I consider myself on the right (pro-constitution, pro-life, small government). But I disagree. Name 1 top tier conservative talkshow host who is honest on the issues? The closest I can think of is Medved. Due to working, I don’t hear Rush often enough to know when his tongue is in his cheek. I do hear Hannity and Levin a lot. Levin is more honest and factual than Hannity. But both avoid the truth a lot. And Hannity lies a lot.
Now consider why they have big audiences if they are not honest? Simple, their audiences can’t handle the truth.
I was responding to this: “The truth is, few on any side of the issue WANT an honest discussion.”
I wasn’t claiming that any of the ones you named engage in honest discussion...they’ve got businesses to run and they will be on their BUTTS if they were open about what they believe (at least Rush would be, for sure). My point is that many conservatives would JUST LOVE to talk about, how do you say, the more sensitive areas of Islam (i.e., enslavement, enslavement of women, female genital mutilation, support of terrorism, engagement in terrorism, etc.)...but they have sponsors and sponsors can (and are) EASILY intimidated.
Just look at Glen Beck...he has millions that listen to him, and he’s stuck pushing “work at home” and Goldline...no first-rate advertisers will get near him...they consider him radioactive. And do you remember when Rush was advertising Florida Orange Juice. Sales went through the roof...but they still ‘HAD’ to fire him.