Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Why is Air America Failing?
Brian Anderson, author of "Southpark Conservatives," dissects the enterprise here:
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-anderson18apr18,1,6138915.story?coll=la-ap-topnews-headlines&ctrack=1&cset=true
(Sorry, this crap Mozilla browser won't support the hyperlink function)
To this I'll add another reason: Lack of talent. Rush Limbaugh, for example, is successful because he is more articulate by half than anyone else on the air, and laugh-out-loud funny. Of all the Air America people I've listened to, only J. Garofolo, Randi Rhodes, and Stewart Smalley (I can't remember his name now, for some reason) have any sort of warmth or presence on air. But for all her warmth and sweetness and self-effaceing charm, Ms. Rhodes's capacity for, er, complexity is a bit limited, and she has all the economics knowledge of a radio personality. That is, none.
The venomous Matt Malloy is an embarrassment to the station. Imagine all of the vitriol of Coulter without the humor and without the ironic touch. Ed Schultz is a good guy, and tries hard, and he's intellectually honest, but simply grates on the air.
Well, the guy who does the Armageddon spoofs in the morning is pretty funny, sometimes.
But Howard Stern is smarter and more skilled than any of them, and would be a much better advocate for their cause.
Overall, Air America just doesn't get it. It's got a tin ear.
Splash, out
Jason
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-anderson18apr18,1,6138915.story?coll=la-ap-topnews-headlines&ctrack=1&cset=true
(Sorry, this crap Mozilla browser won't support the hyperlink function)
Successful talk radio is conservative for three reasons:
• Entertainment value. The top conservative hosts put on snazzy, frequently humorous shows. Kathleen Hall Jamieson, dean of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, observes: "The parody, the asides, the self-effacing humor, the bluster are all part of the packaging that makes the political message palatable." Besides, the triumph of political correctness on the left makes it hard for on-air liberals to lighten things up without offending anyone.
• Fragmentation of the potential audience. Political consultant Dick Morris explains: "Large percentages of liberals are black and Hispanic, and they now have their own specialized entertainment radio outlets, which they aren't likely to leave for liberal talk radio." The potential audience for Air America or similar ventures is thus pretty small — white liberals, basically. And they've already got NPR.
• Liberal bias in the old media. That's what birthed talk radio in the first place. People turn to it to help right the imbalance. Political scientist William Mayer, writing in the Public Interest, recently observed that liberals don't need talk radio because they've got the big three networks, most national and local daily newspapers and NPR.
To this I'll add another reason: Lack of talent. Rush Limbaugh, for example, is successful because he is more articulate by half than anyone else on the air, and laugh-out-loud funny. Of all the Air America people I've listened to, only J. Garofolo, Randi Rhodes, and Stewart Smalley (I can't remember his name now, for some reason) have any sort of warmth or presence on air. But for all her warmth and sweetness and self-effaceing charm, Ms. Rhodes's capacity for, er, complexity is a bit limited, and she has all the economics knowledge of a radio personality. That is, none.
The venomous Matt Malloy is an embarrassment to the station. Imagine all of the vitriol of Coulter without the humor and without the ironic touch. Ed Schultz is a good guy, and tries hard, and he's intellectually honest, but simply grates on the air.
Well, the guy who does the Armageddon spoofs in the morning is pretty funny, sometimes.
But Howard Stern is smarter and more skilled than any of them, and would be a much better advocate for their cause.
Overall, Air America just doesn't get it. It's got a tin ear.
Splash, out
Jason
Comments:
interracial dating Meet Thousands Of Singles In Your Area
Hundreds Of Happy People Across The Globe Have Been Successful In Finding Suitable Partners With Online dating.
Thousand Of People Are Looking For A Date Today. They Are Looking For Someone. Are You One Of Them?
Lonely? Single? Married?
Are you looking for someone to FLIRT?
Looking for someone to DATE?
Find your special someone.
Date man or women you desire!
Free Trial! Chat Real Time with Audio & Video Capabilities. interracial dating
Post a Comment
I just visited your blog. I am collecting information to see where I can improve my traffic and my own blogs and websites. When I do a search, I use the the following keywords: generate web site traffic to locate the best information resources out there related to the theme of my marketing research. Then I personally visit the blogs that stand out. Yours was one of them.
Your blog came to my list of interesting sites to look at and see how you're marketing yourself, how many people visit and leave comments, what kind of comments, etc.
Now some blogs don't quite match what I am looking for but that's OK. With the information I'm gathering, I can compile a wide selection of topics, design ideas, etc. so I can come up with my own blog and hopefully make it successful.
