re: #457 SixDegrees

I’m not sure either is doing any actual damage. I haven’t heard anyone respond to Robertson’s statements, for example, other than to call him a buffoon - at best - or something much, much worse. And Glover is likewise just assumed to be an incoherent idiot. I doubt that anything either one says has much actual impact; the only people paying real attention are True Believers in the first place, and they’ve already swallowed.

Robertson has an entire cable television network.

Glover…does not.

Robertson has real power, real access, and influences people around the country. I absolutely believe what he says has impact. With a very specific demo (not too many 30-somethings watch shows like the 700 club) Robertson once ran for president, as well. Glover is just another actor running his mouth who doesnt know what he’s talking about.

it’s easy for us to dismiss Robertson, because to us, he just seems like a ridiculous old fool. But ridiculous as he is, he weilds a lot of power.