April 28, 2004
AIR AMERICA CRASHING
The Washington Post reports today that the upstart
liberal radio network Air America is faltering, with two of its top
executives departing and the station being kicked off the air in the
very conservative markets of Los Angeles and Chicago. I've listened to
Air America a few times and am not surprised. From The O'Franken
Factor to Morning Sedition, Air America is simply derivative
at heart. It's actually kind of sad. The purported flagship station
in a move to take back the airwaves from right-wing demagogues can do
no better than lamely parrot in reverse what their foes are saying.
Even Air America's ads--which are plastered all over New York's subway
system--feature the blocked-out-but-recognizable faces of Rush
Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, and other ogres of the right. I
guess that's better than having to look at Al Franken's smug mug while
commuting. But in the end it's the fact that Air America is barely
tolerable to listen to. Its unexciting mix of the shrill, pedantic,
and frustrated elements of left-wing politics either puts one to sleep
or makes one's ears bleed. It's the network of the times for Democrats
I suppose. Lacking any sort of positive agenda, the left is running on
the emotional fumes of "Bush Sucks!" It's a petulant platform lacking
any real meaning other than "We are the party of crybaby losers."
Great message if you're hoping to appeal to non-voting 5-year-olds.
I'm listening to Air America right now and have to turn the volume down
every two minutes because I am unable to think while two self-satisfied
women babble absolute nonsense from my computer's speakers. If I was
listening while on the road I think I'd have to steer my car into the
nearest bridge abutment. Apparently I'm not alone.
Posted by Lexiphane at April 28, 2004 10:26 AM
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