Top Republican to Limbaugh: It’s easy to talk, not so easy to lead; Update: Quote misattributed
posted at 6:10 pm on January 27, 2009 by Allahpundit
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A response to Rush’s claim that Obama fears him more than he does John Boehner: When you have to worry about reelection, ideological purity is a luxury you can’t afford.
“I think that our leadership, Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, are taking the right approach,”
[Rep. Tom] Price[Rep. Phil Gingrey] said. “I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks. You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party. You know you’re just on these talk shows and you’re living well and plus you stir up a bit of controversy and gin the base and that sort of that thing. But when it comes to true leadership, not that these people couldn’t be or wouldn’t be good leaders, they’re not in that position of John Boehner or Mitch McConnell.Asked to respond to Gingrey, Limbaugh, in an email to Politico, wrote: “I’m sure he is doing his best but it does not appear to be good enough. He may not have noticed that the number of Republican colleagues he has in the House has dwindled. And they will dwindle more if he and his friends don’t show more leadership and effectiveness in battling the most left-wing agenda in modern history. And they won’t continue to lose because of me, but because of their relationship with the grassroots, which is hurting. Conservatives want leadership from those who claim to represent them. And we’ll know it when we see it.”
I.e. we’ll know it if they stick to their guns about opposing the stimulus, which Obama’s press secretary told the press corps this afternoon he doesn’t think they’ll do. Neither do I — not all of them, anyway. Let’s settle this.
Update: A botched quote from Politico: It was Phil Gingrey who made the statement about Limbaugh, not Tom Price. I’ve corrected the quote above.
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I will let you know when I think you deserve my contribution.
tarpon on January 27, 2009 at 6:12 PM
If they were leading , no one would complain..
the_nile on January 27, 2009 at 6:12 PM
If was Phil Gingrey, R-Ga, not Tom Price.
I also note that Drudge is reporting that the Democrats are taking up a petition against Rush.
Skywise on January 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM
That’s not hard. Just vote conservative principles consistently. The rest takes care of itself.
Wethal on January 27, 2009 at 6:14 PM
I Thinks we have a WAR…
dangitt on January 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM
When you need the (R) or (D) next to their name after a quote to distinguish which party they are with, Republicans are in serious trouble.
portlandon on January 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM
That’s why these worthless Congresss critters ignore the oath they took when they entered office to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
They’ve embraced socialism, because they can keep their jobs and not have to worry about reelection. These crooks are so hardened by years in DC, they actually despise those they are elected by and sworn to represent.
chunderroad on January 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM
I’m telling you guys… sign my petition!
The only hope to get republicans to rethink this stuff is to show significant support for something radically different.
DaveS on January 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Server busy.
I don’t suppose they’ll be fool enough to let this petition fall into Rush’s hands somehow. No telling what he could get for it on eBay.
Wethal on January 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM
I was wondering when this would make it to HotAir. I was wanting to say that why is it that these people always wait until after Rush is off the air to say something about him?
MobileVideoEngineer on January 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
In the words of the junior senator from Minnesota…
factoid on January 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Skywise on January 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Well, if they try to do something stupid, they had better unplug all the Congressional phone lines. Otherwise the system will blow up.
Several of those Republicans seen to be determined to become Democrat-Lite. They are out of touch with their constituents.
kingsjester on January 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
You know you’re just on these talk shows and you’re living well
I’m not on any talkshow, I’m pretty average American and I think the GOP is full of shiite too.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Go get ‘em , Rush. The Republicans are still trying to stay “McCained”, thinking it will garner them some good will. Not in a million years.
savvydude on January 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM
You might want to try that yourself, Mr. Price.
Peri Winkle on January 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Boo-freakin’-hoo. You were elected to provide leadership, now freakin’ lead. If it’s too tough, then give up your seat (and all of the nice little perks that go with it) so that we can find someone that WILL lead.
thirteen28 on January 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Please…I think Limbaugh is being give FAR too much credit. He’s an entertainer, nothing more. I get a kick out of him, he’s usually right on in what he says. But if anyone really lets Rush guide GOP policy…c’mon.
He couldn’t even bring himself to endorse any of the GOP candidates…not even teh Fred.
