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“You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done,” he told top GOP leaders, whom he had invited to the White House to discuss his nearly $1 trillion stimulus package.
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“You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done,” he told top GOP leaders, whom he had invited to the White House to discuss his nearly $1 trillion stimulus package.
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Just trying to hurt Limbaugh’s CLUB GITMO franchise.
A waterboard a day keeps the terrorists at bay.
profitsbeard on January 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Limbaugh is an idiot. A big fat one, at that.
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Note that Rush always says that “Getting things done” doesn’t mean progress. So ball’s in Rush’s court. Can’t wait for Monday 9 am pacific.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:05 PM
You are just picking fights on every thread today, aren’t you.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM
That Chicago Thug is in for the fight of his political life.
Zorro on January 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Biden may not be the only one in the Obama adminstration with a gaffe problem. When Obama doesn’t have his telprompter in front of him, he blurts out gems like that he wanted to spread the wealth around, that he didn’t care if lower taxes generated more revenue, he wanted them higher for “fairness,” and that crack about Nancy Reagan and psychics.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Yes, it is on. I’ve noticed that Rush, Levin and Hannity have all come out strong this week in stressing the need to cleanse the party of Rhinos. I’m sure they are on to what has been happening since the election and that is the Rhinos are trying to co-opt the party and marginalize the social conservatives. This is probably going to get ugly within the party very soon.
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Your evidence is compelling.
Spirit of 1776 on January 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM
The One will ultimately lose this tiff. Rush has three hours a day to make his case. A president bullying a private citizen, a talk show entertainer lowers the office, lowers the bar of civility.
Oh man, he’s stepping in it big time with this one. Surely Rush is saying Bring It!
FireBlogger on January 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I think it really started with the George Will dinner and has multiplied in the hopenchange fest since inauguration.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Not to mention Rush is so much funnier, and Obama has a very thin skin.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
today and every day!
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
It is the Rhinos of the party that are gravitating to Obama. Conservative talk radio has the long knives out for them now – should be fun!
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 10:11 PM
*sigh* Because flame wars and trolls are exactly what we want here.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:11 PM
He does have thin skin – this could be very entertaining.
Spirit of 1776 on January 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Why should anyone care what that fat, impotent, drug addict slob Limbaugh has to say?
He wants us to fail. He hates America. He’s a traitor.
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM
FTA:
At some point, do the GOP just need to lock-step and vote No on the package (even if it looks obstructionist) and say, “Alright President, it’s all yours, live or die with it“?
LastRick on January 23, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Yes, I believe you are right. It’s come to the point that people in the party are going to have to start to take sides in the inevitable divorce.
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 10:14 PM
You idiots. Why don’t you cut taxes then? Oh yeah – you can’t. You’re Dems.
fiatboomer on January 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
And you’re a kid. Get off daddys’ computer.
Coronagold on January 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Yes, that’s why he donates to chairites that support our troops. How much did he get on eBay for that silly letter from the Senate Dems? Couple of million?
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Please ban Noneya.
boko fittleworth on January 23, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Why are you so filled with hate?
fiatboomer on January 23, 2009 at 10:16 PM
I’m with you on that!
If they start rolling over, then we start rolling them out.
We better start taking this seriously.
BobH on January 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM
At the risk of repeating myself, this is another rookie mistake. That Mr. Obama would even lower himself to notice and comment on a radio talk show host is just plain stupid. He just gave Rush more power than anything Rush could do himself. Really really stupid. I think I am finally seeing my own rainbows and unicorns.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM
As opposed to an anonymous blog commenter?
BTW, Rush is off pain-killers and weight has nothing to do with intellect. He only wants liberalism to fail to be implemented. If Obama pushed conservative policies, I’m sure he would be supporting these measures. And if you have to take your insults from a hack like Al Frankin, that speaks volumes about the depth of you intellect.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:18 PM
I don’t much care for Limbaugh, but I’m certain he can make mincemeat out of Osama Obama. He offends me at times, but his intellect is superior to the Messiah’s by a long shot.
And I’d prefer to listen to him instead of Obama, too.
Much better would be an Obama-Levin matchup. President Constitutional Scholar wouldn’t last a minute with Levin.
Hannity, not so much. If Obama granted him an interview, he’d be a “great American” by the end of the show. And Hannity would tell him to “let not your heart be troubled.”
MrScribbler on January 23, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Fixed
NoFanofLibs on January 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
You’re right. Also, about 2-3 weeks ago Rush mentioned that he had a “spy” at some big RNC meeting or other, and that things were not good. The Repubs just did not get it, and they were still going along with the failed RINO strategy, and most decidedly were NOT going to get back to their conservative roots.
This could not happen at a worse time in our history.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Reprise of my comment from another headline:
Wow, Rush is already getting to him.
How long did it take for Clinton to start sniping at Rush? I know it wasn’t less than a week.
Rush is still here and he’ll take these words, turn it around with some humor and use Obama’s own words to work against O.
It’s happened time and time again. When a Dem picks a fight with Rush, they lose big-time.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM
why is he trying to undermine our new President? why does he want Obama to fail and keep so many Americans in financial ruin? Sounds like someone who hates America to me.
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Well put. I love Rush, but mostly for his instinctual insight into the liberal mind. For straight up conservatism, I listen to Levin.
BTW, lolz re: Hannity. But he’s a nice guy. Saw him live last May.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM
as Rush said:
WE may be the RINOs now!
BobH on January 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
“Fat, impotent, drugs”..until I saw the next word I thought this post was about a Kennedy.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Cut and Past from Matthews thread. Easier than re write…
Rush is loving every bit of this. He couldn’t ask for better publicity.
An fight with a hyper sensitive world leader and talk show host will go international!! OMG! Rush is going nuts with this.
Obama has met his match. Obama may try the “I won” on Rush with the fairness doctrine or “localism” as they will call it but this will actually help the fight against it.
GO-Bama Go!
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
And hypocritical. With the same breath in which he says partisan politics shouldn’t be allowed to “derail” the very important things, he tells the GOP, Stop listening to Rush. Funny, I didn’t see where he advised those on the Left to stop listening to Air America. Oh, wait, no one listens to that already.
LastRick on January 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
$100 on Rush
JoeAvg on January 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Because he thinks Obama’s policies will NOT fix this situation. That’s why he wants these policies to never be implemented.
There is a big difference between not wanting something to be implemented and wanting something bad to be implemented and ruin the economy just for political gain. Rush only wants the former.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM
He thinks the Republican resistance to his plan is being caused by Rush’ strong personality to rally the troops.
Understandable, because like the lib Obama is, he thinks that things only got done in his community because HE organized them. He doesn’t understand the individuality going on here or the desire to maintain liberty.
It brings to light two very important things -
1> Obama’s reading the Drudge Report and/or watching Fox News… or listening to Rush. That means this “plan” is not being argued on its merits. He’s angling via political tactics. You guys screaming “Alinsky” just got some proof for your side. This is right out of the Alinsky playbook.
2> Obama thinks he’s smarter than he is. He’s running plays out of the playbook but he can’t adapt. Get him off pattern and he’ll run back to his comfort zone (Contrast that with Reagan and Clinton who could change tactics on the fly).
It was this kind of plastic candy-a** government why Bush won office and why he STILL has support.
To the Repubs in congress. You want to keep this party? Vote no on this legislation. And if you don’t have the cajones to do so at least vote Present. If the Democrats want their “great shopping spree” let them vote it in on their own.
Join this monstrosity and we WILL make a new political party.
Yes we can.
Skywise on January 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Noneya, if I were going to try to skewer Rush, I’d quote someone other than Al Franken.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM
And he has all weekend to think up a rejoinder.
A series of rejoinders, methinks.
Bob's Kid on January 23, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Rush has explained that if Obama succeeds, America fails. And people will be in worse financial ruin. For America to succeed in the end, OBama’s programs need to fail.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
That’s Senator Franken, bub….
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Lol…good luck, community organizer.
He’s in way over his head…in so many ways. It’s a pity he’ll take us all with him.
Asher on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Rush is Right!
Hussein has been running for caesar since 2005. He has no experience. He has no position. He has no personal conviction.
Hussein is a show dog, told what to do and when to do it. He’s window dressing. Nothing more.
madmonkphotog on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
My ass.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Not yet.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM
When will Democrats learn that they should never attack Rush? They only increase his cred and listener base and make themselves look foolish.
Bush went eight years saying nary a word about his critics, Obama didn’t last a week.
29Victor on January 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM
You have that partially right. He wants you socialists to fail, because he loves America. So do we.
Patrick S on January 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Like Harry Reid’s idiot move?
Perhaps Obama could send Rush a libel charge and Rush can post it on e-bay.
Highest bid winnings will be pooled for conservative candidates running in 2010…
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Yes, that was terrific!
