I'm glad to have "The Maddster" back.

As for Race to the White House, it had Rachel as a panelist, but Joe Scarborough as the host. That's like giving me the heroin that I so badly need, but putting it at the bottom of a bag filled with broken glass.

Why do you keep going on Race when Scarborough is there? It's obvious you two clash, not to mention he is an insolent pig. Is being degraded on MSNBC worth that much to your career?

Rachel! I am listening to Race for the Whitehouse right now and this is MADDENING! I am listening to you try and make a point all the while Joe is trying to beat you up claiming you can't speak english. This is a load of crap considering when you end up hosting you make sure everyone has their say.

Basically it's just upsetting because I am just done with right wing trash talk.

What a sexist pig! He used the same sexism used against Clinton. Rachel was laughing at him as they disagreed (granted, this could be seen as a provocation), and then he said to her, "Rachel, you may like Obama, but you got the Clinton cackle down."

What a jerk. What a perffessional way of working. Why are all commentators on the right so nasty?

I know Rachel is at MSNBC's mercy if she wants to be on the TV machine, but can she not request a pass if the Scar-bully is the host? Rachel wipes the floor when she and bully-boy are RFTWH guests, but he clearly uses the host chair to revenge being out"smart"ed on those other occassions. He's not bright, but obviously a thug.

That you are incredibly brave. The way Scarborough treated you was just dismissive and rude. I don't comment here, but I had to let you know that I was rooting for you. I would have walked off with a big fat FU, but then I remembered what a baby J Scar looked like when he did that to you.

Good on ya for sticking to your guns. You came out as the adult in that clusterf**k.

For every "Limousine Liberal" running around Hollywood, there are 10 "Corporate Jet Conservatives" ruining our country.

I just watched "Inside the War Room" with host Joe Scarborough and saw you on there. I was so outraged at what I saw that I felt compelled to registered and comment. He was so unprofessional that it was awkward. You could even see it in the faces/eyes of the other panelists, especially when he told everyone to raise their hand if they agree with you.

I've never liked Joe Scarborough. Every time he is missing from Morning Joe and Mika hosts, I find the show that much better. So much so that I hope they kick off Joe and just let Mika and Pat Buchanan host.

And that comment he made about the Clinton cackle really put me over the edge. MSNBC should get rid of him. He sucks at what he does, he's unprofessional, and is totally biased. He always gets mad when people disagree with him. You can't have a decent conversation with him. I don't understand why MSNBC keeps giving him programs.

I really hope that Joe gets whats coming to him. What the hell did he ever accomplish in Congress?

I can't STAND that self-righteous, pompous PIG, SCARBOROUGH.

Rachel.. thank God for you - I love the way you try to set the record straight.

PS where is Ed Schultz?

This is my first time listening to AA on iTunes, and I was surprised to tune into of all people Joe Scarborough. I actually thought for a minute that something was wrong with iTunes and I was listening to a different channel.

Anyway, that isn't what compelled me to write. What did was when Joe said that McCain and Jeb are in "South America" right now.... and then proceeded to say that they were in Mexico. Mexico is not on the continent of South America, it is, surprise, on North America! That's basic geography, dude.

Excellent comments from the group. May I suggest you forward your thoughts to MSNBC. This segment with Joe Scarborough is not about lib v dem it is about a level of professional courtesy and basic civility when lstening to another's viewpoint -- yes, even if it is different from your own.

Ah, finally a place I can post this, since I can't find a damn link to MSNBC that will allow me to rant to anyone who might care.
I have been "inspired" to post comments (for the first time) TWICE on balloonjuice today, both re. Scarborough! Here is tonight's thread. I commented in real time literally as Joe was attempting, once again, to mock and silence Rachel:

http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=10765

Laura W Says:

I am hyperventilating wondering how I can call MSNBC and insist they fire Joe the Pompous Bully. As I type he is (again) attempting to ridicule, mock, humiliate and SILENCE Rachel Maddow. She, who is normally cool and gracious, has just rolled her eyes and looked down on camera. I wish there was something “we” could do about him in terms of getting MSNBC to can his ass. It’s not enough he bullies people on his own show for three hours…he sits in on another person’s show and shits all over it.
Now she is laughing at him and he just told her she had the Clinton cackle down good. I can’t believe she didn’t walk off. Maybe she will now that they have cut to commercial.

