Al Franken co-hosting crossfire - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

HarmlessRabbit · 08-23-2003, 06:31 PM

FYI Al Franken will be co-hosting crossfire on CNN next Monday and Tuesday (August 25 and 26).

Love him or hate him, those shows should be fun!

Other appearances:

Subject to change. Times in EST. Check back for details. Repeats are common for these shows, check your local listings.

August 25 - Today Show
August 25 - Live from the Headlines with Paula Zahn, CNN @ 8pm
August 26 - Newsnight with Aaron Brown, CNN @ 10pm
August 26 - Extra! Syndicated.
August 27 - Countdown with Keith Olberman, MSNBC @ 8pm
August 28 - Capitol Report, CNBC @ 9pm
Sept 2 - Crier Live, Court TV @ 5pm
Sept 3 - Fresh Air, NPR
Oct 4 - Tim Russert, CNBC @ 10pm

Spotted on:

http://alfrankenweb.com/

JamesS · 08-23-2003, 06:35 PM

Good to see the lawsuit brought by Fox against him was tossed, as well.

seretogis · 08-23-2003, 06:51 PM

I respect Al Franken about as much as Michael Moore.

The_Dude · 08-23-2003, 07:34 PM

all thanks for fox, this guy is an instant celebrity!

maybe he should run for gov of CA!

BigGov · 08-23-2003, 07:43 PM

First Janeine Garafalo, now Al Franken? Is Crossfire trying to suck on purpose?

Kadath · 08-23-2003, 08:42 PM

Oh, you conservatives.

seretogis · 08-24-2003, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by Kadath
Oh, you conservatives.

The sole reason that Al Franken has any sort of credibility with the "left" is because of his book (that somehow got published and hyped in the "right wing media") entitled "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot". That book was pretty symbolic for the entire liberal strategy for dealing with Limbaugh -- piece together half a dozen of this quotes out of context in an attempt to discredit him, and hope that no one notices.

From what I've seen of him in interviews / appearances, he doesn't have the ability to do much but criticize policy without offering any sort of alternative, and make fun of someone's weight.

If I watched Crossfire in the first place, I would be disappointed.

Kadath · 08-24-2003, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by seretogis
The sole reason that Al Franken has any sort of credibility with the "left" is because of his book (that somehow got published and hyped in the "right wing media") entitled "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot". That book was pretty symbolic for the entire liberal strategy for dealing with Limbaugh -- piece together half a dozen of this quotes out of context in an attempt to discredit him, and hope that no one notices.
From what I've seen of him in interviews / appearances, he doesn't have the ability to do much but criticize policy without offering any sort of alternative, and make fun of someone's weight.

So, you read this book, then? You are qualified to make judgements on it? You know what the book was about? Because if you did/are/do know, you wouldn't be looking like such an ass right now. The book was a satire on the breakdown of polite political discourse and reversion to namecalling. Sure, there's some stuff in there about how Rush does lie about how Reaganomics was good for the poor, but pretty much, he adopts the Rush tactic and applies it to Rush to show how silly the tactic is. The tactic, by the by, is the "liberal strategy" for dealing with Rush. I always felt the liberal strategy for dealing with Rush was trying not to snicker openly at his impotence and idiocy. How's Rush doing these days, by the way?

JBX · 08-24-2003, 06:37 AM

Flame on, the endless unwinable battle of the left and right. Our very own Palestine and Israel border. Beond that, celeberities that express political view points should hold no more weight over you decisions than Joe down the blocks opinions. Being a Thespian does not give you any magical political insight. Playing a President on T.V. does not make you one. I would like them all to stick with entertainment and entertain me. Com'on Al make me laugh like you used to. You're not so funny anymore.

JumpinJesus · 08-24-2003, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by seretogis
The sole reason that Al Franken has any sort of credibility with the "left" is because of his book (that somehow got published and hyped in the "right wing media") entitled "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot". That book was pretty symbolic for the entire liberal strategy for dealing with Limbaugh -- piece together half a dozen of this quotes out of context in an attempt to discredit him, and hope that no one notices.