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Exciting!! The battle of the megalomaniacs. Should be fun.
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I second that motion.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Because YOUR new Prez is a Socialist, pre-pubescent punk who is about to do irreparable damage to MY country.
Now go do another bong hit & post on Kos or something. Twit.
JoeAvg on January 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM
I wonder if Obama will tell people not to read Drudge next. Once Hillary was out (Drudge despised Hillary), the Obama coverage shifted (and the pictures were less flattering).
And Drudge headlines tend to drive some of the other news media.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Well obviously the American people disagree, because Obama is President and his transition is getting high marks.
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM
You can thank George Bush for that.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Although, ironically, Drudge had inside lines with the Clinton campaign.
God, I miss his Sunday night radio show.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Just goes to show you how celebrity oriented this man is. This is just too funny.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
This is the tipping point. Are the republicans who have listened to the advice of the elitist establishment “republicans” (Noonan, Will, Lowry, etc) continue to side with them and lose again, or finally listen to us their constituency?
Rush, Hannity, Levin, etc. are accentuating and emphasizing the need to return to Reaganism. Enough of the big spending, listening to the McLames and Grahamnestys, bowing down to the MSM and Obama, enlarging our government, taking away our liberty, and sitting down and NOT FIGHTING these liberals.
Since Rush and Levin are especially motivating the base to eliminate RINOS, Obama sees the threat. We totally are sick of these losers and the House is paying attention. Frankly, the senate is a lost cause, but we can fix that in 2010. Maybe McConnell started listening to Levin and Erickson in RedState.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Rush has been dropping hints at what needs to be done. He has really stressed that the key is a grassroots movement. I sense that Rush has given up on the GOP as being able to reconcile the problems between the wings of the party and is advocating a new direction for conservatives at this point. Levin is really fired-up about the mid-term elections in 2010. He wants McCain’s seat to be taken then – if only! Even Hannity, the newer and more naive kid on the block, has figured out that the current crop of republicans (except for a few) are hopeless and need to go.
At this point, we need a few conservative leaders to step forward and start fighting what will be a long, dirty fight. Who should the standard-bearer be??
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM
BS. Your messiah couldn’t even keep his cool for 72 hours. You’re already on the ropes playing defense.
Skywise on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Equally true regarding his pigment. FBPMA. (First Black President My A$$)
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
58 million people didn’t vote for Obama.
And if the transiton gets “high marks,” it was because Mr. Bush insisted that his staff do everything to make it go smoothly (unlike what Clinton did to Bush eight years ago).
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Noneya……
Get a job, pay taxes, raise a family you tool!
dmann on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
High marks????? He hasn’t done ^&*%!
The point here is that a large number of Americans (a majority it seems) have bought into the notion that more government is the solution.
To paraphrase Plato, pure Democracy is VERY suspect. Who cares what they think. The truth is that these policies will not help.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Just goes to show how many people are looking for a free ride. It’ll change. It may take a while, but people will rediscover the American ideals of hard work, just rewards and freedom.
BardMan on January 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Because Bush wasn’t a socialist OR a failure?
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Please, no!
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Has Rush supported anyone for the new RNC chair?
Not that it looks as if the RNC is moving in the right direction, anyway, given his “spy.”
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I can’t wait to hear Rush Monday.
I remember reading somewhere that James Carville warned Clinton to never ever pick a fight with Rush because it will be a lost cause and weaken his popularity. Clinton stayed quiet and won re-election (it also didn’t help that we had a RINO in Dole).
Obama has started his downward spiral in his presidency, and he still didn’t complete a week.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
racist
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Bush was neither.
Skywise on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
I’ll second this and say, I see it as an extension of the Left’s distaste for Palin. IMHO, I think they recognized (rightfully or not) how she might return the GOP back to its roots (and her own “celebrity” qualities) and they are/were trying to discredit her before her national status could fully mature.
LastRick on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Check your 401k and get back to me on that…
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I’ll star believing that Rush and Sean actually care about promoting limited government conservatism rather than their own ratings when they admit that Bush is one of the worst presidents when it comes to economic issues and government expansion. Boortz and Beck aren’t perfect, but at least they are capable of going after the GOP. Levin is mediocre but he shrieks too much.
V15J on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Come on, twenty dead in Pakistan.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
What’s funny is that Rush has so much influence, Obama himself has to try and blunt his impact.
When did you ever heard Pres. Bush say something about Ed Shultz? Never.
Spirit of 1776 on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Noneya, I must admit, without you this thread would have been rather boring. I say this despite what I consider very immature and lame comments.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Noneya — Limbaugh’s version of conservatism, known as “actual conservatism” has never actually been implemented. You get bush expanding government and pushing amnesty, and then people claim that this is people like Limbaugh’s fault, because he’s ….divisive or something.
You’re a moron. You simply ASSUME that Obama’s plan WILL make things better and that if it isn’t implemented, things would get worse for everyone. You base this on NOTHING. The fact that you BELIEVE BASED ON NOTHING that Obama’s plan will work and that Limbaugh doesn’t want to make this country better simply because he doesn’t like Obama. This is completely stupid.
You. Are. Stupid.
jimmy the notable on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Obama seems to be starting out with a heavy hand. This, I think, is his inexperience showing. The Presidency is going to be an extraordinarily steep learning curve for this man.
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Sorry, I didn’t think that through, won’t happen again, leason learned!
dmann on January 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Levin especially mentioned late last week and this week briefly that he has an idea of how we can take back the party, but will reveal that a little later in the future. Maybe when his book comes out. Can’t wait to hear his opinion.
Rush and Levin, are really leading the charge. Sean is getting there. He needs to stop being so nice to McLame. That jerk is ruining our party.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Cherk the repeal of Glass-Steagle and the expansion of the CRA (both under Clinton).
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Please ban Noneya. He/she/it adds nothing to the discussion, except for fuckwit comments like ‘rush hates america.’
At least Rush gives to charity. What has Obama ever done for america? Oh yeah, he sat in church and nodded as his pastor ranted, “God Damn America.” Who’s the traiter, asswipe?
bilups on January 23, 2009 at 10:38 PM
And you’ve shown yourself here to be an UGLY idiot.
At least, Rush can diet.
newton on January 23, 2009 at 10:38 PM
You are right.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
BHO needs to be mocked and ridiculed on a daily basis to remind him of the limitations of power he does not seem to believe applies to him.
Palin nailed him in her convention speech. The oval office is just another stop to him on his journey of self discovery.
I really believe he will have an Eagleton meltdown on camera and will have to be removed from office as mentally unfit.
His Nothingness will crack.
DeweyWins on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Weren’t these not in the spirit of Hopenchange? I feel like these snuck under the radar. If the Bamster is willing to allow us to attack terrorist, I guess I’ll soften a little. But if he wreaks the economy, and I loose my investments, I’ll harden back up again.
darii on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
How so? The guy isn’t descended from freed American slaves. Based on his physical features, he’s not even African.
He’s Indonesian. The truth will come out eventually.
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Obama Rushes In Where Fools Fear To Tread.
And steps in it, big time.
Maybe he’ll dis the Pope next.
profitsbeard on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
V15J on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I think they all do that already–especially Rush and Levin. I’ve definitely heard both of them slam “compassionate conservativism.” Hannity, not as much, but he definitely states that he doesn’t agree with everything Bush did, particularly with regard to big gov’t and $ issues.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Obama has a history of eliminating or co-opting his opponents.
Rush will be his first and last real challenge
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM
A little insecure, maybe, Barry?
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM
hmm, I’m thinking there was a president between Clinton and Obama, can’t put my finger on his name or party, can you help me out?
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Reminds me of that time Bill Clinton whined at some televised event that Bill Kristol was picking on him. Talk about “bad form”.
surrounded on January 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Obama isn’t just telling “people” what they can and can’t listen to — he’s telling Senators.
Obama is taking the same approach with the United States Senate that Caligula took with the Roman Senate: drawing a line in the sand and making clear in absolutely no uncertain terms that he will not negotiate in the slightest. Ham-fisted? Sure. But if we don’t get our act together, even these simpleminded tactics can be perfectly effective.
In other words: Obama is making it clear that Senators are either with him, or they are against him. There can be no middle ground.
logis on January 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
I see your point LastRick. Palin has opened the door to conservatism, which has been close for quite a while. We’ve seen the enthusiasm and the crowds. We have been thirsty for this kind of conservative leadership. She is conservative and she articulates it well. Our country is about to take a sharp left turn and we need to awaken the sleepy leadership on the Hill.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
dmann on January 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
LOL. One’s enough!
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
You’re right in that they criticize big government conservatism (Huckabee) and that’s a good thing. It just seems like they purposely try to leave Bush out of it when he and Rove played a big part when it comes to current problems.
