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Savage repeatedly called Obama an "Afro-Leninist"

Summary: On his radio show, Michael Savage stated of a picture of Sen. Barack Obama: "It is actually a halo Photoshopped around Obama's head. The arrogant one, the one with big ears, the man who has accomplished nothing, the Afro-Leninist -- Obama, that is." Later, referring to Sen. John McCain, Savage stated: "[H]e continues to appease and appeal to those who will never vote for him. This is ... the classic behavior of the country-club, checked-pants Republican that is fundamentally finished. And maybe it's time for them to be finished. But then again, what do we have as an option? An Afro-Leninist who's achieved nothing?"
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Posted by archfiend

"Afro-Leninist"? Is Savage running out of things to say?

Or is he always this mindless?

Thankfully, I don't listen to him much so I'll have to depend on others' impressions.

Posted by NiceguyEddie in reply to archfiend

Or is he always this mindless?

Short Answer: Yes.  Apparently if the government tries to dso anything at all for the betterment of it's people, that's somehow comminist.

Posted by Les is more in reply to archfiend

BTW, it should be "White-Afro-Leninist." Savage is slipping in his old age.(66)

Posted by dexteritas0071418

African + Leninist = Afro-Leninist. I don't think Obama is a Leninist but why is this here?

Posted by fawltylogic in reply to dexteritas0071418

Really?

Posted by RABBITLUVR in reply to dexteritas0071418

How about 'Afro-Stalinist'?

Surprised that M. Rotten Levin hasn't used that one since he loves throwing the term 'Stalinist' around bunches.

Posted by dr. matt in reply to dexteritas0071418

It took two whole posts for "why is this here?" to appear.   The righties are a bit slow today.  

Posted by foghornleghorn

Let's just put the Obama lies together in one big word.  He is an:

Afro-Leninist-socialist-communist-marxist-American hating-madrasa trained terrorist.

Posted by fawltylogic in reply to foghornleghorn

You forgot Christian-Muslim.

Posted by christopher howard in reply to fawltylogic

And "elitist."

Posted by Rischa1752 in reply to christopher howard

Actually, if you base being an elitist on a persons financial status, family background, the people that they 'hang out with' - the elitist would be Sen. Clinton.  Do your homework. Also, we are taught in this country that if we work hard, go to college, graduate, get into a good profession, make money to support yourself, only have the number of children that you can afford to support, this will = an American success story.  Don't let the media brainwash you.  Read and decide for yourself what the candidates are about, and then make a rational and reasonable decision.  Mr. Savage is saying whatever he can to stay on the air, to rabble rouse, appeal to the racist and ignorant segment of society.  The good thing is that we live in a country that allows us to turn the radio off.

Posted by snoopy in reply to christopher howard

Now pass the iced tea, mo fo!

Posted by captfoster2 in reply to fawltylogic

"You forgot Christian-Muslim"

Isn't this an oxy-moron?  Like 'clean mud' or 'conservative intelligence' ....

I wonder if the right-wing sleeze machine realizes this?  Nevermind...... it does!

Posted by tommy

And Savage levels his labels at both candidates pretty neatly here, along with his slam at Obama, he calls McCain a "moron".

Life's not all bad around here, now is it?......   ;) 

Posted by pete592 in reply to tommy

"Moron" does not have racial, anti-capitalist, or pro-communism connotations.

Posted by tommy in reply to pete592

You're right, and I certainly can see where "moron" furthers the conservative agenda when describing McCain, good catch MMFA!

Posted by pete592 in reply to tommy

Perhaps it's there for context so we know what Savage was getting at when he rhetorically asks, "what do we have as an option?" 

Posted by GlennJericho in reply to pete592

Obama has pro-communism connotations.

Posted by pete592 in reply to GlennJericho

Only in your feeble, xenophobic mind.

Posted by sportsguydave

Ah, Michael Weiner.

Spokesperson for the latest minority group.

The Dumbass-Americans.

Posted by Les is more in reply to sportsguydave

You have the wrong Michael on that one. You're thinking of Michael Moore.

Posted by thedailyphosdex

No wonder McCarthyism LIVES(!!!) in the warped and deluded world known as the Dark Satanic Mills of Conservative Propaganda....