JetBoy on January 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM
I disagree with Rush’s criticism of the Republican House Leadership if he’s talking about what they’re doing right now. They began to do a good job when the kept the Capitol open with no lights during the drill here, drill now episode, and since that time I began to have new respect for them.
But, yeah, prior to that, and for the past few years they’ve been dismal.
Buy Danish on January 27, 2009 at 6:19 PM
factoid on January 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
You are not to speak. I don’t like you.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:19 PM
First of all, Senators lead nothing, nothing at all, they only propose bills, and run for office.
THEY ARE NOT LEADERS…THEY ARE POLITICIANS
This is a leader
right2bright on January 27, 2009 at 6:20 PM
BOO HOO indeed. What a bunch of spineless weenies. Seriously.
marklmail on January 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Phil, Tom, Whoever. Look, it’s not about Rush. Rush has a radio show that allows us to vent and communicate with morons like you how we feel about what is going on. I will grant you that without his show you and your buddies would get away with just about anything you wanted. But his show does exist, and he isn’t the pied piper – he has a megaphone that we can all participate in. Including people who might disagree, unlike those “shows” on the left. Get over it.
And update your resume while you are at it because there are going to be several people running for office against republican incumbents – and I am sending a check to just about every friggin one of them.
JeffinOrlando on January 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM
BUT THATS JUST IT! Rush isn’t asking to guide GOP policy. He’s saying that our leaders aren’t serious and too busy worring about the Dimbocrats and the media then this crap fest Obama is attempting to get them to sign on.
Is it too much to ask Republicans members of congress to do what is right?
Dritanian on January 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM
I also note that Drudge is reporting that the Democrats are taking up a petition against Rush.
Skywise on January 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Do it. Pass it with every democrat voting ‘aye’. Let the American people see the DFL targeting a private citizen.
Gawd almighty, these fools really do want a rebellion.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM
If he interfered with the primary by endorsing somebody, that would have been the end of it. He’s far more a conservative than a Republican, and he knows better than to interfere in the primary – he’d be partially on the hook for failure.
As he said, rooting for conservatism is one thing, but “that’s not the same as talking up the GOP, which is currently led by moderates and appeasers.”
KingGold on January 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Cause the last few years have proved those guys’ stellar leadership
/sarc
Rogue on January 27, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Yep, what are you guys afraid of? If you are afraid of losing elections then vote for this crap bill and we will make sure you lose elections. You might have to get a real job and I know that scares the crap out of you guys.
Just words, just speeches
izoneguy on January 27, 2009 at 6:23 PM
If a person who is voted in by the people who think you are in dc to do what you said you would, don’t you think we as the people who put there think ‘do your job’ for the voters? What DO you NOT get? You dc bunch get pay raises, money for doing the ‘people’s business’, etc. What do we as the people who voted for you get? MORE taxes from the ones who pay taxes. It stinks!!!!
L
letget on January 27, 2009 at 6:24 PM
I want this gentleman to tell me honestly what his “people” are saying when they contact his office. If he proves to me that they want him to go along with the Mr. Obama, then at least he has a basis for his attitude.
Cindy Munford on January 27, 2009 at 6:24 PM
So when is the Republican
Leadershipcrowd going to lead?conservative educator on January 27, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Rep. Gingrey is an example of what happens when congressmen start believing their own press releases.
kingsjester on January 27, 2009 at 6:26 PM
I thought the purpose was to represent the people, not ensure you have a lifetime appointment.
The difference between the two parties is starting to blur, they’re both full of CYA hacks and narcissists. Go**am I hate these people.
Petraeus 2012.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:27 PM
It is easy to talk, but it is apparently hard to find your sack if you are Gingrey. At least Rush talks. That is more than the Repubs have done. Other than to kiss the ring of “the One”
Throw em out…
Kuffar on January 27, 2009 at 6:27 PM
+1
We haven’t had ANY leadership from Repubs in a long time.
When I see Clinton confirmed 94 to 2, I realize that ALL of these people need to be removed…by force if neccesary.
Enemies Foreign AND DOMESTIC.