I hope you don't mind me posting on your blog but hey, what's a blog without input and comments from visitors, right?
I always hate those one-liner comments when people don't take the time to even compose a decent message. I wish you much success with your blog, your marketing efforts, life in general and everything that you do and hopefully your blog will continue to get lots of visitors.
Speaking of visitors, if you're interest in getting additional FREE, real traffic, not some fake hit to your blog or sites, don't hesitate to stop by
generate web site traffic and register. Free. Nothing to buy, no memberships, no gimmicks. Only REAL live people clicking and seeing your site or blog for at least 25 seconds. No autosurfing. FYI. Use it if you'd like. It's FREE Traffic.
Sincerely,
James F.
Your blog came to my list of interesting sites to look at and see how you're marketing yourself, how many people visit and leave comments, what kind of comments, etc.
Now some blogs don't quite match what I am looking for but that's OK. With the information I'm gathering, I can compile a wide selection of topics, design ideas, etc. so I can come up with my own blog and hopefully make it successful.
I hope you don't mind me posting on your blog but hey, what's a blog without input and comments from visitors, right?
I always hate those one-liner comments when people don't take the time to even compose a decent message. I wish you much success with your blog, your marketing efforts, life in general and everything that you do and hopefully your blog will continue to get lots of visitors.
Speaking of visitors, if you're interest in getting additional FREE, real traffic, not some fake hit to your blog or sites, don't hesitate to stop by
generate web site traffic and register. Free. Nothing to buy, no memberships, no gimmicks. Only REAL live people clicking and seeing your site or blog for at least 25 seconds. No autosurfing. FYI. Use it if you'd like. It's FREE Traffic.
Sincerely,
James F.
I am about to show you a way that you can generate thousands of keyword targeted links back to your web site starting today!
Hi Blogger,
Just surfing blogs, looking for stuff on
how to buy guaranteed web site traffic when I came across yours.
You post called this post caught my eye,
not exactly what I was lookin' for ;-)
But I LOVED it!
I like plain a nd simple stuff like that. LOL
I was looking for "my next lesson",
always trying to learn, as we all do.
I'll keep my eye out for your next post!
You got stuff to offer as I can see!
I have a traffic web site on the
"how to buy guaranteed web site traffic subject"
check it out if you like, K?
THANKS for the read!!
I'll be back!
Just surfing blogs, looking for stuff on
how to buy guaranteed web site traffic when I came across yours.
You post called this post caught my eye,
not exactly what I was lookin' for ;-)
But I LOVED it!
I like plain a nd simple stuff like that. LOL
I was looking for "my next lesson",
always trying to learn, as we all do.
I'll keep my eye out for your next post!
You got stuff to offer as I can see!
I have a traffic web site on the
"how to buy guaranteed web site traffic subject"
check it out if you like, K?
THANKS for the read!!
I'll be back!
www.getipodsforfree.com has this cool thing where if you just sign up and do an offer, you can get a free ipod
Hi , I alway like this place
I just started a newsite traffic traffic traffic trafficsource.us web website. It's got alot of site traffic traffic traffic trafficsource.us web web related stuff. come by and check it out
I just started a newsite traffic traffic traffic trafficsource.us web website. It's got alot of site traffic traffic traffic trafficsource.us web web related stuff. come by and check it out
Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you and visit a lot!
I have a web site promotion by optimization software sales site. We sell a lot of Software about##KEYWORD## related stuff. Ia will be sending my customers to your site for more information.
I have a web site promotion by optimization software sales site. We sell a lot of Software about##KEYWORD## related stuff. Ia will be sending my customers to your site for more information.
Yours By Design Heating and Cooling is a full service Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractor based in Blaine, MN
installing residential heating and air and commercial heating and air.**Heating****Cooling**whirlpool water heaterwhirlpool water heater
installing residential heating and air and commercial heating and air.**Heating****Cooling**whirlpool water heaterwhirlpool water heater
Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you!
I have a advertising inc site/blog. It pretty much covers advertising inc related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
I have a advertising inc site/blog. It pretty much covers advertising inc related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
I am looking for some inexpensive way to get my ad seen on the interest. I have heard about internet advertising and though I would see what was online. Your post was very interesting ...Thanks
I am looking for some inexpensive way to get my ad seen on the interest. I have heard about banners and though I would see what was online. Your post was very interesting ...Thanks
Hey There great Web Site Blogger, great post on this post I have a great site to look at Free Web Design, feel free to call anytime, thanks!
