Rush Limbaugh: MSNBC's Response Different If Halperin Defamed George W. Bush
As NewsBusters reported Thursday, MSNBC has put Mark Halperin on indefinite suspension for making an intemperate remark about President Obama on "Morning Joe."
Just a few hours later, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh told his audience the network's response would have been much different if Halperin had said this about George W. Bush when he was president (video follows with transcript and commentary):
RUSH LIMBAUGH: Now, let me ask you a question: If Mark Halperin had said this about say George W. Bush, would they be falling all over themselves to apologize? Nope. He would be, my guess is, “New ground had been broken. Finally, finally,” they would say, “a reporter has had the courage and the guts to tell the nation just exactly the kind of President we have. A gutsy move. It might have been over the line. It might have been a little bit risky. And it might be something he would never do again, but by golly, by gosh, the courage.”
That’s how they would play it had Mark Halperin said it about George W. Bush.
Taking this a step further, since Halperin apparently believed what he said was going to be edited out - he specifically asked if MSNBC was on a seven second delay - it's quite likely the technician that failed to bleep his comment about Bush would have been the fall guy - assuming there was one at all.
But because MSNBC is the leading television propaganda outlet for this White House and the Democrat Party, that certainly wouldn't be enough in this instance.
Something else to consider is it's unlikely the minor vulgarity bothered the network.
As Breitbart reported a few hours ago, MSNBC allowed an audible f-bomb on "The Last Word" during prime time Wednesday evening. Nobody involved in that show has been suspended including the host.
As Limbaugh pointed out there likely wouldn't have been this response if Obama was Republican, one must conclude the network just didn't like such a thing being said about a president it so faithfully supports.
No, MSNBC was making it quite clear that until Election Day has passed, MSNBC personalities and contributors better be very careful what they say about the current White House resident.
To complete the training, the next MSNBCer to say something really offensive about a Republican presidential candidate should be given a well-publicized promotion with a raise and a bonus.
Of course, with all the MSNBCers doing that, it might be difficult to discern who the next one is.
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Comments
...there likely wouldn't have
Submitted by PeskyDane on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 6:02pm.
...there likely wouldn't have been this response if Obama was Republican...
Captain Obvious to the rescue.
Of course it was obvious, but
Submitted by Newsbusterbrown on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 6:10pm.
Of course it was obvious, but it still needed to be said. Rush saying it drives the Left more nuts than anybody else could.
“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)
Rush knocked it out of the
Submitted by sometimesright on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 6:14pm.
Rush knocked it out of the park on that one. if he(Halperin) had referred to Bush with that colorful metaphor then those MSNBC buffoons would've laughed about it over drinks while patting themselves on the back for their ingenuity. since it's B.O. well then the rules change! the dignity of the office must be observed. the POTUS must be afforded the respect that position demands! oh puleeez.
The good news that is a precedent has been set.
Submitted by needle on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:23pm.
In a couple of years we will have -- at least, we had better have -- a Republican President. Then, when the thoroughly biased media -- What was that word, Mark? -- are up to their routine slanderous name calling, their usual double standards may be so incandescent that even they might be unable to deny it.
- Looking forward to the self-annihilation of the Manipulated Stories Machine.
The White House Called
Submitted by Joe W. on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 6:50pm.
And Jay Carney admitted on his presser today that he called the MSNBC brass to complain. THAT'S why Halperin got suspended. Barack's lackey insisted upon it. Put money on that.
And if someone from the Bush
Submitted by motherbelt on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:08pm.
And if someone from the Bush White House had done similar, not only would nothing have happened to Halperin, but every show on MSNBC tonight would be about Bush's thin skin and dictatorial mentality, and the sacredness of allowing "journalists" to speak their minds without retaliation.
You nailed it motherbelt!
Submitted by amyshulk on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:11pm.
You nailed it motherbelt!
Ronald Reagan
White House MSM interference
Submitted by Red Jeep on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:22pm.
"Halperin’s MSNBC suspension latest example of White House press tampering"
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2011/06/30/halperins-msnbc-suspension-latest-exam...
Love
Submitted by grammajane on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 6:50pm.
I love Rush. He is a true patriot and always tells the truth. What would we do, without him??
Doesn't Halperin know who he works for...?
Submitted by NeoKong on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:29pm.
MSNBC works for the White House.
That's just a fact.
If he wants to insult someone he should stick to insulting Republican women.
He could do that until the cows come home.
Jer is just ashamed that
Submitted by djwolf12 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:51pm.
his ass just got handed to him. When a lib (Halpern) goes off the reservation and finally tells the truth for once, they just can't handle it. They need a scapegoat so they attack someone who didn't say the comment, but has a humourous observation about HALPERN'S, NOT LIMBAUGH, H-A-L-P-E-R-N'S COMMENT.
Just like the lyrics go in the song Henry the 8th by Herman's Hermits....
2nd verse, same as the first. Halpern said it, so attack Limbaugh for it. Jer, no offense, but you need to come up with something original. It is still like blaming Bush for everything right now. Even Debbie Blabbermouth Schultz is proudly taking ownership of this economy. It is time to get your head out of the sand.
Question...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:46pm.
Can someone please explain to me why my, Blonde's and cajun's comments were removed?
Jer
Look closely Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:49pm.
Your post has been removed as well.
I know cajun
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:57pm.
that's why I included the word "my" in my post.
Jer
I know a poster who was banned
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:01pm.
Who never had a post removed. Sorry I missed the fun, although I am somewhat stunned to find my dear friend Deuce involved.
: ]
You didn't miss anything, Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:06pm.
It was the mildest comment I've ever seen taken down in my four years here.
Jer
Hmm
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:38pm.
Musta been yours, eh
Mine, Blonde's and cajun's
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:42pm.
collectively. Can you think of any milder ones removed?
Jer
Nap,
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:00pm.
Didnt see them,
I'm just pullin your chain. See, I can tell raw indignation from a mile away
Go back to sleep, Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:06pm.
oh...first remove foot from mouth.
;-)
Jer
You need to read
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:16pm.
My post while doing your best Groucho.
They were removed because
Submitted by Matthew Sheffield on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:52pm.
They were removed because they were deemed inappropriate and inflammatory.
Matthew...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:00pm.
Stating my opinion that Limbaugh's comment was "ridiculous" is inappropriate and inflammatory? Wow.
Jer
Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:04pm.
Looks like I need a lawyer. Good thing one of my friends is one. I posted a reply to you referring you to Blonde's forum on gaffes. Would that have offended you mon ami?
cajun
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:10pm.
I've already posted at Blonde's gaffe forum--adding my own shots at Obama.
Jer
Must have been me
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:29pm.
I said "bloody"...which is a not nice word in Britain.
Also, my post was titled "Que'lle cr**"...which may have done it.
No matter, I'll cool my jets.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Which leads me to wonder...
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:08pm.
Did Jason C's f bombs get deleted? And did he get a slap on the wrist?
Yes. JasonC is practically inviting banishment.
Submitted by The Vet on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 2:40am.
He is begging to be banned because he is tired of people here smacking him with the truth stick.
So he is dropping the F Bomb not once but twice.
Then goes into snarky rants about getting booted and the getting banned process.
I don't think so, Blonde....
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:18pm.
There are far 'less nice" words frequently posted here without anyone batting an eye. There was nothing wrong with your comment. We simply have a difference of opinion about Rush's assessment of Halperin's remarks. I think it was my post. Apparently, now even tepid criticism of Limbaugh is off limits and considered "inflammatory":
Jer
thanks Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:23pm.
I prefer your assessment. If we are not allowed to bash Rush, thats ok. I was worried that I would never be able to dis on the Jerster ever again...;-)
Priority's
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:28pm.
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I think we need to consider WHO delivered the message, Jer
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:25pm.
And comport ourselves accordingly.
*Ahem*
Maybe it will catch on. :)
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Well if that was intended to reflect the future standards
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:36pm.
for approrpriate comportment at NB, they may as well turn out the lights and send everybody home.
Jer
Yea, it is
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:04pm.
I never remember you saying big fat Ed was ridiculous
You have a poor memory, Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:08pm.
I said fat Ed should be thrown off the air permanently. And that was one of my more moderate criticisms of Schultz.
Jer
careful Jer*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:09pm.
Delete will be approaching. You just advocated "violence" against fat Ed.
Uh oh
Submitted by bkeyser on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:10pm.
you both said "f@t" and you spelled it out. [ducking the axe]
Oh,
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:36pm.
:
Know thy facts. Boudin...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:38pm.
True, Laura Ingraham's criticism was unwarranted...
Submitted by Jer on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 6:20pm.
[she should leave the low road to the folks at weasel zippers], but Ed should not just be suspended but instead sidelined--permanently. His comments were absolutely indefensible. This blowhard is neither an asset to progressivism or liberalism nor to the network which currently employs him. And the viewing public would be far better served by his absence.
Jer
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2011/05/25/will-msnbc-suspend-ed...
...before spouting off.
[btw, I posted that comment before Schultz was suspended by the network.]
Jer
Wow, you are mad
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:05pm.
