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Rush Limbaugh's Imus Moment

Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:28 PM by Countdown

This one's gaining steam in the blogosphere tonight, a parody song played on the radio by Rush Limbaugh: "Barack the Magic Negro," sung by a white guy doing an Al Sharpton impersonation.

Yeah, they're gonna love this.

The video, apparently done after the fact by a third party, but the audio is from Rush's show.



Rush's defense of course, will be that it was the LA Times that started the whole "magic negro" meme in respect to Obama -- much like the Imus' defense, that black rappers invented the term "Ho" -- so Rush can hardly be blamed for so enthusiastically running with this when he's clearly holding a "Be A Racist For Free" card.

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Why does anybody still listen/watch this guy? He's a moronic, drug addicted, arrogant, hypocritical asswipe. People that listen to him are just stupid, and I mean stupid. Of course the people that still listen to him quote him, as though what he says is actually true. The guy makes me want to vomit. Oooh wait, I think I just vomited a little in my mouth looking at this slobs picture. Yuck!
That's horrible,This country is better than Rush Limbaugh. If this is the Republin Party the members need to rethink thier position, and their attitudes.
This is pure racism no matter how anyone tries to paint it otherwise. If Rush thinks it is funny, and repeats this stuff on his show or plays this stuff on his show it only show how much of a racist pig he is. Don't think it will stop him though since those who listen to him tend to be just as racist, not to mention as sexist, as homophobic, and as intellectually impaired. I'd say that starting a campaign to pressure his advertisers would be a good idea, still don't know if it will work. BTW, anyone know where one could get a list of said advertisers?
Why? I don't understand, why is Limbaugh ALWAYS given a free pass? He calls Donovan McNabb a product of media hype and says that he's only considered good because he's black, and that at least gets him fired from ESPN, but nothing more. He refers to Obama as "Halfrican", and it's newsworthy, but there's no concerted effort to have him punished. Now this? Where does it end? Where's the outrage from America's African-American leadership? It's as if he gets a free pass to say all sorts of deplorable and inappropriate things about whomever he wants, and if anyone raises a question about it, people just seem to shrug it off and say, "Well, he's a conservative radio host, what do you expect from the guy?" It's very sad to see that the left's leaders are so terrified of being stuck with the dreaded "liberal" label that they shy away from people like this scumbag. I guess if your name is Coulter, Limbaugh, or if you work at Fox News, you're entitled to a certain amount of douchebaggery.
No racism here, if anybody is a racist it's Keith and all the other race baiters on the left. It is the racist who thinks that a person that is of a different SKIN COLOR is a member of a different race. It is the racist who thinks that a person that is of a different RELIGION is a member of a different race. It is the racist who thinks that a person that is of a different NATIONALITY is a member of a different race. It is the racist who thinks that a person that is of a different CULTURE is a member of a different race. Ever heard of the human race? Just how much seperatism are we going to allow? Rush doesn't look at people in such a seperate way as most moonbat leftoids do, he looks at them as equal foder!
Okay, this is a list I found online, however, I'm not sure how old it is. There was an article stating that Bose Wave no longer sponsored the show, but then it stated that people still heard Bose commercials during his show. Who knows? I guess if people bombarded them, then it might work, I don't know. What I do know, however, is that if I boycotted the corporations that supported the GOP/right, I may as well learn how to manufacture my own goods. I hate it, but that is consumerism. I'm also guessing that the FCC and the rest of the world (with the exception of those that still quote Limbaugh), know that this guy really is full of crap, and it is more of a comedy routine than anything else-regardless of how vulgar. AutoZone (901) 495-6500 Bose Wave Radio 508-766-7781 Mission Pharmacal (makers of Citracal) (800) 531-3333 General Steel Metal Buildings 1-888-98-STEEL Hotwire Discount Travel 415-343-8444 Lending Tree (704) 541-5351 Life Quotes 1-800-670-5433 Select Comfort 763-551-7460 Mission Pharmacal (makers of Thera-gesic) (800) 531-3333 Overstock.com
Mark, dude, where are you coming from? Why is racism political to you? I happen to know racists from all sides of the party line, it just so happens that Limbaugh is a nutcase right-winger, just like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are on the polar opposite side of the nutcase deal. And yes, Rush does look at people by 'race,' or religion. Please don't defend that man. He insults anybody and everybody that doesn't agree with his screwed up ideals-too bad we can't all be hyprocritical drug addicts like him. Yes, we are all part of the human race, to that there is no denying, unfortunately your pig, I mean Limbaugh, has comptempt for most humans. That man makes GWB look like a saint I(with the exception of sending thousands of American human beings to their deaths).
