I remember when it happened. I was listening to a repeat driving home from work and my jaw hit the floor.
I still listen sporadivly but now it’s with a VERY critical ear. As I said, I love his stuff. He is way right most often. But I refuse to take straight up him without filtering him through the ‘GOP’ filter.
I am with you on this. I remember listening to the Godfather back in 1989 or so. Back then he was cutting edge.
Fast forward to 1996. He became GOP-e and recounted endless tales of how important he was to the incoming freshmen Congressional Class.
Bastard.
Those of us that have been in the trenches since that time (and I am one) don’t recognize why we have to genuflect at the golden EIB microphone.
He really needs to buy an effing clue.