MSNBC‘s Maddow Gets Upset Over ’Shining City On The Hill’ Metaphor
- Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:36am by
Mike Opelka
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Before MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews was able to give his opinion on the GOP’s response to Obama’s SOTU address, fellow host Rachel Maddow made a curious comment that might make one speculate that the prime host has a problem with the concept of “American Exceptionalism.”
To put things in context, the MSNBC crew had just watched Indiana’s Mitch Daniels wrap up his brief response saying:
“We will advance our positive suggestions with confidence, because we know that Americans are still a people born to liberty. There is nothing wrong with the state of our Union that the American people, addressed as free-born, mature citizens, cannot set right. Republicans in 2012 welcome all our countrymen to a program of renewal that rebuilds the dream for all, and makes our ‘city on a hill’ shine once again.”
That closing line from Daniels is what seemed to cause Ms. Maddow’s tsuris. Immediately following the response, and introducing Chris Matthews, Maddow said this:
Chris, I have to put it to you because you’re the only person in the world to which I know of that I can complain about this, the city on the hill does not shine. The city on the hill never shines.
Matthews did not appear to be thrilled about that introduction and passed it with relatively little comment. His review of Mitch Daniels’ response was generally positive, and might even be considered a “glowing” review:
“I really liked that speech by Mitch Daniels. I thought it was Midwestern conservatism, the best kind, honest, fiscally conservative of course, but recognizing that we have to protect our safety net, and we have to recognize that the rich cannot get all the pension money, all the entitlements.”
Did Maddow have an issue with Daniels’ speech and the merits of the metaphor, or could it be that she does not believe America is a shining example for the rest of the world?



















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undercover
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:30amThe city on the hill is a clear Christian reference and Maddows comments are clearly anti Christ.
Report Post »Independent To Write
Posted on April 14, 2012 at 4:55pmWanna see Maddow’s head spin 360 degrees and spew green slime from her mouth? Just say you are offended by homosexuality because of your Christian belief and think that like other Christians, she should try to repent also…Then sit back with the popcorn and enjoy the freak show!
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:26amSeriously, only those truly devoid of morals or honor would actually pay heed to what Matthews or Maddow have to say.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:23amMaddow is a perverted slut. Her lesbianism colors all she thinks and does. She is an American hater. She feels different because she has chosen a different perverted path. He path in life makes her alienated from the normal and therefore she has never realized the greatness of the country she lives in. She hates it because she hates herself.
Report Post »Adorno
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:52amYikes! Why are so many people here so vicious about Ms. Maddow’s sexuality? I completely respect your choice to condemn homosexuality, but I do not get why you reduce this intelligent, analytic, funny, and enlightening women to aspects of her personal life that are (for all you anti-big government types) her own business. And I hope that each one of you who is condemning her for being a lesbian realizes that you have family, friends, and business associates who are gay. Probably several. Would you like those people to see what you say about lesbians here?
Report Post »BSdetector
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:02amI don’t care who or what she does in her bedroom. I don‘t like her because she’s an ignorant, lying, communist who would love nothing more than to trick as many people as she can, into voting themselves into slavery.
Report Post »She does make me laugh though! She actually thinks she won’t be one of the first enlaved/killed when by the system she advocate when it is put into place! LOL!
larrylarrylarry
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:11amDick Cheney’s daughter is a perverted slut. Her lesbianism colors all she thinks and does. She is an American hater. She feels different because she has chosen a different perverted path. He path in life makes her alienated from the normal and therefore she has never realized the greatness of the country she lives in. She hates it because she hates herself.
Report Post »teammommy
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:22amFirst, why hit RM on her lesbianism? Cause she flaunts it and it is a part of her opinion and attitude. Second I am so tired of folks telling me that I have a gay friend, family member, etc. I know my family and none are gay. SORRY, you are wrong. Also I really dont know anyone that is gay. If they aretney keep it hidden very well.
