When you hear the names Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham & Monica Crowley, you think Conservative, Republican, High Ratings, Best Sellers & large audiences.
What I find intriguing is that those on the Left always seem to point out that Conservatives are out of touch, they have old ideas, and are a shrinking group. A mere group of old white balding narrow-minded white guys.
Despite all of the chatter from the Left of the demise of the Republican Party and Conservatism, most of the media superstars in this country are affiliated with Conservative talk radio or Cable News.
Every other New Times Best Seller is being penned by Conservatives. When it's not Bill O'Reilly's "Bold Fresh piece of Humanity", it's Mark Levin's "Liberty & Tyranny", or Glenn Beck's "Common Sense", Michelle Malkins, "Culture of Corruption", or Sarah Palin's new pre-release best seller," Going Rogue".
Sarah Palin who was the target of hateful attacks on her and her family during the 2008 Presidential campaign, has emerged as a much sought after Speaker for events all across the country and the world for that matter. It wasn't too long ago that Katie Couric tried to embarass Palin and define her intelligence on the basis of one interview.
To the surprise of only those that despise her, she has commanded a 7 figure advance for her first book, "Going Rogue" which has gone to #1 already. 1.5 million copies of her book will be released in early November instead of March of 2010 as originally planned. She has received over 1000 offers for speaking engagements all commanding 100K or more. Not bad for the ex-mayor of Wasilla.
The list of Conservative media stars is very impressive and growing. Begs to ask the question, where are all the Liberal Media Stars?
Who on the left is burning up the airwaves? Who is selling books by the millions? Anyone still watching MSNBC?
We all know that when people want to listen to, watch or read common sense, middle of the road, down to earth information they inevitably turn to these sources. It is not by coincidence that the Media Stars in this country are for the most part Conservative & Republican. It is the moral compass and straight talk that millions turn to to get the pulse of the country.
It is for this reason that before too long, the Left will begin it's assault on and Censoring of the Airwaves. It won't be too long before the Left cries foul and introduces The Fairness Doctrine as a way to level the playing field. It's been a long time since the days of Al Franken & Air America.
Until then, let the stars shine.