The tactic of bashing Rush Limbaugh and conservative talk show hosts to score political points is apparently no longer the exclusive realm of national-level Democrats and moderate Republicans. Now, even local politicians are adopting this political maneuver in their local campaigns.
Democrat David Englin, member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 45th District (and currently my own delegate), sent out a direct mail piece which I received on Thursday where Englin boldly proclaimed his opposition to the top conservative talk show host: “If Rush Limbaugh is for it, I’m probably against it.” (image at right).
Englin’s mail piece, paid for by the Democratic Party of Virginia, not only targeted Limbaugh, but on the reverse side, ripped Glenn Beck and all conservatives: “You and I know that our community’s progressive values are once again under attack. Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and their right-wing allies want to block progress on issues that matter. But we can’t let them. We have come too far and there is too much at stake to let the rhetoric of hate stop what we know is right.”
After listing his policy accomplishments for the past four years, including being “for marriage equality [and] reproductive rights” [elsewhere in his mailer, Englin touted his “100% pro-choice” rating and his endorsement by NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia] and promoting “new green jobs that help reverse climate change,” the Democrat returned to bashing Limbaugh: “I won’t back down and I won’t bow down to the voices of hate trying to block our progress. Join me. Let’s send a message to Rush- we don’t care what you say. We know you’re wrong and you will not stop our progress.”
Wow, and I thought Englin’s opponent was Republican Vicki Vasques, not Rush Limbaugh.
—Matthew Balan is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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Funny, but if Rush is for
October 23, 2009 - 10:45 ET by NewsbusterbrownFunny, but if Rush is for it, I'm probably for it, too.
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
That's how I look at the
October 24, 2009 - 17:16 ET by misterbee241That's how I look at the socialist democrats - if they're for it, there's no doubt it's detrimental to the country and I'm against it. So there.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
This is news?
October 23, 2009 - 10:49 ET by Tugboat PhilA liberal that's against self-reliance, individual achievement, a strong America and freedom? Who'd a thunk it?
Gun Control - The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is somehow morally superior to a woman explaining to police how her attacker got that fatal bullet wound.
I don't think turning America into Zimbabwe is progress
October 23, 2009 - 10:55 ET by R D HelmApparently David Englin thinks it is.
I wonder whose face will get printed on the $1 Trillion?
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
You need to ask who's face?
October 23, 2009 - 11:06 ET by ForeverOnTheRightYou need to ask who's face? Obama's of course, the first president to put this country in incredible debt.
Killing 50 million of our
October 24, 2009 - 17:17 ET by misterbee241Killing 50 million of our own in the womb isnt progress either. Hitler and Stalin were such pikers.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
To Hell With The Democrats!
October 23, 2009 - 10:56 ET by GeneralAlAll the hoopla over the comparing the Democrats to Hitler and the like is for not! These no good Comunist loving Communist are on a fast train to Hell and they deserve to go there as far as I'm concerned! They trash me for my faith, have no regard for the unborn, and push for Sodom and Gommorha morals! To Hell with them all! Let the Devil take his own meat! We will return the government with a solid Conservative victory in 2010. We will then begin the hearings on all the no good Communist snakes in the Democrat party[Probably most of them!] and send them to jail if we can! Kiss your boy friend good-by, Barney! Bubba is waiting for you!
I thought it was really
October 23, 2009 - 11:09 ET by Jack BauerI thought it was really weird that David Englin (D-Obscure) ended his mailer with.... Death To America.
That's out there... even for this Marxist-Mobster bunch led by Obama..
VA Democrats
October 23, 2009 - 11:06 ET by ricklailI think the Dems in VA are really starting to get concerned about this upcoming election for governor. From what I read in NC Spin the Reps are up by double digits in the race for governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. It even has the NC Dems concerned. In the next couple weeks they are going to throw everthing they can at the Rep by using people like Limbaugh, Hannity and Beck.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Again I DO NOT agree with
October 23, 2009 - 11:16 ET by buddycAgain I DO NOT agree with everything Rush says but Rush is a big supporter of an economic system that rewards hard work, encourages excellence and gives all an equal opportunity. No one who listens to him can dispute that. Does this democrat politician dare to say he opposes that? It is really foolish for him to say he opposes everything Rush supports. The politician is a demague appealing only to hate and ignorance.
So, does this mean...
October 23, 2009 - 11:27 ET by Red Jeep...that David Englin is against motherhood, apple pie, the flag, and the 10 Commandments? What a guy!
I bet the guy has never listened to Rush.
One can have fun with this
October 23, 2009 - 11:28 ET by legacyrepublicanJust do a response Ad :
Rush is for Free Speech, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for Free Enterprise, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for Quality Education, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for Democracy, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for home ownership, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for life, so Englin is probably against it.
Rush is for fairness, so Englin is probably against it.
etc ...
Just another nobody liberal
October 23, 2009 - 11:38 ET by fitzfongJust another nobody liberal douche trying to advance what passes for his career on the coattails of Rush Limbaugh. That trick worked so well for Dan Abrams.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." -George Best
Another nobody liberal
October 24, 2009 - 17:19 ET by misterbee241Another nobody liberal who's running against Rush because he doesnt have anything else. Ask Creigh Deeds and his attack on McDonnell's thesis.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Speaks volumes of the people
October 23, 2009 - 11:40 ET by rbosqueSpeaks volumes of the people who elected this baffoon.
How will this kind of
October 23, 2009 - 11:42 ET by ForeverOnTheRightHow will this kind of blather unify the country? No. And how is what Englin wrote not hate? It is. Will this best play to the far left? Yes. How is this not inflammatory? It is. What is this, divide and conquer? It is. How despicable!
Umm, K
October 23, 2009 - 11:54 ET by ThoreauI don't see the "moderate Republican's" you are talking about. The Democrat's calling conservative's .. evil, wrong minded, umm.. whats the other one. Oh, insane. They like that one. But this isn't anything new. .
The Founding Father's would put a bullet in their head, but they seem to be OK with that. So, we just have to wait until the do something very very Ruby Ridge kinda stupid. And then watch them get mowed down. Tick tock bitches.
Wow, Rush is on Fire!!!
October 23, 2009 - 12:13 ET by BlondeHe's reading excerpts of Obama's thesis in regard to the "so-called founders". I can't wait until Rush puts the links up. Unbelievable stuff, truly.
I hope he fails, too.
CONSERVATIVE Talk Radio
October 23, 2009 - 13:19 ET by hello12344**(Why doesn't RUSH or HANNITY or anyone of the other so called
CONSERVATIVE radio host, Y dont' they RUN for POLITICAL office so THEY
can become PRESIDENT and do what THEY want? Answer, because they know
they have NO chance to get ELECTED and can't make as much MONEY in
Political office. But yet THEY say, THEY are so PATRIOTIC & GREAT
AMERICANS. HYPOCRITES!)**
Why don't these CONSERVATIVE RADIO host run for OFFICE, then they can be the President and SOLVE all the problems? But when you ASK them to RUN for Political office, they STUMBLE and say they can do MORE behind the mic. What they are REALLY saying is, they make (MORE MONEY) being a Radio talk show host, than being PRESIDENT. But yet the spew, **(I am so PATRIOTIC and a GREAT AMERICAN)** BS. These CONSERVATIVE radio host are HYPOCRITES!
They spend all day criticizing people, but if any one criticizes them,
then they say they being ATTACKED. All these radio talk show host
really care about is STIRRING up the public, so that people will listen
to their shows to help keep their RATINGS up, and continue to get their
BIG CONTRACTS! How ANY ONE with a BRAIN, cannot see through these
PHONY radio talk shows, is beyond me.
The truth is, it is EASIER to be a CRITIC like these CONSERVATIVE radio host are, than to run for POLITICAL office and get CRITICIZED! These CONSERVATIVE radio host CRITICIZE peole all day, but when THEY get CRITICIZED, they CRY like (GLENN BECK), and say THEY are being ATTACKED. What HYPOCRITES!!!
Why
don't RUSH LIMBAUGH or any of the other CONSERVATIVE RADIO talk show
host run for OFFICE so HE can solve ALL the problems. Political **(SHOCK JOCKS)**
are what these CONSERVATIVE RADIO talk show host have become. The
CONSERVATIVE r the biggest HYPOCRITES & RACE baiters! He spends
all day CRITICIZING and ATTACKING people that have his views. But if
people criticize RUSH LIMBAUGH
or any of the OTHER CONSERVATIVE host, then THEY say they are being
*(ATTACKED)*. HYPOCRITES! Political SHOCK JOCKS are what these
CONSERVATIVE RADIO talk show host have become. And this includes the FOX NEWS also!
That's only because they
October 23, 2009 - 13:22 ET by NL207That's only because they don't have ACORN to recruit fraudulent voters and stuff ballot boxes like Al Franken did.
WOW!
October 23, 2009 - 14:28 ET by B-townGiantRun short on your prescription meds for psychosis, hello?
I'm sensing...oh, I don't know...a generalized, ohhhhh, how do I put this, ummmm.....anger, maybe?
