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senseandsensibility

(25,039 posts) Fri Apr 5, 2013, 06:39 PM Apr 2013

Will ANY of the liberal journalists on MSNBC tonight criticize this proposal? [View all]

Even mildly? I don't think so. Will they even allow their guest to do so? So far I haven't seen it. In fact, on Sharpton's show it's been a pep rally for Obama's "courage" in proposing Social Security cuts. I can see Chris Hayes and Rachel both taking a very dry analytical and neutral tone. I don't see Lawrence as really coming out against it either.

But you know who would have hit the roof over this? Three guesses, and I think that's one reason he's gone from the weekday lineup.

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Will ANY of the liberal journalists on MSNBC tonight criticize this proposal? [View all] senseandsensibility Apr 2013 OP

I already had to turn the MSNBC pep rally off.. tokenlib Apr 2013 #1

Actually, I expect Hayes, Maddow, and O'Donnell will all point out that it's a lousy idea. winter is coming Apr 2013 #2

We'll see. I don't think so, but senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #5

The word coming down is... Oilwellian Apr 2013 #3

Sensible pragmatic moderate centrism to the rescue Fumesucker Apr 2013 #4

actually this idea polls in the 30's dsc Apr 2013 #17

i was running errands today and had the radio on in my van...... chillfactor Apr 2013 #6

I can't get Ed's show on the radio anymore senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #7

What deal? The Senate Dems oppose it as well as the House GOP Tea-Nazis. nt. OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #8

You're right. Edited. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #9

The Senate dems will cave..Obama will say we have nowhere else to go.. tokenlib Apr 2013 #10

When's the last time the Senate Dems have caved on any cuts to any earned benefits? nt. OldDem2012 Apr 2013 #11

Lets set the record Rev. Al is not for it. Get your records right. BrainMann1 Apr 2013 #12

I'm so pissed I may watch O'Reilly tularetom Apr 2013 #13

Possibly, but he does tend to get bogged senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #14

Just heard Joy Reid senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #15

I'll know to be pissed off at President Obama when Al Sharpton or Stephanie Miller are... Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #16