Tag Archives: Dylan Ratigan

Credit Where Credit Is Due

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 11:38 am by Bob Cesca

I was initially very critical of the Dylan Ratigan Unit. But his work on healthcare reform lately has been pretty great. And this morning, he’s sounding downright Thom-Hartmann-ish, ranting about how the health insurance companies aren’t subject to the Sherman … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Marketplace

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 11:29 am by Bob Cesca

I’m watching the Dylan Ratigan unit and for the thousandth time this week, he’s mentioning the creation of a website where health insurers can compete for customers in a marketplace, allowing the free market to keep prices low. Not to … Continue reading →

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And It Gets Crazier

Posted on August 8, 2009 at 11:31 am by Bob Cesca

Okay so the latest concept from the far-right is to blame the Democrats and President Obama for the tea party mobs and any potential violence that could erupt in the process. Peggy Noonan, for example, thinks the public option is … Continue reading →

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Very Serious

Posted on July 24, 2009 at 11:15 am by Bob Cesca

Question. On Dylan Ratigan’s MSNBC show this morning, did I see a panel of guys all wearing funny hats and playing with trash bags? If so, why? And as I write this, Ratigan is showing a wedding video of a … Continue reading →

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Ham! It's Wacky!

Posted on July 21, 2009 at 8:55 am by Bob Cesca

The other day, I clicked over to Drudge and noticed giant red all-caps headlines about a $2 million two-pound ham paid for out of recovery act funds. Much like Mr. Punch-Me Face who thinks comedy = making funny faces, wingnuts … Continue reading →

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Morning Meeting

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 8:50 am by Bob Cesca

About the Dylan Ratigan unit — the show title “Morning Meeting” is terrible. Do viewers really want to dial up a show with a title relating to a miserable workplace chore? Morning meetings suck, and I don’t know anyone who … Continue reading →

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