Should I be Concerned? Can I sue somebody?

JayMcGee · 10-26-2006, 08:20 PM

'cos I don't know who Rush Limbaugh is?

tw · 10-26-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMcGee

'cos I don't know who Rush Limbaugh is?

Clearly you don't live in North America. To appreciate how much Americans now see enemies everywhere, understand that the White House faxes the day's talking points to Rush Limbaugh and hundreds of lesser talk hosts. Rush then proclaims he is independent and can see how smart George Jr is because George Jr wants to ....

To inspire Brown Shirts, the neocons have hundreds of 'independent' talk show hosts preaching their message of the day. They tell us what to think - never bother to tell us why, what, or provide the numbers. Brown Shirts don't need underlying facts. To appreciate why 'big dic' thinking - this need to bomb everyone into submission - is so entrenched in America, learn what Rush Limbaugh does every day. Learn how many listen to outright lies and therefore believed Saddam had WMD and Saddam was complicit in 11 September. If outside America, then you don't understand how many in America now want to blow everyone back into their world perspectives. Rush Limbaugh 'propaganda' is now on the radio just like a world in the book '1984'.

http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/today.guest.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh

morethanpretty · 10-26-2006, 08:35 PM

Sue! Its the American way!

bluecuracao · 10-26-2006, 08:45 PM

Consider yourself lucky--he's really just a big attention whore. At best, an occasional source of mild amusement.

JayMcGee · 10-26-2006, 08:47 PM

mmm..... one other thought strikes me...

'Rush' is ...... not usually considered....... as a 'normal/usual' forename.... unless, of coure, the parents were in a ...... (sorry, strike that thought)... but, discounting that thought, would you not consider that parents who named their offsprng 'Rush' might be a tad off the mark....

Of course, there is no reason to think this condition might be hereditory...

Flint · 10-27-2006, 10:36 AM

@tw: could you possible put a definition of "big dic" in your signature? thanks...

mrnoodle · 10-27-2006, 10:58 AM

Alternate to tw's explanation (although this is a little like trying to argue with an extremely intelligent, stubbornly self-satisfied brick wall):

Rush came along when it became apparent that the standard sources of information were completely one-sided and had more to do with Democrat agendas than actual truth. He's not independent in the least. He's right-wing all the way. It's the left's media that wants to claim the "independent" label, even though it doesn't apply.

Anyway, Rush Limbaugh came along and took over AM radio, which was supposed to be a dying format, and millions of people finally heard someone saying what they were thinking themselves. Liberals can't stand the thought of anyone challenging them, so they've made it a major goal of their existence to discredit Rush and anyone else who passionately (and entertainingly) opposes them.

The result is a lot of cherry-picked, out-of-context quotations, some flatly made up, that are supposed to paint the picture of Limbaugh as a misogynist, racist, homophobic, etc. etc. etc. pig. Plus, he's fat. And stinky.

No one wants to be associated with hateful people, so there's a big chunk of the population who parrots the liberal line on Rush without ever having listened to the show. So, from "I've never seen him act like this. He's either off his meds or acting", we get "Rush says Michael J Fox is faking his illness". We are not to critically analyze what was actually said, nor are we to hear the context. Rather, we just get angry that such a mean asshole is allowed to pollute the airwaves. Meanwhile, Air America files chapter 11. It's just not fair.

He's comically self-absorbed, pompous, and arrogant. That's his schtick. His political viewpoint is what keeps conservatives listening to him, and his insufferable inflated ego is what keeps him in the news and at the top of liberal hit lists. He's a shrewd cat. And filthy rich. And he believes every word he says.

And liberals can't effing stand it. I love him for that alone.

Sheldonrs · 10-27-2006, 11:09 AM

To me, the best way to describe Rush is all of the above as well as knowing that he USED to say that all drug addicts and pushers should be locked up, shot, etc. Until HE was caught having his house keeper pick up illegal prescription meds, for which he did NOT have a prescription, such as oxi contin. He was also found with prescription bottles of viagra with someone elses name on the bottles when he was returning from another country.

mrnoodle · 10-27-2006, 11:34 AM

He had an addiction to painkillers, yes. Addicts are often in denial about their disease. Also, the name on the viagra was that of his doctor. I think he might have thought that his detractors were on the lookout for anything they could use to make him look foolish. I can't imagine where he got that idea.

Hardly damning evidence. And certainly less than ...

get ready for it....

right-wing chestnut coming into play....

leaving a girl to drown in the river and going home to sleep, then using your family connections to cover your ass.

Shawnee123 · 10-27-2006, 11:37 AM

Damn. What happened to goodnoodle?

Flint · 10-27-2006, 11:38 AM

Liberals are best defined as a monolithic group, every last one of whom has left a girl to drown in the river and went home to sleep, then used their family connections to cover their asses.

Conservatives are best defined as a monolithic group, every last one of whom has ranted about stiff drug penalties before being busted as a junkie themsleves, and then using their money and fame to get off with a slap on the wrist.

In this way, the productive enterprise of American politics will best accomplish many important objectives.

Sheldonrs · 10-27-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnoodle

He had an addiction to painkillers, yes. Addicts are often in denial about their disease. Also, the name on the viagra was that of his doctor. I think he might have thought that his detractors were on the lookout for anything they could use to make him look foolish. I can't imagine where he got that idea.

Hardly damning evidence. And certainly less than ...

get ready for it....

right-wing chestnut coming into play....

leaving a girl to drown in the river and going home to sleep, then using your family connections to cover your ass.

Yup, made fun of him too. I didn't make fun of Rush because he's a republican, I made fun of him because he's a jerk. So is Kennedy.
But Rush is the one currently in the news due to his own actions.

Undertoad · 10-27-2006, 12:19 PM

I have a really convincing rebuttal to your argument, which --

LOOK!!!! A SQUIRREL!!!!!!

Where were we? Anyway, of course you see I'm right.

Elspode · 10-27-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnoodle

I think he might have thought that his detractors were on the lookout for anything they could use to make him look foolish. I can't imagine where he got that idea.

It is so unfair. Rush is so charitable, never blowing things out of proportion, spinning things to put his targets in the worst possible light, or using endless hyperbole to cause as much political damage as he can.

You know why Rush always has that pained expression when he's really worked up? Its from the entire Republican Party having their hands up his ass to make him talk.

10-26-2006, 08:20 PM	#1
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10-26-2006, 08:35 PM	#3
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10-26-2006, 08:47 PM	#5
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	mmm..... one other thought strikes me... 'Rush' is ...... not usually considered....... as a 'normal/usual' forename.... unless, of coure, the parents were in a ...... (sorry, strike that thought)... but, discounting that thought, would you not consider that parents who named their offsprng 'Rush' might be a tad off the mark.... Of course, there is no reason to think this condition might be hereditory... __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

10-27-2006, 10:36 AM	#6
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	@tw: could you possible put a definition of "big dic" in your signature? thanks... __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-27-2006, 10:58 AM	#7
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	Alternate to tw's explanation (although this is a little like trying to argue with an extremely intelligent, stubbornly self-satisfied brick wall): Rush came along when it became apparent that the standard sources of information were completely one-sided and had more to do with Democrat agendas than actual truth. He's not independent in the least. He's right-wing all the way. It's the left's media that wants to claim the "independent" label, even though it doesn't apply. Anyway, Rush Limbaugh came along and took over AM radio, which was supposed to be a dying format, and millions of people finally heard someone saying what they were thinking themselves. Liberals can't stand the thought of anyone challenging them, so they've made it a major goal of their existence to discredit Rush and anyone else who passionately (and entertainingly) opposes them. The result is a lot of cherry-picked, out-of-context quotations, some flatly made up, that are supposed to paint the picture of Limbaugh as a misogynist, racist, homophobic, etc. etc. etc. pig. Plus, he's fat. And stinky. No one wants to be associated with hateful people, so there's a big chunk of the population who parrots the liberal line on Rush without ever having listened to the show. So, from "I've never seen him act like this. He's either off his meds or acting", we get "Rush says Michael J Fox is faking his illness". We are not to critically analyze what was actually said, nor are we to hear the context. Rather, we just get angry that such a mean asshole is allowed to pollute the airwaves. Meanwhile, Air America files chapter 11. It's just not fair. He's comically self-absorbed, pompous, and arrogant. That's his schtick. His political viewpoint is what keeps conservatives listening to him, and his insufferable inflated ego is what keeps him in the news and at the top of liberal hit lists. He's a shrewd cat. And filthy rich. And he believes every word he says. And liberals can't effing stand it. I love him for that alone. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

10-26-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	Consider yourself lucky--he's really just a big attention whore. At best, an occasional source of mild amusement.

10-27-2006, 11:09 AM	#8
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	To me, the best way to describe Rush is all of the above as well as knowing that he USED to say that all drug addicts and pushers should be locked up, shot, etc. Until HE was caught having his house keeper pick up illegal prescription meds, for which he did NOT have a prescription, such as oxi contin. He was also found with prescription bottles of viagra with someone elses name on the bottles when he was returning from another country. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

10-27-2006, 11:34 AM	#9
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	He had an addiction to painkillers, yes. Addicts are often in denial about their disease. Also, the name on the viagra was that of his doctor. I think he might have thought that his detractors were on the lookout for anything they could use to make him look foolish. I can't imagine where he got that idea. Hardly damning evidence. And certainly less than ... get ready for it.... right-wing chestnut coming into play.... leaving a girl to drown in the river and going home to sleep, then using your family connections to cover your ass. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

10-27-2006, 11:37 AM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Damn. What happened to goodnoodle? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-27-2006, 11:38 AM	#11
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Liberals are best defined as a monolithic group, every last one of whom has left a girl to drown in the river and went home to sleep, then used their family connections to cover their asses. Conservatives are best defined as a monolithic group, every last one of whom has ranted about stiff drug penalties before being busted as a junkie themsleves, and then using their money and fame to get off with a slap on the wrist. In this way, the productive enterprise of American politics will best accomplish many important objectives. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-27-2006, 12:19 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I have a really convincing rebuttal to your argument, which -- LOOK!!!! A SQUIRREL!!!!!! Where were we? Anyway, of course you see I'm right.

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