Ed Schultz is on a roll people - You should be listening and supporting his efforts!

[1776Forever]

Ed is reporting on having a Canadian Official on his show tonight to repute the reports being spewed by the Repubs! Tell everyone you know to listen and if you cannot get MSNBC you can get his show on his website the next day!

Links:

Here is the Chicago Progressive Station you can listen to on line:

http://www.chicagoprogressivetalk.com/

And Ed's websites here:

http://www.bigeddieradio.com/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30031533/

..........

Go Big Eddie Go!

Thank you!

[elocs]

1. Insert "Rush" for "Ed Schultz" and this could be the title of a FR thread.

Six of one, half dozen of another as far as preaching to the choir and everyone shouting "Amen!" praising how noble and wise it is, that he/she is really tearing "them" a new one. I wonder how many can see the similarities and how convinced both sides are that they are absolutely correct.

[marmar]

4. Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?

n/t

[1776Forever]

5. We all have a "right" to our views but in my book no one is fighting harder for the little guy!

I have listened to Ed for 3 years now and I know he is passionate about what he says! Have you listened to any of his shows? If not why not give him a chance and see if you can appreciate his passion like a lot of us do! He has personally replied on air to many things I have sent him in emails and I know he cares!

[elocs]

8. Republicans would say exactly the same thing about Rush,

and they are every bit as passionate about their beliefs. This is not a personal criticism, but a simple observation about how both sides are the same concerning their on-air heroes. Both Ed and Rush are regularly heard and applauded by those who are in total agreement with every word they say.

[1776Forever]

11. Elocs - Sorry I don't think you get it - Rush is a BIG LIAR! Ed is telling the TRUTH!!

BIG DIFFERENCE!

:argh:

[elocs]

18. True, but a Rushbo would say that it is Ed who is a BIG LIAR and Rush is telling the truth.

That's all I am saying and within the strict context of that there is no difference. Both sides applaud and echo their on-air heroes.

[Divine Discontent]

47. that is why getting Ed's name out there on health care, as someone to listen to, if one is inclined

to paying attention to such things is so very important.

People can be led astray just by hearing the wrong person - I've seen it. I'm not sure you get that point - the OP is encouraging you to tell people who show signs of interest in the health care debacle we've been facing, about Ed's show. I know several friends over the years that have gotten poisoned by listening to Rush, not because they're rightwingers, but because that's what they found first and people tend to trust what they hear on the radio/tv/print - it's just the sad truth that a lot of people listen to what they're told (sort of like being in school). I have broken through to several friends who were right-wing believers - the OP's post is how you do it - you keep telling them to listen if they're listening to the liars, Limbaugh & Hannity.

So, it seems odd for someone to make a comment right off the bat about how 'both sides' think they're right and their 'on-air heroes' are great.... you're making a great point for making sure they're listening to the honest information and not lies propagated by a pill-popping liar who doesn't have half the sense most people do who pay any attention to facts.

Not sure why you would come on and immediately make an argument saying "oh sure you all think Ed's so great, insert Rush's name and it's the same way his fans treat him" - what is the point? There isn't one... What you state is obvious and doesn't help get the word out for national health care, whereas the OP is spreading links on how to listen to Ed, who is doing a great job, and no one's gonna stand in our way trying to get it, even some who try and go off on a tangent about preaching to the choir.

:crazy:

[Justitia]

12. Uh, Ed is trying to get Americans healthcare. WTF is Rush doing to help the uninsured?

Geez....if you can't tell the difference, you are totally lost

:crazy:

[elocs]

16. Are you deliberately missing the point--which is that Rush is telling his listeners

exactly what they want to hear also. That's it and it has nothing to do with the truth of what is being said. This is actually a very simple concept to understand.

[Liberal In Texas]

19. No he isn't. He's telling them what HE wants THEM to believe. Ever heard of propaganda?

RW radio has indoctrinated people into believing the lies that they need to support the corporate wealth and control of this country. He gives them false information so they'll vote and act against their own best interests.

[elocs]

25. Again, this has nothing to do with the truth or propaganda.

Evidently this is much more of a difficult point to understand than I anticipated it to be.

[Liberal In Texas]

38. It's a TALKING POINT I hear from RW friends of mine.

What part don't you understand about Rush not pandering to an audiences' wants? He CREATES what they want by preying on their ingrained fear, prejudice, greed, jingoism, and ignorance.

[elocs]

40. What part of Republicans like to listen to their guys and Democrats like to listen to theirs

cannot be understood. That is all I am saying. That and nothing more, but some seem determined to make an argument when none should exist.

[Liberal In Texas]

45. Yes, they both have radio shows and they both have audiences.

That's about the extent of the similarity.

You said, "I wonder how many can see the similarities and how convinced both sides are that they are absolutely correct."

You are inferring that our side is just like theirs because we're convinced somehow by the likes of Ed Schultz. I'm convinced because I know facts, from many different sources. I know they're wrong because I can prove they tell lies. Much of Rush's audience only listens because he's on everywhere; 2 or 3 stations in a market. They absorb a lot of misinformation just because it's the only exposure they have. They're not necessarily "convinced". Much of Limpball's audience when finally given the facts, come over to our side. Liberal radio has to be sought out on line or on satellite because few stations carry it.

You're attitude is very close to what I hear from them: "Your side is just as bad as our side." It's bullshit.

[elocs]

46. That is it and that is all that I was saying so no matter how much anyone wants to create something

out of nothing. I was not creating a moral equivalency between someone like Ed Schultz and Rush Limbaugh. I was simply stating that on a message board you could read the same kind of titles: "Hurry, listen to _____ because he/she is really ripping _____ a new one!" That is very simply true and there was absolutely no reason to build a mountain out of a molehill and find something to be pissed about when there is nothing there.

[Justitia]

21. Sorry, I think you are deliberately conflating two very different things, for some bizarre reason.

Ed is trying to get Americans healthcare - he's on OUR side, BTW.

Rush is simply a race-baiting propagandist who isn't interested in serving the greater good of anyone but Rush Limbaugh.

Seriously, if you can't tell the difference you are having major perception problems and we can't help you.

[elocs]

22. Democrats love and laud Ed. Republicans love and laud Rush.

Each is the same to their own adoring group? How is this difficult to understand? :shrug:

[Justitia]

24. Uh no, Democrats are trying to get healthcare for all Americans. So is Ed. Rush is a race-baiter.

Willfully obtuse.

[elocs]

26. Correct, you are willingly obtuse and choose to miss my simple point entirely. n/t

[Justitia]

27. Yes, you are simple, and these are complex subjects. Best left to others. -eom

[elocs]

30. I'm sorry, I won't be able to read your posts any longer.

If you cannot grasp that Democrats like to hear those who support their causes and Republicans like to hear those who support their causes, then I am not sure what you are able to grasp.

[Justitia]

32. My "cause" is healthcare. Your "cause" is tearing down advocates for that.

Very, very different.

[ellenfl]

33. at least we now have on-air heroes! we were voiceless

for too long. i like big eddie. i think he's beginning to get a big head on tv but he has not let up on healthcare reform and i thank him daily for that.

ellen fl

[Liberal In Texas]

14. The difference is that Ed is on the right side of the issues.

And doesn't tell the big fat lies like Rush does.

And doesn't promote RW talking points like Rush does.

Oh, and he isn't a drug addict.

If you can't see the difference, you might just be beyond help.

[elocs]

35. Switch "Rush" for "Ed" in your post and you will see it as Republicans see it.

That's is all that I am saying. I am not for a moment agreeing with Rush or claiming he does not lie. I clearly see the difference between what Ed and Rush stand for. I am saying that each respective side loves their own. Can you understand this?

[DainBramaged]

15. Then why are you here?

[marmar]

2. Good for Ed.....but Thom Hartmann is on.

n/t

[1776Forever]

6. Thom is great too - Maybe you can catch Ed later today on a West Coast station?

Try his website out for one there if you would like to here him today and if you want to hear that Canadian Official like I do if you cannot get his MSNBC Show on tonight at 6:00 pm try his website tomorrow.

