Me and MSNBC...

[onehandle]

Poll question: Me and MSNBC...

re: Keith.

(keeping in mind that although you may not have cable or MSNBC on the system that you do have, the programs are available on the MSNBC site and some on iTunes)

[jillan]

1. I am in love with Rachel - there is no way I could ever leave her. She is brilliant.

[kag]

5. I'm kind of hoping that Rachel...

will quit in protest and that someone else will hire her and Keith (and Lawrence and Ed, and whoever else wants to join in). This whole thing just sickens me.

[tabatha]

7. ditto - even if that is the only show I watch.

[sabrina 1]

36. I love her show also, but Keith is the one who got her that job.

He was the one who made MSNBC worth watching again after they fired several other progressive personalities, like Ashley Banfield who was also brilliant and Donohue.

So, I won't be watching Rachel and if I were her, I would be watching my back. If the silenced Ashley Banfield, they will eventually silence Rachel.

[davidwparker]

38. subscribe to her video podcast n/t

[PBS Poll-435]

2. Could not give a FF

Seriously.

[emilyg]

16. I'll add another FF for me.

[Tunkamerica]

52. big surprise

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. just basic cable here....so the TV is rarely even on. n/t

[csziggy]

4. I'll still watch Rachel in the evenings and Tamron Hall during the day

Ed sometimes. But it will not be regular as it has been.

[pacalo]

6. I'm done, done, & done.

[silverweb]

8. As long as Rachel's on, I'm watching.

n/t

[janet118]

29. ditto n/t

[Johonny]

9. don't know

see how things shape up. After J Stew marched for nothing, I lost interest in his show and drifted away from CC. They still have solid broadcasters, but I imagine I could drift away as I find the last word a little too heavy for me right after work. I liked KO because he was a little heavy, a little fun. The real MSNBC news kind of came on after him. I guess they want to be more news, less show. Time will tell.

[elocs]

10. I confess I never watch any of them. I know the big names, but others I don't have a clue

who they may be. I always remember reading about how KO was on fire or outraged.

[nolabear]

11. I'm torn. I'll watch Rachel but no others.

GOD this stinks.

[Supersedeas]

60. i'll watch Rachel occasionally, but much less frequently

[Trajan]

12. We lost MSNBC long ago ...

Even before the grand basic cable contraction ....

What I know about MSNBC shows and hosts, I know from here ...

[Lisa0825]

13. I had already downgraded to basic cable. Tomorrow...

I am going to pick up a HDTV converter and see if I can get basic channels on that, and then plan to get the rest online. I am 90% sure I will be canceling cable tomorrow. Next, I will have to look into satellite for internet.

[davidwparker]

39. Dish Network has satellite for the internet. Hughes Net,

I think it is/was called.

[frogmarch]

14. Done.

I like Rachel, but MSNBC has jumped the shark.

[quinnox]

15. MSNBC has always sucked, now they have a drunk left

as their star talent. I heard Rachel is a drunk and she is the only star left. And lets face it, only liberals like her, she is hated by just about anyone else.

CNN is the only halfway decent news channel around.

[Ruby the Liberal]

20. You have a source other than this rumor?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x246214#246241

Second time I have heard that accusation tonight, yet nothing to back it but "I feel/think" or "I heard".

[quinnox]

21. no, but duers often have accurate info

I wouldn't doubt that Rachel drinks like a sailor, she seems like the type. Rumors are often true.

[Name removed]

26. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[quinnox]

32. don't take it personally

I'm not going to put you on ignore, you didn't say anything that was offensive really.

And yes, many times intellectual and educated people, gay or not, like to drink. Its no crime. You act as if its some kind of crime if she does drink a lot. Where are you from anyway, the midwest?

[Ruby the Liberal]

40. I am taking nothing personally. Here is the deal.

While Keith likely just cashed into untold millions for the cancellation of his contract (regardless of who initiated it), WE here at DU do NOT need to start the lynch mob that goes after anyone else.

I am glad that you didn't take my remarks as personally offensive, as no offence to you was intended. Regardless, I reported my post to the mods so if it disappears, take it that they disagree with us about my heated rhetoric.

I have never met Rachel, but respect her greatly for what she brings to the public conversation.

To answer your question, I was proudly born and raised in the Northeast and reside there today by choice (damn snow).

However; If I may draw from my time spent in the south, "Son/ma'am, 'round these parts, we don't 'cotton to folk talkin' shit outta turn 'bout people 'n kin without solid proof in they assertations"

Have a good night.

[davidwparker]

41. unless for some unknown reason, the DUer is more into

slander than fact.

[intheflow]

44. "She seems like the type"?

