Morning Joe is not always my cup of tea, but I do like to hear what people like Eugene Robinson and Zbigniew Brzezinski have to say on issues of interest. And yes, Scarborough is a blowhard, but I can mute the tv when he blathers on. And on. And on.
What I can no longer stomach is his refusal to let Mika Brzezinski speak, particularly if she has something solid to contribute that refutes his Republican propaganda. This morning was the last straw for me. Mika had researched some of the background on the current religion and health care controversy, and he would not let her get it out. She had some facts, and since this might bring down his house of cards, he talked over her and would not allow her to be heard. But he does this on almost every subject from the sports to politics, and it is beyond tiresome, especially if you are a woman that has experienced similar treatment in the workplace.
Now I understand that a) I do not have to watch the show, and b) Mika does put up with this (of course not putting up with it would mean quitting a lucrative job), but it represents a form of disrespect for women that is commonly displayed in society.
I am asking people to speak out by contacting MSNBC. I did so this morning and wanted to post the contact link. Click on Reader Inquiries and let them know how you feel. It might not do any good, but perhaps if producers hear enough complaints, Scarborough will be pushed to let a woman be heard. After all, they did dump Pat Buchanan.
Quick edit- this is my first diary and the title was the trickiest bit. I realize you cannot "force" respect, but perhaps we can push him to at least give the appearance of respect for women. It would be a start.