Sirius signs Mark Thompson

His show was one of the better show on the Power. A big plus for Sirus and a loss for XM.

XM bring back the Flow (ch 61)

Why is it that you have to take an hour away from the Ed Schultz Show and leave Alex Bennett with 3 hrs and Lynn Samnuels for 2? We used to listen to Alex Bennett, but were totally disgusted when all he ever talks about is his girlfriends, personal body parts and his healtth. Sure swears enough and takes very few calls. Those that he does take are regular callers and very few others. Ed Schultz, DOES NOT screen his callers and listens to them. Very seldom will he hang up on a person.Alex Bennett should only have 2 hrs NOT 3 at most. Lynn Samuels is another one that has a very bad mouth. She seldom takes any calls. She is another one who talks about a lot of personal things. We dont like listening to talk show hosts like this. I dont understand why all of these talk show hosts that are on this long of a period of time are New Yorkers. Why is Stephanie Miller being shortened? Seems to us that talk show hosts that give us up to date info that is not talked to on other talk shows are losing part of their program time. Seems like Sirius is starting to get TOO POLITICAL the other way. Seems like we will be dropping Sirius and go to XM Radio. If changes are not going to be made, we will be dropping Sirius. It is disgusting that all of a sudden one day we are listening to Ed Schultz and without any notice get a person by the name of Mark Thompson who we never heard of. VERY POOR COMMUNICATION AND POOR JUDGEMENT. We will let all of our friends know about this.

On December 28 Mark Thompson was talking about dog fighting. He gave me the impression that he thought it was alright and it was in the black peoples culture to have dog fiighting. I thought he did more harm in the black movement with those thoughts than any good he has done. Listening to his show I wasn't proud to say I am black. He saids he is a minister, shouldn't he ask himself one question "What would Jesus think about how we are treating one of his creation just for money. I don't think I will listen to Mark Thompson anymore, I have lost any faith in what he has to say.
Anna

If you listeners at Sirrius don't appreciate Mark Thompson and his brilliant mind, then you are just plain lost. When Mark was on XM he touched so many lives with his intellectual mind, and his passion for truth and justice... I can tell you, we are still talking about him on XM today! Perhaps you are not into truth and justice, maybe you prefer arrogance, dishonesty, and bold-faced lies. We miss you Mark, and wish we could have you back, where you were truly appreciated. I have said it time and time again, when you left 169 XM you took the heart of that station with you. No one brings it as real and factual as you do.

My advice to the listeners at Sirrius is don't be too quick to judge, give him a chance to show you what he is all about. If you have an open mind, you will feel the same way the rest of us feel that were left behind in XM land without Mark Thompson.

Mark, keep giving it to them straight, and making it plain.

One of you many fans at XM

Cathy

If you listeners at Sirrius don't appreciate Mark Thompson and his brilliant mind, then you are just plain lost. When Mark was on XM he touched so many lives with his intellectual mind, and his passion for truth and justice... I can tell you, we are still talking about him on XM today! Perhaps you are not into truth and justice, maybe you prefer arrogance, dishonesty, and bold-faced lies. We miss you Mark, and wish we could have you back, where you were truly appreciated. I have said it time and time again, when you left 169 XM you took the heart of that station with you. No one brings it as real and factual as you do.

My advice to the listeners at Sirrius is don't be too quick to judge, give him a chance to show you what he is all about. If you have an open mind, you will feel the same way the rest of us feel that were left behind in XM land without Mark Thompson.

I'm new to Sirius. I consider myself a moderate Republican, but I certainly do like to hear all points of view. Today I decided to tune in to Sirius Left, and Lynn Samuels's show was on. This is a vulgar woman. I listened for all of 10 minutes and had to turn her off. No one calls her - or she doesn't take calls. She droned on and on; every other word out of her mouth disgusting. Had anyone walked in my office, I would have been totally embarrassed! It was a drastic contrast from Sirius Patriot, which offered intelligent dialogue. I will check out Sirius Left again, but definitely at another time of day! There must be someone out there not quite as crass as Samuels.

