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Patsy | 5:45 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Alan, these men are well paid entertainers, nothing more. They have found a
formula that appeals to the fears and emotions of a portion of the people in our
country. A great number of others choose to find their entertainment elsewhere.
Doug G | 7:20 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Are we really better off now than in the era of cronkite? If so, and this is
better off, I suppose that's dust I'd like to be left in, too. Walter
never told anyone to shut up on air. Ever. We were a more thoughtful nation. I
don't think my grapes are sour, but I also don't think that these AM
talkers make this a better society.
Interesting ... | 7:50 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
An op-ed that was so far off base has, in the 2 days since its publishing,
received 4 letters telling us how wrong it was.
There is a saying that if you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that howls is the one that got hit.
For an off the mark article, it sure is getting a lot of howls.
There is a saying that if you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one that howls is the one that got hit.
For an off the mark article, it sure is getting a lot of howls.
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@Patsy | 7:51 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Yeah, like on dancing with the stars and American idol. Now there are some mind
draining entertainment.
Anonymous | 7:55 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Alan, these media freaks "faith in the people of the United States, the
Constitution and principles of freedom" is valid only for those who agree
with them, not for anyone with another view. Rush, Beck, Hannity, etc. are
corrosive and antithetical to American values.
MBarlow | 7:56 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Amen, Alan! So many attepmt to speak so knowingly about Conservative Talk Radio
when it is OBVIOUS to those of us who actually listen that they have never heard
more than a soundbite or two taken out of context.
I used to think Rush Limbaugh was the devil incarnate because of all I heard about him in the "main stream" media. My husband listened to him, so I started to actually hear what he had to say. At first I thought he was an arrogant blow-hard, but what he said made sense. Then I came to enjoy his personality, to recognize the bluster for bluster, and to appreciate his sincerity. And now I have a son named Rush.
To people like Patsy: This is America. It is not a crime to make a lot of money. It is the American dream. Just because they make money doing what they do doesn't change their sincerity about the things they say. The reason they are able to make SO MUCH MONEY is not because they are convincing people to believe a certain way, but because they are speaking what is already in the hearts of the people.
I used to think Rush Limbaugh was the devil incarnate because of all I heard about him in the "main stream" media. My husband listened to him, so I started to actually hear what he had to say. At first I thought he was an arrogant blow-hard, but what he said made sense. Then I came to enjoy his personality, to recognize the bluster for bluster, and to appreciate his sincerity. And now I have a son named Rush.
To people like Patsy: This is America. It is not a crime to make a lot of money. It is the American dream. Just because they make money doing what they do doesn't change their sincerity about the things they say. The reason they are able to make SO MUCH MONEY is not because they are convincing people to believe a certain way, but because they are speaking what is already in the hearts of the people.
@patsy | 7:58 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Isn't it entertaining to watch clips of our govt. representatives spouting
off marxists principles insted of capitalism? It just entertains the heck out
of me to watch our representatives gather more and more power as we loose more
and more freedom.
Entertaining!
Entertaining!
Limbaugh the news | 8:07 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
entertainer! Glenn Beck the news entertainer!
Yesterday, Limbaugh blamed the Ft Hood shooting incident on Obama.
I rest my case.
Yesterday, Limbaugh blamed the Ft Hood shooting incident on Obama.
I rest my case.
Joe Moe | 8:23 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
I'm a Republican and a conservative, but the few times I have tuned into
Limbaugh and similar shows, I have been quickly put off. They do not speak for
me. Much of what they say is true, but some is exaggeration (some is worse).
And even when what they say is true, their tone is usually condescending,
inflammatory, and rude.
I can only conclude that they are, above all else, in the pursuit of ratings, money, and influence; I want my dialog from people concerned with truth, dialog, and good government.
I would say the same of the likes of Rachel Maddow (only she adds the additional insult of being shrill and a leftist).
I can only conclude that they are, above all else, in the pursuit of ratings, money, and influence; I want my dialog from people concerned with truth, dialog, and good government.
I would say the same of the likes of Rachel Maddow (only she adds the additional insult of being shrill and a leftist).
Anonymous | 8:50 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
These champions of "freedom" think anal poisoning is a real argument
and it's okay to poison, burn, and beat with shovels those with whom you
disagree. It speaks for itself. It's scary that there are so many people
who listen to this stuff and aren't disgusted.
Annoy a Liberal..... | 8:58 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
How to annoy a liberal - work hard, be happy, have success
Joe, above, says it right. | 9:11 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Even when the Limbaughs or Becks or Hannitys say something that is true, it is
said in a way that's rude, condescending, and intended to incite. I would
say the same about Olbermann, except he comes across as scolding every time he
speaks.
None of these people are good for society.
None of these people are good for society.
RedShirt | 9:49 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
To "Anonymous | 8:50 a.m." if what you say is correct, then what is
the real arguement?
From what I can see it comes down to 1 single question, and that is, who is going to be responsible for your life, you or the Government.
From what I can see it comes down to 1 single question, and that is, who is going to be responsible for your life, you or the Government.
oh joy | 9:50 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
great another day of pointless childish comments.
Anonymous | 9:52 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
How to annoy a Conservative- Be Happy, run your own life without being scared of
some boogeyman, treat everybody with equality, and think for yourself.
Anonymous | 9:52 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
It is truly sad that intelligent and truthful comments, such as that of this
commentator, are destined to be followed up by a string of inane displays of
ignorance as that expressed by so many liberal posts above.
It isn’t enough that these people are so laughably ignorant of what Beck, Limbaugh, and others are really saying, but they can’t seem to resist exposing their own ignorance by making foundationless accusations and insults against them. Anyone who listens to the conservative talk show hosts, knows what they are about. We aren’t being deceived by Gale and his cohorts. The childish name calling from Liberals just makes the critics look all that much more foolish.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the Deseret News staff were able to recognize baseless liberal deceptions when they see them and thus spare its readers the annoyance of seeing falsehoods being perpetrated?
It isn’t enough that these people are so laughably ignorant of what Beck, Limbaugh, and others are really saying, but they can’t seem to resist exposing their own ignorance by making foundationless accusations and insults against them. Anyone who listens to the conservative talk show hosts, knows what they are about. We aren’t being deceived by Gale and his cohorts. The childish name calling from Liberals just makes the critics look all that much more foolish.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the Deseret News staff were able to recognize baseless liberal deceptions when they see them and thus spare its readers the annoyance of seeing falsehoods being perpetrated?
Annoy a Conservative | 9:57 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
How to annoy a Conservative -
think harder,
think for yourself,
work just as hard if not harder,
be kinder,
be friendlier,
be freeier,
be happier,
have success and then share it with others.
Peace
think harder,
think for yourself,
work just as hard if not harder,
be kinder,
be friendlier,
be freeier,
be happier,
have success and then share it with others.
Peace
Demeaning to Conservatives | 10:00 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
I'm not a conservative but I always respected the intellectual
underpinnings of the conservative movement. For the life of me, though, I
can't see why anyone is persuaded by the loud-mouth rantings of demagogues
like Limberg, Beck and Hannity. I avoid boors that in my real life, and I sure
wouldn't base my political views on such bigoted drivel.
RedShirt | 10:23 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
To "Annoy a Liberal..... | 8:58 a.m." another way to annoy liberals is
to give them verifiable evidence the proves them wrong.
RedShirt | 11:09 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
To "Annoy a Conservative | 9:57 a.m." if you did those things, you
would become a conservative. Here is why:
Think harder: you would use logic, rather than feelings to make decisions. If you listen to liberal arguements, they are typically based on feelings.
Think for yourself: liberals attack anybody that thinks outside party lines. Look at what has happened to Joe Lieberman when he had thoughts outside of party lines.
Work just as hard, if not harder: here you are working, liberal social welfare policies do no reward working harder. See UAW benefits from GM and Chrysler, they don't have to work harder, they were given large chunks of those companies for nothing.
Be kinder, be friendlier: See liberal rants about Glenn Beck, or most any broadcast from Bill Maher.
Be Freeier: If liberals wanted more freedom, why have they pushed the Fairness Doctrine and Universal Health Care that eliminate choice.
Be happier: studies have shown that Conservatives are happier than liberals.
Have success and then share it with others: again conservatives give more to charities than liberals. Also, conservatives enact policies aimed at boosting businesses, which allows more people to share in the success of_a_company.
Think harder: you would use logic, rather than feelings to make decisions. If you listen to liberal arguements, they are typically based on feelings.
Think for yourself: liberals attack anybody that thinks outside party lines. Look at what has happened to Joe Lieberman when he had thoughts outside of party lines.
Work just as hard, if not harder: here you are working, liberal social welfare policies do no reward working harder. See UAW benefits from GM and Chrysler, they don't have to work harder, they were given large chunks of those companies for nothing.
Be kinder, be friendlier: See liberal rants about Glenn Beck, or most any broadcast from Bill Maher.
Be Freeier: If liberals wanted more freedom, why have they pushed the Fairness Doctrine and Universal Health Care that eliminate choice.
Be happier: studies have shown that Conservatives are happier than liberals.
Have success and then share it with others: again conservatives give more to charities than liberals. Also, conservatives enact policies aimed at boosting businesses, which allows more people to share in the success of_a_company.
victor | 11:24 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
So,Alan you listen to Rush and Beck! Both, college dropouts, addicts, no
military service, and masters of manipulation. I would suggest your milk is
sour and you don't like meat?
re: red shirt | 11:36 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
You do not give verifiable evidence of anything.
You get your information from the redshirt book of make belive.
Talking to you is like talking to my 95 year old grandfather.
You get your information from the redshirt book of make belive.
Talking to you is like talking to my 95 year old grandfather.
A Conservative | 11:49 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Be kind now. I am very upset over the actions of one person at Ft. Hood.
Having said that, it is somewhat possible to blame the Ft. Hood shootings on
Obama because of his "thoughtful" process of deciding on whether or
not to send more troops. Iraq is winding down and my son has completed three
tours of duty and I watch and listen to him and if at any time worry, I would
encourage him to seek additional mental health resources, where they exist.
Limbaugh and Beck are speaking just what most of us think about current
political scene. The Congress is all about how much money they can spend in
their district, never about who is paying for it and since they are all
millionaires anyway, they don't care about the "little"
Americans. Limbaugh and Beck do care and are not afraid to speak the collective
mind. They must being saying the truth to have so many people trying to shut
them up! I look forward to 2010 and a new President/Congress.
Anonymous | 12:25 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Walter was a person you could respect because he had decorum like Jack Anderson
had. We witnessed conservatives that Fox news and talk radio appeals to. They
reminded me of uneducated white people will little going for them but that fact
they were white.
You can't argue with these ignorant, but proud folks.
You can't argue with these ignorant, but proud folks.
Frank Castle | 12:33 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
re: RedShirt | 11:09 a.m. Nov. 10, 2009
//Think harder: you would use logic, rather than feelings to make decisions. If you listen to liberal arguements, they are typically based on feelings.//
So, the emotional wedge issues like Flag burning, Terrorism, Abortion, etc... are not being brought up by the GOP?
It seems like everytime anyone tries to have rational discourse the Republicans or their talking head lackeys go right to a bag a of tricks that a 3 yr old would use... just say no and/or throw a tantrum.
//Think harder: you would use logic, rather than feelings to make decisions. If you listen to liberal arguements, they are typically based on feelings.//
So, the emotional wedge issues like Flag burning, Terrorism, Abortion, etc... are not being brought up by the GOP?
It seems like everytime anyone tries to have rational discourse the Republicans or their talking head lackeys go right to a bag a of tricks that a 3 yr old would use... just say no and/or throw a tantrum.
Joe Moe | 12:35 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
@A Conservative 11:49
Come, please. Even if everything you say is true, using such a loose criteria for assigning "blame" would require us to also blame gun-makers, gatekeepers, bullet manufacturers, Afghanis, Taliban, Bush, Bin Laden, Hasan's professors in college, his parents....I tire of listing them.
The only ones to blame are these: 1) Hasan himself, in the main; 2) possibly his supervisors who made such an obvious blunder in assigning him to that post with that job at this time.
You sound like the liberals that conservatives often caricature when you make blame assertions you like just did; e.g., white Americans today share some blame for slavery and owe reparations to black Americans.
Come, please. Even if everything you say is true, using such a loose criteria for assigning "blame" would require us to also blame gun-makers, gatekeepers, bullet manufacturers, Afghanis, Taliban, Bush, Bin Laden, Hasan's professors in college, his parents....I tire of listing them.
The only ones to blame are these: 1) Hasan himself, in the main; 2) possibly his supervisors who made such an obvious blunder in assigning him to that post with that job at this time.
You sound like the liberals that conservatives often caricature when you make blame assertions you like just did; e.g., white Americans today share some blame for slavery and owe reparations to black Americans.
Ugly | 12:53 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
How utterly sad that divisive clock-stoppers like Limbaugh and Beck would be
held in such high esteem by some at a time when our country needs to be coming
together more than ever to solve our collective problems.
Politics has never been so ugly.
Politics has never been so ugly.
it can't happen here? | 1:05 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
I've yet to meet a person who would willingly admit they've been duped
by clever anger-mongers like those poor souls back in the days whose radio
superstar was Joseph Goebbels.
AB | 1:10 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Good letter Alan, the reason he cant support a left wing radio host with an
opposing view is that none of them can stay on the air for more than a month at
at time, no one listens to them. They have nothing of substance to say and how
do you carry a daily talk show where the host supports higher taxes, abortion,
big government and all the other garbage policies they champion? They'll
try to say they stick up for the little man but in reality they keep them
captive with their enabling government reliance policies. They have nothing and
they know it and it bothers them that the right has all the audience, thus they
want to shut them up. "IF I CANT HAVE IT- NEITHER CAN YOU WAHHH!"
to "Annoy a conservative" | 1:13 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Be freeier? Is that like truthiness? Like, the liberal way is truthier than
the conservative? Or are you speaking about being conservative with your use of
words? My words come from the dictionary. Call me a conservative if you will.
to Frank Castle | 1:40 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
The biggest "tantrum" I've ever seen in my life has been the gay
community throwing a fit after fairly and with due process losing the Prop 8
debate. Red Shirt's points at 11:09 are funny, and more importantly, TRUE.
Anonymous | 1:49 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
No Liberals, the way to annoy a conservative is to do what you always do - open
your mouth and spew whatever insults and unsupportable viewpoints that pop into
your heads.
Were it not for the annoyance of Liberal "mentality", there would be no conservatives vainly trying to make them see the real world.
Were it not for the annoyance of Liberal "mentality", there would be no conservatives vainly trying to make them see the real world.
but | 1:57 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
To vilify the messenger when you don't like the message is completely
liberal ideology...and to somehow pretend that traits of said messenger belong
to all who listen is also very "liberal". Rush shows up with an
addiction and personal problems and the left use that as their "proof"
that the right is a bunch of hypocrites....then they follow lockstep with the
incredible moral giants in Hollywood (obviously no addictions or personal issues
there) and jump on the popular causes (check the candidates and causes they tend
to support). See, the left has plenty of bad examples as well...maybe they
really believe those principles...possibly the conservatives do theirs as well!
Reason | 2:33 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Re: Doug G | 7:20: Actually, I think the one who has been telling people to
shut up is the President. He doesn’t like opposition to his plans to
further control people and businesses, so his reaction is to attempt to
intimidate and silence dissent. Rush Limbaugh doesn’t work that way
— he encourages MORE free speech.
ignorant radio audience | 3:19 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
The popularity of ilk like Limbaugh and Beck shows their are groups that are
promoting fascism (as Joseph Goebbells did)
And the ignorant audience doesn't even recognize it.
And the ignorant audience doesn't even recognize it.
demagogue | 3:24 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
In the leftist movement the demegogues can be found in the DNC. In the
conservative movement the demagogues are found in the entertainment world.
re: Reason 2:33 | 3:50 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Right.
Limbaugh shouts at and hangs up on people and this is your idea of Limbaugh encouraging MORE free speech.
LOL!
Limbaugh shouts at and hangs up on people and this is your idea of Limbaugh encouraging MORE free speech.
LOL!
Anonymous | 3:57 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck are folk heroes to many.
Makes ya proud to be an American - doesn't it?
LOL!
Makes ya proud to be an American - doesn't it?
LOL!
my test | 4:29 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
if we were in a life or death situation, do I think Glenn Beck would take a
bullet to save my life...maybe, but probably not...do I think Obama would?...not
a chance in Hades...I can't think of a single person in the history of the
world, who has been more self serving and self worshipping than our current
president...and yet that is the very thing his supporters hate about Limbaugh
and Beck. When they have people proclaiming them the Messiah ( I heard
prominent leaders use the term for Obama) and when they descend from the clouds
being hailed by the mesmerized masses, arms outstreched in a self aggrandizing
fashion, then Beck and Limbaugh will truly be arrogant windbags. Until then,
they are merely second fiddles to the greatest windbag of all.
re: my test | 4:50 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
"do I think Glenn Beck would take a bullet to save my life...maybe"
Naw.
There are no crazy people running around loose in Utah.
Naw.
Naw.
There are no crazy people running around loose in Utah.
Naw.
Anonymous | 4:56 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Palin for president!
How about Romney?
How about Huckabee?
How about ...?
LOL!
How about Romney?
How about Huckabee?
How about ...?
LOL!
@ redshirt | 6:20 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
So, you've flipped again? It wasn't a month ago you proclaimed
yourself an Independent.
You have no credibility, and your "herd" has even less.
You have no credibility, and your "herd" has even less.
to: RedShirt 11:09 | 6:23 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
For the UMPTEENTH time Red....
I am not a Democrat!
I am LIBERAL -- i.e., Libertarian!
I think harder,
I think for myself,
I work just as hard if not harder than anyone else,
I try to be kinder,
I try to be friendlier,
I'm definitely freeier,
I'm absolutley happier,
and when I have success, want to I share it with everyone!!
You really need to chill out dude.
Life is a cheer of bowlies!
And I still maintain the Joseph Smith, the Founding Fathers, Jesus were all Liberals by every word of the REAL definition.
Nothing about donating $$$.
That is NOT Charity.
[just can not seem to be able to get past that love of money idea thing.]
I'll keep you in my prayers.
Peace
I am not a Democrat!
I am LIBERAL -- i.e., Libertarian!
I think harder,
I think for myself,
I work just as hard if not harder than anyone else,
I try to be kinder,
I try to be friendlier,
I'm definitely freeier,
I'm absolutley happier,
and when I have success, want to I share it with everyone!!
You really need to chill out dude.
Life is a cheer of bowlies!
And I still maintain the Joseph Smith, the Founding Fathers, Jesus were all Liberals by every word of the REAL definition.
Nothing about donating $$$.
That is NOT Charity.
[just can not seem to be able to get past that love of money idea thing.]
I'll keep you in my prayers.
Peace
@a Conservative | 11:41 p.m. Nov. 10, 2009
Right there with you guy.
Reason | 3:21 a.m. Nov. 11, 2009
Re: “re: Reason 2:33 | 3:50 pm”: Uh huh. I can tell that you
don’t listen to the Rush Limbaugh show.
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