There is a new show on MSNBC weeknights following Rachel Maddow. It's called Last Word with Lawrence
O'Domnell.
Initially I saw it as being a little pathetic that one of Lawrence's guests tonite was Levi Johnston- Sarah Palin's daughter's baby daddy. But after watching what Lawrence did tonite I was blown away- he won me over.
Tonite he welcomed Levi to the show and then proceeded- without telling him what he was doing- to ask him the same questions- verbatim- that Katie Couric asked Sarah Palin in her infamous flubbed first national interview.
Incredible! The record now has a made- thanks to Lawrence O'Donnell's new show- a made for HD TV split screen comparison of how Right Wing/Tea Party hero Sarah Palin fared answering questions about American Politics to a 20 year old douchebag. SPOILER ALERT: A reasonable argument can be made that Levi did better than Palin!
Unbelievable political TV! What a brilliant segment!!!
I will post the video as soon as I can find it unless
someone else beats me to it.
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SoWal Insider
Sounds like a really educational show. I'm sure it will help everyone make better decisions at the polls.
Beach FanaticAuthor
I only wish you were right-
the part about helping folks make better decisions at the polls. But realistically, showing that the 20 year old ditz handled the pressure and the questions better than Palin probably won't change the flavor of the tea or the wrongs of the right.
the part about helping folks make better decisions at the polls. But realistically, showing that the 20 year old ditz handled the pressure and the questions better than Palin probably won't change the flavor of the tea or the wrongs of the right.
Beach Fanatic
Lawrence O'Donnell is a bright guy who has a good background/grounding in how government works. I have not seen his show yet, but I bet he will bring out a lot of "back story" info...in a subtle way...it will be fun to watch; unfortunately, it probably won't make much difference -- the people who could benefit won't watch, or if they watch, they will dismiss it as more liberal media fiction.
Beach Fanatic
I like Lawrence, he had some excellent input @MSNBC during the whole Healthcare debate. He just looks like somebody though you would not want to be on the bad side of--he has that "don't ---- with me" look about him.
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I like how he refers to Christine "no relation" O'donnell.
Beach Fanatic
I like Lawrence, he had some excellent input @MSNBC during the whole Healthcare debate. He just looks like somebody though you would not want to be on the bad side of--he has that "don't ---- with me" look about him.
Yeah, and from his years on the Senate staff, he knows where all the skeletons are buried. I like his "street smarts" -- he has the ability to "put the knife in" when one least expects it, and does it in such a charming way.
Beach FanaticAuthor
As predicted, last night Lawrence did the split screen segment comparing Levi's answers to Palin's. Also as predicted he shared the opinion that Levi did better.
This morning on Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough had Lawrence on and called the use of the Couric questions on Levi "Genius".
Yesterday Lawrence's Levi interview was the lead story on The View.
This morning on Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough had Lawrence on and called the use of the Couric questions on Levi "Genius".
Yesterday Lawrence's Levi interview was the lead story on The View.
Beach Fanatic
As predicted, last night Lawrence did the split screen segment comparing Levi's answers to Palin's. Also as predicted he shared the opinion that Levi did better.
This morning on Morning Joe, Joe Scarborough had Lawrence on and called the use of the Couric questions on Levi "Genius".
Yesterday Lawrence's Levi interview was the lead story on The View.
Then kudos for former Governor Palin. While under her watch, it appears the educational system in Alaska produced young men and women who were smarter and more internationally astute than their parent's generation. [/spin off]
Beach Fanatic
I'm still amazed how some people are so venomous toward Palin. They just can't control themselves.
Beach Fanatic
I'm still amazed how some people are so venomous toward Palin. They just can't control themselves.Yet she has become a stronger voice.Wonder if she were a minority if she would recieve the same hate filled rhetoric the left shovels on a daily basis.Maybe the left needs to focus on more important things(unemployment,taxes,immigration reform,etc.) than attack a mother.
The View?? MSNBC??? People really watch this stuff?
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Beach Fanatic
Yet she has become a stronger voice.Wonder if she were a minority if she would recieve the same hate filled rhetoric the left shovels on a daily basis.Maybe the left needs to focus on more important things(unemployment,taxes,immigration reform,etc.) than attack a mother.
The View?? MSNBC??? People really watch this stuff?
Oh, so she has found her true calling then...."mother"...yes, she always seems to go to a place where she can hide and be safe, and be protected, just like at Fox.
SoWal Insider
The format would have been much more interesting had they used two candidates running for the same seat. Using a kid with a grudge against his MIL to garnish ratings is rather pathetic.
There is some relevance . He is running for mayor of Wasilla, the post she held before becoming Governor (for two years).
Beach Fanatic
Hide and be safe? Is Bill Ayers threatening to blow stuff/people up again because his side is losing? It's hard watching the party you support lose influence but getting violent isn't the answer.
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Hide and be safe? Is Bill Ayers threatening to blow stuff/people up again because his side is losing? It's hard watching the party you support lose influence but getting violent isn't the answer.
Lay off the Fox Narcissism Channel.
Beach FanaticAuthor
My opinions expressed in this thread don't come from a place of hate or any emotion for that matter. So please don't project onto me.
I started this thread as if I was hanging out with folks like myself who are interested in media studies and politics in the media.
This stuff is my NASCAR, my reality TV, my Lost.
This isn't a Palin bashing thread as far as I am concerned. Just sharing observations and some commentary.
I started this thread as if I was hanging out with folks like myself who are interested in media studies and politics in the media.
This stuff is my NASCAR, my reality TV, my Lost.
This isn't a Palin bashing thread as far as I am concerned. Just sharing observations and some commentary.
SoWal Insider
There is some relevance . He is running for mayor of Wasilla, the post she held before becoming Governor (for two years).Oh, yes, right. I forgot about that. Just never took it serious enough to warrant remembering.
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