If you didn’t get a chance to read my post earlier today, yesterday on MSNBC, "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski revealed that they met with Donald Trump in an attempt to "reset" their communications.
I stopped watching months ago. I was tired of Joe's constant rants and Mika's compliant groans. The show should be turned over to Willie Geist and Katty Kay.
There can never be honest communication with a malignant narcissist and sociopath. He is only looking for approval and praise. The Emperor Has No Clothes and Joe and Mika know that. As long as they play his game and feed his fragile ego, he will leave them alone. It is all about them.We know that fact and that is why we have zero respect for them now.
Here is what I wrote to them, when I shared with them, your piece: "Making a pilgrimage to, and bowing down to, a traitorous rapist grifter wannabe dictator is an astonishing and obscene act of subservience." I used these emails which I found online: joescarborough@nbcuni.comknowyourvaluellc@gmail.com
We have watched &enjoyed Morning Joe for a long while. I read The Warning to my husband just now and made him watch the MK-who is despicable-clip. His reaction was the same as mine. Utter disgust. We actually agreed with MK when she said FU. M&J’s actions caused us to agree with MK that alone is frightening & pathetic. They have displayed their true colours and they are brown and green. They have given MAGA legitimacy. Of course we’ll never watch again. We all are lucky to have your voice and the courage of your convictions. You are much appreciated in this house&hearts.
There is absolutely no such thing as a “reset” of anything with that lying disgusting piece of shit! For them or anyone on that stupid show to even think that has lost their damn minds!! SMDH and laughing at them! Won’t be watching them or any other shows that tries what they have done! Cowardice!! My opinion.
In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do."
I once heard Mark Leibovich of the Atlantic Magazine report that Trump told him back in 2016 or so that he was surprised how easy it was to turn politicians. Perhaps this explains why Scarborough, a former member of Congress, was so anxious to travel to Mar-a-Lago to pay homage to Trump so soon. As for Brzezinski, that explanation isn't relevant. I suspect she joined her husband because she actually doesn't "Know Her Own Value".
Nauseating and absolutely disgusting. But don’t you realize how important Joe is? He loves to wax nostalgic about his congressional days during the Clinton years, making it sound as if he and Clinton were alone in a room negotiating policy face to face. Fact is he was a nobody back then, just another congressman. He blares on and on with Willie as his straight man and his poor guests, most of whom are respectable commentators, obliged to sit there while he rants on for another five minutes about whatever before they are allowed to speak. And when Joe decides he needs a little break from substance, he gets to talk about his favorite team or some sporting event that has captured the headlines rambling on and on while Willie grins and Mika casts disapproving grimaces. And poor Mika who has to listen to Joe bellowing all day and can’t even read a printed text without stumbling two or three times. Let’s also not forget that MJ was the program most responsible for giving DJT a frequent (often daily) platform in his earliest days as a politician, all for free and probably worth tens of millions. To call these two “hypocrites” and “grifters“ is simply not nearly strong or condemning enough, unless you add “world-class” before those terms. How many times did they condemn Kevin McCarthy for going to M-a-L to kiss the ring shortly following the insurrection, displaying his smiling photo beside Trump? After seven long years of relentlessly calling out Trump and his Republican enablers and lackeys, they have irrefutably proved that they are no better than the latter, and in fact probably much worse.
Mr Schmidt, for heaven's sake...you are intelligent, an awesome writer, and this is the 3rd or 4th whining essay about Morning Joe. Move on, there are bigger problems & you are carrying on just as much as they do on Morning Joe, over and over and over. Most of us are intelligent enough to pick and choose our punditry and news sources without you hammering on about it. Your ranting is just click bait at this point.
I'll always read Steve Schmidt's words. I might not always agree 100%, but I have deep respect for his brilliance, his deft ability to express his ideas, and his moral rectitude and integrity. Keep on writing, Steve!
I like most of what I read, hear and see on this site and concur with the majority, but this ongoing diatribe does not seem like valid criticism so much as personal anger.