JoeAvg on January 27, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Good suggestion, Cindy Munford. Although I suspect it would turn out a lot like Feinstein on the TARP. She received 80,000 calls against and the next day, she went and voted yes.
califcon on January 27, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Question: How many Republicans will vote for the stimulus plan?
Answer: If it is even one it’s too effin’ many!
postaldog on January 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM
DCCC has the on-line petition against Rush
Wethal on January 27, 2009 at 6:31 PM
At least Limbaugh has the guts to fight back. That spineless gaggle of Republicans in the congress is nothing but a gathering of lap dogs for Obama. Pandering to the opposition is exactly the way we lost it all. Tell them to get into the fray or get out of the way.
rplat on January 27, 2009 at 6:31 PM
But that’s “Do what’s right”…according to Rush Limbaugh. With all due respect to Rush, he’s not an elected official. True, the GOP is in some disarray at the moment…but at the same time we deride Hollywood celebrities for pushing Dem policy, I don’t want to see Talk-radio personalities deciding GOP policy.
JetBoy on January 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM
What does Sarah Palin say?
faraway on January 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Not surprising. He’s from Cynthia McKinney’s old district. What’s ironic is that his district became Republican under Gingrich’s leadership.
spmat on January 27, 2009 at 6:33 PM
It 645 days until the next election What can they do to help get them or there party re-elected. Have to start now. or it’s too late.
tjexcite on January 27, 2009 at 6:34 PM
The Republicans think they will win by being nice.
Did the Dems win with niceness?
blatantblue on January 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Rush should put up an online petition against the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt package and see who gets the most signatures.
califcon on January 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
I expect that of here. I have to disagree a bit with some of you on Mitch McConnell, he has been the strongest at parlimentary tricks. Better than any I have seen in a while. But I agree that he could be more vocally conservative.
Cindy Munford on January 27, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Oh f***ing please. The only thing difficult about being in the United States Congress is figuring out how to pick yourself up off the floor, because you have no f***ing spines.
You’re all a bunch of whiney-@ss pompous babies who do nothing but take our money and screw us for your entire term in office, and then turn around and beg us for more money and our votes when you want to get re-elected. F*** you, every single one of you Congresscreeps, House and Senate. Get off your f***ing high horses. You all have the easiest f***ing jobs in the world and yet you still find every single gawddamned way in the world to f*** everything all up. You add nothing to this country except a bunch of hot air and do nothing but waste paper with 1000-page works of legislation that nobody f***ing bothers to enforce anyway and take money from people through taxes and campaign contributions.
Yeah, real f***ing tough job you got there, dipsh!ts. Give me a break.
None of these @ssjacks give two rat feces about their constituents or the country. They care about nothing except holding power and keeping their cush Washington jobs. So the way they do that is to ignore their oaths to be *servants* to the country, ignore their constituents and do everything they can to reward lobbyists and big campaign donors.
F*** the whole lot of them, Republican and Democrat alike. F***ing pathetic.
There, I feel no better than when I started this rant, but I got it out. Too bad no one from Washington reads Hot Air’s comment sections. Maybe I’ll copy and paste this into an e-mail to every Congresscreep I can find…
Michael in MI on January 27, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Well that didn’t take long, now did it,
forget ‘General Quarters’,
Republicans,It’s time for Plan ‘R’!
Those that watched Dr.Strange love,
toe to toe with the Rooskies,I’ mean
Liberals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—————-
—————-
And since this has the entire Liberal Party,
it means,’THIS WAS PLANNED ALL ALONG’!!!!!
Next will be the “Fairness Doctrine”!
And Republican leaders need to tell the
Liberals to go,
PISS UP A F*&&##@@^&*^N ROPE!!!!!!!!
canopfor on January 27, 2009 at 6:38 PM
JetBoy,
Hollywood celebs push democrat policy that is far left. Rush pushes conservative policy but Republicans ignore. Your analogy is waaaaaay off.
Vince on January 27, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Rush should put up an online petition against the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt package and see who gets the most signatures.
califcon on January 27, 2009 at 6:35 PM
*
WORD
marklmail on January 27, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Why bother? Modern petitions are the last bastion of slacktivism. There is perhaps no more useless method of projecting opinion than a petition these days.
