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Vanity Fair Writer Michael Wolff Announces The End Of Conservatism; Stunned Clear Channel Execs Try To Scrap Rush Deal
Vanity Fair Contributing Editor Michael Wolff’s stunning announcement on CNBC yesterday that “the rise of conservatism….is coming to an end” sent shockwaves through the halls of Clear Channel Communications, who only a day before had announced the signing of conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh to a record contract through the year 2016.
“It would have been nice if Mr. Wolff had shared this information with us a day or two earlier,” said one Clear Channel exec, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “I mean, we did our research on Rush. Highest rated radio show, best selling books, yadda yadda yadda. But when an experienced, reasoned voice like Mr. Wolff’s speaks out, you’ve got to listen. And apparently we just spent 400 large for a cigar-smoking “oddity” who’s going to be broadcasting to the sound of crickets for the next 8 years.”
According to reports, an eerie quiet had descended on Clear Channel’s offices, punctuated by occasional hitching sobs.
“We’re going to see what we can do about getting out of the contract,” continued the exec. “But I don’t think there’s much we can do. Maybe we can get Mr. Wolff in as a consultant to work with Rush on evolving his format a bit. We’ll have to see. But, if you talk to Mr. Wolff, can you do me a favor? Just tell him that human beings are involved here, and when he uses words like “monster mistake” and asks what we’re smoking, it just hurts. Alot.”
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For $400 million I’d shill whiskey to attractive goats, no matter how ridiculous Wolff thought I was.
Another great article, how do you do it?
Happy 4th!
If Rush suddenly announced that he’s decided to save the country and run as a write-in candidate for POTUS - can he continue his show to trash liberals as long as he doesn’t directly endorse himself on the air? just wonderin ..
The text of your ringtone ad is right over the text of the article. I can’t read it and I can’t clear that ad. Do I have to buy a ringtone in order to read the article? I doub’t the article is that good.
Tony–sorry you’re having problems, but you’ll be relieved to know they are limited to you.
Oh man…I can’t stop laughing over this one!
Bravo!
But Nanny Pelosi says that talk radio has to be fair! So I think we should give half that money to Stuart Smalley, or whever the hell he calls himself now. Heck, I’d give him the money if he’d just move to France where he belongs!
I can’t read the article either because of your ringtone ad. So its not just limited to Tony.
It amazes me how little other mediums know about radio. I call BS on this article. As a former Clear Channel employee, I can tell you it was pure economics. CC doesn’t do anything that is not for bottom line revenues. The millions of Rush listeners don’t know or care what Michael Wolf thinks. Since when has Vanity Fair or MSLSD been a bellwether for conservative radio?
With Rush as the lead product for CC’s Premiere Networks CC can get many more programs on stations having the number one radio show on the roster than these other networks with lesser line-ups.
Get over it. Rush is worth the money.
“If you’re 20 and not a liberal, you don’t have a heart. If you’re 30 and not a Conservative, you don’t have a brain.”
Jealous idiot-traitor libs. Yes, you are traitors. Your lame ideas dont sell. If conservatism is dead why did the Dems run the most conservative candidates in order to win? Like Jim Webb. I think Vanity Fair is screwed and wont be around much longer. Libs, you are a bunch of traitors. I say that as a Gulf War vet, 2 bronze star recipient. You losers wouldnt shoot a rat off your own child’s throat.
Who is writer Michael Wolff? I’ve never heard of him. I thought Rush was in charge of the Conservative movement? And why is a man writing for a woman’s magazine like Vanity Fair. I didn’t know that Vanity Fair was in charge of Conservatism, I thought they were in charge of the Soccer Mom movement.
You got to be kidding me! Conservatism dead?? If Obama gets elected Rush’s ratings will double! Conservative radio shows were born with a Dem in the White House. Good job Rush!!!!
Who is Michael Wolff?…
So how do you remove the ringtone add?
So from what I could read, more garbage from a garbage rag.
Its fun to listen to small minded nobody’s judge success - envy has always been a lefty/socialist motovation.
Conservatism ain’t dead. We’ve just stepped outside to have a smoke till the liberals get done playing Russian Roulette.
Hey RH Pothead I have the same prob with your stupid adds and your stupid article. OMG Some idiot from Vanity fair says conservatism is dead. Reminds me of the other liberal fruitcake’s book on global warming!!!! Hahahahehehehahahahahaheheahahahhahahaheheha. I’m gonna bust a gut!!! Hahaha