Dingy Harry demands an apology from Limbaugh Updated: Reid questions Rush’s patriotism
posted at 3:29 pm on October 1, 2007 by Bryan
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To whom, Jesse MacBeth, Micah Wright and all the other phony soldiers whom Limbaugh was talking about?
Seriously. This is childish. This demand is coming from a senator who slandered Italian-Americans over 18 months ago and never apologized. It’s coming from the senator who declared the war lost months ago. It’s coming from the senator who declared that he wouldn’t listen to Gen. Petraeus no matter what he said, months before he even said it. It’s coming from the senator who doesn’t know the difference between legal citizens and residents and illegal aliens. It’s coming from the senator who told a room full of school kids that the President of the United States is a “loser.”
It’s coming from a senate majority leader currently leading a congress that’s at 11% approval.
Sen. Harry Reid ought to apologize for his own career before demanding apologies of anyone else.
Update: GOP offers a counter-resolution supporting Rush. It’s silly, but not as silly as Reid’s condemnation.
Look, Sen. Reid, if you’re casting about for someone who actually owes an apology to US troops, start here.
Update: Wait a minute. Wait. A. Minute. Aren’t the Democrats always caterwauling about Republicans questioning their patriotism? Then why should Harry Reid get away with questioning Rush Limbaugh’s patriotism? John over at Verum Serum noticed this section of Dingy Harry’s speech today, and it’s worth a big bright highlight:
“Freedom of speech is one of our country’s most cherished values,” Reid told the Senate. “Nothing sets us further apart than the countries and regimes we oppose than our belief that everyone’s opinion matters, and everyone has the right to express it.
“That is why, when we hear things on the radio that are offensive, by and large, we tolerate them. But last week, Rush Limbaugh went way over the line – and while we respect his right to say anything he likes, his unpatriotic comments cannot be ignored.” (emphasis added)
“…unpatriotic comments…” Reid is questioning Rush’s patriotism. I think an apology is in order.
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Nuts!
normsrevenge on October 1, 2007 at 3:32 PM
Silly, I don’t understand why Reid is the majority leader. They have to have a better guy than him.
ThackerAgency on October 1, 2007 at 3:32 PM
Mighty full of himself, isn’t he?
I can’t decide if he is just that stupid, or if he is actually equipped with a pair the size of basketballs.
So glad I don’t live in Nevada
JamesLee on October 1, 2007 at 3:33 PM
He’s willing to say anything to satisfy
his constituentsthe nutroots at Moveon.org.He’s just trying to raise campaign funds. There are no consequences.
stonemeister on October 1, 2007 at 3:33 PM
An apology …..
I’m sorry you’re a US senator and majority leader.
fogw on October 1, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Democrats and liberals are forever demanding apologies.
Their whole world has turned into Oprah-thons with apologies, recantations and tearful confessions.
These people are pathetic. No one has been more supportive of the American military than Rush and no group has been more UNsupportive of the military than the Harry Reid-Nancy Pelosi led Democrat congress.
The patriotic servicemen and women of the US MILITARY should be demanding apologies from those Democrat wussies instead.
Always Right on October 1, 2007 at 3:37 PM
These senior citizens act more like spoiled 5 year olds. And yet they continue to get elected.
I am not voitng for any incumbent anytime in the forseeable future until we have a complete turn over in the congress. It is pathetic and they are making fools out of all of us.
LakeRuins on October 1, 2007 at 3:37 PM
I’m sorry that a pathetic excuse of a man like you can not only call himself senator but is given a microphone to state your slanders and its taken seriously when a man like you would not be given the time of day otherwise
Defector01 on October 1, 2007 at 3:38 PM
The Dems are babies and the Repubs have forgot what the word conservative means. Somebody needs to be an adult.
LakeRuins on October 1, 2007 at 3:38 PM
Rush did apologize this morning. He apologized to the troops for the actions of Media Matters and their minions, saying that they do not speak for the majority of Americans that love and support our troops.Dingy Harry thinks he can ride the lying wave of that propoganda machine? Is he just given a talking point and told to go with it w/o any checking? Any one with any brain can clearly see that the whole Rush attack is a total fabrication and lie.
bbz123 on October 1, 2007 at 3:39 PM
Just that stupid gets my vote.
katieanne on October 1, 2007 at 3:39 PM
Anyone want to venture a guess that Reid got his orders from Soros directly?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on October 1, 2007 at 3:41 PM
GOP introduce resolution thanking Rush for his support and morale for the troops …Via the Corner
Indisputable that Rush Limbaugh has fundraised and done more for the troops than Media Matters and MoveOn would ever in a million years - besides flip the troops the bird on a day by day basis.
Topsecretk9 on October 1, 2007 at 3:41 PM
Limbaugh needs to call Read’s scragglyass out on the steps of the Capital Building at a noonday rally!
Dread Pirate Roberts VI on October 1, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Via Blackfive Via K-Lo
Followed by the text of a House Resolution praising Rush for his support of the troops.
CommentGuy on October 1, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Good call. Someone bitch-slap that sorry sack of fairies.
Jaibones on October 1, 2007 at 3:47 PM
I want Nevada to apologize to the rest of US for foisting this pompous, crooked, undertaker-looking gasbag onto the floor of the senate.
thebookkeeper on October 1, 2007 at 3:50 PM
High NOON at the EIB Network:
Rush Limbaugh calls out Senate Majority Leader “Dingy Harry”
for a showdown on his show at high noon.
Dingy is shaking in his boots and decides to hide in Nancy’s barn.
Jack Kingston (R Georgia) finds Limbaugh at the Cigar Bar and tips him off.
The rest is History!
Nelsa on October 1, 2007 at 3:50 PM
What a clown.
Rush invited him on the show, though I doubt he has the guts to appear.
JammieWearingFool on October 1, 2007 at 3:51 PM
They should just poll the active military…who do you think would win in a favorabilty poll between Limbaugh/Reid, Limbaugh/Kerry or Limbaugh/Murtha.
Smart money would be on Limbaugh.
EEprom on October 1, 2007 at 3:51 PM
Is this why we send these clowns to Washington? If they don’t have anything constructive to do they should just go home.
BuckLEA on October 1, 2007 at 3:52 PM
This is Harry Reid over-the-cliff, wallowing in his own leftist pool of lying donkey cesspool, fishing around with his head under swirling liquid poop, looking for a turd to throw, only to find his fried brain as the only turd available.
Mcguyver on October 1, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Harkin imitates a koskook
Our politicians fiddle while Rome burns.
Brat on October 1, 2007 at 3:58 PM
I don’t remember hearing anything about Dingy Harry’s illustrious military career. Does anyone else know anything about it?
1sttofight on October 1, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Harry Reid epitomizes the term “Mind-numbed robot” and I second the motion that Nevadans apologize for electing him.
Speaking of Rush, I hope some of you got to hear his fantastic interview with Justice Clarence Thomas today.
Buy Danish on October 1, 2007 at 4:01 PM
As usual, Rush is right–you just can’t parody these clowns. Apparently Reid isn’t satisfied with only 11% approval, and won’t rest until he’s got it under 10.
And Harkin’s an *sshole for those comments–since when are Democrats against drugs, anyway?
ReubenJCogburn on October 1, 2007 at 4:02 PM
Reid’s a tool, but come on–where’s the love? I MUCH prefer someone ineffectual in that position, and Reid pretty much epitomizes that.
Doesn’t stop the blood from boiling though.
Vanceone on October 1, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Along with a special package for his freezer.
The U.S. Congress going after a private citizen for expressing an opinion, has this ever happened before?
infidel4life on October 1, 2007 at 4:04 PM
11% approval rating is too generous for these knuckleheads.
SoulGlo on October 1, 2007 at 4:05 PM
I hate Harry Reid. He’s a crooked, dishonest bastard. The “phony senator” needs to quit running his mouth and go home.
CP on October 1, 2007 at 4:08 PM
Vote all of them out. If there is one thing I think most Americans can agree on is that these clowns need to go. I don’t care what party, or what your reason, and there are plenty on both sides, just vote them out. Get off your butts this upcoming year and vote for anybody who isn’t an incumbent. It will take 2 election cycles to get the message delivered, but don’t fall back on the “everybody’s congress critter is bad,,,,but mine” syndrome. Break the cycle of dependance and vote them out.
They barely listened on the amnesty deal and they are continuing to push it through one way or another and they have just quit listening to the average person so send them a message.
Vote out the incumbent!
LakeRuins on October 1, 2007 at 4:08 PM
Well said!
Harry Reid is a complete moron and should be kicked out of the Senate. He has no leadership skills, let alone brain power.
The lies and manipulation that comes out of the Democratic party are a perfect example of how they cannot win on the issues. In a full out debate, they lose every time.
People, politics are going to the crapper. We have real issues to face, and every time I am looking at the latest news, every one of our politians are arguing and squabbling. We need people with vision and clarity. They wonder why their poll numbers are so low… because they have no vision.
This attack is a complete joke and I am sick and tired of the Democratic party. Where are the JFKs? Where are the FDRs? Where are the Harry Trumans?
Oh right, they died and moveon.org took over. The Democratic Party… The party of appeasment, homosexuality, lies, manipulation, socialists, secularists, and “do what you want when you want” agenda.
msipes on October 1, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Dingy Harry is one of the biggest hypocrites that I have ever seen. What a complete idiot bafoon!!!!
Winebabe on October 1, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Touche’.
Buy Danish on October 1, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Besides Harry Reid sticking to the already disproven Rush was calling any negative comment on the war phonys we now have Tom Harken slandering Rush
CommentGuy on October 1, 2007 at 4:11 PM
hey Dingy, why don’t you apologize for being a defeatist, a traitor, and a cheerleader for al-Qaida.
mfnorman on October 1, 2007 at 4:11 PM
The people of Nevada owe America an apology for electing this poor excuse of a leader…wonder if he knows what the word leader means…worst leader of the senate in my lifetime and his approval ratings show it…
areseaoh on October 1, 2007 at 4:12 PM
Dear Senator,
Go p!ss up a rope.
Yours truly,
Rush
N. O'Brain on October 1, 2007 at 4:12 PM
As Mark Steyn said “ebola could probably rack up 8 or 9%.”
I wonder if back when he was referring to his friend Tommy, he really meant Soros…
PowWow on October 1, 2007 at 4:15 PM
Does anyone remember the group of pilots who sent Rush an American flag that each had taken in turn on combat missions at the start of the war? They included unit certificates citing Rush’s committment to and support of the troops. I’ll bet a dollar to donuts Harry Reid ain’t got one of those.
KelliD on October 1, 2007 at 4:15 PM
What, if any, “meaningful” legislation is not being debated or passed because of these bedwetters?
All a smokescreen folks. There are other things they don’t want to talk about so they stoke up a non-controversy. Must be trying to take the spotlight off of Mrs. Clinton’s cackle.
Brat on October 1, 2007 at 4:17 PM
for those of us in Nevada we would like to apologize to those in the military and those in support of a victory wherever American troops fight for sending Harry to Washington.
if our bumper sticker sales are any indication, many Nevadans feel the same.
jcrue on October 1, 2007 at 4:18 PM
A Democratic Congress is polling at 11% and they’re going to increase thier majority in 08? Oh they’ll say its because the nutroots are all in a huff, but will come back to them.
But if it was the Republican Congress polling at 11%? Yeah, that’s right: its all over for Republicans massive Democratic sweep etc. etc.
Things are looking up for Republicans, in a few months they’ll have a new leader,without the Bush baggage and a corrupt Congress to run against. Perfect.
Iblis on October 1, 2007 at 4:19 PM
That’s OK. I demand a number of apologies from Harry.
Blacklake on October 1, 2007 at 4:20 PM
I am a black moral conservative and a full supporter of Rush’s opinion regarding the phony soldiers. I think Mr.Reid and his lying liberal defeatist treasonous cohorts in congress and elsewhere may have picked the wrong fight with the wrong man and his supporters. I hope these smear tactics flushes back on Reid in their despicable attempt to silence Rush. God bless and God’s speed to Rush Limbaugh to educate and inform us.
apostle53 on October 1, 2007 at 4:21 PM
I hereby nominate that for comment of the day.
steveegg on October 1, 2007 at 4:22 PM
When I think of Harken, two events come to mind.
