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Ok in a different question I was accused of generalization and flinging insults and not debate, so I would like to know who amoung right wing conservatives (not moderate republicans) believe what people like rush limbaugh, micheal savage, and similar people say on thier shows? And if you do why?

The reason I ask is it seems that callers who call in and agree are not saying anything but what they just heard come out of the hosts mouth, and can only say that those who disagree and anti-god and anti-americans?

Please help me understand...

2006-12-27 23:26:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government Politics

to answer KMan's question....the things I have difficulty with is their stance on illegal immigrants, and that the president has the only say in our government and who does congress or the judicial branch think it is to disagree (in my history and government classes I was taught that the three branches were to balance each other out so no one had absolute power)

2006-12-27 23:42:09 · update #1

To all those that are assuming that I am judging or attacking right wing conservatives or lumping them into a single group I am not...I asked WHO BELIEVES HIM AND WHY...no judgement in that...just a question

2006-12-28 01:00:44 · update #2

16 answers

Well, since I am definitely conservative and listen to talk radio almost everyday...including Rush (not Savage), I feel qualified to answer. First, I do NOT agree with everything that Rush (or anybody else I listen to) says. I do agree with much...but not all. I listen for the issues and make my own decisions.

Many conservatives are furious with the Liberals in Congress and the liberal media, because never before has the debate been so publicly contentious. It definitely hurts the military because it gives hope to the enemy that we will back down and makes our allies distrust our resolve. While America is strengthened by the debate process, it seems we are no longer debating...we are fighting. There is a big difference...the first is productive...the second is not. And it is anti-American.

As to the extent of the President's power, there certainly are checks and balances, but in times of war, while he is not ALL-POWERFUL, much power is given to the president. The reason is...You cannot always make important decisions through Congress when a quick response is necessary (Congress just doesn't act fast) OR when the discussion may lead to leaks of information that must be kept secret.

2006-12-28 01:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 1 0

I'm an extreme right wing conservative and I listen to Rush Limbaugh, because he is funny. I laugh at most of his views (He's a christian, I'm an atheist).

Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don't.

As for the "other two branches balancing power" the problem is not the legislative branch, but the judicial branch. The judicial branch has been usurping the power of the legislative branch, by "interpreting" things into the constitution that aren't there:

Our consitution does NOT give rights to foreigners, whether they are illegal immigrants or military detainees. The judicial branch has deemed actions by the executive branch "unconstitional" in this respect.

Thats just one example.

2006-12-27 23:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky T 6 · 1 1

I used to listen to Rush Limbaugh idly sometimes, years ago, when he was on a station at night that I listened to for the music during the day. However, I don't 'subscribe' to him, and haven't listened to him in a decade.

However, on illegal immigrants, I think you will find that most Americans are against illegal immigration. It doesn't take loving Rush to do that. The anti-illegal immigration referendums in Arizona passed by a three to one vote margin, and they elected a Democrat as Governor.

I don't specifically know what Rush's views on the matter are, of course.

2006-12-28 00:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by DAR 7 · 1 0

I listen to them and agree with them on quite a few things but not everything. I think they are a bit too far to the right. I guess the reason I listen to them is to hear a different perspective on the issues. I do not think the mainstream press is balanced but does expouse a left wing agenda. Frequently I hear the radio talkshows being critical of right wing politicians.

There is one news channel you did not mention and that is Fox News. Mentioning that seems to really get the left fired up. Again, I watch Fox to hear a different perspective from the mainstream media.

If the talkshows get it wrong, thousands are there ready to jump down their throat. Talk shows usually have a bit of logic to back them up. They can't make up junk like Rather did on CBS. (Actually, I guess he didn't get away with that. The internet is a new challenge for the left)

2006-12-28 00:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by Bill G 6 · 0 0

They say so much it is difficult to answer your question. I agree with common positions posed by them like:

You are responsible for your actions.

You are responsible for your own success and should not rely on handouts for your whole life (neither Rush or Michael Savage are against temporary assistance).

I agree that peace only comes through strength. Can you name any lasting peace that came from "talking?"

I agree that I know what's best for me and not some person in Washington, DC.

I agree that the Canadian health system is great for someone who has a cold or fever but really really sucks if you have a more significant malady (like heart disease, or cancer....). Universal healthcare is not a success when run by a government.

But let me ask you this. They say so much, what do you disagree with? Perhaps if you told us that can assist us in answering your question.

And by-the-way... are callers any different on Air America? They all say exactly what the host says too.

Thanks for the follow-up. Last thing first... our system is set up for the 3 branches not to "balance" each other but to be a check. By design, the Founding Fathers made the Supreme Court the lesser branch. They didn't even get their own building but got stuck in the basement of the Capitol building originally. But the Supreme Court has seized power (this year they re-wrote the Constitution when they decided on the war trial issue and Gitmo - they way way way overstepped the Constitution on that one alone).

As far as the illegal immigration issue... we'll agree to disagree there. I don't like cheaters getting to the top and that is EXACTLY what the illegals are doing. There's no benefit in doing it the legal way anymore. :)

2006-12-27 23:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by K_Man1998 2 · 2 3

I sometimes listen to Savage Nation on the way home from work-and I wish I had a dollar for every time he bashes Bush! Neal Boortz also has a less than perfect view of GW. So really, your question is a moot one. I don't listen to Rush-he is only on AM here and I hate AM.

Your assumption that we are sheep is about as stupid as me assuming you are a sheep because you are a Dem. You can't really pigeo hole people like that. Very few blindly follow anything.

2006-12-28 00:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 2 0

I listen to Rush Limbaugh on occasion, but almost never Michael Savage. No, I don't believe everything Rush says. What I do believe however, is that Rush has an opinion that is usually backed up with fact, and he speaks his interpretation of said facts. I also notice that eventually he is proved to be correct in his opinions a lot of the time. I don't follow him (or any other talk show host) blindly. I have my own library, I read books, I read stories on the net, in short I make my own decisions, as do most people, left and right wing. What folks on the left need to remember is that Rush Limbaugh, Mike Gallagher, Michael Savage, Sean Hannity, and the rest are NOT politicians. They are NOT running for office. They are, for lack of a better word, infotainment. Do you believe everything that Al Franken says on Air America?

2006-12-27 23:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sartoris 5 · 3 2

I answered your other question but I will be nicer here since you phrased it different. I am a Independent voter.But I lean strongly Conservative. I have split my ticket in the last 10 years every election. I have voted for Independents, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. I cannot stand Rush Limbaugh, haven't heard Savage enough to say. I like FOX news because they put all sorts of people on their shows, from all parties and all walks of life. I will listen to Alan Colmes (liberal) and even have his book along with Bill O'Rielly's book. What I have never done and cannot imagine I will ever do is vote for a Liberal or a socialist. Sorry, but I think the Liberals need to have their own party as they are no closer to moderate Democrats than they are to Republicans
As for the power of the president almost every Democrat in Congress voted to go to Iraq too.

2006-12-27 23:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by mark g 6 · 4 2

i'm White with a husband interior the military and raised in texas about 30 miles from crawford timber farm political labels continually confuse me yet im professional mary jane use,professional border patrol,i trust anybody might want to comprehend eachothers beliefs,professional eco-friendly, and that i dont like Protestors or anti military, i'm unable to face human beings which at the on the spot are not grateful for what they have and ***** too a lot so i'm wondering i'm a average or a conservative that leans a lil too the left I dont like McCain i imagine he's a bush brown noser and that i imagine our u . s . desires replace and obama is brining it yet as for me actual vote casting i will't do politics make me offended especialy in case your the single interior the middle being pushed round

2016-12-01 06:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Rush seems to try to simplify things and often is the mouthpiece for the entrenched GOP establishment. I think he's full of beans and I think he is pretty shameless - the doctor shopping for pain meds, the whole Michael Fox nonsense and the Viagra incident (having sex with prostitutes in the Dominican? gads...)

An example of him being a mouthpiece which I recall was him calling a McCain try for the 2000 GOP nomination a ploy by the Democratic Party. Why did he say that? Easy, the mullahs of the GOP had selected Bush and Rush was spouting the party line.

But it's a free country and to be honest, without Rush, it would be far less entertaining.

2006-12-28 00:01:33 · answer #10 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0 2

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