In case you missed it, Erick Erickson is not the only RedState TV rock star. Actually we have numerous RedState editors (and regulars) who regularly appear on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet radio, you name it. Some are permanent employees or staff columnists. Our own Brian Faughnan appears regularly on MSNBC as the conservative counterbalance to the default leftist spin.
See from last Thursday and watch how it’s done…..
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David Shuster, low-rent MSNBC Olbermann-wannabe, is hosting. He’s made his name, such as it is, making a spectacle of himself with such things as his unrelenting use of the “teabagger” imagery and admonishing Hillary for “pimping out” Chelsea on the campaign.
Here he is commenting on what he calls a Republican misinformation campaign, and he recites an NBC poll which asks if certain things are “likely to happen under proposed health plan”, with these results:
- Cover illegal immigrants — 55%
- Lead to govt takeover — 54%
- Tax-funded abortions — 50%
- Govt death panels — 45%
He then opines that these things are not specific provisions of the bill, therefore regular Americans are stupid. Then he asks RedState’s Brian Faughnan to go along with his fantasy. But clearly Brian’s been attending the *Liz Cheney School of PWNing Biased Reporters, and points out that “likely to happen” does not equal “in the current versions of the bill”.
In later portions of the segment, Shuster misrepresents Obama’s statements and a statement by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, then asks Faughnan to comment. Brian calmly and politely sets the record straight, then comments appropriately.
We got good game here at RedState. Look for Brian often on MSNBC.
* In the Liz Cheney School of PWNing Biased Reporters, it’s not so much the jamming their face through a plate glass window kind of PWNage. It’s more of the leaving them curled up in a fetal position, wimpering ‘make the mean man stop talking’ sort.
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ObamaNo Tuesday, August 25th at 3:57PM EST (link)David Shuster interrupted Brian every time he began to make a point; not so much the Daily Beast contributor. Nearly every time David Shuster posts on Twitter, it is something against Sarah Palin and now Michele Bachmann. So predictable.
Keep up the good work Brian and the rest of RedState. The facts are on your side.
More than that-
johnCV (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:06PM EST (link)shuster is likely the most obnoxious crapweasel ever to appear on the small screnn. His tone drips poison as he refers to the
cretinsviewers of Fox and fumbles about when his carefully constrcueted narrative is gored by Brian.BTW, did anyone notice that 0bama said none of the proposals coming from the WH covered illegals? A clever rhetorical style of lying that’s used in all of the up and coming 3rd world dictatorships.
Brian schooled Sheister.
azaeroprof (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:26PM EST (link)Brian was awesome as usual.
Shuster passes himself off as a “news reporter”, not a commentator. Therein lies the difference with Fox. Aside from Hannity, O’Reilly, and Huckabee, the FoxNews NEWSPEOPLE give the news straight-up. Yes, in the primetime hours, Fox slants right, but their news shows are just that…news. MSNBC cannot say the same thing, and that’s why nobody watches them or cares about them.
That’s the only downside in Brian’s awesome appearances. Not enough people are getting to see HIM!
Oh No, Shep Smith Doesn't!
IJB Wednesday, August 26th at 2:15AM EST (link)Therein lies the difference with Fox. Aside from Hannity, O’Reilly, and Huckabee, the FoxNews NEWSPEOPLE give the news straight-up.
Shep Smith repeats DNC talking-points on FNC often.
I can’t stand the blow-dried moron, and can’t understand why FNC hasn’t unloaded him yet – he does nothing but make the network look bad.
His comment last week of "I love a good car chase on a Friday afternoon"
Karina (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 3:04AM EST (link)had blood shooting out of my eyes!!!
Shuster : Fatty with a Hair Helmet
farstar99 (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:31PM EST (link)Does this pinhead even have a degree?
Shuster must be gay
VinceP1974 (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 6:42PM EST (link)His antipathy towards women can only mean one thing.
Plus he’s annoying as hell
That is slanderous, VinceP1974.
Moe Lane (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 6:48PM EST (link)To gay people.
The Kim Kardashian of blogging.
Check out my blog at http://moelane.com/.
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http://twitter.com/moelane
My (combined) wish list.
It's more like insulting
Richard Mullins (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 6:54PM EST (link)to Gay people.
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
Great job, Brian!
SoFiMil (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 3:58PM EST (link)You literally left Shuster speechles (apart from his long uhmm.)
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You've got me fired up, Brian!
SoFiMil (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:02PM EST (link)I’m off to my town hall with “Dr.” Dean and Jim Moran–with a few questions in tow.
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Well done
athelas (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:06PM EST (link)Nice job! You did have a 2-on-1 dynamic going there but you held your ground.
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I can't read .wmv
Loren Heal (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:13PM EST (link)where I am. What show/segment was that on?
