Who else was creeped-out by Al Franken today?

[wakemewhenitsover]

Why did he give short shrift to this phenomenal dentist volunteering in Afghanistan, and order him not to talk about politics, "just teeth", because he criticized the administration's policies?

Why was Al so intent on making sure there was enough time for his second-rate schtick with Harry Shearer?

IMHO, Franken is a relentless self-promoter, and the worst thing about Air America.

On the other hand, Sam Seder rocks.

[Nutmegger]

1. Usually Franken is okay IMHO

I didn't hear the show today but will catch the repeat tonight on AAR.

[bluestateguy]

2. Everything he says on air is fair game for the senate race in '08

You know Republicans in Minnesota are taping every episode of the show to comb through it for little bites that can be used in campaign ads. This causes Franken to be overly cautious about saying anything controversial.

[wakemewhenitsover]

4. Yeah, that would make you paranoid, but why so rude?

[itzamirakul]

5. If he can't or is afraid to say anything controversial, then what the hell

good is he (Franken) on AAR?

Franken is the reason that I stopped listening to AAR. He sucks to the nth degree.

[wakemewhenitsover]

6. Check out Sam Seder, he's great.

[Pryderi]

10. I think Seder's appearance last week may have been an audition

He's good.

[acmejack]

11. AAR has Hartmann on at the same time (if you're streaming)

Try him if you haven't heard him. Thom is really good imho.

[DemonFighterLives]

7. I missed it

but he is for sure being cautious. He has been taking on Coleman more often and that can only be good.

[dogman]

3. It was because the dentist tried to point to good things the Russians did.

They were an occupying force and had no right to be there and no good could outweigh the damage done. Boy, that sounds familiar.

[UTUSN]

8. I wonder why a good, decent, intelligent Lib is bashed on DU. n/t

[dogman]

9. There ya go!

No addressing what was said, just a personal attack.

[DS1]

12. I didn't hear it, and only know what you posted, but this could be a very

smart move by Franken.

If this guy is bashing the Admin, he'll be on a no-fly list/have his passport suspended in a flash.

Think about the big picture

[BeatleBoot]

13. I love Al Franken.

Your post is like an inside joke or something?

He helps me get through the workday.

[NYCGirl]

14. And people say that Liberals have no sense of humor.

:eyes:

[Sydnie]

15. I enjoyed his shows last week so much more ....

when Sam Seder was covering for him.

Al lost a lot of appeal when Katherine left. He needs a foil to keep him going.

I heard the interview today with the dentist and thought the same thing. He did appear to give him the brush off.

[wakemewhenitsover]

18. Do you know why Katherine left?

[NYCGirl]

19. She got a book contract with a new division of Simon & Schuster. Her

schedule for turning in her first draft was so short, that she had to devote herself to writing all the time.

[wakemewhenitsover]

20. Thanks. Too bad, I loved her.

[wakemewhenitsover]

21. Hey, maybe you know why Bob Edwards left NPR!??

[NYCGirl]

22. I don't even know who Bob Edwards is. NT

[wakemewhenitsover]

23. Thanks anyway. He's great NPR anchor who was forced out.

[NYCGirl]

24. Hope you find the answer. I've very very seldom listened to NPR.

In fact, before Air America came about, I didn't listen to talk radio at all. (Except for some Howard Stern many years ago.)

[in_cog_ni_to]

16. He's running for the Senate and must be careful with what he says.

Fodder for the swiftboaters. Must-bite-tongue.

I'm HOPING Sam or Thom Hartman take over his show when he leaves. That would rock!

[NYCGirl]

17. You've obviously never read his last two books. Scathing.

AAR is grooming Rachel to take over when (if) Franken leaves.