Neal Boortz announces retirement after more than four decades in radio, replaced by Herman Cain
Herman Cain (left) and Neal Boortz yuk it up before cameras in WSB radio studios Monday, June 4, 2012. Cain replaces Boortz in January , 2013. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
After more than four decades on the airwaves in Atlanta, Neal Boortz this morning announced that he is ending his syndicated talk show on January 21, 2013, replaced by former presidential candidate Herman Cain.
Cain will cohost the day the president elect is officially inaugurated and then takes over solo on Tuesday, January 22.
“I’m going to miss everything associated with doing a talk show,” Boortz said on air as his producer Belinda Skelton teared up.
He said he is not doing this for health reasons. “I am not doing this because I’m fixing to die,” he said. “I have absolutely no health problems period.” Rather, he wants to travel with his wife Donna, something he said is difficult to do as a full-time talk-show host. He even purchased a tour bus to rove the country.
“We’re going to call this Neal’s happy ending,” he added later with a glint in his eye.
After his first break, post announcement, associate producer Christina Gonzalez popped the champagne. Cain ambled in a few minutes later and grabbed a glass. “Mr. Boortz,” he said. “Your announcement was pure Boortz.”
Neal Boortz takes in some champagne during a break after announcing his pending retirement in January 2013. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Boortz, 67, has been the longest running talk show host on Atlanta radio. He is now heard locally on 95.5FM and AM750 News/Talk WSB from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.
On December 5, 2012, he said he’s going to take the month off. After New Year’s, he will work until January 21.
“Neal is my brother from another mother,” Cain said on air. “Congratulations on the retirement. Congratulations on 42 years in this business.”
Boortz said he will do daily commentaries for Cain and will be a fill in for Cain and Erick Erickson, who is heard on WSB from 6 to 8 p.m. weeknights. Currently, Cain has been the primary fill in for Boortz.
Boortz estimated since he started in radio, he has taken 280,000 phone calls. “And 260,000 got cut off,” he said.
During a break, Skelton said Boortz intimated to her two years ago that he wanted to retired in early 2013. “It always seemed so far away,” she said. “For the past year, my stomach has been in absolute knots. It was hard for him. He loves what he does.”
Program Director Pete Spriggs said he was aware of Boortz’s intentions but they agreed to make this announcement relatively early. “He wanted it off his chest,” Spriggs said. At the same time, Spriggs wanted to have a successor ready to go so he was glad to convince Cain to take over.
“I feel great,” Boortz said on air at 11:18 a.m. when fellow syndicated host Clark Howard stopped by. “Last week, I felt really down. Right now, I’m feeling great. I don’t know how I will feel tomorrow. But I have no doubt I made the right decision.”
In 1970, on what was then called 680/WRNG-AM in Atlanta, Boortz took over for a morning host who had just committed suicide – a story he loves to tell.
He earned a law degree and juggled radio and a private practice from 1977 to 1992.
Boortz joined WSB in 1993 when it was just on the AM side. He’s a workaholic who spends four and a half hours on air every day, longer than most hosts, and Tweets several times a day.
A self-proclaimed Libertarian, Boortz usually supports Republican policies and candidates but isn’t always in line with them on social issues such as abortion, gay marriage and drug enforcement. He espouses smaller government but has been more hawkish about terrorism after 9/11 than many Libertarians.
He portrays himself as an entertainer and castigates people who merely echo what he says and don’t think for themselves. His daily line about himself: “Home of the high priest of the Church of the Painful Truth.”
Herman Cain will take over for Neal Boortz. Here they are from a 2008 event at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre which also featured Sean Hannity. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Boortz has written four books. The most impactful was 2005’s “The Fair Tax Book,” which advocates dropping the federal income tax in favor of a national sales tax. In a press conference early Monday afternoon, Boortz said he is working on another book about stories as a radio host and plans to release it as an e-book.
He demurred when asked about a future in politics after he retires but didn’t say no. He did acknowledge his wife Donna is highly active in the Mitt Romney campaign.
Although Boortz still has a home in Atlanta, he now spends most of his time in Naples, Fla. He grew up in several different places, including Florida, attended Texas A&M and spent several years in various professions before radio such as jewelry and carpet buyer, insurance salesman and a speech writer.
He has been lauded by radio groups across the nation over the years, entering the national Radio Hall of Fame in 2009.
Cain, a 66-year-old former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, joined WSB in 2008 as an evening talk show host until early 2011, when he decided to run for president. His bid ended in December. Since January, he has provided daily commentaries on Boortz’s show and has continued to sub in for Boortz.
Cain’s radio footprint will now be national. Boortz is heard on about 240 radio stations. Talkers magazine, which tracks talk radio, estimates Boortz draws more than six million listeners a week, tied with Laura Ingraham for seventh.
“For all practical purposes,” Cain said on the air, “I am done with politics. Essentially, I wanted to continue to express my views and help educate people on what’s going on in this country.”
Cain will do his show each day from 9 a.m. to noon. “That is still a significant commitment a day,” he said during a press conference Monday afternoon. “When I subbed in for his four and a half hours, it was exhausting!”
Dan Kearney, market manager for Cox Radio Atlanta, said WSB will decide later what it will do with the noon to 1 p.m. slot, as well as 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. He also noted that Cain has huge name recognition, even better than Boortz, thanks to his presidential run.
Cain said he had other offers, including TV and radio gigs. But this syndication deal was the most enticing. It will allow him to make TV appearances and do speeches across the country. He declined to say how long his deal will last.
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423 comments Add your comment
Wink
June 4th, 2012
10:12 am
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Michelle
June 4th, 2012
10:13 am
Of course Belinda is crying…there goes her gravy train.
Allison Wonderland
June 4th, 2012
10:15 am
This is news?
Diana
June 4th, 2012
10:15 am
So he’ll take over when “the president is officially inaugurated for the next four-year term.” So I guess we won’t have to vote.
lss
June 4th, 2012
10:16 am
Can’t stand Herman Cain. Boortz will be missed.
Tex
June 4th, 2012
10:17 am
THis is funny. This rag doesnt allow comments on their liberal journalism (since they would be run out of town at this fish wrapper) They do allow comments on conservative causes.
Pukes.
Alabamastan
June 4th, 2012
10:18 am
It’s time. Past time.
Karen
June 4th, 2012
10:18 am
I, for one, will miss Boortz. Hopefully Belinda will be able to stay on, she is great. I agree with MOST of what Boortz says, but not all. He is definitely a good entertainer.
K-Ster
June 4th, 2012
10:19 am
I wonder how Herman Cain ’skirted’ his way into this gig
AJ
June 4th, 2012
10:20 am
@Allison Wonderland – No, it’s not news; that’s why it’s in the BLOG section. It’s information that some people may find interesting.
BubByeNeal
June 4th, 2012
10:20 am
Didn’t (still don’t) agree with Neal much. Definitely love/hate relationship. But he mastered one thing: he provoked an emotion, that’s what is necessary in that kind of job. Herman, nice guy, but doesn’t have the chops. Course, they won’t be paying him 5mil+/yr.
Repubtallygirl
June 4th, 2012
10:21 am
You will be missed Talkmaster!
Kyle
June 4th, 2012
10:21 am
Boortz was entertaining – He was our very own Eric Cartman. As for Belinda, she will be alright – She’s got personal injury lawsuit bucks.
Phil Lunney
June 4th, 2012
10:22 am
Herman Cain? Do you think we are stupid?
A once great radio station descends to become a Tea Party naysayer. Elmo Ellis and Royal T will find a new frequency to listen to in the afterlife. I will find a new frequency to listen to here on earth.
Matt
June 4th, 2012
10:23 am
He will be missed…
Porter Wagner
June 4th, 2012
10:23 am
I started to write something.
SalyB
June 4th, 2012
10:23 am
“advocates dropping the federal sales tax in favor of a national sales tax.”
Don’t you mean the Federal INCOME TAX?
Atlanta Allen
June 4th, 2012
10:24 am
Cain is just more Hannity, Erikson, etc. Lots of talk about freedom, lots of desire to control others’ lives. Give the show to Mark Arum. His presentation is more polished than Cains’ and he is as Libertarian as Boortz. The religious right and the lunatic left are rejoicing. Thanks for a lot of good years Mr. Boortz.
Joey
June 4th, 2012
10:24 am
I will miss Boortz. Polically incorrect, angry, persistent, Neil said a great deal of things that need to be said without apologizing to the nannies and the thought police of the left.
Mark
June 4th, 2012
10:25 am
Herman Cain! Time to switch the station. He is so obnoxious to listen too.
Buckeye
June 4th, 2012
10:25 am
The end of yet another Atlanta legend. Enjoy, Neil.
marc
June 4th, 2012
10:25 am
I did’nt agree with Boortz much…..but he was entertaining and a good reminder that freedom of speech means more when you dislike what is said. Happy retirement.
Now, about Herman’s 9-9-9- plan…..is that 9 jives, 9 wives, and 9 lives???
OTP
June 4th, 2012
10:25 am
Another reason to try the other “news” station at 106.7. Cain will not last.
dork
June 4th, 2012
10:26 am
thank god! i hate him. really and im not a liberal
Sluggo
June 4th, 2012
10:26 am
Cain enjoys the sound of his own voice too much.
Buck Necked
June 4th, 2012
10:27 am
Damn! I like Neal. Herman is an idiot though.
Mike
June 4th, 2012
10:27 am
I’m a little confused by the line “…which advocates dropping the federal SALES tax in favor of a national sales tax”. I was under the impression that the Fair Tax sought to eliminate the federal INCOME tax.
steve
June 4th, 2012
10:27 am
This is not good!!!! I listen to Boortz everyday and I am a mixed race moderate who voted for W and then Obama. Would have voted for Boortz for President!! Will be missed for sure!! I’m voting for JEFF JOHNSON “the man you know”this year.
Rev Al
June 4th, 2012
10:28 am
His schtick is way past it’s prime…..tired of hearing him blather on and on about his “stuff”….good riddance…..
Just 1
June 4th, 2012
10:28 am
Finally. One more jerk with no contribution to the human race will be gone from the airwaves. Ding dong the witch is dead!! When he does finally shed this mortal coil I will personally rejoice even further.
Steve
June 4th, 2012
10:29 am
This is a pile of “yak squeeze”
!
hold on playa
June 4th, 2012
10:29 am
Celebrate good times…come on
sing it with me now.
Celebrate good times come on……
Thank You for Old Age!!
June 4th, 2012
10:29 am
Who Cares!!!!!…
John Boener's Tanning Bed
June 4th, 2012
10:31 am
The real reason 19 million run candidates run for President in the Repub primary. So they can make $! Newt will probably get a show on Fox so he can pay off his 4.5 million dollard debt.
hold on playa
June 4th, 2012
10:31 am
one moron replacing another moron….
999…look it up it aint about taxation or health care..maybe the end of ….well just look it up….
there is symbolism in everything….
Maura
June 4th, 2012
10:31 am
Neal will be missed. I am happy for him, but sad for the people of Atlanta. Enjoy your time with your friends, family and your wife and know that you will be missed.
Rick James
June 4th, 2012
10:31 am
Good for Neal…Enjoy your retirement and your family.
Chris
June 4th, 2012
10:32 am
Diana the President will be sworn into office Jan.21 2013 be it Barak Obama or Mitt Romney one of them will be inaugurated on that day. Yes there is still a need to vote.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
10:33 am
Lots of know nothing liberal haters on here. Oh yeah, this is the AJC. Good luck Mr. Boortz, and I hope you haunt the moochers and takers for eternity.
Dondee
June 4th, 2012
10:34 am
I have been dreading this day for years! I have been listening to Neal since I was 12 years old and value his insight. He can be infuriating, but he often nails it and talk radio will not be the same for me. Good luck, Neal!
SuzeC
June 4th, 2012
10:34 am
I used to love listening to Boortz, although I often disagreed with him. But the past few years have just been painful – nothing but constant anti-Obama bitterness and hostility. (And I’m NOT an Obama supporter, either.) In recent years the only thing that kept me listening to the show at all was a longtime fondness for Royal (RIP) and Jamie Dupree’s commentaries. But there’s no way I’ll be able to listen to Cain – time to pony up for some XM.
Robocop5626
June 4th, 2012
10:35 am
What exactly is this article sentence trying to say? “Boortz has written four books. The most impactful was 2005’s “The Fair Tax Book,” which advocates dropping the federal sales tax in favor of a national sales tax.” It advocates dropping federal sales tax in favor of national sales tax? These items are identical. Does anyone bother to read this stuff before posting it?
Atlantan
June 4th, 2012
10:35 am
Hate to see him go – he is an outstanding entertainer. Also enjoy seeing him get the dummies fired up….
