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Poiuyt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 12:07 AM
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What do you think happens when you write to a show like Hardball
I finally stopped watching Chris Matthews. Just couldn't take it anymore. The thing that infuriates me is that he tries to come off as an impartial moderator (at least in his commercials). He says that he will ask the tough questions, but I think we all know that all he is is Hillary basher and a Republican sycophant. If a host wants to be conservative, he/she should at least SAY they are. I have more respect for Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity because they don't try to be unbiased. Ever since Hardball made that sharp turn to the right, it's been unbearable. It really seemed to get worse when his brother decided to run for Lt Gov. of PA. I know he always gushed over Bush and McCain, but at least some days he would attack the Republicans/conservatives. No longer.

I feel like I should write and tell him why I'm no longer watching his show. I've always thought that if you are dissatisfied with a product or service, you should let them know how you feel. Do you think anyone actually reads those emails that get sent from his web page? Or do they just put up the address to make us feel better? What would happen if there was a concerted email campaign?
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 12:09 AM
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1. Send it to NBC, maybe some schmuck will read it
Or General Electric, don't they own that bunch? Tell 'em Matthews disgusts you so much that you are not gonna buy any GE durable goods until they dump him!
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pacalo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 12:17 AM
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2. I think about what Olbermann said on C-Span's Q&A...
That, regardless of the view, all the management cares about is ratings.

Writing to a program shows interest & all they're interested in is tabulating them.
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wookie294 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 12:23 AM
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3. Sending letters only helps Matthews
The best medicine against right wing cable news is TURN IT OFF.

Most libs who write letters to Matthews are actually WATCHING Matthews, even if they say they are going to turn him off. And MSNBC knows this. They will be more than happy to receive your critical email of Hardball -- in fact, they are DYING for your email.
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The_Casual_Observer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 12:51 AM
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4. Aaron Brown used to actually respond to his emails himself.
Tweety, like Newt Gingrich probably can't actually operate a computer.
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IsItJustMe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-14-06 01:19 AM
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5. Some bean counter probably categorizes it and then compiles stats.
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