Isn't this the real reason the Dem's are attacking Rush?

Question

The only true outage the Demo-nazi's have against Limbaugh was that he dared to expose those two frauds for what they really are; phony soliders and phony patriots. When will they ever learn?

Yeah but -- do you feel the same way about the Kennedys-- they both have a drug problem and they are running our country! lol

Answer 1

It's too bad that Rush had to expose this. I say that because he's not the most credible guy, but he's right this time. When confronted with this fact, Democrats always resort to attacking Rush. I have not seen one Democrat condemn phony soldiers that would lie about their accounts to damage the US. Yet they jump all over Rush. Shame on them, they are ignoring the more important issue.

Answer 2

Wow ... lots of different legitimate issues raised here.

So, first: Having read both the full and "edited" transcripts cited here, Rush's explanation seems logical. It is not as clear cut as some would believe, but I am willing to give the benefit of the doubt. (As explanations go, it is in no way as convoluted as we typically hear from politicians from both sides of the isle ... "vast right-wing conspiracy" or "I take a wide stance"...)

Second: As for the editing complaint, the portion removed is equivilant to the "..." used by journalists every day. Nothing substatiative relating to the subject was removed. The only legitimate complaint is that it makes it seem as if the second portion of the arguement (which clearly referrences those two liars as the "phony soldiers") comes almost immediately after the original comment instead of 2 minutes later. However, 2 minutes of talk radio time is nothing, as it is a medium (and specifically a host) known for going off on tangents.

Third: The first amendment only prohibits congress from making a law that abridges the freedom of expression. (i.e. the "fairness doctrine"). People are free to whine and complain about anything they want. I have no problem with the protests of Rush, just like I have no problem with the protests of the NYT over the "Betray-us" ad. However, I do have a serious issue with sitting senators and representatives pressuring private corporations to make programming decisions. If they want to introduce a resolution saying that they don't agree (as was done with the NYT) ... fine. But government officials should not try to force censorship, even as part of a "letter" or "petition". (And they did not write that letter as "private citizens". They did so in their office as representatives of the government, as evidenced by their wording and the people they had sign their letter.)

Basic summation: chill out. not a big deal. if you don't like it, tell your local radio station that you will not listen. you don't even have to read the transcripts and make your own informed judgement (after all, ignorance is still legal in this country) ...

Answer 3

I have been a Democrat all through the Glorious years
when we had great Presidents like Franklin Delano
Roosevelt who saved this country from rebellion which
it faced after the disastrous Depression brought on by
the neglect of Hoover---a Republican---

He also led the world in it's WW2 struggle against Adolph
Hitler ----you are a little mixed up in calling us "Nazis"---
if it were not for Democratic leader ship you might be
"Goosestepping" (The term for the Nazi soldier's strut)

And John Kennedy !-I was walking the streets of a Chinese
City when he was killed ---thousands of people were
in tears--- all over the world he and Jackie Kennnedy
were revered --- hundreds of foreigners stopped me ---
recognizing an American ---to tell me how much they
admired this Democrat !

Democrats Bill Clinton and Al Gore left a huge
surplus (money) which is being decimated in Iraq by
one of Rush's Idols in a foolish war where little
children and their families and thousands of our
own soldiers have been killed !

You must be pretty young to be idolizing such a biased
person ---it is perfectly commendable to disagree
with we "Dem--ocrats" but don't be misled by a
"Dem--agogue"---

Most of don't "attack" Rush--since a long time ago we
have done the same as the wiser Republicans---
we ignore him !

You would be wise to do the same---think for yourself !

Answer 4

What I want to know is, why are Harry Reid and the democrats attacking anyone in the senate, when their job is to pass bills? Leave the talk shows to the radio hosts, and the business of government to the senate!

Answer 5

Demo Nazi! That's a Rushism I have been spared in the past. I have heard Rush foam about femi-Nazis . Mr. L. wants all the freedom of speech he can get for his line of propaganda and none for the other side. Folks this is a free speech issue--last week it was the MoveOn ad, when will we accept that the rights guaranteed in the First Amendment are for all, except those who yell "fire" in a crowded theater!
If we expect to continue expressing our thoughts and beliefs without censorship we have to expect others to utilize the same right.

Answer 6

On the November 30 edition of his nationally syndicated radio show, host Rush Limbaugh proclaimed: My "cat's taught me more about women, than anything my whole life" because his pet cat "comes to me when she wants to be fed," and "[s]he's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually [a] very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it." Limbaugh has previously stated, on the March 1, 2005, edition of his show, that "[w]omen still live longer than men because their lives are easier"; on January 10, he suggested that some women "would love to be hired as eye candy."

Really, this is the guy you want to support and defend? That is so sad. Here we find Coulter talking about women: "If we took away women's right to vote, we'd never have to worry about another Democrat president. It's kind of a pipe dream, it's a personal fantasy of mine, but I don't think it's going to happen. And it is a good way of making the point that women are voting so stupidly, at least single women."

Answer 7

No. It's because of what he actually said. The excuse being offered by Rush and his buddies on the right that he was taken out of context is an absolute lie.
What's sad is that so many on the right are accepting his edited version of the transcript as the truth. It's either willful gullibility or willful ignorance.

Answer 8

I saw a report that 48% of registered voters polled said they "Deffinately" would "NOT" vote for Hillary. That is something they cannot handle. Imagine polling voters from all parties and getting a 48% NO. Wow! If she is their nominee, they are in serious trouble. They have to blow smoke somewhere to hide this.

Answer 9

That's exactly the reason they're attacking him. You notice that the two bimbos who launched the attack, harken and Reid, are two who refused to sign on to the condemnation of moveon for it's untruthful attack on General Petraeus. And for all those who keep harping about Rush's addiction to prescription pain killers, how do you people justify the illegal drug use by your two lovely liberal icons, Robert F. kennedy Jr. and Patrick Kennedy?

Answer 10

This sounds like a joint plot to control talk-radio period. I'm sure not all are of the same opinion. In fact I think most Libs and GOPs have the same vested interests but planted instigators are stirring the pot.