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In reply to the discussion: Regarding MSNBC [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)It never hurts to have a deep bench, and the junior varsity gets their training on weekends in most outlets.
That said, they can't make that kind of cash for doing so little with actual people and news! And the market share they get from Fauxsnooze-flippers isn't a small one, either.
Your comment about executions is salient--I think Carlin was on the mark, there. And I do think there is a "Lucky me" element to some of the viewers of the show. Others look at it and say "I could handle that, it ain't so bad," and still others wonder why they've cut out so much of the violence....?
It's a mixed bag watching that show--a lot of people watch it on weekends and don't go near the channel on weekdays--it's kinda like Nickelodeon by day, Adult Swim by night....never the twain shall meet!