Steele to Rush: I’m sorry; Update: Beck, Coulter knock Steele; Update: DNC chair hits Steele
posted at 6:36 pm on March 2, 2009 by Allahpundit
Rahm Emanuel yesterday:
Mr. Limbaugh has “called for President Obama to fail. That’s his view,” Mr. Emanuel said. “And whenever a Republican criticizes him, they have to run back and apologize to him and say they were misunderstood.”
Michael Steele today:
“My intent was not to go after Rush – I have enormous respect for Rush Limbaugh,” Steele said in a telephone interview. “I was maybe a little bit inarticulate. … There was no attempt on my part to diminish his voice or his leadership.”…
“I went back at that tape and I realized words that I said weren’t what I was thinking,” Steele said…
“He brings a very important message to the American people to wake up and pay attention to what the administration is doing,” Steele said. “Number two, there are those out there who want to look at what he’s saying as incendiary and divisive and ugly. That’s what I was trying to say. It didn’t come out that way. … He does what he does best, which is provoke: He provokes thought, he provokes the left. And they’re clearly the ones who are most excited about him.”
Asked if he planned to apologize, Steele said: “I wasn’t trying to offend anybody. So, yeah, if he’s offended, I’d say: Look, I’m not in the business of hurting people’s feelings here. … My job is to try to bring us all together.”
Rush’s fans will hold Steele in contempt for criticizing him in the first place and Rush’s critics will hold him in contempt for apologizing now. Well played, sir. Exit question: Whose contrition was more groveling, Steele’s or Phil Gingrey’s?
Update: Coulter repeats the boss’s point from earlier today about how it’s perfectly okay to criticize Rush. Since when? Did CPAC pass a resolution?
Update: Rod Dreher skewers Steele: “Please Rush, don’t hurt me!”
Update: Tim Kaine seizes the moment:
“I was briefly encouraged by the courageous comments made my counterpart in the Republican Party over the weekend challenging Rush Limbaugh as the leader of the Republican Party and referring to his show as ‘incendiary’ and ‘ugly.’ However, Chairman Steele’s reversal this evening and his apology to Limbaugh proves the unfortunate point that Limbaugh is the leading force behind the Republican Party, its politics and its obstruction of President Obama’s agenda in Washington.”
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Jim Treacher on March 2, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Also, it would be helpful if people like Steele would call the media out on their strawman who said “he hopes that the economy fails” or “hopes that Obama’s economic plan fails”. If they can’t learn to correct simple little misrepresentations like this, which are catastrophic to the party’s image, we are boned in 2010.
DaveS on March 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Really? Is that why the Gay Marriage amendment passed in California?
Skywise on March 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Actually Ann Coulter realized that Rush was a little out of line and was not so harsh on Steele. She evan said that he was doing a good job as the face of the GOP. Anyway, Rush must be quite happy after all of this. He forced Steele to apologize and actually made him a joke on the political scene. Who thinks that Steele is going to have a strong voice when he is not allowed to ciritcise a radio talk show host? Steele is going to be the laughing stock of Washington and the MSM.
clemycali on March 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
It’s okay to criticize him, so long as the criticism is valid. What Steele said was that the “whole thing” is “incendiary” and “ugly,” basically admitting he either has never heard the show and accepts liberal talking points without testing them, or he has listened to the show and agrees with liberals.
Either way, Steele has confirmed what I thought about him before he was selected. Still no regrets for abandoning the GOP.
TMK on March 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Poor silly, didn’t you get AP’s MO?
promachus on March 2, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Has anyone else noticed that as Rush Limbaugh has gained in popularity over the past few years, the Republican Party has been losing elections?
Atlanta Voter on March 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM
Rush started in 1988, you do the math, or allow Skywise to do it for you.
A friendly warning for you: buy menthol cough drops instead of cherry flavored, next time you won’t be so tempted to eat the entire bag.
Bishop on March 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Hey, I’ve paid my taxes and I’d go on TV and debate. It ain’t hard!
SouthernGent on March 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Coulter’s “knock” was pretty darn mild. She is “disappointed” and correctly said he shouldn’t fall for left wing talking points.
Come on, Allah. Rush is not Sarah Palin.
Buy Danish on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Groan…Dear Moderators: if you’re gonna let the trolls in, please make it some smart ones. Where’d this latest batch of mini-brained minions come from?
