Is AAR the new Radio Free America?

[tridim]

I don't know about you, but my already obsessive AAR listening habit has increased dramatically since Nov 2. I now listen to Laura Flanders and all the weekday shows during waking hours. AAR is the only media resource that is addressing the truth of the BBV/Stolen election issue. That gets my attention.

I'd bet money that AAR is a major BushCo target. I'd rather have my head lopped off at this point than lose AAR.

[Cascadian]

1. If AAR does get toppled for whatever reason, smell the rat.

I mean you know damn well that the Bushites have AAR in their crosshairs.


John

[dxdem]

2. A must have.

As soon as I can, I'm getting a satellite radio. Air America will replace NPR on my most listened to list. I listen to it obsessively on the computer now.

[lovedems]

4. Be sure to go with sirrius and not xm.

You don't want XM, that is owned by clear channel. Sirrius is the way to go. I apologize if you knew that already.

[dxdem]

8. I was wondering...

thanks!

[lovedems]

10. You probably know it is pricey to get started but then 10/mo

is worth it for free, informative speech.

[Kali]

14. $10 / month isn't free speech

I know what you mean, but the whole point of PUBLIC airwaves???? This is capitulating in some ways. We should be trying to take the public's access to information BACK, not paying for it somewhere else.

[WolverineDG]

16. it's worth it!!

$10/month is NOTHING!! it's worth it, imho, to get AAR & at least on sirius, sirius left on weekends when AAR broadcasts re-runs (except for a couple of shows).

dg

[lovedems]

17. You are correct.

I know you know what I meant and I know exactly what you mean :D

[NuttyFluffers]

20. dude, there's listening on the 'net, chill.

you are paying for sirius as a convenience feature, that's all.

[deadmessengers]

15. XM doesn't carry the full AAR lineup

They don't carry Mike Malloy, last I checked.

[lovedems]

18. As much as I would love to hear Malloy, one of my favs.

I cannot support clear channel. Just can't do it. I am sure that sirius will catch up. It is just a matter of time.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. As long as the Repukes think the libs are on the ropes,

they'll let them have AAR for a crying towel. After all, Clear Channel is making money off their station that is carrying it. I'd say AAR is ok for now. What the Repukes have to fear more are folks going completely underground with pirate stations, etc, to spread the truth.

[GregD]

5. Besides AAR, Thom Hartman is excellent

This guy offers an excellent program.
www.thomhartman.com

[tridim]

7. I listend to Thom Hartman yesterday

and was very unimpressed. He's all over the "what did the Dems do wrong?" kick. His show was a waste of time.

[DBoon]

6. A shortwave outlet would be nice

Some of us don't have Sirius.

The RW has tons of vile, hate-spewing short wave outlets (WWCR, etc.).

It can't cost that much to have AAR get licensed and equipped.

In addition, it would let the rest of the world know there is a voice of sanity here

[lanparty]

9. I've tailed off my listening ...

Just kinda depressed. They're talking about organizing etc...

But what we REALLY need to be talking about is rigging the machines!!! Malloy was on this the the other day and I'm starting to listen to him more!!!

Remember to donate to blackboxvoting.org NOT .COM .... .ORG!!!!

[tridim]

11. Malloy, Randi, Laura Flanders, Sam and Janeane

are all on the BBV/Stolen election issue pretty much full time. The only holdout so far is Al Franken.

[lanparty]

13. Al is either wimping out or ...

... he's playing a role. In a way I don't blame Al because he's probably running for Senate in two years. He wants to maintain his air as a humorous statesman.

I also think he sees himself as a "deprogrammer". And it's a little more difficult to convert conservatives when you sound like your howling at the moon!!!

Overall, this is probably a good strategy for Air America! I think that Minnesota is still a sensible place and that the voting shouldn't be rigged their in two years. Al has a VERY good shot at winning the Paul Wellstone seat!!!

[DieboldMustDie]

19. Norm Coleman's not up for reelection until 2008.

[DELUSIONAL]

21. Al should give up his AAR spot so that someone

who is willing to fight can take that time slot.

