The words I used in my hate-radio post were all words that have been frequently aimed at libs and other dissenters by conservative talk show hosts. These same catchy phrases have been tossed around by their listeners, and show up in the oddest places- such as internet message boards and sig lines. They are mean, hateful and people who parrot them are perceived as such. I've looked over this thread and while I've seen a lot of anger directed at the 'leadership' of this country, I haven't seen anything that approaches the vicious (and childish) verbiage of some of our radio pundits. I can handle a reasoned conversation or monologue defending the actions of the current admin, but when they start foaming at the mouth and namecalling I lose any interest in listening. It's lazy, harmful and immature.
(Psst! Scrooge- thanks- now how do I work the damn thing?
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