Ed Schultz

[David Tomm]

For the most part in progressive talk, there's not a lot of time spent 
on social issues.  At least, not nearly as much time as conservative 
talk spends on them.  Sure, there is some discussion about gay marriage 
and restrictions on abortion rights from time to time, but that's about 
it.  Progressives don't waste their time with Wars on Christmas or 
"Family Values" agendas.  They don't have to pander to the religious 
right, who feel these issues are of the upmost importance. There are 
plenty of more topical things to talk about that interest the 
left-leaning listener--the war, various Republican political scandals, 
the upcoming Presidential race, etc.

-Dave Tomm
"Mike Thomas"

On Sep 7, 2007, at 12:46 PM, Donna Halper wrote:

> At 08:11 AM 9/7/2007, Richard Chonak wrote:
>> Donna Halper wrote:
>>
>>> Ed still is conservative about certain issues, by the way-- he is 
>>> very much pro-life, but doesn't believe the government should impose 
>>> religious doctrines on anyone else, so he just doesn't discuss it on 
>>> his show.
>>
>> So he thinks that abortion, euthanasia, etc., are bad things to do, 
>> but he doesn't try to persuade people to abstain from them 
>> voluntarily? There's a man who knows his audience.
>
> Umm, when his audience calls to talk about those things, Ed talks 
> about them.  But no, he doesn't feel he is supposed to be a preacher.  
> He's a talk show host.  He gives his opinions on a lot of social 
> issues.  So do all the rightie talkers.  And your point is....??????