For some reason, NPR thinks we should all stop yelling, So they gave a softball interview to Rush.
(Cross posted at slothropia.com)
I don't know why, but NPR is having this series about how divided Americans are, and how that's a terrible thing. as part of that series, they did a piece today about Rush Limbaugh, or as Olberman refers to him, comedian Rush Limbaugh.
The piece focussed on Limpbrain's partisanship, and questioned whether or not he is divisive. Rusty was unapologetic about it, and for once I agree with the old fart.
I don't mind that Limpy is opinionated and partisan. Good for him. Democracies are supposed to include strong differences. There is a reason why the distance between the governmnet and opposition benches in the Westminster parliament is two sword lengths. We have elections because its better than shooting at each other, and vigorous debate is a welcome alternative to combat.
I have two grievances against Dumbo. First, he lies. You want an example, listen to his show for five minutes or consult the archives at Media Matters. He claims in the interview that one of his goals is to inform his audience, but telling people stuff that isn't true is not informing them. NPR made a passing reference to that issue, but all they really care about is that we all get along.
Crap to that. This country faces serious problems that aren't going to get solved by masking the truth for the sake of comity. And if one side in a debate is wrong, the media, who are supposed to provide accurate information, should say so.
In this case, reporting on Limberger should include an easily documented exposition of his, shall we say, ambivalence about objective truth.
The other charge i would make aganst Rott is his nasty habit of calling people nasty names. Specifically, he habitually uses racial slurs and ad nominem attacks. Examples ? Sure.
Feminists are feminazis. Obama is a halfrican. I could go on.
And then they had the bigot Glenn Beck come on and attack Rutty for being rude!!! Glenn Beck, slanderer and serial racial name caller himself.
Heckuva job, NPR. Next funding drive, I got yer donation, right here.
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