THE TELEVISED EXECUTION OF KEVIN JAMES: IT'S NOT LIKE YOU HAVE TO KNOW ANYTHING TO BE A CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST
I know, I know. I laughed too. I absolutely loved seeing Chris Matthews eviscerate the pathetic conservative shill and mindless Bush acolyte, radio talk show host Kevin James, now the subject of national ridicule and the butt of jokes, much deserved at that. First, we’re not talking about this guy; it’s this guy.
How deserved, indeed. A man who went viral on YouTube instantaneously and enjoyed the fastest Wikipedia edit ever. Bless his heart; it was painful. From now on, this incredibly embarrassing moment will append this poor guy’s bio. Forever branded, perpetually tattooed with this incredible made for TV moment. I saw it live and wanted to bathe afterwards. It was like watching an Ali G interview but for real. Fox should included it in a summer replacement show “Interviews Gone Bad.” I was thinking My Lai, Kitty Genovese, name it. Throw in the towel, Kev! Somebody stop this mauling! Just give up.
Nah! Who am I kidding? I loved it. God, it was great. Schadenfreude. Watching this counterfeit conservative twist in the wind as Matthews begged him just to explain what the juxtaposition was between Obama and Chamberlain. Or at least to explain what Chamberlain did in the first place. Did he even know who Chamberlain was? Or which Chamberlain? (Dr. Kildaire or The Stilt?) Look, I’m sure Matthews is up on his Sudetenland history. I’m sure Munich Pact trivia is on the tip of his tongue. But most of us have at least a passing knowledge of the historical moment. We can see in our minds Chamberlain flashing that sheet of paper, his agreement with Hitler. But most of us would still brush up just a tad on our history before going on TV against the conservative-slayer Mark Green and Matthews himself. Especially when we’re told by a producer what the topic will be hours in advance. What was this guy thinking? I’ve been on these shows a bunch of times and in every instance a producer will email you page after page of background information on the subject. You’ve got hours to prepare. You just don’t walk in and think you can spew drivel and that it will work. This isn’t a conservative radio talk show that’s screened to avoid the slightest chance of being upstaged. People will challenge you. Sentient and informed people, that is, and not the mindless conservative acolytes who comprise your de minimis audience nod along in an hypnotic obeisance.
And why do I get the feeling that this clueless dude was on the phone immediately after his being violated, calling his friends and relatives with a gleeful yet clueless “Did you see me? I was great! National TV! Top of the world, Ma!” How sad. Look, Kevie Boy, are you out of your mind when you forget that we’re in a YouTube generation? Didn’t you see the 15 year-old “Inside Edition” clips of Bill O in a grand conniption meltdown? Channel 4’s Sue Simmons and her F-bomb moment? If it’s mildly entertaining, it’s plastered on the Internet. What were you thinking? And you were a lawyer, a prosecutor, no less. I trust you never showed up to court this unprepared.
He's now the poster boy for what’s wrong with conservative talk radio, not talk radio, but conservative talk radio. This cat never bothered to at least Google “appeasement” and refer to Wikipedia like everybody, and I mean everybody, else. You’d think that when he was told by an MSNBC producer that his presence was requested on “Hardball” with Matthews and Mark Green, a most formidable opponent I might add, he’d at least know what appeasement was and which one they were talking about. Didn’t he at least have the slightest curiosity as to what this concept was? Did he think it was an obstetrical procedure? (Get it? Episiotomy? Appeasement. Ahem.) Green was brutal when he admonished Mr. James that when one finds himself in a hole, it’s best to stop digging. Ouch! Funny, watching James I kept thinking of a certain classic sitcom.
