Rep. Joe Walsh Blasts Chris Matthews: Obama ‘Doesn’t Send a Thrill Up My Leg’
- Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:36pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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Every once in a while we get to see someone stand up to being talked over. This time MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, famed for shouting down guests with whom he disagrees, had a run for his money when he was challenged by Congressman Joe Walsh.
During a segment on the debt ceiling debate, the Republican congressman asked the Hardball host what President Obama has done in the last six months to remedy the debt crisis.
“Hey Chris, explain …Your President, who sends a tingle up your leg, has not been serious in six months. Why do you ignore that, Chris?” asked Walsh.
Matthews shrugged the question off, however, only responding to point out that “tingle” was apparently the incorrect word, to which Walsh challenged “he doesn’t send a thrill up my leg, Chris…and he has not been serious about this debt crisis and why don’t you jump on that?”
Not surprisingly, Matthews ignored Walsh’s question and continued to needle the congressman about whether he would “resign” if, come August 3, the debt crisis has not been averted.
“Will you resign, Chris?” Walsh pressed in return.
But the sparks didn’t stop flying.
During the segment, Matthews seemed more than a tad concerned that Walsh had, at some point, allegedly used the word “lying” with regard to the President. In response, Walsh clarified “when he [President Obama] speaks a mistruth, and he is not truthful, he is lying.” And when the President says that on August 3,”the lights in the country are going to turn out,“ and that he ”can’t guarantee” payment on Social Security checks, “he is lying” added Walsh. ”The [President] knows that is not true…”
Matthews kept hammering away, however, accusing Walsh of calling Obama a “liar” and the GOP of orchestrating to bring the debt ceiling debate “to a crisis.”
But Walsh never relented, blasting Matthews for being a biased “bully” who talks over his guests.
Watch the explosive clip that’s sure to send a tingle, or a thrill, up your leg:
(H/T: TownHall)
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JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:06pmIt‘s about time somebody pulled that guys head out of Obamas’ butt and not only told him off but made some of the points that only Rubio had made to date. This is how all the fiscal conservatives have to stand up and make the point instead of letting these fanatics run all over them. Walsh is a patriot.
Report Post »NJTMATO
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:23amRight there with you Justanotheropinion!!!! It IS ABOUT TIME that more conservatives come out and blast these bast*&#s and show them for who they are! They are the backbone of the dems and BO. I’m happy to hear Joe!!!
Report Post »Mike Ivey
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:57amI would also like to ask Mr Mathews. “if Obama is deemed the worst President in modern lifetime ”would Mr mathews resighn.
Report Post »Carl1 Supports Israel
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:40amMatthews loves Obama so much, I really believe Chris would go up Obama leg and give him the tingle back. Who in their mind can listen mind can listen to Matthews?????????
Report Post »1proudAmerican
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:57amIt‘s nice to see but I wish it hadn’t taken so long!!
Report Post »Rightwingredhead
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 10:44amDoes Chris,in-the-tank-for-Obama, Matthews ever listen to his own interviews. That was the most unprofessional, biased, rude, and completely out of control rant I have ever seen. He needs to quit, he has lost all professional ability to interview Republicans.
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 10:44amDoes that tinker bell ever stop trying to talk over his guests? I have never ever seen anyone more asinine as Sissy Chrissie Tingles. But I have to ask again, why does the Blaze give this turd an audience he would otherwise never have? MSNBC = More Sick Narcissists Braying Crap
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 11:02amwow i am finally in a good mood he told off that little twit wasnt that great wish all repubs would
Report Post »freeus
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 11:55amThis was fun to watch.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:04pmI don’t think anyone of character should give that marxist the time of day. Matthews, I wish nothing but bad things upon you …
Report Post »L Jean Sullivan
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:55pmOur Comments need to continue to be truthful and strong – Keep standing up to the liberal media. Don‘t just sit back like we’ve done in the past Rebut all jabs and false statements. Surprise them by standing firm and speaking out. The public needs to hear our statements loud and clear (with dignity). I wish our Consertive congress members would tell the public what Obama is really saying behind closed doors, don’t sugar coat to protect the office – there are ways to do this without sounding like mindless attacks. Speak with logic fact and truth over and over.
Report Post »one years food ration like glenn says
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:58pmThese friggin libs act like a balanced budget is a bad thing.. What the hell happened to our country ?
Report Post »Knot28
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 3:46pmWell said, about time they are responding this way.