From what I've seen of him in interviews / appearances, he doesn't have the ability to do much but criticize policy without offering any sort of alternative, and make fun of someone's weight.

If I watched Crossfire in the first place, I would be disappointed.

The sole reason that Rush Limbaugh has any sort of credibility with the "right" is because of his book (that somehow got published and hyped in the "left wing media") entitled "The Way Things Ought To Be". That book was pretty symbolic for the entire conservative strategy for dealing with liberals.

From what I've seen of him in interviews / appearances, he doesn't have the ability to do much but criticize policy without offering any sort of alternative, and make fun of someone.

Sorry, seretogis, but you made it too easy.

HarmlessRabbit · 08-24-2003, 09:18 AM

Quote:

That book was pretty symbolic for the entire liberal strategy for dealing with Limbaugh -- piece together half a dozen of this quotes out of context in an attempt to discredit him, and hope that no one notices.

Funniest thing I've read all morning. Thanks for brightening my day!

guthmund · 08-24-2003, 08:22 PM

I read his books. In fact, I finished my paperback copy of the Rush Limbaugh book (with all the extra stuff) yesterday.

I thought it was funny. It's a funny book.

I mean, come on, he suggests shooting the elderly into space to solve the budget crisis?!?!

If anybody should be upset it's the Gingrich fanboys. Franken razzed him a lot more than Limbaugh

08-23-2003, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
HarmlessRabbit Junkie Location: San Jose, CA	Al Franken co-hosting crossfire FYI Al Franken will be co-hosting crossfire on CNN next Monday and Tuesday (August 25 and 26). Love him or hate him, those shows should be fun! Other appearances: Subject to change. Times in EST. Check back for details. Repeats are common for these shows, check your local listings. August 25 - Today Show August 25 - Live from the Headlines with Paula Zahn, CNN @ 8pm August 26 - Newsnight with Aaron Brown, CNN @ 10pm August 26 - Extra! Syndicated. August 27 - Countdown with Keith Olberman, MSNBC @ 8pm August 28 - Capitol Report, CNBC @ 9pm Sept 2 - Crier Live, Court TV @ 5pm Sept 3 - Fresh Air, NPR Oct 4 - Tim Russert, CNBC @ 10pm Spotted on: http://alfrankenweb.com/

08-23-2003, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
JamesS Crazy Location: Land of the Hanging Chad	Good to see the lawsuit brought by Fox against him was tossed, as well. __________________ The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives. -- Albert Schweitzer

08-23-2003, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	I respect Al Franken about as much as Michael Moore. __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames

08-23-2003, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	all thanks for fox, this guy is an instant celebrity! maybe he should run for gov of CA! __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

08-23-2003, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	First Janeine Garafalo, now Al Franken? Is Crossfire trying to suck on purpose? __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

08-23-2003, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Oh, you conservatives. __________________ it's quiet in here

08-24-2003, 06:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
JBX Unfair and Imbalanced Location: Upstate, NY	Flame on, the endless unwinable battle of the left and right. Our very own Palestine and Israel border. Beond that, celeberities that express political view points should hold no more weight over you decisions than Joe down the blocks opinions. Being a Thespian does not give you any magical political insight. Playing a President on T.V. does not make you one. I would like them all to stick with entertainment and entertain me. Com'on Al make me laugh like you used to. You're not so funny anymore. __________________ "Youth and Strength is no match for Age and Treachery"

08-24-2003, 08:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	I read his books. In fact, I finished my paperback copy of the Rush Limbaugh book (with all the extra stuff) yesterday. I thought it was funny. It's a funny book. I mean, come on, he suggests shooting the elderly into space to solve the budget crisis?!?! If anybody should be upset it's the Gingrich fanboys. Franken razzed him a lot more than Limbaugh __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.