Who Wants To Be A Progressive Talk Radio Star?

(cross-posted from IMAO)

With the imminent demise of Air America - leaving thousands of radio-hours of dead air to fill - Clear Channel announces that it will be conducting a talent search to find new Loony Left radio talent.

So... coming soon to The Reality Show Network (which itself will be coming soon - please contact your cable service provider):

WHO WANTS TO BE A PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO STAR?

In season one, contestants take their best shot at discussing the demise of Air America. Here are some highlights:

Denver Oasis - "I’m not a fan of Clear Channel, but their support shows a need in the market for the liberal format. They wouldn’t do it if they didn’t think they’d make a lot of money. I mean, look at how much they made with Air America!"

Craig - "The Repugnican Noise Machine is well-entrenched in radio. Look at Rush and Michael Savage and other hyenas of similar background. We lose the radio wars and it's just another method for the wing nuts to spew their venom without anyone to counter their distortions. Why can't those assholes be polite & civilized, like liberals, instead of always resorting to petty name-calling?"

Badmoodman - "R.I.P., Air America. If it had been a right-wing network, this administration would have secretly funneled millions of dollars into it. You know... if they happened to do that sort of thing... if they weren't too busy reprogramming voting machines in Ohio or blowing up the WTC, which it's been proven was an inside job."

Lib4 - "Even though Air America may go under, Rethugs better not think that they are going to be any closer to victory in November. After all, without progressive talk radio around to showcase the unhinged radical left, the Democrats will appear this close to being sane."

Kenosha Marge - "This country needs to have a place for people too smart to listen to the right wing noise machine. Those who will dance in the streets and cheer the demise (premature) of Air America only show that they are not in favor of a free country where everyone has a right to speak and also to hear their kind of politics. Why are Conservatives so damn afraid of Air America? I mean, WE never complained about Rush Limbaugh!"

Len Smith - "Getting a left wing noise machine in place to counter the right’s is really the only hope we have in this country. It doesn’t matter how great our policies or candidates are if we don’t have the medium to get our message out. We not only need Air America, we need a liberal version of FOX News as well. You know, like CBS or NBC or ABC or CNN or MSNBC or PBS... except not crappy like them."

Trunary Suka - "Rush proves that talk radio is a very important medium. Too bad he became a drug addict. Besides, his hate-baiting style is going out the window, since Air America has already proven that it doesn't work for liberals. Oh, and Rush is fat and bald, too."

Facts Support My Position - "I can plainly remember Al Franken saying he had been on the air for 1 1/2 years, and had not been accused of lying. They've got a GREAT call screener at Air America!"

Brian - "Air America may not be doing well, but there is plenty of evidence that it’s not having problems with ratings. For example - this memo typed on a genuine IBM Selectric typewriter."

You Rethugs better watch out!

[Author's note: for bonus amusement, click this link to find out how much of each statement was lifted directly from the individual's comment]

[Hat tip to IMAO reader Shimauma for sending me the link]