It was just a more hideous version of "The McLaughlin Group."

Buchanan is a regular panelist on the McLaughlin Group.

Pat Buchanan ( The McLaughlin Group ) takes the long view of the investigation.

"The McLaughlin Group" gave him a weekly chair.

At times you couldn't make out what anyone was saying, just like the squalling on "The McLaughlin Group."

The McLaughlin Group is noted for including articulate liberals and conservatives, all of whom speak their minds forcefully.

He is also known for his long running appearance as a regular panelist on The McLaughlin Group.

Except that its now just cut into an episode of the McLaughlin Group.

And not a "Meet the Press" or "McLaughlin Group" sort of talk show, either.

Maher described the program as "The McLaughlin Group on acid."