Comments on: UPDATED: The Matthews Speaking Fee Controversy http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:31:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Bitter Scribe http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-498518 Bitter Scribe Fri, 07 Apr 2006 01:16:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-498518 So ask him which charities he gave money to, and confirm it with them. So ask him which charities he gave money to, and confirm it with them.

]]> By: Andy Lee http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-479871 Andy Lee Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:16:56 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-479871 Well, what about the charity explanation? If it's true, is Matthews off the hook for violating that particular MSNBC policy? I'm not saying Matthews isn't a media whore, just that we may not have an airtight gotcha in this particular case. Well, what about the charity explanation? If it’s true, is Matthews off the hook for violating that particular MSNBC policy? I’m not saying Matthews isn’t a media whore, just that we may not have an airtight gotcha in this particular case.

]]> By: Doug Nelson http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-478051 Doug Nelson Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:35:38 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-478051 I see no reason to believe the man's lying, although I'd like to see a little evidence. I see no reason to believe the man’s lying, although I’d like to see a little evidence.

]]> By: james http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-477097 james Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:17:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-477097 chrissy the repub whore, should be on fox. chrissy the repub whore, should be on fox.

]]> By: Matt O. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-477076 Matt O. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:02:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-477076 JIMBO - You won't be disappointed. It was the first movie I actually applauded in the movie theater during the film. JIMBO -

You won’t be disappointed. It was the first movie I actually applauded in the movie theater during the film.

]]> By: The Great Society :: Chris Matthews Accepted Interest Group Money in Apparent Violation of NBC Policy :: March :: 2006 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-477000 The Great Society :: Chris Matthews Accepted Interest Group Money in Apparent Violation of NBC Policy :: March :: 2006 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:43:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-477000 [...] Perhaps Mr. Kaplan should have a sit-down talk with Mr. Matthews and figure this out. Permalink| [...] [...] Perhaps Mr. Kaplan should have a sit-down talk with Mr. Matthews and figure this out. Permalink| [...]

]]> By: JIMBO http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-476963 JIMBO Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:11:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476963 I just rented "Good Night and Good Luck" last night. I'm planning to see it tommorrow night after Countdown and CSI. This film should remind us of what used to count as great journalism. Chris Matthews, O'Lielly, Scarborough, Throaty McHuskington and the rest of the McCarthy lovers should be tied to their chairs by Mr. Olbermann and us and forced to watch this movie several times till they see the light. I just rented “Good Night and Good Luck” last night. I’m planning to see it tommorrow
night after Countdown and CSI. This film should remind us of what used to count as great journalism. Chris Matthews, O’Lielly, Scarborough, Throaty McHuskington and the rest of the McCarthy lovers should be tied to their chairs by Mr. Olbermann and us and forced to watch this movie several times till they see the light.

]]> By: village idiot http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-476869 village idiot Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:19:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476869 A few years back, I attended a conference organized by a big bank that had Fred Barnes and Eleanor Clift doing a point - counterpoint thing. I know that both were paid speakers at this event. I do not believe this is unusual; maybe Chris Matthews violated NBC's rules, but then what does that prove? Who are GE and NBC to talk about rules and ethics? Please .... Mr. Matthews is an opportunist trying to earn a living like the rest of the good citizens of this nation. There is something to be said for caveat emptor, .... fool me once .... foll me twice ...., fool me every evening of every day .... A few years back, I attended a conference organized by a big bank that had Fred Barnes and Eleanor Clift doing a point – counterpoint thing. I know that both were paid speakers at this event. I do not believe this is unusual; maybe Chris Matthews violated NBC’s rules, but then what does that prove? Who are GE and NBC to talk about rules and ethics? Please ….

Mr. Matthews is an opportunist trying to earn a living like the rest of the good citizens of this nation. There is something to be said for caveat emptor, …. fool me once …. foll me twice …., fool me every evening of every day ….

]]> By: Forestgunk http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-2/#comment-476857 Forestgunk Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:58:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476857 Chris Matthews is nothing more than a media WHORE who would sell his mind, body, soul and opinion to anyone with a dollar. Edward R must be rolling over in his grave everytime Matthews name is mentioned along with "real" journalism. Chris Matthews is nothing more than a media WHORE who would sell his mind, body, soul and opinion to anyone with a dollar. Edward R must be rolling over in his grave everytime Matthews name is mentioned along with “real” journalism.

]]> By: mr ho http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476856 mr ho Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:55:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476856 Blaahhh Blaahhh Goes the matthews media sheep whore, drunk on lies, a full fledged member of the Orwellian Crazy Farm. "4 legs good!, 35 K better!" "4 legs good!, 35 K better!" Matthews bleated. Blaahhh Blaahhh Goes the matthews media sheep whore, drunk on lies, a full fledged member of the Orwellian Crazy Farm.

“4 legs good!, 35 K better!”
“4 legs good!, 35 K better!”

Matthews bleated.

]]> By: Jasper O'Herlihy http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476854 Jasper O'Herlihy Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:54:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476854 Does anybody know what he spoke to the groups about? I'd love to see copies of the speeches, or hear from people in the audiences who heard what he said. Does anybody know what he spoke to the groups about?

