Sean Hannity is the real deal

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Tuesday, March 23, 2004 | Rebecca Hagelin

[JohnHuang2]

Sean Hannity is the real deal

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Posted: March 23, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com

Observing Sean Hannity "work a room" is like watching someone welcome a good friend into his home.

There is no glad-handing, no feigned interest in what his guest is saying, no forced smile.

Rather, there is a warm handshake, meaningful conversation, deep appreciation for the individual and that unmistakable Hannity charm.

In a word, Sean Hannity is ... adorable.

There, I said it. Might as well get right out there in the open for all the world to read.

Sean is intelligent, genuinely kind, correct on the issues ... and drop-dead gorgeous.

And what red-blooded conservative woman thinks otherwise?

Yes, I am happily married and madly in love with my husband, Andy, of nearly 20 years. And my hubby, good sport that he is, loves to tease me anytime I might be attending a meeting or event with the handsome Hannity. "You're not going to see him again, are you?" he laments in his most dramatic impersonation of a "worried" Wendy Whiner.

The truth be known, Andy loves Sean too. Although I have to admit, I've never heard him refer to Hannity as adorable. (Thank the Lord.)

But I digress.

Several weeks back, I had the opportunity to attend a small luncheon with Hannity just before he met with nearly 1,000 fans in a D.C. bookstore to celebrate the rollout of his newest book, "Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism."

I love to study human beings and their interaction with others. You can tell a lot about a person – especially a famous one – by the way he treats both the famous and the average. He looks each person directly in the eye as if they're the only one in the room for that moment, listens intently to what they have to say and graciously accepts both compliments and criticism.

And those who know Sean much better than I have told me that he is a person of outstanding integrity, incredible generosity, and a loving and devoted husband and father. Sean proudly and humbly refers to his wife, Jill, as the "love of his life," and his two children as "the greatest gift God ever gave me." And far beyond the view of the casual observer, those who work with Sean admire him most for the way his life is a reflection of his deep Christian faith.

So why am I telling you all this?

Because in this time of mega-media stars, American "idols" and an endless supply of pontificating politicians, it's hard to know who's truly a decent person, and who is just another snot.

Hannity doesn't just appear to be an American hero – he's the real deal.

That's why his hard-hitting book, Deliver Us From Evil, "Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism" is a must-read.

This genuinely "nice guy" shows just how much he cares for America and individuals by writing one of the most courageous and principled books on principles I've seen in a long time. Sean conquers liberal lies, ignorance, failure and hypocrisy by boldly exposing them as such.

Take for instance, his indictment of former President Clinton's failure to deal with terrorism:

President Clinton, in short, has taught us all a costly lesson in the perils of modern-day appeasement. In his preoccupation with political matters, and his essential reluctance to view terrorists or brutal dictators as a military threat, he failed to stand up to evil, and in so doing gravely compromised our national security ... Bill Clinton wasn't asleep at the wheel. He just refused to drive – and Americans paid for his folly and lack of leadership with their lives.

Or Sean's well-documented chronology of John Kerry's backpedaling, sidestepping, web of lies about his now infamous flip-flopping votes on the war in Iraq:

The reason John Kerry has such different reasons for his vote is that he doesn't want to tell the truth ... in his constant shifting, waffling and flip-flopping on the tough questions of the day – Kerry has proven to be guided not by a strong moral compass, but by the shifting sands of pure political opportunism ...

Sometimes Kerry's hypocrisy is so flagrant that it's hard to imagine what he was thinking. After roundly denouncing President Bush for his appearance on the USS Abraham Lincoln to welcome home troops from the Middle East, Kerry formally announced his presidential candidacy standing on an aircraft carrier in South Carolina.

Of course, "Deliver Us From Evil" contains brilliant explanations and defenses of conservative principles Americans have come to count on Hannity to deliver. But in a most compelling fashion, Sean also has the guts to call evil for what it is, and the boldness to illuminate truth as the only answer.

Because he lives what he believes, Sean Hannity has earned the right to do both.

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[JohnHuang2]

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Quote of the Day by T'wit

[doc11355]

After roundly denouncing President Bush for his appearance on the USS Abraham Lincoln to welcome home troops from the Middle East, Kerry formally announced his presidential candidacy standing on an aircraft carrier in South Carolina.

Putting these two video clips together would be a great Bush campaign ad

[Psalm 73]

I'm sorry, but I really think Hannity is somewhat of a lightweight.
I almost choked when his name is associated with "Right-wing attack dogs", or "attack squad".
Coulter, Rush and Ingrahm - now those are serious weapons in the war against the lying leftists.
Sean is OK, but doesn't engage in hot pursuit when the Libs are on the defensive....

[wtc911]

Hannity is adorable, I guess that's important. He is also an intellectual light weight and a Disney/Cap cities/ABC wonk who knows exactly how his bread gets buttered and by whom.

Thanks though for running an ad for his book.

[rabidralph]

I think we all have our role to play. Some are called to be attack dogs, some are called to be gentle prodders, while others of us post online and write letters. Shall the attack dog say to the letter writer, "I don't need you." Or shall the prodder say to the attack dog, "Your responses are always too harsh." No we are many parts but the same VRWC.

[Adam36]

Psalm 73, I think Sean is by far to best Republican speaker in the media. I dont see Laura, Ann or Rush with a show on TV. When they have the top rated cable TV talk show, then talk to me. Whenever Hannity and Colmes has someone fill in for Sean, the show isn't that good. Sean is the best thing to ever happen to the Republicans for cable TV.
I didn't even mention his great radio show.

[RushLake]

I think you're spot on. I want to like the guy, he does have some provocative points to make. I know his heart is on the right side of the issues. I love it when he let's Colmes develope some off the wall point, and then at the right moment Hannity interjects some succinct point which makes you think Colmes' tongue is going to flap around in his mouth like a faulty window shade. I usually listen to Hannity's programs (when I listen) right up to the point where I hear him cut a caller or guest off right when they're getting ready to make an important point. I notice that Rush and Laura Ingraham tend to help a caller or guest get to the point if the caller or guest starts to get long winded or tangential.

[ASA.Ranger]

It was a great ad for the book, although restrained and understated. The book is actually much better than JH humbly indicated.

There are many who are educated beyond their intelligence with zero sense of reality. Hannity has the seasoned blend of common sense coupled with well rounded intelligence.

Hannity was mentioned specifically by the Kerry campaign as being one of two of the highest ranking Republican "attack machine" operatives.

What does it take to be a heavy weight?

[tkathy]

Lightweight or not, Sean exudes warmth and charisma, (sadly lacking from the likes of Savage) who exudes the opposite.

[Adam36]

You have to remember, there's that fine line on TV. You just cant make over the edge comments. Rush was forced to resign from ESPN, because of his comments about Donovan Mcnab. Ann's been fired twice from MSNBC, because of controversal comments. Laura's show on MSNBC failed.
Michael Savage was fired from MSNBC, because of making comments about gays. All Savage did was make a tounge and Cheek comments about Gays and he was fired.
Now with this whole Janet Jackson situation, you have to watch what you say.
wtc911, you said it best.
Hannity has the seasoned blend of common sense coupled with well rounded intelligence.

[Adam36]

By the way, does anyone remember the Morton Downy Jr show in the late 80s. It was only for 2 years. But that first year of Morton's show in 87, 88. That was the greatest talk show ever.

[sirchtruth]

I'm sorry, but I really think Hannity is somewhat of a lightweight.

How..because he's not rabid? I don't really understand this line of thought. What would you have him do?...if you come off looking like some rabid, purely partisan wacko, no one will listen too you.

Maybe I'm reading you wrong, but It makes me ill to keep hearing this about a man who is out there fighting every day to give us a voice.

[wtc911]

What does it take to be a heavy weight? I would suggest that possession of the ability to debate issues without resorting to soundbites is a good start. I've yet to see this in SH.

What I do see is a perpetual motion self-promoting adman playing to the cheap seats.

Hannity has his place and his purpose. That is why he has an audience. The average IQ is 100. Hannity plays straight to the right side of this demographic. That's fine, but I need more to be impressed or to consider anyone a heavy weight.

[opus86]

Some are called to be attack dogs...

Nicely put! Tell me, have you ever been to Tarsus? ; )

[capt. norm]

Sean is no lightweight.