Come on Jamie, get real! I didn't make racism political. You know very well who's done that! Rush looks upon people by way of their ideals and NOT their skin color. You probably only know about him through these blogs and not his radio show. Ever listen to him? Somehow I doubt it. He's had many black callers. The guy's certainly not perfect (and just how perfect are you?} and even grates my nerves at times as well. But he's not a racist. If that were the case, then why does he praise Colon Powell, Condoleeza Rice or Clarence Thomas? Oh, that's right. They don't count. That's shoe polish on their face, right?
Mark, wow. Rush Limbaugh is like Stephen Colbert I guess, he "doesn't see color"... and he has "many black callers". You've sold me!  I guess this racist song must have been done by some other disgusting pill popper.  Turn off your radio, dude. You've been brainwashed.
Mark, No, he's not a racist. He just plays one on the radio. -q
If I might venture a guess, Rush figures that Imus got nailed for picking on innocent young women while he (Rush) is slamming a public figure and therefore fair game. What he very evidently doesn't understand -- certainly based on his past performance -- is that it is still possible to overstep the bounds of decency even when discussing a public figure. Of course, he still has to first try to find his way back *inside* the bounds . . .
BTW, how is it that Rush can claim "many black callers"? Do they all identify themselves by race? Are callers screened for racial diversity? Or does he only take video-phone calls? Perhaps he uses "separate but equal" phone-lines? 'Tis a puzzlement.
Oh the never ending saga that is the media. I've listened to Rush many times. It's fair to say he is out there. But I must say that aside from the song and dance Jesse and Al aren't any better. You see it seems as if they hold that same be a racist card except theirs say because we're black. No one said anything at the way Al and Jesse berated the Duke lacrosse players and come to find out like the players were saying, it was all a lie. No apologies have been demanded and no one has called for their heads. Why is it people still give them a voice by calling them every time something happens that happens to involve someone black? They have their own issues and are racist bigots as well. I am black and I hate that they call them our black leaders because they aren't. They bring more shame than good. They feed on the down trodden. They run to the inner cities and projects to greet a news camera or use some poor kid as a back drop. Where is the money they're spending to make the lives of these people better? Most times they just show their faces and then they're off to make their own money. Bring the news camera to Jesses' or Als' house. Let's see how they live. Let's see how many hired hands they have running the house for them. How much do they charge to speak and cover the issues? Why is it the black girl that was thought to be a victim of race infused rape and kidnapping, that ended up being a victim of alcohol in the lacrosse case get money for school? What about the lives of the accused? What about the hate that came from that? What about the already tense race relations in the south? They did nothing but hit the bees nest with a bat and jumped into a limo and smiled as they drove back to their mansions. Why oh why did anyone call on Al to speak about Imus? No one really cares how the racist Al Sharpton really feels. It was a media ploy. It was done because the black people that had no clue who Imus was would run get on the band wagon if good ole Al said so. They use these to clowns to rile up the poor black communities. Again, these are people that may have never heard of him before. Many had no idea who Imus was but they were steaming mad. Why is it that now weeks later his producer was let go? Why is it no one made no waves about him? Why do we care we berate each other lower than anyone can imagine. Listen to our music. Listen to us speaking to one another. Look at the way we carry ourselves, look at how we hate us (not each and every black person but they are fast becoming the majority).The media is to blame with this case, Imus and the Duke case. That fool that ran with the story to get an advance or a raise. No one including Al/Jesse would have known. But it was a game of money so it was blasted across every news station. Rush as horrible as he can be has his own show. That doesn't give him the right to say whatever but listen to the radio sometimes, listen to what our black people are calling Obama. You should have heard what they called Jesse and Al when they ran. Al and Jesse don't want Obama to come close to winning because they didn't have a chance. Rush and Ann are always going to say whatever but look at the media. Has any one listened to Americas Black Forum? It straddles the line of racism from time to time also. People say what they want but if they have a radio/TV