From one annoyed conservative to another

[Proprioceptive]

Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

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[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

Conservative Radio is the reason Obama won. Seriously, it has dumbed down Conservatism.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

What do you mean "getting"? He's been irritating for a long time.

 

[Proprioceptive]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

What do you mean "getting"? He's been irritating for a long time.

FTW!

 

[Inspector Jihad]

Hannity is a complete joke. I can't believe there are people that actually believe his shit.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

He should be the first to be yanked off the air even before Rush.

 

[Moonbeam]

I would need some specifics as to what is wrong with him to agree or disagree.

 

[SP33Demon]

Further proof that conservatism is dead/dying in America. The only semi-rational person is O'Reilly and that's not saying much. at. all.

 

[Dari]

The guy thinks he's a victim of some kind. Pathetic. I got cable tv service just to watch Fox News squirm and the deluge of lies and victimhood I see on that channel is absolutely insane. I will return the box before they charge me for another month.

 

[ProfJohn]

It is just a radio gimmick.

When Clinton won Rush started every show with a "America held hostage" message. Did it for 2 years till the 1994 election.

Once Obama takes power you might change your mind. Right now there isn't much to really talk about, but once we have a liberal in the White House I am sure there will be tons of issues. Conservative radio thrived when Clinton was in office. I expect it to do the same now.

 

[Insomniator]

I like him and rush, but Simone is the best of all of them.

Levine doesn't let anyone, conservative or liberal get a damn word out without being yelled at.

By conservatives in Exile I think he means that the republican party is not actually conservative anymore and that liberals are going further left, while America shifts to the left in general.

How is he not right about that?

 

[Craig234]

Good start, but it'll help more when you move away from identity politics - 'you're a conservative' - and towards specific policy goals, so you can switch parties if appropriate.

What would it take for you to become a democrat?

If you want some reading on the history of the right-wing media that spawned Hannity, check out David Brock's dry but informative "Right-wing noise machine".

 

[shrumpage]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
Now I'm definitely a conservative, and I love listening to talk radio, but lately one host has been getting on my nerves. Sean Hannity. This guy has started the "conservative underground" and "conservatives in exile" movement and it makes me want to spew chunks all over my car stereo. He's taken this conservative ideology too far and frankly, I hope it hurts his ratings. It probably won't, but it's gotta stop. Am I alone on this? I take pride in my conservative views, but man is he getting irritating.

The only talk radio i like listening to now are shows that try and bring opposing guests on. There is a place for solo stylings of Rush and Hannity, but i don't find it very interesting and it gets old very quick.

When i lived in Oregon i used to listen to Lars Larson he was an ok host, but he would actively seek out opposition on an issue. At the time it was a regional show that would deal with local and national issues. One of the best shows happened after Katrina, he had Brad from bradsblog.com on. And it was a pretty heated discussion, they went around in circles both making good points. But what made it great was i was listening over the internet, and instead of cutting to a commercial it kept their mics on. The talk kept going and it got even more intense then when they were on the air. No name calling, but two civil people very passionately debating an issue.

I'll listen to Medved too for the same reason. I've heard him make an ass of himself, but generally if he gets a decent guest the conversation is good. Medved had a gay author (name escapes me) who had just written a book concerning same sex issues. A very good, civil debate on several issues confronting gay people in America. Obviously they didn't agree a on everything, but they did find common ground on somethings.

Any debate/conflict usually makes the best radio.

I'd be open to suggestions of other shows that offer debate on the air.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

As old people die off and the younger generation takes over, conservatives i nthis country will loose power. THANK GOD!

 

[StageLeft]

In an ideal world Hannity would be rounded up and put into a camp.

 

[cwjerome]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon
Further proof that conservatism is dead/dying in America. The only semi-rational person is O'Reilly and that's not saying much. at. all.

No, just further proof that YOU live in the mainstream media-world of pundits and talking heads.

It's astonishing to hear Libs proclaim conservatism dead/dying. They did the same thing after Goldwater's crushing defeat, after Nixon's embarrassment, and even after Bush 1. And all the meanwhile this country moved Right. Absolutely brilliant.

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: Craig234
Good start, but it'll help more when you move away from identity politics - 'you're a conservative' - and towards specific policy goals, so you can switch parties if appropriate.

For me personally, I'm a conservative. Meaning, I vote pro-life, I'm for small government, low taxes, less spending, etc. I'm not a republican but currently they are the closest party to my beliefs (though not for the past few years). If the democrats want to support those issues, I will gladly switch parties.

Identity politics is something completely different. Example, "Hey, I'm black so I'll vote for the black guy" or "Hey, I'm a Christian so I'll vote for the Christian." Personally, I've never played around with identity politics and I feel sad for all those who did this past election.

 

[Corbett]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
As old people die off and the younger generation takes over, conservatives i nthis country will loose power. THANK GOD!

Congrats, you've just proven why its a BAD thing for the next generation to take over....

 

[dartworth]

My parents are brainwashed by these talk radio shows...it real is sad

 

[Tab]

Conservatives, are creating their own death. In their own eyes, liberals always taking control of the young,naive and poor with socialist propaganda,movies and music. Of course, this isn't the truth but I'm sure I'll enjoying hearing the GOP pundits on the radio ranting how the 2000s where the good ole' days...

 

[Kremlar]

As old people die off and the younger generation takes over, conservatives i nthis country will loose power. THANK GOD!

Too bad the young grow up and become conservatives. :laugh:

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
In an ideal world Hannity would be rounded up and put into a camp.

Why? What sort of camp?

 

[Insomniator]

A camp for the intelligent I'd say

 

[Craig234]

Originally posted by: Corbett

Originally posted by: Craig234
Good start, but it'll help more when you move away from identity politics - 'you're a conservative' - and towards specific policy goals, so you can switch parties if appropriate.

For me personally, I'm a conservative. Meaning, I vote pro-life, I'm for small government, low taxes, less spending, etc. I'm not a republican but currently they are the closest party to my beliefs (though not for the past few years). If the democrats want to support those issues, I will gladly switch parties.

Identity politics is something completely different. Example, "Hey, I'm black so I'll vote for the black guy" or "Hey, I'm a Christian so I'll vote for the Christian." Personally, I've never played around with identity politics and I feel sad for all those who did this past election.

Well, snce Democrats had a smaller government than Republicans for quite a while now, had as low or lower taxes for you and all but the top 2%, since Republicans have a consistent record for inceasing spending way beyond the democrats they follow - I'd say on everything but abortion you are getting a better deal on your own stated issues from Democrats. Will you back up what you said and switch? Or are you a 'one issue voter' on abortion, and if so, say that instead.

I will give you that Republicans tend to appoint anti-abortion Supreme Court justices, though you have to take a horrible radical right-wing agenda with them as well.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: Insomniator
I like him and rush, but Simone is the best of all of them.

Levine doesn't let anyone, conservative or liberal get a damn word out without being yelled at.

By conservatives in Exile I think he means that the republican party is not actually conservative anymore and that liberals are going further left, while America shifts to the left in general.

How is he not right about that?

this. but i agree he is kind of annoying.

i am really annoyed the conservative talking heads did not call out the GOP the last 8 years.