It's splitsville for Rush

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

(ps to kkk: I make a point to refer to the genre as a whole as "right wing radio" because that's what it is.

 

Yes, and I make a point to refer to ABC, cBS, NBC, the NY Times, LA Times, etc. as "Big Media." So what?

 

I know you want to make it the next FOXNEWSLOL2005

 

Nothing will ever match the sheer awesomeness and phenomenon that was "OMG FAUX NEWS LOL 2003-2005." The whole "RIGHT-WING RADIO" is merely the topic du jour and I'm playfully batting it around much like my new kitty does with his mouse toy.

 

but are you going to argue that radio isn't about 90% right wingers running down their list of talking points?)

 

No, because I don't care. Sure talk-radio is primarily right-wing (except for that little government-money-wasting endeavor called National Public Radio). However, there are other areas of influence where the makeup is primarily liberal (academia, media, entertainment sans country music) so what's the big deal? I remember a while back in another thread I mentioned all the hosts I listen to in the Pittsburgh talk-radio market and you said something to the nature of "Doesn't it get boring listening to the same thing over and over?" Well, if you think Jerry Boyer or Neal Boortz is the same as Sean Hannity, then that tells me you don't know what you're talking about on this issue and I brush off most of what you say at this place and just continue shooting the shit with my CE n*ggas like Ripper, Jobber, Tyler and NoCal, who may be America-hating communists but are A-OK nevertheless...

[Slayer 0]

My first reaction when reading the title of the thread was "damnit, the band Rush is breaking up!" Whew, I don't think I could have handled that.

yeah Slayer covered this already

And, as always, in a much better fashion

[SuperJerk 0]

He's a political joke with nary a compelling thought or interesting vision to speak of.

If you were talking about Walter Mondale or George McGovern, I might see your point.

 

He only lost by 3 points, Mike, and got more votes than anyone else in U.S. history except for one person. That makes him pretty damn serious in my book.

 

He may have been a hypocrite, but he's definitely not a joke.

 

 

edit: I can't believe everyone's no-selling my greatest line ever.

Edited February 19, 2005 by RobotJerk

[Boon 0]

He's a political joke with nary a compelling thought or interesting vision to speak of.

If you were talking about Walter Mondale or George McGovern, I might see your point.

 

He only lost by 3 points, Mike, and got more votes than anyone else in U.S. history except for one person. That makes him pretty damn serious in my book.

 

He may have been a hypocrite, but he's definitely not a joke.

 

 

edit: I can't believe everyone's no-selling my greatest line ever.

No sell that shit like Kevin Nash no-sold the stab wound in Punisher.

[Guest sek69]

No, because I don't care. Sure talk-radio is primarily right-wing (except for that little government-money-wasting endeavor called National Public Radio). However, there are other areas of influence where the makeup is primarily liberal (academia, media, entertainment sans country music) so what's the big deal? I remember a while back in another thread I mentioned all the hosts I listen to in the Pittsburgh talk-radio market and you said something to the nature of "Doesn't it get boring listening to the same thing over and over?" Well, if you think Jerry Boyer or Neal Boortz is the same as Sean Hannity, then that tells me you don't know what you're talking about on this issue and I brush off most of what you say at this place and just continue shooting the shit with my CE n*ggas like Ripper, Jobber, Tyler and NoCal, who may be America-hating communists but are A-OK nevertheless...

Boortz is most definately the same as Hannity and the ilk. Hell, Hannity mentions him all the time as one of his best buddies. Didn't he say that people voting for Kerry were bigger threats to America than terrorists?

 

I will give yoiu Bowyer, he's not as nutball as the other guys but he's still out there. Ever listen when WPTT does their Blab-a-thons and he ends up making an ass of himself by demanding everyone who disagrees with them cite sources for every common-knowledge thing they say?

 

I mean, I know it doesn't bother you because these guys say things you more or less agree with, but it's kind of creepy to see all these radio hosts go over the same talking points the same way while constantly dehumanizing anyone who opposes them.

 

I guess this puts me on your ignore list, which saddens me, really. You'd think that since conservatives see themselves as the party for grown-ups they wouldn't react to opposing views by covering their ears and yelling "LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING"

[The Czech Republic 0]

He's a political joke with nary a compelling thought or interesting vision to speak of.

If you were talking about Walter Mondale or George McGovern, I might see your point.

 

He only lost by 3 points, Mike, and got more votes than anyone else in U.S. history except for one person. That makes him pretty damn serious in my book.

I don't see your point: the people with the real compelling thoughts and interesting visions are too ground-breaking for the American people; they're the ones who don't garner significant support.

 

And come on. An inanimate carbon rod would've gotten more votes in history than one person given the current political climate. And come to think of it, Kerry is pretty close to an inanimate carbon rod.

[Slayer 0]

inanimate carbon rod

[BUTT 0]

Some people have forgotten how popular Rush Limbaugh was 10 years ago.

 

Fortunately, his popularity has faded.

 

 

I take his views more seriously than John Kerry's.

 

Kerry:

-U.S. Senator for 20 years.

-Lt. Governor of Massachussettes.

-2004 Democratic nominee for President of the U.S.

-Former Naval officer.

-Yale graduate.

 

Limbaugh:

-Host of popular radio show where he's the only person allowed to talk.

-Former radio DJ.

-Flunked out of college.

He's a political joke with nary a compelling thought or interesting vision to speak of.

Oh come on, Rush isn't THAT bad.

[Guest MikeSC]

I'm actually more partial towards Phil Hendrie --- but I am working while his show is on and I think my affiliate here dropped his show.

-=Mike

[SuperJerk 0]

I don't see your point: the people with the real compelling thoughts and interesting visions are too ground-breaking for the American people; they're the ones who don't garner significant support.

You may have a point.

 

And come on. An inanimate carbon rod would've gotten more votes in history than one person given the current political climate. And come to think of it, Kerry is pretty close to an inanimate carbon rod.

 

Slayer beat me to the joke.

 

 

For those of you who missed it the first time:

 

The ultimate fictional John Kerry quote:

 

"I'm proud of doing something I'm ashamed of."

 

**waits for applause**

[Boon 0]

I guess this puts me on your ignore list, which saddens me, really. You'd think that since conservatives see themselves as the party for grown-ups they wouldn't react to opposing views by covering their ears and yelling "LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING"

You're reaching there, my friend.

 

I think the point trying to be made here is that most conservatives, at least on these forums, don't hold much stake in what extreme right, whack-job neocons say or how they handle their shows.

 

And I think kkk had a good point. (The poster, not the klan)

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Boortz is most definately the same as Hannity and the ilk. Hell, Hannity mentions him all the time as one of his best buddies.

 

Yes, and Boortz calls him the Baby Jesus. They're probably friends because Hannity worked in the Deep South in the 90s, and Boortz's show is based out of Atlanta. Oh God forbid if two people that don't see eye-to-eye on every issue become friends. (And there's no way Boortz and Hannity agree on the every social issue.)

 

Didn't he say that people voting for Kerry were bigger threats to America than terrorists?

 

Don't know, but I'm not saying he didn't. And you're saying this like it's incorrect or something. (Should I even bother with inserting the "wink" icon here? Nah.)

 

Ever listen when WPTT does their Blab-a-thons and he ends up making an ass of himself by demanding everyone who disagrees with them cite sources for every common-knowledge thing they say?

 

No. WPTT is third on my list of talk-radio stations to listen to. Aside from Boortz, I don't listen to that station too much. Bowyer's is my 3-4th option in his time slot, and I can only listen to Lynn Cullen for 5-10 minutes before having to change the station, unless I want to break out in a fit of laughter.

 

I mean, I know it doesn't bother you because these guys say things you more or less agree with, but it's kind of creepy to see all these radio hosts go over the same talking points the same way while constantly dehumanizing anyone who opposes them.

 

How do you know this? There are a number of things I've disagreed with the RIGHT-WING RADIO people I listen to. Problem is I don't keep a journal of this so I can't give specific examples. I mostly have them on as background noise at work and don't have the luxury of writing down every word they say.

 

I guess this puts me on your ignore list, which saddens me, really. You'd think that since conservatives see themselves as the party for grown-ups they wouldn't react to opposing views by covering their ears and yelling "LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING"

 

Wrong again. I ignore simply because I don't care, much like when Loss starts talking about gay marriage, much like when EricMM starts talking about the environment, and much like when CheesalaIsGood starts talking about ... well, anything. I would include Tyler's Howie obsession in this but I do read those because many times entertaining side-flame wars ensue shortly thereafter.

 

You bitch about how every RIGHT-WING RADIO host spews the same talking points, but yet it seems the one thing you constantly whine about is how talk-radio is overrun by conservatives. Whenever I start reading one of your posts and I get some talk-radio reference I just skip over it and read MikeSC's response. And for the record, I will always be a MikeSC fan at this place because he deals with these subjects so the rest of us in the Conservative Brigade don't have to and instead get to focus our energy on more important things -- like Mikey Moore fat jokes.

 

And as a favor from one Pittsburger to another, here is the link to the NPR station in the Pittsburgh market, free from any RIGHT-WING RADIO taint -- DUQ

 

Now if you will please excuse me I am going to cover my ears and yell LA LA LA I'M NOT LISTENING...

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

And I think kkk had a good point

 

When in the hell did this happen?...

[SuperJerk 0]

The ultimate fictional John Kerry quote:

 

"I'm proud of doing something I'm ashamed of."

 

**waits for applause**

Still waiting.

 

**twiddles thumbs and whistles**

[Boon 0]

No, because I don't care. Sure talk-radio is primarily right-wing (except for that little government-money-wasting endeavor called National Public Radio). However, there are other areas of influence where the makeup is primarily liberal (academia, media, entertainment sans country music) so what's the big deal?

When in the hell did this happen?...

 

Right there.

 

*Still no-selling the line*

[SuperJerk 0]

"I'm proud of doing something I'm ashamed of."

 

(Seriously, has there ever been a better line for this guy to say?)

[Vyce 0]

You do know that now, since you're actively pimping for a response, we'll never give you one, right?

[SuperJerk 0]

I'm giving this joke the Orton-push.

[Guest sek69]

I actually took kkk's advice and listened to NPR today and all I have to say is how did it get the reputation for being liberal? All I heard today was a boring read of the news and an interview with Annette Benning. I guess you can make the connection that talking about movies is liberal, but it's hardly the hotbed of liberal thinking I was led to believe it was.