Opinion

TV show host has no empathy

Posted October 06, 2010 11:00 pm

Recently MSNBC added a new political program, Lawrence O'Donnell, “The Last Word. Yep, it's the same guy from years ago in the McLaughlin group who was disruptive, insulting and completely oblivious of anyone else's position. And he also had frequent screaming matches with guests and other panelists.

He interviewed Levi Johnston, who we know is still trying for his GED while running for mayor of Waseda, Alaska. He went after this man with clenched teeth and a scowl, asking questions even a seasoned, highly intelligent pol couldn't answer easily.

Levi was completely unaware of how he was being treated, and at the end O'Donnell made a condescending comment about him getting his GED. So typical of O'Donnell.

Can MSNBC or O'Donnell be proud of such a display? Where was the empathy? So O'Donnell made someone look less than brilliant was that such a great accomplishment under the circumstances?

If you find that program funny, regardless of your politics, you should re-examine your humanity. We all know O'Donnell has none.

Marie Kelly

Palatine

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