Matthews Knocks W for Not Being In Touch 'With Critics, Like Matt Damon'

MSNBC-Hardball/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

It goes without saying that if you're the Commander-in-Chief, among the first people whose criticism you'd want to take into account would be . . . Hollywood movie stars. At least, that would seem to be Chris Matthews's opinion.

Have a look at this video clip from this afternoon's Hardball.

The specific object of Chris's ire was the president's suggestion at his press conference today that Americans shop more. Asked Matthews:

"I wonder if he's in touch with the critics out there, like Matt Damon, the actor, who was on this program Monday?"

Well, naturally, Matt's views on shopping should be of top concern to any president. Then again, wouldn't Barbra Streisand have more expertise on the particular subject matter at hand?

"Babs? W here. What's hot on Rodeo Drive? The American people need to know."

Contact Mark at mark@gunhill.net

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Shop-till-Matt-drops ping to Today show list.

[Clara Lou]

This illustrates why MSNBC is so highly rated. Or not.

[BenLurkin]

"I wonder if he's in touch with the critics out there, like Matt Damon, the actor, who was on this program Monday?"

Huh?

The President?

Why would the President give a hoot about the mewlings of some metrosexual actor?

[Argus]

Isn't Matthews the guy who started out in public life collecting graft for Tip O'Neill?

[avg_freeper]

"I wonder if he's in touch with the critics out there, like Matt Damon, a member of the Film Actors Guild, who was on this program Monday?"

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Why would the President give a hoot about the mewlings of some metrosexual actor?

More importantly, why should we give a hoot about what Chris Matthews says.

[SuziQ]

The President has better things to do than listen to airheads carp about the war.

[yield 2 the right]

Matt...Damon!!!

[GOP_Party_Animal]

Later, Matt Damon was quoted as saying, "MATT DAAAMON!".

[Frank_Discussion]

That's Corn-Chips-Thru-The-Nose funny! Just dayum.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Glad you enjoyed it - I definitely put it up there in my Unintentional Political Humor list!

[johnny7]

“I'm in with the in-crowd...
I go where the in-crowd goes... ”

[Frank_Discussion]

Still LOL!

[Txsleuth]

I KNEW the lefties would go crazy over Pres. Bush's suggestion that we keep shopping.

They have never gotten over that he hasn't put us on food stamps and gas rations in order for US to "sacrifice" for this war....

Of course what Sissy Chrissy and his friends don't want to admit is that one of Osama Bin Ladin's main goals was to ruin the USA financially....

And when Pres. Bush told people to keep spending money after 9/11....it kept the economy from going under, along with the tax cuts and other ways that Pres. Bush has helped Americans.

SO...I knew Sissy would latch onto that one answer. LOL

Of course Damon and other celebs have NO CLUE about economics....but, hey....the POTUS should listen to their advice, right Chrissy??

[Gay State Conservative]

Matthews worked for Jimmah.That's all I need to know about him.

[MissEdie]

Yeah, I forgot what kind of intellectual powerhouse Matt Damon is. (Do I need a sarcasm alert here?)

[maggief]

Shop more ... go to movie theaters less.

[Gay State Conservative]

Isn't Matthews the guy who started out in public life collecting graft for Tip O'Neill?

Watch what you say about our Tip O'Neill,friend! We're so proud of him in his home town that you can't walk for ten feet without seeing something named after him.Federal buildings...schools...you name it.Even the porta potties on Boston Common that the junkies there use to sleep in at night are named after him!

[Ole Okie]

People of West Virginia must be really proud of Sheets Byrd, then. Everything in that state is named after Sheets.