How a Savage US Radio Demagogue Embraced Iran's State Media

Even in the often nasty and destructive world of American talk radio, Michael Savage is exceptional. He distingushed himself by blaming Mexican "illegal aliens" in the US for the swine flu outbreak --- "is this a terrorist attack?" --- and he was banned from speaking in Britain because of the possible incitement to hatred.

Still, it is a bit of a surprise to learn that Savage is apparently a fan of Iranian state media. Amidst the colourful spread of snippets on his website "covering" the US elections by bashing the Democrats, there is this firm declaration: "Obama Unlikely to Last First Term".

The source for this exclusive? Why, it's Tehran's Press TV, with its special interview with "US analyst" Edward Spannaus of "Executive Intelligence Review", who says Obama with his "narcissism...is on the verge of a meltdown".

And what is Executive Intelligence Review? It's a newsmagazine founded by Lyndon LaRouche, who among other contributions to history has accused the Queen of England of being the head of an international drug-running cartel.

(Hat tip to Media Matters in America)