Former Vanity Fair and New Yorker editor Tina Brown appeared on Friday's "Morning Joe" to lament that a new liberal ad featuring Rush Limbaugh would only elevate the status of the "blow-hard bullfrog" conservative host. The liberal group Americans United for Change has a spot running that slams Republicans as a party of no and features a clip of Limbaugh's now famous comment that he wants Obama's liberal policies to fail.
After "Morning Joe" co-host Willie Geist played the ad, Brown asserted of the commercial, "I adore the 'party of no.' I think it is wonderful." She then complained, "The only thing I do regret though is that this giant, you know, blow-hard bullfrog, you know, Rush Limbaugh is being turned into this big icon."
Brown, who now edits a website, "The Daily Beast," added, "So, you know, I love 'the party of no,' but I'd love it not to wind up making Rush now into this kind of giant, you know, figure." (Considering the millions of listeners and influence that Limbaugh has, most people would say Rush already is a giant figure.) When questioned about the "blow-hard bullfrog" line by fellow guest Pat Buchanan, Brown reiterated, "He is a bull frog with a bullhorn. What can I say?"
Another over-the-top Brown comment occurred on October 9, 2008. The liberal journalist appeared on "Good Morning America" and trashed Senator John McCain and his presidential campaign for being dishonorable. She derided, "Like, what happened to this man who was such, a kind of, honorable, great American? The campaign doesn't seem to live up to his sense of honor in any way. And he's really changing."
A transcript of the "Morning Joe" exchange, which occurred at 8:12am on February 27, follows:
WILLIE GEIST: Yeah, Tina. I want to get your reaction to an ad put up by a couple of liberal groups going after Rush Limbaugh as, sort of, the new symbol or father of the Republican Party. Let's watch this ad
[AFSCME and Americans United for Change Ad]
AD: An economy in crisis. A President determined to act. But, what did Republican leaders say to President Obama's jobs and recovery plan?
SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL: No.
ANNOUNCER: What did they say to 3.5 million jobs?
CONGRESSMAN JOHN BOEHNER: No.
ANNOUNCER: What did they say to tax cuts for 95 percent of working Americans?
CONGRESSMAN ERIC CANTOR: No.
ANNOUNCER: What did they say to rebuilding roads, bridges and schools?
[montage of Republican leaders saying "no."]
ANNOUNCER: So, who are Republican leaders listening to?
RUSH LIMBAUGH: I want him to fail.
ANNOUNCER: Tell them America won't take no for an answer anymore.
[Ad ends.]
GEIST: So, the party of no has become the buzz term of the last couple days.
BROWN: I adore the "party of no." I think it is wonderful. The only thing I do regret though is that this giant, you know, blow-hard bullfrog, you know, Rush Limbaugh is being turned into this big icon. I mean, this is a great ad for Rush Limbaugh, too. So, you know, I love the party of no but I'd love it not to wind up making Rush now into this kind of giant, you know, figure.
GEIST: Be careful, because Mika has got a little bit of a crush on Rush these days.
JOE SCARBOROUGH: Mika has a crush on Rush. She also has got a Sarah Palin button on. Either she's gone to the right or she appreciates irony a great deal more than I originally-
MIKA BRZEZINSKI: I do appreciate irony. And I would just like to clarify about Rush. I just think he has tremendous communication skills.
SCARBOROUGH: He really does.
PAT BUCHANAN: Tina- Tina- Pat Buchanan. Can I ask you to elaborate on the phrase "blow-hard bullfrog?"
BROWN: He is a bullfrog with a bullhorn. What can I say?
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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"Rush Limbaugh is being turned into this big icon." ...
February 27, 2009 - 11:56 ET by ThalpyRush Limbaugh is being turned into this big icon." Where has this airhead been? It's too late to turn Rush into an icon.
Rush IS an icon, Tina
February 27, 2009 - 12:22 ET by Lord ErondGet over your screechy liberal self.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
Typical
February 27, 2009 - 13:20 ET by cvgbuckeyeTypical response from an old looking fat girl who fantasizes that she is somehow attractive.
Selective Outrage
February 27, 2009 - 13:25 ET by allanfIt is interesting leftists feel free to launch ad-hominum attacks. But the umbrage they took at the chimp cartoon (directed at Congress not Obama) was overwhelming.
Rush makes sense
February 27, 2009 - 19:21 ET by Miket53Miket53 http://mtaricani.blogspot.com/
If one listens to Rush Limbaugh(and most people who criticize him do not) you would find he makes sense and is not a radical. Everytime someone goes on a tirade about Rush just ask them...."have you listened to his full show?". 99% will say know but "they have read about him" or they "heard a story on him". I've been listening for 10+ years. And he is very factual. I would challenge anyone to find 1 thing he says incorrect
EL-RUSHBO...
February 28, 2009 - 08:38 ET by danybhoyOne thing that Rush has talked about is this...The MSM has nothing to with building him(Rush)up, so it is very hard for the MSM bring him down. They have tried, with no success, & that pisses the MSM off.
"The Fairness Doctrine = Jim Crow laws for Conservatives". Jim Quinn from "Quinn & Rose"
Brown knows nothing
February 27, 2009 - 12:20 ET by Jack BauerOh and she curently edits a website under the name of a fictional newspaper she stole from the rather famous author Evelyn Waugh and his novel SCOOP!
I do hope the estate of the currently dead Waugh sues for copyright infringement of the name The Daily Beast.
Jack, you obviously haven't ever read TDB website!
February 27, 2009 - 12:24 ET by thebutlerdiditIt is WAY worse than you even think it is. It is filled with lib feminazis, (thank you, Rush, for that wonderful term!), and metrosexual beta males. It is a huge joke. The fact that she thinks by making this silly little commercial someone is making Rush an icon? LOL. Paging what is there in Tina Brown's little brain: He already IS an icon, you NY liberal twit! Waugh's estate should sue!
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
tbdi -- actually she's a
February 27, 2009 - 12:32 ET by Jack Bauertbdi -- actually she's a British Twit. And an insufferable harpie to boot!
Jack, I didn't want to embarass you
February 27, 2009 - 12:59 ET by thebutlerdiditby reminding anyone where she came from, originally. LOL. She used to be a big deal on the party circuit in NYC, but her status has gone down exponentially, since she is no longer in charge of Vanity Fair.
BTW, did you see where I posted back to your message the other day? The package you sent reached me, and I appreciate it. I also didn't know about what you put in your note, how exciting! Let me know how it goes, ok? I'd love to read it.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
tbdi -- and I should have
February 27, 2009 - 14:05 ET by Jack Bauertbdi -- and I should have pointed out that on her way the top (on her back) one of those Brown screwed over was a dork called Auberon Waugh (Evelyn's son). I doubt they are still friends -- but who knows.
Glad you received the book -- hope you find it a good read.
Jack
February 27, 2009 - 14:26 ET by thebutlerdiditOh, I knew how she got to the top, but didn't know about that connection with Waugh's son. That's interesting. And not surprising. She is a self-absorbed twit, who fit right in with the libs in NYC. Women and men both would wet their panties when she deigned to invite them to a dinner or a party. She is an Anna Wintour wannabe.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
Rush is
February 27, 2009 - 12:19 ET by NorthCoasterRush is his own man! He is a conservative commentator with a very large audience. I listen quite often and he even has Libeerals who are regular listeners.
As for his being a leader of the Republicans, the Republicans would not be in the predicament that they are in today if they were listening to him! That goes for Hannity too as they both were on top of the conservative issues that RINOS in the Republican party caved on to attempt to be bipartisan.
Well he's primarily an antagonist
February 27, 2009 - 12:30 ET by nwahsRush is primarily an antagonist. He's a commentator second. Rush could tell you the sky was blue in a way that would irritate you. That's his shtick. No problem with that in entertainment. But when that model is brought to politics it leads to the GOP becoming irrelevant. Flame a way ( and as a NewBuster writer so eloquently wrote on another subject) "there it is and there it'll stay." :)
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Nwahs
February 27, 2009 - 13:06 ET by thebutlerdiditYou are entitled to your opinion. I can't say I share it, as I have stated here before, I have met Rush a couple of times, in a semi-private setting, and he is a warm, humble, and generous man in person. He has been wonderful to my father, he sent him a very nice gift this Christmas, as he has done every year for the last 5. Come June, my Dad will surely get something for his b'day, also. The gifts are, of course, great, but the personal letters mean the most to our family. I'm sure all the other people whom he does things like this for, and all the people who benefit from his charities and huge donations feel the same as I do.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
I agree with you
February 27, 2009 - 13:30 ET by nwahsIn person he is an extremely warm and engaging person. I was talking about his show. I don't think he's an antagonist off air - well I'm sure some slips through sometimes :) And I hear he is extremely generous as well. I'm talking about his on-air persona.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
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→ Rush the antagonist
February 27, 2009 - 13:11 ET by Cool ArrowThat's his shtick. No problem with that in entertainment.
And when Obama says "I inherited this crisis" is he being an entertainer? It certainly is antagonistic.
Why must you continue to
February 27, 2009 - 13:30 ET by fitzfongWhy must you continue to parade your ignorance here? You've shown time and time again that you do not listen to Limbaugh, so you haven't the first clue what you're talking about. Ah, poor nwahs is irritated by Rush Limbaugh's "tone" (whatever the hell that's supposed to mean). The reason you get "flamed" is because you contribute nothing of substance to the discussion. You employ the standard cliches about how he's an "entertainer" or an "antagonist", but you never deal in specifics (you know, the ideological disagreements you have with him). For example, Limbaugh speaks clearly, rationally and specifically as to why he believes cuts to the marginal income tax rate stimulate growth and lead to more tax revenues collected by the Federal Government. He spells it out step-by-step. But you wouldn't know. Drones like you are not intellectually capable of cutting through the pop culture clutter of "feelings", so you drop lazy, uninformed, meaningless non sequiturs like "bomb thrower". I could understand your personal animosity for the guy if you ever addressed specifically what your problem is with him. But instead, you settle for releasing nothing but trite, self-indulgent gas...a complete waste of bandwidth.
