Dead Air (America)

[pechuna]

Pat Sajak's take on Air America:

http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=7245

[dandylin]

And we should listen to what Pat Sajak has to say because...? Oh I know, he knows his vowels :laugh:

[mgkamish]

He must be one of the smart ones. :laugh:

[JarnocanME]

He is a conservative and a jerk. I remeber reading when - also in (Human Events?) he wrote a silly article complaining folks in Hollywood did not expess enough outrage at a Dutch film director's murder. It was a murder -in Europe- I remember hearing about it, and people were outraged and saddened as they are by many murders. Then he went on to turn it into a criticism of Michael Moore that made no sense at all, irrelevant.
He also of course does not address the lies of the conservative pundits, and just rants about the liberal media. :rolleyes:
If there were no need for Air America Radio ; BushInc. would have been thrown out of office a long time ago, because more people would know and understand the truth.

[snookers]

Pat should stick to "Wheel"...and weather reporting. :)

[dandylin]

I saw an interview with him once, and he was no shining beacon of conservative idealogy. Not horribly articulate either.

[SandyToes]

Unlike NPR, Air America actually NEEDS listeners to survive. Wonder how long it will be before Al Gore is lobbying for tax money to bail out Air America?

[barbs]

Sajack should be paying more attention to Wheel of Fortune where he's an amiable nothing-much. And I notice that he's been making mistakes on that program too. He's spreading himself too thin - he just can't handle 2 projects in his his life.

Or, it's example of how listening to the "cons" can scramble brains.
. :rolleyes:

[dandylin]

Unlike NPR, Air America actually NEEDS listeners to survive. Wonder how long it will be before Al Gore is lobbying for tax money to bail out Air America?
Air America actually has listeners. I think the circus atmosphere of conservative hate radio is probably more entertaining, but Air America is intelligent talk, not spewing hatemongers. In the end you guys are going to lose and you are going to lose because you hate, hate motivates every single move you make.

[Aisling]

Unlike NPR, Air America actually NEEDS listeners to survive. Wonder how long it will be before Al Gore is lobbying for tax money to bail out Air America?
Are you saying that NPR doesn't have listeners? Although you're apparently not one of them, lots of people are and the numbers are growing. NPR actually goes for quality rather than quantity.

Exceprt from: http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?PageID=566
Demographically, regular NewsHour viewers and NPR listeners stand out for their level of education. Approximately one-third of them have a college degree, compared to 22% of the public.

The NPR audience grew substantially during the 1990s. In January 1990, 5% of Americans listened to NPR regularly. Today that number is 15%, with another 17% saying they sometimes tune in. About half of the public (49%) never listens to NPR, down significantly from 78% in 1990. Unlike many other mainstream news sources, NPR attracts as many young people as it does older ones: 15% of those under age 30 listen to NPR regularly; 13% of those over 65 do.

Four percent of the American public watches The NewsHour regularly, another 14% watch sometimes. NewsHour viewers are heavy consumers of network news, CNN, CNBC and MSNBC; 36% listen to NPR regularly. They are much more interested than the general public in news about political figures and events in Washington and in international affairs. More than half (51%) say they follow Washington political news very closely, compared to 19% of the public; 40% pay very close attention to international news vs. 16% of the public. Nonetheless, they also share the mass public's interest in community, health and crime news.

[SandyToes]

Are you saying that NPR doesn't have listeners? Although you're apparently not one of them, lots of people are and the numbers are growing. NPR actually goes for quality rather than quantity.

Exceprt from: http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?PageID=566
No, I am saying that Air America is lower in the ratings than the abandoned all-Caribbean format show that they replaced.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-anderson18apr18,0,7147223.story

"And look at Air America's ratings: They're pitifully weak, even in places where you would think they'd be strong. WLIB, its flagship in New York City, has sunk to 24th in the metro area Arbitron ratings — worse than the all-Caribbean format it replaced"

[dandylin]

No, I am saying that Air America is lower in the ratings than the abandoned all-Caribbean format show that they replaced.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-anderson18apr18,0,7147223.story

"And look at Air America's ratings: They're pitifully weak, even in places where you would think they'd be strong. WLIB, its flagship in New York City, has sunk to 24th in the metro area Arbitron ratings — worse than the all-Caribbean format it replaced"
Smart, intelligent, heavy conversation may take while longer to catch on. Hate always gathers the masses.

[LastLaugh]

Possibly Air America's ratings are so low because liberals would rather think for themselves rather than be spoon-fed their views.

[JarnocanME]

that is kind of true- intelligent folks also tend not to watch TV as much either- hence somtimes TV shows that appeal to stupid people are more successful. Also liberal chuches sometimes are less well attended because liberals tend to be busy, and don't succomb to threats of damnation, even if liberal ministers did make them.

More evidence that Air America is one of the few media outlets. The Old American Century Project was founded in 2002 in response to a rigged election, reduced civil liberties, a hijacking of our domestic and foreign policies by the energy/defense industries, and a compliant corporate media that refused to make these problems prominent in our national consciousness.
We felt it our duty as patriots to create a web-based independent media outlet where we can not only debunk the myth of the liberal media but expose the corruption and cronyism taking place at the highest levels of government and corporate power. http://oldamericancentury.org/index.htm a great site!!!!
Some of their best ever articles; including review of their 2004 elction related articles and the 14 Points of Facism Article - a must /PLEASE read if you haven't yet! http://oldamericancentury.org/highlights.htm

[aila]

Unlike NPR, Air America actually NEEDS listeners to survive. Wonder how long it will be before Al Gore is lobbying for tax money to bail out Air America?

have you ever listened to air america or progressive radio? they are entering new markets every single damn day. there is a demand to hear the other side and not have the callers screened so it is not a one opinion station.

[barbs]

Possibly Air America's ratings are so low because liberals would rather think for themselves rather than be spoon-fed their views.

I was just going to post almost the same words!!!
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:cool2:

[aila]

I was just going to post almost the same words!!!
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:cool2:

please see my post above. if their ratings were so low, why are they opening up in new markets. what station would take a chance of giving air time to losers?

[SandyToes]

Possibly Air America's ratings are so low because liberals would rather think for themselves rather than be spoon-fed their views.

Or Maybe NOT.


http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/oped/chi-0504200010apr20,1,6852452.story?coll=chi-newsopinioncommentary-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

"So why do liberals fare so poorly on air? Some on the left say it's because liberals are, well, smarter and can't convey their sophisticated ideas to the rubes who listen to talk radio. Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, whose own stint as a talk-show host was a ratings disaster, gave canonical expression to this self-serving view. Conservatives "write their messages with crayons," he maintained. "We use fine-point quills."

Yet even if we were to grant the premise that conservative talk radio can sometimes be crudely simplistic--a tough charge to make stick against, say, one-time philosophy professor Bennett or Clarence Thomas' former law clerk Laura Ingraham--how can anyone plausibly believe the right has a monopoly on misleading argument? Moreover, talk-show fans aren't dummies. Industry surveys show that talk-radio fans vote in greater percentages than the general public, tend to be college-educated and read more magazines and newspapers than the average American"

[Txsweeper]

Or Maybe NOT.


http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/oped/chi-0504200010apr20,1,6852452.story?coll=chi-newsopinioncommentary-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

"So why do liberals fare so poorly on air? Some on the left say it's because liberals are, well, smarter and can't convey their sophisticated ideas to the rubes who listen to talk radio. Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, whose own stint as a talk-show host was a ratings disaster, gave canonical expression to this self-serving view. Conservatives "write their messages with crayons," he maintained. "We use fine-point quills."

Yet even if we were to grant the premise that conservative talk radio can sometimes be crudely simplistic--a tough charge to make stick against, say, one-time philosophy professor Bennett or Clarence Thomas' former law clerk Laura Ingraham--how can anyone plausibly believe the right has a monopoly on misleading argument? Moreover, talk-show fans aren't dummies. Industry surveys show that talk-radio fans vote in greater percentages than the general public, tend to be college-educated and read more magazines and newspapers than the average American"
Interesting article.

[Aisling]

Interesting article.
Interesting "editorial" - someone's opinion, not facts.

[JarnocanME]

Did you see the bottom of the article he also wrote "South Park Conservatives: The Revolt Against Liberal Media Bias." duh this is just the predictable spin -the far right spew Air America- little to do with reality.
air America is lively and factual, some of the time some of the hosts are very funny at times, others more serious. There is a great deal of very seriously sickening stuff going on in our country and the world lately, and much of it is just so far from funny. :mad2:

how can anyone plausibly believe the right has a monopoly on misleading argument? that's a pretty funny line :laugh: :rolleyes:

[pechuna]

"Industry surveys show that talk-radio fans vote in greater percentages than the general public, tend to be college-educated and read more magazines and newspapers than the average American"

Oops, that means the libbies were wrong about the Dittoheads. Perhaps they should listen to Rush so that they can learn something. :cool2:

[Txsweeper]

Well I don't know, with Jerry Springer being their latest "voice" they may just increase their listener ratings :laugh: Trash radio to go along with his reputation for trash TV.
Just nine weeks after launching a local talk radio show on WCKY-AM (1530), the former Cincinnati mayor turned TV anchor turned trash TV phenomenon is suddenly a national talk radio figure.

Springer's Cincinnati-based radio show, which began when the Clear Channel-owned station switched from an oldies format to liberal talk in January, has been picked up by Air America Radio, the year-old liberal talk network now in over 50 markets.

Springer has signed a deal with Air America to air his show from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays nationwide beginning April 1.

http://www.cincypost.com/2005/03/24/spring032405.html

[SandyToes]

Interesting "editorial" - someone's opinion, not facts.
At least the editorial was from a well-known newspaper rather than a blog such as conspiracytheories.com :laugh:

[aila]

Well I don't know, with Jerry Springer being their latest "voice" they may just increase their listener ratings :laugh: Trash radio to go along with his reputation for trash TV.


http://www.cincypost.com/2005/03/24/spring032405.html


have you ever listened to jerry springer's radio show? if you have, you know it's nothing at all like his tv show, and if you haven't, how can you call it trash?

[Kathleenob]

At least the editorial was from a well-known newspaper rather than a blog such as conspiracytheories.com :laugh:

Or freerepublic.com. :laugh:

[pechuna]

Or freerepublic.com. :laugh:

From the master himself, Rush Limbaugh. I used the Freeper link so you libbies wouldn't have to join the Rush website :laugh:


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1390957/posts

[Kathleenob]

From the master himself, Rush Limbaugh. I used the Freeper link so you libbies wouldn't have to join the Rush website :laugh:


http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1390957/posts

What makes you think I don't belong to it already? I am always up for a good laugh at the pillhead's expense.

[Faulkner99]

I think Air America has a real future.

Sure, they lack the sensationalism and sheer entertainment value of a Hannity or Limbaugh, but aren't we ready for something a little more substantive anyway? Who wants to listen to that pendantic drivel all day anyway?

For anyone who is interested, they stream live on their website. Here's what's on now:
Jeff Sharlet joins Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder for a discussion about his new Harper's article titled, "Soldiers of Christ". He takes readers inside America's most powerful megachurch, New Life in Colorado Springs, whose pastor, Ted Haggard, who speaks to President Bush every Monday, preaches a "free-market" brand of Christian fundamentalism to his congregation's 11,000 members. Ted leads 40 million members of the National Association of Evangelicals. Plus, Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for the separation of Church and State stops by to talk about "Justice Sunday".

As much as I'm sure Bill O'Reilly's fascinating rant about how Maggie Gylenhall is the anti-Christ will be illuminating, the Air America show seems much more meaty.

[SandyToes]

I think Air America has a real future.

Sure, they lack the sensationalism and sheer entertainment value of a Hannity or Limbaugh, but aren't we ready for something a little more substantive anyway? Who wants to listen to that pendantic drivel all day anyway?

For anyone who is interested, they stream live on their website. Here's what's on now:


As much as I'm sure Bill O'Reilly's fascinating rant about how Maggie Gylenhall is the anti-Christ will be illuminating, the Air America show seems much more meaty.
Hmmm....more meaty, maybe that why the ratings are so bad, loosing all those vegans in their audience :laugh:

[Kathleenob]

Hmmm....more meaty, maybe that why the ratings are so bad, loosing all those vegans in their audience :laugh:

Jeez, is no group of people safe from your wrath? :smile9:

Signed,

A Liberal Vegetarian

[SandyToes]

Jeez, is no group of people safe from your wrath? :smile9:

Signed,

A Liberal Vegetarian
Why am I not surprised? :laugh:

[aila]

Hmmm....more meaty, maybe that why the ratings are so bad, loosing all those vegans in their audience :laugh:

either you ignore any post that you don't agree with or if you don't ignore it you respond with nothing at all that has to do with the post whatsoever or you take pride in sarcasm/insults.

responses have been that air america is gaining stations..... if you lose ratings, you don't gain stations. :rolleyes:

[SandyToes]

either you ignore any post that you don't agree with or if you don't ignore it you respond with nothing at all that has to do with the post whatsoever or you take pride in sarcasm/insults.

responses have been that air america is gaining stations..... if you lose ratings, you don't gain stations. :rolleyes:
Their gain in station is because of the previous deal with XM satelite radio. hmmm... maybe they will want to cancel the deal due to Air America's arbitron ratings. Roll your eyes all you want Air America has proven you dead wrong. you can loose ratings and gain stations but for how long? Hence, my original statement that soon, Al Gore will probably be lobbying for tax dollars to support Air America just like NPR. And yes, I ignored your post because you obviously did not read my original post . I'll have to go back and look but all the responses that you refer to as saying that air america is gaining stations....if you lose ratings, you don't gain stations :rolleyes: were yours weren't they?

[pechuna]

Signed,

A Liberal Vegetarian

Now I know where you get all that hot air-Heinz baked beans. :laugh:

[SandyToes]

Now I know where you get all that hot air-Heinz baked beans. :laugh:
Don't even think about it :laugh:

[Kathleenob]

Now I know where you get all that hot air-Heinz baked beans. :laugh:

Where does yours come from?

[KISSaholic4life]

It's sad when a person doesn't have an argument they resort to name calling :worry:

:cheer2:

[SandyToes]

It's sad when a person doesn't have an argument they resort to name calling :worry:

:cheer2:
I didn't call her A Liberal Vegetarian, I just said I wasn't surprised :gift:

[carogonza]

It's sad when a person doesn't have an argument they resort to name calling :worry:

:cheer2:
Yep but it certainly isn't surprising.

[aila]

Their gain in station is because of the previous deal with XM satelite radio. hmmm... maybe they will want to cancel the deal due to Air America's arbitron ratings. Roll your eyes all you want Air America has proven you dead wrong. you can loose ratings and gain stations but for how long? Hence, my original statement that soon, Al Gore will probably be lobbying for tax dollars to support Air America just like NPR. And yes, I ignored your post because you obviously did not read my original post . I'll have to go back and look but all the responses that you refer to as saying that air america is gaining stations....if you lose ratings, you don't gain stations :rolleyes: were yours weren't they?

i don't listen to xm satellite, and their gain is on a.m. radio. they might not have as big an outlet as the right, but they are new and it will take time. you see, some people out there long for the truth or at the least, a good debate. maybe that's why you won't listen.

[Faulkner99]

Where does yours come from?

My guess is Free Republic. It ain't Air America, that's for sure.

[JarnocanME]

Where does yours come from? His (P) I think is all his pent up frustations (P-envy?) , he is truely in need of.....???? :toot:

[cowleyh]

:laugh: That's hilarious! This thread started out about Pat S. Who started the name calling? :laugh: Whoopsie! I think some of you need glasses. :cool2:

[cowleyh]

Let me remind you:

And we should listen to what Pat Sajak has to say because...? Oh I know, he knows his vowels :laugh:


He must be one of the smart ones. :laugh:


He is a conservative and a jerk.


I saw an interview with him once, and he was no shining beacon of conservative idealogy. Not horribly articulate either.


Sajack ... he's an amiable nothing-much. And I notice that he's been making mistakes on that program too. He's spreading himself too thin - he just can't handle 2 projects in his his life.

Or, it's example of how listening to the "cons" can scramble brains.
. :rolleyes:

Wow. If those are conservatives doing the name-calling up there, then I'm going to France next week to be honored by The French Film Office.

[dorght]

i listen.

Out here in the heart of red'dom, I sweep while streaming AirAmerica.

Don't think I've ever heard an Air America host yell down a guest, tell them to shut up, turn off their mike, or worst yet let some silly arguement go on between a guest and his stooge then stop them and make a pre-written pontification totally ignoring the guests statements or viewpoints.

[JarnocanME]

:laugh: That's hilarious! This thread started out about Pat S. Who started the name calling? :laugh: Whoopsie! I think some of you need glasses. :cool2: (and see her last post above) I don't think saying what we really think of a millionaire, far fetched rightie mightie - who- the point, is has made some NASTY innuendos and insults about others, is the same as personnelly attacking an OLS member. So did you have a point??? Other than attacking OLS members and calling we, who diagree with him and you, hypocrits????

[hort1]

:laugh: That's hilarious! This thread started out about Pat S. Who started the name calling? :laugh: Whoopsie! I think some of you need glasses. :cool2:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks for your thoughtful commentary on "Pat. S.," whoever he is.

[hort1]

Wow. If those are conservatives doing the name-calling up there, then I'm going to France next week to be honored by The French Film Office.


Looks to me like they all reference Pat Sajak, which you claim was the start of the original post. That would be as opposed to......


Thanks for sharing though.

