Ad ties Republicans to Limbaugh

Limbaugh has the right to say what he wishes, as long as his sponsors do not complain. Stop your complaining and belly-aching.

It is what is known as Capitalism. Not Socialism.

Limberger is a Joke, a self delusional liar. Any person who as about an once of common sense would see this fool for what he is, a fraud. He has pulled the wool over the republicans eyes for years. He says one thing and does another. How many divorces has the man had 3? He played the victim role for his drug abuse when he yells about others being a victims of thier misfortune. He is only out for one thing and one thing only, more money. It is all about the money people, he is nothing more than Howard Stern, a shock jock.

What total propaganda! This ad is so misleading, so out of context and so blatantly juvenile it should be a crime for truth in advertising!!!

Rush was Right! The Left is screwing up and over reaching and its showing in the desperation of this ad.

If everyone on both sides would use thier brains to come up with solutions in stead of this BS we would be on the road to recovery a lot faster. Whinning and backbitting is such a waste of time and talent . Give the American people solutions please. Cyndy

"Robert", where did ANYONE say Rush didn't have a right to say what he wanted?

Are you implying that the labor union and AFSCME don't also have that right? Why are you bothered that they also have something to say?

Oh, and nice try with the red herring "socialism".... oooooo, scary.... Has nothing to do with this discussion of the ad, but man that'll scare them... Next just toss out that sheep will marry goats and you'll get an invite on Limbaugh's show.

Typical Republican strategy - say what you want, when then when we all don't bow down and agree with Rush, we're commies!!!!

To Robert: You are confused. Limbaugh does have the right to say what he wants. That has nothing to do with Capitalism vs Socialism. That is a right conferred by the Constitution. The people that choose to highlight what he says and have a different opinion also have that right. Once again, that is free speech. Welcome to America!!

Tell me bingebaugh fans-how often have you heard him complain about the tax breaks and aid for Oil companies? My guess is zero. You would expect that this type of welfare would rankle him, but no..... Here's why, it's part of the quid pro quo agreement, (unspoken), that he will carry the water for connected interests, and connected interests make sure he is well compensated for doing so. He has proven all too willing to do so, even in cases where it is detrimental to the country he pretends to love. Luckily his con-victim listeners are dropping like flies, and the more that happens, the more he becomes an irrelevant joke.

I think 4 more years of tax breaks for the rich is just what this country needs. The Republicans are just full of new and exciting ideas that have worked so well over the past 10 years. After all Clinton did leave them a deficit and look at how much they paid it down. Plus after we found the weapons of mass destructions, the Iraqis paid for our war with all their oil money and tomorrow the easter bunny will come out of his hole and leave us all tooth money when he sees his shadow.

I am so annoyed with conservatives who always pull out the free speech card.

Not one democrat has said that Rush shouldn't be allowed to say what he wants.

What democrats are trying to do is show who is really in charge of the republican party. It isn't the elected officials, it is a crazy right wing nut job who clearly is out of a touch with the majority of Americans. (remember Obama won by a VERY large amount, and I too can say whatever I want!)

The Blog monitoring is LAME! You are a clown and picking and choosing posts on MORE than just bad words as the statement says at the end... POST MY COMMENT YOU COWARD! Posted under the name Rush is Right! You can even use my email address since I didn't use mine if that why it wasn’t posted...

Limbaugh has a right to say what he wants and the rest of us have a right to call him a moron if we want to.

What he doesn't have is a right to say anything he wants and not have sensible people respond to it. The first Amendment isn't just for conservative talk show hosts.

Any socialism occurring in the US today is the fault of the Republican party. All of the destruction to our economy and infrastructure is solely the due to the Bush administration, Republicans and anyone voting for those self-serving jerks. How can anyone vote for a party bent on destroying this country or listen to a fat, sloppy jerk that wishes for its failure? Every Republican should be hanging their heads in shame, apologizing, and coming up with a way to fix this mess. You haven't got one decent workable idea - you proved it over the last 8 years. So how about you stop your complaining and belly-aching?

