So we can't broadcast liberalism the way we'd like to. Let's do our part and "broadcast" it when we can!
I called into the local chickenhawk show because the topic of an eye for an eye came up. I hate the "if the Old Testament fits, wear it," attitude by many conservatives. I thought about pointing that out, but figured I'd have about 5 seconds to express my point.
After listening to the long litanies of kiss ass wingnuts sucking up to the host, I finally got stewed enough to dial up the number. The show is in a city of maybe 300k so it's not the hugest listernship...but anywhere is a start, right?!
The caller before me was trying to trick the host into a little logic box but was getting more angry when the host wouldn't bite....something about having the goodwill of the world after 9/11.
Remain calm...I reminded myself. Stay on point, and it's a good one...
And then, pow! I was on. (more below fold)
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