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calimary

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135. I posted this on another thread - what I'd change if MSNBC were mine:

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 10:06 PM

Dec 2014

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5905079

I'm actually thinking I should print it out and send it to them.

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MSNBC Viewers Rebel With Their Remotes And Send Morning Joe Ratings Plummeting [View all] MerryBlooms Dec 2014 OP

Watch Bill Press vt_native Dec 2014 #1

I stream Free Speech or WCPT in the mornings. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #3

Me too rurallib Dec 2014 #49

We're really fortunate to still have our local WCPT here in the Chicago area. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #54

yes they are rurallib Dec 2014 #88

I listen to that on my phone in the mornings using Tune-In. cui bono Dec 2014 #111

IIRC, Clear Channel dumped all their progressive radio for rw or sports- MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #112

Yep. They left it alone for a while, but then I guess they couldn't control themselves. cui bono Dec 2014 #114

Absolutely SUCKS. calimary Dec 2014 #131

Get XM/Sirius. You can still listen to Stephanie and others. nt 7962 Dec 2014 #133

what channels? lastlib Dec 2014 #139

They have a left channel and a right channel. 7962 Dec 2014 #150

+1 valerief Dec 2014 #122

Your missing the big picture in that people don't watch TV anymore. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #2

And DVR JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #10

DVR is counted in ratings, depending how soon you watch themaguffin Dec 2014 #74

Or steam it through Roku or something like that. padfun Dec 2014 #103

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

Depends. It's more like the radio now. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #16

Yep, we do the same, using the tv as background, and then occasionally watching something. ... but RKP5637 Dec 2014 #29

Agreed Sherman A1 Dec 2014 #18

Pretty much where I am at also. Bohunk68 Dec 2014 #57

That's the main peeve I have with MSNBC. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #80

That is my gripe as well. There must be more going on in the world. jwirr Dec 2014 #99

Do you think they read and care about emails sent? wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #90

Maybe Yes, Maybe No Sherman A1 Dec 2014 #97

Exactly... sendero Dec 2014 #33

as a boomer heaven05 Dec 2014 #45

I suspect I am not the only boomer who dumped the tv. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #37

Pretty sure we're already there with reliance on search engines. Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #86

they already are. Have you noticed that wherever you look you see people staring at their phones? CTyankee Dec 2014 #94

I have seen via the internet videos and chat and etc about phone staring dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #101

You must admit it is annoying tho at the dinner table? CTyankee Dec 2014 #105

Long time since I had kids around the dinner table dixiegrrrrl Dec 2014 #107

It's better this way, really. My granddaughters have developed more conversational skills... CTyankee Dec 2014 #120

Which explains why Fox Noise leads the field nxylas Dec 2014 #41

Yep, and scared of black people...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #87

Personal opinion ... Lenomsky Dec 2014 #143

I know what you mean regarding randomness Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #144

LOL... Mike Nelson Dec 2014 #4

R #5!!!! Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #5

I prefer Washington Journal on C-SPAN in the morning. B Calm Dec 2014 #6

I listen to that sometimes. It can be extremely interesting! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2014 #30

Greta is very intelligent.. kentuck Dec 2014 #72

Greta Talks too much.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #82

Yes. 840high Dec 2014 #125

It isn't just his political positions Cosmocat Dec 2014 #7

The Young Turks is an internet show that might fit your bill vt_native Dec 2014 #8

or try Sam Seder vt_native Dec 2014 #11

Yes, he is such a bully and a shameless self-promoter. n/t MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #24

I watch Bill Press Joey Liberal Dec 2014 #9

Remind me again, who is this dickhead Scarborough? Neva heard of him. lol InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #130

MSNBC please fire Joe Omaha Steve Dec 2014 #12

Joe blew his last wad years ago -- he's a weapons-less cowboy in search of a hat tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #13

How sad that you had to explain a common historical term... MADem Dec 2014 #20

it was common to place some cloth (called wadding) between the powder and the ball... Kalidurga Dec 2014 #32

I never watched.. Glad to see others are catching Cha Dec 2014 #14

He is an asshole with anger-management issues. Best avoided. riqster Dec 2014 #17

He's a Bill O'Reilly wannabe. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #21

YUP ... leading his own version of "Fox and Friends Lite" JoePhilly Dec 2014 #23

As far as I am concerned.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #83

Plummet the shit out of those ratings! Leave Mika sitting there with her mouth hanging open. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #19

I actually turned on Joe Scum this morning malaise Dec 2014 #22

I never tried to stomach good ole white boy Joe Scarborough! tartan2 Dec 2014 #25

I don't have cable TV and I STILL LOATHE Scarborough 66 dmhlt Dec 2014 #26

And MSNBC has promos on that are.... Saturday Dec 2014 #27

Hell, I beat CNN's ratings with my posts on DU. 7962 Dec 2014 #134

Never really watched Joe bigwillq Dec 2014 #28

Watched two minutes the other morning, all I could take... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #31

A little local news is plenty for me MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #47

I tend to watch more local news this time of year to catch the weather. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #50

Saw him while flipping through the channels once paused for about 30 seconds... Kalidurga Dec 2014 #34

we customize our little worlds olddots Dec 2014 #35

Steve Kornacki greymattermom Dec 2014 #36

Thought Kornacki was OK until I heard him spewing right wing talking points about the Ohio elections greatlaurel Dec 2014 #67

Correct.. butterfly77 Dec 2014 #85

Perfect LovingA2andMI Dec 2014 #123

I have to laugh watoos Dec 2014 #38

Thank you - I've been saying this for a while underpants Dec 2014 #46

I agree deutsey Dec 2014 #70

Lean forward? ayak9 Dec 2014 #75

FYI. Starbucks sponsorship came much later when they realized a great tie up on point Dec 2014 #79

Ah underpants Dec 2014 #93

I would guess that Alex Wagner will take over in the mornings eventually if the ratings erosion hold big_dog Dec 2014 #118

Geist has the Today Show gig underpants Dec 2014 #128

I just leave the tv off madokie Dec 2014 #39

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

I love it! wheniwasincongress Dec 2014 #92

"Not again, morning Joe!" Copyright it, we'll get rich! marble falls Dec 2014 #100

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

Why Even Bother? Lrobby99 Dec 2014 #43

Finally/FIRE HIM/ RESIGN/QUIT turbinetree Dec 2014 #44

You forgot the "nappy-headed hoes" faux pas. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #110

Here you Go. Listen Live MSNBC and CNN Link bonniebgood Dec 2014 #48

Thanks, but I'm keeping my cable for now MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #53

Never liked his talking points even if he TRoN33 Dec 2014 #51

I don't watch TV, and don't understand why any Dem would watch RW propaganda. nt Zorra Dec 2014 #52

Horrible back to back shows HockeyMom Dec 2014 #55

What you don't like? vlyons Dec 2014 #56

Al Jazeera is blowing American media out of the water randr Dec 2014 #58

Al Jazeera is absolutely awesome renate Dec 2014 #81

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

that nasty aftertaste is going to be long and lingering tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #63

Is it over yet this am so that I can look at something? Anything, other than a pile? lonestarnot Dec 2014 #61

I love it when... C_U_L8R Dec 2014 #62

I don't watch any of the crap on tV...gave up a long time ago... Historic NY Dec 2014 #64

MSNBC needs to show more "Lockup"! deutsey Dec 2014 #65

Well, considering that "Lockup" is where Joey Scabs should be after murdering his intern, they Erose999 Dec 2014 #89

They need to dump Joe and put John Fugelsang on. . . Triana Dec 2014 #66

I think Fugelsang would do great with his own show. MerryBlooms Dec 2014 #95

Count me among those who don't bother w/TV. JNelson6563 Dec 2014 #68

+1 ffr Dec 2014 #102

Scarborough is a conservanazi shill. TxVietVet Dec 2014 #69

Well, General Electric fredamae Dec 2014 #71

I watch AlJazeera instead of Joe SoCalDem Dec 2014 #73

Maybe people can't take all the Viagra commercials. n/t Calista241 Dec 2014 #76

This don't jive with their promo, they say Morning Joe has doc03 Dec 2014 #77

You are missing the point. Blue Idaho Dec 2014 #78

Why, oh why, can't I rec a post? I'd rec yours in a hearbeat nt Pakhet Dec 2014 #115

Gosh - Thanks! nt. Blue Idaho Dec 2014 #136

I don't watch Joe but I hope someone posts that he is fired. Paper Roses Dec 2014 #84

Stunningly superficial? DeSwiss Dec 2014 #91

lol that was great...nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #109

The worst part for me is BellaKos Dec 2014 #96

exactly MFM008 Dec 2014 #152

LOL!!! So much for their latest promo!!! Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #98

When Ted Kennedy was alive and mentioned we would hear some dumbdhit rightwinger ask about NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #104

We only watch when Joe is not on. TNNurse Dec 2014 #106

ABout time. NYtoBush-Drop Dead Dec 2014 #108

The American people are mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2014 #113

!! Jack Rabbit Dec 2014 #116

Turned it off after the 2012 election when Joe Ilsa Dec 2014 #117

They can't dump him soon enough Jake2413 Dec 2014 #119

Imus was more watchable than joe blow hard! yortsed snacilbuper Dec 2014 #121

I ask the question as to why we needed Morning Joe? BrainMann1 Dec 2014 #124

The sad fact is DonCoquixote Dec 2014 #126

It's the 50's style "Marriage" between Joe and his tv "wife" lexington filly Dec 2014 #127

And all his remaining viewers are from DU. vi5 Dec 2014 #132

I posted this on another thread - what I'd change if MSNBC were mine: calimary Dec 2014 #135

It's good News Thursday. Not for Joe but for me. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #137

Lori Klausutis OldRedneck Dec 2014 #138

Good ReRe Dec 2014 #140

We used to have a progressive radio station in Seattle HeiressofBickworth Dec 2014 #141

I'm not surprised. deafskeptic Dec 2014 #142

I tune in in order to turn the channel... I loathe Joe. whttevrr Dec 2014 #145

He's far more conservative than Don Imus. DemocraticWing Dec 2014 #146

I've given up on all of MSNBC. obxhead Dec 2014 #147

How awesome would it be if Joe got canned!!! santroy79 Dec 2014 #148

Honestly why would anyone with internet access watch these types of shows anyway RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #149

Boring Joe Miigwech Dec 2014 #153