"OlBlueEyes" wrote in message
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There is a different mindset between liberals and conservatives. (news
flash, I know). Conservative radio is super successful because it is a
group-think format. "You need to act, think, speak, a certain way to be
a true and loyal American, and you certainly want to subscribe to the
following attitudes and values:____________________" Stereotypical
conservatives will more quickly gravitate toward a format where an
authority figure (such as a preacher or a radio show host)defines who
is good, who is bad, and which causes and candidates deserve political
support.
Sure, we'll turn out 100,000 for an anti-war march, but
there's likely to be 50,000 "discussions" going on in the crowd about
just *why* we should oppose the war.
You've made a good observation here; you've just arrived at your
conclusions incorrectly.
Conservatives* are indeed more likeminded, but rather than "craving group-
think", they are likeminded because their views are the result of a fairly
consistent, unwavering set of principles. Liberals' views are not
informed (dictated?) in a similar fashion.
The conservative holds the consistent view that taxation is wrong, whether
of the rich or of the poor. The liberal holds the inconsistent view that
taxation of the rich for the benefit of the poor is right, but not the
other way around.
Such strong beliefs about "right/innocent" and "wrong/guilty" make it easy
for the conservative to simultaneously argue for the death penalty and
against abortion. Conversely, it is nearly impossible to identify a
principle that can inform the liberal's opposition to capital punishment
but support for abortion.
Liberal talk shows fail because these inconsistencies can be easily
dissected, leading to the host losing control of his show. Once that
happens, the show is dead.
* When I say "conservatives" I mean that more in the classic libertarian,
Barry Goldwater style, not the pork-laden empire-building of GWB.
Liberals will side with liberals no matter how much it conflicts with the
few ideals they do hold.......just look at the way the feminists attacked
the women Clinton abused. Conservatives will turn against one of their own
if they don't hold to their views........