show they have to censor themselves while the rest of the media spectrum has to be hushed. They are media outlets but another outlet ran with the story to one up them. When we chase after it we fall into the trap. So for the rest of the week we are going to be flooded with news of this when there is real news going on. What gives? We are ready to string up the likes of Rush, Ann and Bill but the pres, Al, and Jesse can say whatever they want to. I don't understand. Karl Rove and Gonzales are lying in office as well as Bush and Cheney, where is the loud cries? Not on a blog or post, but the many news shows that will have a word about this mess. Ask Al about that the next time a camera is stuck in is face. Question lying and being a bigot on a radio show and then ask about Bush lying to and murdering the American people. I wish it could be equal across the board. Listen to the black radio shows from time to time. See what hatred they spew. Then listen to see if anyone calls for their head. See if anyone cares. They say what they want because they're black and they can say whatever it is they want to. Will we shut up about the little things right now and move on to the real stories? Rushes show isn't a news program, it's his opinion. It isn't all factual. You can make something mean what you want after you've spun it a few times. But we Americans continue to fall into the fog trap. The media fog trap. This mess is going to take all eyes off our congress that are afraid to do what they said they would when they ran. This is going to take pressure off of Bush and the slaughter in Iraq. It's only going to be on the bottom of the TV on the ticker when another life is taken in Iraq. It's going to give Rove more time to loose emails and his mind. I wish we would wake up and see the fog. We are being alluded by the wrongs of our government. For all we know Rush did this for publicity and to take the attention off of his buddies. Let's continue to be news watchers and get away from the tabloids labeled news.
Well, Imus was fired by 2 networks. Lets see the same reaction for Rush. He needs to go! Hey, I listen to his show occassionally just to get a laugh, but most of the time his hateful comments make me sick to my stomach and I have to turn him off. I can't understand the people who defend him. They must be deaf because all I hear from him is a bunch of hate directed at the people who don't agree with his political agenda. Rush not only degrades blacks, he spews out the hate to women, Muslims, and lets not forget people with a devastaing disease. Remember Michael J. Fox? Please, lets all follow Jamie's lead and not buy from the businesses who sponser his show. Bottom line, it's time for Rush to fade into the sunset. Maybe Mr. Imus will hire him as a farmhand on his ranch. No...even Imus deserves better than that.
OK This is the final straw,Mark Harding,step away from the Kool-Aid dispenser,open your ears and, I know this is the hard part, ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN.The Rasist here is Lush Rimboy.For the love of God man can't you see and hear what this overblown windbag has been getting away with for years,not closet racism but open racism. You Dittoheads should be called what you are ,Shittoheads,you walk lockstep with the rest of the mindless NeoCons who think only they know how to run this country and screw the rest of us for we are "Liberals" who would sell our children for drugs and let eveyone into the US who wnats to come in.We would allow Gays to marry and destroy that great institution of Marriage you all hold so dear,even tho 2nd and 3rd marriages seem to run in Rebublican Presidential candidates lives these days.Instead of attacking Keith Olberman why don't you tell Rushie Boy this stuff isn;t funny or acceptable anymore.
Mr. Hunter from Albany dude thats hilarious. O n the topic. Hey guys chill, u have to understand that conservative right wing nuts like Rush Limabaugh or Tom Delay are not racist per se. They just believe that whoever is on the oppsoiste side of view is not to be treated like they would like to be treated. To achieve thier political goals they will go to any extreme they can, because in thier minds the liberals have bene stickin to them for so long that its only fair. I like to think myself as centrist, I am against gay marriage, against abortion (unless its medically necessary or is mother's health is at risk etc ect) but am also in favor or gun control. On more issues I m close to conservative but I would never vote for them as they are hypocrite. And plz dont bite my head off saying liberals are not hypocrite ofcoure they are but I expect that from them. Conservatives who have call on moral superiority are worse then liberals when they call one thing n do something else. Liberals atleast let you know where they stand. So yeah I agree, I dun think its racist, but its in very poor taste and he should be held accountable for playing this stupid song.
