Talk radio isnt "Press" V-Man....Thats the problem. The GOP cannot use entertainment talk radio as a platform.
True, talk radio isn't press, but it is a big voice. They do need to be careful not to turn too many people off. I'm not a big fan of Beck's radio program, but I do like his show on Fox. He may not be a journalist, but is team of researches are doing a way better job than all the major media news programs. He backs everything up with quotes and video clips. It is no wonder he has gained so much popularity so quickly. He was a virtual unknown 2 years ago.
I have to admit I do like Fox's format in general on most of their programs. NBC will report healthcare is up for a vote, period. I like to hear opposing views and debate to get my own mind spinning and make a decision of what I think is best for me and this country. The viewer ship numbers clearly show lots of people like that format too. If Comcast is smart, they'll take NBC and model the format after Fox. I don't care if the hosts are liberal or conservative, just have good debate from both sides.
I agree 100% V-Man...But if folks are simply running around babbling Becks, Hannity's and Limbaughs talking points about how horrible of a person this Magic Negro is? They will push away the critical independent voters as it simply comes across as ugly and vile. A guy who isnt even allowed to own a stake in a friggin' football cannot be the voise of our party. Period. We need leaders who show a semblance of realism......Strong leaders. Honestly I was a big Mike Huckabee supporter. Now he is probably toast due to his Libbing out and letting creeps get out of jail.
I've also been a big Huckabee fan. I think he'll survive the latest embarassment, but I'm not sure if the media will ever get over his evangelical past. He didn't let that creep go, just reduced his sentence as was recommended to him. He was pardoned by others after that. The judges here in Washington, that let him go on $15k bail with pending charges of rape of a 12 year old girl, should be hung.
Obama campained on lots of things I agree whole heartedly with; no lobyists, no pork, bills online for 5 days before votes, all healthcare debate on c-span, fiscal responsibility, no tax increases, etc. The trouble is he isn't doing any of those things and needs to be called out on it. He believes he was elected to change this country. I don't think many people knew what they were really voting for. He's going to take lots of crap, he's the president. Who takes the heat when a football team looses, the QB and/or coach. The leaders have to take the fall. Critics of conservative media love to call anyone opposing Obama racists and evil. Rewind a couple years and look at the criticism Bush got. Noone was evil then. That's just part of being a president. Obama is trying to make major changes in a very sensitive economy and I thing the criticism is warrented.
Excellent post V-Man. Thats what I'm talking bout!! All this get your guns and ammo, He is a muslim, Obama this, Obama that, Obama bow, Obama here, Obama there talk is babble. Its Liberalism. It isnt Obama anything. He didnt invent Liberalism. Truth be told the guy is a pretty strong Liberal if thats your choice in Politics.
Attacking the President with the continued ugly slanted hyperbole will cost the GOP the Presidency in 2012 if it continues.
It will pull out all those non-voters that dont normally care simply to defeat ugliness. Its a bad path. Guns and ammo are cool....Just not when mixed with talking about "Our" sitting duly elected President.
I understand where you are coming from. There is a lot of weak criticism out there, but also many good points made on conservative radio. Just listen with an open and critical mind. You don't have to agree with everything. The healthcare and cap 'n trade debates are all about policy, not just dislike for the sitting president. These are big deals and will change our country for ever.
What ever happened to engery independence. Boy did the country freak out when gas neared $5. We are still so vulnerable with our reliance on foreign oil.
All I know is you couldn't pay me enough to be president. What a crappy job!