V15J on January 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
oh great, a birther….
and can you describe those African features of which you speak?
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM
This really needs to be out of the headlines and down below.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Unquestionably.
Spirit of 1776 on January 23, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Someone in the other thread said her child’s teacher thought it was a “left over” order from W and had Mr. Obama known he would have stopped it. You just have to love liberals.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I tell you guys, if Democrats had known back in 1988 that Rush was going to make it big and become their main threat, they would have sent some hit squad after him… two weeks after his first broadcast.
As for Barry… Bring it on! There are, at least, twenty million listeners who are more than willing to call you up on it. And we’re not as forgiving as you think we are.
newton on January 23, 2009 at 10:44 PM
The one who gave us tax cuts. [Gave us Roberts and Alito (the gifts that keep on giving).]
The one who tried to rein in Fannie Mae and Fredie Mac in 2003, but was stalled by Barney Frank (who said “Let’s roll the dice” on them) and Chris Dodd (who was too busy getting favored treatemnt from a mortgae company).
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:45 PM
See Harry Reid.
newton on January 23, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Limbaugh is a very strong supporter of Palin.
This will not be the last time these two are attacked on the same day.
The left is out to discredit and eliminate any opposition that poses a serious threat. Why do you think they are so excited to have the “Mavericky” John McCain back in the picture? He’s not a threat so he’s just a-ok. TRUE threats to power will always be attacked. It’s a game in which the liberals have become very skilled.
BardMan on January 23, 2009 at 10:46 PM
I’m now listening to a podcast of Levin’s show today. He is slamming Obama’s administration. I gotta say I’m loving this . . .
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 10:46 PM
If the Republicans in congress are smart (sigh) they will pay close attention to this story.
When Limbaugh, Hannity, Levin, Ingraham and the like get going as one powerhouse move, the house may grow a pair. Then again, this may be a revolution of the people, by the people, for the people.
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Success for Obama means death for America. We should want him to fail the same way we should want al qaeda to fail. We should do more than “hope” that the Obamas and the Osamas of this world fail, we should do everything in our power to see to it.
Buddahpundit on January 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM
How cute. You can restructure book titles.
Now if you can just learn to tie your shoes, you’ll graduate kindergarten in no time!
MadisonConservative on January 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Soon INC soon. Bets on hits? 547
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Who gives a crap? Why do you guys have to continue with this conspiracy nonsense?
jimmy the notable on January 23, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Obama success = Zimbabwe.
With all and dispossession of lands from whites.
newton on January 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Why is Obama so worried about Limbaugh? He knows republicans are listening to the conservative leader and he wants to control the republicans in the Hill into thinking that Noonan and those establishment Washingtonian “republicans” are representative of conservatism.
He ain’t fooling us and he certainly can’t fool Limbaugh and Levin.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Yes. He seems to be ‘drawing a line’ and it is a very foolish thing to do. I wonder, if all along, this brook no interference characteristic was there and was masked by his dedicated pragmatism in doing and saying whatever it took to get elected. There is, apparently, an autocratic side to Mr. Obama, which, if he is wise; he’ll get under control—fast! As for effective tactics, for a while maybe,but over the long term they’ll never work. Sooner or later he’s going to have to choose from among factions in his OWN Party and ride rough shod over the losers.
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM
So far we’re over 110 in about 40 minutes as other threads below languish.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Sure can. But rather than paint pictures with words, get up off your couch and go out and look at the people around you.
You’ll see lots of people who are descended from freed American slaves brought here from Africa. Most of them clearly share facial characteristics since they all came from a relatively small group.
The real racist slime is Obambi, because he has nothing in common with freed American slaves except skin pigment.
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Great show tonight, the way Levin shows libs for the tards they are really cracks me up….i liked the bit about Reid sounding like a kindergarten teacher. My sides were splitting over that one.
surrounded on January 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM
My name is IrishEi, and I’m a levinaholic.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM
What the history books now say about the “success” of FDR: He got us out of the Great Depression.
Forget the fact that unemployment was over 20% for a full decade. He gave fireside chats. His big-government programs prolonged the depression, and we’re still dealing with the silver-bullet known as Social Security. I’m fairly convinced that will prove to be the death of America.
This is the “success” Obama wants to repeat.
jimmy the notable on January 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Give it a rest, will ya?
newton on January 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Obama has his email and cellphone lists that he used to swarm the Chicago talk show host who wrote the Obama biography. And he plans to use those lists again to get Blue Dogs and RINOs to get with the program.
Obama knows that Rush’s listeners can act the same way. Rush urges them to call their Congressmen, and a lot of them will. Rush can rally conservative troops.
Obama doesn’t want any competition for his Brownshirts.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
jeanie,
He does have an autocratic side, but I don’t think he’s wise. He hasn’t been in politics long enough to get enough hard knocks to get some of his narcissistic arrogance sized down.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I think AP is in bed. He goes to bed early you know. Maybe tomorrow.
katy on January 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
no, please, humor me.
I thought you said he wasn’t black? FBPMA, remember?
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM
katy, he should have known this one would go. I saw references to this in two other threads before it was put into headlines.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Noneya, like Obama, are incapable of understanding that other people can have different opinions for honest reasons – that other people can actually believe different things.
They may be able to say the words, but their every reaction and comment belie the claim.
This is why every opponent must either be mesmerized or have ulterior motives. It’s a combination of an unwillingness to question their own beliefs and a pedestrian mind subject to crushing intellectual habit.
The “trolling” part is different, that comes from being emotionally trapped in the fourth grade.
Can you imagine a balanced person in a position like Obama’s getting trapped in a pissing contest with a radio pundit?
Merovign on January 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM
I think Allah may have picked the wrong Quote of the Day.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 10:56 PM
FDR’s policies prolonged Depression by 7 years, UCLA economists calculate
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:57 PM
I think you’re right.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Prove it.
javamartini on January 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
No “you guys” – just me. But if his lying means nothing to you, then what do you care about?
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Clinton took about a year-and-a-half to get really mad at Limbaugh, going on KMOX radio to complain during the Hillarycare battle in the run-up to the 1994 election, and then went after him the following spring after the Oklahoma City bombing by trying to tie talk radio into Timothy McVeigh.
But for at least part of 1993, Rush and Bill were allies, thanks to Clinton’s support of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Right now, at least on the foreign policy front, Obama seems to be tacking away from the left (at least if their reaction to Friday’s missile strike on al Qaida is any example), so we’ll have to see what happens.
Limbaugh was against the bailout plan when Bush was president, so if Obama’s mad about him attacking the new president for that he’s going to have to wait a while for an apology. On the other hand, if Barack does continue the Bush foreign policy and continues to battle the terrorists in Afghanistan without wussing out due to whining on the left but doesn’t get any credit in the future from Rush for defying his base, then Barack would actually have a legitimate complaint.
jon1979 on January 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Hey Noneya! Are Socialist governments more gay friendly? That’s a serious question since I don’t understand why you would prefer that type of government here in the U.S.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Rush has nothing to lose in this fight. Nothing!
Obama has a LOT to lose. If this gets out of hand for O he does not have the instinct Rush has to maneuver through it.
Rush is so committed to saving the republic, he will take it to the limit to win the cause.
This may be the catalyst for the great revolt!! B.I.O
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM
I’m relieved to know that there is someone out there who can yell louder than a mother with 2 pre-teen boys!!
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Thanks for the timeline. I couldn’t remember how long it took Clinton to come to a boil over Rush.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM
INC: I don’t think he’s wise either, but he’s very smart.
In my mind there’s a difference. Agree that it’s the inexperience combined with the adulation that’s causing this(dare I say it)God like approach. He has so much to learn about life on the world stage that it would scare the wits out of anyone who did not have his vast ego.
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM
How do you explain all of his Kenyan relatives? Just a big conspiracy?
jimmy the notable on January 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Well that would be the least consequential thing he could lie about. Minor in the big picture.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM
I know.
I sent him the link and told him it would guarantee 1001 hits. He never listens… ;(
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Obama wants to pass this bill as quickly as possible so he can get to socialist health care. Ronald Reagan always warned that socialized health will kill our country.
Rush sees this coming. The republicans must be the loyal opposition. No more pansies!
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I adore Levin. I do the same thing when he goes off!!
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Also, this bill might hide the fairness doctrine! Obama sees the threat of Rush and talk radio. Once he gets talk radio, it’s downhill.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 11:05 PM
jeanie, that’s true. A sensible and mature person would realize the heavy responsibility and carefully measure his words–not start mouthing off before the week was even up.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Dang it! I’m always late to the triple digit headline threads. Frick. Oh well. Go get ‘em Rush!
Weight of Glory on January 23, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Sunday talk shows certainly don’t have as much influence as they used to, but I wonder if this will come up along with the “I won” comment. I assume the White House wanted them all to be “hopey-changey.” They won’t be happy about this “distractions” – courtesy of Obama himself.
