.
November 24th, 2013
12:31 PM ET

MSNBC in hot water over anchor remarks

Amy Holmes and Erik Wemple join guest host Eric Deggans to discuss Martin Bashir's suggestion to Sarah Palin and the resulting turmoil.


Filed under: Martin Bashir • Media • Media Criticism • MSNBC • Reliable Sources • Sarah Palin
soundoff (43 Responses)
  1. Blake Whidden

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these sl articles and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2014/08/farewell-to-jack-shallcrass-splendid.html?showComment=1482810555043

    June 21, 2021 at 8:08 pm | Reply
  2. Sherika Annon

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a online game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these Second Life authors and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2010/12/cubas-online-encyclopedia-ive-just-been.html

    June 15, 2021 at 6:43 am | Reply
  3. Kayla Nordsiek

    I don't know about you all but I love airplanes. I have a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2010/11/its-alive-video-of-the-new-boeing-747-8-intercontinental-powering-up/

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2014/08/farewell-to-jack-shallcrass-splendid.html?showComment=1447987159122

    June 13, 2021 at 8:21 pm | Reply
  4. Meta Finklea

    I don't know about you people but I am obsessed with airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2011/05/sometimes-airlines-arent-evil/

    http://www.greatnonprofits.org/org/institute-of-flight-formerly-future-of-flight-foundation

    June 13, 2021 at 5:49 am | Reply
  5. Elmer Knotowicz

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a video game where you can do anything you want. sl is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these second life websites and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2008/06/bye-bye-bo-bo-didley-1928-2008-rip-its.html

    June 12, 2021 at 7:27 pm | Reply
  6. Wm Marchesi

    This was great! I would like you to clean up all this spam though

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufhanafy

    June 5, 2021 at 6:39 am | Reply
  7. Emil Christopherso

    This was great! I would like you to clean up all this spam though

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusufhanafy

    June 4, 2021 at 7:16 pm | Reply
  8. Dannie Stickels

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a online game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these second life articles and blogs

    http://myvedana.blogspot.com/2005/11/?m=0

    June 2, 2021 at 11:35 pm | Reply
  9. Bertram Sokol

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a online game where you can do anything you want. sl is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these Second Life articles and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-book-in-our-series-youth-community.html?showComment=1467341835438

    May 31, 2021 at 5:01 am | Reply
  10. Jamel Molinari

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a video game where you can do anything you want. SL is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these Second Life articles and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2009/01/front-yard-there-is-reasonably-clear.html

    May 30, 2021 at 6:18 am | Reply
  11. Richelle Belton

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a video game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these Second Life websites and blogs

    http://soulsphincter.blogspot.com/2009/04/downstreams-for-week.html

    May 29, 2021 at 5:29 am | Reply
  12. Travis Bowthorpe

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a video game where you can do anything you want. SL is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these second life articles and blogs

    http://amusingspace.blogspot.com/2008/06/education-and-fear-of-freedom.html

    May 28, 2021 at 4:57 am | Reply
  13. Buycannabinoidssales.com is one of the largest suppliers of high quality Research Chemicals in Canada.

    550521 641262Hello. Great job. I did not expect this. This is a outstanding articles. Thanks! 191149

    May 25, 2021 at 9:42 am | Reply
  14. Lynn Barken

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a video game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these second life websites and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2014/08/farewell-to-jack-shallcrass-splendid.html?showComment=1509353888712

    May 23, 2021 at 4:12 am | Reply
  15. Ira Patellis

    I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I have a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2011/06/pilot-for-frontier-airlines-removes-quadriplegic-passengers/

    http://urlm.co/g/c/f/163873

    May 22, 2021 at 2:18 am | Reply
  16. Gustavo Storrer

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a video game where you can do anything you want. SL is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these sl websites and blogs

    http://everydayliteracies.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-kiwi-top-ten-to-time-of-leaving.html

    May 20, 2021 at 8:18 pm | Reply
  17. Marhta Sobus

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is basically a game where you can do anything you want. SL is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you would like to see more you can see these Second Life websites and blogs

    http://myvedana.blogspot.com/2003/12/writingtools-technology-describes-ways.html?showComment=1450689126382&m=0

    May 20, 2021 at 3:32 am | Reply
  18. Armando Mcdaneld

    I don't know about you guys but I am obsessed with airplanes. I have a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2010/11/interview-speaking-with-air-new-zealands-dirty-dirty-rico/

    http://urlm.co/g/c/f/163872

    May 19, 2021 at 4:32 am | Reply
  19. Dyan Sherrod

    I don't know about you all but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loves airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2011/06/airline-livery-of-the-week-air-moldova/

    http://www.pseconline.org/pipermail/reps_pseconline.org/2013-October/000980.html

    May 18, 2021 at 2:45 am | Reply
  20. Ned Nowicki

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a game where you can do anything you want. sl is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these second life websites and blogs

    http://myvedana.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-discourse-of-online-reviews.html?showComment=1449805160566&m=0

    May 17, 2021 at 7:41 am | Reply
  21. Mikki Farrin

    I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loves airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff I don't know about you guys but I love airplanes. I had a friend in highschool that loved airplanes, so here are some airplane related stuff https://www.airlinereporter.com/2010/06/aeroflot-bans-alcohol-has-less-in-flight-incidents/

    http://blog.seattlepi.com/airlinereporter/2010/01/21/get-vip-tickets-to-watch-the-boeing-747-8-first-flight/

    May 16, 2021 at 4:49 pm | Reply
  22. Terri Piurkowski

    This was great! I would like you to clean up all this spam though

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-hanafy-82493b183

    May 12, 2021 at 3:49 am | Reply
  23. Dudley Filoteo

    Have you ever heard of second life (sl for short). It is essentially a video game where you can do anything you want. Second life is literally my second life (pun intended lol). If you want to see more you can see these second life websites and blogs

    http://myvedana.blogspot.com/2008/11/google-empire.html?m=0

    May 10, 2021 at 11:32 pm | Reply
  24. Steven Couchenour

    Hey, you used to write fantastic, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your tremendous writings. Past few posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!

    https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/

    March 6, 2021 at 2:16 pm | Reply
  25. richard mille replica

    912415 286102There is an ending. Just remember that I meant for this to be an art game. I do feel like I spent an inordinate amount of time on the more traditional gameplay elements, which could make the meaning with the game a bit unclear. In the event you mess about with it though, youll find it. 238614

    March 5, 2021 at 6:14 pm | Reply
  26. Brandon Tromp

    A powerful share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing a little bit analysis on this. And he actually purchased me breakfast as a result of I discovered it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I really feel strongly about it and love reading extra on this topic. If possible, as you develop into experience, would you thoughts updating your weblog with more particulars? It is extremely helpful for me. Large thumb up for this blog submit!

    http://www.detrials.net

    February 21, 2021 at 11:20 am | Reply
  27. Bishop

    The fact that this woman was even considered as a candidate for Vice President of The United States blows me away.

    January 8, 2014 at 11:09 pm | Reply
  28. SCC

    I don't know.....I kinda find it refreshing that he can say these things.....First Amendment and all....is he an insensitive, ignorant moron? So, it would seem to many but that is his right too. No law that says you can't be a jerk, that anyone has to like you or that you can't not like someone.

    Sad part is the web and world are filled with ignorant Sheeples that form their thoughts, ideas and beliefs based on stupid comments like Bashir made....but, I guess that is what it means to live in a "Free" Society.

    November 27, 2013 at 3:00 pm | Reply
  29. anthrogirl

    Bashir just tried to give Palin some perspective. The GOP uses terns like slavery, holocaust, Hitler, socialism and communism without a clue as to the meaning or significance. It's like they can't stop themselves from using the words inappropriately and vindictively. Amy came off on RS as an angry lady and offered no real rebuttal to Bashir's remark other than pointing out the obvious, that he played the role as slave owner to drive his point home. Palin didn't even care to look at that perspective when she made the comment. Smart people like Bashir look at all sides, unlike the Amy who is scared to and Palin, who doesn't know that she should.

    November 27, 2013 at 2:08 pm | Reply
  30. Mark Greenway

    The woman is vile! Why does she even get media time?

    November 26, 2013 at 11:26 am | Reply
    • Scott

      Sarah Palin is class personified. Martin Bashir is vile.

      November 27, 2013 at 12:56 am | Reply
    • anthrogirl

      Our daughters need good female role models. I'd steer them clear of Palin. Geez.

      November 27, 2013 at 2:10 pm | Reply
  31. Smackmac

    You know, I'm not exactly sure what all the fuss is about. Bashir appologized to the seven viewers who heard the comment.
    *
    *
    Yes...that was sarcasm. No...I'm not gonna explain it.

    November 25, 2013 at 3:12 pm | Reply
    • anthrogirl

      So you know what's going on so you're probably one of the seven. He's got eight now. This blow up will finally shed some much needed light on this guy and drive up his numbers.

      November 27, 2013 at 2:11 pm | Reply
  32. Guillermo

    I understand why Bashir is having to apologize, and well he should. Why is Palin not expected to do so as well? If the media is so liberally biased, why is the liberal expected to apologize but the conservative can go around acting offended but not apologetic? And the general defense is apparently, "Well, Palin says stupid and offensive things all the time, and everyone should stop paying any attention to what she says."

    November 25, 2013 at 9:53 am | Reply
    • Smackmac

      Exactly what is Palin supposed to appologize for? What has she, or any person, done to deserve this type of treatment?

      November 25, 2013 at 3:08 pm | Reply
    • panorain

      Perhaps Dan Savage can do the honors on Bashir and then ceremoniously wash his mouth out with soap. Then from his contrite position he can implore others who agree with him to do the same.

      November 26, 2013 at 5:02 am | Reply
  33. So What?

    There aren't words too "vile" to use against Palin. This 'backlash' against Bashir is absurd and hypocritical, Palin is getting her just desserts.

    November 25, 2013 at 8:09 am | Reply
    • Smackmac

      For what?

      November 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm | Reply
    • Scott

      You are wrong. And you are full of hate. Sarah Palin did not deserve this. No human being deserves this kind of speech. Bashir should have joined Alec Baldwin on the unemployment line.

      November 27, 2013 at 12:54 am | Reply
  34. Lily Murphy

    Bashir should be fired immediately for his gross verbal indecency, even though he apologized.. It is disgusting for anyone to speak this way to another human being, let alone a man to a woman. By using that imagery, foisted not only on Sarah Palin, but on the public, Bashir reveals a possible preoccupation with that astounding perversion from history. Deep anger issues appear evident. These issues should be resolved privately and not played out in the public arena where the expectation should be of civil discourse.

    November 24, 2013 at 8:38 pm | Reply
  35. mediatruth

    I wish you would have played Palin's comments. I researched them as I was interested in what she could have said to provoke such a response. She was talking about debt slavery, which is not what Bashir's vile comments were about. So her comments were misrepresented by Bashir and not clarified by you.
    The fact that Bashir's comments were preplanned show that others at the station were aware and approved the commentary. Bashir was horribly wrong to say what he said, but he is not the only one who should be held to account.
    Apparently sexism is alive and flourishing at MSNBC.

    November 24, 2013 at 4:07 pm | Reply
  36. Brian

    Eric got the Radio Television News Directors Association acronym wrong...It's RTNDA not RTDNA. I know. Picky picky.

    November 24, 2013 at 1:09 pm | Reply

Leave a Reply to Mark Greenway


 

CNN welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the Rules of Conduct set forth in our Terms of Service. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Service.