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right-wing blogs we like
The Reagan Wing Hearin lies the real heart of Washington State Republicans. Doug Parris runs this red-meat social conservative group site which bars no holds when it comes to saying who they are and who they're not; what they believe and what they don't; who their friends are and where the rest of the Republicans can go. Well-written, and flaming.
Orbusmax inexhaustible Drudgery of NW conservative news
The Radio Equalizer prolific former Seattle KVI, KIRO talk host speaks authoritatively about radio.
How can Randi Rhodes claim to be the highest rated liberal talker in America when Ed Schultz has an audience of 3 million? That's twice as big as Randi's.
http://tinyurl.com/kbws2
For a minute there I thought you meant her "old time slot meaning pre- Eddy and she would again be in the time slot where he is now.
So it will be almost like it never happened...she will still be on KPTK at the same time, just like Mike Malloy is on at the same time he was at AirAmerica. Excellent.
I once stated here that it wouldn't matter if Air America disappeared tomorrow. Thom Hartmann owns and produces his own show and would be picked up in a second by either NovaM ( Mike Malloy) or Jones network ( Stephanie and Ed). Same with any of them. It isnt about Air America...its about having a choice not to listen to right wing radio, and when they let that genie out of the bottle, there was never any going back.
Seder had a good show? Lets see, the usual Bush diatribe, some cracks at McCain's war injuries, and an inability to honestly assess the issue for Democrats because he is 'afraid to give the other side ammunition.'
At least Rachel Madow is honest. She gets it. She sees the out-of-control fire that is killing the Democratic Party. Super Delegates know that for a Democrat to win the Whitehouse they can't run as a liberal. Clinton was a 'new democrat' and Carter certainly was no liberal when he ran for the office. So how will Obama do?
Madow can see it, will comment on it honestly, so why can't the rest? Because she is being intellectually honest.
Karl Rove's divide-and-conquer strategy is working well. Looks like he has the Clintons all figured out.
Hey Les I promise NOT to dress like Herb...
I never said she was a centrist. I was just giving her credit for being honest. Some hosts, like say Sam Subpar for example, will not critique for fear of hurting the Party. I heard him say it just the other night.
Sparky, 'One of the funniest episodes ever.
Here is the clip
Heard Randi this evening. Very weird. It's like she had some of her friends from college to call in to tell her how great she is and how much Air America Sucks.
As if we didn't know that about Air America already.
It was just last week that Rhodes announced she was leaving Air America after she was suspended for comments made at a club even for KKGN "Green 960" San Francisco. Today, she started her new national gig with Nova M, and she will be based out of affiliate (and former radio home) WJNO (1290) West Palm Beach, Fla. It's owned by Clear Channel, which also owns Green 960. Randi also keeps as many as 20 affiliates, including KPTK (1090) Seattle. Back at Air America, Law & Order actor Richard Belzer is filling in on the afternoon slot formerly held by Rhodes
20 affiliates? WOW!!!! What a network!
Someday she'll be as big as say the UW sports radio network with 27....HaHaHa
Yeah PL, I think she will always be 'limited' like that, principally because of her own doing. She 'could be' an incredibly vast talent if she set her mind to it. Too bad; alcohol and/or any other 'addiction' can do that so many times, simply a waste.
So glad you are still on KTLA! I still hear Rachel and Thom Hartmann too. I think you should try and get them to join Nova M too when their contract expires!!!
You are my absolute favorite though. I was severely broken up after your suspension with worry I would not hear you anymore. Yaaay!
Duffman, you clearly are on the right. No alcohol has been proven. Just another smear campaign and you buy right into it. Is it fun to guess that any woman who speaks her mind must be drinking?
But then, you are rather a milquetoast, aren't you?
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How can Randi Rhodes claim to be the highest rated liberal talker in America when Ed Schultz has an audience of 3 million? That's twice as big as Randi's.
http://tinyurl.com/kbws2
Posted by: abob | April 10, 2008 at 07:56 PM
For a minute there I thought you meant her "old time slot meaning pre- Eddy and she would again be in the time slot where he is now.
So it will be almost like it never happened...she will still be on KPTK at the same time, just like Mike Malloy is on at the same time he was at AirAmerica. Excellent.
I once stated here that it wouldn't matter if Air America disappeared tomorrow. Thom Hartmann owns and produces his own show and would be picked up in a second by either NovaM ( Mike Malloy) or Jones network ( Stephanie and Ed). Same with any of them. It isnt about Air America...its about having a choice not to listen to right wing radio, and when they let that genie out of the bottle, there was never any going back.