RepubChica on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Limbaugh has done as much if not much more for conservatism than anyone else on the scene today.
Instead of Steele tossing Limbaugh under the bus, maybe he should close his mouth and take lessons from Limbaugh on how to communicate conservative ideas and inspire a sizeable number of people. We tried the wishy-washy conciliatory approach with Bush and then McCain. It’s not working out so well.
JohnTant on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Terry Silver on March 2, 2009 at 6:57 PM
calm down, noneya
runner on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Its not if you have principles.
genso on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
You are absolutely right and I feel we are all playing into their hands again. The libs will use whoever they can to cause trouble in strife. We can’t let them do that, or they win, again….I like Steele and am willing to give him a chance to get his footing. Our problem is we throw people under the bus too quickly. Let ogabi do that…we need to stick together and help each other….*sigh*
clinker46 on March 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Ouch! And was it not mostly Obama voters who did not vote for it? Zing. This is fun.
kahall on March 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM
The operative phrase is “past few years” (i.e. since 2006).
Atlanta Voter on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Shun the non-believer! Shun! Shun!! Sh-sh-sh…shuuuuunnnnnnn!!! :D
Skywise on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
LMAO! Are you a product of the public school system by any chance?
DrStock on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
I see that Atlanta “Obama is Reganesque” Voter strikes again.
Seriously how dumb can you be. I am sure the GOP named Rush as a “Honorary Member of the Congress” in 1994 after their huge win because Rush’s popularity was dropping.
Norwegian on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
If the left can tie conservatism to the Republican party, who does it hurt more, conservatives or the republican?
I think it hurts conservatives – and I think that’s the point.
Stephen Macklin on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Whats funny is that you people (”conservatives”) don’t even realize what your up against yet.
Actually we do, but since you are a federally protected species, the zoos sit empty.
Bishop on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
There’s a big difference between reasonable criticism and thoughtless insults that are based on incorrect premises.
I really didn’t think I’d need to explain that.
progressoverpeace on March 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM
JohnTant on March 2, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Buy Danish on March 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM
My thoughts exactly. Sorry about the prior…
Buy Danish on March 2, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Yeah, okay Darth Vader. You forgot to add the evil cackle for more effect. Now please go take your Lithium.
RepubChica on March 2, 2009 at 7:05 PM
I wonder…the passage of the Fairness Doctrine might prove to be a great motivator.
silenced majority on March 2, 2009 at 7:05 PM
What do we have to do to get this bozo Steele replaced?
Sounds like Osteele is working for Obambi…
IntheNet on March 2, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I know he heard from me…Big Time!:-)
Jenfidel on March 2, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Michael Steele should have said “I agree with Rush totally -Obama’s policies need to fail”. He is a wimp. There is really something wrong with all the people in Washington. They just want to be adored and have camera time.
I truly wish that a conservative running for President would come out and say this…. It is time to take the job of President of the United States back to what it was intended to so. Protect America from people that want to harm them. Stay out of the economy, stay out of the schools, stay out of energy, stay out of everything. Let the States manage that the way it was intended. Obama shouldn’t have a damn thing to say about banks and executives. This is way out of whack and we need a revolution or something to kick these guys in Washington in the ass.
Plus, they don’t pay social security taxes, they don’t pay for anything. They fly around on our money and pretend that it’s their money that they are spending.
Revolution anyone?
suzyk on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
The operative phrase is “past few years” (i.e. since 2006).
Atlanta Voter on March 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Oh….you the last two years of a career which spans over twenty? You didn’t do very well in statistics class, did you?
Bishop on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Well I just got an email from Steele and the RNC.
Seems they want money….
Sigh
William Amos on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Nah. Just McCain and his types. This is the McCain campaign reanimated and coming from the RNC all over again.
progressoverpeace on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
These seminar posters are paid DNC operatives who come onto right-side blogs and repeat talking points.
SouthernGent on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
I see, and exactly what is it they’re up against. The most visible obstruction is a blatantly inept, floundering administration that is causing this once great Republic crumble under its own weight.
rplat on March 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Me too. I sent an email asking for an explanation and then came over here.
kahall on March 2, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Exactly. If he had any convictions at all he would be able to articulate them from his heart. Steele (like everyone in the Rep party) is all about furthering his political career and America is somewhere way down his list of priorities.
