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You got it.

Additionally, though, my point was also that because of all those qualities (and a quick-witted ability to hang the opposition with the rope of their arrogance and hypocracy) she’s difficult for the left to attack – yes, they do it, but it never really feels right, never has legs. So we have a brilliant conservative voice in the media who has a strong degree of immunity from attacks from the left, do in part to a set of standards they themselves created. And that, too, is just lovely.

” disagree with the suggestion that Michelle got her job because she’s cute and Asian.”

WHOA! Back up. I never said she got her job because she was “cute” (never used that word) and asian. Rather, she is a brilliant and lucky (for us) combination of “factors” which make her a spectaular juggernaut against the left, and yes that includes the leftist standard of pretty faces and minority ethnicities. For the record, I’m sure Michelle got her factor gig on the basis of her journalistic excellence and debating prowess, both of which are beyond reproach. However, there can be no doubt that her good looks played some part in the decision to place her where she is, and that’s just the showbiz aspect of commercial television which is entertainment first and all else second. We shouldn’t kid ourselves that all excellent journalists are handsome or beautiful and that’s why most newscasts are filled with people who fit those descriptions. Pretty faces are simply easier to watch, and that can be important during heated debates or the reporting of bad news – that’s just television news 101.

But don’t try to put me on record as saying that she got the job because of those superficial qualities. Indeed, in context, I’m pretty sure I made clear that quite the reverse was true, though those superficial aspects certainly matter in television. More specifically, her appearance elicits more viewer sympathy than one gets from, for example, O’Reilly, and with the media 8 – 1 against conservatives, Michelle is for all the reasons for her effective televison presence a terrific general to have in the field

If I want shrill, I can watch Olbermann or Matthews. If I want boring, anything on the CBS, ABC or NBC PBS will do.

You’re the antidote to all of the above (as well as being much, much more pleasing to regard). My compliments on another great show.

That’s a little crass….and a bit nosy, don’t ya think? Geez….

It was, but MM ignores that sort of thing.
I did too, well sort of.

On August 11th, 2007 at 9:00 am, SLHaynes said:
Great show Michele! What’s with the no wedding ring thing? Airline security, muggers, divorce?

That’s a little crass….and a bit nosy, don’t ya think? Geez….

Great job Friday.
I disagree with the suggestion that Michelle got her job because she’s cute and Asian. No one out there is delivering what she delivers.

Coulter and Horowitz are merely provocateurs. Many other conservative voices are too tepid or mealy mouthed.

I’ve mentioned several times now that Michelle ought to have a weekend slot on FNC, and Michelle herself has not responded to any of this talk in the comments here. So what about it Michelle? Am I wasting my breath, what do you think about HotAirTV w/Malkin? You haven’t said anything so far, and I’m beginning to wonder if you think that’s out of the question because you don’t have time or something. Is my vision futile, or is that something you would like to do? Maybe your silence indicates something going on behind the scenes, like negotiations with Ailes, maybe? One can hope.

I’ve seen the following manifestation over and over and love it (tonight it occured with the pro-illegal-mexican lawyer): During the segment introduction, the guest who you can easily guess will be in conflict with Michelle sits smiling, smirking, looking very self-satisfied in a dual attempt to sell himself personally to the audience to sway people on the content of his viewpoint while simultaniously calming his own TV jitters. Debate begins, guest starts off with a smiling, extremely patronizing tone of voice as though speaking to a small, confused child and finding the whole experience gently amusing. Fast forward six minutes: guest is now looking like a vet ill-suited to warfare who saw one day too many on the front lines, complete with ten-mile stare and slightly ashen pallor. Vocal delivery, formerly enthusiatic and energetic, is now diminished and barren of confidence. Guest debate content now amounts to vauge and unconvincing generalizations, often punctuated with disconnected non-sequitors. Much self-sorrow bleeds through.

God, for those of us who rely on a few voices to speak up against the MSM, those moments are such a happy catharsis. Thank you, Michelle.

By the way, Michelle, are you aware of any pundits who are planning to make much noise on the issue fo the Dems not debating on Fox. As a TV behind-the-sceneser, I see readily the damage that continued MSM silence on the issue is doing.

Zorro: “I would love to know how the Michelle factor (i.e. sitting in for O’Reilly) translates into ratings (increase or decrease).

I haven’t seen the recent numbers, but a couple of months ago Michelle was proving to be a very healthy transfusion into the body, and a no-brainer it is: viewers like a pretty face (no sexism intended), she has one; Conservatives need a PC-unassailable minority female (a media standard the libs themselves created, ha ha)presence who can lay it on the line and to conservative’s delight, does she ever; her vivisection of unruly or dishonest guests is hugely entertaining – and first and foremost TV must be entertaining or all else is lost. Once Michelle settled in, anyone who knows the slightest bit of this biz from the inside could see her inevitable, skyrocket emergence easily.

Magic 8-Ball says: “There is no question about it”.

#18 AlohaGuy said: How about permanent Fridays? Won’t mess up your weekend, and O’Reilly gets a 4 day week…

Sounds great to me as well.

#27 zorro said: That was a terrific presentation! Bravo! Bravo! — I would love to know how the Michelle factor (i.e. sitting in for O’Reilly) translates into ratings (increase or decrease).

Well, you’d have to check out the mediabistro.com in a few days to see how firday went. I believe MM was in last Monday, and the ratings for the 6th was a very respectable 395 (Olby had just over half that.)

In any case, well done – as usual. Good hair day, and keep it all coming.

You’ve got a lot of people so very proud of you, and wishing you all the best.