Comments on: Rachel Maddow, Keith Olbermann, Ed Schultz — How MSNBC Became a Liberal Mecca http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/ Rory O'Connor's blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:21:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Anthony Theobald http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72272 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:06:41 +0000 http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72272 MSNBC needs to shed Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough. Uncle Pat is the crazy uncle you want to hide from.His racism is beyond belief. Lawrence O'Donnell needs to be a daily contributor. Only guy willing to call a congressman a liar. Love it ! MSNBC needs to shed Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough. Uncle Pat is the crazy uncle you want to hide from.His racism is beyond belief.
Lawrence O’Donnell needs to be a daily contributor. Only guy willing to call a congressman a liar.
Love it !

]]> by: Elaine Hickey http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72178 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:05:32 +0000 http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72178 I've also become an MSNBC junkie. It's wonderful to watch smart, analytical shows like Keith's and Rachael's. I even admit to rediscovering Chris Matthews since he's grown a spine. I know he can pontificate but he's held feet to the fire. He took on Joe Scarborough today and made him look like a pompous fool. Speaking of Joe Scarborough, if MSNBC wants to greatly improve that show, find someone with half a brain to counter Joe instead of Mika. It's a wonder her father acknowledges paternity. I’ve also become an MSNBC junkie. It’s wonderful to watch smart, analytical shows like Keith’s and Rachael’s. I even admit to rediscovering Chris Matthews since he’s grown a spine. I know he can pontificate but he’s held feet to the fire. He took on Joe Scarborough today and made him look like a pompous fool. Speaking of Joe Scarborough, if MSNBC wants to greatly improve that show, find someone with half a brain to counter Joe instead of Mika. It’s a wonder her father acknowledges paternity.

]]> by: Mary Riley http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72073 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:39:43 +0000 http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72073 *How about Anna Marie Cox with co-pilot Lawrence O’Donnell with commentaries by *Randi Rhodes* for the 10 pm slot. Anna & Lawrence are bright and good on TV... Anna would be a great anchor for the show and Lawrence could be a super balance (he can be a little hotheaded - which I like). Now, I am a huge supporter of Randi... she is bright informed and she is basically an Investigative Reporter... she comes up with stories that are not covered ANYWHERE ELSE... and she backs everything up with sources ... and she says don't just believe me or anyone else on radio/TV ... look it up - research it yourself. She is a shining light in progressive radio and although maybe a bit volatile... she's brilliant (with an interesting background... Army, truck-driver, etc.)! Anyway, I would love it if you gave her a chance to prove she can handle the TV medium. She is worth the gamble! Of course we know that Anna & Lawrence are both great on TV and add to MSNBC's new stature as the real resource for quality, factual political analysis. I also think that Thom Hartman would be a great addition to your line-up... he is brilliant as well and would be terrific as a host or commentator... he has an extensive knowledge of history that informs all his political/policy analysis... he is always interesting and can talk with authority on just about any topic... always based on facts (that can be looked up). Also... would like to hear more from Ron Reagan & Phil Donahue and the great Seymour Hersh! Thank you for the high quality of talent you have collected... I can't wait to see what your next move will be! ~ Oh, and I also quite agree... please KEEP THE RERUNS for us on the west coast. *How about Anna Marie Cox with co-pilot Lawrence O’Donnell with commentaries by *Randi Rhodes* for the 10 pm slot. Anna & Lawrence are bright and good on TV… Anna would be a great anchor for the show and Lawrence could be a super balance (he can be a little hotheaded - which I like).

Now, I am a huge supporter of Randi… she is bright informed and she is basically an Investigative Reporter… she comes up with stories that are not covered ANYWHERE ELSE… and she backs everything up with sources … and she says don’t just believe me or anyone else on radio/TV … look it up - research it yourself. She is a shining light in progressive radio and although maybe a bit volatile… she’s brilliant (with an interesting background… Army, truck-driver, etc.)! Anyway, I would love it if you gave her a chance to prove she can handle the TV medium. She is worth the gamble!
Of course we know that Anna & Lawrence are both great on TV and add to MSNBC’s new stature as the real resource for quality, factual political analysis.

I also think that Thom Hartman would be a great addition to your line-up… he is brilliant as well and would be terrific as a host or commentator… he has an extensive knowledge of history that informs all his political/policy analysis… he is always interesting and can talk with authority on just about any topic… always based on facts (that can be looked up).

Also… would like to hear more from Ron Reagan & Phil Donahue and the great Seymour Hersh!

Thank you for the high quality of talent you have collected… I can’t wait to see what your next move will be! ~ Oh, and I also quite agree… please KEEP THE RERUNS for us on the west coast.

]]> by: Charles Riley http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72071 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:04:55 +0000 http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72071 I, too, think Thom Hartman is the best of the best. And Lawrence O'Donnell is also. My TV time (way too much) is almost all MSNBC, Science and similar channels, and Jon Stewart and Cobert. I, too, think Thom Hartman is the best of the best. And Lawrence O’Donnell is also. My TV time (way too much) is almost all MSNBC, Science and similar channels, and Jon Stewart and Cobert.

]]> by: Laer http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72064 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:57:13 +0000 http://www.roryoconnor.org/blog/2009/06/01/rachel-maddow-keith-olbermann-ed-schultz-how-msnbc-became-a-liberal-mecca/#comment-72064 I'd love to see Thom Hartmann in the lineup. I know, another white man! But one with a broad range of experience, and incredibly intelligent. He is the #1 progressive radio personality, and I'm sure he would be a hit on television. Another thought, why not broadcast the President's weekly message as a spot on one of your shows. It doesn't get enough exposure on the Web alone; and it is usually enlightening, educational, and entertaining. I’d love to see Thom Hartmann in the lineup. I know, another white man! But one with a broad range of experience, and incredibly intelligent. He is the #1 progressive radio personality, and I’m sure he would be a hit on television.

Another thought, why not broadcast the President’s weekly message as a spot on one of your shows. It doesn’t get enough exposure on the Web alone; and it is usually enlightening, educational, and entertaining.

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