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In reply to the discussion: MSNBC Viewers Rebel With Their Remotes And Send Morning Joe Ratings Plummeting [View all]MerryBlooms
(11,871 posts)24. Yes, he is such a bully and a shameless self-promoter. n/t
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MSNBC Viewers Rebel With Their Remotes And Send Morning Joe Ratings Plummeting [View all]
MerryBlooms
Dec 2014
OP
We're really fortunate to still have our local WCPT here in the Chicago area.
MerryBlooms
Dec 2014
#54
Yep. They left it alone for a while, but then I guess they couldn't control themselves.
cui bono
Dec 2014
#114
Yep, IMO this is the bottom line. People would rather see what they want than sitting to be force
RKP5637
Dec 2014
#15
You'd think trying to seem intelligent and well-informed would keep Mika too busy to preen.
merrily
Dec 2014
#151
Yep, we do the same, using the tv as background, and then occasionally watching something. ... but
RKP5637
Dec 2014
#29
they already are. Have you noticed that wherever you look you see people staring at their phones?
CTyankee
Dec 2014
#94
It's better this way, really. My granddaughters have developed more conversational skills...
CTyankee
Dec 2014
#120
Remind me again, who is this dickhead Scarborough? Neva heard of him. lol
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2014
#130
Joe blew his last wad years ago -- he's a weapons-less cowboy in search of a hat
tomm2thumbs
Dec 2014
#13
it was common to place some cloth (called wadding) between the powder and the ball...
Kalidurga
Dec 2014
#32
Plummet the shit out of those ratings! Leave Mika sitting there with her mouth hanging open.
Enthusiast
Dec 2014
#19
Saw him while flipping through the channels once paused for about 30 seconds...
Kalidurga
Dec 2014
#34
Thought Kornacki was OK until I heard him spewing right wing talking points about the Ohio elections
greatlaurel
Dec 2014
#67
I would guess that Alex Wagner will take over in the mornings eventually if the ratings erosion hold
big_dog
Dec 2014
#118
You can't plummet from the curb. His ratings have always been and are tiny as can be.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#40
Maybe if they put a laugh track in the mix and have Mikka develop a catch phrase......
marble falls
Dec 2014
#42
That's big Joe, rich and laughing all the way to the bank. For 3 hrs. daily he's paid millions-
appalachiablue
Dec 2014
#129
Starbucks' taste is tainted by their association with Joe Scarborough and Morning Joe, no?
tomm2thumbs
Dec 2014
#59
I think so, and probably the real reason they are no longer associated with the show.
MerryBlooms
Dec 2014
#60
Is it over yet this am so that I can look at something? Anything, other than a pile?
lonestarnot
Dec 2014
#61
Well, considering that "Lockup" is where Joey Scabs should be after murdering his intern, they
Erose999
Dec 2014
#89
When Ted Kennedy was alive and mentioned we would hear some dumbdhit rightwinger ask about
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#104
Honestly why would anyone with internet access watch these types of shows anyway
RedCappedBandit
Dec 2014
#149