McCain/Palin NBC Interview: Fake, Elite America is in NYC, DC

[VolcanoJen]

Per Ben Smith's blog at Politico; some of the highlights from tonight's airing of the McCain/Palin Joint Interview with Brian Williams:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1008/Fake_America_located.html?showall

WILLIAMS: Who is a member of the elite?

PALIN: Oh, I guess just people who think that they're better than anyone else. And-- John McCain and I are so committed to serving every American. Hard-working, middle-class Americans who are so desiring of this economy getting put back on the right track. And winning these wars. And America's starting to reach her potential. And that is opportunity and hope provided everyone equally. So anyone who thinks that they are-- I guess-- better than anyone else, that's-- that's my definition of elitism.

WILLIAMS: So it's not education? It's not income-based? It's--

PALIN: Anyone who thinks that they're better than someone else.

WILLIAMS: --a state of mind? It's not geography?

PALIN: 'Course not.

WILLIAMS: Senator?

MCCAIN: I-- I know where a lot of 'em live. (LAUGH)

WILLIAMS: Where's that?

MCCAIN: Well, in our nation's capital and New York City. I've seen it. I've lived there. I know the town. I know-- I know what a lot of these elitists are. The ones that she never went to a cocktail party with in Georgetown. I'll be very frank with you. Who think that they can dictate what they believe to America rather than let Americans decide for themselves.

I'm sure the residents of New York City and Washington, DC, the two cities attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001, will be surprised to learn that they are anti-American elitists, according to John McCain. :eyes:

[louis-t]

1. This from a man who doesn't know how many houses he owns.

And is a millionaire many times over.

[stopbush]

2. Fuck John McCain and fuck Brian Williams for not calling him out

on his BS.

[VolcanoJen]

7. EXACTLY.

An "elite" interviewer would have called him out immediately on his attacks on two of the greatest American cities, New York and our nation's capital, Washington.

And for what it's worth, here's the common definition of "elite":

NOUN - (often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.

I remember a time when "elite" was a good word. As in, "The Navy SEALs are an "elite" task force."

[CatsDogsBabies]

3. Sarah Paln is a moron

[regnaD kciN]

4. I don't think I'm better than Sarah Palin...

...I know I'm better than Sarah Palin.

[KewlKat]

9. U elitist U

:rofl:

[Dr. Death]

5. I'm definitely an elitist, then, because I think I'm better than someone else

I think that I'm a better driver than someone who doesn't know how to drive.

Therefore, I'm an elitist.

Good job, dumbass, for another completely nonsensical response.

[Ichingcarpenter]

6. HIs Fricking "I know" shit is getting old .. "I know where Bin Laden is" I know

"I know-- I know what a lot of these elitists are. I-- I know where a lot of 'em live."

The Daily Show did a great video edit during the debates on his "I know"

[K Gardner]

28. That drives me NUTS, too ! It's all "I" with him. "I know how, I know where, I know what.." Bleh.

[regnaD kciN]

8. I think Jon Stewart put it well a couple of days ago...

...when he said that, according to Republicans, New York and Washington are the "Ground Zero of 'fake America'." :spank:

[BklynChick]

10. this NYC chick couldn't give 2 shits what those elitist assholes think.

[VolcanoJen]

12. Go Brooklyn! Go Brooklyn! Go Brooklyn!!!!

:yourock:

[underpants]

11. I've never been to NYC but no one-NO ONE- knows that city

[WeDidIt]

13. OMFG, THE TERRORISTS!!!!! THEY HATE US FOR OUR ELITISTS!!!!!

:evilgrin:

[Essene]

23. Our enemies consider NYC to be "real america" and it's so hurtful for a President to imply...

that it isnt real america.

[KewlKat]

14. Just keep these gems coming.......she is the Queen of the Morans

[ErinBerin84]

15. I watched this, backed it up and watched again on mute

You need to watch John McCain's expressions while she's talking...so awkward! I kind of get what Chuck Todd was talking about.