For those of you who can’t stand to watch, RedState does a great Sunday talk show review, complete with color commentary. Comes up around 1 pm Eastern.
Wethal on January 23, 2009 at 11:05 PM
In the long run, Rush is going to win this fight.
Big mistake, Mr. President. Huge!
In the end, Obama’s hubris is going to be his undoing. I certainly hope that is sooner rather than later and we only have to pay the price for nominating a RINO for 4 years instead of 8.
SimplyKimberly on January 23, 2009 at 11:06 PM
And what is it that should be given rest? Challenges to The One Who Must Be Obeyed?
Sorry. This clown sits in the Oval Office, and approves of all the racist crap spewed by the loony left.
But he’s not a freed slave, he’s not an African (black), and he’s an arrogant piglet.
He can go pound sand, and so can anybody who thinks lying about one’s past is acceptable political behavior.
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 11:06 PM
no, why? will i be forced to share my partners too?!
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Levin is ranting about the republican primary process now. I totally agree. The primaries totally screwed this party up. Unfortunately, the primaries are set up so that the RINO will prevail because democrats can vote in them. Another RNC/GOP set-up. This must be changed if conservatives are to even consider remaining under the GOP tent.
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM
KickandSwimMom on January 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM
LOL! If I recall, Levin’s got two teenagers (boy & girl).
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Rush is the man. Obama doesn’t want to stir up that hornets nest….
therightwinger on January 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM
So, get ready for the big “fairness doctrine” push.
surrounded on January 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I don’t think most blacks in this country are freed slaves, either
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I don’t know about that. Remember this from last fall?
Technology has made the Fairness Doctrine obsolete: Dems
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM
The triple digit headline threads are frequently the best ones on the site.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I haven’t seen a pix of Rush in a long time. Is he taking Prednisone(which causes that characteristic round face and puts on weight no matter how hard one tries to fight it)? Was/is that ear thing of his autoimmune in origin? If so, it’s common to take low dose Pred for a long time, sometimes for life. Just asking because his face seems to have all the tell tale signs.
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I don’t think so. Your embrace of Mr. Obama made me think that you would be happy in a socialist state. So I was trying to see if there as another attraction or better said benefit to that form of government that I was unaware of.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Dizzent be payzreotic.
BHO Jonestown on January 23, 2009 at 11:14 PM
this WILL NOT end well for barry
ousoonerfan15 on January 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Know anything about this thing called “localism” that the dems will use? It’s the alternative to the Fairness Doctrine.
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I don’t accept that they are his blood relatives just because he says they are. The birth certificate would go a long way to proving things one way or the other but he won’t give it up.
Truth is, whoever his father is, that guy had sex with an underage girl. If his father is the Kenyan, he also had children with other females that he may or may not have married. If he’s the Indonesian (which BHO strongly resembles), then I’d like to know why the lying.
This is not going away, even if I shut up about it.
platypus on January 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
jeanie on January 23, 2009 at 11:12 PM
He had a cochlear implant, I believe.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I think Rush is just from a “big” family. They all seem to have long life spans which you wouldn’t think would happen. I have to admit that I like it when he cares about it.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Hmm…you mean Republican George W. Bush, who had restored an economy devastated by 9/11, an economy that was screaming along until the Democrats took over Congress in 2006. In fact GW, McCain, and federal regulators warned YOUR Dems of the impending Fannie Mae disaster, only to be labelled as Racists.
Face it, noneya, the average HA Commenter can wade through your deepest thoughts and not get the top of their toes wet.
Patrick S on January 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I haven’t heard of that before–I’ll keep my eye out for it. Different name, same game, it sounds like.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM
It’s just as bad.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM
please, never do!
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM
So, Obama thinks because he’s the Prez, Republicans are just going to cower in the corner and yes him to death.
Man, this is only day 4. Rush will school this fool.
I can’t wait for the press to wise up to this schmuck in a couple of years and show Bambi some heat.
Geronimo on January 23, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Obama does that on a Friday, AFTER Rush’s show..
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I know the best ones are the ones I’m never on…wait…
Weight of Glory on January 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Is That One this desperate already?
SouthernGent on January 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Jimrock Carbama..
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Here’s another good article describing how the FCC will use “localism” to crush talk radio, with specific reference to Rush.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 11:22 PM
No, no, no, that’s not what I meant!
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Never to late, your posts are always welcome. And since it is the headlines you don’t have to go to different pages to read.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
IrishEi,
Thanks for the links.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Who listens to an oxycontin junky anyway?
Vernon Hardapple on January 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Bambi’s thin skin, hubris, and quick temper will spell the end of him. This is a fight he cannot win. If he musters his hordes of O-bots like Noneya, that plays into Rush’s hands. If he plays the “Fairness Doctrine” card–everyone will see it as what it is–the crushing of dissent by a wannabe dictator.
Pride goeth before a fall…and false pride makes the fall even harder–and Bambi’s got a mountain of false pride.
Matt Helm on January 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Rush has the entire weekend to plan…
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Not even a week in……….
………. bring it on Mr. Obama, why not, I don’t know….
…… if you’re going to call him out, debate him?
Or are you just a little punk?
…….. Politician who can debate an adversary, or just a punk, who got a free ride through the campaign and now has to answer the big questions?
……………. I would bet on punk.
Seven Percent Solution on January 23, 2009 at 11:24 PM
fixed.
oh it left a lot to scream about, that’s for sure!
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM
If the Fairness Doctrine or localism is attempted now, would we just go to the web or satellite? I know I would buy a lap top to take to work to stream if I had to.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Well, this will be an interesting fight. You have tens of millions of Americans (98% gun owners) and a couple dozen uber-intelligent talk show hosts (some who are Constitutional Lawyers) going to battle over the 1st Amendment.
This will be earth shattering stuff!
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:25 PM
and please help me understand, what should his features be? you do know his mother was white?
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:25 PMAnd a pleasant “good night” to everyone else!
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Yes, thanks for the links Irish
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:28 PM
From a comment over at AoSHQ.. the Rush thing had not even been brought up yet..
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Suuuuurrrreeee. Heh.
I know. It took me a long time to get used to that when HA changed the format.
Weight of Glory on January 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM
/tin foil hat on.
But.. Obama… Harvard Law.. something that had to do with teaching students someplace.. smart.. writes all his own speeches.. books too!!11!eleventys!
/noneya hat off..
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM
The evidence is ample and compelling that someone is an idiot, fat or not, and it’s not Rush.
Schadenfreude on January 23, 2009 at 11:33 PM
\kiddies clapping for kiddies
Schadenfreude on January 23, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Mr. Obama is pretty sure of himself. How lucky would you have to be to become POTUS while a war with two fronts and a financial crisis brewing and your total lack of experience not show? This man has had smoke blow up his hindquarters his whole life and he obviously buys into his own press. It’s going to be an interesting show. I hope we can get through it with a minimum amount of damage.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM
I would bet that you outweigh Rush by 50 lbs.
Any woman who spends that much time posting, can’t have much of a social life…do I hear 75?
right2bright on January 23, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Noneya on January 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Call it a night….you are way in over your head, as is barry
t on January 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Hey.. that’s not nice.. it’s a little less than that since she’s lost her feet due to diabetes
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:45 PM
FOX News has picked this up and has the quote like this:
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
The post about Carville warning Clinton not to mess with Rush was spot-on and that’s why Carville is a great advisor. Neither Obama nor anyone on his team have the verbal dexterity to go against Rush. No liberal can go against Rush because Rush doesn’t take them seriously and if you don’t take a liberal seriously, they’ve already lost the debate because they believe everything they think is sooooo serious, when it’s really just annoyingness and pretentiousness (cf. the stars “pledging” to serve Obama) codified into a political platform.
Rush is right not to take them seriously. They are the detritus of an American civilization they could not have built nor will be able to improve upon, no matter how much time there is left in history.
venividivici on January 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I will never understand the pile on the troll game. I just shake my head, sip my beer/wine and read on. What’s the point of getting hateful about it?
surrounded on January 23, 2009 at 11:49 PM
The gratuitous insults to Noneya are going over the edge.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:49 PM
FOX also says this:
Talk about an iron hand. However, if he thinks that, he’s in for a surprise.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:51 PM
noted.
DaveC on January 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM
What surprise would that be?
genso on January 23, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Yes, and Rush makes sure that if anyone misses this fact, they realize it when he’s done with it.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM
INC, further into the article, McConnell proves his weakness as leader of the senate:
He needs to be thrown out of leadership.
jencab on January 23, 2009 at 11:54 PM
DaveC, thanks.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Obama is not a politician as much as he is a tyrant.
katy on January 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Eight years of President Bush being lied about in the press….
