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I'll just say that although I'm an extremely liberal Social Democrat and loyal member of the Democratic Party, I can't stand Chris Matthews. He's loud, obnoxious and incredibly rude. He never lets his guests get a word in, he interrupts people, he is arrogant, he oversimplifies the issues and demonizes anyone who disagrees with him... He considers himself a respectable journalist but I see him in roughly the same light as O'Reilly and friends...
For that matter, I'm not a big fan of Olbermann either. I see him as being extremely pompous and pretentious; he fits the unfortunate stereotype of an elitist, well-to-do East Coast liberal a little too well... He also can be quite petty in his treatment of his 'enemies' -- the stupid voices he uses when he mocks quotes by Republicans is extremely childish. However, in contrast with Matthews, Olbermann is quite intelligent and does make great points.
Really, of the main pundits on MSNBC the only one I really like is Rachel Maddow. She is much more respectable, incredibly intelligent, far more fair and has a lot more tact. Plus, she has a PhD in political science! (I'm currently earning one of those, so I may be biased...)
I'll just say that although I'm an extremely liberal Social Democrat and loyal member of the Democratic Party, I can't stand Chris Matthews. He's loud, obnoxious and incredibly rude. He never lets his guests get a word in, he interrupts people, he is arrogant, he oversimplifies the issues and demonizes anyone who disagrees with him, he acts like many issues are black and white...
Matthews is a long time democratic politcal operative that worked in many campaigns.Like so many they turned to televison when it became a easy gig for such people.He tinks alot of himself for playing such a minor role really but he does have more different opinioned people on his show than many.
I don't have a problem with either being used just, the pure hypocrisy of the left.
There have already been a few of us "leftists" who have said we don't care for Chris Matthews. Do you think that all liberals agree with Chris Matthews? It's clear that we don't.
I listened to the speech he gave at the end of his show, and he was absolutely right. and if you think Chris Matthews is nothing more than a showman. He's a man with a degree in politics and has worked for some of this nation's best politicians. What are Glenn Beck's credentials? Being a circus freak.
But of course people who watch and repsond to Fox News have already decided that the Obama Administration was an evil regime that needs to be taken out by force--sound familiar. And those people see no legitamcy to President Obama for whatever reasons, well can think of one off the top of my head. But President Bush was a giant among men. please.
He is the elected Head of State and Head of Government-very unique among western democracies.
You just have to keep in mind that he's primarily an entertainer, although I think he sees himself primarily as a "straight" journalist. I would compare him to Sean Hannity, who also uses a blend of news and opinion in his presentations.
Chris "Tweety" Matthews is by no means a liberal or partisan. He is an equally oportunity offender - plus he voted for George W. Bush in 2000. When Bush gave his "Mission Accomplished" speech May 1, 2003, Matthews declared "we are all Neocons Now."
I listened to the speech he gave at the end of his show, and he was absolutely right. and if you think Chris Matthews is nothing more than a showman. He's a man with a degree in politics and has worked for some of this nation's best politicians.
With the wave of anti-incumbent feeling, I'm glad you see and pointed out his major fault.
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