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GOPUSA ^ | March 20, 2007 | Thomas Sowell

Posted on 03/19/2007 8:25:29 PM PDT by jazusamo

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To: Nephi

I used to enjoy Bob Dornan, and Michael Reagan, but they aren't available in the Portland-Vancouver area anymore.


21 posted on 03/19/2007 8:56:45 PM PDT by Paperdoll ( Duncan Hunter '08)
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To: o_zarkman44

Most of the "news" and "commentary" now is produced for entertainment. I've gotten to where I watch very little of it.


22 posted on 03/19/2007 8:58:46 PM PDT by jazusamo (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: Paperdoll
Dr Sowell is still my hero. Hope Rudy puts him in the Cabinet as Sec. of Common Sense.
23 posted on 03/19/2007 8:59:49 PM PDT by neverhillorat (HILLORAT WINS, WE ALL LOSE)
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To: jazusamo
In more recent years, I can't bear to watch most of the talk shows on television, and on radio I listen only to Rush Limbaugh and a couple of others...younger conseratives of today have no idea how fortunate they are to have TV outlets like Fox News and the old NET, radio talkers like Limbaugh and internet sites like FR - imagine trying to stay sane with only "Firing Line" available to help you through the Kennedy years, Vietnam, and Watergate - it was rough, no matter how much better "Meet the Press" might have been back then......
24 posted on 03/19/2007 9:00:48 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: MHGinTN

Tim Russert has the appearance of an evil pumpkin head I saw in a movie once. His smirk is so obvious when presenting bad news about Bush or iraq when he discloses the results of another one of his so called "Polls".

I really enjoy Glenn Beck. His presentation of commentary related to specific news is making mockery of the idiots who are the news. His smile and colorful comments are priceless.


25 posted on 03/19/2007 9:01:20 PM PDT by o_zarkman44
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To: HardStarboard

LOL! I think O'bama and Biden would make a good '08 ticket for the Dems. They could join algore and joncarie after the election.


26 posted on 03/19/2007 9:03:40 PM PDT by jazusamo (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: jazusamo

You are an old guy like me if you remember Meet the Press when it hated everybody. No favorites then and lots of serious questions. They truely were the No Spin Zone. Bubba would have NEVER been President if Spivek was asking the questions.


27 posted on 03/19/2007 9:05:13 PM PDT by neverhillorat (HILLORAT WINS, WE ALL LOSE)
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To: Intolerant in NJ

Yes, the alternatives are available now but it still comes down to those who are interested enough to make the effort. There are just too many that don't care.


28 posted on 03/19/2007 9:10:05 PM PDT by jazusamo (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: Paperdoll

Mike Reagan is on Sirius, so there is hope.(c:


29 posted on 03/19/2007 9:14:13 PM PDT by Nephi (Candidates have to convince voters that they won't be a continuation of W. What a legacy.)
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To: neverhillorat

Yes, I'm old enough to remember but I was so busy making a living then that I didn't really have or take the time for politics.


30 posted on 03/19/2007 9:15:26 PM PDT by jazusamo (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: o_zarkman44

Besides, GB is one of us ... he's a real person not a contrived persona, kind of the same with Sean Hannity but much smarter now that he's off the sauce.


31 posted on 03/19/2007 9:17:35 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you've had life support. Promote life support for others.)
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To: MHGinTN

His tv show on CNN Headline News is most entertaining as well. The only time I EVER tune to anything related to CNN.
I miss his radio show usually because of work schedules.


32 posted on 03/19/2007 9:21:12 PM PDT by o_zarkman44
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To: jazusamo

Thomas Sowell is always a surprise. One can never predict what his column will be about. He has wide ranging interests and views. He is always a delight to read.

One thing he didn't address directly is the current trend for guests and hosts on talk shows to talk right over each other. The aimseems to be to keep the audience from hearing what the other party has to say. I hate that and I turn the dial when it happens. It is so rude.

Recently, Geraldo has started doing that. Click and he's gone.


33 posted on 03/19/2007 10:04:42 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: o_zarkman44

I often listen to Glenn on a late night edition found at various radio station streaming links ... WLAC, 8 to 11 PM, central time [http://www.wlac.com/main.html click on the 'listen now' strewaming link].


34 posted on 03/19/2007 10:09:42 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you've had life support. Promote life support for others.)
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To: jazusamo
Some of them -- Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, G. Gordon Liddy and others -- are right on top of things.

Wow, I finally read something from Dr. Sowell I disagree with. I think Hannity is an idiot and I can't stand listening to him.

35 posted on 03/19/2007 10:25:53 PM PDT by GATOR NAVY (QMC(SW) Ret.)
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Wow, I finally read something from Dr. Sowell I disagree with. I think Hannity is an idiot and I can't stand listening to him.

I wouldn't go that far, but his POV is always predictable, and it gets boring. I generally listen to Michael Medved during that time slot. I don't always agree with Medved, but he does think for himself, is very knowledgeable, and isn't afraid to put forth an unconventional opinion. Also most of his guests are people he disagrees which generates some interesting debate.

36 posted on 03/19/2007 10:36:14 PM PDT by Hugin
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To: jazusamo
My favorite morning show was Today! Their major players were articulate and informed. J Fred Muggs was more suave and debonair than today's Today.
37 posted on 03/19/2007 10:39:04 PM PDT by Young Werther ( and Julius Ceasar said, "quae cum ita sunt.")
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To: ken21
"TV prevents the blacks we discuss on this site from access to the general public."

That used to puzzle me until I figured out it was a form of discrimination. The MSM wants to present blacks as radical, dangerous, and stupid.

38 posted on 03/19/2007 10:39:59 PM PDT by Liberty Wins (Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of all who threaten these.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Hah...I never could take much of Geraldo but since he went to FNC he's unbearable as a guest on any show.


39 posted on 03/19/2007 10:42:53 PM PDT by jazusamo (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: jazusamo
I like Hugh Hewitt. He is willing to interview just about anyone, left or right, and he has a great time doing it. His regular guests include Mark Steyn, Christopher Hitchens, and James Lileks. He recently gave the brilliant grand strategist Thomas P.M. Barnett eight weeks, with one appearance per week, to discuss his book "The Pentagon's New Map." It was fascinating, a new perspective on how the world works.

You can listen online to the Hewitt show here.

40 posted on 03/19/2007 10:44:48 PM PDT by TChad
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