Did Rush Limbaugh really say.....

[LakeAriel]

Yes he did, but who is surprised? He is a buffoon and those comments were repeated over and over on the news last night, revealing his true self.. Time for his final curtain.

Rush =

 

[mkingdomlvr]

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.

If he had felt that the truth was other than the "approved" opinion, I doubt you would be respecting him today.

However, I do agree with you about the tone-I don't like the dramatics on Rush's show either-and I hate the stupid songs and stuff he does.

 

[moburg]

Meh...seeing Rush's show lives and dies by Arbitron ratings, if he really supported anyone in this last election, it was Obama.

When Rush first started on the radio, during the Bush I (or perhaps Reagan) era, he was successful. When Clinton won, the left was giddy, thinking Rush would fail without a friendly administration in the White House. They were wrong and Rush was still successful. Then when Bush II won, the same lefties could only remember as far back as the Clinton admin and thought Rush would fail without an opposition administration in the White House. Wrong again, or rather wrong still.

Rush has been successful with Republican and Democrat Presidents in the White House. He does not need one or the other to remain successful. He most certainly did not want Obama as President, and it had everything to do with idealogy and nothing to do with ratings. He didn't want McCain as President either, for the same reasons.

 

[Galahad]

Oh and FTR, McCain was on board with the bailout, the closing of Gitmo and not fiddling with Roe v. Wade.

Agreed. But is the Freedom of Choice Act really "not fiddling" with Roe v. Wade (just curious - I really don't know, but it sounds like it is)?

 

[lisadr]

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.

So you don't think addressing the issues in the Middle East is not an important part of securing national security??? Sorry but Mexico and CANADA can wait. Maybe it would be better to make sure that that whole region doesn't come completely unglued. Especially while out TROOPS ARE THERE!!

Really??

 

[moburg]

Yes, he did. I'm not surprised though. Disgusted, but not surprised. He's a pompous blowhard. He also criticized Republicans who support Obama, accusing them of "drinking the Kool-Aid"

He's pathetic.

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.

Careful. You can get in trouble for using Barry's middle name. You'll be accused of trying to imply he's a muslim.

 

[mkingdomlvr]

Careful. You can get in trouble for using Barry's middle name. You'll be accused of trying to imply he's a muslim.

 

[Tikitoi]

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

Yes, he really said that. And it was not out of context. He and Hannity just can't accept Obama as their President. Such hatred from them!

 

[shmoogrrrl]

ROFL! I wouldn't worry about Rush's ratings.

In the past 8 years with a Republican President he was one of the most listened to voices on the radio. I expect that with a Democrat i nthe White House, his ratings will only improve.

How's that Air America thing workin' out?

 

[lisadr]

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.

Thank you. I totally agree. I feel the same about those on our side who do the same thing.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

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.

This is a great way of putting it. I don't think most conservatives want Obama to fail comletely, just some of his policies.

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....

 

[Mr Man]

So you don't think addressing the issues in the Middle East is not an important part of securing national security??? Sorry but Mexico and CANADA can wait. Maybe it would be better to make sure that that whole region doesn't come completely unglued. Especially while out TROOPS ARE THERE!!

Really??

We are the USA. We should talk to our friends first.

Our troops are in Iraq, not the West Bank.

 

[lisadr]

If he had felt that the truth was other than the "approved" opinion, I doubt you would be respecting him today.

However, I do agree with you about the tone-I don't like the dramatics on Rush's show either-and I hate the stupid songs and stuff he does.

Yesterday while speaking to a caller, Hannity said that he knew the Rev. and had him on the show before. His opinion was that he was a good man. I can respect he saying that-it has nothing to do with agreeing with him.

 

[LakeAriel]

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.

This is very true. My Dh and I were talking about this last night. He was a Republican most of his life, as his parents were. He grew up in a very affluent, very conservative town.

All this right wing, intolerant, Religious fanaticism has turned him completely around and his 84 year old Mother as well. His Dad just snorts.

This is not the same Republican party it used to be.

 

[momto2girls]

Yes, he really said that. And it was not out of context. He and Hannity just can't accept Obama as their President. Such hatred from them!

I don't listen to Rush, but I do watch Hannity from time to time. I've never heard him say that Obama isn't the president. I am not delusional either. I recognize that Obama won the election and is the President of the United States. But that doesn't mean that I have to agree with his policies or ideas. Thankfully, this is still a free country and we can all voice our opposition.

 

[LakeAriel]

ROFL! I wouldn't worry about Rush's ratings.

In the past 8 years with a Republican President he was one of the most listened to voices on the radio. I expect that with a Democrat i nthe White House, his ratings will only improve.

How's that Air America thing workin' out?

I don't know, but I can tell you how the elections are turning out..

 

[mkingdomlvr]

I don't listen to Rush, but I do watch Hannity from time to time. I've never heard him say that Obama isn't the president. I am not delusional either. I recognize that Obama won the election and is the President of the United States. But that doesn't mean that I have to agree with his policies or ideas. Thankfully, this is still a free country and we can all voice our opposition.

I'm sure there was plenty of that heard here in the last 8 years. Now that the shoe is on the other foot it appears that some would like to apply a different standard.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

When Rush first started on the radio, during the Bush I (or perhaps Reagan) era, he was successful. When Clinton won, the left was giddy, thinking Rush would fail without a friendly administration in the White House. They were wrong and Rush was still successful. Then when Bush II won, the same lefties could only remember as far back as the Clinton admin and thought Rush would fail without an opposition administration in the White House. Wrong again, or rather wrong still.

Rush has been successful with Republican and Democrat Presidents in the White House. He does not need one or the other to remain successful. He most certainly did not want Obama as President, and it had everything to do with idealogy and nothing to do with ratings. He didn't want McCain as President either, for the same reasons.

I don't disagree. However, from what I understand, even though he got the mega contract, his show has beginning to show signs of weakness. In this poor economy, a large number of smaller station can no longer afford to pay the exorbitant fees that it takes to air his show. If anything could have helped, it was the election of an honest to goodness punching bag for Rush's occasionally cynical audience. With his message of hope and change, the President is the perfect foil for Rush's barbs, and could help some struggling radio stations find enough listeners to obtain the advertising to continue to carry the show.

 

[LakeAriel]

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.

He also called the leaders of Israel, Jordan and Egypt. He is smart enough to know that the conflict there is at the heart of our security.

 

[momto2girls]

I'm sure there was plenty of that heard here in the last 8 years. Now that the shoe is on the other foot it appears that some would like to apply a different standard.

Shocking, isn't it?