I just had a really bad "I miss Randi Rhodes" pang. WTF is she? Goddammit.

[byronius]

It's good to hear Break Room Live everyday, but Randi has that super-sharp news analysis, the hyper-story, the ultra-thread -- she's like taking off the sunglasses in 'They Live', fer chrissakes. That woman can read people and events better than anyone alive. I miss it. Badly.

I miss the old days of Air America, too. Remember that? I'd never heard anything like that, in my life. To anyone who's lived in a red state, that radio network was immediately life-altering. There was a time when Al Franken, Randi Rhodes, and Janeane Garafolo/Sam Seder/Marc Maron kept my soul alive. Changed me, the way I sift information, a great deal.

Randi Rhodes brought me to the Magnificent Democratic Underground. Her voice still echoes inside my head. I need to hear it again. Soon.

Crap.

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. She is/was super sharp but she was damned hard to listen to.

I think the current crop of hosts is .... bottom-line... a proverbial great leap forward. I speak of Maddow, Kuby and Reagan, primarily, since they are the only three I can hear here ( NYC) on any sort of regular basis.

I think they understand how to use the media ( radio) better than the original line-up. I enjoyed the Franken show but Garafalo, Seder, Maron and the rest always sounded like they had to talk really fast to get everything out before someone pulled the plug.

That ain't great radio. Oh god... and remember Jerry Springer? Shhheeeeezzzz.

[JDPriestly]

2. Thanks. Randi Rhodes, wherever you are, please, please let us know.

I did not always agree with her. Her style was gruff and sometimes discourteous to callers, but she spoke truth to power. Where is she? I'm sure, that unless her health has failed her, she is planning her next show.

[cboy4]

3. Her behavior toward the current secretary of state during

the primaries was nothing less than an absolute disgrace.

It was shameful, so I stopped listening to her.

I know I'm not alone in saying I don't miss the program.

It's too bad because I agree with Randi about so much .. but I can't get past her treatment of Hillary ... at least not yet.

[TheDebbieDee]

4. Same here. I washed my hands of Randi during the

primaries for the same reason.

[snake in the grass]

6. That was the turning point for me as well.

When I was living in Germany, I listened to Randi almost religiously over the live stream. It really was part of my evening (time difference). I was back in the U.S. during the primaries and was shocked by her behavior. I actually let the "fucking whore" comment pass as hyperbole. It was tasteless but I excused her for getting carried away in the heat of the moment after having 4 too many brews. She crossed the line, though, when she hinted at having so much dirt on the Clintons but would keep quiet about it because she "likes staying alive". Limbaugh, to this day, cracks jokes about the Clintons supposed involvement with Vince Foster's death although it was suicide. Randi alienated at least 50% of her listeners with that tripe (and let me be clear, I was a Kucinich supporter) and I don't miss her at all. It seems, wherever she goes, the drama follows. I'll stick with Thom Hartmann.

[defendandprotect]

41. I think there's some confusion in these comments . . .

As I recall it, Randi did not criticize HRC until AFTER the primaries ---

And, certainly the "fucking whore" comment was AFTER the primaries --- and part of a

comedy club routine!

Limbaugh, to this day, cracks jokes about the Clintons supposed involvement with Vince Foster's death although it was suicide.

And you listen to Limbaugh?

[cboy4]

49. OMG, I can't believe what I'm hearing.

Yea, the fucking whore comment was just part of a comedy routine. :rofl:

The hilarity never ends .. you know, in a sad and pathetic way.

[defendandprotect]

52. Are you saying the comment wasn't made in a comedy club?

[cboy4]

56. Yea, and Michael Richards tirade about "N*ggers" was also

made in a comedy club.

Now what defendandprotect?

You're pinned in a corner, aren't you?

Randi is free to say whatever it is she wants, and I'm free to blast her and rally people to no longer support her program.

She deserves all of this and it brings me joy. Payback is a b*tch, isn't it?

[defendandprotect]

63. And there's a comparison between those two things . . .???

HRC was free to say whatever she wanted about Obama . . .

and pictures of Obama in native costume were traced back to her campaign.

I'm also free to bash HRC for alliance with DLC -- in fact, her being part of DLC leadership!

Rejoice as the Republicans will be rejoicing.

[Political Heretic]

64. And yet, she's Obama's Sec of State now. How does that make you feel?

[defendandprotect]

71. Like Obama has made a lot of mistakes re DLC members ---!!!

Especially in moving the DLC into the White House and his administration . . .

HRC is part of DLC leadership which is why I would never have voted for her.

DLC and AIPAC people here are dividing the party!

