Not a good month for Air America
[posted by Justin Levine]
DRJ has already posted the fact that Air America’s shrillster host Randi Rhodes got suspended. But some may have also missed the news that Executive VP for Air America Tom Athans recently got caught up in a prostitution sting operation (Athans also happens to be married to Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow).
According to the Detroit Free Press, Athans was not charged with solicitation. He was merely cited for driving with a suspended license (though would be interesting to find out why we had a suspended license to begin with).
Detroit Free Press recently released the arrest report here [PDF file].
A couple of notes –
Upon reading the arrest report, I couldn’t help but note the irony of the prostitute in question asking her johns to meet her near “Big Beaver Road”.
Another irony: Is it just me? Or does Senator Stabenow (Athan’s wife) bare a passing resemblance to Dr. Ruth Westheimer?
As the resident libertarianish bachelor here at Patterico.com, I must comment on the pretty good deal that Athans got in terms of his choice of prostitutes. Only $150 for the ‘Lewinsky’ services of Alycia Martin? Let me say what the married and more emotionally mature posters at this site might be too bashful to say: That’s a great deal dude. Who knew that Craigslist has such bargains?
Compare what Former NY Governor Elliot Spitzer got for $4,000. Admittedly, that was for the ‘full cadre’ of services in that instance. But $150 bucks compared to 4-grand?? That’s over a 2600% mark-up. Learn to value shop people! (* Though obviously you should not be inspired from Pattercio’s own website to engage in activity that would be contrary to California law. I’m just sayin’…)
– Justin Levine
Always a bargain hunter, huh? That Spitzer probably liked Noka Chocolates as well, for up to $2,000 per pound.
Russell (5ecf4a) — 4/3/2008 @ 10:39 pmWhy is Air America so obsessed with whores?
Apogee (366e8b) — 4/3/2008 @ 10:44 pmBecause they prostitute themselves for money and listeners.
daleyrocks (906622) — 4/4/2008 @ 12:00 amPersonally I’m shocked that anyone was actually listening to Air America
Are they sure it wasn’t a mike check?
EricPWJohnson (d2733c) — 4/4/2008 @ 12:03 amAir America couldn’t buy this much publicity.
Perfect Sense (b6ec8c) — 4/4/2008 @ 12:41 amI couldn’t help but note the irony of the prostitute in question asking her johns to meet her near “Big Beaver Road”.
That’s coincidence, not irony. Given Athens’ marital status, irony would be their meeting near Union Street in Sacramento.
aunursa (4c8f82) — 4/4/2008 @ 4:00 amHe’s only been married to Stabenow for 5 years. And they each have kids to care for from their prior marriages. She should throw him out by the scruff of his neck.
nk (34c5da) — 4/4/2008 @ 5:32 amIf the price had been $4000 the tryst would have been at “Little Beaver Rd.”
Given Rhodes coarse use of the english language, her first name says it all; Randi(Y) is as Randi does.
vet66 (56a0a8) — 4/4/2008 @ 6:48 ami thought i was the resident libertarian bachelor. eliot spitzer’s hooker cost $4000 because she was in new york city, where everything is way overpriced. the same hooker would have cost only $200 in new jersey.
assistant devil's advocate (d42322) — 4/4/2008 @ 7:20 amvet66 – Tight
daleyrocks (906622) — 4/4/2008 @ 7:33 amWell, look on the bright side. At least he isn’t a child molester. Now, that’s embarrassing for the wife.
Mike K (86bddb) — 4/4/2008 @ 7:52 am“Air America couldn’t buy this much publicity.”
– Perfect Sense
Heh.
Leviticus (b987b0) — 4/4/2008 @ 8:07 amOnly because I love you guys…will I forgive you from breaking my Dimaggioesque streak of completely ignoring Air America.
I have no idea who Randi Rhodes is, has done, looks like…that show didn’t suffer a bad month…it’s had in insufferable existence.
cfbleachers (4040c7) — 4/4/2008 @ 9:11 amUgggh. “from” = “for”
cfbleachers (4040c7) — 4/4/2008 @ 9:12 am“in” = “an”
not typing well yet today
cfbleachers (4040c7) — 4/4/2008 @ 9:13 amcfbleachers is drunk! when i’m drunk, i still typ gud.
assistant devil's advocate (d42322) — 4/4/2008 @ 9:52 amHas Randi Rhodes beat up any sidewalks with her face recently?
JD (75f5c3) — 4/4/2008 @ 10:32 amFree Speech is Free Speech in the United States of America, so long as you do NOT criticize Hillary (not Rodham) Clinton.
Thank you for your time.
The Outlander (e46c56) — 4/4/2008 @ 10:39 amOutlander – What governmental entity infringed on Ms. Rhodes ability to speak freely. Freedom of Speech does not mean freedom from consequences.
JD (75f5c3) — 4/4/2008 @ 10:43 amYou have Freedom of Speech;
Another Drew (f9dd2c) — 4/4/2008 @ 11:01 amYou do not have the Freedom to be Heard.
Here’s an old piece of wisdom:
There are no $4000 a night whores, only $4000 a night johns.
Joseph Somsel (e5cbf5) — 4/4/2008 @ 11:04 amA nobody who named herself after a somebody who self-destructed in a more literal fashion that she has.
Xrlq (b71926) — 4/4/2008 @ 11:45 amHey, all you libertarian bachelors. Heather Mills is available and taking appointments. Don’t spend like a drunken rock star.
Vermont Neighbor (e7ed47) — 4/4/2008 @ 3:41 pmAccording to Detroit News, Athans left Air America in 2006. Air America Athans Link
Susan Duclos (af205e) — 4/4/2008 @ 4:12 pmAthans currently works at TalkUSA Radio, not Air America.
Terrence (b3d4d8) — 4/5/2008 @ 12:36 amVermont Neighbor – Mills was just awarded nearly 50 million pounds in the divorce settlement, she doesn’t need a leg up from anyone.
Apogee (366e8b) — 4/5/2008 @ 1:24 am50 millions Pounds Sterling????
I wonder if she likes younger guys… 🙂
Scott Jacobs (d3a6ec) — 4/5/2008 @ 4:30 amI’m gonna have to blame the pilot more than Randy for that flameout.
Pablo (99243e) — 4/5/2008 @ 5:30 amI think Heather got $48 million equivalent, which was much less than she hoped for.
Rich old gal, kinda crazy… in court on her own. She must have some loaded dirt on that guy.
Vermont Neighbor (e7ed47) — 4/5/2008 @ 11:48 am