Posted by juliajayne

Michael Savage is such a loser. He is the one who has accomplished nothing of import, which he needs to project onto other people. That's what his whole show is about. Projecting his inadequacies onto others. Ususally a liberal. Really this guy is a classic narcissist. I think he has a clinical disorder. But then there are many public people with large audiences who I believe suffer from the same derangement. Like O'Reilly. They have an inflated image of themselves and crave attention, whether it's negative or positive. The fact is Savage is jealous because he wasn't recognized for the " acheivements" he thought were his due. He is still working out that frustration on his radio outlet. Unfortunately, his hate and bile are attractive to some suspect members of our society. (Like one who will most likely show up here soon).

Posted by Les is more in reply to juliajayne

Hey! it's a free country, and anyone has the right to be as narcissistic as anyone else: Savage , Obama, YOU. Savage uses colorful language on the air and many in here go all cockeyed with disgust. It's entertainment at its best. Listen and enjoy; or go bowling.

Posted by juliajayne in reply to Les is more

Les is less. It's common knowledeg around here.

Posted by tinytnt

 I MUCH prefer big ears over big mouths. Apparently Mr. Savage loves the sound of his own racist rants.

 Poor little man.

And maybe it's time for them to be finished. But then again, what do we have as an option? An Afro-Leninist who's achieved nothing? So there it is. We're trapped. We the people really are stuck. I don't know what the choices are, and I don't want to talk about it. I don't really want to talk about it. ---Michael Savage

 
I didn’t hear the show, but he could be alluding here to the new party he has said he will start after the coming elections.  It will be a nationalist party, with that word probably in its' name.

After a long while mulling and finally deciding against a presidential run for himself, he eventually concluded months ago that this was the best way he could use his influence to serve America.

Posted by finarfin in reply to eddy3957 reregistered

I cannot wait for him to do so, i think that a nationalist party is just what conservative Americans need to represent them.

Posted by princeofwheels in reply to finarfin

Why don't the CONSERVATIVES break away from the Republan Party and run their own campaign? Look at the options they would have for candidates....Limbaugh, Hannity etc would never accept the nomination. They couldn't survive the cut in pay.  What doesn't Savvy run for office? I am sure he would get at least 1 million votes...nationally.

Go to give it to my Verminista leader, Doc Savvy...pick on everybody. Keeps you on the air.

Posted by open_mind

I only vote for Trotskyites and Maoists myself.  Obama just lost my vote!

; )

Posted by anotheramerican in reply to open_mind

hahaha  good one comrade!

Posted by jeter2

The media is a hundred percent the reason behind this invented candidate's ascent, and that's all I can tell you. We're in real trouble because on the other side of the aisle, we have a retread who has fundamentally given the middle finger to the conservative voter, who is -- that's the only audience that can get him elected, is the conservative audience. And he said he doesn't even care about them.

He has said that, this moron. He said he doesn't care about the conservative audience. He won't go on -- forget about my show. He won't go on any talk -- conservative talk show. Instead, he continues to appease and appeal to those who will never vote for him. This is cons-- this is -- excuse me -- the classic behavior of the country-club, checked-pants Republican that is fundamentally finished.

Forget for the moment that Savage referred to Obama as an Afro-Leninist--that's just name-calling. Instead read the remarks I've bolded above & honestly ask yourself if at least some of it isn't basically the truth.

Obama was the fortunate recipient of a gushing media that, while not 100% responsible for his ascent, certainly played a large part in his meteoric rise to the top of the candidate heap. That & an almost universal dislike of Hillary by the MSM lifted Obama probably further than he could have gotten on his own.

Savage's description of the McCain candidacy is also right on target.

I rarely if ever pay much attention to this crude loud mouth...but every now & then something that spews out of his mouth has a ring of truth to it.

Posted by snoopy in reply to jeter2

While somewhat true, Jeter, and I agree, McBush is just another panderer to the (insert group here), bottom line is Obama got treated better than Hillary but worse than McBush. There will be no favoritism by the MSM for Obama. It will continue to schill for that old lying fart who left his 1st wife because an accident disfigured her (so much for in sickness or in health!) because he was a POW. Apparently that is enough to erase every sin, every infidelity you ever face in life (as long as you are a republican - didn't help Max, who didn't cheat, BTW).

