Yes, I do think people listen to the MSM. Just not all the time.
I also think when they persistently beat down on something for years people get tired of fighting back and fold (the war) even if they aren’t against it per se.
In Rush’s case I think the biggest contribution he makes is tethering different groups together. He doesn’t go as far right as everyone would like. He doesn’t stand behind the party to the extent they’d like. But I would say he’s the main reason a significant third party didn’t develop thus far. He’s been the advocate to work from within the system and the other voices are following his lead. From DeMint, Palin, the Tea Party itself. He’s the only one in a position of power respected and influential enough by different factions to create that uneasy peace.
I cannot stand the GOP anymore. But I’m trying Rush’s way for now. In some ways because it’s easier then building an entire new party structure. But mostly because he’s the one person that seems to be proven more right then wrong over time that I’ve observed and what he says today seems to mimic what he said 15 years ago. That track record and experience counts for something.
Ah..to the couple of people stating Hillary would be President. When will facts get it through your thick skulls Obama was winning that primary with or wthout Rush? What Rush did was help Hillary keep it interesting awhile since McCain had no intention of fighting Obama. he only fights conservatives.
You want to blame people for Obama alright then. Let’s start with the idiots who selected Keyes to run against him in Illinois. Or the Republican primary voters who selected mcCain as his opponent. How about the American people obsessed with style over substance? Or the Republicans for screwing their voters so badly they felt a change, any change, was necessary?
No, can’t blame Rush for Obama. He was the only one to fight him.