Bachmann: (Chris) Matthews brought up 'anti-American'

[sabra]

Source: Star Tribune

Minnesota Congress member Michelle Bachmann, in the middle of a political dustup for suggesting that Barack Obama might have "anti-American views," this morning said it was her TV network questioner who initiated that characterization.

In an interview this morning on KMSP-TV, Channel 9, the east metro Republican said her comments Friday on MSNBC's "Hardball" during an interview with host Chris Matthews were "completely misconstrued."

"I did not suggest the word 'anti-American,' " she said. "I said the media should look into {Obama's} views," adding that the national press has "appalling lack of curiosity" about where the Democratic presidential candidate stands on the issues.

On Friday, Bachmann was asked by Matthews whether she believes that Obama may have anti-American views. She replied, "Absolutely. I'm very concerned that he may have anti-American views."

Read more: http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/31273459.html...

[RoyGBiv]

1. So, her answer ...

... to Tweety's question is somehow not her fault?

Fail.

[marmar]

2. Now she's playing semantics games.......

Sorry, Fraulein Bachmann, your revisionist history won't work. It's backed up on tape.

[qb]

3. That's right, Michelle... do the Republican thing and blame someone else!

Personal responsibility is for the "little people"

[niceypoo]

4. "He started it!!"

[Cerridwen]

13. I clicked this thread to post that exact same phrase.

How did we get to a place in this country where grown people, presumed adults, use childhood excuses for inexcusable behavior (this is a rhetorical question)?

The repub party have become masters at reducing the political dialog of this country to the infantile taunts of school yard bullies.

[mac56]

24. But..but..they're the party of personal responsibility, ain't they?!

[Cerridwen]

26. But of course - as long as it's my and not their person being held

responsible. I swear they remind me of a group of two-year-olds.

[fascisthunter]

5. What an Untrustworthy Cowardly Hag

Regardless of political affiliation, people like this are garbage.

[Faygo Kid]

6. "Appalling lack of curiosity??" He's been scrutinized for two years, Michelle.

She is appalling. Please, please Minnesota, don't send her back to Congress.

[Indenturedebtor]

7. Bwahahahahahaha! So if my Wife asks me if her ass looks fat

I can say "Your ass looks fat" and blame her for asking me. That would go over well

[azurnoir]

12. Sounds like a "Twixt" moment to me

perhaps someone should have given one to Michele

[Indenturedebtor]

22. LOL now that would make a funny series of intertubes videos

"Do you support the Bush Doctrine?"

*Need a moment? Grab a Twix...*

[dgibby]

15. No doubt you'd then be referring to her as your Ex!

[yellowcanine]

27. You should say, "In what regard, honey?"

[azurnoir]

8. Geez she opened her

mouth and inserted foot on Friday since she has done nothing but swallow, at this rate how long before she turns herself inside-out?

[wtmusic]

9. People are completely misconstruing her use of the word "Absolutely!"

[Supersedeas]

23. typical Repig doublespeak

[David__77]

10. What an idiot. She can't even control herself.

I wish all the Republicans were like her. We could swat them like flies.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

11. "Absolutely. I'm very concerned that he may have anti-American views."

That video clip needs to be YouTubed multiple times. Forwarded to every contact anyone has in MN.

I hope El will use it in a TV spot, but meanwhile, we all need to move this and show in her own words what a LIAR Bachmann truly is.

WE need to give her the national attention she so desires.

[bobd0]

14. Looks like the fascist realizes it was a mistake to drop her mask

Too late, Michele. The truth is out.

[truthisfreedom]

16. She simply was the first one to float the new rethug talking points to the public.

They've been in cloakrooms using the words "unAmerican and anti-American" and she was the guinea pig who floated it to the public... now she's toast.

I guess resurrecting Joseph McCarthy wasn't the best choice, huh thugs? We've got a diverse country and a global economy, and there's NO room for this neanderthal bullshit.

[Lorien]

17. On his "extremist views":

Bachmann added that what she believes are Obama's most extreme positions are a health care plan akin to "socialized medicine" and a tax proposal that would "spread the wealth around."

(snip)

So, she believes that the vast majority of Americans should not receive affordable health care, and that the "wealth" only belongs to those who are already wallowing in it due to the reverse Robin Hood Bush policies? She's a fascist, NOT a person who believes in American ideals!

[Gator_Matt]

18. I guess that qualifies as a "trick question."

He gave her the perfect setup to DENY such views. Instead she jumped on it without thinking.

[Bette Noir]

19. Yeah, yeah, blame Tweety.

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

We saw the interview; we know what you said.

Tink is going to whup your hide.

[dudewheresmycountry]

20. Well as we look into her own

relationships, we find that she agrees with Ann Coutler, Bill O'rielly, rush limpbog, all who are un american and who have states things that are clearly un american. Yes, by all means investigate her first, before moving on to other un americans, such as bush, cheney, rice, and the rest of his gang.

[Piewhacket]

21. That whackjob bachmann isToast. Burnt herself to a crisp.

[dchill]

25. Whew! I'm sure glad she straightened that out!

I was beginning to think she might be a right-wing dominionist lunatic! Now I can relax...