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67. I actually stopped watching MSNBC when I got an overload

Tue Jan 10, 2017, 09:49 AM

Jan 2017

on Donald Trump. It was Trump, all-day everyday. And I particularly enjoyed Rachel before, until she got on that Trump-train.
I came back about a month ago when I finally got my head off my pillow after the election.

Hearing how much Rachel claimed to like Greta Van Susteran and GVS, (as well as Megan Kelly) was now coming to MSNBC was shocking to me. I figured her bosses put her up to it.

But here on DU, I guess if you don't care the way the station is headed and you say so...You must be a troll.

So I guess the new rule is to sit down and shut up, if you don't agree with everyone else.

Who said these people/Rachel should be perfect always and can't stand for a little criticism? JMHO.

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A sincere request/question: What's with the hate-Rachel movement here? [View all] UTUSN Jan 2017 OP

You'll hear something about her being actual (gasp choke) pals with Gretchen Carlson Hekate Jan 2017 #1

Well, I remember Aaron and saw that more like an Anderson COOPER *coup* UTUSN Jan 2017 #5

I think it was something else, but that may have factored into it altho I don't remember Hekate Jan 2017 #10

He refused to leave the golf course to come to work. UTUSN Jan 2017 #19

I am reasonably sure there ARE annabanana Jan 2017 #7

Aint that the truth. pintobean Jan 2017 #20

Beyond that, I'm fascinated by the cults of personality for some newscasters... TreasonousBastard Jan 2017 #12

Gretchen Carlson? Seedersandleechers Jan 2017 #56

I apologized downthread for getting the name wrong Hekate Jan 2017 #58

I agree with all you said Pachamama Jan 2017 #57

Nice to see you again, Pachamama. Thanks for the thoughtful comments. Hekate Jan 2017 #59

Good to be back to DU and see familiar names from the past Pachamama Jan 2017 #75

God help us all in the days and years ahead Hekate Jan 2017 #76

I find her to be too condescending and snarky for my liking. SlimJimmy Jan 2017 #62

They never forgave her for 'boat jail'? pinboy3niner Jan 2017 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Jan 2017 #3

No, really: Rachel being an employee & welcoming a new-hire cemented your exit WHILE UTUSN Jan 2017 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Jan 2017 #35

Whatever UTUSN Jan 2017 #38

Yup Hekate Jan 2017 #49

DU seems to be consumed with hate lately. cwydro Jan 2017 #4

There must be trolls out there. leanforward Jan 2017 #6

She is the Queen of Context. . . .n/t annabanana Jan 2017 #8

I hate the propaganda press, and haven't watched Rachel since Election afternoon 2016 LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #9

Right there with you LB. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #16

Why reward people who LIE to you? Or at LEAST refuse to do their fucking JOB LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #18

I left Nov 2002 and never looked back. They disgusted me that much. Cha Jan 2017 #52

I bet you are better informed for it LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #60

I certainly don't have as much crap running around in my head Cha Jan 2017 #61

I actually stopped watching MSNBC when I got an overload Stellar Jan 2017 #67

I agree the vibe here hasn't been positive since the election. Runningdawg Jan 2017 #11

O.K., this is the 2nd mention of "Gretchen." It's *GRETA* Von SUSTEREN, or is somebody playing me?!1 UTUSN Jan 2017 #14

Damn, did I get the name wrong? Sorry -- I don't pay that much attention and Hekate Jan 2017 #50

they're baaaaaaaaaack uponit7771 Jan 2017 #15

Care to elaborate? Runningdawg Jan 2017 #73

I still love Rachel and watch her every night. I don't agree with her on EVERYTHING... skylucy Jan 2017 #17

Anyone calling Maddow a traitor doesn't know what the word means. But that said... Bucky Jan 2017 #21

I didn't *quote* the word (in quotes) but railing on her, personal boycotts. So, can/will you UTUSN Jan 2017 #23

Sorry, I won't go hunting for evidence for you. Bucky Jan 2017 #25

I really don't ask for much around here, usually just for a civil tone. See UTUSN Jan 2017 #31

Here's an example of the non-"traitorous" variety of post: UTUSN Jan 2017 #26

Meh, one person's opinion. Bucky Jan 2017 #30

Yeah, so you ask for proof then dismiss an example (don't ask me/UTUSN to do your homework for you). UTUSN Jan 2017 #32

I dunno, I've given you some pretty good advice here Bucky Jan 2017 #37

Bwah-HAH!1 Advice from you will certainly get me a better day!1 (That's sarcasm, btw) UTUSN Jan 2017 #40

Not Really Sure. With This Election, There Are A Lot of Anti-Maddow Trolls... TomCADem Jan 2017 #22

RM has Been a suck up at times, but she calls them out too. RM called DT a LIAR last week. Alice11111 Jan 2017 #24

"RM has Been a suck up at times"? Would that be like 0.0001% of the time?!1 UTUSN Jan 2017 #27

he won't going on her show.. and I bet it gave con-way a sad.. Cha Jan 2017 #53

She needs an editor DeminPennswoods Jan 2017 #28

I'm fine with the examples of the point she wants to make, but Ilsa Jan 2017 #33

tonight was the first time I'd watched her since election night renate Jan 2017 #41

We've all been traumatized since election night, hugs. I almost thought she was at fault that I was UTUSN Jan 2017 #46

DRUMPF) is so bad, I'm missing (Shrub)"!1 Alice11111 Jan 2017 #47

I agree. That's my main gripe against Rachel, she goes on way too long getting to Raine Jan 2017 #54

yep... Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #65

haven't watched Rachel since Election night 2016 HipChick Jan 2017 #29

What happened with Rachel on Election night 2016? This is what I'm asking about. UTUSN Jan 2017 #34

I'm wondering the same thing as it's mentioned over and over in this thread NWCorona Jan 2017 #39

I still do. The BIG push they're making for Greta Van Susteren includes her. calimary Jan 2017 #36

F to GVS, but at least Megan Kelly was the first to take DT Alice11111 Jan 2017 #42

Not being contentious, but agree "Not perfect" - does she really support "equal rights" or herself? UTUSN Jan 2017 #45

She also waited and hunkered down around the periphery while other Poxettes actually took a risk calimary Jan 2017 #71

She is too blatantly racist for me to give her any cred at all. nt tblue37 Jan 2017 #80

Sometimes you gotta do what the boss tells you to do Jack-o-Lantern Jan 2017 #43

trolls Demonaut Jan 2017 #44

She is very nerdy! I've seen many threads criticizing her for that. longship Jan 2017 #48

I like Rachel a lot also. Doreen Jan 2017 #77

I agree. Her historic contexts are obligatory to learning. longship Jan 2017 #78

I am going to allow myself Doreen Jan 2017 #79

Curriculum Vitae. longship Jan 2017 #82

Thank you, she is a very impressive person. Doreen Jan 2017 #84

Lots of possibilities, take your pick... TygrBright Jan 2017 #51

Rachel... Mike Nelson Jan 2017 #55

she does good reporting in general-- the stories she discusses are important Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #66

The worst is the "tease" segments... Mike Nelson Jan 2017 #69

yes. For a long time I listened to the podcast and could avoid the commercials at least Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #70

For the record, I love Rachel. Vinca Jan 2017 #63

My on issue is with the over sensational promotion of upcoming stories Lee-Lee Jan 2017 #64

She's a suck-up. Dave Starsky Jan 2017 #68

People are angry - they say stupid things to make other people angry too Dem2 Jan 2017 #72

I do like Rachel. BigDemVoter Jan 2017 #74

Because she is objective and doesn't sugar coat the facts. The Maddow hatred is irrational. Lil Missy Jan 2017 #81

Taking nothing away from her intellect.... Socal31 Jan 2017 #83