Posted by juliajayne in reply to jeter2

I know people are probably sick of my theories on personality types, but Obama is an idealist personality type, These types are very good at connecting with people and acheiving consensus among a wide variety of people. His ability to motivate people and inspire them is what has caused his meteroric rise. He is indeed very special in that regard. He also showed that he and his organization were very adept at building an organization.

The media did give him more favorable coverage than Clinton. I can agree with that. But the media didn't make him. He has innate qualities that will continue to make him a star. I am convinced now, more than ever, that he may be precisely what this country needs.

 

Posted by juliajayne in reply to juliajayne

He also showed that he and his organization were very adept at building an organization.

That didn't come out right. It should read "he also showed that he was very adept at building an organization".

That said, the guy is a star in his own right, regardless of the media. He has wisdom that is innate and he will be shown to be the guy we need, the media be damned. Hey, they're coming after him now. That was predicted. But I predict they will fail to derail him.

Posted by Col. Harlan Sanders in reply to juliajayne

JuliaJayne, I'm not sick at all of your "personality type" analyses. I think for all of the media's obsession with "experience" as defined by "time in Washington", Obama has the most appeal as somebody who, while arguably green on some details, is more of a big picture type than any of the bizness-as-usual old geezers the GOP can dig up.

Although there's still a considerable right-wing base in this country, I don't see anything but shrinkage in their future, even accounting for the natural historic swings of the political pendulum.

It's often mentioned here what a large part of the GOP playbook "projection" has become. Although pretty common in most neurotic people, it's been raised to a constant behavior by the right wing/media lately.

Projection fools and distracts a good number of people, and focuses their attention on whatever they're being directed towards. Secondly, it pre-empts the pointing out of the truth, and that projection, as it's easy to trick the already-fooled into thinking that the ones pointing out reality are ... projecting.

(I am making a connection here, sorry for the meandering...)

Sean Hannity (& others) have been trying a desperate Hail Mary by trying to frame the Dems as The Party of Fear, tossing out embarrassing lines about "I'm afraid my family won't get medical care", and "I'm afraid I won't be able to send my kids to college".

Of course, many Americans know these aren't merely "fears", but very real concerns they're living with. Addressing these concerns appeals to the positive attitudes of people, the idea that we, as Americans, can accomplish things together that may seem daunting to individuals who aren't in the top 10% of the wealthy.

Then I caught Bill O'Reilly tonight, who explained to his guest that McCain needs to look into the camera, and say "Obama's not going to protect you from these crazy people overseas who want to kill you!" (paraphrased)

And I thought "These guys really ought to get together for a little huddle before they start ad-libbing". McCain wants to spend the kitty on the same stuff it's been going to for the past 5 years. I'll admit, that's scary.

And it's indicative of a personality type that I have no use for.

Posted by worrierking in reply to Col. Harlan Sanders

You're right Colonel.

It's all about the fear. Fear is the most irrational of emotions. Those selling it to us deflect our attention from things that will kill us, cigarettes, alcohol, pollution, to long shots like terrorist attacks, godless sodomites and scary black, brown or yellow people.

Unfortunately, it seems to be working with many older people. Hopefully, the young people who seem to be energized by Senator Obama will see through the crap.

Posted by tommy in reply to worrierking

Sadly, fear is used as a political bludgeon by the left and the right.  Like, we are headed for a theocratic state; our civil liberties are headed for the trash bin; and racist, sexist, homophobic and xenophobic rightwingers will cleanse our nation of undesirables.

The left will say these are valid, the right says theirs are valid, it's a wash. 

Posted by pete592 in reply to jeter2

I'm sure Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Pol Pot all told the truth once in a while, too.

Posted by Col. Harlan Sanders in reply to jeter2

 You may not be getting enough sleep, Jeter. ;0)

"If the other side had one decent candidate, one real conservative, he would win 70-30. But because we have a retread, a Bush III..." (WeinerDude)

Yes, Weiner, 70% of this country is made up of the far right fringe. That neatly explains the explosive success of your Huckabees and Romneys and Pauls and Tancredos, and the other guys whose names I can't even remember right now.

The GOP just decided to paint Grampy as a centrist to make the contest sporting.

It's almost sad to see this poor withered little failure delude himself, that the reason his wacko ideas aren't more popular is that they're not wacko enough.

Posted by roundhouse in reply to Col. Harlan Sanders

Yeah, I was thinking the exact same thing about the 70% nonsense. There were plenty of thorough conservative Republicans in the race, Sam Brownback, I mean come on. Conservatism is a joke, that's why all your hardliners lost.

As for Obama's rise, people like Mike and Jeter can claim the press is the big reason but that ignores and underestimates Obama's grassroots efforts.

Just ask Hillary Clinton about the cost of undersestimating Barack Obama.

Posted by princeofwheels in reply to Col. Harlan Sanders

I guess that 70% conservative base are really the stupid morons. They voted for the wrong people in November '06. Guess they can't distinguish the letter R from the letter D. Imagine that, if the stupid R's would watch more Sesame Street and forget about Savage, Limbaugh et.al, they may have won the "06 elections. And now, somebody is cutting Mr. Rogers to once a week while Savage and the gang are on nonstop. Great country America.

Posted by annes10

"Classic narcissist"? Hmmm.  I peg him as a garden-variety megalomaniac, but garden-varietals of any ilk usually don't get national radio shows. Must be he is either getting better or getting worse, but I can't say for sure which it would be because I haven't been listening to him much lately. Can't stand the rants anymore, plus there is MMfA so other people are listening now. His little dog clearly provides some mental-health benefit, that is kind of nice in its way. Might be interesting from the audience POV if the dog turned out to be a Muslim.

Woof!

 

Posted by SgtCedar

So now Savage hates everyone. That is what happens sooner or later when you live in your own little hate-filled world of your own mind.

Posted by wzwriter

From this point forward, Michael Weiner shall henceforth be referred to as a "Judeo-Fascist".  :-)
Savage is a Caucasio-Moron.

Posted by Les is more in reply to Easy to refute wingnuts

He's a Jew.

Posted by coldtuna

I really love the right wing habit of bringing  up some BS than knowing you're about to get stomped about it say you don't want to talk about it

Posted by August Heat

The problem is two-fold.  First, there is the question of "Does Savage believe half of the hateful things he says?" 

I personally believe he doesn't, but he knows it sells, so he'll continue to make ignorant statements.  Which brings us to the next problem, which is the percentage of the public that craves this kind of ignorant public discussion.  The reality of the situation is we can't stop people from seeking out this sort of entertaiment and as long as their is a reward for having a forum in which people can spew their personal, hateful rhetoric, there will be a Savage on radio, or a Hannity on t.v. 

Which is why I love Mediamatters.  The only way to combat such ignorance is through information.  Keep on putting them out there Mediamatters!

Posted by Les is more in reply to August Heat

Thanks MM? You mean thanks Hillary C. et.al..

Posted by August Heat in reply to Les is more

Savage uses colorful language on the air and many in here go all cockeyed with disgust. It's entertainment at its best. Listen and enjoy; or go bowling. - Les is Less

No.  I meant thank you Mediamatters.  Also, remove Savage with Reverend Wright or Louis Farrakhan in your comment above.  I wonder is it still entertainment?  No it's different because it's religion eh? Well for many of the brain washed drones Savage is a religion and all he spews is hate.  That's the kind of entertainment the Nazi propaganda machine pushed prior to Germany being brainwashed.  But hey, it's entertainment at its best for you, right?

Posted by Les is more in reply to August Heat

Oh, you're a smart one. Throw in a bunch of red herrings and maybe something will stick. Uh......NO!

Try again. 

Posted by puttforever4682

People who listen to Savage tell me he exaggerates some but is basically correct in his assertions. If 25 to 30 percent can believe his vitriol is justified. then I have  very little hope for this country.  This mindset  which is fostered by fox and  other media gives me little hope  that Obama will  prevail.  I  guess  it is just to easy  to  relate  to the extreme right wingers for those who are too busy trying to make a living to get the whole story

Posted by peebs755

I boggles my mind that ANYONE would take the savage wiener seriously. He argues in non sequiters, and makes statements of opinion as if they were facts. Or he'll make some statement like "the liberals want to take all your children and put them in indoctrination camps" without giving a single example of anybody from the left who has said anything remotely like that. I try to listen to him sometimes, and I either end up laughing at the sheer stupidity of what he's saying, or shaking my head that he can say some of the stuff he says, and get away with it. Usually one or two minutes is all I can stand. He says the most unamerican things, and yet he's thought of as a patriot by his sycophants. Its scary how little the right seems to know about the Constitution, or the history of this country. Its very rare that any of these right wingers get it even close to reality.