Rachel Maddow: MSNBC's Smart Hire

US Government (in)Capable of Managing Universal Health Care?

Rachel:

I have often wondered why a large portion of the US population believes that the US Government is incompetent to manage something rather straight forward such as universal health care - when at the same time the majority of the population believes that the Government is perfectly capable of waging wars all over the globe. It seems to me that waging wars might be a bit more complicated than providing health care.

Can you explain that apparent contradiction?

Hans Svendsen @ Sep 11, 2009 00:31:57 AM

Health Care

Rachel,

Since the debates over health care began, I have yet to see anyone mention the heath care insurance available to all of the Congressional members.

As the Republicans constantly find fault with Socialist and, I suppose, next the Communists, they have the most remarkable health care in the country.

http://www.opm.gov/INSURE/HEALTH/INDEX.ASP

Even if they leave Congress after a few years, they can keep this insurance for the rest of their lives. I know this because I am a retired Federal employed and have enjoyed the best and the cheapest health care.. Check it out.

Karen Lee O'Brock of FL @ Aug 23, 2009 17:37:54 PM

rachel

Anybody who has "real" life experience does not think, or give this bit*h a moment. DUMB. She is stupid beyond her years. I don't give an "f" about oxford..... nobody really does. Don't fool yourselves.

iuhfiaushfiueshfhas of NH @ Aug 07, 2009 02:08:34 AM

Rachel,...whip smart

I knew Rachel was probably, obviously, the smartest host on cable news, with Olbermann a distant 2nd. I just googled her tonite,..and the obviuos was confirmed...a Rhodes scholar with a doctorate in political science from Oxford. Her show may be laced with sarcasm, but politics these days calls for sarcasm, derision, and calling these idiots in D.C. for what they are, a bunch of hypocritical bribee's. Rachel is the best.

Mike S of NC @ May 09, 2009 04:35:05 AM

Democracy

Rachel,

I watch you over and over use the word "Democracy" on your TV show. I'm surprised that people that are well read and well educated, use that word in relation to the United States of America. If you ever read the Constitution (any one of the three versions) or the Constitutions of the States of the Union. If you've read much history you would know how vile that word is to the intent of the founders of this country from the very beginning. If you ever heard the Pledge of Allegiance you would know how out of place that word is. I could go on, but I'm not sure whether it would affect you or you misuse of the word as often as you use it. I would suggest you study the word and see if you really want to live in a democracy as opposed to a republic. The lack of knowledge and misuse of words and the concepts attached to them have allowed this country to be conned into the condition that it is currently in economically. We as a country would be closer to intent if we spoke and lived the Republic that we were given by our founding fathers than the Democracy that our Politicians have been selling and providing us with. Read some old dictionaries and encyclopedias to learn the truth behind the difference between the two. As you have pointed out many times, what is said in Washington DC and what is done in DC rarely turn out to be the same and when you include the misuse of words by politicians, the media and law enforcement it it a wonder anyone can find the parking lot or their cars in it. Mr. Obama imposes restrictions against lobbyists in Washington via his first speec to the people and then hires nine of them to his cabinet and associated positions. The new US Treasurer says he is hot on attacking tax cheats yet is one of the country's best know tax cheats who would have certainly gotten away with his indiscretion had it not been for his appointment or the scrutiny attached. It would be nice to have our rights, our republic and real money back and let Obama and his cronies can "keep the change". Hope this doesn't get me put on some politically incorrect watch list or the like. Just a thought or two!

Would love to hear back from you.

Tim

Tim Ortega of CA @ Mar 07, 2009 01:15:17 AM

Rachel is the best

i'm in love Rachel. I'm addicted to her show. it is a must i have to her show everysingle night. Simply she is the best.

katie of NC @ Nov 18, 2008 10:11:30 AM

maddow vs. palin

MADDOWS COVERAGE OF PALIN TONIGHT WAS A NEW LOW IN TV ...I WATCH ALL SHOWS FROM MATTHEWS TO OREILLY TO MADDOW TO HANNITY AND COLMES AND BACK AGAIN.. ITS GOOD TO SEE BOTH SIDES, BUT ANY IMPARTIAL WATCHER OF THE COMMENTS BY MADDOW WERE BELOW THE BELT AND NOT UP TO HIGH SCHOOL TRASH TALK..I CALLED A COUPLE OF FRIENDS WHO ALSO TUNED IN AND UNANIMOUSLY, WE WERE DISAPPOINTED IN THE EXTREME PREJUIDICE OF MADDOW.. COUNT ME AND A COUPLE OF OTHERS AS FORMER VIEWERS. JOHN DI

JOHN DI MARIA of @ Nov 07, 2008 21:39:29 PM

Best on MSNBC

My husband and I started watching just after the Republican National convention and became instant fans or Rachel' smart fast-moving, enlightening and always entertaining show. Good Job, MSNBC!

judy Stein of NY @ Oct 28, 2008 15:59:10 PM