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Limbaugh Drops Company That Suspended Ads From Show Over Fluke Remarks
the blaze ^ | 3/8/12 | Jonathon M. Seidl

Posted on 03/08/2012 3:38:53 PM PST by Nachum

Rush Limbaugh has rejected an advertiser’s apparent attempt to reunite with his show after the company initially dropped its ads from the program following his remarks about contraception advocate Sandra Fluke.

The company, Sleep Train, calls itself “the No. 1 Bedding Specialist on the West Coast, and most recognized mattress retailer in the region.”

In an email to Sleep Train President Dale Carlsen (obtained by The Blaze), a representative of the show says that Limbaugh personally considered the company’s request, but denied it considering its public comments following the controversy.

“Thank you for your requests last week and this week to restart your voiced endorsement in local markets of The Rush Limbaugh Show,” the email begins. “Rush received your requests personally.”

“Unfortunately, your public comments were not well received by our audience, and did not accurately portray either Rush Limbaugh’s character or the intent of his remarks. Thus, we regret to inform you that Rush will be unable to endorse Sleep Train in the future.

(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...


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To: SubMareener

They should pay for their ingratitude.


21 posted on 03/08/2012 3:47:39 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: morphing libertarian

If he has time, or the inclination to send one of his minions out, he might seek out a Sleep Train competitor (a company in the same geographic region), and help them grow their business.


22 posted on 03/08/2012 3:47:54 PM PST by Cboldt
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To: WXRGina

Well that sucks! He should make an example of them to!


23 posted on 03/08/2012 3:48:04 PM PST by US_MilitaryRules (Unnngh! To many PDS people!)
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To: morphing libertarian

Wouldn’t surprise me if they’re offering a sweetheart deal to whoever is their main competitor on the Left Coast.


24 posted on 03/08/2012 3:48:19 PM PST by C. Edmund Wright
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To: Nachum

What were Sleep Train’s public remarks?

It bugs me that in “the public forum”, liberals can say anything they want because part of their agenda is that ideas don’t have to make sense, but conservatives comments get trashed because their agenda is that ideas must make sense.

Go Rush!

Die MSM, die!


25 posted on 03/08/2012 3:48:36 PM PST by Born to Conserve
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To: WXRGina

Carbonite may be back on Rush, but I won’t be back to Carbonite.


26 posted on 03/08/2012 3:49:06 PM PST by Jemian
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To: dfwgator

“Today Rush settles all family business.”

:). and calls in favors.


27 posted on 03/08/2012 3:50:07 PM PST by FryingPan101 (Good-bye, Andrew. Thank you.)
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To: forgotten man

I informed Sleep Number that I had been seriously considering a second SN bed for our guest room. But now they couldn’t pay me to take one!


28 posted on 03/08/2012 3:50:07 PM PST by JaguarXKE
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To: Nachum

I think that’s a diplomatic way of saying “shove it up your ass...”


29 posted on 03/08/2012 3:51:06 PM PST by traditional1 (Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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To: Nachum
I don't understand. Sleep Train is not a national advertiser, and Rush sort of indicated that he had nothing to do with advertising arranged by local affiliates.

ML/NJ

30 posted on 03/08/2012 3:51:06 PM PST by ml/nj
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To: Nachum
Never bring a SLUT Advocate for Reproductive Justice Bedroom Organizer to a Rush fight!

Cheers!

31 posted on 03/08/2012 3:52:07 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Brad from Tennessee

“Sometimes revenge is a dish best eaten hot off the grill.”

LOL! I like that line so much I am gonna steal it!

:-)


32 posted on 03/08/2012 3:52:17 PM PST by Psalm 144 (“I think we ought to listen to Alinsky.” - Govenor G. Romney, father of Bishop Willard M. Romney.)
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To: WXRGina

I had heard that Carbonite lost around 33% of thier stock price after the switch. Heh.


33 posted on 03/08/2012 3:53:11 PM PST by Imgr8t (I voted against obama before it was cool.)
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To: Nachum
“Unfortunately, your public comments were not well received by our audience, and did not accurately portray either Rush Limbaugh’s character or the intent of his remarks. Thus, we regret to inform you that Rush will be unable to endorse Sleep Train in the future.

That's the way to deal with the Socialist agenda sympathizers. Bitch slap them right back.

Now, if only our elected conservative politicians would learn to do the same..............

34 posted on 03/08/2012 3:53:13 PM PST by varon (Allegiance to the Constitution always but never to a political party!)
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To: Freddd
I’m doing the ‘happy dance’.

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36 posted on 03/08/2012 3:54:42 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (the whole reason we have elected officials is so we don't have to think all the time. -Homer Simpson)
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To: Nachum

oh man...this makes me very, very happy! Way to go Rush!


37 posted on 03/08/2012 3:55:01 PM PST by FightforFreedomCA (Santorum? Sheesh...)
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To: WXRGina
He let Carbonite come back. They’re back on next week.

You are full of it.

38 posted on 03/08/2012 3:55:16 PM PST by M. Thatcher
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To: WXRGina
He let Carbonite come back. They’re back on next week.

OH NO! Doesn't matter. I'm cancelling.

39 posted on 03/08/2012 3:56:08 PM PST by Digger (If RINO is your selection then failure is your election)
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To: ml/nj

I think this has some personal history behind it. Perhaps an ‘etu Brute?’ moment where Caesar not only survived, but is on the counter offensive. Just guessing, but he is dealing with this one in a different manner.


40 posted on 03/08/2012 3:56:10 PM PST by Psalm 144 (“I think we ought to listen to Alinsky.” - Govenor G. Romney, father of Bishop Willard M. Romney.)
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