Savage for President?

[Apollo5600]

How's 'President Savage' sound to GOP?
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<HR SIZE=1>Posted: February 5, 2007
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Michael Savage, the radio talk-show host whose books at Shop.WND.com (http://shop.wnd.com/) include "The Enemy Within" (http://shop.wnd.com/store/item.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=6&SUBDEPARTMENT_ID=20&ITEM_ID=1395) and "Liberalism in a Mental Disorder: Savage Solutions," (http://shop.wnd.com/store/item.asp?DEPARTMENT_ID=6&SUBDEPARTMENT_ID=20&ITEM_ID=1972) says he may leave the airwaves to make a bid for the presidency.
"I would think that somebody who's not a politician might be a viable candidate," Savage said. "I know it sounds bizarre but when you consider the people running for the presidency, none … [appear] qualified," he said in an online interview. Savage, whose first books were published by WND, is now the nation's third-most popular talk-show host on radio.


He's based at KNEW in the San Francisco (http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54106#) area, and launched "Savage Nation" in 2000. His Talk Radio Network has about 8 million fans listening to more than 370 stations weekly. The report, carried on his SavageNation.com website, (http://www.wnd.com/redir/r.asp?http://www.homestead.com/prosites-prs/index.html) said although his chances of being elected might be small, he's sure he could move the Republican Party (http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54106#) back in the direction of its conservative roots.

"A non-politician who has a very large following, who is very conservative, and who believes in a simple message of borders, language, and culture has a great chance of electrifying the American people," he noted.
Other current candidates simply mimic "sound bytes," he said. The personality holds forth for three hours daily on his show, and has the impact to spark national news. He was credited with bringing the Dubai Ports dispute, in which a proposed agreement would have handed the operation of U.S. ports to a Middle East company, to national attention.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54106

[John Galt]

Big Savage fan here, I'd vote for him, but he is incredibly UNpopular on some semi-conservative sites like RedState.com. That segment of the population which calls itself republican but yet seems enamored with socialism-light isn't going to vote for him much.

[Eagle1]

i enjoy listening to his show, at a low volume

he is very intelligent, but dont know if he has the tact to be an elected official. will be interesting to watch debates though

some of the things he has said on his show will keep him out of serious contention

[Air-Warrior]

All talk. His past has shown him to be a lot of hot air when he goes into his "I should" or "I could" rants.

I don't think he has enough depth at leadership to get much done. I don't ascribe much tactfulness to him either. I agree with most of his talking points and believe he's much more intelligent than say, somebody like Sean Hannity...but that's not really saying all that much.

He might marginally work out for one term if he had a Republican-led Congress and a Carl Rove in his corner but having to work out issues with Dems would result in his resignation or a heart attack and then resignation.

[Eagle1]

haha, yeah. with him a prez and dems controlling the congress it would be fight fight worthy of the floor of the mexican legislature

[Naturalized-Texan]

This is a joke, right? :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

My first reaction was: President of what? The sewer rats?

[BEST45CAL]

Ooooooh...nope. Probably not a good choice...and not because he's Jewish (Michael Weiner), but because he is not that tactful. Granted, he should be recognized for being a former lib professor from Bezerkeley who finally woke up and broke away from that madness, he still retains a liberal-esque ability for being able to hurl insults at those who do not agree with him.

I don't think I've ever heard anyone like Ronald Reagan go on the same kind of rants that Michael Savage does, with the name calling and such.

[Apollo5600]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone like Ronald Reagan go on the same kind of rants that Michael Savage does, with the name calling and such.

Sometimes it's a good thing to call liberals what they are.

[Riverboat]

How's 'President Savage' sound to GOP? I can't speak for the GOP, but I'll tell you how it sounds to me - like a nightmare. He's an idiot, wrapped in a moron, inside an enema.

[DeclinetoState]

Savage irritates too many people (including a lot of conservatives) to be electable, but he'd probably get a good number of votes.

"The Savage Nation" was on locally in San Francisco for a number of years before it went national. It was originally on KSFO. Sometimes, during the top-of-the-hour newscasts, he'd play the sound of bleating sheep in the background if he didn't like something he heard.