Joe Scarborough is a bit too pretentious and at times even overbearing while Mika is often a bit too dutiful and even subservient, but on the whole their presentation passes muster.
Lighten up Mr Schmidt and cut these guys some slack. If they have their noses too close to Trumps derriere we'll know soon enough.
Ian, what ongoing diatribe? Steve has done one written essay and one video on this topic of Morning Joe bending the knee. He does this for those who prefer one or the other (video or essay). Why do you and Sheri have the need to exaggerate your point?
Sherri, third or 4th? What are you talking about? He's done one essay and one video for those who like videos rather than essay form. Why do you feel the need to exaggerate your point?
I have no interest in hearing from either Joe or Mika who played into the hand of the fascist. It is a shining example of how fascists take over. They are no better than the news readers on Fox.
Totally!! WTF is going on with Mr and Mrs Scarborough? Total 360 now with their show! I watched it almost every morning. And I can't stand it anymore! So disappointing! Obviously they're Afraid of the disgraceful pres-elect. I don't understand why ALL of the media journalists NEVER demand the truth when they ask hard pressed questions with the Senators or Congressman. They don't demand an answer so they all get away from telling the truth! It's RIDICULOUS!
💯. I never see a cable news journalist actually counter point any of the lies. For instance, when Dr. Phil complains about DEI, does anyone call out his riding Oprah’s coattails for years????
How do you “reset” communications with someone incapable of telling the truth??
You don't.
Having listened to Morning, Joe almost as a ritual for years, I am absolutely betrayed by this hypocrisy and will never watch again.
Exactly how I feel. Will not watch them anymore. As a matter of fact my MSNBC list is getting much smaller…Rachel, Lawrence and Reid
I stopped watching months ago. I was tired of Joe's constant rants and Mika's compliant groans. The show should be turned over to Willie Geist and Katty Kay.
For as long as Joe and Mika have been on the air, I have been watching them. I have watched them for the last time.
There can never be honest communication with a malignant narcissist and sociopath. He is only looking for approval and praise. The Emperor Has No Clothes and Joe and Mika know that. As long as they play his game and feed his fragile ego, he will leave them alone. It is all about them.We know that fact and that is why we have zero respect for them now.
And trump has even more disdain for them now. The trash heaps are full of McConnells, Barrs, Meghan Kellys, and now Scarborough and Mika.
Here is what I wrote to them, when I shared with them, your piece: "Making a pilgrimage to, and bowing down to, a traitorous rapist grifter wannabe dictator is an astonishing and obscene act of subservience." I used these emails which I found online: joescarborough@nbcuni.com knowyourvaluellc@gmail.com
Thanks for providing the email addresses. I had been searching for them without success.
You're welcome. They appear to be good as my email did not bounce back.
Mine didn't either.
Excellent!
Complete Cowards!!
We have watched &enjoyed Morning Joe for a long while. I read The Warning to my husband just now and made him watch the MK-who is despicable-clip. His reaction was the same as mine. Utter disgust. We actually agreed with MK when she said FU. M&J’s actions caused us to agree with MK that alone is frightening & pathetic. They have displayed their true colours and they are brown and green. They have given MAGA legitimacy. Of course we’ll never watch again. We all are lucky to have your voice and the courage of your convictions. You are much appreciated in this house&hearts.
There is absolutely no such thing as a “reset” of anything with that lying disgusting piece of shit! For them or anyone on that stupid show to even think that has lost their damn minds!! SMDH and laughing at them! Won’t be watching them or any other shows that tries what they have done! Cowardice!! My opinion.
Beyond disappointing. And they are gaslighting their viewers... how is this a success move??
As Professor Timothy Snyder says:
"Do not obey in advance.
In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do."
Very disappointed with Mika.
She knows better. Using her dad as a crutch had no merit.
I once heard Mark Leibovich of the Atlantic Magazine report that Trump told him back in 2016 or so that he was surprised how easy it was to turn politicians. Perhaps this explains why Scarborough, a former member of Congress, was so anxious to travel to Mar-a-Lago to pay homage to Trump so soon. As for Brzezinski, that explanation isn't relevant. I suspect she joined her husband because she actually doesn't "Know Her Own Value".
