Did Rush Limbaugh really say.....

[joviroxx]

Have any of you who are calling someone who disagrees with you names, have you even HEARD the interview? I understand if you don't feel the need to as you don't like him, I can respect that. But how can you comment on something when you know nothing about how, when or why it was said?

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

Did YOU listen to him? He didn't say it for ratings and if YOU had listened to him you would have known exactly why he said it. Maybe you should take the time to instead of basing your opinion on just a sound bite
I don't agree with Rush but I can understand him, he is a conservative, no conserrvative would want Obama to succeed in implementing his policies, is that really surprising?

During the Florida Attorney General's investigation into Rush's illegal activity with drugs/doctor shopping, Rush threw himself at the mercy of the state and admitted that the personality he portrays on the radio is a "character" that he plays. He may honestly be a Republican, but everything he does and says is a calculated effort to get ratings. I don't begrudge him that in the least...it's his job to do so.

 

[rotlex]

I believe what Rush is saying ( as are many many conservatives) is that they hope that he fails at bringing some of his policies to fruition. Many of us who did not vote for Obama feel very strongly that a failure of some of his ideas would be success for the country. Most of us are wholeheartedly against universal healthcare, against further bailouts (we wern't for the first ones), and against the FOCA, against closing Gitmo, etc. All of these "failures" are really success in our eyes.

I guess it all depends on how you look at things. I do not believe for a second that Rush wants this country to fall apart any more than any other citizen.

Well put actually, and my feelings exactly. While I always hope the best for this country, and it's president, I too hope Obama fails in a number areas he is pushing for. (No Rush loving here either).

 

[Laura]

He's just stewing in his own misery because millions of people all over the world disagree with him and support President Barack Hussein Obama.

Oooo, I just love seeing that! President Obama!

 

[Olaf]

Oh for crying out loud. How many of you liberals wished George Bush well and hoped he succeeded?

 

[joviroxx]

Oh and Rush fans-what's up with the dramatic voices and his other manic behavior. It's the reason I can't listen too long to him. It's like listening to a madman. Is he back on the drugs?

You know, I try really hard to at least listen to liberals and what they have to say. But comments like these and others Im reading on here are what makes me discard so much of it. They accuse the Republicans of being intolerant, uncaring, judgmental and cold hearted but then they feel they have the right to say comments like these.

Well, tell you what, why not lead by example and show us Republicans how to we should act? When a democrat can show tolerance and acceptance for the other views, then maybe I can take them more seriously. Remember, its not the Republicans that preach unity and tolerance....

 

[joviroxx]

And a whole lot funnier too - if you don't mind the hatred being spewed.

Plenty of hatred being spewed just in this thread.

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

Did YOU listen to him? He didn't say it for ratings and if YOU had listened to him you would have known exactly why he said it. Maybe you should take the time to instead of basing your opinion on just a sound bite
I don't agree with Rush but I can understand him, he is a conservative, no conserrvative would want Obama to succeed in implementing his policies, is that really surprising?

Thanks for picking my post out of the many others when all I said was that I'm not surprised by anything that he would say for ratings. No, I didn't listen to it as I don't purposely fill my brain with the insignificant ramblings of a bumbling buffoon. I stand by my post, and you are more than welcome to stand by yours.

BTW: this is not inflamatory against anyone who choses to listen to him. JMO on the man, who is a celebrity and in being one, must expect that he will have some people who don't like him.

 

[momto2girls]

I believe what Rush is saying ( as are many many conservatives) is that they hope that he fails at bringing some of his policies to fruition. Many of us who did not vote for Obama feel very strongly that a failure of some of his ideas would be success for the country. Most of us are wholeheartedly against universal healthcare, against further bailouts (we wern't for the first ones), and against the FOCA, against closing Gitmo, etc. All of these "failures" are really success in our eyes.

I guess it all depends on how you look at things. I do not believe for a second that Rush wants this country to fall apart any more than any other citizen.

I don't listen to Rush's show, so I'm not sure exactly what he said or in what context, but I do understand what he might have meant. I feel the same way. I really hope that some of (okay, most of) the policies that Obama hopes to enact fail. How could I not wish that? I was vehemently opposed to them when Obama proposed them during the election, so now I'm supposed to just go along with them because he won the election? Sorry, but I feel that it is my responsibility to oppose policies that I think are bad for our country.

 

[Disneycrazymom]

I cannot think of one campaign promise that would move our country in the right direction. I don't believe the bailouts will work (didn't the first round either). Don't agree with the abortion legislation. Don't think they should close Gitmo and move the prisoners into the US population. I think we should win the war. I wish him well personally, good health etc but I hope he cannot enact all these policies.

 

[mkingdomlvr]

You know, I try really hard to at least listen to liberals and what they have to say. But comments like these and others Im reading on here are what makes me discard so much of it. They accuse the Republicans of being intolerant, uncaring, judgmental and cold hearted but then they feel they have the right to say comments like these.

Well, tell you what, why not lead by example and show us Republicans how to we should act? When a democrat can show tolerance and acceptance for the other views, then maybe I can take them more seriously. Remember, its not the Republicans that preach unity and tolerance....

don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen. Diversity and tolerance is only for "some" people to practice, and oddly enough it seems that those "some" people are those who have Conservative views.

 

[moburg]

Did Rush Limbaugh really say "I hope Obama fails" I just heard a brief clip.

Please say this was taken out of context. PLEASE!

I am not a big fan of Obama. But, I pray that he succeeds I pray he proves me wrong. I want him to prove those who did not vote for him wrong. We all win if he does that

Who would want our President to fail? Who would be that idiotic?

Again, please correct me and tell me Rush was taken out of context

He basically said this, with which, I completely agree: I hope Obama fails miserably in his attempts to enact his campaign promises of socialism and facism!

I do hope he sees the light and succeeds with what will actually improve the economic situation in the country. But what he is proposing has been tried before and will make things worse!

 

[Hoodie]

Oh for crying out loud. How many of you liberals wished George Bush well and hoped he succeeded?

After 8 years of "stolen election" "not my president" and endless griping, it's pretty funny how easily offended some people are!

 

[Mr Man]

Is this surprising? Should all conservatives just ignore their principles and embrace everything President Obama wants to do?

If so, how would this compare with liberals behavior over the last 8 years?

(dead silence).


It is possible to respect the office of the President of the United States, and at the same time, disagree with some of the policies that emanate from the office. This is part and parcel of the Democratic process.


Here is an example. I thought it was a terrible idea that President Obama's first phone call as President to a foreign political leader was the Palestinian President.

He should have called our largest trading partners: Canada and Mexico and then our staunchest allies: UK, Australia etc.......and then and only then....some made-up country that has not made a definitive decision on which part of the world they will join: the civilized or the barbarous.

You will see this kind of of criticism from us conservatives from time to time. It is a criticism that is consistent with our principles, values and standards. If this has been unclear in the past, I trust this clarification should prevent further misunderstandings of our intent.

Hope and Change- day 2.

 

[moburg]

I believe what Rush is saying ( as are many many conservatives) is that they hope that he fails at bringing some of his policies to fruition. Many of us who did not vote for Obama feel very strongly that a failure of some of his ideas would be success for the country. Most of us are wholeheartedly against universal healthcare, against further bailouts (we wern't for the first ones), and against the FOCA, against closing Gitmo, etc. All of these "failures" are really success in our eyes.

I guess it all depends on how you look at things. I do not believe for a second that Rush wants this country to fall apart any more than any other citizen.

 

[mirmartinez]

You know, I try really hard to at least listen to liberals and what they have to say. But comments like these and others Im reading on here are what makes me discard so much of it. They accuse the Republicans of being intolerant, uncaring, judgmental and cold hearted but then they feel they have the right to say comments like these.

Well, tell you what, why not lead by example and show us Republicans how to we should act? When a democrat can show tolerance and acceptance for the other views, then maybe I can take them more seriously. Remember, its not the Republicans that preach unity and tolerance....

I am not lisadr, but that could very well be a sincere question. Once an addict always an addict. There is no cure and the chance of relaspe is a lot more likely then one staying clean.
So if he is ( I have no clue), acting more hyper or less coherent he may very well be using again.

 

[moburg]

From what I saw, he hopes he fails in the policies he wants to adopt because Rush thinks they'd be bad for the country. Why should you be shocked? Most of what Obama has been spouting has been much bigger gov't and a trend toward a more socialist system, all things Rush is against. Of course he'd want him to fail in that respect, as do I.

I hope BO can succeed in making us a better, stronger country, but I think he has to change his approach to do that.

Hey Hoods! And ITA!

 

[Galahad]

Poor Rush, trying to retain some shred of relevance.

We will all be better off when he is finally irrelevant. He is as harmful to the cause of conservatism (whatever that is right now) as a clinic bomber is to the pro-life cause.

 

[lisadr]

You know, I try really hard to at least listen to liberals and what they have to say. But comments like these and others Im reading on here are what makes me discard so much of it. They accuse the Republicans of being intolerant, uncaring, judgmental and cold hearted but then they feel they have the right to say comments like these.

Well, tell you what, why not lead by example and show us Republicans how to we should act? When a democrat can show tolerance and acceptance for the other views, then maybe I can take them more seriously. Remember, its not the Republicans that preach unity and tolerance....

When I tell you listening to the man is difficult, that he sounds like he's high of manic-I am not being intolerant. The man has admitted to an addiction problem and a heavy duty one at that. I am simply saying it sounds as if he might be struggling again. And I am not basing that on what he says-I am basing that on how things are being said. The dramatic voices, the ups and downs, it's all very weird.

I don't like Hannity, but I can listen to him (and do daily). He doesn't sound like a raving madman. I don't like his opinion, but at least he can speak in a rational calm manner. And he can be decent and defend or correct things said by his listeners. For instance, yesterday he defended Rev. Lowery as a good man, and said he felt the Rev. was being humorous during the inauguration. At least I can respect him for speaking what he felt was the truth about the Rev.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I cannot think of one campaign promise that would move our country in the right direction. I don't believe the bailouts will work (didn't the first round either). Don't agree with the abortion legislation. Don't think they should close Gitmo and move the prisoners into the US population. I think we should win the war. I wish him well personally, good health etc but I hope he cannot enact all these policies.

Thankfully, the majority of Americans disagree with you. You know, nobody promised that living in a Constitutional Democracy would be easy. Some citizens are always bound to be disappointed. Oh and FTR, McCain was on board with the bailout, the closing of Gitmo and not fiddling with Roe v. Wade.