While I tend to agree with many of your opinions, you come off as mean spirited, as if your desire was to become the Limbaugh of the left. I don’t respect Rush’s rudeness and egotism, his shallow intelligence and tendency to foam at the mouth while pontificating. I dislike his style, and because of that I spare myself the agony of listening to him any more often than absolutely necessary.

Speaking of Limbaugh, Keith, may I add that I see far too much of him watching your show. If the man is as easily dismissed as intelligent opposition as you almost nightly contend, and I agree his can be, why continue to give him additional exposure on your program? The less exposure he gets the better. Let him talk, but don’t make those of us who tune in to hear you have to listen to so much of him.

OK, enough about him.

Keith, I feel your frustration. I share it. But I try not to feed it.

No matter how well you can defend your opinions, when you show more interest in humiliating the opposition than informing me of the facts I get uncomfortable. I’ve never liked bullies, even after I reached an age where they no longer bothered me personally (30-something). I don’t like smart bullies. I don’t like bullies of any stripe. And you, sir, are a bully.

Maddow and Stewart seem to be able to bring me the same information you do without the uncomfortableness. They use satire and humor to expose the same silliness that appears to giving you a near heart attack. They make me think about issues, you want an emotional reaction. That’s one of the many things I dislike about religion, it thrives on emotion. I’m not unemotional, but I certainly try to balance my emotions with thoughtful consideration.

By the way, none of you conduct an interview as well as Charlie Rose or James Lipton.