I remember when he won the RNC election, HA readers were splooging all over their keyboards…But that was a millinea ago, almost weeks now.
repvoter on March 2, 2009 at 7:08 PM
I think he is already there. Higher disapproval rating than George W after his first month…actually…Obama’s disapproval rating is higher than 5 of the last 6 Presidents after month one. Clinton was the highest of the last 6.
His approval rating is much lower than Jimmy Carter’s one month in.
He’s doing a bang up job.
Rockygold on March 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Perfect.
Stephen M on March 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Whoop de do. Rahm saw this coming, so could have anybody with half a brain. Too bad he can’t see that he looks like an idiot picking fights with a talk show host, going on national tv the day after he speaks and brining him up. He is the Chief of Staff of the President of the United States and he acts like a middle school aged girl. The fact that Rush spoke is still a net gain for the GOP because the truth got out on a national stage and the administration looks scared.
Joe Caps on March 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Paid? By whom? To preach to the deadenders? What planet do you live on?
capitulus on March 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Send it back and demand a new RNC Chairman…
IntheNet on March 2, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Most of us here know that, but can’t help it and respond anyway. We should all work on that.
kahall on March 2, 2009 at 7:10 PM
WOLVERINE!
silenced majority on March 2, 2009 at 7:10 PM
What is funny is that I did have an evil cackle going. Good call man.
Terry Silver on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
You should actually try listening to the program once in a while AP. There have been long stretches when Rush takes all kinds of criticism form his listeners. In fact, he was heavily criticized during the primaries for staying neutral too long and again criticized for being too hard on McCain. Your sarcasm is badly misplaced and simply highlights your own ignorance of the subject.
TheBigOldDog on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Oh yeah. Atlanta voter, the doofus trying to pawn of the term “Reaganesque” as the new fragrance cologne of Obama. Troll alert.
portlandon on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Perfect.
;-)
kahall on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
There is no point heading in to 2012 campaign with incompetent leadership at RNC… maybe it is good we straighten this crap out now…
IntheNet on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Yes. Ignore them. They are worried that it is not working out so well for them right now….
Rockygold on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
When the sun goes down and the Trolls come out,
HotAir Cons gather round and we all begin to shout…
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself…
kingsjester on March 2, 2009 at 7:12 PM
What bothers me is that this whole exchange has less to do with what Rush has said, and yes I frequently listen, than the inability of Republican elected officials (ie. Steele, Cantor et.al.) to be ready to deal with the spitballs they MUST know that the liberal media hacks are going to throw their way. They are batting about .100. They should be sent back to the farm team. Exit question: who does AP think should speak for the conservatives in this country?
BrianA on March 2, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Yeah, I responded to that argument. Rush’ popularity increased up through the 2004 election where it started to wane.(as gleefully pointed out by “your” side) When Rush’ popularity was going up, the Republicans popularity was increasing as well. When going down, about the same. Part of the reason Rush probably “broke ranks” in 2006.
Skywise on March 2, 2009 at 7:12 PM
I still think that Obama has some Reaganesque qualities. You act as if this some sort of scandalous statement. You don’t have agree with your adversay to admire him, even like him personally.
Atlanta Voter on March 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Steele apologized. Give him a second chance. He needs to raise money and be an articulate spokesman for the RNC, not for bipartisanship. If he blows it, he should know how and when to leave.
This disagreement is playing in to the Dems’ hands. Steele should see that now.
Wethal on March 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM
I think the last eight years has been a Republican president…and the most “honored” democrat president is almost made fun of daily.
Rush hasn’t gained popularity, the liberals have failed on radio miserably…
right2bright on March 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Geez, for “deadenders” we must not be so bad since you keep coming back here like a crackhead for his pipe.
RepubChica on March 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM
No, Jim, it’s moderate Republicans that we need to purge…we don’t mind having unbelievers among us, we just don’t want wishy washy conservatives.
Btw, you don’t think atheism is its own fairy tale?
Richard Romano on March 2, 2009 at 7:14 PM
I don’t get it, how hard is it for Michael Steele to say, you know what I’m my own man, if you have a question about Rush call him up and interview him. How hard is that? Steele needs to speak for himself, represent Conservative values and articulate them, and if he’s unable to do that then BYE BYE. It’s so absurd that he would play into the MSM so easily like that–it worked so well for Maverick didn’t it? The worst part of this whole episode is that he basically called the people that support his party nazis! He doesn’t need to apologize to Rush, if he’s got an issue with Rush’s points then what’s the big deal, he NEEDS to apologize to Conservatives.