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refresh the page, Socrates
E Pluribus Unum (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:15PM EST (link)I replaced the wmv link with a youtube embed. Oughta work.
Kill the Terrorists
Protect the Borders
Punch the Hippies h/t IMAO
Thanks, EPU
Loren Heal (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:20PM EST (link)The page refreshed when I posted my comment
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Y'all are way too kind
Brian Faughnan (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:15PM EST (link)The only reason I’ve been invited to make appearances like this one is because I’m associated with a great site and a great community. I hope that I’m doing a fair job of representing our arguments in front of an unfriendly audience.
And when the facts are on your side, the only trick is making sure you get a word in edgewise.
Your humility is appreciated, Brian
Loren Heal (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:21PM EST (link)almost as much as your talent.
Good work.
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I think it is safe to say...
clement Tuesday, August 25th at 4:22PM EST (link)that you wont get invited back anytime soon. That was worthy of a ban.
Hopefully they will have you in studio some day Brian...
Aaron Gardner (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:23PM EST (link)…then you can just punch these people when they start talking stupid. I think this would actually raise MSDNC’s ratings, which would allow more ignorant people to see you in all your glory. ;^)
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
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Celebrity cage match, ooo!
azaeroprof (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:31PM EST (link)I would pay HUGE money to see Brian take out Shuster. And while we’re at it, let’s put Jeff Emmanuel and Keith Olbermann in a cage together for 5 minutes (actually, it would only take Jeff about 8 seconds to have Olbermann simpering like an abused puppy!).
I think it only takes 5 seconds for a blood/oxygen choke to be effective...
Aaron Gardner (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:42PM EST (link)….and it is really fun to do it to someone who has a full bladder.
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
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Jeff is merciful...
azaeroprof (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:50PM EST (link)I figured he’d let Olbermann plead for his life for about 3 seconds before he got sick of hearing his voice!
Wow, Brian, you were cold as ice
Warrior (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:27PM EST (link)Your very demeanor made them look like the extreminst, partisan, Obama synchophants they truly are. I didn’t realize I was sharing a board with so many smooth operators.
I can give as good as I get in writing, but in person (like that) I get choked with anger and can’t respond.
Superb job!
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You were great Brian
Right_Again (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:28PM EST (link)Thanks for not letting Shuster get away with presenting the poll results as being answers to a question that was not asked. He put the actual question up with the results and then acted as if those polled were answering a totally different question.
“Is it likely to happen?” is a far cry from “Is it in the bill?” Shuster may not be smart enough to recognize the difference, but viewers are.
His attempt to portray FOX News viewers as less intelligent than MSNBC and CNN viewers proves a totally different point that the one he was attempting to make. FOX News viewers tend to be more conservative, while MSNBC and CNN viewers tend to be more liberal. It should not have been a surprise to him that conservative viewers distrust a liberal healthcare plan more than liberal viewers. What should surprise him is that 30-40% of liberal viewers also think these negative aspects healthcare may end up in the final plan.
All viewers are noce necessarily
illinoisconservative (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 5:26PM EST (link)smart enough to recognize the difference. Especially at MSNBC!
I am very glad Brian pointed that out.
It appears Fox viewers are the smartest ones, however. They know full well that immediately after health care reform passes, Obama will pass amnesty for illegal immigrants. Then they will be fully covered under “universal health care”.
That reminds me
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 6:33PM EST (link)Mr Shuster used to work at FNC up until 2001. I think he’s just been showing his true colors. As for the majority of clear thinking people(not the average MSNBC or CNN viewer) thinking that the mention items are there means something. Besides, if Fraud is big now, what until it’s single payer(FBI task would have to be 10 times as large).
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
Polls and the political Left...
towerclimber Wednesday, August 26th at 5:40AM EST (link)Did you get that little part where he was speaking about the polls and said “fox news viewers believed this and the and the rest of us believed this”?
Nice work Mr. Faughnan.
What the left doesn’t want to see is that they are in fact, with the passing of this legislation, preparing the way for all of the things they say are “not in these bills”.
Politicians are liars. Even those we regard as the best of politicians lie. Reagan lied to us about the illegal immigrant issue, so there’s no way I’m going to trust them with things that they have no business in.
they already get into my wallet. if they invade my life any farther, I’d willingly incite insurrection!
“The ultimate result of shielding man from the effects of his folly is to fill the world with fools.”
Herbert Spencer
You were great.
Flagstaff (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 7:49PM EST (link)You had him at a loss for words by pointing out the “Medicare” question was essentially unanswerable. When a cheap shot boomerangs, it’s apparently painful.
About that edgewise word thingy–you are so right. Otherwise you end up looking like the fellow on the dunk tank.
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role that it can make a criminal look like he’s the victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”– Malcolm X, Audubon Ballroom, December 13, 1964
Olberman lite had to shuffle his papers to regroup
Common_Cents (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:22PM EST (link)he was so schooled. Great representation!