The democrats are trying to build a case to eventually. censor Rush's freedom of speech rights.
This is evident by other things being done by the new Obama machine trying to
further reduce our contitutional rights to freedom of speech and snuff out any voices that come against the Obama agenda. Its interesting that our president used to be a constitutional lawyer. Let Rush talk!!! In 4 years Republicans will dominate.

Yes, this is a capitalistic society - so let's get out there and boycott Limbaugh's sponsors until they drop him like the rotten agg he is.

Satan has many names, but among the most common? The Hebrew translation is 'slanderer'.
God Almighty does not want our president to fail. So whose side is Rush on?

Rush is a bad entertainer as best. He appeals to bigotry and the blame game. He does not offer one bit of solution just rant and rave. However, if you don't like him or his message, don't listen to him. If you do, at least admit he says what you're afraid of saying or unable to conceptualize. It's hard for me to believe there is that much money in mean radio or TV. I want no part of it. I want to think for myself and not be spoon fed by someone who is a known drug addict. These people have basic personality flaws that are dangerous. They don't care about people. They care only for themselves. And that is Rush in a nutshell.

Limbaugh has the right to say what he wishes, as long as his sponsors do not complain. Stop your complaining and belly-aching.
Posted by Robert February 27, 09 10:42 AM
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So does AFSCME and the Americans United for Change. Right? Just like I have the right to say that Limbaugh is a bloviated, egotistical, hate-filled hypocrite who is ONLY interested in one thing - making money by being a polarizing and incendiary voice and pandering to the worst of the far-right base.

This is just a dirty ploy by Democrats to hurt Republicans. That's all it is and it will, in turn, hurt the Democrats because people can see what this truly is. Also, people don't hate Linbaugh. People actually like him which is why he has been on the air so many years and has survived so many attacks by the left. They hate him because they can't get rid of him. They hate him almost as much as they hate Republicans. They sad thing is that the Democrats are going to end up turning this country into a has-been nation instead of keeping it the super power it should be. Because they hate the Republicans so much, they are willing to destroy this country and saddle our children and grandchildren with incredible debt.

I can't even imagine the kind of hell Republicans would let loose if the Democrats had somebody like Limbaugh organizing and motivating their base. It's only fair that people call out Limbaugh for what he is - a vicious, cruel, confused, and opportunistic man. Republicans have done everything they can to make up slurs about Obama and his administration, from "Barack the Magic Negro" to massive email campaigns trying him to Al Queda, to the nonsense about Bill Ayers. If Republicans had something real to complain about - as Democrats do with Limbaugh - it would be all we hear about all day long. Republicans have no moral or fiscal authority to judge anyone. They are owned by corporations who pay them to lobby the religious right to their cause - even though Christ was very clear about how he felt about the wealthy and our duty to the poor. Republicans can find any reason at all to create a massive deficits to kill people in illegal and preemptive wars, but they cry out in moral outrage if you want to give poor people healthcare or an education. Rush Limbaugh is the Republican party, and the Republican party is a sad and miserable joke.

Rush is correct in his belief that the only hope the Republicans have is to pray that Obama fails. If he succeeds, their party is effectely dead. It is good for the Democrats that the Republican leaders are following Rush's lead. A party that nominates someone for VP who doesn't know what Africa is should be following Limbaugh.They are all irrelevant. But when does this hoping that America fails become a treasonable act?

you want to understand Rush watch the movie "A Face in the Crowd" a better prophetic movie would be hard to find

Robert, Capitalism has nothing to do with saying what you want. It has to do with free trade. I think Decomocratic is the word you're looking for. And though he has the right to say, what he wants, we too has the right to complain to what he said. We're just as tired of him as you are with us complaining and belly-aching, that's why you posted yours comment to do something about as we are the same.

Rush Limbaugh is overlooking one critical idea:

If Obama fails, that means the Unites States of America fails.

Does Limbaugh want the USA to fail, just so he can say he was right about something? Apparently, and resoundingly, yes.

Also, there's an egregious typo in the first paragraph: "...the GOP takes it marching orders..." - Please change "it" to "its" - thanks.

