Sean Hannity Will Set You Straight.

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Whenever I get into a dispute over the war with Iraq, someone always makes some uneducated remark that makes them sound like complete morons. So, I thought I would educate the masses! Just go over to Sean Hannity's Website to become more educated on this topic.

I used to be opposed to a war, after listening a few times to his talk radio show, I'm now saying, "Bomb the bastard!"

If I offended anyone here, call Sean's show and take it up with him...he'll tell you how it really is! But if it's an apology that you want, you won't get one from him, or me.
Sorry for bing so rude, but sometimes it's necessary.

 

Thank goodness he updated his website and its not a plug for his book anymore!

Yeah, he's got some great insight into these issues.

You can't forget about Sean's mentor. The eternal ... Rush Limbaugh!
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/today.guest.html

 

Any good orator and demagogue can easily turn your head into believing mostly anything. There are plenty of very convincing arguments and facts for any given side in every conflict. That is why everyone should try to form their own opinion and listen as much as possible to everyone and never swallow anyones words full and complete.

 

I think our friend Joacqin needs to be educated by the Rush Limbaugh institute. I thought I was the only one who listened to him. Thanks for instilling my confidence in the human race once again Mathetais!

 

I checked both links and it's interesting to note that on both main pages Hannity and Limbaugh are selling something. Does this say anything about them? Note:This is a serious question not a sarcastic one, lest anyone be offended.

 

I don't think it says anything about them. It costs a lot of money to run a radio show. Sure you get sponsors, but it does not always cover every single cost. I asked my brother about this. He interned at a major radio station in Chicago and is working in the field now in Colorado. He said it is not uncommon. In fact, its probably more uncommon to go to a web site for a radio talk show host and not see them selling anything.
See, radio stations aren't like a store. They need to have some way of bringing in an income. The station itself will sell commercial time during the shows. This does provide most of the income. The rest of it is made up in merchandising of stuff like t-shirts, cds, etc. The hosts also seel their books, cds, newletters, etc to supplement that.
So, it has nothing to do with their opinions or anything. Its simply a way to help pay their saleries and to cover the cost of producing the program.

 

After I saw "CNN´s view of Iraq" I really got skeptic about American newsstations.

When a newsstation becomes subjective it is nothing more than propaganda.

 

Exactly! One of the problems in the US (probably world-wide) is that we rarely know what is actually happening ... we only know what we are told ... and everything we are told comes from an agenda.

See Ragusa's "Return to a Cold War Mindset" ... how long have people known about those mini-nukes. The liberal US media is against the war in Iraq. Is it a coincidence that this story came out now? That's not even asking the question about how true it is.

That's why we need voices like Rush & Hannity. I don't always agree, but their approach to current evens helps me see what CNN & FOX News aren't telling me.

 

And me that thought that CNN and FOX was soundly in Bush's pocket. They certainly seem to be. But turning to other sources is always good, but you shouldnt limit yourself to people that are basically already telling you what you already think. For instance so would you benefit alof by reading Micheal Moore Math, just as I would benefit of reading that Limbaugh fella, even though I view him as an incredible dangerous lunatic.

 

Heh. I've listened to Michael Moore; I think he's a certifiable nut case. But I shouldn't bash....

Is there such a thing as objective news? When you have a human reporting, it is impossible not to report from a particular perspective.

 

See? That´s the problem with journalists, they´re human

 

Joacqin,

Oh my god, you blasphemist! Show some respect to the great El Rushbo, man! Just kidding. lol
I'm curious, why do you view him as an incredible dangerous lunatic?
Is it because he has a view that is not necessarily held by the majority?
I should also note here, even though Rush Limbaugh is plainy a republican, he still questions and speaks out against that party at times as well.

 

Elios ... that's because Joacqin is a barking lunatic. He's to the left of Whoopie Goldberg. Rush is so far to the right of Sir Joacqin, that he's practically wrapped around the earth and is standing next to him.

(Joacqin just teasing you ... but you are a liberal )

Quote of the day from America’s First Bionic Talk Show Host (Rush)

[ March 03, 2003, 15:01: Message edited by: Mathetais ]

 

I must admit, I had never heard of any of these people till I read this topic, this was in our papers the other day


http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,906875,00.html

 

After CL's link I am beginning to believe that America's left wing is right of England's right wing. Did that make sense?

The fact of the matter is that people are tired of hearing the left tell everyone that everything is acceptable. The Fox network, which is definitely to the right of ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN is kicking everyone's butts. Part of that reason is because of a backlash against Clinton. As more and more of the facts about the Clinton administration come out, and as people are distanced from his oration skills, the more they realize what a schmuck he is. Also 9-11 has made people more conservative. Even CNN is moving to the right, they are starting a new show with Michael Savage. People can only be told for so long things like it is OK for one president to have women who are not his wife on their knees in the oval office providing him favors, but that it is horrible for another president to get on his knees in that same office to pray.

The left has lost contact with the people that they want to govern. In the US, the airwaves are almost a pure capitalist environment. If the American people, and not just the ignorant ones (as they have little money to spend), weren't flocking to right wing radio shows, there wouldn't be any right wing talk shows. This is because they would not have any sponsorship. Advertisers in America only care about 2 things, how many people listen/watch you, and if those people have money to spend. That is why comparatively there is little advertising spent on children's programming in America, and a lot spent on sporting events.

Talk radio is an even playing field, so why doesn't the left put their own charismatic people on the radio. My theory: the left is about "feel good" things. It is hard to quantify those things and even harder to justify them when put to a debate. Remember, talk radio only succeeds when it is interactive. When the left wants to provide a new government program, it is easy to make the argument for it, unless you have to answer questions like, who is going to pay for it? The right (even though it is only lip service) says that they want to cut programs, and that would save everyone money. This is just one example. It is hard to make a stand in a debate based upon feelings. It is much easier to stand on facts and logic, and that is what the right-wing talk show hosts do for the most part.


I know nothing about the Gaurdian, or the author, but it seems to me that he might have an agenda, but then don't we all.

[ March 04, 2003, 22:49: Message edited by: Darkwolf ]

 

That is a very true statement Darkwolf. Europes right is quite a bit to the left of the democratic party in the states. The parties most resembling the republicans are more or less considered right-wing semi-facist lunatics here, or so it seems. Le Pen in France is quite a good example of this, if you remove his xenophobic traits you have a trueblooded republican.

For instance liberals and conservatives are on the same side of the spectrum here, both are right, while the left consists of different sorts of socialists.

 

Darkwolf, the left have tried to put up some of their people on talk shows. They never lasted. Rush was actually talking about this the other day. I forgot who he said they tried to put up. But I do remember Clinton trying to do, or talking about doing a radio program.

 

Elios ... hear the latest?

Clinton is now going to be on 60 Minutes. Doing a 10-show run with counter-point by Bob Dole.

Makes me glad I threw my TV away!!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,80410,00.html

 

I've mentioned this quote before, but I have to slide it in here. As you may or may not know, Churchill was originally a member of England's Liberal Party. He later left them, unable to swallow the socialist / leftist line. He joined the Conservatives. His quote was "Anyone at 20 who is not a Liberal has no heart. Anyone at 30 who is not a Conservative has no brain." I respect many (but not all) leftists for their ideals and their honest belief that their approach will make the world a better place. I prefer the tried and true methods of the right.

 

Could never really stand Sean Hannity, something about his voice...urgh. Anyway, I listen to some talk radio, of course all of it here is owned by Clear Channel Radio which I'm fairly certain only plays conservative view points. Even on one of the shows about gardening they can't help but bash Clinton for a few minutes...

But I always remember two things: First, the one and only purpose of talk radio is to make money, it's not like they all think they're doing the world a service and the adverting is just their to pay for the expenses . Second just about anyone with above average speech skills could make their point come across on the radio.

Ever hear a talk show host be defeated? No, because they have people asking the callers what they're going to say before they even say it, and if they have any chance of actually winning an argument they won't let them on the show. Not to mention they have an assistant writing out notes for them which they have on a screen in front of them at all times. It's pure show business.

Anyway, I try to keep an open mind. If they're something someone says that I totally and utterly agree with, I'll make an effort to get the other side of the story. If you don't you'll inevitably condition yourself into being ignorant.