Nik
June 4th, 2012
10:35 am
What a big relief for the LIBERAL bed wetters! No more mental toture for them.
JOSEPH FLIPPIN
June 4th, 2012
10:35 am
Neal Boortz. You are the TALK MASTER. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Rickster
June 4th, 2012
10:36 am
The Fair Tax doesn’t just eliminate the federal income tax. It eliminates the FICA tax, inheritance tax, estate/death tax, and corporate income taxes and replaces it with a 23% national sales tax on new (not used) goods & services.
odk1
June 4th, 2012
10:37 am
as a democrat i think Neal Boortz have a real hate for president Obama, but i do not consider him as racist, now i listen to him all the time, he is funny for one thing, and i was holding my breath on how he will reacts when Obama beats Romney coming November, i guess am not going to see that after-all. what a looser.
The Truth
June 4th, 2012
10:37 am
One good thing about Rush and the others they don’t let their call screeners talk on air.
Hamad Meander
June 4th, 2012
10:37 am
Atlanta will lose a legend on January 21st, 2013. Neal – we have enjoyed listening to you for a long time. Hope you enjoy your travels. I don’t blame you one bit for wanting to go out and see the world.
Bertie Allen
June 4th, 2012
10:37 am
Thank God , but I’d rather listen to him instead of his replacment OMG
Reggie
June 4th, 2012
10:37 am
Great News!!!
King for a Day
June 4th, 2012
10:38 am
Yet another reason to start tuning in AllNews 106.7 FM!
B
June 4th, 2012
10:38 am
You Cain haters realize he used to have the 7pm spot on WSB, right?
justlogical
June 4th, 2012
10:38 am
He is just a overpaid greedy loudmouth, glad he is leaving. But why is looser Herman Cain replacing him?
WSB will lose big time money as people quit listening. I gave up on Neal’s obnoxious rude mouth and will never listen to Cain
barneyfife
June 4th, 2012
10:38 am
Yet another reason to start tuning in AllNews 106.7 FM!
bobo
June 4th, 2012
10:40 am
Neal, congratulations on your retirement. You will be missed. Don’t stop tweeting!!!!!!
Wayne stuck in AL
June 4th, 2012
10:41 am
I think the loss of Royal Marshall took a toll on Boortz.
Cricket
June 4th, 2012
10:41 am
We all need to be provoked to think for ourselves and not just regurgitate what we hear. If we don’t stand for something, we may just fall for anything. Neil knows how to provoke thought, introspection and discussion. And, though I often questioned his methods, I appreciate what he brought to the table. Let’s see how Herman does. I don’t think he will be as abrasive as Neil. Whether that is good or bad, remains to be seen! Neil could always post a column in the AJC…it may help boost newsprint sales!
Herman Cain???
June 4th, 2012
10:43 am
Herman must have some “goods” on somebody at WSB. There’s no way in hell he’d have a show on such an influential station, in that daypart, in any other major market. The man has very few, if any, original thoughts and isn’t nearly as intelligent as he seems to think he is. (He may have had a nighttime show for several years, but daytime AM is a whole other thing. I give him a year.)
TurnerBrewer
June 4th, 2012
10:43 am
Boortz will be sadly missed….There is no one else like him in politcal talk radio….
I wish Herman Cain the best, but I do not care for his radio personality…I can’t stand Hannity….Don’t really care for Erickson. I say bring back The Kimmer……Boortz on WSB was the only radio that I listened to at all..
Beaver Boy
June 4th, 2012
10:43 am
This is Bolshoi! Don’t leave the airwaves Neal! What a bad way to start my week!
Matt
June 4th, 2012
10:43 am
Puff piece of a blog post – fitting for a so-called “entertainer” who was full of hot air.
Turd Ferguson
June 4th, 2012
10:44 am
to all you Haters on here. you dont like him because he speaks the truth and you cant handle the TRUTH. Thanks for all the years Neal.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
10:44 am
The fair tax is just that, FAIR. You get the same percentage from all: rich, poor, middle class, businesses (yes businesses for the items they purchase that are not materials direct to the product, which will be most of what they spend), hookers, drug dealers, illegals, EVERYONE.
Now there is a “prebate” (money up-front) for the tax component of necessities; food, clothing, etc. so the poor will not be “hurt” at all.
It eliminates:
Federal Income Tax and FICA (payroll tax.) COMPLETELY ! ! !
You take home your entire GROSS paycheck. You will have a LOT more money. A LOT ! !
Foreign businesses would flock to the U.S. Our economy would flourish.
(And, no liberals, it does not benefit the rich any more than it benefits you, except for the economy of scale.)
Really, WSB? Really?
June 4th, 2012
10:44 am
The was the so-called “big announcement” WSB has been touting? Really? Herman Cain may be kind of a nice guy, but come on! The man was shamed out of the presidential race for sexual harassment allegations and lawsuit settlements, can’t conjugate a verb to save his life, and is still pushing 9-9-9? What are you thinking, WSB? With the news talent brought to the table by 106.7, this is the best you have to offer? WSB is a mere shadow of its former self. Sad…..
Billy
June 4th, 2012
10:45 am
He was pro abortion, and per above, pro gay rights, so he’s not a person I look up to. Most people on TV are blowhards anyway, esp on the left.
A libertarian is a Dim who believes in gun rights.
I don’t miss him, never listen to him.
The above person was right; time to go to satellite, but not for more hot air; music is better than anything else.
RIP, NB; take your wife to Hawaii and rest your mouth…
B
June 4th, 2012
10:45 am
Herman Cain ALREADY had a show on WSB.
SuzeC
June 4th, 2012
10:46 am
@Wayne stuck in AL — I think it did too, making him bitter/more abrasive than ever. I know it broke MY heart; RIP Royal T – you are missed.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
10:46 am
I second T Ferguson
KG
June 4th, 2012
10:47 am
Glad to see that bigot go! No one has fueled the ignorant and misinformed like this clown.
Dee W
June 4th, 2012
10:47 am
Hardly a day goes by that I don’t consciously wish someone would replace Boortz..I don’t know, I guess I am just weary of hearing about The Queen, Naples and Yak Squeeze ad nauseam…But to replace him with HERMAN CAIN!!! Are you SERIOUS?? Yes, I once found Mr. Cain refreshing; however, after that fiasco of a campaign I now find him completely irrelevant and a national joke. I am astounded at this decision by WSB.
Jeff
June 4th, 2012
10:48 am
Unless someone has passed a Constitutional Amendment that I missed, the next Inauguration Day is Jan *20*, 2013, not Jan 21….
Now, when it is CELEBRATED may be different, but the Inauguration itself is Constitutionally mandated to be Jan 20 at noon…
Correction
June 4th, 2012
10:49 am
@Don’t let the door Why are you so angry. You didn’t have to listen. By the way, he has only been married once, to his current beautiful “Queen” as he describes her. You obviously didn’t listen very much since he talks about her all the time.
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June 4th, 2012
10:50 am
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Rich
June 4th, 2012
10:50 am
If Cain is to be successful, he needs to focus on many topics, not just politics.
SuzeC
June 4th, 2012
10:51 am
@Correction – Actually, as he’s often said, he was married once before, many years ago, to a “Cajun”, as he’s described her. Sounds like YOU’RE the one not really paying attention.
Abrazos
June 4th, 2012
10:52 am
I guess after 40 years all that bile backed up into his gullet and he just couldn’t do it any more.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
10:52 am
KG, sounds like you are not intelligent enough to “get it.” See ya at the welfare office, genius.
Ackshun
June 4th, 2012
10:52 am
I think the “talkmaster” just kind of lost a bit after Royal died. I thought he might retire.
Rickster
June 4th, 2012
10:53 am
ODK1 – The election in in November of 2012. Boortz leaves the air in January, 2013.You’ll have plenty of time to hear Boortz’ reaction to the election results.
harry taylor
June 4th, 2012
10:53 am
So we are replacing BOZO with 999.
Emmanuel Hall
June 4th, 2012
10:53 am
Well, Boortz made himself a fortune misleading the slow minded and being an absolute hypocrite, but WSB came out a financial winner as well, and they intend to continue there tradition of putting money ahead of fairness and decency with another demagogue, Herman Cain. I could care less, I didn’t listen to Boortz and I will not waste my time tuned into Cain.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
10:55 am
Then why, Emmanuel, are you even commenting? Geez, liberals !
CLEMSONDUDE
June 4th, 2012
10:55 am
Its not going to be the same anymore on WSB radio….I may not always agreed with him but I learn a lot from him…I love his stand on social issues. Boy that got on the Christian Nazis nerves! LOL! Great talk show host with a Very funny sense of humor! We going to miss you Neal! Have a wonderful life in South Florida.
DougH2
June 4th, 2012
10:55 am
There are liars, damned liars, statistics, and then there’s Neil Boortz. Herman Cain is cut from the same cloth. Neil, like Limpballs, became less entertaining when he stopped even pretending to be even-handed in his praise and criticism of both sides. I always acknowledged that he is a Conservative, but when he started lying to make the right look good and lying to make the left look bad, I stopped listening.
Emmanuel Hall
June 4th, 2012
10:56 am
Look again, I never said that before, as this was my 1st comment on the issue, but I guess it was too much truth for you.
Westside Stew
June 4th, 2012
10:56 am
Neal jumped the shark when he starting pimpin’ for the tea-peeps.
joe in tucker
June 4th, 2012
10:56 am
Laughing at all those who demagog Neil, but to hate him so much, you must have listened, so who really won?
Enjoy retirement Mr. Boortz!!
plez...
June 4th, 2012
10:57 am
Even though, I rarely agreed with him (I’m Black and Left of Center), I did find his show to be entertaining at times, and every once in awhile he would say something that made good sense. Unfortunately, his shtick gets old and while it is true that Neal Boortz is claims to be a Libertarian, when push came to shove, he’d always cave in to the Far Right and the Tea Party line (except in matters of religion and abortion rights).
And I just loved it when Mayor Bill Campbell showed up in the studio and blasted Neal out of the water on his own show… that was “can’t miss” radio!!! He will be missed on Atlanta’s airwaves… and Herman Cain is NOT a suitable replacement because he is a HACK and an EMPTY SUIT! Cain learns a few talking points like a trained seal (I just can’t bring myself to call him a monkey), but lacks substance.
Cainiac
June 4th, 2012
10:57 am
Without Neal, I will have one LESS reason to choose WSB over XM.
Silly Foolz
June 4th, 2012
10:57 am
Cain will be laughed off the air within 9 (yes, nine, yes nine) days.
Rickster
June 4th, 2012
10:58 am
I think WSB Radio is making a mistake putting Cain in there. I’d much rather hear Mark Arum.
zeke
June 4th, 2012
10:58 am
Did you not read the blog, or, can you read at all? It plainly says dropping the Federal Income Tax in favor of a National Sales Tax!
Random thoughts you're all thinking....
June 4th, 2012
10:58 am
There goes the neighborhood…
not good
June 4th, 2012
10:59 am
It is NOT GOOD that they are replacing Boortz with Herman Cain – their ratings will definitely go DOWN!!!
Longtime Listener
June 4th, 2012
10:59 am
I enjoy listening to Boortz almost every day. Sure there are some topics I hate hearing him discuss or that have gotten boring (e.g.. government schools topic comes up to often) . However, he spoke many truths about people and our government. His voice is like sunshine bringing light to focus on the faults and mistakes of the “politically correct”, corrupt government practices, and behaviors of the slothful. I wish him well but am sad that my morning routine will be different.
Good luck to Mr. Cain. He has many valuable ideas to offer. I encourage him to speak more forcefully and truthfully without fear of offending. That is the basis for Mr. Boortz’s success and I would like to see it continue with Mr. Cain.
Congrats Mr. Boortz!
June 4th, 2012
11:00 am
Why can’t we just wish the man well and appreciate the fact that he has an opinion whether you agree with him or not? What does it say about our society when we critcize someone for working hard and realizing the American dream. Read Mr. Boortz story of how determined he was to fulfill his dream of becoming a talk host. To me- it’s motivating! A job well done.
Morrigan
June 4th, 2012
11:00 am
I remember listening to Boortz when I lived in Atlanta and I liked the way he let Royal (RIP) and Belinda talk and even host sometimes when he was out. I like conservative talk radio but Neal seemed to come from his gut, not from a need to sell advertising.
I lost touch in the mid 2000’s when I left ATL but it seemed like he did lose “something” when Royal died, and I gather Coco the Proud Beast had died at some point too. I know that broke his heart and that was one of the incongruous things I liked about him, how he could be so devoted to an animal. Neal, you’ve worked hard. Now go play hard, but do check in with us from time to time, won’t you?
