Schlussel displayed candy hearts on her website for Obama and Clinton, including "obama & islam forever!" and "Pimp My Chelsea"
SUMMARY: In an entry on her website, Debbie Schlussel posted "Valentines," in the form of candy hearts, about Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The hearts for Obama were black instead of the usual pastel colors and referenced widely debunked allegations that Obama is, or has been, a Muslim. A number of the candy hearts Schlussel posted for Clinton referenced David Shuster's remark, "But doesn't it seem like Chelsea's sort of being pimped out in some weird sort of way?"
In a February 12 entry on her website, debbieschlussel.com, right-wing pundit Debbie Schlussel posted "Valentines," in the form of candy hearts, about Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The hearts for Obama were black instead of the usual pastel colors and referenced widely debunked allegations that Obama is, or has been, a Muslim; Schlussel also posted one black candy heart for Clinton. A number of the other candy hearts Schlussel posted for Clinton referenced MSNBC correspondent David Shuster's February 7 remark about Chelsea Clinton's work for her mother's campaign: "But doesn't it seem like Chelsea's sort of being pimped out in some weird sort of way?" Shuster subsequently apologized and has been suspended by MSNBC for the comments.
All of the candy hearts Schlussel displayed for Obama were black, including some with the following messages: "White House mosque," "obama & islam forever!" "islam hearts obama," and "barack HUSSEIN obama." Schlussel included one black candy heart that read, "cankles 4 prez," and posted a purple-colored candy heart that read, "hillary rodham cankles '08." Schlussel wrote of the black hearts, "[T]he black hearts are goth and are considered signs of hate, not love." Schlussel has highlighted Obama's middle name before, asking if "Barack Hussein Obama" is "a man we want as President when we are fighting the war of our lives against Islam? Where will his loyalties be?"
In addition to the "cankles" hearts, for Clinton, Schlussel displayed candy hearts that read "Pimp My Chelsea," "chelsea = pimped," and "Bill 4 First Pimp," referring to Shuster's remark about Chelsea Clinton. Schlussel also posted a heart for Hillary Clinton that read: "The Bitch is BAAACK '08."
Schlussel's bio on her website describes her as a columnist and a radio talk-show host, and as Media Matters for America has documented, she has also appeared as a commentator on MSNBC. Schlussel recently appeared on the January 17 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends to talk about the indictment of her former boss, former Rep. Mark Siljander (R-MI), in connection with funding of charities accused of sponsoring Islamic terrorism. During that segment, she was introduced as an "attorney and journalist."
From Schlussel's February 12 post:
I think Schlussel used to be considered a semi-serious pundit. This crap is too stoopid to even be offensive on a personal level, it's only offensive for its affront to comedy.
I wouldn't mind if the GOPpers would try to make a joke about something that really exists. Watch Jon Stewart, he's able to find all sorts of stuff with which to crack wise on the Dems.Conservatives are just astoundingly lazy, but I guess that's sort of stating the obvious. What other trait but sloth makes people terrified of anything but the Status Quo?
it's only offensive for its affront to comedy.
Hate speech and lies are OK if it's a poor attempt at comedy?
it's too fantasy-based to be offensive on any personal level.
I understood your claim but don't share your confidence. Are you a women, a muslim, or a relative or supporter of Clinton or Obama? Don't assume that you know what is offensive to others.
OK, I get your point middle. Wasn't trying to tell anybody else what should offend them. I only meant that, while these things are deliberately offensive, and are offensive in that there is an audience that they're directed at that gives them some credibility, I just meant that they are such stupid attempts at offensiveness that the stupidity is more offensive than the offensiveness.
I'm going to quit trying to explain what I meant. ;0)
Except to say that this is like a lot of righty humor- it's like, if you're in really good shape, and somebody gets mad and calls you fatso. They got nothing, no comeback required.
According to her website
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/bio/
Attacked as "Enemy #1" by Ms. Magazine ("Women to Watch . . . and Watch Out For," February/March 2001), Schlussel is a frequent guest on ABC's "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," CBS' "Early Show," FOX News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor," "Hannity & Colmes," "FOX News Live," "Beyond the News," and "Judith Regan Tonight," Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews," "Buchanan & Press," "The Abrams Report with Dan Abrams," "Scarborough Country," and "MSNBC Live," CNN's "Crossfire," "Talk Back Live" and "Weekend Wrap," C-SPAN's "Washington Journal," ESPN's "Outside the Lines," FOX Sports Net's "Best Damn Sports Show Period," and the Nationally Syndicated "America’s Black Forum" (hosted by NFL on FOX's James Brown).
Don't despair my friend, after a further review of her most recent appearances, she hasn't been any anything but Fox, Michael Reagan, Michael Smerconish, or Larry Elder since early 2007. She was on MSNBC for a movie review in April of 07.
On a side note why does anyone give a sh*t about her opinions on movies?
The headline for this post should literally be-
Debbie Schlussel Exists, Attempts to Arouse Outrage
Yeah, I can see what you mean. ;-)
Who's behind this example of conservative "class"?
None other than Republican dookie flinger Roger Stone.
Headline:
Schussel attempts relevancy as she tires to inherit Queen of Mean status from Coulter:
Pundit Debbie Schussel posted candy hearts on her website that only the simplest of minds would find amusing or honest. Among the accusations on said conversation hearts was an accusation that Hillary Clinton has "cankles." Schussel, who has not appeared in any pictures that might suggest that she has a similar "affliction" had this to say:
"If we elect a woman with Cankles, the terrorists win," Schussel said while still not exposing her own ankles for signs of possible canklification, "we can't let them have that victory!"
Schussel would not comment on former senator Mark Siljander's terror ties saying only: "He was mean to those bad guys and the coolest guy ever!"
When pressed about her hearts linking Obama to Islam, she said:
"Look at his name. He HAS to be a Muslim and a terroris! After all, he is related to Saddam Hussein who had something to do with 9/11."
The author of this article then proceeded to throw up and left the vile pundit immediately.
"I don't undersatnd[sic] why the Obama Islam connection here is offensive."
I suppose the reason can be elusive to someone who possesses the level of observation that you do, but I believe the complete, blatant absence of truth has something to do with it.
How revealing it is of your mental capacities to highlite my conclusion, say that it is absurd hoping that others will agree with you, and then ignore my argument. Let's see if you actually can respond to my argument this time.
My argument is that Islam is such a wonderful, loving, peaceful religion that it loves everyone. Therefore "Islam hearts Obama" is a factually true statement. It is NOT a lie.
"[Obama] is in love with such a wonderful, peaceful religion"
Like I said, a complete, blatant lack of truth. There is no grounds whatsoever to say that Obama is in love with Islam.
IO,
If someone told a lie about your affiliations, even if it put you in a positive light, would you claim it?
What do you think about Islam?
Strange question?
You yourself brought it up- "it is a compliment to Obama that someone would write that he is in love with such a wonderful, peaceful religion."
I wonder if you could tell us if you feel the same way. Do you love Islam?
(You're not as clever as you think you are.)
Initially I misread the statement to read "Obama hearts Islam" which is quite curious, but nonetheless a compliment of sorts.
So I am not as clever as I think I am, but you are certainly not as clever as I.
My goodness, you're a coward. You can't even continue your (wink wink) little troll game far enough to go on record as to whether or not you "love" Islam, displaying your obvious hatred for the religion. Just say it. Everyone here already knows, despite your misguided belief that you're fooling anyone at all.
Schlussel has one fan, at least.
I have no emotional attachment one way or another towards Islam, love or hate. I simply stated that it is a religion that loves everyone, and that includes Obama. You are the one projecting your own Islamophobia and racism on me.
IO - does Islam 'heart' George W. Bush?
Kyle,
I don't know about Islam, but I sure do!
"[Islam] is a religion that loves everyone"
And now you're not so sure?
What was Schlussel's intent?
Are you convinced that by putting this on her website and saying "the black hearts are goth and are considered signs of hate, not love," that Schlussel is paying Barak Obama a compliment?????
You're seriously arguing that her intent was complimentary?
Where did you see me arguing about her intent? Regardless of her intentions, which I am not presuming to know, her words were complimentary.
Man, the sarcasm is oozing out of my computer screen.
You do realize Obama is a Christian, right? You do also realize that it doesn't matter? That it's a straw-man argument and religion should not figure into the debate?
Candy heart:
DEBBIE
DOES
SAVAGE
Candy Heart:
CHRIS
HEARTS
OBAMA
"I have to tell you, you know, it's part of reporting this case, this election, the feeling most people get when they hear Barack Obama's speech. My, I felt this thrill going up my leg. I mean, I don't have that too often. No, seriously. It's a dramatic event. He speaks about America in a way that has nothing to do with politics. It has to do with the feeling we have about our country. And that is an objective assessment."--Chris Matthews
A thrill going up his leg? Ah ain't that nice? Gee folks who do you think Chrissie has got a crush on now? I'm just happy he didn't tell us where that thrill ended ;-)
Hey I just figured I'd add a Heart ;-)
Wrong thread? There is no right thread LOL...And since it's doubtful MMFA will object to Matthews gushing over Obama & include a thread I figured I'd just stick it here in the hearts & love thread.
Won't be the first time someone went a tad off topic here :-) But your objection is duly noted.
Jeter,
When are you going to learn? Off topic derailments are perfectly fine if they bash conservatives, however your example of a media person fawning over Obama is NOT an example of that, therefore you will be called on it.
How many more times do we have to have this conversation?
;)
Make that offence not offensive.
;-)
Wow! Talk about gushing:
ATLANTA (AP) -- Chauncey Billups missed every shot he tried through the first three quarters. Not to worry. The fourth is his time. Living up to the nickname "Mr. Big Shot," Billups scored 12 of his 16 points in the final period to rally the Detroit Pistons to their ninth win in a row, 94-90 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
AP
LOVES
CHAUNCEY
Of course, we won't hear boo from MMFA on this. Liberals!
This is a political site Gov. They don't do sports.
Go take a nap, then try again.
Wrong. Chris Matthews gushed over Obama & it's all over the media & everyone is talking about it & yes Gov joking about it. Hey you may have even noticed others here were joking about these "hearts". We're allowed to joke here.
So I'm sorry to be the one to tell you but my example has far more relevance here at a political site, as does my joke than does your sports example which actually has zero relevance.
So there ;-)
Now go take that nap, and try again later.
Hey you may have even noticed others here were joking about these "hearts". We're allowed to joke here.
Yes, and I'm allowed to joke too. Probably was lost on you without the man crush reference.Yes, and I'm allowed to joke too. Probably was lost on you without the man crush reference.
[take two]
Hey LostLogic,
I bet when he got home his wife might have had something to say about it! Plus he's got grown kids, how humiliating to have your father sound like such a nitwit on national TV.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing & my wife said "I think Chris has finally lost his mind"
The crew on Morning Joe really needled him about it this morning when he was on as a guest & he looked really embarrassed so I'm hoping maybe that was finally the tipping point. He did seem a tad more subdued [well for him] tonight on Hardball so there might be hope for him yet ;-)
You do know that Matthews actually said that don't you? No joke. It's all over the media. Except here of course ;-)
I was watching last night when he said it ,I thought Olbermann & the others were gonna crawl under the desk.
You do know that Matthews actually said that don't you?
Said what?
"I have to tell you, you know, it's part of reporting this case, this election, the feeling most people get when they hear Barack Obama's speech. My, I felt this thrill going up my leg. I mean, I don't have that too often. No, seriously. It's a dramatic event. He speaks about America in a way that has nothing to do with politics. It has to do with the feeling we have about our country. And that is an objective assessment."--Chris Matthews
Matthews said this last night during the primary election coverage. I thought Olberman was gonna crawl under the desk. They were making fun of Matthews on Morning Joe, I mean the guy is known for his man-crushes, but you gotta admit this was over the top, even for him. A thrill up his leg? Okie dokie.
Gov wanted to know what Matthews said. So I posted the quote.
Get it?
Oh ok, now I see what you're talking about. Sorry I thought your comment was in reference to the chat Gov & I were having.
I'm a Conservative, therefore I'll always be the enemy ;-)
I've gotten used to the different rules here as they apply to Libs vs Cons. But it's always nice to have a few good friends like you LostLogic here to defend me :-)
- jeter2
This is without doubt my favourite post ever on MM - I literally laughed so hard I cried.
maybe it's just my mean side, but i really think that in the general interest of humanity, Debbie Scheißel should consider taking a long walk off of a short pier somewhere...and while i agree with the premise that deranged racist psychopaths like Little Debbie (who, with her surplus chin, is the last one who should be cracking wise about anybody's "cankles" ) should be exposed to the world for the flaming nutbags that they are, there are moments when i wonder if we're not just giving these asinine bomb-throwers the attention they crave