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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPosted without comment: Many DU'ers could have written this article regarding MSNBC
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/michael-wolff-msnbcs-griffin-has-painted-himself-into-a-corner_b245443?utm_content=post6-more&utm_source=tvnewser&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter20141110Sam
elleng
(130,956 posts)sounds good to me.
still_one
(92,216 posts)Which says everything about his bias. Funny that it is always compliments for fox, when their accuracy, misrepresentation and out right lies has been exposed time and again
Just another media right wing shrill. I Ho said President Obama is unpopular? Maybe with the right wing racist pigs who have destroyed journalism in this country.
The pendulum will turn and these creeps will be forgotten and left in the dust of their miserable existence
earthside
(6,960 posts)My favorite is Ed Schultz.
I miss Dylan Ratigan.
Is it a perfect progressive TV channel?
No.
But is it an alternative to Fox and CNN?
Yes.
For all its flaws, I'm very glad I can tune into MSNBC.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)It is just too painful. They have gotten rid of some sterling people and each day reach further and further to the right.
Sam
appalachiablue
(41,140 posts)MHP gives some excellent topic panels Sats. am though not prime time.
onecaliberal
(32,862 posts)I'm done with corporate teevee
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)Yes, MSNBC is getting somewhat dated. Yes, some of the hosts come off as tone-deaf (wink to Chuck Todd and Chris Matthews). Yes, MSNBC's ratings are in the tank. However, they've been that way for a while. A big reason for this is that they hardly have anything besides LockUp and Caught on Camera during weekends--just Melissa Harris-Perry and Up with Steve, which both air super early for many people. Other networks not named FOX siphon liberal/moderate viewership from them, as well.
Also, it doesn't seem like the hosts are as pro-Obama as he makes them out to be, either. With the exception of Al Sharpton on PoliticsNation, I've heard people on other shows criticize him plenty of times on issues like the TPP, immigration, proposed SS cuts, the NSA, his disapproval numbers, and his foreign policy. Wolff was making it out like they agree with Obama on every single thing. He more than likely doesn't watch MSNBC that often, and is going by what he hears from other people.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)Additionally, I thought most of the reporting during the mid-term was geared toward the Republicans' and away from the literal truth. How many times did you hear the term "Republican wave"? The truth of the matter was that it was not a wave. Most of the elections were in red states which generally always vote Republican and a couple of purple states. When one looks at many of these races being "too close to call" that seems to point towards Dems giving the GOP a good run for the money (pun intended) in places Dems do not normally score well. I thought it was disgusting how disingenuous overall that network's reporting was.
Sam
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)I guess I picked a good time to cut my cable (albeit for financial reasons). Between the recent chicken littleness on MSNBC and the Raiders losing, I'm definitely not missing much.
Cha
(297,275 posts)"Also, it doesn't seem like the hosts are as pro-Obama as he makes them out to be, either. With the exception of Al Sharpton on PoliticsNation, I've heard people on other shows criticize him plenty of times on issues like the TPP, immigration, proposed SS cuts, the NSA, his disapproval numbers, and his foreign policy. Wolff was making it out like they agree with Obama on every single thing. He more than likely doesn't watch MSNBC that often, and is going by what he hears from other people."
Please see my post below..
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)Cha
(297,275 posts)disingenuous talking points. I call bullshite.
They defend President Obama when needed be... What's the matter.. the rest of the corporatemediawhoredom telling LIES not enough for you?
Yeah, now would be the time to have all rw goPropanda All the Time.. now that the Senate and the House are controlled by rw facists.. riiiiiiiiiiiight. Not to mention the 5 fucks on SCOTUS