Nauseating and absolutely disgusting. But don’t you realize how important Joe is? He loves to wax nostalgic about his congressional days during the Clinton years, making it sound as if he and Clinton were alone in a room negotiating policy face to face. Fact is he was a nobody back then, just another congressman. He blares on and on with Willie as his straight man and his poor guests, most of whom are respectable commentators, obliged to sit there while he rants on for another five minutes about whatever before they are allowed to speak. And when Joe decides he needs a little break from substance, he gets to talk about his favorite team or some sporting event that has captured the headlines rambling on and on while Willie grins and Mika casts disapproving grimaces. And poor Mika who has to listen to Joe bellowing all day and can’t even read a printed text without stumbling two or three times. Let’s also not forget that MJ was the program most responsible for giving DJT a frequent (often daily) platform in his earliest days as a politician, all for free and probably worth tens of millions. To call these two “hypocrites” and “grifters“ is simply not nearly strong or condemning enough, unless you add “world-class” before those terms. How many times did they condemn Kevin McCarthy for going to M-a-L to kiss the ring shortly following the insurrection, displaying his smiling photo beside Trump? After seven long years of relentlessly calling out Trump and his Republican enablers and lackeys, they have irrefutably proved that they are no better than the latter, and in fact probably much worse.
When does their contract expire?
Mr Schmidt, for heaven's sake...you are intelligent, an awesome writer, and this is the 3rd or 4th whining essay about Morning Joe. Move on, there are bigger problems & you are carrying on just as much as they do on Morning Joe, over and over and over. Most of us are intelligent enough to pick and choose our punditry and news sources without you hammering on about it. Your ranting is just click bait at this point.
I, for one, was interested in Mr. Schmidt’s view on this extraordinary stroke of hypocrisy.
No, it it’s important we know who is bending a knee! Thank you Mr Schmidt!
Yes, & other media figures need to be discouraged from doing the same thing. Go Steve!
I'll always read Steve Schmidt's words. I might not always agree 100%, but I have deep respect for his brilliance, his deft ability to express his ideas, and his moral rectitude and integrity. Keep on writing, Steve!
Sherri most of us are just tuning in! So what if he goes on and on! There is ALWAYS ANOTHER POINT STEVE IS MAKING!
I like most of what I read, hear and see on this site and concur with the majority, but this ongoing diatribe does not seem like valid criticism so much as personal anger.
Joe Scarborough is a bit too pretentious and at times even overbearing while Mika is often a bit too dutiful and even subservient, but on the whole their presentation passes muster.
Lighten up Mr Schmidt and cut these guys some slack. If they have their noses too close to Trumps derriere we'll know soon enough.
Ian, what ongoing diatribe? Steve has done one written essay and one video on this topic of Morning Joe bending the knee. He does this for those who prefer one or the other (video or essay). Why do you and Sheri have the need to exaggerate your point?
Sherri, third or 4th? What are you talking about? He's done one essay and one video for those who like videos rather than essay form. Why do you feel the need to exaggerate your point?
I have no interest in hearing from either Joe or Mika who played into the hand of the fascist. It is a shining example of how fascists take over. They are no better than the news readers on Fox.
Totally!! WTF is going on with Mr and Mrs Scarborough? Total 360 now with their show! I watched it almost every morning. And I can't stand it anymore! So disappointing! Obviously they're Afraid of the disgraceful pres-elect. I don't understand why ALL of the media journalists NEVER demand the truth when they ask hard pressed questions with the Senators or Congressman. They don't demand an answer so they all get away from telling the truth! It's RIDICULOUS!
💯. I never see a cable news journalist actually counter point any of the lies. For instance, when Dr. Phil complains about DEI, does anyone call out his riding Oprah’s coattails for years????
Do Mika and Joe think Trump will forget their years of bad mouthing him, as a result of a Mar A Lago visit?