(I was really down on Wednesday so I turn on AAR and there was Al's favorite ditto head pal GLOATING. I turned Al off and will avoid him from now on -- as far as I am concerned Franken is the enemy. Someone should put a burning bag of dog shit in front of his door.)

[geomon666]

28. He really is unlistenable now.

Just the constant apathetic attitude is nauseating to me. "Oh wow, we lost, what did we do wrong, how can we fix it, huh? machines yeah whatever, time for my flying monkey friend to gloat in my face again and again."

I'll pass.

[DELUSIONAL]

31. Thank you for that response -- I don't feel alone in not liking Franken

[PretzelWarrior]

29. you just cracked me up. I was thinking of him as a Senator

or other US politician giving speeches sounding like former Senator Simon of Illinois or Henry Kissinger. LOL.

[lanparty]

12. BTW try Genesis Communications Network ...

It's a "religious left" network ... They're libertarian and anti-new world order orientated.

I heard some talk the other day about this being a "Christian Nation". But I can put up with that when they have shows exploring the DuPont families unsuccessful fascist takeover and books like "Crossing the Rubicon" and "Into the Buzzsaw"!!!!

They are also talking up how the election was stolen!!!!

Just remember, you're allies need not agree with you 100%!!!!

http://www.gcnlive.com


I don't think we'll lose Air America. I think the radio guys see the AARs 400% growth so far and see it's potential. It's like all those right wingers who turned to talk radio after the Democrats took over in 1992!!!

Effectively, these programs are a form of "talk therapy" as well as a way to rally the troops and arm your followers with the talking points to take into your daily battles at the water cooler, or the bar, dinner table, WHEREVER!!!!

There is also the factor that liberals now overwhelmingly feel they are ill-served by the corporate "mainstream" media. This is identical to feeling of conservatives in 1992 that had them turn to rhetorical rather than informational programming.

My guess is that even the local radio stations will be putting more liberals on just because they realize the $$$ involved. And I'm hoping to find myself a slot in radio since the programming thing really hansn't worked out!!!!

[VivaKerry]

22. We need to move to short wave, and soon. n/t

*

[PretzelWarrior]

23. they will be happy to oblige your wish. they'd say Zawaquari

did it.

[Keirsey]

24. looking for more AAR backers!

George Soros? Teresa Heinz? Progressive Insurance?

Can't someone come through with the capital to invest in AAR to expand its coverage?

[deutsey]

25. Pacifica has been Radio Free America since 1949

AAR has going for it a larger audience, which we should be thankful for.

Still, Pacifica has been the only true alternative media on radio (and recently, TV) for decades.

www.pacifica.org

[CatholicEdHead]

26. Ed Schultz is better

Actually, I prefer Ed Schultz's local and national show to AA.

His book is pretty good, it has a good look on how to reach out to the plains states.

[PretzelWarrior]

27. well, I don't like him or trust him...but you may be right

that he is a better answer for reaching out to the midwest and southwest. Not sure about the deep south.

From what I understand, hisbiography is that he was a right wing talk guy. He was totally eclipsed by the likes of Rush, O'Leilly, Hannity, etc. and is now working with the flavor of the month LIBERAL side of things.

I hope I'm wrong. I hope he's really had a change of heart and not just looking for fame and fortune from whatever master will take him.

[geomon666]

30. Well I think his story is

Is that his wife was working in a homeless shelter (or something like that) and he started volunteering and talking to the people, and that changed his mind on repukes. Which I totally understand but I'd rather have Randi on to be quite honest. Let Ed have Frankens slot since he's not using it.

[CatholicEdHead]

32. Sounds legit

I think the change is legit. I spent college years in North Dakota's Red River Valley in range of KFGO, his morning show station.

Ed knows the farm economy and the issues around it pretty well. Having traveled in many areas of the plains, most are moderate Republicans (with your usual nutcases tossed in (both sides have those at the extremes)).

I expect Ed to have way more stations by '06 or '08 than AA (if that is even still on the air by then). I can see if you give Ed enough time to build his radio base (similar to Rush's rise on the right), he could convince enough likley swing voting Republicans that the status quo (who are not really sterotypical Republicans anyways) to clean house at the top.