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PMcDee

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83. He's brilliant alright,

Reply to George II (Reply #49)

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 05:17 PM

Jan 2013

I once heard him refer to the Mariana Islands as the Marinara Islands.

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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