STATEMENT BY TALK RADIO NETWORK ON MICHAEL SAVAGE'S AUTISM COMMENTS

Michael Savage dot com ^ | July 24,2008 | Talk Radio Network

[MrCFdovnh]

There have been numerous calls in recent days for Michael Savage, who hosts "The Michael Savage Show" for Talk Radio Network (the "Network"), to be fired or suspended for his brief 84 seconds of commentary concerning autism during the July 16th broadcast of the Show.

Promptly after the Network's management learned of the comments in issue, the Network commenced an investigation into the particulars and the circumstances of those comments. This investigation began with the Network's CEO, Mark Masters, personally contacting Dr. Savage to address the concerns and obtain an explanation of the comments directly from Dr. Savage.

In that conversation, and other subsequent conversations between Mr. Masters and Dr. Savage, Dr. Savage explained the circumstances and intent of his statements in considerable detail. The Network also carefully monitored subsequent broadcasts of the Show, on Monday, July 21st and Tuesday, July 22nd, which were devoted to the subject of autism and further explanations by Dr. Savage of his views on the subject.

[MrCFdovnh]

PING

[Petronski]

Better not to give his website the ping to read it.

[lormand]

I encourage Weiner to speak out on AIDS, mental retardation, PMS and other touchy subjects which he holds no degrees in.

[KeyLargo]

More signs that when Obama is POTUS Media Matters will have a seat at the table and most likely someone from there will receive an appointment to FCC by Obama.

Mike beat them back this time, but they will keep up until he is gone. Sad to say.

Things to come...........

[lormand]

The government is not trying to censor the Weiner.

Private companies can get rid of anyone they want. I can think of endless examples of ways that would get me fired from my current job based solely on what I say.

Weiner fans are trying to use the "gubment" to scare idiots who don't know the difference.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“Better not to give his website the ping to read it.”
I would suggest you do.

[republicanequestrian]

I haven't followed this very closely but from what I gather, HEAVEN forbid the man have an opinion, even if it violates other's opinions. I see this played out over and over, as we all do. And I'm SICK of it! The man is entitled to his own opinion.

[higgmeister]

bttt

I don't listen much, but this railroading by Media Matters is reprehensible!

[rodeo-mamma]

I think it would be wrong to fire Savage over this. Children are being over-diagnosed and overly drugged. Savage made a point that wasn’t that out of line. It’s good that he feels the freedom to say what he thinks. That’s why he is popular. He makes a lot of good comments it would be ashame to shut him up.

[pissant]

Savage can say whatever the hell he wants about whatever topic he wants. I’m not a fan, but this is ridiculous.

[lormand]

I don't care what happens to him. Sooner or later, Weiner will permanently cross the line of decency and find himself hawking snake oil again like he once did.

It doesn't matter that Media Matters is out to get him, Weiner is a severe embarrassment to anyone who calls themselves Conservative.

[driftless2]

I don’t like Savage. I think he’s an egotistical, mean-spirited blowhard, but I think he’s got the right to say what he said and not be fired for it. Let his listeners fire him by not tuning in. Too many easily offended types running around.

[bradactor]

I think Michael exaggerates sometimes for emphasis or satire but I heard what he had to say and mean on Glenn Beck's TV show the other night. They have gone after Glenn too for some things. I am surprised CNN gave the okay for him to come on. Basically he was talking about the over diagnosis and drugging that is being done. It is something. I worked in a psychologist office for awhile. We had legitimate cases but there are a lot out there that are not. No telling what kind of drugs I would have been on as a kid since I was hyperactive. Most of the school shootings I heard are from kids on some of these or similar drugs.

[JmyBryan]

I’m not a big fan of Savage and disagree with his autism comment BUT I have no problem with him having the opinion and shouldn’t lose his job because he said it. It is better that the discussion on autism continue because IMHO it is being ignored and at the same time there is a great deal of irresponsible diagnoses being done by school nurses.

[Carley]

The very last time I listened to his show he had Chuck Schumer as a guest.

I could not turn the dial fast enough.

[machogirl]

it’s not as if he doesn’t have any credibility

he has a PhD and has written health related books including, “healing children naturally” which i had read long before he was “savage”

i happen to agree that the psychological and medical communities are too quick to give the ADD ADHD diagnosis and have broadened the diagnosis of autism, that would explain the 1000% increase in autism

one of my children would fit into the broad spectrum of higher function austism with some of her idiosyncrasies

i used to teach, i have seen just how many kids are on ritalin, and the schools do push for this

[MrCFdovnh]

"I encourage Weiner to speak out on AIDS, mental retardation, PMS and other touchy subjects which he holds no degrees in."

I encourage you to read more than just the title of the article.

[Alia]

Media Matters. Should have guessed it.

[hosepipe]

Savage is a HERO to/for the kids.. involved both autistic and not.. WHO else is giving this story the exposure it needs?.. Can the Pharm Industry be greedy and venal??..

HOWever, he may piss off some gay or bi-sexual (or enabler) freepers..
Who are in the tank for many other things filthy and repugnant..

Liberalism is indeed a mental disorder.. and so is being gay in many or most instances..