Racists come in any color and political persuasion. Some of them are even named Mark. You want to be taken seriously? Jump on Jackson, Sharpton and Nagin: three of the biggest racists out there, but give equal time to Limbaugh. The guy is a cancer on our society and has been since the day he picked up a microphone. And I have news for you, Rush believes what he is PAID TO BELIEVE. You ever met the man? I have. His sense of conviction is tied directly to his bankbook. If Jackson supporters were Limbaugh supporters, he would be attacking Whitey and you can take that to the bank. The exact inverse is true too. If Jackson had Limbaugh's support base he would be slinging the N word faster than hash coming off the grill of a busy greasy spoon diner. I will say this once -- Race is played in modern politics SOLELY TO DIVIDE AND CONQUER. Be fooled at your own risk and ALWAYS ask what is in it for the person playing the race card. It usually is a very narrowly defined personal benefit and you are being sold a pig in a poke.
Mark, I do listen to Rush Limbaugh and I've heard him make racist remarks on many occasions. I've heard his black caller too, he calls often under different names and Rush never seems to recognize his voice. He also has a female who calls and praises him for being such a wonderful person. He never seems to recognize her voice either, but I do. If these people were real it would be scary.
Well, Mark, just a shot in the dark here, but perhaps the reason he praises Powell, Rice and Thomas is that they are all "water-carriers" for the Bush insanity. Limbaugh is a reprehensible, sad and sorry excuse for a human. This is not new information, he has been attacking those who do not agree with him for years now. He cannot attack the positions, so he makes the attacks personal. Recall the way he jumped on Michael J. Fox? Then he tried to spin his way out, but the video does not lie. Same as O'Reilly, Rush hasn't yet realized that his diatribes are recorded for all to see, maybe one day they will get a clue. By all rights he should be cooling his heels in jail, that is what he himself endorsed for druggies, but evidently that does not apply to fat, rich, white guys doctor shopping for Oxy. Ever wonder why a guy would go to the Dominican with a big stash of Viagra, without his wife or girlfriend? Especially one who so espouses the "family values" hypocracy of the right? It is past time for him to be exposed for the two-faced slime that he is.
People were successful in getting rid of Imus, now concentrate on Limbaugh. Why is it the only picture we see on the net of him is smoking a cigar, why not see him in his white KKK robe? What a racist and a pig. Does he know what is going on in the world? Maybe he is just like the boy in the plastic bubble. Rush needs to go back in his little bubble of a world, smoke his stogie and shut up.I agree with Jamie, I just finished eating and felt a little bit come back up in my mouth. Instead of doing a good thing and applauding the efforts of Senator Obama, he ridicules him. Who the hell cares what color he is or that he African American, he has a lot of good things to say and deserves a chance to be heard and most of all, respected. Limbaugh the Bully, needs to go back into the playground and get his but whuped.He truly is the poster child for " this is your brain on drugs campaign", Denise
As Rush is the voice of the neo-cons, this is a glaring example of their true agenda. They always have to have someone to hate and make fun of. The immigration issue is their way to attack anyone that doesn't "look" like them. They always find a race to make look bad and find listeners that feel the same way. What a racist talk show. I've never been able to drink the kool-aid. And where is that compassionate conservatism? And "liberal" is bad, why? Because the definition is "freedom" and free to make choices, not to be told what to think.
Racism is alive and well, thriving in the United States of America, thanks in part to the "comedy" on talk radio. If Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice or Clarence Thomas spoke up and were more outraged, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton wouldn't have to. But these intelligent, educated Republicans say nothing. The young minority in the inner cities around this nation deserve better leadership. Unfortunately, they have none and because of that, they are growing up surrounded by violence. Yet, the "comedy" continues. Pathetic and sad.
