Kudos and Thanks to Rachel Maddow

[Mira]

Rachel said she would be on the job and keep us informed for the first 100 days, and promptly went back to reporting 5 nights a week immediately.
In my observation, she did not miss a single night.
She was on top of our protests, and on top of our need to know.
She was tireless and brought to our attention many atrocities that were being committed against us that others had missed or chosen not to report.

I don’t know how else to thank Rachel but to humbly present her with a vast and beautiful bouquet of art.
Just like her work.

I love you and am so grateful for you, Rachel Maddow.

[SheltieLover]

1. You summed up my sentiments of profound gratitude perfectly

Then tossed in a beautiful piece of artwork. Tyvm!

And many heartfelt thanks to Rachel!

[TearsOfDaClowned]

2. A Thoughtful Tribute. Rachel Stepped Out For Her Reasons. Jumping In for These 100 Days Has Been Good For US!

[mzmolly]

3. She's one of the best ever.

So grateful for her measured, truthful self.

[Hekate]

14. Not to mention her deeply-informed passion

[mzmolly]

19. That too!

And the fact that she can deliver complex information in a way that is relatable. She can sound the alarm without making our situation seem hopeless. She promotes a vision for how the dictator can be defeated and how people and institutions are fighting back in effective ways.

[Staph]

4. Rachel is a national treasure!

But she did miss one night - she took a night off to celebrate her anniversary with Susan.

[LymphocyteLover]

5. She's been invaluable! She really helped keep our spirits up as well as keep us informed

[Cherokee100]

6. Thank You, Rachel

I have been a fan of yours, sense your Air America days.

[Deuxcents]

7. I looked forward to her when she was a guest on Keith Oberman's show.. try to never miss her show

[Mira]

8. I learned to love and respect her on Air America Radio.

She made me laugh then with her indomitable wit and insight.

[ShazzieB]

9. She has kept me going these last few months.

I'm going to miss the hell out of her, but i am profoundly grateful for these 100 days!

To Rachel:



And thank you, too, for this thread!

[Mira]

11. She's still on on Mondays

It's not what I would like, but she isn't gone and will make the best of it. I like how she has taken care of herself and her other pursuits. Actually - I LOVE that. She justifiably earns a substantial amount of money. I love that, too. So I sent her the painting of the gorgeous flowers. She could buy it. YES. More power to capable women.

[KT2000]

10. She was doing big work for us

and by that I mean ALL of us in America. Tonight I was so glad she found out who was responsible for the raid on the citizens in OK.

Thank you Rachel - you are a star in the dark!

[radical noodle]

12. I absolutely love Rachel

She did miss one night, but for good reason. It was her 26th (I believe) anniversary with Susan and they had a night to celebrate.

She's kept me sane these last few months.

[Hekate]

13. Mira, that is beautiful. Rachel -- thank you profoundly for helping keep us sane...

…and letting us know we are not alone.

In fact, that’s what I’ve said to several people along the way. They, wonderingly taking in the crowd: “I am not alone.” Me: “No, we certainly are not alone. “

Rachel has been invaluable, and will continue to be.

[electric_blue68]

15. TY, Rachael M; so smart, witty, and caring! Great idea to add the flower bouquet!

Found her on (rip) Air America.

I'll have to add my alarm reminder for Mondays, though I rarely need it.

[malaise]

16. Yeeees!

Rec

[LetMyPeopleVote]

17. I will miss Rachel being on every night

[SocialDemocrat61]

18. Sorry to say

But rarely saw her show. May have looked at part of a segment or two online but can't really remember anything.
I refuse to live in a 24/7 news bubble. There are better uses for my time and better things to watch on television. I'd rather watch an episode of Ghosts or Abbott Elementary or Bar Rescue or The Food that built America the watch news all day. It's better for my mental health in the long run. And I highly recommend it to many of the people here. There is a point when an interest turns into an unhealthy obsession.

[Mira]

20. Glad to see your versatility

Thanks for the recommendations for other TV fare and your concern about watching news all day putting mental health at risk. Rachel came on for an hour on weekdays, and that is now over. Kegseth, though, may need a Bar Rescue a lot more often.

[SocialDemocrat61]

21. I would also recommend

the new season of Black Mirror, very good. Unfortunately, It's always sunny in Philadelphia won't be back until July.

[PhylliPretzel]

22. Amy Goodman

of Democracy Now! reports on the national protests.