Originally a Clinton supporter, I watched the debates, Iowa primries, Nebraska, etc. from the beginning. I cannot recall a single moment where Obama was disrespectful to Hillary. He has to the contrary been eloquently cordial, kind and respectful....even when his supporters wanted to see him squash her. His respect for her was so profound I likened it to respect he would have shown for his own mother. Hillary in turn became more rude, nasty, boisterous and totally disrespectful. She and Bill put forth every effort to engage Obama in a mud wrestle about race to no avail. Bill and Hillary were in turn transparently frustrated, lost focus, and began a personal hate campaign. As a result, they shoved 92% of blacks into a bus and dumped them on Obama's front lawn then cried fowl, claiming Obama had introduced race into the campaign. (Note: There was no where else for the black voter to go if they were to remain faithful to the party). I am very disappointed in the Clintons and regret that my grandchildren are having to witness such terrible behavior from such political figures. Additiionally, there is no way she can now be VP to the "Candidate for Change" - the only change she has projected is "Change Back to the Old South" which we will never allow to happen. This woman was on the verge of inciting civil unrest in this country....all because she cannot handle rejection. What is even more repulsive is that her supporters continue to close their eyes to her "divisive" and "derrogatory" actions and try to explain away her totally unacceptable behavior. In the event no one has informed them, please announce for me and those that see as I do "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue belongs to the citizens (taxpayers) of this great country - Not Bill, Hillary or Chelsey Clinton and we emphatically say NO!!!! to any Clinton.....now or in the future."

Originally a Clinton supporter, I watched the debates, Iowa primaries, Nebraska, etc. from the beginning. I cannot recall a single moment where Obama was disrespectful to Hillary. He has to the contrary been eloquently cordial, kind and respectful....even when his supporters wanted to see him squash her. His respect for her was so profound I likened it to respect he would have shown for his own mother. Hillary in turn became more rude, nasty, boisterous and totally disrespectful. She and Bill put forth every effort to engage Obama in a mud wrestle about race to no avail. Bill and Hillary were in turn transparently frustrated, lost focus, and began a personal hate campaign. As a result, they shoved 92% of blacks into a bus and dumped them on Obama's front lawn then cried fowl, claiming Obama had introduced race into the campaign. (Note: There was no where else for the black voter to go if they were to remain faithful to the party). I am very disappointed in the Clintons and regret that my grandchildren are having to witness such terrible behavior from such political figures. Additiionally, there is no way she can now be VP to the "Candidate for Change" - the only change she has projected is "Change Back to the Old South" which we will never allow to happen. This woman was on the verge of inciting civil unrest in this country....all because she cannot handle rejection. What is even more repulsive is that her supporters continue to close their eyes to her "divisive" and "derrogatory" actions and try to explain away her totally unacceptable behavior. In the event no one has informed them, please announce for me and those that see as I do "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue belongs to the citizens (taxpayers) of this great country - Not Bill, Hillary or Chelsey Clinton and we emphatically say NO!!!! to any Clinton.....now or in the future."

Hi my name is "Steve" and i am a staunch Barack Obama supporter and lifelong Democrat. I am also a non violent non gun owner who believes in the teachings of Dr.King among others.I have called Mark Thompsons show a total of 3 times of which i have the phone records as sirius satellite radio does (which they assured me of in private and said" it's just the way Mark is").Mark and i got into a heated discussion about gun rights and some other things and i said he was ignorant...man did that get under his skin(of which i said the color did not matter) but what really bothered him was my bringing up his departure from Xm radio and that i wished Sirius radio had hired a true black visionary such as Ron Pinchback or Verna Avery Brown among others from WPFW 89.3 here in DC instead of himself.For some reason i thought Mark was from DC and tried to relate to him that i had grown up in PG county and was a "hometown boy"(despite my off whiteness).My mistake because Mark then turned that into "Steve says he knows where i'm at and has threatened to shoot me with a gun".He also said "Steve calls here all of the time and is violent and makes threats" on that day and at other times.But the truth is Sirius radio and i have both the recorded conversations with Mark and his screener and the phone records showing a total of 2 calls the 1st day and 1one other time.So i must not be the "Steve" that Mark is talking about.So if that is the case who is it in fact that he is talking about?The thing is if it was true he would have had the FBI out here in a second and i would be happy to show them around for a free and fun no holds barred search for any guns or anything else because i'm a gun free,drug free etc. non felon with current and past security clearances.But it is not true and Mark Thompson lies and has picked some imaginary villian named "Steve" as his tormentor that quote: "we don't let him on too much but he calls all the time and would like to shoot me". I say again Mark Thompson is ignorant and he is also a liar. Yes calling someone ignorant can make them mad....but was it wrong? Was it inaccurate? Why did Sirius pick Mark Thompson when there are so many other more highly qualified African American intellectual visionaries out there?Do they hate African Americans that much? I am a god believer but i portrayed myself as a non believer to Mark(to help him learn) and took issue with his greeting of "god bless you".I myself as a god believer would never adress/greet others with "god bless you" out of respect for the possible non god believers who Mark Thompson villifies so unfairly, among others, who are different from him.But Mark Thompson doesn't have much respect.This is common among "sports guys" and "ministers" as Mark calls himself.Not a lot of brains and no respect for those who do not hold his beliefs or those that challenge his positions however misaligned they may be. Mark Thompson does anything but make it plain. I see why XM canned him.If it wasn't for Mike Malloy i'd have canned my sirius subscription long ago.I challenge Mark Thompson to read this letter on his show...and don't worry Mark because i'm certainly not paranoid that it is me that you are referring to and if it is Mark....so what? You big baby.The funniest thing was when i remarked to him that he injects his religion into everything..and he said "how do i do that" and i said "what do you believe in Mark,creationism or evolution"? and he says, "i believe the bible"...and i said, "right there Mark...you just did it".The pause and silence spoke volumes and was very telling.That was when he cut the line.If anything Sirius Left needs a more coherent African American with real style and true intellectuality who can have a reasonable stimulating dialogue...and that certainly is not Mark Thompson.Mark Thompson brings dumb to a smart fight.

