Savage’s Inartful Radio Network Inartfully Excuses Savage’s Inartful Comments

July 25, 2008 · Filed Under Media, Michael Savage · Comment 

Better than explain the inartful headline, it would be better to read the complete statement issued by Talk Radio Network (posted below*) - the company who owns Michael Savage’s radio show - that lays out their defense of Savage’s inartful comments about Autistic children. Don’t be surprised if Savage or his Network claim that the complete, unedited statement has been taken out of context or cut and pasted for your pleasure. It seems that argument applies to anything that exposes any of the broadcast Lords of Loud by printing/playing their actual words…in context and unedited…artfully.

TRN’s CEO, Mark Masters investigated what they’re calling “84 seconds of commentary concerning autism” by asking Savage what he meant, wherein Savage “explained the circumstances and intent of his statements in considerable detail.”

TRN’s statement asserts, “In the context of his broader concerns, it is clear that Dr. Savage’s comments were intended to suggest his opinion that Read more

Hiding Behind Hyperbole and Other Literary Devices

July 23, 2008 · Filed Under Media, Michael Savage · 1 Comment 

“I’ll tell you what autism is. In 99 percent of the cases, it’s a brat
who hasn’t been told to cut the act out. That’s what autism is. What do
you mean they scream and they’re silent? They don’t have a father around
to tell them, ‘Don’t act like a moron. You’ll get nowhere in life. Stop
acting like a putz. Straighten up. Act like a man. Don’t sit there crying
and screaming, idiot.”
  Michael Savage (7/16)
 
Last week my son Ryan and I wrote of talk show host Michael Savages
remarks concerning Autism. Ryan’s beautiful eight-year old daughter has
been diagnosed with Autism. Ryan and his wife fight for Rebecca’s rights
and happiness nearly everyday. We’ve received some supportive email, but
we have also been subjected to rather nasty attacks from Savage
apologists.
 
Savage even read a letter of support from the CEO of his one of his long
time sponsors, gold trader, Swiss America, Craig R. Smith. Smith, a
columnist at the far-right WorldNet Daily, isn’t unfamiliar Read more

Glenn Beck Performs Miracle: Makes Larry King Appear Credible

July 22, 2008 · Filed Under Media, Michael Savage · 10 Comments 

What is the difference between the following three events?

1. Parting of the Red Sea.

2. Walking on water.

3. Cerebral audiences longing for Larry King.

Answer: Number three is a miracle.

Monday night, CNN audiences were treated to radio and Headline News’ far right wing talk show host, Glenn Beck, sitting in for Larry King.

What? They couldn’t get Michael Savage? No. They actually did. Dr. Autism Kids Are Just Brats Savage was booked as Read more