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2naSalit

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57. Oh, I agree that

Thu Apr 27, 2017, 11:47 AM

Apr 2017

international news is far more appropriate and substantive than ours, by a loooong mile. Rachel is the best we've got, and since we are so special, here in 'merika, that a major portion of our citizenry is ignorant and, IMO. require that someone inform them of what is really going on, and not talk down to them so their feelings aren't hurt and so that they actually listen to her. She probably could give more time to her interviewees, but I'm willing to give up a couple moments in trade since she actually makes the effort to educate those who will benefit from it by giving them the few moments. I see it as a worthy trade-off. 'merika is special in that way and if this is part of the remedy for what ails the electorate, then I'm okay with it since those of us who are informed can also go to international news to get what we need for additional info - we're smart, we can handle it.

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So many male pundits and journalists have been taking to giving Rachel Maddow advice [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 OP

I love her opening monologue, though I know others don't, including my wife. I do think the OnDoutside Apr 2017 #1

agreed. though i also think she sent two tweets, a lot of the hyping were by other media figures La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #2

They had a "countdown clock" running on MSNBC during the show before hers oberliner Apr 2017 #3

To be fair - MSNBC was doing that countdown clocks for speeches also as well as "specials" bettyellen Apr 2017 #20

I think her openings are too repetitive... LisaM Apr 2017 #10

We're not used to "long form" journalism anymore (n/t) forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #21

Maybe not, but that wasn't my point. LisaM Apr 2017 #26

I see it as a kind of 2naSalit Apr 2017 #52

It is almost a quarter of her show. LisaM Apr 2017 #53

I think that there is too much 2naSalit Apr 2017 #54

If you get a chance, listen to the CBC. LisaM Apr 2017 #55

Oh, I agree that 2naSalit Apr 2017 #57

Exactly - Our news format has come to be dominated by sound bites - IndianaDave Apr 2017 #34

I think she can be repetitive too, but some of the topics are PBass Apr 2017 #23

I don't watch tv, so I just get her free podcasts womanofthehills Apr 2017 #32

Exactly - I appreciate the repetition alwaysinflux Apr 2017 #41

I would prefer more in-depth conversations with the guests. LisaM Apr 2017 #51

FOX repeats over and over and guess what ? rickford66 Apr 2017 #38

You make a good point. n/t Beartracks Apr 2017 #58

She always covers and exposes very important news randr Apr 2017 #56

Men always love to give women advice. For example, reproductive rights. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #4

:::SNAP::: irisblue Apr 2017 #12

That's not advice; that's orders. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #22

Usually its bad advice. we can do it Apr 2017 #28

K&R ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #5

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She connects the dots like NO ONE ELSE does, on TV or cable. calimary Apr 2017 #15

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After John Stewart single-handedly destroyed Crossfire, you'd think they'd have learned that AtheistCrusader Apr 2017 #33

Ratings aren't usually a good measure of quality... Orsino Apr 2017 #7

Rachel rocks!! Doreen Apr 2017 #8

Yes she does! Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #11

you KNOW that she is making the boys in the club nervous. imagine actually doing your job!! niyad Apr 2017 #9

This is extremely pleasant news! Hekate Apr 2017 #13

I am very sure Dr Maddow intelligence irisblue Apr 2017 #14

there was show recently where one of the guests slipped and said "yes, sir"... Raster Apr 2017 #18

And annabanana Apr 2017 #24

Oh yell yes! I can hear the *clink* of well-frozen ice cubes ready and waiting... Raster Apr 2017 #35

Mansplaining, eh? MineralMan Apr 2017 #16

and she ignore them MFM008 Apr 2017 #19

If they aren't Rhodes scholars, they ought to STFU. nt lostnfound Apr 2017 #25

Thank you, Lioness saidsimplesimon Apr 2017 #27

She is smarter than most of the guys trying to mansplain to her :-). I love a smart redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #29

YES! La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #30

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2017 #36

Congrats Rachel! IronLionZion Apr 2017 #31

Rachel is an outstanding journalist... BrooklynTech Apr 2017 #37

Felt the same way. I check her out once in a while now though it's not with the same enthusiasm. JudyM Apr 2017 #39

Thanks, Judy :) BrooklynTech Apr 2017 #40

sad to hijack this OP. Let's move forward Justice Apr 2017 #44

She was very pro sanders and interviews him multiple times La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #60

Only males of course melman Apr 2017 #42

I love Rachel Maddow and never miss a show Roy Rolling Apr 2017 #43

yeah, they look like idiots whining from the sidelines. Cha Apr 2017 #45

She is driving those over at The Intercept... SHRED Apr 2017 #46

Yay, and... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #47

to be fair, I'm pretty sure a lot of that advice has been coming in even with knowledge of the JCanete Apr 2017 #48

Lol ok. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2017 #49

I'm saying "I'm glad she didn't listen because look at her ratings" has nothing to do with the point JCanete Apr 2017 #59

'splainers gonna 'splain... (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #50