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What is up with Rush???

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I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.
 
I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.

Don't attack Rush....let him speak for the Republican party. He is their voice and they have embraced him whole heartedly. We need to encourage Limbaugh to continue to be that voice.
 
Don't attack Rush....let him speak for the Republican party. He is their voice and they have embraced him whole heartedly. We need to encourage Limbaugh to continue to be that voice.

As much as I want him to keep "speaking" ( lol) for the Republicans, I think a one party system, with only Democrats wouldn't work. Limbaugh will tear down the party around all it's members, and then they will wonder "what the hell???" Then, of course, they will blame the Democrats...
 
As much as I want him to keep "speaking" ( lol) for the Republicans, I think a one party system, with only Democrats wouldn't work. Limbaugh will tear down the party around all it's members, and then they will wonder "what the hell???" Then, of course, they will blame the Democrats...


I would love to see at least three strong parties.

I would love to see the Democratic party be a true liberal party

Let the Republican party become the Limbaugh evangelical right-wing party

and get a true third party moderate party.
 
I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.

Who is Rush limbah and what does he do that makes you occupy your time observing him? You havent said anything specific. Some guy yelling? Is he in your yard? Call the cops. They come pretty quick.
 
I would love to see at least three strong parties.

I would love to see the Democratic party be a true liberal party

Let the Republican party become the Limbaugh evangelical right-wing party

and get a true third party moderate party.

What would be the point? The democrats and republicans are the same anyway, it's already a 1-party system.

We should have these two parties: the repulicats and the liberals (true liberals, meaning libertarians).
 
He is a pig. End of Story:)
 
What would be the point? The democrats and republicans are the same anyway, it's already a 1-party system.

We should have these two parties: the repulicats and the liberals (true liberals, meaning libertarians).

What do you mean they are the same? Do you mean they are both corrupt to the roots? Or that they both do incredibly stupid things?

Repulicats? Typo?

Libertarians act like conservatives...so the Repulicats must be the liberals???

Please clarify your post please.
 
The Republican and Democratic party are exactly the same. Republicans are more like Democrats-light. They spend like crazy, have huge social spending, and don't care about a balanced budget.

And I'm not talking about the Libertarian party when I'm talking about libertarians.
 
I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.

He never incites to violence. He's not crazy. What he's trying to do is to give people facts to use to oppose the forces of liberalism and socialism in America.

This country was built on ideals that are being erased by the current Administration and you aren't aware that it is happening or you don't care.
 
Who is Rush limbah and what does he do that makes you occupy your time observing him? You havent said anything specific. Some guy yelling? Is he in your yard? Call the cops. They come pretty quick.
I know you were talking to Repeter but I have an opinion on this matter I'd like to share with the group.

I think almost everything Rush says is an unchallenged conclusion to his audience. He never asks a question, nor does he provide evidence. So many of his conclusions are forgone and accepted as fact simply because Rush said it. Unwinding all of the falsehoods Rush spins would take one hour for every three minutes of dialog from Rush. It makes no sense to invest time in debunking Rush for the mainstream media networks and blogs because they have thier own news to break.

IMO when Rush lies, he makes em' big ones. Then the rest is restating them angrilly and also throwing in some supportive truths. Most people when they argue provide evidence to support a conclusion first. Rush proclaims the conclusion up front, then while he provides supportive truths the poor dittohead will say "yeah, that is right too" because they need to believe it. Conservatives are so impotent in Washington that dittoheads are clinging to any authority figure they can find. Unfortunatly entertainers like Rush, O'Reilly, Beck, and Hannity are the only righties that sound like they are sure of themselves. Sucks to be Conservative right now. Will it last forever, certainly not.
 
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. . . nor does he provide evidence. . . .
Simply go to his website and look for an area called "Rush's Stack of Stuff," for his extensive sources, references and documentation.

He is in fact, very well informed and makes his sources public.

Also, "asking questions," is one of his common rhetorical devices.
 
I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.

Because, believe it or not, he doesn't lie and even half the time, doesn't mislead. You think just because what he says about liberals is negative, you somehow think it's lying because "Oh my! Liberalism is NEVER a bad thing!!"
 
Because, believe it or not, he doesn't lie and even half the time, doesn't mislead. You think just because what he says about liberals is negative, you somehow think it's lying because "Oh my! Liberalism is NEVER a bad thing!!"

Well, how do we define "lie?"

Thistle 9.05 Limbaugh Debates Reality

He's hardly honest. At least you recognize he misleads a great deal.

IMO, anyone who regularly listens to these pundits (from both sides) needs to see a doctor.
 
He never incites to violence. He's not crazy. What he's trying to do is to give people facts to use to oppose the forces of liberalism and socialism in America.

This country was built on ideals that are being erased by the current Administration and you aren't aware that it is happening or you don't care.

Drug addicts and facts should never be used in the same sentence.
 
Liberal caterwauling, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
 
B You think just because what he says about liberals is negative, you somehow think it's lying because "Oh my! Liberalism is NEVER a bad thing!!"

You think just because what he says about liberals is negative, you somehow think he is telling the truth because "Oh my! Liberalism is ALWAYS a bad thing !!"
 
I know you were talking to Repeter but I have an opinion on this matter I'd like to share with the group.

