I guess being a left wing shill gets old in a hurry.

Probably Hannity's bull shit just got too deep even for Colmes. Who will replace him???

Who will replace him???

Excellent question.

The one cool thing about H&C is at the end of the day, Hannity and Colmes are good friends on a personal level.

Coward.

Did Colmes always look like a cadaver..or did Hannity do that to him?

Who fucking cares? They could put a pock faced dummy in that seat and the same retards would tune in.
Wait a minute, they did put a pocked face dummy in that seat for the past 12 years and retards did tune in. Right Redneckcocosamville?

It looks like his face was on fire and somebody put it out with a fork.

It looks like his face was on fire and somebody put it out with a fork.

#7 | Posted by 101Chairborne

That comment just triggered a funny thought.

I am sure you remember when Rcade used to stream Colmes' radio show on the DR. When he was showing the site to Colmes they came accross a comment by Alexandrite describing Colmes face as akin to having skinned somebody and used their face as a mask, Hannibal Lecter style - or something to that effect.

You know yoy're destined to be made fun of when the doctor takes one look at you and slaps your Mother.

The one cool thing about H&C is at the end of the day, Hannity and Colmes are good friends on a personal level.

Colmes is a pitiful, shameless dolt who has no dignity and no pride. His only claim to fame is that he allowed himself to be placed in a position to be Hannity's bitch. He has no standing with or respect from liberals!

The one cool thing about H&C is at the end of the day, Hannity and Colmes are good friends on a personal level.

#3 | Posted by JeffJ at 2008-11-24 02:13 PM

Butt Buddies for sure. Just a question whose knees hit the floor first.

Just a question whose knees hit the floor first.

My guess is Hannity - I am serious.

Colmes is a pitiful, shameless dolt who has no dignity and no pride. His only claim to fame is that he allowed himself to be placed in a position to be Hannity's bitch. He has no standing with or respect from liberals!

That's a bit harsh. I though he accorded himself reasonably well on that show.

I still email Colmes occasionally. He has a great radio show that's syndicated at night. Colmes gets a bad rap from Fox-hating Democrats. He's an entertaining left-winger who engages people with other viewpoints and doesn't take things too seriously. I wish Air America had more hosts like that.

I wonder if this move is so Fox can give Colmes his own show that's unabashedly Democratic and can compete with the more Dem-friendly MSNBC and CNN. If Fox News doesn't get big name guests from inside the Obama administration and the Democratic Congress, it will hurt its ratings.

RCADE do you really think Fox has to try to get into the liberal Dem mode in order to compete with other cable channels? Fox pounds the crap out of the others in the ratings war exactly as it is. Straight down the middle.

RCADE do you really think Fox has to try to get into the liberal Dem mode in order to compete with other cable channels? Fox pounds the crap out of the others in the ratings war exactly as it is. Straight down the middle.

Good point, Fredo_C

RCADE,

How can you look at the ratings for the past number of years and even think that FOX needs to make a change "to compete" with MSNBC and CNN? They trounce them. It isn't rightwing bias to say that... it is simply a matter of fact.

The ones that should be concerned with competing are CNN and MSNBC.

That said, I wish Colmes the best and will most likely watch his show (or rather listen to it on XM). Right now on my XM radio I have my favorites set at #1-FOX News, #2-xL RawDog Comedy, #3-#5 Music channels, #6-America Right, #7-America Left.

Believe it or not I actually listen to Rachael Maddow, Stephanie Miller, and Ed Schultz. Not such a big fan of Randi Rhodes. Most of my day is spent flipping between the Right and Left channels. I almost never agree with the Left... but I do listen.... and yell at my radio. ;-)

Now, how many on the Left here can say they do the same for the likes of Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, etc?

How can you look at the ratings for the past number of years and even think that FOX needs to make a change "to compete" with MSNBC and CNN?

Cable networks are obsessed with "gets" -- interviews with big names -- before the other networks get them. Fox News is not going to be able to handle four or eight years of being blackballed by Democrats in power. I think they're certain to create some shows that are hospitable to Democrats, in the hopes they can attracts big names.

As for the notion Fox News is "straight down the middle," I hope you're posting from a state where medicinal marijuana is legal. Otherwise I may have to turn you in and confiscate your medicine.

Colmes does a great job on the show. Used to hear him on the stream when Rcade put up the link. He has some great zingers at Hannity sometimes--seems to have a good sense of humor.

His wife was on last week (?)--she wrote a book about the courts and divorced fathers. Can't remember her name--Joyce ? She uses her maiden name. Her sister also works for Fox--Molly..? That is how they met and then married.

Anyway--Hannity will need to replace Alan--likely to have guests for a while to search.

