Air Deadbeat, again

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 9:28 pm

So, I was listening to local talk on WPTF-680 this afternoon, and Bill LuMaye was discussing Air America Deadbeat and why they, quite frankly, suck. Why they cannot compete. Something I mentioned a few weeks ago, in regards to their ratings. Michelle Malkin mentioned this, as well, yesterday with a post entitled "WHY does Air America Suck?" Air Deadbeat is 24th in ratings in New York City, lower then the ratings that the all Caribbean format it replaced.

Well, I can explain it very simply. Libs do not want to listen to it. They would much rather listen to Rush, Hannity, Boortz, etc. That way they get their daily seething, or, as they call it, their "repug talking points." Go on Kos, the DU, or any other lefty site, and see how often they quote or mention Air Deadbeat to how often they quote or mention Right Wing radio personalities. It is really that simple.

Now, you can add in some other minor points, like the personalities on AD are boring. Al Franken is no longer funny. He is patronizing and irreverent. He cannot speak well. Lots of uh’s, ah’s, umm’s, as well as random snorts and chuckles for no reason. He used to be funny way back in the 70’s on Saturday Night Live. No longer.

And, the whole thing about 50 some odd stations? Too bad most only carry snippets of AD. The local Chapel Hill station only carries 2 hours of AD. That would be 2 hours of Frankens midday show. They do not even carry the whole 3 hours. They cut away for more localized programming. Even in a bastion of Liberalism such as Chapel Hill, AD cannot catch a break. It cannot even be heard less then 30 miles away in Raleigh.

Heck, I have tried to pick it up when I fly into Newark. Could even find the station. They are hemorrhaging cash, their ratings stink, and they do not understand that radio stays in business through advertising revenue. Something that they cannot do. Nor can they broadcast in LA or Chicago, the nations #2 and #3 radio markets. Bwahahahahha!

So, unless someone else gives them money, you can kiss them goodbye within then year.

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American Flag Bidness

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 5:47 pm

Dummocrats has been added to the American Flag League. The flag is in the favicon visible in Firefox. Welcome aboard, Matey!

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Sign your Damm 180’s, John! Big Liar.

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 3:09 pm

It’s that time again. Day 79 since Kerry promised to sign his 180’s.

John Kerry has flip flopped multiple times on releasing his 180’s. See this previous post for the back and forth waffleing by big weenie. He has stated unequivically that he will sign his Form 180 without conditions. Lets help him with this. It’s been 79 days since he said he would sign his 180’s. Time for him to keep his word for once.

The furor over military credentials hasn’t ended with the campaign. Kerry pledged to sign Form 180, releasing all of his military records, but challenged his critics, including Bush, to do the same.

”I want them to sign it, I want [swift boat veterans] John O’Neill, Roy Hoffmann, and what’s their names, the guys on the other boat," Kerry said. ”I want their records out there. They have made specific allegations about my record, I know things about their records, I want them out there. I’m willing to sign it, to put all my records out there. I’m willing to sign it, but I want them to sign it, too."

Kerry later confirmed that his decision to sign the form is not conditional on any others signing, but he expressed lingering bitterness over double standards on military service.

The folks at Conservative Friends have recommended a Tuesday blogburst. I have sent mine in. Send yours in by going here for the Form 180. Then, email the link to Kerry at this address. Cass at Villainous Company has an excellent insert for the email:

On the April 18th, 2004 taping of Meet the Press you promised to make all your records public but then reneged. In January of 2005, you again appeared on Meet the Press and promised to sign Form 180. We would like you to keep your word – please sign Form 180 immediately and release the missing thirty-one pages of medical records, your DD Form 256N, and any other military records still unreleased.

Some have asked why this matters. It is called accountability. The Left was all up in arms about President Bush signing his, yet Kerry was not held to the same standard. Time to hold him to his word.

Cao’s Blog is hosting the Blogburst. Here is the link to Cao’s 4/19 post. Head over, and let her know if you want to be included. Spread the word. Others blogging:

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Bonfire of the Vanities is up

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 1:53 pm

This weeks
Bonfire is
up at Am I
a Pundit Now?
I’m in it, again,
as usual. I think
Hamstermotor and
meself are competing
for worst Bonfire
entries. Go and read
and see why.

Hey, if this
format is good
enough for Beth,
it is good
enough for me. :)

Well, anyhow, go see Ken and read the Bonfire. (trackback to Ken will come later, no access to Haloscan on this PC)

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Moussaoui to plead guilty?

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 9:48 am

According to the Washington Post, Moussaoui plans to plead guilty to the charges leveled against him. Only one hitch:

If a judge finds Moussaoui mentally competent, he could enter the plea as early as this week, the Post reported in Tuesday’s editions, citing sources familiar with the case.

