Video: Limbaugh brings down the house at CPAC; Update: Full video added
posted at 8:42 pm on February 28, 2009 by Allahpundit
I’ve been waiting an hour and a half for the complete video to appear somewhere, but Townhall’s feed isn’t working and there are only bits and pieces of the speech up at YouTube. The full transcript’s posted at Rush’s site; I’ll give you the first hour or so of video that’s available now and then update accordingly. Check back periodically.
Haven’t watched yet myself, but his point about certain other people wanting certain other presidents to fail is well taken. Meanwhile, here’s the result of the CPAC straw poll: Romney 20, Jindal 14, Paul 13, Palin 13. I’m shocked that Jindal beat Palin, especially after the atomic bomb he dropped on Tuesday night. And what happened to Huck? Sixth place with just seven percent of the vote after that stemwinder he delivered on Thursday? If anyone’s chances for the nomination smell dead after this, it’s his.
Update: Part seven added.
Update: Part eight added.
Update: Part nine added.
Update: The tenth and final part is hereby added.
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The award he received was simply amazing. It must be priceless.
Kevin in Washington State on February 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Thanks for posting AP.
conservative pilgrim on February 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM
When I listento Rush speak on any tipic, I find it very difficult to understand why many of his criticws say his audience is primarily composed of knuckle draggers….my guess is that, a la Palin, Jindal….they are very scared of what he stands for and of his influence on people.
Red State State of Mind on February 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM
The CNN coverage was priceless. They read a twitter feed on it and picked out a few mentions of Hitler.
AbaddonsReign on February 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Been expecting this – can’t wait for all the gnats to come by and make small gnats of themselves.
Off topic – Paul Harvey died.
Entelechy on February 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM
paul and palin, neck and neck. pick your fanatacism!
eh on February 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM
His speech was brilliant and that award was very well deserved.
OmahaConservative on February 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I was shocked to see CNN carrying Rush’s speech. I surfed over from FNC to see who else had it.
OmahaConservative on February 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM
His gave a great defense of conservatism and just filleted The One on national TV.
He should challenge the Messiah to a debate. It’d be embarrassing. Obama would lose so badly it wouldn’t even be close.
JP1986UM on February 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM
I am sure Gov. Palin being absent hurt her and Gov. Romney’s extensive knowledge could only help him at this point. Lots of time for things to happen.
Cindy Munford on February 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Fox ran the whole speech uninterupted. Rush is the King.
imshocked on February 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Limbaugh’s first address to the nation!hehe.
Mega-MegaTon Ditto’s to Rush!
canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Although it would be fun to watch, I wouldn’t want to see any POTUS debate an entertainer or media pundit. Very unseemly.
Cindy Munford on February 28, 2009 at 8:53 PM
That Paul vote is an embarrassment, sure, and Governor Palin probably didn’t help herself by not showing up, but 13% without even being present is pretty impressive. There’s time, not only for her to get up to speed but to win over the voters.
I hope.
Kensington on February 28, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Once in a while a PATRIOT speaks.
Today was that day.
Rush can articulate why we dislike dictators,left or right.
Into action write,phone,email the idiots and let em know 2010 ii is on!
Every man that opposed the king had a price on his head,so be it.
J.Wm.
Col.John Wm. Reed on February 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM
If the Republicans nominate Romney, they will be surprised how well he will do. I was in Boston when he won the Governorship in Massachusetts with all major media against him. And he will have a lot to rip Obama apart on.
RedSoxNation on February 28, 2009 at 8:54 PM
I dvr’d the whole thing, can’t wait to watch it again. The award was amazing, I screamed “OMG!” my daughter who was running a fever (5 yrs. old) was asking me all kinds of questions about America, what does it mean to be an American, and who’s Benjamin Franklin.
I laughed, I clapped, I nodded, I was sooo jealous not to be there! He preached to the choir definitely, and I hope he does more TV appearances…
The end may be near, but conservatism needs to be reintroduced to our current politicians. Perhaps Rush needs to take them to a summer camp retreat.
ProudPalinFan on February 28, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Rush’s first nationwide address. A resounding success! A great wrap up to CPAC.
By the way, C-SPAN is doing the re-broadcast as we speak.
Zorro on February 28, 2009 at 8:56 PM
CNN ran it too.
