Baby Russert: Weiner doesn't have the "skill set" to find a job in the private sector

[apples and oranges]

and that is one of the reasons why he can't resign. According to Russert, he's been in congress since the '80s and doesn't have an advanced degree. His only career path outside of the congress would be left wing blogging. Just heard on MSNBC.

[DefenseLawyer]

1. Baby Russert talking about getting a job

is a bit like Donald Trump talking about how to become a millionaire.

[apples and oranges]

30. Agreed. Russert has become unbelievably smug lately

[TheDebbieDee]

35. Weiner MAY not have the skills to find a job, but we all know that

Luke DEFINITELY doesn't have the skills to find a job in the private sector. I think Russert just showed us a classic case of "Pot, meet Kettle."

[lsewpershad]

59. so true

he inherited it.

[WI_DEM]

2. And this is from a guy who got his job because thru nepotism?

[valerief]

7. + a gazillion times a brazillion

[kick-ass-bob]

3. That's rich.

How'd you get your job, l'il Luke?

[malaise]

5. Ditto n/t

[LuvNewcastle]

4. So Russert has a "skill set?"

I thought he got hired because his daddy got sick.

[valerief]

8. Like W, he has the Lucky Genes skill set. nt

[jtrockville]

29. Born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple. Good gawd.

[valerief]

53. Every day, every way, he proves he never earned his job. nt

[glinda]

90. He did and then he was still going to school....

[Frustratedlady]

6. Uh, Timmy, how did you get your job?

Timing?

[Gin]

9. boy...he is as dumb as a stick....he got his job because his dad

died..

Luke...you are such a tool! shut up and go away!

[fishwax]

10. yeesh n/t

[hifiguy]

11. This little shit infuriates me more than anyone else

in the media, even the usual-suspect butt nuggets like Rushbo, Insannity, O'Loofah, et al.

This PUNK has NO qualifications for the position he holds other than his last name. He is the most pathetic example of nepotism and connections trumping talent that I have ever seen. If this were a just world, a piano would fall on this spoiled brat in the fashion of Daffy Duck, who, by the way would make a better journalist then Baby Russert. If his old man hadn't been a famous corporate apple-polisher for decades this turd would be the third string sports reporter for a teevee station in North Dakota. :nuke: :grr:

[rufus dog]

83. You are So far off base!

He would be a fourth string sports reporter on the third rated station in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Which for those of you who have ever been through Rock Springs know means covering the McDonalds play area.

[liberal N proud]

12. Where would he be if it had not been for his father?

[emulatorloo]

13. Preposterous. Fire this guy n/t

[JoePhilly]

14. Recced this thread ... still at zero?

Who disagrees?

Did folks not get the irony of "baby Russert" (love the name) making this claim?

[eShirl]

15. HA!

[merbex]

16. God, I wish there was SOMEONE on with him a la David Sirota

who WOULD have said: "Excuse me, what's your last name again? And your father was who? And you had been out of college how long when you got this job? And your private sector job post college was what again?.....( big pause) I've made my point."

[yawnmaster]

17. Lots of ad hom going on here, but seriously, what type of job could he get?

I think it might be still in the political arena; perhaps as a lobbyist?
I suppose he could write.

any others?

[merbex]

19. The point of the posting, IMHO, was about Little Luke, not Weiner

because that smug little jerk has no right whatsoever questioning anyone's 'skill sets for available jobs

[disillusioned73]

25. But seriously, it's LUKE RUSSERT..

:silly:

[girl_interrupted]

33. I can think of quite a few

For one, he could be a talking head, much like Spitzer or Gingrich Scandal didn't stop them. Or like a half a dozen ex-pols who are invited to give their political opinions on current political events. He certainly could write a book, that would bring in a lot of money. Right now, unlike a lot of other politicians, he isn't rolling in the dough. That's another thing I like about him. But he certainly doesn't lack skills.

I think he could go into Urban planning, I think that suits him best. He's always been very involved in providing services and housing to low-income people. He's consistently argued and voted in favor of funding non-profit groups that help the poor, and people at the community centers seem to value this aspect the most. Right now a lot of these programs are in danger of being cut. One of the reasons I want him to remain, we need someone to fight for them. But if that doesn't happen, I think there is a lot of good he can accomplish for that area, because he's had the experience.

He does have a college degree & has sat on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Health, so he has background in both fields and could find work in either one. He was a very active proponent for health care for 9/11 responders, and there is a lot of work yet to been done in getting that straightened out as well. His efforts were very much appreciated and won't be forgotten.

I think he has a lot of choices, but i'm hoping he stays with his current job.

[lisa58]

39. He's funny enough to do stand-up!

[hfojvt]

46. pretty sure he could do

janitorial, factory, retail - any of the jobs I have had since getting out of college. As a Congressman he has managerial experience with his staff and has been through many campaigns, which is no small feat. Maybe he had campaign staff doing much of the work, but ultimately he was in charge of those campaigns. People who want to disparage THAT skill set have obviously never tried it. I have tried it and will testify - a) it is a heck of a lot of work, b) it takes a heck of a lot of organization and planning. Further, he needs to be able to stand in front of crowds of people and answer questions on a variety of topics. I would not say that somebody who has been elected to Congress is lacking in skills.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

57. He could do Russert Jr's job. Hell, Weiner's cock might be able to do that job better. nt

[bluestate10]

69. Weiner can get a high paying lobbyists job. Lobbying firms have a way of

hiding scandal plagued politicians until the stench is gone from them.

[PCIntern]

18. K and r and what a little sack of excrement he is...

His "skill set" involved playing skee-ball at the amusement park and video poker online.

[disillusioned73]

20. And baby Russert lacks the "skill set" to have the job he has...

if not for his last name....

[Eagle Mall]

21. at Luke's birth, they threw away the baby and kept the 5-lb dump that Tim took that afternoon

[OHdem10]

22. I am going to be uncharastically harsh. Would the young Rssser

have had access to his present job if he weer not who he
is.

He is becoming a little too "smart". Yesterday, he
was saying Weiner should resign and if he is there
on Monday, he *Russer) will be leading journalists to
keep the story going, hanging outside Weirner's office.

It is beginning to took it is the Journalists trying
to get rid of Weiner.

[stevenleser]

23. He gets a lifetime retirement. He doesnt need to find a job. n/t

[girl_interrupted]

24. K&R Baby Russert sucks

Never liked his dad and not fond of him either. Speaking of skills, he's no Keith Olbermann or Rachel Maddow either. He's lucky he had his job handed to him out of sympathy for his dads death. What a spolied rotten jerk.

[Donnachaidh]

26. Spawn should know about that skill set, or lack thereof, yes?

:eyes:

[abelenkpe]

27. O the irony. nt

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

28. pot meets kettle

[Gregorian]

31. Russert is no Cronkite.

I weep for my fourth estate.

[CreekDog]

64. third now

we're the fourth. :eyes:

[myrna minx]

32. Do you have a link? Thanks. n/t

[arbusto_baboso]

34. Says the Legacy who only got HIS job because of daddy.

And, btw, Daddy wasn't the hot shit you think he was, either, Junior.

[JVS]

36. Not everyone's dad can croak them into a career.

[annabanana]

37. Alas, the poor child.. Wholly raised in the DC Bubble.. He has

no knowledge or understanding of the real world. He proves this time and again by being a mini-me to Tuck Chod...

[The Backlash Cometh]

38. Damn you! I claim Baby Russert. Penned it just last week.

I wonder how many resumes that boy had to send out before landing a job with MSNBC. Poor, hungry waif.

[KittyWampus]

41. I stole "Legacy Russert" from another DU'er whom I can't recall.

[RedSpartan]

40. Is this from The Onion?

[Lex]

43. No kidding. The irony is thick. Way, way thick. nt

[hobbit709]

42. Baby Russert's only job skill is ass kissing.

[Fla_Democrat]

44. Oh, come now. I saw he was offered 50K to

be the spokesperson for an online dating site. How is that not having any other job prospects? :shrug:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/08/anthony-weiner-lewd-photo-sugarsugar_n_873424.html




:smoke:

[librechik]

45. Luke who's talking

the bad journalist from the lucky sperm club. He demonstrates his lack of skill set everyday in front of millions without shame.

[sasha031]

47. baby russett was born with a spoon up his butt

what an obnoxious little creep, he is part of the problem with the media.

[bullwinkle428]

48. HO. LEE. SHIT. Irony award, anyone?

:rofl:

[AtomicKitten]

49. Ironic coming from a beneficiary of nepotism. LOL.

[smokey nj]

50. Little Russ is the poster child for nepotism.

[truebrit71]

51. Says the guy that got his job because his old man knocked up his old lady...

...what a toolbox...

He doesn't have the skillset to throw a piss-up in a brewery...

[Forkboy]

52. His dad should have taken him along.

[sabrina 1]

54. Why doesn't baby Russert run for Congress and let the people

decide what HIS skill sets are to get himself elected.

He apparently didn't have the skill sets to earn the job, he was chosen because of his daddy.

Weiner otoh, was elected by a majority of the people in his Dist. seven times so far and apparently will be again according to the polls.

Russert just proved why it is never a good idea to give someone a job because of their family name without knowing or caring about their 'skill sets' to do that job.

Fire him! Nepotism is an unfair hiring practice which blocks real talent from getting the job.

And we all suffer for that.

[JuniperLea]

55. People in glass houses... eom

[fried eggs]

56. He could also do porn and perhaps a Play Girl spread?

:shrug: :hide:

[deminks]

58. Legacy Luke is starting to look grudgeful like dear ole dad.

Some of us still remember New Orleans.

[spanone]

60. wonder how many jobs the young lukester has had to hold down in his limited years?

[JoDog]

61. Fine. Citizen Weiner

can stay at home with the baby and volunteer with local organizations. That is, if he remains married.

[TheKentuckian]

62. Silver Spoon aka Tater aka Lukie needs to look in a mirror.

[Buns_of_Fire]

63. Notwithstanding Baby Russert's obvious lack of irony,

how many congresscritters DO have a skill set that would translate to the real world? After all, the country only needs so many used car salesmen. I've never seen a want ad (even back when there were want ads) for a "Professional Butt-Cheek Inhaler," either.

There's a reason the political welfare class fights like like hell to get elected and then fights like hell to stay elected, and in most cases, it ain't altruism.

(Is my cynicism showing?)

[CreekDog]

65. jeez, was there a real rager the night before the "Irony" lesson plan?

:wtf:

[proud patriot]

66. I wonder how it feels to have a cush job because your dad died

:think:

[Doctor_J]

67. Says the poster child for nepotism in the million-dollar talking head scam

grab a rifle and get to Afghanistan, you stupid pathetic turd.

[Hamlette]

68. someone really ought to take that kid under his/her wing and explain how shameful he is becoming

I was not a fan of his dad when he was alive but I've heard stuff about him since that makes me think more highly of him. Plus, if you see what his replacement did with MTP you begin to recognize at least Tim asked a tough question once in a while and he occasionally had dems on his show.

But his son really shouldn't be saying stuff like that.

BTW, does Luke have an advance degree?

[spin]

70. Could he make it on MSNBC?

[Waiting For Everyman]

71. Says the 26 yr. old sycophant.

What a twit.

[Kaleva]

72. Weiner has been offered a 50k a year job from sugardaddy.com

[kiranon]

73. Male underwear model; news commentator/analyst; actor; stay at home dad.

[Horse with no Name]

74. What a compliment Luke!

I mean, to know that a PROGRESSIVE Congressman can't go get on the payroll at a lobbying/consultant firm like the republicans do when they are driven out of office.

Makes me feel good that he hasn't done ENOUGH favors for the rich and powerful.

Oh and by the way--your Dad has been gone a respectable amount of time for me to say this.

He sucked as a "journalist" and you suck as a "journalist"...no doubt your next job will be for some high profit entity whose water you carry daily.

[spooky3]

81. +1000 ^

[Waiting For Everyman]

75. Oh and btw, AW was first elected in 1998. Great "journalism", twit.

Baby Russert must come from the "make it up as you go" school.

[BlueIris]

76. Good thing he won't be resigning then. nt

[Bonobo]

77. Is there some kind of award he can get for that?

Like Irony of the Year Award or something?

[gort]

78. Like father. Like son...

as Bartcop might say:



Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock,
Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock,
Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock,
Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock,
Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock, Clinton's cock,

[JackRiddler]

79. Wow, talk about blind projection.

[Sanity Claws]

80. Russert only got his job through nepotism

he is the one without the skillset to find a job

[GeorgeGist]

82. He should know ...

integrity is for paupers.

[Joe Bacon]

84. Look at the bright side!

Luke's even more of a narcissistic self-centered asskisssing press whore than his Daddy was!

[CakeGrrl]

85. And Luke Russert would have his job if his father hadn't been Tim Russert.

Not a snowball's chance.

I wonder if he feels the tiniest bit hypocritical saying stuff like that?

:rofl:

[LibGranny]

86. Baby Russert should HAVE a job ahead

of other college grads who may have been eminently more qualified to be a tv reporter EXCEPT their dad didn't work for NBC! He's a fraud!!!

[Warrior Dash]

87. Pornography is a private sector industry....

[QuintanarooBoy]

88. "Baby Russert?"

Is that really necessary? Half the people in the media got their jobs via some sort of inside connection. As someone who misses the hell out of the kid's father, I think that's a bit disrspectful to his memory.

[City Lights]

89. Look in the mirror, Lukie!

You're where you are because of your deceased daddy.

[lonestarnot]

91. Better look in the mirror there buddy boy.