Now I don’t know who this feller is -- never heard of him. And that’s not saying much. With 9043 active radio talk show hosts and all but 12 bumper sticker conservatives, it’s easy to lose track of who’s who. But I know their shtick: open the play book and recite by rote the party line. Chant the mantra. Bush is good, Republicans are good and Democrats want to facilitate terrorism. They’re effete and impuissant and want to hand Israel to Iran. Forget the fact that Dubya’s negotiating with Iran as we speak. And forget the fact that we’ve spoken with North Korea and Kim Jun Il who possesses WMD and “nucular” weapons. We’ve negotiated with Qadafi anent Lockerbie. (Quick. How many ways can you spell Qadafi? Answer: 83.) Bush 41 spoke repeatedly with Assad of Syria to get him on board regarding the first Gulf War. Nixon negotiated, note, negotiated and not merely spoke with China and the Soviet Union during Viet Nam when said countries were directly providing money, support and materiel to our enemy. Reagan and Nixon negotiated with the Soviet Union when they had nukes pointed at us. Nothing got in the way of discussion, negotiation and diplomacy.
So, what was Kevin James thinking? Nothing. And here’s the point.
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I keep hearing Neville Chamberlain being
mentioned, and I wonder if anyone knows him as anyting but the uncle of Bruce Wayne's butler?
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By alienuslxMay 16, 2008 - 6:20pmI doubt that everyone knows
who Neville Chamberlain is or what he did, but it is kind of important for those that go on national TV to further fraudulent talking points to have an idea what the hell they are talking about.
My hat is off to Matthews. These disgusting, anti-American, fascists need to be exposed for the liars they are and deserve all the ridicule that comes with that exposure.
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By AntillectualMay 17, 2008 - 8:25amOh wow...
Its priceless. What an empty headed buffoon! He actually brings out the ole 9-11 hail mary pass.
Check it out.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YK0d8ENS__c
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By jlogan2042May 16, 2008 - 6:31pmkevin james
what a buffoon. when people think you're being a fool, keep your mouth shut instead of opening it and proving them correct.
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By Dee Michael Van HornMay 16, 2008 - 10:17pmHe seems to think that by
He seems to think that by braying louder and louder, and trying to drown everyone out, that he has somehow proved his point. Unfortunately the other donkeys in the barnyard will join in the braying, not having a clue as to what they are braying about. Just like poor old Kevin.
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By MichtouMay 16, 2008 - 11:20pmLMAO
Nice one, Lionel.
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By AntillectualMay 17, 2008 - 8:22amHonestly?
Seriously- is this what is really being believed? The problem lies in what Lionel said in his post- Kevin James went home and said "Did you see me? I really stuck it to him."
AND PEOPLE AROUND HIM PROBABLY AGREED WITH HIM.
That is the problem. We, you all and myself included, choose to exchange in the economy of facts; provable ideas and vetted theories based upon those facts. Kevin James, or OReilly, or Limbaugh, or Hannity, or even McCain for that matter, can have their asses handed to them DAILY and it will not matter. Facts do not matter. The last president was the guy that we wanted a beer with, forget his multiple DUIs and admitted history of struggling with alcohol addiction. Make sense? No.
It is all about presentation, ILLUSION. It is prestidigitation, sans the 'digit' part.
Has no one asked why Israel is such a big issue in this coming election? Is it because of their 60th anniversary? Nope.
It is because Barack 'Hoo-SAYN' Obama, the crypto-Muslim Manchurian candidate. That’s what they say -right? It is branding and they have the best men to do it. We really need to wake the F@ck up and stop the moronic half-witty name labeling and stop thinking that we have this one in the bag. Come January 1st we will have a semi-senile, volatile, bellicose, man who is confused on his own positions and ill-equipped for designation of policy. We, as a voting block, are to blame. We are far too myopic, and retrospective. The Democratic Party has become the embodiment of the old criticism of the US Army- 'Always fighting the last war."
While we are busying ourselves with thoughts of Gore/Kerry, while we think of an invasive Supreme Court, hackable machines, Ohio voter manipulation, etc. we are not capable of recognizing the danger that lay right there-
Do you see it?
It is right there coming down the pipeline.
We will be crying foul, but we will be doing it from the sidelines if something isn't done NOW.
The facts don't matter, the adoption of the smear tactics will not work for us.
As Lionel says on his show nearly every day- not what we want, what do we THINK will happen. This is not about what is RIGHT or JUST, it is what is REAL.
This race will turn to race inevitable. It will hinge on that. Too much of an "angry black" then "too elitist." He wants to appease the Muslims, raise taxes, take away your guns etc.
