Today the number of radio stations programming talk is well over 2,000. In fact, there are thousands of stations that air tens of thousands of programs covering virtually every conceivable topic and in various languages. The explosion of talk radio has created legions of jobs and billions in economic value. Not bad for an industry that only 20 years ago was moribund. Content, content, content, Mr. President, is the reason for the huge turnaround of the past 20 years, not “funding” or “big money,” as Mr. Clinton stated. And not only has the AM band been revitalized, but there is competition from other venues, such as Internet and satellite broadcasting. It is not an exaggeration to say that today, more than ever, anyone with a microphone and a computer can broadcast their views. And thousands do.
Mr. President, we both know that this new effort at regulating speech is not about diversity but conformity. It should be rejected.
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he called the president out, now what?
rob verdi on February 20, 2009 at 8:14 AM
The man is brilliant. Barry doesn’t stand a chance against someone with an actual intellect.
anniekc on February 20, 2009 at 8:14 AM
The old one-two by DeMint and Rush. Today’s briefing by Gibbs might be interesting. I wonder if Tapper will be allowed to ask a question?
genso on February 20, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Nice respectful piece from Rush.
Exactly what we have come to expect – a point well made with respect paid to the office of the POTUS.
Well done Rush.
jake-the-goose on February 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM
The President will probably act like it didn’t happen. That’s normal.
But President Obama is now, precisely as you said, a man who has been called out. An analogy might be drawn to the sex offender who has been forced to register in city hall as a result of his past behavior.
Any step the President takes toward liberal fascism will be recognized just a little bit more clearly by those who were giving him the benefit of the doubt, just as the actions of the sex offender will be scrutinized a little more closely.
So have a cup of coffee and a couple of doughnuts. Today is a good day.
jeff_from_mpls on February 20, 2009 at 8:27 AM
So as the temporary custodian of your office, you should agree that the Constitution is more important than scoring transient political victories, even when couched in the language of public interest.
Boo-yah! Rush-simply BRILLIANT.
Babino on February 20, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Yes Mr Obama, what will be your answer?
Well posed question, thank you Rush for speaking for us.
JoeAvg on February 20, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Excellent piece. What will Obumbler do? I think I’ll brush up on my electronics and look up plans for an AM transmitter– just as a precaution. Radio Free America. Who’da thunk it?
J.J. Sefton on February 20, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Rush and Sen. DeMint put the public spotlight on Obama about the FD. Good work!
Next: Localism.
petefrt on February 20, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Obama, Go back to the Shadow. YOU! SHALL NOT! PASS!
-Gandalf
javamartini on February 20, 2009 at 10:18 AM
That was a terrific smackdown, as to be expected from MahaRushie. But go back out to that Wall Street Journal site and read the other terrific smackdown by Karl Rove. He chronicles Obama’s miscues, missteps and just plain bumbling. It’s called ‘Is the Administration Winging It?’
pistolero on February 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Talk about a shot across the bow. I love it.
Cylor on February 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM
I think we should be printing out Rush’s editorial, adding the word “Ditto” to it with our signatures and then sending it to President Obama.
Candy Slice on February 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM
People criticize Rush as merely an uneducated talk show host, but he understands our constitution and bill of rights better than any Democrat and probably better than the majority of Republicans. He also has a wealth of historical insight.
Rose on February 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Proof once again that common sense and knowledge trump an “education” and elitism.
Go Rush and DeMint.
ihasurnominashun on February 20, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I wonder if the Administration would be foolish enough to ignore it, saying something to the effect of “We haven’t seen it; we don’t make a habit of making our decisions on the basis of what Rush Limbaugh says…”
eeyore on February 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM