Re: A new low for the D&C scumbags
All the negative attributes to this show are correct, but the ONLY decisions are made in this country now are money based, right or wrong have nothing to do with it. Its the one reason I like about being old, I won't have to live through the inevidable demise of this once great democracy.
You are absolutely correct! In leaving this discussion I would like to conclude with this observation. We live in a politically divisive age, given the imminent presidential election cycle and all the domestic and foreign relations issues that plague us as a nation, most notably the war in Iraq. There are multiple ways each of us can express our opinions about these issues as Americans, whether left, right or somewhere in between. If I wanted to focus on politics, I'd tune into a political talk station (knowing me that would probably mean Air America). However, I listen to *sports* radio programming to hear analyses, commentary, opinion about *sports.* I listen to local sports radio programming to hear these analyses about our regional sports teams we all support with our money, our time, and most notably our emotions. Whether or not I agree or disagree with my neighbors politically, we ALL share our commitment and devotion to the Patriots, the Red Sox, the Celtics, the Bruins, etc. Our regional devotion to our local sports teams transcends our petty political differences, so why bring them up on *sports* radio broadcasting? It's a lose-lose proposition, as the opinions expressed in this thread attest. When I listen to sports radio that's what I want to focus on: our sports teams, most notably the Patriots.
Those of us who have been devoted to the Patriots over the past decades have witnessed the tranformation of a team from the doormat of the NFL to its dominant powerhouse ("dynasty"). Now in the middle of a potentially record breaking NFL season on many fronts, our team and its coaches are being assailed from all quarters on the eve of perhaps the biggest regular season game in memory. Let's keep our focus on the Patriots, and leave the political debate for another time on a different venue from sports radio or Patriots fan forums/blogs. The political views of D & C, whether objectionable or not (and in my opinion "objectionable" is a kind term) should not infuse such a significant proportion of what they bill as a "sports" show. Enough already. I mean, I tune in to my local "sports radio" station to hear about the Patriots, and instead I get to listen to Gerry Callahan talk in sarcastic tones about the possible death of our sitting United States Senator! There are literally hundreds of right wing gabbers polluting the radio dial, and D & C aren't as clever or funny as 90 percent of them.
Thankfully there are options. Now I listen to Sirius NFL Radio, and tune in to ESPN radio as well from time to time, and I actually get to hear thoughtful analyses of SPORTS... imagine that!