Hannity hi-jinks

Posted by Evan Derkacz at 12:19 PM on July 27, 2006.

Notes from the authoritarian right

John Dean's new book uses research from a preeminent academic researcher who notes that regardless of the facts and their arrangement, a certain portion (23-25% I think) of any given population is going to follow authority come hell or high water.

So when you marvel at the fact that Bush has an approval rating that even goes as high as 37% or that someone like Sean Hannity has listeners, just remember, it's built in.

So he can just lie to the high heavens, demagogue till the cows come home, and his listeners will Sir, Yes Sir right along with him.