Isn't it ironic? This misleading and out-of-context Union ad is doing the same thing for the Democrats they are accusing Limbaugh of doing.
Hypocracy will gain no votes.

Of course Rush has the right to say what he wishes--and so do his detractors. So, "Robert," stop your complaining and belly-aching.

A fraud for what? Telling us the truth? Maybe you can give us examples of where he has lied, or "pulled the wool over our eyes". We're waiting, really, we are...

I can give you examples right this second of just in the past day or two where we were lied to by your chosen one. Over and over... and he is THE PRESIDENT. I guess I should be faulted for expecting The President to do his best to tell us the truth instead of saying the opposite of what he does or plans, time and time again. Sit down Sir.

Rush Limbaugh is to blame for the failure of the republican party. He's confused the right wing by telling them not to vote for McCain and then TO vote for McCain and then telling them to vote for Hillary Clinton. His blind followers are now out of work and being foreclosed on and have realized it wasn't the liberals that put them in this situation. People are now so bad off that they are finally starting to wake up.

James, Rush is not even in Howard Stern's league. Howard has something Rush could never have... universal appeal. You don't have to subscribe to any ideology to enjoy Stern. All you need is a sense of humor.

And Robert, your beloved capitalism is proving to be as much of a failure as communism. A hybrid economy that carefully balances the needs of the people and the rights of profit and property is far more realistic than ones based on rigid ideology. Limbaugh has as much right to say whatever he wants as others have the right to call bullshit on him.

Limbaugh's sponsors may not worry as they have only "gains from the greed"-. But if Republicans Congressman and Senators follow the preachings or lead by Limbaugh, their sponsors have to worry. You know why? Becoz the sponsors of these senators and congressman are "we people"-the TAXPAYERS!- you dumbhead Robert:)

Controversial opines attract huge populations of listeners.

Gotta hand to Rush, he developed a niche in the broadcast business. Now we ejoy a veritable landslide of hyper-talkers jacking jaw and breaking onions political with a penchant bloodlust.

I'm comforted with my freedom to speak, annoyed with your freedom to listen.

Would it really be that surprising if Republicans took their marching orders from Rush Limbaugh? I mean, they took their marching orders from Joe McCarthy in the 1950s (that is, until he started calling them communists as well). The only sad thing is that Republicans fail to recognize that their "revolution" addressed the problems of the late '70s through the '80s...they have yet to develop a compelling message for a networked, post-racial, post-partisan U.S. and world. Until such time as they adapt their principles to TODAY's circumstances and stop living in a glorified past (pretending that Carter is still in office and that Reagan isn't dead), they'll be in the political wilderness.

This is a big story? That the republicans are led by the propaganda of Rush Limbaugh? Duh!!! If you listen to him and all of his underlings like Mark Belling and Charlie Sykes here in Milwaukee you will soon realize that it is all an orchestrated system of propaganda because on the same days they are spewing the same stories and putting the right wing rhetoric on it to lead their brainwashed masses. Some day I hope the righties wake up and think for themselves because they certainly don't think like conservatives anymore after their hero George W. created the deficit mess that we're in.

How anyone can listen to that egotist is beyond me. Thank God he can't run this country. We have freedom of speech, I'm using it now, but this guy would quite literally make me sick if I subjected myself to his crap. I cannot print the anger I feel about this man and I think I've only listened to him 4 times in my life. Well....thanks for the chance to say something.

No problems with Stevenson's personal comments about Limbaugh....Republicans.....Democrats...it's all bs and all about money. However, what's scary is the Democrats mission of squashing dissent. As Holder said, "Let's all talk about it". What he left out was the real message......"As long as you agree with me". Have to go now, my favorite tv commercial is on - Joe Kennedy and Citgo.....perfect together!

I really do not understand why the Republican party " Party of the Righteous" take their cues from a drug addict like Limbaugh.

As long as there is a Rush, a Fox radio and Tv the Democratic party will be in great shape. Reublicans are as obsolete as Senator McCain.

