Well,
what I've been saying all along is that the GOP seem to have more passion currently than do progressives. Passion that seems to be aroused by way of a media that is focused on contextualizing all it's rants in a format that is very reminiscent of the act of sex. Is it that big a jump to see the use of this hook being applied in the carnie shows that are on cheap seat A.M. or FOX?
Granted there are a lot of motivations that are coming into play with people who listen to Limbaigh, etc. What I'm saying is that the style of delivery is more sexed up than that of the left. I'm taking a more human behavioral approach, in the spirit of Desmond Morris, to the propaganda coming from the right. Try to win on reason and your gunna lose. Rationalism does not seem to be a strong suite. So what else?
Why should politics not get packaged with the sex hook?
Is politics being sold with a sex hook on the right?
Limbaugh's narrative style always seems to start out slow, build in tempo and passion, and finally hits the roof. His style is almost like Ravels' Bolero. They seem to all use the same template. Right down to the local radio affiliates' Rush wannabees that fill our local airwaves before or after the Majors are on deck.
It seems that the left gets frustrated with the lack of rationalism and logic coming from these Right Wing entertainers. Even more in trying to understand their fans' loyalty. Maybe it helps to better understand the schtick. Maybe the left should consider it more in theirs.