Obama=Golfer in Chief, Leading from,
behind, the Back Nine.Leaders don’t create movements. Movements create leaders. Get involved. Your future depends on it.
Govt “invests” YOUR tax money for POLITICAL return rather than economic return.
That was great, nice work Brian!
Darin_H (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:34PM EST (link)Let me quote Shuster, “Well….. (dead air), umm (more dead air)… let me go to the liberal guy and hope that no one saw that guy just destroy me.”
A visionary coward says that anger can be power, as long as there’s a victim on TV – Flat Top, Goo Goo Dolls
Well, he's not as photogenic as Jeff Emanuel
Marcus_Traianus (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 4:45PM EST (link)and Erick has better ties
Hey, just one question Brian; how long did it take to delouse?
“Both of our political parties, at least the honest portion of them, agree conscientiously in the same object—the public good; but they differ essentially in what they deem the means of promoting that good. One side believes it best done by one composition of the governing powers; the other, by a different one. One fears most the ignorance of the people; the other, the selfishness of rulers independent of them. Which is right, time and experience will prove.”.Thomas Jefferson
Tough crowd...
Brian Faughnan (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 10:04PM EST (link)‘Not as photogenic as Jeff?’ And insulting my tie?!
I love that tie!
As for me vs. Jeff – well, I’m not much of a judge of what makes a good looking man.
May I presume to help answer that last sentence?
redneck_hippie (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 10:12PM EST (link)Composure under fire while cramming D talking points up Shuster’s nostrils. Doesn’t hurt to look good in a suit either.
Ya done the Cheney’s proud, son.
Brian, I don't see that as a bad tie
Richard Mullins (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 10:13PM EST (link)At least it’s respectable so I won’t crack any jokes on it. I have favorite ties too, but I don’t were them because I don’t have a job that requires one.
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Joe Biden is like a Decrepit Park owner with a Meth lab that happens to not only be a dealer but a user.
Let’s Bankrupt the Democratic paty. Make spend all the money to defend thier candidates.
well I am (a judge)
Cheryl (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 10:26PM EST (link)see my earlier post below
“A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America, than the whole force of the common enemy.” –Samuel Adams
“The administrative state has inserted its big paws into our houses, from the toilet bowl to the light socket. Now if it would just stretch those paws from the one to the other at the same time, we might begin to recapture the spirit of ’76.” –Scott Johnson, Powerlineblog.com
Oh, it was more a crack on Erick's tie, Brian
Marcus_Traianus (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 12:08PM EST (link)But clearly, I need to send RS some Brook’s Brother’s gift cards
Oh, and Emanuel was wearing body armor, so the comparison was not fair.
“Both of our political parties, at least the honest portion of them, agree conscientiously in the same object—the public good; but they differ essentially in what they deem the means of promoting that good. One side believes it best done by one composition of the governing powers; the other, by a different one. One fears most the ignorance of the people; the other, the selfishness of rulers independent of them. Which is right, time and experience will prove.”.Thomas Jefferson
MSNBC are a bunch of cowards. They don't do well...
penguin2 (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 5:16PM EST (link)when faced with calm, cool intellectual discourse. You looked quite distinguished Brian, even to “staring” down the school yard wanna be bully.
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Geez, even the OTHER guy made Shuster look bad.
Flagstaff (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 7:52PM EST (link)And he was on Shuster’s side.
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role that it can make a criminal look like he’s the victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”– Malcolm X, Audubon Ballroom, December 13, 1964
Coulda, woulda, shoulda said ...
skorrent1 (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 5:19PM EST (link)Great job, Brian.
When the POTUS says, flat out, that a government body should make an “objective” blanket decision about who gets pacemakers and who gets “pain pills” as a way to save money, doesn’t that spell “Death Panels” even to the libs?
Very cool, Brian.
noufa Tuesday, August 25th at 5:41PM EST (link)FWIW, here’s the actual Bachmann quote:
“And it’s interesting, a lot of members of Congress may have forgotten what their Constitution says but again, it is not within our power as members of Congress, it’s not within the enumerated powers of the Constitution for us to design and create a national takeover of health care.”
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,540600,00.html
“Obama is not a centrist. He was never centrist. He is a uniter. He does reach across the aisle. But he always do so in pursuit of progressive ends.”
-Jonathan Stein of Mother Jones 1/31/08
"Not in the bill" does not mean it won't happen
GregInFla (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 5:57PM EST (link)Brian, I so wanted to hear you say: “I guess the Fox News viewers are more informed. Good thing there are much more of them than of the other networks.”
A common comment is that the government already provides health insurance, via (bankrupt) Medicare. A good retort could be: How many private health insurers offer complete packages to insure senior citizens health? How many seniors do not take medicare but instead find better policies in the private market?
