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calimary

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35. And also - I forgot to respond to your other worthy point about the "Lock Up" crap, as well.
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 02:02 AM
Dec 2014

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You are certainly correct about that, 7962. I, too, have read that the cheap, cheesy, tabloid "Lock Up" series is high-rated (at least by MSNBC standards). But I suspect that's because they don't offer anything better. You don't think a John Fugelsang show in a two hour block on Friday nights (with replays), and another John Fugelsang two-hour block on Saturday nights (with replays), wouldn't get ratings? Wouldn't churn up talk and video clips replayed on other shows - the way Jon Stewart and Bill Maher and the late night comedians get replayed on other shows? I think he'd hip it up on weekends. Suddenly there'd be something new and hip and happening and more edgy that might appeal to some of the younger demos. I think there'd be active participation among the viewers. On the weekends is the perfect place to try that kind of thing. A little hip, a little outlaw. And the undercurrent would still be liberal-based. And THAT is where you could bring on the Mikas and others with their tighter, skimpier, more alluring attire, as guests. Let 'em live it up. Let Fugelsang play. See what might happen. Plus it would further develop him as a personality, which would add to his clout, make him more of an established household name, and that would bring marquee value and bigger ratings to his shows.

That is a powerful statement. And yes apparently true. BootinUp Dec 2014 #1
The only thing is TimeToGo Dec 2014 #27
Image... Triana Dec 2014 #2
This wasn't the original one... PsychGrad Dec 2014 #9
Step to post images ... aggiesal Dec 2014 #15
Thank you! PsychGrad Dec 2014 #16
Try modifying your original post to add the picture you wanted to add. ... aggiesal Dec 2014 #18
I tried - PsychGrad Dec 2014 #19
I think it has to do with the https (s - means security) aggiesal Dec 2014 #23
OK, I see what happened ... aggiesal Dec 2014 #24
Okay, thanks again! PsychGrad Dec 2014 #28
I don't think you can post pics from Facebook on DU. OrwellwasRight Dec 2014 #34
Kick!!!! I STILL think John Fugelsang should get his own show on MSNBC. calimary Dec 2014 #3
YES renate Dec 2014 #4
It just seems like a no-brainer to me. calimary Dec 2014 #25
Great Idea... Just Love John Fugelsang! ChiciB1 Dec 2014 #29
Our side is missing a big one here. He is a MAJOR talent with TONS of potential. calimary Dec 2014 #30
Again, I Completely Agree With You, I Do Have To Say ChiciB1 Dec 2014 #42
So a woman going sleeveless is "soft-core porn"? Better tell the First Lady. 7962 Dec 2014 #32
Yep, certainly - to all those things! Everything you said. calimary Dec 2014 #33
And also - I forgot to respond to your other worthy point about the "Lock Up" crap, as well. calimary Dec 2014 #35
Never could understand the appeal of "Lockup". nt 7962 Dec 2014 #37
Well, as you can probably tell, I don't get it either. calimary Dec 2014 #39
One MORE thing, 7962, to your point about the sleeves... calimary Dec 2014 #38
Those commercials crack me up!! 7962 Dec 2014 #40
Yeah, those commercials are well-aimed. Targeted demo and all that. calimary Dec 2014 #41
Going off on a bit of a rant here, TV is whats wrong with the country!! 7962 Dec 2014 #44
OH, You Might Have Forgotten Joey Scar! ChiciB1 Dec 2014 #43
Fuglesang is brilliant..... dawnie51 Dec 2014 #5
Welcome to DU, dawnie51! calimary Dec 2014 #31
I am going to be using this quote a lot. Thanks for posting it! marble falls Dec 2014 #6
That is because they themselves would like to kill a black person and get away with it. n/t Darkhawk32 Dec 2014 #7
I wouldn't go that far ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #13
I so wish you were right. SunSeeker Dec 2014 #36
Indeed. The Bundy Ranch nonsense was going on all summer before Brown's death became a huge story. Chakab Dec 2014 #8
So true. PsychGrad Dec 2014 #10
I was waiting for people to put that together, but it didn't happen. logosoco Dec 2014 #12
damn , k&r 1,000,000 SummerSnow Dec 2014 #22
K & R always for John Fugelsang.. love that man. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #11
I've found the same thing regarding the media ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #14
+1 uponit7771 Dec 2014 #17
Yeah, it's all subjective The2ndWheel Dec 2014 #20
spoke the truth once again. SummerSnow Dec 2014 #21
"I like when people who supported Dick Cheney foreign policy call other humans 'thug.'" KeepItReal Dec 2014 #26
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