RachelWatch: Judge Maddow Speaks

Where... where... *blink*... where's Rachel? She's off? I don't remember approving that request.

The Rachel Maddow show without Rachel, that's like a bar without beer. Like France without wine. Like Belgium without really bad drivers. 

Although I must say, Alison Stewart is doing a good job. She's just. Not. Rachel. Maddow.  

I agree, the request wasn't on my desk either...! Damn, I have to find something different to keep me from working, oh yeah, there's an archive of her show =)

Note about your comparison what the show is like without her: I guess there's not many Belgium cars on German roads, I only know this saying about Dutch drivers "How can you tell somebody flunked their driving test? - They get a yellow license plate!" [Comparing Belgium to the Netherlands is probably just as bad as comparing Germany to Austria, but I just HAD to make that comment ;)]

Do you think people can feel it when millions of others are quietly waiting for them to die?

Sadly, this is an issue that is largely generational. That comment makes me squirm, but there is great truth to it.

There's a saying in churches, "Nothing wrong with this congregation that a few well-timed funerals won't cure."

I remember Alison Stewart back in the MTV days when she was a VJ. I haven't seen her in a long time. She is looking good as usual. Dayum! =) . I'm glad to know she's still around. I'm glad MSNBC placed her as a fill in for RM.

I'm glad Obama reminded th white impatient LGBTQIA community that he and his new administration only been in office for six months. To me the white LGBTQIA is little too pushy and inconsiderate. Too bad they weren't this way with the former white presidents : W, Clinton and Big Daddy Bush, hmmm. Racist mentality still rings in the minds of these rich white  political and media LGBTQIA folks. I'm like to see my president is not a push over =).

Now it seems like this will be a generational political issue and that's a problem. I think the whole LGBTQIA comm need to redirect their focus to racial and immigtate minorities and the older generation.

 Rats ,Alison Stewart is  married and straight.  Oh well!  

 I know, she didn't ask my permission to take time off either. My wife and I are really bummed that we can't watch her for another week.

 As for President Obama ... What I gathered watching his speech last night was that it is no more fair for him to ask us - the LGBT community - to wait than it was for previous presidents to ask African Americans to wait.

 I think all minorities need attention, and to have their/our rights focused on. I agree that the black and latino communities etc. could use a leg up as could the LGBT community. I look forward to the day when Obama keeps his promise to be a champion for our cause. I have no doubt that he will.

 I'm Canadian. In Canada we have full equality. Gay marriage in fact has not led to the decline or demise of this society. We also have universal healthcare for that matter - we've had it since 1946.

 A final note re: "To me the white LGBTQIA is little too pushy and inconsiderate. Too bad they weren't this way with the former white presidents : W, Clinton and Big Daddy Bush, hmmm." And I mean this with the utmost respect: I and everyone I know hated w. with a passion. And people were outraged when clinton signed don't ask don't tell. The difference here is that we expect so much more from President Obama, because he is phenomenal.

So it's too early to expect President Fierce Advocate's  Justice Department not to compare gay marriage to incest and pedophilia? Really? I boggle.

Thanks for speaking your mind scorpio54, however that isn't what I'm talking about. Amazing how you point out one thing I was not referring to. Amazing.

It's too early to put in fast requests for overturning DOMA and DADT,etc. It's like some people want this be overturn now when there is a process to be handled and on top that  older generational stubborness is a challenge for him. It's more than what DOJ did. I was very upset and wrote Obama a personal letter with my full name and everything to him. I greatly didn't appreeciate the fact he let that slip by him and he needs to check his people and see if everryone is on the same agenda.

I was referring to  rich, white LGBTQIA politicans and media  just pushing him up against the wall  when in fact he just got theere and no one's done that with Clinton or George W. Bush. I believe you missed my over view of my take on his speech.

  I'm glad you here to provide a different perspective on things.  Keep doing  what you're doing.

Peace!

And I mean this with the utmost respect: I and everyone I know hated w. with a passion. And people were outraged when clinton signed don't ask don't tell. The difference here is that we expect so much more from President Obama, because he is phenomenal.

PH2009, thanks for the respect. Out of respect to you. Obama is not a superhero nor is he an overnight success. I believe some people come off as ignorant to me. Sometimes you need to step away and stay calm and let divine take its course. I see DADT and DOMA being repealed. I want that more than anything. My persective is different people b/c I'm more spiritual and different than anyone else in here. So I can see things you're not able to see.

This message is important. I know some people ar fed up and sick and tired. However things come to you in mysterious ways. Yes, I wish LGBTQIA soldiers weren't being discharge right now for being who they are. I truly believe Obama will fulfill his promises.  However, there is one challenge in the way and it is the generational challenge. So it is up to each and everyone of you to do your duty while Obama and his team do theirs to educate the uneducate about who you are and LGBTQIA comunity.  Stop homophobia in its tracks and use all the resources given to you to put out injustices that still burns. To me,when you do that you are gaining power and initating change.

However, crying,bitching, pulling your hair out and and writing commentaries about the recycle compliants about Obama is not moving fast enough blah blah isn't helping but hurting. With all that passion these people have in protesting, write commentaries and vblogs about this and that I bet many people have  not stood up to their companies about homophobia or sexual harrassment or folks talking about LGBTQIA community. Have you come out to family and love ones?  You want to know  why? You're silent in the workplace and around your family b/c of security, you need your job and your family. Seriously, this is more than a LGBTQIA issue. You're vocal on here why? By telling me how you feel isn't really going to change things if you aren't makng a difference personally in your life. Change begins with self not with the government. Change begins with self-awareness and activism and strength not in political leaderships. Once those changes occurr inside of you; it will give you the power to be vocal against your company and your family.

By saying the above paragrah, I am saying it in a general way.

I wish peoplewere more spiritual in the LGBTQIA community. I  think it will help out a lot.

Urgh!!  You're frickin' KILLING me Rachel!  I diligently downloaded my podcast this morning to watch after work.....only to read this??  Sad, sad, sad.  : (   Hmmph.  I guess I will survive.  And I suppose she DOES deserve a vacation.  Ok, I think I am better.  Just letting it sink in... 

"Hey you

Did you know you make me wet just by looking at your smile?"

(Leisha Hailey/The Murmurs)

The entire week?!  That's an awful long time to go without my Rachel fix.  Ok now I'm done with my selfish rant.  Everyone needs a break every once in a while so I hope she's having a good time.

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"Great.  Not only do I feel creepy but now I look like I'm 1,000 and that I've been smoking meth all my life." -Sara Quin

OMG I'm studying for the bar right now and I have to say, if I were in court and my judge were as hot as Rachel was in that robe I dunno know what I would do.

Whew!