Can someone please tell me who I can write or call about this. I’m done with MSNBC. All of the shows.

I need another drink. This makes me sick.

I emailed Gregory the night his show debuted and told him if he insisted upon having JS as a guest I would stop watching. Now I mean it. The only MSNBC show I am going to watch is Keith O, until Rachel gets her own show, or if she is hosting another show. As sick as it makes me, I will be forced to go back to CNN. Or maybe some nice, relaxing, adult music instead, huh?

Rachel...your class and grace (even if faked in the moment of probable extreme emotional triggering) are an inspiration. I don't have 1/10th your ability to persevere in the face of ignorant and hateful little boy/men. Persist and know hope. We all await the day he is finally fired.

I watched today and was shocked at how absolutely insulting Joe was to Rachel.
If you were too, you can call 212 664-3499 ..(viewer services) and tell them that the last time anybody gangs up on a panelist by a show of hands, that you will switch off!
What are we in kindergarten???
Joe couldn't take Rachel's views so he had to make it personal and tell her she's got the "Clinton cackle down" ... just to make it personal.

Today's show reminds me why I turn off Morning Joe when he does show up to host it.

Rachel, It must be very difficult for Joe to have to contend with two dynamite ladies as Mika and you! He does have the ability to rub people the wrong way and I hope you do not return as his panel member. Stick to Keith...........you, Mika and Keith rock!

I don't like Joe Scarborough. I don't want to watch him on any TV show. However, I do see his point.

In the debate, the moderator read a statement from an Obama surrogate. The statement said "16 months, at the most." When asked if he agreed with that, Obama said, "Because the Commander in Chief sets the parameters of the mission."

Now, I can see how that doesn't directly contradict his current statements. He didn't directly say yes or no to the question. However, listening to that statement at the time, it really sounded like he was agreeing with what his surrogate had said.

There's always wiggle room, but one of Obama's top surrogates said specifically that his policy was to get the soldiers out in 16 months. Obama's statement sounded like he was explaining why that is his policy. It does feel like he was crafting his statement in a way to imply that he agreed but still leave himself some wiggle room.

Again, I don't like Scarborough and I don't want to see him hosting RttWH again. But I think he had a valid point.

Regarding Obama's statement about his position on FISA... What exactly would we lose if they did not pass that wretched thing? Is it really an either or?

You know, when he did that last night, I cringed, and had the thought - I'm glad Rachel isn't on tonight to have to participate in that kind of inanity - I thought the whole show of hands bit was a new low, even for Joe, and would make a great Jon Stewart sketch about inane punditry.

So when he went for it again tonight, my jaw dropped. Its so disgusting, and ridiculous. And he's wrong. Throughout the primaries, I noted to myself Obama's centrist language regarding the Iraq war.

Yes, Rachel, I am so happy that the nation has your hosting to compare and contrast, and that Joe did these idiotic things just after you so deftly conducted both Race and Countdown this week.

I was appalled at the way that Joe Scarborough treated Rachel Maddow on this evening's show. If that bully had treated me that way he would be lucky not to be punched in that nasty, abusive mouth.

This wasn't about liberal v. conservative.. this was about his complete lack of courtesy. Hell, he doesn't even have the common courtesy to pronounce her NAME correctly!!

I would hope that you NEVER AGAIN allow Scarborough to host or guest on that show. And.. I also believe a public apology from him to Dr. Maddow would be in order.

I know that Joe has a new baby at home.. and that his child has had a tough start having being born premature.. BUT.. that doesn't give Joe the excuse to act like a BIG BABY himself.

i really dig Rachel.

