Hannity supporting Kerry

[Fuzz]

He's doing an April Fool's joke obviously, but he's kept it going for the whole hour. I just turned it off, not sure when he's going to spring the 'gotcha', but callers from both sides are calling in falling for it and he's reading emails and message board postings about it.

The thing is, his arguments are shallow and obvious, but the sincerity he's showing is convincing. I personally think it goes to show just how much of a complete bullshitter this guy is and how much of a mistake this 'joke' could be for him. It shows that he can show sincerity for any thing, even if he thinks it's complete garbage and how much of a tool this guy really is.

But, we already knew that.

[walkon]

1. You can listen to Hannity

for an HOUR?

[mac1000a]

2. Hey I could do it...

I just need a twelve pack and a few Godfathers.

[Fuzz]

3. ROFL, no

I was in the car at 3 and he announced it. Then I went to start preparing dinner like 15 minutes ago and turned on the radio for like 10 minutes and he was still at it.

Good point though!! :)

[walkon]

7. That makes sense.

Hannity is a sociopath.

[kanrok]

4. The sign of a true psychopath:

Being able to lie so convincingly that even your most ardent supporters believe you. The guy's a T O O L!!!!

[damnraddem]

8. No, not the sign of a psychopath ...

the sign of a sociopath.

[walkon]

11. This is a Sociopath

Profile of a Sociopath

A number of mind-manipulating cult leaders may exhibit many of the behavioral characteristics of a sociopath--an outstanding ability to charm and seduce followers. Since they appear apparently normal, they are not easily recognizable as deviant or disturbed. Although only a trained professional can make a diagnosis, it is important to be able to recognize the personality type in order to avoid further abuse. These traits also apply to a one-on-one cultic relationship.

Glibness/Superficial Charm
Language can be used without effort by them to confuse and convince their audience. Captivating storytellers that exude self-confidence, they can spin a web that intrigues others. Since they are persuasive, they have the capacity to destroy their critics verbally or emotionally.

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." Craves adulation and attendance. Must be the center of attention with their own fantasies as the "spokesman for God," "enlightened," "leader of humankind," etc. Creates an us-versus-them mentality

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion, it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love
While they talk about "God's love" they are unable to give or receive it. Since they do not believe in the genuineness of their followers' love, they are very harsh in testing it from their devotees and expect them to feel guilt for their failings. Expects unconditional surrender.

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge, yet testing the beliefs of their followers with bizarre rules, punishments and behaviors. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them. Their skills are used to exploit, abuse and exert power. Since the follower cannot believe their leader would callously hurt them, they rationalize the behavior as necessary for their (or the group's) own "good" and deny the abuse. When devotees become aware of the exploitation it feels like a "spiritual rape" to them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others. The followers only see them as near perfect.

[hyphenate]

13. Gee

sounds a lot like Bush, Cheney, Ashcroft, Rummy, Rice, Powell, Baker, Limbaugh, Coulter.......and any one of the multitudes of conservatives in positions of power.

[SemperEadem]

5. when he changes back tomorrow, you can hit him with LIAR charges

[Gothic Sponge]

6. Why would you give him more ratings ?

Listen to air america!

[Fuzz]

12. I can't get AirAmerica on the Radio

but it's streaming on my computer right now.

[daa]

9. I gues he has to steal

Oxy Moron's material from years ago. Not much original thought with cutie pie.

[damnraddem]

10. In the meantime, ...

maybe he'll convince some listeners to vote for Kerry.

[the_real_38]

14. Good one, mate...

... he's a hustler, and that's the clue. Hustle first, foremost and always. That is the creed of Hannity and his fellow scammers.

[Burma Jones]

15. It just goes to show that he is nothing more than an entertainer

If the bigger bucks were on the leftie side, he'd be one of ours.