[stevem]

Savage’s comments were wrong and harmful.

Only for any poor soul who takes Savage seriously, as if he has anything to add to the discussion.

I've known a couple of autistic kids. One was(is) much older than 2 or 3. To suggest that expenditure of a life is an act...well, you would need to be as goofy as Savage make such a connection.

Still, I doubt Savage believes it. Heck's bells, there was a time some years ago when I listened to Savage because I thought he actually made a scintilla of sense. Then, after the fifth or sixth time he spun into some tangential rant about some bark at the moon, I realized he sells his wares as do professional wrestlers.

Now, I used to enjoy professional wrestling. To this day I think the best of the wrestlers of those days took seriously their duty to be entertainers, salesmen. The marginal wrestlers did little except provide a supporting cast. If Savage took his audience seriously, he might improve at least to the level of supporting cast. After all this time, though, I don't really expect it.

[DemonDeac]

Savage’s show is little more than nonsensical shockjock trash most of the time now. You don’t find much serious commentary on there anymore. The guy lacks great talent or insight so the only way he can get listeners is to try to be provocative.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

You put it so well...he is a con man and appeals to the lowest common denominator...and just like other showmen, he makes a bundle.

[airforceF4]

You've defined the issue. MSavage is not a trained professional in child development, but he is a radio entertainer. He fills the ratings book, he continues to be employed. That simple. Left & right $$$ are just as green.

[OKIEDOC]

stevem wrote:
Savage’s comments were wrong and harmful.
Only for any poor soul who takes Savage seriously, as if he has anything to add to the discussion.

I’ve known a couple of autistic kids. One was(is) much older than 2 or 3. To suggest that expenditure of a life is an act...well, you would need to be as goofy as Savage make such a connection.

Still, I doubt Savage believes it. Heck’s bells, there was a time some years ago when I listened to Savage because I thought he actually made a scintilla of sense. Then, after the fifth or sixth time he spun into some tangential rant about some bark at the moon, I realized he sells his wares as do professional wrestlers.

Now, I used to enjoy professional wrestling. To this day I think the best of the wrestlers of those days took seriously their duty to be entertainers, salesmen. The marginal wrestlers did little except provide a supporting cast. If Savage took his audience seriously, he might improve at least to the level of supporting cast. After all this time, though, I don’t really expect it.

Comment:

Excellent comment.

[rdb3]

Still, I doubt Savage believes it. Heck's bells, there was a time some years ago when I listened to Savage because I thought he actually made a scintilla of sense. Then, after the fifth or sixth time he spun into some tangential rant about some bark at the moon, I realized he sells his wares as do professional wrestlers.

Exactly right. All he has is his schtick, and I find it nauseating.