Know Your Right-Wing Speakers: Michael Savage

By Andrew Bean, Wesleyan University
Wednesday June 28, 2006

Michael Savage, as much as any other radio host, represents the id of the angry white male. Surprisingly, Savage spent most of his adult life as a West Coast herbal medicine guru before changing his name in 1994 and transforming into the egocentric blowhard he is today. After MSNBC gave Savage his own show in March 2003, the former radio host was suddenly everywhere, with a multitude of articles profiling his rise to stardom. But Savage’s star soon fell. Four months into his MSNBC run, “The Savage Nation” was cancelled after its host slurred one of his callers as a “sodomite,” saying, “You should only get AIDS and die, you pig.” After the buzz wore off, Savage returned to churning out books and preaching to the choir on his radio show, syndicated by Talk Radio Network to over 350 stations nationwide. Savage’s talk show is currently the third-highest rated in the country, with more than 8.25 million listeners per week. His hateful rhetoric resonates for a disturbingly large portion of the population.

Michael SavageBorn Michael Weiner in the Bronx in 1942, the future Savage graduated from Queens College with a degree in biology, after which he attended the University of Hawaii for master’s degrees in anthropology and botany. He spent the rest of the late 1960s and early 1970s traveling the South Seas. Weiner received his doctorate from the University of California in epidemiology and nutrition science. He became an expert on herbal remedies, penning more than 15 books while still known as Michael Weiner, including such classics as Earth Medicine, Earth Food, Getting off Cocaine: 30 Days to Freedom, and The Complete Book of Homeopathy. While his knowledge base in herbal medicine was vast, he was more of a snake oil salesman than anything else. In Getting off Cocaine, he gave addicts “an alternative plan for getting ‘high’” that consisted of a daily dose of Sudafed, vitamins C and E, amino acids, and the occasional coffee enema. No word on the effectiveness of this treatment. His turn to the far right coincided with the rise of gay activism, as he linked homosexuality to the spread of not only AIDS, but the general spread of disease.

Savage is a prime purveyor of the slanderous liberal-bashing that passes for “humor” on talk radio. He describes his style as a mix of “Plato, Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac, Moses, Jesus, and Frankenstein,” although a comparison to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde would also be appropriate, given his frequent mood swings. Savage is juvenile and defensive in his insults, resorting to lazy and trite grasps at “humor” as well as frequent comparisons of prominent progressives to Nazi leaders. In reference to Jimmy Carter’s criticism of Israel’s West Bank policy, Savage called him an “anti-Semitic bastard,” “Jew-hater,” and “war criminal” who is “like Hitler.” Yes, Michael Savage compares a celebrated humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize winner to the man responsible for one of the worst genocides in history. He has referred to Brokeback Mountain as Bareback Mounting, making him as original as the guy who comes up with puns for pornographic movie titles.

Savage is also convinced that affirmative action is a conspiracy to hold back all white males. After the Duke lacrosse scandal broke, he declared that “the cards are stacked against white males in America; and that is the case in North Carolina where a Durham dirt-bag made false accusations against members of a lacrosse team.” He makes a good point. The structure of society is biased against white males, so much so that, for the first time ever, a major political party may not make one their nominee in the next presidential election.

Savage’s most vile vitriol, however, is reserved for the LGBT community. He frequently associates homosexuality with pedophilia. After the San Francisco Human Rights Commission condemned the San Francisco Police Officers association for promoting tickets to an event featuring Savage, the talk show host responded by equating gay rights activists with neo-fascists, communists, and Nazis, saying, “When you hear ‘human rights,’ think gays. When you hear ‘human rights,’ think only one thing: someone who wants to rape your son.”

It’s curious that a man with such an intense hatred of homosexuals has spent most of his adult life in Northern California, never moving to a less tolerant place where he could be more comfortable. Gay rights organization GLAAD launched a letter-writing campaign to get Savage off the television airwaves before his MSNBC show even begun to air. Savage responded that he would do everything possible to cut GLAAD’s funding, as well as go to the Justice Department to shut them down. Of course, he never followed through on his posturing. Savage went on the air in March 2003 amidst a great deal of media attention, with MSNBC asking their critics to “wait and watch the show before jumping to conclusions.” They got their conclusion in July, when he was fired after the infamous “Get AIDS and die” incident. Yet in spite of all this, Savage has actually said in the past that his is a “gay-friendly show.” With friends like Savage…

 
Greatest Hits:

On Hillary Clinton’s possible campaign for president: “The race baiting, oh, it’s going to be a horrible campaign when Hillary starts it. Oh my God. We’re liable to have outright race war in America when she starts running. They’re crazy. They’d stir up a race war, a civil war in the country to get that hag, that harridan elected. There’s no question we’re going to have race war, race riots in America. … Her campaign will be one long hate crime against white people.” (6/13/06)

On the difference between “South Asians” and “terrorists”: “Whenever you see the word ‘South Asian,’ substitute the word for ‘terrorist,’ or reference to ‘terrorist.’ That’s the new code word, ‘South Asian community.’”(6/5/06)

On what would happen if John Kerry won the election in 2004: “You can expect home schooling to be eliminated if Kerry wins. … You can expect the Bible to be declared a hate book if Kerry wins. … You can expect the mandatory application of Ritalin to any child with spunk if Kerry wins. … You can expect the complete and total elimination of [a] border with Mexico if Kerry wins.” (9/24/04)

On what women want: “But women in America don’t really like anger. They don’t even like the news, I don’t know if you know that. They just want it to be calm, and safe — and they want girl talk all the time.” (6/22/04)

 

Illustration: August J. Pollak

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Comments

  1. WOW! He’s an idiot.

    That’s all I have to say.

    Charles Brubaker - Jun 28, 11:32 PM - #

  2. Biology, epidemiology, nutrition science expert, tv/talk radio personality… hey mr. weiner what do you want to be when you grow up?

    — steven yatzz - Jun 29, 10:29 AM - #

  3. Michael “Savage” Weiner is totally unhinged. He’s a menace to the sensibilities of the radio-owning public.
    He deserves pitty, a straight jacket, and a huge dose of thorazine.

    — Tim Noble - Jun 29, 03:51 PM - #

  4. Well well well Campus Progress. My work at Media Matters was used by somebody… Good job Andrew. You should make sure to e-mail this article to the Doctor himself. He will be pleased with the attention.

    Lee Fang,
    CP Student Rep
    and liberal bombthrowing intern at Media Matters…

    Lee - Jun 29, 03:51 PM - #

  5. He and other hate mongers like Ann Coulter fail to understand that they are like a constantly barking dog: Annoying as hell but ultimately meaningless.

    — Ron MacQuarrie - Jun 29, 06:26 PM - #

  6. I mean he is using die hard conservatism to be his excuse for being a bigot and racist. I dislike when people make ignorant statements for shock value; there is always a more tactful way to approach an issue and still present your entire argument.

    — Corey Ponder - Jun 29, 09:01 PM - #

  7. IDIOTS OF OUR TIME LIKE ANN COULTER AND SAVAGE, IT APPEARS, HAVE A PHOBIA FOR STICKS.
    MAYBE IF WE THREW ONE THEY WOULD BOTH LEAVE

    — LUEBY POPOFF - Jun 30, 05:13 AM - #

  8. 8.25 million listeners!!! folks that in itself should scare the beejeezus out of everyone… libs and cons alike… that is a HUGE number of folks in this country that in all likelyhood walk on lockstep with the savage Mr. Weener.

    — Ron Deremiah - Jun 30, 06:33 AM - #

  9. I am constantly amazed at the vitriol that comes out of this man’s mouth. It just goes to show that an education does not protend intelligence.

    — Stuart Koplowitz - Jun 30, 02:15 PM - #

  10. You left out the best parts! Michael Savage IS gay! He wrote an autobiogrpahical novel where he describes keeping at bay his homosexual urges. He also wrote letters to Alan Ginsberg describing his encounters with Fijian boys. I am not making this up. How the hell did you leave this stuff out?

    — Jared - Jul 2, 05:34 PM - #

  11. unsure from the structure of the peice of the current status of mr. savage?
    why not include an audio link?
    this going to be a cp series?

    david edwards - Jul 2, 07:50 PM - #

  12. Attention Rush, Sean and Michael: I have infiltrated another moveon.gore site. More angry “they stole the election” crybabies. They feed white students the words of diversity while diversity works against their dreams, they promote gay rights which cuts back on their own ….logic is their enemy and truth is forbidden.

    [Webmaster's note: "Infiltrated?" Thank you for discovering our open comments board.] — Craig Casey - Jul 3, 09:27 PM - #

  13. What a jerk! What’s scary is that if he truly has 8.25 million listeners its telling how hatred runs so many American’s emotions. I must admit, rage is everywhere now, especially on the road (driving) and towards women, minorities (think Katrina) and especially Democrats.

    Thanks for the post. It was very informative!

    Chrystie - Jul 6, 01:46 PM - #

  14. There’s a reason Savage and other conservatives do infinitely better than liberals on the radio. People vote with their radio dial. And most Americans would rather listen to conservatives than put up with the ranting of Al Franken or Randi Rhodes. And that, my left-leaning friends, is why Air America is bombing and Rush, Hannity, Savage, and the like dominate the airwaves.

    So go ahead, keep throwing any insults you can think of at us conservatives. You’re just using the same tactics you constantly accuse us of using. Aren’t YOU the ones that supposedly pride yourselves on being tolerant and accepting of the viewpoints of others? And yet, any time a conservative opens their mouth, you let words like “Nazi” and “homophobe” and “bigot” fly just as freely as many of my more unhinged right-wing comrades use words like “Commie” or “Anti-American” or “filthy Hippie” to describe you liberals.

    There’s a whole “Get to Know Your Right-Wing Speakers” page on here, but wouldn’t you agree that there are many left-wingers too who are off their rocker and giving all of you guys a bad name, like Al Franken or Alec Balwdin? And yet you focus only on the conservatives.

    If you want TRUE equality and a REAL dialogue between the left and right, instead of just moronic insults, think about what I just said.

    — Mr. Z - Jul 9, 11:49 PM - #

  15. Mr. Z has said a lot, but really said nothing at all. The debate is about Michael Wiener/Savage. Is he a bigot? Is he dumb? The HONEST person knows the true answer to both of these questions; the honest person is capable of admitting it to themselves.

    As for the rest of Mr. Z’s posting: typical conservative strategy of changing the subject.

    And sorry Mr. Z, but even if you cannot admit it to yourself, pundits like Wiener/Savage, Malkin, Coulter, Hannity, Falwell and Buchanan will, even on their best day, not even come close to Al Franken.

    And I’m not even a big Franken fan- his books are blunt rants too. The difference is that he’s painting other pundits and politicians, not the entire conservative ideology!

    — Rob K - Jul 14, 07:22 PM - #

  16. I find Michael Savage
    Extreemly refreshing.
    Alex Jones called
    savage a Homosexual
    greasy beatnik etc.
    But Frankly, Michael
    is much better than Jones
    His Vitriolic bombast better than Jones, his
    romantic home boy brox
    stories better than Jones.
    No wonder Alex attacks
    him, Jealousy????

    — Doctor Prometheus - Aug 10, 02:13 PM - #

  17. I listened to the egomaniac jerk for 4 or 5 months. At one point he claims to have an IQ of 173. He also acts as if he’s a scholar of history and a military genius because he’s read a little bit of it. But he only pulls out a couple of examples that he constantly uses. He really thinks he’s clever with the names he makes up for other people. This is rich coming from someone whose real name is weiner. But I suppose the regular ass kickings he got in school account for his current psychopathology.

    — Kevin R - Aug 11, 11:42 PM - #

  18. 8. mill listeners ? Sounds like I better check this guy out. No doubt he is own to liberal wack jobs like the ones on this site.

    — Mr. B - Aug 25, 01:15 AM - #

  19. Savage is only small time a pimple on the butt to liberals in this country. Hes a good person to have around for the left because he can show the obvious racial tone conservatives have these days. He can do the work for showing why the conservative moment is not a movement of the true beliefs of this country.
    and in response to the conservative postings I ask one of you to name one just one conservative idea that has ever worked in the history of this nature and support it with creditible facts. Cause if history has shown us anything is that the progressive moment always wins and makes the world a better place in the coming years

    — Nate Smith - Aug 25, 02:32 PM - #

  20. Savage blends humor, wit, and basic logic to blast through the psychosis that is liberalism. He is most passionate about standing up to the rising tide of Islamic fascism. He is neither republican nor democrat but rather believes simply in survival of nation and freedom. He periodically begins his shows with jazz music or old rock and roll. Enjoy the show.

    — Mike - Aug 30, 12:57 AM - #

  21. Mike, Savage is only witty if you think Andrew Dice Clay is witty, or that kid on the playground calling the one with glasses a dorkus is witty. Insults are not wit.

