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Originally Posted by HOZ
How does a radio/ talk show guy cause damage?
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Spreading ignorance? Showing a complete lack on reasonableness when dealing with anyone who has an opposing opinion? Demonstrating that the way to win a debate is to be the loudest and most obnoxious person in the debate?
Some people enlighten. Some people do the exact opposite. Some people promote reason, debate, intelligent discussion, give and take, alternate viewpoints. Some people scream and talk over their counterparts. Some people use arguments. Some people use pure rhetoric, slogans, branding, us vs them mentality. Some people try and change the definition of words to slander another's position.
Radio/talk show people influence people. They can influence them in many different ways. Whether you consider their influence damaging depends on your perspective.
I don't know too much about this Glenn Beck character but listening to half that youtube video posted in this thread makes me never want to listen to him again and worry about those that see him as a guiding figure, a voice of reason, etc.