I think someone should start a write in campagne to Sirius radio to Sirius left concerning Alex Bennet,Mark Thompson,Lynn Samuels,and Ed Schultz.These hosts need to go and we all know why.The reasons are stated here on this blog.Who is at the top of Sirius ownership and management? And i don't need to ask if they are right wing "conservatives" because that is obvious to me.I mean only one African American and look at who they chose.It's very unfortunate isn't it?Then there are the two turncoats Lynn and Alex who hate our candidate so intensely.These two wouldn't be happy with anybody,they are smug hateful individuals.I don't know about you, but i'm a positive democrat.I believe in Barack Obama and the Democratic party and its ideals.As far as i'm concerned the rule of thumb for Sirius Left should be either you are "on board" or you are out.Everyone else here in my opinion on Sirius Left are ok but Sirius Left needs to get more African American radio hosts and if we can only have one then Mark Thompson isn't qualified enough.There are endless lists of those who are. Ed Schultz is just lame.That may be unfair and if so i apologise but it seems so to me.I am a 42 year old male and would love to recieve response to this.Is someone already engaged in trying to clean up Sirius Left?If so or if you feel the way i do then please e-mail me at linework2002 at yahoo.com Love to hear from ya'.

I think someone should start a write in campagne to Sirius radio to Sirius left concerning Alex Bennet,Mark Thompson,Lynn Samuels,and Ed Schultz.These hosts need to go and we all know why.The reasons are stated here on this blog.Who is at the top of Sirius ownership and management? And i don't need to ask if they are right wing "conservatives" because that is obvious to me.I mean only one African American and look at who they chose.It's very unfortunate isn't it?Then there are the two turncoats Lynn and Alex who hate our candidate so intensely.These two wouldn't be happy with anybody,they are smug hateful individuals.I don't know about you, but i'm a positive democrat.I believe in Barack Obama and the Democratic party and its ideals.As far as i'm concerned the rule of thumb for Sirius Left should be either you are "on board" or you are out.Everyone else here in my opinion on Sirius Left are ok but Sirius Left needs to get more African American radio hosts and if we can only have one then Mark Thompson isn't qualified enough.There are endless lists of those who are. Ed Schultz is just lame.That may be unfair and if so i apologise but it seems so to me.I am a 42 year old male and would love to recieve response to this.Is someone already engaged in trying to clean up Sirius Left?If so or if you feel the way i do then please e-mail me at linework2002 at yahoo.com Love to hear from ya'.

Wow,did anyone hear the Mark Thompson show this evening?Dick Gregory was on and kept calling mark stupid/dumb and even compared religion to alcohol and drug addiction.Wasn't it fun to hear minister Mark Just take it and squirm!! That Dick Gregory is a very humorous guy and a great teacher for Matsamila Imfumo.Why can't it be Dick Gregory instead of Mark thompsons show? Damn! I'll give Mark one thing, it was a great show and i came to understand that Mark has a possible heart problem and i must admit no matter how much i don't like him i was sorry to hear that as i wish harm on no being on this earth.Mark Needs to chill.....Mark needs to do a lot of rethinking certain issues.Such as...."Pitbull fighting is just a normal part of black culture" and "black people as individuals are not capable of racism".Yeah whatever Mark.Where in the hell does he get this crap from?Are hispanics who engage in chicken fighting just adhering to cultural tradition?What about whites involved in those horrible practices?When is it going to be enough?I myself don't think i'd have argued much with Dick Gregory at all because i'm the same age as Mark and as a god believer i really enjoyed hearing Dick tear down religion right in front of minister Mark Thompson who believes in the King James Bible who Dick said was written by 2 gay hating closet homosexuals one of whom had his mother murdered.Does this stuff just drift by everyones ears?Please somebody forward these blog entries to Mark Thompson if you know his e-mail address...I love dogging his ass.....Dick Gregory is "the man". Steven Tracy:linework2002 at Yahoo.com At=@

I have nothing against Mark but I hate the fact that we as progressives listeners finally had a show in Ed Shultz that connected and we losted an hour of programming. How about the show from 9-12 useless and stupid and from 1-3 Lynn Samuels I dont think I need to say anything about her; that is probably the worst used air space ever used. something works and you change it I dont understand.

