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NightWatcher

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5. Cable 'news' is nothing but preaching to the choir

Sat Nov 29, 2014, 01:45 PM

Nov 2014

Some people turn to Fox because that's what they want to hear (and they know what's going to be said).

Some people turn to MSNBC because that's what they want to hear (and they know what's going to be said).

Some people turn to CNN to see if they ever found that missing airplane.

Repubs use Fox to bash the President and Democrats. Democrats use MSNBC to....um, wait for it.

I don't watch cable 'news' because I already know what's going to be said and what slant is going to be provided. It's like watching professional wrestling (just like Obama said). Oh no, Mitch McConnel is going to hit someone with a folding chair, who could have seen that move coming....

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Whats wrong with Rachael Maddow Show? [View all] busterbrown Nov 2014 OP

I'm okay with preaching to the choir. Cleita Nov 2014 #1

I agree. Her show would be reduced to the mental emotional age of the Terrible Twos, just like Fox. lunatica Nov 2014 #55

Let Chris do it Bagsgroove Nov 2014 #2

That was fun to watch! Lil Missy Nov 2014 #28

Not enough.. This kind of clip on our side is rare... busterbrown Nov 2014 #35

That was a classic. I wish he'd do more of that now. libdem4life Nov 2014 #37

She has literally begged them to come on her show... Cooley Hurd Nov 2014 #3

And thats why I suggested making a big deal out of their cowardice.. busterbrown Nov 2014 #4

Cable 'news' is nothing but preaching to the choir NightWatcher Nov 2014 #5

So who the liberal the Fuax gives 3 hours to every weekday morning? daleanime Nov 2014 #26

She has time and time again. chowder66 Nov 2014 #6

I love Rachel's show. Vinca Nov 2014 #7

Republicans should go on her show, yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #48

She could have "Survivor" numbers and Republicans would run from her. Vinca Nov 2014 #49

They know she will speak truth before introducing them, and vanlassie Nov 2014 #8

I really got fed up with her in the lead up to the midterms. She spent show after show after show jillan Nov 2014 #9

Remember when Keith Olbermann featured The Worst Person in the World? librechik Nov 2014 #10

Because what we need is another show for white male Republicans to have a voice on. NuclearDem Nov 2014 #11

They have no voice..Let everyone see exactly how busterbrown Nov 2014 #13

Why should 1st tier "gets" go on her show? Imajika Nov 2014 #12

Ratings would be better if their were shit firestorms flying around on set.. busterbrown Nov 2014 #14

I have to disagree... RichGirl Nov 2014 #15

The point is that perhaps other mainstream media will busterbrown Nov 2014 #18

I think RM Jamaal510 Nov 2014 #16

The reason that she's the jen63 Nov 2014 #50

Her show is the only on I can tolerate loyalsister Nov 2014 #17

There is never a debate with Republicans in this day and age.. busterbrown Nov 2014 #19

WWF? Politics are like professional wrestling. AngryAmish Nov 2014 #22

It's hard to think of a difference. immoderate Nov 2014 #33

I go to her for intelligence, not "the tension of confrontation." There are too many shouters on tv Hekate Nov 2014 #20

don't feed comcast AngryAmish Nov 2014 #21

Republicans will not go on any show where they might be challenged.. SomethingFishy Nov 2014 #23

And I am saying.. busterbrown Nov 2014 #25

The funniest interview was the one she had with Oregon GOP'er Arthur Robinson... Archae Nov 2014 #24

Is this the one? longship Nov 2014 #27

Yup. Archae Nov 2014 #31

Her IQ is off the charts, her research impeccable, and the delivery forceful and formiddable. libdem4life Nov 2014 #42

Nothing is wrong with the show. elleng Nov 2014 #29

Post is saying to force them(Republican Congressmen) busterbrown Nov 2014 #30

It's a news and analysis program, elleng Nov 2014 #32

Give me a freaking break.. busterbrown Nov 2014 #34

We should of course behave; its what we do, elleng Nov 2014 #36

You obviously live in a different world than I do. busterbrown Nov 2014 #44

Relentless bullies, it's what they are. elleng Nov 2014 #46

Oh I know, I know... busterbrown Nov 2014 #47

Exactly. I like the way she gives background and connection. immoderate Nov 2014 #38

I SO admire the way she gives background and connection, elleng Nov 2014 #40

that is an odd demand to make of Rachel Enrique Nov 2014 #39

Thanks. elleng Nov 2014 #41

Oh God!!! busterbrown Nov 2014 #45

She should be the host of Meet the Press, not Chuck Todd QED Nov 2014 #43

I thoroughly enjoy Rachel's show. myrna minx Nov 2014 #51

The golden days were 8-10 / Keith followed by Rachel. RoverSuswade Nov 2014 #52

She calls them out all the time. They're not going on her show or for that matter Fla Dem Nov 2014 #53

Nothing. H2O Man Nov 2014 #54