What pundit is the most annoying?

The Emperor Fabulous · October 14, 2003, 16:02

Wherever there's a conspiracy theory or controversy, political pundits are usually involved. Whether extremely left, extremely right, or extremely insane, these people get right in our faces.

So which of these do you hate the most?

Arrian · October 14, 2003, 16:29

That list is just BURSTING with irritating *******s.

I cannot choose. Most of them suck, hard.

-Arrian

DRoseDARs · October 14, 2003, 16:32

God, this is like being in the candy isle and only being allowed to pick "just one."

Japher · October 14, 2003, 16:33

At least Michael Savage didn't make the list

Jac de Molay · October 14, 2003, 16:42

O'reilly takes it for the most bluster and sheer hypocrisy. Coulter is just a pathetic troll.

I kind of like Bill Maher and Matthews, though.

DRoseDARs · October 14, 2003, 16:45

T.E.F. was just tryin' to be "Fair and Balanced"...

Agathon · October 14, 2003, 17:22

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Originally posted by Arrian
That list is just BURSTING with irritating *******s.

I cannot choose. Most of them suck, hard.

-Arrian

Pathetic!

You think they suck? You should acquaint yourself with British Football punditry. Those people are the lowest of the low scum-sucking child molesting losers (and that's just for starters with Andy Gray).

Jaguar · October 14, 2003, 17:30

Gosh, this list is soo bad that I didn't even consider Ann Coulter.

It's not even close. Al Franken.

Ned · October 14, 2003, 17:38

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Originally posted by Japher
At least Michael Savage didn't make the list

What happened to Savage. I hear he got fired or something from MSNBC.

Ned · October 14, 2003, 17:40

James Carville is a Southern hick thug whose diction is so poor as to make his constant defamations virtually unitelligible. Definitely the most annoying and most obnoxious politico who is not a Democrat candidate for president.

:) Smiley · October 14, 2003, 17:45

They should all be thrown out of helicopters.

Japher · October 14, 2003, 17:45

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What happened to Savage. I hear he got fired or something from MSNBC

Yeah, he's on some other station (910am, KNEW) here in the bay area, I think, though it could be the Sac station I am picking up at home... still it's 910, I have him preset in the truck (not sure what station), but I think it's around the 500s

Ned · October 14, 2003, 17:46

Speaking of irritating, I witnessed an interview with Kerry the other day. Kerry was loud and monotone at the same time. He bellowed his answers as if he were in the grand canyon trying to communicate with a reporter on the opposite wall. Perhaps effective in a crowded hall filled with awed believers willing to set aside the obvious shortcomings of their candidate. But this hardly works for TV.

I hope Kerry does not get the Democrat nomination.

realpolitic · October 14, 2003, 18:02

70% voted for a Conservative
30% voted liberal

I'm surprised Jeese Jackson didn't get more, if there was a vote for obnoxious liberal pundits only, He'd have my vote.

Berzerker · October 14, 2003, 18:07

Sean Hannity.

The guy is the most hypocritical, obnoxious and rude person I've ever seen on TV (and he claims to be a Christian

) And after he asks a political opponent a question, he sits in the background making noises and snide comments as they try to answer. He makes O'Reilly look downright civil...

Guynemer · October 14, 2003, 18:34

Here follows a comprehensive, unabridged list of the redeeming qualities of Ann Coulter:

1. The razor-sharp incisors and canines in her vagina have successfully prevented the shrill harpy from spawning.

2. There is no number two.

Berzerker · October 14, 2003, 20:05

Ann Coulter - She's actually somewhat civil on TV albeit a partisan bomb thrower

Michael Moore - Got a Best Documentary Oscar for left wing propaganda, says alot about the Academy. Need proof of how annoying he can be? Consider that he effectively accused the white people on board those hijacked airliners (9/11) of cowardice.

Rush Limbaugh - pontificator who got caught and quite annoying

Al Franken - was funny, now the bitterness has taken over

Bill O'Reilly - Another clueless pontificator of morality and terribly thin skinned

Bill Maher - can get nasty, but in that business, par for the course

Tucker Carlson - He's annoying? Doesn't deserve to be on the list

Jesse Jackson - another pontificator who got caught

Robert Novak - very civil, not annoying

James Carville - Oh God, he would have been my pick if not for Sean Hannity

John McLaughlin - consistently annoying, but mild compared to many on the list

Paul Begala - another partisan hack, to quote Imus - he's such a liberal weenie

Alan Keyes - When this man speaks, God has spoken - yes, he can be annoying, but more consistent than the blatant partisans

Chris Matthews - very consistent, but yes, constantly interupts people

Matt Drudge - huh? Another one who shouldn't be on the list

Verto · October 14, 2003, 20:09

Jesse Jackson. Not a 'reverend' in my book.

