Member of the Month

profa_212
July, 2025

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Why is Conservative Talk Radio just so hateful?

profile picture
snowfinder
Posts: 2943 - Karma: 34,933
I have been going skiing with a buddy of mine lately who only listens to conservative talk radio. I havent really listened to it in the past, but after hearing it all this season I have come to this conclusion. The radio host all on those shows are very raciest, rich, old white guys and they want American to go back to the 1950s. They hate change and they hate anyone that isnt like them. I havent heard any of them say anything nice about America and yet they say they are true Americans. I cant tell if they are trolling people in order to get ratings or if they really mean what they say.

My buddy listens to those guys like they are telling him what is going to happen tomorrow and they are never right, mainly because they are basing their statements off what they believe and not real facts and data.

I tried telling him that these guys are full of shit and that pissed off him really badly. Clearly talk radio is just hate speech and fear mongering. am I wrong here?
11 years ago
111 71
profile picture
snowfinder
Posts: 2943 - Karma: 34,933
no idea why this posted in ski gabber
11 years ago
11 3
profile picture
Gr0mo
Posts: 707 - Karma: 3,663
Agreed, for some reason people hate change and they think times were better in (insert random date here)

I mean even ISIS and Al-Qaeda thinks in a similar fashion, like man times were better 2000 years ago we should just live like that!
11 years ago
2 0
profile picture
MartianMan
Posts: 1101 - Karma: 2,094
You're not "wrong," you're just a liberal. Its a different opinion. Also, going back to a economic time like the one in 1950's would be fantastic, thats not a crazy idea (obviously without the racism).
11 years ago
12 4
profile picture
_anderson_
Posts: 164 - Karma: 1,783
Finally another skier who's not a rich conservative white boy
11 years ago
3 14
profile picture
CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,944
_anderson_Finally another skier who's not a rich conservative white boy


Yea, you're the only two out there
11 years ago
20 1
profile picture
snowfinder
Posts: 2943 - Karma: 34,933
MartianManYou're not "wrong," you're just a liberal. Its a different opinion. Also, going back to a economic time like the one in 1950's would be fantastic, thats not a crazy idea (obviously without the racism).


I'm not really liberal though, I just don't agree with what the radio host say, for example one said he was glad the guy was choked to death in NYC it would send a message to other bad guys.
11 years ago
8 0
profile picture
galardogod
Posts: 1716 - Karma: 5,336
MartianManYou're not "wrong," you're just a liberal. Its a different opinion. Also, going back to a economic time like the one in 1950's would be fantastic, thats not a crazy idea (obviously without the racism).


This
11 years ago
1 4
profile picture
_anderson_
Posts: 164 - Karma: 1,783
I tend to ignore people's political opinions because I ignore my own political opinions and just live
11 years ago
2 0
profile picture
snowfinder
Posts: 2943 - Karma: 34,933
galardogodThis


Again I really don't lean left, I just don't see why they think hate speech is the best way of getting their message across.
11 years ago
1 0
profile picture
CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,944
_anderson_I tend to ignore people's political opinions because I ignore my own political opinions and just live


Chyll
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
howlongcanausern
Posts: 4982 - Karma: 1,737
they're entertainers, they put on a show. they don't act like that all the time.
11 years ago
1 0
profile picture
grifrowl
Posts: 200 - Karma: 471
MartianManYou're not "wrong," you're just a liberal. Its a different opinion. Also, going back to a economic time like the one in 1950's would be fantastic, thats not a crazy idea (obviously without the racism).