They don't run because they are not politicians. They are pundits/commentators/opinion journalists. You see, hello, people like Rush/Sean/Glenn cannot run for office, because they would not be able to survive in DC. They cannot survive because they live by COMMON SENSE, something that must be tossed out to be a politician.
Or a liberal commentator.
This is just a priceless
October 23, 2009 - 13:18 ET by FlashmanThis is just a priceless quote for anyone who is running against him. Rush should just say a list of things he’s for and let Vicki Vasques take it from there. Imagine a spot on TV as follows.
“I’m for strong defence”
“I’m for self reliance”
“I’m for family values”
“I’m for protecting the unborn and the elderly”
“I’m for punishing corruption and graft in public life”
“I’m for a strong America”
~ Rush Limbaugh
“If Rush Limbaugh is for it, I’m probably against it.”
~ David Englin
... I'm Vicki Vasques and I approve this message.
HYPOCRITE Conservatives Talk Radio Host
October 23, 2009 - 13:22 ET by hello12344The truth is, it is EASIER to be a CRITIC like these CONSERVATIVE radio
host are, than to run for POLITICAL office and get CRITICIZED! These
CONSERVATIVE radio host CRITICIZE peole all day, but when THEY get
CRITICIZED, they CRY like (GLENN BECK), and say THEY are being
ATTACKED. What HYPOCRITES!!!
Have you misplaced your
October 23, 2009 - 13:25 ET by FlashmanHave you misplaced your medication? Are you near to a loved one or anyone else who can provide assistance?
CONSERVATIVE Morons!
October 23, 2009 - 13:46 ET by hello12344F$CK you A$SHOLES!!! **(YOU people)** are just MAD because you LOST!!! Ha, ha LOSERS!
BYE-BYE 12344 TROLL!
October 23, 2009 - 13:51 ET by R D HelmMy name is Dave, and I am the official troll greeter here at NB, but I am not even going to bother with you as I am quite sure your account here is going to be canceled at any minute.
Have a nice life, troll.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
RD -- he has to be a
October 23, 2009 - 13:55 ET by Jack BauerRD -- he has to be a liberal. Can only count up to 1,2,3,4... then he's stuck on 4.
Jack,
October 23, 2009 - 14:00 ET by R D HelmLOL-Yeah, and his mommy needs to shove a bar of soap in his mouth, too.
Bet she would be peeved if she knew what Jr. was doing down in the basement.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
October 23, 2009 - 14:33 ET by B-townGiantToo funny, Jack!
*** NB ADMINS ***
October 23, 2009 - 13:52 ET by MrShyWe've got a bleeder and need to do some Access Denied on this one.
Look, Missy, we know
October 23, 2009 - 13:57 ET by Jack BauerLook, Missy, we know you're actually Anita Dunn, the Mao Czar. (Your syntax and vocabulary are the giveaways.)
Don't you have a coven to attend tonight?
Sheesh
October 23, 2009 - 13:57 ET by BlondeWe really need a better class of troll, here. ©
I hope he fails, too.
Wha...???
October 23, 2009 - 13:58 ET by stage9"What's that Lassie?"
"Timmy's fallen in a well full of toxic waste, lost his mind and run off with the democrats?"
Alright junior. I know your parents are away at work and you've cracked the parental password on their computer, but it's time to step away from the computer and go back to playing your X-box. Master Chief needs your help battling the Covenant and bringing peace to the universe. So off with you....
"If God is dead, somebody is going to have to take his place. It will
be megalomania or erotomania, the drive for power or the drive for
pleasure, the clenched fist or the phallus, Hitler or Hugh Hefner."
— Malcolm Muggeridge
hello is blowing a gasket,
October 23, 2009 - 13:59 ET by ForeverOnTheRighthello is blowing a gasket, whatch out it will be messy! DUCK!
LOL-Access Denied
October 23, 2009 - 14:03 ET by R D HelmAnd I didn't even have to pull out the old WELCOME TO HELL, TROLL!, either.
That has to be a new record for me. :-)
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
A bit of financial advice
October 23, 2009 - 18:26 ET by ohiochiliwhen your iq gets to 25, sell.
Hey pal. Put a cap on
October 23, 2009 - 13:26 ET by Jack BauerHey pal. Put a cap on it.
Thats a mighty big cap he
October 23, 2009 - 13:46 ET by kangarooThats a mighty big cap he has on that dar white lightning jar,
Any neurologists around?
October 23, 2009 - 13:32 ET by SickofLibsHmmm. This is a new one...
Chronic Spastic Capitosis.
Where's Dave?
October 23, 2009 - 13:43 ET by RukusYou already welcomed this one RD?
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
Ruk,
October 23, 2009 - 13:53 ET by R D HelmLOL-See above.