I believe in freedom of speech and I feel censorship will be the downfall of our country. I don't like Mr. Limbaugh and his negative attacks, but he is a US citizen, so he has the right to say what he wants. So what is a person to do? I don't listen to him and I encourage everyone around me to do the same. He is a waste of our already polluted air. The same goes for people like Don Imus and Bill O'Reilly - I don't watch or listen to them, even though they have the right to speak as they please.
I have listened to Rush on the radio. I don't know if he is racist, can't read his heart. But I do know he is a loud mouth that rarley let's any of his guests (especially those who may not agree with him) finish their sentences before he rudely interupts them. Rush and Hannity are alike in this interrupt and run over your guests strategy. They are rude and never let people finish. Their radio shows are not aired for discussion but for the purpose of having their opinions heard, making a name for themselves, making money, and maintaining a certain level of division amoung people so they can justify thermselves on the radio and TV. Ann Coulter does the same thing. I see that smirk and smile when she says something outlandish. She knows exactly what she is doing (causing a big stir). It gives her name recognition, sells her books, and makes her quite wealthy. Rush and Hannity are doing the same. Who are the kidding. The only issue I have with any of them is what makes their opinions any more important or correct than your average Americans? They know the anser to that, nothing. So they have to create controversy and stir up peoples anger in order to be able to air on radio, appear on TV and sell books. Anyone in here can do the same. Just start talking trash, writing books that anger people, and you have it made. So I don't know if Rush is a racist, but there is no doubt he as well as Hannity and Coulter are parasites that feed off your average Amercian citizen by creating and maintaining controversy, division and yes, anger filled that turns to hatred.
Love the pic of Rush and his cigar...who did the video? That's my question.
*points out the "Please don't feed the trolls" sign* Anyway, it's ironic that people who claim to be "color blind" on both sides of the political spectrum say/do things like this that guarantee that color is the first thing you look at.
That Rush parody is actually quite funny. What happened to the left's sense of humor? Y'all redefine the meaning of words in this case racist, there were no demeaning or racist terms there that I could tell. Sharpton on the other hand is a devout racist, his whole gig is about driving a wedge between what we call races for profit and power. Mark I agree with you that we are not separate races, I use the term here because it makes it easier to illustrate a point.
I can't believe that Al Franken and Bill Maher are so mainstream that they are actually advisers to the libs. They take whatever these nutcases say , along with Jesse and Al Sharpton and run with it. Give me a break ! The La Times called Barak the Magic Negro , not Rush. Will someone , with a straight face, explain what a Magic Negro is so we will not appear to be racist ? And why does the left not demand boycotts of ABC Disney for that real pig Rosie. Yesterday she tells Trump to eat her while grabbing her crotch in front of 17 year old girls, using the "F" bomb numerous times and she is so compassionate in the libs eyes. Go figure !
Yes Mark, I have listened to that scumbags show, as I have stated before. Since I recently came to this site and hadn't been to one before, it's highly unlikely that I form my opinions of him from here! Yes, he has made racists comments in the past, whether you like it not. Is he as bad as some in the racism department? No, but what does it matter. You did make it political-this statement says enough on it's own: "Rush doesn't look at people in such a seperate way as most moonbat leftoids do, he looks at them as equal foder!" You are right however, Limbaugh does insult ALL people, regardless of their color of skin or religion, as long as they don't agree with him, and that they are 'moonbat leftoids.' Your statement about him praising Ms. Rice, General Powell, and the creep Clarence Thomas, speaks volumes. It has nothing to do with the fact that they are all GOP-does it? That's like saying: I don't have a problem with black people, I even know some. Duh! I have a huge problem with people that make ignorant comments about the color of ones skin, their nationality or their religion-it just shows their ignorance. I never said I was perfect Mark, as I know I'm not. I try my best to good Mom, wife, friend, sister, daughter, etc.. Trying my best, however, doesn't mean that I have to rag on anybody that disagrees with me, and then make stuff up to 'support' my opinion. Limbaugh is a lying, hypocritical pig.