Rush Limbaugh is a perfect example of why our economy is failing.
In a market economy, nothing has true value. It all comes down to what you can get for something, regardless of its inherent worth. Limbaugh lies to people on a daily basis in order to spew the propaganda of the wealthy and to get average Americans to act against their own self-interest. He is worse than worthless;
he has a negative value. However, within our bankrupt system, he is rewarded with millions of dollars for his mendacious nonsense. No wonder our economy is sliding down the toilet.

Why are the Democrats so afraid of free speech? Why does the media continue to report statements taken out of context? Rush Limbaugh said that (paraphrasing{ "if Obama's succeeding means bigger government and more socialism then I hope he fails") Why is that an incorrect statement?

Do we really want the same people who mishandle Social Security, Freddie and Fannie and the like running our healthcare, banks and who knows what else?
Where are the cries denouncing MSNBC and insisting that they give "fairness" a chance on their station? Such a crock. Both sides of every issue deserve to be heard honestly and IN context of what is being said.

By the way isn't "Political Intelligence" an oxymoron?

Reminds me of the position blacks where in the past with the Democrats. Many blacks felt taken for granted because they really had no choice but to vote Democrat. The Republicans now find themselves in a similar situation. They have yet to confront the "angry white male" with the obvious reality. Who else would they vote for? For a block of voters that is so focused on politics as Rush's listeners- will standing on the sidelines do?Voting for a 3rd party? Starting their on campaign & push Rush for President? A confessed drug addict with only a splinter of support among the general public? One day the RNC with confront the Rushies. If you don't like our new path then go vote Democrat. Democrat DDDDDdDDDDdDemofoDDemocratsDemotheDemocrats.Democrats.
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No Mr. Stevenson, you are the fool. You buy into this media BS just like all the rest of you mis-informed liberal morons. You are all so mean spirited and nasty. But then again, I guess I would be the same if I was being led by strictly emotion and absolutely no facts. This country has a little thing called freedom of speech. You democrats can't stand anyone who opposes their sick and very dangerous agenda. Do yourself a favor and educate yourself on past political facts. Get your head out of the bushes. By the way, Rush said he wanted Obama to fail if he was going to govern as a socialist. But once again you idiots only took that one clip and ran with it. Once again misleading the American People. Shame Shame on you Liars.

Bush/Cheney were elected because of Limbaugh's influence in 2000. In this way Limbaugh greatly contributed to decline of the United States of America politically and economically. Their intent clearly to me was to destroy the things put in place by the new deal. Now we are on the verge once again of collapse. He wants Obama to fail!! They would rather cut the child in two out of envy then share the wealth of this nation. Just because your good at living off of somebody else labors ( the bankers) doesnt entitle you to all the wealth. Its about time Limbaug's feet are held to the fire. I think we should let him experience a waterboarding and ask him again if he thinks its torture. He clearly deserves that ride once.

the republicans have become the party of failure and the party of no.
No help on jobs, No ethics, No unemployment insurance, No bipartisan support , No plan to create jobs. The sleeze bags Boner, Gregg, and Oconnell never said a word of protest when Bush went on a looting orgy on his last day in office but all of a sudden they woke up when someone suggest helping the American people by creating jobs. The Republican response. NO NO NO cut my taxes , why do we have to pay taxes, that,s for poor democrats. Rich Republicans No pay taxes or support America

James, you certainly don't know how to spell. Proof? From your own words "Any person who as (that supposed to be "has") about an once (that's supposed to be "ounce") of common sense would see this fool for what he is, a fraud." See! Here's Political Science 101 for you, Socialism=Communism. Got it? If you didn't I'll give you an "F" for failed in spelling and the same in Political Science.

Limbaugh is a poser, not a patriot. 250 years ago his effigy would have been hanging from the Liberty Tree in Boston.

I'd like to know why James is so angry? Why is it okay for liberals to be angry, but it is not okay for conservatives to get mad at what liberals are turning this world in to. Are you happy becoming socialist? Thank God for people like Limbaugh who express the opposite opinion.