[carogonza]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Thanks for your thoughtful commentary on "Pat. S.," whoever he is.
:laugh: :laugh:

[cowleyh]

(and see her last post above) I don't think saying what we really think of a millionaire, far fetched rightie mightie - who- the point, is has made some NASTY innuendos and insults about others, is the same as personnelly attacking an OLS member. So did you have a point??? Other than attacking OLS members and calling we, who diagree with him and you, hypocrits????
Where is the personal attack, jar? As far as I saw, CP and Kathleenob were having a fun back and forth, and Kathleenob signed herself 'A Liberal Vegetarian.' So what? Oh, yeah... Kiss said 'name calling!' so, of course, it has to be true.
Also, I didn't say anything about being a hypocrit in my posts above. If that's what you got from it, maybe you have a guilty conscience. :halo:

[cowleyh]

Thanks for your thoughtful commentary on "Pat. S.," whoever he is.
Did you pay attention to the very first post of this thread? Obviously not. If you had, you would know who Pat S. was when I typed it out. But, really, why am I explaining this to you? You knew exactly who Pat S. was. It's pretty obvious you try to provide your 'followers' with cheap spins and one-liner insults. They follow you around and cheer your attempts to make yourself feel better...and perhaps cheering makes them feel better. :sherlock:

Do you ever contribute to a thread without quoting me? Just wondering. Your stalking techniques are so out in the open.

[cowleyh]

:laugh: :laugh:
Oh, lawdy! Didn't expect that! :laugh:

[hort1]

Did you pay attention to the very first post of this thread? Obviously not. If you had, you would know who Pat S. was when I typed it out. But, really, why am I explaining this to you? You knew exactly who Pat S. was. It's pretty obvious you try to provide your 'followers' with cheap spins and one-liner insults. They follow you around and cheer your attempts to make yourself feel better...and perhaps cheering makes them feel better. :sherlock:

Do you ever contribute to a thread without quoting me? Just wondering. Your stalking techniques are so out in the open.


I have "followers?"

And I'm "stalking" you?

Why wouldn't I have my "followers" "stalk" you? That would seem to put me at less risk, as well as a satisfying use of my "power."

No, I'm afraid you just aren't making much sense with that one. However, persecution complexes can be helped, if one is only willing to seek it.


Your entire post right there is an example of the "personal attack" you spend so much time decrying - when it involves certain posters; not others.

[dandylin]

I have "followers?"

And I'm "stalking" you?

Why wouldn't I have my "followers" "stalk" you? That would seem to put me at less risk, as well as a satisfying use of my "power."

No, I'm afraid you just aren't making much sense with that one. However, persecution complexes can be helped, if one is only willing to seek it.


Your entire post right there is an example of the "personal attack" you spend so much time decrying - when it involves certain posters; not others.
Bravo hort, I mean sir, I mean leader :laugh:

[hort1]

Bravo hort, I mean sir, I mean leader :laugh:


If I had "followers," I might order them to take some collective action - like all changing their avatars to cows or something! That would be a laugh!

And Dandy, why aren't you at work painting my house, like I instructed you?

[dandylin]

If I had "followers," I might order them to take some collective action - like all changing their avatars to cows or something! That would be a laugh!

And Dandy, why aren't you at work painting my house, like I instructed you?
I didn't get the memo this morning, sorry. :frown3: My email is acting up, but I'm on it. What time did you want lunch today?

[moggiebaby53]

I have "followers?"

And I'm "stalking" you?

Why wouldn't I have my "followers" "stalk" you? That would seem to put me at less risk, as well as a satisfying use of my "power."

No, I'm afraid you just aren't making much sense with that one. However, persecution complexes can be helped, if one is only willing to seek it.


Your entire post right there is an example of the "personal attack" you spend so much time decrying - when it involves certain posters; not others.


Isn't stalking a sin? Or hasn't that part of the Bible been rewritten yet?

[hort1]

Isn't stalking a sin? Or hasn't that part of the Bible been rewritten yet?

I think so - but it's in the back, after the big sections on the divine nature of bankruptcy reform and ending the filibuster.
It's before the paragraph on tending to the weak and poor though. If that's still there.

[carogonza]

I have "followers?"

And I'm "stalking" you?

Why wouldn't I have my "followers" "stalk" you? That would seem to put me at less risk, as well as a satisfying use of my "power."

No, I'm afraid you just aren't making much sense with that one. However, persecution complexes can be helped, if one is only willing to seek it.


Your entire post right there is an example of the "personal attack" you spend so much time decrying - when it involves certain posters; not others.
OMG are we supposed to follow you now? I am confused. I thought it was MrDave and Dandy but I guess you have moved up in the world. :laugh:

[dandylin]

OMG are we supposed to follow you now? I am confused. I thought it was MrDave and Dandy but I guess you have moved up in the world. :laugh:
Hort has been having self-esteem issues so MrDave and I got together and hatched a plan :halo:

[hort1]

OMG are we supposed to follow you now? I am confused. I thought it was MrDave and Dandy but I guess you have moved up in the world. :laugh:


Is Mr. Dave here? I didn't think so.....Dandy is busy painting my house (or better be). You - shouldn't you be picking up the groceries?

[carogonza]

Is Mr. Dave here? I didn't think so.....Dandy is busy painting my house (or better be). You - shouldn't you be picking up the groceries?
Sorry Master (is that okay, I mean, I can call you Chief or Boss or something else). I guess I will have to follow you now that is until MrDave shows up and tells me not to. Or maybe Ducky might crack down on me and make me follow her again. OMG I am so confused.

[dandylin]

Sorry Master (is that okay, I mean, I can call you Chief or Boss or something else). I guess I will have to follow you now that is until MrDave shows up and tells me not to. Or maybe Ducky might crack down on me and make me follow her again. OMG I am so confused.
Don't you read the memos :mad2:

[marilyn lux]

OMG are we supposed to follow you now? I am confused. I thought it was MrDave and Dandy but I guess you have moved up in the world. :laugh:

I'm not following any of you people anymore. My house has needed to be painted for years, and my backyard is a disgrace and not one of you has been here to see to it!! And yet we followers are expected to perform menial tasks? Can I get an N and O for $500 please?

[dandylin]

I'm not following any of you people anymore. My house has needed to be painted for years, and my backyard is a disgrace and not one of you has been here to see to it!! And yet we followers are expected to perform menial tasks? Can I get an N and O for $500 please?
And what have you done for ME lately?

[marilyn lux]

And what have you done for ME lately?

You didn't get the check?

[carogonza]

And what have you done for ME lately?
Okay don't go all Janet Jackson on us. And no I didn't read the memos!!

[dandylin]

Okay don't go all Janet Jackson on us. And no I didn't read the memos!!
Well! How do you ever expect to be a good follower if you don't read the memos? :halo:

[dandylin]

You didn't get the check?
Yeah, I got it, it bounced :worry: :rolleyes:

[carogonza]

Well! How do you ever expect to be a good follower if you don't read the memos? :halo:
I guess I am a bad follower. :frown3: I need to be punished. :bwhip: But I want hort to punish me. :rofl3:

[MrDave]

Is Mr. Dave here? I didn't think so.....Dandy is busy painting my house (or better be). You - shouldn't you be picking up the groceries?

Yeah - where is that low-dow yellow-belly sludge-dog stick in the mud?

Pssst - Dandy - can you clue me in on the plan we hatched? Thanks!

[aila]

igot up this morning , have on 'air america'.... sitting at the computer with my coffee when i find on another thread a statement i made was so taken out of context by another ols-er, it was shameful how that other poster interpreted it.

then i come here and am trying to follow this thread and and it's going from stalking to cows and ducks and house painting, grocery shopping, and janet jackson. talk about confusion!

all i can say is i just had my house painted and dandy, if i knew you were into painting, i could have saved a heck of a lot of $$$. how are you at weed pulling? or do i have to go through hort first?

back to air america/progressive radio! if you don't like it, don't listen, but you can't not like it until you listen first. i don't like al franken..... can't listen to him. jerry springer and ed schultz are great. it's worth a listen. they don't preach. they do understand that there are 2 sides and we need a 2 sided government..... unlike the lumbaugh's, hannity's, ingrahams, coulter...... who feel that this government should only be run by one party. you know what that is, don't you?

[marilyn lux]

Yeah, I got it, it bounced :worry: :rolleyes:

Oh sorry. I'm sure it was a bank screw- up.

[MrDave]

igot up this morning , have on 'air america'.... sitting at the computer with my coffee when i find on another thread a statement i made was so taken out of context by another ols-er, it was shameful how that other poster interpreted it.

then i come here and am trying to follow this thread and and it's going from stalking to cows and ducks and house painting, grocery shopping, and janet jackson. talk about confusion!

all i can say is i just had my house painted and dandy, if i knew you were into painting, i could have saved a heck of a lot of $$$. how are you at weed pulling? or do i have to go through hort first?

back to air america/progressive radio! if you don't like it, don't listen, but you can't not like it until you listen first. i don't like al franken..... can't listen to him. jerry springer and ed schultz are great. it's worth a listen. they don't preach. they do understand that there are 2 sides and we need a 2 sided government..... unlike the lumbaugh's, hannity's, ingrahams, coulter...... who feel that this government should only be run by one party. you know what that is, don't you?

