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139. +1 At least we know they are as "consistent" as we are..

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Tue Dec 31, 2013, 04:59 PM

Dec 2013

Palin was already screaming about this this morning.

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MSNBC Host Makes Fun of Mitt Romney�s Black Grandson [View all] question everything Dec 2013 OP

The laughs weren't aimed directly at the baby. Cali_Democrat Dec 2013 #1

True. Lancero Jan 2014 #157

Riiiiight...Melissa Harris-Perry, an African American woman... Cali_Democrat Jan 2014 #172

Not racist. Insensitive question everything Jan 2014 #184

I very honestly and truly doubt she meant it in that way. AverageJoe90 Jan 2014 #189

Exactly, she didn't owe an apology to anyone! B Calm Jan 2014 #180

You do realize Yahoo is not the best source of information right? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #2

Here is the video from Mediaite question everything Dec 2013 #6

link not working.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #7

Hmm. Works for me question everything Dec 2013 #9

Okay I watched it... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #13

Perhaps. Still, the title of her show was: funny moments of 2013 question everything Dec 2013 #36

the joke wasn't ABOUT him.. VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #37

OK, then what's so funny about a family adopting a child? Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #42

that's not the joke either VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #50

Then what was the joke and why should the occassion of adopting a child serve as the Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #52

it wasn't "the occasion of adopting" that was... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #53

You're clearly determined Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #54

look at what the entire clan was wearing.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #55

So, MHP apologized for riffing on their picnic tablecloth shirts? Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #57

So? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #58

MHP didn't apologize for riffing on their fashion. Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #59

it wasn't the fashion...it was the attempt at "sameness" VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #60

"One of these things just doesn't belong." Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #71

there was no "diversity" in dress in that picture was there.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #72

She wasn't riffing about about their clothing; so stop trying to play us for fools. Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #75

don't have to "play" you for that.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #76

Let it go. Some people need to have the last word (nt) question everything Dec 2013 #83

Pretty much what I figured. n/t Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #86

Yeah "some people" VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #100

Damn! MADem Dec 2013 #99

No, he was a part of a segement full of jokes question everything Dec 2013 #43

It wasn't White people saying that was it? VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #51

I thought it was funny. The joke was never aimed at the child, but the ineffable whiteness of Romney kwassa Dec 2013 #64

Why is that funny? Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #87

This Pia Glenn? MADem Dec 2013 #123

I don't know if that child is so lucky.... MADem Dec 2013 #89

Do you think the same about Madonna, B2G Dec 2013 #101

I think some folks adopt children like pets. Those kids see more of the nannies than they do their MADem Dec 2013 #112

Did you grow up stevil Jan 2014 #159

Why would that matter? My personal life is not the issue here. MADem Jan 2014 #166

They'll lock him in the attic and take him out for photo ops. They'll probably nickname him valerief Jan 2014 #176

How cruel. You are just like that panel question everything Jan 2014 #185

Wow, amazing how you can interpret my words to suit your agenda. valerief Jan 2014 #187

this seems misleading, it doesn't look like they were making fun of the baby JI7 Dec 2013 #3

I saw this segment and I did not think that they were making fun of the baby Gothmog Dec 2013 #108

Scott "Pocahontas-Mocking" Brown? MADem Dec 2013 #114

I agree Gothmog Dec 2013 #116

Well, he's trying to rehabilitate his bigoted ass. MADem Dec 2013 #120

She now apologized question everything Dec 2013 #133

Good on you, Melissa. That was good of you to apologize. =) nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2014 #190

What a bunch of arrogant jerks. n/t Skip Intro Dec 2013 #4

I don't think it was aimed at the child but at the lack of diversity. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #5

True. Still, why pick on a baby? question everything Dec 2013 #8

I would not have gone there so I can not tell you why they did. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #11

I have to agree with you..... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #14

The baby was not picked on. HERVEPA Dec 2013 #27

Yes, I did. They did sing "one of these things just isn�t the same" question everything Jan 2014 #160

They were obviously referring to the baby and how does that mean he was being picked on? HERVEPA Jan 2014 #174

They aren't picking on the baby. nt MADem Dec 2013 #90

The did sing "one of these things just ins't the same" question everything Jan 2014 #161

They were picking on the intolerant Grampa, not MADem Jan 2014 #164

Bingo... onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #150

You gotta admit, the photo is pretty emblematic of the Republican Party Cali_Democrat Dec 2013 #24

Whisper campaign by Karl Rove against McCain in SC... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2013 #10

VIDEO on link below Tx4obama Dec 2013 #12

Here it is: Dash87 Dec 2013 #15

that was nothing, but shows how Media makes up shit to try to get more people to read it JI7 Dec 2013 #19

This is Yahoo, Jamaal510 Dec 2013 #32

I just would like to know why is the 'baby grandson' is dressed in PINK and all other boys in blue? Tx4obama Dec 2013 #16

Why would you want to know that? former9thward Dec 2013 #41

Well answer this, then--why are none of the white boys in pink, and/or why are none of the white MADem Dec 2013 #103

Clearly an investigation should be made. former9thward Dec 2013 #113

Well, I don't think THAT, either. MADem Dec 2013 #117

I don't get bothered by anything anyone says on radio or tv. former9thward Dec 2013 #118

See that little girl on the far right side, holding a baby? B2G Dec 2013 #119

Wow, aren't you a pro on the RMoney family! MADem Dec 2013 #121

More like a pro at proving you wrong B2G Dec 2013 #122

Sounds like they're doing that, based on age. MADem Dec 2013 #124

OMG. Do carry on. nt B2G Dec 2013 #126

You seem to be a "pro" at that. nt MADem Dec 2013 #129

"MHP makes fun of baby!!" Iggo Dec 2013 #17

here is the Picture, is the one on Ann's Lap the one that likes Obama ? JI7 Dec 2013 #18

Ugh, disgusting LittleBlue Dec 2013 #20

That's pretty disgusting. n/t tammywammy Dec 2013 #21

Shameful. I wish they'd leave candidates' kids/grandkids alone. All of them. Both sides. Period. WillowTree Dec 2013 #22

I agree... onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #25

Second that question everything Dec 2013 #38

His name isn't "Blasio." MADem Dec 2013 #128

Deblasio onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #149

There was another new arrival in the family--why didn't that kid have "pride of place" on MADem Jan 2014 #167

No winning this argument... onpatrol98 Jan 2014 #175

Look, I don't know how to make it any plainer. MADem Jan 2014 #179

I would agree, but only if they are children alarimer Dec 2013 #44

I do too. I like Melissa but I do not like what she said or how she said it in this case. It is kelliekat44 Dec 2013 #125

You win the internets today. civillawyer Dec 2013 #127

I didn't appreciate the segment. onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #23

Very well said. Thank you (nt) question everything Dec 2013 #40

I agree. There were thousands of other subjects to choose Frustratedlady Dec 2013 #61

Very very disappointing n/t hibbing Dec 2013 #26

Sickening arrogant assholes. rudolph the red Dec 2013 #28

Oh shit.. Better they just had forgotten Cha Dec 2013 #29

I am trying to imagine the reaction from Professor Perry dsc Dec 2013 #30

Indeed. Myrina Dec 2013 #47

You really fail to see the difference? kcr Dec 2013 #134

I fail to see the difference dsc Dec 2013 #140

Really. kcr Dec 2013 #141

No I don't dsc Dec 2013 #144

Who's we? kcr Dec 2013 #145

It's "DeBlasio" not De Blassio...and DeBlasio never MADem Jan 2014 #171

The real headline: Ben Romney is running for office. Major Hogwash Dec 2013 #31

Amazing how people don't see it philosslayer Dec 2013 #33

That is a vile, racist, bigoted post from you, Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #46

How is this a bigoted post? kwassa Dec 2013 #56

Really? Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #63

No, I don't see it as a bigoted statement. kwassa Dec 2013 #68

Good lord, I feel really sad that you can't see this Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #70

Maybe you could explain exactly why you see this as vile. kwassa Dec 2013 #79

Lemme guess Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2013 #73

I'm not slamming anybody. I simply don't know. kwassa Dec 2013 #80

And you can't see the "token" Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #95

No, I can't. I still await your explanation. kwassa Dec 2013 #106

I'm betting the poster doesn't understand what the flava of MHP et.al. were on that panel. MADem Dec 2013 #98

Amazing, isn't it? LittleBlue Dec 2013 #62

Nope. Ranchemp. Dec 2013 #65

my Mormon cousin adopted two black babies dsc Dec 2013 #34

Maybe they did that because it was easier alarimer Dec 2013 #45

She has now apologized. Nye Bevan Dec 2013 #35

Thank you. I knew it was coming but wondered when (nt) question everything Dec 2013 #130

She actually didn't say anything bad about Rmoney's grandson. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #39

