White House Called MSNBC About Halperin’s Comments

"The comment that was made was inappropriate it would be inappropriate to say that about either president of either party."

June 30, 2011 at 12:24 pm - Politico
Dateline: Washington DC
readyaim   June 30th, 2011 - 12:29 pm

So I want to know WHO at the "White House" makes that call? Who's the stooge now that Rahm has left the building?

badodor   June 30th, 2011 - 12:29 pm

Since when do these guys know what inappropiate is.

Doctabasco   June 30th, 2011 - 12:29 pm

yea right, the comment was true about Obama!

Pobbo©®™   June 30th, 2011 - 12:29 pm

Hello Politburo – this is the White House. MARCH!

ForConstitution   June 30th, 2011 - 12:30 pm

Is that a veiled threat to convey to MSNBC that Mark Halperin better stay suspended permanently?

Frisco1522   June 30th, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Compared to the days when GW Bush was called everything but a white man by the LSM.

Pobbo©®™   June 30th, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Hint – he's also from Chicago.

g_corrieri   June 30th, 2011 - 12:31 pm

This guy's skin is so thin! I bet Obama himself called MSNBC.

S_Elliot_Rodax   June 30th, 2011 - 12:33 pm

Nothing hurts like the truth!

ravenofno   June 30th, 2011 - 12:34 pm

GOOOoood MSNBC! GOOoood doggy!!!!

thegoldman   June 30th, 2011 - 12:34 pm

I agree with that comment 100 % !

Obama is a Dick !

lizardAZ   June 30th, 2011 - 12:34 pm

Someone is going to be sent back for re-programming. Can't have the msm thinking for themselves.

edro3111   June 30th, 2011 - 12:34 pm

The guy said it because quite frankly, the Prez was a dick! MSNBC just now finding that out???

itsjustmeLLFMC   June 30th, 2011 - 12:35 pm

"it would be inappropriate to say that about either president of either party." REALLY I don't remember the left sensoring itself when it came to George Bush….. Can you say HYPOCRACY?!
Halperin should have known better…the left (aka: The MSM) doesn't pay him to tell the truth, it pays him to kiss Obama's AZZ! Disgusting and Pathetic as usual….

nceeno   June 30th, 2011 - 12:36 pm

i think I heard the same media speak much worse about Bush. What a scared man we have in the WH.
Halperin was spot on. The poser is a pork sword.

If MSNBC made comments like that about the poser more often, I might consider watching them.

Democratssuck   June 30th, 2011 - 12:38 pm

Hire Halperin Fox news!!! Stick it to the WHITE HOUSE

itsjustmeLLFMC   June 30th, 2011 - 12:38 pm

I don't know what the big deal is, it just shows that The MSM is finally catching up to what MOST of the people have been saying about Obama for 2 and a half years now!!!

Moe_Lester   June 30th, 2011 - 12:39 pm

Will the WhiteHouse be stopping payment on his paycheck ?

77patriot   June 30th, 2011 - 12:40 pm

Obama is not a "dick! That would be giving him too much credit. No, he's more like foreskin; very thin skin and not necessary.

workinglate   June 30th, 2011 - 12:40 pm

Again, how thin skinned can you get? Our President is standing there on national television scolding the GOP!!! for not closing the budget deal – telling them to stay in town and "up their game" to get a deal done while golfing all freaking day. Someone calls the guy a dick for being such a, well, dick, and they send the goon squad out?

Pathetic – absolutely, completely, totally, and in all other ways effing pathetic.

imsailing2   June 30th, 2011 - 12:40 pm

Finally, MSNBC gets it right for once and then they go and fire the poor guy.

LakewoodEd   June 30th, 2011 - 12:41 pm

Wow! Touchy bunch. :Þ

Mr. Halperin is guilty of using a single, spot-on word to describe the President's performance at the press conference. If he had been verbose and obscure, no one would have noticed.

But alas, he exercised brevity and now pays the price for his wit.

water_buffalo   June 30th, 2011 - 12:42 pm

Just proves Sarah Palin has thicker skin than obama…

and its all lies about Palin …. halperin spoke the truth

duh_swami   June 30th, 2011 - 12:43 pm

You mean the honeymoon is over? Will Obama divorce MSNBC…How can MSNBC treat Barackdick like that after all they have meant to each other?…When Barackdick divorces MSNBC will he also cancel his Comcast cable service?

BalkanDeputy   June 30th, 2011 - 12:45 pm

Where do they dig up these nerds for White House spokesmen? Carney looks like he's been given one to many Locker room Wedges.

Diptera   June 30th, 2011 - 12:50 pm

The self righteous leftists lack of journalistic standards comes back to bite them in the butt.

TANSTAAFL   June 30th, 2011 - 12:50 pm

"So yeah, inappropriate and unprofessional but also…accurate."

SupernaturalCat   June 30th, 2011 - 12:58 pm

we are witnessing the intervention of the US Gov and WH in all areas of our lives. 1776, here we come again

Harlo   June 30th, 2011 - 12:58 pm

Soon Liberals will tell us that we can't say 'dick' anymore and we'll have to call it the " 'd' word" instead, and gay men will be the only ones allowed to say the word in public without being arrested.

Doobin   June 30th, 2011 - 1:03 pm

Do you think for a moment that those lefties that referred to Nixon as "Tricky Dick" were not saying the same thing?

dumpbox   June 30th, 2011 - 1:10 pm

The man lost his means of income for stating (on a 7 second delay that was bleeped) his opinion about the performance of someone. This is beyond revolting. Does freedom of speech mean anything? The Constitution is absolutely DEAD.
When does the revolution start?

again-
“Free speech is meant to protect unpopular speech. Popular speech, by definition, needs no protection.”
Neal Boortz

vivlibomuori   June 30th, 2011 - 1:10 pm

Obama would have suffered an aneurism had he dealt with 1% of the vile filth that Bush got called for 8 yrs…

Grapes are thicker skinned than Obama.

President Dick-tator.

wolfpackalumn   June 30th, 2011 - 1:10 pm

What's inappropriate is the "White House" attempting to levy influence on the press and provide directives as to what "is" or "is not" appropriate to publish on air regarding opinions of the president, or anything else for that matter (despite disclaimers that it is "not their role"…yes, obviously it is not…thank you for that clarification Mr. Press Secretary).

Also funny how the left is suddenly concerned about "appropriateness" and tact. That's never seemed to concern them before…

Syrin23   June 30th, 2011 - 1:11 pm

Meanwhile, wiping your ass with the Constitution is still considered appropriate. Just ask Obama's Consititution Ass Wiping czar.

burns1   June 30th, 2011 - 1:12 pm

Another fundraiser?

That must be why his boy Geithner is going to leave this anti American administration. Rome is burning and those that have been used by Barry are finally waking up.

ATO86VTL   June 30th, 2011 - 1:14 pm

Maybe a swirlee

dumpbox   June 30th, 2011 - 1:15 pm

When does the revolution begin?

Sicks7   June 30th, 2011 - 1:15 pm

Of course…. BO's image is more important than the economy, foreign relations, unemployment….. ANYTHING. He's the narcissist in chief.

KevinT633   June 30th, 2011 - 1:15 pm

The truth does hurt

BobSalem   June 30th, 2011 - 1:17 pm

Oh no; poor baby Obummer had his little feelings hurt…..WAH. I going to call your mother; or in this case your boss. Appears that Obummer knew whose azz to kick when someone calls him by first name.

Fort the record, Halpern should not have apologized and he should have stated that MOST off America is calling him names that are much worse and much more accurate.

Nodhimmi   June 30th, 2011 - 1:21 pm

He is more like pus oozing from a diseased organ.

hempstead1944   June 30th, 2011 - 1:22 pm

If Halperin was the first one to call Obama a dick! Please ! Let be be the second…..Obama is a DICK !!!!

BigDadio   June 30th, 2011 - 1:23 pm

But it's ok for Obama to call people teabaggers?

batcountry   June 30th, 2011 - 1:24 pm

Obama's skin is sooo thin and getting thinner all the time.

dumpbox   June 30th, 2011 - 1:25 pm

Watch out – you might lose your job!!!

ArchonPrime   June 30th, 2011 - 1:30 pm

THE WHITE HOUSE CALLED?!?

WHAT DID THEY SAY, "OBAMA'S NOT A DICK"?

I SAY, PROVE IT.

Washington76   June 30th, 2011 - 1:30 pm

The "Death of Right to Work."

That's what the Wall Street Journal calls the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) attempt to do what the Big Labor bosses have been dreaming of for decades — destroy the Right to Work of every worker in every state in the country.

And unless you act TODAY, I'm afraid they just may succeed!

As you know, in 2009, the airline manufacturer Boeing announced it would open a new plant in the Right to Work state of South Carolina, employing over 1,000 men and women.

But since South Carolina is a Right to Work state, the Big Labor bosses at the International Association of Machinists union can't force the workers to pay up or be fired.

Furious, the union bosses have filed an "Unfair Labor Practice" charge against Boeing — demanding that the plant be shut down.

And President Obama's appointees at the NLRB are more than happy to oblige.

In fact, the NLRB's acting General Counsel, Lafe Solomon, recently filed a complaint against Boeing asking a judge to stop production at Boeing's South Carolina plant and force Boeing to transfer the manufacturing to Washington — a forced-unionism state.

If the Big Labor bosses get their way, it is likely the 1,000 workers will be laid off and forced into the unemployment lines.

FEDeralUPped   June 30th, 2011 - 1:32 pm

Obama destroys another job!

Whatever   June 30th, 2011 - 1:46 pm

How ironic, Obama destroys another job. He must have got all Wee Weed up when he heard this comment.

Maggiepoo   June 30th, 2011 - 2:00 pm

I'm so impressed…finally, an honest journalist and a freakin Liberal!! And he's not afraid to speak his mind or tell the truth. (well maybe I went a little overboard on the honesty thing). Even some on the left can't take the bs from the leftist, socialist prez. anymore!!!! Too funny!

Looking4Sanity   June 30th, 2011 - 2:01 pm

David "Askmyrod"?

Looking4Sanity   June 30th, 2011 - 2:02 pm

Of course it's thin! You ever see thick skin on a dick?

Looking4Sanity   June 30th, 2011 - 2:04 pm

It worked for Juan Williams! They could always put him on Redeye. They could use a disenfranchised liberal potty mouth!

garytheferry   June 30th, 2011 - 2:08 pm

MSNBC gets one right.

Conrad2010   June 30th, 2011 - 2:10 pm

Finely. Someone @ a far left CNC calls it as it is & they get caned 4 doing so. Figures.

mam646   June 30th, 2011 - 2:11 pm

This guy reminds me of that James Spader character in Pretty in Pink.

itsjustmeLLFMC   June 30th, 2011 - 2:18 pm

Yeah, you're right…hoping the MSM as a whole is actually catching up to the public is just wishful thinking, :{
I too am sure MSNBC is still, sadly very liberal….

justcuriousinnc   June 30th, 2011 - 2:23 pm

"either president" are there two? Okay, what did you guys do with the good one? Bring him back right now!

JacksonPearson   June 30th, 2011 - 2:24 pm

LMAO at MSNBC. Whatever happened to there agitprop mouthy star Keith Olbermann.
M ost
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N ews
B roadcasting
C ompany on TV

Thomasone   June 30th, 2011 - 2:25 pm

The White House is monitoring the news outlets. Who knew? Mark Halperin will now be labelled as one of ours. Gee, i wonder if the White House has any connections with MSNBC or GE? Oh that's right, Jeff Immelt of Ge is one of Obama's advisers and Ge magically didn't pay any income tax last year. Buh bye Mr. Halperin, I am sure the Obama administration is threatening that GE will have to pay taxes if they don't fire you. Halperin can be used by the Obama regime as another example of what happens to a media person if they criticize or insult the dear leader.

vivlibomuori   June 30th, 2011 - 2:33 pm

"Hey baby, wanna check out my calluses?"

Temple62   June 30th, 2011 - 2:35 pm

What goes around comes around. Get used to it Obama, you going to regret the day you and your strategist ever hoodwink your way into office. And don't let the hit your azz on the way out and leave the silverware and china alone as well.

tombt   June 30th, 2011 - 2:37 pm

Too bad what happened to this Sop! Lucky he doesn't get sent for reeducation or have his tongue cut out….

alwaysright5   June 30th, 2011 - 2:39 pm

Calling a worthless weasel p..ssy POS like Obama a "dick", should be considered a compliment. A-hole would have been a more appropiate term.

LizardLips   June 30th, 2011 - 2:59 pm

MoronSNBC; White House approved…………………except in this case.

Looking4Sanity   June 30th, 2011 - 3:32 pm

Those would be warts.

AnthemOfTheMind   June 30th, 2011 - 3:38 pm

The Press Whisperer…….just yanked the leash

WorldclaZZ   June 30th, 2011 - 4:12 pm

What if he called the prez Imam Hussein el Bama like I do? Would they send over the ball bat? Or worse, Mooseshell?

WSChurchill   June 30th, 2011 - 4:30 pm

I think this reaction from the white house is maybe because one of the POTUS children saw it live?

mediazorba   June 30th, 2011 - 4:37 pm

A big stink wouldn't have been raised if the same thing had been said about any Republican president….We no longer live in a free country….Get used to it…

Cowboy Logic   June 30th, 2011 - 4:38 pm

I wonder if Obama had his Czar who monitors media call, or did he do it himself?

edwardjohns30   June 30th, 2011 - 5:02 pm

Newsflash ! — Obama a dickhead ! News at 11

edwardjohns30   June 30th, 2011 - 5:05 pm

Probably why Rush called him the man-child,
and Hannity : Sweet Baby James

edwardjohns30   June 30th, 2011 - 5:07 pm

It was Mika's job, but she's been sooooooo busy lately

edwardjohns30   June 30th, 2011 - 5:07 pm

– Think he hit a nerve ??? –

Mimatt   June 30th, 2011 - 5:09 pm

"The comment that was made was inappropriate it would be inappropriate to say that about either president of either party."