Report Post »4blackhorses
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 5:36pmWalsh was great! If only the rest of the GOP Senators had the same guts and gusto! It’s amazing to me that some are worrying that instead of pushing cutting a deal with Obumbler, they don’t want to vote in as they should a budget amendment because it would make them look bad in front of the voters. Looks likke the same old thing, they’re more worried about their pockets than they are our country,
Report Post »Vunderkint
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 2:22pmThe only people that take Chris Matthews seriously are Obama’s homegrown Kool-Aid drinking zombies, Matthews is anything but an objective news reporter actually seeking truth. Johnny-come-lately Obama pulled himself from the golf course to finally address this issue in the 11th hour, he has no plan other than to position themselves to demonize those were doing the hard work and making the tough decisions.
The beltway mentality has proven it cannot limit its own spending and borrowing, our states have to live within a balanced budget and it’s way past time the federal government do the same. We need a balanced budget amendment, audit the Fed, restored and honest money system repeal the 16th amendment and go to a fair tax or flat tax system where government doesn’t pick winners and losers in the free market, above all the size of government needs to be cut drastically, it’s time to get back to the limitations of the enumerated powers, we were warned that this is exactly what would happen if we allowed government to grow unchecked.
Report Post »truthtellertocons
Posted on July 24, 2011 at 8:42pmI thought Joe Walsh was immature and exhibited a lack of understanding for our situation. Sure, Chris Matthews is a bully, but Joe was an idiot. Why can‘t conservatives fathom that they’re not the only people in this country with an opinion. Hey, guess what? Half the country (or more) doesn’t agree with you!! And for you guys to send us over the cliff just for the sake of “not compromising”… well, that hardly seems “patriotic” to me… It sounds like self-serving narcissism.
Report Post »mickie4
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:06pmI like Congressman Joe Walsh. You Go Joe!
Report Post »Live Slowly
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:22pmI dig Joe but I wish he would’ve answered the question about the size of the economy. He lost alittle cred there, BUUUUUT….. other than that he was awsome. :)
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:28pmLet’s elect 50 more of Mr. Walsh in the 2012 election.
Report Post »Goodgriefgeezlouise
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:30pmWell done Sir!..Chris Mathews is just a cheerleader..and was eaten up by a guy willing to talk without holding back..It was a great thing to see..Jmo
Report Post »obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:48pmI love this guy!!! He stood up to Al Sharpton (the new race baiting marxist face of MSNBC) and Chris Matthews ! Finally a conservative who doesnt cowtow to the biased liberal media. I hope more of them grow a spine and dont allow these faux journalist to shout them down. If the media reported the truth about Obama instead of acting like he is the second coming of Christ the average voter could better understand that our country is being bankrupted by this Hugo Chavez wannabe.
Report Post »Wyd Stantz
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:04amlet’s not forget… Chris wants this president to be successful…
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2008/11/06/odd-job-matthews-says-his-role-make-obama-presidency-success
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:09amI actually seen this it was one of those o’reilly-barny frank moments! As soon as I heard that I laughed
Report Post »and said out load that interviews over !
Fantastic Four
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:34amHip hip horray finally, boy it‘s nice to see a PAIR stand up to POTUS’ secret lover….The rest of you GOPers watch the video learn study and DRIVE HOME THE TRUTH… tell them that i would LOVE to make you “FEEL good, but the fact is that I WOULD BE LIEING. maybe dems want to paint a rosy picture and wisper sweet lies in your ear but THIS IS NOT A GAME..ask him when do the payments begin on ALL that money he gave to his croonies, ask him no really ask him. then we’ll see what lie they try and come up with. Follow up again maybe by the time your kids are adults??? your gonna hand over a loan payment to someone that never even seen one red cent of that money. BLOW IT UP IN THEIR FACE drop the fear of the media and their BOSS… let them know your HERE TO SAVE THE NATION…….
Report Post »pm69cv64
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:17amDid anyone notice that Congressman Walsh just used SPITBALL MATHEWS hero’s rule # 10 against him? Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals Rule 10: The price for a successful attack is a constructive alternative. Avoid being trapped by an opponent or an interviewer who say, “Okay, what would you do?” Congressman Walsh just put this 2 bit hack talkshow host Spitball Mathews in his place by his bible. I personnelly loved every second of this SMACK DOWN!
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:31amI often wonder what happened to liberals. As a liberal myself in the early 70s, I remember all of us I ran with having a deep mistrust of government, and being all about personal liberty and freedom, about very limited government bordering on anarchy, about evading and avoiding taxes and creating our own economy based on cash and barter, and being as self sufficient as we could be. We read 1984 and regarded it almost as as prophecy. Today, I hold most of the same values, but find myself solidly in the conservative/ libertarian/ tea party camp. Today’s liberals have become uber- statists, craving more and more government power and control of everything. As the old adage goes, I didn’t leave liberalism, it left me.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:54amThat was funny. Usually Matthews just tries to shout over his guests, but this time he seemed at a loss for words and embarrassed. As he should be.
Report Post »pschlentz
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:16amJoe Walsh, you sir are a True American, Thank You!
Report Post »Mikeyyy
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 3:13amTingle….thrill…all i know is that gop representative just sent a nice tinkle down my leg with that awesome performance!
Report Post »ScottR63
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:16amChris SPITBALL Matthews……….HA HA HA HA that is so good……..this compleate TOOL needs to go back in the TOOL box and end up at the bottom,never to be used again, SPITBALL Matthews. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:22amgood for joe. live slowly, i don’t think anyone can give you an accurate number on the actual size of the u.s. economy. most of the numbers pushed around have been shaded in one way or another to promote a specific political outlook.
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:22amGo, Joe, Go! We need more representatives to speak the truth!
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:28amMy Mazarati does 185
Report Post »I lost my license
now I can’t drive
I friggin love Joe Walsh
txbigfoot
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:03amMSNBC. What is that? I heard that station stopped airing. I stopped watching it and buying any products advertised on it the last time saw it, And as to Chris, he is a tool, And its a brown stoll tool
Report Post »vincere vel mori
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 8:11amWalsh is right on spot. Whats wrong Chris, you can dish it out but you cant take it. Every conservative needs to follow Walsh’s lead, take the fight to them, liars will always lose.
Report Post »CurlyJ49
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 10:23am@ FormerLib Don’t get Liberals confused with Progressives. Progressives are the real bad guys.
Report Post »Clive
Posted on July 29, 2011 at 10:46pmjoe walsh owes $116,000 in child support. he’s a deadbeat dad, and a hypocrite. kick him out.
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:04pmJoe Walsh is our BOI !!!!! Good job you do not take any sh– from that putz matthews !!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:49amWhy’d boehner make him back down when He called the President a liar in Chambers.. Remember the “You lie,” shout out during an obama speech?? Why’d they make Him, (Walsh) apologize when He was the only man in the room telling the truth?? Turn Him loose on the mathews putz..
Report Post »cowdude
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 6:48amIf every politician on the RIGHT pushed back like Walsh the media OVERT bias may be not so overt. Matthews finally is made to look like the partisan “waterboy” that he is.
Cowdude
Report Post »http://conservativewatercooler.com
alrunner58
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:04pmThat was one of the best interviews I have ever seen. Conservatives are getting feisty. To bad no one watches the show and saw Joe in action.
Report Post »You go Joe, you’re up there with Alan West, Marco Rubio and Chris Christry.
Godfather.1
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:44amToo bad he didn’t actually answer any questions. He didn’t offer any recommendations, he just tried to turn the questions around and ask questions back instead of coming up with substantive answers. He must be taking a not from Bachmann.
Report Post »Mikeyyy
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 3:31am@godfather, my g0d man, wake up! im not sure what you were watching, but unlike chris, he did answer the questions…but nice try to discredit.
Report Post »orcainohio
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:01pmLoved it ,made my day! The dems controlled two complete branches of DC and signed into law the BUSH TAX CUTS! The dems would rather gut the American Tax Payer than gut spending. Polousy talks of protecting our children as she shackles them with new Debt. Cheers to Mr. Walsh ! He almost had Chris smelling the coffee.
Report Post »studentofeib
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:01pmWOW,, THis is how all republicans need to respond on every show,, even the sunday shows,,, time to take the gloves off, and stop beeing P.C.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:15pmagreed.
Report Post »artmonster1204
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:01pmI hate the stench that is the mainstream media. I hate that they don’t give a damn about the financial state of this country. Gay debates and social issues are one thing but when liberals are systematically dismembering the economy at the expense ALL Americans yet continue to LIE and say “No they’re not.” and then try to destroy the character of those fighting against them, I have to ask my self, “How can they be stopped because the media is every bit the problem as the malevolent filth which is running our government.
Report Post »jim
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:00pmAh-ha-ha… Chris “tingled” by a windy city champ.
Report Post »younowknow
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:59pmThat felt Good! Watching Congressman Joe Walsh shut him up and no drool dripping out of matthews mouth. Matthews could not answer one of his questions. And yes Berry Lied to all of us in not knowing if the checks could go out.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:58pmHey Chris…go out a get drunk tonight…rediscover your roots.
Report Post »You cannot handle people who stand up to your bullying bs you piece of cr^p!
By the way, Good job, Mr. Walsh. You made the bully look like an idiot!
Bald1
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:03amBHO does not lie…RIGHT!
“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America ‘s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government’s reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America ‘s debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that ‘the buck stops here.’ Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.”
– Senator Barack H. Obama, March 2006
Report Post »Bald1
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:04amWoops! Posted to wrong thread.
Report Post »ConChef
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:57pmMatthews is such a putz, he needs a necktie just to keep his foreskin down.
Report Post »Uncle Tom
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:00pmI get it…you mean his head is a weiner.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:21pmHA! Brilliant! Gotta write that one down.
Report Post »doglady
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:56pmWay to go Joe Walsh; proud you are from Illinois
Report Post »BeckJunkii
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:56pmChris Matthews=FAIL…Rep Walsh tore him to shreds! LOVE IT!!!!
Report Post »dawgsfan
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:54pmCongressman Walsh is awesome!! More Republicans should confront people like Chris Matthews this way. Matthews is so used to bullying and talking down to Republicans, he can’t handle it when one of them stands up to him! Way to go Congressman Walsh!
Report Post »ConChef
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:00pmMore Republicans need to act this way PERIOD. They need to face the fact that the libs don’t play the media game by the Maquis of Queensbury Rules. Neither should they.
Report Post »PelositheGreat
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:53pmwell, he golfed….. again, and again, and again….
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:51pmAnyone remember the Clutch Cargo cartoons? That‘s what Chris’ mouth looks like. A superimposed human mouth over a cartoon head.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:51pmFunny, only 1 of those people work FOR the people. Walsh sounds like he’s in 3rd grade.
Report Post »xoke
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:03pmSpeaking as one of the PEOPLE, I’m happy to see a republican grow a pair, drop the one way “civility” BS and hand it to a turd like Tingles. KMASA!
Report Post »studentofeib
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:03pmWow, you are 1 glittering jewel of collossal ignorance!!! Now your an Obama Sheep!! Pathetic!!
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:05pmObama had unfettered control over the government for two years (partisan super majorities in both houses). The budget, the debt (it’s reduction), nor taxes were addressed during that time. The Democrats did not attempt to pass a budget. Obama did not raise taxes or cut spending (did not reduce the deficit as he promised). Gay rights were not addressed. Immigration was not addressed. And YOUR man lover, Chris Mathews has not ONCE questioned HIS messiah on any of these FAILURES OF LEADERSHIP.
Now, do us all a favor and take your BS propaganda and willful ignorance to the HuffPo.
Report Post »semihardrock
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:05pmand the OTHER one has no accountability which is EXACTLY his party and what he represents!
SPEND US INTO OBLIVION and then blame Republicans OR try and brainwash everyone have feelings of “shared responsibility” AFTER the money is gone! Your a genious!
Report Post »ZaphodsPlanet
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:01am@ Exprepubicsheep
Report Post »You seriously need to quit smoking so much pot. You really aren’t convincing anyone with your mentally challenged attempts to persuade people. You just sound like a RDDB (Red Diaper Doper Baby). If you had something of substance to challenge people here mentally, you might actually matter. But you don’t. So like I said, quit smoking so much dope and wake the heck up.
Ookspay
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:50pmOf course MSNBC which is owned by GE, which is Run by Geoffry Immelt who is Obama’s hand puppet is nothing more than a pathetic propaganda machine. They can lose millions on MSNBC and never care because Obama gives them billions in return. BOYCOTT anything made by GE! Sell any mutual funds that contain that crappy company! “GE they bring evil to life”
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:00pmSold the stock awhile back, will not buy another GE product. Bank on that.
Report Post »DeannaRae
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:50pmOh my goodness, I have one more new hero. It’s good to know that we sent a feisty, intelligent group of congressmen to do the real work of the people.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:12amFor the last few weeks instead of arguing with Libs. I simply ask where I can reference Obama’s detailed debit reduction plan. And than I add I am having a hard time finding the demorats budget. You can rip them a new one at this point………. because they have nothing
Report Post »carbonyes
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 12:22amAbsolutely! You go girl. Isn’t it great to see such a fine group of freshmen men and women elected to Congress this past fall. There really is hope for this country – real hope. let it be followed by some real change in 2012 and send Obama packing.
Report Post »Zer0
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:49pmWell done, Walsh. Well done. Preogressives seem to be oblivious to facts, especially when it comes to the debt, taxes, the economy, and Obama’s lack of leadership on all of the above.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:49pmOkay, matthews + sharpton. msnbc is on a rocket to ……………..?
Report Post »boxy
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:49pmThat’s the way you gotta do it. Grab them liberals by the neck and swing em around.
Report Post »Mumbly
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:47pmOwned
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on July 20, 2011 at 1:51amTotally…
Report Post »Tony
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:47pmChris is a “soul less” paid spokesman for the George Soro propaganda organization, nothing more. Chris would argue night is day and day is night if those were the talking points given him. And that is because the “tingle” going up Chris’ leg is likely the electrified chain used to control him.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:40pmWalsh schooled the drone matthews,it was funny,keep blastin away at the fool.
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 10:56pmwow a TKO by Walsh
Report Post »Fulksie
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:01pmHe was good. I’m sure a lot more people have seen it now though. He sounds like a keeper. Like West, speaks his mind actually representing the people, and truthful.
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