Sir Stewart Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 It's a good answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I mean, I can't really argue with it. Doesn't really excuse people acting like children. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I agree. It's amazing how much bullshit can be extricated from your life simply by not caring about the drama that surrounds this kind of bunk.That is true. I used to drive 35-40 minutes each way to work and I would listen to talk radio (and sports radio) some of the time. And I would get unfuriated at certain hosts but also curious as to what they would say about certain topics. About two years ago I started taking public transportation and now I find that I don't miss those radio folks at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Exactly. And if you have no respect for the kind of people on the right that do that sort of thing, why would you engage in that kind of rhetoric from the left? thanks...i read kind of 'well they do it, why don't we?' sort of vibe in that original post. televised/talk show punditry on either side is not news and completely takes focus off of the REAL issues that affect us all. the 'right wing' isn't any worse about it...they are just hellagood promoters/marketers/entertainers. But politics affect the way the world works. ...but people can (or maybe it's should) choose how politics affect them or, better yet, how they affect politics. we/our views shouldn't be defined by any one thing, science, religion, politics, favorite sports teams, nels cline fan/non-fan, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I don't understand the mentality of it being funny to piss people off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I don't understand the mentality of it being funny to piss people off. i think it's more how funny it is that people actually get that pissed off over outrageous statements found on these shows. plus, 9 times out of 10, to be funny...you are going to have to piss somebody off. many of the most legendary comedians/comedy shows are based on just that. the daily show and colbert report simultaneously piss me off and make me laugh on a nightly basis. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 True, but you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 And I'm not quite sure I'm willing to allow as scene from Howard Stern's Private Parts to educate me on the finer points of radio and TV broadcasting in relation to Savage and his ilk. Yet your avatar features a scene from a Hollywood film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yet your avatar features a scene from a Hollywood film. True, but I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 What proof do you have to offer that Limbaugh and Savage don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I don't really care to offer proof of their convictions, that's not the point. I'm far more conservative than you could ever be and I know they are blowhards and somewhat often douche bags so even though I'm probably what you would define as a sheep (right-wing), I don't really put much (if any) value on what they say. Where you on the other hand are really giving their words some credence. So, now I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I really could communicate with my dog better on this subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor. Is it a conservative or a liberal tumor? I need to know before I can decide if it's a bad thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Ted Kennedy has brain tumor.Fixed it for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 True, but you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Vibes to the esteemed Senator from Massachusetts. Just a little side note people, he Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have a thing for Sean Hannity. As much as I want to punch him in the face, I am oddly attracted to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have a thing for Sean Hannity. As much as I want to punch him in the face, I am oddly attracted to him. UGH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 UGH Tell me about it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have a thing for Sean Hannity. As much as I want to punch him in the face, I am oddly attracted to him. I'm not sure that's something I would admit, regardless of any political leanings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have a thing for Sean Hannity. As much as I want to punch him in the face, I am oddly attracted to him. So you are having S&M fantasies that involve punching him in the face? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 consider the alternative: SAB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 oy. which is more important...that Limbaugh and Savage mean exactly what they say in regards to nuking other countries and torture or that i'm that easily influenced to be convinced that they're right? i don't need to offer proof or justify either of those douchebags...I ALLOW THEM NO INFLUENCE ON HOW I LIVE MY LIFE! as far as the stern thing goes...that scene was based on actual events. you could cite other examples of DJ's/hosts like steve dahl (in his earlier days), mancow muller, opie and anthony...shows where they aren't really that political in nature, but same principle applies. you really haven't heard the saying 'there is no such thing as bad publicity'?! i majored in radio/tv/film in college and have been a lifelong radio business geek...not just listening, but following the business outside of the actual programs. throw in i've been in part of the evil marketing machine for years...i have a pretty good idea what works. again, it'd also be nice to hear you explain how advocating the equivalent of dropping a nuclear bomb on a country we picked a fight with is any less shitty than advocating the equivalent of putting christians in a seperate detainment camp scenario? I tried to make it abundantly clear I was joking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mega dittos THDW, mega dittos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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