Greetings to you Blogger. website traffic related information is of great interest to me and so I am very often online checking it out. It was during one of those times that I came accross your site. I spent some time checking out your content even though I was really looking for website traffic related stuff and that this post did not really give me the answers that I was searching for. The fact is your site was informative enough for me to have spent a few minutes checking it out. Well, keep the fire burning and all the best.
Thank you Blogger,
It is truely great that people like you share excellent information on online web site traffic.
I enjoyed your post very much and It has helped me move forward with my goal.
Thanks again!
It is truely great that people like you share excellent information on online web site traffic.
I enjoyed your post very much and It has helped me move forward with my goal.
Thanks again!
Hi, I was just blog surfing and found you! If you are interested, go see my web advertising related site. It isnt anything special but you may still find something of interest.
Congradulations on a well written, interesting and superb blog!
Have you heard about the shocking news?
1000's of real people in 180+ countries are earning quiet fortunes from home using the most ingenious automated marketing system ever invented.
Are you curious to find out what this is all about?
Why not you have nothing to lose.
You can sign up for this system absolutely free of charge and check it all out for yourself.
To start out we have a short video presentation for you to watch. Just turn up your speakers if you can and click on the link below.
Have fun and open your mind!
It's all right here: multi level methods
It successfully covers multi level methods related stuff.
Check it out now, Scott :-)
Have you heard about the shocking news?
1000's of real people in 180+ countries are earning quiet fortunes from home using the most ingenious automated marketing system ever invented.
Are you curious to find out what this is all about?
Why not you have nothing to lose.
You can sign up for this system absolutely free of charge and check it all out for yourself.
To start out we have a short video presentation for you to watch. Just turn up your speakers if you can and click on the link below.
Have fun and open your mind!
It's all right here: multi level methods
It successfully covers multi level methods related stuff.
Check it out now, Scott :-)
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
Blogger,
I was looking at your blog post
about free search engine submission .
You can now place a link to
your website on our website for free. See:
http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards
We get over 18,000 visitors per day.
Many search under free search engine submission .
We have a special category for free search engine submission
in our search engine friendly directory.
Your listing will be spidered by the search
engines under free search engine submission .
We hope you find this to be a
good opportunity for some free
advertising.
Good luck,
John,
http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
I was looking at your blog post
about free search engine submission .
You can now place a link to
your website on our website for free. See:
http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards
We get over 18,000 visitors per day.
Many search under free search engine submission .
We have a special category for free search engine submission
in our search engine friendly directory.
Your listing will be spidered by the search
engines under free search engine submission .
We hope you find this to be a
good opportunity for some free
advertising.
Good luck,
John,
http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
Hello I am the traffic man, zip, zip, zip. make a new resolution to get a flood of traffic to your website this year. Let me show you how to get FREE traffic to your site. Yes I said FREE, FREE, FREE!!! Don't delay.
To find out more, visit my multi level methods site. It successfully covers FREE information exposing FREE traffic and multi level methods related stuff. Don't forget - FREE, FREE, FREE. You have nothing to lose!
To find out more, visit my multi level methods site. It successfully covers FREE information exposing FREE traffic and multi level methods related stuff. Don't forget - FREE, FREE, FREE. You have nothing to lose!
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
##Http://www.spagack.com/ezGaffurl.php?offer=maidle123&pid=1#### BLog Submitter Pro vSearch##is the coolest thing, the coolest !##Download ## I have seen####Blog Submitter Pro##33Http://. posts to Topical Posts ##Blog Submitter Pro ####Google ## loves it
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
Blogger,
I saw your post
regarding search .
You are welcome to place a link to
your blog or website on our high
traffic website for free. See:
http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards
We have a specific category for search .
Your listing will be indexed in the search
engines under search . It will
also be a permanent link.
Thank you,
John,
http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
I saw your post
regarding search .
You are welcome to place a link to
your blog or website on our high
traffic website for free. See:
http://www.quickregister.net/infowizards
We have a specific category for search .
Your listing will be indexed in the search
engines under search . It will
also be a permanent link.
Thank you,
John,
http://www.quickregister.net
Free Search Engine Submission Service.
Hi there, you have a nice blog. Today I was out blog surfing looking for detailed info on adult dating service when I found your page. Your site is not an exact match but it did catch my interest. I am going to add you to my favorite list of blogs for future reading and reference. Should you ever need information on adult dating service then drop by the site above and check it out.
Shop at your favorite stores 24 hours a day. Why go to the mall when you can shop online and avoid the traffic
Hey great blog, how long have you had it. I have just set up a wordpress blog all about free home based business, let me know what you think.
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
One of the better results I saw from my fasting experience was that I have more self control over my eating habits. I have always been a binge type of eater. After my fast, I felt like I could restrain myself easier. It is proberbly a mental attribute. I mean I can go without eating for 7 days then I sure can keep myself from eating something I shouldn't.
Link to this site. vitamin health weight loss
Link to this site. vitamin health weight loss
Lose Weight Now. Fasting, when done peoperly, can be a basoc part of a solid weight loss plan. If done correctly it can ne a great start to your new way of life.
Link to this site. vegetarian weight loss diet
Link to this site. vegetarian weight loss diet
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
Alright! I had it. If I have to put up another day in the house with a teenager, why I will. Okay. Take a chill pill. I know, even though she is going through her toughest years of trying to figure out who she is, I have to take a level head about this. I mean, she sure cannot be this way forever. She will just flip out on me for no reason whatsoever. Just for asking a question. Might as well just go out and look for something else. It can just take my mind off the bummer of dealing with a teenager. Domain host hosting hosting name web web web
Man, I had to tell this guy today straight to his face, CHILL OUT DUDE. He was taken aback as he probably did not expect that type of response. So sometimes it truly works to freak people out and do something they do not expect at all. Like this one site I never expected to find on 550 not local host not a gateway, can you imagine that? I thought it would be easy to find, or so I expected, and this one day, I totally believe I spent like 4 hours or so and found nothing but crap sites. Geez, sometimes searching for hard topics can really SUCK.
550 not local host not a gateway
550 not local host not a gateway
Lose Weight Now. Fasting, when done peoperly, can be a basoc part of a solid weight loss plan. If done correctly it can ne a great start to your new way of life.
Link to this site. weight loss by hypnosis
Link to this site. weight loss by hypnosis
Search engines acount for 90% of all web traffic! In the offline world it's all about "location, location, location". Put your business were people crowd around and your on your way to sucess.
Link to this site: small business owner association
http://small-businesses.info/
Link to this site: small business owner association
http://small-businesses.info/
Hey there, you have a great blog covering Promoting my website fast here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you! I have a Promoting my website fast site which pretty much deals with Promoting my website fast. Come by and check it out if you get some time. :-)
Just blogging for a while, found your site that also happens to be around free music downloads, so just saying what's up.
Charles
Charles
Repairs start at $39.95 for Water Heater, Plumbing & Handyman Services.
Silver FOX Home Comfort Services offers a FULL SERVICE program to maintain one of your biggest investments - YOUR HOME! We offer a 'ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" concept allowing you - the home owner - the convenience of solving ALL your HOME'S needs by contacting your Silver Fox Independent Home Comfort Specialists.
Is your Water Heater giving you problems? Visit our website - we can help!
Silver FOX Home Comfort Services offers a FULL SERVICE program to maintain one of your biggest investments - YOUR HOME! We offer a 'ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" concept allowing you - the home owner - the convenience of solving ALL your HOME'S needs by contacting your Silver Fox Independent Home Comfort Specialists.
Is your Water Heater giving you problems? Visit our website - we can help!
Blogger,
RE: free people searches. Why don't you put a link to your blog about free search engine registration on our site
for free? We have a specific category for free search engine registration related
sites. We get tons of visitors and your link will be permanent.
See http://www.quickregister.net . Thanks.
John
Get 10,000 free opt in leads right now.
RE: free people searches. Why don't you put a link to your blog about free search engine registration on our site
for free? We have a specific category for free search engine registration related
sites. We get tons of visitors and your link will be permanent.
See http://www.quickregister.net . Thanks.
John
Get 10,000 free opt in leads right now.
Hi,
It is a pleasure to read some of your posts. This blog has some good info which you must have spent some time to creating...
I hope you keep adding similar content and more useful stuff!
Good Luck,
make money online
It is a pleasure to read some of your posts. This blog has some good info which you must have spent some time to creating...
I hope you keep adding similar content and more useful stuff!
Good Luck,
make money online
interracial dating Meet Thousands Of Singles In Your Area
Hundreds Of Happy People Across The Globe Have Been Successful In Finding Suitable Partners With Online dating.
Thousand Of People Are Looking For A Date Today. They Are Looking For Someone. Are You One Of Them?
Lonely? Single? Married?
Are you looking for someone to FLIRT?
Looking for someone to DATE?
Find your special someone.
Date man or women you desire!
Free Trial! Chat Real Time with Audio & Video Capabilities. interracial dating