The dems have plenty of ammo from his rant and are making ads like this:
“Of course, I want Obama to fail” in a crises.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
He just touched on the #Teaparty line!
Zorro on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I have been a 24/7 member for quite a few years so I never miss Rush – best money I have ever spent. The nice thing is that many others heard what I already know – he is a true conservative and is the bedrock of the movement. Politicians should listen to him. As for the speech, I thought it went a little long. Plus, I worry about Rush for not only his safety, but he has to take off some weight. I shouldn’t talk, so do I, but people don’t depend on me like we all depend on Rush to forge ahead. He has the power to do it. Hmmmm, so do we, I guess. Get out there and get working people. We can get rid of this liberal crowd, they are already digging their own hole and they don’t even realize it. RIP Pelosi – first and then Obama. Hope somebody is taking names of all the people that Obama’s people are putting in the government, because they will have to go when we regain the White House and government to save this Country. Love ya Rush – thank you.
suzyk on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I am starting to warm up to Romney. I don’t know a lot about his record and articulated stands when he was Gov of MASS, but I have gotten the impression he has flipped on many issues and appears to have acted opportunisticly; is that accurate?
Red State State of Mind on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Rush is the Conservative Movement.
wildcat84 on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
That meat was soooooooooooooooo read it was still kicking.
Best line:
Heh.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
I can’t imagine what the left is going to say. I wonder how long they will be hyperventilating about this?
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canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
His first “national address”.
Esthier on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
RUSH IS CONSERVATISM
right4life on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Huh? The majority of Americans had better hope he fails too…if they don’t yet…they will
winston on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
$10 says Congress will discuss “localism” on Monday.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Wasn’t that great. I am so glad I am watching this on CSPAN. Anybody who doesn’t think this man has genuine passion for this country is foolish.
sherry on February 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM
The winner this week was Sarah Palin for missing the insanity.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 9:01 PM
canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Most of them are the same commenter, with a different nom de internet.
Entelechy on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
I saw this on Fox News. I was glued to the TV. Rush didn’t need a teleprompter either. Loved his joke about Larry King. Every thing Rush said was spot on. What an amazing man.
sheebe on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Politicians of every stripe should be afraid of him. He says that Reps lose because they try to be like Democrats, with a little tweaking here and there. Isn’t that McCain, et al.?
Articulate fiscal conservatism, the way real people live, and the Reps will win again!! It is the media’s fault conservatives are misunderstood, but it’s conservatives’ fault too. Where is the education and outreach? What is the larger issue of fiscal conservatism rather than just stinginess? Rush voiced the true principles, and I hope I hear a candidate say the same things soon.
PattyJ on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
winston on February 28, 2009 at 8:59 PM
I never ever want my country to fail. Period.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
if you support obama, its obvious you do.
you love amerikkka a fascist state, and hate what it was, the land of freedom..
right4life on February 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM
I don’t either. Therefore I hope it never, ever, becomes socialist/communist. It’s the worst that could happen to her, and the world.
Entelechy on February 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Allah did you really think that one mediocre speech by Jindal would destroy his support? Not everyone is as shallow as you are…
echosyst on February 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM
8 parts close to 10 minutes each? It’s like an ol regular baptist sermon. I hope it’s good.
DFCtomm on February 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM
I just want B Hussein O to fail at his socialism plans.
OmahaConservative on February 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM
From your lips, er pen, to reality!
Entelechy on February 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Thank you for saying it.
Sometimes I get the impression that some on here treat politics like its American Idol.
Jindal had one bad night and it’s all over, seems they never seem to notice that Barney Frank can’t stop spitting when he talks.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Trust me, it is incredible.
sheebe on February 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I’d have to know more. Lot’s of folks change their minds about a lot of things. I know a lot of men don’t feel they can have an opinion about abortion but at the same time men are some of the finest advocates for the pro-life movement.
Cindy Munford on February 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM
rush said of course he wants our President to fail with two wars and a depression.
And you agree?
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Country failed on Nov 5, much like your parents failed. Always keep this in mind, you NEED us, we don’t need anything from your side.
ClassicCon on February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Hope springs eternal.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I loved it. After hearing “it’s a crisis, it’s a crisis, it’s a crisis” all the time it was so good hearing this. He’s right.
