Michael Savage: To Hell with the Conservative Media

03.11.03 | myself

[fight_truth_decay]

"I'll put my advertising in the liberal media," Savage said, sounding off on the lack of conservative media and conservative website coverage his new show received, after its airing on MSNBC, this past Saturday.

The Savage Nation, which debuted in the time slot of 2 PM PST and 5 PM EST, Dr. Savage deemed a big success. Savage said, "NYC called after the show with thumbs up." "We got a star." "It's a hit and we are going to run with it." However, Savage added, to catch a bigger audience the upcoming shows will be aired again at 6 PM PST and 9 PM EST .

He went on the attack mentioning the "Great Bill O'Reilly with tongue in cheek" and other "talking heads" on the "conservative and liberal aisles going out" after their shows with their guests, with whom they had just argued with in front of the camera, "for martinis and discussing how they had screwed the audience". Savage believes his show will be different and true to the audience.

A caller to Savage's radio/talk show asked why he stood up during the show. Savage joked MSNBC couldn't afford a table and chair; but then went on to say he had stood for 3-4 years doing his radio show. He said, "I get air in and air out which makes me a better speaker", comparing his style to that of a singer. He did admit the lighting needed to be toned down. This was the only discomfort he felt which derived from an accident he suffered when young, often wearing sun glasses to compensate.

The second show will again offer some of the same footage of the atrocities in Iraq, more footage of 9/11 "to bring the liberals out of their haze." "People need to be woken up." "I am declaring war on Hollywood." "I will roast them over the coals." "How did we go from WWII when Hollywood stood up for the country to the Hollywood today ?" he asked.

The show contined with callers giving positive feed back for Savage. Then he quickly moved onto the hot topic of Rep.James P. Moran, Jr. of Va. "who is not qualified to be in office, as Trent Lott was brought down for far less". Savage stated we should put pressure on the Republicans to have him "thrown out now", for bigotry from remarks made at the St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Reston on March 3rd, which Moran has now apologized for. He questioned, "Where is Boxer, Feinstein and the other Jewish Democratic Senators and Congressmen?" Footage of Rep.Moran's remarks, Savage hopes to run on next week's show.

When a bomb has an "R on it", Savage says, it's evil, when it has a "D on it", it's ok. You have to admit as Dr. Savage says at the beginning of his show: "Here's the dragon, do I not scream?"

[fight_truth_decay]

I only caught the last 5 minutes, because of the inconvenient time frame of his MSNBC show, Saturday. So I am asking you, is MSNBC correct in describing Savage as “Attila the Tongue”

[fight_truth_decay]

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[sinkspur]

Savage is certifiably schizophrenic.

IOW, nuts.

He's got to earn his stripes, just like the rest of the conservatives on the air. Bellyaching about not getting coverage in the "conservative media" by a guy with one show in his pocket is pathetic whining.

[VRWCmember]

Savage is certifiably schizophrenic.

Seven out of five schizophrenics surveyed disagree with your statement.

[KickRightRudder]

Savage's real last name is Weiner. He is acting like one.

[walden]

Yeah, how long was Rush on the air before he got really big?

[vastrightwc]

I watched the first half hour and I thought the show was pretty lame - no flow, too much shouting. I've always thought the kind of show conservatives need is one where there is enough time to allow people to make points and explain there positions.

Most people, I believe would be conservatives if they were to truly understand a lot of the issues. Unfortunately the Savage Nation is more intent on instigating a response than formulating a compelling argument.

Thumbs Down.

[Stage Fright]

Has there only been one show so far? I didn't see it.

[umgud]

I think Savage has one of the best messages around. I just don't like his delivery.

[TLBSHOW]

His show was great!

[Blackyce]

Please dont confuse Savage with a conservative, he's a populist with some of his views bordering on Fascism. Just because he agrees with some conservative views doesn't mean he has a conservative mindset.

[riri]

Must be why I like him so much. I am starting to think I have facist tendencies. LOL

[Boundless]

> Bellyaching about not getting coverage in
> the "conservative media" ...

Even if he got it, just what would that look like?

Other than having guest hosts fill in on ear-doctor days,
I've never seen any of the other talk folks promote
each other.

And the web and print publications, like NR, don't
go out of their way to promote radio shows, beyond
accepting ads for same.

[fight_truth_decay]

Has there only been one show so far? I didn't see it.

First show aired this past Saturday on MSNBC. More time slots beginning this Saturday, mostly aimed for the "golfers" only receiving it at 2 PM PST. He's riding high on his book sales.

[vastrightwc]

I think there has only been one show so far. If you are interested in seeing the show I'd recommend catching it soon because the people at MSNBC gotta have the hook ready for this guy.

The show is really bad.....

[fight_truth_decay]

He was on FOX..I believe that was a boost.

[yankeedame]

Savage is certifiably schizophrenic.

He's got more than a few wires fraying, that's for sure!

At first I found him "unique"
Then "interesting"
Then "a diamond in the rough"
Then "a rose with more than a few thorns"
Till now I find him as trying as Bill Clinton and as irratating as an hysterical Gene Wilder

Sure, I only listened to him on and off for about 5 months or so, but, heck, you don't have to eat the whole meal to know if the chef is any good.

[Pete'sWife]

Michael Savage is the obnoxious guest at the party who will shout to be heard above all the other guests.

He's a boorish clod.

His message is OK, but I'd rather read it.

[sinkspur]

Please dont confuse Savage with a conservative, he's a populist with some of his views bordering on Fascism. Just because he agrees with some conservative views doesn't mean he has a conservative mindset.

I've tried him, five or six times. I get sick to death of his fawning, Howard-Stern-like sycophants, who lather on the "OOOO, Michael, you're so goooood!" and Savage just sucks it all in, before putting another drone on the air.

I just don't get his popularity. Plus, he's got a face for radio.