First, his screeching at the top of his lungs at Wellstone’s funeral, turning a somber ceremony into a full-fledged political rally.
The second, when he was the prominent, grandstanding defender of BJ Clinton during the impeachment hearings.
Harken and Reid, cuckoo birds of a feather.
fogw on October 1, 2007 at 4:23 PM
It was nice of Harry to give Rush’s ratings such a big boost.
Rush skewered Sen. Reid today and challenged him and Harkin to come on his show and say it to his face.
They’re both such cowards. without their speech shields they would never dare say the dishonorable things they do.
Rush will have a huge audience tomorrow thanks to left loons.
Speakup on October 1, 2007 at 4:27 PM
House resolution supporting Rush:
Drudge Report:
http://www.drudgereport.com/flashhr.htm
Nelsa on October 1, 2007 at 4:27 PM
I’m a firm believer in the right to face/confront your accuser. It seems wrong to me that a government body can even contemplate a measure condemning the words or actions of a private citizen without that citizen being allowed to speak in their own defense, in the same venue.
I would challenge Reid to allow Rush to speak to the senate and present his own defense, should he so choose.
taznar on October 1, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Great Idea! We can only dream it would ever happen. Rush’s Grandfather would be proud………
I’d pay to see that!!!!!
Nelsa on October 1, 2007 at 4:34 PM
That raises an interesting question. Are any of these resolutions (including the original anti-Moonbat one) even constitutional? I don’t know if they technically rise to the level of “laws” or if they could be seen as “abridging the freedom of speech” or not, but it seems less than entirely clear to me. What constitutes “abridgement”?
Blacklake on October 1, 2007 at 4:36 PM
Ummm… why are they even talking about Rush when the Appropriation Bills for THIS year are not done yet?
You know… the JOB Congress is SUPPOSED TO DO???
Romeo13 on October 1, 2007 at 4:37 PM
What the hell is the matter with the people in Nevada?
How can they listen to this pencil prick and say “I want to vote for him.”
This jerk wouldn’t make a pimple on a real mans a$$.
leanright on October 1, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Dingy Harry’s permanent pout.
Same face my 4yr old makes when his feelings get hurt.
Lawrence on October 1, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Most people across Nevada don’t like him either. But it is Nevada. Where knowing the right people is all that is necessary, as long as you’re willing to let them buy you off.
Lawrence on October 1, 2007 at 4:42 PM
Can’t say it better than that.
JetBoy on October 1, 2007 at 4:42 PM
I suspect that he has roughly the same chance of getting Rush to apologize for his remarks — as the rest of us have of getting a personal apology from God for wasting human flesh on the creation Harry (or on Harkin).
My collie says:
Okay, so maybe the dog’s not as stupid as I’d like to think.
CyberCipher on October 1, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Do you think Dingy even heard/read Rush’s comments? Or, do you think that it is just on the latest memo of talking points circulating around the Dems this week?
nailinmyeye on October 1, 2007 at 4:47 PM
Remember the old saying that “you should never pick a fight with a newspaper that buys ink by the barrel”…well, Harry Reid just picked a fight with the man who is featured on more radio stations than any other radio personality in history and has the ear of approximately 20 MM listeners each day…not smart Harry, not smart !
DoctorDentons on October 1, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Most people across Nevada don’t like him either. But it is Nevada. Where knowing the right people is all that is necessary, as long as you’re willing to let them buy you off.
Lawrence on October 1, 2007 at 4:42 PM
If your calling him a whore your just stating the obvious.
But I think think it’s penis envy, he is jealous of any man that has one.
Regardless of his whoring ways, he still needs votes to get elected.
leanright on October 1, 2007 at 4:50 PM
Welcome to Bizarro Congress.
They should take the second M out of Reid’s MORMON status.
