Countdown w/o Keith Olbermann "Helping out" the White House?

[Up2Late]

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On the June 12, 2007 MSNBC show "Countdown w/Keith Olbermann" Guest host Amy Robach tells her audience they are "Helping out the White House, yet again..." WTF does that mean? Did she just "say too much?"

And then repeats it again saying Countdown is here to "Help out THE WHITE HOUSE in any way they can.
:wtf:

WTF does that mean?

Btw, this is a video I uploaded, and I firmly believe that this qualifies as "Fair Use."

[Harmonicaman]

1. Sarcasm ??

Sounds like it to me

[ShortnFiery]

2. IMO you're far from the only K.O. supporter who's perplexed ...

As soon as that news model uttered those words I automatically shouted back at my television screen, "What the F**k does that mean?!?"

Perhaps undertaking more than just reading the news (and giggling at her own jokes) is asking too much of this seemingly "empty headed" news model. :shrug:

Still, those words were stated CLEARLY and did not seem to be off the cuff. :wtf: Where did THAT sentiment come from? Abrams? Heaven forbid MSNBC permit an unscripted moment for Amy 'Bimbos R Us' Robach lest the entire set implode from the vacuum created by the airing of a lonely independent thought from within her vapid mind. :crazy:

I also wonder about this *nasty line* but the world may never know. :)

[Felinity]

10. Bimbo?

Do you assume any woman in the news who is good-looking is a bimbo? Or have you made a study of Ms. Robach's credentials and on camera work?

Just asking.

BTW, it was sarcasm, and the Countdown Producers are pretty good at holding the editorial line when Keith is off (too often, I say); so ya'll need to tuck your fangs back under your lip. Geeesh.

[ShortnFiery]

11. Bimbo? Yes. I don't know Amy R's credentials, perhaps she was "high" last night?

No, a beautiful woman can also be an excellent journalist. Example: Gorgeous Lara Logan.

However, watch Amy R's performance last night and tell me if there was any independent thought being applied? :crazy: Perhaps Amy wasn't firing on all four cylinders because she honestly came across as a Bimbo extraodinaire. :shrug:

[bjobotts]

51. The statement was innocent enough and meant what it said only

The video was putting the rumors of a stolen watch to rest. So no one could say something different it clearly shows the president removing the watch, etc. Then the WH comment was just clumsy and should have been an aside but the newscaster read it as if trying to give it spark. It didn't mean anything "extra".

[Cooley Hurd]

3. It was most definitely sarcasm...

:thumbsup:

[Captain Hilts]

4. It was sarcasm. Right wing sarcasm, but sarcasm just the same. They had a diff. video...

of the wrist watch caper.

[Berry Cool]

5. Nah, it was a bad attempt at left-wing sarcasm.

If Keith had shown the same video and uttered the same script, it would have been dripping with the :sarcasm: that would have made it abundantly clear that he didn't mean it. Amy Robach, however, lacks that skill.

[Captain Hilts]

8. Well, I think she's a conservative, hence, the sarcasm. nt

[ShortnFiery]

12. Yes, it just wasn't believable as she clearly *read these lines* off the cue card.

:shrug:

[Buzz Clik]

27. So, you're suggesting that she's taking the stolen watch story that has been proven false...

... and rubbing it in the noses of those who've been giggling about it for the past 24 hours? Yeah, maybe. But, are you going to tell me it isn't deserved? Hell, I spread the story around, and I feel like a complete idiot.

[ShortnFiery]

31. Amy R. is a Bush Enabler. You make your own conclusions as to what SHE meant? n/t

[Buzz Clik]

32. Indeed. It is apparent that is exactly what's happening here.

[Psychmd]

6. It was sarcasm

I thought it was also a slam against Fox (See were are fair and balanced too).....implied was the known facts that they usually point out the faults and lies of the White house, but this time they actually were able to provide support for the white house's story about "the watch" incident. Providing support for something pretty mundane when the White House actually for once told the truth was quite funny I thought.

[ShortnFiery]

17. It came off as "warm hearted" and genuine - like buying war bonds.

That's why you have to have KO or Allison DO the *sarcasm* because Amy really meant it - as it was read straight off of the cue card. :shrug:

[achtung_circus]

7. There seems to be

a huge irony deficit on this matter. Her style isn't Keith's, but I never got the sense that anything was aid that wasn't tongue in cheek.

[LoZoccolo]

9. I can't believe you people.

1. Most people would be able to figure out this is sarcasm.
2. Let's say, for the sake of argument, that it wasn't sarcasm. That would mean OH NO! They said the watch wasn't stolen! What are we going to do now! This is no less than an attempt to discredit the entire blogosphere for posting things without checking them thoroughly!