[Symarip]

16. Funny how they try to define metropolitan cities as UnAmerican

Gee Governor Palin, NYC and DC aren't good enough for you but they sure seem good enough for the fucking terrorists.

[VolcanoJen]

38. It's outrageous, isn't it?

I mean, their statements make me truly, truly angry.

And I live in supposedly "REAL" America. :eyes:

[EFerrari]

17. Last night, Jon Stewart:: "So, al Qaida bombed the WRONG America?"

lol

[mac56]

18. Oh god, the irony.

She believes she's better than "anyone who thinks they're better than someone else."

[Essene]

19. he should never show his face in NYC ever again.

that's just disgraceful, not to mention hypocritical.

[Essene]

21. PS.... most new yorkers are not from new york city... and have family/friends in "real america"

i cant believe these people are so ARROGANT and self-righteous that they'll spew such divisive nonsense.

[karynnj]

20. But isn't NYC where Palin's clothes are from?

Why did she buy clothes from elitists?

[VolcanoJen]

29. Ooooooooooh

Good one!!!!!!!!!

:rofl:

[BruceWane]

22. Wait a minute............

Sarah Palin seems to think no one is "better" than anyone else...... thinks we are all equal in every regard...........

Isn't that the most basic premise of COMMUNISM?

[Essene]

24. CALLING MIKE BLOOMBERG... TIME TO ENDORSE OBAMA

[VolcanoJen]

36. No shit!!!!!!

I mean, really!

[WhollyHeretic]

25. It's fucking disgusting. They use 9/11 for their own disgusting ends and then

insult the people who were the victims. :mad:

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

26. This isn't even funny any more, it's just depressing.

To think I once begrudgingly respect this guy. What a crock of shit.

[nannycee]

27. Um, McCain has house in VA!

Since that is where one of John McCain's homes are:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12700.html

"The new properties joined three previously owned by Cindy McCain, her dependent children and their trusts: a scenic ranch outside Sedona, Ariz., where John McCain has entertained staff, prospective running mates and political reporters; a three-bedroom Arlington, Va., condo that's been John McCain's Washington-area residence since 1993; a La Jolla, Calif. condo that is home to Cindy McCain's elderly aunt and on which the trust recently paid nearly $7,000 in back taxes."

[pdxmom]

30. Most of those DC "elites" he's talking about don't actually live in DC, just

like McCain himself doesn't. They live in Not Real Virginia.

[tomg]

31. What a couple of shitheads. nt

[Erin Elizabeth]

32. Oh well good, then I'm not elitist.

Glad we got that settled up. Because I certainly don't think I'm better than anyone else. And if Palin would bother to crack open a book, I'd suggest she start with Garrison Keillor's great little tome "Homegrown Democrat" for some education on how Democrats feel that we AREN'T more special than others and that's part of the POINT, in fact a big part--you don't let other people's cheese flap in the wind, you don't let people die in the gutter, you CARE FOR EACH OTHER because you AREN'T any more special than anyone else and if we're not here to take care of each other, then what the hell are we here for?

[Thorandmjolnir]

33. I am confused:

To be an elitist, do you have to be better than anyone else? meaning if you think you're better than just one other person, then you're and elitist?

Or do you have to be better than everyone else, meaning you don't think there is anyone better than you?

In any case, either we are all elitist, or none are. I know I think I am better than at least one other person, but I don't think I am better than all other people on the face of the earth.

Besides, isn't the whole American dream about believing that you're better than the next guy, or at least strive to be?

[Johonny]

34. that doesn't make any sense

I mean I watched the olympics this summer. Clearly their are a lot of people way better at sports than me. I don't understand her at all. Better as undefined. McCain's answer is just offensive at every level. Palin's answer is so vague it could mean anything, but McCain's is vulgar.

[Thorandmjolnir]

37. I am sorry,

I made the mistake of trying to make sense of a Palin statement. Sorry

[BeyondGeography]

35. New York...that's where she likes to shop and hang out at posh hotels at taxpayers' expense, right?

The biggest New York City queens in the country are those red state bullshitters who can't get enough of the Apple when nobody's looking.