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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: dutch508 on August 28, 2008, 07:34:05 AM
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:01 AM
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MSNBC prez defends Convention team: Network "about to blow up"?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=109x34541
Politico: MSNBC prez defends convention team
By MICHAEL CALDERONE | 8/27/08
DENVER — Amid a spate of awkward on-air conflicts among MNSBC anchors at this week’s Democratic convention, some staff members say there are sharp internal disputes at the cable network over whether its opinion and personality-driven political coverage has crossed the line.
“The situation at our channel is about to blow up,†a high-ranking MSNBC journalist told Politico on Wednesday. Two other MSNBC sources said some of the testy on-air exchanges between Keith Olbermann — whose quick-witted and often caustic commentary has fueled ratings growth — and other network personalities were a public glimpse of much more intense behind-the-scenes turmoil.
As replays of the conflicts became YouTube hits, MSNBC President Phil Griffin gave his first public defense in a Politico interview. “MSNBC does not have an ideology,†Griffin said. “We hire smart people who are passionate about their love of politics and love of news.â€
“Do I want them to have squabbles?†Griffin asked. “No. But I understand they’re human.†In addition to Olbermann, MSNBC personalities Chris Matthews, Joe Scarborough and David Shuster were involved in Denver controversies....
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=0647E705-18...
Who is to blame for this mess?
C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:09 AM
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2. MSNBC has been heinous
and has betrayed the public trust with its heavily tainted commentary (in both directions)
It urgently needs to get back to HONEST reporting.
Their real problem (and the problem with their ilk) is that they seem to think their
commentary is more important than the news they are supposed to be covering.
First thing I suggest... shitcan that rat****ing republican flak Joe Scarborough. Ugh.
What an insulting hairball of racist hate he is.
irony...I hardly knew ye...
Fridays Child (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:15 AM
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5. Joe Scarborough (R, Petty Diva) is an huge embarrassment to his profession...
Edited on Thu Aug-28-08 12:25 AM by Fridays Child
...and that's no small accomplishment. What a blowhard asshole.
:thatsright:
tekisui (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:23 AM
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6. And should be fired. There is no place for him on the airwaves.
He has been getting worse, I feel his days are numbered.
What's that law the leftists are always going on about? Something about freedom of speach or equal coverage in the media?
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The real facists can never stay hidden for very long,their answer to everyone they disagree with....silence them.
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Many commentators have appeared on FOX recently and said that they are the most "fair and balanced" news outlet this election cycle.
I think PA Gov. "Fast Eddie" Rendell was one of them.
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:09 AM
Response to Original message
2. MSNBC has been heinous
and has betrayed the public trust with its heavily tainted commentary (in both directions)
It urgently needs to get back to HONEST reporting.
Their real problem (and the problem with their ilk) is that they seem to think their
commentary is more important than the news they are supposed to be covering.
First thing I suggest... shitcan that rat****ing republican flak Joe Scarborough. Ugh.
What an insulting hairball of racist hate he is.
Hey Mr. Olbermann why don't you just link everyone at the DUmp to your petition to get Joe kicked off.
Then you can brag about it to the Kos Kiddies again. :whatever:
Fridays Child (1000+ posts) Thu Aug-28-08 12:15 AM
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5. Joe Scarborough (R, Petty Diva) is an huge embarrassment to his profession...
Edited on Thu Aug-28-08 12:25 AM by Fridays Child
...and that's no small accomplishment. What a blowhard *******.
Awwww....Schuster you're just mad cause he pwn3d you on his show and made you walk off the set.
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That's funny. KO is the one who gets bent out of shape if someone disagrees with him, just like the DUmmies.
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That's funny. KO is the one who gets bent out of shape if someone disagrees with him, just like the DUmmies.
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That's cuz he IS a DUmmie.
Chief Grand High Pubah of The Fraternal Order of Teh Moonbat!
(http://jeremyghez.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/olbermann.jpg)
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Scratch a liberal, find a fascist.
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That's funny. KO is the one who gets bent out of shape if someone disagrees with him, just like the DUmmies.
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That's cuz he IS a DUmmie.
Chief Grand High Pubah of The Fraternal Order of Teh Moonbat!
(http://jeremyghez.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/olbermann.jpg)
Hey, why are you posting a picture of a penis in a raincoat? Oh...never mind...