[Charity]

Rush for President
Ann for VP

[Republican_Legion]

Rush for President
Ann for VP

I like that. :thumb:
Cant go wrong with that Ticket. I wonder who would be in their cabinet ?

[TSawyer2112]

Big Savage fan here, I'd vote for him, but he is incredibly UNpopular on some semi-conservative sites like RedState.com. That segment of the population which calls itself republican but yet seems enamored with socialism-light isn't going to vote for him much.Savage is no leader; He's a rant with arms and legs. The fact that I don't care for him does not make me less conservative.

[BEST45CAL]

Sometimes it's a good thing to call liberals what they are.
I totally agree. That's also why I'll never be prez. LMAO

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

I can't speak for the GOP, but I'll tell you how it sounds to me - like a nightmare. He's an idiot, wrapped in a moron, inside an enema.

:yeahthat: :claps:

[PaulRevere]

Well, we need someone with fire who cares about the same issues that Republicans do. If enough Republicans take an active interest in him, even as a protest vote in early primaries, it might be a catalyst for a real candidate to harness that fire and issues.

[Peachdiane]

I can't speak for the GOP, but I'll tell you how it sounds to me - like a nightmare. He's an idiot, wrapped in a moron, inside an enema.

:claps:

[dPrasse]

Savage is entertaing for awhile ... makes many good points , but , definitely not , IMO , President quality ...

Since the Bushes seem to run thru their family ...

Why not Michael Reagan ?? :D Yesterday , being Ronald Reagans birthday , would have been a perfect time to announce !

[Maggie_T]

Originally Posted by Riverboat http://www.freeconservatives.com/vb/images/white/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.freeconservatives.com/vb/showthread.php?p=518037#post518037)
I can't speak for the GOP, but I'll tell you how it sounds to me - like a nightmare. He's an idiot, wrapped in a moron, inside an enema.

:claps:


Ditto. And yes, this from a woman that takes infinite pleasure in bashing liberals and hearing other people bash the bastards good and proper.

As I always said, it's not his bashing liberals that disgusts me. It's his bashing everybody that does not agree 100% with Ubergenius Michael Savage that I find extremely aggravating.

Having said that, it's good to see that at least he has decided to finally put his money where his big, loud mouth is. Must have been quite a struggle, trying to dislodge his foot first, though.

[Maggie_T]

Savage is no leader; He's a rant with arms and legs. The fact that I don't care for him does not make me less conservative.


Thank you, TSawyer. Same here.

[MrSanity]

He has said many times, "I could never run for office."

Yet, his website mentioned his interest in it.

But if Al Franken can run for Senator, I'd welcome Savage to join the circus after spending years on the sidelines telling politicians what to do.

I wouldn't take it seriously enough to vote for him. But I welcome anyone who's a straight talker to tune up the Republicans.

I can imagine him running for a third party, if at all.

[pepsipaul]

He's a registered Independent. I doubt he would run under the Republican ticket. He's overall a conservative, some issues are questionable. Although I don't think he would win, he would make Hillary Clinton look like a complete idiot in a debate. I can't say I would vote for him, it's way too soon to say that. If it was real close to the voting day and he had good numbers, he'd get my vote. But I won't vote for him if he's getting next to nothing. I think American needs someone who speaks their mind and tells you how it is. Especially in this era of Political Correctness, it's ruining this country.

[Riverboat]

he would make Hillary Clinton look like a complete idiot in a debate.A LOT of people could make her look like an idiot. Michael Savage is NOT one of them. He would succeed in making himself look like one, and hurt the conservative cause in the long run. I promise to send him a box of chocolates if he promises to leave well enough alone. But I want it in writing.

[DesertFox]

He's an idiot, wrapped in a moron, inside an enema. Savage ain't yer first choice, is he, Boat? :lol:

[Riverboat]

Churchill's, neither.

[Maggie_T]

A LOT of people could make her look like an idiot. Michael Savage is NOT one of them. He would succeed in making himself look like one, and hurt the conservative cause in the long run.

Absolutely. I agree 100%, Boat.

I promise to send him a box of chocolates if he promises to leave well enough alone. But I want it in writing.

I'll add flowers to that if he will STFU permanently.

[Bold_Fighter]

this is all very silly

[Riverboat]

Which part grabs you as silly, if you please?