If the Dems are going to make a hard copy and send it to Clear Channel, it’s the Harry Reid letter all over again. A worthy charity gets money, the Democrats humiliate themselves, and Limbaugh sits pretty again.
KingGold on January 27, 2009 at 6:39 PM
More importantly, what does Joe the Plumber say?
factoid on January 27, 2009 at 6:39 PM
factoid, I don’t know, what?
Vince on January 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM
They got us where they want us, fighting among ourselves…
DL13 on January 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM
I wonder how long it will take for the Dem’s to get Rush off the airwaves? I was going to renew my membership with Rush but now I’m afraid I won’t get my full year. Bwaaaaah! :(
Conservalicious on January 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Republicans just don’t get it,…Barry made the statement concerning RUSH for a reason,..to draw out the weak, to see how many “Republicans” he can get to turn,…sadly, some are already taking the bait.
Where oh where is my grand old party,..please, bring it back for
me, America.christene on January 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM
Rush should just stay above it.
Firebird on January 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM
I joined Rush 24/7 today to show my support.
Rush can’t vote on a single thing! If these Republicans were so smart and doing such a great job,, why are we in the mess we are in!
Oh,, I know,, it’s cause talk radio is stirring things up!
Talk radio is really just an extension of a lot of Americans! I guess what he is saying too,, Americans need to just shut up and sit down and let the rats alone!
What trash!
JellyToast on January 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I actually sent him the link to the one I put up… I kinda sorta doubt he’ll look at it. :-)
DaveS on January 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM
The SocialistCons and Dems are picking a fight with the wrong man. Rush along with Hannity will destroy them like they should.
Go Rush Go!
lavell12 on January 27, 2009 at 6:44 PM
It was hard to believe that Rep Price said this, but it looks like it was media skulduggery.
Is nothing sacred anymore … Does honor and integrity mean nothing to the media anymiore.
tarpon on January 27, 2009 at 6:44 PM
He can’t fight for conservatism and stay above it. He has to be it it. That’s his style.
This wuss Congressman just doesn’t want his own voters calling him to tell him how to vote. How dare they? Do they think they sent him to DC or something? Rush does.
Wethal on January 27, 2009 at 6:45 PM
I don’t know either, but he is the one carrying the moral compass of the conservative movement. With Rep. Boner and Rush “Score Me Some Pills” Limbaugh at each other’s throats, we need someone to show us the way.
factoid on January 27, 2009 at 6:45 PM
I don’t care who decides it, as long as they do what’s right, and Rush is MORE right than 90% of the idiots we elect.
kirkill on January 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM
it is still accurate i mean the fact that
republicans are laying down like sheep
Afraid of the messias majic powers
Sheesh this is why americans are disgusted with
EVERYONE IN WASHINGTON DC.
You know honestly if we took all 535 commanders in cheif
and Dropped them off in iran
We might actually have a chance
At winning against the islamic nazis..
jcila on January 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM
When they begin to lead again, they can talk about leadership. Fow now, it’s just hot air.
Entelechy on January 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Now would be the perfect time renew. I mean why do you think they are hardly any restrictions on satellite? It’s because you are paying for the service. Satellite is not the same as public airwaves, you are paying to be able to listen to what you want.
MobileVideoEngineer on January 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM
As noted above, the DCCC has an online petition. Or, rather, it seems to be collecting comments that it says it will send to Mr. Limbaugh.
The “petition” is at http://www.dccc.org/page/petition/rush. The page advises “sign our petition, telling Rush what you think of his attacks on President Obama.”
I’ve left a message encouraging Mr. Limbaugh. Perhaps others should do the same.
malclave on January 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Rep. Phil Gingrey, Your in my state! and I will work to have you voted out and branded as a RINO! fare warning!
grapeknutz on January 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Its time for the POWER OF THE INTERNET,
and the RIGHTSPHERE BLOGS,to tell the
Socialist American Govenment,and the Liberal
MSM,that AMERICANS WILL NOT BE SILENCED!!!!!!
