Trent Lott: 'Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem'

The New York Times ^ | June 15, 2007 | ROBERT PEAR and JEFF ZELENY

[Hazwaste]

Comments by Republican senators on Thursday suggested that they were feeling the heat from conservative critics of the bill, who object to provisions offering legal status. The Republican whip, Trent Lott of Mississippi, who supports the bill, said: “Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem.”

[Hazwaste]

And having pro-(illegal)immigrant groups running America is not a problem?

[Rocko]

Not to him, evidently.

[Volunteer]

What the hell is wrong with the lil cheerleader? He seems grumpy.

[Dilbert San Diego]

This is very disturbing that he thinks something has to be done about talk radio.

Talk radio as it stands now consists of people exercising their rights to free speech. The hosts and callers are all speaking out on issues of the day.

How exactly Trent Lott sees this as a problem that he needs to solve is beyond me.

[tgusa]

Talk radio can’t screw things up any worse than Trent Lott.

[newconhere]

We wouldnt know what is going on if we didnt have talk radio. Where do you think he is going with this????

[rockabyebaby]

Yo Trent, get over yourself pal.........

[kc8ukw]

Fairness doctrine alert? Hope not.

[windsorknot]

“Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem.”

The RINOs are running the GOP. We have to deal with that problem.

[Big E]

Don’t forget the Internet, Trent, that’s running America, too. Jerk.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Rut roh.....Do I sense some sort of legislation coming down the pike?

[martin_fierro]

Latex head Speaks!

[John Jorsett]

Wow, I guess we peasants have forgotten our place and it’s up to our betters to correct us.

Jerk.

[newconhere]

Disturbing is right. The Fairness Doctrine sounds like it has another supporter.

[NeoCaveman]

Talk radio is running America.

One nation, under Rush with liberty and Arturo Fuente cigars for all.

It's a beautiful dream.

[Dick Bachert]

IF THESE MORONS THINK THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH US ON IMMIGRATION, WAIT TILL THEY GO AFTER THE FIRST AMENDMENT!

We can only GUESS what old Lott will have in store for the internet – especially when he gets wind of what’s going on at FR.

[Texas_Jarhead]

If talk radio was actually running the country this horrific bill would be dead and buried.

[Clam Digger]

That’s what i am thinking this means.

[bboop]

Having Senators think THEY run the country is really the problem. Let’s help them all get REAL jobs.

[Clara Lou]

Trent Lott has my undying disrespect.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Maybe the jacka$$ will try to shut us down. Let him try.....(smoke coming out of ears)

[Tanniker Smith]

As Rush pointed out, Talk Radio was the only outlet defending Lott after his Strom moment.

[CindyDawg]

People are paying attention. Can’t have that.

[Rockiesrider]

Trent Lott? I thought he was going to retire when he lost his majority leader seat? If he’s for illegal immigration amnesty, let him vote for it. Then let his constituancy vote for his leadership stance. It’s called Democracy. Last I hear, talk radio did’nt get to vote.

[blam]

Aren't these the senators who called actors, onto the floor of the senate, who were in a farm movie to advise them on Federal Farm Policy?

Burn DC To The Ground!!!

[The South Texan]

Hey Trent.

If Talk Radio ran America.....

Pelosi and Reed would not be in the positions they are in today.

Iraq would have been done with. Our military would have been allowed to finish the job.

The borders would have been secured on 9/12/2001.

And you Mr Lott, would only be the Senator from Mississippi. And nothing else.

[pnz1]

So sometimes talk radio is a friend, and sometimes it’s a foe? (in his mind)

[NearlyNormal]

Yup, who in government would want to be bothered by the actual WILL of the actual CITIZENS?

[lesser_satan]

No, fascist pigs like Trent Lott are ruining America. We have to deal with THAT problem.

[Vision]

He’s lost his mind.

Great example of the need for term limits. When they stay in DC too long, they take on a “ruler” like attitude.

[eleb]

I think Lott needs a phone call blitz...

[Blue Turtle]

We have people out there that disagree with ME, we must take care of that PROBLEM.

[Jim Noble]

All I can see is that there is a problem that the voters of Mississippi have to deal with.

What say y'all?

[personalaccts]

He sounds like Hillary Clinton and Hugo Chavez. I remember the speech she gave about “stealing profits” for big gov’t programs. Is Trent Lott going to take talk radio from us.

[kenth]

One other thought, Lott is also showing his elitist attitude and just how he views the very people who put him in his lofty seat. He sees the people as vassals, who need to be led around by the nose. He is upset with talk radio because he believes them to have stolen away our fealty to him.

[presently no screen name]

How exactly Trent Lott sees this as a problem that he needs to solve is beyond me.

Because, like you stated, it gives 'we the people' free speech. That's a no-no to those that are used to having it their own way. What a bunch of control freaks. Next, hillary will be saying the republicans want to curtail talk radio.

It tell me one thing - our voice needs to be louder - to offset the spineless republicans.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

I wish.

[apocalypto]

Is wimpy Trent Lott having a nervous beakdown or just a hissy fit?

[unspun]

Whaddya say?

Hoodink Statement of the Year, by any national Republican?

Got my vote so far, though the recent offerings of G.W. Bush and L. Graham are close.

[newconhere]

Number? Make sure we tell him we are the talk radio bots when we call. ha.

[unspun]

BTW, anyone see a radio on this site?

[Old Professer]

Someone might tell him the reason that talk radio is more popular than politicians is that every once in a while the radio host will let the audience speak.

[Belasarius]

I’ve had a problem with “Valley Girl Trent” ever since he told the Air Force to get with the times and ease up on the EM-banging adulterous female B-52 pilot.

He’s got a freaking tin ear bigger than a washtub.

Trent, a couple hundred years ago you’d be tied to the Liberty Tree, coated in Tar and Feathers, and singing Yankee Doodle. It would be nice if Republican primary voters at some point could ship his light-weight ass back to Mississippi.

Some of these guys apparently were out practicing leaps, vaults, and dismounts while their classmates were studying American Government. The wrong ones got elected.

[VR-21]

"Wow, I guess we peasants have forgotten our place and it’s up to our betters to correct us."

I burn with shame for the times I actually believed in these olympian SOB,'s.

The Honorable Coiffured Invertabrate from the Great State of Mississippi....is not qualified to shine Rush's shoes.

[Lijahsbubbe]

“Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem.”

Wow, what an incredible statement. This shows how out of control this government is. They want total control and the people are getting in the way.

[swain_forkbeard]

There’s leadership for you! The problem with America is...Talk Radio.

Would almost be funny if some guy at the bar said it.

[Albion Wilde]

Trent Lott has Bette Davis eyes and John Edwards hair.

...

[Red Boots]

I think he’s getting one. I’ve been trying to fax, and can’t get through.

Trent Lott Fax # 1-202-224-2262

Remind him: It’s government by and for the people, not government by and for government.

[6SJ7]

“Talk radio is running America..."

If only.

[azhenfud]

Lott’s turned into a pillar of salt and apparently poured himself on his own self-inflicted wounds.

He has excelled Walter Matthau as a grumpy old man.