In the
New York Times story announcing the plans for a liberal radio network, a choice quote from Rush Limbaugh's boss is buried on the second page:
"Some radio executives said they simply did not believe liberal radio could become good business. Among them was Kraig T. Kitchen, chief executive of Premiere Radio Networks, one of the nation's largest radio syndication arms with the programs of Mr. Limbaugh, Mr. Reagan and Dr. Laura Schlessinger, among others. Though Mr. Kitchin said he was a conservative, he also said he would have pursued liberal programs had he thought there was money in them. He ascribes to the popular view in the industry that liberal hosts present issues in too much complexity to be very entertaining ? while addressing a diffuse audience that has varying views.
"Individuals who are liberal in their viewpoints can be all-encompassing," he said. "It's very hard to define liberalism, unlike how easy it is to define conservatism. So, as a result, it doesn't evoke the same kind of passion as conservative ideologies do.""
TBTM hopes that those conservatives who visit this site read that comment carefully. Mr. Kitchin seems to be saying that they depend upon Limbaugh's audience, and listeners to conservative talk radio in general, to be simplistic thinkers.
How do conservatives feel to hear Limbaugh's boss saying that Rush depends on a non-thinking audience for his success?
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