That's a hoot! They call(ed) Bush every name under the sun.

Manchops   June 30th, 2011 - 5:09 pm

It's good to know that things at the White House are not all that busy so that folks still have time to sit back and watch MSNBC.

B17Engr   June 30th, 2011 - 5:23 pm

But, It was OK to call President Richard Nixon "Tricky Dick"!
Obama got off easy!

rbsmith240   June 30th, 2011 - 5:36 pm

In high school I had a friend who was a natural born B-S-er…great guy…very likeable person. I remember in history class we occasionally had full answer questions (not the fill in the blank or take a guess out of 4 type question)…you know an ESSAY question! He never studied but when it came to the essay style tests he would shine!! He would pass the test everytime! This is the type of person that is born for such a job.

Coyote12   June 30th, 2011 - 5:37 pm

Obama is a Dick. What else would you call someone that refers to you as the enemy and calles you a tea bagger?

RESPUBLICAUS   June 30th, 2011 - 5:38 pm

What a thin skinned bunch of weasels. This is a stupid incident of a vulgar and inappropriate but completely insignificant comment that the lead up banter makes perfectly clear it was a silly comment.

MalteseJarhead   June 30th, 2011 - 5:42 pm

Did anyone call the Waaaahmbulance? Seriously? Just can't except the fact that you are, in fact, a dick?

rockstone   June 30th, 2011 - 6:17 pm

Does he/she speak with a German accent? "Ve halve bean vatching you show."

vivlibomuori   June 30th, 2011 - 6:18 pm

i should've added the /s…

Lightrider1   June 30th, 2011 - 6:44 pm

Obammy should know that if the dick fits…SU(K IT!!!!!!!

OCB   June 30th, 2011 - 7:10 pm

The little nerd weiner called Pravda and complained about the Annointed One being rightly called a "dick"?….Waaahhh! Waaahhh! Waaahhh!

imsailing2   June 30th, 2011 - 7:21 pm

Actually I guess he was just suspended, not fired I heard later. But I don't think it was fair they disciplined him in any way since they told him the delay was ready and they were going to beep him. He thought only the people in the studio would hear what he actually said.

But you're right, he will move on to bigger and better things!

Nightfly24   June 30th, 2011 - 7:22 pm

Since when did being appropriate stop the dems and libtards from shameful name-calling when it comes to Bush, Cheney, Palin, Bachmann, or any other conservative? Especially at a GE network like MSNBC. You have to admit, Clinton and Obama have set the bar very low when it comes to appropriateness in the WH. That and it's true Obama was a dick in that press conference.

ViveLAmerican   June 30th, 2011 - 7:24 pm

Since when does the "president" scold the congress? This is a person who is not truly a man. He's a whiny baby.

H2K   June 30th, 2011 - 7:29 pm

Was the word "Dick" on Halperin's teleprompter?

jleinf   June 30th, 2011 - 7:34 pm

Sealed records= dick, 2 forged birth documents=dick, Not eligible=dick, rewards lameness=dick, uses a teleprompter=dick, Says one thing does to opposite=big dick, Conn. social security number=dick at a young age,Spends money we don't have =dick and on and on and on. DICK!

BpSitRep   June 30th, 2011 - 7:41 pm

Pretty easy to see that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not apply any more. Both Barack Obama and Hugo Chavez are cut from the same cloth….Socialist Red. There is no such thing as 'free speech' under either of these…..people. Looks like a 'dick', acts like a 'dick', talks like a 'dick',……good chances are, that the person is a 'dick'.

aebmom   June 30th, 2011 - 7:43 pm

Two faced is what I will call it… They can bash who ever and no problem but when the truth be told about the P.O.S they get canned… WTF

wilmac   June 30th, 2011 - 7:56 pm

The mouth piece for the Dick takes offense.,,
Im shocked and dazed.,,,The dicks dont fall from the
tree.,,,,,,,

ReaderRedux   June 30th, 2011 - 7:59 pm

Of course the White House called MSNBC! That's what this White House does!

ReaderRedux   June 30th, 2011 - 8:09 pm

Excellent point.

R_Swift   June 30th, 2011 - 8:16 pm

"Zine ze paperz old man!"

R_Swift   June 30th, 2011 - 8:18 pm

Snort! Oh, you two are gooood!

R_Swift   June 30th, 2011 - 8:19 pm

There is sure to be some cheese there as well.

R_Swift   June 30th, 2011 - 8:20 pm

Ahhhh, yes.

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