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Why are we forced to listen to Sippy Cup? (Original Post) onehandle Feb 2013 OP
I don't listen to her HappyMe Feb 2013 #1
WE are not forced. elleng Feb 2013 #2
She's being positioned as a younger Sarah Palin type. JoePhilly Feb 2013 #3
because of the Mandatory MSNBC Act of 2009 Enrique Feb 2013 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Feb 2013 #5
Because she's allegedly "easy on the eyes" Flashmann Feb 2013 #10
I'm a guy. Granted older and should be lecherous. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #14
Same here Flashmann Feb 2013 #18
+1 the stupid takes away so much appeal for me too uponit7771 Feb 2013 #41
Who is "forced" to listen to her? zappaman Feb 2013 #6
She's one of the reasons I don't... DonViejo Feb 2013 #7
MSNBC starts at noon, ends at 1pm for me, usually. Starts again at 4. onehandle Feb 2013 #17
the birthright kid is another. ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2013 #24
I can't stand that little snot nosed... one_voice Feb 2013 #28
You are too kind. ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2013 #31
Me too. In fact, I almost never watch it anymore. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #33
How many turn away/off when they hear her screed? Flashmann Feb 2013 #8
Forced? You have a choice, turn it off. n/t Avalux Feb 2013 #9
Come on now, that's just crazy..... but maybe crazy enough to work!!! Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2013 #22
Yep! bravenak Feb 2013 #11
MSNBC is garbage during the day. Stupid "pundits", yes, even Andrea Mitchell. AlinPA Feb 2013 #12
I can't listen to her Horse with no Name Feb 2013 #13
Thom Hartmann is on at the same time on Free Speech TV. If you can't Cleita Feb 2013 #15
Be thankful she is only on the cycle. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #16
I noticed that too. I wondered if the night time arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #30
They know she can't figure out which are her toes and which are her fingers. LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #37
Ha! Good one :) n/t arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #38
I think because you keep watching her, which drives up ratings, which makes money DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #19
Same people 'forcing' you to watch internet pron? Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #20
Pron? HappyMe Feb 2013 #23
Sorry. Should have been "pr0n". Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #27
Good grief! HappyMe Feb 2013 #29
It's that whole show. Skidmore Feb 2013 #21
Hit the nail on the head! DearHeart Feb 2013 #32
You mean "forced" as in "too lazy to change the channel"? brooklynite Feb 2013 #25
I have to turn the channel octoberlib Feb 2013 #26
Do you guys just watch TV all day? Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #34
+1 BainsBane Feb 2013 #40
Just never turn it on. Problem solved (and you're the wiser for it) . . . Journeyman Feb 2013 #35
No one is "forced" to listen liberalhistorian Feb 2013 #36
The Ludovico Technique demands it (nt) muriel_volestrangler Feb 2013 #39

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
3. She's being positioned as a younger Sarah Palin type.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:24 PM
Feb 2013

She speaks in a similar word salad style, maintains a very similar look, and she appeals to the Sarah Palin audience.

Sarah is on her way to Kay Bailey Hutchinson status. Kay would have been a more qualified VP choice for McCain, but Kay was too old. Sarah is nearing her expiration date with the far right.

So Sippy is being positioned to be the right wing's new Sarah. Not smart, not electable, but young and pretty enough to keep old white guys interested.

Response to onehandle (Original post)

Flashmann

(2,140 posts)
10. Because she's allegedly "easy on the eyes"
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:35 PM
Feb 2013

AHHHhhhhhhhhhhh.......Now I understand what "wild and unfounded allegations" means.....Cool!!!

LiberalFighter

(51,094 posts)
14. I'm a guy. Granted older and should be lecherous.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:47 PM
Feb 2013

But she is not easy on my eyes. She does absolutely nothing for me. But then again. I go beyond just the appearance. I like appearance but what is in their head can turn me off fast. I've learned mostly from being around many co-workers.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
17. MSNBC starts at noon, ends at 1pm for me, usually. Starts again at 4.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:50 PM
Feb 2013

Today I was trying to get some SotU backstories for a viewing party tonight.

one_voice

(20,043 posts)
28. I can't stand that little snot nosed...
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 05:08 PM
Feb 2013

shit bag. He looks ridiculous when he tries to put a 'serious reporter' face on and have the voice to match. I turn the channel.

ChairmanAgnostic

(28,017 posts)
31. You are too kind.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 05:15 PM
Feb 2013

Russett is like cheap wine vinegar. Instead of mellowing with age, he just gets more rancid and foul.

Flashmann

(2,140 posts)
8. How many turn away/off when they hear her screed?
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:32 PM
Feb 2013

It isn't so much that I do that,as simply not tune in to MSNBC before Martin Bashirs show.....

She is one reason why..But so are Mourning Joke and Andrea Greenspan.....

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
11. Yep!
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:41 PM
Feb 2013

I totally understand how you feel. I can't stand her and will not watch the show ever! I do rather feel like there is force involved. I want to watch everyone else but if i do i'm forced to watch her too!

Horse with no Name

(33,956 posts)
13. I can't listen to her
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:46 PM
Feb 2013

If I hear her and close my eyes, I can actually hear brain cells disintegrating. True story.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
15. Thom Hartmann is on at the same time on Free Speech TV. If you can't
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:48 PM
Feb 2013

get it with your cable, they stream as well on the internet or you may find it on the radio if you are lucky. Your IQ will increase instantly once you tune him in and turn her off.

LiberalFighter

(51,094 posts)
16. Be thankful she is only on the cycle.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:49 PM
Feb 2013

I have not seen her on any other segments such as Maddow, Last Word, etc like others members of the panel have been.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
19. I think because you keep watching her, which drives up ratings, which makes money
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:50 PM
Feb 2013

...which makes MSNBC think it's a good idea to keep her around.

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
21. It's that whole show.
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 04:55 PM
Feb 2013

Pretty much the same sort of bs you hear in a bunch of college grad students hanging out at a bar during happy hour and trying to one up each other in coolness and book-larnin'. Obnoxious, vapid, and cloying.

DearHeart

(692 posts)
32. Hit the nail on the head!
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 05:18 PM
Feb 2013

Stop watching after Thomas Roberts and only turn it on again when Martin Bashir comes on. Prefer Thom Hartmann on Free Speech.

liberalhistorian

(20,819 posts)
36. No one is "forced" to listen
Tue Feb 12, 2013, 05:45 PM
Feb 2013

to her; if you don't like her, change the channel or hit mute. It's really that simple.

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