Goebbels must be pissing kerosene in Hell laughing.
profitsbeard on October 1, 2007 at 4:50 PM
If Sen. Harkin can joke about Rush’s addiction, I guess we can joke about Reid’s heart being too weak to think, act and speak for himself.
The man is a eunuch.
The Race Card on October 1, 2007 at 4:51 PM
Like a bunch of damn children, from top to bottom. Of course I’m referring to Reid and his bunch, but this includes everything. Ridiculous name calling (from “Rethuglicans” to “Dimocraps”, and “Chimpy McBushitler” to “Hitlery”, no one is blameless) is best left to the grade schoolers. This stupid bill is the epitome of all this bullsh*t.
When the government and the pundits can grow up and debate like adults, I may start listening to them again.
Congress: Please stop wasting my tax money on meaningless bull$h*t resolutions.
I’m fed up.
SouthernDem on October 1, 2007 at 4:51 PM
FU, Dingy Harry
ToddonCapeCod on October 1, 2007 at 4:54 PM
Hey Harry. Shut you pie hole you worthless piece of dog poop.
I got an idea Harry … You apologize for being a dunb ass.
BobK on October 1, 2007 at 4:56 PM
I love that picture. He looks like he forgot his Preparation H suppository, and has to ride a bicycle.
Hening on October 1, 2007 at 5:00 PM
That just reminded me of Bill Clinton back in the day, whining about how Rush gets to pick on him for three hours straight every day. (One of the many moments when Bill wasn’t man enough for the job he held.) So Rush has been attacked by name by the sitting POTUS (such as he was)–getting grief from a corrupt, mealy-mouthed lightweight of a Senate Majority Leader is nothing.
ReubenJCogburn on October 1, 2007 at 5:05 PM
I want to know how exactly is it that a guy (Treasonous Harry)who has publicly committed treason and sedition dozens of times get to question anyones patriotism?
doriangrey on October 1, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Reid has to be the biggest loone
KBird on October 1, 2007 at 5:07 PM
We should start a petition demanding a apology from Reid and Harkin
allrsn on October 1, 2007 at 5:08 PM
Remember when we shut down the switchboard over immagration?
This is inexcusable, lets tell congress how we view their effort to kill our right to speech!
allrsn on October 1, 2007 at 5:10 PM
Regarding the update, on Friday Rush played audio of a congresswoman who called Rush unpatriotic and un-American; can’t recall her name, though.
JammieWearingFool on October 1, 2007 at 5:10 PM
Can we still use Silky and Glacier?
KelliD on October 1, 2007 at 5:11 PM
Harry Reid calling somebody else unpatriotic. Oh man, that’s rich. It’s like Barry Bonds calling somebody else a cheater.
SoulGlo on October 1, 2007 at 5:15 PM
You have to be respectful. Like “Your royal thighness”
pedestrian on October 1, 2007 at 5:17 PM
For the record (for anyone that doesn’t remember it), Clinton had his on-air temper tantrum at Rush Limbaugh and Jerry Falwell on June 25, 1994.
ReubenJCogburn on October 1, 2007 at 5:34 PM
I wouldn’t let this A$$clown rake my lawn…..
Nevada voters should be ashamed and embarrassed.
omnipotent on October 1, 2007 at 5:49 PM
Reid, what an inarticulate ass. A picture of Reid should be next to the definition of “corrupt” in the dictionary.
darwin on October 1, 2007 at 6:01 PM
Again, Democrats are allowed to reflexively question the patriotism of Republicans or conservatives. Indeed, they are chomping at the bit to do so at any opportunity.
Conservatives and Republicans, on the other hand, must never question the patriotism of Democrats.
There is a corollary: mainstream Republican politicians do not question the patriotism of Democrats. Indeed, they bend over backwards to avoid even being credibly accused of questioning the patriotism of Democrats.
Mainstream Democrats, on the other hand, routinely question the patriotism of Republicans and conservatives. Indeed, they are encouraged to engage in such questioning, and the rank and file Democrat base responds to such questioning with applause and encouragement, often declaring that such questioning has been long overdue.
Everybody clear now?
