The problem with Air America

[FrankChurch]

From my new blog.

http://thesincereradical.blogspot.com/

[SlipperySlope]

1. I (sort-of) disagree

You seem to be saying the "problem" is that AA doesn't live up to it's potential.

While I agree that it has more potential, the victory of AA was finally having a voice on the air to match the Limbaugh's of the world. Just achieving that is worth celebrating.

Going further will be great, but it might not even be AA that passes that line.

Take time to savor what we've got...

[drmom]

2. ...and the alternative is?...

nmi

[Deja Q]

4. Why not make one, if none exists?

That's how we got AAR.

[ClassWarrior]

3. The problem with the air in America...

...is all the toxins the corporatists pump into it.

NGU.

[Cleita]

5. Another let's trash the only liberal voice we have thread.

:-(

[skypilot]

6. If you think that Randi Rhodes's main schtick...

...is saying that Bush is a boob, Republicans are evil and Democrats are good then you haven't listened enough. Randi very often overwhelms me with information and you can find that information--and more--on her website.

[FrankChurch]

7. I posted this all in love.

I am being hyperbolic, try to love me for that.

[emulatorloo]

8. Your Liberal Bashing Blog Will Not Kill My Spirit

[MadeinOhio]

9. I completely disagree.

Rhandi Rhodes is one of the best things about the station. She hits hard and fast, but uses the facts, and if you listen regularly you will find her unloading all sorts of facts.

Al Franken I don't listen to, the crying grates on me too and I really don't get him anyway.

But the others, and especially Laura Flanders and Rhandi Rhodes are god-send stars.

What I'd like for improvement:

1) More articulation of all their strategies, goals and ideas. Like with Rhandi Rhodes voice, only less "all republicans are boobs" talk because the republicans are just misled they are not all like those fascists on the right.

2) More informational shows like Flanders and more daytime slots. Alot of the slots right now are night time, its just not enough. Hire Larisa Andraxanova for instance, she's a laser and gets it straight.

3) More specifics on the message I would love, hit them where they are most vulnerable and hit them hard. Economy, social justice, Iraq war and criminal activity. Stop the conspiracy stuff like Malloys show goes into that makes it hard to decipher.

Stay close to the facts and put voices like Howard Dean and Martin Sheen and company on all the time!!! She Rhandi Rhodes is really good at that, a viper on the left. Just pound it with a more articulate message and I think Air America will change the airwaves now that Rush is failing.