On Mon, 8 Sep 2008 06:57:07 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:




I actual like Matthews, for the reasons you stated. He at least tries to
keep his personal political views in check, not always successfully, but he
tries. Although an acknowledged Dem ticket supporter, he went after another
prominent Obama supporter pretty hard one day, challenging him to cite any
Obama sponsored legislation or senate achievements. The guy couldn't and
Matthews made mincemeat out of him.

He's got a mean streak. I saw what you mention - and a couple other
similar incidents. It would have done to just say "You can't. Let's
talk about something you might know about." I've seen him take that
gentler, but just as effective dismissive approach many times.
But when he's on the rag he enjoys humiliating people a bit too much.

Brokaw is a class act. Williams is trying, but hasn't established himself
yet.
Gregory is fine, except he talks too much IMO. Several times while giving
his commentary during the RNC, I found myself wishing he would shut up for a
moment so we could hear what the current speaker was saying.

Scarborough is a nut case. He too, is led by a massive ego, IMO. Betcha
he's next to go.

Did you see him tear into that Schuster kid a few days ago?
Ended up looking bad because Schuster gave him an easy out,
but he was either too pig-headed to take it, or too steamed to even
see it.

But the worst is (was) Olbermann. He is the poorest excuse for a journalist
on record, I think. 4 million a year for *that*!?

A real blue collar Democrat "working man" if I ever saw one.
Damn, I'm turning into a gossip.

--Vic