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Firebrand Gary

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39. It's really too bad, I like the concept of another point of view, but Joe is an ass!

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Behind the Scenes at Morning Joe... [View all] kentuck Aug 2012 OP

Maybe he is getting ready to run for Prez in 2016 Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #1

He couldn't possibly, could he? Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #34

He is a giant... Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #51

He has a dead intern problem. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #66

So true Lebam in LA Aug 2012 #70

I've been watching the Bill Press show on Current TV since he is on at the same time livetohike Aug 2012 #2

I like Bill Press but... kentuck Aug 2012 #6

Could it be a money problem? Surely, the producers must have good ideas on how to make livetohike Aug 2012 #16

I'm sure Gore cannot afford to pay the big money that MSNBC might pay? kentuck Aug 2012 #18

+100 Truthfully, i've been watching a lot more Current TV lately. Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #8

I think Jennifer Granholm is a star! kentuck Aug 2012 #11

I agree, they should move that around. Granholm turned out to be WAY BETTER than I expected! Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #37

She is becoming my new favorite. I always liked her but never watched because of Rachel. jillan Aug 2012 #41

It's another RW POS show. nt valerief Aug 2012 #3

+1 ... why watch that garbage at all? 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #22

what are the ratings? Gabi Hayes Aug 2012 #4

Down 11% Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #38

What MSNBC is doing is beyond me? Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #5

Providing a balanced discussion show? brooklynite Aug 2012 #10

There is no such thing as a balanced discussion with the right. They spout their ideology which has upaloopa Aug 2012 #13

~lol to this: CrispyQ Aug 2012 #45

Then we agree to disagree, Morning Joe has not be "balanced" in months... Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #24

When did that show ever used to be great? tularetom Aug 2012 #56

I have to chime in on this... Whiskeytide Aug 2012 #14

I agree with you- and watch it most days while dressing for work. KaryninMiami Aug 2012 #17

Like I say, this was just my opinion. kentuck Aug 2012 #20

You're kidding right? Joe Scarborough billing Ted Cruz as a conservative rising star is BS... Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #30

I suppose I can concede... Whiskeytide Aug 2012 #49

I agree, the format should stay the same. Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #69

I've noticed....I was a long time viewer...that.... rppper Aug 2012 #50

I basically agree with you. MadrasT Aug 2012 #32

I was pleasantly surprised to see Lawrence in the "Joe spot" this morning and it was a monmouth Aug 2012 #7

Joe was on for the first hour... kentuck Aug 2012 #9

Thanks, I tuned in late..n/t monmouth Aug 2012 #67

I was too JustAnotherGen Aug 2012 #29

I assumed they were just burning off vacation time before the conventions & campaigns heat up. Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2012 #12

Mika was supposedly in Monaco or someplace? kentuck Aug 2012 #15

No, it's a running joke of Joe's. He always refers to her absences as her being "in the south of CTyankee Aug 2012 #35

Seems they didn't have much trouble getting rid of Cenk or David Shuster. Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #19

I think you may be talking millions of dollars with Joe... kentuck Aug 2012 #21

Just get someone to goad him into an on air no no. Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #23

He did say the "F" word once... kentuck Aug 2012 #25

R#2 & K. The format has become tiresome. I used to let it run the 3 hours while semi-dozing UTUSN Aug 2012 #26

That explains it. AngryOldDem Aug 2012 #27

Morning Schmoe is about to go. Lint Head Aug 2012 #28

Guess Joe doesn't like the treatment Mika is giving him Whisp Aug 2012 #31

Maybe they've had a lover's quarrell? CTyankee Aug 2012 #36

o geeze, that could be right. Whisp Aug 2012 #40

lol. some of those photo promos border on "couplehood" don't they? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #48

I used to think so but I'm not so sure now. Their "body language" has changed, even if the CTyankee Aug 2012 #54

The show is unwatchable when Joe is there - maybe the... polichick Aug 2012 #33

It's really too bad, I like the concept of another point of view, but Joe is an ass! Firebrand Gary Aug 2012 #39

I agree 100%. think watching just our own pov is boring. we already know it inside and out. I Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #46

They asked Joe Scarbrow that same question last month, if he thought they were moving him out, Major Hogwash Aug 2012 #42

I hope it doesn't go...it's the only option, however imperfect, to me. I don't want to see a 100% Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #43

I thnk Joe may have worn out his welcome... kentuck Aug 2012 #44

Oh, I agree he does act like an ass ...but it makes good tv....to me anyway. Somehow, I can't Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #47

I think MSNBC has already made the decision to bring in more conservatives... kentuck Aug 2012 #52

I wonder about this. They've had several complimentary stories in the MSM about how CTyankee Aug 2012 #53

Here's a theory....Maybe Mika just got so pissed off at him, and the way he treats her, and Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #55

THis could also be just a summer schedule for the two of them... CTyankee Aug 2012 #57

That's my thinking also... If next week its more of the same somethings up. winstars Aug 2012 #59

well...he posted a pic of his wife "on the Cape" as of the middle of July. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #60

Also, as I recall... kentuck Aug 2012 #61

I don't know...but I was just reading that they have a production company together Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #65

Talking over everyone is the "new normal" on talk shows JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2012 #58

Your Morning Willie... Starring Willie Geist. Or Mornings with Mica Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #62

Your Morning Willie.... CTyankee Aug 2012 #63

Willy and the Poor Boys :-) kentuck Aug 2012 #64

Something is wrong malaise Aug 2012 #68