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Liberal_Stalwart71

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137. You're welcome! I am a black woman too, and was taken aback by some
Mon May 28, 2012, 03:12 PM
May 2012

of the comments regarding MHP's appearance. So glad that you're speaking out!!

Is there a reason why you are limiting DURHAM D May 2012 #1
No, I'm just looking at one female host and assuming she could be replaced with another. Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #2
I'm a woman PatSeg May 2012 #33
Are you fucking kidding me? RetroLounge May 2012 #102
I agree with you. Her television show needs a performance coach desparately. EFerrari May 2012 #3
Yeah, Melissa uses professorial arguments--too lengthy, Surya Gayatri May 2012 #32
Professorial arguments without the benefit of peer review. nt EFerrari May 2012 #45
Really? Shankapotomus May 2012 #81
Love MHP's intellect, but she could learn a thing Surya Gayatri May 2012 #86
Even as a visiting commentarian, I find her annoying. Lionessa May 2012 #4
She's annoying because she's not more interested in her audience and in her topic EFerrari May 2012 #7
I like her show, but I can see your complaint. bluedigger May 2012 #5
And remember what comes after... ellisonz May 2012 #10
I also find her abrasive and annoying. MoonRiver May 2012 #6
Just use the remote Mponti May 2012 #8
I love her show goclark May 2012 #36
She's got that tenured mindset BeyondGeography May 2012 #9
I like her show. Swede May 2012 #11
I do too TuxedoKat May 2012 #96
I really want to like her XanaDUer May 2012 #12
My feelings too... I really want to like her show. But I find her show difficult to watch. hlthe2b May 2012 #17
That's where I'm coming from Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #23
Chris Hayes acted like Are_grits_groceries May 2012 #13
Yes, Chris is smart as a whip XanaDUer May 2012 #21
Living in New Haven, I've noticed that Ivy Leaguers all seem to be rapid talkers. CTyankee May 2012 #35
Chris sometimes reminds me of the guy in this ad ashling May 2012 #55
Bwaahaaaa! Spot on!! Surya Gayatri May 2012 #88
And he was wired at 10 on a 10 scale this morning, too... Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #24
You know, Amerigo, I think his brain gets ahead of his tongue... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #27
You may be right Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #28
+1! Agree completely, grits... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #26
And just to confirm... Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #29
I understand completely...I have a musician's ear Surya Gayatri May 2012 #39
If you ever saw her on her earlier days in interviews on issue...particularly her debate with CTyankee May 2012 #37
Know what you mean about the cornrows... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #40
Other than that, I think she looks amazing. Just gorgeous... CTyankee May 2012 #70
Very pretty woman--beautiful eyes... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #90
The image makeover PatSeg May 2012 #116
+1! uponit7771 May 2012 #34
I don't knew how truly a progressive voice she is EFerrari May 2012 #60
No drama aint_no_life_nowhere May 2012 #14
An academician, not an actor... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #41
I think we are already over entertained Shankapotomus May 2012 #82
+1. My only complaint is that I was hoping that MHP would cover world affairs more. Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #130
You're right Shankapotomus May 2012 #134
Ditto! I'm a huge Fareed Zakaria fan, and I wish he'd make the switch to MSNBC, but I.... Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #139
I can't get past the braids. Peregrine Took May 2012 #15
I can't get interested in her show and I think it is her delivery. Tennessee Gal May 2012 #16
Rachel is even more animated. Gosh, I wonder what you think of her... Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #18
Gosh, could you BE more condescending? Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #25
It's very confusing why some members... tallahasseedem May 2012 #74
You came here to flamebait and now you act like a victim? Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #79
There is nothing remotely flaming baiting in the OP and neither is the poster obligated EFerrari May 2012 #87
yes!!! Let's be happy they support Democrats in every way goclark May 2012 #101
We just hope Melissa ups her game Surya Gayatri May 2012 #118
Thanks for your positive thoughts goclark May 2012 #127
It drives me up the wall, too, goclark... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #133
You're welcome! I am a black woman too, and was taken aback by some Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2012 #137
I like her WolverineDG May 2012 #19
I wouldn't know Cali_Democrat May 2012 #20
Same reaction here, Amerigo. I think it's Surya Gayatri May 2012 #22
Rachel has improved greatly Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #30
I think the "little too pleased with her own performance" PatSeg May 2012 #38
As I said elsewhere in the thread--she's a bit like an Surya Gayatri May 2012 #44
Yes, I've referred to her as a cheerleader in the past PatSeg May 2012 #46
Cf with her participation on this tribute panel for Manning Marable. EFerrari May 2012 #51
Exactly PatSeg May 2012 #58
I find booknotes a bit reserved, which I like but which may not "sell" on msnbc. CTyankee May 2012 #61
While she is clearly very talented, I don't find her morphing into a talking head EFerrari May 2012 #65
She just may be nervous because she might have gotten feedback that she was too CTyankee May 2012 #68
You're probably right. I can't watch her EFerrari May 2012 #69
Thanks for bringing this video to the discussion, Ferrari... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #85
She needs to breathe. I'm out of practice and didn't notice. EFerrari May 2012 #91
Call in the "King's Speech" voice therapist, asap... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #93