Posted by: sparky | April 10, 2008 at 08:01 PM
abob, cows in the barns of North Dakota don't really count.
Posted by: sparky | April 10, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Marone is interviewing Randi as I post! She sounds happy. I'm glad she left Air America behind. Honestly.
BTW, Seder had another good show for her tonight.
Posted by: joanie hussein for obama | April 10, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Sparky, a-boob like cows . . . a lot!
Posted by: joanie hussein for obama | April 10, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Now you're being udderly ridiculous!
Posted by: Duffman | April 11, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Seder had a good show? Lets see, the usual Bush diatribe, some cracks at McCain's war injuries, and an inability to honestly assess the issue for Democrats because he is 'afraid to give the other side ammunition.'
At least Rachel Madow is honest. She gets it. She sees the out-of-control fire that is killing the Democratic Party. Super Delegates know that for a Democrat to win the Whitehouse they can't run as a liberal. Clinton was a 'new democrat' and Carter certainly was no liberal when he ran for the office. So how will Obama do?
Madow can see it, will comment on it honestly, so why can't the rest? Because she is being intellectually honest.
Karl Rove's divide-and-conquer strategy is working well. Looks like he has the Clintons all figured out.
Posted by: PugetSound | April 11, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Wow, putz tells us that Maddow is for a centrist. What's next for the Amazing Putzkin? Will he dress up like Michael J Fox' character on Family Ties?
Posted by: Les Nessman | April 11, 2008 at 10:27 AM
God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!
Posted by: sparky | April 11, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Les:
Whatever happened to Chai-chai Rod weeee gwize?
Posted by: AprilMayJune | April 11, 2008 at 12:30 PM
His likeness was used on the first Devo album "Are we not Men"? with his permission.
Posted by: Les Nessman | April 11, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Hey Les I promise NOT to dress like Herb...
I never said she was a centrist. I was just giving her credit for being honest. Some hosts, like say Sam Subpar for example, will not critique for fear of hurting the Party. I heard him say it just the other night.
Sparky, 'One of the funniest episodes ever.
Here is the clip
Oh the humanity
Posted by: PugetSound | April 11, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Our own Bla'M quoted in LTR via Buzzflash! Wow!
The Ivy League of bloggers...
Posted by: Fremont | April 11, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Heard Randi this evening. Very weird. It's like she had some of her friends from college to call in to tell her how great she is and how much Air America Sucks.
As if we didn't know that about Air America already.
Posted by: PugetSound | April 14, 2008 at 08:16 PM
It was just last week that Rhodes announced she was leaving Air America after she was suspended for comments made at a club even for KKGN "Green 960" San Francisco. Today, she started her new national gig with Nova M, and she will be based out of affiliate (and former radio home) WJNO (1290) West Palm Beach, Fla. It's owned by Clear Channel, which also owns Green 960. Randi also keeps as many as 20 affiliates, including KPTK (1090) Seattle. Back at Air America, Law & Order actor Richard Belzer is filling in on the afternoon slot formerly held by Rhodes
20 affiliates? WOW!!!! What a network!
Someday she'll be as big as say the UW sports radio network with 27....HaHaHa
Posted by: PeakLimiter | April 15, 2008 at 07:02 AM
Yeah PL, I think she will always be 'limited' like that, principally because of her own doing. She 'could be' an incredibly vast talent if she set her mind to it. Too bad; alcohol and/or any other 'addiction' can do that so many times, simply a waste.
Posted by: Duffman | April 15, 2008 at 07:07 AM
So glad you are still on KTLA! I still hear Rachel and Thom Hartmann too. I think you should try and get them to join Nova M too when their contract expires!!!
You are my absolute favorite though. I was severely broken up after your suspension with worry I would not hear you anymore. Yaaay!
Posted by: judy burch | April 15, 2008 at 12:06 PM
She landed on her feet just fine--a lot of Hillary and Ferraro supporters thought she was done.
Posted by: su wong | April 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Indeed, it's apparently only when she's been drinking that she lands on other parts of her anatomy.
Posted by: Duffman | April 15, 2008 at 12:58 PM
su wong, i need a ride this weekend. Do you have room? Can I bring my CD's??
Posted by: sparky | April 15, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Duffman, you clearly are on the right. No alcohol has been proven. Just another smear campaign and you buy right into it. Is it fun to guess that any woman who speaks her mind must be drinking?
But then, you are rather a milquetoast, aren't you?
Posted by: joanie hussein for obama | April 15, 2008 at 07:10 PM