Report Post »dlo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:27amExcellent response I couldn’t agree more
Report Post »carbonyes
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:28amAmerican Hater, obviously not an American women. Reminds me of Mooochelle, wasn’t she an american Hater too? ADORN, Maddow, enlightening and intelligent? According to whose standards or viewpoint?
Report Post »SHOOTnCRASH
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:00pmI don’t hate her because shes a lesbian, I hate her because shes a typical ultra liberal, ignorant piece of crap. I don’t base anything on someones sexuality, I don’t care at all about that.
Report Post »Self_Deport_Mitt_Romney
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:06pmWhats he sexuality got to do with anything? She also has a PhD from Oxford.
Shez entitled to her opinion, right or wrong. Just dont slam her sexuality….one of your family members could be gay and you may not know it.
Report Post »Realman30
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:13pmDitto!
Madddow should’ve done like Anderson Cooper and stayed in the closet!
Report Post »teebubba
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:32pmHahaha…This is great. Now we’re trying to psychoanalyze what makes her politics. Here’s what we do know. She‘s America’s “BUTCH”. NBC has put her front and center on their irrelevant cable network. If I were her agent I’d have her endorse a line of “strap ons” for the niche profits to be made.
Report Post »StanO360
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:21pmAdorno, while I agree we need to be reasoned with objections to homosexuality I will not be led down your primrose path either. With huge swaths of the country having just 1-2% of the population being homosexual, many of us do not in fact have family, friends and coworkers that are homosexual. In urban areas that favor that lifestyle it may be more like 5% and your statement more likely to be accurate.
Btw, I don’t find her funny, intelligent or analytic. She is in her position because of her simplistic political beliefs and probably because she is homosexual. The comments quoted above seem to be typical for her the few times I could stand to watch her show.
Report Post »SoupSandwich
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:26pm@ Bubba
Report Post »Oh no…….niche strap ons………… nooooooooooooooooooo.
Still laughing at that.
Tomr
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:59pm@adorno
“Why are so many people here so vicious about Ms. Maddow’s sexuality?”
It’s quite obvious you missed the point……. BIG time. Think stupidity…not sex.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:49pmI live in the US. I have many family members who have fought and died for my rights, as well as your rights. The fact of the matter is, it is my right should I choose to be racist, to hate homosexuality, or a host of other judgments that just happen to be out of style now. That is why I will make no apology for what I believe. Black people are just as capable of anything a white person can do. There is no difference except pigmentation. My white race is no better than any other- period. I am not afraid of homosexuals. I have had friends in the past who were gay. They are the same as any other person except for their sexual preference. Their preference sickens me- literally! I find it gross and disgusting. I say these things because that is where we are. If the liberal-left, as well as some homosexuals wish to push this down people’s throats, and vilify those who won’t embrace such a lifestyle, then they are going to have to hear what I think- period. I was NEVER as vocal about these things until now. I was never one to poke fun at their lifestyle- in fact; I find it distasteful to do so. I have never treated a homosexual as substandard. I would rather just not know. I don’t publicize my heterosexual relationship, and neither should they. My husband and I curb our displays of affection to our own home and so should they. No amount of bullying, fear-tactics, or name-calling will change my perspective. You will just have to kill me- period.
Report Post »shiftingcargo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 7:04pmWhy the comments on Maddow’s sexuality? Because that is all that is important to her, and to all homosexuals. Think about it. Do they ask for acceptance or recognition because of what they accomplished in life? They ask for acceptance because of their sexual preference. Their emphasis is on their genitals. Not their brain, not their ideals, not how to make the world a better place, not how to serve or help their fellow man. To want to be accepted or known only for what they have between their legs and not between their ears speaks volumes.
Report Post »Independent To Write
Posted on April 14, 2012 at 5:03pmWow! What an incredibly accurate and vivid description of not only Maddow, but of most liberals in general. They’re so consumed with thinking that their anamalous ideas and behavior must be mainstream that they spew intolerance to even their own of wh o might accidently stray from plantation politics.
Report Post »Azza
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:18amLiberal Democrat Communist — don’t like that –to hear that we are exceptional people or our country is exceptional — these are the people who espouse GOP as radical but themselves are more radically violent –hateful and resentful of anyone other than themselves achieving prestige or wealth —Comcasts MSNBC — is America’s Communist/Socialist cable station officially !!!
