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Kath1

(4,309 posts)
Fri Jan 11, 2013, 11:28 PM Jan 2013

Anyone 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!

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Anyone else noticed that hate radio is really freaking out (Original Post) Kath1 Jan 2013 OP
has Mark Levin stroked out yet? dlwickham Jan 2013 #1
Christ, he's totally nuts. Kath1 Jan 2013 #2
We are experiencing The Dawn of Hope... sheshe2 Jan 2013 #3
RIght on point, she! Kath1 Jan 2013 #5
Hear hear! Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #26
I feel it too. It's never been like this since the 1960s. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #6
The next four years are going to be our days in the Sun! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #8
That was lovely, SheShe! SunSeeker Jan 2013 #11
Aren't we all! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #13
let's go all the way.. Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #27
they may say you're a dreamer, but you're not the only one! Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #28
That brings back a great memory! Kath1 Jan 2013 #38
Just, Imagine.... sheshe2 Jan 2013 #46
Lovely song! Kath1 Jan 2013 #50
You're right, she! Kath1 Jan 2013 #12
These are heady days, indeed! Kath1 Jan 2013 #10
I'm right there with you, sister. SunSeeker Jan 2013 #15
They'd go nuts Kath1 Jan 2013 #21
Hey, sweet. Great analogy. They fooled themselves, huh. freshwest Jan 2013 #17
Excellent, my dear! LOL Great pic! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #48
I sent this one around to my friends... DonViejo Jan 2013 #51
Great Song from Cass Elliot! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #52
Paid shills for the wealthy siligut Jan 2013 #4
I think limbaugh only believes about 25% of the shit he spouts tularetom Jan 2013 #7
Agreed Kath1 Jan 2013 #14
Oh for sure! Especially if it involves God or religion! Loudly Jan 2013 #22
The insurrection by poor people (read:black people) happens on Inauguration Day. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #9
They actually have a TV show called humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #16
Muahahaha! freshwest Jan 2013 #19
Gotta love it! Kath1 Jan 2013 #25
I gotta hand it to you -- your stomach is a lot stronger than mine. pacalo Jan 2013 #18
No problem Kath1 Jan 2013 #23
Years ago during the Clinton years, I knew (of) a very obnoxious woman pacalo Jan 2013 #44
Ugh! Kath1 Jan 2013 #49
No Dear... ReRe Jan 2013 #20
Good for you, ReRe. Kath1 Jan 2013 #24
Ha! ;-) ReRe Jan 2013 #31
Be cool Kath1 Jan 2013 #35
You and me both ReRe Jan 2013 #37
A lot worse than the "fiscal cliff" Kath1 Jan 2013 #39
I support Planned Parenthood... ReRe Jan 2013 #40
I never would have voted for Romney, anyway. Kath1 Jan 2013 #42
Eff the "edicts" of your X.... ReRe Jan 2013 #43
I believe I did Kath1 Jan 2013 #47
I salute you... ReRe Jan 2013 #53
Freaking out is their business model... Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #29
reminds me of this from Rachel Maddow: Kurovski Jan 2013 #30
We had the choce and we said no. Kath1 Jan 2013 #33
You're welcome Kath. Kurovski Jan 2013 #36
The republics lost 2 wars, tanked the economy, Submariner Jan 2013 #32
Hate radio gives rise to the stupid sh*t going on right now, everywhere, and with everyone. silvershadow Jan 2013 #34
Whenever windbag Limbaugh squeals, it actially means good news 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #41
I am glad they are freaked out... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #45
They aren't freaking out, they are cashing in. grantcart Jan 2013 #54
True! Kath1 Jan 2013 #55
Well there is one piece of good news. demilib Jan 2013 #56
Awesome! Kath1 Jan 2013 #57

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
3. We are experiencing The Dawn of Hope...
Fri Jan 11, 2013, 11:39 PM
Jan 2013

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!

she

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
5. RIght on point, she!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:01 AM
Jan 2013

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.

SunSeeker

(53,600 posts)
6. I feel it too. It's never been like this since the 1960s.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:05 AM
Jan 2013

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)
8. The next four years are going to be our days in the Sun!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:21 AM
Jan 2013

We have lived in darkness for to long.

For you SunSeeker...let's follow the Sun.



sheshe

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
38. That brings back a great memory!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:31 AM
Jan 2013

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.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
12. You're right, she!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:43 AM
Jan 2013

The next four years and, hopefully, the foreseable future. Wonderful fun song!

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
10. These are heady days, indeed!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:33 AM
Jan 2013

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)
15. I'm right there with you, sister.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:00 AM
Jan 2013

And just imagine the chain reaction of exploding heads on hate radio upon her nomination.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
17. Hey, sweet. Great analogy. They fooled themselves, huh.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:24 AM
Jan 2013



(Doing good staying warm. And my light bill was low because of socialism!)

siligut

(12,272 posts)
4. Paid shills for the wealthy
Fri Jan 11, 2013, 11:49 PM
Jan 2013

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)
7. I think limbaugh only believes about 25% of the shit he spouts
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:10 AM
Jan 2013

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.

 

Loudly

(2,436 posts)
22. Oh for sure! Especially if it involves God or religion!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:49 AM
Jan 2013

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)
9. The insurrection by poor people (read:black people) happens on Inauguration Day.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 12:27 AM
Jan 2013

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)
16. They actually have a TV show called
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:14 AM
Jan 2013

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.

pacalo

(24,738 posts)
18. I gotta hand it to you -- your stomach is a lot stronger than mine.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:31 AM
Jan 2013

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.


Kath1

(4,309 posts)
23. No problem
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:07 AM
Jan 2013

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)
44. Years ago during the Clinton years, I knew (of) a very obnoxious woman
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 05:03 AM
Jan 2013

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".

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
49. Ugh!
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 08:51 AM
Jan 2013

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)
20. No Dear...
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 01:39 AM
Jan 2013

...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)
24. Good for you, ReRe.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:21 AM
Jan 2013

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.




ReRe

(10,737 posts)
31. Ha! ;-)
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:43 AM
Jan 2013

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.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
35. Be cool
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:04 AM
Jan 2013

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)
37. You and me both
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:12 AM
Jan 2013

...Talk about going over a cliff. Whew! We came mighty close to total destruction.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
39. A lot worse than the "fiscal cliff"
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:52 AM
Jan 2013

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)
40. I support Planned Parenthood...
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:59 AM
Jan 2013

...though I have never accessed their services. That is really sick..i.e.trying to defund Planned Parenthood.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
42. I never would have voted for Romney, anyway.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 04:27 AM
Jan 2013

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)
43. Eff the "edicts" of your X....
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 04:44 AM
Jan 2013

....you did the right thing.. Planned parenthood really teaches young women about the birds and the bees.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
47. I believe I did
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 08:41 AM
Jan 2013

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)
53. I salute you...
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 03:56 PM
Jan 2013

...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)
29. Freaking out is their business model...
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:35 AM
Jan 2013

They have always freaked out.
As long as there is one hate jock on the air they will continue to freak out.

Submariner

(12,640 posts)
32. The republics lost 2 wars, tanked the economy,
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:55 AM
Jan 2013

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)
34. Hate radio gives rise to the stupid sh*t going on right now, everywhere, and with everyone.
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 02:58 AM
Jan 2013

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)
41. Whenever windbag Limbaugh squeals, it actially means good news
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 04:15 AM
Jan 2013

is happening somewhere, which he hates.

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
45. I am glad they are freaked out...
Sat Jan 12, 2013, 05:49 AM
Jan 2013

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)
54. They aren't freaking out, they are cashing in.
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 08:19 PM
Jan 2013

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.

demilib

(100 posts)
56. Well there is one piece of good news.
Sat Jan 19, 2013, 12:40 PM
Jan 2013

As of yesterday, Neal Boortz is off the airwaves. One less right wing talk show host to have to endure.

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