Do yourself a favor and first answer the above question as that alone should be the earmark of what's your definition of Free Speech . And FYI , this isn't a trick question and I don't have any hidden 'gotcha' type surprises . Should there be anything against the rules about quoting Rush or any other man ?
Well I admit I lost the link , but it's not lengthy or difficult to remember so I'll just go ahead . Apparently a republican house member was prevented from sending out letters to his constituents because they contained a quote from Rush . Congressional members have the privelege of gov't paid for postal charges . But to avoid misuse they have the 'Franken Commission' (note : I may have the exact name wrong) , controlled by the Democrats , that makes sure the service does not get abused . I wouldn't call 'quoting another man' an 'abuse' . But the commission specifically pointed to that as their reason for a denial of services .
CENSORESHIP or no problem whatsoever ?
2007-09-12 08:06:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I KNEW THIS WOULD BE A BLAST -- Perhaps those of you who call Rush a loser and worthless person .. . . would like to explain then why the dems would be so worried about people reading a Rush Limbaugh quote ? The one who 'everyone knows is a loser' , huh ?
Aside from that , does it bother you or your personal integrity that you didn't post an honest answer to the free speech question ? Or are you devoid of that too ?
2007-09-12 08:21:04 · update #1
I don't care what the rule is, as much as I care that it's applied evenly.
But I do note that congress is even exempted from libel laws, so any denial of franking privileges would be highly suspect, to say the least. The clear thrust of the law is to allow them to speak as freely as possible.
PS Anyone who addresses the merits, or lack of merits, of Rush Limbaugh and nothing more is either not answering the question or is speaking in favor of censorship. Do people even bother to think anymore?
2007-09-12 08:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course Republicans should be allowed to quote Rush. For that matter, so should Democrats. Just bring more facts to the table than what the commentator said and you should be fine in debate. Otherwise you just look like a parrot.
2007-09-12 08:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why shouldn't they be allowed to do so?
I just hope that whoever is quoting someone else in their speeches is bringing more to the table than just quotes, however.
And I also hope that this privilege to quote whoever, for whatever reason, would apply to the Democrats as much as the Republicans.
2007-09-12 08:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i think of the clarification Rush & Hannity do no longer choose Obama to be President is through fact Obama isn't a Repub. straightforward & straightforward. Rush would not even like McCain - or a minimum of he did no longer till now McCain grew to become the Repub Candidate.
2016-11-10 06:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course Republican Congressman should quote Rush Limbaugh. That'll make it easier for their voters to realize what a mistake it was to send these bums to Congress, and vote them out. Because Limbaugh is a drug-addicted right-wing liar with no credibility on any issue. And said Congressman would then be his enablers.
2007-09-12 08:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Any member of Congress is allowed to quote whomever they choose to. It's a matter of whether or not his or her collegues (or the general public) would ever take them seriouslyt. Therefore, other members should also be (and are) able to mock and ridicule a fellow Congressman/woman who cites such drivel from a known pundit with little credibity.
2007-09-12 08:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Of course, a person including a legislator (liberal or conservative or martian) can quote Rush Limbaugh for any reason... just understand that Limbaugh is such a polarizing person that quoting him will not win any arguments.... But you have the right to quote him.
Personally, I think it is stupid for a congressional legislator to quote someone like him because no one will listen to what he is trying to prove... unless he just wants to bait his opponents or please a small number of his constituents.
2007-09-12 08:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by cattledog 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
While it is wrong to be quoting a drug-addicted imbecile, this is clearly a free speech issue and should not have been stopped.
2007-09-12 08:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Quoting Rush,now thats funny!! if they have to rely on him for talking points they are in a world of hurt..
2007-09-12 08:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
They are allowed to quote anyone. Democrats quote Stalin and Chairman Mao.
I think it proves they are not self thinkers and should not be in a leadership role. Republicans have not governed as leaders.
2007-09-12 08:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by No Black Box 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