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Originally posted by RawAlex@Sep 22 2004, 02:15 PM
Mike, I think you hit it on the head. The creation of nationally syndicated talk radio shows has put the conservative agenda on almost everyone's radio every day. I my travels around the US, I know that I could always tune in at noonish and find Rush Limbaugh blowing the conservative horn (I enjoy listening to him, because it really is a skill to be that willfully blind to the stupidities of your own team, while calling the other side out for the same thing!).
Online is actually more liberal than conservative, but the liberal stuff is scattered widely. The conservative things are way more centraized and linked (Drudge, the ultimate Bush fan... he really enjoys picking on Kerry!). They really have a good grip on it.
Finally, I do have to say that the church still holds a very big place for many voters, and it is as conservative as you get.
the conservative side certainly makes a more organized noise, and it is drowning out the centrist and liberal messages.
Alex
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Well I am not sure about your specific opinions on Rush and other radio talk show hosts. But I travel around a lot, and during day I will listen to AM radio - EVERY major city has an afternoon talk guy to follow Rush, or G. Gordon Liddy, Boortz, etc... and they are all conservative.
I really don't listen much when I am in Tampa or New Orleans.
I do like Rush though, he is entertainment. I met him around 1989 or so, he is PAINFULLY shy in person. His radio persona is just an act.