Rush Limbaugh

[NewsChick]

I don't know if anyone else heard Rush today, but he continued with his usual bashing of all other talk radio hosts. Today, he said something along the lines of, "you listen to this show for five minutes and you'll get more information than you'll get from any other show in an hour."

I find it fascinating that Rush would continue to bash his fellow talk show hosts, basically "dissing" them, when many of them helped contribute to his success!

Remember the "Rush to Excellence" tours? I know of three talk hosts who not only picked up Rush at their local airports and drove him to the appearance, but also helped set up other things for him.

Many radio stations have a policy -- hosts are not allowed to bash each other -- the station wants to maintain a sense of "family" and that while talk hosts may disagree on topics, they're all one big happy.

It seems that Rush, and his ego-driven statements regarding "other talk shows" is going against the grain, and most local hosts would be, at the very least, dragged into the PD's office, if they were to go on the air and say something about Rush and his show prep.

[pgkdan]

You need to learn to close your tags. If you don't know how please refrain from posting...it just makes you look silly.

[Jethro Tull]

"Rush the political analyst. What a joke."

Don't forget that he assured us that Bush #41 would win in '92 and Dole would beat Clinton in '96....

[NewsChick]

Sounds to me like you're more than a little envious of Rush's success. Get over it...it's very unattractive.

You need to learn to close your tags. If you don't know how please refrain from posting...it just makes you look silly.

I apologize for not closing my tags properly, but it does not detract from what I am saying.

And, as for being envious of Rush's success... never said that, never would. I'm a libertarian who has nothing but great admiration for Rush and his success. I hope he signs another multi-million dollar contract when this one expires! He just wouldn't be where he is if not for Ed McLaughlin. And yes, If Mr. McLaughlin had found another talk show host in which he spotted talent -- and there were more than just one of them out there in the mid 80s -- then we could have someone else who is every bit as successful as Rush. THAT's the point.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

From your analysis about Rush being in the right place at the right time-I heard the exact same comment last week, from someone else. Rush needed a "rabbi" to advance him and Ed McLaughlin was that person.The Rush that I listened to in the 80's and 90's, is not the same person on the radio today.There are lots of talkers in the industry who have the hunger, that Rush no longer has.I expect one of them to break out of the pack. When I am in Texas on business, I have enjoyed listening to Chris Baker out of Houston. The king is ripe for toppling and the really sad part, is that it will have been a totally self inflicted coup.

[MoscowMike]

whatever

[ladtx]

Don't listen to Rush much do you?

[Rule of Law]

I happen to be a Bush supporter and think that so many of these people, like Rush, demand CONSERVATIVE PERFECTION from a president and simply don't care if a Democrat wins. Many of these people voted for Perot knowing that their vote allowed Clinton to win, and they didn't care. If they can't have it ALL THEIR WAY they want to spite the Republican Party, deprive us of their vote, and elect a dirty democrat.

I think that most conservatives would settle for having the majority of what comes out of the White House our way. So far, we've gotten almost none of it our way. Bush has managed to go farther to the left than Gore would have ever managed. And it's because good Republicans like you will support Bush even when he does things that would have you screaming if Gore did them.

Perhaps the reason that conservatives are "trashing" Bush is that he deserves it.

But I do agree with you about one thing. Rush is boring, or was last time I listened to him.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Perhaps the reason that conservatives are "trashing" Bush is that he deserves it.

But I do agree with you about one thing. Rush is boring, or was last time I listened to him.

President Bush does not deserve the relentless trashing that Rush dishes out. You wouldn't have had a tax cut under Gore, and if Jeffords hadn't defected, Bush's judges would have been approved. Expecting the impossible with Daschle as Senate leader is naive. Bush has many hurdles to overcome with those despicable democrats in the Senate, and CONSERVATIVE PERFECTION IS IMPOSSIBLE.

I write a letter to the editor each month informing people about the nefarious deed of democrats, and I encourage everyone to do the same. It's crucial to win the Senate back.

[galt-jw]

limbaugh is a useful idiot. he is nothing but a statist. his high school bravado wore off long ago, not to mention his indirect motivation of the left in the last election, by continually trumpeting how fired up the conservative base was. he wants to claim he is relevant, but then says the opposition will ignore him. he could also read some Ayn Rand so he understands the role of govt, etc. (if you dont like Rand, re read it)

[NewsChick]

Dear Wild,

You wrote: Rush needed a "rabbi" to advance him and Ed McLaughlin was that person.The Rush that I listened to in the 80's and 90's, is not the same person on the radio today.There are lots of talkers in the industry who have the hunger, that Rush no longer has.

