Reacting to Limbaugh calling then Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor a racist, Maddow declared: “When you get called racist by the guy who says the assassin of Martin Luther King, Jr. should get the Medal of Honor, consider yourself honored. Also, nauseated.” Maddow’s dishonest rant was originally reported by NewsBusters’ D. S. Hube.
Before lying about Limbaugh, Maddow attacked former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for also labeling Sotomayor as racist and not fully retracting his statement: “Last week, Mr. Gingrich used Twitter to declare that Judge Sotomayor is a Latina woman racist. Today, he issued a statement that seemed designed to take credit for retracting that comment without actually retracting it.” Viewers are still waiting for MSNBC to retract its charge of racism against Limbaugh based on fabricated quotes.
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Maddow transitioned from Gingrich to Limbaugh, proclaiming: “Not everyone is going along with the fake retraction. Talk show host Rush Limbaugh, for example, does not retract anything - ever.”
Here is a full transcript of Maddow’s indignation:
MADDOW: Because this is cable news, the Rachel Maddow Show has big breaking news tonight. Since he relapsed on the air, Newt Gingrich, affectionately known here as Republican blowhard emeritus, sort of and kind of didn’t really back away from his declaration that Supreme Court nominee Justice Sonia Sotomayor is a racist.
Last week, Mr. Gingrich used Twitter to declare that Judge Sotomayor is a Latina woman racist. Today, he issued a statement that seemed designed to take credit for retracting that comment without actually retracting it.
He said, quote, “The word ‘racist‘ should not have been applied to Judge Sotomayor as a person, even if her words themselves are unacceptable. Sotomayor‘s words reveal a betrayal of a fundamental principle of the American system that everyone is equal before the law.
So you didn’t mean to call Judge Sotomayor racist. You only meant to call her words racist and say that by using them, she betrays the fundamentals of the country in a sort of racist way.
Not everyone is going along with the fake retraction. Talk show host Rush Limbaugh, for example, does not retract anything - ever.
[BEGIN AUDIO CLIP]
RUSH LIMBAUGH: I didn‘t know why he retracted it and I still don‘t. I‘m not retracting it. Nobody‘s refuted it. She would bring a form of racism and bigotry to the court.
[END AUDIO CLIP]
MADDOW: When you get called racist by the guy who says the assassin of Martin Luther King, Jr. should get the Medal of Honor, consider yourself honored. Also, nauseated.
—Kyle Drennen is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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Peyton Manning would rather
October 14, 2009 - 17:31 ET by pwozPeyton Manning would rather have Rush buy the Colts.
They've been attacking Rush
October 15, 2009 - 00:38 ET by notonmywatchThey've been attacking Rush for years with distortions, but only since the Chicago machine arrived in Washington have they adopted pure lies.
It is SICKENING.
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Glenn Beck is right..
October 14, 2009 - 17:32 ET by Paul GWhen you have no moral compass, you can say what ever you want, and unless YOU have no moral compass, its like see no evil, hear no evil....
Maddow NEWS
October 14, 2009 - 17:41 ET by GazinyaGazinya. Mark Twain said that if you don't lie you don't need a memory. If Rush doesn't lie then he has no reason to retract....anything. That is the difference MZZ. Maddog.
ESPN is reporting that Rush
October 14, 2009 - 18:19 ET by ckc1227ESPN is reporting that Rush will be removed from the investment team. Talk about irony....Rush being removed due to the cries of racism from....a bunch of racists, lol.
ckc... Pathetic what this
October 14, 2009 - 18:23 ET by bigtimerckc...
Pathetic what this country has become in many ways...talk about bass-akwards...and then some.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Gonna get worse, BT...
October 14, 2009 - 18:58 ET by ckc1227When you capitulate to terrorists, you get more of it. This will be no different.
Yep, keep caving to the
October 15, 2009 - 19:04 ET by GregEYep, keep caving to the idiots who have nothing else and they'll see that it works and just continue.
Well on the bright side, he won't cave
October 14, 2009 - 18:32 ET by nwahsBefore getting dropped, Limbaugh said he had no intention of backing out.
“I'm not even
thinking of caving,” he said. “I am not a caver. Pioneers take the
arrows. We are pioneers. It's a sad thing that our country, over 200
years old now, needs pioneers all over again, but we do.”
http://www.chron.com...
Perhaps Pop Warner next?
I heard Rush today nw...too
October 14, 2009 - 18:37 ET by bigtimerI heard Rush today nw...too bad you have such hatred for one man.
You don't even understand one word he is saying...it's incomprehensible to someone who holds so much hate.
Your loss in the end.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
One trick pony
October 14, 2009 - 18:39 ET by Sergeant ROCKThat's all he has.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
He has to fill his time with something, BT...
October 14, 2009 - 18:56 ET by ckc1227He can only masterbate to Obama so many times a day.
Speaking of that
October 14, 2009 - 19:17 ET by nwahsSpeaking of "mastErbation" , there's a group below fantasizing about Rush owning MSNBC. Why don't you go join the circle?
We are looking for a pivot man, interested?
October 14, 2009 - 19:19 ET by MightyMouth"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
pivot man nwahs
October 14, 2009 - 20:12 ET by Sergeant ROCKHe does like to be the center of attention. Though, everyone knows that hardcore conservatives like nwahs don't swing that way.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Won't play for Rush?
October 15, 2009 - 22:56 ET by waynekeelI LMAO when I read about the Rams players saying they wouldn't play for Rush. Hell, they aren't playing for anyone else either!!! L O L !! It's only natural for racist like Mayor Soto to look in the mirror and yell racist ! As for Rachel Maddow-ho, he just wants someone to listen to him and feel like he's contributing to something. Doesn't want to be "LEFT OUT"!!! Transparent? They aren't doing it intentionally, but the truth has a way of exposing false statements.
I can't wait until Rush
October 14, 2009 - 18:27 ET by ricklailI can't wait until Rush sues the hell out of MSNBC and bankrupts them. Then maybe just maybe the turds on their shows will have to hit the unemployement line.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Sue msDNC?
October 14, 2009 - 18:32 ET by Sergeant ROCKHell, I think that they're one or two parking tickets away from bankruptcy now.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Sarge
October 14, 2009 - 18:38 ET by MightyMouthRush could probably buy MSNBC just to shut it down! (Hey Rush send Olberman and Matthews over to my place. I have a toilet needs fixed)
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
Rush buying msDNC
October 14, 2009 - 18:41 ET by Sergeant ROCKCan you imagine the fun that he, we, could have with that??
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Yep
October 14, 2009 - 18:48 ET by MightyMouthMy first edict as Rush the Owner would be: New dress code for Olbermann and Matthews!
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
Mighty... LMAO...perfect!
October 14, 2009 - 18:53 ET by bigtimerMighty...
LMAO...perfect!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
SPROCKETS!! :)
October 14, 2009 - 18:57 ET by MrShyFunny! :) And hey BT, where ya' been? Did you take a trip somewhere?
MrS... Been busy moving,
October 14, 2009 - 19:04 ET by bigtimerMrS...
Been busy moving, unpacking, taking care of so many other things since it's our own property it takes a lot of work, time and yes..money...and of course dealing with animals along with the move and of course the algoreglobalwarming situation...record cold temps here...long story...we don't even have our new wood stove hooked up yet....
I'm just taking a much needed break tonight...checking in here to relax/relief frustrations...hehee
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Brilliant!
October 14, 2009 - 18:58 ET by pwozBrilliant!
It would be fun...but he's
October 14, 2009 - 18:51 ET by bigtimerIt would be fun...but he's have to out-do-unravel Soros.
Which by the way...I think he along with others do a pretty good job of daily... ;-)
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Hey BT
October 14, 2009 - 19:03 ET by MightyMouthRush should really do the full court press and sue! Since we don't have a "loser pays" legal system the ratings alone would pay for the show!
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
Mighty... Sounds like an
October 14, 2009 - 19:08 ET by bigtimerMighty...
Sounds like an excellent plan you have there...and from what I've heard the last two days...Rush in not a happy man...he usually remains silent about the majority of the leftist talking heads in the msm and what they throw at him...not lately...glad of it too...they are going full throttle....so is he...I don't think they know what they have done...yet.
They may want to ask Harry Reid about pay-backs.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I think that's exactly what
October 15, 2009 - 19:08 ET by GregEI think that's exactly what he's going to do, but it will take some time. His lawyer team will gather all necessary proliferators of the "quotes" and then it will begin to rain on them hard and nonstop. At least that's what he should do, I can only assume that's how he'll do it. We may not hear much about it for several months or longer, then one day the fit hits the shan.
no-good scumbags
October 16, 2009 - 08:39 ET by kathleenirishPelosi, Reid, Obama...are going to tell US what is unAmerican...oh, yeah. They ARE experts, after all.
Those dumb-arses couldn't figure out how to open a paper bag, never mind fix a toilet! That takes skill!!!
If it doesn't involve big mouths spouting jibberish, they are useless!!!
Well, if it isn't Ms. Irish!!!
October 16, 2009 - 08:42 ET by BlondeWelcome back, lady. Long time, no see.
I hope he fails, too.
??? MADDOW ???? WHO IS THIS GUY?
October 15, 2009 - 07:28 ET by urbuggenmeDon't most newscasters ware a shirt and tie anymore? Why is this guy showing of his non-hairy chest with only a black v-neck t-shrit and a sport coat? not very claasy!
most of the Network news casters have a sponser they advertise (clothing by ...such and such)....
I just think if you are trying to impress, you need to dress for success !
this guy
October 15, 2009 - 09:16 ET by tomolson3What kind of parents name there son "Rachel"?
It's Pat!
October 16, 2009 - 05:53 ET by ACLUSUXSNL from the 80's.
I hope Rush takes the millions he was going to spend...
October 15, 2009 - 08:49 ET by Red Jeep...on a football team (since he lost his bid) and use that money to sue the crap out of all the news idiots that have smeared him.
October 15, 2009 - 09:41 ET by jessieHMaddow is another fool not worth watching. What makes her/him think her/his opinion matters?
Racist Sotomayor
October 15, 2009 - 10:52 ET by slickwillie2001Judge Sotomayor IS a racist, that is indisputable. She gets a pass however because her brand of racism is overlooked by the liberal media.
Should he sue, the only thing ...
October 15, 2009 - 12:13 ET by SentryDanShould he sue, the only thing that Rush would have to be fearful of is that he would get stuck with a liberal judge. Cause a liberal judge could really stick it to the Rush man.
Remember folks, Freedom isn't Free. It was bought with the blood and sacrifice of the men and women who are serving and who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know.
Also remember folks, that the way to SUPPORT THE TROOPS is to support their mission. Anyone who says that they support the troops but don't support their mission is lying about supporting the troops. And if you want to know, yes I do have a dog in the fight, he is a United States Marine.
Should he sue, the only
October 15, 2009 - 19:12 ET by GregEShould he sue, the only thing that Rush would have to be fearful of is
that he would get stuck with a liberal judge. Cause a liberal judge
could really stick it to the Rush man.
The state of America, where we can't even assume our judges to follow law properly. In a republic, where law is what governs it, that's more than a sad commentary on the state of our nation.
Follow the Honduras lead!
October 15, 2009 - 22:17 ET by waynekeelWe need to look at the ouster of Zelaya by the military in Honduras and do the same here! That's right, I believe we can talk until hell freezes over and that won't get our country back. The longer we wait the harder it will be to get these 'commies' out of our government. I also think the military would gladly stand with us, because of the way Obama has hung them out to dry and die! Satan is running our country and he will lie and stall until we take him out. Next year will be too late and they plan to ruin our economy by that time. Come on Americans, WAKE UP and GO TO DC!! Its our country, not theirs. They never spilled their blood for freedom like many of us veterans have! Nathan Hale said it best just before the British executed him " My only regret is that I have only one life to give to my country". I feel the same way. GOD BLESS AMERICA..
The 'face' of her network?
October 15, 2009 - 18:06 ET by SlyrrUgh - the woman looks like she was weaned on dill pickles and lemons. The unhappy union of the Wicked Witch of the West and Ruth Buzzi. Or maybe this is Olympia Snowe's illegitimate daughter. That would at least explain her bitterness...
Mmmm... dill pickles
October 17, 2009 - 07:35 ET by Sergeant ROCKFunny. Are you a nutritionist?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason