"Liberal network" signs Al Franken

[SteveOrdinetz]

Sid Schweiger wrote:

>It IS pathetic, because these people think it's all about politics, and 
>it's not.  The reason Rush, Savage, Hannity and the rest have survived is 
>because they are, first and last, ENTERTAINERS who understand the medium 
>of radio.  They attract listeners from across the political spectrum 
>because they are entertaining.  Most liberal talk-show hosts have come 
>across as either strident and lecturing, or just plain boring.

That and the fact that the conservative hosts have a knack for finding "hot 
button" issues, and at least on the surface are all for mom, apple pie and 
America.  So many liberal hosts seem to miss this and tend to come across 
as "blame America first"ers.  While they may have valid points at times, 
very few people want to hear Saddam's side of the story.