RACHEL! She is single handedly destroying Christie RIGHT NOW!

[berni_mccoy]

Awesome show tonight.

Showing his pattern of abuse of power.

Her contribution to the News is priceless.

[targetpractice]

1. Really good segment...

It's too bad the graphics folks couldn't keep up... They kept displaying different emails than she was talking about. I'll listen to the audio podcast later.

[bigdarryl]

2. I'm not home to watch her now but

Does she have a smoking gun leading to him knowing about bridgegate.Or is she speculating

[elleng]

11. No smoking gun, still speculation.

[rhett o rick]

15. Still in the Conspiracy Theory area, but I support the theories all the way.

My point is that some in DU use the fear of CT to lock and hide threads that dont mesh with their world view. I have always contended that there are some CT that need to be followed until we find out the truth.

[elleng]

20. They should be followed,

and MSNBC is doing that, fortunately.

[NCLefty]

22. But their audience isn't that big, and already won't vote for him.

[elleng]

23. True, but should repugs try to run him for POTUS,

watch the crap come out nationally. And that would be OK w me cause, unless Dems go dumb, it would be a gift.

[Bandit]

43. Her reporting is newsworthy and others will pick up on it and continue the probe.

Just because most of her audience won't vote for Christy doesn't mean what she has to say won't get around to MSM and many local avenues.

[NJCher]

50. patience, patience, dearie

But their audience isn't that big, and already won't vote for him.



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This scandal has the "stickiness" factor.

It also has the "150."


Cher

[WinstonSmith4740]

58. I want to credit Margaret Mead for this quote.

I'm not 100% positive about it being said by her, but some very wise woman once said, "Never doubt for a minute that a small group of dedicated people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

[SidDithers]

39. You're a GD Host who thinks CTs should be allowed in GD...

despite the fact that the GD SOP clearly and explicitly states "no conspiracy theories".

CTs can be followed until the ends of the Earth, in Creative Speculation.

Sid

[rhett o rick]

45. So did you alert on this thread? If not, why not? nm

[SidDithers]

47. Why are you asking me?...

You're a Host, check the alert board to see if I've alerted. You do know how to find the alert board, don't you?

Sid

[rhett o rick]

66. Seems to me that some here get all self-righteousy about smiting CT threads as if they are the hands

of Dog. But if you look closely these self appointed censors arent against all conspiracy theories, only those that they dont like. CT about how Snowden gave secrets to the Russians is given a pass by the CT righteous posse. So are CT about the stolen elections in 2000 and 2004. And recently there are two or three theories about different conspiracies regarding the closing of lanes on the GWB. Those are ok, but heaven help you if you post something about what's happening in Fukushima or what might have happened to Michael Hastings.

Seems to me that there are five or six DU posters that do most of the CT alerting. They seem to be dedicated to control what the rest of us get to discuss.

And another thing, there are no excuses for DU posters to bully hosts. The hosts are volunteers and doing their best to implement the rules. Those that cant respect that need to take it too ATA.

[morningfog]

57. Do you think Rachel connecting dots is CT?

Do you think it is CT that should be locked in GD?

[SidDithers]

59. No. I think it's a developing story...

With evidence being uncovered daily, that can be interpreted in different ways.

Sid

[morningfog]

65. So, you were just trying to get you CT pot shot in?

In the context of this thread, it was pretty clear what the poster you took to task meant. You were either dredging up some personal animosity/history and/or just being intentionally obtuse.

BTW, do you keep a lists of hosts nearby so that you can bring it up when you respond?

[Progressive dog]

42. Not a conspiracy theory, just evidence nt

[rhett o rick]

46. There is more than one theory out there (I think three) as to why the bridge was closed.

All these theories involve conspiracies. What is your definition of a conspiracy theory?

[Progressive dog]

48. There are conspiracies, and there is evidence to support this one,

It doesn't mean believing in fictional spy science, government agencies with thousands of conspirators, or the rest of the paranoid crap somehow becomes rational.

[Firebrand Gary]

3. The segment where she brings in Steve Kornacki is NEWS GOLD!

As more and more light begins to shed on Fort Lee and New Jersey as a whole, Chris Christie is floating in seriously hot water. I'm personally a believer that the Governor is finished, the threshold has already been reached. If its true that his administration is attempting to block commerce and construction in the small town on Ft Lee for whatever reason, it DESTROYS the republican argument of pro growth. It confirms "growth for me" not for thee.

[bermudat]

4. Unfortunately no one from the right and only a few on the left will see it.

Rachel should get a Peabody or something. Very meticulously done.

[Voice for Peace]

18. that's what Facebook is for.. share share share

[Iliyah]

5. K & R!

[NealK]

6. K&R n/t

[immoderate]

7. Christie survives until the critical mass of "plausible deniability" is broken.

Politicians can work like biblical literalists.

--imm

[ColumbusLib]

8. Steve Kornacki

He was great yesterday on UP. I thought he brought up an interesting point no one else is addressing. Christie said he had never EVER been lied to by any of his staff, thus his extreme shock, etc. Kornacki brought up an education appointee a few years ago, whose committee lost a huge federal grant for NJ schools; after that happened, Christie ended up firing the man for "lying" to him, though the man later proved he had not lied... Christie's pattern is bald-faced lying, time and time again.

[Cha]

27. Oh I loved that section on Bret Schundler.. VERY

Interesting. Poor Christie.. never been lied to.. 'cause he does all the LYING.

[Lifelong Protester]

9. Right up there with Rachel on this

is Steve Kornacki (sp?) The two of them are doing a great job on this, and you can see he REALLY is digging into this now...

[elleng]

10. Utterly priceless.

Has been since way back.

[Rosco T.]

12. IF she dosen't have a Pulitzer with her name on it for this...

.. there is no justice.

[rhett o rick]

16. I hate to break it to you, but there is no justice. We live in an oligarchy. nm

[flamingdem]

13. I love that she admits she just wants to keep talking Bridgegate

and I want to listen. GO RACHEL!

[Cha]

28. I can relate.. thinking today

that I am a GWBridgegate junkie!

I like mysteries anyway.. and to have it wrapped up in republicon-bully whodone it.. priceless!

[malaise]

36. And you're not alone

I keep searching for more

[Cha]

37. Right.. I'm in good company.

I just got finished watching the Chris Hayes show after I saw Rachel(all the details in the Steven Fulop Blackballing). Take notes too.

And, I've never watched these shows before.. just find out things from them on DU.

I learned tonight about the misappropriation of Sandy funds for his own personal Ad campaign to the tune of an extra 2 Million$$$$$. Reminded me of the extra millions of $$$$ he's used to have a special election for Cory Booker. Idiot dems who helped re-elect him. grr

[VanillaRhapsody]

51. Cha they never seem to learn...you cannot trust Republicans!

I think there are Dems that are still hoping for another "Ronald Reagan" and because they are looking for it...they fall for any amount of false bravado. Their support for Christie is yet another example that some Dems are easy swayed by swagger.

[mimi85]

64. This^^ nt

[NJCher]

53. I have adult students from Newark

Who are acitizen activists. They are seriously disappointed in Corey Booker.

There was an incident a few years ago--a major out and out brawl that took place in town hall. Had to do with him appointing someone to a position when he didn't have a consensus. That was when I learned about Corey Booker's ways.

Anyway, my point, however, is that no matter how disappointing these political elections go, we can have an abrupt change of events such as what has happened here. Yes, Christie has been bullying for years...but it caught up to him. That can happen to any of them no matter what their schtick is.

And then we play out the process and "Buh-bye."

I think for me, one of the most satisfying things about this scandal is I am getting to see Loretta Weinberg "get hers." She is chairing one of the two investigatory committees in the Senate.

"Time for some...."

(heads



to roll!)


Cher

[Cha]

63. Corey is one of the dem Senators who wanted more sanctions on

Iran while the President is trying to negotiate. And, he was whining about PBO using Bain against Romney.. that's all I know about Booker. Not lookin' good.

CC fostered a culture of bullyism.. his presser that dragged on was almost two hours of bullshit. He'll have to be on his little tippy toes to avoid future bullying to those who disagree with him.

Loretta Weinberg is one of my favorite's in CC's GWBridgeGate "who done it"..



link

Exactly.. what follows.. Who the hell knows how many?!

Thanks, NJCher~

[Teacheral]

14. Take care

Rachel, don't fly in small aircraft.

[calimary]

25. Welcome to DU, Teacheral!

Glad you're here! BIG Rachel fan here! She connects the dots better than ANYBODY. Bar none. If I were running NBC News, I'd give her "Meet the Press." Make it groundbreaking again.

[2banon]

17. We've seen much worse in the past. Your excitement is going to lead a great depression when you

discover that Rachel didn't actually destroy Christie. And in fact, there won't be any real consequence to any of this. One need to remember a few short years ago when we were certain that Fitzgerald was going to be prosecuting Cheney, Rove et al. he did manage to prosecute Libby... but in the end, there was no justice and there won't be any justice regarding anything Christie has done. He will survive this. He might have to step down as Gov., but I'd be shocked if even that occurred. I have no doubt he will survive this.

Best to pay attention to the shenanigans that will have real consequences.

[Cha]

29. Your pessimism is noted.

Meanwhile I will continue to follow this unraveling with keen interest.

[leftynyc]

33. I have no expectations that he'll resign

He'll serve out his term. The whole point is being able to safely set aside the only republican candidate that has shown the ability to win an election with moderate and left leaning votes. They have nobody else who can do this. Jersey voted for him, they can keep him if they like but this story has national implications which are the ones I'm concerned with.

[2banon]

54. I appreciate your point.

I'm thinking that there will be another popular "moderate" that will be selected as "contender" , no doubt already in the works and preparations to trot her out will be presented to the stage soon enough. Christy will be but a dim memory when the ptb decide to sound the bugles for the horserace(s) to begin. But I can see how this is kind of fun if not actually cathartic in a sense.

[Cha]

19. Cannot Wait.. thanks Berni!

[Hissyspit]

21. And the Chris Hayes show, too!

Infuriating.

[Cha]

34. Watching now, thanks. Yes, it is "infuriating"..

Strong case for misuse of Sandy Funds ffs! To get Christie's mug out there in Ads. all for his big gateway to the Presidency!

[SoapBox]

24. K & R

[longship]

26. Available for download, both video and audio.

For those bandwidth limited folks, the audio only is a mere 10 Mbyte download. Available NOW via your favorite podcast aggregator.

I grab the show every night she's on.

Downloading tonight's as I type this.

R&

[Cha]

32. I'm watching the first segment of Rachel's now..

Steven Fulop-Blackballed! Had to take a break.. it's so intense. I read this went on but she's laying it out so wonderfully detailed! Omz.

[TxVietVet]

30. I really enjoy Rachel Maddow. Great reporting on political stuff.

This investigation is being moved along with the help of MSNBC's great progressive news persons. Maddow, Schultz, Hayes and Matthews.

Christie and his political hacks have brought this down on themselves. Expose it all. The conservanazis loved the bullying and badass attitude that Christie showed the US. Well, this is how far it will get him.
To be continued................

[Samantha]

31. Christie will go down for his prosecutorial conduct toward the people who elected him to serve

Factor in the longstanding bully, bully stance with malfeasance in office and there is the recipe for political early retirement....

Sam

[Orsino]

35. Destroying? Single-handed?

I guess this means he'll be resigning this week?

[Gothmog]

38. Rachel was in great form

Last night was a great job

[PeoViejo]

40. Christy isn't a Politician..

..He's a Gangster...He will make Hitler look like a Choir Boy, if ever elected to the Presidency.

[ProSense]

41. Christie’s Bridge-Gate Scandal Boosts Rachel Maddow To Ratings Victory Over Fox News

Christie’s Bridge-Gate Scandal Boosts Rachel Maddow To Ratings Victory Over Fox News
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/13/1269486/-Christie-s-Bridge-Gate-Scandal-Boosts-Rachel-Maddow-To-Ratings-Victory-Over-Fox-News

The media just released polls showing that not many people are paying attention. LOL!

[Atman]

44. Sadly, no one on the right will listen to a word she says...

Any more than anyone on DU would listen to Doocy or Gretchen Carlson. They don't understand the difference between researched, provable FACTS and just making shit up the way Fox does.

[bonniebgood]

49. I expect a few in this adminstration will be jumping off the GWB after the

next round of subpenas is handed out. "it time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee" ON 9-11 ANNIVERSARY!
which was the only time that 9-11 did not come out of Juliani mouth.
This pileofshit CC spent more taxpayer money on his political ad (4million + $) than he spent on a Dem Mayor's town that was 80% underwater $300 thousand.
jump you bastards.

[gwheezie]

52. I think Rachel was great when she went after Gov Spongebob Vaginaprobe of Virginia

and I believe her reporting on Ken Kookienellie, Rev Ewwwww and Obeenshamed during the Virginia governors race was spot on, I referred many of my neutral friends to her shows and they were shocked, shocked I tell ya
If she can factually expose more people to who Christie really is, good for her, we need more media coverage, it might not prevent Christie from running for president, but if it costs him votes, great. I support any effort to deny the gop power.

[ficuswoman]

55. GOOD!

[WinstonSmith4740]

56. I'm so glad she's on our side!

This would have died in a small local paper if she hadn't picked up on it. The reporter who broke the story back in September was on Lawrence O'Donnell last night, so I'm glad she's getting the recognition she deserves. My niece lives in Fords, NJ which is not all that far from Fort Lee. Both she & her husband had NO idea about this story when I told them about it over the holidays, so it sounds like it hadn't hit any news media outside of Fort Lee. I explained it to them and told them to brace themselves when they got back home...they were blown away. Neither one of them is a Christie supporter (he's a fire-fighter), so they're loving this whole thing. Aside from the obvious (watching a bully getting his butt handed to him is priceless!) the BEST part of this whole thing for me is that it pretty much knocks him out of 2016, and since he was their big "star", the rethugs are going to have to scramble HARD to find a candidate that will appeal to anyone besides the Tea Party, and good luck with that one.

[napkinz]

60. that's Dr. Maddow!

https://www.facebook.com/NoTeaParty

[Spitfire of ATJ]

61. Link to podcast....

http://msnbcpod.vo.llnwd.net/l1/video/podcast/pdv_maddow_netcast_m4v-01-13-2014-204153.m4v

[napkinz]

62. K&R

nt