Bless you! That's exactly true!

[Rule of Law]

President Bush does not deserve the relentless trashing that Rush dishes out. You wouldn't have had a tax cut under Gore, and if Jeffords hadn't defected, Bush's judges would have been approved. Expecting the impossible with Daschle as Senate leader is naive. Bush has many hurdles to overcome with those despicable democrats in the Senate, and CONSERVATIVE PERFECTION IS IMPOSSIBLE.

But has he even tried? What have we gotten from Bush? A minute, temporary tax cut and nomination of a judge he refused to back when the going got rough.

That is more than outweighed by steel tariffs, campaign finance reform (AKA Anti-free speech law), the Patriot Act, increased government spending, failure to rescind any of Clinton's executive orders, etc., etc., etc.

Perfection? No. We're not demanding perfection. We just demand he stop delivering the left everthing they ask for and more. That would be enough for a start. Then we're willing to work on trying to get some of our agenda enacted.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

As a conservative, I have been very happy with the presidency of George Bush. The polls show that Bush is receiving in the high 90's support from Republicans, so I am not alone. He is pro life( which he unabashedly affirms every chance he gets),he is restoring and rebuilding the military and has given them their biggest pay raise in years,he's been a terrific CinC,his judicial nominees are very conservative-which is why they are not getting appointed by the Dems, and wants to make the tax cut permanent. Those are definitely not positions that any liberal or Gore would take. His education bill is a first step and considering the make up of the Senate, it's a miracle he got any of what he wanted. There was a time when I was upset with CFR, but it's been found to be so full of loopholes, that it's not nearly as draconian as first reported.I'm not in a position to adequately discuss the pros and cons of the steel tariffs. I proudly and with honor,salute George Bush as my president.

[yikes]

It seems that Rush, and his ego-driven statements regarding "other talk shows" is going against the grain, and most local hosts would be, at the very least, dragged into the PD's office, if they were to go on the air and say something about Rush and his show prep.

Maybe you are being too sensitive. I fail to see the bashing in the statement you ascribe to Rush. I have heard Michael Savage, who is a very scary individual, bash Rush big time.

[Rule of Law]

As a conservative, I have been very happy with the presidency of George Bush.

I'm glad for you. But you must understand that there are other of us who want someone a little less leftist. Some of us are not satisfied with Bush merely because he is not Bill Clinton. After all, so very few people are Bill Clinton.

Seriously though. If George Bush suits you, that's fine. But no one should be upset when people speak out against him. Last time I checked, we Americans were still allowed to criticize politicians when they did not do what we think is right.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

I disagree with you, when you say Bush is a lefty, not with your right to criticize him. He may not be conservative enough or libertarian enough for your taste. There is just no way that Bush can be included in the same category as the Clintons,Gore,Schumer,Barbara Boxer,Kerry, etc, etc-they are the leftists.

[Rule of Law]

There is just no way that Bush can be included in the same category as the Clintons,Gore,Schumer,Barbara Boxer,Kerry, etc, etc-they are the leftists.

By their fruits shall you know them. Bush has produced some pretty leftist fruit and I haven't really seen much conservative fruit from him. Talk, yes. Actions? Not yet.

[calmseas]

I don't care about the football commentary either, mainly because I could care less about the NFL. But like you said, "it's his time (show)."

There have been times I've switched over to another station when he's gone on and on about football, but that doesn't happen often. If Rush is nothing else, he is a great entertainer--and I personally think he is much more. To each his own, however.

[SerpentDove]

>>Rush is so predictable that he has become a bore. He walks and talks the party line.<<

Not so. Evidently you haven't heard Rush much, or you're forgetting the MANY times he has knocked Republicans. I even heard him say on more than one occason that the Republicans embarrassed him at times.

[wingnuts'nbolts]

Get a grip, newschick! Rush is and always has been an unique marketer, mainly of himself. If you object to what you heard today, you would have gone bulistic when he first started back in Sac. CA. He does his homework. He is right. He is on top of the news, motives, inuendos, political speak and if you don't agree with him, that's ok. People often don't. But his take is usually right and he is the most well informed. He is the best.

[OldFriend]

IYHO of course!!!