Levin TV fires Mark Steyn

Mark Steyn Twitter ^ | February 28, 2017 | Mark Steyn

[Parley Baer]

“Steyn was hurting his own name being associated with Levin.”

I agree. Levin has become almost as nutty a Glenn Beck.

[Paladin2]

The basic cause of action here?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Mark is my favorite undocumented Limbaugh surrogate.

[ConservativeMind]

Mark Levin is indistinguishable from a vile, little turd.

I expect Mark Steyn was performing much better in the overall viewer ratings, showing Levin to be the empty suit he is.

[Rastus]

Good. Mark doesn’t need the stink of Levin about him.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Levin has become almost as nutty a Glenn Beck.

Beck went off the rails at the same time that he magically acquired the financing for his fancy studios.

Same thing happened with Levine.

Coincidence?

[Go No]

If a movie were ever made entitled “The Last Days of Betty White” Mark would be perfect for the role.

My dog told me if ML fell into a meat grinder and somehow was extruded in the shape of a fire hydrant and the extrusion somehow burst into flames he would not waste his bodily fluids putting out the fire. Said most of his dog buddies concurred, including a Dalmatian.

[bluejean]

WTH? Steyn is awesome. I love it when he subs for Rush and I can enjoy him for a few hours.

[dowcaet]

Exactly. He’s the best guest host for Rush. Frankly, these days he’s way better than Rush. I think Mark is gonna land his own radio show sooner rather than later, but until then I’ll look forward to his filling in for Rush. Maybe Levin was jealous of him.

[conservative98]

Steyn files lawsuit...

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3530139/posts

[Fiji Hill]

I can’t stand Levin and fail to understand how he got the nickname “the great one.” All he does is bash Trump, promote his book about a Constitutional amendment that will never happen, or talk about his dog.

Unfortunately, out here, if you want to hear conservative talk radio between 3 and 6 in the afternoon, when I am often driving, the choice is Levin or Glenn Beck, so I listen to music or a book on CD.

[Paladin2]

Sounds like breach of contract. Steyn made a Federal Case of it now. Levin should be smart enough to know that Steyn is a formmidable opponent when riled.

[iowamark]

New episode with Dr. Larry Arnn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-YOD5xFR24&feature=youtu.be

[bluejean]

My Westie said if ML somehow morphed into a rabbit and it was hoppy-skipping across the yard with a squirrel on its back chattering cuss words, he wouldn’t chase it. His instincts are really good.

[paddles]

I wouldn't piss in Mark Levin's mouth if his tongue was on fire.

He was a table away from me a few weeks ago at a DC restaurant. Barely able to finish my meal.

[wardaddy]

Mensch

I never get to correct anyone

Indulge me

I’m the one always corrected for writing gonzo

At best

[minnesota_bound]

I wonder what kind of money the ‘channel’ makes.

[wardaddy]

Bluetooth your phone to your car or a little 12 dollar speaker from Walgreens

Then play whatever radio u like

Rush

Sean

Laura

Fox Business

[Az Joe]

Classic

[nathanbedford]

About a week ago I wrote to the Mark Steyn program and inquired whether there was "trouble in Paradise" concerning Mark Steyn and even inquiring if he had been dropped from the program.

I received no reply and I am more than a little put off by Levin having representing to consumers that Mark Steyn was part of the deal when in fact he had stopped mentioning Mark Steyn soon after I signed up for a second year based in part on Levin's representations about Mark Steyn's participation in the show.

I have enjoyed Mark Steyn's presentations with the exception of his music and found his interviews to be valuable, fresh and relevant. I know of no apostasy that Mark Steyn has committed against conservatism either on CRTV or elsewhere. The manner of the firing smacks of the treatment of MacArthur and is beneath Mark Levin who owes people who are more than fans, who are paying consumers of his product, a complete explanation.

He owes consumers a refund if they choose to demand one.

Virtually on the same day that we learn that Steyn has been fired we are exposed to the first pathetic offering of the new Steve Deace show which was painfully amateurish. Mark Steyn's offerings were always first class. CRTV has been diminished by the exchange.

As to the replies on this thread and a companion thread by people who cannot stand Mark Levin because he has offered trenchant criticism of Trump when deserved and, to be fair, support when deserved, I note that the bulk of these critics boast that they have never seen the show. The show is excellent. Levin consistently defends conservatism and does so with impeccable logic and showmanship. Michelle Malkin has made contributions which have been absolutely first-class, of a quality to compete with 60 Minutes but from a conservative point of view. However, her offerings have been too few with the last important one having been about two weeks ago. "Louder with Crowder" is a young man who shows great promise, great presence and great wit but he appears as one who needs seasoning. I understand what Levin is trying to do with Crowder, to garner a younger demographic and I think Crowder can succeed, but he needs better production values and he needs better staffing.

Mark Levin is a national treasure and he should be applauded for all his contributions to the conservative cause as an author, as an active litigator, as a public servant in the Reagan Administration, as a crusader for the impeachment of Bill Clinton, as an early supporter of the Tea Party, as an innovator for conservatism, as a highly successful radio personality, and now, by all accounts, as a financial success in his television show. Above all, Levin is to be applauded for his clear eyed devotion to conservatism and courageous independent voice against the dangers of a cult of personality which threatens any movement if not opposed on behalf of eternal values.

I think Levin has committed a mistake concerning Mark Steyn, I think he is duplicating his obnoxious treatment of callers with whom he disagrees but I do not confuse hero worship of Donald Trump with conservatism, nor do I confuse conservatism with hero worship of Mark Levin.