I enjoy Al Franken - I guess I connect with the dry humor. Ed is not really an Air America guy, but stations carrying Air America may carry Ed too.

I love Randi Rhodes. She shoots from the hip a bit, but it is interesting to get a perspective from someone who watches C-SPAN for fun. :) Jerry is fun as well. A pretty mellow guy. I keep waiting for him to get upset about something but he is always so damn pleasant. :laugh:

[dandylin]

Yeah - where is that low-dow yellow-belly sludge-dog stick in the mud?

Pssst - Dandy - can you clue me in on the plan we hatched? Thanks!
We agreed to let hort think that he was in charge for a day or two Shh, we don't want all our secrets to get out, do we?

[MrDave]

We agreed to let hort think that he was in charge for a day or two Shh, we don't want all our secrets to get out, do we?

What?!? What did you say?!?

Speak up!!

[dandylin]

What?!? What did you say?!?

Speak up!!
:laugh: :laugh:

[MrDave]

:laugh:

[MrDave]

Sometimes I just crack myself up - sorry. :)

[hort1]

I'm not following any of you people anymore. My house has needed to be painted for years, and my backyard is a disgrace and not one of you has been here to see to it!! And yet we followers are expected to perform menial tasks? Can I get an N and O for $500 please?

Dandy, paint marilyn's house! Then see to her back yard!

[MrDave]

Dandy, paint marilyn's house! Then see to her back yard!

Is there anything I can do? I'm done laughing and it appears I am also killing an active thread, so a redirection is appreciated.

[hort1]

I guess I am a bad follower. :frown3: I need to be punished. :bwhip: But I want hort to punish me. :rofl3:

I will see you later, in the Inner Sanctum of the Compound.

[hort1]

Is there anything I can do? I'm done laughing and it appears I am also killing an active thread, so a redirection is appreciated.

Well, I'm not really satisfied with the term "followers."

I mean really - don't these people have any dignity? I'm not sure that I want my good name associated with "followers" - sounds too close to "camp follower," and I'm just not seeing that as a good thing in terms of PR.

Could you make some recommendations for the following skilled positions, for which I am currently hiring?


*Lackeys
*Flunkies
*Cohorts (this does NOT mean you get to share anything)
*Toadies
*Bootlickers
*Grovellers
*Crawlers
*Known Associates
*Trucklers
*Sycophants
*"Country Beef" - (I remember Jim Rockford using this phrase once in reference to "toughs" - however, if one would rather be a "tough" than "country beef" I am willing to consider that.)
*Henchmen

Thanks!

[mgkamish]

I'd go with Known Associate.

[hort1]

I'd go with Known Associate.

A wise choice!

[Faulkner99]

I'm voting for "harem".

[dandylin]

Dandy, paint marilyn's house! Then see to her back yard!
Say please! :smile9:

[dandylin]

Well, I'm not really satisfied with the term "followers."

I mean really - don't these people have any dignity? I'm not sure that I want my good name associated with "followers" - sounds too close to "camp follower," and I'm just not seeing that as a good thing in terms of PR.

Could you make some recommendations for the following skilled positions, for which I am currently hiring?


*Lackeys
*Flunkies
*Cohorts (this does NOT mean you get to share anything)
*Toadies
*Bootlickers
*Grovellers
*Crawlers
*Known Associates
*Trucklers
*Sycophants
*"Country Beef" - (I remember Jim Rockford using this phrase once in reference to "toughs" - however, if one would rather be a "tough" than "country beef" I am willing to consider that.)
*Henchmen

Thanks!


I've always been partial to the term "underling"

[hort1]

I'm voting for "harem".

I thought that was covered under "known associate."

[hort1]

I've always been partial to the term "underling"

That's not bad!

how about "assorted hangers-on?"

[Faulkner99]

I thought that was covered under "known associate."

The costume for "harem" is much cuter than "known associate".

[hort1]

The costume for "harem" is much cuter than "known associate".

I see there is more to this than I anticipated. Would this costume you speak of be something like Jeannie used to wear?

[dandylin]

The costume for "harem" is much cuter than "known associate".
You mean I'd have to shave my stomach? :laugh:

[Faulkner99]

I see there is more to this than I anticipated. Would this costume you speak of be something like Jeannie used to wear?

No. Far more revealing than those.

[Faulkner99]

You mean I'd have to shave my stomach? :laugh:

Don't worry, I'll have Eve my waxer pay you a visit.

[dandylin]

Don't worry, I'll have Eve my waxer pay you a visit.
Will she throw in my back for free?

[Faulkner99]

Will she throw in my back for free?

Anything for you, ducky.

[dandylin]

Anything for you, ducky.
Now that's unconditional love!

[hort1]

No. Far more revealing than those.

:blush:

[carogonza]

I will see you later, in the Inner Sanctum of the Compound.
Woo-hoo!!!

I like the term Concubine. ;)

:halo:

[hort1]

Woo-hoo!!!

I like the term Concubine. ;)

:halo:

See Faulkner for the official "uniform."

[carogonza]

See Faulkner for the official "uniform."
I hope it has leather!!!! :smile9:

[marilyn lux]

Well, I'm not really satisfied with the term "followers."

I mean really - don't these people have any dignity? I'm not sure that I want my good name associated with "followers" - sounds too close to "camp follower," and I'm just not seeing that as a good thing in terms of PR.

Could you make some recommendations for the following skilled positions, for which I am currently hiring?


*Lackeys
*Flunkies
*Cohorts (this does NOT mean you get to share anything)
*Toadies
*Bootlickers
*Grovellers
*Crawlers
*Known Associates
*Trucklers
*Sycophants
*"Country Beef" - (I remember Jim Rockford using this phrase once in reference to "toughs" - however, if one would rather be a "tough" than "country beef" I am willing to consider that.)
*Henchmen

Thanks!

I'm partial to "usual suspects" It sounded good in Casablanca. Thanks for the house-painting directive. I'm power washing it now to get it ready.

[dandylin]

I'm partial to "usual suspects" It sounded good in Casablanca. Thanks for the house-painting directive. I'm power washing it now to get it ready.
This thing is getting completely out of control! MrDave! We need to talk

[Txsweeper]

The ratings also show WABC radio, which airs Rush Limbaugh, consistently beating Air America in New York City even though Franken had at one time claimed to be beating the conservative host there. In the 10 a.m. to 3 P.M. period in the Winter of 2005, WABC (and Limbaugh) won 2.7 percent of the audience to Air America's 1.4 percent. In Spring 2004, WABC beat Air America 2.7 percent to 2.2 percent. In Summer 2004, WABC won 2.7 percent to 2.3 percent. In Fall 2004, WABC won 3.6 percent to 1.6 percent.

That last number surprised some observers because it showed Air America faltering in October and November 2004, the period when the presidential election was reaching its finish and political passions were presumably at their highest. But even then, Air America's decline continued. And now, it has fallen even farther.

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200504261400.asp

New Yorkers prefer Rush to Al, very interesting findings!

[moggiebaby53]

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200504261400.asp

New Yorkers prefer Rush to Al, very interesting findings!


What does that have to do with escapism?

[Kathleenob]

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200504261400.asp

New Yorkers prefer Rush to Al, very interesting findings!

ROFL- I clicked on the link to see if this was a publication that could be counted on for being unbiased, and what do I see? 'The Liberal Most Wanted Playing Cards"- another trusted source for unbiased news!

[Txsweeper]

What does that have to do with escapism?
The name of the thread is Dead Air America. So what does escapism have to do with it's decline?

[Txsweeper]

ROFL- I clicked on the link to see if this was a publication that could be counted on for being unbiased, and what do I see? 'The Liberal Most Wanted Playing Cards"- another trusted source for unbiased news!
Yep, love it don't ya!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[moggiebaby53]

The name of the thread is Dead Air America. So what does escapism have to do with it's decline?


Maybe we are celebrating the decline of neo-conservatism! Whoopee! :cheer7:

[Txsweeper]

Maybe we are celebrating the decline of neo-conservatism! Whoopee! :cheer7:

Oh :rolleyes:

[JarnocanME]

The name of the thread is Dead Air America. So what does escapism have to do with it's decline? If you want to escape from reality, don't listen to Air america Radio. Occasionally it can be funny, but it isn't escapism , it can be painfully REAL!
So that's why a desire by Americans to escape reality- perhaps because they have given up on; democracy, fairness and are feeling somewhat hopeless, and therefore less inclined to listen to Air America , could result in a decline in listeners, :gvibes:
The decline of neoconservatism, and fanatacism would be a positive sign, so maybe we shouldn't give up quite yet.
I aspired to flunkinism, but flunked out.

[marilyn lux]

This thing is getting completely out of control! MrDave! We need to talk

Is there a problem? I was going to feed you. Chicken stir-fry tonight, with your choice of smoothie: mixed berry, cherry, or peach.