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June 4th, 2012
11:00 am
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Get It Right
June 4th, 2012
11:00 am
Didn’t agree with all he said, but he made some good points. I especially like when he challenges people to define “racism”. That would pretty much shut them up. Blessings to you and Donna, Neal. Good Luck finding the Easter Eggs later on.
JJ
June 4th, 2012
11:00 am
Oh crap… I’ll probably get fired now – not sure I know how to work if I am not listening to Boortz.
News and Information Network - Conservative talk radio host Boortz plans to retire in January after 40 years … – Washington Post
June 4th, 2012
11:02 am
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution [...]
Random thoughts some of us are thinking....
June 4th, 2012
11:03 am
Maybe WSB will do us all a favor and pick up the 2 live Stews instead of putting Mr. “Black walnut” on the air.
Rickster
June 4th, 2012
11:04 am
zeke… Rodney fixed the mistake. He initially wrote “federal sales tax.”
(To be truly transparent, Rodney should have used a strike-through instead of replacing it.)
Atlanta Native
June 4th, 2012
11:05 am
Replacing one self-absorbed regressive Hannity-shill loudmouth nit-wit with another one. Such creative programming! You should rename your station WBS…
Chess
June 4th, 2012
11:06 am
What does one do after spewing years of hate and lies….
JB
June 4th, 2012
11:06 am
Most libs on here hare him…………mainly because he “exposes the big lie”. Hate on him, but take away ” his opinion” stuff and try to debate him on HIS facts and you will lose. Libs see it as hate speech…………………….As Neal always says, it’s the painful truth………..Just like the Brookings Institute came out last week ans reported in their research. 98% of young people who don’t finish high school and have a child out of wedlock end up in entitlements and poverty for life. Only 2% who finish high school, marry and THEN have a child end up that way. DEMS won’t let that out.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:07 am
Liberals are SO lame. Geez, how does this country survive? The influence of guberment schools is showing on this blog.
Moderate
June 4th, 2012
11:07 am
Unless you are a blindly partisan liberal or extreme conservative, most would agree that Boortz is the most respectful of the talk show hosts. Unlike a Hannity or Limbaugh, he sees issues with a bit of humor and a lot less tension. That he can laugh at himself makes his show a lot easier to listen to.
Good work, Neal
Timus
June 4th, 2012
11:07 am
Good riddance!! Now how long are we going to have to deal with “Dumber”?
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:08 am
Why blog on the AJC? Liberals, geez!
BJ
June 4th, 2012
11:09 am
One crazy big mouth goes. Another crazy big mouth rejoins. Boring!
Tim James
June 4th, 2012
11:09 am
No, not Cain. He might fly in Atlanta, but he will flop in other markets Boortz is in. Cain struggles with simple sentences (and logic). Shouldn’t went to Erik Erikson.
JJ
June 4th, 2012
11:10 am
Good news. Boortz’s sarcastic tone and irritating comments are too old school. It will be nice to hear a articulate gentleman like Mr. Cain.
joe taxpayer
June 4th, 2012
11:11 am
What I will miss the most is his pep talks. postive thinking, power of your subconsious mind, going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark, your power of choice, going the second mile etc. etc. You have been a mentor to more men than you will ever know. Thanks to Neal I am taking a look at my diet, Gluten free, less sugar so forth. thats just 1 example. Thanks is all I can say. Enjoy your life you happy warrior.
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Bea
June 4th, 2012
11:12 am
I’m happy for you Neal, although I not always agreed with you, I always enjoyed your humor and your intelligence. Not happy with your replacement. Herman is a windbag. Enjoy your retirement. Much health and fun !
Maweriman
June 4th, 2012
11:13 am
GOOD RIDDANCE 2 bad rubbish! This blowhard is crotchety — dogmatic — can’t stand others’ opposing POV and is waaaay past his prime and time! Heaven forbid someone call in to disagree with him — gets short — sarcastic and downright rude!
I try to listen but can’t! His daily monologues are tiresome — boring and repetitive! How many times do we need to hear that he hates Prez Obama who he never gives the title of respect — “President!” Libertarian my eye! This guy is a “RePUKEblican” HATER with a capital “H!”
“Me and Donna! Me and my airplane! Me and Hannitty had lunch… blah… blah… blah …!” BORING!
Did I say GOOD RIDDANCE 2 bad rubbish?
1baddman
June 4th, 2012
11:14 am
Herman Cain ?????? You can’t be serious WSB !!!
Bemused Conservative
June 4th, 2012
11:14 am
YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE! No more ceaseless narcissistic boasting about his very small inconsequential plane, being an amateur pilot, living in FL and the rest of the self absorbed drivel.
I stopped listening to his vainglorious self indulgent me me me bollox 10 years ago. GOOD RIDDANCE!!! That fawning Belinda needs to go too, her horrible “country” voice grates like nothing else on ATL radio.
Cain is obviously a stop gap, particularly given his age, suppose they needed a instant, local ‘name’. Cain’s politically/economically sound but is very limited in scope – unlike Boortz he’s unfortunately quite religious. Being non-religious was Boortz’s only good point. Nothing at all wrong with a Tea Party type though.
Hannity and Rush are still the only two hosts I bother with.
PEACE BE STILL
June 4th, 2012
11:15 am
I am so happy to hear that this man is retiring. He’s not the first and he probably want be the last person to say anything that comes out of his mouth on the radio. I really wish him well, but he probably will need to spend alot of time asking God for forgiveness. It’s a shame that such a person is even allowed on the radio, but seeing how the society is today I am not surprised. After looking at the number of people who actually like him that’s goes to show that there are many sick people in this world. This is my opinion and I am intitled to my opinion whether you like it or not.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:15 am
Maweriman: Smoke another doobie and hit the welfare office. Good day, lib.
Tommy Maddox
June 4th, 2012
11:17 am
Thanks Neal!
Iconoclast
June 4th, 2012
11:18 am
I will miss Boortz. Even though I didn’t always agree with his rhetoric, especially his Reason and Heritage Foundation-informed take on environmental policy and science, unlike his successor, he never denied the onset of this recession (yes, from 2006-2008 Cain staunchly denied the economy was in decline). For all his huff-n-puff entertainment value, Boortz largely challenged his listeres to think for themselves, instead of always parroting a party-line. For that our airwaves have been truly blessed and – with his retirement – will never be the same.
Antwoine From Atlanta
June 4th, 2012
11:20 am
I can honestly say with the exception of what he penned in “the fair Tax Book”…I despised much of what he had to say…. I still believe that most of what came out of his mouth was bigoted to put it mildly and only said to get a reaction. But still…. I occasionally tuned in… and on those rare occasions, found some common ground.. like the fair tax, like drug enforcement. I won’t go as far to say that I will miss him… but I will at least give him congrats on leaving on his terms and not somebody else’s. Good for you Neil.
Jillian Galloway
June 4th, 2012
11:21 am
Neal Boortz was outspoken in his support for ending the federal marijuana prohibition and legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana like beer and wine. And for that he deserves our great respect.
Rev. IKE
June 4th, 2012
11:22 am
Finally, no more verbal abuse and put downs for Belinda. Herman Cain more of the same…I used to listen faithfully, but 6 hrs. a day of not commentary but true hate took its toll on me a few years back. I dreamed of the day I could listen to a radio station I grew up with again. I’m sorry I can’t hang around for the news anymore. I have to find a new Preset. NPR after 3pm maybe?
Houston
June 4th, 2012
11:22 am
come January 2013….Do you miss Boortz yet ! even the “haters” will miss him. Congratulations on your decision and best of times ahead.
Shannon
June 4th, 2012
11:23 am
Neal Boortz is the best of the best – I hate to see him go, but he has worked hard and deserves to spend the good life with his Queen. I love Herman Cain and can’t think of a better person to fill the enormous shoes left behind. And, I know Herman has the good sense to hang on to Belinda – right Herman?
nWo
June 4th, 2012
11:25 am
Where can I hear Alex Jones locally?
anonymous
June 4th, 2012
11:25 am
do you people not realize these blogs are posted with little if any review? you read something that is incorrect, you KNOW or ought to know what they mean. sheesh!
jd price
June 4th, 2012
11:26 am
As Royal would say “Just Damn”
Al
June 4th, 2012
11:26 am
Herman Cain? So this means garbage out, garbage in.
Charlie Arrrr
June 4th, 2012
11:28 am
C’mon, Seriously?! I get retiring Neal, but you don’t have to hit the self destruct button on your way out of the building!
phil
June 4th, 2012
11:28 am
What terrific news! Goodbye, Neal. Leave now, in fact. The people of Georgia and elsewhere are finally relieved of your senseless jibberish at long last.
Herman Cain? Really? He won’t last 18 months…..
Boo, Of Boo Got Shot
June 4th, 2012
11:28 am
I always agreed with Neal regarding welfare. I always disagreed with his take on “government schools.” Neal is frustrated that people don’t take responsibility for their own lives, and depend on the government for assistance. Neal wants everyone to get a good education, which is the key to getting a good job. I also agreed with opinion of gay rights.
I also agree with those of you who think Royal’s untimely death made him rethink his life. Neal, you are a piece of work, but I love you and will miss you.
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:28 am
Liberals really will destroy this country.
David Baker
June 4th, 2012
11:29 am
Listened to Boorts on my off days and when he recorded on holidays. I love the way he was truthfull and correct about things but ofcourse do not agree with everything. I will miss him greatly,besides Mark Arums show on Saturdays, he is my faverite. p.s. Boorts will probably comment on my spelling .I will still miss him, good traveling!!!!!
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:30 am
Liberals are incomplete.
Conservative radio host Boortz plans to retire – CBS News | Conservatives for America
June 4th, 2012
11:30 am
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"BOORTZ"= Sound of Gas-Bag Belching
June 4th, 2012
11:30 am
Mr. Boortz can’t leave soon enough…I’m surprised if he even has a gall bladder left after years of spewing bile. He empties his guts spewing Emesis/Vomitus each day along with his idols Limbaugh, Savage, et al. He’s needed Kaopectate to even slow his foul, odorous verbal diarrhea. Hook him up to an I.V., quick once he lets the door hit him in the rear on the way out.
PB
June 4th, 2012
11:31 am
Like Boortz or hate him, he was entertaining. And had a sense of humor about himself. But his rants about Obama got tiresome. Think Cain will be way too boring for most. Tends to drone on about his thoughts. WSB is using Herman’s name to hopefully keep listeners, but doubt it will last.
Cain Gets a Radio Talk Show | Hotspyer – Breaking News from around the web
June 4th, 2012
11:32 am
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Herman Cain will take over the radio show from Neil Boortz, who announced he is retiring [...]
Jimmy
June 4th, 2012
11:34 am
Liberals are the most intolerant racist and bigots. They build their house on hate. It’s all liberals have…………..HATE !
Nonia
June 4th, 2012
11:35 am
@Alabamastan-I agree……looooooong overdue
Even Dr. Laura Ingram is more tolerable than Neal. His hatred is much deeper than political party affiliation. Hope he now can find the peace and solitude that his soul longs for in retirement.
Folks that live life uptight and self stressed like Neal have very very short life spans which may not be a bad thing for his wife Donna.
She now has to deal with him on a daily basis with no where for him to go several hours each day-
Jillian Galloway
June 4th, 2012
11:37 am
Hey “PEACE BE STILL”, are you sure that you’re “intitled” to your opinion? lol *If* your opinions were based on reality and *if* you could support your opinions with fact, science and logic then you would be certainly *entitled* to them. But your belief in fairytales and invisible creatures somewhat undermines the credibility of your opinions, and while you’re “intitled” to them all you want, you might find that you lose less respect if you keep them to yourself.
unfair tax
June 4th, 2012
11:37 am
the “fair” tax is not fair—lower income people will have to pay more tax under this law. It is unfair to minorities and helps out rich people.
The Truth
June 4th, 2012
11:37 am
Awesome…the idiot (Boortz) that uses the ’shut up button’ to silence debate on his talk-show (because he can’t debate himself out of a wet paperbag) gets replaced by the sexual predator Cain.
Longtime Listener
June 4th, 2012
11:38 am
I always get Boortz confused with Ludlow Porch. I think the future of Atlanta talk radio is Brian Jordan. He’s making quite a name for himself on Braves brofcasts.
