Reply #75: It's about Al not melanocytes. I have little interest in Schultz for the same reasons. [View All]

Ed is klutzy in a different way, and I acknowledge as with Al, it could be just that quality that attracts his particular viewers. If they have an interesting guest, it's watchable. Cenk was really great on Air America. His current stuff, eh!

Rachel is the master of the medium right now. In terms of analyzing events, and crafting them into presentations that are symphonic in depth and scope, she has no peer. Lawrence has creds as a writer, producer, political operative, and long time commentator, prior to this. The rest of the time I'm usually happier at Animal Planet -- except when they're searching for big foot. LOL!

If I could think of another person who could deliver political TV comparable to above, I don't care who it might be. I'd be uncomfortable limiting my choices by race, gender, etc.

If you criticize someone who is black, then the criticism might be read as criticism for being black. In this case it's not. There are lots of people I would love to see perform for an hour and among those, there are certainly black folks in that group. I could take an hour a day of Malcolm X or Wanda Sykes, because I like their thinking and the way they communicate that thinking. I think white people, asserting their non-racist creds, will always sound pretty stupid. And, I'm guessing from your screen name, you won't be easy to impress that way. If I assure you that there is not a racist bone in my body, I bet I'll be able to HEAR your eyes roll.

I think I will always be white. Can't do a thing about that. I was born into a racial country; can't help that either. OTH, my own persona is deeply intertwined with black culture, neighbors, partners, teachers, students, friends and girlfriends. Not all at once though. :) It's what Rahsaan called Blacknuss and you can only guess how much I understand.

--imm