I’d love to see copies of the speeches, or hear from people in the audiences who heard what he said.

]]> By: Hughes for America http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476818 Hughes for America Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:01:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476818 <strong>Chris Matthews violates NBC rules...</strong> Think Progress has the details:ThinkProgress has learned that NBC anchor Chris Matthews has received tens of thousands of dollars in exchange for delivering speeches to corporate interest groups. Matthews's speaking engagements appear to be in direct ... Chris Matthews violates NBC rules…

Think Progress has the details:ThinkProgress has learned that NBC anchor Chris Matthews has received tens of thousands of dollars in exchange for delivering speeches to corporate interest groups. Matthews’s speaking engagements appear to be in direct …

]]> By: SpeakSpeak News http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476803 SpeakSpeak News Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:36:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476803 [...] Proof that Chris Matthews accepts speaking fees from corporate groups. Previous: Keith Olbermann Doesn’t Hate Bill O’Reilly || Home || Next: Conservatives Who Oppose Bush 1 Comment so far [...] [...] Proof that Chris Matthews accepts speaking fees from corporate groups. Previous: Keith Olbermann Doesn’t Hate Bill O’Reilly || Home || Next: Conservatives Who Oppose Bush 1 Comment so far [...]

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476801 Marie Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:34:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476801 <em>#19, Mark,</em> I agree, your version is indeed more accurate. #19, Mark,
I agree, your version is indeed more accurate.

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476800 Marie Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:33:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476800 It's one thing to consent to speaking engagements at non-partisan events; it's another thing to speak at distinctly political events, while claiming to be objective. Joe Scarborough was on stage with Bush last summer on Bush's social security circuit. We all know Scarborough is Republican, but even so, as his present career is that of a news anchor, it was unseemly for him to be there. Tweety is a huge offender of the NBC ethics clause. It’s one thing to consent to speaking engagements at non-partisan events; it’s another thing to speak at distinctly political events, while claiming to be objective.
Joe Scarborough was on stage with Bush last summer on Bush’s social security circuit. We all know Scarborough is Republican, but even so, as his present career is that of a news anchor, it was unseemly for him to be there.
Tweety is a huge offender of the NBC ethics clause.

]]> By: Victor Laszlo http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476792 Victor Laszlo Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:20:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476792 Either the President of MSNBC is lying or Matthews is lying to the President of MSNBC. I wonder which one is really is??? Either the President of MSNBC is lying or Matthews is lying to the President of MSNBC. I wonder which one is really is???

]]> By: SpeakSpeak News http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476791 SpeakSpeak News Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:19:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476791 [...] Meanwhile, proof recently emerged that Matthews accepts speaking fees from corporate groups. Previous: George Lucas and Paris Hilton || Home || No Comments so far Leave a comment Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Your e-mail address is never displayed. Basic HTML is allowed. Including more than one link makes you look like a spammer and will cause your comment to be held in moderation. [...] [...] Meanwhile, proof recently emerged that Matthews accepts speaking fees from corporate groups. Previous: George Lucas and Paris Hilton || Home || No Comments so far Leave a comment Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Your e-mail address is never displayed. Basic HTML is allowed. Including more than one link makes you look like a spammer and will cause your comment to be held in moderation. [...]

]]> By: TJM http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476773 TJM Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:54:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476773 Gregor,the wink and a nod approach is common,I suppose,but I do wonder whether Matthews' has a contract to allow him to collect outside fees since he is a "personality" not a journalist. Although that part is pretty obvious. Gregor,the wink and a nod approach is common,I suppose,but I do wonder whether Matthews’ has a contract to allow him to collect outside fees since he is a “personality” not a journalist. Although that part is pretty obvious.

]]> By: Richard http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476742 Richard Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:21:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476742 MAYBE IT'S TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE ADS. AND STOP BUYING THE PRODUCTS. MAYBE IT’S TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE ADS. AND STOP BUYING THE PRODUCTS.

]]> By: Gregor Samsa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/comment-page-1/#comment-476740 Gregor Samsa Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:19:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/03/15/matthews-speaking-fees/#comment-476740 <i>If he had an attorney to help negotiate that contract and didn’t have a carve-out for that,his attorney committed malpractice. Comment by TJM — March 15, 2006 @ 5:25 pm </i> Or certain portions of the contract are dead letter for all intents and purposes. Matthews: "I wanted to ask you about this clause.. the one about charging fees.." NBC boss: "What clause? What fees?" Matthews: "You know, the one that says I can't charge fees for speeches" NBC boss: "Oh yeah! That one... don't worry... it's a standard contract. We all had to sign it. We know you will <b>never</b> break our code of ethics" [wink, nod, smirk] If he had an attorney to help negotiate that contract and didn’t have a carve-out for that,his attorney committed malpractice.
Comment by TJM — March 15, 2006 @ 5:25 pm

Or certain portions of the contract are dead letter for all intents and purposes.

Matthews: “I wanted to ask you about this clause.. the one about charging fees..”
NBC boss: “What clause? What fees?”
Matthews: “You know, the one that says I can’t charge fees for speeches”
NBC boss: “Oh yeah! That one… don’t worry… it’s a standard contract. We all had to sign it. We know you will never break our code of ethics” [wink, nod, smirk]

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