It kind of is though, the tax rates in the 1950s were way higher than they are now. I think people who talk about "how it was back then" or America's decay are mostly full of shit. That BS sells though: old people eat that shit up.
11 years ago
1 0
profile picture
JGWI
Posts: 2842 - Karma: 7,812
I try to stay away from bigger shows like Limbaugh and Stern not because I disagree with them but because I find them boring. WCCO in the Twin Cities has a radio station that I like listening to because they have to be objective and therefore have to find different stories.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
californiagrown
Posts: 9794 - Karma: 2,014
momsspaghettithey're entertainers, they put on a show. they don't act like that all the time.


no one will pay attention to this fact, unfortunately.
11 years ago
2 1
profile picture
galardogod
Posts: 1716 - Karma: 5,336
I think part of it is the fact that the people that make up the liberal party are mostly black and Hispanic porch monkeys ( as well as North Easterners) so in order to get there point across they have to target these groups because that's just who makes up the demograph. Nothing personal to them. And you are correct, that comment about that guy being him being choked to death was totally uncalled for. And shouldn't of been made.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
SpookyCat
Posts: 1232 - Karma: -2,617
Just.Go.With.ItI try to stay away from bigger shows like Limbaugh and Stern not because I disagree with them but because I find them boring. WCCO in the Twin Cities has a radio station that I like listening to because they have to be objective and therefore have to find different stories.


No, you don't listen to Stern because you don't have Sirius. If you weren't a poor, you'd be able to listen to him and if you had a sliver of respect, you'd realize he's the best. He invented the style of radio you enjoy so much and continues to make it more awesome.

If it wasn't for him, you'd still be listening to zoo keepers doing top 10 countdowns and Rush Limbaugh wouldn't have been fired and wouldn't have become the drug abuser/talk host he is now.
11 years ago
0 7
profile picture
CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,944
JenniferGarnerNo, you don't listen to Stern because you don't have Sirius. If you weren't a poor, you'd be able to listen to him and if you had a sliver of respect, you'd realize he's the best. He invented the style of radio you enjoy so much and continues to make it more awesome.

If it wasn't for him, you'd still be listening to zoo keepers doing top 10 countdowns and Rush Limbaugh wouldn't have been fired and wouldn't have become the drug abuser/talk host he is now.


For real. Stern is the bees knees
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
theabortionator
Posts: 52783 - Karma: 175,261
buzzedI have been going skiing with a buddy of mine lately who only listens to conservative talk radio. I havent really listened to it in the past, but after hearing it all this season I have come to this conclusion. The radio host all on those shows are very raciest, rich, old white guys and they want American to go back to the 1950s. They hate change and they hate anyone that isnt like them. I havent heard any of them say anything nice about America and yet they say they are true Americans. I cant tell if they are trolling people in order to get ratings or if they really mean what they say.

My buddy listens to those guys like they are telling him what is going to happen tomorrow and they are never right, mainly because they are basing their statements off what they believe and not real facts and data.

I tried telling him that these guys are full of shit and that pissed off him really badly. Clearly talk radio is just hate speech and fear mongering. am I wrong here?




I mean the liberal equivalents are as bad and generally less entertaining.

Both side of the coin are loaded with douches. Some good points in both arenas but that seems to get skipped over in the media.
11 years ago
6 1
profile picture
Byron_tha_gr8
Posts: 4573 - Karma: 14,304
grifrowlIt kind of is though, the tax rates in the 1950s were way higher than they are now. I think people who talk about "how it was back then" or America's decay are mostly full of shit. That BS sells though: old people eat that shit up.


If the things that were going on in the government during the 1950's and 60's were as evident as the issues we have today, people would be furious. Not even big conspiracies, just the amount of bureaucracy, corruption, sexual and racial harassment, and ass covering that went on was just as bad as today. Ignorance is bliss for them I guess, some people fear being informed.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
.frenchy
Posts: 18232 - Karma: 12,420
I love Fox News :^)
11 years ago
8 4
profile picture
galardogod
Posts: 1716 - Karma: 5,336
.frenchyI love Fox News :^)

Same French Bill O'Riley is the man
11 years ago
4 3
profile picture
JGWI
Posts: 2842 - Karma: 7,812
galardogodSame French Bill O'Riley is the man


Bill O'Riley and Rush make me want to punch a baby not because of their ideas but because they think they f#:cking own the world and if it isnt their (exact way), it isnt right. I dont think I have ever heard either of them have a caller that they truely agree with completely. Another thing that bugs me about them is the constent bashing of liberals. They paint a picture that makes them seem as if Obama and all his friends are equivalent to the devel. But in the end I guess all they really are are entertainers.
11 years ago
4 3
profile picture
skier_boy26
Posts: 11295 - Karma: 502
Most of them are just stoking the coals of their listeners and keeping the ratings as high as possible. It isn't much different than what happens on the left-side of the spectrum, albeit on the radio.

That said, I do enjoy Medved as he typically only wants debate and not necessarily a conservative circle jerk a la Limbaugh, Hannity, etc. Pretty pragmatic, too, even if I disagree a fair amount of the time.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,366
lol, anything that liberals dont like is "racist"
11 years ago
9 0
profile picture
SpookyCat
Posts: 1232 - Karma: -2,617
The referenced post has been removed.


Horrible attempt at trolling. Go jump off a very tall cliff.
11 years ago
0 9
profile picture
theabortionator
Posts: 52783 - Karma: 175,261
JustGoWithItBill O'Riley and Rush make me want to punch a baby not because of their ideas but because they think they f#:cking own the world and if it isnt their (exact way), it isnt right. I dont think I have ever heard either of them have a caller that they truely agree with completely. Another thing that bugs me about them is the constent bashing of liberals. They paint a picture that makes them seem as if Obama and all his friends are equivalent to the devel. But in the end I guess all they really are are entertainers.


Yeah and the liberals never say anything negative about the conservatives, nobody hates on fox, nobody hated on bush, etc.

I'm just saying. It's all a fucking game. You hate them, they hate you, neither "side" does shit, and nothing ever changes for the better.

The people who think obama is the devil are retarded, the people who think obama is some kind of savior are retarded, and thank Jebus for $1.50 chicken nuggets at BK so I can continue to go on with my life.
11 years ago
1 1
profile picture
DasGoatenshafter
Posts: 580 - Karma: 307
I can't stand watching right-wing TV because he hosts tend to be loudmouth assholes who bring on some leftist fella just to yell louder than them. I also can't stand terribly left leaning media because it comes off as self-righteous and very accusatory. Neither ends of the spectrum are very good with fact checking either.

Really you should pay attention to the most unbiased media possible and draw your own conclusions rather than allowing an extremist to tell you what to think.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
.frenchy
Posts: 18232 - Karma: 12,420
DasGoatenshafterI can't stand watching right-wing TV because he hosts tend to be loudmouth assholes who bring on some leftist fella just to yell louder than them. I also can't stand terribly left leaning media because it comes off as self-righteous and very accusatory. Neither ends of the spectrum are very good with fact checking either.


Yeah, go watch CNN some more you brainwashed libtard. CNN yells around just as much as Fox.
11 years ago
2 3
profile picture
Byron_tha_gr8
Posts: 4573 - Karma: 14,304
DasGoatenshafterI can't stand watching right-wing TV because he hosts tend to be loudmouth assholes who bring on some leftist fella just to yell louder than them. I also can't stand terribly left leaning media because it comes off as self-righteous and very accusatory. Neither ends of the spectrum are very good with fact checking either.

Really you should pay attention to the most unbiased media possible and draw your own conclusions rather than allowing an extremist to tell you what to think.


but the muslims and the mexicans!
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
soulskier
Posts: 17806 - Karma: 3,841
I love conservative talk radio if for nothing other than the entertainment

sprinkle in a little alex jones and I can drive for hours
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Substitute
Posts: 1378 - Karma: 2,275
buzzedAgain I really don't lean left, I just don't see why they think hate speech is the best way of getting their message across.


Because have is anger and anger is energy and people get energetic over the hate and anger. It sells that's why.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
youngdtay
Posts: 3122 - Karma: -112
JustGoWithItnot because I disagree with them but because I find them boring.


Probably the dumbest thing I've read on this site. Howard Stern's show is brilliant and always has been.
11 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Nikolaus
Posts: 863 - Karma: 1,000
you sound 100% right to me
11 years ago
0 3
All times are Eastern (-4); Currently it's 10:12PM