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MADem

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21. He's plainly taken lessons from the Barney Frank School of Get To the Fucking Point!

Reply to Amerigo Vespucci (Original post)

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 06:04 PM

Jul 2012

Good for him--it's past time that newschannel hosts stopped giving liars and bullshitters a platform.

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Martin Bashir: "Juleanna, I'm going to have to cut you off, because you've just offered me... [View all] Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 OP

NEVER AGAIN! elleng Jul 2012 #1

Unless he is looking for "theatre," he should never have her on again. Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #2

I'm glad he called her on her shit, and I wish him the best of luck with his new show on CURRENT TV TrollBuster9090 Jul 2012 #61

From his 1st day on MSNBC he's been the only tv journalist I've seen press for an answer. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2012 #94

I've seen some clowns on before but this asjr Jul 2012 #3

She sounded like a repuke Stepford Wife--push a button and a torrent of repuke evasions pour out!! ailsagirl Jul 2012 #69

She's truly despicable. TahitiNut Jul 2012 #78

I saw that. SoutherDem Jul 2012 #4

Exactly PatSeg Jul 2012 #15

Bashir will undoubtedly be chewed out Warpy Jul 2012 #51

so long as there are Republicans, there will be no shortage of republican liars Scootaloo Jul 2012 #65

She looks like the kind of soccer mom... Squinch Jul 2012 #5

Aww Flatpicker Jul 2012 #30

"Serial Mom", a killer with serious class. DCKit Jul 2012 #40

Martin Bashir doesn't put up with that crap... Spazito Jul 2012 #6

No, he doesn't and that's one of the reasons I love him!..n/t whathehell Jul 2012 #42

Yes, she sure did! Spazito Jul 2012 #43

Yes whathehell Jul 2012 #91

I love Martin - and it was great to watch him ask Juliun Epstein Casandia Jul 2012 #7

I love Julian-- he's always got something great to say ailsagirl Jul 2012 #49

I've liked Julian since the Clinton witch hunt debacle. pacalo Jul 2012 #67

I like your smiley ailsagirl Jul 2012 #68

I did see the video. pacalo Jul 2012 #72

Very good of you, pacala--thanks! ailsagirl Jul 2012 #76

I'm going to have to start making it a point to watch Martin madokie Jul 2012 #8

Martin Bashir + Reverend Al + Rachel Maddow... Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #11

Lawrence O'Donnell too, but still not "top 3." n/t Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #12

I really like Lawrence because I never go away depressed after watching his show ailsagirl Jul 2012 #56

+1000 nt ecstatic Jul 2012 #88

And Chris Hayes needs to get moved to a Prime-time slot during the week... Volaris Jul 2012 #14

Maybe Joey Scar is on his way out? Cleita Jul 2012 #19

Chris Matthews has been out a couple of weeks, Ilsa Jul 2012 #33

I think it's just a vacation ailsagirl Jul 2012 #59

I agree 12AngryBorneoWildmen Jul 2012 #84

I agree. I love Tweety! juajen Jul 2012 #87

Mornings with Facts? Ka hrnt Jul 2012 #41

I think Hayes does better with the morning format PatSeg Jul 2012 #20

It is also the only decent political show on weekends. pennylane100 Jul 2012 #32

I agree PatSeg Jul 2012 #36

Tamron Hall has been very subdued since David Schuster was fired csziggy Jul 2012 #35

One of the best decisions by MSNBC PatSeg Jul 2012 #17

I came home on lunch break once and turned on his show Cali_Democrat Jul 2012 #29

And he says a lot with PatSeg Jul 2012 #34

I record it because I can't STAND commercials, then savor it later, sans the crappy ads ailsagirl Jul 2012 #71

Never seen a republican answer a (honest) direct question from a reputable journalist like demosincebirth Jul 2012 #9

Remember how Palin openly said before her debate with Biden tblue37 Jul 2012 #39

That slipped my mind. Thanks for the info. They ought to show a clip of that just before they demosincebirth Jul 2012 #46

I kept hoping Biden or the moderator would stop the show LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jul 2012 #47

Martin is becoming a rising star in my book.... Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #10

Good point flamingdem Jul 2012 #23

PLUS he has a deliciously ironic sense of humor ailsagirl Jul 2012 #26

I also saw that SCVDem Jul 2012 #13

Someone PLEASE post a link! tallahasseedem Jul 2012 #16

Me too-- I'll try to find a link... ailsagirl Jul 2012 #28

Here's the link!!! ailsagirl Jul 2012 #52

Thanks Logical Jul 2012 #60

someone's been watching The Newsroom! Coexist Jul 2012 #18

He's plainly taken lessons from the Barney Frank School of Get To the Fucking Point! MADem Jul 2012 #21

Go Martin! flamingdem Jul 2012 #22

Rmoney doesn't give any answers either. DeSwiss Jul 2012 #24

He was magnificent! BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #25

Hope there is video soon. I missed it. Lint Head Jul 2012 #27

Two words I use when confronted The Wizard Jul 2012 #31

It's got to drive the Right Wing crazy Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #37

Awwww...I love the Malloys! Stardust Jul 2012 #70

Recent picture of Molly - Would you buy a cookie from this Brownie? Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #73

Down the line... Johnny Noshoes Jul 2012 #79

Kathy is brilliant too. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #92

I love her Pickles Bush stuff! Johnny Noshoes Jul 2012 #93

I liked the old I.E. America studio days. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #95

I'd buy all the cookies she has...she's precious. Stardust Jul 2012 #98

is there video anywhere? barbtries Jul 2012 #38

Here's the link ailsagirl Jul 2012 #53

thank you barbtries Jul 2012 #75

It's been added to my original post as well. n/t Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #97

Link to video here BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #44

I posted the video here: Galraedia Jul 2012 #45

Thanks for the video...just watched. Auntie Bush Jul 2012 #54

Love this man! Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #48

You could give Martin a run for his money if he showed up on DU, Ruby. pacalo Jul 2012 #66

Is Martin Bashir excellent, or what! He's got a way with words & expressions. pacalo Jul 2012 #50

He's fantastic-- I never miss his show ailsagirl Jul 2012 #58

He's quick, too, & has an excellent command of the interview. pacalo Jul 2012 #64

I love him also. I try to never miss his show. juajen Jul 2012 #89

Hmm...a Republican trying to change the subject... Jamaal510 Jul 2012 #55

She just wouldn't.shut.up!!! ailsagirl Jul 2012 #57

That video is hilarious. nt AJTheMan Jul 2012 #62

Nothing new in GOP talking point couriers trying to change the subject, but ... Kennah Jul 2012 #63

Why is this economy so stuck in the mud, Juleanna? AllyCat Jul 2012 #74

I saw it. I gave him a "B+". Tamron Hall sets the standard for an "A". TahitiNut Jul 2012 #77

Martin keeps his cool. Tamron gets PISSED and isn't afraid to show it. Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #85

Smirky attitudes and lazy talking point repetition are... Beartracks Jul 2012 #80

Look at her spin....spin....spin! Mkap Jul 2012 #81

call it a SuperPAC or a social welfare organization, the truth is rateyes Jul 2012 #82

Expect more of this sort of deflection and wrench-dodging . . . HughBeaumont Jul 2012 #83

He's fabulous JustAnotherGen Jul 2012 #86

Correction: Jon, not John. Love him and had to do this. juajen Jul 2012 #90

Was Martin hinting that the repukes somehow "knew" the unemployment numbers would remain the same? ailsagirl Jul 2012 #96