    — Nimrod Gently - Sep 2, 01:08 PM - #

  22. Liberals hate the truth which is why they hate Michael.

    — Cam - Sep 9, 08:06 PM - #

  23. in my opinion the writer or this article seemed like a liberal who is either to blind or just to dumb to admit that all people are not the same michaels view on the white male is very true because anyone else equally qualified or another race or sex would either get the job or sue the employer for being racist also it is a stated fact that gays did indeed start the widespread of aids so michael is not wrong in blaming them for the spread of aids

    — Todd - Oct 18, 01:15 AM - #

  24. Why am I not surprised at the typing skills of Savage’s defenders?

    — Nimrod Gently - Oct 29, 12:01 PM - #

  25. Michael savage is the greastest in radio!

    — matthew - Nov 5, 06:01 PM - #

  26. I give Savage a lot of credit for standing up for something, at the risk of alienating the decent majority, although I’m inclined to think his profound hatred for deviant thinkers is rooted in pain. Who raped or abandoned this little boy? Whoever it was, he or she is largely to blame for a misanthropic loon masquerading as a prophet. He’s a bully with no regard for reasonable dialogue. He’s no Randi Rhodes, who welcomes conservative callers, which is a rarity in talk radio and makes for a truly engaging and uplifting listening experience.

    — Robert Encila - Nov 14, 11:57 PM - #

  27. >>>He’s no Randi Rhodes, who welcomes conservative callers, which is a rarity in talk radio and makes for a truly engaging and uplifting listening experience.

    are you an idiot? 99% of his callers are liberals! This PROVES you never even take 5 minutes of your time to listen to the show. It’s obvious this board of college kids on here don’t take even 5 minutes of their time to listen to the other side. Instead you’ll rely on boards like this with dimwitted biased writers. It’s very obvious with all the comments on here. At least I take the time to listen to Rhodes, Stephanie Miller, Al Franken, Alan Colmes, etc.

    >>>Biology, epidemiology, nutrition science expert, tv/talk radio personality… hey mr. weiner what do you want to be when you grow up?

    Um, what’s the problem with getting multiple degrees college kid? I have degrees in electrical engineering, mathematics, aeronautical science, and computer science, what does that make me? Is there a problem in being interested in more than one subject? Apparently it is to you. Stick to underwater dancing ok?

    >>>You should make sure to e-mail this article to the Doctor himself.

    do you really think he’s gonna take time to listen to uneducated kids here that obviously have their facts distorted?

    >>>He and other hate mongers like Ann Coulter fail to understand that they are like a constantly barking dog: Annoying as hell but ultimately meaningless.

    ok, so what does all the liberals on your side make then? Are the completely devoid of insults? You realize recently Randi Rhodes spent 30 full minutes legitimately insulting and calling Pres Bush every name in the book recently? You realize all Stephanie Miller’s shows are pathetic attempts of being funny and poking at Republicans? You really think your side spends no time blabbering as well? Oh that’s right, you conveniently forget this. The only liberal on radio and TV that actually has a shed of intelligence happens to be Alan Colmes. That’s it.

    >>>8.25 million listeners!!! folks that in itself should scare the beejeezus out of everyone… libs and cons alike… that is a HUGE number of folks in this country that in all likelyhood walk on lockstep with the savage Mr. Weener

    You do realize that the top people in radio are majority conservatives? Maybe once you kids grow up, get a job, and become a responsible member of society will you realize that liberalism is not good for the country, economically and socially. You may be against the death penalty but what happens when some kid decides to kill your entire family and burn your house down? I happen to speak to many liberals that support “taxing the rich” blah, but all of a sudden when their state taxes go up a mere .8% they raise the biggest ruckus I’ve ever seen. Oh, your precious Air America sunk to oblivion in mere months. Go figure. Grow up kids. It’s never too late laughs

    >>>What a jerk! What’s scary is that if he truly has 8.25 million listeners its telling how hatred runs so many American’s emotions. I must admit, rage is everywhere now, especially on the road (driving) and towards women, minorities (think Katrina) and especially Democrats.Thanks for the post. It was very informative!

    another moronic post – do you really think the liberals – people on the other side are totally devoid of insulting people? That’s what happens EVERYDAY on Miller, Rhodes, etc.

    >>>Mr. Z has said a lot, but really said nothing at all. The debate is about Michael Wiener/Savage.

    And this is the all-time typical liberal tactic of completely ignoring what the other side has to say. This is why debating is tough. Because once a viewpoint and a QUESTION is asked, liberals completely ignore this and present another case. Why don’t you ever answer questions? Are you afraid to realize how wrong you are?

    >>>Savage is only small time a pimple on the butt to liberals in this country.

    In a way yeah, because you don’t even take 1 minute of your time to listen to him but continually be drones and listen to Michael Moore. Yeah Savage sure is tiny. That’s why liberals tank on the radio. The only reason why they do well on TV is because major media is liberal to begin with

    >>> Hes a good person to have around for the left because he can show the obvious racial tone conservatives have these days. He can do the work for showing why the conservative moment is not a movement of the true beliefs of this country.

    oh truly, that’s why abortion and gay marriages overwhelmingly everywhere in this country was voted against during the election. Wow, what rock were you living under? What’s really ironic is that a lot of Democrats that got elected few weeks ago are conservatives. Kudos, I support a conservative Democrat over a liberal Republican. This country is more conservative socially and economically than you think

    >>>I ask one of you to name one just one conservative idea that has ever worked in the history of this nature and support it with creditible facts. Cause if history has shown us anything is that the progressive moment always wins and makes the world a better place in the coming years

    just a few since I know none of you will read it all but I can freely get in to details if you wish: conservative ideals include death penalty – decrease crime whereas liberals support rehabilitation which truly works only for 1% of criminals. School vouchers – better schools unlike liberals and Bush (Bush is not a conservative – yes you read that right) constantly pitch money into federal education but we’re still only smarter than Cyprus and South Africa. Decreased taxes – better way of living whereas liberals consistently raised taxes for everyone, thus hurting the middle class to pitch in more money to big government. Curbs on immigration – prevent illegals from draining the economy and potential terrorists from coming in. Free trade – better economy for all. Military – strong defense will allow morons like to you to continually speak. Privatization of health care, Social Security, welfare, etc. – where statistics continuously show private hands contribute more effectively than the government. Gun rights – where liberals want to ban guns and the law-abiding citizens will be without self-defense (including cops) and of course the liberals tend to forget criminals get their guns from the black market. Affirmative action – where liberals tend to give jobs to unqualified people, thus hurting the overall business. UN – liberals support our sovereignty basically being decided by some third-world nation. Anything else?

    >>>Why am I not surprised at the typing skills of Savage’s defenders

    Why am I not surprised at the knowledge level of Savage’s opponents? Pretty much rock-bottom.

    — Mike - Nov 15, 01:01 PM - #

  28. I’m no right-wing nut and consider myself a progressive, but I actually enjoy listening to Michael Savage. Sure some of the language he uses is virtriolic. But the show is much more than a conservative rant and cheerleading platform for the president; it adds this depth to the political landscape and explores the inner most consciousness of not just what people believe but why they believe it. Michael Savage could talk about just about anything, even sitting on his ass and watching the television, and it still would be entertaining to me.

    — Peter - Nov 25, 12:19 PM - #

  29. I don’t really like that we still live in a world where TV and radio show hosts can be the most disgusting people alive and yet we’re still supposed to “respect” them because they “tell it like it is,” and so forth. I suppose that’s a whitewash for the reality of people like Savage: they sum things up in the easiest terms so you don’t actually have to think about what you believe in.

    There are conservatives like Pat Buchanan and George Will who I have much more respect for than Savage and actually listen to even though I disagree with almost everything they say. It has nothing to do with their ability to “tell it like it is;” I’m sure they believe what they say as much as Savage does. The difference is they’re not violent, rabid lunatics.

    August J. Pollak - Nov 27, 09:22 AM - #

  30. Let’s face it: Michael Savage is an asshole, and if you enjoy listening to his show because you like his attitude, then you too are an asshole. Sorry, but facts are facts.

    — Tony Snowy - Nov 27, 05:49 PM - #

  31. To respond to a couple of Mike’s points about successful conservative ideas: 1) Death penalty does not work. The murder rate for death penalty states in 2005 was 5.3 per 100,000. For non-death penalty states it was 2.8. 6 of the 10 lowest murder rate states don’t have the death penalty. It’s NOT an effetive deterrent. 2) Vouchers have a variety of problems. Giving a poor family a 3000 dollar voucher so there child can attend a private school might sound fine. Many private schools (especially the good ones) charge much, much more than that. If the family can’t afford the rest of the tuition the voucher is pretty meaningless. So the students of poorer families might be able to attend a private school, but not a top rate school. Poor children would receive a poorer education than weathier children locking them into a bleak and hopeless future of hard work for little reward. 3) Gun control works. Assault weapon bans, licensing, and registration keep people safer. Countries that have banned guns or enacted tough gun control regulations have fewer people getting killed by guns. If your idea was true, when gun control is enacted more criminals should commit crimes and use guns because they know people will be defenseless. This is not the case. Violent crime rates and especially gun crime rates decrease when guns are banned or controlled.

    That’s my response to three points. I’d do more, but I’m gonna go get dinner now instead. And I’d comment on Michaels Savage, but I’ve never actually listened to him. I just followed this link from August J. Pollak’s website (which everyone should read).

    — Brandon O'Hara - Nov 27, 06:02 PM - #

  32. Savage has one value — he’s a barometer for the really whacky right-wing. Every so often, he will disagree with Bush Jr., and it will be because Bush didn’t go right-wing enough.

    Oh, yeah, and that disturbing pitcure of Savage and the wax statue of Barbra Streisand. Amusing in ways Savage didn’t anticipate.

    BTW, is his real last name pronounced “Weener” or “Whiner”?

    — Diamond LeGrande - Nov 27, 08:06 PM - #

  33. Hmmm….all these liberals worked up over the savage nation. If you were to actually listen to his show, you would understand that he isn’t all about bashing liberals (which should be illegal, of course). He bashes Bush as a “liar” a “cheat” and worse than Bill Clinton. He is for raising the min. wage. He is against the govt.-buisness complex. He is pro-env. and pro animal rights. Listen to his show before you join on the liberal hipocracy band wagon. Alot of his beliefs ACTUALLY are in line with alot of the sheep on this board.

    Liberals accuse him of racism but then turn around and support AA (which is legal racism, oh wait not any more in California). If you want true racism, listen to rap or Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson. But wait again. Black people can’t be racist! That’s right. “Viva la Raza” which is what all the ilelgals were chanting in the streets of L.A. What does that mean? Basicly it means “long live the race” refering to hispanics, because we all know that hispanics truly are the ultimate race.

    Listen to your own hipocracy. Anti death penalty because it is immoral, but abortion is moral? Please.

    You slam racism in Savage, but fail to do so with Al Sharpton and the viva la raza crowd, because that’s wrong. Just wrong.

    Look at the issues: Liberal causes are often racist, immoral and on the ridiculious side of insane.

    The sheep on this board are truly jokes.

    Oh, I want to throw in one more thing. Conservatives are hard ass and don’t care about helping others, right? And Liberals always are compassionate and willing to lend a helping hand. But let’s look at the facts. Which states dontate more money? The bible belt. Mississippi (the poorest state) donates the most while CT (the most money) is the most stingy. It also happens to be the most liberal. Same with all the so-called compassionate states.

    All of which exposes what most Liberals are: frauds.

    — Joe - Dec 12, 04:42 PM - #

  34. I listen to Mcihael Savage quite often and I am not a conservative nor a liberal, I think anyone who categorizes themselves in either are liars. There are too many issues in this world to completely go either way. I like the word moderate. Anyway, back to Savage, he entertains me and sometimes I have to admit to myself that he is telling the truth and other times I am somewhat disgusted at some of his comments. But that is what I think a radio talk show is all about. We do not have to agree with everything we hear or see . I respect the fact that he gives me the opportunity to challenge his ideologies. I admit he is a bit abrupt and sometimes I think he is going to pop a blood vessel, but that is the entertainment aspect. Yes, he comes off as a bit homophobic, racist and to me sometimes even sexist, but there are people like that all over the world and they are entitled to their opinions. I also have listened to liberal shows and I have to admit that they are a bit boring. Conservative talk radio is so popular because I think their views mirrors the majority of the american peoples views. As for Michael Savage, he is saying what alot of people are thinking but is just too bashful to say without sounding like a bigot. But on the other hand I have also listened to Al Sharptons show and some people would say he is anti white in some ways, but he is also saying what alot of people are thinking and just not saying. All I have to say is thank God for freedom of speech.

    — Shauna - Jan 5, 10:00 PM - #

  35. Michael Savage is not the scariest aspect of “Savage Nation”. The frightening thing is that 8.5 million Americans are tuning into this kook’s radio show for advice and guidance.

    — Allan Revich - Jan 9, 11:01 AM - #

  36. Thank God for Michael Savage…. Long live Michael Savage….

    — George Fulton - Jan 16, 06:29 AM - #

  37. Michael Savage is the only voice for the true conservative. Dr. Savage conveys Biblical truths with his veiws. I thank God for Michael Savage in this abased,sodom&gomorrah,unfaithful,God rejected,&forsaken,liberal agenda media that is broadcasted across airwaves of America.

    — Brad Silvers - Jan 17, 02:12 AM - #

  38. >>>Let’s face it: Michael Savage is an asshole, and if you enjoy listening to his show because you like his attitude, then you too are an asshole. Sorry, but facts are facts.

    Damn that’s one asanine comment. So if you enjoy watching violence in movies, then you too are violent even if you never harmed anyone in your entire life. God Bless collegiate logic.

    >>>That’s my response to three points. I’d do more, but I’m gonna go get dinner now instead. And I’d comment on Michaels Savage, but I’ve never actually listened to him. I just followed this link from August J. Pollak’s website (which everyone should read).

    Brandon, your credibility is now officially more valuable than last year’s piss. If you never even took the time to listen to someone, how can you comment on him/her? What makes you think campusprogressive will tell it like it is?

    >>>To respond to a couple of Mike’s points about successful conservative ideas: 1) Death penalty does not work.

    um, yes it does. First, when the violent criminal is dead, he/she will not commit violent crimes anymore. Duh?

    >>>The murder rate for death penalty states in 2005 was 5.3 per 100,000. For non-death penalty states it was 2.8. 6 of the 10 lowest murder rate states don’t have the death penalty. It’s NOT an effetive deterrent.

    okay, since you like throwing out your “facts” (lemme guess, did you get them from campusprogressive or Jay-Z?), here’s more, simply put, each prisoner put behind bars reduces crime by 17%. Each prisoner put to death reduces crime by 23%. For all prisoners set free, 67% of them go back to committing another crime

    >>>2) Vouchers have a variety of problems.

    so of course your solution? Continue sending kids to the decrepit school system America possesses today?

    >>>Giving a poor family a 3000 dollar voucher so there child can attend a private school might sound fine.

    um, vouchers (unless if you decided to define vouchers for your specific interest) allows parents to let them educate their kid WHATEVER means necessary – not strictly private. This is typical liberal confusion with school vouchers. Somehow you just have to associate it with wealth.

    >>>Many private schools (especially the good ones) charge much, much more than that. If the family can’t afford the rest of the tuition the voucher is pretty meaningless.

    well of course, since you pre-defined a voucher to your unrealistic image

    >>>So the students of poorer families might be able to attend a private school, but not a top rate school.

    again, what is wrong with my (and most conservatives) solution of basically allowing every parent in America to educate their kid the way they wanna educate them? Teachers are held accountable to teaching kids. That is their job. First step of success is get the government out of education.

    >>>Poor children would receive a poorer education than weathier children locking them into a bleak and hopeless future of hard work for little reward.

    gee dude, you just described the education system today. The very same one, according to you, that seems to work (?)

    >>>3) Gun control works.

    yeah, tell that to England, where they ban guns and it’s one of the most violent non-third world nation in the world.

    >>>Assault weapon bans, licensing, and registration keep people safer.

    sure it does. It certainly keeps law-abiding citizens from getting guns, and the criminals to access the black market to pick up weapons. Right….gotcha

    >>>Countries that have banned guns or enacted tough gun control regulations have fewer people getting killed by guns.

    we have thousands upon thousands of gun laws in this nation and we’re safer? Are we? You turn on the news every night and all I ever hear about is gun-related deaths. And then flip the channel and realized a certain town nearby is much safer since they legalized concealed carry.

    >>>If your idea was true, when gun control is enacted more criminals should commit crimes and use guns because they know people will be defenseless. This is not the case. Violent crime rates and especially gun crime rates decrease when guns are banned or controlled.

    again, tell that to the Brits moron.

    — Mike - Jan 20, 11:51 PM - #

  39. we need more people like this guy.

    — Samuel Howard - Jan 24, 05:11 PM - #

  40. You all suck!

    — Michael savage - Jan 24, 05:14 PM - #

  41. When I hear Savage demanding that certain groups of people who do not follow his party line should be taken to concentration camps, pumped full of throzine, etc. I begin to wonder about who is underneath the personality that we enjoy so much. Freedom requires LAW and LAW must prevent any democratic and highly emotionalized group from taking over … else we lose America by definition. Savage should hang it up and get back to the basics of what Freedom is, and devote his work to keeping America free from the bondage of a military government. His musing simply keeps people ignorant of these very real and active threats.

    — Richard Shinn - Feb 12, 02:28 PM - #

  42. Take your thumb out of your mouth and grow up. Michael Savage is for adults, not crybaby liberals afraid of hearing anything that questions the liberal orthodoxy. BTW, he often critizes Bush!

    — Curt - Feb 26, 08:28 PM - #

  43. Small minded liberal/Leftist scum. You “open minded” Marxist pigs should all fucking die. Keep selling out this country college scum and see what happens… There is nothing worse than an educated fool. Leftists have that market cornered. We conservatives need to get together and arm ourselves with even more firepower to go to war with these traitors! I would support a terrorist attack on the ACLU in NY!!! That would be a great start! Oh, Savage is right on most of the time!

    stevefrank - Mar 1, 04:36 PM - #

  44. Savage is a rare treat. A powerful intellect that shreds the moronic left with humor and bombast. He’s the one guy turning over the rocks and exposing the slimy , leftist/islamofascist invertebrates that reside there.

    College students are, with rare exceptions, too young and stupid to understand Savage, as are their unreformed hippie professors.

    — Lee - Mar 1, 07:26 PM - #

  45. Right wing kook I am Thanks savage for your good humanitrian work exposing the left wing kooks. Get a life liberals

    — sc - Mar 2, 05:25 PM - #

  46. I am no “liberal” whatever that terms mean. And I am no “conservative” either. I don’t agree with leftism nor “liberalism”, and less with right-wing conservatives. But I doubt a guy like Mr. Savage will ever understand my point. They are so narrowminded that it is useless to argue with idiots like him. He will call me “liberal” just because he despises people who think without any distracting dogmas. Mr. Savage may be despised, but he also deserves some “pity” that bastard.

    J.R.Ortiz, Jr. - Mar 4, 06:01 PM - #

  47. I don’t have to agree in “liberals” in everything. Surprisingly I can understand Mr. Savage disliking animal right activists. I don’t like these bums myself. I am totally against the war in Iraq, but I don’t make any illusion with the Islamic insurgents. And, despite my unreligious faith, I do not support banning bibles. We don’t live in Lenin’s and Stalin’s Russia after the bolshevic revolution of 1918. And while I am not in favor of gay marriage, I’ll leave that to states to decide. And gays’ rights is NO right to “getting fresh” with males who are heterosexuals, like me. I have no illusions with Castro, nor Chavez and nor Ahmaninejad. I have seen “liberals” getting “enamoured” with these tyrannical guys. Don’t make the mistakes of past Henry Ford, Charles Lindberg, Joseph P. Kennedy who “thought” Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were “such great guys”. And look what happened. Nor Paul Robeson “liking” Stalin. It shows the idiotic narrowmindness of “liberals” confusing criticism of USA’s foreign policies with “getting friendly” with foreign tyrants who are no good either. Remember the saying, “With friends like these, who needs enemies”? But still I am gainst Mr. Savage attacking everybody who disagrees with him. He is a despot and narrowminded individual who lives in constant fears. The same with Ann Coulter. We need open minded, not necessary “leftist” nor “liberals”, to find solutions for our problems. Not narrowminded immature guys like Savage, or girls like Ms. Ann Coulter. Enough of them. Thanks.

    J.R.Ortiz, Jr. - Mar 4, 06:18 PM - #

  48. Subject: Contact Michael Savage, one of the leaders of Hate Radio – January 2007

    You may be one of the many people who have called the Savage Nation radio talk show to share a important point and been abruptly cut off in mid-topic. You can continue your thoughts in writing. Contact Michael “Savage” using his real name and address at:

    HOME:
    Dr. Michael A. Weiner
    111 St. Thomas Way
    Tiburon, CA 94920

    THE SOCIETY HE CREATED AND SPONSORS: Dr. Michael A. Weiner
    c/o The Paul Revere Society 150 Shoreline Hwy, Bldge E Mill Valley, CA 94941

    WORK: Dr. Michael A. Weiner c/o KNEW 340 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107

    HIS LAWYER: Dr. Michael A. Weiner
    c/o Ian K. Boyd of Harvey Siskind Jacobs LLP 4 Embarcadero Center, 39th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111

    HIS FAMILY’S COMPANY: Dr. Michael A. Weiner
    c/o Rockstar, Inc. 101 Convention Center Drive, Suite 777 Las Vegas, NV 89109

    HIS FAMILY’S COMPANY: Dr. Michael A. Weiner
    c/o Rockstar, Inc. P. O. Box 27740 Las Vegas, NV 89126

    E-MAIL:
    michaelsavage@paulreveresociety.com

    Ned Allen - Mar 13, 10:51 PM - #

  49. What scares liberals the most is that conservatives are correct. Opposing illegal immigration makes us “racist,” when all we ask is that the current laws are enforced. You are just a bunch of crime-loving losers.

    — Dr. No - Mar 17, 04:29 PM - #

  50. I am a true listener to his radio show. I will admit that when I first began listening to him I thought he was an arrogant man. I did not agree with all his views(at least I thought) but I wasn’t going to just shut him off. I’ve always been taught to listen to other people’s point of view even though I may not like them or agree with them. What I noticed is that his views were not much different than mines but his sarcastic/exaggerated way of expressing himself is what had blinded me to believe that his views were not much like mine in the past. I did not like his sarcasm but when one analizes the root of his comments and of his overall views it was what I believed in. Now let me set it straight…He’s not a God or deity but he is entertaining as hell. I admire the fact that he is not afraid to say what he wants and what he feels. I would also like to give out some advice to bloggers/students, etc,etc… Be open to others ideas and opinions. Don’t always go with the popular social or philosophical beliefs that surround you in your life journey. Analize and study all point of views(political,religious, etc…)even if it hurts. When you do this ask yourself if your point of view is beneficial not only for yourself but for the whole country. If it is…then you’ve discovered for yourself independence.
    “Indepence of thought” “Freedom of belief and speech.” Don’t let anyone dictate what your political thoughts should be, not even your professors. When in search for truth…Put your country first ,then yourself! But anyways ,going back to Michael Savage. There’s definitely no one like him.

    — Darius d - Mar 18, 11:29 PM - #

  51. The truth hurts, huh America? Savage2008

    — SAVAGE FOR PRESIDENT - Mar 19, 08:46 PM - #

  52. Michael Savage is vilified by so many people on the right and the left because he makes the perfect scape goat for those toolbags. Savage is just an American who loves his country and it’s people and wants to see this nation continue to be #1 . And who out there does’nt?! Oh wait…all those commie college students and terrorist….Well there ya go, God Bless America and down with the fascist left wing! Savage 2008!

    — Mr. Miyagi - Mar 21, 03:43 PM - #

  53. I love Dr. Savage’s humor, and agree with a lot of what he says. Granted, he goes a bit too far (sarcasm!) on some issues (like nuking the Sunni Triangle), but his show is always entertaining to me, and thought provoking. Regardless of the content, his presentation shows me that he’s at the very least a creative genius.

    I’m not a kid, I’m almost 40. I’ve been around the block a few times, and learned some things the hard way…while I think Savage gets carried away in his own pessimism often (c’mon, Mike…life’s not THAT bad), I think you do yourself a disservice when you write him off because of his volatility. There’s a LOT of truth hidden in there. Enjoy the show, cut through the crap and think about what he’s saying a bit. The underlying content on a daily basis is infinitely deeper than the tripe that Randi Rhodes spews (she’s ultimately a vacuous, shrieking harpy, which does not make good radio).

    — DWagner - Mar 21, 10:10 PM - #

  54. Oh this is funny. You make these blogs on your own blogging community. But its tilted left.

    Savage is a conservative and he can be over the top. But obivously he has some good points that you guys cant seem to nullify. Make some counter statements.

    All of you liberals ARE just calling him a hate monger. Well guess what, cant I call you one too because you called him one? You would say “No!” because your lousy hypocrits who just dont understand.

    I dont agree with everything savage says. I am a moderate. But you cant hide from him and just call him a “hate monger”, that doesnt do anything. You guys think your killing him by posting this. This is nothing but a small web page. Nothing else your not getting this to anyone but your left wing buddies.

    Im not saying hes right, because he isnt always. Dont just think about him telling these stories and his stances. Think of the stories and try to make a solution for them. DOnt bark like idiots.

    Its funny you think your actually raising awareness of something that doesnt matter.

    And for some reason, if a teenager called a police officer a name, you would say “OO OO FREE SPEECH HES ALOWED TO SWARE AT YOU!”

    But yet when savage speaks your like “This guys a hate monger.”

    — Robert Mancine - Mar 22, 05:20 PM - #

  55. Savage tells it like it is. He uses sarcasm and exaggerates to make his point but there is a reason he is the third most listened to talk show host in America.

    — mark - Mar 27, 10:06 PM - #

  56. Dr. Savage can be abrasive and curt. But he is entiled to his opion and if we disagree with him okay. Being a conserative and christian in this counrty has almost become the new leprasy. Our founding father s based our counrty on freedeom of the press, freedom of religion and ALL our laws and standards are based on the Jewish and christian faiths.

    Homosexuality should never be woren like a crown and if someone opposes the life style of such a person why would you crusifiy them. I neither condone nor clebrtate such behavior but I do not want to see anyone who does come to harm. The militant faction of that community wants all of us to celebrtate thier life style and be dammed if we don’t.

    I agree with Dr. Savages views on borders, culture and language. Come here but do it legaly, Learn our language and become part of our culture. YES America has it’s own culture. We are an amalgamation of many cultures but as such we have created one that is ours and ours alone.

    Being liberial means being open minded and open to new ideas..but it seems that those of that are liberal seem to be less tolerante then those of us who are conserative. Especialy when they are disagreed with.

    P.Brown - Mar 28, 12:27 AM - #

  57. You stupid liberals are just afraid of the truth. Get a life you liberal faggots!

    — seth platt - Mar 30, 07:28 AM - #

  58. You Liberals are the idiots…Especially when you can’t even tell the difference between a Independent like Savage and a Conservative Right Winger.

    — CP - Mar 31, 03:51 PM - #

  59. I listen to guys like Bill Maher and think of them as te representatives of liberalism. Maher’s show employs one “Republican” punching bag and two other liberal “yes men” to agree with him. Maher is the one-sided non-credentialed moron that Liberals accuse Savage of being. Lets consider for instance the biggest issue today (no sweetheart not American Idol) but the war in Iraq. Maher says along with most Democrats and Liberals that the war is lost this sucks let’s take our ball and go home. On the other hand there are the “Independent Conservatives” (not to be confused with Republicans as they don’t believe in just towing the line of the party) we are the majority of the American people and want a win in Iraq which is possible. How do I know more about it than all of the Liberal pundits? what’s the difference between me and them? I am an Army Infantry Veteran of THREE deployments in the “War on Terror” which translates to I know what I am talking about and they don’t. I have led men in combat real combat not the kind on T.V.. I am also like most of the other Infantry Veterans of the invasion of Iraq a former ambassador of the United States to the common people of Iraq the ones that Liberals claim to know the hearts and minds of. It’s kinda hard for me to tell you nor would I try to tell you the commonly held perception of the average man on the street of Beijing because I haven’t been there or talked to that guy (yes it’s the same thing). If you want to know how to win the war and that it’s possible ask your Army and Marine grunts not only will they tell you yes but how. We don’t want to solve this problem or we would. Like illegal aliens it’s benefitting someones bottom line in the case of Republicans or scoring someone points to get into heaven in the case of Liberals. Take a hint from the numbers and look at how many of Savage’s fans are Veterans and self-made people and the fast disappearing middle class who don’t think there’s any inherent nobility in giving people privleges that they don’t deserve and wouldn’t warrant based upon their contribution to society. I am a fan of the Savage Nation he may not always be eloquent but he accurately expresses the rage felt by the most “under special privleged” segment of this society and calls out America haters for what they are.

    — Tim O'Reilly - Apr 2, 05:04 PM - #

  60. Michael Savage talks about what conservative America wants. We hate homosexuality (not homosexuals), we are against the murder of the unborn, we support our troops and our president, we are pro gun and pro Christian.

    — Jordan - Apr 2, 07:22 PM - #

  61. Funny how this is a hit piece on Savage and yet most comments support him. It’s because he speaks for the majority of Americans unlike the castrated MSM personalities and idiotic college kids (who just parrot what they’re taught by America hating professors). I’m Puerto Rican and agree with everything he says so he doesn’t speak to white males alone.

    — Rich - Apr 4, 02:51 AM - #

  62. I think the fact that the libs try to shut up anyone who disagrees with them is true testament to their totalinarian ideals. Same tactics the communists and fascists used to eliminate any opposing ideals that would threaten their acquistition of total power.

    — Matt Simpson - Apr 5, 01:22 PM - #

  63. ha you left wing nuts cant see the truth even when its right in your face learn some history

    — cameron - Apr 8, 04:23 PM - #

  64. Is that pronounced like ‘Wiener’ or ‘Whiner’?

    — Anderson - Apr 9, 11:35 AM - #

  65. LIBERALS -It is you that ruin this country ! Not Savage he is opening your closed eyes ! Eventually you all will wake up but im afraid it might be to late well for you liberals anyway!

    — Beau - Apr 9, 11:32 PM - #

  66. haha i think it is like “Weener”, but im not sure. That being said, I could see where people think Savage is too harsh, but come on, his alias is Michael SAVAGE. Besides, you can’t help but become angry when you think of the politics of todays America, so his anger simply mirrors that of most of his listeners. It also gives him a personality, not just some mono-tone voice over the radio. I am a Junior in high school and it disgusts me to see the insolence and fairy-tale mentality of 90% of my school’s population. If something is going to change, it needs to be swift, and hard, and Savage seems to offer that. Savage ’08.

    — olson - Apr 10, 12:10 AM - #

  67. thank god for voices of reason like michael savage. the american hating left, the feminazi’s, the gays and lesbians, have had 30 years now, two generations of americans to bamboozle and they are winning the propaganda war. we need the savages to tell the truth, to say “ no this is not normal, this is not how this country became great” and to balance out all the lies these america haters tell

    — average american - Apr 13, 03:59 AM - #

  68. Savage is a clown. I laugh at him, not with him. Gay? Hmmm.. Let’s see, he studies pretty flowers, has a little poodle named “Teddy,” and when “Teddy” is in bed with him he likes to look at the poodle’s balls when he lays on his back. Sounds pretty gay to me!

    — right winger - Apr 14, 08:12 PM - #

  69. you liberals are all the same.dont you understand the more you dump on michael,the more we revere him. just as much as you hate him,we hate you ten fold more. GOD ARMETH THE PATRIOT

    — Jason - Apr 14, 10:08 PM - #

  70. Liberals are like little children who opperate on emotion, versus logical thought, and are always accusing others of their own attributes and behaviors. Very predictable…

    — josh - Apr 17, 07:46 PM - #

  71. Our Country is weak indeed. Weak because of Liberals, and Michael allows for a strong voice to be heard

    — amber - Apr 19, 10:07 PM - #

  72. I think we need to first pray for God’s mercy on all of us sinners. Isnt it funny how we shove God (Specifically God in human form – Jesus) out of every aspect of our social picture…..then tragedy strikes and everyone is calling on God’s help.
    hmmmm…......

    — A. sinner - Apr 20, 12:14 AM - #

  73. Savage is funny, but he also says what needs to be said in order to counterbalance left wing college professors who dominate higher education. I think he’s a great american.

    — David Smith - Apr 20, 11:02 AM - #

  74. I was on a campus 30 years ago. Great place to experiment and learn. Then you join the real world and grow up. Go Michael!!!

    — Dave - Apr 20, 11:35 PM - #

  75. Al Franken is quite intolerable to listen to and doesn’t quote from Joseph Conrad books about the true nature of humanity as often as Savage does.

    — Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass - Apr 22, 04:07 AM - #

  76. After reading your left bias article, I believe savage is correct. Liberalism is a mental disorder and you sound like a little puppet to all things dear and queer.

    — carlos - Apr 22, 05:52 PM - #

  77. Let’s all boycott San Francisco for being a sanctuary city, and at the same time let’s boycott those companies that hold their conventions there.

    — Ray - Apr 23, 06:32 PM - #

  78. .....Queens College with a degree in biology, after which he attended the University of Hawaii for master’s degrees in anthropology and botany. He spent the rest of the late 1960s and early 1970s traveling the South Seas. Weiner received his doctorate from the University of California in epidemiology and nutrition science. He became an expert on herbal remedies, penning more than 15 books while still known as Michael Weiner, including such classics as Earth Medicine, Earth Food, Getting off Cocaine: 30 Days to Freedom, and The Complete Book of Homeopathy.

    ..... and Andrew you are?

    I’m sorry I would rather listen to a well rounded, educated independent individual than a drug abused, high school drop out, shallow movie star

    — Kimie B - Apr 24, 01:23 AM - #

  79. Simple put, Liberalism is this: a free pass from accountability.
    You murdered someone? You were drunk/on drugs/bi-polar/pre-menopausal? He/shes sick! Set him/her free!
    You molested a child? “yes but I was molested when I was a child” Oh ok, not your fault.
    See a pattern here? Those examples can be found the real world. Trust me. And Liberalism is to thank for such a ridiculous state of affairs. Always looking for reasons to duck responsibility.
    I happen to agree with mr.savage/wiener(snicker) when he says liberalism approaches neo-fascism. I remember in college when me and a female friend were having a discussion in the college lounge about the pro-choice vs. pro-life debate. She expressed her view as being pro-life and anti-abortion. She presented a clear, thoughtful articulate argument that was absolutely devoid of any finger-pointing, mud-slinging or fanaticism. Another guy at the table overheard her and began to, cough ‘debate’ her about it. I put the marks around debate because it was really more of an all-out vile-spewing hate rhetoric that lasted at least 5 minutes and climaxed with him calling her an abhorrent name and actually making a fist at her. She was understandably stunned and quite upset. (I’ll leave out the part where I dealt with this worm.) Know who this guy was? A true blue liberal and, get this, leader of the college Political Science Society.
    Liberalism really is a mental disease, and the only reason Michael Savage is so angry is because he sees as many others do that an ideology which promotes unaccountability is dangerous. It truly is eating at the moral fibre of society.
    I don’t care why the rapist raped.
    I don’t care why the molester molested.
    I don’t care why the junkies addicted.
    All I care about is seeing the guilty take some fucking responsibility for their actions for a change. and that will never happen within the no-boundaries world of liiberalism.
    You kids writing in hatred of Mr.Savage I don’t blame. You’re kids for god sake. Your rose-colored glasses are still firmly attatched and you believe you can make the world right by giving endlessly and extending a hand. I just find it a shame that older, more wiser among those in power don’t share with you that if you give endlessly, most people will just take endlessly and if you extend a hand, they’ll just cut it off.
    Society needs to smarten the fuck up and be practical. There kids. A free lesson.
    I dont agree with a lot of what Savage says. I dont like that he wished AIDS on someone. I don’t care whether people are homosexuals or not. I just want them to stfu about it already so I can hear about real issues. I don’t think the war in Iraq can be won, but rapid troop withdrawl would be a horrible idea, as the radical Islamic factions would immediately assume the power vacuum left in the wake of a knee-jerk retreat.
    I simply promote independant thinkers and thinking, and like or not, Savage embodies independant. Oh, on a side note, to the guy who posted almost all of Mr.Savages personal information for the net to see, you’re a worm. Just because his viewpoint conflicts with yours does NOT give you the right to allow potential hate-filled psychos out there access to his person, regardless of the self-righteous reason you espouse for posting it you puke.
    Long live the independant thought.

    — A Canadian - Apr 24, 04:25 AM - #

  80. A Canadian: I couldn’t have put it in better words myself. You are truly an Independent free thinker. Everyone has to be held accountable for their own actions. No Excuses! Unfortunately kids now a days are growing up with the spoiled mentality of their parents. They see their parents avoiding responsibilities for the mistakes they have made and unfortunately the kids are following the same path.

    — Darius d - Apr 24, 07:11 AM - #

  81. Campus Progress happily and obliviously demonstrates Savage’s central point: “liberalism is a mental disorder.”

    Do the sick know that they are sick? Do the misled know that they are misled?

    — Simon - Apr 25, 09:52 PM - #

  82. i am loving this. i was disgusted when i started reading this nonsense about savage, but as i scrolled down, the truth became apparent. these young sheeple are being called to task. i didn’t see a single liberal college idiot making a good point. when you children grow up, you will see how stupid you were. once again mike’s supporters proove what he has been saying all along. the smartest people in this country support this show. GOD BLESS SAVAGE!

    — steve - Apr 26, 02:44 AM - #

  83. Has anyone else posting here noticed something? There hasn’t been a comment defending liberals for quite some time. I guess it’s tough to argue effectively when your platform consists of useless statistics and ‘weiner’ jokes. It seems like they all clammed up after numerous folk pointed out how irrelevant their juvenile little tirades were. Pathetically typical of their mealy-mouthed ilk. Perhaps I’m being unreasonable. Something important must have come up. Maybe Al Gore was having a sandle recycling party. Maybe they’re protesting a war that people with actual guts are currently fighting so that these over-priveleged douches can feel better knowing that the next 9/11 won’t interrupt their incessant text-messaging or stop American Idol from being aired. I digress…
    Like I said before, think for yourselves. Don’t let Al Gore or Madonna or Oprah or whoever the messiah of the moment is do it for you. Judging from the massive lack of any liberal comments, I’m guessing a number of you either re-thought your position of just stopped defending it. Either way, you never believed in it all that strongly to begin with. A microcosm of the left: have a strong position on something, then re-think it or flat out change when challenged on it. Predictable as a sunrise. I might even say…lol.
    Long live the independent thought.

    — A Canadian - Apr 26, 03:22 AM - #

  84. CampusProgress Savage haters disappeared when challenged by knowledge/facts rather than face the challenge. Challenge poses great risk to liberals, as discussion and dissent might lead to learning, growing, understanding, or changing.

    Liberals never admit to learning from, or even consideration of, an opposing point of view: liberal criticisms of opposing viewpoints almost always reflect a complete lack of understanding and knowledge of the issue, and usually wind up resorting to mindless platitudes and personal insults. Try discussing global warming alarmist propaganda or war with a liberal for confirmation of ignorance and mindless platitudes.

    Obliviously, CampusProgress appears to practice a disturbing form of liberal intolerance and indoctrination.

    — Simon - Apr 26, 08:48 PM - #

  85. “Sir” Savage to all you brainwashed liberals. Michael is truly the culture warrior of our time…..unafraid to make an ass out of himself to get a point across. Yes, he does come on strong, yet who would listen if he didn’t? Todays Media is all about shock-value. Savage only does what is expected of him. Savage is a man ashamed of his own intelligence. He is much smarter and more perceptive than he dare let on. He hides behind an outrageous persona to protect himself from himself.

    — nan - Apr 27, 01:13 AM - #

  86. It only makes sense most of the savge haters are from the most liberal college camuses,The Professors are all liberal and the young kids we send there are there to learn and guess what they are learning.Anti relegion anti American Some of the kids are very deep rooted into there american culture and know their roots. other students suffer from a loss from how average people came here for a chance at a good life .I pray that you young minds really look at history and decide if you want to believe a warped and really strange professors veiws!Dont believe everything you hear from the college professors. they want you to beleive that your parents and your grandparents are just uneducated or unrefined like themselves. But there is a certain deginity and pride or better yet a belief in that god has led them to a promised land against all odds that they would be equal to other men YES even Equal to lawyers and Politicians and most of All Professors from any College The proof is in the history of the world Our ancestors Micheal savage is not perfect by any means but he does a have a voice that speaks for the common man< I am not a lawyer or a college kid that thinks he s got everything figured out Just a man that is trying to send his children to college that they may have a good life and remember that I tried the best I could to give them the chance to have a good life and for the kids to remember and be proud of their culture which did include #1 God who gave us the courage to break away from pompous oppression #2 Our parents who had to work so hard to get us here#3Freedom is not just handed out Alot of men have died in wars for this country and alot more will die for the same reason to hold on to freedom ….....Keep the faith beleive as your ancestors did …they were common people Be proud of them God has led them the whole way

    — Paul - Apr 30, 07:52 AM - #

  87. It only makes sense most of the savge haters are from the most liberal college camuses,The Professors are all liberal and the young kids we send there are there to learn and guess what they are learning.Anti relegion anti American Some of the kids are very deep rooted into there american culture and know their roots. other students suffer from a loss from how average people came here for a chance at a good life .I pray that you young minds really look at history and decide if you want to believe a warped and really strange professors veiws!Dont believe everything you hear from the college professors. they want you to beleive that your parents and your grandparents are just uneducated or unrefined like themselves. But there is a certain deginity and pride or better yet a belief in that god has led them to a promised land against all odds that they would be equal to other men YES even Equal to lawyers and Politicians and most of All Professors from any College The proof is in the history of the world Our ancestors Micheal savage is not perfect by any means but he does a have a voice that speaks for the common man< I am not a lawyer or a college kid that thinks he s got everything figured out Just a man that is trying to send his children to college that they may have a good life and remember that I tried the best I could to give them the chance to have a good life and for the kids to remember and be proud of their culture which did include #1 God who gave us the courage to break away from pompous oppression #2 Our parents who had to work so hard to get us here#3Freedom is not just handed out Alot of men have died in wars for this country and alot more will die for the same reason to hold on to freedom ….....Keep the faith beleive as your ancestors did …they were common people Be proud of them God has led them the whole way

    — Paul - Apr 30, 07:52 AM - #

  88. The Radical Muslims will be lining up every one of you liberals.

    — Ferd - May 1, 04:03 PM - #

  89. I was saddened originally reading many of the comments, as they are obviously by people who have no idea what Savage is getting at. While I disagree with him quite often in his tirades, his core complaints are strikingly real and if given proper consideration outside of his ranting, they provide great insight into the problems of our nation.

    Outside his ideas about religion (I’m an agnostic and I don’t think religion is needed to enstill values) I agree with most of what he says. Good work.

    — Thomas Black - May 1, 07:39 PM - #

  90. I challenge every liberal this: I’m a U.S. Marine, a die hard conservative, and a God fearing man. Although I disagree with the majority of the left-wing platform, I’d jump on a grenade to preserve your right to be as left-wing as you want. Now, my question…do you love freedom as much as I do and would do the same for me? Ask youself honestly. Me, I fear for this country because of there are hardly any liberals in the military. Why do I fear this? Well, let’s say down the road someone like Savage got elected President…who would protect you? Other liberals? Keep dreaming.

    — Mr. Nasty - May 1, 09:59 PM - #

  91. Your character assassination of Savage consisted of a focus on his personality only. You siad nothing about the substance of his beliefs.

    — keith jackson - May 2, 08:51 PM - #

  92. I was once a liberal at one time myself , this is how I learned about liberals . > I joined the Army in 1978 and saw how the Democrats had dismantled the military , then when Jimmy Carter granted amnesty to all of the draft dodgers in Canada , I saw his true colors , I grew up then , I don’t have anything to do with liberals because of the bitchers , whiners and gutless cowards that they are , and and the fact that they want to impliment comunism in this country , and I know if they ever get what they are fighting for , they will regret every bit of it , but the rest of us will have to eat it too , whatever happened to Alec Balwin moving out of this country , i wanted to go help him pack !

    — Allen Bomar - May 2, 11:04 PM - #

  93. I don’t always agree with him, but at least he’s honest. I don’t believe a word of what I hear on Fox News, CNN, or biased college websites

    — shawn krall - May 3, 05:12 PM - #

  94. Michael Savage is without a doubt the most honest of all of the AM talk show hosts. He is extremly well spoken, and he is not tainted by, nor intimidated by the putrid specter of political
    correctness.

    — Don Ren - May 3, 10:56 PM - #

  95. I consider myself a progressive but enjoy listening to michael savage. Lately he talks mostly about our borders and perverts and I think he is mostly right about both.

    — Colin - May 4, 01:47 PM - #

  96. Michael Savage is WORSE than Rush Limbaugh. It’s a disgrace that we allow these 2 horrific piles of human feces on the airwaves to brainwash the easily influenced feeble-minded morons with their lies and half-truths – it ought to be criminal.

    Ladies and gentleman, Rush Limbaugh:

    http://www.bushflash.com/nazi.html

    — Tim D - May 5, 08:23 PM - #

  97. www.bushflash.com/nazi.html

    — Tim D - May 5, 08:26 PM - #

  98. Tim – that is the most pathetic and childish crap that I have ever seen! The joke’s on you! Once again, a whacked-out liberal who cannot think for him/herself and has sunk to avoiding debate altogether and resorted to “funny” films that perhaps a grade-school boy would find amusing By the way, did you make that? You must be one of those “free speech for every one ….except those I don’t agree with” people. You are a coward Tim. As far as Dr. Savage goes, he is a man that is a lot more honest than most and whether I agree with him on an issue or not, I always listen to his opinion because he has earned my respect. How has he done this? By showing that he is capable of thinking independently, presenting himself clearly, able to explain himself to others, is not afraid to tell the truth, and has the ability to see the big picutre. Savage is no ordinary man. Please Tim, give him a call during one of his shows and show off your liberal “intellect.”

    — S. Palmer - May 7, 01:16 PM - #

  99. Yup…8.25 million listeners a week! Kinda speaks for itself doesn’t it? Libs should be scared! Show’s they aren’t the “majority” they so loudly claim to be!

    — Eric - May 7, 07:10 PM - #

  100. Liberal = Nazi

    — Mr. Miyagi - May 8, 08:04 PM - #

  101. Savage makes more sense when it comes to fighting Islamic terrorism than the mainstream US media.

    — Tomas - May 9, 02:42 PM - #

  102. It seems so far that more than
    10.5 million listeners would like
    to see Savage run for president and the numbers are
    still increasing. I guess we can
    accurately speculate(for us that can freely think)
    that there’s more than the estimated 8.25 million listeners.

    — Darius d - May 9, 08:32 PM - #

  103. Savage is wonderful. It is no wonder he is despised by bums and homos who put a political spin on their pathetic lives.

    — John C - May 9, 09:44 PM - #

  104. 8.5 million is a large number of listeners. It’s good to keep in mind that the number would only go up if more people could listen to him. I don’t always agree with everything he says but I do believe that he speaks out what the majority of Americans feel. I think he speaks for the lower to middle class, hard working American who is tired of busting their ass so that someone else can have a free ride. I do agree with Mr. Savage in regards to the border. I say build a wall and place some troops on it. A time will come when the majority of Americans will reach their boiling point and will take back this country. I am tired of watching Americans cater to other individuals or groups who wish to live here. One last thought that I had in regards to building a wall on the southern border is this. There are over 2 million people U.S. prisons that aren’t really doing much. I wouldn’t mind seeing them build the wall. It would be a wall made in America by Americans. I guess I would be slightly wrong on the wall being made by Americans since there is a good portion of the prison population that is made up of illegal immigrants. Well, maybe after the wall is built we can just kick them to the other side of the wall. God Bless America and may Mr. Savage continue to be the voice of America.

    — Anthony - May 11, 08:19 AM - #

  105. While I find Michael interesting to listen to. I feel his is an extremely unhappy and angry person. I didn’t know that he was gay, but he makes such misogynist statements that it makes sense. He rants and raves sometimes, but I think it’s funny if you don’t take him too seriously. The worst part about his show though is when he asks for someone’s input over the phone only to interupt the person and insult them. Calling them nobodies etc… Not everyone is looking for the attention that he seems to crave.

    — Chris - May 12, 03:26 PM - #

  106. I’m a 46 year old white male, college educated. Savage’s main demographic. As a young adult I registered as a Republican. I believed in the Republican ideals of a hundred years ago. Mainly, small government working for the people, and responsibility for oneself. Well, the Republican Party left me behind. They have become more pro big government and entitlements for all then event the Democrats would have dared. I stopped voting because I felt the two parties were fielding basically the same candidate and I was simply voting against one of them.
    Savage goes over the top often, but he has to, to be heard over the din. He backs up his statements with facts and logic. He doesn’t make bald unsupported statements like most of the liberal commentators do.
    For real entertainment, I would love to see an HBO special, a debate between the failed-comic, pseudo-intellectual Bill Maher and Michael Savage. Savage would put this guy in his place. We live in the greatest country this planet has ever known and we’re giving it away. Wake up America. I’m thinking of voting again. If not for Savage, then whoever is running Libertarian or Independent.

    — Jim - May 12, 10:14 PM - #

  107. Michael, have rush limbaugh on your show sometime. It would be interesting to hear how the two of you would interact with eachother.

    — christian - May 15, 02:00 PM - #

  108. Mike Savage is the God of Truth. He tells it like it is. If he was our President their might be some hope to save AMERICA. But he won’t be and there is no hope to save our culture!

    — Mike Schreiner - May 16, 05:53 AM - #

  109. Michael Savage is not gay. Enough with the lies!

    — Vince - May 22, 06:13 AM - #

  110. If Hitler came back and ran as a Democrat for Congress in San Francisco or Massachusetts with these stances: anti-Zionist (He would certainly be that, and most libs agree), pro environment (He was), pro animal rights (He was), pro euthanasia (He was), and anti-gun (He was), he’d win in a landslide.

    — Vince - May 22, 11:11 PM - #

  111. Over 11 million people have voted in favor of Dr. Savage running for president. See the results at his web site. He is certainly not politically correct or shy about telling it like it is, but this is part of his charm. In my humble opinion (Liberal alert: we’re being open minded here), Michael is one of the few people who could actually get this country out of the mess we’re in now. We need someone with balls and someone who believes in Borders, Language, and Culture. Savage is also one of the few conservatives to expose El Presidente Jorge Bush for the jack ass that he is. Do the right thing. Vote for Savage!

