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Control-Z

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87. Exactly!!

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 05:54 PM

Jan 2013

He's got nothing that would qualify him for the job. No skills, talent, potential, looks, intelligence. Nada. Zilch. Zero. If not for his father we wouldn't know he even exists.

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Tim Russert's kid really bothers me. [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 OP

"Indeed" Evergreen Emerald Jan 2013 #1

The powers that be at MSNBC have to know how horrible he is. Lex Jan 2013 #2

Actually, his dad is rush limbaugh.. russspeakeasy Jan 2013 #37

His father was terrible, they should have known better. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2013 #38

His father was no prize ... but I think they knew what they were doing when they hired Luke. SomeGuyInEagan Jan 2013 #97

He's 20 years younger than my youngest kid and I virgogal Jan 2013 #3

He has no business being a Hill reporter. Glimmer of Hope Jan 2013 #4

He bothers you? rufus dog Jan 2013 #5

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2013 #45

+100 TahitiNut Jan 2013 #46

Not to mention any ass in the vicinity of the "halls of power"... Surya Gayatri Jan 2013 #64

I guess I am in the minority..I like him..... chillfactor Jan 2013 #6

What exactly do you like about him? Pachamama Jan 2013 #55

Exactly!! Control-Z Jan 2013 #87

What's "qualified him" from the start Plucketeer Jan 2013 #99

He did have another important qualification: all Washington agrees that... JHB Jan 2013 #112

Nobody likes him - wait till his contract is up fadedrose Jan 2013 #7

What bothers me is he is starting at the top and I don't think he has earned it yet. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #8

correct Skittles Jan 2013 #15

My favorite example was when Pelosi politely let him know his question was offensive. spooky3 Jan 2013 #16

Ah yes. Thanks for reminding me of that. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #31

Perfect example Isoldeblue Jan 2013 #111

That is what I mean. He should of started out at a local network. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #73

Personally I avoid even knowing these clowns names. jonthebru Jan 2013 #32

You hang in there longer than I. I see him I immediately mute him or turn the channel. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #74

Yep. You and Skittles nailed it. nt Ilsa Jan 2013 #43

That is the actual problem with most of what is wrong with society today . Gregorian Jan 2013 #80

your right. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #89

He is an embarrassment Cosmocat Jan 2013 #84

I bet.. thankful I don't even have a tv Cha Jan 2013 #9

Having him "explain" things is indeed insulting to the viewers alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #10

Love this: "listening to somebody explain to you the subj. matter that you've written a book about" Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2013 #25

Yes TuxedoKat Jan 2013 #48

I heard that he is not popular on the hill..not with is own network peers..Todd HipChick Jan 2013 #11

Nepotism pure and simple NICO9000 Jan 2013 #12

"Lucky Sperm Club." I look at him on TV and ask out loud - "Shaving yet, kid?" calimary Jan 2013 #47

Yup! When he comes on, I change the channel. nt avebury Jan 2013 #13

Just another rich kid getting by on his old man's name... truebrit71 Jan 2013 #14

Like correspondents Jenna Bush and Chelsea Clinton marshall Jan 2013 #66

Add Meghan McCain to that list, too livetohike Jan 2013 #76

+1 n/t AndyA Jan 2013 #86

+1 n/t AndyA Jan 2013 #85

Horrible tavernier Jan 2013 #17

My two favorites from last night ladym55 Jan 2013 #18

Did he really say those things? Control-Z Jan 2013 #90

What a great image! Isoldeblue Jan 2013 #110

Hehe! Control-Z Jan 2013 #116

I'm blessed, I don't even know what he looks like Fumesucker Jan 2013 #19

Here's a shot of him before NBC worked the baby fat off him and chose his haircut: Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2013 #23

Just think of him as a living example of Warpy Jan 2013 #20

His old man wasn't much better. They are all sycophants. BlueStreak Jan 2013 #22

All of the "NBCers" just babble incoherently, repeating the beltway conventional wisdom 24x7 BlueStreak Jan 2013 #21

What Can You Say? He's a Legacy. Maybe He'll Be Worth Listening to in 10-15 Years mckara Jan 2013 #24

I second that emotion. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2013 #26

Russert mehrrh Jan 2013 #27

Both bothered me still_one Jan 2013 #28

I just hope he's getting plenty of transfats. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #29

Ha! pamela Jan 2013 #121

mmmm RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #126

He's very cute but not ready for prime time..... Swede Atlanta Jan 2013 #30

Tim Russert was a cheerleader Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2013 #98

He's one of the stupidest pundits of any network budkin Jan 2013 #33

I guess I'm hopelessly old school on these things but I wish he show some deference and respect to>> Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2013 #34

I totally agree, Stinky... ReRe Jan 2013 #35

I thought I was the only one, doesn't help to remember his SaveAmerica Jan 2013 #36

