White house "Wagging the Dog" in NYC???

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Ah. I see, MBC. I just thought that since they were stealing money from the Boys Club and asking for donations from listeners so that they could stay on the air it meant they were having a hard time selling ads.

Stealing?

From Air America's website:

Air America is in strong financial shape. Last week we started broadcasting from our new multi-million dollar studios. Several weeks earlier the Board of Directors of Air America’s parent company accelerated re-payment of a loan from the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club of $875,000 two years in advance of a previously agreed upon re-payment plan.

As far as donations:

But the conservative propagandists have tried to make it seem like there is something unseemly because Air America Radio is both commercial—and a radio network, as O’Reilly said last night, “I have never seen a commercial enterprise ask their listeners for money—ever” This is also false. The modern model of the broadcasting business involves numerous revenue streams. If anything, Air America has been late in fully building such an infrastructure which the “Associates” is a part of.

For example, Rush Limbaugh’s Web-site offers his fans the “Limbaugh Letter” for $34.95 a year and a totally separate service called Rush 24/7 which includes access to archived programs at the cost of $49.95 a year. The Limbaugh site also features the “EIB Store” which sells such items as $19.95 polo shirt which amusingly says, “My Mullah went to G’itmo and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.”

The Sean Hannity Web-site features a “subscription” to something called, “The Hannity Insider” for $5.95 a month.

But no one tops the self proclaimed non-spinner Bill O’Reilly. Bill O’Reilly.com offers a “premium membership” for either $4.95 a month or $49.95 a year. He also offers a “Gift certificate” for $14.95. Products for sale on the Web site include:

-- Radio Factor diner coffee mug available in white or navy blue for $14.95
- O’Reilly Factor keychain for $7.95 “while supplies last.”
--Three different “No Spin” tote bags at $14.95 apiece
--Ten different hats at a cost of $16.95 each
--The “no spin” jacket for $79.95
--The “ Unisex Black Fleece” embroidered with “The Spin Stops Here” for $39.95
--Several bumper stickers including one that reads “Boycott France” for $2.50
--License plate frame for $18.95
--Three different “No Spin” tote bags at $14.95 each
--An O’Reilly Factor Gear Bag at $64.95
-- “Mens Garment Bag” for $64.95 (sorry ladies!)
--a “Spin Stops Here” organizer briefcase
--A “Spin Stops Here” pen and pad bundle for $19.95
--Two different designs of “Spin Stops Here” doormats for $49.95 and
--Two different “Rain Stops Here” umbrellas at $24.95(“Show everyone who protects you from the rain”)

Just keep thinking that they are dying though, if it makes you sleep better.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

From Air America's website:

Oh! Well, if they say it on their website, it must be true! I am certain they would never lie.

[PanTheMan]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Oh! Well, if they say it on their website, it must be true! I am certain they would never lie.

And we know Rush would never lie either... he is as honest, as honest can be....lol....

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Oh! Well, if they say it on their website, it must be true! I am certain they would never lie.

Do I detect sarcasm?

I tried to find an impartial cite. Unfortunately, it would seem that the only people reporting what you say all lean just a bit to the right (understatement of the year). Do you have anything that discredits Air America's statement? Something preferrably non-partisan? Or, is it their word vs. Bill O'Reilly?

You will note that there have been absolutely no charges filed against Air America for this "theft". Suspicious, no?

And one last thing before I must go for the evening..

At least, once a week, Air America announces one or more new affiliates that have joined them. Here in California, they started in LA, then San Diego, the Santa Barbara. That's just in So Cal. Isn't it odd that a station going down the tubes would be getting so many new affiliates?

Certainly, they are not in the same league as Rush but they have been beating O'Reilly in cities that they compete. In fact, O'Reilly just got kicked off the Denver station he was on (a pretty conservative city). They are growing, as much as it obviously pains you to hear.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Do I detect sarcasm?

Certainly, they are not in the same league as Rush but they have been beating O'Reilly in cities that they compete. In fact, O'Reilly just got kicked off the Denver station he was on (a pretty conservative city). They are growing, as much as it obviously pains you to hear.

Sarcasm? Moi?

O'reilly....I lost interest in him LONG ago - even before he went to the radio.

And it doesn't pain me to hear that they are growing. Of course they'll grow and find a loyal following and max out at a certain. I look at them the way many look at Fox News. Fox News is the alternative to the existing leftward television media. Radio definitely leans to the right, and Air America is the alternative.

Now, I don't foresee Air America making any major inroads the way Fox News has as the current leader of the cable news stations, but they'll be around. Much like a Ted Kennedy or Al Sharpton - I have no interest in what they say, as it is completely mindless drivel, but I sure am glad they are around to poke fun at.