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I have to agree with this one. I think GK's response to the two to three jeers was appropriate--for whatever other faults he has, he ignored the ignorant!
Glad you said this. Hope it's true. I'd like to believe well of Keillor, because his humor seems to exude affection, not animosity, toward middle America and old-fashioned values. It's hard for me to see how the wry, gentle celebrant of Lake Wobegon's steady, sturdy values could be a hater -- and I want to believe he isn't.
Thanks for the advice. I'll listen when I can, then judge.
Years ago I heard Keillor make a really interesting observation about Reagan. He said that after so many people had said Reagan was going to lead us to nuclear war, all he had to do to be considered successful was to simply not blow up the world. And he didn't.
Of course, I think Reagan deserves credit for a lot more than not blowing up the world. But the remark showed Keillor to be insightful and willing to criticized those on his side of the fence.
Well, I took your advice and listened to the segement in question. Garrison Keillor's tone seems to change to one of mock respect as he speaks of President Reagan. I have never listened to this guy before until now, but to me, the sarcasm fairly dripped from his voice as he spoke about the recently deceased leader.
"Maybe people should listen to the recording before making a judgment of Keillor. He had kind words for Reagan and there were only two lone cheers in an otherwise respectfully quite audience."
I agree with your assessment.