12 Angry White Men

Your least-favorite talking heads who popularized the age of rage.

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  Morton Downey Jr.

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  A pioneer of the age of rage, '80s talk-show firebrand Morton Downey Jr. frequently told guests to "zip it" or "go to hell."

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  Pat Buchanan

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  Conservative commentator and columnist Pat Buchanan is a regular guest on MSNBC where his lofty scolding is appreciated.

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  Don Imus

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  Radio personality Don Imus may not be a TV regular, but his controversial comments have elevated his profile while lowering his favorability. See: "Nappy-headed hoes."

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  Sean Hannity

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  Sean Hannity has built a career on conservatism and rage, penning two best-selling books and hosting shows on radio and television on which liberal-bashing is a favorite pastime.

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  Lou Dobbs

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  CNN anchor Lou Dobbs has a knack for addressing issues. Arguing against immigration, Dobbs staked his claim on the issue by simply labeling supporters as "jackasses."

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  Jack Cafferty

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  Fellow CNN personality Jack Cafferty employs a Lou Dobbs-style of explanation. Imports from China, for example, are all just "junk."

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  Chris Matthews

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  Hardball host Chris Matthews stirs controversy on his daily show by yelling at guests to provide analysis on issues and mocking their responses when given.

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  Ed Schultz

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  Political pundit Ed Schultz shares his views on his syndicated radio show and MSNBC program The Ed Schultz Show where "gun-totin'" and "straight talk" are prized.

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  Glenn Beck

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  The self-proclaimed libertarian dishes it out on his syndicated talk-radio show The Glenn Beck Program and a self-titled show on FOX. Plenty of airtime for anger.

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  Keith Olbermann

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  His show, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, gave him plenty of opportunities to identify Bush and other conservatives as "The Worst Person in the World."

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  Rush Limbaugh

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  The radio personality and de facto pundit's latest gaffe occurred when he went toe-to-toe with the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele. Steele won the battle, but Limbaugh put up such a fuss that Steele apologized to his fellow conservative.

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  Bill O'Reilly

  The king of curmudgeonly commentary gets to bark at people and denounce rap music on his FOX show, The O'Reilly Factor.

 

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