Posted on 01/14/2016 6:24:56 AM PST by ShivaFan
I can just sense it. Yesterday, it almost happened, and everything is being couched in words, words that perhaps are felt to be needed to ready others for the "whys" and "what fors", words that indicate it is going to happen. Who am I to judge? Levin was one of those who lead the charge against the gang of eight. For that, I will always love him. Even if he goes Beck.
Decades ago, I recall turning on the little Japanese made transistor radio and going through the AM dial and listening in on "Doctor" Steuart McBirnie and his "Voice of Americanism" radio show. This would be the late 1960's and into the 1970's, I cannot pin point the exact time frames but early 70s should be correct. Yes, that would be the times. Most of you have no idea who I am talking about.
A great anti-communist. He was heard on hundreds of radio stations. He died I think in the 1990's. The human voice is very powerful. You may not know him, but he was a giant. Like Levin is today. Of course, Levin has a much farther reach than the "Doctor" did back then. McBirnie was the trail blazer, however, for what was to come. "Americanism" was both a sort of a whole milk word, it might have even been "confusing", yet it was appropriate. The "Voice of Americanism" from Glendale, California. More would come, especially with the battles that Ronald Reagan had to undertake and the establishment opposition, some of the times were epic. AM Radio played no small part. Victories were to come. Many more after McBirnie were to come. You know, California is called the "Left Coast" for no reason, but from the Left Coast the greatest came, including McBirnie, and then came Rush out of Sacramento, California.
Of course, Reagan was attacked as being a former Democrat. An "entertainer". "Rich". On and on, a lot of it sounded like the same attacks on Trump. Actually, the attacks were very similar to the attacks on Trump. That he wasn't a "conservative" then, will he change again and Reagan become a Democrat? And the Republican establishment was vicious on Reagan, who risked so much of his personal wealth and ability to even make a living at all. Because they definitely went after that, his ability to even make a living. The same huge risks that Trump is facing, every angle being used. Reagan was extremely brave. I think Trump is extremely brave. Both called "bombastic". Literally, how many times did I have to be told, "Can we trust Reagan with his finger on the trigger?" (of the bomb)... Reagan was the "nut" who was going to blow up the world. On and on.
I suppose Levin would say, "see! They were attacking 'from the left'!"... Well, actually, Reagan was also attacked from the right.
In the many "campaigns", Reagan did have to go after his competitors. What the hell did they expect him to do? Politics is sort of like business. Or war, even. But really, some of the things Reagan did, said, going after the competitors, wasn’t really any big deal, not really mean things. Just basic stuff.
So I recall, Rush was famous – for those funny, funny off takes, like political commercials, the Ted Kennedy thing and the car spinning "round and round" – people would literally record and replay these funny "commercials" on little tape recorders and, I swear to God, would replay them at work.
Rush expanded from Sacramento and became an icon. I love him. Who cannot? I really loved it, and still do, and I loved the mean stuff and the funny stuff.
But there was another guy, epic. Also called "Doctor". Doctor Savage. The first voice was heard on the "enemy station", AM radio KGO, then he move over to KSFO, both San Francisco. Levin later started a odd attack on Michael Savage. Honestly, I think Levin was jealous. Because Savage literally became a giant – both Jews had their moments and still do, but I am going to say Savage was more of a giant than Levin, God bless Mark and all. It is strange how things go, how these two started fighting. But honestly, I blame Levin more for it. I can tell you, Michael Savage is more, was more, than just a player in this entire rise of the Right, thank God for Savage. I am telling you, as he started his rise, people would be in cars, with the AM radio on, windows rolled down purposely so others would hear at every red light stop, they would be parked and playing Savage loud, "Adult content" yadda, yadda. The intensity there. Gripping. He would ripe the left into little mince meat, and entertain at the same moment, and be the General Patton the next, and the guy you want over to dinner a moment later.
I am going to reach a bit, but I don't think I am wrong, Levin would not have even existed if not for Savage. Also, Levin, yes, he is a Giant of a man. But not as Giant as Savage in the bigger picture of the rise of the Right. Levin is today leading the charge for the "Convention of States" – fantastic. Some States are even listening, and while it is a mix of "Constitutional Convention" and "Convention of the States" and such, and sort of one thing confusing another, if something does happen we all know who started it, Mark Levin. I love him.
I remember first hearing Glen Beck on 560 KSFO. Actually, he was about being funny. Seriously. I mean, he did a skit once, going the voice of an illegal alien. It was both epic, funny, classic, and memorial. He rose. Then rose higher still. We all knew he was a former drunk, in fact, being a former drunk probably contributed to his skill sets on the microphone, I hate to sound like someone promoting drinking, and Beck had gotten off the bottle long before his stardom. But later, he started getting nutty. Today, how can I NOT still love him? Of course. But, maybe I am wrong, but I think he thinks he is some God Prophet. To bring the message of the great apocalypse if we don't heed his angelic message of "love".