Nor will REPUBLICANS,allow the likes of RAHM,
to be a ‘Lamb’,crap,I mean T-Bone Steak,and
be stabbed,repeatedly,over and over,and con
servatives wished DEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on January 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM
factoid,
What do you mean “us”? I know the way Jose and Rush appears to be right on track!
Vince on January 27, 2009 at 6:49 PM
I’ve left a message encouraging Mr. Limbaugh. Perhaps others should do the same.
malclave on January 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM
Those will be deleted. Freedom of speech and opinion packed its bags the moment Ogabe announced his candidacy.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:49 PM
How about a Million Conservative March on Washington DC? I’ll put the my plane tix and hotel on plastic, what the hell.
Who’s up for it?
pugwriter on January 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM
I actually sent him the link to the one I put up… I kinda sorta doubt he’ll look at it. :-)
DaveS on January 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM
But you are taking action, doing something that you believe in, which is a great thing.
Red State State of Mind on January 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM
This is the beginning of the end of free speech in this country, I do believe.
Hope I’m wrong!
blatantblue on January 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM
To say that because Rush isn’t an elected Republican that he is by default just an entertainer is silly. He is a political pundit, witty and brilliant, and a marvelous entertainer. He clearly communicates a political philosophy which resonates with millions of American voters–voters the GOP often get–but not always! Republican politicians don’t have to listen to Limbaugh, they have to try and get the voters that like Limbaugh. And Limbaugh has the right to criticize them as much as he likes. As Rush likes to remind politicians, they didn’t make him, and they won’t be able to break him. Also, what’s up with those thin-skinned congressional prima-donas? Good grief!
(And I don’t care where Dems get their marching orders from. I just find it ridiculous that they would get them from uneducated Hollywood actors, but hey, whatever floats their boat. Frankly, with Marx and Lenin, I don’t know why they need diCaprio.)
JiangxiDad on January 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM
The gop told rush to GFY!
Now the dems will pounce.
Obama is still saying we have to get rid of the losses for the banks.
Man, I wish I could gamble and never lose.
getalife on January 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM
I wouldn’t describe Gingrey as a “Top Republican”. That is neither an endorsement or a criticism of Gingrey.
Gingrey does have a point that Rush is not in the same position as they are. Despite being in the minority with a wildly popular a President, they are doing a very good job of exposing the horrors of this bill, and providing sound alternatives. Wisely, they are making Pelosi the target instead of Obama, which, like it or not, makes sense politically at this point in time.
Maybe we all need to chill out a little and see what happens with the vote tomorrow – which you all can help along by calling your representative in the House or sending a quick email.
Buy Danish on January 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM
From Gingrich to Gingrey — more proof that Darwin was wrong.
In 1995, after the GOP took back the Congress, Republicans who called themselves the Dittohead Caucus made Rush Limbaugh an honorary member. In the years since that historic victory, it’s not Rush who failed to carry the mantle of Reagan conservatism.
You can contact Rep. Gingrey at gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov.
Terrie on January 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM
ITs NOT ABOUT RUSH!!
Its about THE RIGHT!
YOU!
Now Fall in Line!
And Bow at The Liberal Alter!
canopfor on January 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM
absolutely. I’ll email my info to you. p.s. I only fly First Class.
marklmail on January 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM
I can’t believe the online petition– do they not remember what he did to the Harry Reid smear letter? Do they not think he won’t make hay out of this, too?
Pasalubong on January 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
# 4 of your proposals will hold alot of people back from supporting it, even if they agree with the first 3. The first 3 make a lot of sense and could be done quickly. # 4 should only happen after a long series of debates and analysis.
Red State State of Mind on January 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/extraimpact/extraimpact.tt
This link will allow you to have a letter hand delivered to your state officials at no charge. Simply put in your zip code and select how you want it delivered.
I have sent one to my reps, hopefully it will stop the madness. Hopefully.
milwife88 on January 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
URGENT MEMORANDUM
FROM: A GRASSROOTS REPUBLICAN VOTER
TO: Representative John Boehner, Senator Mitch McConnell and Representative Phil Gingery
DEAR SIRS:
FOLLOWING IS NOT THE SAME THING AS LEADING!!! IF YOU JUMP WHEN OBAMA SAYS JUMP, IF YOU WALK WHERE OBAMA TELLS YOU TO WALK, AND IF YOU SAY WHAT OBAMA TELLS YOU TO SAY— YOU ARE NOT LEADING, YOU ARE FOLLOWING.