I was surprised that Glenn Beck was ahead of everyone else and only second to Rush with the fav radio host too.
roopster217 on February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
thanks for posting the vids alah, Rush Rox.
trailortrash on February 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I watched it live — one of Rush’s greatest strengths, beyond his talent for articulating core conservative principles, is his ability to laugh out loud at the Libs.
His joke about Joe Biden’s bigotry was spot-on perfect. Conservatives need to be reminded that the Libs may be a threat to individual liberty and personal autonomy, but they also tend to be clownish — both individually and collectively.
cruadin on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
You can be a socialist and still lose two wars and make the depression worse.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
We’ll wait on bated breath for your sneering, patronizing comments.
Blake on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
No bet. We are going to have to watch closely, it’s going to get hidden in something.
Cindy Munford on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
You got that right! And Frank is still in Office. He should be lynched with the rest of the DemocRATS that had anything to do with the starting of this mess. Wall Street as well.
sheebe on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
The winner this week….
getalife on Feb 28,2009 at 9:01PM.
getalife:
Lets review the facts:
Whinning,crying,be-moaning,on Hopey’s possible ‘Failure”,
and your going to blame,El Rushbo,for that!
Thats not entirely accurate!
I give you exhibit’A'!
Barack Obama has said,and I quote,in his own words,
“I SCREWED UP”! Therefore,
that will make Hopey/Changey ‘A SCREW-UP’,and that
will mean,that a screw-up will ‘FAIL’ on his own!!!
———————————————
Does that make it easier for you,or should I try
using crayons,and explain it in picture form!!!!!!!
canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM
I never ever want my country to fail. Period.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Uhmmm…if Obama succeeds the Country will fail…at least as we currently know it…then again we might prove history wrong and make socialism work
winston on February 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM
No. I didn’t think it’d destroy it, but I thought it’d hurt it enough that Sarah Palin, conservative avatar, would do well enough to beat him. I’m amazed that she didn’t.
Allahpundit on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
I LOVED that Rush called them out by name.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
I watched Rush’s speech on Fox and I was inspired. I don’t get a whole lot of opportunities to listen to him but I enjoy it when I can.
Lay-Z on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Rush was in great form. He hit all the right notes and just nailed Obama, Biden, and Reid to the wall. And don’t think that Pelosi wont notice that he didn’t mention her name. Great job, Rush.
Weight of Glory on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Mellow out.
Allahpundit on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Rush’s speech got me cheering here at home. He was fantastic. El Rushbo is the best in talk radio.
jencab on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
I’m sure terryonline will be along in a minute to tell us how hurtful that speech was and how he is destroying the conservative movement.
I thought he rocked!
conservnut on February 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Point being that if Obama fails, America doesn’t. The fact that you keep missing that part is evidence that you might be a troll, but I’m still open minded on the issue.
Esthier on February 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM
I love it. What a treat to hear Rush on Saturday.
RepubChica on February 28, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Rush is 20 pounds away from exploding. Here’s to hoping!
capitulus on February 28, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Okay, where’s Glenn Beck’s airtime?
Where’s Sarah Palin’s? Oh she had the smarts to skip this. You just don’t root for the Office of the President to fail, even if the people elected a POTUS who is a smoking, blithering lefty named Barack Hussein Obama.
I remember how mean Rush was to Hillary Clinton – a politician I disagree with – and find Rush repugnant. He doesn’t run America – the people do. Sorry.
HotAirJosef on February 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM
getalife needs to, uh, get a life.
OmahaConservative on February 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM
History will be very kind to Rush. His name will be mentioned in the same breath as Reagan, Buckley and even Churchill. In his own entertaining way he has done a great deal to protect the America the founders wanted it to be.
He doesn’t usually speak at CPAC, but I think this year he felt the situation was so dire he just had to rally the troops.
RadioFreeUSA on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
two wars and a depression…..
getalife on Feb 28,2009 at 9:09PM.
getalife:
Your on a roll,actually,if you were truthful,its 3 WARS!
Hopey/Changey and his political goons and MSM are running
a ‘Proxy War against the Republican Party’!!!
————————————–
Now, what was that about failure?
canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Did you vote for Obama and other dems. If yes, then your statement is false.
docdave on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
How is it that the President = the Country?