But when that model is brought to politics it leads to the GOP becoming irrelevant.
By the way, genius, when has "that model" ever been brought into politics? And if it has been brought in, how has it led to the "GOP becoming irrelevant"? In other words, nwahs, prove that wasn't just another of your substance-free throwaway lines...if you can.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
I don't have a personal problem with Rush
February 27, 2009 - 13:40 ET by nwahsI don't state my personal problem with Rush because I don't have a personal problem with Rush. Being an antagonist for the sake of entertainment is not bad, and I have no problem with it. I have a problem with people who think its a good move to adopt his antagonistic shtick into politics.
But its good to see you're open to dissent :)
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nwahs
February 27, 2009 - 14:43 ET by NorthCoasterRush is not just an antagonist. He often proposes a solution to the problem in question. I heard him propose dividing the stimulus bill expenditures along party lines based roughly on the percentages in Congress as a solution to having Republican input.
What is truly wrong with Congress and the President now is the excessively exhuberant "Dancing in The Endzone" that is going on because of the results of the last election. The last true landslide for President was for Reagan in 1980 and for Congress in 1994. This time the election went just slighty in favor of the Democrats in both Presidential and congressional elections. Since both Congress and the President are Democrat, There is a concerted effort to for changes through.
After the election of 1994, the much reviled Newt Gingrich put in place rules that required the consideration of Democrat input in bills before the House. This was done so everyone could be heard. Nancy Pelosi just rescinded the rules so now only the Dems get heard in the House.
Another dirty word - Pelosi! Substitute it whenever/wherever
February 27, 2009 - 19:18 ET by Cape Conservativenecessary!!!
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Well I think he is an antagonist primarily
February 27, 2009 - 20:55 ET by nwahs"Rush is not just an antagonist."
Rush refers to himself as a "lovable little fuzzball." Now do you think he might be using sarcasm and a "sticky brier" might be a little closer to what he's doing? "Lovable little fuzzballs" don't grate on people, briers do.
If anyone ever talks to Rush ask him if he considers himself an antagonist. I think he'll answer you honestly and you might be surprised.
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Depends on how you define the word.
February 28, 2009 - 02:21 ET by RESTLESS 1Antagonist is not necessarily a derisive term. If the "hero" is really a zero, then the antagonist might just be the good guy.
The way things stand now, I consider Rush one of the rightful antagonists.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Once again with the empty
February 27, 2009 - 15:36 ET by fitzfongOnce again with the empty platitudes and unsupported blanket statements. Yawn.
I am perfectly open to dissent. So far, however, your "dissent" amounts to "I don't like Limbaugh because I don't like him". And, since you seem to lack the ability to support your position with any substance (i.e. "I disagree with him on this position because x..." or "on such-and-such an occasion, he made x claim, said y thing about z, therefore I oppose him..."), you resort to lame ad hominems like "carnival barker", "antagonistic", etc...then try to play the victim when others call BS. I'm not "flaming" you because you don't like Rush Limbaugh...that's your business...but I am calling you out because you constantly use lazy cliches and evasive non sequiturs as the only means of "support" for your self-important declarations.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
See, you 're making up quotes.
February 27, 2009 - 19:58 ET by nwahsI posted about 3 messages in this thread and several in other threads, yet you resort to making up quotes by me, e.g.,
"I am perfectly open to dissent. So far, however, your "dissent" amounts to "I don't like Limbaugh because I don't like him". "
I never said that. I never implied that. I've said using Rush's shtick as a political tactic or model, is a mistake. He's an antagonist. Antagonism doesn't work very well in the political arena. Of course he has good ideas but he packages them in the most antagonistic way as possible. Because thats what he does! George Will has good ideas also, but he doesn't preface every single one with "I told you so" or "no one else in the world is smart enough to think of this." I'm saying that doesn't work in the political arena. I'm saying its not a style for GOP candidate to aspire to.
And please don't make up quotes when you quote me.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
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At first, you were mildly
February 27, 2009 - 21:51 ET by fitzfongAt first, you were mildly amusing. Now you're just sad. Must I humiliate you further by explaining what is meant by "amounts to", or would you prefer to keep what little dignity you may have left and stipulate that you were making a dishonest attempt to misdirect the argument by saying that I quoted you? I was not directly quoting you, and you know it.
And please, spare us the George Will red herring. For starters, George Will is not a full-fledged conservative. Like Fred Barnes, David Brooks, Bill Kristol, Bill Bennett, Newt Gingrich and countless others, he is a Beltway conservative...meaning that at the first sight of inside Washington populist resistance, he will moderate or simply abandon his conservative principles to maintain a facade of being "reasonable", "measured", "polite" or, most importantly, "classy". The George Will conservatives become punching bags because they would rather hang on to their dignified reputations than to stand up for their beliefs. And if you think that the George Will approach works in the political arena, you obviously missed the last two election cycles when the George Will conservatives got rolled by the Chuck Schumer/Rahm Emmanuel/Howard Dean liberals.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
§ Fitz!!! Get 'em!!! I'm Busy...
February 27, 2009 - 21:55 ET by TheSterGet 'em Fitz!!!