IF THE BLIND LEADS THE SPINELESS, WILL THEY NOT BOTH END UP IN A DITCH?
SINCERELY YOURS,
FUNDAMENTAL FRED
Fundamental Fred on January 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Blame Bush, now blame Rush. These whiners are not leaders.
This is all so silly and it demonstrates why the republicans continue to lose elections. They need to get off their ass,untangle their panties and get to work.
Wade on January 27, 2009 at 6:54 PM
yikes ! Sorry folks. I need to go find my glasses. Didn’t mean to have such a heavy thumb.
Red State State of Mind on January 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Keep talkin’ Rush. I, for one, feel I am out in the wilderness waiting for a bold and sane leader to show some conservative principles and live by them. I don’t care if it is man, woman, black, white, anything in between. I just want a leader to stand up to the libtards.
Mallard T. Drake on January 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM
I suggested a 20 million march on Washington the other day if they try to enact a “fairness doctrine” and was told by a lefty kook that we’d all be arrested if we tried that.
Buy Danish on January 27, 2009 at 6:55 PM
I said it the other day. National strike. Stay home one day, shut down the country.
JiangxiDad on January 27, 2009 at 6:56 PM
How about a Million Conservative March on Washington DC? I’ll put the my plane tix and hotel on plastic, what the hell.
We would be attacked the entire way. Then again, relieving some stress through liberal facial deconstruction would be helpful to my psyche.
Bishop on January 27, 2009 at 6:56 PM
Putting out firs, while letting others smolder or burn, or tossing kerosene on others, is not leadership, Mr. Gingrey…and by extension Mr.’s McConnell and John Boehner. Primping for the cameras, being one vote out of 100 or 400+ from time to time is not the way to demonstrate leadership. What you are exhibiting is crisis management, and poorly.
If you haven’t gotten the gist of leadership versus management, perhaps you need to step away from Capital Hill, and get a real job that involves the lives and livelihood of real people, lots of people, who depend on your signature and cash every two weeks when they draw their pay.
coldwarrior on January 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM
I’m betting they’ll do the right thing. Susan Collins’s vote against Geithner yesterday makes me optimistic that the RINOs are finally catching on that the base is riled.
joe_doufu on January 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Well, my first thought is that freedom of speech doesn’t really apply to the DCCC website.
My second is that, when my comment there is deleted, I’ll be happy knowing that the DCCC actually has to pay someone to spend their time deleting respectful comments. I can’t think of a better use for DCCC resources.
malclave on January 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Oh, what utter drivel. Rush Limbaugh is a brilliant, articulate thinker and the most significant, clear-headed conservative advocate since Ronald Reagan. He is a national treasure
Kensington on January 27, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Fine! Will you tell him to vote against the stimulus or rant about Rush?
Buy Danish on January 27, 2009 at 6:58 PM
This stimulus bill will show us who the conservatives are, and who the weenies are.
GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY
vote against any fuktard who votes for this crap sandwich.
UNREPENTANT CONSERVATIVE CAPITOLIST on January 27, 2009 at 6:58 PM
You want a leader I’ll lead! Get to the phones and email ASAP and shred those lines! We need an effort like the one that crushed the immigration reform. Someone needs to start putting up links to email addresses of Congressmen and Senators. There done!
sonnyspats1 on January 27, 2009 at 6:58 PM
I suggest a 20 million march on Washington not to protest, but to physically drag these bums out of Congress, every last one but a handful.
darwin on January 27, 2009 at 6:59 PM
And,on the Seventh Day,the ‘One’ has
caused ‘Chao’s’ and is pitting Republican
against Republican!
President Barack Obama,PLEASE,stop listening to
AYERS AND DORYNS,and do what is right for America!
canopfor on January 27, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Can anyone get this page to open..
“Democrats Launch Petition Against Rush Limbaugh...”
On Drudge Report,..
christene on January 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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