Silverchief
June 4th, 2012
11:39 am
Rodney Ho got his hopes up…….”Cain will take over that day when the president is officially inaugurated for the next four-year term.” Been to any DNC meetings lately Rod??…….:>)
Sandy
June 4th, 2012
11:39 am
I will miss Neal a lot! Belinda is highly annoying, won’t miss her or her annoying commercials. Herman Cain is not my cup of tea, I find him very fake and annoying. Good luck Neal!
vietnamvet
June 4th, 2012
11:40 am
So the former SPEECH WRITER FOR LESTER MADDOX is leaving. Maybe they will name a section of a road after him. Oh, I forgot, he finished high school.
Nonia
June 4th, 2012
11:41 am
And no i won’t be listening to the pizza chain mogul Cain, who was totally oblivious to the fact that when you run for President of the United States, every square inch of your past skeletons will become a matter of public record-
Because of this lack of basic intelligence, I do not desire to hear anything Cain has to say-
james
June 4th, 2012
11:41 am
As a Libertarian, the two observations Neal frequently made that I appreciate the most are; (1) one should be free to do anything (s)he chooses as long as it does not violate the life, liberty and property of another and (2) the fact that indeed there is no Constitutional right to vote in a presidential election. He will truly be missed. His brand of rugged individualism and faith in independence is sadly a dying philosophy as America continues to become more European, more entitlement oriented and more government-centric.
Rev. IKE
June 4th, 2012
11:44 am
How are we to keep up with all of his stuff?
His: airplanes, cars, houses, vacations, vacation houses, golf memberships, very important friends, the number of jets in his hot tub, his 3 black friends, his watches, his ability to get out of tickets, his former house on the lake, the number of times he’s been to the white house, his box seats, who he had lunch with over the weekend, his rants, his recent golf score, who he had dinner with last night, his private flight with the blue angels, his hot air balloon, his motorcycles, his anonymous donations, and let’s not forget his being a speech writer for one of most racist governors in georgia’s history. Hey the guy working in my crave space sez you’re his hero.
And Take Belinda With You
June 4th, 2012
11:44 am
Boortz was full of himself and knew it.
Cain is full of himself but doesn’t know it.
Belinda is just an incompetent bimbo.
Herman Cain Makes The Move (Back) To Radio
June 4th, 2012
11:44 am
[...] Presidential candidate Herman Cain will be returning to a former career, albeit in a different forum: After more than four decades on the airwaves in Atlanta, Neal Boortz [...]
james
June 4th, 2012
11:44 am
But I also look forward to listening to Herman Cain. I had the honor of meeting him in person in Hartsfield last year. He is engaging, very disarming and a true gentleman.
Rodney Ho
June 4th, 2012
11:45 am
@Silverchief. I said “the president’ as in whoever is elected in November. I didn’t specify who since I don’t know.
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
11:47 am
You haters are making fools of yourselves… Boortz will truly be missed as he has become a true radio icon and a voice of Libertarian and Conservative ideals. Herman will have to show us his ” A Game” when he takes over and he should do well, but there will never be another Boortz.
Silverchief
June 4th, 2012
11:48 am
Okay Rod, depends on how you read it……I took it the wrong way…..:>(
TG
June 4th, 2012
11:49 am
I thought Boortz was disingenuous much of the time especially when he threw away conservative principals to support Republicans like warmonger George Bush, but I have to admit I enjoyed listening to him most of the time. He was a salve from the parroting of rightwingers like Hannity and Limbaugh who rarely expressed independent thoughts. I’ll miss Boortz.
As for Cain, I don’t see his stint lasting very long. His buffoon schtick that business folks thought made him “charismatic” and allowed him to reach the top of the food chain there will not work long-term in radio. 1) He’s trying to get Boortz’ audience, 50% of which only pretend to like Black people the one or two days here and there that Cain subs for Boortz and 2) Cain doesn’t have the brainpower needed to fill Boortz’ shoes. Sure brainpower is not needed for lightweights like Hannity, but he has an advantage over Cain, skin color. Poor Cain doesn’t really stand a chance. Sorry!
dawgma
June 4th, 2012
11:51 am
Saddest day in a while for me. Neal is a legend. He and Rush Limbaugh saved AM radio with provocative talk shows. Never took himself too serious and loved to piss off the “race-baiters”!
Herman Cain will not be an adequate replacement. He is just too damn boring to listen to.
Get It Right
June 4th, 2012
11:52 am
@unfair tax. What’s unfair about the ability to control the amount of tax you pay? Need a car and don’t want to pay the Fair Tax? Simple, buy a used car – no tax! Need to lower the amount you pay in federal taxes? Easy with the fair tax. The progressive (socialist) system we have today gives the average person absolutley no control over their taxes. That is what is unfair.
David Baker
June 4th, 2012
11:53 am
Good Job!!!!
Westside Stew
June 4th, 2012
11:54 am
My condolences to his spouse.
Corvette11
June 4th, 2012
11:54 am
All you people who are complaining about Neal, why listen, that’s why they make other stations, unless your radio only gets 1 station. SusieC The truth hurts , just like Neal said Church of the Painful Truth.
Tclab
June 4th, 2012
11:55 am
Why is it entertainment to call others.. Politicians or not..denigrating, racially tinged names?
He is mean spirited and an old crank. Your mother worked very hard to instill in you that these
Are not qualities to be admired. Good riddance. Cain is a joke!
Mary from Florida
June 4th, 2012
11:55 am
I will miss Neal, especially the first 30 minutes when he’s only broadcast in Atlanta and you discover more about him. I don’t agree with a lot of what he says, but appreciate the “entertainment value” in it. I am not a fan of Herman Cain so I guess I’ll be listening to NPR even more than usual. My favorite oldies station is now gone, too. The choices for those of us who are moderates and over 50 is rapidly dwindling.
Rev. IKE
June 4th, 2012
11:57 am
Again why is this on the front page? Are the AJC and WSB related?
TrishaDishaWarEagle
June 4th, 2012
12:00 pm
Boortz Boortz Boortz Boortz Boortz..
The talk master will be sorely missed but at least we still have El Rushbo , and Herman Cain is an affable replacement.
In the words of the late RoyalT, …JUST DAMN!
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
12:01 pm
Gee Rev Ike….do you think they might just be? Just damn… Regardless, it is big news..nationally even.
Lost Some Respect
June 4th, 2012
12:01 pm
I like Boortz but he showed how committed he was to his principles when Belinda sued Crocs because her son got his foot caught in an escalator in a terrible accident. If it were anyone else, Boortz would have said, ‘What kind of stupid mother are you to allow your child to wear such obviously dangerous footwear?’ Instead he backed her up.
Duh?
June 4th, 2012
12:02 pm
Yo, Rev IKE. You ever heard of the Cox family?
Moon Mullins
June 4th, 2012
12:02 pm
I’m surprised Ol’ Herm would have time for a full time gig in radio and preparation for his defamation of character lawsuits against all of his female accusers.
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Shree
June 4th, 2012
12:05 pm
JUST DAMN!!! Should have been Royal taking over.. Don’t like Herman Cain.
Braveschipper
June 4th, 2012
12:07 pm
That whole news station should be shut down. The ignorance of people today will equate entertainment to actual news. People please just open up a book once in awhile. Good riddance.. Hopefully they will replace the station to actual news like DemocracyNow with Amy Goodman.
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
12:09 pm
Or maybe Al Jazaera?
Harvey
June 4th, 2012
12:10 pm
I think WSB made a mistake choosing Hermain Cain over Mark Arum. Mark is much better on the air, and Herman is only one year younger than Neal, so how long before Herman retires? I used to like Neal, and listened to him for many years. However, for the past several years, I have not been able to listen for very long. He constantly cuts off or speaks over his callers, and does not attempt to engage them in any meaningful dialog. He seems more interested in showing the stupidity of his callers.
Dirty Dawg
June 4th, 2012
12:12 pm
It’s difficult to describe the feelings I have for Neal Boortz because I can’t, off the top of my head, think of a word stronger than ‘hate’. All I can say is that when the time comes for the Cox sisters, along with whatever other family members, JCK for example, that have been instrumental in overseeing the course WSB Radio has followed over these past twenty-odd years, when they took one of the most respected names in broadcasting in the country down the right-wing rabbit hole…when it comes time to ‘take stock’ of what they did with the legacy that they inherited and that Elmo Ellis and Don Heald helped establish, they’ll have to admit that they squandered it. Oh I’m sure that they ‘did it for the money’, but I cant believe that they will be proud of the decision to put Boortz ‘front and center’ of their programming…the thing that started it all.
Realizing that I’m on a Cox property now, it’ll be interesting to see if his actually gets posted, and stays there, and if I’m banned altogether.
Filter
June 4th, 2012
12:13 pm
I stopped listening when he made the statement that he was not sure who was more dangerous to the Country, terrorists or people who would vote for John Kerry. Haven’t heard a second since with the exception of what I have heard when it is foisted upon me by others.
His legacy will be his continued contributions to the coarsening of political discourse in this country (along with many others from both sides of the spectrum) that has led us to a place where a civil political discussion is impossible. That divide, which is purely a creation of baseless political rhetoric by people like Boortz is a serious threat to our well being as a country.
Conservative talk radio host Boortz plans to retire in January after 40 years … – Washington Post | www.an-s.pl
June 4th, 2012
12:14 pm
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TrishaDishaWarEagle
June 4th, 2012
12:15 pm
Ah the paranoid delusional left..
..yes dirty dawg, we ARE out to get you..
Moby's Dick
June 4th, 2012
12:18 pm
One creep out, another takes his place!
I wish we had a vomit avatar here!
Jeff
June 4th, 2012
12:19 pm
Unlike all of his counterparts, Neal was an unpredictable voice for Conservative radio who could of course be irritating yet still keep the non-Conservative listeners dialed in. Herman talks to his listeners as if they are a group of 8 year-old learning impaired students.
Atlanta Native
June 4th, 2012
12:19 pm
Wake up WBS (sic) programmers! This is your chance to reassess Boortz’s cohort Belinda when he goes. Belinda is a throwback to the female subservience of earlier eras. Her lack of both grammatical and cultural literacy is an embarrassment to the airwaves, even reinforcing negative stereotypes of females in the South. It’s time to get a female host in there who can hold her own with provocative intellectual banter. But Belinda it ain’t. And as for Cain? He’s just a black Boortz. Hannity-hovering self-righteous unenlightened Republican shill.
ga. hope
June 4th, 2012
12:20 pm
Bert and Ernie at best
Chris
June 4th, 2012
12:22 pm
Not a huge fan of Boortz but I listen occasionally and he will be missed on Atlanta radio. Whether you agree with someone or not they deserve some appreciation after 40 years in once city on the radio
street smart
June 4th, 2012
12:25 pm
Herman Becky Becky Stan Stan Cain didnt know the issues when he ran as POTUS hopeful so theyre replacing Boortz with a clown & sexual predator. He should go over big with the pseudo family values thing the GOP are famous for. Amusing
axerr
June 4th, 2012
12:27 pm
Didn’t agree with half of what you said, but I always tuned it. You cracked me up… will miss you boortz.
Sorry Herminator; can’t stand you.
Will only be listening to Clark
JIm Tavegia
June 4th, 2012
12:28 pm
You can kiss that show goodbye. HC had no Presidential “audience” and he will have none here either.
Ace
June 4th, 2012
12:29 pm
Good, now he can seek help for his Obama Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Donut King
June 4th, 2012
12:29 pm
Goodbye to Atlanta’s #1 HATEMONGER!!
Carole
June 4th, 2012
12:30 pm
Belinda, run for the hills or at least have the number for Human Resouces on speed dial.
John
June 4th, 2012
12:30 pm
Dawgma,you stole my thunder.Another thing about Neal Boortz is that he recognized that jimmy carter was a threat and danger to The United States.
Ace
June 4th, 2012
12:30 pm
Since his show is the same everyday they can just keep re-running it, no one will notice he is gone.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
June 4th, 2012
12:30 pm
OOCD will be cured in november, by the vile marxist POS being thrown out
NotMe
June 4th, 2012
12:30 pm
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Your legacy of hate will be remembered.
Jim G
June 4th, 2012
12:31 pm
I’ve listened to WSB and Boortz for years….but whenever I hear Cain’s voice on the radio…..I change the station…. now other than Scott Slade in the early morning…there’s no reason for me to ever tune into WSB….other than the Dawgs….. can’t stand Hannity….can’t stand Eric Erickson…. can’t stand Herman Cain….and I’m a Libertarian…
chris
June 4th, 2012
12:31 pm
Good riddance. Talk about someone who lost touch with reality decades ago.
Matthew Shardlake
June 4th, 2012
12:32 pm
Sheesh, how will we keep up with how much money he makes?
Astrid G.
June 4th, 2012
12:32 pm
A good entertainer who will be missed.
PM
June 4th, 2012
12:33 pm
Do they think we are stupid? Apparently so.