[snookers]

http://www.nationalreview.com/york/york200504261400.asp

New Yorkers prefer Rush to Al, very interesting findings!
Sure people listen to Rush...who'd want to miss it when he lets loose with gems like these:

On homosexuality: "When a gay person turns his back on you, it's anything but an insult - it's an invitation. The difference between Los Angeles and yogurt is that yogurt comes with less fruit."

On the homeless: "One of the things I want to do before I die is conduct the Homeless Olympics. The 10-meter Shopping Cart Relay, the Dumpster Dig, and the Hop, Skip and Trip."

On NAFTA: "If we are going to start rewarding no skills and stupid people--I'm serious, let the unskilled jobs, let the kinds of jobs that take absolutely no knowledge whatsoever to do--let stupid and unskilled Mexicans do that work."

On Native Americans: "There are more American Indians alive today than there were when Columbus arrived or at any other time in history. Does this sound like a record of Genocide?"

On feminism: "Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. Women were doing quite well in this country before feminism came along."

On feminazis: "Militant feminists are pro-choice because it's their ultimate avenue of power over men... It is their attempt to impose their will on the rest of society, particularly on men."

On corporate layoffs: "Why is it that whenever a corporation fires workers, it's never speculated that the workers might have deserved it?"

On Kurt Cobain: "Kurt Cobain was, ladies and gentleman, was a worthless shred of human debris."

Speculating as to how a Mexican won the New York marathon: "An immigration agent chased him for the last 10 miles."

"I don't consider myself an offensive guy. I'm just a harmless, lovable little fuzzball."

[Aisling]

Sure people listen to Rush...who'd want to miss it when he lets loose with gems like these:

On homosexuality: "When a gay person turns his back on you, it's anything but an insult - it's an invitation. The difference between Los Angeles and yogurt is that yogurt comes with less fruit."

On the homeless: "One of the things I want to do before I die is conduct the Homeless Olympics. The 10-meter Shopping Cart Relay, the Dumpster Dig, and the Hop, Skip and Trip."

On NAFTA: "If we are going to start rewarding no skills and stupid people--I'm serious, let the unskilled jobs, let the kinds of jobs that take absolutely no knowledge whatsoever to do--let stupid and unskilled Mexicans do that work."

On Native Americans: "There are more American Indians alive today than there were when Columbus arrived or at any other time in history. Does this sound like a record of Genocide?"

On feminism: "Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. Women were doing quite well in this country before feminism came along."

On feminazis: "Militant feminists are pro-choice because it's their ultimate avenue of power over men... It is their attempt to impose their will on the rest of society, particularly on men."

On corporate layoffs: "Why is it that whenever a corporation fires workers, it's never speculated that the workers might have deserved it?"

On Kurt Cobain: "Kurt Cobain was, ladies and gentleman, was a worthless shred of human debris."

Speculating as to how a Mexican won the New York marathon: "An immigration agent chased him for the last 10 miles."

"I don't consider myself an offensive guy. I'm just a harmless, lovable little fuzzball."
Rush says things many small-minded people wish they could say aloud. That's why so many listen to him and "ditto" his offensive rhetoric.

[dandylin]

Is there a problem? I was going to feed you. Chicken stir-fry tonight, with your choice of smoothie: mixed berry, cherry, or peach.
Oh, well I guess it's okay then. Nevermind MrDave

[carogonza]

Rush says things many small-minded people wish they could say aloud. That's why so many listen to him and "ditto" his offensive rhetoric.
You said it. Anyone who listens and believes the crap coming out of his mouth are just as bad as he is.

[dandylin]

You said it. Anyone who listens and believes the crap coming out of his mouth are just as bad as he is.
Hate, it's all about rallying around hate. It's very effective, but stupid

[MrDave]

Oh, well I guess it's okay then. Nevermind MrDave

Huh - what?!?

Too slow. :(

[MrDave]

Well, I'm not really satisfied with the term "followers."

I mean really - don't these people have any dignity? I'm not sure that I want my good name associated with "followers" - sounds too close to "camp follower," and I'm just not seeing that as a good thing in terms of PR.

Could you make some recommendations for the following skilled positions, for which I am currently hiring?


*Lackeys
*Flunkies
*Cohorts (this does NOT mean you get to share anything)
*Toadies
*Bootlickers
*Grovellers
*Crawlers
*Known Associates
*Trucklers
*Sycophants
*"Country Beef" - (I remember Jim Rockford using this phrase once in reference to "toughs" - however, if one would rather be a "tough" than "country beef" I am willing to consider that.)
*Henchmen

Thanks!

I love the word sycophant. That was brilliant of you to use it. I would die for the chance to be one. Nothing would be more fantastic because you are... well... just the greatest ever.

[MrDave]

No. Far more revealing than those.

Uh - can I be in charge again? :halo:

[carogonza]

Alright who the hell is in charge??? Is it MrDave? Hort? Ducky? If there is a vacuum of power, I am going to step in and take it!! So you guys better decide who we are supposed follow and pronto!!! Geez....

[MrDave]

Alright who the hell is in charge??? Is it MrDave? Hort? Ducky? If there is a vacuum of power, I am going to step in and take it!! So you guys better decide who we are supposed follow and pronto!!! Geez....

I hear ya!

Oh - and for a reality check on Air America, I thought this was rather encouraging - I guess it is all in how you spin it. :)
From April 5, 2005 - marking about one year since launch:

But Air America Radio has achieved something significant: survival. As poignantly revealed in the HBO documentary Left of the Dial, the network had to endure media scorn, its own amateur flounderings and, nearly, financial ruin. Yet it is still on the air — not in three big cities (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago) and three smaller ones, as it was when it went on the air, and not on the severely reduced network it became two weeks later (after bounced checks led to L.A. and Chicago dropping out), but on 52 stations, including 15 of the top 20 markets (L.A. is back, Chicago still MIA). It has added Sirius Satellite Radio to its original XM satellite connection. In February, AAR inked a deal with industry behemoth Clear Channel, which put the network back in L.A., and which plans to bring the Air America format to 25 of its lower-rated AM affiliates.

Clear Channel, a major funder of Bush and the Republicans, isn't a liberal philanthropy. It's picking up "progressive radio" because this is the fastest growing format in the country; and that is because Air America has proved it attracts listeners and advertisers. From an original audience of 120,000, the network more than tripled to 400,000 within three months, and now, according to the latest Arbitron ratings, reaches 2.137 million listeners a week, with 129,900 tuning in for the average quarter hour. Now and again, at least in New York City, Franken's midday show has out-pulled his right-wing nemesis Bill O'Reilly's; Randi Rhodes has lured more listeners than Hannity; Garofalo and Seder topped the rabid Michael Savage.

And, as Carolina Miranda reported for an item I wrote in the Apr. 4 issue of TIME, AAR is enjoying monthly double-digit ballooning in ad sales revenue — a rate that Jon Sinton, AAR's president, expects to continue for the next two years. Commercials for national brands like Geico and Volkswagen can now be heard along with spots for Verbal Advantage vocabulary builders (one of Limbaugh's early sponsors), sexual potency pills and "clinical hypnotherapist" Wendi Friesen's promises of happiness, weight loss and freedom from nicotine addiction if you'll just let her talk in your sleep.

Other stats are encouraging and amusing. Ratings show a younger, more diverse audience. "The average talk-radio listener is 60 years old, but the average Air America listener is 48," Sinton told Carolina, adding that during nighttime programming, "in a format that is generally two-thirds male and one third female, Air America is 52/48. We are almost precisely evenly balanced between men and women." The network is also doing well in terms of brand recognition. A study issued last month by the consulting firm Paragon Media Strategies indicates that Limbaugh's is the name most familiar to talk radio listeners, followed by — drum roll, please — Al Franken.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1045633,00.html?promoid=rss_top

[cowleyh]

Wow. My point was made quite well. Thanks for playing along, kiddies.

[Faulkner99]

Wow. My point was made quite well. Thanks for playing along, kiddies.

Which point would that be? That Air America has a future and is not infact irrelevant or "dead" as the original post posits, or that you are in fact a very angry person who hides snide bitter little jabs with random smilies? Because right now, I'm inclined to believe both to be true. Glad to be playing along, kiddie.

[dandylin]

Alright who the hell is in charge??? Is it MrDave? Hort? Ducky? If there is a vacuum of power, I am going to step in and take it!! So you guys better decide who we are supposed follow and pronto!!! Geez....
Oh I think not missy! :mad2:

[dandylin]

Uh - can I be in charge again? :halo:
It was all an illusion to make dear ol' hort feel better. We were always in control. Didn't you get that memo either or are you still hard of seeing? :nana:

[carogonza]

Which point would that be? That Air America has a future and is not infact irrelevant or "dead" as the original post posits, or that you are in fact a very angry person who hides snide bitter little jabs with random smilies? Because right now, I'm inclined to believe both to be true. Glad to be playing along, kiddie.
I know which point I would go with. Now back to the question of who the hell are we now following. tee hee :laugh:

[Aisling]

I know which point I would go with. Now back to the question of who the hell are we now following. tee hee :laugh:
Well, hort provides all manner of interesting and entertaining posts and is very, very clever! But MrDave promised me control of Ireland a long time ago, so I know which way I'm leaning. MrDave also doesn't send underlings off to paint other people's houses . . . And, of course, he's also very interesting, entertaining, and clever. I think we'd better stick with the devil we know (so to speak). :cheer7:

Sorry, hort, a very short reign! But there are elections coming up again in 2006! You need to get those campaign promises in order.

