Should conservatives listen to Air America?

Question

A few days back, I asked why so many liberals listened to Rush Limbaugh if they hated him so much. It's been asserted by some that they want to know their "enemy".

So, in this vein, do conservatives owe it to themselves to do the same? Or, can we discern liberal views without actually listening to what's remaining of that radio network?

Answer 1

No, I don't need to hear it on the radio I can go home and watch it on TV.

Answer 2

I have listened to both sides. TV and radio provides this opportunity. I can only handle a little of the bitterness coming from the left. Nothing positive, all pessimistic. I kind of know where liberals are coming from when they write to these forums or call radio talk shows with their negativity. That's all they listen to. They also pick much of their views up in schools all around the country. In the end, I need to hear something positive and some viable solutions to problems other than rants about global warming, lack of health care, social security declines, women's rights, big bad businesses.

Answer 3

How about we all watch CNBC and Bloomberg and forget about the networks, CNN, Fox, Limbaugh AND Air America? How about we drop the Washington Times AND the New York Times and read the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily and Barron's?

On economic issues, within a generation there would be no liberals left.

Answer 4

I have tried that. Air America was not entertaining. Just how often is the phrase Bush lied people died going to hold ones attention. What was instructional regarding AA was the level of hate it directed towards traditional values and America in general, and the lack of talent displayed by the likes of Randi Rhodes, and Fraken. The market has spoken AA is bankrupt. Liberal views can still be found on CBS, NBC, ABC, the NY Times, LA Times PBS, and numerous other outlets. I will however continue to monitor the idiot left as it validates the correctness of my beliefs

Answer 5

I try to listen to AA but their funding comes straight from the DNC and their is no waver in their viewpoints. Example: I can listen to conservative talk radio and hear how Bush is failing in Border control, yet on AA I have not heard that Bush has done anything right. It's not because they have an open mind concerning our President, it's because the DNC drives their political agenda over this network.

Answer 6

Liberals listen to Rush because they don't understand the word boycott.
I've listened to both Air America and America Right. I don't now. They bore me and just make me fall asleep. I'd rather listen to the comedy channel, or Ron and Fez. (I got it on XM)

I've watched Freespeechtv, and you know a show is bad when your high as the sky, watching it going "Now that's was stupid." They had one section trying to ban bottled water talking about how dangerous it is. Pathetic. And they wornder why Fox news and CNN are so popular.

Answer 7

I am a liberal, and I listen to both, and agree mostly with neither.

Nobody gets anywhere with black and white thinking. We need to focus on the gray so that we can resolve our differences and move forward with a plan for the war, a way to fix social security, restructure public education and replace exported jobs.

Answer 8

I'm considered a liberal and most of my friends are also. Most of us are open minded enough to want to understand both sides. Air America is my favorite station but in order to understand what perspective others have, I listen to both sides. Yes, I admit to even listening to Rush (although I can't stand it for longer than an hour).
If we are going to be well-rounded critics of either party, we should pay attention to both sides. If we don't do that, we're simply followers, believing whatever we hear (or see on the news). Expose yourself to as many different perspectives in order to understand the issues.

Answer 9

It is always a good idea to hear both sides of the story. Simply abiding by one set of beliefs while having no clue as to what the other side believes serves only to set one's self up for humiliation.

Answer 10

Why would anyone want to listen to hate radio at all
OH I remember now they don't that's why it is going bankrupt
Conservative radio lets liberal call and talk
Air Head America only lets other liberals call and talk

Answer 11

People should listen to all political opinions expressed in this country. You cannot make an informed choice unless you hear all sides. You can disagree with the racist comments made by right wing talk show hosts like Limbaugh and Coulter, but they have the right to spew their hate filled messages to their loyal fans.