Switched Keys

Some of the most entertaining people I know are talk show hosts. I'm not talking about their talk show but some of their character nuances are amusing.

If you've listened to talk shows at all you may have noticed that they have opinions and they also act as judge over everyone else that may call with an opinion. As any instructor he will decide if your reasoning has a passing grade as if you have to convince him. A little more intelligent way is to add that logic to come up with commonly agreed solution.

Another aspect of the job is the use of proofs in fortifying their position or should I say lack of proof. In many cases they have one presupposition that demands that their position on an issue is the only correct one. One of Scott Wilder's favorite arguments is that 13 is the minimum age that you can try a minor as an adult and his reasoning is as simple as his claim. Single mindedness rules in talk show circles.

One other characteristic that amuses me is the political bigotry that they hold to. If you call Rush Limbaugh and say you are a conservative and then make some points that according to him aren't conservative then you aren't conservative. You might even be accused of being a democratic imposter.

Yep. There are imposters that call in but this accusation is an immature way of confronting someone that is suspect. In general I agree with many of the talk shows I listen to; or should I say I listen to the ones I agree with. They have the right perspective on a lot of issues but more than that they are entertaining as well.