Dude.
During last night’s State of the Union address, Americans were transfixed by the amazing story of Army Ranger Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg. Remsburg, who is still recovering from his profound injuries, was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his heroism.
But according to NBC News’ senior political editor Mark Murray, Remsburg isn’t the only hero around here. There’s someone else who’s faced unimaginable adversity:
Obama's ending on Remsburg wasn't just a story about America — it also was a story about Obama. Nothing has ever come easy
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) January 29, 2014
What. The. Hell.
Delusional, thy name is @mmurraypolitics https://t.co/lXFAnanpwj There's hero worship, and then there's this. He's a "journalist!" #perverse
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/lilpup09/status/428546592967507968
We can't even honor an American hero who was blown up by an IED without it being all about Obama. I mean, my gosh.
— Brittany (@bccover) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/bccohan/status/428534869430632448
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/428550685295378432
https://twitter.com/JayCaruso/status/428534773208731649
https://twitter.com/JayCaruso/status/428538465899134978
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/428534927324618752
On what planet? MT @mmurraypolitics: … it also was a story about Obama. Nothing has ever come easy
— Socially DistantAF (@brodigan) January 29, 2014
So we're clear, NBC News thinks a wounded warrior's struggle is apropos of the President's "struggle." https://t.co/gcBgObjGSG
— Socially DistantAF (@brodigan) January 29, 2014
And this is what everyone from NBC News thinks, since no one denounced it yet: https://t.co/gcBgObjGSG Those are the rules, right?
— Socially DistantAF (@brodigan) January 29, 2014
A new kind of insanity —> https://t.co/sKF2tTgt9f
— Laura (@laurakbarr) January 29, 2014
.@mmurraypolitics You should check out the cheerleader outfits at cheerleader.co
And @NBC should fire you for being this lame.
— Underdog (@rdbrewer4) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/428535207848067072
https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/428539518611103744
https://twitter.com/GayPatriot/status/428546599837384705
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/428538819994873859
@mmurraypolitics What were you thinking when you typed this tweet? If you hate America, please give no response.
— Ken Webster (@KenWebsterII) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/lrrykeho/status/428552870300901376
Once, he stubbed his toe while stoned. RT @CuffyMeh: "Nothing has come easy for [Nobel Peace Prize Winner] Obama." https://t.co/mQMH2r0LR1
— The Real Matt Finn (@mdrache) January 29, 2014
Voting present in the Senate is just like dodging IEDs according to @mmurraypolitics https://t.co/wF4T97p6nv
— Eric Larson (@larsoneric50) January 29, 2014
NBC has reached a new low. Just, wow. https://t.co/9rCY5MH0xu pic.twitter.com/4Bq4jaXsgR
— Justin (@YoJustinKing) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/428551917242155008
https://twitter.com/christophereday/status/428547695909687296
Hi @mmurraypolitics, remember when Obama was blown face down in water with shrapnel in his brain from an IED? You disgusting fanboi.
— Carl Gustav (@CaptYonah) January 29, 2014
@mmurraypolitics dude, I need whatever ur smoking, snorting or swallowing. Reality isn't my thing I'd like to alter it to fit my warped mind
— Don’t call me Shirley (@vepapa) January 29, 2014
He sacrifices Himself for us all. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. https://t.co/JLE9UfnmqI
— (((≠))) (@ThomasHCrown) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/428545553430216704
Dumbest damn tweet ever! Just straight dumb. You couldn't get a dumber tweet if you prayed for it https://t.co/b5wb8vsZf5 @mmurraypolitics
— Savannah (@thesavvy) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/428542665219526657
Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau sure thinks so:
.@mmurraypolitics's tweet is SO insane that Obama's former speechwriter couldn't agree more!https://t.co/EQqYhtOAwWhttps://t.co/DLgdAoQml2
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) January 29, 2014
@mmurraypolitics my thought exactly the first time I read it
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 29, 2014
He’s out of his mind.
RT @bitingtea: The O speechwriter reply is precious RT @JayCaruso: Seriously? https://t.co/aJgGJKc327
— Brittany (@bccover) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/Matthops82/status/428536534175059968
@jonfavs @mmurraypolitics If that is sincere, you are so seriously messed up there actually may be no help for you.
— Jennine (@jenninejones) January 29, 2014
.@jonfavs Remsburg had 10 deployments, Obama took 10 mulligans at a golf course in Hawaii. The similarities are uncanny. @mmurraypolitics
— jon gabriel (@exjon) January 29, 2014
Favreau had a golden opportunity to take a mulligan on his stupid comment. He didn’t:
@exjon @mmurraypolitics I was talking about his policy agenda for the country but I'm sure that made you feel better so have fun with it
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 29, 2014
You’re a jackass, Favreau. Have fun with it.
https://twitter.com/NoahWehrman/status/428549445064462336
.@jonfavs Yeah, I'm the bad guy here. We veterans can be pretty touchy. @mmurraypolitics
— jon gabriel (@exjon) January 29, 2014
Good. Guys like Favreau need a swift kick in the rear. And when you’re finished with him, maybe give Murray a helpful shove into that hole he’s busy digging for himself:
@philipaklein I recommend you read the column fleshing out what it means beyond the 140 characters http://t.co/U2u3KmcwFh
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) January 29, 2014
https://twitter.com/LoganDobson/status/428537357210775552
@LoganDobson That was easy! More talking about 2007-2014: race against Hillary, '08 general, health care fight, '12 re-elex and now
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) January 29, 2014
@mmurraypolitics I don't see how that changes it. Losing NH primary is not like nearly being killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) January 29, 2014
@philipaklein No doubt the stories are different. But Obama also was talking about peservance at large for country – and that applies to him
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) January 29, 2014
Exit question for the proud journo-hack:
https://twitter.com/BuffingtonJones/status/428550956385456128
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Update:
Looks like Favreau’s trying to clean up his mess:
Cory Remsburg is an inspiring, courageous hero. Neither Obama, nor most of us, have gone through anything remotely as challenging (1)
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 29, 2014
Cory's powerful quote "Nothing worthwhile in life comes easy" is, in a way, a story about America, and a message POTUS delivers often (2)
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 29, 2014
And if anyone wants to take issue with that point, I don't really know what else to tell you (3)
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) January 29, 2014
Except Favreau’s initial response to Murray’s Remsburg-Obama comparison was “my thoughts exactly.” So we’re gonna go ahead and call B.S. on that lame backpedaling.
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