But if you're a conservative reader, you probably see her name, and let out a "Pffft! That commie, pinko, moonbat, hard lefty, lesbian (or is it a dude, dude?), Mad Cow?" Because, first, conservatives must think that is the height of insightful and/or humorous commentary, and second because they dismiss anything Maddow has to say on principle. Most critiques of Rachel's work come from people who seem to only have the barest familiarity with her style, and her views. She's not the liberal Glenn Beck or Sean Hannity.
There's a difference in tone, material, and delivery. Here are two clips from Thursday's show, about the conflict in Egypt. In the first clip, Rachel discusses the attacks on journalists, and what that's all about. It's informative and compelling stuff. In the second clip, she shows us what Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity's perspectives are on the crisis. The contrast is very, very stark.
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