Beck went off on Trump. Now I sense, Levin is going to be next. Fine. But I am still going to support Trump. Sorry, Levin. I think also, Levin is about to make a huge mistake. I could be wrong. He has the absolute good intentions. He has been under huge stress for a long time, so many have. The stress is really bad. The times that weary men's souls. My God, the battles are epic. I am stressed, too. I bet a lot of folks are. But I will not change my vote because of Levin. And I think he is about to go Beck. Anyway, we are all suppose to listen to the debate tonight, to "detect" if "someone" (wonder who) uses "leftwing" or "attacks from the left". Levin is talking about Trump. We need to listen, replay it, each word. Is Trump actually working for Hillary, perhaps? He has changed his views from the past, will be become Hillary again? Pins and needles. Ok. I will listen carefully. But I think, Levin is under stress. Maybe I am wrong. But to me, he isn’t Gods gift, sorry. Sure hope he is there for all of this as the struggles continue. He is a giant Giant. Keep up the good work, Levin. I am not going to "attack from the left" and dump Trump. Sorry. I guess I am just a nut for the "cult of personality". Or something. But personality, like giants of the AM dial, is important, too... There are a lot of nutty things going on. A lot of stress. I am going to have "nerves of steel", however. I am not going to turn on Trump. No way, because he is the one who first got the issue of illegal aliens front and foremost. He is, to me, one hell of a brave guy. And yes, like Reagan. He might be from New York and not California, but he is ok by me. Ok Levin. I will listen to the debate. But my framework is a bit different. Ok, the "attack from the left" thing. But I am not going to go nuts about it.
Is the Mediocre One still on the air? Last I checked he was busy hawking books on article V.
Mark Levin Attacks Birthers: Admits He Hasn't Studied Issue; Declares Canadian-Born Cruz Eligible
| Neither Rush nor Levin will turn against Trump. If they did, they'd lose a big share of their audience. Each of these guys is best at certain issues:
Rush's transcripts are so beautifully clear and on-point that it reads as good as if he painstakingly reworked the text. Now Savage is different from all of them because he diverges off of politics sometimes -- which is much appreciated. One thing I don't like is the over-the-top commercials we often hear these guys speak. Why can't these guys talk straight to their audiences about the products they sell? How do they know "Gold Line" is the best place to buy gold?! They probably hate doing these phony commercials themselves. And maybe that's why Rush is promoting his own books instead. Good idea. |
LAME-O
Yes, there is.
it is just the truth.
No, it's your opinion.
I’ve not listened to Levin for long, but your analysis meets what I’ve heard. He seems to be the thinking man’s Michael Savage, and that’s not much of a compliment.
The cool thing is they have a “record” button. Most stations will record songs by individual song and label them. Just record to a “music” file and there you go. Pretty cool. On the talk stations you can record the host for listening later.
Levin is a thorough, wise, deep, well considered conservative. Levin makes great radio.
Savage is a mean, bipolar, loud mouthed bully. Savage makes great radio on the rare days he’s on his meds.
| While I think your headline is too provactive, you did well to lay out some tough issues. Anyone who questions the wisdom of conservative sacred cows is going to get tough feedback. Even still, you pleased the ghost of H. L. Mencken:
One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent. |
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This article is an insane rant!
Levin can be a bit cranky, but he sees things as they are, and tells it like it is.
He is the diametric opposite of Michael Savage, who spends an entire afternoon every day extolling his own imaginary virtues.
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Levin, Rush, Hannity all owe their unwarranted incomes to the MSM Big Dogs.
Hannity is OK with that, he has no real direction but personal wealth and power.
Rush and Levin try to ride the edge, but do have to offer up tidbits to the MSM, thus they have had to puff trump at times, against their better judgement.
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>> “Neither Rush nor Levin will turn against Trump. If they did, they’d lose a big share of their audience.” <<
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Not their audience, their income.
Their audience mostly realize that Trump is a passing MSM tool to take down conservatism in general.
We are presently at the crux of the event, and it is for the goal now. Conservatives can no longer puff Trump without harming their own domains.
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>> “Savage is a mean, bipolar, loud mouthed bully.” <<
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And those are his good points? :o)
I liked Beck’s show when he started out, exposing the commies and connecting the dots on their associations. But then he started preaching and crying and I quit watching.
From 2007 freepmail for your please:
I know Mitt, and wanted you to know I enjoy reading your comments.
LOL.
Best.
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Bramps, ease off on the attack against libbylu.
She didn’t call you a Trumpee, and nothing she has posted is childish.
The Trumpees are not all of Trump’s support here, just the insane ones. The ones that constantly spam FR with foolish false attacks against the man that ultimately has to be our candidate if we are to win anything worth winning.
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If Reagan was alive today, you would be writing similar backhanded criticism of him as well.
If Levin accepted that Obama was born in Hawaii, then in Levin's mind, there was no issue. Consistently applying what he believes the legal standard to be, if Obama was born in Hawaii, Ann Durham's citizenship and the place of his birth made Obama a natural born citizens as a consequence of his birth. Given his audience, it wouldn't be wise to argue this way, even if that's what he believes.
He would not allow any discussion of Obama's qualifications to be discussed on his show and when people complained on his website about his censorship he repeatedly wiped all criticisms off the site as well as from his social media accounts.
As stated above, Levin might not have seen this as a legitimate issue. Second, such a debate would probably be a ratings killer. Every talk show host knows that there are certain topics which although some might be passionate about, many don't care and will change stations if the topic is discussed. Try to raise those issues and you'll be quickly cut off.
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>> “Yes, Cruz does not grab a broad spectrum of supporters as does Trump.” <<
Absolute nonsense!
Trump has little to no conservative support.
The only conservatives that won’t gladly embrace Cruz are the God haters. They fear the conservative judges that Cruz is going to appoint, and love the mushy chamber of commerce types that Trump would appoint.
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That sure as hell wasn’t from me if that’s what you’re insinuating. I’m not surprised that someone who ‘knew’ Mitt sent that to you. Mitt’s family and the few assorted Mormons who supported him were probably tickled pink that you and the rest of your Slime Squad spent the amounts of time you did smearing every other candidate in the race with lies and innuendo while excusing the outrageous and inexcusable record of your fraud of a candidate.
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