[snake in the grass]

74. No. I listen to Thom Hartmann.

I wouldn't pollute my brain with the likes of Limbaugh. However, I do read Media Matters. There is no confusion about the "I like staying alive" comment. She said it and it is inexcusable.

[defendandprotect]

75. The Clintons aren't exactly pure . . ..

I think we have to be realistic. The friendship with Poppy Bush also is putrid!

However, the right wing and Limbaugh are proflific propagandists and liars.

On the other hand, there are many unreconciled questions about the Clintons and

I'm not naive. So, I accept that Randi might have had reasons to say what she said.

Randi can be wrong . . . I've seen that and I've seen her correct it very quickly.

She can take another look at things and reverse herself.

I'm not an HRC defender nor a Bill defender --- I'm highly anti-DLC and AIPAC.

I can see that anyone who is a HRC fan is going to be especially offended.

I'm not --

Media Matters has been a good organization to keep us all active in responding ---

they got a little too heavy on e-mails for me, though, so I've disconnected for a while.

[snake in the grass]

77. As I previously mentioned...

...I was a Kuncinich supporter so you won't offend me by criticizing her. After Dennis dropped out I really didn't care who won the primary as I would be voting for the (D) in any case; I said at the time I would even vote for Ronald McDonald in spite of the fact that I'm a Burger King man. I still think it is sad that the U.S. isn't evolved enough for someone of Kucinich's calibre. Be that as it may, the entire primary was disgusting (I guess that's politics) and Randi's comments/opinions were not constructive. I infer by reading your DLC comments that you are not a HRC fan, but that is not the point. I am not here to defend Hillary nor do I wish to reheat the animosities of the primaries. I am simply saying that many were offended by Randi's behavior and she has no one to blame but herself. At least Mike Malloy is consistent with his disgust and he spreads it around evenly. That makes him more credible than Rhodes, who in the end was nothing but a political hack. To be sure, her analyses before she jumped the shark were very well done and if there is anything on her that I would miss, that would be it. Hartmann has his facts straight and can deliver with a level of civility that would do Rhodes good. If she comes back on a national level, good for her. I'll be happy for those who miss her. I just won't be tuning in like I used to (if at all) so everybody's happy.

[defendandprotect]

78. I also supported Kucinich . . ..

I think it's really a question of the corporate-media blocking any info except that which

comes from the two parties/one party system -- and especially any progressive/liberal info.

Again, though I wasn't listening to every minute of Randi, I heard no criticism of HRC

during the primaries. It was AFTER Obama was nominated that she let loose with criticsm

of HRC's campaign tactics. I found that healthy.

The HRC supporters have been highly offended at anything anti-HRC -- and created quite a

stir here at DU -- with those feelings often still resurfacing here at DU ... like on this

thread, as someone else has noted!

I've never listened to Mike Malloy so can't compare anything there --

Thom Hartmann isn't someone I see as getting anyone up off the couch to do something.

Meanwhile, waiting for Randi's return . . .

[snake in the grass]

79. Yes,

it is very unfortunate that the corporations have so much control over the information that is given to us (their fascination with Elizabeth Kucinich's tongue piercing or the comparison of Dennis to a leprechaun were as offensive as they were inane). I recall Randi once saying that Clear Channel would not give her the same time slot as Limbaugh because it would cost him listeners and I read here recently that Rush even threatened CC that he would find another company if he had to compete directly against her. That is very plausible. It irritates me to no end that he mocks liberal broadcasting as nonviable in the "marketplace of ideas", when in fact the deck is stacked against us. I eagerly await his comeuppance and will savor it like a fine wine. Someone with as deep a pathology as he, will, one day, go too far and judging by his comments of late, I suspect that day will be soon. I must add that I think he has already gone too far (many times in fact) but it never really caught on. Now the winds have changed and we can hope.

If you have the opportunity where you live and want to hear some really passionate rants, peppered with genuine rage, I highly suggest Malloy. He pulls no punches. Unfortunately, here in L.A. the local liberal station broadcasts his show only when there is not a hockey/basketball/football/bullshitball game going on, so I don't get to hear him as often as I would like to.

[defendandprotect]

80. ":It irritates me to no end that ..."

It irritates me to no end that he mocks liberal broadcasting as nonviable in the "marketplace of ideas", when in fact the deck is stacked against us.

Me, too -- especially that so many believe that crap -- including many here at DU!

You'll often hear that idea repeated here---!!!


I'll keep Malloy in mind re listening via internet ---

I think we get a little report every now and then here at DU on what Malloy has to say...

I'll check it out.