They are the famous liberal taglines- but now they have the extra added fear of - the BLACK guy taking your money, the BLACK guy taking away your guns.
The BLACK MUSLIM that wants to talk with his friends, Iran.
See how it plays out?
I am voting for Obama. Not my first choice (Edwards) but he's a very good man for the job.
The meme has begun. While we play the name game (McSame, McBush, McLame) they are playing Death Race 2000, racking up points, counting bodies in their paths.
The meme is racism, fear of Islam, and destruction of Israel. It's got legs. They are already making the monkey shirts. Come November we will all be disgusted at what had transpired (and was tacitly acquiesced by the GOP).
So what do we do?- ANYONE?
How do we change the meme from the pervasive anti-intellectualism that controls this country, and return it to the enlightenment project that this country was founded as?
caspere@gmail.com
I am truly concerned both with those anti-intellectuals who vote for McCain after he will have been repeatedly "kevin-james-ed", as much as I am concerned by my compays that stand still while we get slaughtered again.
-Any concern of the past that does not present itself as a concern of the present threatens to disappear irretrievably into memory- WB
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By caspere1May 17, 2008 - 5:17pmSorry for the length. -Any
Sorry for the length.
-Any concern of the past that does not present itself as a concern of the present threatens to disappear irretrievably into memory- WB
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By caspere1May 17, 2008 - 5:18pmBring on the Debates!
Nothing excites me more at this stage of the political process than the vision of John McWayne and Barack Obama face to face, head to head, issue to issue debating in front of an entire nation. McWayne is no better shape than Kevin James: Both are about as deep as a coat of paint; both mimic the RNC play card and both don't have the brains they were born with.
Unless McWayne has Uncle Joe or Cindy close by at the debates, look for burnt toast where McWayne used to be.
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By tyrdofwaitinMay 17, 2008 - 9:34pm@tyrdofwaitin Please read
@tyrdofwaitin
Please read what I said- I am serious, and if you don't take McCain seriously- we will loose. Mimicing the RNC play card is what will usher him directly into the white house. It means:
1) -never address any issues of merit
2) -never go indepth on ANYTHING unless it is a story of how great/strong/moral you are
3) -always paint your opponant as immoral/weak/untrustworthy
Honestly- I see the same amount of people regurgitating the Democratic talking points as I see Republicans regurgitating theirs. This man/this party are NO JOKE. They must be taken seriously if we want to truly get OUR MAN into the office. I poted my previous comment and less than 4 hours later- someone did exactly what I warned of- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MY COMMENT.
In 2004, a decorated war veteran, who turned down his acedemic deferment, was ridiculed - while the 'fortunate son' went AWOL and then had it covered up with the influence of his daddy. The chicken-shit was the "hero". What are you peoploe not understanding. Nothing is about issues. NOTHING.
BTW- Calling him McWayne only assists him, your are creating a mental dissonance of John Wayne and John McCain. To be on the level- there is nothing that those NecoCons want more than to run John Wayne for president. You just shot your own foot.
-Any concern of the past that does not present itself as a concern of the present threatens to disappear irretrievably into memory- WB
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By caspere1May 18, 2008 - 1:49amLets Try This Another Way....
Politics is a steel cage match, last man standing, no holds barred. Do you REALLY think that a thousand debates will change this. Obama can be the master-debater [durr], he can be crystalline and immacualte on the issues, but it will come down to the unspoken variable- Is [candidate's name here] just like me, do I want him as a friend? Look at these insane T-shirts and tel me that this election won't be about race. Mike Norman- the douche bag holding the shirts- acted surprised when he was interviewed. "No I'm not racist- I don't understand, it's just a cute monkey. Obama is like a stuffed monkey, he ain't gonna protect us from the terrorists."
He acted like he had no idea that what he was doing was immensly offensive. Who me? A racist, the bedsheets were because it's laundry day, I've never heard of the Klu Klux Klan. Ladies and gentlemen, that's Mike Norman owner of Mulligan's Bar in of Marietta Georgia.


http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/2008/05/15/norman_05...
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By caspere1May 18, 2008 - 2:11amThanks Casper...
...I share your concerns, and I do believe that the Republicans still have a barrel full 'o tricks left to appeal to the programmed American voter. However, I believe that the electorate will shift decisively this year in the direction of "voting their interests" as opposed to "voting their mythology". I believe that the greater electorate sees what McWayne and company have wrought and are willing to suspend belief in our mythology, if only to usher in some relief from the crisis we are now facing. Barack Obama is the FDR of our time and I think most sane people see that. Just in case, however, say a little prayer for us all.
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By tyrdofwaitinMay 18, 2008 - 9:36amWARNING -@tyrdofwaitin
STOP SAYING MCWAYNE-
Right now.
You are making John McCain into John Wayne. You do realize that it would be the same as Rebulicans branding Obama as MLK, or JFK? It would only energize the base and cause more people to feel connection to him.
Why fuel the fire?
No manipulation of the name makes your criticisms seem more genuine and not an ad hominem attack.
Look at his ads, the photos are all of him from 35-40 years ago. All of them. DO NOT draw connection between him and John Wayne, the Republican hero and emblem of tough virile fighting men. STOP! STOP RIGHT NOW!
Unless you work for him, then I understand your actions.
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By caspere1May 19, 2008 - 8:01amSane people and prayer?
We have to depend on sane people and prayer? Where were they in 2000 and 2004? I teach college students, and the outlook is grim. Is anyone trying to ensure the vote isn't blocked and/or stolen AGAIN? It's that close AGAIN. They're going to do it; they're already doing it, while we commit the classic academic mistake of assuming people will make rational decisions when presented with a compelling case, like linking Obama to FDR. Who's FDR? Don't ask my students. The "greater electorate" watches Fox Noise and American Idol, not PBS. My students don't even know what PBS is, and they're the ones who went to college! What of the rest? (Although when I made my little joke about PbS being lead sulfide, one student actually laughed, and I thought, "here's an A student". I was right).
No, keep your prayers, keep your mythology. Just get the vote out, and maybe we can override the theft margin. If we can, we can improve this place despite the numb 50%. Yes we can ! As long as Hillary doesn't do a Lieberman and go Independent...watch for it...admit the remote possibility and prepare for it. Only Democrats could be blind sided so often. Charlie Brown and the football.
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By drmenachemMay 19, 2008 - 8:18amThank You
EXACTLY!!!
-Not just willfully ignorant- militantly proud of it.
That is what we are facing. No amount of rationalizing will ever persuade someone drunk with stupidity.
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By caspere1May 19, 2008 - 9:47amBut let's pander to their homophobia, right Lionel?
I don't get this site.
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By Michael BuchananMay 19, 2008 - 4:48pmI replied politely to your
I replied politely to your other posts, but I have to ask you- are you out of your motherfucking mind?
How do you feel about animal testing?
Alternative energies in lieu of gas?
Slashing the defense budget to limit large scale traditional weapons of war (ie bombers, ICBMs, Starwars program satellites)
What about reparations from the companies that directly profited off of both slavery and the holocaust?
What about the admittance of the tens of thousands of Iraqi immigrants that are not allowed in this country and are in political limbo in fear for their lives because of helping the US in the war?
What about foresting in old growth/protected areas?
Ending NAFTA/CAFTA involvement?
What about stricter controls on the FDAs regulations of big pharm?
What about re-regulating the banking/insurance fields?
What about immigration reforms?
What about harher penalties on corporate inaccountability?
What about ....
You get the idea.
There are actually hundreds of things that we HOPE he will tackle, but will never EVER discuss during a campaign.
Do you think that McCain will ever say that he wants to take away the social security net, privatize public schooling, and make abortion illegal? NOT AT ALL, but given sufficient opportunity - he will.
The world is the world we have, not the world we wish it to be. Homosexuals are in desperate need for justice- but they most certainly will not get it by attacking anyone and everyone that doesn't have the immediate power to do anything about it.
You wish for immediat e justice, I wish you knew how hard it was to attain.
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By caspere1May 19, 2008 - 5:37pmWhy the persecution complex?
No one is attacking anyone except heterosexuals attacking the equal rights of gays.
Why do you feel attack? You have equal rights.
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By Michael BuchananMay 20, 2008 - 7:26am