[lbo-talk] RE: "Air America"

[Gary Mongiovi]

Actually, I kind of like the idea of co-opting right-wing patriotic window-dressing for progressive purposes.  It's not clear to me that the station's name reflects inattention to detail.  It may have been a clever ploy.

I really enjoyed the O'Franken Factor.  I must confess that I just love hearing AF say "Bush is going DOWN!"  It's my motto until November 3. And the Bob Elliot bit was a hoot; it's great to hear him on the radio again.  I caught a few other bits of another show this morning that was a little too smug & sour for my taste--the sort of lefty holier-than-thou-ism that turns off open-minded moderates.   

Like most members of this list I have major problems with Kerry, and I wish AF would bring a more critical perspective to his attitude towards the Dems.  But I was favorably impressed by his show and I think the station is a useful and beneficial presence on the airwaves. 

Regards,

 

Gary


Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:50:14 +0100 (BST)
From: Daniel Davies <d_squared_2002 at yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: [lbo-talk] "Air America"
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This one just impinged on my consciousness.  Does anyone else think that it
betrays (at the very least) a certain lack of attention to detail that Al
Franken & Co have decided to name their radio station after the CIA's "airline"
cum-drugs-smuggling-operation in Southeast Asia?

dd

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