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Daytime talk usually doesn’t get much attention, mainly because of its mind-retarding soaps, or those awful “family-issues” talk shows like Montel and Dr. Phil.

It is this programming that makes me want to rush back to work or school.

But one show I do like is The View, and I watch it at every opportunity I get. I have been a ‘loyal’ follower ever since ABC casted Lisa Ling to diversify further its collective points of view. While I have to say that she wasn’t the best co-host, since she’s always shadowed by then Star Jones and Meredith Vieira. Regardless, I stuck by the show, and enjoyed their ‘hot topics’ segements when they talk about whatever is on their mind, from current events, enteratinment, or simply what they did with their respective families.

Maybe because I love to have a coffee and chit-chat, I found myself very at-ease with these ladies— namely Meredith, Lisa, Star and Joy.

I have never enjoyed Barbara Walters.

Anyways, after a series of guest hosts after Lisa Ling’s departure from the show, Elisabeth Hasselbeck joined the table. I actually recall Elisabeth back when I was still caught Suvivor religiously. She was the pretty one, and I enjoyed her on the show. Little did we know that she was this extreme Republican supporter

Apparently, The View producers brought her to the table because the show has in the past been criticized for having a liberal bias, and Hasselback was the source to bring another side to the discussion.

Then became the departure of Star Jones, which at this point, we certainly don’t care about. There was so much unnecessary drama during the ‘controversy’ and upheld the stereotype that women are catty.

Then entered Rosie. Oh man, daytime television has never been so good. I actually find myself going on Youtube to find interesting clips of what Rosie has to say. I never really enjoyed Rosie too much, just like how I never enjoyed Elisabeth. But man, when you put these two ladies together, it makes just amazing programming.

Despite polarized opinions, these two ladies had chemistry unlike any other co-hosts in the history of the show. It is just a shame that Rosie is no longer on the show. She’s a loud, obnoxious, fat lesbian, and that’s the way we love her. Just like how Elisabeth is the cute-sy Republican Christian girl, and that’s the way we love her too!

If you don’t know, there was a very heated argument last week stemming from previous discussion regarding the US’ position on the war in Iraq. Hasselbeck for gets infuriated with Rosie’s remarks, and the show gets out of hand.

Go experience it for yourself.

Seriously, now with only the three of co-hosts, the show is so going to take a hit. Joy will continue to soften issues with her humour, Barbara will continue to be annoying and politically correct, and Elisabeth will have no one to argue with.

Whoever they ask to replace Rosie better be good— but I seriously cannot think of anyone better for a show like The View.

Whether or not their opinions are justified, or if the facts they speak of are actually true, the fact is that they are opening the dialogue and engaging discussion.

Don’t worry, regardless of what happens, I will continue to be a devoted viewer whenever I play hookie.

Here’s a few other heated debates:
The media dehumanizes those in the Middle East - [youtube.com]
Discussion of Fox News and the Iraqi War coverage - [youtube.com]
American politicians stirs away from the real public concerns - [youtube.com]