Allah you’re obsessed with trashing Rush- if you hate him so much then why do you pay attention? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LISTEN. He’s not a politician, what does it matter? -I’m sure it will be the same tired complaint “Oh well the left uses him as the face of the GOP”- it’s bullsh*t, the left will use ANYONE they can to destroy Conservatism, so give me a damn break.
SoxNation on March 2, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Where’s Ken Blackwell when you need him? The Republicans have bought into every negative, nasty thing the MSM and Democrats have been slandering them with for years. It’s thrown a lot of them off their games. It’s quite pathetic. If you’re afraid to be a strong, proud conservative, then get the hell out and make room for people who aren’t ashamed of who they are. This pathetic, apologist attitude I keep seeing for Republican “leaders” needs to GO.
therightwinger on March 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Mr Steele.
I do hereby accept your apology and would note for future interviews.. Say what you mean, and Mean what you Say!!..
stop the RINO’s from takin over the conservative principles.
hawkman on March 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Current-day Reagan, maybe.
Jim Treacher on March 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
That’s woman to you, Darth. Notice the Chica part in my name? Latina and proud.
RepubChica on March 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Beyond the point about Steele, I want to know where the hell our representatives are on the economy. When the GOP held the WH there was a daily drumbeat from the Dems in Congress, even about crap that they just made up so they could have something to gripe about. Now, with a Dem in the WH and the economy and market taking a steady dive, all we hear about is the infighting between Rush and Steele. Where are our guys on the real issue?
genso on March 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
I’ll tell you what leftists — we’ll admit that Rush is a leader of our party, if you’ll admit that Keith Olbermann, Kos, and Arianna Huffington are leaders of yours.
Deal?
Richard Romano on March 2, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Me too. To help Coleman re-defeat Franken.
OmahaConservative on March 2, 2009 at 7:18 PM
I would say that this whole tiff between Steele and Rush is a replay of something we saw back in the campaign. When a gentleman addressed McCain and said that he was seriously worried about the idiot messiah becoming Precedent, because he believed that BHO was a socialist who would destroy America, McCain defended BHO (by lying) and made the man feel silly for his concerns.
Well, the man was correct (as most of us knew back then) and our party is still unable to recognize this. Rush has been saying much the same as this man, that the Precedent is a socialist who is trying to kill the US and Steele is playing the role of McCain, laughing off the concern and intimating that only a lunatic could think anything of the sort (hence the “ugly” adjective).
progressoverpeace on March 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Hm. How odd that you follow with these words…
I’d appreciate it if you didn’t insult me next time for having different opinions than you. Also, if all you’re going to do is start arguments with people based on their faith, then you’re a lost cause. Conservatism is not about one religious faith or another. Those who don’t know that are a serious problem with the ideology.
MadisonConservative on March 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
That would be Ron Reagan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Reagan
William Amos on March 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
LOL! I’m sure Karl Rove was saying the exact same thing about liberals in 2004.
terryannonline on March 2, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Reagan lowered taxes, increased military spending, made no bones about defending our country, negotiated with communists on our terms, encouraged business, anti-abortion, and fulfilled his election promises, did not fill his cabinet with tax evaders, worked with a congress that was democrat and moved them to his side, believed that our best days were ahead of us…and I am sure many other things that Obama is not, will not, cannot, accomplish.
Obama wants to copy Reagan, but his liberal friends would never let him.
BTW, Reagan took over an economy that was in worse condition, improved it without a stimulus package or raising taxes…he lowered them for business.
Obama is an affirmative action president.
right2bright on March 2, 2009 at 7:20 PM
So now Steele is pulling an Obama — saying something stupid one day, and the next saying that he didn’t mean it to come out that way. Obama is forever “clarifying” his statements and now we have someone in our own party doing the same. Idiot.
And, yes, I will hold him in contempt for saying it in the first place b/c I don’t believe this nonsense Steele’s saying today about how it came out the wrong way. I watched the vid yesterday and he definitely sounded to me like he thinks Rush’s comments were “ugly”. Idiot.
