Rush: Let me tell you about my new friend, Elton John
posted at 4:11 pm on June 15, 2010 by Allahpundit
Via the Right Scoop, he’s back from the honeymoon and ready to kibitz about the world’s highest-paid wedding singer. Don’t be daunted by the length; it’s sweet all the way through and funny in parts, especially at around 3:45 when he talks about trying to convince Elton to play the wedding by singing his songs on a hotel balcony in Hawaii (as luck would have it, EJ was staying in the room directly above Rush’s). His description of the wedding starts at 12:10 but the most interesting bit comes at 8:40 when he talks about meeting Elton backstage at an AmEx concert with his wife and hitting it off, replete with hugs and an invitation to dinner the next time the couple’s in London. Can you feel the love tonight?
The fact that the conservative elite welcomed an openly gay entertainer won’t change the “right hates gays” Narrative, which is impervious to contrary facts, but let it be noted for the record. Is it worth noting this, too?
Update: Elton’s side of things via his partner, David Furnish:
Furnish was in Europe and couldn’t attend the wedding. But John told him it was a beautiful event and Limbaugh and his bride “were incredibly gracious and very welcoming and very sweet and very appreciative.”…
By all accounts, John and the couple got along well. “I wasn’t there, but from everything Elton told me, he said Rush and his bride were incredibly charming and welcoming. And they have said they want to come and have dinner with us in England, if they pass through in their travels.”
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I listened earlier. They all seemed to have a great time and it was a lovely event.
upinak on June 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Hmmm. Well, I guess we can still can him a racist.
BadgerHawk on June 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM
He married Elton John?
faraway on June 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Sir Elton is right. This is how you win people over.
RobCon on June 15, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Elton said recently that Jesus of Nazareth was “gay.” So, hiring him to clean my birdcage would be a misuse of funds.
Akzed on June 15, 2010 at 4:17 PM
As silly and uninteresting it sounds on the surface, Arianna and Olbermann and Alter could not be more furious that Elton humanizes Rush. So this is newsworthy.
Marcus on June 15, 2010 at 4:17 PM
I’ll see your Sir Paul and raise you a Sir Elton.
Take that!
RobCon on June 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
I’m sure that like liberal New York rabbi David Nesenoff, who discovered certain, er, limits on the tolerance of his fellow liberals after he posted the Helen Thomas video, Elton’s learned a few things about some of his liberal fans (now ex-fans) and probably some other liberals in the entertainment industry after playing at Rush’s wedding.
jon1979 on June 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
I think this hurts Elton’s gay cred more than it hurts Rush’s conservative cred.
Nethicus on June 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
I’ll bet Elton didn’t make childish and rude comments about the previous president, either.
scalleywag on June 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
I just like how happy Rush sounds
Cookies Mom on June 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Top news on Digg right now… Elton John, the newest member of pop musicians who sell-out… ‘coz… y’know… he sang for Rush Limbaugh…
Skywise on June 15, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Personally, I was embarassed for him and his massive ego. Not to mention the destruction of “family values.”
No one can ever put things into perspective and even say it as well as Rush, but I have to stop there. I shifted to Laura Ingraham, trying to shut off the absurd braggadoccio. He’s not my role model -that’s for certain.
Don L on June 15, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Wow. Conservative people are nice and pleasant. Especially Rush. What a revelation. /sarc
kingsjester on June 15, 2010 at 4:19 PM
It is the tolerant left that will spew hatred at EJ.
jukin on June 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Of course Joy Behar had to ‘weigh in‘ (see what I did there?)…
Congrats to Rush. He sounded very happy today.
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Well, yeah.
Patrick Ishmael on June 15, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Thanks for the warning that might be a clip from the View because I can’t stomach watching those.
scalleywag on June 15, 2010 at 4:23 PM
Little lib heads everywhere on the verge of exploding. Just. Can. Not. Comprehend…..
dczombie on June 15, 2010 at 4:25 PM
LOL. Keep that up, ol Rush. YOu aren’t my favorite (neither is Sir Elton), but it’s fun watching the intolerance of this friendship…
mjk on June 15, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Rush commented on that as well, and thanked Megyn Kelly for setting the record straight on her show since she was actually there for the ceremony. Behar is the personification of the ugly (on the inside), hateful, bitter, intolerant lefty.
NoLeftTurn on June 15, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Sheesh! What a bunch of bitter clingers leaving comments there.
Buy Danish on June 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM
It was one of the best first hours of his program. Thanks for sharing Rush. We missed you, and are glad you are back behind the golden EIB microphone.
Weight of Glory on June 15, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Concern troll is concerned.
lorien1973 on June 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Lighten up Francis. The man was joyous after his wedding and wanted to talk about it.He’s not a monster or a Saint and certainly shouldn’t be used to hang your “moral” values on.
sandee on June 15, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Rabble rabble Rush is on good terms with a gay who happens to be one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the last century!!! DEFROCK HIM!!!
MadisonConservative on June 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Yep. Career killer for Elton John?
Bee on June 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM
NoLeftTurn on June 15, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Yep, that’s why I searched for the clip earlier this afternoon. Rush found it funny.
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Rush – you are so much more than people think you are.
Good luck to you buddy.
Hey Elton – congrats are being more than your fans think you are.
Brilliant – people enjoying people.
jake-the-goose on June 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Meh,
Congratulations Rush…
… Glad to have you back.
Seven Percent Solution on June 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Don l
elaborate on this destruction you speak of
blatantblue on June 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Right, cause with his fourth marriage and all, it was bringing a gay to his wedding that had anything to do with that.
Obviously he was never a moral role model.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Heard the show. Loved the first hour. I wish nothing but happiness and more for the newlyweds, and kudos to Sir Elton for making their weekend that much more memorable.
No hate here for any of the parties, but lots of pity for the Far Left who can’t stand the bridge building.
itzWicks on June 15, 2010 at 4:32 PM
I loved Rush’s point in that whole story….his minister was a black man and he had a gay man entertain the party. But Rush, and all conservatives, are still racists and homophobes.
search4truth on June 15, 2010 at 4:33 PM
I still don’t know why this would be a big deal to most conservatives. It was definitely a surprise to hear about Elton John playing at Rush’s wedding, but I really don’t give a crap what someone does in his or her personal life(provided it’s legal of course).
Now libs on the other hand, I’m not shocked at all to hear them going crazy over this. I don’t even think it’s because they feel Elton John betrayed the left. I think it’s because they realize this shoots a whole bunch of holes in the narrative about Rush(and conservatives in general) being bigots and homophobes.
Doughboy on June 15, 2010 at 4:34 PM
I think b/c he’s been married before a few times. Who the heck cares? It’s not like there are any kids involved or anything.
Anyway, does anyone have a picture of Kathryn anywhere? Rush was saying people were saying she looks like Grace Kelly. I wanted to see for myself.
NoLeftTurn on June 15, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Eh, if singing a duet with Eminem didn’t do it, I can’t imagine this would.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Destroying the favorite leftist mantras bit by bit is great.
“The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!” “The Hateful Social Conservatives!” “The Racists Hiding Under Every Rock!” etc, etc, etc…..
Rush really is a cuddly mush ball. He’s very human, decent and ordinary. That’s why millions of us love him. He’s rich, but in the end, he’s like most of us, and he understands this.
The only reason the myths continue is because of liberals and the media masters who have perpetuated their fantasies and political agenda for decades.
It’s time to tear down this particular wall.
Cody1991 on June 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM
In the words of Sir Elton John:
upinak on June 15, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Gotta remember–both Rush and Elton are entertainers.
Of course they are going to hit it off well.
dragondrop on June 15, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Like a candle in the wind, never knowing who to cling to (obama) when the rain set in.
upinak on June 15, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Ahem, before we all go off and call Daniels squishy, looks like he just declared war with the big dog on ObamaCare.
http://dailycaller.com/2010/06/15/mitch-daniels-says-a-scrap-coming-between-states-and-feds-on-obamacare/
Jussayin, if the man wants to fight, we need the troops.
Archimedes on June 15, 2010 at 4:40 PM
The story about everyone trying to guess the musical guest is funny. We did the same thing here in Milwaukee in the weeks before the Harley Davidson 100 Year Anniversary bash. Elton John was guessed but no one ever thought HD would get EJ to play for 500000 hard partying bikers. We were quite surprised for sure. Elton John was great, as he always is live. But the crowd just wasn’t that into it. :)
Spectreman on June 15, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations Rush. Sounds like you guys had a great time and a great entertainer for your day.
ted c on June 15, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Elton made it through singing “Don’t Let the Son Go Down On Me”, he’ll make it through this.
malclave on June 15, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Anyone who believes conservatives are racists or homophobes are those who either don’t get out very much, or those who are purposely pushing a false narrative for political purposes.
For those of us in the real world, it’s easily disprovable.
therightwinger on June 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM
So multiple marraiges doom one to the fires of Hell? :-)
David2.0 on June 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM
I’m not seeing Grace Kelly in this pic.
Brat on June 15, 2010 at 4:43 PM
I think he meant at the wedding…
ladyingray on June 15, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Sorry I couldn’t make it, Rush.
JammieWearingFool on June 15, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Of course not. Heaven can’t be earned.
I mentioned his multiple marriages because “family values” was the complaint I was responding to in that post.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Didn’t he say this exchange took place backstage at the wedding? The AmEx concert was mentioned as being Elton’s next gig the following night.
pecan pie on June 15, 2010 at 4:48 PM
On the outside, too.
JRDFLA on June 15, 2010 at 4:49 PM
A nice display of being grown ups.
John the Libertarian on June 15, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Nope ….. That was Rock of the Westies
Jerome Horwitz on June 15, 2010 at 4:50 PM
“Gracious” is the operative word here, and that is exactly how conservatives should behave towards liberals for the remainder of the election season. It’s biblical: “19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[a]says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Let the libs rage against the machine and commit reprehensible acts of violence while we remain gracious, and in so doing, heap burning coals upon them. Calmly, relentlessly disseminate the conservative message, but with style and grace. Then, sit back and watch the libs self destruct.
We have an incredible blessing in the form of candidates such as Sharron Angle and Allen West, conservatives who are unwavering and vocal about their commitment to (much) smaller government. The message needs to be honed to perfection for these and other like-minded candidates to succeed, and that success includes gracious and civil behavior (the kind Mr. Etheridge purports to encourage).
College Prof on June 15, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Time out on the gay issue.
SC.Charlie on June 15, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Casting stones, are we?
fossten on June 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Who the Hell is? I’m twice married, twice divorced… so I’m half as moral as you? Half as good? Who sets these standards? You. If you’re going get ‘moral’ then don’t forget this bit of wisdom:
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
You keep a score card on such things…how about this, they both won, had a good time.
Both showed that there is something more important then politics…it is okay to have different views, but not okay to be vindictive for those views.
Let’s hope the liberals learn something from Sir Elton John.
right2bright on June 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Here’s the deal. Are liberals or conversatives more likely to put fire breathing aside to celebrate a wedding, even when the wedding singer is openly gay, the groom is openly Atilla the Hun, and the preacher is openly very anti-gay. The answer: both…apparently…but you’ve got to be there eye-ball to eye-ball. Heck, I’d probably get EJ’s autograph if possible although I’m an Atilla the Hun acolyte. It’s something about understanding the other guy’s a human being too. This doesn’t make all right, but it does give peace a chance.
rickreyn on June 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Another pic of Kathryn.
She’s quite attractive for my tastes. Regardless, if Rush is happy, then I am happy.
petefrt on June 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Me neither. If we’re going with Hitchcock blondes, I see her as more of a Joan Fontaine.
http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/c/a/caa6cyoa6pr1c1a6.jpg
Doughboy on June 15, 2010 at 4:55 PM
“Oh I’ve finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road”…
d1carter on June 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM
You are correct to lash back…but incorrect in using the bible to try to state that you can’t condemn behavior or lifestyle…we do judge and God expects us to judge, but we judge actions, not the heart.
Jesus judged, God judges, it is called discernment, we make decisions on who we follow or choose for leaders based on our judgment of their actions.
Everything you don’t like isn’t a nail, and the Bible a hammer…
right2bright on June 15, 2010 at 4:58 PM
I think he married a first generation rush baby.
Chubbs65 on June 15, 2010 at 4:59 PM
I’m not at all casting stones. Calm down, people. All I’m saying is that Rush is not Jesus. If you’re looking to anyone but Jesus as a moral role model, then you’re bound to be disappointed.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM
I understand that. I wasn’t trying to use the bible so much as I attempting some sort of logic.
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 5:01 PM
So nice to hear Rush so happy, he sounds like a lovesick child. What a great time and we all wish Rush and Katherine well, he deserves it.
How many times in life do we old folks get to enjoy the “eye of the child” Thomas Traherne describes in his 17th century poetry?
I am not a racist on June 15, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Elton John and Rush Limbaugh are both class acts. The fact that liberals were shocked by Limbaugh’s willingness to have an openly gay performer at his wedding, and at least a little annoyed that Elton would agree to the gig, speaks volumes about the party of “tolerance”.
To the Left, tolerance means everybody being put into the correct cubbyhole, and then acting as that group is supposed to act. This concept that people aren’t groups eludes them.
hawksruleva on June 15, 2010 at 5:04 PM
You think so too? I thought I had a better reputation than that. The only reason I wrote what I did was because someone mentioned family values, as though Rush jumped that shark by having Elton there, despite the fact that this is his fourth wedding. If you’re going to hammer Rush on this issue, I don’t see why inviting a gay to sing is worse than divorcing three times.
Rush has never claimed to be a moral leader, and he’s not one. That’s not a judgment call. It’s just a fact, one I don’t even see him arguing against.
At worst, that’s what your pastor should be for, at best, that’s why you pray.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 5:05 PM
fossten on June 15, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Esthier was responding to a troll who was condemning Rush for no longer being a “moral” role model because of Elton’s performance.
You might want to give the thread another read.
Laura in Maryland on June 15, 2010 at 5:05 PM
As if Rush needed winning over…
hawksruleva on June 15, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Elton has the right idea. Instead of making conservatives an enemy, he makes friends with them. Having the King of Conservatives get on the radio and fall all over himself singing Elton, the gay guy, praises to a captive audience does far more to advance the gay agenda than lighting bibles on fire and throwing them on the steps of the Mormon church.
ramrants on June 15, 2010 at 5:06 PM
I’ve seen videos of people riding bikes backwards before.
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Nor am I, but she is lovely.
Rush is in love, that’s why he thinks she looks like Grace Kelly!
I hope they are always this happy.
Brat, haven’t you ever told your wife that she looks like a beautiful movie star because while she may not, she looks like one to you?
Jenfidel on June 15, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Not enough time right now (have to walk the dog) – if I’m wrong, I apologize to Esthier, sincerely.
Ugly on June 15, 2010 at 5:09 PM
I don’t like the gay agenda any more than you do, but that is a bunch of bull!
This isn’t about advancing the gay agenda: this is about having the world’s top entertainer perform at your wedding.
Everyone had a great time.
End of story.
Jenfidel on June 15, 2010 at 5:09 PM
I appreciate it.
Good for you.
Esthier on June 15, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Congrats to the next Mrs. X Limbaugh. Love seeing the bible bangers on here suddenly quoting scripture to excuse the further dilution of the institution of marriage. But I am sure you would defend Billy Clinton with similar zeal. Right?
It is amazing how full of sh1t people are these days.
ClassicCon on June 15, 2010 at 5:26 PM
I don’t like the gay agenda any more than you do, but that is a bunch of bull!
This isn’t about advancing the gay agenda: this is about having the world’s top entertainer perform at your wedding.
Everyone had a great time.
End of story.
Jenfidel on June 15, 2010 at 5:09 PM
I believe you misunderstood what I said. There are conservatives who do not like gay people and see them as deviant/sick/sinner. These beliefs are mainly borne from not actually knowing any gay people or the only thing they know about them is what they see on TV, such as gay pride parade’s and burning bibles, etc. Those images just reinforce the opinion some have of gay people.
By having the Rush, whom many people respect, speak positively about a gay person helps to soften people’s harden opinion of them. As people become more accepting of gays, they are more open to the rights of gays.
That is what I meant by saying Elton playing at Rush’s wedding does more to advance gays and gay rights in the eyes of conservatives.
ramrants on June 15, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Got it, what I meant to say (because my other issue of using the Bible was more important) was that if he was offended he had a right to lash back, but using the verses of a bible is more often then naught out of context.
It’s like yelling racist whenever someone disagrees with a person of color…
right2bright on June 15, 2010 at 5:31 PM
You said it.