I got Beer to Drink and COWS to TIP!!! ...That's what every Texan does on Weekends according to LIBERALS....
....Ummmm....only half is true....which one is it???
HELP!!! What do I do now?!?!?!?
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
~Ster
February 27, 2009 - 22:01 ET by choselife3xDrink the cow and tip the beer.
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
§ Choselife...Ster Drinks Beer...Runs from Cow!!!
February 27, 2009 - 22:23 ET by TheSterNEVER poke a Cow....Especially if it's a BULL!!!
RUN AWAY!! RUN AWAY!!!!
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
I got Beer to Drink and
February 27, 2009 - 22:35 ET by JerI got Beer to Drink and COWS to TIP!!! ...That's what every Texan does on Weekends according to LIBERALS.
That's not true! We don't think you wait until the weekends.
Jer
~Trust in God
February 27, 2009 - 22:40 ET by choselife3xBut lock your outhouse.
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
Jer... LOL...now that was
February 27, 2009 - 22:48 ET by bigtimerJer...
LOL...now that was a good one...
Besides that...week-ends are the only two days the libs give it a rest!
§ Bt, Jer...Yeah...I got Mon., Wed., Fri. Tippin' duties...
February 27, 2009 - 23:14 ET by TheSterWe work together here in Texas....
Cows really want to sleep on their side....
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Ster...
February 27, 2009 - 23:23 ET by JerIf you're in a rush, here's a thought: Give the beer to the cows, and they'll probably tip themselves.
Jer
~I don't know....
February 27, 2009 - 23:30 ET by choselife3xMy husband claims they lock their knees when they're asleep. Of course, I'm sure Kansas cows can hold their likker better than others. ;)
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
§ Choselife...U Saying Kansas Cows are Better Than Texas Cows?
February 27, 2009 - 23:39 ET by TheSterThose are COW Fighting' words!!!
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
~Ster
February 28, 2009 - 00:01 ET by choselife3xMOO.....snort..What a load of bull, udderly ridiculous, I tell you.
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
§ Jer...I seen a Horse drink a Beer...
February 27, 2009 - 23:34 ET by TheSter....NO COW WILL DRINK A BEER!!!
Ummm...well...mabe ....Are Cows smarter then Horses??
We need $1.8 Million Dollars to study this???
Jer...You submit the paperwork....We will split 600 Million each to make a COW drink a BEER!!!
Sound cool?? Obama sais it Creates 2 jobs....ME AND YOU!!!
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Ster...horses vs. cows
February 28, 2009 - 00:22 ET by JerAt the risk of making all the equine lovers around here mad at me, horses aren't exactly the Einsteins of the animal kingdom. Cows would udderly [h/t chose] blow them away on Jeopardy.
That said, I'm all for you and I applying for a grant. Lotsa beer, tipping and hellraising and getting paid for it. Ain't government wonderful.
Jer
§ Jer...IDEA!!! Get This!!!
February 28, 2009 - 01:09 ET by TheSterOk...Ok....Ready?
We split the 1.8 Million Grant to do....
Get the Cows Drunk....and the Horses Drunk....
.....wait untill they fall over.....
.....then We make something up?? Yes???
I say: GLOBAL WARMING.
You say: Steriods.
Real Issue: Cattle is Drunk.
Ok??
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Sounds like a plan.
February 28, 2009 - 01:17 ET by JerSounds like a plan. Except we need to make our findings authoritative-sounding, yet inconclusive enough to apply for additional funds for "further study".
Jer
§ Ok Jer!! I got a "Thrill up my Leg"??
February 28, 2009 - 01:24 ET by TheSterWill that work?
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
uh...not for me.
February 28, 2009 - 01:30 ET by Jeruh...not for me.
Jer
§ Jer..Ster is NOT feeling it...
February 28, 2009 - 01:42 ET by TheSterOk....
....back to getting Cattle Drunk....
I'm TIPPIN' Cows.....
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Ster...
February 28, 2009 - 02:02 ET by JerWhen I was a boy, I occasionally milked cows at my grandmom's farm. I never actually tipped one [except for maybe an obligatory "thanks" after finishing].
For the record, about how many persons does it take to tip over the average adult cow?
If you answer, I may not see it until tomorrow. Gotta run.
Later, Jer
§ Jer...No Idea...I never Tipped a COW!!
February 28, 2009 - 02:10 ET by TheSterI Never would Tip Cow.
I just saw it in the Movies.
I'm just fixating the LIBERAL Obsession on US Southerners!!
Did it work??
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
~Jer
February 28, 2009 - 08:19 ET by choselife3xMy husband says that it takes two teenage boys to tip the average Black Angus.
Hope this helps. *grin*
(yes, he REALLY HAS DONE IT!!! I think we'd been married for three years before the subject ever came up. I laughed until I cried.)
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
I'm skeptical, chose.
February 28, 2009 - 18:50 ET by JerTwo teenage boys? I'm skeptical, chose. The father and grandfather of my best friend in high school bred generations of prize Black Angus. They would have been extremely difficult to tip over even if asleep, drugged or drunk.