[Aisling]

Which point would that be? That Air America has a future and is not infact irrelevant or "dead" as the original post posits, or that you are in fact a very angry person who hides snide bitter little jabs with random smilies? Because right now, I'm inclined to believe both to be true. Glad to be playing along, kiddie.
Nicely concluded, Faulkner.

[carogonza]

Well, hort provides all manner of interesting and entertaining posts and is very, very clever! But MrDave promised me control of Ireland a long time ago, so I know which way I'm leaning. MrDave also doesn't send underlings off to paint other people's houses . . . And, of course, he's also very interesting, entertaining, and clever. I think we'd better stick with the devil we know (so to speak). :cheer7:

Sorry, hort, a very short reign! But there are elections coming up again in 2006! You need to get those campaign promises in order.
Okay back to worshipping MrDave. Hail Master MrDave!! We are your sycophants.

[Faulkner99]

Okay back to worshipping MrDave. Hail Master MrDave!! We are your sycophants.

I'm going to start the uprising to overthrow MrDave and put Hort in power. Then, Hort will die a tragic and untimely death (I'm thinking autoerotic asphyxiation - how the heck do you spell that?), and I will rise to power. Wait, was that out loud?

[carogonza]

I'm going to start the uprising to overthrow MrDave and put Hort in power. Then, Hort will die a tragic and untimely death (I'm thinking autoerotic asphyxiation - how the heck do you spell that?), and I will rise to power. Wait, was that out loud?
Ummm hello - how many times do I have to tell you not to divulge our plans?? :worry:

[Faulkner99]

Ummm hello - how many times do I have to tell you not to divulge our plans?? :worry:

Crap, I always do that.

[carogonza]

Crap, I always do that.
:bwhip: next time is this missy!!

[dandylin]

I'm going to start the uprising to overthrow MrDave and put Hort in power. Then, Hort will die a tragic and untimely death (I'm thinking autoerotic asphyxiation - how the heck do you spell that?), and I will rise to power. Wait, was that out loud?
We (that is the royal we!) know all about your plots and as your plans unfold, you will find a few small surprises waiting for you :cheer7:

[dandylin]

Well, hort provides all manner of interesting and entertaining posts and is very, very clever! But MrDave promised me control of Ireland a long time ago, so I know which way I'm leaning. MrDave also doesn't send underlings off to paint other people's houses . . . And, of course, he's also very interesting, entertaining, and clever. I think we'd better stick with the devil we know (so to speak). :cheer7:

Sorry, hort, a very short reign! But there are elections coming up again in 2006! You need to get those campaign promises in order.
You are a wise underling. I just knew this would turn into a coup! :bhead: You try to do something good and this is the thanks ya get!

[dandylin]

Hey hort! go take the test, then look at my destiny and understand your proper place in our little society :halo:

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255354

[moggiebaby53]

Hey hort! go take the test, then look at my destiny and understand your proper place in our little society :halo:

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255354


Hey the test says I am a provider! You guys need me! :halo:

[dandylin]

Hey the test says I am a provider! You guys need me! :halo:
Yes we do :cool2: Would that be a financial provider? :laugh:

[moggiebaby53]

Yes we do :cool2: Would that be a financial provider? :laugh:


Uuuuh, no! I am one of the seniors whom GW has blessed with many benefits that don't cover my expenses! Should I withdraw my self-namination?

[dandylin]

Uuuuh, no! I am one of the seniors whom GW has blessed with many benefits that don't cover my expenses! Should I withdraw my self-namination?
Nah, we'll have pity on you. You can always supply one-liners

[moggiebaby53]

Nah, we'll have pity on you. You can always supply one-liners


How about moral and ethical support? From what I hear the Dems need it! :laugh:

[dandylin]

How about moral and ethical support? From what I hear the Dems need it! :laugh:
Okay, but before you make any speeches or sermons, run it by me :halo:

[SandyToes]

Diverting?????

Definately :yesyes:

[moggiebaby53]

Okay, but before you make any speeches or sermons, run it by me :halo:


Okay, how about I think it is immoral and unethical of this community to turn control over to someone without first investigating their background, experience, and capabilties. Don't do a check on their sexual lives or on honesty, because we might need an excuse to remove them from office later on, if they become unmanagea :gvibes: ble!

[dandylin]

Okay, how about I think it is immoral and unethical of this community to turn control over to someone without first investigating their background, experience, and capabilties. Don't do a check on their sexual lives or on honesty, because we might need an excuse to remove them from office later on, if they become unmanagea :gvibes: ble!
Okay, that works But you must remember we aren't turning over control, MrDave has had it all along

[SandyToes]

Dead Air (America)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pat Sajak's take on Air America:

http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=7245
:bump: :bump: :bump:

[Txsweeper]

Dead Air (America)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pat Sajak's take on Air America:

http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=7245
:bump: :bump: :bump:

http://www.dailyvanguard.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/26/426df1d839814

Read this first paragraph, talk about smut :laugh: :laugh:

[dandylin]

http://www.dailyvanguard.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/26/426df1d839814

Read this first paragraph, talk about smut :laugh: :laugh:
Intellectuals have always intimidated the right

[SandyToes]

Intellectuals have always intimidated the right
The Right doesn't get intimidated, we take out our guns and shoot :bwhip:

[dandylin]

The Right doesn't get intimidated, we take out our guns and shoot :bwhip:
Ahh, I see knee-jerk reactions? That's smart.

[cowleyh]

http://www.dailyvanguard.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/26/426df1d839814

Read this first paragraph, talk about smut :laugh: :laugh:
This paragraph is interesting...

Air America has taken the marginalized and hopelessly humanistic liberal population and turned it into its own worst enemy: an insipid mess of paranoid people who see the world in truncated stereotypes and oppositions.

The author seems like a liberal. Even he wants Air America to fail.

[hort1]

Ordinarily I might read something from Pat sajak, but what the hell does he know about politics? He's an entertainer, and they're supposed to shut up about things they don't know anything about!

Or so I heard.

[pechuna]

"The red-hot rhetoric over Social Security on liberal talkradio network AIR AMERICA has caught the attention of the Secret Service, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

Government officials are reviewing a skit which aired on the network Monday evening -- a skit featuring an apparent gunshot warning to the president!"

:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:

http://www.drudgereport.com/mattabt.htm

[carogonza]

Ordinarily I might read something from Pat sajak, but what the hell does he know about politics? He's an entertainer, and they're supposed to shut up about things they don't know anything about!

Or so I heard.
Oh no, Jane Fonda and Maggie Gyllanhall (sp?) are people we need to listen too. I think we need to add old Pat on that list as well. Just don't listen to Michael Moore or Ben Affleck.

[hort1]

The Air America station in my area is seems to be on more and more solid footing, judging by the increased advertising I here. For a time it was mostly PSA's. Plenty of national as well as local accounts now. We had something to frame and took it to a shop that advertises; we made sure to thank them for their support.


While driving, I often tune into rightwing shows for a few minutes. The difference is clear. Those shows have one unrelenting message - hate other people. Hate the poor. Hate the muslims. Hate Europe. Hate democrats. Hate educators. Hate government. Hate people of other faiths. Hate everyone who isn't exactly the same. Fear everyone.

I don't get the same vibe from Air America programs. I find them humorous and positive. It's a refreshing difference.

[dandylin]

The Air America station in my area is seems to be on more and more solid footing, judging by the increased advertising I here. For a time it was mostly PSA's. Plenty of national as well as local accounts now. We had something to frame and took it to a shop that advertises; we made sure to thank them for their support.


While driving, I often tune into rightwing shows for a few minutes. The difference is clear. Those shows have one unrelenting message - hate other people. Hate the poor. Hate the muslims. Hate Europe. Hate democrats. Hate educators. Hate government. Hate people of other faiths. Hate everyone who isn't exactly the same. Fear everyone.

I don't get the same vibe from Air America programs. I find them humorous and positive. It's a refreshing difference.
Yup, you nailed it. Like I said before, it's so much easier to rally people around a simplistic message of hate. Air America, when I listen to it has plenty of advertisers and never dead air for lack of callers either I think it takes time for thoughtful messages to get through. Knee-jerk seems to be the battle cry of the day. I have hope that more people will heed the call of peace and justice.

[cowleyh]

Oh no, Jane Fonda and Maggie Gyllanhall (sp?) are people we need to listen too. I think we need to add old Pat on that list as well. Just don't listen to Michael Moore or Ben Affleck.
It's 'listen to' not 'listen too.'
Pet peeve and all. :halo:

And actually, if you want to get technical, you really shouldn't end a sentence with 'to,' as it is a preposition...and sentences shouldn't end with those.

[MrDave]

It was all an illusion to make dear ol' hort feel better. We were always in control. Didn't you get that memo either or are you still hard of seeing? :nana:

Whew.

I may have to update my prescription. :)

[hort1]

I hope it has leather!!!! :smile9:


Shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather.

[hort1]

I love the word sycophant. That was brilliant of you to use it. I would die for the chance to be one. Nothing would be more fantastic because you are... well... just the greatest ever.

You seem very well qualified.

[hort1]

Okay back to worshipping MrDave. Hail Master MrDave!! We are your sycophants.


perhaps this explains your absence from the Inner Sanctum of the Compound last night? Or will you too utilize the tired old excuse of "I didn't see the memo with the directions?"

And to think I paid a $1.50 to have my velvet jammies specially pressed....... :worry: :worry:

[SandyToes]

Da Deafness of da Diverted.

[moggiebaby53]

Da Deafness of da Diverted.


Better than the rigorous rejections of the Right regarding Regulatory regressions and rampant restructured Republican representative rhetoric ! :laugh:

[dandylin]

Better than the rigorous rejections of the Right regarding Regulatory regressions and rampant restructured Republican representative rhetoric ! :laugh:
Couldn't you have at least fit "repugnant" and "repulsive" in there somewhere :laugh:?

[mgkamish]

Better than the rigorous rejections of the Right regarding Regulatory regressions and rampant restructured Republican representative rhetoric ! :laugh:

Damn! I'm impressed! :smile9:

[moggiebaby53]

Couldn't you have at least fit "repugnant" and "repulsive" in there somewhere :laugh:?

I didn't have a dictionary or reference book handy! :smile9:

[Txsweeper]

Da Deafness of da Diverted.
Maybe their male organs have fallen over their ears as well :laugh: :laugh:

[cowleyh]

Maybe their male organs have fallen over their ears as well :laugh: :laugh:
Nah...they're just full of...um...debris, or something. :smile9:

[Txsweeper]

Nah...they're just full of...um...debris, or something. :smile9:
That's why the name of the thread is "Dead Air" :laugh: :laugh:

[cowleyh]

That's why the name of the thread is "Dead Air" :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh:

[pechuna]

Better than the rigorous rejections of the Right regarding Regulatory regressions and rampant restructured Republican representative rhetoric ! :laugh:

In reality, your rhetorically incorrect response is ridiculous as the Republicans aren't rapacious
and your recrimination will be rapidly repudiated.

[Txsweeper]

In reality, your rhetorically incorrect response is ridiculous as the Republicans aren't rapacious
and your recrimination will be rapidly repudiated.
More radical rigmarole!

[MrDave]

Another quashed rebellion. He he he he. So fun!!

I love being uber high dictator.

Dandy - a very aggressive and deceitful approach to handling the uprising. You have proved yourself worthy to partake in the spoils of victory. Let me know if you figure out what spoils we have available.

[hort1]

Another quashed rebellion. He he he he. So fun!!

I love being uber high dictator.

Dandy - a very aggressive and deceitful approach to handling the uprising. You have proved yourself worthy to partake in the spoils of victory. Let me know if you figure out what spoils we have available.


Shoo. Scat. Go away. I'm all set to be auto-erotically asphxyiated and I don't want anything to interfere with it! If I like it I'll let you know!

[dandylin]

Another quashed rebellion. He he he he. So fun!!

I love being uber high dictator.

Dandy - a very aggressive and deceitful approach to handling the uprising. You have proved yourself worthy to partake in the spoils of victory. Let me know if you figure out what spoils we have available.

Thank you MrDave, but no thank you. I believe, based on the conversation preceding this post that the only thing that will be spoiled are prophylactics :worry:

[JarnocanME]

You should see the other thread, someone just admitted that he has a hard time swallowing.
You can't swallow if you use P's right? You could die.
They aren't that repugnant or repulsive, you should be responsible -wear those rubbers.

[pechuna]

They aren't that repugnant or repulsive, you should be responsible -wear those rubbers.

I don't like condominiums as I prefer houses for ill repute.

[dandylin]

You should see the other thread, someone just admitted that he has a hard time swallowing.
You can't swallow if you use P's right? You could die.
They aren't that repugnant or repulsive, you should be responsible -wear those rubbers.
:laugh:

[dandylin]

I don't like condominiums as I prefer houses for ill repute.
:laugh: :laugh: For once pechuna, you got me to laugh

[carogonza]

Shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather.
you better believe it honey!

[carogonza]

perhaps this explains your absence from the Inner Sanctum of the Compound last night? Or will you too utilize the tired old excuse of "I didn't see the memo with the directions?"

And to think I paid a $1.50 to have my velvet jammies specially pressed....... :worry: :worry:
Ummm, well... MrDave made me miss the Inner Sanctum last night blame him. I can only worship one person at a time. :halo:

[carogonza]

Another quashed rebellion. He he he he. So fun!!

I love being uber high dictator.

Dandy - a very aggressive and deceitful approach to handling the uprising. You have proved yourself worthy to partake in the spoils of victory. Let me know if you figure out what spoils we have available.
What about me??? I gave up the Inner Sanctum with hort and I get no credit? WTH is that all about? I may have to find someone else to follow. Hmmmp :mad2:

[MrDave]

Shoo. Scat. Go away. I'm all set to be auto-erotically asphxyiated and I don't want anything to interfere with it! If I like it I'll let you know!

And?

So....

[dandylin]

What about me??? I gave up the Inner Sanctum with hort and I get no credit? WTH is that all about? I may have to find someone else to follow. Hmmmp :mad2:
Go away missy, MrDave and I have important things to discuss :joker: You are here to entertain us, so...? :toot:

[carogonza]

Go away missy, MrDave and I have important things to discuss :joker: You are here to entertain us, so...? :toot:
Oh yeah miss high and mighty. I saw MrDave way before you and I was his sycophant way before you as well. SO there. :royal: MrDave the uber dictator ROCKS!!!

[dandylin]

Oh yeah miss high and mighty. I saw MrDave way before you and I was his sycophant way before you as well. SO there. :royal: MrDave the uber dictator ROCKS!!!
Yes, but he likes me better, he told me so. :halo:

[hort1]

MrDave made me miss the Inner Sanctum last night

MrDave and I have important things to discuss

I saw MrDave way before you and I was his sycophant way before you as well.


Oh I see how it is. Tarts.

Just so you know, I don't need either one of you. I bet I can call George and Abdula, they are probably up to something fabulous!

[carogonza]

hort if you had the power MrDave does does, I am there for you! But maybe Georgie and Abdul can offer you something Ducky and I can't. tee hee :smile9:

[hort1]

hort if you had the power MrDave does does, I am there for you! But maybe Georgie and Abdul can offer you something Ducky and I can't. tee hee :smile9:

:confused:

OHHHHH!

I think I will have to decline their invitation to the "Boot and Saddle" then.

Uh, well, looks like I need you and dandy after all. Tell you what, why don't you drop by after this auto-erotic asphyxiation thing and we'll talk?

[carogonza]

:confused:

OHHHHH!

I think I will have to decline their invitation to the "Boot and Saddle" then.

Uh, well, looks like I need you and dandy after all. Tell you what, why don't you drop by after this auto-erotic asphyxiation thing and we'll talk?
do you want us in the leather or not???? :bwhip:

[dandylin]

Oh I see how it is. Tarts.

Just so you know, I don't need either one of you. I bet I can call George and Abdula, they are probably up to something fabulous!
I tried to gently tell you that this was all a plan to boost your self-esteem but the power went to your head.

You don't want to be banished do you?

[dandylin]

:confused:

OHHHHH!

I think I will have to decline their invitation to the "Boot and Saddle" then.

Uh, well, looks like I need you and dandy after all. Tell you what, why don't you drop by after this auto-erotic asphyxiation thing and we'll talk?
Too late.

We need a meeting people, hort may just have to turn in the duck :frown3:

[Aisling]

I tried to gently tell you that this was all a plan to boost your self-esteem but the power went to your head.

You don't want to be banished do you?
Reassuming your power is one thing, dandy, but threatening hort could be pushing the envelope a little too far. I may need to rethink my position and start discussing options with the "other side". Assuming that hort didn't auto-erotically asphyxiate and we still have an opposition leader.

[dandylin]

Reassuming your power is one thing, dandy, but threatening hort could be pushing the envelope a little too far. I may need to rethink my position and start discussing options with the "other side". Assuming that hort didn't auto-erotically asphyxiate and we still have an opposition leader.
Well darling one, you are certainly welcome to jump to the other side if you are so inclinded. Just don't come slithering back to us when hort finally does do himself in auto-erotically :worry:

[carogonza]

Reassuming your power is one thing, dandy, but threatening hort could be pushing the envelope a little too far. I may need to rethink my position and start discussing options with the "other side". Assuming that hort didn't auto-erotically asphyxiate and we still have an opposition leader.
Well last I remember, MrDave was the uber dictator and Current was his number 2 person. THen I stepped in as VP candidate and Ducky you were only the Defense Czar or something like that. I think the power has gone to Ducky's head. I think threatning hort's duck is a little too far.

[Aisling]

Well darling one, you are certainly welcome to jump to the other side if you are so inclinded. Just don't come slithering back to us when hort finally does do himself in auto-erotically :worry:
"Slithering"? You're calling me a snake now? Personal attack!

Well last I remember, MrDave was the uber dictator and Current was his number 2 person. THen I stepped in as VP candidate and Ducky you were only the Defense Czar or something like that. I think the power has gone to Ducky's head. I think threatning hort's duck is a little too far.
Not to stir the pot or anything, caro, but I think maybe dandy is getting off on an elitist trip or something. And she's been pretty mean to you, too, lately, with the :joker: business. Duck threatening is over the edge and may require a constitutional ban! Where is the uber-leader when his minion gets carried away?

(Back on topic) Air America has reminded me that I have the right and obligation to speak out and disagree (or not :gvibes: ) with whoever I want - even when I agree with them. Yea for Air America!

[dandylin]

Well last I remember, MrDave was the uber dictator and Current was his number 2 person. THen I stepped in as VP candidate and Ducky you were only the Defense Czar or something like that. I think the power has gone to Ducky's head. I think threatning hort's duck is a little too far.
All of our roles changed when it became apparent that Tametaz would be unable to fulfill his duties. Or have you forgotten that? :mad2: I couldn't take the vp position because I'm not a born in the U.S. citizens, therefore it went to hort. But that was only a "figurehead" position.

You guys get it together or pay the price! :mad2:

[dandylin]

"Slithering"? You're calling me a snake now? Personal attack!


Not to stir the pot or anything, caro, but I think maybe dandy is getting off on an elitist trip or something. And she's been pretty mean to you, too, lately, with the :joker: business. Duck threatening is over the edge and may require a constitutional ban! Where is the uber-leader when his minion gets carried away?

(Back on topic) Air America has reminded me that I have the right and obligation to speak out and disagree (or not :gvibes: ) with whoever I want - even when I agree with them. Yea for Air America!
See the post above this one please. I have nothing further to add to this :mad2:

[carogonza]

"Slithering"? You're calling me a snake now? Personal attack!


Not to stir the pot or anything, caro, but I think maybe dandy is getting off on an elitist trip or something. And she's been pretty mean to you, too, lately, with the :joker: business. Duck threatening is over the edge and may require a constitutional ban! Where is the uber-leader when his minion gets carried away?

(Back on topic) Air America has reminded me that I have the right and obligation to speak out and disagree (or not :gvibes: ) with whoever I want - even when I agree with them. Yea for Air America!
I agree. To imply you are a snake, well I would be offfended if I were you - not to stir the pot or anything. I think Ducky is teetering on the edge of a coup against our Uber DIctator. I mean it's not like she hasn't approached me to help her out or anything but she did mention how tired of MrDave she was. But I don't want to start problems. He better wake up before it's too late.

[dandylin]

I agree. To imply you are a snake, well I would be offfended if I were you - not to stir the pot or anything. I think Ducky is teetering on the edge of a coup against our Uber DIctator. I mean it's not like she hasn't approached me to help her out or anything but she did mention how tired of MrDave she was. But I don't want to start problems. He better wake up before it's too late.
Oh, you think you are so clever. I would never, ever turn my back on the beloved MrDave. You traitor!

[carogonza]

Oh, you think you are so clever. I would never, ever turn my back on the beloved MrDave. You traitor!
Well I have always supported MrDave even when he was the Evil Drager. I think the power has gone to your head dear DUcky and if that will cause any harm to MrDave, you better be careful. :worry:

[dandylin]

Well I have always supported MrDave even when he was the Evil Drager. I think the power has gone to your head dear DUcky and if that will cause any harm to MrDave, you better be careful. :worry:
You ar so transparent. You don't love our little nation, you want to own it

[Aisling]

You ar so transparent. You don't love our little nation, you want to own it
Those who love their country always fight to own it! Er . . . to get more oil? Or something. I have to go out and do something immoral now. Hopefully MrDave will quell this quasi-revolution.

[carogonza]

You ar so transparent. You don't love our little nation, you want to own it
Well DUH!!

[dandylin]

Well DUH!!
Well, at least you are honest :royal:

[carogonza]

Well, at least you are honest :royal:
:laugh:

[Txsweeper]

Oh that funny funny Air America!!! They are such a hoot!!

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The liberal Air America radio show has apologized for a broadcast that simulated shooting President Bush with a shotgun for his Social Security policies.

Host Randi Rhodes apologized for "bad taste" in Monday's routine in which she began by saying, "A spoiled child (Bush) is telling us our Social Security isn't safe anymore, so he's going fix it for us.Well, here's your answer, you ungrateful whelp."

The sound of three shotgun blasts followed, the New York Post reported Thursday.

"I apologize a thousand times," Rhodes said Wednesday on WLIB-AM, New York.

A spokesman for Air America, Jon Sinton, added, "Our normal vetting process failed ...and we regret it."

http://news.monstersandcritics.com/us/article_6919.php/Air_America_Says_Sorry_for_Fake_Bush_Shots

[cowleyh]

Oh that funny funny Air America!!! They are such a hoot!!

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The liberal Air America radio show has apologized for a broadcast that simulated shooting President Bush with a shotgun for his Social Security policies.

Host Randi Rhodes apologized for "bad taste" in Monday's routine in which she began by saying, "A spoiled child (Bush) is telling us our Social Security isn't safe anymore, so he's going fix it for us.Well, here's your answer, you ungrateful whelp."

The sound of three shotgun blasts followed, the New York Post reported Thursday.

"I apologize a thousand times," Rhodes said Wednesday on WLIB-AM, New York.

A spokesman for Air America, Jon Sinton, added, "Our normal vetting process failed ...and we regret it."

http://news.monstersandcritics.com/us/article_6919.php/Air_America_Says_Sorry_for_Fake_Bush_Shots
:worry: What does Air America have to do with this thread? Go post that in the Air America thread.

Oh...

Nevermind.

[Txsweeper]

:worry: What does Air America have to do with this thread? Go post that in the Air America thread.

Oh...

Nevermind.
:laugh: :laugh: Wait, here, how's this:

I am the king of this world, you will listen to me. I will drink margaritas in hell and you can come with me. I am the dictator! You are not my friend, you slither like a snake. You are transparent! You don't love this earth, you only want to rule it!! I am more clever then you are! Duh!!!! Well Duh back to you!! :laugh: :laugh:

Gosh, I just recapped this whole thread and didn't mention that GREAT radio broadcast even once, ain't I the bomb!!

[cowleyh]

:laugh: :laugh: Wait, here, how's this:

I am the king of this world, you will listen to me. I will drink margaritas in hell and you can come with me. I am the dictator! You are not my friend, you slither like a snake. You are transparent! You don't love this earth, you only want to rule it!! I am more clever then you are! Duh!!!! Well Duh back to you!! :laugh: :laugh:

Gosh, I just recapped this whole thread and didn't mention that GREAT radio broadcast even once, ain't I the bomb!!
You da bomb, you margarita drinkin' hellish, dictatorial king. Entertain me and go strangle someone while they are trying to be erotic. Fool!

[Txsweeper]

You da bomb, you margarita drinkin' hellish, dictatorial king. Entertain me and go strangle someone while they are trying to be erotic. Fool!
Thank you, it's my boots and saddle that set me apart!! :jump:

[cowleyh]

Thank you, it's my boots and saddle that set me apart!! :jump:
And your horse whip. Don't forget the horse whip. And please! Do tell me that you are wearing the spurs! :bwhip: Whoo-hoooo!

[carogonza]

Well, at least you are honest :royal:
And you are in trouble missy!! Wait until MrDave comes in and puts you in line!!! :bwhip:

[Txsweeper]

And your horse whip. Don't forget the horse whip. And please! Do tell me that you are wearing the spurs! :bwhip: Whoo-hoooo!
The horse whip is for the erotic strangling thing, you know, the thing hort is into to and the spurs, well they are just for fun!!http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/12.gif

[hort1]

And you are in trouble missy!! Wait until MrDave comes in and puts you in line!!! :bwhip:

You are all in trouble, and must be disciplined. I will be taking matters firmly in hand and administering all that is deserved (if anyone shows up at the Inner Sanctum, that is. This time there are no excuses).

[carogonza]

You are all in trouble, and must be disciplined. I will be taking matters firmly in hand and administering all that is deserved (if anyone shows up at the Inner Sanctum, that is. This time there are no excuses).
woo-hoo, I will be there with bells, whistles and leather on!!! :jump:

[dandylin]

You are all in trouble, and must be disciplined. I will be taking matters firmly in hand and administering all that is deserved (if anyone shows up at the Inner Sanctum, that is. This time there are no excuses).
Hort you are once again holding on to power that was never really yours. Get ahold of yourself, for the good of the nation :mad2: