Give talk radio from the far right a rest

Zeke O’Leary, Las Vegas

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 | 2:03 a.m.

Barack Obama will be our 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009. I ask of you who still think to take a break for the next seven weeks from right-wing entertainers on radio and television.

These self-proclaimed “truth squads” need to let the process go forward and keep their biases to themselves. Entertainers such as Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Laura Ingraham need to be given a message.

So stop listening and watching for the next seven weeks. If you are hooked on talk radio, tune in sports commentators Jim Rome, Colin Cowherd or Dan Patrick, all of whom are better entertainers than those on the far right.

After Jan. 20, try the right-wing entertainers again. You’ll recognize the slant and spite haven’t changed. Don’t thank me now. Wait until your mind has been cleared of the bias toward policies that haven’t worked for eight years.

Understand the entertainment quality. Forget the mindless blasts that will never be conducive to a strong 21st century. We must support the new direction mandated in the Nov. 4 election.

With the most capable Cabinet of our time, the best four years of our collective lives are at hand. Remember, the “righties” won’t acknowledge it, but that’s OK. Just smirk and smile.