First of all I want to say that I enjoy listening to your show every day while I am driving home from work, but I want to say this one thing about Gov Palin in that I find her as a Elitist, ruthless, and racsist. I don't see her quite as a woman, neither do I see her in the role of Commander & Chief.

Mark I love your show but I just want to comment on the Obama & McCain that I think with all this talk about bailout McCain is putting on a dog and Poney show for the American People going back to Washington as if he is saving the day. During the Debate it seem that McCain refuse to look at Obama as if there is a under current of rascism. I think that he is so out of touch because one he doesn't know what it feels like to struggle, he doesn't know what it feels like to be unexcepted, put down. People view our skin color as being dirty so they treat us like dirt. Then there are people who are White don't see us that way. They view us on our own merit of intelligence, values. We know how it feels to be left out and struggle for things. Thats why most White rich people have evolved from rascism card over to rich & poor meaning that they will do whatever it takes to make sure that black people don't become rich or do better. I was so suprise of a commit that one of your listners made in that he said what if the Government gave every working class tax payer a 1 million dollar tax benifit which would be the cost of 350 million dollars instead of 700 billion dollars. When you look at that statement there is a huge difference in that it would stimulate the economy by working paying off all debt. One could put in stipulations to control how the money is spent. However a huge portion of the money would be poured into the economy which would put the lending institutions on a safer footing as far as investiments in the America. There is another thing all this bad debt is not of the lenders is not just in the U.S. What do you think ?

Mark you have a great show and one that all good AMERICANS can be proud of in this day and time.

ACTUAL COMMENTS: Some Americans believe that SENATOR BARACK OBAMA is too inexperienced to be President. However, the first Black President of South Africa was Nelson Mandela and he won without any help from Senator John McCain. But because of worldwide pressure placed on the White South African government to eliminate apartheid, and as a result history will never forget this inexperienced president’s achievements.

So, let us compare America’s Republican Party with South Africa’s Apartheid Party and see which one had the most Blacks in their party. So how many Black Delegates were in the Apartheid Party’s Convention in South Africa, and how many was at the Republican Party’s Presidential Convention in 2008?

Then consider President F.W. De Klerk views, analysis, and response to Mandela becoming president with NO previous experience. Except for the experience he received in prison and from working as a community organizer that took him from a prison cell to the highest office in the land.

If this had happened in America what would America’s news Media response be in comparison to President Nelson Mandela, and our 2008, presidential election with Senator Barack Obama run for the Oval Office?

Moreover, what was the response to the South African People concerning Mandela’s inexperience? How did they feel? What did they say? How did they treat him? And when it came to race, hate and patriotism did the people act with wisdom in their endeavor to elevate their country’s image around the world?

And are we displaying our humanity to man in our 2008 presidential election as the people of South Africa under apartheid or is it about the same? Moreover was Mandela a president only for Black People? Or was he the president of all the people?

Was he a good president or a bad president? Was he a liberal, conservative, Christian, Muslim, Jew, or other? And can America learn from the people of South African?

In addition are South Africa and the world better off because this inexperienced President served his nation? And how does America compare to apartheid when it comes to fairness, equality, hate and fear in America?

Are there similarities between apartheid and the Republican Party as they treat and respond to those who disagree with them? And are republicans the most fearful and hateful people ever to exist under the name of Christianity? If so, they should stop lecturing the nations of the world on hate, fear, love and terrorism.

It seems that the job of republicans, evangelicals, and others is to tell God what or whatnot to do, and that they alone are fair and balanced. Therefore they seem to have made themselves a god beside God and ordained themselves to rule by any means necessary. Even if it includes hate, fear, false patriotism, and military might. How sad?

GEORGE BOSTON RHYNES
Retired United States Armed Services
A concerned citizen and brother of humanity

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I paid $500 bucks for sirrus and the radio and instalation and all. When I first heard Lynn Samuels I thought it was a weird joke. I am shocked that I paid for such crap. That voice, perfect for print journalism, except she has nothing of value to say. I don't want to hear about her personal life. And what's the point of the foul language? She should be put on a special channel for the deaf. ALex Bennett has a better voice but only uses it to talk about himself. I want my money back!!!!!