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angrychair

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48. Safe to assume

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 02:41 PM

Nov 20

That most, if not all, news media will continue to do exactly the same as they have done, which is sane-wash trump and his new administration. They will continue to make excuses and lie if needed.
We can no longer expect the news media to hold anyone accountable.
That is not a kooky or fringe position. They have proven that, over and over again, they will defend trump and his positions, no matter the costs.

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Morning Joe suffers ratings nosedive after hosts met Trump at Mar-a-Lago [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 20 OP

Instant karma. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #1

They clearly did not think that through. Traitorous idiots. NotHardly Nov 20 #44

They were trying to save their own necks. Irish_Dem Nov 20 #50

No one tunes-in to cowards and toadies. C_U_L8R Nov 20 #2

Oh, lots of folks tune in to cowards & toadies, but they all already watch only FOX, so not point in going that route Attilatheblond Nov 20 #47

I believe those two don't care about their own ratings EYESORE 9001 Nov 20 #3

They both have plenty of money... orwell Nov 20 #22

I'll give them another 2 months - at the most - before they are cancelled. patricia92243 Nov 20 #4

It should've been Stephanie Miller to start with underpants Nov 20 #10

I think many on the left are addicted to their show and will trickle back. That's what they are counting on. FSogol Nov 20 #11

I can't stand their show. Their promotion of Trump was enough to make me never watch them. Lonestarblue Nov 20 #17

I never watch him. The few times I have seen him he talks over Mika and everyone else. 33taw Nov 20 #43

I hope you are right. Katinfl Nov 20 #24

They should start wearing red hats dalton99a Nov 20 #5

They need hats like agent 007's licence plates. Change, flip, at the touch of a button. jaxexpat Nov 20 #19

Awww, bless their hearts 💕... rubbersole Nov 20 #6

They should be treated as persona non-grata by MSNBC hosts such as Rachel, Nicolle, Jen, Lawrence, etc Dennis Donovan Nov 20 #7

same here. the media does not deserve my veiwership. ZonkerHarris Nov 20 #9

I finally learned that BigMin28 Nov 20 #13

your money and time have great power ZonkerHarris Nov 20 #33

I only listen to Nicolle's first hour. Katinfl Nov 20 #26

Monday's MJ confession? ShazzieB Nov 20 #46

Read the OP Dennis Donovan Nov 20 #51

Karma knows your channel number ZonkerHarris Nov 20 #8

Good Rebl2 Nov 20 #12

Their ratings sucked even before this. jimfields33 Nov 20 #14

I didn't watch morning or daytime news in the last 7 years Marthe48 Nov 20 #15

A word in favor of Morning Joe Shoonra Nov 20 #16

Sorry, I disagree PJMcK Nov 20 #29

agree Pojat Nov 20 #41

Seems to me their audience should diminish by around 100% Mr. Ected Nov 20 #18

They shouldn't have four hours. Baitball Blogger Nov 20 #20

Yeah, I've always thought that was kind of weird. ShazzieB Nov 20 #45

No sanewashing, Joe and Mika Dem4life1970 Nov 20 #21

Guilty as charged Bdub Nov 20 #23

So the vast majority of adults had the sense not to ever watch that show Kaleva Nov 20 #25

Hope the slide continues. The Unmitigated Gall Nov 20 #27

I said previously I'd bet Mika's father is slightlv Nov 20 #28

Hi recovering news addict here J-9 Nov 20 #30

I know it's all about ad money, but 839,000 viewers out of an adult population of 260,000,000 in the U.S., let alone.... EarnestPutz Nov 20 #31

As to your last sentence, whathehell Nov 20 #52

The "average viewer" of daytime television, a population distinct from the general population. EarnestPutz Nov 21 #62

Who is "the average daytime tv viewer" and whathehell Nov 22 #63

Look at the advertisiing aimed at them for your answer. EarnestPutz Nov 22 #64

Lol..Why are you hesitant to simply tell me? whathehell Nov 23 #65

Dishonorable people don't deserve a voice or normalization. mymomwasright Nov 20 #32

Mika's father would, I believe, be ashamed of her obamanut2012 Nov 20 #34

Good to see this DownriverDem Nov 20 #35

I'm not unsympathetic. hay rick Nov 20 #36

I can't believe any DUers would watch again. dem4decades Nov 20 #37

Republicans will never change their clothes... MiHale Nov 20 #38

I haven't watched any news since 10:50 pm on election night. LisaM Nov 20 #39

Bahaha! 😂 FirstLight Nov 20 #40

I have no respectfor either of them. Ass kissers..... Traitors !!!!!!!!!!! Fire them !!!!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 20 #42

Literally angrychair Nov 20 #49

Safe to assume angrychair Nov 20 #48

And it is also safe to assume that Bluetus Nov 20 #53

Great News 💪🏻 Miami Blue Nov 20 #54

This explains all the sports bullsh*t NoodleyAppendage Nov 20 #55

It comes on at 4:00 AM in Phoenix. Not a chance that I would ever watch it. phxjurist Nov 20 #56

I've been calling him "Morning Joke" for a long time sakabatou Nov 20 #57

Did they really have no clue that their viewership is mostly from the left? mcar Nov 20 #58

Just a convenient reorientation of attitude. Aussie105 Nov 20 #59

Joes a Ho. union rep Nov 20 #60

It's one thing for journalists to communicate with an incoming president. ificandream Nov 20 #61

womp womp City Lights Nov 23 #66