…. the MSM on a total propaganda attack,
…. Al Gore…”He betrayed this country, and played on all our fears”, while implementing the Clinton/Gore policies they enacted,
…. Saturday Night Live, Late Night Comics, Time and Newsweek, Sitcoms, Movies from Hollywood, Plays that wanted him killed, books and education propaganda to our children,
…. Clinton, Gore, and Carter going global giving speeches against President Bush in a time of war,
…. and all the time, President George W. Bush stayed “Presidential”,
…. and within one week, Rush says, “I support my President, but I don’t support his policies….”
…and what do we get from Mr. Obama….
… this is not Chicago Mr. Obama, this is the Presidency of the United States of America.
… some of us didn’t vote for you, and we still do have our say.
… You don’t like it? Well, there is a way out.
… Call President Bush and ask for help, but this time, listen to him, forget the media and your handlers, he just left the job, and knows more than anyone what that chair in the Oval Office actually means……
Seven Percent Solution on January 23, 2009 at 11:56 PM
genso, it’s supersized hubris to say it will “remain settled”. People will push back big at some point.
jencab, I’m going to have to put McConnell on my cell phone directory along with my two senators who are already there. It was negligent of me not to do so earlier.
INC on January 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Obama won. Why did he win?
spmat on January 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Then get every Democrat to vote for it and then sign it into law.
He won the election on vague statements of hope and change, not specific tax policies. Besides, if the Republicans in question were elected to their offices by voters who don’t approve of Obama’s plans, they have every right and duty to represent that viewpoint and muster support for it. Obama won President, he didn’t win all 535 seats of Congress. If he’s a Constitutional scholar, he should understand that. He should also understand that some people are very principled when it comes to being against public spending and try to be judicious about it, not simply spend like drunken sailors (although, sadly, too few members of Congress fit that bill).
venividivici on January 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Obama is to Rush as fly is to swatter.
fogw on January 24, 2009 at 12:02 AM
McConnell is really a joke as a leader. He is truly weak and a bad representative for republicans. He yucks it up with Reid, while screwing his fellow republicans. I recall RedState had an article of how McConnell lacked the cojones to defend Cobuyrn on some land bill that was voted on last Sunday. McConnell is as dangerous as McLame.
jencab on January 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Almost 300 comments for a Headlines thread – this much be a record!?! Rush is right; I need another drink; this week has been rough on me.
HawaiiLwyr on January 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Barack is so far out of his league… the idiot probably actually believes what he reads in the papers about himself
gatorboy on January 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
I don’t think we have the troops for a pushback, INC. Don’t forget, the way this stimulus is designed, the money will start flowing about the time the next round of congressional campaigns are warming up. I think Obama is going to get a pretty hefty pass for at least 18 months. The Dem machine is still running and the GOP can’t get out of their own way.
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
it’s settled.. he won.. now bend over and take it..
nice to see PBO govern from the center like that.
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Holy dawgcrap! TWO HUNDRED posts in a Headline thread not about Sarah Palin? Someone needs to get a life.
*COUGH*noneya*COUGH*
fiatboomer on January 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Isn’t Noneya one of the ones who complained when Palin brought up the people who tried to smear her? They called her petty, and told her to get back to governing. For some reason, they don’t feel the need to apply the same argument to The One, who actually has significantly more governing to do than Palin, or any governor of any state for that matter. For some reason, even though Limbaugh isn’t delving into conspiracy theories, simply applying some pointed, honest criticism, Obama isn’t held to the same standard as a woman who was eviscerated by the media and when she brought it up in an interview about media bais was seen as complaining. I wonder how many people will say the same thing about Obama?
Seriously, Mister President(in my finest Keith Olbermann voice), quit acknowledging the “ankle-biters.”
jimmy the notable on January 24, 2009 at 12:06 AM
Obama doesn’t think the way most do. I don’t think the man has ever had a serious challenge in his life. He has been a golden child for some reason and the path was paved.
I think he truly believes he is a ruler and not a governor. Disturbing stuff.
katy on January 24, 2009 at 12:06 AM
I pray you’re wrong.
INC on January 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Oh, absolutely. Yet, they’ll never concede his intellect, despite the fact that he understands, yet disagrees with, their entire ideology. I guess the ideology can’t be all that complex if a simpleton like Rush can understand it, now, can it? Just one of the many intellectual self-contradictions of leftists.
venividivici on January 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Osama Obama claims that distinguished label, no doubt “earned” by taking a class or two. If he has actually written about what he claims to know, no one has seen it.
But just because he is alleged to be a student of the Constitution, that doesn’t mean he believes in it. More and more, he seems to see it as an impediment to His Reign.
MrScribbler on January 24, 2009 at 12:09 AM
I’d rather be wrong….but prepared.
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Hopenchange killing muslims in pakistan… this isn’t the hopenchange we signed up for..
Obama lied… women and children died!
gatorboy on January 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Not just Noneya. Also a crazy conspiracy about how Barack isn’t African at all, and actually of Indonesian descent.
jimmy the notable on January 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Aren’t we all just citizens of the world now?
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Hopenchange and hellfire missiles.. but mostly hellfire missiles..
(I love that line..
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Yes, he’s definitely had an easy path. But, as Shakespeare said, “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown”. Gotta make Obama “uneasy”. Then, either his paranoia will get the best of him and he’ll snap or he’ll learn to cooperate. Either way, it’s a win.
venividivici on January 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
You’ve hit the proverbial nail on the proverbial head. Bambi sees himself as someone preordained by destiny to rule. He is a narcissist of the first order. His actions reveal a level of immaturity and even childishness at times. On facing defiance, his first reaction is to lash out. He is petty, he nurses grudges, selfish, greedy, and above all else, very ruthless.
And he’s the President of the United States.
God save us all.
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Not until this is proclaimed from the lips of our dear leader in his capacity as POTUS
gatorboy on January 24, 2009 at 12:14 AM
for a second, I thought you were describing John McCain..
(kidding, for any left over Maverick supporters… it’s a JOKE)
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:16 AM
You know I always wondered why Obama went after Hannity so much during the campaign, but steered clear of saying anything about Rush. I thought maybe it was because he knew if he did that he would be absolutely humiliated. Apparently now that he’s President he feels that he’s powerful enough to pick a fight. Of course we know that he’ll probably end up trying to silent Rush and talk radio anyway because he’s too much of a wuss to actually have a fair challenge.
MobileVideoEngineer on January 24, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Obama has no idea what he has just started.
vdocam on January 24, 2009 at 12:20 AM
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Anyone that seeks POTUS seeks power…the question is do you want it for your own good or for the good of the country.
t on January 24, 2009 at 12:21 AM
The radio interview where he discussed his Constitutional views was rather boilerplate leftism, certainly not anything original.
I read this article on Obama’s political views the other day and thought it made some insightful points:
http://www.claremont.org/publications/crb/id.1579/article_detail.asp
Obama’s definitely a continuation of a certain type of Euro-American (primarily American, but with some Euro) “progressivism”, just in a bi-racial skin. I don’t think this particular political philosophy makes a ton of sense in today’s world (or any world, really) but Obama seems to believe in it and is trying to implement it as we speak.
venividivici on January 24, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Yet the man raised hundred of millions of dollars for his campaign. This is serious money and didn’t come from $200 donations. Someone has made an investment in our new President. He will be managed. The media will be managed. To not see this is merely buying into another kind hope and change.
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Exactly!!
This is a pressure cooker and something is going to blow. He is changing the entire dynamic of our foundations and at some point it’s going to get very very ugly.
The American people have freedom in their genes and he is rapidly and cunningly ripping the foundation of this country apart. It is shocking what is happening. We have never in this country’s history had someone at POTUS whom, I believe, dislikes this country and plans to dismantle it.
katy on January 24, 2009 at 12:22 AM
t..
sorry,
it’s late and I just noticed i’m getting a bit more flippant with my replies..
and it’s difficult to type when the screen keeps splitting in two like it is..
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:25 AM
You do.
Jim Treacher on January 24, 2009 at 12:25 AM
They will try to manage him. Others have tried to manage charismatic figures they had thought they had bought and paid for and ended up with a rude awakening–ask Franz von Papen. You’re going to see a power struggle take place very soon–it’ll be interesting (in the Chinese proverb meaning of the word) to see who wins.
Either way–we all lose.
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I hope you’re right, Matt. Damn…there’s that word hope again. I need to send DeMint another letter of support.
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:28 AM
I would love to ask Obama if he actually listens to Limbaugh.
I would love to ask all the Democrats in that room if they listen to Limbaugh.
I would love to ask all the Republicans in that room if they listen to Limbaugh
I would then love to hear exactly how the GOP has been listening to Limbaugh and applying what he says.
I would then love to hear why, all of a sudden, when the Republicans are in the minority, the minority party’s rights to dissent disappear.
Because, the Democrats sure whined and moaned a lot about their right to dissent when the shoe was on the other foot.
If the GOP had actually been listening to Limbaugh for the past eight years, who knows what might have been accomplished.
Can’t wait to hear Rush’s take on this one.
Hawkins1701 on January 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM
genso on January 24, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Few questioned the origin of his donations….there is no question that many hope to manage him to our detriment
t on January 24, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Treacher, never one to waste words. Gotta love that.
surrounded on January 24, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Either way, whoever wins the power struggle–it’s not going to be good for the country. And on that somber note, I bid you all good night.
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 12:34 AM
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 12:25 AM..
No question that barry seeks power for himself…..that will not end well for the rest of us
t on January 24, 2009 at 12:45 AM
The Republicans haven’t listened to Limbaugh for the past 8 years, or they would be in a much better situation.
This once again shows Obama’s insecurities. It is just like when he bashed Hannity over and over again during the campaign. He doesn’t want to meet his largest critics face to face, so he snipes at them from afar.
The Dean on January 24, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Way late to the thread, but I am so glad I renewed my 24/7 membership today. The parodies will be priceless.
Dubn8tr on January 24, 2009 at 12:58 AM
he snipes at them from afar……..
One hopes this is his downfall……..he is POTUS, he should not engage this, but he can not tolerate dissension…..he is Duh One™
t on January 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Obama whined when he got a question from the left-center Politico. He’ll be wearing a white jacket that ties in the back if he start battling Rush…
phreshone on January 24, 2009 at 1:01 AM
It seems as though all the chumps I know named Hussain are overly cocky.
TheSitRep on January 24, 2009 at 1:09 AM
chumps ….named Hussain are overly cocky………can not quite back up the swagger
t on January 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM
+1.
infidel on January 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM
I’m so dusgusted at so many things wrong with this, but the first one that came to mind was that Americans can listen to whoever they want in a free country and for a guy who advocates women having the CHOICE to kill their own babies, he sure doesn’t act like anyone has the free CHOICE to listen to a free press. He really is the totalitarian tyrant I thought he was. Ugh, ugh, ugh!
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on January 24, 2009 at 1:15 AM
In a battle of wits with Rush, 0bama is unarmed.
cjs1943 on January 24, 2009 at 1:24 AM
The Dems think that Rush has a big ego, I’m sure, and how do they think things like this (the Messiah mentioning him by name) is going to make his ego any smaller? Heehee :evil grin:
Go Rush!!
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on January 24, 2009 at 1:27 AM
I also found this threatening. POTUS has NO RIGHT to tell AMERICANS who they should and shouldn’t listen to. I have steam coming out of my ears…
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on January 24, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Ouck Fbama
VolMagic on January 24, 2009 at 1:30 AM
I loved what Rush said on Hannity in pt 2 of the interview about how the RINOs are all flocking toward O. What a great way for conservative, TRUE Republicans to cleanse OUR party! It’s a win-win!
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on January 24, 2009 at 1:31 AM
Obama loves cocaine and terrorists
VolMagic on January 24, 2009 at 1:31 AM
A PS to my 1:31am, I aslo love that Rush said maybe WE’RE the RINOs now. So true. Our party has left us. Hopefully, we can take it back, otherwise we simply must start a new one.
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on January 24, 2009 at 1:42 AM
I have listened to Rush on and off since 89 and I have little respect for the man any more. Since his self-inflicted hearing loss he is just not the same guy. If he wanted to he could have become our version of Soros, but he is too concerned with his next round of golf. He does nothing but read the Drudge Headlines to the audience every day and steal material from Savage. I actually heard him use the Savage phrase “Trickle Up Poverty”, the very day after Savage used it on his show. F’n pathetic. The man is soft and has no real fight outside his sheltered studio.
He could actually care less about what happens to the country. He has no wife and no kids. When the bombs go off he will just sit back and watch the mushroom clouds from his Gulfstream as he flies off to Costa Rica.
Dennis Miller is the guy that needs to take on Omama.
ClassicCon on January 24, 2009 at 1:44 AM
One object moment of dissent………
….. and the Community Organizer from Chicago fell right into the trap.
Don’t you think anyone with nuclear weapons aimed at this country are taking notice?
……….. Mr. Obama is a child on the world’s stage.
God Protect Us All………
Seven Percent Solution on January 24, 2009 at 2:18 AM
You are neither………..
……… nor do you listen to Rush. Enjoy Mr. Savage, but our new POTUS isn’t going after Mr. Savage, he is going after someone who is pointing out his deficiencies on a case by case basis.
……… and he can’t handle it.
THAT is the point here…….. not your “school yard politics”.
Seven Percent Solution on January 24, 2009 at 2:23 AM
I liked rush, until sarah palin comes around. Listening to him talk about her was absolutely disgusting. I don’t need to listen to that kind of trash in the early morning/afternoon, thanks.
lolwut on January 24, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Interesting. So what exactly did you like about Rush?
- The Cat
MirCat on January 24, 2009 at 2:37 AM
Patrick, you win the Hot Air quote of the day!
Honestly though, I cannot believe this person (Noneya) is truly serious about what she says. I think she’s just having a ball writing gibberish and watching all of us go ballistic. The best way to handle her is ignore her. She feeds on the back and forth. Without that she’ll starve to death.
On the other issues; Look folks, nothing is going to happen until someone with clout (either a conservative congressman, senator, governor, or well-known, and respected, commentator) starts announcing press conferences that focus on the lies and misrepresentations that spew from this president and the left-wing democratic party. Rush can’t do it because he’s been painted with the well worn clown brush of the David Lettermans and John Stewarts of the world. Mark Levin is great, but he comes off as a maniac. The one who really knows his stuff, and is not afraid to engage in “hand-to-hand” combat with the left is Mark Steyn. I’m for drafting him as our new conservative spokesman. And convince Dennis Prager to run against Boxer here in California. He’s a tremendous asset as a talk show host, but we need men like him in the Senate.
Joe Pyne on January 24, 2009 at 3:11 AM
The O has no idea what he’s gotten himself into. Rookie mistake, big time. Putin an islamo-terrorists will say “He can’t even handle Limbaugh, he’s puddy in our hands.”
Pretty terrifying if you think about it.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 3:21 AM
The guy better grow a pair, and quick.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 3:21 AM
True, true.
Whoever made the Alinsky playbook point is also right on. Isn’t it important, according to the source, to call out and isolate the critic and make them the target? Correct me if I am wrong, but, the end result is sometimes imprisonment and/or execution (in other countries, no doubt.) The media helped him out quite a bit during the election. Sarah was the target and they circled her and took her out. It is obvious his sights are on talk radio and it is certainly mixed into this nasty, pork-laden “stimuling” contraception package…heh…wrapped up in palatable euphemism like, “localism.” I think whoever said the Rs on the Hill need to just be in lock step against, basically, everything is correct. What do they have to lose?They need to obstruct it all. Seriously. Bipartisanship only means movement to the left. Always.
Mommypundit on January 24, 2009 at 3:48 AM
Premise: Pres O is so persuasive, insightful, open minded, inspiring, empathetic, he can change the hearts of all, even the hardest dictators and terrorists.
See where I’m going with this: he ain’t gonna have much luck persuading Rush. The premise above get’s instantly debunked(he doesn’t have much else for a parlor tricks, either). Presto, his beta-male status get’s broadcast far and wide.
Beta-male is the last guy we want as President. I start thinking I can’t wait to see this, and then I realize: this is actually dangerous!
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 4:01 AM
And yet, so many people, including your savior, thought the surge wouldn’t work.
Hmmmmmm. .. . .
Notorious GOP on January 24, 2009 at 4:13 AM
I think you went a Bridge Too Far.
soundingboard on January 24, 2009 at 4:14 AM
His name was George W. Bush. Republican.
And years ago he sent numerous members of his administration to Congress to warn Congress of the looming disaster.
It was Representative Barney Frank, Democrat, and other members of his Party who claimed that Fannie/Freddie were perfectly fine, and had no need of changing the way they operated.
Does that help?
soundingboard on January 24, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Weather it’s “I agree with him on most things but he’s such a _______” or “wants us to fail … hates America … traitor”, have any of you ever stopped to consider that the guy, himself, might actually be aware of his own personality disorders?
What’s the problem believing him when he says in real life he’s just a normal guy?
In the end, you’ll never beat his core assertions.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 4:40 AM
WeatherWhether…HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 4:41 AM
I tell myself to read all comments before posting.
Pretty much beat me to my points so far.
I’ll read quietly to the end now.
soundingboard on January 24, 2009 at 4:49 AM
This is really what I wanted to say over several posts.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 5:04 AM
Over on the post with Rush on Hannity, that second clip with him saying “Someday He’s Going to Overreach”:
That someday is today.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 5:36 AM
Boy this is going to be good. Hopey/Changey does have a very very thin skin and he won’t be able to avoid responding to Rush. Limbaugh is going to get richer while new listeners tune in to catch the fuss. And of course he will decimate the one.
I wish that I could listen every day but alas, I have a job!
Perhaps it’s time for me to subscribe to Rush 24/7.
conservnut on January 24, 2009 at 6:57 AM
I bet Rush has a couple of good lawyers on retainer ready to go at a drop of a hat if any fairness doctrine or the localism aspect of broadcast.
DaveC on January 24, 2009 at 7:38 AM
ATTENTION CONSERVATIVES!
And guess who’s gonna win that battle? You all Conservatives. You know why?
Cause we Libertarians got you all’s backs. You’re Libertarian buddies will be right there with you fighting against the phony Republicans, like Peggy Noonan, Brooks, Frum, Kathleen Parker, and that whole Sarah Palin-hating crowd.
Conservatives AND Libertarians together; Powerful combination that can’t be beat.
Eric Dondero, Publisher
Libertarian Republican blog
Fmr. Senior Aide, US Cong. Ron Paul
Fmr. Libertarian Party National Comm.
ericdondero on January 24, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Those republicans have no shame?…They should have let the room as soon he (Osama) say “I Won”. He sounds pretty much like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro.
Falz on January 24, 2009 at 8:32 AM
RON PAUL???? No thanks. Go be bi-partisan with Dennis Kucinich
J.J. Sefton on January 24, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Shouldn’t this be moved downstairs?
Buy Danish on January 24, 2009 at 8:55 AM
You would think a man who has achieved the status of President of the United States would think it beneath him to mention a lowly talk show host. To think that he gives marching orders to GOP leaders is obviously wrong, since those GOP leaders didn’t listen to him thereby losing all branches of the government (Supremes not yet done in.) GOP leaders take this as your marching orders and start listening to Rush!
deedledee on January 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Obama is a control FREAK!!
So he is telling the GOP what they can and cannot let influence them???
Talk Radio now…
Their constituents next???
Very dangerous man this Obama…
katy on January 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Eric – I like your sentiment on conservatives and libertarians joining together. There are a couple of issue I see though. First, I don’t know how much you support Ron Paul; since you were his aide I would guess a lot. I personally have issues with him. I do not like his stance on national security AT ALL. Also, aren’t libertarians socially liberal? What is their stance on illegal immigration?
KickandSwimMom on January 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Rush needs to stop saying “he isn’t against the president but is against his policies.” WE know what he means. He is starting to sound like he is apologizing or making excuses for his comments. Just move on, the wound has been inflicted.
ctmom on January 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Obama’s Psychology play is so childish that it’s laughable. With regards to trillion dollars. If the situation is SO dire, and the bill needs to be passed IMMEDIATELY, why is most of the money spent during the next election cycle? Frauds. The GOP needs a massive PR team to combat the Left’s nonsense and spin. Rush suggested that we lobby our own GOP legislators. I think he’s right.
marklmail on January 24, 2009 at 9:21 AM
I disagree. It’s throwing the “I support the troops, but I don’t support the war” meme back on the left. Love it.
NoFanofLibs on January 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Rush is right on about a lot of things and that’s why Obama wants to silence him.
Rush is too smart and speaks for so many frustrated people in the country who don’t have a voice that Obama has met his ultimate opposition.
Obama will pull out all the stops to shut him up and that is what may lead to his snapping point!
Rush is counting on it!!
katy on January 24, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Then Libertarians need to dump the anti-semetic, isolationist policies of the Ron Pauls and Pat Buchanans.
ps. It might also be a good idea to dump the neo-nazis.
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I used to be afraid of Obama as I saw him as a megalomaniac with fascist tendencies. Now I’m afraid of him as I’ve realized his is just plain stupid.
angryed on January 24, 2009 at 9:28 AM
+10
katy on January 24, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Unless you are a megalomaniac with fascist tendencies and stupid…
katy on January 24, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Nah, only people who don’t listen to him much will get the wrong idea….and run with it. Then he’ll just turn it around and bash the hell out of them. It’s just more ammo for him. He’s laughing his ass off right now and anticipating the rise in his already stellar ratings over this presidential gaffe.
Oldnuke on January 24, 2009 at 9:39 AM
The love affair with the media goes both ways – President Obama could be steam-rollered by Rush and the press would still say the President won on points.
And Barack Obama would believe it.
Delicious…
Peri Winkle on January 24, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Reagan conservatives and true Libertarians are not that far apart. Correct me if I’m wrong but it seems to me that the largest gulf is in the area of drug legality. Other than that they seem pretty close to me. I’m in agreement with..
If the Republicans dumped the RINOs and the Libertarians dumped their fringe elements we could have the makings of a new movement.
Oldnuke on January 24, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Can’t wait to see if Maobama is foolish enough to try and “clarify” this remark- he stuck his foot in it big time and Rush is going to run with this indefinately. I’m not sure of the exact figure, but Rush has an audience of several million everyday, and as Barry continues to stumble and stutter, Rush is going to pick up all those “moderates” that couldn’t bear the idea of another Repub in office, but weren’t 100% sure about Barry.
It’s pitiful to understand that we’re all at the mercy of an idiot man-child like Obama for our safety.
anniekc on January 24, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Obama is in the process of alienating his adoring press as we speak. A few more slights in the press room, increasing unavailability and they’ll turn on him. It will start out slow but it’s going to happen. They just have to figure out a way to do it without being called racist.
Rush’s audience is, I believe, in excess of twenty million listeners daily.
Oldnuke on January 24, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Obomba is, in the parlance of politicos, trying to marginalize Rush. If you listen to Rush you are not invited to sing Kumbaya around the campfire with Barack and Michelle. But how does Obomba KNOW what EL Rushbo is saying?? The DIRTY LITTLE SECRET IS OUT——Obomba listens to the EL RUSHBO too!!
Herb on January 24, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Rush you magnificent bastard.
The fish took the bait.
Reel him in.
jeff_from_mpls on January 24, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Oh, Rush is on fire. He’s landing haymakers on Obama’s chin EVERY DAY. Hell, with Barry’s cabinet picks, there’s so much material to work with. Tax cheat running the IRS? Atty General from a law firm who represents all of the Gitmo detainees. etc etc. Barry sucks out loud.
marklmail on January 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Must be on his white half.
Wade on January 24, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Rush’s audience is, I believe, in excess of twenty million listeners daily.
Oldnuke on January 24, 2009 at 9:50 AM
I can’t stand the Obama love on FOX these days, and Hannity is kind of creepy to me, so more often than not, I plan my day’s meetings around Rush’s show- I don’t care what “Noneya” or any Lib fool tries to say, Rush is brilliant. I don’t care how many researchers or prep work he has, it takes brilliance to speak at the level he does about all facets of politics and American history. Here’s to another twenty million added to the first!
anniekc on January 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Those sound bites Rush played about The Obama signing ceremony where The President of the United States had to ask his staffer, Greig Craig, what it was that he (The President) was signing.
Most ironic, since a presidential directive usually comes from the President not the other way ’round.
Then Rush makes similar points on Hannity. Musta really stung The Obama.
Skandia Recluse on January 24, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Maybe this will push them to enact the Fairness Doctrine.
Hmmm
Major economic collapse, Fairness Doctrine and far-left policies being forced upon America.
How do you suppose that might end?
artist on January 24, 2009 at 10:16 AM
BusHitler? We now have Bar-Achtung!Obama silencing all dissent.
BHO Jonestown on January 24, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Huck Fussien
the_nile on January 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I think social conservatives and libertarians can meet in the middle if both are willing to accept the notion of local decision making and federalism as regards social issues where the people at the state or local level in the form of their elected representatives or through referendums decide issues such as gay marriage, abortion, and even drug legislation. Just as you had–and still have in some areas–”dry” counties and “wet” counties, you could have “grass” counties and “no-grass” counties or states.
But yes, for an alliance between libertarians and conservatives to work0–and I do think we need an alliance, social conservatives will have to give some ground on some issues and libertarians will need to give ground on some policy positions as well as I also am more than a little concerned by the foreign policy positions of the Paulist and Buchananist wings of libertarian political philosophy.
Getting back to the topic at hand, Rush is performing a very important task here–I think he’s deliberately setting himself up as a lightning rod for Bambi and his O-bots to attack and Bambi has obligingly fallen for it. This is a confrontation can’t win without showing his true colors for all to see–that’s what Rush is counting on. Rush is also providing a protective screen and an opportunity for a potential conservative political leadership–Sarah Palin, Gov. Sanford, some of the younger Republicans in the House–to rally and stake out a principled stand while Rush takes the heat and throws it back and Bambi.