As a Republican I've been watching carefully our party's response to Obama's efforts to help our country and so far it does seem to me that the Republicans, whose policies got us into this mess are being obstructionists for political reasons. It saddens me that my party seems to be putting party above our country's needs.
i don't think Mr. Limbaugh speaks for Republicans but I do think he wants the democrats to fail at the expense of the country. I don't understand that.
I hope the American people can see through this very old, tired and failed politics. We need to give Obama a chance. His budget is not perfect but it gives us a real shot at recovery.

So Limbaugh has the right to say what he wants, but everyone else should shut up? I guess that's the republican version of the First Amendment.

Rush Limbaugh is a howler monkey. You know, they're the ones who scream and throw feces. I can't think of a better leader for the GOP.

"Limbaugh has the right to say what he wishes, as long as his sponsors do not complain. Stop your complaining and belly-aching"

.....and labor unions do not have the right of free speech Robert? You conservative's thought processes are always either a day late or a dollar short.

Limbaugh may be highly inflammatory and disgustingly self-aggrandizing, (not to mention arguably sexist and racist) but careful and objective listening reveals that on matters of policy, he basically stands for simple conservative principles like free-markets, smaller government, and a strong military. I forced myself to listen to him in order to better understand my father who is a self-admitted Dittohead. I prefer Howie Carr for my conservative radio fix, but whatever. All this demonizing of Limbaugh lately is only likely to backfire. Ultimately, he does not control the pols in Congress or the Senate and can't.

Wait, LimLiar has the right to say what he wants Robert but those who complain have to stop thier belly-aching... wow sounds like your are the socialist to me.Typical moron follow of this joke of a human being. That loser can say what ever he wish and I can make fun of him all I want. Eat it you un-american maggot!

isnt rush saying what he wants the same as these people doing the same?
they are trying to argue a point in the same media rush lives in its called capitalism not socialism
rushites are often fond of socialism "dont censor us with your facts! we love capitalism"

and its really fascism not socialims that rush tries to support

If this were 1933 and Germany, Limbaugh would be wearing his brown shirt like his friends in the nazi party. His ilk are un-american to their core no matter how much they squeal about loving this country and capitalism.

Being driven by hatred and intolerance, he preys on confused americans who have felt abandoned by their government and their country for so long. Blaming every one else for their insecurity and fear is the cheapest way to get their ears for his advertisers.

If this were 1933 and Germany, Limbaugh would be wearing his brown shirt like his friends in the nazi party. His ilk are un-american to their core no matter how much they squeal about loving this country and capitalism.

Being driven by hatred and intolerance, he preys on confused americans who have felt abandoned by their government and their country for so long. Blaming every one else for their insecurity and fear is the cheapest way to get their ears for his advertisers.

Again, Democrats confuse cause and effect.

Is it not possible that both Limbaugh, as disgusting as he is, and the GOP'ers in Congress, as disgusting as they are, have come to their (correct) conclusions about the massive spending bill independently?

I guess since the Democrats all take their marching orders from one source, they assume everyone else does, too. And OMG, Rush MUST be that source, cuz he's on the radio.

Socialism???

You mean like our Fire Departments, Schools, Police, Postal Service etc.
every public service you take for granted are all socialist institutions i.e. run by the government for the people.

The Republicans left in Congress are (with 3 exceptions) the most extreme right of the party. While those who elected them probably won't care about the affiliation with Limbaugh, it is necessary to remind the majority of Americans who want Obama to succeed that it is a minority of extremists who have reduced the effectiveness of the stimulus package. Americans need to know that the Republican Party won't reign these extremists in. We need reform of the current primary and electoral system that allows a such small, extremist group to take over one of only two viable parties and puts a stranglehold on effective government.

Robert ,

Sure Rush has a right to say what he wishes, and those of us who think he's an idiot have just as much right to say so with our right to free speech in a blog, a letter to an editor, his call in program or even by not purchasing products his show is sponsored by. Freedom of speech is a two way street you moron.

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Yes he does have the right to say whatever he wants. And I have the right to call him a complete idiot. The "new" republican has one agenda: to create an elite class of wealth while making the rest of America "labor". So if you're not wealthy and you're supporting them you are being snowed by fat headed loud mouthed arguments that hold no merit. To Rush, raising your voice doesn't make you any more right you drug addict melon head.

