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2004-06-21 Fifth Column

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Posted by Steve White 2004-06-21 1:12:44 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 In other surprising developments today: the sun rose above the eastern horizon . . . gravity continued its relentless pull on people and objects across the globe . . . the Vatican revelaed that Pope John Paul II is a Roman Catholic . . . and there was no change in Francisco Franco's condition; he is still dead.

Posted by Mike 2004-06-21 1:24:43 PM|| 2004-06-21 1:24:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 It's another Enron!

Posted by Robert Crawford 2004-06-21 1:35:06 PM|| [http://www.kloognome.com] 2004-06-21 1:35:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Air America should be on a roll.

No, they should be on a grill. They're cooked!

Posted by Raj 2004-06-21 1:57:41 PM|| [http://angrycyclist.blogspot.com] 2004-06-21 1:57:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 RC: Big difference. As far as I know Paul Krugman is not an advisor to Air America.

Posted by Matt 2004-06-21 1:58:19 PM|| 2004-06-21 1:58:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Does this mean the thong is not coming in the mail? Another $19.95 down the toilet!

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-06-21 2:45:36 PM|| 2004-06-21 2:45:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 it does mean Janeane and Al are whoring for free...

sorry Mucky

Posted by Frank G 2004-06-21 2:51:41 PM|| 2004-06-21 2:51:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 LOL! Sounds like an Onion headline:

Marxist Radio Station A Microcosm Of Why Marxism Doesn't Work

Posted by BH 2004-06-21 3:02:34 PM|| 2004-06-21 3:02:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 According to this article, we may be seeing fraud claims against Air America's investors. (The author's explanation of the relevant corporate law docrines is quite good.)

If so, pop some Trail's End, crack open a good microbrew, and settle in to the Barcalounger to watch the fun!

Posted by Mike 2004-06-21 3:56:12 PM|| 2004-06-21 3:56:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 If so, pop some Trail's End, crack open a good microbrew, and settle in to the Barcalounger to watch the fun!

Okay, but I was hoping for something to ridicule this summer, but I guess Air America simply wasn't up to the task. It looks like I will have to settle for lawsuits.

Posted by badanov 2004-06-21 4:02:00 PM|| [http://www.rkka.org] 2004-06-21 4:02:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 hey! say all you are want about franken and him yachts but dont be dis sweet janeane!

Posted by muck4doo 2004-06-21 4:05:02 PM|| [http://meatismurder.blogspot.com/] 2004-06-21 4:05:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 It's this horrible country's fault. Imagine, actually needing 'money' to run a business. What's this world coming to?

Just wait, next you'll see calls for a taxpayer bailout of Air America.

Posted by Silentbrick 2004-06-21 5:38:52 PM|| 2004-06-21 5:38:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 "Just wait, next you'll see calls for a taxpayer bailout of Air America." Just bet that there are some Demoncrats thinking just that. Maybe move them under the NPR banner.

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-06-21 6:17:32 PM|| 2004-06-21 6:17:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 Actually, a good friend of mine was the VP of Operations at Air America from before the launch to a putsch just prior to Memorial Day. He said that the head money men lied to everyone and had originally said they would fund the project for 24 months no questions asked. Then they pulled the plug just as AAR was getting better ratings in NYC than Rush. My friend also thinks "Bush knew" about 9/11, which is why we only chat every once in a while...

Posted by Seafarious 2004-06-21 6:27:22 PM|| 2004-06-21 6:27:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 You have got to read the story on WND about Air America, it would make Eron executives proud. It also shows a step-by-step process on how NOT to run a business. I donât think they will go away but they do have some serious financial problems (due to the business plan THEY developed).

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-06-21 6:55:17 PM|| 2004-06-21 6:55:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#15 The poetic justice here would be if Err America got bought (and picked over) by Murdoch....

Posted by Pappy 2004-06-21 8:21:44 PM|| 2004-06-21 8:21:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#16 true, but not likely. He runs a successful business

Posted by Frank G 2004-06-21 8:29:39 PM|| 2004-06-21 8:29:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#17 Yes, but there may be a few gems amongst the dreck (I gather Franken, despite all his faults, is a pretty good radio host) Murdoch might be able to build a whole new network using them.

Posted by Pappy 2004-06-21 10:42:05 PM|| 2004-06-21 10:42:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#18 well, Mucky may pay premium $ for Janeane's used thongs and beach towels, but there seems to be little market for Al Franken's on-air mis-banter, much less $1 Mil a year

Posted by Frank G 2004-06-21 10:45:11 PM|| 2004-06-21 10:45:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 "just as AAR was getting better ratings in NYC than Rush. "

Somehow I doubt this. Not that NYC doesn have a ton of liberals, but that the programming was simply TERRIBLE.

Posted by OldSpook 2004-06-21 11:16:14 PM|| 2004-06-21 11:16:14 PM|| Front Page Top

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