This one was another sleeper troll.
-Dave
Our elected representatives have failed us.
Disgusting little twit huh!
October 23, 2009 - 13:57 ET by RukusI'd be surprised if it makes it to the top o' the hour. : o
Edit: Bingo! With about 10 minutes to spare! LOL!!
Gary
POLITICS: poly (many) + ticks (blood sucking parasites)
already toast
October 23, 2009 - 13:58 ET by katainkent____________________________________________
The Emperor, he has no clothes
I think this is a record
October 23, 2009 - 13:57 ET by MightyMouthTROLL to ACCESS DENIED in 3 posts!
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
Yeah, 3 posts in a year and
October 23, 2009 - 14:10 ET by SickofLibsYeah, 3 posts in a year and a half.
Not quite
October 23, 2009 - 14:11 ET by general companyI found this one a little while ago
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
hello, if it's legit and
October 23, 2009 - 13:57 ET by ForeverOnTheRighthello, if it's legit and valid, not from some partisan hacks. Every critic that I am aware of that is criticize Beck and Rush is doing it for political reasons. YOU say they cry, what exaggeration! If it were not for Beck, Rush and company, nobody would have a clue what is going on. It would all be a mutual admiration society. Why don’t you just take your medication and calm down.
I do so love the new Obama
October 23, 2009 - 14:00 ET by Jack BauerI do so love the new Obama non-partisanship as demonstrated by his cultish followers...
Read message
From: hello12344
To: Jack Bauer
Subject: Conservative Morons!
Date: October 23, 2009 - 14:42
F$CK you AS$HOLE!!
Boy, that must be a record!
October 23, 2009 - 14:12 ET by PrairieSkyI don't think I've ever seen anyone get their plug pulled so fast...Love it, and good job administrators for being right on the ball on this one! That guy had to go!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Wow Jack, now I have an objective
October 23, 2009 - 14:56 ET by general companyLiberals,, got to love their compassion and tolerance.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Look out your window, hello!
October 23, 2009 - 14:35 ET by B-townGiantAre those the men in white coats here for you?
My signature is coming true before our eyes...
October 23, 2009 - 14:10 ET by stage9“You and I know that our community’s progressive values are once again under attack. Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and their right-wing allies want to block progress on issues that matter. But we can’t let them. We have come too far and there is too much at stake to let the rhetoric of hate stop what we know is right.”
“I won’t back down and I won’t bow down to the voices of hate trying to block our progress. Join me. Let’s send a message to Rush- we don’t care what you say. We know you’re wrong and you will not stop our progress.”
The drive for power and the clenched fist!
(By the way...what "values"?? abortion? homosexual perversion? an end to marriage? euthanasia? government control? what values?)
"If God is dead, somebody is going to have to take his place. It will
be megalomania or erotomania, the drive for power or the drive for
pleasure, the clenched fist or the phallus, Hitler or Hugh Hefner."
— Malcolm Muggeridge
Democrat David Englin
October 23, 2009 - 14:15 ET by RousseCarnac the Magnificent's answer: a tool, a fool, and a man about to lose his job.
Question: who is Democrat David Englin
I took a peak at the linked
October 23, 2009 - 16:01 ET by ForeverOnTheRightI took a peak at the linked page. The paragraph in the blue box was all cut and paste dribble. It's all worn out clichés, nothing original, like he running for the first time. Wow! What a looser! It's all show and no substance.
"Block progress" = "Block
October 24, 2009 - 06:55 ET by RR GOP"Block progress" = "Block higher taxes and attacks on Constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms"
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Progressive? No, Regressive!
October 24, 2009 - 09:09 ET by CobraMan"You and I know that our community’s progressive values are once again under attack."
Progressive? No, regressive. You want the government to assume all authority and control of all aspects of society, for the "good of the people," correct? That's regressive as it was just that type of government and the impositions on liberty and individual freedoms this type of government requires that lead to the great exodus from Europe in the 15th,16th, and 17th centuries and precluded the American Revolution.
Contrary to your stated goals of progress, you "progressives" are attempting to regress a Democracy (Ok, A Constitutional Republic!) into to an Imperial government, complete with one Great Leader (what we call the President) and his or her counsel of advisers (what we call Congress) delegating limited authority to regional Barons (what we call Governors) in which to maintain complete control over every aspect of our society, including, but not limited to, economic sectors, educations sectors, public sectors, private sectors, and even arts and culture! That's a system of government that thousands of years old, and one we rejected over two hundred years ago.
It's obvious that you "progressives" want to return to an Imperial system of government, something we haven't had in 200 years! You can't get much more regressive than that!
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