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zipplewrath

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50. Format doesn't serve him well

Tue Aug 29, 2017, 07:23 AM

Aug 2017

I've never been overly impressed, but the honest truth is that I don't think the format works well for him. Actually, it's not even "his" format. It is the CNN/24 hr news channel format of bring on 3 or 4 people of limited knowledge on a subject and go "around the table" in 10 minute segments discussing issues on the most superficial level. And some of the formats seem to enjoy the occasional break into a yell-fest.

I know why they do it, but it really is counterproductive to the needs of our society.

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O.K., I'm saying it: Don LEMON is a *warrior* on our side!1 [View all] UTUSN Aug 2017 OP

Don is definitely an anti-Trump voice. Corvo Bianco Aug 2017 #1

Ana Narravo - A Republican, and Don Lemon - A Reporter.... LovingA2andMI Aug 2017 #2

We need a like button for responses... nil desperandum Aug 2017 #61

My lineup is Rachel at 6pm MT and Don at 7pm. Neither disappoints. MLAA Aug 2017 #3

I like Rachel and then Lawrence chillfactor Aug 2017 #44

YES, he speaks his mind and doesn't let people off the hook. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #4

Sad to see what they're doing to Don Lemon on CNN Bladewire Aug 2017 #5

What are they doing to him? Justice Aug 2017 #7

They're going to replace him with Chris Cuomo Bladewire Aug 2017 #8

Huh? cwydro Aug 2017 #11

They've been replacing Don Lemon with Cuomo for a couple weeks now. Bladewire Aug 2017 #13

Lemon is on every night. cwydro Aug 2017 #15

Chris Cuomo too, edging out Lemons timeslot Bladewire Aug 2017 #18

Nonsense. cwydro Aug 2017 #20

"Rumor"? "Pushing"? No need to insult me because you don't watch Bladewire Aug 2017 #24

Stop spreading rumors brush Aug 2017 #57

are you sure, Don Lemon is a good host, radius777 Aug 2017 #14

They're edging Don Lemon out he hinted to this on his show Bladewire Aug 2017 #16

Lol. cwydro Aug 2017 #21

I saw when he said that, but took it as an analogy, not a hint radius777 Aug 2017 #22

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #25

he was giving an example of how Trump needs to take responsiblity and stop blaming others. JI7 Aug 2017 #37

Hahahahahahaha! From that remark you ginned up that they are replacing Lemon? brush Aug 2017 #58

They did that to her? JonLP24 Aug 2017 #47

I think the NBC suits wish they had never bumped Tamron Hall for their shiny new hire Kelly now brush Aug 2017 #59

Wait - she's taking over the 3rd hour of Today RockaFowler Aug 2017 #66

love him - he has EVOLVED nicely Skittles Aug 2017 #6

I love his openess & honesty he's part of the reason I watch CNN Bladewire Aug 2017 #9

How strange to bring up his sexual orientation. cwydro Aug 2017 #17

Don Lemon is unique why can't we bring up what makes him that way? Bladewire Aug 2017 #19

Being gay makes him unique? cwydro Aug 2017 #23

a gay black man having the position that Don LEmon has is unique JI7 Aug 2017 #27

Wow, no words. cwydro Aug 2017 #32

it is still unique compared to what we have overall. the lack of diversity in the news and elsewhere JI7 Aug 2017 #34

So 20 years ago leftynyc Aug 2017 #48

Gay people are unique yes Bladewire Aug 2017 #28

"Tright"? cwydro Aug 2017 #35

here, I will rephrase Skittles Aug 2017 #29

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #31

aw no that is harsh Skittles Aug 2017 #33

Skittles has been on DU for years. long before that . JI7 Aug 2017 #36

well I think he was joking Skittles Aug 2017 #39

Yes indeed. cwydro Aug 2017 #42

Well I've been here LONGER than you leftynyc Aug 2017 #49

Ooooh, you'e been here longer than I? cwydro Aug 2017 #53

Sigh leftynyc Aug 2017 #63

"welcome to ignore" is a classic. cwydro Aug 2017 #64

EDIT: This DS just got himself flagged anyway. A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2017 #54

He's a good anchor/reporter. Being gay has nothing to do with it. brush Aug 2017 #60

naw, you misunderstand Skittles Aug 2017 #26

Thank you. cwydro Aug 2017 #40

not really, it's a normal thing to say, radius777 Aug 2017 #30

Hey, thanks for straight splaining that for me! cwydro Aug 2017 #38

well I don't know that it's "normal" Skittles Aug 2017 #41

What you said get the red out Aug 2017 #43

His statement after MFM008 Aug 2017 #10

He hits the target most every time. Bladewire Aug 2017 #12

Quick turn around there. Weren't you just saying upthread that they were edging Lemon out? brush Aug 2017 #67

The only way I get CNN is online. raven mad Aug 2017 #45

Hes been impressive the past few months JonLP24 Aug 2017 #46

Format doesn't serve him well zipplewrath Aug 2017 #50

I've liked Don Lemon from day one madokie Aug 2017 #51

I tape his who which is very good...I never hear him raise his voice or act ugly but the repugs Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #52

Mr 'obvious smell of marijuana'? KG Aug 2017 #55

I agree. At times if MSNBC gets boring I'll switch over to Lemon and he takes stands... brush Aug 2017 #56

He Is Unwatchable To Me... JimGinPA Aug 2017 #62

I have only seen him a few times but I think he does a good job. jalan48 Aug 2017 #65