Paul-Cincy on June 15, 2010 at 5:31 PM
The more Republicans reach out, the more the dynamic will shift from 50/50 to Republican supermajority. By sticking to taxes, spending, debt, and limited government, the country will become divided into taxpayers (Republicans)and beneficiaries (Democrats: welfare queens and kings, and government workers). The taxpayers will win.
Raisedbywolves on June 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Do you have to flush twice before posting?
right2bright on June 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Another lefty meme totally destroyed. :)
Bob's Kid on June 15, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Rush wasn’t embracing the “gay agenda”, he was embracing a person, a man, an artist, a human being.
People can have differing opinions, and still respect each other…at least mature people can.
It’s the liberals, and the mis-guided religious that have a problem.
Everyone else thinks it’s cool…
right2bright on June 15, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Elton said recently that Jesus of Nazareth was “gay.” So, hiring him to clean my birdcage would be a misuse of funds.
Akzed on June 15, 2010 at 4:17 PM
I agree….I am disappointed in Rush….Not that he cares….
theaddora on June 15, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Just because someone is gay and liberal does not mean they should not be hired to sing at a Conservative wedding. Most entertainers are Libs, so ones choice is limited when sticking with Conservatives. It’s not personal, it’s business. I guess next time we hire a painter or plumber we should make sure he is not liberal or gay? Seeing as I live in a mostly Democrat area, that will be pretty difficult. How petty it is for the Libs to criticize Elton John over this, and how petty it is of you to also act this way. Whatever your political leaning, you are showing how closed minded you are, and that you are just as bad as the Libs screaming on the other side!
Susanboo on June 15, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations, Rush! Best wishes to you and Kathryn for a lifetime of happiness. I ditto Weight of Glory’s sentiments. Your joy in recounting the events leading up to and including the day of your marriage is palpable.
Woo hoo! LaMont in Pittsburgh is a wonderfully romantic venue to pop the question.
onlineanalyst on June 15, 2010 at 5:39 PM
“People,” and by that I mean conservatives, are already accepting of gays.
And gays already enjoy the same rights the rest of us do.
Changing public policy to allow same sex marriage is nothing but gay political activism and as such, is opposed by conservatives who want to preserve traditional marriage and the family.
It has nothing to do with “accepting gays.”
Jenfidel on June 15, 2010 at 5:42 PM
I think it’s funny that this is even news. At least I, and others on here, can relate to what Elton is going through with the, er, open-minded Left.
SouthernGent on June 15, 2010 at 5:43 PM
So you’re comparing an accused rapist and perjurer to a guy who’s left bad marriages rather than staying in them and cheating with everyone woman in the room, whether she wants to or not?
You appear to be referring to yourself.
MadisonConservative on June 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM
As EJ said at the wedding, he’d rather build bridges than walls. That’s enough for me. Sounds like a class act.
Personally, however, if a bridge needs to be built between a celeb lib and me, I would prefer as its builder, say, Scarlett Johansson, if you get my drift.
TXUS on June 15, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Elton John > Billy Joel.
Good Lt on June 15, 2010 at 5:46 PM
So Heaven can be inherited?
Heaven MUST be earned. lol
There’s no other way to get there. :-)
David2.0 on June 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM
When Reagan would say, “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner” all the snooty liberals would proclaim “What a crazy old coot!” So when Rush treats someone the way he would want to be treated, their paradigms just can’t handle it.
olesparkie on June 15, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Many have said it is easier to be a gay among conservatives than a conservative among gays. Sir John is now learning that the hard way.
AaronGuzman on June 15, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Haven’t seen a picture of her in her wedding dress, but from what I HAVE seen, she is absolutely stunning.
uncivilized on June 15, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Opposing the disagreeable parts of the “gay agenda” does not mean that conservatives do or should dislike, spurn or reject people who happen to be gay. As Dick Cheney has learned, when the issue becomes one of family, things do change a bit – I know that they did for me when a member of my immediate family came out of the closet. That said, I do oppose gay marriage (no problem with civil unions – I’m just like BHO and to the right of Dick Cheney!), but am happy to debate it in a civil manner with anyone who wants to.
I also think that if the Texas legislature had a brain between them, they would have changed their law and mooted Lawrence before it was decided by the USSC, thereby preventing a decision that was fair policy but terrible constitutional law.
holdfast on June 15, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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