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May 8, 2009
YOU CAN'T STOP STEELE, YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM.... The poor guy is clearly trying too hard.
"Empathize right on your behind"? Michael Steele, a visionary leader for our times. What I find amusing to think about is Howard Dean's tenure in early 2005, shortly after he took over as DNC chairman. He had a tendency to make some provocative comments -- including telling a California audience that Republicans are "a pretty monolithic party. They all behave the same. They all look the same. It's pretty much a white Christian party." If you go back and look at that period, however, two things jump out. One, major news outlets not only pounced on Dean, but quickly pressed Democratic leaders whether they agreed with the DNC chairman's remarks. And two, leading Democrats -- most notably John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Bill Richardson -- all publicly distanced themselves from Dean. Dean's "controversial" comments were practically meaningless compared to Steele's near-constant habit of saying dumb things. How about political reporters on the Hill press GOP leaders for their daily reactions to Steele's odd musings? —Steve Benen 4:45 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (29)
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OOOOHHH Michael your articulate pronouncements Does he have any idea ow stooopid he sounds? He sounds like a developmentally arrested teenager trying to fit in with the cool kids. Do they not provide headphones in these new fangled radio studios so you can hear yourself? One wonders I hope some enterprising reporter or cable TV personality will ask Steele and other Republicans to name some jurists that they are certain have no empathy. Posted by: Paul Murray on May 8, 2009 at 4:43 PM | PERMALINKBlack Crackers! They're savory and deliciously stupid! Posted by: The Galloping Trollop on May 8, 2009 at 4:46 PM | PERMALINKHow about Anne Hathaway empathizes right on my behind? I'd much prefer that. Posted by: mmy on May 8, 2009 at 4:46 PM | PERMALINKOn behalf of all African Americans I would like to apologize for Michael Steele. Regarding Barack Obama...you're welcome. Posted by: Trin on May 8, 2009 at 4:47 PM | PERMALINKJebus. Steele is like the energizer bunny of stupid. I guess he does have somewhat of point in mocking empathy though, because I have no empathy for him losing financial control over the RNC. Posted by: raff on May 8, 2009 at 4:48 PM | PERMALINKHow about political reporters on the Hill press GOP leaders for their daily reactions to Steele's odd musings? Because the sheer entertainment value is worth the hypocricy. Posted by: DJ on May 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM | PERMALINKYeah. I'm with DJ on this. Why get in the way of a good story? If you take the time to interview any Republicans, there is a good chance you'll miss the next stupid thing that comes out of Steele's mouth. Who wants to take that risk? Posted by: inkadu on May 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM | PERMALINKI think maybe Steele could use a little empathy these days. But hey... Posted by: Danp on May 8, 2009 at 4:54 PM | PERMALINKWhat you progressives nitwits fail to comprehend is that Steele represents republican values! What part of 'having empathy' with working Americans is completely counter to what we republicans want. The last thing those of us in the wealthy, ruling class want from a supreme court justice is empathy for Americans other than us. There are plenty of $$$reasons$$$ for republicans to not disagree publicly with Steele. Posted by: RepublicanPointOfView on May 8, 2009 at 4:56 PM | PERMALINKListening to Steele really makes you understand why Limbaugh got the $400 million contract. Talk radio is much harder than it looks. But I suspect for a dope like Steele, everything is harder than it looks. Posted by: Doctor Biobrain on May 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM | PERMALINKThe worst thing is the lame way he tries to sound so "hip" and "cool." Trying to appeal to younger voters, maybe. Posted by: Speed on May 8, 2009 at 5:07 PM | PERMALINK"Who wants to take that risk?" That's not really a risk. Just think of the stupid things that come out of the mouths of Bachmann and Bunning? You can interview pretty much any Republican these days and come away with a really funny quote. What's sad though is all of those Daily Show writers whose jobs are now at risk from the competition. Posted by: fostert on May 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM | PERMALINKEmpathy! Dijonaise! TELEPROMPTERZZZZ?! Best Right-wing freak-out week EVAR! Posted by: Will on May 8, 2009 at 5:08 PM | PERMALINKAnd two, leading Democrats -- most notably John Edwards, Joe Biden, and Bill Richardson... There are three major weapons - fear, surprise, ruthless determination, and ... among the weapons are ... Posted by: fugitive on May 8, 2009 at 5:12 PM | PERMALINKDean's "controversial" comments were practically meaningless Not to mention, true. Posted by: ckelly on May 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM | PERMALINKGotta love party leaders who sound like a blaxploitation screenplay written by a middle-aged white guy. Posted by: noplot on May 8, 2009 at 5:17 PM | PERMALINKI wonder what he thinks the word "empathy" means? Like Ms Bachman, he has been wandering his way from stupid sounding to plainly bizarre. Posted by: jeff on May 8, 2009 at 5:19 PM | PERMALINK"Gotta love party leaders who sound like a blaxploitation screenplay written by a middle-aged white guy." O, lawd, ain't it the truth! Posted by: Nikki on May 8, 2009 at 5:50 PM | PERMALINKGood title. In the same vein, we should come up with a string of "Man of Steele" jokes. Posted by: Rian Mueller on May 8, 2009 at 6:01 PM | PERMALINK"I'll give you empathy. Empathize right on your behind!" What does that even mean?? Is he trying to say that empathy is for pussies? Or that empathy is like a smack on a well formed bottom? What on earth is he even talking about? Posted by: neilt on May 8, 2009 at 6:25 PM | PERMALINKThe press pounced on Howard Dean because he was the chairman of the Democratic Party, they ignore Steele because he's more of a mascot of the Limbaugh Party. Posted by: Capt Kirk on May 8, 2009 at 7:17 PM | PERMALINKOn behalf of all African Americans I would like to apologize for Michael Steele. Regarding Barack Obama...you're welcome. That's different. Steele is a Republican. Posted by: That's Different on May 8, 2009 at 10:06 PM | PERMALINKHow about political reporters on the Hill press GOP leaders for their daily reactions to Steele's odd musings? And how about when you look up, keep your eyes peeled for winged pigs flying about spreading flu. These things are just about equally likely. Posted by: Please correct the error on May 8, 2009 at 11:03 PM | PERMALINKIn fairness to the MSM, at the time Dean became head of the DNC, he was a doctor, a former governor and a major national figure who had almost become the Democratic nominee for president. So his statements had more news value. Michael Steele, on the other hand, is a former lieutenant governor and failed Senate candidate who appears to be rapidly talking himself out of a job. 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