Conservative talk radio on the wane in California

Tune in to conservative talk radio in California, and the insults quickly fly. Capturing the angry mood of listeners the other day, a popular host in Los Angeles called Republican lawmakers who voted to raise state taxes "a bunch of weak slobs."

With their trademark ferocity, radio stars who helped engineer Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's rise in the 2003 recall have turned on him over the new tax increases. On stations up and down the state, they ... Full Story »

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by Gregory Kruse - Mar. 16, 2009

I think it's very timely as conservative talk radio is under scrutiny because of Limbaugh's confession. The article deserves wide distribution for its examination of the situation in California, which is often the harbinger of things to come nationwide. I like it because it doesn't stray into ideology or opinion, but just tells it like it is right now. I offer my appreciation to the writer for helping me keep my attention on this important aspect of our pollitics.

Wouldn't it be great if most of conservative talk radio listeners just got bored and quit listening to that crap? What a great alternative to the Fairness Doctrine or other regulations along that line!

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