He knows how to walk the fine line necessary to get a point accross without going too far.

Being 'rabid' about something makes a person unbelievable to people in the middle or on the other side.

People like Savage et al are ok for "preaching to the choir", but if you want to reach independents and people on the other side of the aisle, Sean's way of doing things is just right.

His ratings tend to prove my point.

[rabidralph]

No, but I was stationed at Souda Bay for a year. Friendly people, those Cretans.

[rrrod]

exactly right

[St.Chuck]

Thanks though for running an ad for his book.

As if Mr. Hannity needs any help.

[wingman1]

Last night Hannity handed Michael Meehan his lunch. I enjoyed watching Meehan squirm when asked about the Secret Service agent being called an sob by Kerry.

Sean states, almost everytime I watch him or listen to him, that the Democrats are "politicizing our national security".
One doesn't hear that very much on television.

[smith288]

By the way, does anyone remember the Morton Downy Jr show in the late 80s. It was only for 2 years. But that first year of Morton's show in 87, 88. That was the greatest talk show ever.

Didnt he smoke like a chimney on that show and was called the mouth?

I was young but I remember my parents watching it alot.

[The Mayor]

it seems that most talk show hosts these days have a book to sell....

it's like 3 hour commercials....

[EQAndyBuzz]

I listen to hannity every day on my way home from work. He gives libs their time on the air and takes them to task. It is more than I can say for alot of the other talkies, with no offense intended.

The entire lineup is hardcore with Hannity being a bit softer. When fox said fair and balanced they were probably thinking about Hannity.

This guy is so squeaky clean it amazes me. If I had to start up my own conservative network and needed an anchor, Sean would be my guy.

As a side note, I had that dream again last night. Coulter, Crowley Ingraham, me in a hot tub, passing around a bottle of tequila, sucking on helium and reading passages from Franken's book.

[jojodamofo]

On one of his early book tours, Hannity was speaking on the topic "Liberalism as a Danger to the Nation." His deep knowledge of the dangers of liberalism actually enabled him to win the attention of the numerous Democrats in the hall. Almost raptly, they followed his logical argument, and when he had finished their confidence in their former ideals had been deeply shaken.

A Democrat rabblerouser felt called to prevent a mass defection from the Democratic camp. He attempted to conceal his lack of factual arguments by hypocritical attacks against conservative principles. He probably thought he had shredded Hannity.

He was surprised as the Hannity stood up without the least hint of excitement and calmly began:

"This guy's ridiculous remarks are astounding due to their lack of positive knowledge. It sounds as if he is not entirely sure of his own principles. I would like to ask him an honest question: Has he carefully and conscientiously read the six books by the liberal prophet Karl Marx?"

A loud and clear "I am a Democrat, not a Marxist. Not all liberals are communists!" was the answer.

Hannity repeated the question and asked for a direct answer. He said, "Well if you can distinguish between your party's views and Marx's, you need to tell me you have read all six books."

This time the Democrat responded with a firm "Yes! I have read them all and I definitely know the difference between American liberalism and Marxism."

Hannity smiled slightly as he asked for a third time:

"I ask my friend the Democrat yet again: Have you really read all six books that Karl Marx wrote, without missing one of them or skipping a chapter?"

The Democrat bigwig, clearly proud of his wisdom, said: "Yes, every one without exception!"

"Then you are the biggest liar and fool I have ever met," Hannity responded. "How can you have read six books by Karl Marx when he actually only wrote three?! You claim to know the difference between liberalism and Marxism when you don’t even really know what a Marxist is! You betray and deceive members of your own party!"

It didn’t take much more to lead the Democrats down the right way. The rabblerouser was probably happy that his own people didn’t beat him to a bloody pulp that same night.

[Psalm 73]

"How..because he's not rabid? I don't really understand this line of thought."

No, I just don't think he's one of the stronger conservative voices.
Sure he has his place, and I do listen to him - but he cannot handle guys like Carville, I even heard Lanny Davis best him on his show - he just doen't have the killer instinct.
You think he's great - good for you, I just don't. But I don't think he's bad.
He's nice, but his niceness still doesn't help our image - the libs even hated a teddy bear like Ronald Reagan.