[omegatrump]

Savage pushes a lot of the right buttons. I see his rants as a vent of frustration. He is more conservative than most of his com padres in talk radio. We haven't had a leader in the white house since Reagan so leadership isn't at issue.

I think it would be fun to watch him as secretary of state for a while. He would at least provoke movement. Some issues need to be provoked. Since we are tuned to the Radio waves, then Rush could be his water boy. That is Rush's claim to fame isn't it, wasn't he water boy for some 3rd rate ball team?

Could he do any worse than what we've had for the past 15 plus years? I don't think so. I'll sure vote for him over Mcvain or Gilliani. At least we would have somebody in there with a heart for borders language and culture. Go for it Savage. Give em the works. I don't see anything else rising to the challenge in Republicrat land. At least the debates would be fun to watch.

[omegatrump]

LOL, Boat, how could he hurt the conservative cause any more than the shrub has?

[omegatrump]

Savage pushes a lot of the right buttons. I see his rants as a vent of frustration. He is more conservative than most of his com padres in talk radio. We haven't had a leader in the white house since Reagan so leadership isn't at issue.

I think it would be fun to watch him as secretary of state for a while. He would at least provoke movement. Some issues need to be provoked. Since we are tuned to the Radio waves, then Rush could be his water boy. That is Rush's claim to fame isn't it, wasn't he water boy for some 3rd rate ball team?

Could he do any worse than what we've had for the past 15 plus years? I don't think so. I'll sure vote for him over Mcvain or Gilliani. At least we would have somebody in there with a heart for borders language and culture. Go for it Savage. Give em the works. I don't see anything else rising to the challenge in Republicrat land. At least the debates would be fun to watch.

[Incident_command]

Sad thing is, while he does rant, jump to conclusions, and oversimplify solutions to problems, his message and positions are far more conservative than the republican front runners.

[S-T]

Darn. I thought this would be a thread about former WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage running for President.

[jayson]

Apparently I'm in the minority here (something I wouldn't think, but no matter). I am a big fan of Mike Savage and his radio show... for some reason, it calms me down... makes my frustrations inside simmer down from a boil. Why? Because someone is saying the exact same things I myself have been saying through a public, and widely distributed, medium.

That being said, he's far more conservative than Giuliani, McCain, even Rush Limbaugh for that matter. Rush is Republican, Michael is conservative.

[TheIrishman]

Don't know the man so I can't comment on him but I'm beginning to believe that a President that lets the Libs have it every once in a while might not be so bad.

[Naturalized-Texan]

That being said, he's far more conservative than Giuliani, McCain, even Rush Limbaugh for that matter. Rush is Republican, Michael is conservative.
You are wrong about one thing. Rush is a conservative. He is highly critical of the Republican Party for not being conservative enough. I guess you haven't been listening to Rush during the past several years.

[Riverboat]

LOL, Boat, how could he hurt the conservative cause any more than the shrub has?Not much, I suppose, policy-wise. But when a patient needs to have a boil removed from his foot, you don't call in a cannibal to eat the leg.

[omegatrump]

You are wrong about one thing. Rush is a conservative. He is highly critical of the Republican Party for not being conservative enough. I guess you haven't been listening to Rush during the past several years.

I don't see Rush as conservative, he's been trying to prop George up for the past 5 years, how can that be mistaken for conservative? Trying to play both ends against the middle doesn't qualify.

[omegatrump]

Not much, I suppose, policy-wise. But when a patient needs to have a boil removed from his foot, you don't call in a cannibal to eat the leg.


I understand Boat, I had a bad case of boils once (staff infection they said), picked it up in Central American swamp. They put me in the Hospital for IV anti biotics, said I could easily die if a boil decided to form in my lungs or heart etc. Once it gets into the blood they can go anywhere. Kind of where we are now I think. Eating the leg off probably wouldn't stop it now.

[S-T]

I don't see Rush as conservative, he's been trying to prop George up for the past 5 years, how can that be mistaken for conservative?

Rush was one of the big reasons Harriet Meiers withdrew her nomination to the Supreme Court. He ws highly critical of the selection and of Bush for it.

Do you actually listen to his program on a regular basis, or do you just spew urban legends?