Report Post »Their pundits don’t show distress when the middle class is saddle with the burden
of heavy taxes — again these pundits are filled with dark seeded resentment because to them the world is black –dark and threatening—everyone that disagrees with them is a villain –its the Liberal Democrats Communist that have single handedly –destroyed American —
Ask yourself what are taxes and regulations — what was the purpose with poll taxes on freed slaves that where imposed by the Democrats ???
After all —slavery and segregation –taxes are the ultimate form of government regulation– control– she espouse Obamas true feelings about America because they were not born with silver spoon up their butts — because they are not as rich as the riches — but they do not practice what they espouse — IN
their wildest left wing fantasies that they are the people of love–peace –charity –There is not even a slight bit of evidence in the historical record to show that they are !!! Punish the successful –the productive –the individual –those who
are personally responsible –these are the evils !
myway2112
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:16amBig whoop spam head
Report Post »James83940
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:15amWho is Maddow? Never seen him before.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:06amI caught a glimpse of him a few years ago but was about to change the channel, because of the radical pose, and then I noticed he didn‘t have an adam’s apple. Honest observation. I don’t watch the program..too radical for me.
Report Post »Independent To Write
Posted on April 14, 2012 at 5:17pmRachel Maddow is a woman who thinks she’s a man….or wants to think she is a man, or really thinks she is a man, or maybe she had an operation and IS a man, or maybe her girlfriend IS the man…. or her girlfriend thinks Maddow’s the man!, or maybe Maddow’s just another nutty liberal that wants the world to know that she is “different” but who is not because there are a lotta nutty liberal women who thionk they‘re men when perhaps they’re just nutty liberal women anamolies who cannot satisfy a man, or maybe she’s just scared to be with a man because that would make her like a . But she’s not a real woman, or maybe her girlfriend is not a real woman either, or maybe her girlfriend is is the one too frightened to be with a man..unless it’s a man like Maddow, but wait, Maddow is a woman .. a woman who thinks she’s a ma…. oh never mind…
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:15amChris Matthews makes favoritism towards Mitch Daniels because of the idea to bring another republican candidate into the race to take attention away from Willard Romney.
Report Post »gotoneon
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:14amWhy are sexual deviates so reverd in this country? We’ve come a long way baby……….DOWN!
Report Post »semihardrock
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:14ami liked him better as a blond when he was still trying to be a lady.
Report Post »islamhater
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:13amI don‘t know how these 2 guy’s got a T.V. show.
Report Post »joshcomm
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:13amIt is no wonder that Rachel Maddow doesn’t see the light nor understands it due to the fact she lives in the dark under the sheets doing things no normal woman would do. She lives in her own dark world that is perverse and polluted, and wouldn’t comprehend what truth or reality truly is.
Report Post »Harry Assenback
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:21amRachel Man-Endowed is only just getting started. Some of the best comedy on TV is played out every night on MSNBC.
Report Post »Todd P
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:01pmI never watch MSNBC – if it wasn’t reported here on The Blaze, I would not know it even exists!
Report Post »Tomr
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:34pmGet to the point, joshcomm. She is a deviant and should be sent back to the factory for reprograming, as should other gay progressive liberals.
Report Post »DMan70
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:42am@Harry
‘Rachel Man-Endowed’….LMAO….so glad I didn’t take a drink before reading that. Kudos, my brother
Report Post »Wakeup Maggie
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:12amNobody watches him anyway…what a dope
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:09amIt should not be surprising that a “foaming at the mouth” liberal would be offended by the suggestion that we live in a great land, and that we are indeed a “shining city on a hill” to much of the world. She looks at the hill and has only envy and hate in her heart for what it stands for. FREEDOM. INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM. She cant stand the fact that people in this country can succeed to an unimaginable degree. She prefers the crab pot where she will reach her crusty claw upward to drag down anyone who has the ability and audacity to escape the pot and succeed. http://guerillatics.com
Report Post »Detah
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:33amLiberals reject the reality that some people are better than others at various activities; better at earning money, better at building things, better at thinking, better at working job X, etc. That is why they spend all of their time trying to make people equal in so many respects. If they implement equality of incomes or equality of housing, or whatever, then they can deny the Reality that people are different. Isn’t it ironic, that Liberals claim to be the ideology of diversity? That is the real lie. The truth is that Liberals live in a fantasy world trying to deny Reality.