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on March 2, 2009 at 7:21 PM
You are my favorite troll. Do you have pink hair or green hair?
portlandon on March 2, 2009 at 7:21 PM
translation-more welfare, more whiners and losers, more racism, more scheming and lying to the public. Terry, how many babies are you going to kill in the next 50 years? A trillion,, 2 trillion, how many? You could even possibly kill your own grandkids, and being a libtard you would think nothing about it. Boy, I bet your mother is proud of you, or maybe she is a liberal _itch, piece of crap just like you. Drop dead!
clinker46 on March 2, 2009 at 7:22 PM
So true. Funny, on the threads Allah posted discussing Rush’s CPAC speech, he made a point of saying that “he hadn’t listen to the speech”.
Hello? He spends time to sift through leftie sites like Politico for any trash on conservatives, and yet won’t spend enough time to listen to arguably the most important conservative speech of 2009?
Tells you all you need to know about his priorities.
Norwegian on March 2, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Folks this little “internal” struggle we are having in the GOP has been predicted by several in the past (Rush, Laura, Sean, Mark, Hugh, Michael). A lot of us have seen it coming but decided to let those mentioned above be the main water toters. Now we see BO and the Dems are really trying this socialism agenda we can’t wait no more. Rush racheted it up at CPAC so now the the battle begins. We need to get back to our conservative roots and go from there.
AS for Micheal Steele .. right now I am dissappointed in his actions yesterday. It causes me real concern that the MSM could have played him like that. Let’s hope that was just a slip up. Again I don’t see how this has happened after the Oreo cookie incident ..shaking my head
Dire Straits on March 2, 2009 at 7:22 PM
You know, I am seeing a disturbing trend here AP where you feel free to lob sarcasm grenades in Rush’s direction without actually giving him the benefit of listening to him first. You did it the other day without first watching his whole speech and now again without obviously being a listener of his show. That’s beneath you AP. You’re bigger than that. You are always willing to listen to the John Kerrys and Barack Obamas of the World and parse their words very carefully and give them the benefit of any doubt yet you seem unwilling to extend that same courtesy to Rush Limbaugh.
TheBigOldDog on March 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM
If you want to believe you’re a “conservative,” but that President Reagan, Goldwater, Buckley and Rush are not, fine with me.
Go right ahead.
Excuse me, but I didn’t mention faith and I certainly didn’t start my argument with faith.
We’re talking about secular politics on this thread,thanks.
Jenfidel on March 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Get ‘em Rush, crack the whip. They will come out of the closet. Or not. How about some good Conservative publicity for a change? We can whup the Libs and save our country if we never give up.
Lincoln Cadillac on March 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM
TheBigOldDog on March 2, 2009 at 7:11 PM
I don’t think anyone listens to as much talk radio as I do.
And I listen to Rush.
It is so blatantly apparent to those that listen as much as I do that the criticism he receives is almost always fabricated from one or a combination of these two things:
1. distortions
2. ad hominem attacks
Rarely, if ever, have I witnessed thoughtful and reasoned arguments to his actual points.
The critics rely on those that don’t hear him out to carry their water.
That’s when you know you’ve got the real thing.
Saltysam on March 2, 2009 at 7:23 PM
The problem is he’s not listening. See above…
TheBigOldDog on March 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Christ…pun intended…
I think there should be a troll category of people who bring religion into discussions of conservative ideology, by insulting one faith or another.
MadisonConservative on March 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Idiotic pointless statement. This wasn’t a specific criticism of Rush on some substantive point. it was an ad hominem attack on him and the character of his show. What specifically did Rush say that was “ugly”? Is it “ugly” to say that these policies should fail:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTbT3LzNmDA
“Obama says his ambitious budget plan will help millions of people, but only if Congress overcomes resistance from deep-pocketed lobbies. Obama is also promoting his economic proposals in a video message to a group meeting in Los Angeles on “the state of the black union.” In remarks the White House has released in advance, he says, “We have done more in these past 30 days to bring about progressive change than we have in the past many years.” He goes on to say, quote, “We are closing the gap between the nation we are and the nation we can be by implementing policies that will speed our recovery and build a foundation for lasting prosperity and opportunity.”
Why don’t you let me know what policies he enumerated you’d like to see succeed, eh? I think it’s you people who think there’s something in this that is good for America are the cultist. The cultist of big government solutions and STFU’ism for people who spout conservativism since it’s the antithesis of your belief process. Tell me what Obama offers that’s good for America and then we’ll have a discussion. Otherwise, you just pontificate on the stupidity of whether we should or shouldn’t play nice in the sandbox. Interesting how easy it is for you all to name-call and be nasty to people you supposedly agree with vis-a-vie political views but have a hard time listen to your allies talk crap about the ones you supposedly want to defeat in elections. I wonder how that works and you expect to win?