The Emperor Fabulous · October 15, 2003, 15:01

I tried to have an equal number of conservatives and liberals...

I personally don't find Tucker or Begala annoying...but I know some who do

Glad to see Ming's still near the front of the pack...

Q Classic · October 15, 2003, 15:14

coulter. flat out. slander's a great report on how liberals slander the right. so good, in fact, that she slanders leftists to do it.

Odin · October 15, 2003, 23:43

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Originally posted by Berzerker

Michael Moore - Got a Best Documentary Oscar for left wing propaganda, says alot about the Academy.

BAM!

I'll shove Dude, Where's My Country up your ass if you say it's propaganda again.

Tuberski · October 15, 2003, 23:46

The most irritating person on talk radio to me is Jim Rome.

Rack 'em.

ACK!

cinch · October 15, 2003, 23:53

I chose O'Reilly. For obvious reasons.

***

And what's with the lack of love for Al Franken? I *DARE* anyone to read "Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them" straight through without cracking many a smile. Just a fantastic book. Franken's one of my many heroes at the moment.

Other Pundits I Actually Can Stomach:
Tucker Carlson
James Carville
Paul Begala
Robert Novak

Eh, I guess the cast of CROSSFIRE is about it.

The rest can go to hell.

But not Franken.

Dis · October 16, 2003, 00:26

I've never read his books.

But I liked Franken on SNL. And while I disagree with his political views, he was fairly funny on his recent appearance on the tonight show. So he has redeeming value.

Michael Moore on the other hand. This guy has no clue. Does he even have any education. He seems to have a fundamental misunderstanding on how the world works. He seems to lack common sense. And he's not funny to make up for his lack of intelligence

Berzerker · October 16, 2003, 02:16

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BAM!

I'll shove Dude, Where's My Country up your ass if you say it's propaganda again.

Odin, Moore had an episode in his propaganda piece (Bowling For Colombine) where he received a gun for opening an account at a bank. He was shown in the bank with the gun and walking out. PROBLEM! The bank's offer required recipients to go thru background checks and then they would receive the gun thru the mail. MOORE LIED! And that wasn't his only lie in that film. Of course, I've learned recently that people like Moore can lie and get an Oscar for "best documentary" because many on the left call those lies "satire"... So here's the new math:

satire = deceit
satire = documentary
deceit = documentary

Given his proclivity for lies, how can you believe anything in his books? He's a PROPAGANDIST!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, NOT UP THE A$$!

alva · October 16, 2003, 03:07

Yoy get a gun for opening a bank account

, and you don't think there is anything wrong with that???
Btw: isn't lieing here somwhat equal as with those stupid questions when going through customs??

Timexwatch · October 16, 2003, 03:41

It's a gun-friendly state and you receive the gun after a background check. Moore misrepresented the offer by portraying it as if you walked in, opened an account and got the gun right in the bank.

Sikander · October 16, 2003, 04:16

I voted for the lying propogandist Moore, though it wasn't an easy choice given the competition. A few didn't deserve to be on the list, Novak is pretty polite and tame from what I've seen, regardless of whether one agrees with his views (and I usually don't). (Mahivishnu) John McLaughlin is obnoxious on his McLaughlin group show, but that is in part a comedic schtik that amuses me and my girlfriend. He seems tame in comparison to most on the list.

Limbaugh is an obnoxious a$smunch, as is Carville. Coulter is intellectually dishonest, but I don't find her as annoying on a talk show as some people do. I also have never fantasized about her vagina for good or ill, unlike some. Franken used to be funny, but partisan politics will suck your soul dry, and it seems to be happening to him. I find Bill Maher a pompous a$s, and was glad when they cancelled his crappy show.

FrustratedPoet · October 16, 2003, 05:14

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Originally posted by Agathon
You think they suck? You should acquaint yourself with British Football punditry. Those people are the lowest of the low scum-sucking child molesting losers (and that's just for starters with Andy Gray).

I thought you would like him, especially since he creams his pants every time Alan Shearer is in the studio.

Berzerker · October 16, 2003, 06:08

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Yoy get a gun for opening a bank account , and you don't think there is anything wrong with that???

Nope, I'd probably open an account there if I lived in the community.

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Btw: isn't lieing here somwhat equal as with those stupid questions when going through customs??

Nope, Moore lies to make people look foolish and to promote his desire to outlaw guns, i.e., there are victims to his lies.

I don't know why Coulter is "winning" this poll, she is much more civil than a number of people on the list. I guess it has more to do with her politics than her manners or demeanor.