    — Michael - May 23, 01:49 PM - #

  112. Michael Savage has an intellect that far exceeds any of the writers of comments denouncing him. He is funny! His humor is biting and some people do not like to be bitten. He is serious. He is courageous and has taken a stand that he loves the USA. He is definitely not racist. He welcomes immigrants. Immigrants that want to be US citizens, “Americans” that recogiize the uniqueness of our country. Americans that are tolorant. He preaches against government policies that would weaken and even threaten our culture (way of life) that allows all of us to post on this blog. He is against homosexuality not because of the physical act of their sex, but because of the way they would like to present themselves as the norm and the way they push and flaunt themselves into others lives. He is against rape, male or female. He is against NAMBLA. His against uncontrolled immigration. I could go on but I cannot disagree with Michael on any of these subjects. He certainly speaks my feelings. Yes, I am a white male. I have children from a mixed marriage. I have gay friends and friends of many races. Responsible friends that have discussed these positions with me and agree that if we are to remain the country we have been, open and accepting to all, we need to listen to Michael. Listen directly and between the lines. Is your government looking out for all of us or just to the next election and their ultimate gain. The answer is clear. If a person was to vote with knowledge, understanding and love/concern for all his fellow men and women. 90% of the electorate in Washington and many state government should go.

    — TripleM - May 23, 11:07 PM - #

  113. Some of these comments are really incredible.Especially coming from those of you using Mommy and Daddies money to support your schooling and you have nothing better to do but show the liberal double standard which is to attack those you dont agree with.Typical of low standard college education of drinking and cheating on tests.So I see you learned a few big words after the keg party…Good job nerds!

    — Thomas Blackmon - May 30, 11:11 PM - #

  114. I listen to M Savage…he is intriguing to listen to…sometimes I agree and sometimes I don’t , but he gives his opinion. “His” being the key word. It seems that is what this country lacks, personal opinions…everyone thinks they have their own opinion, especially college students ( I am 22), but what they feel to see is that all they do is follow others. They don’t research anything on their own. Hell John Stewart is the closest they come to getting the news. Sorry a lot of you think that this guy is the devil…I personally think he is great to listen to.

    — J W - May 31, 04:24 PM - #

  115. Yes, to Nazis, Jimmy Carter is a celebrated humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize. The NPP is a joke anyways, rewarded to the one who spreads communism the most.

    — Max - May 31, 05:37 PM - #

  116. I love the show.

    — f. g. - Jun 2, 05:26 PM - #

  117. “Michael Savage, as much as any other radio host, represents the id of the angry white male.” Gee, isn’t that a racist statement? Hmm, oh, only white people can be racist. Homosexuality is wrong period, take a look around you, it’s not “natural” as you liberals in the sense of the word love everything that’s “natural”.

    “It’s curious that a man with such an intense hatred of homosexuals has spent most of his adult life in Northern California,”- oh, here we go again with liberal word twisting and exaggeration, it’s not wrong to HATE homosexuality and Michael Savage does not hate people he hates their immoral, wrong, disgusting, sick, unhealthy actions. Get a clue PLEASE.

    This comment will probably get censored, because liberals are not in favor of free speech, they’re only in favor of their speech.

    P.S. your comment “preview” does not work. Test your web site please.

    — Anon Emous - Jun 6, 12:51 PM - #

  118. You guys sound like communists that would like to shut down any free speech that is not what you believe or would like to hear…Savage tells it like it is and you all should listen before YOUR free speech is taken away from the globalists in office.D’s AND R’s included!...

    — Mark J. 5362 - Jun 7, 08:24 PM - #

  119. liberalism is a mental disorder just like Dr. Savage says. everything that thay are about reaks of communism. thay are a disease on this great nation. Anyone can see that Dr. Savage just calls it like it is. most concervitives like myself do not hate homosexuals, we hate homosexuality!!!

    if your going to slander someone you do it to there face, go ahead and give Dr. Savage a call and let him and the savage nation know how you feel!!!!

    P.S. SAVAGE 4 PRESEDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    — justin tyme - Jun 8, 02:40 AM - #

  120. Mr. Savage is just another entertainer. To take him seriously, except for borders, language and culture, is buying into his form of media propaganda. He could easily do stand up comedy and he’d be good too.

    Semper Fidelis

    -Buddy E.

    — Buddy Eldorado - Jun 8, 06:46 PM - #

  121. “Borders, language, culture”, not even you marxist, brownshirt, flaming liberals could disagree with that.

    — J.C. - Jun 8, 10:13 PM - #

  122. It is hilarious how the left wing dummies can only bash and slander Michael Savage on a dumb internet message board. Try calling into his show and see how far you get in a real debate with him. he would tear your liberal insane commentary to shreds, because you don’t have a leg to stand on. All you can do is bash, with no substance. Lame, sad, indeed.

    — Bill Johnson - Jun 10, 01:57 AM - #

  123. Michael Savage is a real man, anyone who is a real man or women in this country that works for their money agrees with him. Liberal trash are people like “Tom” above that are drugged out panzy wimps that wouldnt stick up for themselves if they got hit in the face. I’m no racist I’m a white boy and I have black, latino and muslim friends. I’m a college student make A’s and play concerts with my band. To hell with liberals im a musician and the True American Way is at stake here

    Jesse From Atlanta Ga - Jun 14, 07:22 PM - #

  124. I actually enjoy Savage’s show, because he isn’t a Republican shill. He rallies against fake conservatives like George Bush, speaks out against the “Fairness Doctrine” (On a side note, if this passed, it would mean the end of the First Amendment as we know it), and he’s entertaining – particularly because he’s so passionate.

    I just wish some of the “Progressive” thinkers here – who are supposed to be open to different ideologies – would listen to his show. You might be surprised.

    Sure, his anger is a bit unbearable at times. But behind his shell, he’s really a champion of solid ideals – not the “moral conservative” ideals that Murdoch and Fundamentalist Christians shove down our throat.

    He wants to raise the minimum wage, he is a conservationist and an environmentalist, he wants to decrease the size and power of the federal government, he opposes the current immigration bill, he is a defender of the First Amendment, and he points the mistakes of all politicians – not just the mistakes of Democrats.

    — Danny - Jun 27, 11:08 AM - #

  125. But boy does the man speak the truth though, illegals should be rounded up and dumped over the border unless these bleeding heart liberals want this country speaking spanish in a few years , now we have muslim doctors trying to murder us, how do you trust these muslims when they want to rule the world and murder anyone who isn’t muslim. The people of the USA. better wake up and get these brainless idiots in Government out or the next generation in this country won’t know what happened to this great country.

    — Stan Sloan - Jul 3, 10:48 PM - #

  126. we need more voices like Savage. WAKE UP LIBERALS and lost Republicans. Your parties have left you!

    — Travis - Jul 4, 04:55 PM - #

  127. This page is obviously left-wing biased. If instead of being concerned with gay rights, as the author of the site makes many references to, maybe you should listen to what Mr. Savage has to say. People are attacking him because they are starting to realize the threat he poses to them. He knows that the liberals are the downfall of this country and he isn’t afraid to speak his mind.
    Now our government wants to give amnesty to those illegal immigrants. Should Mr. Savage speak out against it you would call him racist right? To all you liberals, get your heads out of your asses and take a good look at what’s going on and focus on the bigger issues instead of gay-rights. I bet the person who wrote this article was gay.

    — Eve Berry - Jul 5, 08:12 PM - #

  128. Dr. Savage is our Winston Churchill. To save this great country that god has given us, from the destruction that our peace-pipe smoking, heads in the sand friends are unwittingly inviting upon us, we must heed the Dr.s’ warning.

    We must also replicate Dr. savage multifold, in order to restore the western hemisphere to the civility that it once knew.

    I endeavour to implore you college students to be weary of the miseducation being foist on you (opinions presented as facts.) Do your own research. Aviod revised historical events and let Dr. Savage be your model.

    VIVA Dr. Savage!

    — C. Berry - Jul 6, 05:28 AM - #

  129. I am 57 years old. I grew up in the hippy generation.I think the liberal movement is the anti-christ the bible warns us of. Perhaps the anti-christ is not an individual but rather a collective thought! Look what it has brought us; porn,satanism, homosexuality,aids, witchcraft, abortion, addiction, crime, and an all out assault on anything Christian. Yes, I to bought into this satanic mindset, but lifes experiencis soon exposed it for what it truly is! Thank God for Coulter, Savage & others. What 8.5 million fans tells me that you baby murdering liberals days are numbered!

    — pay pay Sha - Jul 7, 05:02 PM - #

  130. After listening to the radical left, progressive lib’s. I do believe that Liberalism is truly a mental disorder

    — Craig Cast - Jul 9, 09:16 PM - #

  131. Campus Progress…....truly an oxymoron in this case. Read the notes of your messiah Mr. Darwin, Survival will and does belong to the fittest….best you get fit and sharpen that wit. In th world of unabated opinion the savage nation rocks. Those of you who toss your childish digs at a name in place of an opinion should be ashamed. Go read a book, or better yet go to the bar or bathhouse where you belong.

    — Doug B Bliss - Jul 12, 02:09 PM - #

  132. this web-site was created by a total douch-bag!

    — Clint U. - Jul 12, 08:08 PM - #

  133. let’s start with some questions? have you ever attended a anti-war rally? while the war was already well in progress? were people freely smoking weed in the crowd? was their anti-american propaganda? do you think 9-11 was an inside job? do you sympathize more for people in third world countries than you do for people in the U.S.? do you think Michael Moore is a hero? do you like him more than our military in Iraq? are you a douch bag? can you speak english? do you have a job? do you smoke weed and read high times?

    — Clint U. - Jul 12, 08:35 PM - #

  134. anyways, when your country is at war with another, it’s good to know the enemy. it’s too late to give peace a chance when there is an evil planning to blow you up! this is not bloods and crips. there will never be a truce. this is a holy war, and it has been this way since the dawn of time. so since i was raised catholic, and i was born here in America, i pray that those evil devils burn in hell with all their 42 virgins, i don’t care…USA #1…

    — Clint U. Again - Jul 12, 09:07 PM - #

  135. Savage is great. Yeah sometimes he gets crazy but thats the entertainment part. If Savage could post on this website you know what he would say. All you people who talked bad about savage were homsexual sodomites. And the sad thing about is that you cant admit it because your so ashamed of yourself. Becuase being gay is a diesese. How do gays reproduce, they don’t!!!!Thats a doomed species…o hum…the gays. Go savage keep telling the people what they dont want to here. It keeps them sane. Look at it this way, their years of stupity will come back to haunt them when muslims hang them…huh laugh at that gays and scary lesbos. Savage lives in san fransico becuase when he was growing up it was a cool city. Harry Callahan, John Bullit. Those were San Fransico ICONS. NOT GLAAD. And I’m from Boston and I know that. The author of this is crazy. He likes the sea. Two reasons is good for me. All those other Savage Fans who backed him up. GOOD JOB, because this page is just plain ludicris. Peace only comes after war. Definatly someone who does’nt like whites wrote this. I love all people, except the stupid ones. The liberals are desperate. Give THE USA BACK TO THE AMERICANS!!!!

    — Alex T. - Jul 13, 12:35 AM - #

  136. I think its funny how those who constantly push the grand idea of “tolerance” are the first to try and shut up and censor anyone with whom they disagree. Go fairness doctrine!!!

    — K-bob - Jul 14, 06:57 PM - #

  137. Its a hard thing to do to say that all of his 8 million+ listeners agree with his viewpoints. I dont listen because I agree with him on much of what he says (he is most definitely xenophobic, egotistical, demeaning, and weak in his discourse, so often resorting to name calling, etc.). I listen because I want to know the man who has been able to so successfully create an image and get his message across. If nothing else, he is very skilled at this, and it would be a mistake to write him off because of disagreement with what he says.

    — Stevo - Jul 16, 09:48 PM - #

  138. Savage is a man who has insight into many of the dangers our country is facing. Pay attention people. Listen and learn, you don’t have all the answers yet.

    — YET - Jul 17, 01:11 AM - #

  139. Savage warns against the dangers of a theocratic system of islamists moving into the west. These people would execute gays ,lesbians, jews, liberals ,atheists and anyone who spoke against them. The government of Iran cannot pass any legislation without the approval of a clerical council :making it a virtual theocracy. This same government executes thousands for the “crime” of homosexuality. Why would GLAAD attack Savage and defend those who would see them exterminated. Why do outspoken gays like Rosie O’Donnell so vehemently attack the “religious right” yet make excuses for people like Irans genocide promising,halocaust denying,terror sponsoring president? I dont always agree with savage but I dont believe he should be censored. I dont think Rosie should be censored either or anyone. Not by the government or by corporations firing them to satisfy special interests like ethno-centrists or so called advocacy groups

    mark fletcher - Jul 18, 07:54 PM - #

  140. Liberals have destroyed America, and even they know it. They just don’t care, unless of course, their distructive views hurt them only! These are very sick people!!

    — Tony Blake - Jul 21, 07:08 AM - #

  141. Any socialist pig in favor of the “Fairness Doctrine” should have their head examined! At the same time I thank God and the authors of our constitution for their right to think and say its a good thing for America. Morons have rights to you know. God bless America!!! (Now thats funny)

    — Doug B Bliss - Jul 21, 03:15 PM - #

  142. Savage is brilliant. Savage is seldom wrong.
    Savage represents an all too long quiet majority that is fed up with our country being ruined by an overly vocal minority.
    Last time I checked the 1st amendment wasnt limited to only those who speak from a left wing communist cough cough…er liberal perspective.

    — M. Turner - Jul 25, 02:14 PM - #

  143. God Bless Michael Savage. He cares about the freedoms and ethics that make this country NUMBER ONE!!!!!

    — David Neuman - Jul 26, 12:16 PM - #

  144. Savage only brings it to our attention that the degradation and destruction of America is based in Liberal Ideology. America will cease to exist if we continue to live in ignorance.

    — Josh French - Jul 26, 01:14 PM - #

  145. Wow! This article certainly makes my blood boil, but not because of it’s content, but rather the way the moron who wrote it portrays such a BRILLIANT man, DR. Savage, that is! And this just goes to show that liberalism, as Dr. Savage says, really is a mental disorder!

    — shan - Jul 29, 10:44 PM - #

  146. Hey Ned Allen, turn yourself in now. Michael Savage has called the cops on you. You’re going to jail for five years. Haha, you lose. Savage just kicked your ass. You broke the law by posting Dr. Savage’s home address and sending him unsolicited porn, you fucking fag. This site better take down Savage’s home address right now.

    — Vince - Jul 31, 05:28 PM - #

  147. Savage is the second coming. We will save America yet you hideous Marxist swine. Move to China if you love it so much. This country will not end as Rome did. Liberalism is a mental disorder. E-ROUNDHOUSE to you smelly hippies and proletariat wannabees!

    — chuck norris - Jul 31, 06:06 PM - #

  148. To put the the guy’s home address up just because you hate him, is a low-life thing to do.

    — Mark - Jul 31, 06:42 PM - #

  149. Ned Allen…you will soon be locked up. And you better not stand up while your in there…ha ha…by the way, all your assett’s will be wiped out by your lawyers and Dr. Savage…you’ll be broke FOREVER...chump…

    — gb - Jul 31, 08:21 PM - #

  150. Where are all the libs? We haven’t heard from them since early May!

    Go Savage!

    — graceful - Aug 1, 01:14 AM - #

  151. from liberal Canada…can’t get enough of the Doctor!!! Cuts through the crap of this world – speaks the truth – Liberalism is a Mental Disorder!!

    — SC - Aug 1, 10:05 AM - #

  152. Ned Allen posted Weiner’s details here on MARCH 13 and Weiner is only now getting his panties in a twist about it??

    Now THAT is funny!

    — Alan Ginsberg - Aug 1, 10:20 AM - #

  153. The liberal geniuses who whine in these sorts of loony discussions seem desperate to dismiss him on one hand and demonize him on the other. Savage has more than 8.5M listeners (and growing) because he voices the opinions and attitudes that resonate with Conservative America. You have corrupted the very underpinnings of this country for far too long, and the rising Conservative backlash terrifies you. All you do is get more and more shrill over time. But the days of liberal/leftist dominance in America are at the tipping point, and these vermin will before long find themselves marginalized and despised by all, which is exactly what they deserve.

    — ZoSo - Aug 1, 12:00 PM - #

  154. A Big Savage Fan, but Mr. Savage brought this harassment on himself. Mr Allen posted his address bach in March. The reason why Mr. Savage is getting harassed is when he went on a tangent about his local police department impounded one of his young employees car, for a expired smog cetificate. He gave the town name over the air, Tiburon. Mocking the Tiburon Police Department. He is the one that gave up his location. Sort of…

    With that information I googled “savage Tiburon” and pow… I found this site with his address. Probably the prick that sent the gay porn to his address did the same. The time table is what made me draw this conclusion. Mr Savage going off on the Tiburon cops was a couple of weeks ago, and then he his flooded with mail. Just a coincidence? Maybe… But when Mr Savages emotions gets the better of himself, he always puts his foot in his mouth. When is he going to learn?

    Brooklyn Boy - Aug 1, 01:08 PM - #

  155. savage rules i cant wait untill he gets in touch with ned

    — john b from maine - Aug 1, 04:59 PM - #

  156. Savage truly needs to get a life and get over himself. Conservative backlash??? Are you kidding? You conservatives have had control of almost every branch of government until last year, and look at the mess this country is in now! Nearly the entire planet views our country (and no, that doesn’t make me an “America Hater” as you all love to scream about!) as an imperialistic, warmongering nation! The next terrorist attack to happen on this country’s soil will be because of this administration’s POOR foreign policy. The backlash is going to be from the left trying to salvage (not savage!) what was once a great nation who was RESPECTED and not ridiculed by the other nations of this world.

    — Mark - Aug 1, 06:30 PM - #

  157. A little history is that this country was divided on if we should fight the british in the revolutionary war. There were people that thought it was better to do as the Queen said than to have independence and freedom. Now there are people that think we should do as the UN or other unspecified “rest of the world” wants rather than have independence. I for one, agree with Mr Savage’s three main points: language, borders and culture.

    His stories aren’t bad either :)

    — WhoCares - Aug 1, 11:06 PM - #

  158. Dr. Savage is a hero. He is what freedom of speach is really about. The truth will always prevail over those who oppose him in their own self interest.

    — Native American - Aug 2, 02:55 PM - #

  159. This article is even more biased than a KKK convention. You don’t back your opinions on Savage and do nothing to discredit his opinions which you are critical of. He frequently states people and especially children are over-medicated. I would find this a laughable argument to counter considering the sharp rise in behavior altering drugs being given out. (I suppose this has nothing to do with huge drug company profits) And as for aids, guess what? Gays and drug users were the initial catalyst for its spread.

    — steve - Aug 3, 02:33 PM - #

  160. If there were no liberals and gays in America it would be a wonderful place

    — roy - Aug 5, 01:09 AM - #

  161. I am a long time listener to mikes show. I would say that he is right sometimes and wrong sometimes. for instance teaching gay rights to elementary kids is not appropriate however I see no problem with high schoolers getting factual info. or allowing gays to marry each other. he is also totally wrong about global warming but then he isn’t a expert on earth science. and the people he quotes against it are all on the take of big oil. but you must credit him for fighting back against the political correctness surrounding the misdeeds surrounding many islamic extremists. and the unwilingness of the media to report any negative articles about terrible acts that are done by radicals and pro islamic groups. for instance if the leader of the anti radical group of muslims in holland is attacked we hear nothing about it. All we get is ‘the religion of peace” articles. we know that there are many great muslims but if we don’t face up to the negative elements and report them then we are in deep trouble. I also think that he is a homophobic person who blames everything on the gays. however dry humping in the street during a pride parade is not doing the gay rights advocates any favors. But in spite of that he is absolutely right on closing the border , in fact many liberals agree with him on this point. for one thing an open border allows a huge influx of cheap labor that subverts the economy. it also overwhelms our health care system. this is why the labor unions have called in to agree with him. he also is unlike many other talk show hosts at least willing to see bush for the greedy corrupt industrialist that he really is and who is selling out america. other talk show hosts just speak the party line. that is why the republicans despise savage. savage is therefore a more complicated person than any other person on the airwaves. he also has many great stories to tell however you must pick out from among his views what you agree with , I can’t agree with alot of what he says but I think of some opinions he right on target. for instance we now know that pot doubles the risk of mental illnes. and he was correct in saying that this drug has caused alot of damage to some people. I personally know a few that are completely destroyed by it. another issue that he pegged right was the way gang rap was causing alot of damage to african americans and many of the idiot wannabees who are now engaged in crime sprees emulating the vile no talent gang rap crap. I work for a school district and many of the gang rap idiots act so vile that you wouldn’t believe they weren’t already convicted felons. that’s how hard they try to behave like it. of course many african american leaders are now standing up against gang rap crap too. so you can’t dismiss him on everything he says even if you are a liberal which I am on many issues.

    — mike dobey - Aug 8, 12:56 PM - #

  162. Wow…Mike Dobey is actually an individual who is able to use his mind! He doesn’t have to be “to the right” or “to the left” on every damn issue. People who are that way, tend to make me wonder. People who can think for themselves, usually fall into the right on some things, the left on others. And by the way, who the hell thought up right and left? I think it’s just a way to be divisive. I’m a gay individual who is VERY embarrased by a lot of what I’ve seen at gay pride events. I’m also a Union lineman, so both of those are supposed to be put me way to the left on everything. Well, they don’t. I, like Mike Dobey, am able to think for myself. Some of what Savage said is right on target, some is comical, and said in gest, and some is downright mean-spirited. Every one has to take what he says with a grain of salt. He’s not the Almighty, as some on here seem to think. But, we live in a country where he has the right to say whatever he wants. And people have the right to shut him off whenever they want. Yay for that!

    — Mark Anthony - Aug 8, 06:57 PM - #

  163. It is not Homosexuality per se that Michael rants about, it is the pushing of the homosexual lifestyle on the majority that riles him. He has repeatedly stated that he has no problem with what people do behind closed doors. Just don’t try to convert HIS child. And don’t tell him his tax dollars should fund it. Following is MY example illustrating his general point. Nickelodeon goes from innocent shows like “Double Dare” to the new Rosie O’Donnell Nickeloden with cartoons for children which contain propoganda for the Homosexual lifestyle. For example…The fairly Odd Parents episode in which Timmy’s dad enters the Miss Dimmsdale contest dressed as a woman. One of the Judges, played by Adam West, upon seeing Timmy’s dad dressed as a woman, asks Timmy if he can have her phone number. Timmy tells him “That’s not a woman, that’s my dad.” Adam West then asks him “can I have it anyway?” This comment and thousands of others pass under the radar of adults not paying attention, but I do.
    And from all I’ve been told about child predators, Nickelodeon passes for one.
    Young girls now wear the words “Pink” and “Juicy” across their underage heinies, while baring their stomachs to WAY below the pubic line. If they are 13, by legal definiton they cnnot be “Pink” or “Juicy”. Anyone tasting that fruit is in trouble. Now why do girls dess like bad hookers from the streets of NYC circa 1977? Stupid parents, yes, but there are forces out there telling them to.
    The Bratz dolls are hooker dolls and yet they are on Nickelodeon. Get the point? It is about the Survival of America at the hands of perverts who target children. (MAdison ave, et al.) The survival of the American culture targeted by Illegal immigrants who do not assimilate and work for 1/2 price off the books while sapping your already stressed tax dollars. The survival of freedom at the hands of Facists like La Raza, Communists like the ACLU etc, etc. This is just off the top of my head but, it seems odd that so many people on the left are making a lot of hay about perceived homosexual overtones in a letter from Michael to a friend. I was under the impression that the LGBT community believes a man cutting his p*enis off was normal. Why would you feel Michael should be ashamed for far less. If it were to be true. -B Mc Patriot

    — Johnny Freedom - Aug 10, 06:27 PM - #

  164. Savage is great. Liberals are the scariest people on earth. They say they are for peace understanding and tolerance. But if you dont agree with them %100 they will threaten to physically harm you or harass you. Those who despise the conservative mind are either completely brainwashed, racist, or criminal…or all of the above.

    — Mbote - Aug 14, 12:31 AM - #

  165. Mr. Bean,

    You have been inhaling too much of your own gas. You’re analysis of Savage stinks like a nasty old fart.

    Maybe one day you’ll be able to breath some clean air, and see reality from the center and not the left.

    — M.S. - Aug 14, 09:57 AM - #

  166. Well if your 18 and not a liberal you don’t have a heart. On the other hand if your 35 and not a conservative, you don’t have a brain.

    — Aaron Lee - Aug 14, 03:42 PM - #

  167. He is extreme, but Savage is successful because of his insight. He says what a lot of Americans are thinking. Also, he is an idependent who is not afraid to criticize either party.

    Oh, and he is entertaining.

    — Chris - Aug 14, 08:10 PM - #

  168. All you have to do is look at the deplorable behavior of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in th elast few days to know who is insane and who speaks the truth. God bless Michael Savage and f/u liberal assholes.

    — Howard - Aug 16, 02:49 PM - #

  169. He’s a little too brusque and opinionated for me to truly say I like his show. But I do ADMIRE the man. A hell of a lot more than I admire the little media myrmidons like the ones who put this obviously slanted web-site together.

