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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI {heart} John Fugelsang
Just heard him on Thom Hartmann on the way home. Fugelsang can put more cogent thoughts into short sentences than most anyone I have ever heard. He is fantastic at destroying right wing propaganda and especially good at those who dare use the bible to justify their people destroying programs.
his father the brother and his mother the sister must be (or have been) very proud.
Faux pas
(14,690 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)Schultz has him on a lot.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)jwirr
(39,215 posts)rurallib
(62,448 posts)marew
(1,588 posts)liberalmike27
(2,479 posts)But he's far too liberal for the centrist Democratic network, as is Hartmann. Stephanie Miller is too, and she's pretty much just someone who agrees with and makes excuses for everything Obama does--still listen to her, and like her though.
I wish we had a media that would allow Fugelsang to have his own show.
Ampersand Unicode
(503 posts)When Current T.V. folded, Cenk Yuger (sp?) moved Young Turks back to where it originally started: online. Fugelsang is another one too rational and outspoken for the corp-drone media, but who would fit great in a podcast or Web show out of the grips of the corporate ad men and the M$M. Unfortunately, that also means that Cenk and Fugelsang are going to be shut out of the mainstream and pretty much prevented from getting anything really going, at least until the millennials, especially the younger ones ~18 or so who don't watch "TV" at all -- save maybe for Jon Stewart (and perhaps Fallon, bleh) -- but get everything online, take over, and shove the M$M out of business by ignoring them altogether.
Fugelsang is obviously not a millennial. He is 45. But he is certainly representative of the rise of the young Nones who are steadily growing in number. And I say more power to him.
GoCubsGo
(32,088 posts)Usually on Fridays for an hour. Sometimes, he fills in for her when she goes on vacation.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Cogent thoughts into short sentences. He needs his own show like Daily Show but on msnbc.
rurallib
(62,448 posts)Wouldn't that be a hoot and a half?
calimary
(81,466 posts)I'd love to see John Fugelsang get his own show.
Now, if they REALLY wanted to get some attention for "Meet the Press," THAT kind of outta-left-field (so to speak!!!!) move would attract all kinds of attention, press, commentary, chatter on the internets, and more. It'd make all kinds of noise! And that would get viewers - those in favor, those shocked and/or horrified, and the merely curious. And because he injects humor, it'd go farther. If I were programming MSNBC, that's the kind of thing I'd do. Only my first instincts tell me Rachel should handle "Meet the Press," and forgo her Friday evening show. Just M-Th for her, and then Sunday. I'd continue to give Lawrence O'Donnell Friday night off as well. I'd put John Fugelsang in for that two-hour block every Friday night, and tell him to just let go! I'd want a total revue from him. Maybe an opening monologue or "'Weekend Update'-meets-'Daily Show'and-'Colbert'" type thing, LOTS of comedy and satire, some cool rocker guests (I know of one band in particular... ), panel segment, some talking heads here and there, newsmaker A, B, & C of the week. And just let him go wild! Two hours of prime time programming to do whatever-the-fuck he wants. Cuz we know what he can do. I'd just like to see him let loose and push the envelope so far outta shape that it doesn't even look like an envelope anymore. Give him total control and let's see him fly with it! It'd be CAN'T MISS TV, for sure. Remember, Stephen Colbert is going to CBS. We're told his "Colbert Report"-type routine won't be going with him. So THAT's a need to be filled then, too.
Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)but they'd have a hard time getting most politicians to agree to show up. Gohmert and Graham might make one appearance only because they're so stupid. But if they DID make one appearance, they sure wouldn't come on a second time. John would reduce them to dithering dunces with just a few questions. Of course NBC's not gonna put up a show like that, so JF's best hope is Comedy Central or HBO ala Maher.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)In a fair media environment brilliant young men like John would have their own network program.
rurallib
(62,448 posts)Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)cui bono
(19,926 posts)rurallib
(62,448 posts)oft have brain farts of a similar ilk.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Ampersand Unicode
(503 posts)We could call it "Ocean's Channel 11."
ErikJ
(6,335 posts)which is ingenious.
ErikJ
(6,335 posts)Friday, writer and comedian John Fugelsang went on an epic Twitter tirade in which he posted quote after racist quote from conservative entertainer and AM talk radio titan Rush Limbaugh.
Earlier in the day, Fugelsang joked about Attorney General Eric Holders resignation by predicting Limbaughs reaction to the news.
This put Limbaugh fans up in arms.
Twitchy.com users said of course that Rush Limbaugh isnt racist. Its liberals like Fugelsang who are the real racists.
Other conservatives on Twitter responded in kind.
So Fugelsang spent the afternoon tweeting out a series of Limbaugh quotes that amount to a kind of greatest hits of the multimillionaire radio personalitys most outrageously racist statements.