Republicans voted in "Limbaugh lock-step" in 2006 and 2008 and look where it they got them. As long as Republicans keep slurping the Rush Kool-aide and promoting clueless candidates like Palin and Jindal, the GOP will never rebound as a significant force in American politics.

@Robert:
Of course he has the right to say what he wishes. AFSCME and Americans United for Change do too. Do you think they should sit down and shut up? If so, how can you justify that?

Oh, and capitalism has nothing to do with free speech. Neither does socialism.

Can you say "President Limbaugh"?

why is that blabbering blob of blustery bull of any consequence to anyone?
I say keep jabbering Rush, we democrats love ya!

So funny how Republicans demand government to stay out of their business when they are profiting out of their kazoo, all because government regulation, oversight and plain old accountability is taboo and THEY WON'T HAVE IT!!! Yet, when the jig is up, they are first to shove their palms in your face for a government hand out. So according to these REPUGS - it's capitalism on the way up --- and when they are done looting, it is compassion and socialism on the way down. How effen convenient. Maybe these scoundrels should stop their whining, and just face the damn music.

If the Republicans didn't lose all creditability during the Bush rule, limbaugh is going to finish it for them now. 8 Years of destorying the economy, Corporate marriage, oil company tax breaks, unjust war, and general mismanagement Republicans are lost. The fact that they are trying to further cripple the country for political gain should finish the job. Who in their right minds will believe that they are the party of ficial responsibility ever again.
Not being a Republician I can only hope they continue to follow a talk show host as their leader. Watching his show is like watching the comedy hour.

For telling the truth about the economy and the cost of wars, Republicans are accusing Pres. Obama of purveying fear and spreading doubt. Conservatives have slurped the Rush kool-aid for too long . Get used to the truth. We have just begun to shine a light on 8 years of the Bush follies, and it ain't a pretty picture.

Brilliant strategy by the Democrats.
Simplistically, there are two halves of the GOP. There is the very helpful side who used to balance the liberal tendency between larger government, weaker defense, and scattered priorities. It is VERY helpful to have a pro and con side to a debate.
Lately, there has also been a toxically ideological wing of the GOP. The Coulter/Limbaugh/Palin/Bush contingent is happy to ignore facts and morality to push their ideology. These two halves of the GOP have shared a bed for too long. It's time to drive a wedge between them and kick the ideologes to the curb.curb.These

I agree with the first guy "It is what is known as Capitalism. Not Socialism."

Let's not bail out the banks, auto industries. Let the idiots go broke, there actions lead them to it

Limbaugh - the Drug Addict,

Republicans - the Money Addicts,

Under Capitalism, we become like Master and Slaves, no meaning for Democracy,
we have to achieve Human Intelligence first, present society is like Roman Empire, lying, looting, butchering, torturing - Anti-Jesus Christ, Inhumane and Nomadic.

Listen, Rush has a right to stick to his guns and "stand up for real conservative values"-- that's fine by me. He wants Obama to fail because it will prove those conservative values as being correct. If Obama has a successful presidency, and his spending plan HELPS the USA, then Rush will be proven wrong. It's simple logic. He doesn't necessarily care about the USA, just "conservative values"-- so if the USA suffers it's OK with him as long as his own values are vindicated.

That's pretty selfish if you ask me.

No Mr. Stevenson, you are the fool. You buy into this media BS just like all the rest of you mis-informed liberal morons. You are all so mean spirited and nasty. But then again, I guess I would be the same if I was being led by strictly emotion and absolutely no facts. This country has a little thing called freedom of speech. You democrats can't stand anyone who opposes their sick and very dangerous agenda. Do yourself a favor and educate yourself on past political facts. Get your head out of the bushes. By the way, Rush said he wanted Obama to fail if he was going to govern as a socialist. But once again you idiots only took that one clip and ran with it. Once again misleading the American People. Shame Shame on you Liars.
Posted by Pat February 27, 09 12:05 PM --------------------Great post, Pat. Nothing "mean-spirited" or "nasty" there.....!

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The way you guys insult Limbaugh personally is disgusting. It is a cheap shot. It is almost as if you are full of hate. I don't understand people like you. Capitalism is good for society. Take a look at the societies without Capitalism and see how they live. My family fled Socialism to come to a Free Capitalist Society. If they had stayed in Cuba, they would be living in hell. They'd be living in a society with managed health care where you have to wait to go to the doctor. This is a place where ear infection medication for babies is rationed. Is that what you people want? I had to send Pepto-Bismal to Cuba because my great grandmother couldn't get it. Is that what you guys are looking for? Grow up! You can insult Limbaugh all you want, but he is correct in many of his ideas.

Capitalism is total failure. Why are we borrowing from Communist China, to go through this looting frenzy of Capitalism, Response to Yvonne.

I always look at a the way a man LIVES and GIVES as their real measure, not what they say.

Rush....is an unhappy man with no family - went through 3 wives, a social outcast...holed into his house and his own studio, a drug addict who did so much harm to his body that he went deaf.......and a fat viagra sucking PIG besides.

It's not a cheap shot. It's the truth. How about coming up with some people who can actually command respect based on their own lives?

The Republican party is and has been lead by small men who are bigoted, racist, gluttonous, and addicted to booze and pills or both. Rush Limbo is their perfect spokesman. He is unintelligent, uniformed, fat, drug addicted and has a grating self-righteous voice. He is proudly ignorant - much like Dudya. If democrats and unions can't make hay with that stinky sack of manure what the hell can they make it from? All you dittoheads ought to move to whatever facist country turns you on the most. Try Iran or North Korea or maybe Russia. Or maybe Israel so you can murder arabs to your racitst heart's contentment. Leave America and emigrate and we will all rejoice that there will be less voices that "want him to fail."

Wow, So many Dems give Obama the same uncritical worship that they derided Repubs for giving to Bush. Scary.

Unless we each conform...unless we obey orders...unless we follow our leaders blindly - there is no possible way we can remain free. Right?!!

Heh heh. Extra points for the name of the speaker of the last (hilarious) quote.

Truthforhumanity,

China's wealth and ability to lend to the US government is a result of their recent years of taxing Capitalism, not their previous decades of Communism. They will stop lending to us when they realize their investments are better made elsewhere.

Capitalism has not failed. Capitalism is merely a word that has been attached to Fascism for far too long for people to remember its true meaning. Fascism is what has failed us, but the fascists have tricked us into blaming Capitalism, so that we'll demand Socialism, a more controlling system which is even more easily converted back to Fascist rule than Capitalism is.

Yvonne: The U.S. is not a Free Capitalist Society (should I genuflect when I type that?) If it were, we wouldn't have generous "incentives" for big oil, sweet tax breaks for corporations that move American jobs overseas, or big juicy subsidies to protect farmers from the vicissitudes of free-market supply-and-demand forces. As for having to wait to see a doctor, tens of millions of Americans without health insurance are doing just that. In fact, they're waiting so long, they don't go to the doctor at all. We *do* have managed health care in this country; it's managed by insurance companies and medical corporations concerned only with the bottom line.

UncleSim: The quote belongs to Maj. Frank Burns, who if he were real, would undoubtedly be a dittohead. What do my extra points get me?

By the way, I haven't observed a lot of Obama-worshipping among the comments here. Just a lot of people pointing out that republicans got us into the mess we're in with their trillion-dollar war accompanied by trillion-dollar tax cut (for the wealthy), and that Limbaugh wouldn't recognize a fact if it performed a sex act on him.

I wish people would stop pretending Limbaugh is a "success" because the buisness who advertise on his show get a lot of bang (sales) for their buck. The buisness who support Limbaugh by advertising on his show DO NOT CARE IF ONE PERSON RESPONDS TO THEIR ADS! His financial supporters just want to get their right wing message broadcasted to the people, and would gladly lose millions of dollars to preserve their Billions of dollars in tax breaks and dirty government contracts (eg Halliburton), by influencing the common people. The fact that millions of dollars are spent to keep him on the air does NOT mean that the adds are cost effective. If Air America had sponsers who did not care about the effectiveness of their adds, it would be rolling in money also.