And when the true answer of “very few if any” is given, you can just pause and let the victim realize the consequences of the “public option”.
The “Cash for Clunkers Bill” did not say in it that people could not spend that same money they spent on the car for purchasing other items, but the drop in consumer spending on items other than cars was a natural consequence of purchasing cars. I also heard that personal debt rose last month. Gee, go figure.
Liberals are always blind and never think beyond stage one. They really need to start reading Thomas Sowell.
– A true evolutionist would let endangered species die off. Think about it.
– The sign outside the courthouse said no signs allowed. So I took it down.
– Atlas Shrugged is now on the non-fiction aisle at Amazon.
Vegas Odds
AzHat (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 6:13PM EST (link)If they offered these bets in Vegas, I’d bet with the Fox crowd!
Government is too important to be left to the Government.
Isn't there a list of the top 10
Cheryl (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 6:37PM EST (link)hottest conservative guys? If so, Brian needs added somewhere way up at the top. The tie looks good too Brian.
Good job taking down that wannabe on MSNBC.
“A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America, than the whole force of the common enemy.” –Samuel Adams
“The administrative state has inserted its big paws into our houses, from the toilet bowl to the light socket. Now if it would just stretch those paws from the one to the other at the same time, we might begin to recapture the spirit of ’76.” –Scott Johnson, Powerlineblog.com
Brian
thecoondawg (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 7:07PM EST (link)You pulled out the whoopin stick and wore them out!!!!
Question: "How come 3 out of 4 Fox viewers do not know that?"
Flagstaff (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 7:41PM EST (link)Possible answer: “Maybe they’re better informed than MSNBC and CNN viewers.”
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role that it can make a criminal look like he’s the victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”– Malcolm X, Audubon Ballroom, December 13, 1964
Kowalski
Flagstaff (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 8:08PM EST (link)I didn’t see that GreginFla had already mentioned this. So, Greg, “Me, too.”
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role that it can make a criminal look like he’s the victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”– Malcolm X, Audubon Ballroom, December 13, 1964
I'll call the lawyer
GregInFla (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 1:34AM EST (link)and have him stop the filiing now, then. :^)
– A true evolutionist would let endangered species die off. Think about it.
– The sign outside the courthouse said no signs allowed. So I took it down.
– Atlas Shrugged is now on the non-fiction aisle at Amazon.
"Great Minds" and all that.
Flagstaff (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 8:34PM EST (link)Or is it nasty and biased?
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role that it can make a criminal look like he’s the victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”– Malcolm X, Audubon Ballroom, December 13, 1964
Whatever Obama's paying Shuster,...
swami7774 (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 9:04PM EST (link)…it’s not enough to justify the dressing-down Faughnan gave him. good job.
Today, there is a name for the political doctrine that rejoices in scarcity of everything except government. The name is environmentalism.
That speechless moment from Shuster was priceless.
Bill S (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 9:28PM EST (link)When my wife saw it, she cracked up. (So did I
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“It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever.” – David St. Hubbins
Could it be...
harlan Tuesday, August 25th at 9:56PM EST (link)…that viewers of msnbc believe along certain lines simply because mr. schuster is drawing those lines?
He is a leftist partisan, and not even thinly veiled.
It's not just Schuster.
TNJim (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 1:21AM EST (link)They’re all tginly veiled partisans oveer at MSDNC. From Matthews and his tingly legs to Olbermann’s refusal to have guests from the right wing. I used to think Scarborough was a ray of sunshine over there, but lately I’ve had doubts about him.
Scarborough
Right_Again (Diary) Wednesday, August 26th at 8:03AM EST (link)I can’t decide if he’s gone ‘Souter’ on us or if he is contractually obligated by MSNBC to act as if leftist arguments have merit. He is particularly annoying when he argues with Pat Buchanan. They have everyone else on the show (Morning Joe) to do that, I wish he would just shut up some times.
Mr. Faughnan, that was an excellent job!
tcgeol (Diary) Tuesday, August 25th at 10:29PM EST (link)That shot of Schuster speechless was priceless! Thank you for representing common sense and conservatism well.
However, I do want to ask about your response to the Rep. Bachmann’s statement. I understand that her statement was quoted incorrectly, but why would you disagree with Schuster’s incorrect paraphrase? Frankly, I thought that it was exactly correct.
Just your typical bitter gun- and God-clinger
Even the Left admits we’re Right
right
Schroedinger Tuesday, August 25th at 10:43PM EST (link)I agree. He could have done a lot better with that one instead of throwing Bachmann under the bus. Matter of fact, I think he was much too easy on that guy for the whole interview!
they say dead air is expensive
jackhammer Wednesday, August 26th at 6:12AM EST (link)but Shuster at 2:50-2:53 in total silence was priceless.
I have to praise the dailybeast guy too, for giving Brian space to talk, and not misrepresenting anything.