So, a judge can now determine the mental competence of a defendent, eh? Just another power that they have taken upon themselves, I suppose. Can’t have someone saying "hey, I’m guilty" and getting away with it. They must be crazy if they are pleading guilty. Must give every defendent the chance to get off on a technicality.

Moussaoui, a French citizen, tried to plead guilty in 2002 but took back the plea a week later. The Post sources said U.S. District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema in Alexandria, Va., is scheduled to meet with Moussaoui this week to determine whether he has the mental capacity to enter a plea.

Does she have a degree in psychology or psychiatry? I would bet no.

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what the heck is wrong with these people?

By William Teach April 19, 2005 – 9:33 am

Headline from an AP article:

Cardinals Again Fail to Elect New Pope

Why is everything such gloom and doom for the media? Was the headline really necessary? Why not simply "Cardinals still voting on new Pope?" Why did these asshats at the AP feel it necessary to put such a negative spin on this?

All in all, the story by the AP is a good one, so I guess they had to make sure some sort of negativism was interjected. Asshats. I have the article saved in a Word document, for when the AP changes it after probably getting lots of complaints.

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If I could be….memearama

By William Teach April 18, 2005 – 10:51 pm

Ye Ogre has tagged me with the "If I could be…." meme. Hah! I like memes. Let’s get to it, shall we? I will have have the rules and who I tag at in the "read more" section.

If I could be a scientist, I would invent a super battery that could be used to power anything cheaply, and then gouge the hell out of the world. Bwahahahahaha!

If I could be a lawyer, I would find a way to sue the crap out of every NC Congress Critter for failure to do their jobs, some way, some how. Then I would dance on their bones.

If I could be a professor, I would teach (get it?) all the youngsters that Liberalism is evil, and that they should try thinking for themselves. Then teach them about tequila. No salt, no lime. Tequila with salt and lime is weak.

If I could be an innkeeper, does the movie Motel Hell ring a bell?

If I could be an athlete, I would spend every day surfing at spots all around the world, seeing the pretty senoritas in their pirate thongs, partying every night.

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Best new phrase

By William Teach April 18, 2005 – 6:50 pm

Just to show that I am a redneck, like the Left likes to portray us Southern (always capitalized!) Republicans, two of my favorite sayings are from country songs

  • "What part of no don’t you understand?" by Lori Morgan
  • and "Here’s a quarter, call someone who cares" by Travis Tritt

Welp, I have a great knew favorite: "My give a damn’s busted" by Jo Dee Messina. So perfect. "Don’t you care that Bush stole the election?" "My give a damn’s busted." "Don’t you care that Boooossshhhh is stealing the oil?" "My give a damn’s busted."

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Not a Dime?

By William Teach April 18, 2005 – 12:01 pm

Image hosting by Photobucket In reference to Captain Ed’s post regarding not giving the GOP a dime, I must disagree. They are my Party at this time. When I give someone or something my support, I will do it through thick or thin. Are the GOP leaders being rather namby pamby at this time on certain issues? Yup. They need to go out and kick some ass. But, I will still support them, and I will still continue to monetarily support them, like Beth (also here) and Jody. I will also continue to send email to my local Congress Critters asking them to take stronger stances. We cannot abandon the whole because of a few.

That is all. Not much of a rebuttal, I know. I had about 5 or 6 paragraphs and a much deeper insight into this issue, but the power in the area blew out, and I lost it all. So I basically just cut it down to the basics. Also lost my train of thought. Se lagere.

PS: trackback to Jody’s post will occur later this evening, pursuant to our convo yesterday. Have no access to Haloscan at the moment. Don’t want to be a hypocrite. :)

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But there’s no proof

By William Teach April 18, 2005 – 8:47 am

I wonder if someone could explain to the USA Today that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in this country, and that proof is required. I do believe they have forgotten the way that is supposed to work.

DeLay’s defenders say there is no proof he has broken any law. Perhaps so. But absent a forum for fair judgment, political invective is inevitable.

So, there is no proof that Delay did anything wrong, but let’s have a hearing to prove him innocent? Call me nuts, but that isn’t the way it is supposed to work in my country.

Oh, but wait a minute. It might be difficult to give Tom Delay his "day in court."

The House, facing new controversy about the travel of Majority Leader Tom DeLay, was left last night with no mechanism for investigating improper behavior by its members when Democrats shut down the ethics committee by refusing to accept Republican rules changes that restrict the panel’s power.

Democrats said they do not plan to allow the ethics committee to organize until Republicans repeal a series of rule changes they pushed through in January, making it more difficult to initiate an investigation unless at least one GOP member supports it.

That was March 11th. And it continues still. Maybe the GOP should stop F’ing around and go after Harry Reid, who has been involved in similar activities. And any other Dem who has done what Delay has done. Which was not illegal, it was, in fact, business as usual for a politician.

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