Jer
~Well Jer
February 28, 2009 - 19:05 ET by choselife3xI believe men HAVE been known to exaggerate slightly to women.
Alright, I just asked my husband again and he swelled out his chest and pointed out that they were all members of the state champ football team. And they were drunk so they were 'ten feet tall and bulletproof'. His words. *grin*
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
Ten feet tall?
February 28, 2009 - 20:25 ET by JerTen feet tall? Hmmm...adjusting for typical male calculus, that would make them around 6' 2". But, maybe upon witnessing their appearance and behavior, the poor cattle were scared half to death and fainted.
Jer
~'Scared half to death and fainted'
February 28, 2009 - 20:38 ET by choselife3xFunny, I don't remember telling you about our wedding night....
He's 6'4" actually. Tall, that is. ;)
He says cows sleep very deeply. And grunt very loudly when they land.
Wow.
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
Scared half to
February 28, 2009 - 21:37 ET by JerScared half to death and fainted.
You or him?
cows sleep very deeply. And grunt very loudly when they land.
Interesting. But then so do I.
Jer
~Jer
February 28, 2009 - 21:40 ET by choselife3xPM me. *grin*
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
→ I don't know
February 27, 2009 - 23:03 ET by Cool ArrowI always heard Indiana was famous for cow tipping.
We won the cold war! Why did we surrender?
Hit him with your light saber
February 27, 2009 - 23:12 ET by nwahsThis is amusing in a depressing way.We have children playing adult on a conservative blog that is quoted on Fox news.
"I owned you !"
"I humiliated you !"
Yea boy.
"Get him, I'm busy!"
Oh gosh, its a WarCraft raid.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
Owned who
February 27, 2009 - 23:13 ET by Jamson64Ask Obama He "won"
Its the tween verbage
February 27, 2009 - 23:17 ET by nwahsAnd the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
~Light Saber?!
February 27, 2009 - 23:26 ET by choselife3xWhen were they handing those out? I want a pink one!
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
Pink is extra :)
February 27, 2009 - 23:31 ET by nwahsLet me see if I have anymore in my "parent's basement."
And the general sat and the lines on the map
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~Parent's basement
February 27, 2009 - 23:51 ET by choselife3xWhile you're down there....I'm gonna raid their fridge and wheedle your mother into telling me all about your awkward adolescence. *grin*
Ooh, yearbooks!
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
Now where is..
February 28, 2009 - 00:20 ET by nwahs"Mom, show her my Darth Vaider retainer, not the wookiee retainer!"
And the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
~Dude
February 28, 2009 - 00:45 ET by choselife3xThat was a WICKED overbi, uh, mullet! Tell your mom I'm terribly sorry about the lamp. It was an accident, I swear. I've always loved those leg lamps. It really gave the den a *ahem* distinguished air.
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
§ nwahs..Ummm...This is Reality...NOT WOW...Get it??
February 27, 2009 - 23:27 ET by TheSterChildish???
World of Warcraft Raid??
Dude...get a GRIP!
Light Saber??
Reality....GET OUT OF YOUR PARENTS BASEMENT!!!
OMG!!
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
Oh is it?
February 27, 2009 - 23:34 ET by nwahsI've had a poster challenge me to a duel. I'm dead serious. There's a 20 post branch in a forum post I made about evolution with two posters saying "I owned you" "I owned you more"
Reality? In a juvenile way, perhaps.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
O'RLY??
February 27, 2009 - 23:38 ET by botg“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
§ nwahs..I'm Ster...Engage ME...What's Your BEEF??
February 27, 2009 - 23:46 ET by TheSterI'm really good at debate.
I really suck at typing and spelling.
I get my POINT across.
What do you want to start?
Ster.
My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.
I see you are a legend in your own mind
February 27, 2009 - 23:28 ET by nwahsFirst off you're not humiliating anyone. You have a high regard for yourself and thats evident in your profile which is longer than NewsBuster's Publisher's, Executive Editor's, Managing Editor's, and Associate Editor's profiles - combined. Who the hell cares which soccer rules you play under?? Do you find that even a little odd? So if your goal is humiliation, I would assume you have esteem problems which would account for 2 page bio where most people write "I like pie and icecream." You have Fitz's lifelong adventures.
Most people discuss. You humiliate. What are you 16 ?
You tipped your hand. You're a child. Go back to Warcraft.
I explained to you twice my point, and you demonstrate a need to "duel." I don't babysit. CYA hero.
" I was not directly quoting you, and you know it."
I damn well know it. I told you, I didn't say that or even imply your quote. Yet with all those messages up there, you can't furnish a quote remotely close to the one you posted. Thats why you faked a quote/implication. Do you find it a little strange you are arguing against something you made up?
And you call Rush Limbaugh
February 27, 2009 - 23:33 ET by fitzfongAnd you call Rush Limbaugh antagonistic? Let me get this straight...you get your a** handed to you, and rather than defending your position with what little you have left, you look at my profile to see if you can launch a limp personal attack? Swing-and-a-miss-batta! As long and self-indulgent as you think my description is (and I'm not disputing your position), at least I can say you read mine. I haven't bothered to check your profile because...well, you forced me to say it...you're just not that interesting. I would invite the circling vultures to the party, but I don't think there's any of you left.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
Oh I got that handed to me eh?