Limbaughs scorn isnt just reserved for black Americans. In his long and extensive career attacking traditionally Democratic constituencies, Limbaugh has lashed out at Latinos and other nonwhites.
LibLady2014
(1 post)I'm a new follower of John Fugelsang and grateful for his great input on current issues of the day! Love his take on what's happening and his meaningful commentary.
TeamPooka
(24,254 posts)gopiscrap
(23,765 posts)3catwoman3
(24,042 posts)...lucky woman, and so is their little boy, Henry Jack. John totally rocks, and completely deserves the way-overused AWESOME! He really is.
Worried senior
(1,328 posts)until I saw him on SMS; impressed me from the beginning and I follow every chance I get.
He needs a show that doesn't make him toe the line; think MSNBC would make him follow the rules too much.
My only complaint was that he was too nice to conservatives when he had them on his Current show
rurallib
(62,448 posts)my kids inform me he was a host for Funniest Home Videos. They tell me he really sucked on that one
Ampersand Unicode
(503 posts)Stories from the GOP
Spinning outta control...
You might put your foot in your mouth
So let the cameras roll!
You hate women, gays and Jews,
And whoever's not on Fox News!
'MURICA! 'MURICA........
THIS
IS
YOUUUUUUU!
The young man is as brilliant as he is good-looking. ( ) I was lucky enough to hear him cover for Stephanie Millier while she was on her vacation... about a month ago. He picked wingers apart piece by piece when they called in. And don't even go to religion to defend your winger views. He can quote that Bible from front to back. He has a mind like lightning.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Hmm...but I don't watch tv.....what's the best way, if you don't mind my asking?
ReRe
(10,597 posts)... Will have to do some searching for online routes to Stephanie Miller radio show. Let me look and see. Will come back to you later tonight. I watch her on FreeSpeechTV on DISH. (channel 9415)
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)I appreciate that so much!
I'm not too familiar with Twitter, but maybe I should check it out.
ReRe
(10,597 posts)All you have to do is go to http://www.fstv.org
They show exactly what they are showing in real time right on the screen in a protected "https" page. Daytime line up (EDT, M-F)) is Bill Press 6-8am; Democracy Now 8-9am; Stephanie Miller 9am to noon; Thom Hartmann Noon- 3pm. I don't watch anymore until late in the night sometimes. Anyway, you can see John Fugelsang usually on Stephanie Miller on Fridays, though he's on there sometimes on other days.
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(503 posts)Does anyone know of any way to read John's Twitter comments without actually browsing to the site or allowing requests?
I actually have it blocked via a firewall along with Facebook, Tumbler, and the major search engines. Social media terrifies me.
rurallib
(62,448 posts)She is on from 9 to noon eastern time. Fugelsang is often on on Friday sometimes for the whole show.
He subbed for Steph last summer and he was great.
http://www.chicagoprogressivetalk.com/
hit the 'listen live' button - pick an audio form and away you go.
onecaliberal
(32,894 posts)John is frequently on her Friday show.
Fridays with Fugelsang. He's fantastic. Good follow on Twitter as well.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)He briefly had a show on Current before it went off the air. We need more Fugelsang!!!
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)This guy, I know he's a comedian, but he should play a bigger role in Democratic Party politics. I mean, he's just brilliant.
BobTheSubgenius
(11,564 posts)John Fugelsang is a national treasure. And yes....extremely succinct and right to the heart of the matter. He is the antimatter for Republican bumper sticker policies.
BootinUp
(47,187 posts)Not a Fan
(98 posts).. rocks!
WillyT
(72,631 posts)navarth
(5,927 posts)that John doesn't have more recognition. He is really, really good.
alterfurz
(2,474 posts)I like when people who were wrong about trickle-down economics, Clinton's budget, the need to impeach Clinton, WMDs, Iraqis greeting us as liberators, having two wars off the books while cutting taxes for the rich, Sarah Palin, and Obama's citizenship tell me to believe their theories about Obamacare. -- John Fugelsang
The only way background checks take away your 2nd amendment rights is if you're a criminal, insane or a terrorist. And if you're all 3 of those things you're probably already an NRA lobbyist. -- John Fugelsang
Dick Cheney is a constant reminder that George W. Bush's greatest accomplishment was not dying in office. -- John Fugelsang
Rich People pay Fox People to convince Middle-Class People to blame Poor People. -- John Fugelsang (Class Warfare is when billionaires have FOX News tell you how any policy which doesn't help billionaires is Class Warfare.)
taught_me_patience
(5,477 posts)I wish we could see more of him through mainstream channels.
Orrex
(63,224 posts)I used to find him brutally--almost preposterously--un-funny, at least in all of his standup and his contributions to VH1 & the like, but he consistently hits it out of the park with his political commentary.
Nice to see him showcasing his strength!