Mark, typically I don't post messages on any blogs but your defense of Rush Limbaugh is absolutely mind boggling. I actually listen to Limbaugh, I listened/watch O'Reilly until he made the comments about the kidnapped child, and I watch Countdown. Saying that Limbaugh looks at people only by their ideals is one of the craziest things I have ever heard. Halfrican? Is Halfricanism a political ideal? Only look at ideals and he plays the above song? Racism transcends political boundaries, it is on all sides of the political spectrum. Applauding Rice, Powell and Thomas does not make Limbaugh color blind or not racist. Let's ask those three how they feel about the song or about what it means to be a Halfrican. By the way, I don't belong to either party so saying this is from a lefty would be a lie. You listen to Limbaugh, you're probably use to it.
The difference between right and left is that the left sees there is a problem, we all know that all humans are the same when it comes down to it, but racism is still endemic in this country and we are willing to recognize the existence of said problem. The right would prefer just to say we are all human and deny that racism actually exists because they tend to be the racists. They often deny this by pleading ignorance, as when they make a racist comment and in their defense state they did not realize such a comment was racist. BTW, the right also likes to deny a lot of other things, like the fact that there are so many poor in this country and it actually is not their fault. They like to dismiss this with the myth that all poor people don't work hard and therefore they are to blame for their position in life. That's compassionate conservatism for you.
Barak the Magic Negro - Why is it ok for Rosie and Bill Maher to say the things they say but not OK for Rush to repeat something The LA Times made up ? Don't you just love the hipocracy !
Mark Harding has officially drank the coolaid. Nice of him to redefine "racist" for our generation. Nobody is a racist unless RUSH says that they're a racist. Black is White. Right is Wrong. Up is Down. GO on buddy, chase that rabbit down the hole, and when you find that LEFT aint right and RIGHT aint right, come back and redefine SANITY, please.
Contact the sponsor's, let them know how you feel, and that you will tell everyone you know who sponsors Rush. Time for the pill popping goof to go. If Imus was wrong then so is Rush
Mark, Mark, Mark...There is no way that anyone should even come close to supporting this guy. He is entitled to his opinion but when people defend him and this action, I think it is time for you to SERIOUSLY and I mean SERIOUSLY take a step back and listen to what you are saying. This is not an issue of left or right. It is an issue of right and wrong. I have had the unfortunate pleasure of listening to Rush and when he isn't babbling about something that he isn't educated enough upon, he waves the flag to blanket his remarks. Rush couldn't not even come close to debating his views with anyone with half a brain. Those who do listen to him take his words for right (ok pun intended) without having the desire to actually research what he is saying is frightening. They also suffer from basing their opinion from what they hear from him and "fair and balanced (excuse me while I roll my eyes here)" Fox News. Too bad.
Why isn't anyone doing anything? If Imus got fired so should Rush. He is a conservative dimwit who is clearly racist.
I will, however reluctantly, PARTIALLY agree with Jamie, but here's where the road forks. Rush Limbag plays on the prejudice of others.....he givesthem fodder to bolster their twisted mindsets. He may or may not be racist, but we all do know he is a pill popping, hypocritical, doc shopping, pathetic loser. That title, my friends, is nuttin but equal opporunity.
"much like the Imus' defense, that black rappers invented the term "Ho"" Didn't MS-NBC via Gregory, Olbermann, Scarbourgh use this same defense in the daily discussions when IMUS was finally fired? Don't get me wrong here, I can not stand Rush Limbaugh, but maybe MS-NBC has its own ""Be A Racist For Free" card" as well. Heck, seems like NBC/MS-NBC had this card for quite awhile considering how long IMUS was on their airwaves.
My former partner and I before I retired used to his show as a test of tolerance and our nerves.We'd see how long we could take it before who would be first to turn the dial and say that's it the dial or turn the squawk box off.We would time it.The longest I think was about 9 minutes of that ass.I hope he goes to bed one night and wakes up black the next day.I think Mom's Mabley did a gag like that once about a Governor but I don't want to quote it.Yep Rush sweet dreams and wake up a black man.Fired from the station and become so poor you will have to ask for welfare to feed your fat ass.What a piece a fat pastie faced racist scum.You suck.I'm not even listening to you on that squawk box and you still suck.So I'll be turning you off.I Still hope you wake up black,of course that would be a disgrace to the race.