Bob Bechtel is pretty good--sometimes he is a pain in the butt with comments--but I guess folks on the left feel the same about Hannity.

Cable networks are obsessed with "gets" -- interviews with big names -- before the other networks get them. Fox News is not going to be able to handle four or eight years of being blackballed by Democrats in power.

Interesting point, but it says more about the heavy tactics of the Dems than it does about FOX news. After all why would the party of "tolerance" and advocates of our rights (including free speech) be opposed to going on the most watched cable news network? The only possible reason is to try, as you said, to black-ball them in order to force them to speak the way they want... that goes against everything the Democrats keeps saying they stand for, and only bolsters the claims about Democrats that the Republican's make: i.e. They are only for free speech as long as it is speech that agrees with them and they will try any heavy-handed tactic to get conformity that they can.

As for the notion Fox News is "straight down the middle," I hope you're posting from a state where medicinal marijuana is legal. Otherwise I may have to turn you in and confiscate your medicine.

Not at all, they lean to the right. Not rabidly the way MSNBC leans to the left... but they DO lean. However all in all they do attempt to be fair in the fact that they have many liberals that appear regularly, and most opinion segments do manage to keep a balance of opinion.

Believe it or not, as much as I like him, my biggest beef is with Brit Hume. He is supposed to be a news anchor. He tends to wear his political leanings too much on his sleeve as he is reporting. Not so much in what he says, but usually the tone in which he says it. I would like to see them keep him, but get someone a little more neutral, or at least better at keeping their opinions hidden during reporting. And don't give the anchor a spot on the opinion programs.

All in all though... I would say that the Dems HOPE FOX will crumble under their boycott... but it is far from a sure thing. Fox is big; it is watched by many more than watch the other channels; and it is liked by many. The Dems need to be careful that they aren't perceived as trying to stifle dissenting opinions. Most American's that aren't blindly partisan to the Left won't take kindly to that perception.

The Dems might want to think twice about their ban on Fox if they want to be on shows that people actually watch. The fact is the Fox in Prime time has no competition. the other cable news channels barely have a heartbeat

And Fox might want to think about what could happen to their gravy train when the only guests they can get are Mitch McConnell and Ted Stevens.

I loved it when Jessie Ventura came on FOX and, with a smile and firm handshake, bitchslapped Hannity and Colmes. It's too bad that'll never happen again.

BTW RCADE,

You ought to see if they will give you a show. We could all be guests on there and debate the issues. Either way, I would like to see you on FOX some time. For sure you would get a lot more traffic on the Retort by doing that.

You are too funny. You fools tried that in the last year yet somehow both Hillary and Osama Obama went on O'Reilly. Gee I guess they wanted to go on a show that actually got ratings. Tell the Dems to stay off Fox. Let them go on shows no one watches. Fools

Excuse me but everyone this past election cycle appeared on Fox. Either on O'Reilly, Hannity, Colmes, or Wallace or Greta's show.

---------

Moo--

Brit Hume is scheduled to retire at the end of the year.

#18 | Posted by moomanfl

Excellent post.

And Fox might want to think about what could happen to their gravy train when the only guests they can get are Mitch McConnell and Ted Stevens.

#20 | Posted by SanAntonioRogue

The Dems are fighting a losing battle in their war to try and kill Fox news.

An awful lot of liberals and/or Democrats are regular visitors to the show. Do you honestly think that Al Sharpton is going to quit being a regular guest now that the Dems are in power?

If Democratic leadership is even half as smart as you guys claim they are, they will probably show up on Fox now more than ever - they have a big opportunity - a huge cable news audience who may not be friendly to their views, but may be succeptible to some degree of persuasion.

Look, the MSM is clearly biased. However, the Republican party and/or conservatives have pretty much waged war against said bias. As Sully pointed out a few weeks ago, it's kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy - relentlessly demonize the media and they will reflexively be biased against you.

Again, if Democrats/liberals are so frickin' smart, they'll take a more diplomatic tack and will probably be more successful.

And Fox might want to think about what could happen to their gravy train when the only guests they can get are Mitch McConnell and Ted Stevens.

You have been having wet dreams again eh, SAR? (Yikes, abbreviating your name makes me want to go get a face mask.)

Not going to happen. Just because the most partisan Dems care more about stifling dissent than they do their face time doesn't mean all the Dems do. FOX just has too large of a viewership to ignore and most people have enough brains to know it. I also believe that most of the Dems really DO have a love of free speech and wouldn't want to play a part in stifling it. Not all do, obviously, but I am sure most do.

The question is... do you?

Moo--

Brit Hume is scheduled to retire at the end of the year.

I must have missed that announcement. I will be waiting with great anticipation to see who the new anchor will be. I like Brit, I just think he wasn't a very good neutral anchor. But then, those seem to be hard to come by these days no matter what network you are on.

