What's the association between (am) talk-radio and Christianity?

Invest in an I-Pod. Mine is filled with books on tape.

EDIT-LOL@Ethan's answer.

EDIT- I appreciate the seriousness of earning a living, especially when jobs are scarce. That's why I would just listen to the I-Pod and if he asks you about it just reply that you prefer books on tape of music to talk radio. I would not get into a debate with him. I hope things improve for you.

LOL (((Solly))).

The connection is that the majority of other outlets in the media-- newspapers, television, movies, cable, etc.-- leans left. Conservative shows and articles are few and far between in other venues.

If you think it is hate-spirited meanness, try watching afternoon or late night network talk shows through the eyes of a conservative, as virtually everything you believe in is openly mocked.

Maybe you should consider having an open mind, and try not to react to what people are saying, but take the opportunity to listen to the other side.

Believe me, I know what you mean to a point-- I am a Republican, but I am also Pagan/Unitarian Universalist, which are vastly, overwhelmingly liberal religions. In these circles I am active in, I am bombarded with liberal opinions on a weekly basis.

Instead of assuming it is all coming from a mean-spirited place, I take it for what it is worth-- a passionate opinion of someone who thinks differently than I do. Rather than getting my dander up or letting my buttons get pushed, I take the opportunity to listen. I don't always agree (all right, I usually don't), but at least I learn something.

I just remind myself that we are all well meaning and all entitled to our own points of view.

Conservatism and Fundamentalist Christianity are two peas in the same pod.

You shouldn't be required to listen to the radio. Talk with your supervisor about getting either/both of you to use headphones.

If that can't work, try to have lively discussions where you attempt to prove that Hannity's brain and a styrofoam peanut are similar in size and density.

ADD: Don't sweat being "temp to hire." I've been a permatemp for over 5 years.

I used to work with people who thought Country Music was the best thing since sliced bread. Other people have different views on things. Just ignore it if you don't like it.

There is probably some sort of statistical correlation between hours of conservative blow-hard talk radio listened to and religious fundamentalism.

Buddy R: You use the term "truth" pretty liberally. Your brand of religious based rhetoric is certainly not my idea of truth.

Now you know how your co-worker feels when subjected to CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, or other hard-core leftists purveyors of propaganda thinly disguised as news.

hard-core republican thinking & conservative christianity (bad?)

delusional thinking

agonizing hard hearted spirit of "meanness"

How can I keep this stuff from getting under my skin

mean attitude huh.

There is none. Other than that AM talk radio hosts tend to seek the truth rather than to be brainwashed with liberal looney delusional lies.

To Gerty:

He's trying to get away from delusional radio stations, period.

As for you, buy an iPod. :)

Tell him to turn down the Radio!....I probably have very many of the same views as your co-worker...but I would never shuv it in others faces. God gave us freedom to believe what we want...why do people shove stuff in our face when we say no thanks?