But, Joe just hates her guts. you can feel it and see it. hell, he doesn't try to hide it.

he's a little scary.

A show of hands please how many of you think Joe Scumbucket has solidified his position of Biggest douchebag on tv (outside of Fox of course).

He has now made it clear why they've been phasing him out of his own show. It's so obvious that they started calling it morning joe right around the time all of the other people on the show couldn't even try to hide their disdain for him.

He's making Pat Buchanon (the new one of course... I'm glad the old version disappeared) look like an elder statesman... Jimmy Carter even.

FIRE HIM!!!

He doesn't deserve his own television show unless he makes the walk of shame to FauxNews.

Why in the world is Obama throwing out the 4th Amendment, by giving the telecom creeps immunity?
I've discarded the Quislings Verizon as my long distance carrier, because of the CEOs cowardly giving up of my long distance records, WITHOUT EVEN A COURT FIGHT.
Now how can I get local service in Boston without using Verizon?

Much appreciate that finally Rachel has been recognized nationally.
Now, if Stephanie Miller would just quit being afraid of showing her high I.Q. and stop being so silly when she's on national TV, she'd get her promotion as well.
Now they use her just for comic relief.

The remarks Mr Scarborough has made on Morning Joe I have tried to discard, as to, that is his show and he is allowed a forum to give his opinion. He was off the show for awhile and Mika took over the interviews, they were more enlightening and the guests were able to complete a full thought ( without interruption). At that time I realized it was more that this man spewing "I was in Congress, Blah Blah, Blah. This guy is off base on a lot of issues that are VERY offensive! I still try to watch Morning Joe BUT after him taking the time off I realized what the show needed, a person that is not a thrower of RED HERRINGS and has a argument/debate and stays on point and within the context of the issues being discussed.

I watched Race for the White House July 3, 2008 and Joe Scarborough was sitting in, I love the MSNBC family and hope that more is done to serve this growing audience. My BIG Problem is the need to have maniacs like those on FOX-FIX-FAUX whatever the craziness they have over there I do NOT watch I have committed my TV viewing 24 hours a day to MSNBC. I found Sensible conversation at MSNBC politics overall!.
Until, I realized what was wrong with the Morning Joe show, I enjoyed it a great deal better when he was not on the air the show was fresher and the interviews were more than formidable having the guests be allowed to speak.

Now he insults Rachel Maddox ( the person who REALLY needs her own show on MSNBC ) this is too much. On the blogs and in my inner circle of friends everyone I deal with agrees on one thing Rachel is the epitome of just broadcasting! How dare this former self promoting arrogant Joe Scarborough insult Rachel!?? Across the board she is known as a voice that warrants respect that can be listened to with a realm of honesty and fairness bipartisan !!

He needs to be reeled in, how unfair when he could not get his point across he goes to NAME CALLING.

I am HOPEFUL MSNBC wants more than this to be aired, vindictive people make the MSNBC Network look like FOX!!

I hope someone has the courage to speak to Joe Scarborough about this matter, it seems as if he thinks he is running the Network, is he????

Mabel Stowers

Rachel - you are correct and you were not humiliated. I continue to ask MSNBC why they believe it is balanced to have Republicans both as moderators and pundits in discussing Democratic positions and candidates. I know the answer - better drama, more conflict. So you may have been the "only one" who took this position (not clear he never asked Michelle Barnard) but that only means that you are the only one who understands that not everything is black and white - policy often requires shades of grey. I guess Joe does not understand nuance.

Scarborough is a jerk and more and please do not feel bad for standing up for what is right. Obama has NOT changed his position. Remember his words " I plan to be as CAREFUL getting out of Iraq as the current administration was CARELESS getting into Iraq.

As much as I hate listening to Race for the White House please continue to voice your positions and beliefs as you have. We need you.

I have one more request - can you get XM channel 167 to air your entire 3 hours? It makes me angry to pa