February 27, 2009 - 23:45 ET by nwahsI got my "a**" handed to me?
You must be a really tough internet guy.
Now how am I supposed to take you seriously or as an adult?
And the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
Frankly, I don't care how
February 28, 2009 - 00:01 ET by fitzfongFrankly, I don't care how you "take me". You're a non-entity who long ago tapped out his intellectual reservoir. In statistical terms, your opinion would qualify as an outlier.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
Well
February 28, 2009 - 00:35 ET by nwahsOutliers are right when few others are.
The measure of a man is not in the length of his profile-Anonymous
The "even a broken watch is
February 28, 2009 - 00:52 ET by fitzfongThe "even a broken watch is right twice a day" defense? If clutching at that straw gives you comfort, don't let me stop you. Good night.
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
everybody's view is
February 27, 2009 - 23:39 ET by TruthMongereverybody's view is different - it's a little strange for anyone to argue with anyone
looking forward the day people start listening to each other
why?
February 27, 2009 - 23:44 ET by botg“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
noballs - antagonist or troll?
February 28, 2009 - 08:26 ET by Sergeant ROCKI think he just likes anatgonizing people here with his pointless blather about Rush knowing damn well he is very popular with conservatives for any number of reasons.
He must be an Obama fan with his insistance that the GOP shouldn't 'model' their politics after Rush. In other words - Don't listen to Rush Limbaugh. Actually, it is because the GOP didn't listen to Rush that the GOP finds itself in their current situation.
"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
"Obama is a radical communist, and I think it is becoming clear." - Alan Keyes
Hmm
February 28, 2009 - 11:38 ET by nwahs"noballs"
Down there again, eh?
The measure of a man is not in the length of his profile-Anonymous
AntagonismDoesn't Work?
February 28, 2009 - 08:11 ET by GeneralAlYou say antagonism doesn't work? How do you think the Commiecrats stole their majorities? For eight years there was nothing but antagonism from Digger O' Harry to Morticia Pelosi! Add to that, "Eddie Haskell" Durbin and Chuckie "Linberger Cheese" Shumer for good measure on the political side. We can't forget Chris "Thrilled Leg" Matthews, Katie "No Brain" Couric, Keith "Total BS" Olberman, and Charlie "No Mel" Gibson. Every last one of these so called newspeople and all the Communist Dems who called for bi-partisanship are as antagonistic as you can get. It got them into the majority. The Republicans need to grow a pair and meet these clowns head on. The same goes for Morning Joe and the rest of the so called conservative journalist crowd!
Commiecrats
February 28, 2009 - 08:15 ET by Sergeant ROCKThe same goes for Morning Joe and the rest of the so called conservative journalist crowd!
Is that who Hannity is referring to when he says - I don't get on the radio and say I'm conservative, but when I'm on TV I have to be liberal to keep that job.. something like that.
I haven't heard a name when he's made that comment, but he should. They should be called out publically.
"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
"Obama is a radical communist, and I think it is becoming clear." - Alan Keyes
How?
February 28, 2009 - 11:36 ET by nwahs"How do you think the Commiecrats stole their majorities?"
I think people simply walked away from the arrogance that permeated the GOP.
The measure of a man is not in the length of his profile-Anonymous
I guess from some yahoo who
February 27, 2009 - 13:14 ET by Dan The Man 2I guess from some yahoo who spells his name backwards it is only natural he gets things backwards also. I beliebve you were trying to say "Rush could tell you the sky was blue in a way that would irritate you"; and when you say you, it means you nwahs. So next time use the correct pronoun.
We all know how much Rush irritates libs like you so admit it next time when he tells you teh sky is blue.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Moron
February 28, 2009 - 12:24 ET by bknownstThere is an S in NewsBusters fool. I know news is something you libs know nothing about and why we conservatives listen to Rush, Hannity and Beck and you don't!
RDS
March 1, 2009 - 12:15 ET by Sergeant ROCKnoballs is just a cowardly liberal with all of the symptoms of Rush Derangement Syndrome.
"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
Hey TINA
February 27, 2009 - 12:21 ET by Lord ErondIf we have to have our air polluted by jackasses of the likes of Chris "The Leg" Matthews, Rachel "Madcow" Maddow and Keith "I'm just a stupid partisan a--hole with no facts" Olbermann (aka Bathtub Boy), then you can deal with Rush.
"Tina, come get your FOOD!" -Napoleon Dynamite
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
And that's going to be the biggest lie in history
February 27, 2009 - 12:27 ET by Lord ErondI love the liberal groups who keep including Rush's "I want him to fail" comment without putting it in the context in which it was said. But why should they do that? It doesn't make their case for them in that format. And what kills me is that they think they're being honest and forthright when that whole ad is based on a fundamental lie.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
I, too, want 'the one's' policies to FAIL!! America is the land
February 27, 2009 - 19:15 ET by Cape Conservativeof OPPORTUNITY - we are NOT a WELFARE STATE nor did our Founding Fathers want a SOCIALIST government!!
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Let me see if I can clear
February 27, 2009 - 12:27 ET by TexasteacherLet me see if I can clear this up for this dips*** moron...
The liberal democrat party is the party of "no".
Can you own guns? No.
Can you pick what kind of health care you get? No.
Will you get rewarded for paying your mortgage on time? No.
Can you send your child to the school of your choice? No.
Can you drive whatever kind of car you want? No.
Do I have the right to work hard and become as wealthy as I want? No.
Does your "plan" provide actual stimulus? No.
Can I practice my religion as I see fit? No.
Does the democratic process of voting count in California? No.
Can I keep more of my money from my monthly paycheck? No.
Isn't giving someone a tax credit when they don't pay taxes called "welfare"? No.
Do you have a plan for when those "shovel-ready" jobs are finished? No.
Do you care about WINNING the Iraq war in an honorable way instead of "ending" it? No.
Can I have an intellectual disagreement with someone of a different race without being called racist? No.
Is there anyone besides white Christian males that are allowed in your eyes to be a conservative? Hell no.
Can you actually consider "context" when trying to misquote someone for your own benefit? No.
Do you not realize that the "jobs" being "created" by this bill are temporary at best AND that there are more permanent jobs that will actually go away? No.
Do you realize that your savior obama is nothing but a lying shyster sack of s***? No.
They'll figure that last one out eventually.
So you see Tina, its the liberals that are the party of "no". And about the "blow-hard" thing, remember the glass houses thing. You elected a buffoon to the highest office in the land ONLY because he can talk real pretty. I mean, come on. The moron still thinks he's on the campaign trail. If you have to go out and campaign for a freaking SPENDING BILL, rest assured that the American people don't want it.
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
Great Post, TT - except for one small correction ;-)
February 27, 2009 - 19:33 ET by Cape ConservativeI thought folks down in Texas talked 'real purty' ;-)
I know you're a teacher and all, but this is the version I've always heard from our Texas family members ;-)
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
OBAMA = One Big [Donkey] Mistake, America
February 28, 2009 - 20:03 ET by KimberlyMake do with the old too, TINA
February 27, 2009 - 12:32 ET by Lord ErondThis ad is assinine too. When are we going to realize in this country that we can't always just spend money on things no matter how badly we 'think' we need it? Why spend more money on schools that are just going to make sure that we have the worst ranking of 12th graders in the world? We have to set priorities and those priorities don't include mammoth spending on Acorn, condoms and Glo-bull warming projects.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
I love how liberals claim
February 27, 2009 - 13:04 ET by wiwfI love how liberals claim they know Rush Limbaugh when they never listen to him.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
Tina Brown is an
February 27, 2009 - 14:18 ET by bigtimerTina Brown is an insufferable, over-rated, elitist b!tch...I have never, ever been able to stand her.
Funny how fearful the left are of Rush....I've never seen anything like the attacks on him from the left here in the last few months by all creatures..including and especially O.
I know all about their combined reasons, from the Fairness Doctrine on down, I think they fear he may possibly run for Prez....after-all, all of his life has been trashed for years by the left in various ways..including trying to have him do time...they will do anything to stifle this man, short of murder.
Go Rush Go!
I can't wait to listen to you tomorrow on CPAC.....and I hear Fox is going to broadcast this also....hehehee...too rich!
So you unhappy leftists...put that in you pipes and smoke it!
bt - 5 p.m. tomorrow!!! Rush is my KIND OF GUY!
February 27, 2009 - 19:11 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Hi CC... Yep, Rush is
February 27, 2009 - 19:19 ET by bigtimerHi CC...
Yep, Rush is Right!
Btw...Five eastern time for those in Rio Linda...
Thanks for correcting me bt - don't want anyone to miss it!
February 27, 2009 - 19:26 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
CC...No correction even
February 27, 2009 - 19:42 ET by bigtimerCC...
No correction even in mind...so glad you posted that...I just was adding a line in that Rush always uses regarding Rio Linda with the time thing...lol.
Btw...I do find it very interesting that Rush is going to close this out...I'm telling you, I do think it is more than him sticking it back to the msm in the eyes...or even just the Fairness Doctrine...I'm telling you, if we don't have a real conservative with fire in his belly, I think he is mulling it over in his mind to run....CPAC is no little thing with the repub/conservative party whatsoever.
I know he doesn't want to do as such, I know as he says he doesn't want to give up his freedom, but I do believe he loves this country too much to see it being destroyed as it is, bit by bit, right before our very eyes....now it is being done in HUGE chunks, not just bit by bit...so anger is seething...all over the place.
anyway, enough of my rant for now...I am so looking forward to the speech he gives and the reaction from the msm, you wanna' bet that msnbc may not be back on at the time slot just because of Rush?
Going to be interesting.... ;-)
And Joe Scarborough just
February 27, 2009 - 16:40 ET by marpelAnd Joe Scarborough just sits there, going along with the guest, as usual...this is what I find so frustrating. He's passed on so many prime opportunities to set the record straight, it's frightening.
Bud-Wise-Er!