[Marrah_G]

34. I stopped listening to her also.

I miss the way her show was pre-primaries

[leftynyc]

36. Same here

Used to listen everyday and enjoyed the hell out of it until the primaries. I don't miss her and couldn't care less where she is.

[defendandprotect]

38. Wasn't Randi just reciting HRC's attacks on Obama . . .???

And what does HRC's being "Secretary of State" now have to do with this . . .

she was simply a candidate/Senator at that time, as Obama was?????

Exaggeration ---

And, as I recall it, Randi didn't even comment on that stuff until AFTER the

primaries were over. Are you sure you were a listener?

[baldguy]

60. Some people think being loyal to an old failed campaign

which has been abandoned by its candidate is more important than being loyal to the party or the country.

[defendandprotect]

65. I really loved the framing of this . . .

Her behavior toward the current secretary of state during

Noting, justing for the piling on!

As far as I understood Randi it was not until after Obama was the candidate

that she criticized HRC's underhanded attacks on Obama.

I didn't pay a lot of attention to HRC because knowing that she was part of DLC

leadership would have prevented me from voting for her.

I can only presume, therefore, that anyone who supported her also supports DLC!

[lilgayghostgirl]

5. Well I'm glad she's gone...

I posted about it in another thread in the Media section. She is a miserable whiney twit who alienated the entire LGBT community with some of her stupid comments. Not to mention that whiney, nasally annoying voice. We don't need people like her representing us.

[sam sarrha]

7. well i dont like your whiny crap either. primaries are over, ReThugs used them to divide us, we used

them to divide us.. stupid Ruthless Clinton used them to divide us, then the ReThugs took up her cause against us, used her..

Quit dividing us.. good and bad in everything ..Quit dividing us..!

hate the RETHUGLICANS, get their mafia out of our government.. hate Corporate Campaign Bribery contributions that overthrow our government..get rid of them. get rid of Fascism. Randi has had a lot of serious legal problems because she tells the truth Fascists want hidden,

don't like her..dont listen to her.. she brought Naomi Klien and many others to the fore front.. no one else did!

complain about the Fascist pigs like Niel Bortz.. worse than Limpballs or Savage.. they are filth, bags of Rancid Fascist Shit.. leave randi alone, she is still a hero.. voice of freedom/exposer of lies/she has more inside connections than the rest combined thats why she's so spot on about how we are being minipulated and screwed.

welcome to DU short post..:hi:

[lilgayghostgirl]

8. You're kidding right? Connections? She was a friggin' country music DJ for Christ's sake!

She has no "connections." She's a typical bag of hot air who started out in a studio pushing buttons for minimum wage and weaseled her way into getting a talk show with her crass style and ability to bullshit. Nothing special or secret about her.

"Quit dividing us..." Puhleeze. She has the talk show. The burden of division is on her. She should stop disparaging a rather large portion of Democrats. Oh wait, I forgot, she doesn't have a show anymore...

[liberal1973]

19. you don't know what the f you're talking about

I think that you're just a typical right winger.

"disparaging a rather large portion of Democrats" :rofl:

WTF?

[lilgayghostgirl]

23. Whatever...

I used to be a "right-winger" true enough. That was five years ago. I was a fundy Christian and lobbied with right wing organizations. In 2000 I was offered a job with the American Family Association.

Then I came out, was alienated by most of my family, the church and even some so-called progressives.

These days I lobby for things like marriage equality. I was in a state legislators office just yesterday. I'm the chairwoman for a very active and respected lefty lobbying and activist organization.

What do you do to support your fellow progressives, besides take shots at them on message boards?

See, I call bigotry as I see it. Rhodes is a bigot, and until she can own up to that fact, I don't support her. Dislike and discredit me for that all you want. She's on the air here where I live and quite frankly I have way more of a positive impact on legislation around here than she ever will.

[liberal1973]

27. Is this Megan McCain?

?

[lilgayghostgirl]

29. Last I checked...

Meghan wasn't a member of Stonewall...

:eyes:

[defendandprotect]

70. How do you calculate that Randi Rhodes is a "bigot" -- please explain . .. !!!

There's a post above with someone suggesting that Randi made a comment which

"alienated" the entire homosexual community! Do you have any insight on what

that poster means, if it wasn't you?????

[defendandprotect]

66. ....and she outperformed Rush at Clear Channel . . . !!!

'cause just any one can do that---!!!

As far as HRC is concerned, as long as she is part of DLC leadership, SHE and the DLC

are doing the "dividing" -- !!!

[Nictuku]

9. I'm with you sam sarrha

Being glad that a progressive voice is silent is.... is like dancing on someone's grave.

I await her return, and I miss her greatly.

I'm trying to be positive and am hoping that she is re-organizing, and possibly on her honeymoon. She will be back well-rested and ready to take on corporate media.

[defendandprotect]

43. Right . . . and there's quite a barrel full of exaggerations going on in those posts!!

This is a liberal voice which helped us win this election --- and which

we need to go forward in progressive directions!!!

[aikoaiko]

11. "leave randi alone"

That is the best Chris Crocker post that I've seen in a long time.

[Name removed]

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[aikoaiko]

13. My post had nothing to do with transgenderism and everything to do with pathetic hero worship whine

Chris Crocker is the "poster boy" for such behavior. And it wasn't directed at you.

Lighten up.

[lilgayghostgirl]

14. My bad

Sorry, I thought you were yet another responding to me.

:D:blush:

:pals: ?

:spank: me?

[aikoaiko]

16. No problem.

It happens.

Be well.

:pals:

[lilgayghostgirl]

18. Thank you

You also.

[lilgayghostgirl]

21. LOL, one more thing

I saw the Chris Crocker picture (OMFG that idiot just infuriates me, especially now that he's hinting that he's trans! When the T's don't want him, you know he's a douche!) and what you put in your subject line didn't even register with me because my blood pressure went up to like 220/140 when I saw it, rendering my brain temporarily incapacitated.

:shrug:

Saying Chris Crocker to me is like saying "Niagara Falls" to the Three Stooges.

[aikoaiko]

22. I completely understand.

We need this on the DU smilies list.

[lilgayghostgirl]

24. lol!

[SidDithers]

28. "Niagara Falls!"...

slowly I turned...:rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yJBhzMWJCc

Welcome to DU! :)

Sid

[liberal1973]

20. I don't get your post.

I think that's more like you and the hillary freaks.

[aikoaiko]

25. Who's talking about Hillary?

:shrug:

[cboy4]

32. Who are the Hillary freaks? The people who defend the

Democratic Secretary of State?

Get over it.

[cboy4]

31. And what did she call Hillary Clinton?

Despicable. :thumbsdown:

[defendandprotect]

45. Reminds me of the echo chamber of Howard Dean swiftboating . . .

I heard the tape a long time ago . . . but it was either "whore" or

"fucking whore" --- not sure which.

However, it was a comedy club routine ---

and, at the end of the primaries, evidently MANY were offended by HRC's

campaign tactics. I was!

[cboy4]

47. *********CRICKETS*********

I don't blame you for not wanting to repeat what she called Hillary.

It's was shameful beyond repair.

[defendandprotect]

50. I didn't repeat it because I'm not sure what the comment was . . .

however, given HRC's behavior during campaign, I would have agreed!

Meanwhile, it was a comedy club routine . . . which we all understood.

PS: I did "edit" the post to include both versions . . . "fucking whore" and "whore" . . .

which was it?

[cboy4]

54. You know what it was

But you go right ahead and defend filth.

[defendandprotect]

55. Oh, please . .. you're telling me you're offended over the word . .

F.U.C.K. ?? Are you ten years old?

This simply means "FOR UNLAWFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE" ---

Again .... given HRC's tactics during the campaign, many would agree!

[cboy4]

58. Yea, I'm soooo offended by the word fuck.

It has nothing to do with calling another Democrat a whore.

You can't be for real.

***on edit*** And BTW, the filth I'm referring to is not the profanity .. it's the person whose first name begins with an "R"

[defendandprotect]

62. Don't ever go to a comedy club . . ..

and, Randi isn't obliged to support every Democrat -- neither are we.

We are all thinking human beings and make up our own minds about the candidcates.

HRC is part of the leadership of the DLC -- that's question enough!

[defendandprotect]

53. The right-wing has succeeded in removing Randi no matter how you look at this --!!!

[liberal1973]

17. She will be back

Randi is the best liberal talk host that there is.

[defendandprotect]

39. What did Randi say about the "LGBT community, alienating them" . .. ????

Are you suggesting that Randi is anti-homosexual?

[aikoaiko]

10. Shouldn't the analogy be "she's like WEARING the sunglasses in 'They Live', fer chrissakes. "

Taking off the sunglasses meant not being able to see things as they were in "They Live".

[byronius]

30. You're right. Damn, you've got the critical-thinking skills. Thanks.

[mysticalchick]

15. I miss her voice too ...

... you take the good and bad in everything. If she annoyed me that day, I just turned my Ipod to something else, no big deal. I learned a lot by listening to her and I look forward to her return.

