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Of the 86 ads aired during Thursday's New York broadcast, 77 were public service announcements and seven were from companies seeking to pull ads from the talk radio program.
The fallout over Rush Limbaugh’s controversial comments about a Georgetown University law student continues. After dozens of sponsors said they would no longer advertise on The Rush Limbaugh Show, Thursday’s New York broadcast included five minutes of silence and an advertising lineup consisting almost entirely of public service announcements.
The dead airtime was spread out over four instances during the three-hour broadcast. WABC 770 AM in New York was silent for two and a half minutes before the show, save for one ad, then again near the end of the show’s first hour. Hours two and three each contained one minute of silence each, reports Think Progress.
'Rush Limbaugh Show' Broadcasts Five Minutes of Dead Air as Sponsors Continue to Flee - The Hollywood Reporter
Well at least at one station, the lack of advertising dollars is having an effect.
Personally, I think the hoopla over Rush's comments are an over reaction, but his statements were certainly uncalled for.
He makes way too much money for too many people.
Rush Limbaugh has rejected an advertiser’s apparent attempt to reunite with his show after the company initially dropped its ads from the program following his remarks about contraception advocate Sandra Fluke.
In an email to Sleep Train President Dale Carlsen (obtained by The Blaze), a representative of the show says that Limbaugh personally considered the company’s request, but denied it considering its public comments following the controversy.
He makes way too much money for too many people.
This is not the subject you are looking for.
That aside, I'm actually really surprised of all the things Rush has said this would be one to set off this kind of ****storm. Now I doubt he'll be driven off the air for this, but its amazing to see the kind of affect and attention its receiving from other media and people.
He makes way too much money for too many people.
Rush Limbaugh is not too many people. He is but one person. Perhaps his girth is confusing you? You may want to change that to "he makes way too much money for one person".
Previously, he's focused his commentary on public figures and politicians who sought their offices.
what a flimsy excuse for a line in the sand.
A person appearing before congress to impact change isn't significantly different then a person deciding to represent others in office to impact change.
Even so, it appears that that's where the line in the sand is.
There's a bit of a difference between what Rush has said before and what he said about the definition of a slut.
Previously, he's focused his commentary on public figures and politicians who sought their offices. And I think that Americans are pretty fine with them being targets because they know what they're getting into. Also, Americans all over the spectrum realize how full of crap politicians all over the spectrum really are, so vitriol thrown against them is fine.
But this Georgetown student isn't seeking office nor is she a public figure. She's just an advocate wanting to speak out on this issue to the legislators who will be deciding this issue. So it comes across as a bitter mean dickhead picking on a young woman who just wanted to speak up.
And if it's one thing Americans root for it's an underdog or someone who looks like they're being bullied, even if you disagree with their stance. And it comes across as if Rush was bullying this young woman.
That's the difference if you ask me.
and that is an idiotic line in the sand.
What an idiotic comparison. Public office and running for VP, while having a TV show (reality) on Fox News, and books vs a meeting with the Speaker of the House on TV.
Yeah, close one. Are you being serious with that comparison?
Meanwhile, Rush dominates radio airways like no one else. Second place is not even on the horizon.
yes, I am . the minute she decided to petition congress, the significant difference between her, Rush, and any politician went away.
individuals in a civilized society should not call other people sluts, drawing the line in the sand based on how often they work with the govenrment to enact change is a ridiculous set of criteria.
The sponsors will come back. There are far too many nutjobs in this country that listen to him (see this board) for the sponsors to stay away.
It's embarrassing, yes, but true.
LOL you're funny, bro. Though, I agree. Pundits shouldn't be calling any politician or person a slut for no reason.
Now... a comedian on an HBO show? Wtf else would you expect?
Yawn good for him Brittany Spears has also dominated.......
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