|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:27 AM Original message |
Why does MSNBC spend three valuable morning hours on Don Imus? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mduffy31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:29 AM Response to Original message |
1. If you don't like it |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. You're right, of course, and it's my usual reply also. I've been in radio |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
41. They have him exclusively |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Yes, I must admit it's cheap programming. MSNBC isn't getting great |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
acmejack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:33 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Now that type of response fosters meaningful conversation! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mduffy31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:35 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. I'm just saying |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:37 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. It's okay, MDuffy31. You're absolutely right! Thanks for posting. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
acmejack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:39 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. I know & you're exactly right! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mduffy31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:42 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Well I just look at the whole job thing like this. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
The Gunslinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. If you dont like people posting thier opinions |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:35 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. My guess is that they get a charge out of his outrageous behavior. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
2. Why do people turn in to Rush? Free country and it is fun. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:34 AM Response to Reply #2 |
8. It's all about choice. He does have good guests and I like Charles. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:53 AM Response to Reply #8 |
23. Why would any one turn into Fox? It is just what one likes. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Democrat 4 Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:31 PM Response to Reply #8 |
47. Oh, gawd - I hate Charles. And put him with Imus and the bald headed guy |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:51 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. "The Totally Tasteless Show" starring Don Imus! It's perfect! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
5. He reminds me of a big silly muppet |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:35 AM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Cute! I want that Photoshopped. Make Don Imus morph into a muppet. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
6. Why are so many radio personalties on the radio instead of .. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:36 AM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Love that response! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Supersedeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:34 PM Response to Reply #6 |
61. Exactly |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
7. Well, I should have known that wouldn't last... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:38 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. We were in transit between Orlando and Portland, Oregon yesterday. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:38 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. I hate to ask this, but -- are Don Imus' shows archived? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 07:09 AM Response to Reply #17 |
27. no idea, but someone provided a youtube link in the thread... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
48. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:52 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. So, by extension -- Don Imus is right twice a day? Not sure what you mean. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:54 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. No, it's just that sometimes even the worst person can say or do |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:57 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. I'd say your standards are kind of low, wouldn't you agree? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 07:12 PM Response to Reply #56 |
70. Hey , I'm the one who has never seen Imus! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
The Gunslinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:12 PM Response to Reply #48 |
60. but Imus isn't .....lol |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
chefgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
9. I've wondered that myself |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:41 AM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Thanks ChefGirl! Great screen name -- by the way. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
acmejack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
13. He is a dipshit but apparently he draws a lot of like minded people. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
14. I've always wondered about that, too. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
20. I tried to listen to the annus a couple different times |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
22. I agree with you, Radio_Lady |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
peanutbrittle (605 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:54 AM Response to Original message |
24. Some positive things about the Imus Show,,,, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:41 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. Thanks, PeanutBrittle (yummy you!) Don Imus is plugged in with |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
moondust (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
25. Apparently "Paid Programming" didn't want the time slot. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:42 PM Response to Reply #25 |
34. LOL. Thanks for posting -- I did watch a couple of interesting |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
OnceUponTimeOnTheNet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 07:07 AM Response to Original message |
26. I like the Imus show |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 08:54 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. I watch often |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:46 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. Good point, Wellstone Dem. I watch only on Friday mornings |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:43 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. I like David Gregory, too. But the hazing of the female newscasters |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
29. Supposedly he's a direct conduit to the white male demographic |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:48 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. Well stated, UTUSN. I often watch Washington Journal on CSPAN |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
30. west coast here, Imus comes on at like 3:00am so even if i was tempted |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:50 PM Response to Reply #30 |
39. I'm in Portland, OR and watch just about 45 minutes a week on Friday. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
31. Nothing more exciting that WATCHING a radio show! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:52 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. Thanks, Atman. Is Fred Imus still around? Don used to call him |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Marie26 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
32. I can't believe how mean he is. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:03 PM Response to Reply #32 |
42. Ditto, Marie. I had heard Don and Deirdre on Larry King Live several |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BuyingThyme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
37. In the morning, people listen more than they watch. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:09 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. That's true -- I have a shower radio and that's when I listen the most. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
45. I've often wondered why they keep someone like him on their network. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:49 PM Response to Reply #45 |
51. From Cabaret: "Money Makes the World Go Around" -- what else |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
46. Tom Oliphant, Andy Rooney, David Gregory, and a slew of other |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 02:54 PM Response to Reply #46 |
55. I would call it not-so-light hearted VERBAL BATTERY -- and I don't mean |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
49. Talking about Kinky winning in Texas he said that Because Kinky |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:38 PM Response to Reply #49 |
63. Alfredo, you've said it better than most! Thanks for posting. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 05:29 PM Response to Reply #63 |
69. when he says he likes Leibermann but feels he is dead wrong |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
50. I think I've seen him a grand total of 5 minutes. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:39 PM Response to Reply #50 |
64. Five minutes? You might have been able to compose the "Minute Waltz" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
57. It's like watching a train wreck, Radio_Lady. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:42 PM Response to Reply #57 |
65. I mused it was more like a car wreck a couple of responses upthread. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
59. Good Question! he's a brain fried drunk who is usually unintelligible |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:45 PM Response to Reply #59 |
66. Go figure. It is really a conundrum, isn't it? All those bigwigs and |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:55 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Last call: You really have to read this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-26-06 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
68. And then they wonder why they are going broke! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Sun May 05th 2024, 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC