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In reply to the discussion: Rachel Maddow announces an all out counter attack [View all]summer_in_TX
(3,569 posts)96. Whether that's true or not, having her voice matters.
She will build up and strengthen her audience who will be able to be more articulate themselves and share important information with their circles of influence.
That's true of everyone who stands up and speaks out. Or takes other action to help. Everyone in whatever role fits their own talents, personal characteristics, and experience matter.
Maybe we can help get the word out about the most important things she or others we find particularly valuable say, taking it beyond our echo chamber and out into conversations with friends and family.
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I think Sheldon Whitehouse should have been allowed to take over as Chair
yellow dahlia
Jan 2025
#68
Some of us want to know why 12/12/2000 & George W Bush weren't blaring wake up calls.
CrispyQ
Jan 2025
#4
EXACTLY! WE have to be the mega-giant social media. No billionaire is riding in on a white horse to save us. We save us.
Attilatheblond
Jan 2025
#26
No. We Need Progressives At The Grassroots Level Who Won't Just Hide On Liberal Forums
TomCADem
Jan 2025
#83
Sure, if you think cable TV is going to reverse a decade long trend of declining viewership.
BannonsLiver
Jan 2025
#52
Perhaps MSNBC wants to get more than one day a week for the $25 million dollars they are paying her every year
MichMan
Jan 2025
#61
In communities all around this country there are Neighborhood Internet groups.
vanlassie
Jan 2025
#31
And half of the voters in the country won't see it and wouldn't give a shit if they did.
ECL213
Jan 2025
#21
MSNBC Ups Rachel Maddow to Five Nights, Sends Alex Wagner Into Field for Trump's First 100 Days
LetMyPeopleVote
Jan 2025
#24
Three cheers for Rachel. The woman's a national treasure. Ditto to MSNBC for supporting her.
Hekate
Jan 2025
#25
I see this comment a lot, what I is it that we are pushing back, and pushing back hard!
PortTack
Jan 2025
#34
There was no offense intended. It's no different than saying the atheist from somewhere.
PortTack
Jan 2025
#110
Since Jews have historically been stereotyped by appearance, unlike atheists, it's different.
Lulu KC
Jan 2025
#115
Happy to rally around Rachel. Other Dems in leadership positions?? Not many speaking out. Just an observation.
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2025
#55
I agree with you. I believe Rachel is standing up and providing some of the leadership we need.
yellow dahlia
Jan 2025
#66
Check out Indivisible if you are looking for something to do. THey have a weekly to do list that is spot on.
Amaryllis
Jan 2025
#118
The old guard needs to step aside and let the new generation take the fight to the fascists
Mysterian
Jan 2025
#86
Just the first 100 days is an all out counter attack? It's getting the viewers back in line
flvegan
Jan 2025
#99
MSNBC is desperate for their lost viewers. So Morning Joe kisses Trump's ass in the AM and
ZonkerHarris
Jan 2025
#101