[Kieri]

I think we all have our role to play. Some are called to be attack dogs, some are called to be gentle prodders, while others of us post online and write letters. Shall the attack dog say to the letter writer, "I don't need you." Or shall the prodder say to the attack dog, "Your responses are always too harsh." No we are many parts but the same VRWC.

Very well said!

Rush, Hannity, Mike Reagan, Tony Snow, etc., all have very important parts to play, with different approaches. Rush is more of an entertainment show, Hannity is a "Yeah! Right On!" show that gets your blood steaming, and Tony is the meat-and-potatoes version. All have their appeal and having these many options is terrific!

[RushLake]

I agree with everything you say except that africanhyphenamericans can say more then Rush can. Sean often doesn't let people finish their thoughts or points. Last week he had the Vietnam Vet on that served on one of the fop from Massachusetts' Swift boats and doesn't agree that the fop should be president. He had been wounded, reported that to Lieutenant Fop, advised fop that it was minor and that he could still serve his gun. On the pretext of the wound, the fop hauled a$$ out of the firefight. Sean started with the yeah, yeah, yeah stuff he does when he is done listening, then cut the man off before he could make that very important point.

[Lucky2]

My cousin met Sean at a cocktail party and spent some time talking to him. In her words, "he's as cute as can be and as nice as can be as well." I saw the picture with the both of them so I know it's true. Sean is the real deal, I just hope his wife appreciates him...

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[Alamo-Girl]

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[sirchtruth]

No, I just don't think he's one of the stronger conservative voices.

OK, who has a "stonger" voice?

[Elkiejg]

As a side note, I had that dream again last night. Coulter, Crowley Ingraham, me in a hot tub, passing around a bottle of tequila, sucking on helium and reading passages from Franken's book.

You need to stop eating those spicey foods right before bedtime!!

[GeorgeWashington777]

I hate that yeah! It sometimes comes off so condescending!

[Psalm 73]

OK, who has a "stonger" voice?

Sean reminds me of "pop" music - it's OK, but it's designed to be heard on a large number of radio stations.
Sean is carried by a slew of stations because he is not very confrontational - that is good, because he's carried by a lot of stations, but bad in that if he is the only Conservative voice some poeple hear - well then our message seems kind of diluted, and weak.
Obviously Rush is a stronger voice, but Laura Ingraham is stronger than Sean.
Michael Reagan and Cal Thomas, too.
Even Sandy Rios and Beverly LeHaye are stronger.
I am NOT bashing Hannity, it is just my opinion that he is somewhat of a light weight, but I DO like him, and usually listen to him, he's just not tops on my list.

[NYC Republican]

Exactly!

[NYC Republican]

Sean is no lightweight. He knows how to walk the fine line necessary to get a point accross without going too far. Being 'rabid' about something makes a person unbelievable to people in the middle or on the other side. People like Savage et al are ok for "preaching to the choir", but if you want to reach independents and people on the other side of the aisle, Sean's way of doing things is just right. His ratings tend to prove my point.

BINGO. I would also add that NO ONE works harder for the conservative causes than Mr. Hannity. NO ONE! It's about time some of you showed some appreciation for what this guy does.

[Paul Ross]

Note how hollow this sounds with Sean Hannity's sudden 180-degrees flip-flop today. If it is not an April Fools joke, which one would normally assume...

If it is simply a joke, it is in extremely poor taste... How appropriate that he is now a John 'Flip-Flop' Kerry supporter...blathering on about the 'failures' of capitalism because he managed to trip over a homeless person today. He wants communism now, I guess. He now has apologized, on the air today, to Al Gore, and Bill Clinton, who both phoned in. Apparently he has forgotten Juanita Broderick. Johnnie Chung. And the corrupt sellouts to China in cahoots with John Huang.

This is either a severe case of nervous breakdown, or the man is clearly being extorted to do this flip. What degree of blackmail is being exerted has to be phenomenal.

Could this be what Ed Asner was hinting at what, almost 3 months ago when he chortled about having 'Gotten' Rush Limbaugh, and that Sean Hannity was next???

[Eva]

Hannity is growing daily and I think he did a good job on his book, though it doesn't have the humor that Ann Coulter's books do. He's a good guy and he's on our side working hard and that's all that really matters.