Every conservative, A, knows that just further right on the political spectrum are fellow conservatives, B, that will buy whatever A is selling as long as A understands what B is afraid of. A may or may not share the same fears as B, but either way, it doesn't stop them from preying on the others' fears to make a buck because no matter what, capitalism has to be part of the relationship. But at the same time, they are ignorant of the fact that they, A, are someone else's or some other group's B.

So an example of the chain would be a pundit (not necessarily Hannity), A, who constantly harps on how democrats are going to outlaw guns. This leads gun sellers, B, to support A, buying his books, products, etc. keeping him on air. Meanwhile gun sellers become A when telling Islamophobes, one of their Bs, that ISIS is currently in America just waiting for the opportune time to strike, and the only solution is buying more and more guns.

At least that's what I think.

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Thats actually a great explanation!

Cheers!

... I honestly think he's been worse ever since Bill Cunningham was on "Hannity & Colmes" years ago.

I heard Cunningham for many years on 700 WLW (Cincinnati), and his brand of conservatism is so extreme that it's almost comical.

I can't remember the year of the interview on H&C that I happened to see (sometime when Dumbya was President), or even the topics of discussion, but I'll never forget the expression of awe on Hannity's face as Cunningham took the conservative craziness to "another level." When I saw Hannity months later, he acted more like Cunningham.

Explain that to me and maybe there is a meaningful conversation here.

Nevertheless, your question is a good start.

None of those descriptors are accurate.

Of course he thinks she's a fruitcake. But his jackass audience doesn't They hang on every word. He gets ratings, they get advertisers, Hannity gets richer. Simple.