Report Post »DMan70
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:49am@Detah
Agree with you about how they are always trying to artifically push ‘equality’. Funny how the labor unions have forgotten that with their pay scales, oftentimes, and job openings, always, being based upon seniority. Guess they feel that ‘equality’ thing is reserved for everyone else.
“Everyone is equal in communism; just some are more ‘equal’ than others”
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:57amUnless you are a verbal and physical champion of gay rights or bashing America, Maddow thinks you to be less than human. She is an elitest that looks down her nose at anyone with conservative values. As if her sleeping with a woman is somehow more correct than me wanting to build a home for my traditional American family.
Report Post »Realman30
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:57amMaddow has his panties in a wad cause his old lady cut him off.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:52amThis isn’t a big surprise. There isn’t a liberal alive that believes in American Exceptionalism or individual responsibility. I wish these people that hate this country would pack their belongings and go to Cuba or somewhere they like.
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:05amI don‘t believe that America is so special that the rules of civilized society don’t apply. I believe very strongly in personal responsibility and personal choice. I believe very strongly that America is a country of laws and that abiding by them gives us moral strength. I think “American Exceptionalism” is a code word for “scofflaw” and “bully” and “spoiled”.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:17pmDesertTose
American Exceptionalism means that the great grandson of an Irish potatoe picker can become a six figure executive. It means that nowhere you come from there is the opportunity to pursue happiness in whatever form you chose. It means that you don‘t have to take the King’s shilling just to eat and join the very Army that is subjugating your country. It means you don’t have to bow to the grand ladies and gentlemen. It means that you are free to say what you believe even if it does tick others off. It means that each of us has the most powerful weapon there is. The Vote.
It means Liberty.
Report Post »EchoHawk
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:28pmExplain to us this American exceptionalism of which you speak and how it applies to anything America has done in the last thirty years.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:55pmIn the 1930s, academicians in the U.S. redefined American exceptionalism as befitting a nation that was to lead the world, with the newer United States ready to serve the older European societies as an example of a liberated future free from Marxism and socialism.
Unfortunately in the last 21 years (enter Billy Clinton) our freedom from Marxism and Socialism has slid backwards slowly. Obama has accelerated the way forward into a more socialist society by convincing the weak minded (liberals) that their neighbor is more responsible for their livelihood than they are.
Report Post »Rearden_Metal
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:52amAh, the Raving Madcow is at it again.
Nothing exceptional about her; that‘s why she can’t stand the metaphor.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:50amShe just doesn’t like Obama using the words that Reagan used to describe America. I don’t either but for completely different reasons.
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:57amSorry Gonzo, Obama would never refer to American Exceptionalism. She is mad that Daniels used Reagan’s words.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:58amWhen Reagan said that, it came from his heart. When Obama says it, it comes from the teleprompter and nothing else.
Report Post »DMan70
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 12:56amActually Obozzo has referred to American Exceptionalism. I believe he followed it up with something like “just like German Exceptionalism” and some other european country as well. What a joke!
Report Post »booger71
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:49amThe city can’t shine anymore because they can only use 40 watt bulbs.
Report Post »Popp40
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:07amPlus, this administration is cutting coal plants so there isn’t any energy to light those 40 watt bulbs!
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:48amThe Rich getting ALL the entitlements???? As a retired white middle class Actual Taxpayer (53%er), me and my wife get No, None, Zed , Zero Nothing from the FEDERAL GOV ,, except for a great military, and good to crappy roads. NO FOOD STAMPS, NO WIC, NO UNEMPLOYMENT, NO HOUSING SUBSIDIES, NO FREE CHEESE, My piece of excrement US Rep is Rosa Delauro , a DEMOCRAT , that represents her TAKER class DEMOCRAT buds only. Her Free Diaper Program, is yet another TAKER class giveaway of TAXPAYERS stolen loot.