[defendandprotect]

51. I think Randi was under a lot of stress . . .

I never heard the story about the lawsuit which was finally settled ---

when she went to NOVA I heard her less cause if I can't tune in from the car,

then that's automatic. Basically, once the right-wing succeeds in keeping her

off the regular airwaves, accessible by car radio, they've done a good bit to

harm liberal talk radio overall.

After the criticism, she did calm down.

Also there was the "accident" -- and now two networks with financial problems -- !!!???

And what I can only look at as "swiftboating" of Randi over the comment re HRC

in the Comedy Club. Randi, after the primaries, did make clear how much she

despised HRC's tactics vs Obama during the campaign. I agreed!!

[Garbo 2004]

61. CACI's lawsuit against Rhodes was thrown out of court, twice. Initially & later on appeal.

http://www.uslaw.com/library/Constitutional_Law/Court_Tosses_Defamation_Action_Lodged_Air_America_Host.php?item=209929

[defendandprotect]

72. Oh, thanks -- when she was finally able to tell the details of that story . . .

I wasn't able to listen --- !!!

But, reading the link, now I admire Randi even more!!

And,I wonder will we ever see the photos released that the courts demanded more than a year ago!

And whether we will ever see all the evidence/films/photos that Congress saw long, long ago!

[Name removed]

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[Bill219]

33. KPTK Seattle has this update posted on 3-18-09

http://www.am1090seattle.com/pages/15587.php

PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Our fight to bring The Randi Rhodes Show back to the Seattle airwaves continues and we are now seeing the beginning of some success in this effort. We have received word from sources in Randi’s camp that The Randi Rhodes Show will return to national syndication and that it will do so fairly soon. Rest assured, as soon as Randi is doing a daily radio show again… you will hear it right here, each night, on AM1090.

[quiller4]

35. I hope not. I'm a 1090 listener who is glad to be rid of Randi. n/t

[defendandprotect]

40. ..."a fight" to bring the show back? Randi is the best liberal host out there -- !!!

[SalviaBlue]

44. Great news... thanks

[defendandprotect]

46. Thank you -- hope it will be SOON . . . lots going on that we need her comments on . ..

[ShortnFiery]

68. AWESOME NEWS! I will keep "good thoughts" and "hope" alive.

:thumbsup:

[chknltl]

81. HURRAH for AM 1090!

I proudly display the AM 1090 Progressive Talk Radio sticker on my truck and now I think I'll be sendin' them a letter of gratitude for bringing back The Randi Rhodes Show. Thanks for posting this Bill219

[defendandprotect]

37. I'm also missing her like crazy . . .. . WHERE ARE YOU RANDI????

I think you're report confirms how badly the right wing wants to make sure that

Randi doesn't get back on the air!

She can sure wake you up -- everytime!!!

The right-wing can't afford to have any truth out there ---

so I'm worried ---

but hoping that Randi will be back soon!!!

[SalviaBlue]

42. I miss her too.

It really distresses me that every time a Randi Rhodes post comes up here on DU people feel they need to insert all of their negativity.

I don't expect everyone to love her, but crashing into a post that is obviously pro-Randi with the same old negative talking points is just plain rude.

[defendandprotect]

48. Let them do it . . . it gives good insight into who they really are . . .

and how they think ---

and from what I can see it's brusied-feelings over HRC and lots of

exaggeration!

Good to get that out -- kinda like getting a good look at DLC and AIPAC supporters here!

[azmouse]

57. I miss Randi and ALL the progressive radio voices.

We lost our radio station here in Phoenix and I don't have the time to sit at the computer all day to listen online.

[ShortnFiery]

67. I know! I loved streaming NovaM and was looking forward to tuning into this AM

Station when I visit my GOP mother and older brother this summer. Their televisions are locked on the FOX News Channel so I thought I could remain somewhat sane by having a small am radio and head phones. Now I'm doomed to be surrounded by right wing blather! :P

No, I miss Randi Rhodes ... plus Mike Malloy is also out of a job. This situation is totally WRONG. Is there not any LIBERALS with means to get these talented people back to work? :shrug:

[Garbo 2004]

69. Mike Malloy's self-syndicating and still broadcasting on his affiliates. nt

[defendandprotect]

76. So true . . . !! IMO, once you have disconnected from regular radio,

your simply disconnected over all !!!

Many times I would forget to connect via internet to either watch Senate/cause Comcast

took away C-span II -- or to listen to NOVA ---

and when I'm in the car all I can get is Coosby/? -- who seems to have gotten a bit more

liberal.

[baldguy]

59. Some people can't handle the truth.

So Randi will be kept off the air.

[Sebastian Doyle]

73. Geez, who tracked in the PUMA shit?

You can smell it all over this thread. :puke: