You could say "ignore the ignorant" about any of the people who perpetrate Native stereotypes. But then there'd be no point in doing my Stereotype of the Month contest. There'd be no point in doing this website or blog, or promoting the stereotyping-busting films at NativeVue.org.
In reality, the contest has educated some non-Native people. It's also bolstered the spirits of some Native people--by showing them they aren't alone in feeling misused and abused. The same is true of my website and blog: They're doing what they're supposed to be doing.
In short, enlightening the ignorant is a better policy than ignoring the ignorant. My critiques of Limbaugh won't affect him directly, but they may persuade some of his wavering fans to turn against him. And they'll give his critics more ammunition to use against him.
If you're right, then Limbaugh's critics are giving people something to believe. Until recently, there have been few alternatives to the cultural tsunami of right-wing talk radio. Now those who are tired of bigotry and hatemongering can find other views to validate their doubts about Rush.
I know Air America hasn't done well. On the other hand, Michael Moore has been successful with his liberal books and documentaries. So there's evidence that people are looking for an alternative to right-wing propaganda.
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Touche, Russ. Limbaugh is a big, fat, tedious clown.
You could say "ignore the ignorant" about any of the people who perpetrate Native stereotypes. But then there'd be no point in doing my Stereotype of the Month contest. There'd be no point in doing this website or blog, or promoting the stereotyping-busting films at NativeVue.org.
In reality, the contest has educated some non-Native people. It's also bolstered the spirits of some Native people--by showing them they aren't alone in feeling misused and abused. The same is true of my website and blog: They're doing what they're supposed to be doing.
In short, enlightening the ignorant is a better policy than ignoring the ignorant. My critiques of Limbaugh won't affect him directly, but they may persuade some of his wavering fans to turn against him. And they'll give his critics more ammunition to use against him.
You know it's Halloween when I find myself agreeing with BOTH of you......eeeeeeeekkkk........
If you're right, then Limbaugh's critics are giving people something to believe. Until recently, there have been few alternatives to the cultural tsunami of right-wing talk radio. Now those who are tired of bigotry and hatemongering can find other views to validate their doubts about Rush.
I know Air America hasn't done well. On the other hand, Michael Moore has been successful with his liberal books and documentaries. So there's evidence that people are looking for an alternative to right-wing propaganda.
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