Sultry Beauty on March 2, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Two sides of the same coin.
Both approaches mean beau coup comments.
Saltysam on March 2, 2009 at 7:25 PM
You are too young…but that is exactly what was said when Carter was elected…then he lost most every state.
And is considered my most, even the dems. as one of the worst presidents ever, and certainly the worst post WWII.
Double digit unemployment, double digit inflation, 20%+ interest rates on mortgages, energy shortage, gas lines, minimal military budget, citizens held captive for months…that is what you are looking forward to?
My God, what a miserable life you must have now!
right2bright on March 2, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Exactly. They do the same thing to other conservatives as well – MM, Coulter, Laura Ingraham, Beck, Hannity, etc. That’s how they diminish their influence on the masses.
TheBigOldDog on March 2, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Obama started this whole criticism by mentioning Rush by name. Obama is probably laughing as this whole thing unfolds.
deidre on March 2, 2009 at 7:27 PM
But Messiah Forbid that we critizise the “One”
William Amos on March 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Have all the real Conservative leaders had their nuts cut off by political correctness?
There is a reason Ann C and Rush are in the places they are – they are not afraid to lead.
I was a climbing guide for a half decade; I know what a real leader is. . A real leader is someone that will keep you alive when the odds are stacked against you. Conviction and bold action will keep your clients safe Most of our current bunch of GOPers, couldn’t find their way on a nature trail…
We need real leaders. A leader is not someone that over time you grant leadership to; but rather, a leader is obvious as soon as meet them. To lead, you must have ballz. To lead, you must not be afraid of what other will think. To lead in politics, you must lead, not just sound good rattling off conservative slogans…
Ed Graef on March 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Fat chance of that, eh?
Distraction is their only cover.
Saltysam on March 2, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Allah’s jealousy of Rush once again shines through. Rush has been playing the main room for twenty years while Allah is still cleaning tables in the cocktail lounge. Or handing out towels in the john.
Percy_Peabody on March 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Are you high, illiterate, or not reading what I say before you respond to it? My point was that all three are conservative, as is Rush. To say that one of them IS “conservatism” is to define the entire ideology by their ideas alone. As I said, some of them had disagreements. Goldwater held libertarian views on some social issues, as did Buckley. Reagan signed an amnesty bill 20 years ago that would infuriate many conservatives today, including Rush. You’re attempting to creating a “quick’n'easy” figure for the Conservative movement, and it’s a pointless endeavor.
Yes, you did:
What the hell did that have to do with anything? You’ve got some major chip on your shoulder to start discussing people’s faiths to try and make an argument.
MadisonConservative on March 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Have all the real Conservative leaders had their nuts cut off by political correctness?
There is a reason Ann C and Rush are in the places they are – they are not afraid to lead.
I was a climbing guide for a half decade; I know what a real leader is. A real leader is someone that will keep you alive when the odds are stacked against you. Conviction and bold action will keep your clients safe. Most of our current bunch of GOPers, couldn’t find their way on a nature trail…
We need real leaders. A leader is not someone that over time you grant leadership to; but rather, a leader is obvious as soon as meet them. To lead, you must have ballz. To lead, you must not be afraid of what other will think. To lead in politics, you must lead, not just sound good rattling off conservative slogans…
Ed Graef on March 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Whats even more Hilarious is the notion that Liberals seem to have that we “Conservatives” will just lay down and allow Obama and his goons to rape and destroy America in the name of social justice.
Mark my words it is you liberals who have not noticed the sleeping giant that has been awoken in this nation by your socialist agenda. A reckoning is coming and you’re not going to like it when it happens.
Dreadnought223 on March 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Lets see how hard your “Hhehehehe-ing” after the messiah flushes whats left of OUR Country down the drain…you (and your like(small)minded brethren) will be the 1st clamoring “please sir…may I have more food?”. pathetic.
NY Conservative on March 2, 2009 at 7:32 PM
http://twitter.com/SultryBeauty not very… mostly Feisty.
Sultry Beauty on March 2, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Look the GOP needed a builder and an organizer. What we got with Michael Steele is symbolism over substance.
And that is a shame.
William Amos on March 2, 2009 at 7:34 PM
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