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Home Front: Culture Wars
AFN To Carry 'Air America'
2005-12-07
...Air America CEO Danny Goldberg told Radio Ink: "We are very grateful the [Armed Forces Network] has recognized that Al Franken is a profound and unique American voice with a significant following and that it is appropriate for his program to be one of the listening options for those who serve in the armed forces."

In a statement, Franken said he was "absolutely thrilled" to be carried on the network that broadcasts to U.S. troops overseas. He added that, because of the nature of the network, "of course, that means I will have to stop criticizing President Bush. After all, he is our commander in chief..."
Posted by:Anonymoose

#11  Are these f**kwads on anywhere else? It seems a little strange that programs so lame that they can't survive in any US civilian market should receive an infusion of cash to demoralize the troops. We would be better off with an hour of static.
Posted by: Sliting Glamp4591   2005-12-07 21:37  

#10  This is outrageous. He's such an unlikeable dipwad little twerp, that maybe there will finally be some pushback.

I really wish the Bush administration would show some backbone regarding those who actively undermine them.
Posted by: 2b   2005-12-07 20:44  

#9  There is a story about a missile during the 50s (Regulus? Bomarc?) that was called the Civil Service Missile: "It won't work and you can't fire it."

I think it was the (NoGo) Navaho, one funky piece of hardware.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-12-07 14:15  

#8  So you are saying there was no request from the field for Rush?

No, there was a hugh request from the troops in the field. It was the management at the highest levels of AFRTS that didn't want him on. I can remember when Clinton was elected, I overheard a conversation where they were practically rubbing their hands with glee thinking they could dump Rush.
Troops now are asking for all three hours of Rush, but it ain't gonna happen.
Posted by: Steve   2005-12-07 13:47  

#7  Well, BaR, if they are civil service, then basically the answer is "no."

There is a story about a missile during the 50s (Regulus? Bomarc?) that was called the Civil Service Missile: "It won't work and you can't fire it."

Yes, I was a GS-12, Step 7. I'm in an honest job now.
Posted by: Jackal   2005-12-07 12:43  

#6  They have been complaining about having to carry Rush since the Republicians forced it down their throats.

So you are saying there was no request from the field for Rush?
Posted by: Hupack Ulorong7763   2005-12-07 12:05  

#5  The AFRTS higher-ups are all professional broadcaster types, attending the same J-schools as your average MSM broadcaster, with much the same attitude.

Are they civilians? If so, can't they be terminated like any other employee for unsatisfactory performance?
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2005-12-07 12:00  

#4   I give about two weeks before the troops demand that it be taken off.

You think AFRTS HQ will listen to the troops on this? They have been complaining about having to carry Rush since the Republicians forced it down their throats. The AFRTS higher-ups are all professional broadcaster types, attending the same J-schools as your average MSM broadcaster, with much the same attitude. I know, I worked on and off in AFRTS for 24 years as a maintenance troop, finishing up at HQ-AFNEWS.
Posted by: Steve   2005-12-07 11:22  

#3  Oh, well. Dad used to listen to Tokyo Rose.
Posted by: tu3031   2005-12-07 10:57  

#2  Air America's Randi Rhodes April 2005: A spoiled child is telling us our Social Security isn’t safe anymore, so he is going to fix it for us. Well, here’s your answer, you ungrateful whelp: [audio sound of 4 gunshots being fired.] Just try it, you little bastard. [audio of gun being cocked].

At least she didn't say to shoot the officers, yet.
Posted by: ed   2005-12-07 10:55  

#1  I give about two weeks before the troops demand that it be taken off.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2005-12-07 10:03  

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