MSNBC Debuts New Series Slamming Justice Dept Under Bush

[babylonsister]

For those who didn't read about this this a.m.....


http://alternet.org/blogs/peek/70203/

MSNBC Debuts New Series Slamming Justice Dept Under Bush

Posted by GottaLaff , Brave New Films at 3:00 PM on December 10, 2007.

GottaLaff: "Bush League Justice", hosted by Dan Abrams, stems from the "increasing frustration" Americans feel about the politicization of the justice department.


This post, written by GottaLaff, originally appeared on Cliff Schecter's Brave New Films Blog

Speaking of MSNBC, check this out:

MSNBC's Live with Dan Abrams (which is soon getting a name change) will premiere a new series tonight called "Bush League Justice." Abrams writes on the MSNBC blog that the idea for the series "stems from my increasing frustration and outrage over how the Bush Administration has politicized the usually apolitical Justice Department."

"Bush League Justice" marks the latest in a push by MSNBC to take the offensive against the Bush administration, with Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews, and the once possible hiring of Rosie O'Donnell. Jacques Steinberg of The New York Times wrote last month about MSNBC's "three-hour block of nighttime talk...in which the White House takes a regular beating."

"Bush League Justice" will air Monday-Thursday at 9pmET.

That "White House takes a regular beating" comment, not so much. I wouldn't put Tweety and Dan Abrams in that category.

But I do appreciate any attempt by Abrams to draw attention to the beating Democracy has taken at the hands of this horrendous administration.

[Bitwit1234]

1. So they are finally finding out US LIBERALS watch TV also.

[polichick]

2. Lol - I knew it had to be hosted by Dan Abrams...

He goes nuts about that stuff!

Wow, things are certainly looking up at MSNBC.

[babylonsister]

3. Then this should make your day!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=2437802

[polichick]

4. Definitely!

See #67 ~ I CAN'T WAIT!!!

[Patsy Stone]

5. Why would they change the name of Dan Abrams' show?

Not that "Live With Dan Abrams" took one iota of creativity, but why change it now?

:hi:

[Berry Cool]

7. Maybe they're changing it to

"Live with Rachel Maddow"

or "Live with David Shuster"? :bounce:

[Patsy Stone]

9. Actually

I was wondering if it was Live with Dan and Rachel. :)

[malaise]

6. I love the title

Bush League Justice

[Manifestor_of_Light]

8. I bet he's not as cute as Keith, though.

But hey, sounds like a great show!

[babylonsister]

10. No where near as attractive! He now comes on right after KO, and

used to do all those fluffy gossipy stories. He's changing his tune, it seems.

[polichick]

11. I've heard that Dan is actually the big boss at MSNBC...

Is this correct??

[babylonsister]

12. He was/is some kind of manager, though they're realigning their

management team, so I don't know if he's affected.

[annabanana]

13. I will DEF check this out.

I will reserve high hopes until I see at least 3 episodes.

[babylonsister]

14. On now; let me know what you think about the first, if you would. nt

[annabanana]

20. Well, OK.. I thought it was good, but..

It wasn't really long enough to cover what he tried to cover. I know how he feels, though. It's like finally breathing after being underwater for, oh, 7 years or so....

I hope he continues it for weeks and weeks .. and I hope he makes it LONGER!!

[babylonsister]

22. My thoughts exactly; too short, but at least he's addressing it!

:toast:

[CatWoman]

15. this show is pretty good

:)

[spanone]

16. watching now

[K Gardner]

17. WTF was it the head of civil rights voting just said? I'm pretty sure I misunderstood..

:::shakes head:::

If this is any indication of what Dan is going to do, it's going to be good..

[HughMoran]

19. Civil rights division specializing in REVERSE DISCRIMINATION cases!

Holy shit! This is the Freeper administration! All of that hate the RWers have been spewing for years is being addressed by Bushco. You are white? You are male? You feel like blacks have an upper hand on you? You've got an administration that looks out for you!!

[Armstead]

18. MYGawd. Real journalism at MSNBC?

It's sad that something like this seems so unusual today. Actual investigation and discussion of something more significant than the murder of the day?

It was actually an informative segment. Not super in-depth, but surprisingly informative report and discussion of an issue that I hadn't realized was going on.

Let's hope this is a trend rather than an anamoly.

[CatWoman]

21. Armstead!!!

:hi:

can you believe it??? :)

[Armstead]

23. Hi

I've been hanging out in the gladiator ring of GD Politics lately.

[CatWoman]

24. heh

I'm scared to go in there :scared:

[Cha]

25. Whoa...this is like

Dan Abrams coming home cause I use to think he was a good guy way way back and then something happened and now he's back. His dad is the Constitutional Lawyer, Floyd Abrams.

This is Surreal, dudes.

[annabanana]

26. Welcome Home Danny Boy!!

Good job. Keep it up!

[Cha]

28. :)

A-MAZING!!

[hootinholler]

27. Well, maybe now people will understand my sign.

-Hoot

[polichick]

29. Dan seems obsessed with that female pedophile, Debra Lafave...

I'm sick of hearing him whine about how unfair it is that she's been caught breaking parole. Talk about a double standard ~ can't recall Dan ever flashing endless photos of male pedophiles posed on motorcyles in their skivvies!