I’m not edumacated much, but I do know how to change the radio presets in my car. I’ll be doing just that today. No point in waiting for January.
kerryb
June 4th, 2012
12:35 pm
I use to be an daily listener to Boortz for several years until about a month and a half ago. A caller asked him about creationism vs evolution. He said he didn’t believe in evolution but he also didn’t believe the earth was created by the “Big Thunderer” who clap his hands and all was created in 6 days then he took a break. The attitude he said it with was like he was mocking God. I was done with him then and haven’t listened since.
skeeter
June 4th, 2012
12:35 pm
This damn picture of Uncle Herman hugging neal, sets black people back 75 years!! Skinning and grinning…..a bofoon!!
InAtl
June 4th, 2012
12:38 pm
I hate it that Boortz is leaving. I love it that all the tolerant, loving liberals are showing their true colors! Hilarious!
Marcel
June 4th, 2012
12:39 pm
After Royal Marshall passed away, I could only listen to Bootz during Jamie Dupree’s segment. A talk show for Dupree would have been great. Political discussion without the the heavy dose of venom and vitriol that some people find entertaining. A show for Mark Arum would have brought me back as a regular listener – not so much with Herman Cain…
skeeter
June 4th, 2012
12:42 pm
BUFFON aka UNCLE HERMAN
The Kimmer
June 4th, 2012
12:42 pm
I’m Available!!
Mila
June 4th, 2012
12:43 pm
I am sick to hear this. LOVE, love, love that man!
MorcilitoTheMan
June 4th, 2012
12:45 pm
“This job is too restrictive” HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Restrictive meaning a 3-6 million/yr salary, 5 weeks of vacation. Hey Neal, find out what real life is about. Good riddance. Herman Cain? A joke, at best.
Jeanette
June 4th, 2012
12:46 pm
No, Mr. Herman Cain, the master, prententious A-R-T-I-C-U-L-A-T-O-R, you did not give up on politics, you holier than thou philanderer!
Eric
June 4th, 2012
12:46 pm
YAWWWWWN!!
WR
June 4th, 2012
12:47 pm
good riddens to bad rubbish !!!!!!!
Rob
June 4th, 2012
12:48 pm
Thank God. Now if we can just get Cain to follow him.
Rob
June 4th, 2012
12:48 pm
And in other news….
rogeriter
June 4th, 2012
12:49 pm
Earlier, someone made the comment, “Who cares?” Obviously, many people care. He was very popular. I didn’t agree with all he said but I do agree with much of it. And ,if you didn’t like him, why were you listening. Obviously, many people like Herman Cain too. Also obviously, not many people like liberal talk host because none of them survive. That’s because most Obama fans won’t listen at all to talk radio. Too intellegent for them. They had rather listen to RAPP and Hip Hop!
obammy
June 4th, 2012
12:50 pm
street smart “replacing Boortz with a clown & sexual predator.”
You mean like MLK, Ted Kennedy, & Bill Clinton
racer2
June 4th, 2012
12:53 pm
Thank God and Grayhound, he will finally be gone
WTH?
June 4th, 2012
12:54 pm
Wow, just wow…..Herman Cain? That’s the best WSB can come up with? Funny how there’s a new all news station now. They came at just the right time. Welcome, 106.7!
Church Of The Painful Truth
June 4th, 2012
12:54 pm
believes Neal was forced out. Hmmph with retirement!!! This was the year of talking dangerously and it cost him. Anyone that truly believes he is retiring just because he feels like it is drinking the kool-aid. He may not say it on the air…but I believe the Obama Bots got to him. Think for yourselves people.
Maweriman
June 4th, 2012
12:58 pm
THE BAD NEWS! Herman Cain reminds me of the old Black Amos and Andy buffoonish characters who shucked — jived — murdered the King’s English and embarrassed Black folx to no end while entertaining whitey. Take “relative to” out of his vocabulary and it’s cut in half! LOL
I wish Cain luck but he won’t last! The redneck/conservative crowd that BOREtz caters to won’t stay loyal. BOREtz has them clinging to the hope that the Confederacy/South shall rise again! lol
Cain has nothing to offer BORETZ’ core audience — the redneck/rebel-flag-waving-conservatives but buffoonery and a few yucks! Replacing BOREtz who earned his redneck stripes working for Lester “Beatem Upside The Head With Ax Handles” Maddox with a Black buffoon — “C’MON MAN!”
NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS! With his new prestigious position and $$ — Black man’s “Kryptonite” — blond-blue-eyed bimbo groupies will be throwing themselves at his feet! Hopefully — we won’t see “Herm The Old Player/Ladies’ Man” on an episode of “Cheaters!”
Rock
June 4th, 2012
12:58 pm
Good!
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
12:59 pm
Hate? You mean honesty…easily mistaken I guess.
Just wondering
June 4th, 2012
1:01 pm
Maweriman were you raised a racist or did you just become one?
James
June 4th, 2012
1:02 pm
What sad news. Started listening to him 10 years ago and have been hooked ever since. He had the perfect personality for talk radio. No other talk show host comes close to engaging and entertaining listeners the way he does. Cain has some pretty big shoes to fill. But I’m glad it’s not Erickson filling them cause he has the worst personality for talk radio.
Dirty Dawg
June 4th, 2012
1:02 pm
Hey InAtl, I’m afraid the country can only ‘tolerate’ so much from the GOP (Greed/Obstruction/Prejudice) Party. And the worst part is that you and folks like you are proud of what you, and those like your mouthpiece Boortz, have done and are doing to this country. Sadder still is that no matter how far down you take us you’ll never admit you were wrong and will simply blame ‘librals’. Shame on you.
bye
June 4th, 2012
1:04 pm
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dre
June 4th, 2012
1:05 pm
LOL! All the Boortz haters hate personal responsibility and freedom. Hysterical. So what if he has a big ego!
atlantan
June 4th, 2012
1:06 pm
Will this mean more or less racism on the show?
bob from account temps
June 4th, 2012
1:07 pm
get rid of cain and hire the kimmer
dre
June 4th, 2012
1:07 pm
Still waiting for your Hussein train to come along and deliver your mortgage and car notes? LOL
atl_native
June 4th, 2012
1:07 pm
I agree with Neal about 70% of the time – but when I disagreed I really disagreed. But I am truely going to miss Neal. Sorry just can’t get into Herman since the – well – you know
radiohead
June 4th, 2012
1:14 pm
I feel like I will lose a good friend. I started listening when I was a dumb 20 something liberal Democrat. He grated on my nerves and my blood pressure rose, but I kept listening. What he was saying finally awakened me from my left thinking stupor and I saw the light! Thank you, Neal Boortz, for enlightening me and showing me the way to right thinking and fiscally conservative ideas. Good luck, my friend and happy travels with your queen!
Bob
June 4th, 2012
1:17 pm
Neal, I have enjoyed your program for many years, and wish you and your Wife Donna, amny happy travels. I agree with you…..well most of the time, and i love your perspective on the issues. Congratulations to Herman Cain, you tell it like it is, and look forward to your program.
Best of Luck Neal !!!
Bob (Decatur Native)
WAR EAGLE
June 4th, 2012
1:18 pm
The High Priest rides off into the Fla Sunset. Thank you Talk Master, for telling it like it is even if the liberal left wing camel jockey’s cannot stand to hear the painful truth. Loved hearing your law cases too. Neal put people in their place when the situation arose. Loved it when he slapped down those that praised obama jsut b/c of his skin color. Talk Master, You Rule!
Fun Size
June 4th, 2012
1:19 pm
Finally…..
Maweriman
June 4th, 2012
1:20 pm
just wondering — racist — “A person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others…”
NONE-NADA-ZILCH-NOT ONE of my statements espoused any racial superiority!
BOREtz made me an honorary member of “The Church of the Painful Truth!”
Was Jack Nicholson’s character talking to you? “You can’t handle the truth!” LOL
Fun Size
June 4th, 2012
1:22 pm
LOL…my grandma had a saying for guys like Neal Boortz…she wanted to buy them for what they are worth and sell them for what they think they are worth!! He might have been right in some ways but he was too dang annoying to listen to for any length of time…..
Just wondering
June 4th, 2012
1:24 pm
Maweriman thank you answered the question.
PrezObozo
June 4th, 2012
1:25 pm
Sure going to miss Neal. Its been so refreshing to hear someone thats not a politically correct coward & share their views!
government indoctrinator
June 4th, 2012
1:26 pm
good riddance, talk-tard.
Dick Lark
June 4th, 2012
1:30 pm
Pave over him! Hehe…
JB
June 4th, 2012
1:31 pm
Don’t think Cain will make it. Neal told it like it was, and was outrageous, and by reading this blog, you know it was working. If you were, or are, a taker rather than a producer, a whiner rather than a person who takes responsibility for their own actions, then Neal WAS NOT FOR YOU.
JB
June 4th, 2012
1:34 pm
If you ask all the bashers on here,they would tell you a guy like Ed Schultz on MSNBC is OK. It’s all in the ears of the listener.
P. Fulbright
June 4th, 2012
1:35 pm
I am sorry to say that I will not be listening after Neal leaves. Cain may fill the position, but he cannot replace Neal.
Manny
June 4th, 2012
1:38 pm
I don’t agree with a lot of what Neal Boortz says, but he will be missed. He may say some racist and weird stuff at times, but I’ve heard he’s actually a good guy.
Herman Cain, though… is a big joke.
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
1:42 pm
You may not agree with Boortz, but as one who has listened to him since he was on WRNG, he has NEVER been racist…he does like to “stir the puddin” as he says, but that is because it makes people call in to the show which is what his sponsors want. He isn’t a journalist or a politician…
Maweriman
June 4th, 2012
1:43 pm
Just wondering — You’re welcome! No problema!
PrezObozo
June 4th, 2012
1:44 pm
For all you people who don’t like Herman Cain,,, I say fill the time slot with Michael Savage, The Savage Nation!!!!
Tom
June 4th, 2012
1:44 pm
Herman definitely isn’t as polished a radio personality as neal, but the worst part is Herman won’t get under the skin of the moonbat Talibaptists like Neal does!
cnt
June 4th, 2012
1:46 pm
Who cares?
Never in a million years
June 4th, 2012
1:48 pm
Mark Arum, once “the future of WSB”, for gods sake have you ever listened to his crap on Saturdays? This yankee may have “the voice”,, but no substance WHAT SO EVER. It’s like the “REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA”, but radio. Thats about as deep as I can cut the guy!!
STICK TO TRAFFIC, or YOUR YANKEE BROADCASTS you do.
Joesnopy
June 4th, 2012
1:53 pm
Great, a fool is gone. Thank God. Neal Boortz lied for MONEY. The man do not believe all he say. It was only an ACT.
georgedawg
June 4th, 2012
1:54 pm
I thought Neal went overboard with his comments against blacks. However, it is entertainment and is intended to evoke a responce – it just seemed too divisive and hurtful.I for one want to see all Americans prosper. Not every one can or will – we need a business climate and tax structure that promotres that opportunity and then help folks who are truly underprivaledged or restricted in some real way = period. We aren’t as divided as it seems. Most feel the same about important things prioroties are just different. For those with the criticism about Herman Cain – Don’t listen. I can’t stand liberal journalist MSNBC etc I don’t listen or watch. It is still America for the time being we get to chosose how we spend our time.
tim
June 4th, 2012
1:56 pm
Cain is an obnoxious lyin loser.
Bye bye WSB
Johnny3Steps
June 4th, 2012
1:57 pm
Boortz is one of a kind. Cain knows that. He has his own strengths,although I hope Cain will be more like G Gordon Liddy in getting different guests . Boortz loved this country and we need to follow his example. Stand strong like Boortz and company. Don’t take anything at face value unless you know it to be true! Great career gig for the Talkmaster!!
Joesnopy
June 4th, 2012
1:57 pm
Insane Cain is an ACT for Money. He ran for President to make money so that clown will do anything for money.
Cosmic Voyager
June 4th, 2012
1:57 pm
Good riddance to Boortz. He got to where he wasn’t about the truth but more about stirring up the right wingers to boost his ratings. With Cain, Mr 9-9-9 everything is fine, the syndication is going from bad to worse. But it won’t bother me because I don’t listen to WSB anyway.
Ryan
June 4th, 2012
1:57 pm
Hate to see Boortz leave. Mark Arum should replace him. Or bring back the Kimmer.
Alabama Communist
June 4th, 2012
2:01 pm
Nothing like turning your show over to 999% ole pervert to continue a 1% living legend phony libertarism……..This is like the Republican Jesus turning over control to the Devil to continue his Paradise to nowhere..
al franken
June 4th, 2012
2:05 pm
Good riddance, now he can take his sophomoric jokes and sex innuenduos, cretin helper Be Linda and ride off into the wind. No longer have to listen to his ego driven spouts about his planes, house or property in Naples.
1st, WSB loses the Braves.....
June 4th, 2012
2:05 pm
Sad, sad day in radio. Love ya Neil. Now the only thing WSB will be good for is UGA broadcasts.
Donovan
June 4th, 2012
2:06 pm
Well, it had to end sometime. I shall miss Neil even though he had to be tuned out many times due to his egotistical chest beating and over exaggerations. He also made a reasonably good Atlanta Flames goal judge when I used to make it to the Omni as season hockey fan.
I started listening to him from the very get-go because he has been so politically incorrect like me. His attitude towards terrorism, cultural failings, and liberalism mirror my beliefs in this screwed up world.
Take care, live long, and don’t take any wooden nickles.
So what?
June 4th, 2012
2:13 pm
And anyone cares about this -why?
Say it Aint so. PLEASE
June 4th, 2012
2:13 pm
My gosh, what’s happening to our wonderful, security blankets. Lewis Grizzard, Larry Munson, Vince Dooley, Bobby Cox, Glavine, Smoltz, Maddux, 96 Rock, 94Q, Skinny Bobby Harper, the list goes on and on. Now Neil? Say it aint so.
Skelton back in the closet
June 4th, 2012
2:14 pm
Does this mean we don’t have to listen to that dunce belinda attempt to do commercials anymore? That will improve ratings immediatey
Mike in Marietta
June 4th, 2012
2:15 pm
As a gay resident of Metro Atlanta, I know most of my fellow gays and lesbians have no idea what a supporting voice they are losing in the conservative community. Neal proudly rebuked homophobes and Bible thumpers alike on issues involving gay people, including gay marriage. I, for one, will very much miss hearing Neal on the radio. Looking to the future, because of Herman Cain’s opposition to gay marriage and his support for a federal ban, I will NEVER listen to his show. I refuse to support the career of someone who discriminates against me because I was born gay. There aren’t any other conservative talk show hosts I can stomach so it looks like my days of listening to conservative talk radio over almost over.
Neal Boortz to Retire and Be Replaced by Herman Cain | The Moderate Voice
June 4th, 2012
2:17 pm
[...] GOP Republican Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is going to get a lot of dough: conservative talker Neal Boortz is retiring and Cain will replace him on this high profile gig: After more than four decades on the airwaves in Atlanta, Neal Boortz this morning announced that he [...]
My mind feels 27, but my body.....geez
June 4th, 2012
2:17 pm
I’m feeling old
don
June 4th, 2012
2:18 pm
good should have left years ago Cain is no better i listen to Espn radio
"Millionaire Small Business Owner"
June 4th, 2012
2:18 pm
Now where will I get my easily digestible soundbites to parrot ad nauseum?
rick
June 4th, 2012
2:20 pm
Good riddance. I’ve been sick of Boortz for years. He can barely string together a sentence without several uhh’s and umm’s. Rwmind you of anyone?
Hopefully that hag belinda will be right behind him.
Tom
June 4th, 2012
2:20 pm
No matter what your political views are, Neil was always someone you listened to. You may not agree with him, but he always was a teacher – and we were his students as he educated us as to what was REALLY going on.
Thank you Neil… I’ll miss your show very much.
loyalty is priceless
June 4th, 2012
2:21 pm
Pretty classless taking potshots at Belinda. Neil can handle any of your bs attacks, but there is no need, whatsoever, to make smarta.. comments towards Belinda. Bunch of losers
Johnny3Steps
June 4th, 2012
2:22 pm
You knew how Boortz stood on issues. He didn’t sugar coat it most of the time. That’s what we needed and will need from now on. I didn’t agree with alot of his opinions,but he was dm fair with his audience. You had better have your facts if you disagree with the talkmaster. He forced the libs to have a logical reason for their views,which most of the times they would get ticked off and hang up
Will miss that comical discourse.
Tom
June 4th, 2012
2:22 pm
And yeah, I know it’s ‘Neal’ -
Always Skeptical
June 4th, 2012
2:24 pm
Good riddance to the original S.A.W.B. So he’s off to Florida so he won’t have to pay taxes to the state where he made a rather decent living over his lifetime….Cain will preside over a drastic ratings drop, then he’ll be gone as well…With this announcement and the fact that it’s raining on my vegetable garden, it’s been a rather wonderful Monday…
donald
June 4th, 2012
2:26 pm
I listened to Neal until it became the “Neal Bashing Obama Show”……..but Herman Cain?????…..I’d rather listen to dead air.
The Three Amigos
June 4th, 2012
2:27 pm
Neil, Royal, and Belinda.
Never forgot ya Royal….you could have been a wonderful replacement after Neil’s retirement.
Matt
June 4th, 2012
2:30 pm
I’m going to miss Neal putting libs in their place! It’s hilarious to listen to the libs call in thinking they can out-smart Neal. BOOM
Timus
June 4th, 2012
2:30 pm
I don’t listen to anyone WSB before Clark Howard. I don’t listen to anyone after Clark Howard. Period!!
Clark, Where's my cheap airfare out of Obamaland?
June 4th, 2012
2:31 pm
What? Not gonna be all Clark Howard radio, all the time now?
jim
June 4th, 2012
2:34 pm
I
My city is dissapearing
June 4th, 2012
2:34 pm
and I miss it
What Happened to BOO?
June 4th, 2012
2:36 pm
Will Herman do his own interpretation (figuratively and literally) of BOO GOT SHOT?
Oh, Me!
Oh, My!
Brian
June 4th, 2012
2:36 pm
Good riddance. So long to Lester Maddox’s speech writer.
my city is dissapearing
June 4th, 2012
2:37 pm
I miss it.
Mike
June 4th, 2012
2:39 pm
No one is !00% right all the time, but he sure has good ideas what this country is lacking and what we need. We all will miss you.
It's the economy stupid
June 4th, 2012
2:40 pm
Neal will get to leave on a high note as we inaugurate a new Republican President that day!!!!
Go ahead and throw the baby out Neal
June 4th, 2012
2:43 pm
Neal….A true American….miss ya
Rondell Burgundy
June 4th, 2012
2:45 pm
The Kimmer DESERVES to be Neal’s replacement.
Grateful Commuter
June 4th, 2012
2:49 pm
WSB has very best traffic info, that’.s why NORMAL people tune in while driving and there’s several great shows one can leave the volume on but Boortz and Hannity are hateful bigots and an embarrassment to our Nation.
NealGoneSoLong
June 4th, 2012
2:53 pm
well, neal leaving technically means nothing. He has a third rate talk show host taking his place, much like what is on WSB today. Look at their lineup. It’s pathetic at best. No one currently as a talk show host on WSB has talent. No one. No station, in are market like Atlanta’s can stay on top forever, and it’s time for the decline of WSB. I’m glad for that.
Paula
June 4th, 2012
2:54 pm
Hallelujah!!! One less idiot on the radio.
Lin Wheeler
June 4th, 2012
2:54 pm
Now I can listen to music and maybe a book or two on my drives. I sure will miss him. Provocative but that’s his job.
Ulver
June 4th, 2012
3:05 pm
It goes from bad to worse… I had conversations with Boortz several times. He went out of his way, to explain his show was just for entertainment. All he really believes in is this:$$$!
Herman Cain’s real calling was on back of a garbage truck, NOT
Legendary Neal Boortz Retiring in January — Herman Cain Filling Spot « The Right Frequency
June 4th, 2012
3:06 pm
[...] going to miss everything associated with doing a talk show,” Boortz said on air. “…I am not doing this because I’m fixing to die. I have absolutely no [...]
Cheryl
June 4th, 2012
3:07 pm
I thought Herman left on the Cain Train ,what is WSB thinking? ,need to get a younger,progressive ,liberal to tell all the listeners how to VOTE! Yes listen to other stations the new FM station 106.7 not bad.Neal- Happy Trails ,you should have left long time ago, sounding old ,getting words reversed in a sentence or unable to think of a word,hope POLITICS not in your future.
Hamas
June 4th, 2012
3:11 pm
Neal will be missed. You haters that are disrespectful are only jealous a holes. You probably are mad that he makes a bunch of money for simply talking. Take your commie Jay Bookman nonsense outta here.
Rick
June 4th, 2012
3:35 pm
Hard to believe they could find a bigger jackass to replace him. But they did.
j rooper rowe
June 4th, 2012
3:39 pm
GOOD RIDDANCE YOU RACE BAITING PIECE OF CRAP!!!
On 1/21/13, the smell of sulphur will leave the atlanta area.
THERE IS A GOD!
Melaine
June 4th, 2012
3:41 pm
I am sorry to see him go. He can be insulting, bombastic, irritating, infuriatingly narrow minded and yet amazingly fair minded, sort of like a recalcitrant idiot-savant teenager. His views do not change with the wind but I have heard him change his mind when confronted with an intelligent argument. How many other “talk” show hosts allow their callers to keep talking even when they disagree and want to argue a point? Mr. Boortz will let them make their point and turn it around and blast them with it. Ah, Good Times!! Enjoy your retirement with the “Queen”. Love you long time.
Life is Great
June 4th, 2012
3:46 pm
Thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve tried to listen to his crap in the past but could not take the stench…..I switched to Sports Radio…….
Good Ridence………..
Ugliest Man in Show Business
June 4th, 2012
3:48 pm
On behalf of all the half-wits in Forsyth COunty, let me just say we’ll miss ya, Kneel.
mar9
June 4th, 2012
3:49 pm
i seriously can’t stand Herman Cain as a radio personality. its just four hours of 999, army of davids. and buy my book bologna. watch the grass grow or something more useful.
Don't listen to him anymore
June 4th, 2012
3:53 pm
Last few years he was slipping. I used to listen to him everyday—no more—not with internet radio. He’s waaaaay too insecure —it became annoying.
Will
June 4th, 2012
3:55 pm
I’ll certainly miss Neal. He’s about as fair as they come and, even though I don’t always like his spin on it, he is a straight shooter when it comes to truth.
Herman is no better than Hannity or Rush. Plus he proved to be nothing better than your normal politician once he was vetted. We don’t need more of that.
Ratings will TANK!!!
Even though he isn’t about “stirring the pudding,” which is quite entertaining, I would love to have Jamie Dupree. That said, Erikson in that slot would be pretty darn good.
Harry Callahan
June 4th, 2012
3:56 pm
If Neal is 3rd rate, what do you call all the successful sydicated LIBERAL talk show hosts? Of wait…there aren’t any…my bad….
Will
June 4th, 2012
3:59 pm
…and Neal, (since you won’t have to worry about ratings anymore) while you’re out on the road, could you PLEASE get serious about spreading the Fair Tax message?
Guepster
June 4th, 2012
4:05 pm
The dumb masses are saying Neal who? Is he on “American Idol” or “Dancing with the Stars”? And why didn’t they mention Donna’s work with the “Wounded Warrior Project”?
Love you long time Talkmaster!
Jim
June 4th, 2012
4:05 pm
All those top rated liberal talk stations and the #1 best selling liberal books. They’d drive you crazy if there were any. Of course most liberals listen to rap and can’t read.
matchupichu
June 4th, 2012
4:16 pm
Good riddance!
LOL-la
June 4th, 2012
4:20 pm
Rodney, I MUST say you took the best picture of “Uncle Neal” that I’ve EVER seen, quite smashing–he looked like he just stepped off of a yacht with the wine glass (I HOPE that that was H2O in there!!! Lol)! But anyway, nice pics, I like the Boortzer and, though I don’t listen to his show anymore, I was sad to hear him exiting the building. But when I heard his nephew, the Cain-na-nator, was his new replacement–I was ELATED, and thought–ya know, WSB Radio has brains after all–no comment will be posted by me on why I thought they lacked brains–but whoa, they’ll have some ratings alright. But yeah, I didn’t agree with Neal on things, and well, because I want to go to heaven after I die, I thought it best not to be influenced by his naughty Catholic school boy prankster, 12-year old, playful (but dirty) nature, I have always, with ONE exception–when he called a caller of his a redneck for telling the truth about the not so nice side of Islam–no redneckness, just spoke facts–so I thought that was a CBS-ian type move, but anyway, other than that, I’ve ALWAYS had warm feelings toward Mr. Boortz.
I can genuinely say, I am comfortable with the guy, love him (as much as you can a total stranger), and Royal T, and B-Lin, et all like family, even the young Xtina, and that list goes on–cause Shaney B. and Herman are like cool new fam too. Anyway, that’s a good thing about a LOT of Atlanta on-air personalities, and print personalities, you hear them all of your life–they really do get family status.
ANYWAY, love you Uncle Neal, and WSB family, Mr. Arum, A. Dean, etc–they’ve provided this chick here a lot of laughs over the years!!!!!!!!
Peace out, Neal, and congrats Cousin Herman, and the WSB big whigs for the power punch move. COuldn’t have picked a better replacement. Give the people what they want, not what you want them to want, and you’ll get the ratings, the loyalty, and the love!
Much love to you all, and Congratulations to Mr. Neal-la Boortz (as my little brother used to mispronounce his name a cutie pie), and to the grandbabby, and to The Queen, cause though we’ll be saying Welcome South Brotha, to our long lost love H. Cain, a family will be welcoming home their loved one and many memories and cool pictures to be made/posted!
Much love,
ME!
P.S. I talked with Neal on air as a little girl to voice my opinion on the importance of Snow Days–as of course, he was against it! I felt so excited after getting off the phone, and laughed, because at the end Neal asked me what grade I was in–which tickled me, because I SO thought that I had made my voice sound mature, like an adult! LOL And even spoke with Belinda then, and once ions later some years back–but had called in a bit too late to talk again with Neal on-air. But yes, Belinda was VERY nice, SO liked her!
Love y’all, and I’m OUT!
chamblee54
June 4th, 2012
4:21 pm
““I have absolutely no health problems period.”
When he took his draft physical, there were health problems. He got a deferment.
I wonder how the man who took his place in Nam is doing.
chamblee54
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Jeff Walker
June 4th, 2012
4:22 pm
A draft dodging, far right republican posing as a liberal. Yes I said draft dodging;claims he has bad eyesight that excluded him from the Vietnam war draft yet he’s pilot now! You do the math. No matter what, he always takes the conservative side no matter how wrong they are and consequently is always against democrats. Fair tax? He lives mostly in Florida where there is no sales tax. Bet you a million bucks that’s where he officially resides!
MeaneyMouse
June 4th, 2012
4:22 pm
Wow!! What a pair…StupidIs and StupidDoes
Dave
June 4th, 2012
4:23 pm
I think Neil is selfish!! Leaving the airwaves to travel!! He will be sorely missed.
LOL-la
June 4th, 2012
4:26 pm
1 more thing, to anyone that reads, I know Royal is no longer with us, if that came off unclear in my original post, I remember the weekend he passed, and had listened like the entire day, as Clark, and the crew poured out found memories of Royal T., but anyway, sad news, but happy news–because now someone is going to have himself a LOT of FUN–I mean, off air travel type fun–not just the fun he CLEARLY had ON-AIR! Much love, and congrats to the past, and the future!
CHEERS to all!
Shirley Temple (non alcoholic
Bobby
June 4th, 2012
4:27 pm
I won’t miss him one bit. Unfortunately this will not change the talk show format on WSB to a more progressive show. We exchange one narrow mind for another. And standing in the wings to replace Cain is another right winger.
Colonel Angus
June 4th, 2012
4:29 pm
One less redneck on WSB radio.
Paul Mooney
June 4th, 2012
4:29 pm
Let me know if you’re gonna need a ride to Hartsfield–Jackson?
AtlJack
June 4th, 2012
4:41 pm
40 years of pandering to right wing crazies.
Mr. Boortz, you sold your soul to make money. No sane person could actually believe the nonsense you have spewed. Hate radio. Sad for America.
Atlanta1
June 4th, 2012
4:41 pm
Interesting how most of the early comments were from Liberals trashing what they clearly did not listen to. Why? Because he ‘entertainment section’ better fits their fantasy lives…
Pathetic…
AJC « Sister Toldjah
June 4th, 2012
4:48 pm
[...] Media: Boortz announces retirement after more than four decades in radio, replaced by Cain [...]
InAtl
June 4th, 2012
4:52 pm
Interesting how all the liberals calling Neal a racist and a liar give NO examples of it. That’s because they don’t have any. And the wealth envy crowd must have taken a break from Bookman’s blog today. Best of luck in your retirement, Neal!
Steve
June 4th, 2012
5:11 pm
It’s about time ! He’s become more bigoted and curmudgeonly every day and ceased to be entertaining long ago. I’ll give Cain the same amount of my time I give Boortz – zero.
Gulf Shores Dawg
June 4th, 2012
5:16 pm
Love you Boortz, Cain will do fine, polish up a little, but loved Boortz hazing Belinda and she was always so funny, loved that…gonna miss it
Roger Ales
June 4th, 2012
5:29 pm
Replaced by the intellectual lightweight and disgraced former Presidential candidate, Herman Cain. That’s got to hurt.
Alvin Roy
June 4th, 2012
5:36 pm
Herman “Booty Call” Cain will do a fine job. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
indigo
June 4th, 2012
5:36 pm
The man who thinks it’s a good idea to have every carrying arms into class. Maybe some day he will acknowledge how stupid that is.
Southern Man
June 4th, 2012
5:40 pm
I’m jealous of Neal. I’d love to make his salary spouting venom for a few hours a day.
Southern Man
June 4th, 2012
5:41 pm
Belinda made Boortz. She made sure that no intelligent callers got through. He owes her big time.
Jerry
June 4th, 2012
5:55 pm
Yes, retiring.Let’s not quibble.
Can this be made immediate? Hello, WSB,,, anyone thinking about Atlanta, decency or future market share?
Finally
June 4th, 2012
6:18 pm
THE WSB RESIDENT RACIST IS GONE!!! WOO HOO!!
Atl Resident
June 4th, 2012
6:40 pm
This is no surprise, Cain is unemployed so what else was supposed to happen?
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
6:43 pm
Liberal, leftist posters…please remember the old saying, “It is best to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt”….really looking foolish folks.
Val P
June 4th, 2012
6:45 pm
Congratulations and best wishes, Neal. I occasionally listened, but rarely agreed. I will never listen to Herman Cain. He is a complete snooze.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
June 4th, 2012
6:48 pm
Favorite Neal moments…Boo Got Shot and the great Boo Got shot ebonies to English translation by RoyalT…Hosea Williams telling Neal on the air that Lester Maddox did more for blacks than any other GA governor and the black establishment went ape.. and who could forget freaknik updates to the theme of sanford and son(probably a Royal idea).
Boortz Fan
June 4th, 2012
6:49 pm
Say it ain’t so….Boortz is the best! Period
Herman Cain Gets His Own Radio Show | 100.3 WRNB
June 4th, 2012
6:50 pm
[...] Common Sense.” Cain appeared on air with Boortz to toast his announcement with champagne, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. “For all practical purposes, I am done with politics,” Cain said. [...]
Herman Cain
June 4th, 2012
6:52 pm
Hey, where the white women at???
Sparks
June 4th, 2012
6:53 pm
TrishaDishaWarEagle – Ditto.
jim
June 4th, 2012
6:54 pm
Best to you Neal.
I like Herman; but when he starts hollering and talking LOUD…click!
Acworth Adam
June 4th, 2012
7:05 pm
Like Herman Cain, but his radio show is terrible.
Will Jones
June 4th, 2012
7:20 pm
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Sid
June 4th, 2012
7:22 pm
just damn… 1st listened in spring ‘88 when I was a freshman at GT – remember the GST days, the pre-WSB vacation, Royal’s 1st solo show & being in car that Saturday (still can’t believe that)…
ohnochinko
June 4th, 2012
7:36 pm
I will miss….well I’m trying to think of something. Perhaps I’ll miss all of his half truths and witticisms such “people died at the Atlanta Olympics because of that man” referring to Bill Campbell. And his replacement…the Bill Clinton of the Right. And I vote Republican.
Hamilton
June 4th, 2012
7:44 pm
Neal, you had a great platform for forty years and a chance to make a positive impact in this city and in the country. You failed. Let’s hope you don’t pi$$ away the chances you have in the last 20 years of your life.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
June 4th, 2012
7:45 pm
Boortz speech excerpt..Texas A&M Commencement
“…You have heard, no doubt, that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Interestingly enough, our government’s own numbers show that many of the poor actually get richer, and that quite a few of the rich actually get poorer. But for the rich who do actually get richer, and the poor who remain poor .. there’s an explanation — a reason. The rich, you see, keep doing the things that make them rich; while the poor keep doing the things that make them poor.”
Non illegitimis carborundum est
Rod
June 4th, 2012
7:47 pm
Herman Cain what a joke his credibility is shot womanizer what happen to that lawsuit you was filing Herman oh yeah NEVERMIND buffon!
Dan
June 4th, 2012
7:49 pm
The one person I find less likable/listenable on the air than Neal Boortz is Herman Cain. Cain was horrible when he hosted the PM show on WSB. Cain is a one-trick pony, all anti-Obama all the time; and I am no Obama fan. Could it be that WSB is predicting a Obama win in the fall?
Buck Hayek
June 4th, 2012
7:52 pm
Boortz is a full time liar and the rednecks lap it up.
Obama is a Marxist? Who passed out $300 checks? (Bush). Who forcibly bought half the stock in banks with TARP? (Bush). Who bought out the business for elderly drug prescriptions? (Bush).
I’ll go with Obama supporter Warren Buffett over some half wit like Boortz any day on capitalism.
Tim
June 4th, 2012
8:01 pm
Gooooood Riddance!!!
Miss you Royal, the voice of reason.
billc
June 4th, 2012
8:08 pm
Good Riddance!
Big Mike 42
June 4th, 2012
8:10 pm
I hate the fact of losing Bortz on the radio. Have a great retirement, Neal. You are a patriot and will be missed by millions of your fans.
Big Mike 42
June 4th, 2012
8:16 pm
Cain is the wrong man for this job. Do a national search or something, not Cain. He cannot hold the audience’s attention, big mistake WSB.
randy
June 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
Hallalujah!! He was so negative!!
Josh Billings
June 4th, 2012
8:25 pm
It’s not that Ol’ Neal doesn’t know, but that so much of what he knows just ain’t so.
Hamilton
June 4th, 2012
8:41 pm
Boortz is a f@rt in the elevator of national discourse. Good riddance.
claytondawg
June 4th, 2012
8:49 pm
Going to miss that Libertarian’s comments!!! Let his comments such as “Liberal bed-wetters,” “the dumbmasses” (which is my personal favorite), and “culture of violence” live on!!!!
Chuck Clausen
June 4th, 2012
8:52 pm
Neal has always been a very entertaining person – now that he’s retiring I hope I can get him out to talk to my Rotary Club
Chuck Clausen
June 4th, 2012
9:03 pm
I met Herman at a friend’s home 10 to 12 years ago, he’s an extremely interesting person. Talk show hosts have a unique talent, they have to be interesting everyday. I supported Herman when he tried to run for US Senate, his campaign never received any traction, I never figured out why.
ShootEmUp
June 4th, 2012
9:20 pm
So who’s Neal Boortz?
knowledge
June 4th, 2012
9:27 pm
Listen to his show a couple of times. I stopped listening because he sounds bitter, uses the race card too much, whines in all of his statements, and preaches hate in America. Sorry Boortz, you are gonna embarass yourself when Obama is reelected!
Neal Boortz
June 4th, 2012
9:29 pm
Let’s invade the crap out of as many countries as we can! Team America…World Police!
db
June 4th, 2012
9:30 pm
About time….
Terry
June 4th, 2012
9:39 pm
Boortz is one of the best of all time. A true Libertarian. He is one of the smartest people I have ever listened to even tho he went to TAMU:) A true visionary. If we ever get a Fair Tax then this country can finally turn around. If not don’t have kids, cause this country is history.
POLITICAL WIRE’S HEADLINES – 6/5 « Accomack County Democrats
June 4th, 2012
10:52 pm
[...] The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Herman Cain will take over the radio show from Neil Boortz, who announced he is retiring after four decades on Atlanta radio. [...]
Georgia Pundit – Georgia Politics, Campaigns, and Elections for June 5, 2012
June 5th, 2012
7:02 am
[...] Neal Boortz announced his retirement from full-time radio yesterday, though he will continue to appear on his old show with shorter commentary and may fill-in for his successor Herman Cain or for Erick Erickson. [...]
Duane Greene
June 5th, 2012
8:15 am
So long to one of the most toxic reactionary voices in the world! May he die soon and rot in hell!
stephen
June 5th, 2012
8:20 am
I used to enjoy him but in the last few years he has gotten more and more inane. Yes, thinly veiled hate speech and half truths are protected but we don’t have to listen to it, especially with 38 min of commercials per hour. Herman Cain is just an embarrassment but WSB will remain the flagship of the Tea Partiers. Party on.
