are pretty fond of corruption in government there. And as for the murderers, my statement stands. As a group, you market yourselves as people who care about life -- animals, immigrants, prison inmates, etc. But when it comes to innocent unborn life, you take the position that ripping the limbs off or burning a human being is a caring and kind option for women. It doesn't make sense, and it does make a heart stop beating. So it is murder.

[snooks73]

Opps. I sent the reply to jarmtx by accident. It is below. There are plenty of white Christians in around Chicago--black, brown and yellow ones too. You could find a welcoming congregation.

[aurick7737]

@zzzxxyy right right because its appropriate for the white house to hire a person specifically to go at it with a citizen because they disagree with them... are you kidding me.....possibly instead of creating a job for someone to monitor rush limbaugh they should start creating jobs like they promised.

[kargenlewis]

whenever i hear' lipstick on a pig' why do i picture rush wearing lipstick? lol

[Chslosers]

@kargenlewis i picture ed schultz who weighs more.

[kargenlewis]

blah blah blah. if your fooled by old bush politics then f you!

why dont republicans take responsibility for helping bush murder millions and destroying america? clinging to the fact that there are some corrupt dems doesnt justify anything and i wonder how u fukn sleep at night. fuk you republicans pigs!

[familyforfreedom]

How do you sleep at night knowing that you are the party of death -- that you advocate for the deaths of 1 million unborn Americans every year? That we are now going to pay for millions to die around the world? You're proud of your stance on the systematic dismembering of human beings, but cry for the deaths of wolves who are culled to manage the population. Hypocrite? Please. By the way, can you give me the figures on those millions of people BUSH murdered?

[zzzxxyy]

Oh be quiet already with that "Party of Death" bullshit. War, death penalty, revenge killing, yeah that's your party! I'm no liberal, as I believe in the death penalty and medical assisted suicide. But your party loves violence more than the Dems, and you know it. Drop that holier than thou horseshit. Stop being a hypocrite and be true to yourself and country.

[familyforfreedom]

Again. I'm not a Republican, but how nice that you can equate killers on death row with babies. Interesting... Since you're obviously from that group that is so "open" to differences of opinion, I have no doubt that you've noticed how odd it is that this whole unity thing seems to involve a whole lot of hate on the part of all you loving, kind, caring liberals who just love the earth and animals and people? Do you speak to your neighbors the way you speak here? You don't seem rational.

[zzzxxyy]

Again, I'm not liberal, and death is a part of nature. I do have a heart, as I believe if a woman is pregnant, she should abort within 60 days. After that, it's her kid to raise. Also, teenagers should be giving up those kids for adoption. How about this? You "baby lovers" want less adoption? How about giving men more birth control options, like a pill or a patch or a shot? Why not? You'll see abortions go down in no time flat.

[cvjucla3]

Nobody is advocating any death. However, allowing a women to choose does help control the population.

[familyforfreedom]

No one is saying women shouldn't choose. Choice is about responsibility, and women have lost that because abortion has been marketed as a solution for irresponsible people. And don't bring up rape and incest. It's a small portion of the number. Could you do me a favor and look at the birth rates in nations that embrace abortion? Spain's, Britain, Denmark, etc. is so low that they have been forced to lower immigration standards to get people to pay taxes to support their social programs.

[familyforfreedom]

Do you understand that you can't support the social programs that Democrats advocate for while at the same advocating for a lower population that would have a lesser impact on the environment? You need a constant influx of taxpayers in order to pay for all these goodies people voted for. It's why Canada opened their doors because someone needs to pay for this stuff!. Liberals advocate for a smaller population while the policies all require a larger one to absorb the cost.

[kargenlewis]

ari is a professional liar. fuk him!

[jahfrey]

and Ari is NOT repeating himself? Assuming you are a republican, you are just a sorry excuse for a voter

[wntoply6]

lol, all fleischer did northcoastline was to continually repeat himself. what's the matter, do you too have nothing to do but lei and deny? god, aren't you "christian"republicans able to learn anything?

[leesagrrl]

Thanx to David for kicking Ari's manipulating, lying little ass. What a putz.

So, has he had a stroke form just being so sanctimonious and evil.

[billthebutcher2]

I like how he comes out talking against childishness and then he says the imminently childish "Democrat Party." lol

[jpbalkenende]

Ari is an excellent spin doctor. And just a little too full of shit to be effective though.

[leesagrrl]

jpbalkenende:

I didn't hear that much spin... mostly, all he did was smile, act serious, blame the Democrats for everything and change the subject.

[xhagast]

Because he cannot bring himself to say anything against Rush. He doesn't DARE! It is pitiful. He could have said anything against the Democrats, Obama and Ron Emmanuel if he had only said Rush was nobody, or a just a comedian or ANYTHING AT ALL. But he didn't dare to speak against him.  He could only blame everybody else for what they hadn't done.

Typical GOP and truly sad when even quality spin doctors cannot help but sound ridiculous. Things are really bad for the Republicans.

[swankrecords]

Ari is a standing joke. Sacred Rush. Never touch his majesty.

[Bunnicula71]

Ari did pretty well at repeating ad nauseum his talking points, but the problem is that his talking points are loaves of human waste. Who sounds childish?

[lextalionis2001]

poor ari

further and more marginalized with each passing day

[burntonion05]

Arguing with Repubs is like arguing with a 2 year old. Maybe we should just ignore them all together for the next 4 years.

[leesagrrl]

burntonion05:

More like a 13 year old. Check out the YouTube vid for "13yr old Jonathan Krohn at CPAC." He's one scary little pompous idiot.

[goldgrif]

simple truth, they are scared of rush and if a dem entertainer was to say what rush does he would have nbeen slammed as a traitor

[Zakdayak]

Yes, total cacas

[memnoker]

The Repubs are trying to turn the tables and failing miserably.

[battierpeeler]

what a piece of shit ari is.

[loki3692]

Ari (The Tool) Fleischer

[bbbbmer]

ari f. is such a friggin liar and hypocrite!!! he belongs in prison along with the administration he lied so blatantly for!!!

[RZetlin]

Haha.

Republicans still can't criticize Rush.

[snooks73]

There are reasonable Republicans. David Brooks and David Frum have criticized Mr. Limbaugh recently. Spector, Collins and Snow to name three more. Colin Powell at times has shown integrity. Even McCain at times. Let's not throw out the baby with the bath water. Die hard Bush supporters are a loud minority. Let's not repeat their mistake of demonizing anyone who does not buy into their ideology. The Religious Right was the pawn of a cynical Administration led by Ari, Karl and their ilk.