Maddow: Curing What Ailes Us

She may represent the feminine archetype, too.

Absolutely! Her unwillingness to pander and cover celebrity “news” are just two of the reasons she is a bright spot in television journalism. Even when she professes her own opinion/bias, she gives her guest the opportunity to respond without shouting over him/her. Civility, an understanding of what debate and discussion mean, and intelligence…she is formidable.

I challenge anyone, regardless of your political stripe, to watch and listen to Rachel Maddow for thirty minutes without feeling compelled to take her seriously. We’re lucky to have her, and I hope she does indeed become a household name. Intelligence, convictions, civility, integrity. Persistence. Where else in the TV world do you see these qualities on such consistent display?
Rachel Maddow is living proof that journalism, even TV journalism, can still serve its purpose. She is also proof that you can hold strong convictions and still be “fair and balanced.” We need more like her, on the left and on the right.

How funny that a newswoman and a media mogul are caught in such poor lighting conditions. This looks like a flash picture taken with a disposable camera. I guess that only reinforces the perception of her as an excellent journalist, though, because it gives you the feeling that she crawled into this guy’s dark cave to ask some questions. More than the Christmas tree, I see a “lot of balls”.

I am glad her star is rising, but damn I miss her on radio. She’d start each show with ‘News from Iraq, and life during wartime’. Corporate TV is content control, but Rachel is making a huge impact. She makes eye contact, she always adds something personal with her guests, thanking them. Note Roger ain’t lookin’ at her. Strong women do that to weak men.