WTF? Do you know her personally? Do you think all Rhodes Scholars are alcoholics? Or maybe you just think all lesbians are alcoholics. :eyes:

[jillan]

22. Why because she does that cocktail hour? That does not make her a drunk.

[quinnox]

23. if a duer says so, its good enough for me

[jillan]

24. Not me - I need a link, at the least.

[Ruby the Liberal]

31. Here ya go.

"A DUer said so, and that is good enough for me", I believe was the quote.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x246214#246241

[jillan]

37. Lol - that's not the link I had in mind.

:rofl: :rofl:

[Ruby the Liberal]

42. But but but! We are nothing if not here to feed the Freeper frenzy

One reports, the others repost, dontcha know :eyes:

[pacalo]

51. High alcohol consumption wears down a person's face. I don't see that in Rachel's face.

[Tunkamerica]

53. I heard that you were a liar and a bigamist with herpes

I mean... i heard that from others... but they must be right since you haven't denied it.

[Tunkamerica]

54. you know what? pavulon is gone and maybe you should follow.

I look back to your previous posts and I only see unrest and pot stirring. I'm sure there's more, but you don't seem to share it with us.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

57. He is??? (Checks) YEEEEE HAW! Anybody knows what finally did him in? PM plz. -nt

[Erose999]

59. A completely baseless accusation. Post your source or go back to Freep and stay there.

Maddow does an awesome job. Even if she's a drunk, thats immaterial to the fact that she's second only to Keith as a voice for "the left". Those on the Right Wing only hate her because she represents everything their bigoted, ignorant minds fear the most.

[Ruby the Liberal]

17. Other. I love Rachel, and am happy for Cenk getting the opportunity at 6pm

If Keith broke (or agreed to break) his contract because of Neuman and Comcast's takeover, then I call it personal. I have quit jobs after takeovers by overlord assholes before too.

Time will tell, but I remain favorable of Cenk, Ed, Rachel and Keith - and may they each find their niche.

I damn sure will miss him and his voice of reason though.

[JCMach1]

18. Lawrence, Rachel and Big Ed are still there on Orbitz for us...

:( Protest won't do much good over here anyway.

[peacetalksforall]

35. On Orbitz? who, what, how, .....please? Thanks.

[JCMach1]

47. OSN- Cable outlet here in the Middle-East

Orbitz News is a compilation of news networks: MSNBC,NBC,ABC, PBS, and even AFN. Combined into 1 24hr. channel.

[Rhiannon12866]

19. I still like Rachel and Ed, but it just won't be the same...

:(

[calimary]

27. Agreed wholeheartedly. LOVE Rachel especially, and now I feel almost as though

she's all we have. Yeah Ed and Lawrence (who my husband just hates - probably for the condescension), glad they're on, and I'm also glad that Cenk is being elevated, if only because we desperately need more bench strength in left-of-center hosts. PARTICULARLY now that Keith's gone.

But shit - No Keith. Which means there will be no end of cackling and high-fiving all over the wrong-wing/teabagger world. I HATE HATE HATE to see them with a "win," even a twistedly-perceived/alleged one.

[Rhiannon12866]

45. I certainly share your feelings.

I started following both Rachel and Ed by listening to their radio shows. I was thrilled for both of them when MSNBC picked them up. But Keith has always been the standard bearer. Rachel got her start when she began subbing for Keith (and she said on her radio show how nervous she was, if you can believe that, watching her today... ;) ) And Lawrence began the same way, became KO's best and permanent sub. AAR went downhill when they lost Al Franken and then Randi, so I fear for the future of MSNBC's standards with the loss of KO, who made it possible for the kind of programming that we all enjoy today. ;(

As for Cenk, I make it a point to watch when he's on. I love that he's as outspoken on MSNBC as he is on TYT. But I wonder if he'll be allowed to continue in the same vein. I fear that we've lost something valuable and irreplaceable tonight. ;(

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. I'm not giving up Rachel

[Omerrrta]

28. going podcast only -nt

[davidwparker]

43. +1

Same here

[NuclearDem]

30. I'm still here for Rachel

Really pissed at MSNBC as a whole though.

[defendandprotect]

50. How about being "pissed" at Obama and Congress -- they let this happen ...??!!

Did Rachel comment tonight on the KO departure?

[Qutzupalotl]

33. ...never understood the whole Lockup marathon thing.

Who watches that crap? I know it's cheap to make, but geez. Give me information, FFS.

[Johonny]

34. +1

[burrowowl]

46. I put other

When they dump Rachel, I am done with them.

[delightfulstar]

48. Rachel is fantastic, but...

I can't watch MSNBC with a clear conscience now. I will be turning to NPR and PBS, and online sources. MSNBC just lost a long-time viewer by pulling this little stunt.

[defendandprotect]

49. Only check in to watch KO and Maddows and Schultz -- NOT O'Donnell ...

who is conservative, boring, supports cuts in Social Security -- and looks

ready to deal with people like Comcast!

[True_Blue]

55. Done & boycotting GE as well.

I don't have Comcast, so no problem there.

[Raine]

56. I'm still going to watch Ed, Rachel & Dylan Ratigan and

if Cenk gets a show I'll be watching.

[Tx4obama]

58. When Rachel or Cenk has an awesome segment it will end up on DU or elsewhere on the internet

so my TV will not be tuned to MSNBC anymore.

[MilesColtrane]

61. Other: Haven't had cable for the past 18 years, and I rarely watch NBC.