Report Post »DesertRose1960
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:58amAs a retired Middle Class Amercian, why are you still paying income tax? You don’t get anything from the Government, really, you’re sure? So, you don’t get Social Security or Medicare? You pay for private insurance and you have an employer paid pension that allows you to refuse your Social Security check? Or do you just live off of investment income? If it’s the later, well, you ain’t Middle Class. Why are you complaining about a diaper program? If taxpayers are paying for it, it’s coming from the people and going back to the people. The poor pay more out of their income to state, local, sales taxes, and payroll taxes than the wealthy. They pay taxes, just not Federal income taxes. Don‘t they deserve something for all they’ve put in?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:16amlisten to yourself
The POOR pay NO Income Taxes. NONE They do pay the Fed’s 18.4 cents Per Gallon Gas Tax Theft. They do in CT pay 40.9 cents Per Gallon State TAX. The big Bad Oil Co’s get 2-3 Cents per gallon PROFIT Per Gallon. Who is stealing from your POOR. Same for heating oil, higher for diesel.Your POOR are being raped thru Taxation from Phone Taxes, Food Taxes, Clothes Taxes, Gov fees. Free diaper Fees, Food Stamp fees,
You are an idiot
Report Post »Locked
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:41amI’m also calling bull on this. You get plenty from the government. If you’re actually retired, you’re not part of the 53% paying income tax; and assuming you’re of retirement age, you’re likely getting social security and/or are on Medicare.
So which is it?
Report Post »Dr. Joel Fleischman
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:46amWhat else would you expect from Encinom’s wife…
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 11:32am@ROSE
SS is not a gift from the government. SS is an insurance policy that is “put aside” for us.
@LOCKED
Are you not aware that a great number of SS recipients must pay income tax on their “benefits”?
And the threshold is pretty low.
Look it up.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:13pmLocked
I do not qualify for SS yet.
Report Post »My wife is very close to retiring, so we still paY Fed and State income taxes.
Therightsofbilly
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 2:56pmDesertrose1960 says:
“The poor pay more out of their income to state, local, sales taxes, and payroll taxes than the wealthy. They pay taxes, just not Federal income taxes. Don‘t they deserve something for all they’ve put in?”
Rose, do they really pay more, or are you exaggerating a wee bit?
And they do get a lot of “something” for all they have put in, Rose.
Rose, tell me, how does one get a refund from something that was never payed to begin with?
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:52pmDesertRose.
“The poor pay more out of their income to state, local, sales taxes, and payroll taxes than the wealthy.”
Where do you liberals come up with statements like this? So the wealthy pay no state, local, sales tax? I guess they don’t own vehicles, or buy anything. All the wealthy do is breath and hide their money. I can bet that a BMW costs more than a Ford Focus so the sales tax is more, it uses more gas, and if you live here in Michigan the license fee is much more not to mention insurance premiums which Michigan has added about 15% to for the state. I sure wish liberals would at least use a little common sense before they repeat what Obama has told them.
Report Post »ConservativeResponse
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:47amWho cares what that dude Maddow thinks?
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:47amWhy are the “Transgendered” always so bitter and angry?
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:54amThe addadicktome she had done must still be causing her discomfort.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:58amtypical dem-wit…only happy when they’re not…
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:17pm@MICHAEL
I love that line.
Hope you don’t mind if I use it now and then.
Report Post »Unbelievable
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:46amHA.. She just couldn’t come up with anything else to bash about his speech. She‘s paid to trash Republicans and that’s the best she could come up with on Daniels’ speech.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:45amFortunately, most of us are inoculated against MADCOW; so she can spew all the disease she/he–whatever it is; wants to. Just a pathetic network and loser anchors
Report Post »eddvoss
Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:44amIf the City on the Hill is shining then we don’t need people like Maddow to save us. They can’t stand the idea of a people who are free and capable of ruling themselves.
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