Arnt ya? Do you really expect me to see every post you made. Hey, what about Mike Malloy?
Well, I am lying.
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:07pm.
I do remember you some-what mildly critiquing him, once
I doubt even you need to be reminded
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:09pm.
about my opinion of Malloy.
Jer
: ]
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:55pm.
I think it was a bit harsher then this little fracas
I thought so...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:59pm.
but apparently it wasn't nearly as inflammatory as the word "r#dic*lous".
Jer
Difference is
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:13pm.
(As I understand it) you had Rush in the same sentence. Big nono
Your understanding
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:20pm.
is correct, imo.
Jer
Yep, being called out by the big guy
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:25pm.
Always sucks
Wow, Blonde AND Cajun posting
Submitted by Scuba Dude on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 7:59pm.
Wow, Blonde AND Cajun posting inappropriate and inflammatory posts? Whodathunkit?
Definitely
Submitted by bkeyser on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:08pm.
NOT linking may latest photoshop now. Apparently Dad's home and he had a baaaad day.
LOL bk. Given that the thickness of the ice I skate on...
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:25pm.
...around here is measured in nms, and not mms (I mean, it's darn near invisible), I think I am going to just quietly make like a hole in the ethernet.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
You said "Darn"
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:29pm.
Good Grief!!!
That's a first. :D
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
think
Submitted by upcountrywater on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 1:54am.
snow
You Didn't Build That.
Way back in NB-1 land same thing happened to me...
Submitted by upcountrywater on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 1:52am.
Fresh out of college intern hit the delete switch.
Matthews, As a manager got a head slapping moment.
The team gotta stick together..
I don't think it's a trend.
You Didn't Build That.
I suppose it would be bad
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:41pm.
I suppose it would be bad form to mention the old saying about former Ohio Governor Dick Celeste (D) written on many an Ohio bar bathroom wall in his last year in office.
I think it would be okay, strat..
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 8:45pm.
as long as you don't use the "r" word [ridic*lous].
Jer
Pass
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:21pm.
I haven't been in detention since high school.
Jer
Submitted by well99 on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 5:40am.
You might want to watch out for words like pathetic and closed minded.It got me banned from a gaming forum..)It is all balboa's fault though...
Just when you thought NB was going to be a weiner-free site...
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:06pm.
...along comes Halperin.
Sheesh.
LOL - There will be no hot dogs served at Dave's this holiday weekend.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
As I keep saying....
Submitted by drsamherman on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 9:32pm.
....glad I am not a Freudian.
Weiners?
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:30pm.
Um, no!
We got 20 lbs of ribeye At Costco yesterday.
Do I look ready? Oh yes....grill, baby, grill!
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Mr. Halperin simply spoke words similar to those
Submitted by Cape Conservative on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:02pm.
being uttered in homes all across the country after yesterday's press conference.
What I found odd was Mika's laughter that was captured after Mark's statement during the supposed 7-second delay - then when they learned it hadn't been delayed, she was a bit more sober.
Perhaps what we have actually witnessed was an honest exhibition of what just might be a cooling off of the hot love affair between the liberal media and the one who can speak no wrong...57 states...corpse man...lowest taxes ever (that was a good one!)...daughter's age...and I guess what ticked me off the most was his dressing down of the Republicans for not getting their 'homework' done in time.
IF EVER THERE IS SOMEONE WHO CAN ANSWER TO THAT CHARGE IT IS NANCY PELOSI, HARRY REID AND THE PRESIDENT HIMSELF!!!! They not only did not complete their 'homework' in time, they NEVER turned it in! Hence the budgetary situation we are in at the moment. For the first time in many decades (not sure when it occurred last, some time in the 30s or 40s, I think) there was NO 2011 budget presented by the House led by NANCY PELOSI. As president, he did NOT insist that she prepare one!!!! And she now says she should be included in the bi-partisan budget talks...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
It is amazing to realize that someone so focused on demonizing the 'enemy' can't understand that what he is charging them with is EXACTLY what he and his congressional leaders are guilty of!
And his brisk brush-off of Senator McConnell's offer to meet today reinforces our opinion that his statement issued during the press conference that he was ready to meet with and talk with Republicans was nothing more than FLUFF! And he wonders why noone believes anything he says??????????????
Sounds like
Submitted by gailannr on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 12:56am.
A DAMN FLAKE TO ME!!!
The "D" word
Submitted by TRH on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 10:36pm.
Kind like the "N" word that it is okay for some to say but not others. I guess the "D" word is okay to say about others but not the chosen one.
But but but John Stewart said
Submitted by shirtsbyeric on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 10:52am.
But but but John Stewart said only Fox News was biased.