Comments on: O’Reilly vs. Olbermann vs. Brown vs. Grace Cable TV News Ratings

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:16:13 +0000

MSNBC (or MSDNC) has miserable programming and deserves the ratings plunge that we see. The Olbermann and Maddow shows are directed at the intellectually challenged sector of the nation. How can anyone absorb the Olbermann or Maddow diatribe and then watch them provide obligatory corroboration of their convoluted theories (no matter how lame) by bringing on their “guest” (signular, always one) who (you guessed it) always agree with them? Laughable…does MSNBC (Immelt??) really think trashing America and having some no mind agree with you is that popular? If you can stomach and/or enjoy that dysfunctional crap, you deserve to go down with the ship. BTW, all you MSNBC lovers, what is it with this continual frontal assault on the Fox News Network? Don’t you think that makes viewers more curious about Fox and thus help raise the Fox ratings? What is the “theory” here? I am sure Comcast will be interested.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:31:35 +0000

I am not filled with fear—-and I watch Fox News. I have been betrayed by CNN …. and most of the other networks. CNN, etc., have been so in the tank for Obama … and stopped telling us the truth – they are no longer into true reporting—rather, true journalism has been abandoned in support of their candidate and their political agenda. All those people on CNN were my “friends” … and yes, they betrayed me, and it devastated me. I can no longer bear to watch Larry King or listen to Anderson Cooper’s voice. Fox News? Say what you may, but I trust them more than CNN, ABC, CBS, MSNBC ….

By: DGL

DGL — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:36:50 +0000

Its not about ratings with MSNBC its about ideology. All of their shows are horrible and they just dont care. Can you imagine if O’Reilly got a thrill running up his leg whenever Bush spoke? They are the experts there at hate mongering. I am sick of hearing how evil America is from them. I am ok with torturing terrorist and if it was up to me I would treat them like American citizens and throw them in the general population at San Quentin.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:59:42 +0000

Brian you are wrong about the U.S. and slavery, we were in fact behind the curve and were one of the last of civilized nations to abolish slavery.(didn’t do it till 1865)
read a book

By: mark

mark — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:52:18 +0000

Whenever I turn on kieth and rachel, I find myself asking myself how is it possible that a news agency could voluntarily provide a forum to these narcisistic talentless individuals?…because they are not making any money for the parent company that’s for sure as the ratings continuously and overwhelmingly show…but the tide is changing beyond the fnc killer ratings which have been continuously great…..snl is none to happy with the annointed one and that may just actually be more significant or more telling than the aforementioned fnc ratings themselves!!!

By: Demonjoe

Demonjoe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:05:24 +0000

Rosie, I am surprised any show on NBC would make fun of Obama, hope they didn’t get threatened by the executives or something.

By: ross

ross — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:56:17 +0000

Is anyone more of a JERK on TV than Keith Olbermann? They guy thinks he can walk on water and that I would pay to see (as long as it was somewhere in the middle of the ocean).

By: Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:39:17 +0000

DemonJoe: that video is hilarious. I do not watch SNL becuase there is a lot of stuff on that show that is not funny…okay I must be getting old. This video was hilarious. I was laughing LOUD!!!

Well, I cannot watch any of these other channels. The stuff they feed us is straight out of Alinksy’s Rules for Radicals

PEOPLE, we need to give it right back to them two fold!

By: Bob Walker

Bob Walker — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:29:50 +0000

Interesting how even with the separation, the cable news audience flows up and down together.

By: Mike19

Mike19 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:44:55 +0000

Sally and Tony…you are two people who exemplify being an American. Parties aside, your eyes are open(even if you’re Dems..haha)and you see where we are headed. I salute both of you!

By: Mike19

Mike19 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:32:49 +0000

If you want to see where the liberals fall in the discussion, just watch MSNBC during their prime time lineup(if you can stand it for more than 3 minutes). I’ll leave looking at Neilson results up to you, but ratings don’t lie….MMMMM…MMMMM..MMM.

By: Demonjoe

Demonjoe — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:28:36 +0000

There’s a hilarious video of SNL making fun of Obama.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/11/22/snl_mocks_obama__jintao_press_conference.html

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:24 +0000

Who wants to watch a slime like Oberbite or Madcow? All they do is trash our own country, that is why FOX News rules in the ratings, I’m sorry but 80% of Americans do not want to hear their country slimmed by these kooks on the left, that is why MSPMS doesn’t even come close to FOX News.

By: LostInTheWeeds

LostInTheWeeds — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:21:54 +0000

The country is awakening to the idea that the government cannot provide everything to everyone and be sustainable. That, I believe, is why Fox is #1 – they are the only channel to question the concept of big government.

When 50% of the population is dependent on the government for everything, and the government is dependent on collecting taxes from the other 50% to pay for everything, there will come a day when the 50% who are working and not receiving will stop working… and that’s the beginning of the end.

Governments do not create wealth. People and businesses create wealth. And history shows that governments who “spread the wealth” encourage those who create it to stop creating it. That, my friends, is how the standard of living for an entire society is destroyed. That, is the path our administration is on. And that is why Fox, who questions that path, is growing in popularity while the others shrink.

By: MKA

MKA — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:53:53 +0000

While FOX’s prime-time commentators certainly do lean right, I give them huge credit for the following (which is NOT displayed on MSDNC, at very least):

1) They do, on occasion if not frequently, throw stones at the Republicans. How often do Less Nessman (aka Keith Olbermann) or Rachel Maddow do this with liberals/Dems?

2) The FOX shows actually invite people that DON’T agree with the hosts! Shocking, I know. And they even do it REGULARLY! It is standard operating procedure. Olbermann and Maddow seem to rotate between Adriana Huffington, folks from Salon.com, moveon.org, AirAmerica and other standard liberal fare. It’s comical – like having two Yankees fans debate which baseball team is their favorite.

I’m waiting for some genius at a major MSM network news organization to wake up and realize that moving to the center and then perhaps continuing on a bit to the right might actually benefit their ratings. I am not, however, holding my breath.

By: I P Yuengling

I P Yuengling — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:20:35 +0000

Who knew that so many Americans were so stupid? Apparently, at least 60% of cable news viewers are FNC “fear mongering wackos” who believe that there is a limit to the amount of money the government can borrow from China in order to pay for our every whim. We informed progressives know that part of the overall “greening of America” will involve planting money trees on the south lawn of the White House, the fruit of which will be distributed among the least motivated among us. I urge all my Comrades to redouble their efforts and work even harder, so that we may build a more comfortable hammock for the “less fortunate”. Let’s help all the people Glenn Beck and Bill O’Reilly crushed on their way up the ladder of success.

By: Richard from So. Cal.

Richard from So. Cal. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:48:08 +0000

Seminal moments in the decline of MSNBC:

Chris Matthews: “I get a thrill up my leg….” and “It’s not a crime to call Al Qaeda is it?”

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:11 +0000

Now i will give Republicans credit…when they want something done far as foregin spending and cutting taxes…they get it done no questions asked…they are like screw democrats and lets get it done….idk y democrats dont and cant be that strong and they have majorites….hmm i guess they just dont get it sometimes….

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:10:39 +0000

As a Democrat I know why Obama approval ratings are slipping. Its because he hasnt been strong within his own base….health care was suppose to be done before the august recess and democrats in congress are not getting anything done because they are doing wayyyyyyyy to much “compromising” with republicans and i think because of that they are losing independent votes….now health care is turning into abortion…until obama starts showing some real leadership and get unemployment between 5-7% then the democrats wont be in congress in 2010…and if Obama think he is having problems now jut wait and see what happens if republicans take back the house….he really isnt going to get anything done…..so as a democrat i am very dissappointed in this adminstration right now….they have to show me and tell me why i should vote in 2010 and show y i should vote for obama in 2012…and so far i havent seen it…..

By: laurenz

laurenz — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:38:58 +0000

The “Liberals”, who want to “share the Loot”, should think about the
“Day after” the “Loot” has run out, and there is’nt any more.
That Day is quick approching,and then WHAT.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:51:20 +0000

Sally,
I agree with you 100 percent. I, too, was a lifelong democrat till this past election. I used to watch all three cable news networks, but MSNBC sold it’s soul during the democratic primary and CNN, while not as agregious, fell in line with the left. So now I only watch Fox, and apparantly I am not alone.

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:41:08 +0000

I have been a liberal, Democrat my whole life. But this administration goes too far. I am apalled by the utter bias and lies of Olbermann and his ilk.
I think Glenn Beck “gets it” about what it means to be an American.
America is wealthy and prosperous not because Americans are better, smarter, or luckier than the rest of the world. America is great because of the government. PERIOD.
Beck brings this point home. I love him for it. And he is telling us the truth. Obama is a socialist with an agenda. And the alphabet press should be tried for treason, in my opinion.

By: Demonjoe

Demonjoe — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:41:19 +0000

The only election where a Democrat won was the New York 23rd district special election.

By: cindy

cindy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:50:01 +0000

Robin…………You state:

“”"Liberals won in 2009 and is really not press to watch TV that focuses on politics. “”"”

Exactly which “Liberals” won in 2009?? It seems like the “few” races this past cycle, were won by republicans.

By: D.B. Wells

D.B. Wells — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:48:04 +0000

Joe the Patriot, I think that bridge between Obey and ESPN has not only been burnt, but hit with a multi megaton bomb, Obey likes to go after his previouse employers, that is why when he gets let go from msnbc, his only option will be to work for midnight sports watch on ch 59, the only show on the north coast dedicated to the art form known as Curling