well, she IS an academic, not basically a performer. CTyankee May 2012 #117
She's had to lecture, present and lead discussions. She has skills that cross over. EFerrari May 2012 #125
Is it possible that you're older than MHP's usual demo? She's a college professor. She is.... Tarheel_Dem May 2012 #131
Yes, I am older PatSeg May 2012 #136
MHP, Chris, & Rachael all talk way too hyper fast. I'm more Charlie Rose speed. northoftheborder May 2012 #31
That is what I like about the weekend morning shows PatSeg May 2012 #48
+1 So true about Rachel, PatSeg... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #50
Chris Matthews PatSeg May 2012 #54
It drives me crazy how Chris... tallahasseedem May 2012 #75
I know PatSeg May 2012 #78
His verbal fellating of Halperin is even more cringe-making... Surya Gayatri May 2012 #83
In Matthew's book, PatSeg May 2012 #107
Word! "Greatest"...he's certainly devalued that currency! Surya Gayatri May 2012 #119
On a rare occasion PatSeg May 2012 #122
And that's exactly why you see the same old Surya Gayatri May 2012 #129
Yes, he does have his moments PatSeg May 2012 #132
He's out of control like a loud-mouth, Surya Gayatri May 2012 #135
There a few people PatSeg May 2012 #138
Once a dick, always a dick! LOL! Surya Gayatri May 2012 #144
That's for sure! PatSeg May 2012 #147
I think it is the result of great intelligence and a trained mind. CTyankee May 2012 #140
Her mind is like a mouse trap wrapped in velvet. Surya Gayatri May 2012 #145
We have to remember she teaches at Princeton. The Ivies are a pretty CTyankee May 2012 #146
Has Rachel ever taught at Princeton? Surya Gayatri May 2012 #150
sorry, I was talking about Harris Perry. Rachel is at that level, having gone to CTyankee May 2012 #151
the issue for me is the 'cute' factor. ellenfl May 2012 #42
Yep. It's like an apology for being smart or something. n/t EFerrari May 2012 #47
I think it is PatSeg May 2012 #62
My viewpoint is skewed EFerrari May 2012 #63
And there was a time PatSeg May 2012 #66
Me, too. I wonder if she ever watches her own video. EFerrari May 2012 #67
Yeah, they could all take some inspiration from Surya Gayatri May 2012 #49
I don't think it undermines them Shankapotomus May 2012 #84
Being a woman doesn't consign you to giggling and smirking and squeaking like a little girl EFerrari May 2012 #89
Alex Wagner: "An on our panel today, Steve ""The Kornackster" Kornacki"... Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #104
I stopped watching her also - but for other reasons. jillan May 2012 #43
I guess that attitude PatSeg May 2012 #64
That's what I'm saying Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #99
Yes, that's the teaser I saw this weekend PatSeg May 2012 #103
Elaborate please. PragmaticLiberal May 2012 #76
I think MHP is trying to be what someone else thinks she should be...? kentuck May 2012 #52
She has a lisp tralala May 2012 #53
Tom Brokaw had and still has a distinct "baby talk 'r'" like Barbara Walters yet he is still CTyankee May 2012 #72
Way to pull the gender card for no reason tralala May 2012 #77
but only if the shoe fits. If it doesn't, well and good! CTyankee May 2012 #112
I like watching her show. MineralMan May 2012 #56
I LOVE seeing all the smart, talented women, not the same old bloviating men... CTyankee May 2012 #57
My problem with Harris Perry is not her gender, her youth or her femininity. EFerrari May 2012 #59
Thank you, THANK you. Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #98
Well PatSeg May 2012 #109
It's not about people agreeing with me Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #111
Oh, I see PatSeg May 2012 #114
She has an annoying personality on that show. EFerrari May 2012 #124
Uh-Oh... BiggJawn May 2012 #71
Seems to me other "troops" have come trooping in, too! CTyankee May 2012 #73
Sorry, I forgot the first rule of DU... BiggJawn May 2012 #80
A lot of posters on this thread, most DUers Surya Gayatri May 2012 #92
I really need to start using the "sarcasm" smiley more... BiggJawn May 2012 #108
I have never heard of the "Glass Tit." Can you explain to all of us what that is? CTyankee May 2012 #94
Never? BiggJawn May 2012 #106
Thank you and I hope you feel better... CTyankee May 2012 #110
You're welcome, seriously... BiggJawn May 2012 #115
I don't care for her. I find her somewhat irritating or something, for some reason. nt Honeycombe8 May 2012 #95
Unique & important segment here: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/melissa-harris-perry/47049927/#47049927 proverbialwisdom May 2012 #97
I'm not saying she can't do powerful segments... Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #100
I think she's capable to doing four hours of good segments PatSeg May 2012 #105
race have anything to do with it? HipChick May 2012 #113
Sweet FUCKING Jesus, NO...race has nothing to do with it. Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #120
See my post just below, Amerigo. Don't let Surya Gayatri May 2012 #123
No, race is not an issue and neither is gender. Chris Hayes's Surya Gayatri May 2012 #121
IMO, yes AND no. MSNBC IMO is like an eclectic music radio station ProgressiveEconomist May 2012 #143
Ya know, I'm not black, but I ask myself the same question... CTyankee May 2012 #148
I think MHP is awesome. Love that show. Hope they keep it just the same. limpyhobbler May 2012 #126
I think MHP is lovely and her delivery charming. AtomicKitten May 2012 #128
I find her intelligent and worth spending some effort to listen to what she has to say. I've retread May 2012 #141
I think it's GREAT so many white DUers dislike MHP. This shows she's doing her job-- ProgressiveEconomist May 2012 #142
Funny you should mention her cornrows. I thought her show this weekend was phenomenal, Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #153
Who, what, and who cares? boppers May 2012 #149
Professor Harris-Perry is brilliant, and i am able to handle that nofurylike May 2012 #152
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