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Walleye

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1. So another words, they were scared, just say it, Mika, for crying out loud

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 06:27 AM

Nov 22

I think it would’ve gone much better for them. If they had just admitted they were afraid instead of pretending kissing trump’s ass with some sort of journalistic responsibility.

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Morning Joe hosts agreed to Trump meeting over fears of Joe Scarborough intern death probe, report claims [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 22 OP

So another words, they were scared, just say it, Mika, for crying out loud Walleye Nov 22 #1

100% AGREE! NT Mike 03 Nov 22 #3

Seems Mika is quite shocked by the backlash from MSNBC viewers. She must live in a powerful humongous bubble. n/t Peregrine Took Nov 22 #31

They counted on Democrats ability/desire to find "common ground" and "move on" maxrandb Nov 23 #46

She Rebl2 Nov 24 #50

It makes it sound like Joe has something to be concerned about Dennis Donovan Nov 22 #2

He's worried about the cost of an investigation and even nonsense charges underpants Nov 22 #7

It's part of Trump's instinct to destroy anyone who gets in his way. It is feral and vicious. CTyankee Nov 26 #55

Joe and Mika have much more True Blue American Nov 22 #4

There's always OnlyFans. Hugin Nov 22 #11

I totally agree - their show needs to be cancelled or at least cut back FakeNoose Nov 22 #34

Lawrence rerun would be great. Hope22 Nov 22 #39

Isn't he too liberal for the new owners of MSNBC? CTyankee Nov 23 #48

well, she and Joe were lovers while she was still married to her first husband (Joe was separated from his spouse). CTyankee Nov 24 #49

So, the unintended consequence of this makes no difference, and nothing has gone away. taxi Nov 22 #5

Sounds like an admission of guilt. Cartoonist Nov 22 #6

It already started. WaPo and LA Times not endorsing anyone. underpants Nov 22 #8

It started even before those print media BumRushDaShow Nov 22 #13

Gutless cowards. AverageOldGuy Nov 22 #9

This "Explanation" is a Big Pallet of This Best_man23 Nov 22 #10

I agree, they are bold face lying. Trying to look like victims. Irish_Dem Nov 22 #27

They were ill advised, but then.. Joinfortmill Nov 22 #12

You're so right ... but I never thought of Joe Scarborough as speaking for "us" FakeNoose Nov 22 #35

he was in full force this morning. Rev. Al, the black professor from Princeton, all the other regulars....same old, same CTyankee Nov 22 #38

With that as a factor, they're done as journalists covering Trump Jarqui Nov 22 #14

Admission of Guilt. Paladin Nov 22 #15

IF this is true, then . . . AverageOldGuy Nov 22 #16

I agree, but paying for a legal defense is very costly TexasBushwhacker Nov 23 #47

Meeting, fine. Suddenly becoming MAGA morons, unacceptable. mwb970 Nov 22 #17

And this guy is the best MSNBC could find?? Ursus Rex Nov 22 #18

Exposing and talking about Trump's threat of an investigation would have boosted their ratings. sop Nov 22 #19

Why would Scarborough be afraid of an investigation of a dead intern in his office, if Baitball Blogger Nov 22 #20

Why? Legal expenses. dchill Nov 22 #24

$2000 / hour on lawyers is a lot, even for millionaires. n/t Calista241 Nov 22 #36

Equivalent of a running back being scared of getting tackled Prairie Gates Nov 22 #21

only makes it worse. if u r scared to do your JOB, retire. mopinko Nov 22 #22

Well, they had a good run. Folks say. dchill Nov 22 #23

G.O.P. - Party of threats and blackmail BoRaGard Nov 22 #25

Don't believe it! Jrsygrl96 Nov 22 #26

I can already pick up subtle changes ay MSNBC that indicate to me that the network has decided Raven Nov 22 #28

Just like the House and much of the Senate - courage is lacking in the media. 33taw Nov 22 #29

This looks more like gossip than news Raven123 Nov 22 #30

Chandra Levy suegeo Nov 22 #32

Excuses for being cowards Keepthesoulalive Nov 22 #33

You keep citing these... quickesst Nov 22 #37

"The concerns were... that Gaetz and Trump would use the conspiracy to put legal pressure on Scarborough." LudwigPastorius Nov 22 #40

Nice public-facing career ya got here. Be a shame if anything happened to it. Trump is a Mob Boss. Hekate Nov 22 #42

Blackmail. Threats from thugs. That's how Trump rolls. Hekate Nov 22 #41

I heard Joe say 1000 times in the last 4 years... joewicker_TX Nov 22 #43

So terrorism won? Or Joe Scarborough has something to hide? Greybnk48 Nov 22 #44

And by "Liberal audience" they mean Cha Nov 22 #45

I call BS on this. RandySF Nov 24 #51

I had actually seen a similar story on other sites BumRushDaShow Nov 24 #53

Assholes. Scrivener7 Nov 24 #52

BumRushDaShow Upthevibe Nov 24 #54