Read the difference. For the republican who is blaming Bush" keep in mind that it was a democratic house and senate the last 2 years of Bush. Keep in mind that it was a democratic bill which caused this mortgage crisis by putting people in homes they could not afford and without down payments. Keep in mind that the republicans now are standing up for what the party believes in. They don't want to punish someone for busting their butts and making it and hand to the lazy.

Policy Differences between Democrats and Republicans

This article is intended to contrast the two major American party's current platforms as of the 2008 election cycle.

The two most prominent parties in the United States are the Republican and Democrat parties. Republicans are generally considered more conservative, and the Democrats more liberal.

A Conservative believes the traditions of the past are due great respect. That current intellect is not wise enough to yield an optimal government. Instead slow, trial and error, based approaches should be used to improve current wisdom. Radical change should only be used when absolutely necessary.

A Liberal believes the government should radically change based on the current wisdom. The traditions of the past and their results should not be given any undue weight.

It's not uncommon to find a "liberal republican" or a "conservative democrat".

It should be noted that Democrats and Republicans do not disagree on the form of government that is implied by their names. The United States has a representative democracy and this is not an issue that separates the two parties.

The Issues

The following are compromise positions taken by each party. Candidate can hold to these view points strictly or they can mix it up.

Abortion

Democrats: It's the woman's right to choose and should therefore be legal.

Republicans: The government must protect the unborn child's right to live, it should therefore be illegal.

Gun Control

Democrats: More gun control laws are needed to address a growing problem with gun violence.

Republicans: Oppose more gun control laws; more laws will only effect law abbiding citizens the only ones left with guns will be the criminals.

Discrimination

Democrats: It's up to the government to step in and protect all victims of discrimination. Favors affirmative action for minorities, to help right inequalities in the education of minority groups.

Republicans: Favors strong laws curtaining government discrimination. Believe it is outside the government's mandate to police discriminate on a personal level. Against affirmative action, prefer to solve the educational problem rather than the symptoms.

Military

Democrats: Prefers a decrease military spending. This party also likes to utilize NATO and the UN; never wanting to truly go in "alone" on world issues.

Republicans: Favor a strong military. Do not like to give up power to international organizations.

Gay Rights

Democrats: Usually for gays rights and believe it's apart of their civil rights to be with whom ever they choose.

Republicans: Tend to hold the view that marriage should be between people of the opposite sex, not the same.

Minimum Wage

Democrats: Support a living wage, above the poverty line, for all workers.

Republicans: Believe free market economics is the fairest way to determine wages.

Death Penalty

Democrats: Does not agree with taking someone's life as a means of discipline.

Republicans: The death penalty is necessary to curb violent crimes.

Prayer in Schools

Democrats: There should be clear separation between church and state.

Republicans: Students have the right to practice their religious beliefs at school, but agents of the state must not advocate or advantage any religion over another.

Flag Burning

Democrats: Flag burning is acceptable because it falls under freedom of speech

Republicans: Flag burning is unacceptable and is not what the constitution intended.

Natural Environment

Democrats: The environment need to be protect and it's the government's job to enforce laws against harming the environment.

Republicans: See human rights as the most important aspect to environmental laws. Act to protect environment as a means to advance or protect humans.

Taxes

Democrats: The people with the most money should pay the most taxes, tax increases are mostly good.

Republicans: The entire economy benefits if taxes remain relatively low, tax cuts are the way to go.
Trade:

Democrats: Believe in restricting trade to protect labor. Favor "fair trade", which takes into account how trade partners treat their workers.

Republicans: Believe free trade generally helps the economy, and only certain, defense related industries should be protected.

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Pat (#80), that's some list. Wouldn't it be nice if people were thought of as individuals instead of Democrats or Republicans, or labor, or a tax base? Maybe then we'd get better than just the newest lesser-of-two-evils every few years, eh?

THE DEMOCRATES MUST REALLY THINK RUSH L. IS RIGHT OR THEY WOULDNT BE TRYING SO HARD TO CONVINCE EVERYONE ELSE AND THEIRSELVES HE IS WRONG!