I find Savage’s capacity to make everything about himself or his “life story” a very effeminate trait. Intelligent? Yes. Cultured? Yes. Productive? No. Savage is a cultural voyeur, same as Limbaugh (who used to say he was the titular head of the GOP). These people are frauds. Why be a congressman for 170k per year when you can be a talkshow host and start at 250k in syndication.
Try keeping the audience interested and maintain the numbers that Rush has done for 20+ years. It is hard. No, not ditch digging hard, but nothing like being a politician. Try it sometime. Sit in front of a microphone and speak for 30 minutes without pulling your hair out.
You will end like most, sounding crazy after more hair pulling than ingenious, captivating, and consistent ideas flowing from your mouth.
| But I like Savage's diversions and personal story. Best of all, he's honest -- more honest than most of his peers. He explains things on his show and discusses topics on his show that are strictly taboo on the other conservative shows. |