[ShortnFiery]

13. Did you actually watch the segment? Didn't hint at sarcasm but empathy. n/t

[Psychmd]

14. I did watch

It was like helping out a lost child. Like saying "it will ok, we believe you little guy" to comfort the scared little retarded kid who got lost in the supermarket. It was most definitely condescending support at best.

[ShortnFiery]

23. The same *Amy Robach* who suggested that protesting President Bush's policies was unpatriotic. "

Amy Robach has carried water for the BushBotBorg ERGO it's safe to conclude that she was being genuine: she'd do ANYTHING to help out her dear leader. :evilgrin:


Media Matters: MSNBC anchor Robach implied Bush protesters unpatriotic


http://mediamatters.org/items/200507050003

[LoZoccolo]

15. Yes I watched the segment.

I wouldn't have known it was about the watch if I hadn't seen it.

If to you it hinted at empathy, well, that's how sarcasm works.

[ShortnFiery]

16. That's the point, she should not have read it because is was REAL to her.

Sounded like a public service announcement from the Father-land. :crazy:

[LoZoccolo]

18. OK, you're right.

Countdown is a show that devotes much of it's time to acerbic commentary deeply critical of the White House, only to lure us in to believing things like that Bush*'s watch was not stolen.

[ShortnFiery]

21. How about we agree on this, Allison needs to be there if KO is out?

:hi: Amy R. can NOT pull off the *sarcasm* asides especially when she's blankly reading them off of a cue card. :shrug:

[Buzz Clik]

25. LOL! I think you've discovered the truth.

Countdown repeatedly kicks the Bush Administration in the nads over issues like Iraq, lying, Gonzales, lying, WMD, lying, Cheney, lying, Plame, and lying just to soften up the viewers. Then, when the really big issues hit -- like whether or not the watch was stolen -- they go in for the big kill: it wasn't stolen.

These guys are so clever. So devious.

[rodeodance]

20. Yes, I watched it. IT was very funny (the comment)

[rodeodance]

19. it was a tongue in cheek comment. I had a good laugh.

[ShortnFiery]

22. Obviously it was not universal. She seemed so "good German" like.

:shrug:

[Buzz Clik]

24. Clearly and obviously tongue-in-cheek. Anyone thinking otherwise is looking for problems.

"Countdown" hammers Bush every day without fail. Clearing up a myth is simply being honest.

[ShortnFiery]

30. Sure, "The Show" = "Countdown" does exactly that but Amy R. does not deserve to host it. n/t

[fasttense]

26. I saw it last night and burst out laughing

When she said Countdown is here, as always, to help the White House in anyway it can. It kind of implied that Keith's special comments were in an effort of trying to help the idiot in charge. Besides, MSNBC is always being accused by delusional radical right-wingers (O'Lielly) of not supporting the president.

What is interesting is that TV news, even at WH press briefings, is trying to debunk something that is on the internet. Does that tell you something about the power of the internet? Though if they could spend that much time on a silly little watch (Interesting that bush didn't trust the Albanians enough to leave his watch on). Why didn't they spend that much time debunking WMDs before the occupation in Iraq?

[ShortnFiery]

29. Then you haven't done your research on kool-aid "I luvs my president" beauty queen *Amy*

She's primarily known for being proud of her past beauty queen days and has a history of "bucking up" dear leader and painting anyone who is against him as "unpatriotic."

Perhaps you could not see past the "eye candy" to really pay attention to the genuine sincerity of her voice. She meant every word as genuine for she's a Good German news model. :patriot: :eyes:

[Buzz Clik]

33. I'm of German heritage, and you can take your comments and shove them straight up your ass.

Jesus fucking Christ. You people never know when to stop.

You don't like the comment? Fine. Say as much, and let it go.

EDIT: Upon reviewing this thread, it's clear that you are intentionally offending as many people as possible, and you're doing a nice job of it. If you're having a bad day, give us all a break and walk it off. Come back when you're not so intent on being disruptive.

[ShortnFiery]

35. How lovely, I'm of German Heritage too - but I remember when our people SCREWED UP.

So you can take your opinion and do the same. ;)

BTW you choose to side with a woman who labels those who protest this war as "unpatriotic." Yeah, she's behaving like a "good Nazi German" would in the 1930s. That should only upset people who choose to be pro-war and pro-Bush.

[Buzz Clik]

40. Watch the complete video from the television angle:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=34086&mesg_id=34086

At roughly one minute into the video (countdown on my screen down to 3:06), Bush steps back and grabs his watch arm with the other arm. It's at that point that the watch is gone. Review the video on this thread, and you'll see they match exactly.

