Ithaca by a significant majority wanted Kuchinich for Pres. in 2004 because Kerry was way too conservative for this Uber liberal populace. That is why having Rush on the air with the signal actually being beamed from Tompkins Co. is a minor miracle. I should start a rumor that it will make locals go deaf or something to that effect to have his voice coming out of our to radio tower. People around here would actually believe it--they are that out there.
Amazing that WHCU picked up Rush. I guess they are tired of the Horseheads, Rochester and Syracuse stations eating them alive in the daytime ratings. After all--Kevin English can only play music 18 hr. instead of 24 hr. a day --local Ithaca joke.
The point is moot. Ithacans have been able to tune in Rush forever. He's just on another station now. I'm one Ithacan who's glad he's on.
Those of us here who have heard of this "City of Evil" idea laugh pretty heartily at it. All politics aside, this is one of the best places to live: it's pretty, people are nice (no honking), and we have an incredible local music scene. Anyone who has lived here knows the truth, people, and that Ithaca is a warm place.
Sorry you don't agree with the majority of us, politically. Politics isn't everything, you know.
I'm very glad Rush is on in Ithaca, finally. The static from other stations further away is no longer a part of my listening pleasure. In this city of insanity, Rush brings much needed relief.