Oh get a grip people - I was kidding. I just picked the 2 crappiest possible guests I could think of.

Again, if Democrats/liberals are so frickin' smart, they'll take a more diplomatic tack and will probably be more successful.

#25 | Posted by JeffJ at 2008-11-24 04:26 PM

Never underestimate the sheer power of human stupidity.

However, the Republican party and/or conservatives have pretty much waged war against said bias. As Sully pointed out a few weeks ago, it's kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy - relentlessly demonize the media and they will reflexively be biased against you.

That theory would work if only the bias hadn't been there before the Republicans started (very) vocally pointing it out. However that isn't the case; it has been there for many, many years. The only real change is that it has gotten more blatant of late because the cat is out of the bag. I guess they feel there is no more point in pretending neutrality.

Oh get a grip people - I was kidding. I just picked the 2 crappiest possible guests I could think of.

Then just take our snarkiness back in the same light you offered yours. No, worries. I would still buy you a beer.

Again, if Democrats/liberals are so frickin' smart, they'll take a more diplomatic tack and will probably be more successful.

#25 | Posted by JeffJ at 2008

Who said the Dems/liberals were smart?

No, worries. I would still buy you a beer.

#31 | Posted by moomanfl

And I would drink it. : )

Who said the Dems/liberals were smart?

Easy answer: the Dems/liberals do.

In the words of the great warrior Montoya to the dead philosopher Vizzini:

"You keep using this word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

After all why would the party of "tolerance" and advocates of our rights (including free speech) be opposed to going on the most watched cable news network?

For the same reason that Tina Turner didn't go back to Ike.

Since when does "tolerance" mean bending over backwards to support organizations that oppose you? I like it when Dems go on Fox, but I can't blame the ones who blackball the right-wing cable network.

Colmes is finally leaving HANNITY and colmes?

Good thing they made this announcement or nobody would have noticed fer a couple of months.

Oh yeah, and THIS

Colmes is a pitiful, shameless dolt who has no dignity and no pride. His only claim to fame is that he allowed himself to be placed in a position to be Hannity's bitch. He has no standing with or respect from liberals!

Alan's entire job on that show was to be a left wing prop and a punching bag.

His willingness to take the backseat, shut his mouth and let Yawn Hamncheez do all the driving was, indeed, a pitiful sight to behold.

In Colme's defense, he does do a good radio show that is thoughtful, occasionally insightful and truly from the left and it's for those reasons that Spud reckons the blog-god's speculation that AC might at long last get his own gig on FOX is a pipe dream at best.

The rationale that the Fox folk will need to make some kind of concession to the left in order to not get blackballed fer the next 4 to 8 years in terms of "gets" is a compelling rationale but FOX hasn't been particularily rational in it's decision making processes to date and Spud don't reckon they are gonna start anytime soon unless Murdoch shows up there with a gun demanding it be made so.

We shall see.

Be Well.

Alan Colmes is still alive? OMG.
Have Dick Morris replace him, then you could have
Hannity and Unsanitary.

"but I can't blame the ones who blackball the right-wing cable network."

"Poll: Internet, Fox News Are Most Trusted News Sources"
"it's also interesting to note that more people in the poll described themselves as Democrats than Republicans"

How can you look at the ratings for the past number of years and even think that FOX needs to make a change "to compete" with MSNBC and CNN? They trounce them. It isn't rightwing bias to say that... it is simply a matter of fact.

The ones that should be concerned with competing are CNN and MSNBC.

-Moo

There is more to TV revenue than the amount of people watching at a particular time. FOX gets 2 million people per night. The same 2 million will be there tomorrow, and next Tuesday, and a year from now. CNN gets a new set of viewers about every 40 minutes. It may not be 2 million viewers, but you can be sure it ain't the same people that watched the previous show. CNN viewers typically don't have the time to veg-out in front of the tube for four hours of "news" programs, and they don't want to.

Fox is as about "right down the middle" as CNN and MSNBC are.

I watch all three but I dont take any of them with out a big mouth full of salt.

here comes the announcement of possible pains in the ass, Elizabeth Hasslebeck and Sarah Palin.

Colmes seems O.K. but much to small of a liberal, what the left needs in the show is a REAL LIBERAL!!!! How about James Carvelle, let the war begin!!!!!! OK so Carvelle may be spelled wrong, FUCK SEAN HANNITY!!!!!!!

Hannity was the only reason to watch that show. Colmes is so boring and stiff but a great mouthpiece for Obama. Maybe there will be an Obama administration job in his future.

Colmes sorta reminded me of Beeker on The Muppet Show.