Kensington on October 1, 2007 at 6:08 PM
Oh Hell yes. Those are directly attributable to their personalities. It’s more the Nazi euphemisms and the such (”I’m more of a patriot than you are! Nyah nyah!”) I’m tired of.
SouthernDem on October 1, 2007 at 6:13 PM
And that utterance directed at Rush comes from a Dhimm who has no patriotism.
The targets keep on multiplying just in time for my first visit to DC.
steveegg on October 1, 2007 at 6:20 PM
I wonder if Reid’s ignorance and lack of research on this are indicative of his preparation for issues that actually do have meaning. Anyone who votes for this guy ought to have their voting privileges suspended.
BuckLEA on October 1, 2007 at 6:25 PM
This is great, I mean the best news, the Dems picked a fight they cannot win…the Republicans can’t afford to waste this opportunity. We have the Dems defending Jessie and his ilk.
DON’T WASTE THIS OPPORTUNITY.
Thank you Rush for giving us this gift.
right2bright on October 1, 2007 at 6:58 PM
What stupid child games the Dems play ? Meanwhile we have serious problems all over - immigration, terrorism, social security, health care, an almost bankrupt economy due to the spending by esp. congress and on and on.
SIJ6141 on October 1, 2007 at 7:18 PM
But where is Tommy? And isn’t he afraid that when Rush apologizes that they will send him back to Mexico?
400lb Gorilla on October 1, 2007 at 7:25 PM
I have been paying attention to all things political for a while now, and the things that are going on now in congress are INSANE! I mean really, it wasn’t always like this was it? If you have an opinion and it is not align with theirs then they will attempt to destroy you and say anything to do it.
kahall on October 1, 2007 at 7:52 PM
Maybe we could elect some of those illegal aliens we have hanging around and they could do the jobs congress just won’t do?
Lily on October 1, 2007 at 7:52 PM
This is no game to them! They cannot have the truth out in public. Destroying talk radio is number one on their priority list. They cannot survive with freedom of speech intact. They must shut us up to survive.
allrsn on October 1, 2007 at 8:09 PM
Geez, behold the power that one honest four star General has over bottom feeding liberals.
Not only does he expose them for the lying cowards they really are but Petraus just by reporting with integrity has forced Senator Reid to make a new commitment to Patriotism by insulting one of the most patriotic people in the country.
Now that old Harry has chosen to reinvent himself as an even more ardent Patriot than Rush Limbaugh, all we have to do now is remind him of his go for the win commitment any time he tries to slip back into the capitulate now mode he’s worked so hard to cultivate previously.
In the upcoming funding debate if Reid wants surrender conditions placed on funding he should be asked; so, now you’re less supportive of the troops than Rush…again?
Speakup on October 1, 2007 at 8:12 PM
Any idea how many signatures Harry got? And who are they?
ctmom on October 1, 2007 at 8:22 PM
But what did Rush say?? On his site, I only find apologies for Media Matters and references to bills condemning him. What was the context?
jatfla on October 1, 2007 at 8:53 PM
never mind…found something.
jatfla on October 1, 2007 at 8:55 PM
Rush has nothing to apoligize to,however I’m still
waiting for Olby’s apology to all Conservative Republicans.
canopfor on October 1, 2007 at 9:24 PM
LOL great point, he did start them rolling with their porpaganda didn’t he.
That is all he will ever give. Would you apologize for somthing you did not do? If I intentionaly and falsly accused you of molesting a child that you did not molest, would you apologize for molesting the child? Or, in this case the military.
allrsn on October 1, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Opps jatfla,I missed your second comment.
allrsn on October 1, 2007 at 9:40 PM
This is what happens when BOTH sides start throwing around labels like traitor, unAmerican, unpatriotic, etc. The exaggerated outrage is kind of curious in light of the many many times these labels have been used about Democrats at hotair.
It never ends and is fueled by the histrionics from the left and right fringes.
Rush is a big boy and he gets plenty of money for pulling stunts to get attention. His fans defend him and his detractors go ballistic. He smiles all the way to the bank just as Kos does.
Don’t some of you see the pattern?
Bradky on October 1, 2007 at 9:42 PM
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