He's a few minutes older than my grandson Mira Jan 2013 #39

Zombie Tim Russert would be better than him. SwankyXomb Jan 2013 #40

He's an annoying condescending ass. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2013 #41

He is a classic example of someone SheilaT Jan 2013 #42

Horrible opinionated twit. He is worse than Chuckie Todd. nt mfcorey1 Jan 2013 #44

What a nice guy you are..he's brilliant, and if he bothers you why not tune in Bill O'Reilly??? George II Jan 2013 #49

You forgot to add your sarcasm tag, right? Pachamama Jan 2013 #57

Nope. George II Jan 2013 #69

Wow! Wind Dancer Jan 2013 #108

He's brilliant alright, PMcDee Jan 2013 #83

You have an odd definition of brilliant. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #91

If he's been watching O'Reilly Lex Jan 2013 #96

Who? George II Jan 2013 #115

It's not a definition, it's an opinion George II Jan 2013 #127

For the opinion to be remotely sensible, you have to have an odd definition. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #128

Thanks for the insult, I appreciate it. George II Jan 2013 #129

He;s why MSNBC is now off my TV schedule again RomneyLies Jan 2013 #50

A waste of Food (and oxygen) GeorgiaDemGuy Jan 2013 #51

switched over to cnn when he was on. nt Mona Jan 2013 #52

he is one of those without his name you know he would be struggling at some minimum JI7 Jan 2013 #53

legacy hire (NT) The Wizard Jan 2013 #54

Tater does suck some serious ass TheKentuckian Jan 2013 #56

Winners of the sperm lottery rarely need to be good. Marginally competent is usually quite enough.. Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #58

So, so glad I'm not alone PatSeg Jan 2013 #59

LOL! NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #107

boy would I love to see a SNL sketch of him Ghost of Tom Joad Jan 2013 #120

I'm surprised they haven't done one yet PatSeg Jan 2013 #124

He's callow, young, and inexperienced and needs some time in the company mailroom Hekate Jan 2013 #60

I'm a little old fashioned when it comes to reporters bluestateguy Jan 2013 #61

Can't stand him Mosaic Jan 2013 #62

And "My friend" and "Buddy" PatSeg Jan 2013 #71

kick WashingtonConsensus Jan 2013 #63

Why are you watching M$NBC in the first place? _ed_ Jan 2013 #65

Luke "The Little Shit" Russert Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #67

I hate his lego person hair cut kydo Jan 2013 #68

Journalism (I use the term loosely) seem the career of choice for entitled children rhett o rick Jan 2013 #70

LOL malaise Jan 2013 #72

I wasn't so crazy about his father either lunatica Jan 2013 #75

I could not agree more... jeaps Jan 2013 #77

When Madmiddle Jan 2013 #78

He's terrible. n/t RiffRandell Jan 2013 #79

He is ok and is learning more every day. bluestate10 Jan 2013 #81

He's a worse poster child for nepotism than Kate Hudson. Quantess Jan 2013 #82

I'll pay attention to him when he looks like he's done more than live off daddy's name... cynatnite Jan 2013 #88

Little Republican Punk Russert - pretending to be non-partisan. GreenTea Jan 2013 #92

And he's STUPID TOO. . . . Not that the Republican Bitch-Boy, Tim Russert, was any prize. . . . BigDemVoter Jan 2013 #93

MSNBC's Legacy Hire Blew up in their faces. Blue Idaho Jan 2013 #94

Is the little turd on your lawn again? Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #95

I was listening to him last night and got the distinct impression... AngryOldDem Jan 2013 #100

A buddy of mine who works for NBC told me MKITEM Jan 2013 #101

You may as well get used to him, yortsed snacilbuper Jan 2013 #102

Use twitter on him when to point out his faults LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #103

He's like a grade school kid playing pretend-dress-up. NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #104

Yes, he is a big pain in the ASS!!! dicksmc3 Jan 2013 #105

So don't watch him. bigwillq Jan 2013 #106

His late dad was awful too Joey Liberal Jan 2013 #109

Tim Russert really became a sycophant for the neo-cons in his latter days, just like David Gregory. grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #122

He is where is he because of his famous father bucolic_frolic Jan 2013 #113

Little Luke should be sent to Syria, just as Peter Jennings NCarolinawoman Jan 2013 #125

Totally agree, tired of listening to him as well. Also, he can get rather insulting like when EV_Ares Jan 2013 #114

Riding dead daddy's coattails and mouthing what he's expected to... SaveOurDemocracy Jan 2013 #117

And he'll have that job for as long as he wants it. n/t Moses2SandyKoufax Jan 2013 #118

Write to MSNBC...I did today due to another post.... onecent Jan 2013 #119

Unfortunately, Nepotism runs rampant at NBC unterrified democrat Jan 2013 #123