Savage Loses Advertisers Over Autism Remarks

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Michael Savage -- one of the most popular talk show hosts in the nation -- is used to controversy. It's been one week since Savage made controversial remarks about autism, referring to those diagnosed with the condition as "brats, idiots, and morons."

Several big advertisers have pulled their commercials from the syndicated "Savage Nation" radio show, and now, thousands of parents and protesters are urging Savage to step down, calling his words "hate speech."

And the backlash didn't stop there. Sponsors of Savage's radio show, such as AFLAC Insurance and Home Depot, have pulled their advertisements. Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus gave $25 million for the creation of Autism Speaks, in 2005, and sits on the group's board of directors.

Savage's syndicator, Talk Radio Network, issued a statement in his support: "The network is satisfied that he did not mean any disrespect to autistic children or their families, but was, instead, reiterating his longstanding concerns on public health issues."

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The defense is pretty funny...well shameful if truth be known.

Interesting that his comment about autism might be what brings him down after all the horrid things he has said about minority groups. Hate feeds on itself. And on hate radio, you have to have "new stuff" which means new people to hate. You end up going after disabled kids. Bastard.

Piss off someone like Bernie Marcus and you're in trouble. Too bad people didn't stand up when he was going after gays.