I know nothing of this woman but the moments she has appeared in the video on question. If you feel justified in not trusting her, so be it.

[ShortnFiery]

41. I've done some film editing ... this one is suspect. Also the WH says that Bush put his arm behind

his back and an agent slipped it off of his wrist. Which version is true?

The world may never know? :shrug:

My overall point is that it's NOT wise to use a reporter who labeled anti-war protesters as "unpatriotic" if they protested President Bush DO a piece of "sarcasm." It just does not make good sense.

Alison could have pulled it off, but Amy R. can NOT. :(

[go west young man]

28. Definently sarcasm.

I got the impression from the way she said it that they must have talked to someone at the White House who chided them to report on what Bush did with the watch. She sarcasticly said "they are always glad to help out the White House. Considering Keiths show is the way it is how could anybody think otherwise?

[ShortnFiery]

34. I have to level with you - check out the MSNBC reporters video to "help" the WH?

Am I the only one who questions it's veracity, i.e., right after the watch film, I see a distinct BREAK in the film's continuity? :wow:

IMO, the Jury's still out on whether or not Dear Leader had his watch stolen from throngs of adoring Albanians. :shrug:

[Up2Late]

49. No, you're not the only one, question the veracity of this video too (I'm an editor too)

...and the "break in continuity bothered me a lot also. That's probably the main reason I'm still very skeptical that this was just "simple sarcasm" or just a poor reading of written sarcasm.

To be perfectly honest, I'm wonder if she (or one of the shows writers) wasn't trying to send an un-spoken message to the shows fans to try to convey the message about the heavy-handed pressure she (or the writers) were feeling to do all the non-news stories they did yesterday, because, if you go back and watch the full show, it's seems to be over-loaded with crap, non-news, and Hollywood gossip stuff that I don't think Kieth would normally allowed.

Call me a Tin-hat wearer if you'd like, but I'm one of many here who lost ALL faith in the U.S. "news" media years ago.

I'll see if I can capture and post some still video images of what I'm talking about in a little bit.

[skip fox]

36. Just meant to be funny and lightly sarcastic.

:)

[ShortnFiery]

38. It doesn't come off right when they staff Countdown with Bush Enablers. That's my point.

It's hard to convey that this woman is not being sarcastic because she's a true BushBotBorg believer. Try to see past the beauty and hair extensions in order to know "HER true intent.?"

[DWilliamsamh]

46. Who gives a rats a@@$$ ??

It was funny when we thought his watch was stolen, turned out not to be true. Who cares, it was just a laugh anyway. And I DEFINITELY "got" the sarcasm in her voice in her reading of the "we're here to help" comment. Perhaps you are so pissed off at her (for tepid reasons) that you are unable to see what every one else responding to you sees?

Take a frigging hot bath and go read a book. It will calm you down. As for this "controversy" - it was obviously a sarcastic remark. As obvious as it is that Bush is an idiot. I don't think we have to worry about Countdowne turning into a rah rah club for teh WH any time soon.

[Limelight]

37. Good grief

Do we really not know sarcasm around here when we see/hear it? Ok, let me help clear it up...

"We at Countdown are always here to help the White House" = we spend all the time slapping you around for good reason and most explanations you give of anything turns out to be bullshit so the one time you tell the truth we'll actually give you credit for it. But since 99% of what you say is bullshit you can expect this won't happen again anytime soon.

Everybody get it now? Well if you missed it, what she did is called :sarcasm: .

[ShortnFiery]

39. It was genuine because AMY is right wing - not REALLY a part of Countdown. We need Allison! n/t

[Up2Late]

45. Excuse me but, in case you didn't notice, this website's purpose is Discussion and Debate!

That what most of us are here for and why the gray area topics get the most comments. :silly:

Sorry, if you just want to be spoon fed your "news" and opinion, click off DU and go watch Fox "news" or move to one of the thousands of RW website where they never question "the president." ,never question "the president."

Yes, I know do sarcasm and if this was also sarcasm, it most definitely wasn't obvious, hence the post to throw it out for other opinions.

[Dollface]

42. Who cares. Go read a paper.

[progressoid]

43. Who the hell cares?

It's just a fucking watch.

[KC21304]

44. Amy does a fine job.

She is very easy to listen to.

[The M Double]

47. Funny

How yesterday DU has a big thread making fun of Bushie losing his watch...
& he puts the damn thing (a Timex not a Rolex) in his pocket...
& both of these instances make for a news story?
Amazing..

& it was sarcasm people... This can be a real simple place sometimes.

[dogfacedboy]

48. Being a professional smartass, I'll call that a good bit of smartassery.

Nothing to worry about.

[proud patriot]

50. I took it as sarcasm