    — Patrick - Aug 16, 08:18 PM - #

  170. Liberals or progressives, or whatever word is being substituted for hypocrite, don’t like Savage because he exposes the transparent flaws in their belief system. Savage isn’t homophobic, which is some stupid word made up by some sociologist, no one is afraid of gays – he is like most straight white males and has grown absolutely exhausted of hearing about Doug and Bill rubbing mustaches together. No one really cares what consenting adults do, but equally no one wants to hear and see the prosyletizing and agenda driven hype.

    — Wayne - Aug 17, 01:27 AM - #

  171. illegals are everywhere. i see them every morning on my way to work. they hang out all day, hoping someone will pay them for their services. i wonder how many of them live together in the same one bedroom apartment. how many kids they have. i wonder how many have families in mexico that they’re sending money to. i would be lying if i said i think it’s great that i get to see them every morning, claiming a piece of this town, and turning into a little mexico. i dont even care for that part of town now. i guess im just rascist.

    — Clint U. Again - Aug 18, 03:38 PM - #

  172. i wonder why i never see any mexicans at any vietnamese or indian restaurants? but yet i always see mexicans at chuck e cheese. safe to say they prefer american cuisine over other options i guess. maybe if pho-pho had a jungle gym and entertained birthday parties. anyways, do i have a point. not really. im just american and i do american things. i try new things.

    — Clint U. Again - Aug 18, 03:50 PM - #

  173. Dr. Savage is very correct about the state of this country, judging by most of the responses thus far. . . i hate too see who is going to be in charge in 10 years if this is the “intelligent” community as of now.

    — austin - Aug 18, 09:58 PM - #

  174. Out of all the listeners to his show I would think that like me most of them tune in to hear him rant and be a pompous ass, he’s quite entertaining in that regard.

    — JL Chalumeau - Aug 19, 10:16 AM - #

  175. 174 comments so far. Majority belong to so called “progressives”. You know, I am Russian and I remember this word since my childhood. For me this is a sinonima of communist brainwash propaganda. “Progressive Peoples Of The World, Unite Against Capitalism-Imperialism!” Thats what you would find in newspapers at that time.
    Wake Up stupid Liberal Morons, you idiots live in the Dream and take it FOR GRANTED. Pray for Michael Savage because he knows the truth, you liberal scum.

    — Russian Legal Immigrant - Aug 19, 06:41 PM - #

  176. I think that it is not only time to deport ALL of the illegal aliens, but also all those who are working to destroy America. Hey, if all the communist really hate America so much, then lets help them out and give them a one way ticket to Venezuela. Is’nt it great, how all of the hollywood idiots and communist liberal elite threatened to move to Canada if GW won the second term. Now live up to your promise and get the hell out of my country you Benedict Arnold turn coats. Treasonous traitors all of them.

    — Mbote - Aug 21, 01:58 PM - #

  177. Actually, it seems liberals hate Savage because he supports Christians. Liberals hate Christians because of what they represent, i.e. moral self control. Savage enthusiastically supports the role of Christians and God in our society. I believe this is the single greatest reason why liberals hate Savage.

    — Vxer - Aug 21, 08:57 PM - #

  178. Michael Savage is right-on, U Liberal pimps are selling out Ur Kids.

    — John Lennon - Aug 21, 10:42 PM - #

  179. This is a wonderful site brought to all you college kids courtesy of the from the Center for Amerikanski Comrade Progress. I’m happen to be around Dr Savage’s age, and thank God I had an unbiased education. I sadly expect your type of comments from the RDDBs * Red Diaper Doper Babies (as Michael calls y’all! If I only read from textbooks chosen by Liberal teachers and profs for 15 years, I’d probably also be devoid of logic and real historical facts. How many of your teachers spend time educating you that slavery was abolished by a Republican Admin, the Military was desegragated , as were our public schools, by the Great General/President Eisenhower® , and that more minorities have been able to become first time home owners under the economic policies of our current (Bush 43) admin? I’m almost embarrased to admit that I voted for that turncoat Carter in ’76. It was said when I attended college, but it rings truer now: “If you aren’t a Lib at 20, you have no heart….but, if you’re not a Conservative at 40, you have no brain! Michael is a patriot who remember’s a decent and proud America! Rock On! Borders -Language – Culture !

    — Savageite - Aug 22, 01:38 AM - #

  180. Thanks Savageite. I already quoted that line. Maybe you should read the comments before you spout off.

    — Aaron - Aug 23, 02:26 PM - #

  181. If you want to stop illegal immigration go to this webisite. http://www.numbersusa.com/index

    Become a member and help STOP illegal immigration.

    — Super Nintendo - Aug 23, 05:44 PM - #

  182. I am trying to tell everyone I can. If you want to send a message to hate-mongers like Savage, then hit him where it hurts – the bank account. Stop purchasing Rockstar Energy Drink. Savage helped invent it, his bigot son is the CEO and his wife is the CFO. They have the balls to market this drink to many of the same people Savage attacks on his show. They buy it because they are unaware of the connection. Stop buying Rockstar and spread the word. See my site www.thetruthaboutrockstar.com

    Jack Griffin - Aug 27, 04:04 PM - #

  183. Mark “The next terrorist attack to happen on this country’s soil will be because of this administration’s POOR foreign policy. at least THIS administration WILL do something. Not sit on there hands and fire some cruise missles and say were handling the situation. God you liberals are so incredibly stupid it’s amazing. If you think if we pull back, mind our own business, give who ever , what ever they want, make sure every person doesn’t “feeeeeel” bad about anything they do or say, wake up!!! Your asleep at the wheel. The world is a dangerous place, and there are allot of bad, powerhungry, malicious, people in it. Freedom isn’t Free and you liberals for some reason think that we got our freedom by using your logic of sitting on our hands and hoping for the best. God I would love to see China attack us. You wouldn’t find a single liberal ( or at least anyone who would admit to being one ) left in America. Look back in your history!! People, countries respect only 1 think, FORCE !! not wringing your hands and saying” gee I hope everything will be ok” . 98% of every war right now in the WORLD involves muslums fighting a neighbor of theres. If that because Americas oppression has caused this to happen all over the world? No because they teach there un-educated followers 1 thing. The Koran and “everyone else is an infadel” and should to converted or killed. And I dont care about my spelling, grammar. If thats all you can point out, your dodging the statment. – Michael Savage is “ Language, Border, Culture”

    — nick - Aug 29, 10:12 AM - #

  184. savage is an american hero and aqnyone who disagrees with that is a moron

    — michael - Aug 29, 07:36 PM - #

  185. it is clear who has taken control of this page. my first time on board.from that point of veiw we who are passionate for our stand on the issues also should take a look at the power of our passion . -.most came to mikes perspective or persuasion i’m a thinker and chooser also .lets be stretegic with our passion . react with a benevolent purpose .humility can radicaly improve the learning curve in my opinion hope can move mountains .go mike

    — dunc - Aug 30, 12:21 AM - #

  186. This guy needs to get off the air! And the best way to get him off the air is by sending in some guys with white coats and take him to a looney bin.

    — MJS - Aug 31, 11:07 AM - #

  187. Aaron in post #180. . . . Okay, so I’ll admit that I didn’t read every friggin’ post before I entered mine, but what’s with this ‘spouting off’ comment? Why the put-down? Are you sure that you’re not a RDDB yourself? Are you a closet Conservative? I only wish that Savage would not try to knock Limbaugh & Hannity. . . all Conservative angles on todays current events are valid. Some of you Libs should also check out Dennis Prager or if ‘Angry Middle-aged Men’ are not hip enough, hence: worth your time, try Dennis Miller. Admit it, this country is raising a generation of whiners, and the Socialist-Gobalists goal is to take away our national identity, so that the next generation won’t pick up arms and defend this great Nation. God Bless America! and to hell with Pinkos, perverts and Islamo-Facists! – Savageite
    P.S to ‘Who Cares’ in comment 157…please allow me to correct your facts. During the War for Independence, it was bout 1/3 Torries (Loyal to the British Crown, 1/3 fighting for ndependence, and 1/3 apathetic. The ‘Crown’ in this case was KING George III, not a Queen. But then again, you’ve probably been schooled post 1970, after the Libs took over.

    — Savageite - Sep 4, 01:30 AM - #

  188. I do not agree with Mr. Savage all the time but on some points me is correct..
    1. Close the borders
    2. When in this country speak English.
    3. Deport all ILLEGAL people in this country.

    I am Cherokee (tsa la gi)
    and we had open borders.
    Where do you white folks want your reservations to be?

    — steve hawk - Sep 5, 10:03 PM - #

  189. Jack Griffin, you’re an idiot. Savage and his son are not bigots. MJS, you’re the one who needs to go to the loony bin, you fucking fascist. God bless the great Michael Savage! He irritates and humiliates liberals.

    — Vince - Sep 14, 11:08 AM - #

  190. To all the Michael Savage ‘bashers’.

    Did you go to school on the little bus?

    — S Toopes - Sep 17, 06:45 PM - #

  191. Thank God for Michael Savage! A guy who will finally tell it how it is. You freak mentally diseased liberals here can do nothing to stop the freedom of speech that you want to ban. Next step is to give your anti Americans a good bitch slap. Why don’t you hateful fuckers leave this country. We don’t want you here anyways.

    — Heywood Jablome - Sep 18, 09:57 AM - #

  192. The christian churches took God out of the schools. The Bible asks in Matt. 5, what is your profit if you love those who love you. You are the salt of the earth, if the salt loses it’s flavor, it is trampled under the feet of men. You are the light of the world. No man lights a candle and puts it under a bushel where it cannot be shined. They shirked their responsibility in a tough field yet to be harvested, by running to their safe houses of private schools and home schooling. That being said, why would Michael Savage do anything other than what he is doing, which is standing in the face of what he considers to be his enemy which is liberalism ( a mental disorder). You see, real liberals don’t have a problem with free speech. Real libs believe in free speech and expression. What Savage bashers really are, are peolple who have nothing to stand for and just follow the sheep into the slaughterhouse like, oh, let’s say Dan Blather. Real man of genious. Would you follow Dan Rather into battle. Is Al Frankin really the best for you preservation. Don’t blame Savage for who you choose as your guide. Grow some hair of your own. Baaa, Baaa.

    — midwhitecrisis - Sep 23, 03:05 PM - #

  193. The extremist rhetoric of both liberal and conservative camps is neither logical nor helpful in solving the issues raised for debate on these shows. Most often there is NO genuine debate at all between callers and talk-show hosts. Whichever side controls the studio has the advantage over any opposing opinions and won’t allow themselves to be flanked by real discussion with intelligent beings. Call screeners, researchers, and other studio staff make this possible. Most callers that make it past the screeners are chosen because they’re either a) easy targets for the host to deflate or b) only calling to praise the host and hear themselves on the air. Both types are entertainment fodder for the audience but nothing more. However, media producers and advertisers know that controversial shock-talk attracts the most attention, which attracts more advertising revenue. After all, radio stations carrying shows like Savage are NOT public; they are private, for-profit businesses. They’re on-the-air to make money not to provide some kind of public service.

    For me, Michael Savage is a humorous distraction while sitting in traffic. After hearing him over a couple of years, I’m convinced he’s ‘missing a few screws’. He often sounds completely unhinged. I couldn’t begin to accept him as a credible source of information, and certainly not of TRUTH. However, that doesn’t mean I’m not entertained by him.

    The problem is NOT Michael Savage. The problem is the millions of drones listening to guys like him and believe whatever he says because they’re too ignorant to think for themselves. It’s sad, funny, pathetic, and frightening to hear the depths of that ignorance. I frequently need to remind myself that callers are ‘chosen’ and don’t necessarily represent the bulk of ideas or opinions. On the other hand, I do think the majority of people everywhere are under-informed, under-educated, and their decisions driven largely by emotional reactions, which makes them easy to manipulate. Religious organizations have exploited this for millenia. It can be down right depressing to contemplate.

    On the other hand, just because he’s half-crazy and half-truthful doesn’t mean he’s wrong about everything. I agree with the premise of many of his positions, while acknowledging he’s often the worst apologist of those positions.

    I think Savage is often smarter than Hannity but unfortunately crazier too. I think Sean is a nice guy who is very often misguided but not always. However, I can’t stand listening to Sean’s or Savage’s sactimonious ramblings. There are worse hosts and better hosts but it seems these two just happen to attract the biggest crowds.

    Andrew: I happen to agree with you on M.S. but you and I would likely disagree on many other things. I hope you will be smart enough to separate truth from fiction in what you hear from any (liberal or conservative) pundit, talk host, friend, or colleague. None of us ‘know it all’ and those that claim to are not to be trusted.

    Moderate liberalism and conservatism are distinctly different from their right-wing/left-wing agents. It’s sad that most people can’t discern the difference between them.

    Savage’s show is overtly political yet he’s not really trying SOLVE