[Attilatheblond]

23. Eternal gratitude to Ms Maddow, her wisdom, intellect, and flawless balance

In regards to her balance, I am also grateful for the one night she took off to attend to her primary personal relationship. Sending gratitude also, to her beloved Susan, for her patience and for sharing Rachel with us all in our nations time of profound need.

Most of us know the pain of watching our mates work too hard, be consumed by the needs of others and the desire to step up and shoulder more responsibility than one person should be asked to carry. Not unlike military spouses, Susan's generosity of time, energy, and love for both Rachel Maddow and our nation is profound and we owe her our thanks too. Serving the nation is personal, but also affects families.

Thank you, Rachel Maddow. And thank you, Susan, for the gift your perseverance gave our beloved nation. Now, take that incredible lady out for some well earned rest.

[Mira]

24. I love your homage to Susan

And to all families who generously give their members' time to serve the public good. I fully concur with your thanks to Susan; it must have been a grueling time for both of them, but it never showed in Rachel. Through her honesty with us she was able to drain some of the nerve-wracking emotion she felt so it
did not have to lurk under cover.

[Chicagogrl1]

25. She is a National Treasure

She & Nicole Wallace brought me back to MSNBC!!!
May we all continue the good fight! Many thanks again to Rachel for her great reporting!!!

[wendyb-NC]

26. That is a brilliant way to honor her

She is brilliant, and leaves no stone uncovered. What a gift she has for telling the political story, as an anchor, on MSNBC. She gives us so much understanding, of what is going on in these wild, surreal times. She's so amazing.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

27. She is the real deal. I saw a live taping of her show at a local tavern

back when Christine "I am not a witch" O'Donnell was running to fill Biden's Senate seat in Delaware.

Rachel was magnificent. She had an aura of greatness about her. She was on top of everything. In control of everything, but with kindness & respect to her staff. She was serious about her job, working every minute and kept her cool in a barroom full to the brim of noisy people. Even though they'd paid to see her, you know how crowds are. But she was able to tune it all out, on her laptop rewriting scripts and probably directing various aspects of what the staff was doing.

I hate being in crowded spaces, but the minute I heard we could get tickets I was on it. I'm so glad we were there to see her in person.

[Trueblue Texan]

28. Rachel Maddow is a true American hero. NT

[solara]

29. DITTO,, A big DITTO

Y'all said everything I was thinking and feeling ( this happens often here)

so thank you
🙏

[proud patriot]

30. I'd like to add a shout out To Randi Rhodes

[Greybnk48]

31. I'm in a depression over her leaving her every night slot.

She really helps me psychologically in a way others don't. Lawrence does it, as does Nicole. It's just her thorough, documented, no fluff or added bs approach that really appeals to me. But I understand she wants to do more and respect that.

I'll lean on the other two, and I've started to really like Chris Haye's show. It's a long-standing habit for me to watch at that time going back to the beginning of Countdown, with Keith. I'm sure I'll survive. Jen Psaki is excellent, I know. She's a little too low key for me.

[pamdb]

32. Rachel

I WANT HER BACK!!!!

Since Joe and Mika bent the knee I haven't watched them so I've been recording Rachel and watching her with my morning coffee.
What to do now!!!!!

I guess I'll record Lawrence and catch him in the morning.

[Mira]

36. YUP - I ditched Joe and Mika

Joe and Mika whom I never warmed to, but did listen to on some mornings, lost me when they went to kiss ass and then unconvincingly tried to defend it.
I now turn on and look at what scarf I imagine myself strangling Mika with. Then I go and watch any of the suggestions in reply number 18.

[Godot51]

33. Rachel Maddow...

... is a beacon in dark times. It is to be sure someone is pressuring MSNBC to shut her down, possibly many conservative fascist someones.

The oligarch owned news media cannot have such a voice of truth, reason, and discussion.

[Mira]

38. With her well deserved huge salary

She can afford to have mighty bodyguards hiding where they are never seen or where they are never intruding otherwise. I am a dreamer. But, I pray she has them, I hope they are as I envision them.

[Upthevibe]

34. Mira............

ABSOLUTELY!

Rachel Maddow is absolutely THE best!

[FemDemERA]

35. Thank you Rachel! You are a gem,

A national treasure, a credit to your profession and l am so glad you came back full-time for the 100 days. I can only say “ditto” to all the other wonderful things the previous posters said about you. Thank you for giving so much, for standing up and speaking out.

[hkp11]

37. Agreed!

Thank you Rachel!