I think almost everything Rush says is an unchallenged conclusion to his audience. He never asks a question, nor does he provide evidence. So many of his conclusions are forgone and accepted as fact simply because Rush said it. Unwinding all of the falsehoods Rush spins would take one hour for every three minutes of dialog from Rush. It makes no sense to invest time in debunking Rush for the mainstream media networks and blogs because they have thier own news to break.

IMO when Rush lies, he makes em' big ones. Then the rest is restating them angrilly and also throwing in some supportive truths. Most people when they argue provide evidence to support a conclusion first. Rush proclaims the conclusion up front, then while he provides supportive truths the poor dittohead will say "yeah, that is right too" because they need to believe it. Conservatives are so impotent in Washington that dittoheads are clinging to any authority figure they can find. Unfortunatly entertainers like Rush, O'Reilly, Beck, and Hannity are the only righties that sound like they are sure of themselves. Sucks to be Conservative right now. Will it last forever, certainly not.

Red flags. Absolutes are generally incorrect. You need to see things in black and white so you paint over the grey with one or the other.

You are kidding yourself more than any of us. If you have a target pick one and shoot it. Blanket statements insult peoples intelligence more than you already have.

Original post was a rant with no substance and nothing specific in it to address.
 
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Red flags. Absolutes are generally incorrect.
You're absolutely right Akyron. I am heavilly biased against Rush. Most of the time I am careful to use words like some, many, and most. But my mistake on one post does not change the reality of Rush's effect on Conservatives. It's funny to me how many anti Obama folks criticize Obama supporters for worshipping a messiah. Rush is worshipped unquestioningly by most Conservatives I know in the same way.
 
Simply go to his website and look for an area called "Rush's Stack of Stuff," for his extensive sources, references and documentation.

He is in fact, very well informed and makes his sources public.

Also, "asking questions," is one of his common rhetorical devices.
I went to the site to check it out...but...I'm not going to pay Rush $6.95 to do it, which would be like you getting a tattoo of Ariana Huffington on your backside.
 
You're absolutely right Akyron. I am heavilly biased against Rush. Most of the time I am careful to use words like some, many, and most. But my mistake on one post does not change the reality of Rush's effect on Conservatives. It's funny to me how many anti Obama folks criticize Obama supporters for worshipping a messiah. Rush is worshipped unquestioningly by most Conservatives I know in the same way.

Rush is just a talk show host. Not running for any office whatsoever. Why people insist on elevating him to place him on par with the most important presidency in the world is beyond me. By focusing on him you simply make him more $$$$$. He laughs all the way to the bank. the more people bitch about him the more people flock to him to hear what the fuss was about.

That is what is funny to me.
 
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Rush is just a talk show host. Not running for any office whatsoever. Why people insist on elevating him to place him on par with the most important presidency in the world is beyond me. By focusing on him you simply make him more $$$$$. He laughs all the way to the bank. the more people bitch about him the more people flock to him to hear what the fuss was about.

That is what is funny to me.
I think you may have mistaken the intentions of a great many liberals. In spite of what some of Rush's listeners may think...it is not the goal of the Democratic party, liberals, or Obama to stop Rush from being heard, and I don't know one single Liberal that has ever implied that Rush making money is harmful to the left. I'm going to guess that many Democrats or Liberals don't care if lot's of people listen to him either. At least I haven't heard any of these concerns expressed when I get around my lib buddies.

Conservatives would be wise to promote Rush as thier steward until a king is selected.
 
Drug addicts and facts should never be used in the same sentence.

Who did that?

You can't get past the fact that Rush is usually correct.

If not his critics would succeed in pushing him off the airwaves.
 
I know that probably no one in the whole world, besides Limbaugh himself could answer this, but what the hell is Rush Limbaugh trying to do all the time? I understand he always yells about something for a good rating, and for money, but why is he purposefully misleading so many people? I honestly have counted more lies then truths when I listen to him...and afterwards, I need to watch something true, and not misleading just to clear my head of his rants. Also, I've heard that occasionally, he has said violent things, which are capable of inciting others to violence, so I'm wondering why doesn't anyone say anything? I understand that if a liberal tries it, everyone will start yelling at the liberal. There are plenty of conservatives who think he's crazy, so why don't they do anything about it? Honestly...when I listen to him... it's amazing to me how no one has attacked him yet.

Look, there is a huge market out there in medialand for the disinfranchised, disgruntled populous. Rush is just trying to make it rich capitolizing on these poor mislead few. There's one in every crowd. And even though you think just because there is one nut-ball on the bus, it's no cause for worry, consider how many busses there are. His followers may be few in the mainstream, but collectively, coast-to-coast, there is plenty enough of them to help Rush get rich on advertising dollars. The left has it's own market as well and you see the media capitolizing on them as well. Left, right. It don't matter. It's all about spoon feeding the pablum to anybody willing to eat it. It's all about da money!

Rush is an entertainer. No more no less. As the bar raises on media rating attrocities, you can count on Limbaugh to be up there at the top of stupidom. He's a pro.

His divisive, anti-American propaganda may be spew to you but remember this. Perception is reality. There are those who welcome his point of view, truth-be-damned, because it strokes their own personal reality.

In other words, yeah Rush is full of poo-poo. But try telling a schitzophrenic that there really isn't a pink elephant in the corner of the room. Good luck with that. :roll:
 
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