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Rush Puts Spin On 'Phony Soldiers' Comment (actual NEWS headline)
CBS (local affiliate) ^

Posted on 10/15/2007 7:38:49 AM PDT by Democracy In Iraq

He called them "phony soldiers," now Rush Limbaugh is trying to cover up his goof and make money off of it.

Limbaugh is auctioning off the letter that senate democrats wrote to his boss trying to get him to apologize for calling Iraq soldiers who don't support the war "phony."

Limbaugh says he's going to donate the money to educate the children of soldiers who died on duty.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: jessemacbeth; limbaugh; mediamatters; phonysoldiers; rush; rushlimbaugh
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I found this "Top Story" news article on a Sacramento CBS affiliate Web site. The text above represents the complete article.

This isn't even in the commentary section, it's linked off of the Top Stories list on the CBS affiliate home page.
1 posted on 10/15/2007 7:39:07 AM PDT by Democracy In Iraq
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Unbelievable. I don’t know the politics of Sacramento, but I didn’t think they were “moonbatish” as San Francisco or Berkeley. And isn’t that where Rush started out?

These libs are not supposed to be “judgmental”, yet they’ve already tried and executed Rush. Idiots.

BTW, Rush’s sale of the letter on ebay, and eventual donation to the Marines, is pure genius on his part! Good for him.


2 posted on 10/15/2007 7:42:14 AM PDT by Joann37
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To: Democracy In Iraq

I could’ve written a better article when I was 16.


3 posted on 10/15/2007 7:42:44 AM PDT by wastedyears (I don't wanna grow up, help : /)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Just a hint of bias in that headline....yeah,,, just a hint.


4 posted on 10/15/2007 7:43:25 AM PDT by mad puppy (I'd rather live a day on my feet than a year on my knees)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

CBS obviously gets its news from the “Hillary Matters” (Media Matters) and Democratic National Committee daily faxes. They wouldn’t know the truth if they fell over it.


5 posted on 10/15/2007 7:43:44 AM PDT by FormerACLUmember
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To: Democracy In Iraq

$45,000 dollars is the bid so far; proceeds goes to help United States Marine Corps families.

over 170,000 hits so far.

This CBS affiliate would not know their head from a hole in the groud.


6 posted on 10/15/2007 7:44:06 AM PDT by WBL 1952
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To: Joann37

http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Harry-Reid-Rush-Limbaugh-Smear-Letter_W0QQitemZ260170172469QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4105QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

$41,000


7 posted on 10/15/2007 7:45:05 AM PDT by wastedyears (I don't wanna grow up, help : /)
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To: wastedyears

Yeah nevermind, poster above me has it right.

$45,000*** it is


8 posted on 10/15/2007 7:45:33 AM PDT by wastedyears (I don't wanna grow up, help : /)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Sounds like it took the lefties’ braintrust two days to get their response together, such as it is.


9 posted on 10/15/2007 7:45:33 AM PDT by Steely Tom
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To: Joann37

Oh yes indeed, the local paper, The Sacramento Bee, has an agenda fully in line with everybody else.

Note also BTW that CBS here wants us to believe that Rush is going to “make money” off the auction. In fact, of course, he’s paying the Ebay fee out of his own pocket.


10 posted on 10/15/2007 7:46:42 AM PDT by jiggyboy (Ten per cent of poll respondents are either lying or insane)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

This article is nothing more than “Liberal MSM spin” attempting to whitewash Liberal/Marxist attempts to take away our Freedom of Speech. Rush isn’t covering up anything and he’s not making money off it either. The troops know who supports them and who doesn’t. Liberals in the US Congress “mouth” the words, “we support the troops” while doing everything in their power to “undermine our troops and our country” as well as “undermine the war on terror.” The MSM is complicit in that attempt.


11 posted on 10/15/2007 7:47:52 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Yup, here in St. Louis (KMOX) the morning show host, Charlie Brennan, who precedes Rush’s show first ignored the story, then a week later played only enough of Rush’s comments to continue the smear.

I’ve had to put KMOX on a 6 month suspension (except for Rush) here in the factory.


12 posted on 10/15/2007 7:49:10 AM PDT by live+let_live
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To: Democracy In Iraq
BWAHAAAAAA!!!!!

NOW the real "story" here in saner, more normal times has to be just one: will the Liberal-Socialists accept Limbaugh's challenge to match whatever the letter brings at auction for the charity?

-Or-

Will the Liberal-Socialist's media arm quisling-scribes next tack be something more *creative* in an effort to run cover for their masters like demonizing the charity.

...wonder which is more likely. ;^)

13 posted on 10/15/2007 7:52:18 AM PDT by Landru (finally made it to the dark side of the moon.)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Wow. Just wow. What a steaming turd of an article.


14 posted on 10/15/2007 7:55:03 AM PDT by xjcsa (Defenseless enemies are fun.)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Two words for any idiot that tries this BS on me.

JESSE MCBETH.


15 posted on 10/15/2007 7:55:37 AM PDT by ishabibble (ALL-AMERICAN INFIDEL)
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To: ExTexasRedhead
Its a MSM spin from its own Big Lie. Pitiful.
16 posted on 10/15/2007 8:02:33 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Go Hawks !)
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To: Democracy In Iraq

Everyone go to http://www.cbs13.com/contact to register your thoughts on this article. I’m sure they’d love to hear from all of us.


17 posted on 10/15/2007 8:03:26 AM PDT by xjcsa (Defenseless enemies are fun.)
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Thanks xjcsa. I just did. :)


18 posted on 10/15/2007 8:07:27 AM PDT by Democracy In Iraq (When a soldier dies, a protester gloats, a family cries, an Iraqi votes)
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To: xjcsa

Just did....


Just one question? Do you guys ever research a story before writing the headline and content? I have watched and read for two weeks about this Harry Reid (yes, I know, I named your unnamed senator) plus 41 signitaturies fiasco that has blown up in their collective faces. Limbaugh has nothing to “spin” because he didn’t say anything wrong and he has, is, and probably will be a big supporter to and for our troops while Reid and company are calling the troops idiots and losers.

The irony and hypocrisy comes from Raid, et.al. trying to, as we say, be “The pot calling the kettle black”.

You know, self-honesty is sorely lacking in the American environment today. So, one day research your own epistemology - it just may be enlightening!


19 posted on 10/15/2007 8:10:27 AM PDT by Texaspeptoman (even cannibals get fed up on people sometimes)
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To: Democracy In Iraq
The MSM doesn't get it. Rush described soldiers who NEVER served in Iraq as "phony." He never called soldiers who DISAGREED with the War "phony." You would think the Drive Bys would have respect for the truth. AS you can see, far from it!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

20 posted on 10/15/2007 8:14:33 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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