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Since you’re a lib, it’s good to see you’re not particularly PC when it comes to discriminating against fat people.
Since we each apparently get at least one minority to take free pot shots at, I’ll take mine at liberal lezzies. Can’t stand ‘em!
JiangxiDad on January 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I think I hear Paul Shanklin warming up for Monday’s program. Oh, and the ad rates for Rush’s show probably just went up even more. Heh.
Dingbat63 on January 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Curse the lack of a preview function!
I meant to say in my last paragraph that this is a confrontation that Bambi can’t win without showing his true colors for all to see. Of course, Bambi might think he’s in such a position now that he knows and doesn’t care if people see his true colors.
He’s just egotistical and arrogant enough to think that’s the case.
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Levin calls him “Barack Milhous Obama” for a reason. For Obama’s own sake, he shouldn’t keep his enemies list on his Blackberry.
Jim Treacher on January 24, 2009 at 10:27 AM
And quit confusing liberals who are Jewish (admittedly, many) with JUDAISM, the religion. Liberal Jews aren’t religious! Got it?? Attack their liberalism and politics all day, not the religious beliefs of others who AREN’T liberals.
Have a nice day.
JiangxiDad on January 24, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Yes , the day only some of the media turns on him , he’ll be in deep trouble.
the_nile on January 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM
He still cares, for now. His cool,calm thing is a mask. But sooner or later he will show his true colors because he can’t separate in his mind attacks on his policies/beliefs with attacks on his falsely constructed ego. I predict self-preservation motives will cause him to lash out, and it will have very little to do with policy. And if he ever goes down, he will seek to punish others for what he will see as personal betrayal of his self-created myth.
JiangxiDad on January 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Dems are always talking how bipartisanship is the best course for Republicans. Republicans should have figured out that you don’t win by doing what the other side tells you to do.
Of course, Dems know that by appealing to the vanity of guys like McCain, they can short-circuit whatever commonsense thinking such aging peacocks have left. McCain really is on the same page as most Dems, and I would love to tell him to not let the door hit him in the ass as he is leaving the Republican party.
drunyan8315 on January 24, 2009 at 10:32 AM
This is all about the Fairness Doctrine and the fact that president obortion knows that there are more balls on a womens swim team than the Republican leadership in either the Senate or House. He plans to govern by EO’s and don’t try to get in his way.
thomasaur on January 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM
A)complete submision
B)revolution/civil war
C)President Rush Limbaugh
katy on January 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Did I miss something? Where did he go after Judaism/religion?
katy on January 24, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Dang! You confused the hell out of me. I kept re-reading both post trying to figure out what you were on about. Then it hit me your post was an addendum not a condemnation. At least that’s what I’m thinking.
Oldnuke on January 24, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Good Lord! I had always thought that using the name was a flippant insult, but your right. I hear that there is a power struggle between Mr. Obama and Ms. Pelosi, I wonder how much collateral damage the country will take?
Cindy Munford on January 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I’m already seeing at least two–maybe three–power struggles going on here and this administration is less than a week old!
This is a clusterfrackup in the making!
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Hussein repeatedly called out Hannity, and ended up as part of his introductory montage. +1 Sean.
Now he’s telling the kids on the playground that he wants to fight Rush next. This can only amount to +1 Rush – unless and until Hussein can throttle all talk radio with “
localcommunity activist control” or the unFairness Doctrine. Not because he’s right, or smart, or has history on his side, but just because he can.Akzed on January 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM
I see that is the goal- to get along./sarc
Here I thought it was to do what is right.
Jamson64 on January 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM
If you listen to Rush, he will tell you that he is a radio talk show host. Occasionally he will make grandiose remarks in a pronounced baritone to define the reality from the performance, a ploy so that none can say he is serious. The fact that Mr. Obama would even mention an entertainer in a serious conversation on the course of the governing of our country is really unsettling. If he is as smart as the world thinks he is, it is a mistake he will not repeat. He needs to ratchet down that ego.
Cindy Munford on January 24, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Yeah. And don’t think Obama wont use TARP as a way to peel congressmen away from Pelosi and towards the White House. Obama can offer a lot of pork to certain districts if those congressmen vote the right way. The potential abuse with TARP, while having the justice department, by any administration is staggering. Consider something, if TARP II happens, and the estimates of $700 bill. Or higher are close, then the executive branch will have had nearly as much redistributive power in the course of a year as the entire Congress…yeah let that sink in.
Weight of Glory on January 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM
That’s a good assessment of Obama.
INC on January 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Glad it wasn’t just me.
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Cindy Munford on January 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM
This would be great theater if we could be an innocent audience.
Cindy Munford on January 24, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Heh. Glad I’m not the only one.
Weight of Glory on January 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I think Rush would love to push Hussein to the brink so that he tries to enact the censorship doctrine. That type of fascism my just be the wake-up call that conservatives need (an non-conservatives for that matter).
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
TARP is nothing more than a gigantic heist. Our hard earned wealth to be used for US and Global reparations.
katy on January 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
In spite of what Obama has said in the past, it’s fairly clear that he has every intention of enacting the Censorship Doctrine or some version of “localism,” which will have the same effect.
Check out this NRO article wherein Eric Holder’s evasive tap-dance around Specter’s and Sessions’ questioning on this very issue makes it quite clear what this administration’s intent is.
Talk radio and some blogs are all we have. Unless some blue-dog dems come to the rescue, we are screwed.
IrishEi on January 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
“noneya”
guys, don’t feed the troll. Ignore this chick.
Rush would wipe the floor with him.
LtE126 on January 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Spector is a RINO. He an others need something hideous to kick their asses and wake up. Spending, debt and deficits surely isn’t going to do it.
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
I wonder if Rush will say something about Obama’s ears on Monday. heh
aikidoka on January 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Specter might have a conservative challenger in the primary in 2010. There was an interestong essay by Rick Santorum recently, commenting on this. Specter only survived the primary in 2004 because of Bush’s support and Santorum’s. Specter didn’t return the favor when Santorum ran, but kept his distnace (doing one lame radio commercial. That after he’d said Santorum’s re-relection would be his top priority.)
Keep an eye on Specter. He may move to the right until 2010. (Of course if re-elected, he’ll be a RINO again.).
Wethal on January 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM
I wonder if Santorum might be the primary challenger?
Matt Helm on January 24, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Matt, Santorum is looking at running for governor. Fast Eddy Rendell is finishing his second term, so the race is wide open. AG Tom Corbett is also a possible GOP contender for governor.
Wethal on January 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Yep, Obama is thin skinned. HA! Go ahead, Big O! Pick that fight with Rush. You cannot win.
Oink on January 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Sorry Brian A. for not being more clear. My comments weren’t directed at you, but at libertarians who cozy up to anti-semites. Your comments I enjoy.
JiangxiDad on January 24, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I hope this suckers Obama into the fairness doctrine, because if I understand the economics of the fairness doctrine, they can’t write a law to take Rush off the air, they can only punish his radio stations.
But I suspect Rush is smarter than Obama, and Rush can work his advertising model so that any affiliate that carries him will do just fine, with or without the fairness doctrine.
Inevitably, Rush will remain on the air. Every time Obama swings and misses he will be diminished, and Rush’s stature will increase.
It’s a lose-lose for The Chosen One.
jeff_from_mpls on January 24, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I can trust my kids life with RUSH. I can’t say the same for Hussaini.
Maria Fotos on January 24, 2009 at 1:18 PM
You’re not alone in that. The only thing more awesome is when Levin has Fred Thompson on. LOL
ihasurnominashun on January 24, 2009 at 1:38 PM
agree 100%, hes an entertainer first. personally i dont know if he believes half of the things he comes first, but if it gets him attention/more listeners, he’ll say it (and there’s nothing wrong with that, because it’s usually correct and proves his point). That is until he starts talking about sarah palin and makes chris matthews “tingle up my leg” comment look absolutely tame by comparison.
lolwut on January 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM
YES.
herrevery on January 24, 2009 at 2:47 PM
You do realize that Matthews claims to be objective? That’s the reason “tingle up my leg” went viral, because this guy is supposed to be a “journalist.” Limbaugh is a conservative. He’s supposed to gush about other real conservatives.
jimmy the notable on January 24, 2009 at 2:57 PM
if masturbation is gushing, then ok
lolwut on January 24, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Nope. An entertainer invariably comes at it from the stand point of wanting to be liked. Nobody could seriously say that’s why Rush does what he does. In fact no one speaks more convincingly about the futility (and the danger!) that arises from ones motivation to want to be liked.
While we’re at it, how much more of a people pleaser could you ask for than Pres-O?
There’s your real entertainer.
HarneyPeak on January 24, 2009 at 3:56 PM