Dick Armey Manages To Make Charlie Rose Lose His Cool

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Dick Armey Manages To Make Charlie Rose Lose His Cool
by Glynnis MacNicol | 3:40 pm, March 5th, 2010

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For the most part it actually made for an interesting interview — it’s a breath of fresh air to hear the partisan cable shoutfest taken down (and raised up) to the level of civil conversation. But even Charlie Rose could not resist a few jaw-dropping head shakes when he asked Armey to justify describing President Obama as a “shallow intellectual” and declaring nearly every important office in Washington is occupied by someone with an aggressive dislike for our heritage, our freedom, our history, or Constitution.”

“You cannot believe that,” says Charlie, aghast and eventually sort of infuriated. “I do,” says Armey, quite calmly.

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http://www.mediaite.com/online/dick-armey-manages-to-make-charlie-rose-lose-his-cool/

For those who care to see the interview: http://www.charlierose.com/

I watched it last night, and unfortunately, proceeded to have hellish nightmares ...

[FiveGoodMen]

1. Charlie's let a lot of bad people talk shit on his program in the past

Which emboldens them until we get to this point.

[Emit]

17. I hear you, FiveGoodMen

I've fallen into the habit of watching Rose more often than not because I do not have cable. But I can't tell you how may times I was left screaming at him the teevee! He lacks the ability or inclination to follow-up thoroughly on many topics and tends to butt in or talk over his guests.

[elfin]

2. DVR'd - could not watch this morning

He is evil incarnate while raking in the big bucks via his new shell group providing him with MONEY to spout corporate propaganda.

Glad Charlie lost it -- but then again, did not see the entire interview.

[Emit]

4. Well, keep in mind, Charlie 'losing it' is a far cry from what might be seen on cable

nevertheless, for those who watch Rose frequently, his irritation was obvious.

[Ikonoklast]

3. The One Man Dick Army would foment insurrection against

the Federal Government if he thought he could get away with it.


Traitor to Democracy.

[Zen Democrat]

5. I still call him by the name Al Franken gave him .... Dick Wad

[madokie]

8. LOL

dick wad he is from now on.

[Bozita]

6. That show will air tonight on Bloomberg TV at 8, 10, and 12m ET

[dixiegrrrrl]

7. Spotted the first lie in his very first sentence.

Army says FreedomWorks is the longest running conservative grassroots organization, started in 1984.
LIE,
It was started in 2004 when it was created and joined 2 other groups.
Created from merger of CSE and Empower America in 2004

In July 2004, FreedomWorks was created from the merger of Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE) and Empower America.<5> (Although the FreedomWorks' website stated until late 2007 that it was founded in 1984<6>, it was CSE that was founded at that time.)
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=FreedomWorks

Well, so much for the first 30 seconds of the show..

thanks for the link...will continue to watch.

[Emit]

12. That's the first of many...

One other is that he said the John Birchers had no presence in the Tea Party - ooops, Dick, they were co-sponsors at CPAC!

[Emit]

13. p.s. Be sure to watch Elizabeth Warren, Chair, The Congressional Oversight Panel, too

at same link - well worth a look. It was late last night when I watched this, but I swear it seemed she was almost on the verge of tears at the close of the interview.

[dixiegrrrrl]

15. Looks Like I am going to settle in for a Rose catch up.

Jesus..Army quote Adam Smith, von Meises and AF Hayek right out of the box.
Eliz Warren will be a refreshing change.

[Bozita]

9. Wow, an unreccer just struck this thread

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20. For some, perhaps, it's just so hard to rec a thread with Dick Armey as the subject!

Well, at least I'd prefer that thinking than to think there are actually Armey supports here at DU. Hmmmm?

[trusty elf]

10. .....

:silly:

[dixiegrrrrl]

11. toooo funnee

:rofl: :rofl:

[progressoid]

14. Rec'ing just for that pic.

:spray:

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16. lol!

It took me a minute or two, lol :blush:

[Bozita]

18. Dick Armey's performance borders on the surreal. The most amazing TV since Tiny Tim

Jaw-dropping stuff!

Elizabeth Warren is MUST SEE TV
Hallucinogens are recommended prior to viewing the Dick Armey segment.

[Emit]

19. You know, Bozita, you are spot on ~ Armey's performance here does border on surreal!

And, in retrospect, I should've called attention to Elizabeth Warren's appearance in my OP - I agree it is a must see.

Armey, otoh, gave me heartburn and cause for a fitful, restless night of sleep and bad dreams.