FLKraKa on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I was shocked by this too. 90 minutes, no commercials – usually only Presidents get that kind of treatment.
So far the most the left can come up with re: criticism seems to be that Rush will most likely run for President in 2012 – if only. But he’s much too valuable for us to let him stoop so low. He serves us all so well in his current role.
Since the Obamination on 1/20, I find myself more and more proud everyday to be a principled Conservative. And today I proudly call myself a “dittohead”.
gopmom on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
That’s because he eats liberals for breakfast! ZAPOW!
Weight of Glory on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Forgetting Teddy are we?
roopster217 on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
John McCain’s seat on the other side of the isle with his good friends never got the chance to get cold, he was never out of it long enough for it to do so.
Rush tonight called a spade a spade. McCain was the media’s go to boy to bash any Republican’s who even dared to practice Reagan conservatism.
The conservatism movement has been dead, with Bush not finding the will to veto a single spending bill for how long? Rush may well have resurrected the conservative movement.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM
No, I never ever want my country to fail. Period.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 8:28 PM
You again, you lying little troll?
What were all those eight years of “Bushie McChimp” jokes, speaking of chimps..
TexasJew on February 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Tru dat, playette.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they sneak it in one of Schmucky Schumer’s “porky” little amendments a la shredding welfare reform like they did in the stimulus.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Wow. How amazingly original and funny. Let me guess: Uptown Comedy Club circa 1995?
RepubChica on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Don’t be angry that Rush could buy your mother to be his personal dish rag.
ClassicCon on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
he may be fat, but your a jerk, and he can diet.
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Cool! So you agree with Rush, because that’s what he spent the entire hour and thirty mins. saying.
Weight of Glory on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Rush’s first international/national address is so awesome that I am rewatching it right now on C-SPAN even as I am recording it and even after watching it earlier on Fox.
I hope Rush is lighting a grassroots fire so we can rebuild the GOP in his and Reagan’s image. It’s the only way back to victory and, much more importantly, the only way to save our country for our children and grandchildren.
Terrie on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
canopfor on February 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Actually, he told the lobbyists he is ready to fight on the budget.
getalife on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Ssssssssssssssssssizzzzling!
SouthernGent on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Great speech!
I’m really glad Rush hit this:
INC on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Rush is so NOT Winston Churchill or Ronald Reagan. Churchill and Reagan didn’t just fight with free speech for the good causes of the day, they had the ball to lead campaigns to face the voters and sometimes painfully (and wrongfully) lost. Rush Limbaugh never has and never will.
At least John McCain – a person Rush hates so much – had the balls to run for President. Not to mention Sarah Palin, who should get into talk radio. Not to mention Mike Huckabee – not exactly a guy I concur with – who ran for office and won before entering political talk. Not to mention Joe Scarborough who made me a conservative.
HotAirJosef on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
*high five*
RepubChica on February 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Rush looked like he was high on something. And he’s morbidly obese. I hope he hasn’t relapsed.
Atlanta Voter on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
With the tanking stock market and his cabinet full of retreads, dolts and affirmative action second-raters, Obama has had the worst first month in office since William Henry Harrison.
TexasJew on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Yes. Stop equating Obama with America. It’s creepy. Rush doesn’t want America to lose her wars or to fall into a depression, and he wants Barack Obama to fail, since Obama’s policies will make a depression more likely.
Kensington on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Which lobbyists? The ones advising him that he boasted would never be allowed to?
ClassicCon on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
A few hours later he “eliminates” the waste which somehow makes it into Democrat policies and think-tanks. Hmmmmm……..
Quoting Brian the dog from Family Guy: “I leave more personality in tightly coiled piles on the lawn.”
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Weight of Glory on February 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
IF that’s what he said, then hell yes. But I want somebody 100,000 times smarter than Rush – named Glenn Beck – to save us. And Sarah Palin. And John McCain. And Rick Santelli.
HotAirJosef on February 28, 2009 at 9:21 PM
The most pathetic part is, that probably is the best you got. But, then, what else would you expect from a liberal… reasoned dialogue?
RobertInLexington on February 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM
He was high on good will, the love of a crowd, and patriotism. That’s probably why you didn’t recognize any of it.
Kensington on February 28, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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