[samtheman]

American media is primarily liberal. American universities are primarily leftist. American entertainment is primarily leftist.

Conservative talk radio rose in popularity because it is a beacon of free thought in the middle of this broad sea of liberalism. There was a need for independent voices in a society in which all information is channelled through liberal/leftist outlets.

Where is the need for a liberal radio station? Why did the leftists even think of it? Not because there is a need. Obviously there is no true need. They thought of it because they are losing the arguments on the issues. They blame conservative talk radio for "hijacking the issues".

What the liberals and left refuse to understand is that conservative talk radio hosts are popular because they are winning the arguments.

[Bahbah]

"They thought of it because they are losing the arguments on the issues".

Exactly!

[Major_Risktaker]

Conservative talk radio reminds me of Radio Free Europe against the Soviets TV, movies, music, comedians, magazines and newspapers.

[raccoonradio]

>>American media is primarily liberal. American universities are primarily leftist. American entertainment is primarily leftist.

Tell that to...liberals. A friend of mine who is liberal felt that the "liberal media" was a myth. And a radio consultant (who felt herself more centrist than liberal) I've heard on some talk shows has said, "Liberal media, WHAT liberal media?" several times. When I met her and brought up Bernie Goldberg's "Bias" she said she felt it was all so untrue.

[raccoonradio]

Listen to (or watch--it's on public access cable) the fascinating (NOT!) "Democracy Now" or hear NPR to get liberal media in action.

>>They thought of it because they are losing the arguments on the issues.

Have you heard when someone like Laura Ingraham has a liberal on? She had a guest once from a group called Lawyers Against the War, and started by asking him point blank, "Do you think it's a good thing that Saddam is
out of power/captured?" He refused to answer. She asked him again, politely, and he still refused to answer.
Finally he hung up in disgust (notice the man chose to
appear by phone and not in person; courageous). A few
minutes later Laura's producer tried to get the man back on but he refused, calling her an (expletive).

Liberal thought in action.