[Quesita]

I was going to hijack the Jimmy Carter thread, but then I decided that Rush Limbaugh merited his own thread.

Rugh Limbaugh: Buses Should Be Segregated

"In Obama's America, the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering, 'Yay, right on, right on, right on, right on,'" Limbaugh said. "I wonder if Obama's going to come to the defense of the assailants the way he did his friend Skip Gates up there at Harvard."

[crick]

Just yet another ridiculous media member spouting off untruths and turning it into their "facts" to support their own propaganda.

I think Rush should go back to his happy pills and hush up. That's just my opinion.

[tinktink]

It amazes me that ppl listen to this drug addict racist. Amazes and saddens me.

I have been thinking about a letter writing campaign to the advertisers.

[Dickons]

I have never been able to stomach listening to even one sentence out of his mouth, or Becks for that matter. I don't understand how any Americans can act this way.

What appalls me the most is the total lack of respect for those who hold the highest position in the country. I was raised better than that, when someone is the president you respect the position and the person enough to use the title. Just like I respect doctors and judges etc and use their title when referring to them, whether or not I agree with them. I was raised that even if you did not like something the president did or stood for, you still had to respect both the position he/she held and the individual because it was the right thing to do. If you did not agree with them then don't vote for them.

What difference does it make what color of skin an individual has? We are all the same, each of us is part of the human race and how each of us acts reflects upon us as humans.

I am incredibly sad to see how low some people chose to go and cannot fathom why anyone would listen to such vile hateful racism.

Kind regards,
Dickons

[latinosunshine]

I heard that Rush show. He was being sarcastic and if you listen to it in context, he is implying that the Democrats are pushing us towards more racism in America.

what I dont understand is making a judgement on something you havent heard? The media is far left leaning and trying to make everything conservative evil. Its very sad.

[Forever_family]

I took the time to read the entire transcript in context, yes he was being sarcastic, however...he knew when he said that he would get a rise and I feel it was calculated. Look at all the attention he is getting. I am tired of "shock jocks" willing to say anything to get media attention. He is just one of many on both sides there of the extremes, there just happens to be MANY MANY MANY more in Rush's camp...and they are ALL irritating as hell-every last one of them.

***Edited to add**** O/T but I am SICK of hearing about reverse racism like its the same thing as what minorities in our country have faced. I would call it something along the lines of resentment...not racism, no, its not right. But it is NOT the same thing as being the minority in a country that for 100's of years has clearly given the CC majority favoratism. Just my opinion.***

[thanksgivingmom]

Originally Posted by Forever_family

I took the time to read the entire transcript in context, yes he was being sarcastic, however...he knew when he said that he would get a rise and I feel it was calculated. Look at all the attention he is getting. I am tired of "shock jocks" willing to say anything to get media attention. He is just one of many on both sides there of the extremes, there just happens to be MANY MANY MANY more in Rush's camp...and they are ALL irritating as hell-every last one of them.

***Edited to add**** O/T but I am SICK of hearing about reverse racism like its the same thing as what minorities in our country have faced. I would call it something along the lines of resentment...not racism, no, its not right. But it is NOT the same thing as being the minority in a country that for 100's of years has clearly given the CC majority favoratism. Just my opinion.***

Agreed!

Also, I certainly don't think every conservative is evil! But I think this ridiculous tactic of arguing things that just aren't true, or using sarcasm, etc. keeps us from having a REAL discussion! There are things that conservatives could definitely want to debate - and that's great! But red herrings and fear mongering isn't going to get us anywhere.

[millie58]

Not all conservatives are evil but they don't like the idea of a black in the White House.

latinosunshine: it may have been take out of context but rush Limbaugh was never quiet on how he felt about non-white folks in the US.

[Magic_Hat]

He's disgusting. And so is Beck, Hannity, O'Reilly.

Here's a good segment on hate radio:
Bill Moyers Journal . Rage on the Radio | PBS

[joskids]

Rush IS disgusting. He keeps the wheels of hatred turning. "Forever Family" -- as to your take on reverse racism - you are right on. Thanks for saying it so well.

[nickchris]

I second the agreement on Forever Family's statement. Rush in general is a joke, but now he has a willing audience that has grown? not sure. However, no not all conservatives are evil. There are conservative Democrats too, there's a spectrum in all of the parties. Nor is religion, morals, values, patriotism etc; exclusive to one party. However, imo whats telling is it seems the RNC in general are not disputing these vile statements. Any word if they are?

[saranbr]

"Not all conservatives are evil but they don't like the idea of a black in the White House".

WOW.

Don't think it was the conservatives opposing Clarence Thomas.

Wonder how many of the posters on this thread have listened to Rush Limbaugh or the others described as "disgusting". I have and can attest to the fact that any of them are far kinder and more compassionate than Obama's hate spewing pastor.

There are wackos on the left and the right but to say that conservatives don't like the idea of a black in the White House is not only way out of touch with reality, but pejorative and disgusting as well.

[crick]

I don't dislike Rush because he's a conservative. I dislike him because of his views and his mistruths that he spews. And yes, I HAVE seen his show online as well as read transcripts. Hard to avoid him, don't you think? lol!

I think Obama's pastor has promoted hatred too. Granted all I've read from him are what the media has released, but what I did read...didn't like.

I don't like Howard Stern, and quite a few other "Shock Jocks". Shoot..I think Mike & Mike are ridiculous too and all they talk about is sports. lol!

[Magic_Hat]

I've listened to Rush and the others I mentioned. I wouldn't comment unless I'd heard them speak. I stand by my comment. He spews hate and fear.

[Fe2002]

Originally Posted by crick

Shoot..I think Mike & Mike are ridiculous too and all they talk about is sports. lol!

I can soooo relate! I used to go to this private training facility and who ever got there first could control the TV in the cardio room. I could NEVER beat this guy.. no matter what. I was subjected to Mike & Mike 3x a week. I detest them and they are NOT funny.