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barnabas63

(1,214 posts)
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:01 PM Nov 2012

I love love love this man.

Eugene Robinson



Every time he appears on the MSNBC shows to talk about his latest article, or to give his opinion and insight into what's happening in DC and around the world, it is an utter treat. He is a pleasure to listen to because he is so intelligent, and doesn't he doesn't carry water for anyone. And I love the constant grin with which he delivers every line.

Eugene is an editorialist for the Washington Post. Thanks for being so smart and cool, Mr. Robinson.

Recent article written by Robinson:

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1515258

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20121111/OPINION04/311110007/Eugene-Robinson-new-America-speaks

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/robinson-and-readers-on-next-gop-moves/2012/11/16/28ead7bc-3026-11e2-ac4a-33b8b41fb531_blog.html

Give a shout-out if you love Eugene too!

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I love love love this man. (Original Post) barnabas63 Nov 2012 OP
He is from Orangeburg, SC SCantiGOP Nov 2012 #1
I always enjoy hearing im when he pops up on MSNBC catbyte Nov 2012 #2
He appears on Diane Rehm's show quite often as well. Ned_Devine Nov 2012 #31
He is one class act! Plucketeer Nov 2012 #34
His columns usually are pretty well spot on treestar Nov 2012 #3
Yes.. he is a treasure and can deliver the truth in such a gentlemanly way.... hlthe2b Nov 2012 #4
Intelligence mixed with a beautiful smile frazzled Nov 2012 #5
Isn't he great? barnabas63 Nov 2012 #17
Matthews never lets him finish a thought... fadedrose Nov 2012 #6
I don't think Matthews can help himself. Matariki Nov 2012 #22
Eugene floats my boat too flamingdem Nov 2012 #7
I'm going to look up his books and start reading him... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #18
I watch little TV JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #8
I love him. Very quiet and gentle in how he expresses things. Jennicut Nov 2012 #9
Yeah, I really like him too. He knows how to tell someone they're a horse's ass, prove it, and monmouth3 Nov 2012 #10
So do I madokie Nov 2012 #11
Really like his approach to the facts. He uses them. efhmc Nov 2012 #12
Definitely one of my fav too brightertomorrow Nov 2012 #13
Yes, he is a very special person PatSeg Nov 2012 #14
I agree with all you say, plus, I love his sense of humor. n/t dmr Nov 2012 #15
Totally superficial.... but.... blaze Nov 2012 #16
You are not alone... :) Isoldeblue Nov 2012 #38
'Still waters run deep' is what his columns bring to mind. Glad he's on MSNBC. freshwest Nov 2012 #19
Pulitzer Prize! MsPithy Nov 2012 #20
Yep. He's smart and insightful and has a great presence. Matariki Nov 2012 #21
One of my favorites! - eom fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #23
There is something about him dinger130 Nov 2012 #24
Intelligence and humility are an appealing combo. Barack_America Nov 2012 #33
Then why don't you marry him? leeroysphitz Nov 2012 #25
he's already married... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #27
Eugene! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #26
Eugene is a good man. kitt6 Nov 2012 #28
Eugene is fantastic ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2012 #29
I love his chuckle as he delivers his opinion rurallib Nov 2012 #30
Eugene makes my brain swoon. Barack_America Nov 2012 #32
I absolutely agree ailsagirl Nov 2012 #35
Yes yes yes! I love him too! Happyhippychick Nov 2012 #36
Me too ! n/t agracie Nov 2012 #37
Isn't that Eugene Robinson, the PULITZER-PRIZE-WINNER? calimary Nov 2012 #39
Me too!!!!! nt inamatteroftime Nov 2012 #40
K/R Window Nov 2012 #41
I used to have a serious crush on Eugene... Kahuna Nov 2012 #42
He is hand down one of the great favorites in our house. You can count on the Skidmore Nov 2012 #43
I'm a Huge Fan! AZ Lib Nov 2012 #44
HUGE Eugene Robinson fan here Skittles Nov 2012 #45
I love how he keeps Joe & Mika straightened out. nt Ilsa Nov 2012 #46
Me Too!!! jhrobbins Nov 2012 #47
K & R Change has come Nov 2012 #48

hlthe2b

(102,282 posts)
4. Yes.. he is a treasure and can deliver the truth in such a gentlemanly way....
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:06 PM
Nov 2012

that lying Joe Scab and his band of RW cronies don't dare touch him.

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
5. Intelligence mixed with a beautiful smile
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:14 PM
Nov 2012

It's a winning combination. I always feel calmer and more optimistic after seeing and hearing him speak. He has a great sense of proportion--so that he doesn't get his panties in a twist over every little thing like so many pundits, just to razz up the viewers. I love this man, too.

fadedrose

(10,044 posts)
6. Matthews never lets him finish a thought...
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:22 PM
Nov 2012

always interrupts him..Rachel always lets him talk. I like him too.

flamingdem

(39,313 posts)
7. Eugene floats my boat too
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:27 PM
Nov 2012

Did you know he wrote a book about going to Cuba? It was great and has insights into the mind of a younger Eugene, I especially remember his writing about these amazing female singers, I'd seen them perform as well but Eugene saw so much more

barnabas63

(1,214 posts)
18. I'm going to look up his books and start reading him...
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 01:20 PM
Nov 2012

He must have had wonderful parents. They did a great job.

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
8. I watch little TV
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:33 PM
Nov 2012

But when I'm lucky enough to see this guy on TV I always enjoy it.

He's a smart and classy guy and I wish there were more like him!

Julie

Jennicut

(25,415 posts)
9. I love him. Very quiet and gentle in how he expresses things.
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:34 PM
Nov 2012

He is a very thoughtful journalist. One of my favs.

monmouth3

(3,871 posts)
10. Yeah, I really like him too. He knows how to tell someone they're a horse's ass, prove it, and
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 12:35 PM
Nov 2012

still make them feel good about themselves. Hahaha..

ailsagirl

(22,897 posts)
35. I absolutely agree
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 04:06 PM
Nov 2012

He's wise, warm, and has a beautiful voice. He's also one helluva journalist (Pulitzer Prize winner) with incredible depth and insight, and a great sense of humor to boot.

Kudos to Eugene Robinson!

calimary

(81,281 posts)
39. Isn't that Eugene Robinson, the PULITZER-PRIZE-WINNER?
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 05:30 PM
Nov 2012

WOOHOOOOOO!!!!

I always enjoy watching him, listening to him, and reading him. He's brilliant and witty and so engaging. Glad he's on our side!!!

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
43. He is hand down one of the great favorites in our house. You can count on the
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 07:02 PM
Nov 2012

room going silent when he starts to speak. He has great insight, intellect, and grace.

Skittles

(153,164 posts)
45. HUGE Eugene Robinson fan here
Tue Nov 20, 2012, 08:57 PM
Nov 2012

he is always consistently on the mark, and he has such a natural, easy writing style. LOVE HIM!!!

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