Tucker Attacks John Edwards For Remembering Homeless Vets In Holiday Ad
By Logan Murphy Tuesday Dec 18, 2007 8:30pm
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On Wednesday's Tucker, the hopefully soon to be unemployed host gets riled up because Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards, had the nerve to mention homeless veterans and those less fortunate in his holiday ad. Tucker calls it the Scrooge ad, and then attacks Edwards for not being Jesusy enough, and mocks him for being wealthy. Tucker, as usual, is offensive, annoying and wrong.
As a favor to those of you who can't stomach Tucker, I have posted Edwards' holiday ad below. Enjoy...
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is tucker getting fat?
When does Tucker Carlson's contract with MSNBC end?
Edwards is a phony and a Socialist, Sorry john, those policies don't work..
He is so repulsive and elitist -- I can't watch him. The way he says "the poor" shows that he just believes that these should be anonymous people that he doesn't really care to hear about, doesn't want to see or know about them. There are so few people where the sound of their voice annoys me, but Tucker is one of them. Let's hope he's at the end of the line on MSNBC.
John @ 3:
Who are you talking to?
Have you been to Norway? Socialistic democracy is VERY successful there.
You are just parroting some old Reich wing bullshit.
Apparently being a TV pundit/moron is lifetime job security. No matter how stupid, offensive, and wrong you are, once on TV always on TV. This jerk will pop up again with a show on some other network. Does he look worried? Why should he be? How many times has he landed on his feet after losing a show? Somehow once you're a "name" TV guy, you never have to prove your worth to anyone ever again. Think of all the Republi-cons who should have been laughed off TV years ago who still make a good living from it. This azzhole will, too.
with that wide stance on his lips, it appears tucker has been meeting larry craig at the airport a little too often.
I am this close to an annurism. Even as an Athiest i know what Christmas is supposed to be about: the Birth of Christ who's parents were refugees and could find no room in the Inn. Homeless they went to a manger where Mary gave birt to Jesus who was kept warm by the breath of animals. Homeless? Yes.
So this Christmas when celebrating the birth of your Saviour please try not to let the idea that people are homeless. Might spoil the fun.
Fuck you, Tucker.
Did I hear him accuse our homeless veterns, the 25%, of being mentally ill alcoholics? What? I thought conservatives loved ALL our veteran's. Pathetic excuse for a human being.
*So this Christmas when celebrating the birth of your Saviour please try not to let the idea that people are homeless enter into your mind.
Jimmy B @ 10:
Yes, you just heard him declare Post Traumatic Stress to be a myth.
I wish everyone would quit misspelling Mr. Carlson's name. It starts with an "F," not a "T."
John @ 3:
Phony and Socialist are mutually excusive concepts.
Try again.
Very few people seem to remember that FDR came from wealth, and yet did more to help the poor than about any other President.
When people bitch about Edward's wealth, remind them of FDR.
Pucker up Tucker and kiss my *ss!
Timetheos @ 14:
Having money does not make you evil, it is what you do with your money.
xoites defends Constitution @ 11:
I nominate Audie Murphy (link to Murphy PTSD) as Tuckers Ghost of Christmas Past experience.
John @ 3:
I think John thinks Socialist and communist is the same thing - that can be the only reason why he says these policies don't work. Insurance is a socialist concept. Do you have insurance? HMO's are a socialist concept. John - do you use an HMO? Social security is a socialist concept. Even the internet is a socialist concept. These concepts work for me.
What the hell is wrong with this guy? Tucker with an "F" is apparently cut from the same cloth as Dubya. The man is a sociopath with absolutely no compassion. And enough of his bullshit about not being a Republican because he sure as hell gobbles down the RNC talking points like a street whore.
This is total retaliation for the negative press from Huckabee's and Giuliani's Christmas messages. I don't watch Tucker because he makes me throw up a little in the back of my throat, but has anyone seen his coverage of the aforementioned messages? What does he have to say about HUckabee's Jeebus quote or Giuliani promising "sthrict conthervative judgeth"?
Cancelling Tucker has shot up to the top of my Christmas wish list.
John @ 3:
Go flush your self!
As a veteran, I would like to take this opportunity to say to Tucker Carlson:
Fuck you very much you little preppie bastard. You'll never know hunger and poverty, and John Edwards is pointing out how many veterans are homeless. And Tucker, if you don't like to be reminded of the plight of our veterans during the Christmas season, you show that YOU are really the Scrooge in this debate.
Homelessness in America hinges on many issues, the most common of which is unemployment, forced unemployment. The number of homeless families is on the rise, the unseen homeless. Among the visible homeless, typically middle aged male, alcohol abuse and mental illness are just two factors, they are not "the facts" of homelessness. Often, once someone becomes homeless they develop these substance abuses tendencies, not before!
Why does Tucker still have a job?
What an irritating little twerp he is. Somebody get a fly swatter.
Frankly, that is the difference between republicans that claim Christianity and everybody else that deals with and helps the less fortunate. The republicans have no idea how foolish they look when their hate for the poor oozes out onto the airwaves. I say, keep it up Tucker, you stupid sob.
If Jesus was alive today He would be with the poor, the prisoners, the downtrodden, the sick, etc. He would not be hanging with pompous, rich stingy republicans.
Tucker, MSNBC's small turd that won't flush. (Scarborough being the larger double enchirito turd )
Impeach cheney and bush @ 24:
If Jesus was alive today he would be renditioned.
Maybe we need John Stewart to pay Tucker "little preppie bastard" Carlson another visit :-)
Zlad @ 17:
Tucker lacks the human empathy and imagination to grasp the connection between shooting and being shot at, seeing your friends blown up before your eyes, all on government orders and for the putative sake of the nation, and the impulse to self-medicate after you get home... He is too disgusting for words.
I disagree with Edwards. Its one out of three.
How dare John Edwards mention homeless veterans and depress rich people like Tucker at Christmas time?
What he really should be talking about is the very very troubling news that...
...the last week leading up to the holidays will be hectic with 35% of americans still not having started their holiday shopping...
and that...
...authorities in Aruba announced they have closed the investigation into the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway because they dont have enough evidence to charge anyone...
and that...
...the 16 year-old sister of Britney Spears says she is pregnant and that the father is her longtime boyfriend...
Timetheos @ 27:
No kidding. Lets watch it again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
Tucker the Shit, while mentally ill, delusional and drunk on his own vanity, is not a homeless veteran because he never served, like so many of the Chicken Hawks.
Eric Jaffa @ 2:
Not soon enough. I'm sure his bags are packed for the trip over to FAUX News.
He is such a punk. He'll fit right in over there. Hey, maybe they will replace John Gibson with Tucker. Now that would be funny on so many levels.
:lol:
xoites defends Constitution @ 29:
StirFry @ 25:
Jeez I haven’t been around for a little while but it’s nice to see things have not changed. Good stuff here always.
Happy Holidays guys!!!
I miss the bow tie. it's the only thing about him that had character.
MRO @ 22:
That is the question that haunts his generation.
Great, John- except that "In America, the promise to build a better life" is a thing of the past.
Pat Ukaleley @ 18:
Now you've done it! John is all confused now.
When is MSNBC going to replace this silver-spoon pantywaist ass-wipe who is named after a failed automobile with a real journalist?
I hear rumors that Rachel Maddow, a true intellect rather than a tucker lightweight, is being considered for some kind of position with the network. I hope she replaces him - it certainly can't be too soon!!
Tucker is giving Log Cabin Republicans a bad name.
Oh my god. What a disgusting human being (meaning Tucker of course). And John Edwards is what I always thought a Christian was supposed to be. Why is Tucker making fun of him? Aren't Christians SUPPOSED to express concern for the poor and homeless?
Hey Tucker, you forgot something......this is the time to give, not receive.
Peace on Earth Tucker!
I see he's wearing a big boys tie now. I guess he wears long pants with his suit coat too. Maybe next year he'll start shaving.
Tucker, Born with a silver spoon in his ass.
TTS = Tucker Tosses Salad
Mean-spirited little twerp.
Look Tucker is repulsive & should not have a TV show but Edwards seems very calculating also.This is the guy who voted for the Iraq war because he was advised to vote for it.All because he wanted to be Prez just disgusting really.He now states he wanted to contest the Ohio election results of 2004 but Kerry did not want to.See folks there is something wrong with electing someone to the Prez who has never made a mistake on his own.Notice how he blames others for his wrongs.Is this what we want in a Prez ?We already have Bush blaming others for his f...ups.
Who is this fat young man to laugh at veterans? In which branch of the military did he serve? What were his campaigns? Can he produce a DD214 showing his honorable discharge? If he never served, he should quit his job and enlist, right now, as penance.
For what Tucker claims to be a "scrooge ad" it sure was uplifting and positive, nothing different than what the Salvation Army tries to do each X-mas. But of course as we all know, Tucker Carlson has no soul. Is there any way to get his show canceled faster? And please take Chris Matthews and Joe Scarborough him.
John #3 doesn't support the troops. Maybe in his mind, he thinks they are phony homeless soldiers.
Tucker is a tool, was born a tool and will die a tool. In typical neocon fashion, he rabidly attacks when a Dem does the right and honorable thing. His act is so very tired and his desperation is obvious.
AF
He seems to hate Edwards as much as O'Reilly. He'll fit right in over there at FOX.
BMcGarth @ 47:
Guess you missed the part where he said he takes full responsibility for that vote and was wrong to vote for it. He only said it for about 3 or 4 months straight. But some people were too busy talking about a haircut.
tucker is a total ASSHOLE!!!
Tucker.....arrogant and always wrong.
Not a pretty combo.
She should take the ribbon from her hair....shake it loose and let it fall.......
then go away.
Who's that woman talking to Tucker? What restrained her from jumping across the table and beating him?
"I'm all for remembering the poor at Christmas." Except when it actually comes to remembering them and doing something. What a jack ass.
(Tucker) Fat and Stupid is no way to go through life Son.
Arrrggggg! Tucker you TOTALLY missed the message you sick twisted f***. What a total idiot.
When will these right wing jackasses go away? I just can't take it anymore.
who gives a shit...the guy is a loser...granted he's a rich loser......but he's a loser none the less
Wow. Tucker's really an asshole here. Glad I don't have cable......
*ucker never grew up. He still thinks Christmas is all about what Santa will give him.
Republicans are terrified of Edwards. I recently listened to a historian who likened Edwards to FDR (also likened Obama to JFK). Republicans are terrified, because if we get single payer health care in this country, it will mean a solid 40 year Democrat majority and Edwards is the most likely person to give it to us. Moreover, they are terrified of him because he has a solid "southern" appeal and is white and male - thereby, removing their ability to play race and gender hatred. Of course Carlson has to besmirch Edwards - he is crapping his pants over the risk that Edwards might be the next President.
Born on third base...thinks he hit a triple.
I've heard this phrase before, but it just fits Tucker so well.
This was ignorant even for a stupid, turd mouthed, milkbaby like Tucker. One more reason to kick my tv into the dump. (or at least cut off my cable connection)
;)
Symon @ 63:
I haven't heard it before. Good one!
Tucker is the typical arrogant spoiled brat who never could see the world except from his backyard because Mommy and Daddy looked down on the less fortunate as lazy good for nothings and instilled that in him as a value.
Pat Ukaleley @ 18:
So is the NFL, one of the most successful businesses on earth.
I make $110,000 a year, and drive an SUV.
I don't need Sissyboy John Edwards telling me to feel guilty about polluting the environment and about the fact that there are people in poverty.
I cherish my freedom to be prosperous and to drive the car I want. It's not my fault there are homeless people out there. Edwards has no business trying to make me and others feel guilty about these things.
Edwards is every bit as phony and disingenuous as Mitt Romney.
Randy @ 69:
Says the "real" man so insecure that in the first sentence he has to announce his salary and his 4WD phallic substitute.
Randy@68
...I make 110K and drive a SUV...
Somebodys compensating for something.... small hands maybe?
let's confiscate all of tucker's assets and give them to the homeless vets. It's not like tucker earned his loot.
Randy @ 69 feels guilty about something. Just read his post.
Ellen Lincourt @ 62:
Same withO'Reilly. He is scared to death of Edwards.
For the life of me, I can't figure out why the hell this little fucker has a show, anywhere. Other than the fact that his dad is a rich and powerful media king, I mean.
This little twit has absolutely no talent. He's completely self-absorbed. He's dripping with partisanship yet claims to be a moderate. He never does his homework and when confronted on actual facts, he dismisses or cuts off his guests.
How is it in this world that someone like tucker is given the honor and privilege of helping to shape the political debate? Holy Fuck, that's fucked up.
Randy @ 68:
Touch-ee. The only one that can make you feel anything is you. To have a feeling is an action, and you are responsible for your actions, Randy. And you sound hostile about Edwards suggesting that there are homeless. Probably because you feel-wait for it-guilty.
Do the earth a favour, get yourself fixed and don't breed. We can't afford more "Me first, Me second and if there's any left over, Me third" types.
Also, if we all adopted an attitude like yours, your progeny will be gasping for breath, fighting for food, living in cardboard boxes, homeless, all that Armageddon shit. Very cruel.
I find it interesting how Tucker, Hannity and other right-wing millionaires love to point out how John Edwards lives in a mansion. Well, we need to research the dwellings these people live so we can bring it up each time they point their finger at Edwards.
Apparently, you have to be poor in order to care about the poor. Then by Tucker and Hannity's logic, they don't care about the poor. Thanks for clearing that up jackasses.
- Tom
moondancer @ 71:
Small feet, little nose, all that
:lol:
Randy @ 68:
So, I assume you aren't a Christian. If you were, you would know that it is YOUR and MY duty to look after the poor as if they were Christ himself. Of course, Judaism, Islam, and most other world religions profess that it is our duty to take care of the poor. You sound very much like a selfish, self-centered, mean-spirited person. I wonder have you ever read "A Christmas Carol." Perhaps we should just start calling you Scrooge.
Oops.....
Randy @ 68
I earn six figures and drive a Canyoneero!
abarts......LOL!!
miss_kitty @ 78:
Just trying to be subtle...
John @ 3:
You mean like FDR's socialism, that gave us the greatest middle class the world has ever known.
Or do you mean like GWB's socialism? The kind that only goes to the richest 2% of his GOP corporate cronies, at the expense of everyone else.
Bush and his ilk are the biggest tax-payer teet sucking socialists on the face of the earth. I'm surprised you haven't figured that out yet. They steal more money from the government in one day, than 100,000 middle class american's will recieve in their lifetimes!
Randy @ 68:
Well so do I asshole except I believe that we need somebody like Edwards and I'm voting for him because like him I have had enough. Also I don't need to wear my life on my sleeve to make me feel good like you I have what I have and feel damn lucky. I need my SUV. I actually put it in 4WD to get out my driveway (sounds silly doesn't it?). The republicans have made it almost impossible to live on $100,000 a year. I know people who make $20,000 don't want to hear it and I really understand. I could could go on and on but Mr. Randy@68 is a fucktard.
Randy @ 68:
"Scrooge and Marley's, I believe," said one of the gentlemen, referring to his list. "Have I the pleasure of addressing Mr. Scrooge, or Mr. Marley?"
"Mr. Marley has been dead these seven years," Scrooge replied. "He died seven years ago, this very night."
"We have no doubt his liberality is well represented by his surviving partner," said the gentleman, presenting his credentials.
It certainly was; for they had been two kindred spirits. At the ominous word "liberality," Scrooge frowned, and shook his head, and handed the credentials back.
"At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge," said the gentleman, taking up a pen, "it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and Destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts, sir."
"Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge.
"Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.
"And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?"
"They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not."
"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge.
"Both very busy, sir."
"Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I'm very glad to hear it."
"Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude," returned the gentleman, "a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?"
"Nothing!" Scrooge replied.
"You wish to be anonymous?"
"I wish to be left alone," said Scrooge. "Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don't make merry myself at Christmas and I can't afford to make idle people merry. I help to support the establishments I have mentioned -- they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there."
"Many can't go there; and many would rather die."
"If they would rather die," said Scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population."
I met Tucker once at the annual book fair in NY every year...
I did not realize he was such atool when I first met him...
Now I know.
tr @ 72:
Maybe Randy's money, too.
Yes, John Edwards is just like Scrooge. Because the true meaning of Christmas is to ignore those less fortunate than you. In Charles Dickens' classic tale "A Christmas Carol", Scrooge was only thinking of those less fortunate than he. Until the three ghosts came in the night and showed him how Christmas is all about ignoring the plight of the poor. At the end of the tale, Scrooge realizes the error of his socialist ways when he actually cared about poor and unfortunate people, and he becomes filled with a heartwarming sense of self-righteousness and greed.
Well, at least that is the way Republicans like Tucker Carlson rewrite the story in the same way they conveniently rewrite history. Greed is selflessness. Hatred is love. Corruption is integrity. Welcome to the glorious Republican world of doublespeak.
Randy @ 68:
Merry Christmas to you too. Missed Edwards' Christmas message about SUVs. Link?
By the way, we make 120K and drive an SUV. But I'm not a dick about it.
Since the bow tie is gone, can we just strangle Tucker with his lousy ties?
Ellen Lincourt @ 79:
I am a Christian.
As such, I believe that our rights come from our creator, NOT FROM GOVERNMENT. We don't need people like John Edwards telling us how to live our lives, how much carbon dioxide we should emit, . . .
John Edwards is an arrogant un-christian SOB who thinks that he has all the solutions, and he knows just how to redistribute wealth and control our lives so that there will be no poverty.
Just compare the uplifting message in Huckabee's commercial with the cynical depressing message in Edward's commercial. (BTW, I'm voting for Ron Paul.)
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