[Liberal In Texas]

7. But Thom is started the hour on the right to end your life thing.

Which is kind of an important topic, but nowhere near as important as getting health care for the uninsured right now.

I switched over to Ed.

[dogtag]

23. I agree with you, Liberal in Texas.

Let's not get the subject of Death With Dignity involved in getting health care off the ground. Since the opposition already has the Dems killing off Grandma, we don't need this distraction right now.

[dgibby]

28. Not to worry.

If we don't get health care reform, the repukes and blue dogs will end your life for you.:sarcasm:

[Justitia]

3. Ed has been a champion on the healthcare issue! I watch him every night for his healthcare coverage

He has been fantastic on this.

Thank you Ed - don't let up anytime soon!

[1776Forever]

9. Right on! I believe a lot of Obama staff listen to Ed too & like I said Ed listens to his listeners

If you have anything you want Ed to know about email him here:

[e-mail]

:hi:

[dgibby]

31. I forward all of the health care threads to him.

I also forward all of the C st threads to Rachel. I know she uses some of the things posted here, and I suspect Ed and Keith do, too. It can't hurt, and it might even help.

[1776Forever]

39. Great - Good job! We all need to be as progressive as we can!

:yourock:

[corpseratemedia]

10. i like Ed's directness on this issue

as there's a mass BS PR campaign coming from for-profit health insurance CEOs and lobbying front groups

[1776Forever]

13. Exactly - It was reported on his show last night they plan on spending 1 BILLION $$ to defeat it!

You are right on!
:headbang:

[Hatchling]

17. I listened to some of his show last night.

And I loved his position and point of view.

However, I found his method of delivery so annoying, that as much as I agreed with him, I just couldn't continue watching the program.

Is there a place to get transcripts of his show, so I can read what he says. I really can't tolerate his hysterical method of delivery that is so much akin to the right wing propagandist.

[1776Forever]

20. Try this website - You can send a suggestion there to MSNBC for transcripts of the show be done.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30031533

I know CNN does this for most of their shows so MSNBC should catch up.

[dogtag]

29. I don't have a problem with his delivery,

but I have a huge problem with his set. It's the worst on television. The colors are atrocious, the music, if you can call it that, stinks. The whole thing is distracting and amazingly ugly. It's a nightmare. I'm on chemo and pretty nauseous already and I just can't watch that mess, so for me it's a radio show.

Am I all alone?

[1776Forever]

34. I have read that before - Send his show an email on this - They will listen!

Here is Ed's email - He and the staff DO read them!

[e-mail]

[corpseratemedia]

48. sorry that you are on chemo and feeling the bad effects

Many people who have migraines or seizures can't watch those busy and/or loud sets and those moving little tickers on the bottom,on the top, etc.etc.

It would be nice if these newsroom sets were more like they were in the past, when news didn't have to be a Les Miserables production.

[JimWis]

36. I enjoy Ed and what he is doing for the health reform cause.

In my opinion, he comes on for the regular, everyday, little people. What he says is the truth, and it is somewhat non political, because he will come out against the president and other democrats when they need it. I don't know if I put that in good words, but you get the drift.

[1776Forever]

37. I am with you - Standing together and supporting those like Ed that have a "voice" matters!

Thanks!
:hi:

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

41. The former Republican?

:shrug:

[WolverineDG]

42. Nah, it's loads more fun to whine about Randi/Mike/Sam/Thom not getting on TV nt

[polmaven]

43. I assume you meant

the Canadian Official will "refute", not repute the issue, right?

[GreenTea]

44. I do support Ed Schultz, he's been at the forefront keeping public option alive!!!

Name someone else who even come close?

Thank you Big Ed!

[troubledamerican]

49. Stopped listening to Ed when he supported Lieberman over Ned Lamont

in the primary, and told us that Democrats were "undermining America" by challenging Lieberman.