Uncle Tom
June 5th, 2012
8:28 am
The world just became a slightly better place.
Democratic Plantation Dweller
June 5th, 2012
8:38 am
Why all of the hating?
Producer
June 5th, 2012
8:40 am
Loved Neal since WRNG radio! Wont listen to Herman. He is obnoxious and must have nekkid pictures of somebody to have snagged this deal. I even like the shrill Eric Erikson better than the Hermanator. Be prepared for a ratings slide that WSB has never seen before. WGST are you listening?
TheLazyComic
June 5th, 2012
8:44 am
Boortz is a pile of wind… like Limbaugh, Sean Insanity, and most of the others. The only 2 talk show folks who are telling the real truths are Michael Savage and Jerry Doyle. PERIOD. All the others are just empty wind.
Democrat Nightmare
June 5th, 2012
8:48 am
You know Boortz has done well when the kooky left wingnutters come out from under their rocks and spew their hate here. Well I’ve got news for you people: Boortz retires, and another will take his place to continue the heat and pressure on your democrat libs that the lib-biased main stream media fails to talk about. AM talk radio paved the way for the New Media out there – aka the Pajama Media – which includes blogs and websites.
The voice of resistance against the liberal establishment is getting LOUDER, not quieter, and it’s no coincidence democrat libs like Nancy Pelosi are very vocal about their wishes to shut down said voices under the pomposity pretense of labeling it “Hate Speech.” You see, to an emotionally charged Democrat liberal, any speech they disagree with is “hate” in their childish mind and that’s their validation to shut it down. It’s not unlike the Nazis shutting down voice of opposition in 1930s Germany.
Producer
June 5th, 2012
8:58 am
Bring back Ralph from Ben Hill or maybe Freddie Mertz or how about the Kimmer? Seriously though, huge huge rating shoes to fill. Herman will not be able to cut it. Six months tops.
David Puddy
June 5th, 2012
9:12 am
Herman Cain is horrible. I am anything but a democrat and can’t stand listening to his ranting. He sounds like a preacher spouting politics. Will folks actually listen to this guy? We stopped listening to 750 in the weekday evenings when he showed up in the evening slot a few years ago. Man, how bad will 750 get when you pile on with ’say nothing’ Erickson. Wow.
David Puddy
June 5th, 2012
9:16 am
“Boortz is a pile of wind…”
Agree. He is so repetitious. How anybody can spend hours each morning listening to him is a mystery. Cain is much worse. I lean republican big time and can’t stand listening to either. You can learn nothing from these guys, not to mention they’re void of any entertainment value.
linda
June 5th, 2012
9:29 am
Thank God, he is so rude and nasty. The world needs less of that, not more.
Bobby
June 5th, 2012
9:32 am
WSB for years has collaborated with Boortz to not permit intelligent people on his show. The radio station itself is still stuck in the 1950’s with it’s management being racist, homophobic, xenophobic and anti-American in general. As evidenced by Boortz replacement and the hate venom on Eric Erickson’s show, WSB will continue not to permit opposing viewpoints nor allow progressive talk show hosts. The only time there has been any light at all at WSB was when Royal Marshal hosted shows. Let’s hope Neal and Donna never darken the State of Georgia again when they leave. These two people supported sending troops into Iraq, despite Neal’s draft dodging of Vietnam. We see the consequences of the ill fated actions now. The blood of innocent U.S. men and women as well as Iraqi civilians rest squarely with Neal and Donna Boortz. It’s no wonder Donna is a big supporter in the Mitt Romney Court. He wants to keep sending young Americans overseas to be wounded and die.
woodrow
June 5th, 2012
9:37 am
I’m glad this old blowhole is leaving. He was very annoying. His ranting about the evils of democracy was particularly odious. But honestly, he could ruin any topic. He was nails on a chalkboard.
David
June 5th, 2012
9:48 am
Now I really enjoyed listening to Neal Boortz. I wouldn’t tune in to hear Herman Cain if he was on air giving away free beer…
Mr. Bulldog Jacket
June 5th, 2012
10:06 am
What are the home schoolers gonna let their kids listen to for entertainment now?
D man
June 5th, 2012
10:36 am
I’ll miss you Niel. I’ve been listening to you for 20 years now and you brightened my day with your thoughts and views. Enjoy your travels…
D man
June 5th, 2012
10:37 am
Opps, I misspelled your name.
Avery Bundren
June 5th, 2012
10:41 am
Hurrah! One less crude, orally aggressive vulgarian on the airways. WSB is really a joke!
Herman Cain radio | Breaking News for Black America
June 5th, 2012
10:44 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Hootinanny Yum Yum
June 5th, 2012
10:44 am
Happy Trails, Neil!
Of all the talk radio hosts, you were the ONLY one I listened to on a regular basis. You have class. You are thought provoking. You have a gift for telling it like it is; or should be.
Talkmaster, you will be missed. Godspeed.
Herman Cain radio | WOL-AM 1450
June 5th, 2012
11:11 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Say It Ain’t So! Herman Cain Gets His Own Radio Show | WERE-AM 1490
June 5th, 2012
11:18 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Herman Cain radio | Majic 102.1
June 5th, 2012
11:27 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Herman Cain radio | WCHB-AM: NewsTalk 1200
June 5th, 2012
11:30 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Herman Cain radio | Majic 102.3
June 5th, 2012
11:50 am
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
VictoriousOne
June 5th, 2012
12:46 pm
Neil didn’t even believe half the stuff he said. He was just working his TalkMaster/Church of the Painful Truth schtick for all it was worth. At the end of the day, he provoked you, one way or the other, and he fired up your emotions so that you would tune in. He was a master at being a schmuck and driving ratings, period. All of us were bit players in his little sideshow. Herman Cain…really, Cox? At least Neil had a bit of balance once in a while. Mr. Tea Party is going to struggle to fill Neil’s shoes…the credibility gap, coupled with his extreme arrogance (let’s not mention the bad diction..lol) is just too much to overcome. Time to hit the Scan button…
Herman Cain radio | Magic 106.3 FM
June 5th, 2012
1:58 pm
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
David Puddy
June 5th, 2012
2:04 pm
“All of us were bit players in his little sideshow. Herman Cain…really, Cox?”
It didn’t take me long to tune out after moving here 5 years ago. He was just plain boring and idiotic. And it was even worse when he and Belinda would go on and on about nothing.
I was done after giving it a shot for a couple weeks. It took my wife and I less than 1 show to tune out Cain………..and we’re staunch republicans. Wow, these guys are bad.
Eddie
June 5th, 2012
4:17 pm
Hate the way Cain talks. He’s from the country, so in order to curtail country speak, he has to put a stop after each word he says. Drives me crazy. Have been listening to Boortz for many years, love him, don’t agree with much he says, but was entertaining. Will now stop listening
David Puddy
June 5th, 2012
4:55 pm
Cain is absolutely horrible. From not good to very bad.
Herman Cain radio | K97.5
June 5th, 2012
5:19 pm
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
WSB listner
June 5th, 2012
6:20 pm
Only reason I listened to Boortz was because of the weather, traffic and local news. WSB still will get my vote who ever takes his place!
David Puddy
June 5th, 2012
9:12 pm
“Quit dancing around the issue and say why you really dont like Cain.”
We’ve a simpleton lurking on these boards. I can’t tolerate Boortz, Cain, Erickson, Howard……..I’m a staunch republican. You tell me why you singled out Cain……..
MattMD
June 5th, 2012
9:51 pm
I thought Boortz talked slow and took forever to make a point but then I heard Cain. Good God.
I seriously doubt Cain will be in syndication after a year, it’s just too hard to listen to.
Herman Cain
June 5th, 2012
10:12 pm
You still have not answered my question. Where the white women at???
Shucky – Ducky
Say It Ain’t So! Herman Cain Gets His Own Radio Show | Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race
June 5th, 2012
11:13 pm
[...] Controversial former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain (pictured left) is set to host his own news talk radio format replacing “equal opportunity offender,” libertarian political commentator Neal Boortz (pictured right), who is retiring after a span of four decades, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. [...]
Did Herman Cain get the last laugh in the 2012 race? | theGrio
June 6th, 2012
9:00 am
[...] Popular conservative talk radio host Neal Boortz announced this week that he is retiring and will be replaced by the Morehouse graduate. [...]
Did Herman Cain get the last laugh in the 2012 race? | The AC Green Show
June 6th, 2012
9:50 am
[...] Popular conservative talk radio host Neal Boortz announced this week that he is retiring and will be replaced by the Morehouse graduate. [...]
Avery Bundren
June 6th, 2012
11:01 am
WSB radio is about as enlightening as a lit candle on a moonless night. With the possible exception of the newscast mornings with Scott Slade, much of its programming is for the intellectually disinherited, culturally deprived, emotionally bankrupt, spiritually static, economically oppressed high school dropouts. How anyone can continue to listen to a station which has to constantly remind its listeners that they are in tune to “AM 750 and now 95.5″ (every other utterance in its broadcast), is a puzzlement to me. Oh, I almost forgot; it is also WSBB-FM Doraville.
Dorvell
June 6th, 2012
1:42 pm
In my book, the thing that distinguishes Neal from other talkers like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hanidy is his refusal to suck-up to the hardcore right. Yes, he’s in-line with conservatives on a lot of issues, but he never hesitates to call them out when they need to be! I especially love it when he gets after them for their viewpoints on gay marriage, abortion, prayer in school etc.
Cain on the other hand, lets just say he’s just another hardcore conservative spouting the exact same lines we’ve all heard a hundred million times before. We need another Libertarian, and Cain is not it!
Neal is the only Nationally-Syndicated Talk Radio Host I consistently listen to for the reason I stated above. I’ll miss you, Talk Master!
rod
June 6th, 2012
5:39 pm
I will miss Neil, listened to him since 1984. Belinda better have saved her money because the commercials will dry up and she can revert back to just being a hillbilly that got lucky by working for Neil. I will not use any sponsor she endorses.
jeffy
June 8th, 2012
4:19 am
i have to admit Neal has broadened my faith. i didn’t believe in hell for most of my life. now some (dark) part of me hopes for a day of reckoning so he can be held accountable for the damage his half-truths (lies) have caused.
camacho
June 8th, 2012
11:25 am
I have a love/hate relationship with Boortz, I will miss the show.
I will not tune in for Cain. Hearing his voice is like nails scratching a blackboard
John Van Loon
June 8th, 2012
2:45 pm
Maybe now you will have more time to have coffee with the guys at the naples general avation terminal …hope to see you”’
lisaann
June 8th, 2012
3:31 pm
Neal Boortz is proof that success in radio is a combination of talent and lucky breaks. Lucky breaks like not being indicted in the Sugarloaf Madame case.
darb
June 9th, 2012
8:21 am
his 15 min is up, Herman who ??
KC
June 9th, 2012
7:59 pm
After the disgrace Herman Cain (Herman The Monster) brought upon himself and his family, he would be well advised to go somewhere and sit down, and not make a bigger ass of himself!!
Neal Boortz, the radio “Jerk” Host in which Cain has appeared on several times in the past, was all ready to jump on the Herman Cain bandwagon, and prepared to hold fund raisers for him got egg in his face when all the women came out of the wood works to accuse him of his “Womanizing” ways!! Caught up in his own lies and deceitful ways, was forced to drop out of the campaign race for the presidency. Now he’s reared his ugly head again as the replacement to that idiot Neal Boortz. One Big Jerk being replaced by and even Bigger Jerk!!!
It’s a good thing he’s going off the air at the end of the year, and good riddings, And he would do everyone an even greater service if he would take that other idiot Sean Hannity with him, the other duo of these “Nut” case who fill the air with their “Trash Talk Radio” shows.
Besides Rush Limbaugh, These are three of the stupid jerks around. No, their brand of trash serves no one any real good. Just their screwed up minds, beliefs and idiotic views…
Herman Cain need to go on the DL and retire from public view and stop making an Ass of himself!!
belinda skelton
June 10th, 2012
10:42 am
I’d lak to say how nass it wuz to work with Nale Bo-urtz. Despat the fay-uct my hick accint has cost Nale a gittin on stations up Nor-uth. I must have done somehtin’ rat, if you know what I mane. Gotta go, I’m a fixin’ to cry.
Joseph
June 10th, 2012
8:03 pm
Ooops, there goes the only interesting show on WSB.
Maybe herman cain will sexually harass more women while he’s on air
Joseph
June 10th, 2012
8:03 pm
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jolie
June 11th, 2012
12:27 am
What a piece of garbage. This isn’t a replacement. He is a liar as we all know. That is why he dropped out of the Republican race. But at least he will have a lot more money to support female friends behind his wifesxback.