February 27, 2009 - 17:06 ET by CobraMan"blow-hard bullfrog"
Bud. Bud. Wise. Bud. Bud. Wise. Bud. Er. Bud. Bud. Wise. Bud. Wisr. Er. Bud. Wise. Er. Bud. Wise. Er.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities
of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
I miss those frogs and the
February 27, 2009 - 17:21 ET by bigtimerI miss those frogs and the commercials...
Now you reminded me of how much I despise PETA.
Tripping down memory lane
February 27, 2009 - 17:32 ET by CobraManHere's a link for that commercial: Link
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities
of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Check this one out
February 27, 2009 - 17:37 ET by CobraManThis one was banned: Link
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities
of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Cobra... That second link
February 27, 2009 - 17:48 ET by bigtimerCobra...
That second link is and was hilarious!
Thank you for the laughter...now to me, that is some great humor.
Blow Hard Bullfrog
February 27, 2009 - 17:41 ET by grumpyoldbRibbit, Ribbit....
No Tina, you stupid slut,
February 27, 2009 - 18:20 ET by SlicksterNo Tina, you stupid slut, Obama is driving more and more people to Rush everyday. Your magic negro promised bread and circus' but all they got was obama's unflushed toilet.
Slickster..
February 27, 2009 - 18:25 ET by Gary HallLet's kill that language, etc. Period.
To toilet truth
February 28, 2009 - 18:13 ET by RegatsWrong again.
It was the idiot Bush who left the stinking mess in the toilet, and it is Obama who is trying to flush it despite the igonrant, greedy right-wing repugnicans' attempts to prevent it.
~Stager here
February 28, 2009 - 18:56 ET by choselife3xCouldn't make it 6 days without mooning the boards.
For the love of Obama man, cover that thing back up!
Hope and Change=
Despair and Socialism
This is a totally shallow post but...
February 27, 2009 - 19:38 ET by Mother...I'm beginning to really believe that there are way better looking conservatives compared to the bull dyke, fugly as hell liberals.
My hubby and I jokingly refer to the female news anchors on Fox News as "The Foxy Fox Girls". The only time I've seen more lip-gloss was watching a beauty pageant. hehe
Who exactly is all this
February 27, 2009 - 19:45 ET by RR GOPWho exactly is all this Rush bashing supposed to affect?
I mean, the Communists hate him anyway as he's a threat to their ideology. But, those that listen to him, or don't listen to his show but understand where he's coming from aren't going to buy this propaganda.
Kinda weird if you ask me. There again, it did work against Sarah Palin...but, she was a relative unknown and unlike The One she and McCain had no quick fixes to promise (as no real Republican ever would concerning the economy...other than maybe leave it alone, cut Fed Spending and taxes).
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Liberal code word(s)
February 27, 2009 - 19:45 ET by FastEdIt seems that liberal group think has given us, by accident, one of their code words - Do ALL, libs have the fall back speech pattern that includes "You Know?"??
The 'you', belongs to those of us who haven't had the Kool-Aid, while the 'know' is just NO, the attempted mis-direction has been taken as bad grammer/speech/stammer - the phrase is YOU - NO!, the belief being they actually "know" better, being liberal and "smater".
Listen carfully to you fav lib and how they talk, there are more code words and phrases amonst the blather from their pie holes.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Rush mentioned this...
February 27, 2009 - 20:41 ET by jawebster1on his radio show today. He said he has met Ms. Brown on at least two occasions and she could not have been nicer to him. She is what I call a two-faced Liberal. Very nice to your face, but when your back is turned, the knife comes out. One more reason why decent people are hardly ever Libs. Jim Webster
Rush
February 27, 2009 - 23:10 ET by Jamson64the Fear of the Rushs, Jindals, and Palins is so evident.
Rush doctine: you are
February 27, 2009 - 23:54 ET by JAJTRush doctine: you are either with me or agaisn't me.
you know, sometimes saying "NO" is healthy. I say it to my kids when they have a tantrum and demand something, i pick them up and put them in time out, after all i am the boss and the parent. liberals are acting like little children, they need a time out.
JAJT
Blowhard Rush
February 28, 2009 - 07:34 ET by GeneralAlSo often this happens with the libs as they get power. They are so caught up in themselves with their greed for power that they think they are infallible. It is only a matter of time before they steal more gold than their boat will hold and they sink! This ad will not only increase Rush's audience, it will add to the Republican base. Viewers will see the GOP as adopting the conservative view espoused by Rush and return support to the party. This is the "Third Rail" for the Commiecrats. Even as a listener to Rush, some of his comments infuriate me. In the long run, however, he articulates most of the views I hold and the left is gunning for a huge target [No pun intended]!
ACME liberals
February 28, 2009 - 12:11 ET by bknownstApparently the retarded liberals didn't get to hear their favorite gay cabalero say something to the effect he can't understand all these people crying about paying higher taxes. He went on to say people voted for higher taxes! Everyone knew they were going to pay more in taxes. During the campaign McCain told everyone a vote for O was a vote for higher taxes so the American people can't say they didn't know.
Meaning so what if O lied. McCain told you taxes were going to go up and you idiots elected him anyway!