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?"

[PoisedWoman]

I'd hate to see Savage identified as a conservative. He's too nasty and emotional to be a standard bearer, though he does get some good, canny, and funny remarks off. "Don Goreleone" was his creation during the chad battles, excellent stuff.

[Denver Ditdat]

I find it impossible to listen to Savage for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a stretch. He has some good ideas, but they are negated by the snarling, spittle flecked rant he uses as their delivery vehicle.

Savage is the living embodiment of the red-faced, vein-popping, shouting cartoon conservative libs love to cite as representative of us all. Michael's show plays straight into their hands.

[BamaGirl]

I've been listening to Savage for a few years now. I must admit when I first listened to him, I was frightened by all his screaming. But his yelling is just an indication of his passion -- this man has a fire in his belly, and really cares for this country! We already have conservatives who can calmly debate the issues logically and coherently, but they have not convinced those who are illogical. We need passionate guys like Savage to get through to them, with visceral pictures of dead Iraqis and falling bodies. Maybe that will jar them, since logic can't!

I encourage those of yall who have been turned off to give him another chance. It will take a few more episodes for him to get the hang of TV.

For those of you who said his views are Fascist, which ones?

By the way, I've met Dr. Savage in person and he is a true gentleman, not obnoxious at all. His views in person are not as harsh as those on the radio. I think he purposefully comes down harder on people on the radio just to be more entertaining, stir up the crowd, get some people fired up. The Willie Brown example would fit into this category.

Finally, yall are right though that he is surrounded by sycophants (some real wackos). However he is careful to stay private and not let them influence him in any way.

[Vinomori]

He is a comedian like Lenny Bruce....he is marvelous.

[Jhoffa_]

All he does on the radio is sloganeer, scream and hang up on people.. It's his entire MO. Take a call and he doesn't agree with the caller then he simply screams "conservative" catch phrases at them.. then he hangs up and bitches about their stupidity for 15 minutes..

IMO, that’s nothing special.. Anyone can do that..

How he came to be such a big name in talk radio, I will never know.

[Jhoffa_]

The ping of death..

[Howlin]

Brace yourself; they will come for you now.

[Jhoffa_]

TLBSHOW loves the guy!

What in the hell do you see in him Todd? I am ready to ram nails in my ears after the first 5 minutes.

[TLBSHOW]

He really pisses off Liberals and democrats But Good....

[Howlin]

I think you answered your own question.

[fight_truth_decay]

then he hangs up and bitches about their stupidity for 15 minutes

Often they deserve it. They have called to just spew the same old liberal rhetoric, as if it is original in thought. They can't answer a question put to them, as that deals with "thinking on their own".

I have also heard him be very civil to those that offer up facts even though he may not agree, such as I referenced earlier of a call from a Freeper. I wish that Freeper would respond should he see this story.

[Jhoffa_]

Well, yeah.. I suppose he does do that.

I wish he would engage the liberal/left leaning callers more.

Ya know, I mean anyone can just yell slogans at them and then hang up. I much prefer the way Rush does it. He has (or tries, in most cases) to have a calm, logical discussion and attempts to turn them to his way of thinking..

It doesn't always work of course, but it makes for far more interesting listening in my opinion. That's what makes the whole show worth it to me.

[ErnBatavia]

I dated a schizophrenic once. She was good people.....

Now THAT is good!!

[Jhoffa_]

I have also heard him be very civil to those that offer up facts even though he may not agree..

That's kinda the rub for me.. as I said in #72.

[Z-28]

Michael Savage's rage is typical Californian after years of Gray Davis and San Fransico.

[f.Christian]

The little bit I know // saw of Savage I liked a lot (( immigration ? ? )) ...

caught the last half of his cnnbc show ---

starting at the 'bleep (( turd world ))' caller !



tlbs ...

He really pisses off Liberals and democrats But Good....



fC ...

on the fr too !

[Jhoffa_]

I guess if I had to look and find one positive thing about him, it would have to be that he's not afraid to take on subjects other hosts shun.

Like the queer lobby & borders.

That's third rail stuff for allot of hosts.

If he has a redeeming quality (singular) then, imo that's it.

[TLBSHOW]

and Savage gives credit where credit is due right to Savage! LOL

[Jhoffa_]

Yeah, he's not exactly shy about that either I noticed..

[TLBSHOW]

If you're not sure of yourself you can never do what people like him and Rush do! :>)