The End of Air America

It was only a matter of time. A bad day for freedom of speech and choice, but a good day for level-headed, logical talk-radio.

"Since Rush Limbaugh established himself as a radio phenomenon in 1991, and spawned a new genre of political talk (including Air America), the country has elected two Democrats to the U.S. Presidency in three of the last five elections."

Ahem. And only one of them was a two-termer. That of course being Bill Clinton, and even he was propelled to the White House thanks to Ross Perot splitting the conservative vote between himself and George H.W. Bush. Obama will only be a one-termer, and Jimmy Carter? *chuckle*

"...the radio dominance of Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Michael Savage is as irrelevant as the failure of Air America. Radio spielers don't shape legislative policy."

So what is the relevency of their cosmic failure then Richard? And if you're correct, what's with the above credit to the network for getting the "last two Democrats to the U.S. Presidency in three of the last five elections" if radio "spielers" don't shape legislative policy?

Air America was just an amateur radio station with hosts and shows that were full of vitriol for conservatives and no knowledge of the pulse of the American people. Moreover, they were just baaaad radio shows filled with hatred for anything not frothing-from-the-mouth liberal, thus the abysmal ratings and lack of willing and substantial sponsors. People just didn't want to hear it.

Again, too bad for choice, but really, good riddance.