Good article. http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/01/27/trump_refuses_to_play_by_the_rules
He’s not avoiding the people of Iowa. He’s all over Iowa. The guy does more TV and radio than any other candidate out there. So I don’t think there’s fear, and I don’t think it’s disrespect for the people of Iowa. This is what it looks like when some guy stands up to the rules and the game and says, “Screw yours; I’m looking out for me first. That’s all this is. And you can say whatever you want, but I am not dumb. I’m not gonna give you the gun and the bullet and stand still. You want to hit me, come get me, but I’m not gonna put myself in your line of fire.” That’s what he’s doing, if you ask me.
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RUSH: We’ve just scratched the surface on this. There’s a lot to add to this because there’s new elements now to add to it. But I routinely am asked in the e-mail by people in the audience, “Why don’t you do more TV? You’re never on TV.” And there’s an answer for that: “I don’t want to.” The reason is, why would I go someplace where I know that exactly whatever they tell me they want to talk to me about, it’s not gonna be that? Why would I go someplace that I know doesn’t support me, doesn’t like me, disagrees with me, would love to embarrass me or damage my show?
Why should I do that? I have no desire. But the rules say, “Camera, TV! You gotta go on.” No. I don’t want it, I don’t like it, and I certainly don’t want to reward the people who have been spreading misquotes and lies for years. Why should I help them? That’s me personally. That’s why I don’t do a whole lot of TV. Folks, you wouldn’t believe the number of times a week that we turn down invitations here. I don’t mention it because there’s never been a reason to, but it’s appropriate now to tell you since I get questions about it anyway.
It’s all about not rewarding people who I know do not have my best interests at heart, who I know have no interest in anything other than notching their belt. Why help ‘em? Especially when I don’t like doing makeup anyway. So for me, it’s a no-brainer. And it’s also easy. I don’t have to go on TV to be seen or heard, so I’m fortunate in that regard. A lot of people, the only way they can be seen or heard is to go on TV. And they end up loving it and so forth. It’s never captivated me.
Republican voters have complained for years that their candidates don’t stand up to the media.
Trump tells FOX to take a hike, and everybody loses their minds.
Don’t know why Rush didn’t mention this today.
Trump not playing by the rules. Heck thats one thing he has in commom with Obama. Just saying
If Mr tough guy who is going to kick the Congress into line can't handle a tough debate, then what would do when the dems get slow pitches down the middle and he gets nothing but knuckleballs and sliders?
That can be good and bad.
Blindgossip item that is clearly about FOX
http://blindgossip.com/?p=76263
Not surprising that ad buyers would pull out of pre and post shows
I think what he means is “Trump continues to redefine the rules”. Which is what conservatives have begged for for decades...
Actually, Trump *does* play by the rules. But the previous rules have been FUBAR by the communists & their corrupt & spineless enablers, the republicans.
For some of us, those rules never changed. Which is why we love him.
Don’t play by the rules. Bad boys. Women like them bad boys don’t they. Trump seems to attract beautiful women. This ugly man will pass.
Chuckle...I just read the headline not the whole article. So....? Does nobama play by the rules? Has anyone tried to stop him?
Good for him. That means he's a leader and not a follower. Going against the grain is a good thing.
I dont need to watch all of these silly rigged debates. The audiences are rigged like the questions.