Larry - Charleston: Rush Limbaugh is scum and not funny, Rosie is a loud mouth b---h and not funny. Bill Maher, well he sure says things he should be called out for, but his delivery is sometimes truly funny so we'll just say Bill Maher is scummy-bitchy. So you are right. There is scum on both sides of the spectrum. But think about this. We are all blogging here about Rush, Rosie, Bill Maher and others, but frankly who are these people? Who made them? I mean look at Limbaugh and Rosie. Fat ass nobodies that make money off folks like us and others who give them attention. They are not the idiots. We are the idiots for making them who they are, funding their lifestyles and the crap they express.
Comedian Rush Limbaugh! That's funny. Anyways.
How do we shush rush, get out of Iraq, insure every american, get an energy policy that gets us off oil, revive our status in the world and start to regrow the middle class and bring our country back together again? We elect Barack Obama! Discussions about the man need to move past race but that is all rush has.
Let's all take a step back. If we disagree with Limbaugh's view and actions, then we should boycott those who advertise on his program, or even go as far as contacting his advertisers and telling them until the pull their sponsorship of his program, we refuse to support their products. Take action if you're mad at him, but do more than mere name calling on a blog, or he will never feel the consequences of his actions, and will continue to promote his ideals freely, which is his his right. Everyone wants to tarnish his name with harsh words, but as the old axiom tells us, actions speak louder than words.
Whine and bitch about Rush all you want. Fact is, 20 million people make up his daily audience. He's not going anywhere - and neither is Hannity and Savage. Conservative talk radio/talk TV dominate the ratings against their competation. Oh wait - they have no competition.
rac·ism (rā'sĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key n. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. Discrimination or prejudice based on race Just setting the record straight.....
Hey, you guys. Ever hear of the Off button? I no longer listen to Rush, was a fan of his long ago. Remember we still have freedom of speech. As to Imus. I spent the last 10 years waking up to his "entertaining" program and following his building of his ranch to help kids with cancer, plus all his radio telethons to raise money for charity. How much of Sharptons & Jacksons money has gone to help the black people?? I no longer watch MSNBC. Their decision was based on "money only. The show that tookover Imus's spot is BORING.Use the off button
Angry Black Woman, Your comments make more sense to me than anything else I've heard or read about this hate language, race card debacle since the beginning. Thank you for putting in words what I have thought, but not had the guts to say.
B.I.: Rush may have the right to express his ideas like the rest of us, but the rest of us are not being paid to reach thousands everyday placing trash into their heads. I wouldn't be so worried and could say if you don't like Rush don't listen to him. But I have to speak up for those Americans who are dim-witted sheep and who listen to anything anyone tells them and think its right or true. They need some proper representation due to very low IQ scores. You know of whom I am speaking. The dim-witted Americans who Rush still has believing that Saddman bombed the Twin Towers. The same dim-witted Americans who send their weekly paychecks to the Sunday morning televangelists on TV. Plus you stated Rush has the right to promote his ideals freely. He may have the right to promote his "ideas" freely, but Rush has no "ideals". Peeps: let's see, 20 million people minus 10 million that listen to laugh at Rush's lunacy or to work up their anger at his ludicrious comments. That leaves 10 million dim-witted Americans who still think that Saddam bombed the Twin Towers and who rob their bank accounts to finance the likes of Pat Robertson, and who most likely still support Bush because he has a barbeque pit and some picnic tables at Crawford. Not very good numbers Peep.
CA I agree, however; these people on all of these sites sure don't mind using some of the most degrading, pathetic, obnoxious, hateful, distasteful words against people. Don't they understand that there is no credibility if the words you speak first are much worst than the response. "w" had much higher grades and degrees form the same college Kerry attended, doesn't say much for John's intellegence. It's OK to say what you want about the president, but don't act so offended when things are said about the pitiful leadership of Harry and Nancy. Who by the way refused to meet with Gen. Petreaus but certainly has time to meet with Asahd and code pink. Bottom line, starting with Keithie - if you can't take the heat.......


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