If MSNBC suspends or fires her, I am turning them off. Dawson Leery Dec 2013 #48

I agree Gothmog Dec 2013 #109

I didn't know MHP was raised Mormon. Hosnon Dec 2013 #49

Everything the Romney's do is calculated Politicub Dec 2013 #66

Someone gets it philosslayer Dec 2013 #69

"This faux outrage is ridiculous." It's more than that, it's absolutely cringe-inducing Number23 Dec 2013 #147

Good thing they didn't have Madame Noire on that show! MADem Jan 2014 #183

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #67

Reactionaries and idiots lancer78 Dec 2013 #74

I'll bet warrior1 Dec 2013 #77

Then I will NOT be watching MSNBC. Dawson Leery Dec 2013 #84

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2013 #92

That would be an ENORMOUS error on MSNBC's part. ENORMOUS. nt MADem Dec 2013 #132

I'm sure Madonna, Sandra Bullock and B2G Dec 2013 #78

Rude Pundit CatWoman Dec 2013 #81

@MHarrisPerry are normally balanced and fair. maced666 Dec 2013 #142

MHP and RL Jamaal510 Dec 2013 #151

compared to the rascist crap on fox and other right wing machines samsingh Dec 2013 #82

Kiernan is adorable B2G Dec 2013 #85

I get that people hate the Romneys and everything they stand for. Nye Bevan Dec 2013 #88

A more accurate headline would read MADem Dec 2013 #91

His family, so B2G Dec 2013 #93

Oooh, an internet tough guy. No, I don't "get it" MADem Dec 2013 #97

Melissa has issued a very thoughtful apology. As I said elsewhere, every one of us makes mistakes. nolabear Dec 2013 #94

I would like to point out that she didn't make the remarks. Panels can be dangerous, nolabear Dec 2013 #96

That, and laughing at the Sesame Street song. B2G Dec 2013 #102

It wasn't a good thing, for true. But it's so much more harmful for all if it's used as a tool. nolabear Dec 2013 #104

+1 At least we know they are as "consistent" as we are.. SomethingFishy Dec 2013 #139

This is why I tape my radio show's panel discussions in advance. stevenleser Dec 2013 #105

And the envelope gets pushed further and further I expect. Wise move on your part. nolabear Dec 2013 #107

Few of the National Cable TV News shows are live anymore and this shows why. stevenleser Dec 2013 #115

That's an excellent point! onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #152

I watched this segment Gothmog Dec 2013 #110

This is all about white people getting mad at black people for pointing out the MADem Dec 2013 #131

Utter nonsense LittleBlue Dec 2013 #136

No it isn't. MADem Jan 2014 #169

I am amazed that Scott Brown is getting involved in this issue Gothmog Dec 2013 #138

He's got a lotta nerve--but what else is new? MADem Jan 2014 #170

Nailed it as usual, MADem Number23 Dec 2013 #148

It's interesting to see who gets mad at me MADem Jan 2014 #168

Whatever the motivations were to Jenoch Dec 2013 #111

It's pathetic that anyone would find that entertaining, WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2013 #135

I won't participate in cannibalizing our own. FactBasedLifeform Dec 2013 #137

"I won't participate in cannibalizing our own." I agree with that. AverageJoe90 Jan 2014 #191

Alan Colmes Defends Melissa Harris-Perry Gothmog Dec 2013 #143

Right wing racists: experts at making themselves victims treestar Jan 2014 #163

+1 PM Martin Jan 2014 #177

There's a white man who gets it! MADem Jan 2014 #173

Ann Romney has the ugliest feet Aerows Dec 2013 #146

Okay... onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #153

I'm sorry for noticing Aerows Dec 2013 #154

Yes, those are some freaky pods alright. QC Jan 2014 #155

I feel badly now for making everyone look n/t Aerows Jan 2014 #156

Those azmom Jan 2014 #181

However anyone wants to justify it customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #158

Well said. Thank yu (nt) question everything Jan 2014 #162

Horse hockey!! Major Hogwash Jan 2014 #165

Did you manage to keep a straight face while writing that drivel? LittleBlue Jan 2014 #178

Yeah, I live in NY customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #188

The person who made the RNC diversity joke has stepped up and posted HIS side.... MADem Jan 2014 #182

MSNBC can't afford this. AngryOldDem Jan 2014 #186

Romney will be on Fox this Sunday and is expected to address this issue Gothmog Jan 2014 #192

MHP was in tears when she made an on air apology Gothmog Jan 2014 #193

Agree. It was heartfelt and sincere question everything Jan 2014 #194

I was glad that Romney accepted MHP's apology Gothmog Jan 2014 #195

Agree. Shows that he is above all the other rabid Republicans question everything Jan 2014 #196