Barack Obama
Related: About this forumAnyone else noticed that hate radio is really freaking out
since election day?
I tune in to Limbaugh and Hannity every now and then just to see what they are saying to their choir. OMG! They are more frenzied, crazy and hate-filled now than ever! About 5 minutes apiece is all I can stand but that is enough to get the point.
They can't stand the reality. THEIR America is finished. OUR America, as evidenced by the election of Barrack Obama to a second term is having a beautiful and wonderful dawning. The people have rejected the politics of big business, warmongering, racism and sexism. They can't stand it!
I know President Obama is on the right track as long as he is driving the Limbaugh gang nuts!
dlwickham
(3,316 posts)he always sounded like he was one shriek away from blowing a vein
Kath1
(4,309 posts)And the sound of his voice is like fingernails on a blackboard.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)The Right (The Dawn of the Dead)....may they suffer in Hell,for what they have put this Nation through!
Here is to Hope. Here is to Change!
May we know Peace.
Thanks to you,Kath1!
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Kath1
(4,309 posts)How I hated those 8 years of Bush, Inc. I know you did, too. The entire Bush gang should be on trial for crimes against humanity, in my opinion. I am so glad Romney lost in this election! A repudiation by the People of an ideology I detest.
"May we know Peace." - I love that thought. And with the foresight and leadership of Barrack Obama that may become a reality.
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)wonderful thread
SunSeeker
(53,600 posts)I mean, the pace of change is so fast, sometimes I have to pinch myself. Healthcare reform is a reality. Marriage equality is pretty much mainstream. People are demanding gun control; people are finally seeing Wayne La Pierre has no clothes, and his bare, crazy ass is suddenly a shocking sight. We have an African American re-elected President.
On the other hand, the Equal Rights Amendment, which is what first drew me to politics, is all but forgotten. And the Violence Against Women Act died in the House. The last two years saw a tsunami of anti-choice legislation. But that War on Women resulted in push back that propelled more women into the Senate than ever before. And people are seriously talking about a female candidate for President, throwing around names like Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren. The days of a token women as VP, such as Geraldine Ferraro or Sarah Palin, seem like a hundred years away.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)We have lived in darkness for to long.
For you SunSeeker...let's follow the Sun.
sheshe
SunSeeker
(53,600 posts)How'd you know I was a Beatlemaniac?
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)Who is not!
sheshe
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)Election night, 2008. We had a little election watching party with my daughter (first time she ever voted), her friends and mine. After it was officially announced that Obama had defeated McSame, my daughter, who had already set it up, blasted "Give Peace A Chance" (long version) on the stereo. We were laughing, crying, high-fiving, waving peace signs in the air and hugging each other. We were so ecstatic! We listened to that song again and again as we celebrated! What a great experience!
We may be dreamers, but a lot of people are with us. Peace.
Kath.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)beautiful song to wake up to!
Thank you Voice for Peace.
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Kath1
(4,309 posts)No religion, no countries, just...peace. Love it.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)The next four years and, hopefully, the foreseable future. Wonderful fun song!
Kath1
(4,309 posts)Much like the 60's. I'm 54, and as a younger woman I couldn't have imagined the strides we have made in healthcare reform and marriage equality. And an African American re-elected President. Awesome! But I agree there is a lot to be done.
I think Elizabeth Warren would make an excellent candidate in 2016. I love what she says and how she says it.
SunSeeker
(53,600 posts)And just imagine the chain reaction of exploding heads on hate radio upon her nomination.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)And I would love it.
She would make an excellent successor to President Obama!
freshwest
(53,661 posts)(Doing good staying warm. And my light bill was low because of socialism!)
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)she
DonViejo
(60,536 posts)the day after the election in '08.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)Thanks, Don
Peace
sheshe
siligut
(12,272 posts)Granted, it is easy enough to make most of them actually believe the tripe they spew. I have my concerns about their ability to incite their listeners though.
tularetom
(23,664 posts)He does it because he knows it gets the hicks all worked up and keeps his name in the spotlight. The fat druggie was a failed morning zoo type DJ who discovered a new schtick and is milking it for all its worth.
Beck? Another ex-DJ but more cynical than fat boy. I think he probably believes about 10% of what he says.
Coulter is even worse. I'm not certain she believes anything but she's learned how stay "relevant" by saying ever increasingly outrageous crap.
Hannity is a special case. Lacking the mental capacity to think for himself, he says whatever he's told to say and probably believes 100% of it, because they pay him big bucks to say it. His listeners are being just as cynically manipulated as limbaugh's, only the words are coming from Hannity's puppet masters rather than directly from him.
These propagandists have figured out that Americans are the most gullible and naive people on earth and a lot of money can be made by exploiting their fears and biases.
They are in it for the$. And they make plenty off of it.
Loudly
(2,436 posts)Limbaugh is almost assuredly an atheist, but he knows he needs to pander to Christian religionists.
It's pretty obvious when you listen over time.
Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)I was told this in all seriousness at the post office. Couple months ago.
All those poor folks in the city,with no cars or gas money, are gonna leave the wealthy cities and invade the countryside and steal our stuff. I was told in all seriousness to stockpile food.
I guess this is more fearmongering by The Flaming Nazi Gasbag not named Hindenburg.
humbled_opinion
(4,423 posts)Doomsday Preppers and they all say the same shit, economic collapse and fear that the welfare people will be swarming on those that have stuff trying to take it because they have been told they are owed it or whatever.... armed to the teeth and nuttier than a squirrel nest.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)Thank you, freshwest!
pacalo
(24,738 posts)I wait for the highlights to come in on DU so I'm not repulsed any longer than I have to be.
I can't bear listening to Limpballs at all. "She wants-uh to be paid-uh to have sex."
Thanks for taking one for the team & letting us know the moods over there.
My ex had that garbage on all the time. Part of the reason he is "ex."
There is a local station that goes from Limpballs to Sean Insanity to Levin to Michael Savage non-stop. It is "hate Obama" 24/7. Really disgusting. I can only take a few minutes at a time. I have it programmed on the car radio and I tune in on my way to work sometimes. Pisses me off and gets me going more than caffeine or nicotine ever could!
pacalo
(24,738 posts)who used to listen to Limpballs religiously -- she went to the grocery store, or wherever I happened to see her, with her headphones on. Bless her heart, she wasn't very likable & her only child, raised to be just like her, had problems with other kids. She's the one I picture, wearing those goofy 90s headphones, whenever I see or hear "Limbaugh".
Whenever I hear of Limbaugh it reminds of my ex-husband who was actually a pretty nice guy until he got brainwashed with that shit and tried to force it on me. He thought it was cool to be stupid, Republican and anti-woman/gay/minority.
ReRe
(10,737 posts)...I don't have the stomach for it. And if any of the left-leaning news shows have Republicons' on, I switch channels. I even do it when Thom Hartmann has them on... He lets them get totally out of hand on his show. I guess I'm burying my head in the sand, but so be it. What I'm really doing is saving my own life by keeping my blood pressure at a normal rate.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)You're better off keeping the mind clean and the blood pressure down.
The level of hatred they have for this President and, yes, for the people who support him is astounding/unbelievable/sickening.
Believe me, I much prefer NPR, Amy Goodman and Stephanie Miller to the right-wing BS.
I get plenty of the winger types right here on DU. Sometimes I blow my lid and get alerted on, then have to take some time off to bring the BP back down. I would explode if I watched 5 mins of Fox or listened to any of the winger radio shows. I love Amy and Stephanie. I listen to NormanGoldman.com the most.
The wingers are so despicably bigoted/racist. And that is exactly what their problem is. I'm so afraid it's all going to come to a boiling point one of these days. Mental illness seems to be out of hand, and I hope PO and the Democrats can do something about that.
I know what you mean. They are despicably bigoted/racist.. and sexist. Romney as President would have sent women back 50 years. I do fear for the future of this country but I feel much better knowing that the President is Obama rather than a big business religious right job like Romney.
ReRe
(10,737 posts)...Talk about going over a cliff. Whew! We came mighty close to total destruction.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)Defund Planned Parenthood? That really pissed me off. Not that I would vote Republican, anyway. My daughter got me involved in Women For Obama. Great experience.
ReRe
(10,737 posts)...though I have never accessed their services. That is really sick..i.e.trying to defund Planned Parenthood.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)But defunding PP really got to me. That really made me more of an activist for Obama. After my divorce, against the edicts of my ex, I took my daughter to PP for birth control pills and health screenings. She, now age 23, is so happy I did so and so am I. She still utilizes their services. The "gender gap" in this election was the largest in history, with women overwhelmingly supporting Obama. No wonder why.
ReRe
(10,737 posts)....you did the right thing.. Planned parenthood really teaches young women about the birds and the bees.
Kath1
(4,309 posts)First edict I said FU to was not to attend the March For Womens Lives in 2004. I had been invited by some friends. I went with my 17 year-old daughter with me. That was my political awakening. So many of the pro-woman, pro-choice, anti-Bush and anti-war feelings I secretly had at the time were being proudly expressed by thousands. And I was a Catholic. It was so inspiring. I went through with the divorce and took my daughter to PP not long afterward. Very liberating for me and her! I will never regret it.
ReRe
(10,737 posts)...that was a big giant step to take. Am so glad that you made the decision and hope that you will never have regrets. Religion is a wonderful thing...to. a. point.
Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)They have always freaked out.
As long as there is one hate jock on the air they will continue to freak out.
Kurovski
(34,657 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)Thank you. Yes, we did!
Kurovski
(34,657 posts)My pleasure.
Submariner
(12,640 posts)and doubled the national debt in a short 8 years with their big government spending. They are upset to no end and of course need to convince everyone that everything going wrong is Obama's fault.
silvershadow
(10,336 posts)It could get ugly if some people don't get a grip. I also would like to note that the likelihood of this being the case if the Fairness Doctrine hadn't been repealed would be slim. When I grew up in the 70's I watched all the political shows on tv at the time, and I distinctly remember the civil discourse, even if it was passionate, that our leaders participated in. Nothing like the hate-fest today. Diplomats and statesmen, all, even if I didn't agree with their positions. Sad.
99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)is happening somewhere, which he hates.
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)But, I don't listen to hate radio. No good can come of it. I will just get POd that they even exist and that the perpetuate so many myths that are actually killing people now. Forget the name of the thread, but people really are sick and dying and not living much past 50 because of lack of health care and adequate nutrition. It's sick and it's sick to blame poor people for the economy.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)Nothing would help the snake oil salesman more than a little dysentery. A wave of small pox brought in big dollars.
Limbaugh and the rest have this figured out from the get go.
The worse the Republicans do the more they can gin up the extreme fringe and get them to hang on every word, and buy shit from their sponsors.
Its entirely obvious and rather astonishing all at the same time.
Nothing would hurt Limbaugh more than a Republican victory.
$ has a lot to do with it.
demilib
(100 posts)As of yesterday, Neal Boortz is off the airwaves. One less right wing talk show host to have to endure.
Thanks, demilib !