And I wholeheartedly agree with the suggestion up-thread that our gracious host would make an excellent replacement. It would, of course, depend on how much hysterical straw man bloviation the man can take.

Alan Colmes is a very decent person. One does not have to agree with his liberal views to acknowledge that he is a gentleman. Many times I have seen him take views against liberal interests when the moment calls for truthfulness and fairness. As a conservative, I will miss him in the program, to which I have tuned to very frequently since its' inception. I wish him good luck in his future endeavors. As a conservative, I will critizice him if the reasons and moments are proper. There is no need to be insultive in disagreements.

"I'm proud that both Sean and I remained unharmed after sitting side by side, night after night for so many years."

Unharmed? Was he expecting violence to be perpetrated against them?

Well, maybe they can get someone a bit more animated and confrontational to give Hannity a run for his money. Please note that Hannity is not leaving. Actually, it's Hannity's show with Colmes serving as window dressing. He didn't even rise to the level of staight man.

Isn't this a bad time to voluntarily move on in that business, when there are cuts everywhere? I wonder how "voluntary" the departure was?

"unharmed after sitting side by side"

Or do to eachother.

Carville is a hack.

Colmes--once in a while agreed with Hannity.

And folks who are critical of Colmes as being too soft or otherwise--appears they don't watch the show enough.

Colmes goes after the conservative guests just as hard as Hannity goes after the liberal guests. And not to be rude--but to get straight answers.

I'd like to see Bill Maher or Jon Stewart take Colmes's place.

Ha-Nutty would be torn to bits on daily basis.

He has no standing with or respect from liberals!

#10 | Posted by realpatriot at 2008-11-24 02:27 PM | Reply

Well at least he has that going for him. It's a start.

The one cool thing about H&C is at the end of the day, Hannity and Colmes are good friends on a personal level.

#3 | Posted by JeffJ at 2008-11-24 02:13 PM | Reply | Flag:

That's not cool at all, imo. Some of the shit that comes out of hannity deserves to be answered via bitch slap. Colmes is less of a man for trying to argue with/ignore that pile of gay fred flintstone looking waste.

I hope they bring in Kirsten Powers.

#44 | Posted by celisary at 2008-11-24 06:20 PM

FUCK SEAN HANNITY!!!!!!!

Well, whatever turns you on. Go for it.

Well, on the bright side, we hear today that mAnn Coulter has broken her jaw and has to have it wired shut. That's great news for all reall American's.

Well, on the bright side, we hear today that mAnn Coulter has broken her jaw and has to have it wired shut.

Hannity would still bring her on the show and let her scream through her wired shut mouth. You can still make out "fucking liberals" but the rest of it would be incoherent. Similar to the content of what she normally says.

Eberly,

Shit, I'd pay money to see that. I had a broken jaw once complete with the whole wired shut thing. It would be a hoot.

Gee, you'd think you libs would love Colmes. I had no problem with Alan Colmes. I never saw him come unhinged like some of the people you want to replace him with.

I've listened to his radio show a few times and although I never really saw things from his perspective, I appreciated his candidness. I think he didn't like having to share a party with all the haters out there.

Lonnie

ah too bad
and I dont give a shit what you partison hack knuckleheads think about him

he was a nice liberal which is why most of you here didnt think much of him

and the last time I watched the show about a week ago he was getting to be too much like too many of you here

parisan, mean, crude, nasty,snobbish,dispicablly biased, and prejudices toward any thoughts other than you moveorg company line

BUT DAMN IT YOU ARE OUR biased and partisan snobs so no one else can throw your asses in the can except us.......LOL

PARISAN???????

he was french??

I meant parTIsan, of course

Gee, how will they ever replace the "liberal" personification of a passive-aggressive heroin addict who so well contrasted the much more attractive, energetic and intelligent Hannity??? Somebody give Roger Ailes directions to Skid Row. What a f***ing joke.

parisan, mean, crude, nasty,snobbish,dispicablly biased, and prejudices toward any thoughts other than you moveorg company line

#61 | Posted by bushlovertwo at 2008-11-25 11:16 AM | Reply | Flag

You're constantly blathering on about MoveOn.org for some reason. I notice you never mention the 'Heritage Foundation' or other right-wing groups.

Why is that?

Now I would throw a party if it was Hannity leaving the show!!

Good bye to bad garbage. He SUCKS.......

If Hannity left the show would fold.

That would be a true Blessing!!
45Caliber

You're constantly blathering on about MoveOn.org for some reason. I notice you never mention the 'Heritage Foundation' or other right-wing groups.

Why is that?

#64 | Posted by COMMONSENSE at

cause this site is leftwing and why would I??
if you were on a right wing site.......would you mention moveon all the time........

geez....for a smart guy, you dont know too much do you???

(Im joking..........)