Liberal tolerance is a wonderful thing. Of course, with tolerance like this, I'd hate to see what an intolerant liberal looks like.
Up in the Baltimore area where our friend Ian Schwartz of Hot Air lives, someone defaced a billboard of radio host Rush Limbaugh. Instead of condemning the act of vandalism, Robert Murrow, a spokesman for the city, said it "did my heart good."
Apparently, somebody in Baltimore isn't a fan of Rush Limbaugh. A large billboard advertising local air times for the conservative radio talk-show host has been defaced.
Robert Murrow, a spokesman for the city's Department of Public Works, saw the vandalism as he drove to work this morning on I-83 near the Guilford Avenue exit. He called The Sun, saying that someone had poured paint on the image of Limbaugh's face.
Limbaugh, who is nationally syndicated, can be heard on WCBM 680 AM from noon to 3 p.m.
"It looks like they took globs of paint and threw it on his face. It looks great. It did my heart good," said Murrow, who admittedly is not a Limbaugh fan.
Kurt L. Kocher, chief spokesman for the city's Department of Public Works and Murrow's supervisor, took issue with Murrow's statement.
"As much as you don't like Rush Limbaugh, you don't endorse vandalism, period," Kocher said. "It's an outrageous comment, and he shouldn't have said it. It is not our policy. I think he got overenthusiastic about his feelings for Mr. Limbaugh. I am very upset about that comment, and I've let him know I'm very upset about that comment. It's his personal comment and it's wrong."
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Oh My
May 10, 2007 - 11:15 ET by allanfIsn't Baltimore the city of Pelosi?. I think it has given birth to a new "conservative" candidate for mayor in Murrow.
Pelosi is from San Fran, I be
May 10, 2007 - 11:37 ET by TruthMongerPelosi is from San Fran, I believe...?
Just need to remind leon that this Murrow appears to be SQAURELY IN THE MAINSTREAM OF THE LEFT...heh-heh-heh...
She was born and raised in Ba
May 11, 2007 - 01:07 ET by TexasOptimistShe was born and raised in Baltimore, IIRC. In fact, I believe her father may have been mayor of Baltimore once.
George W. Bush is not a full-fledged conservative, but I still support his presidency. I'd rather have him as president than ANY of the Democrats.
Merry Christmas 2007.
Hate
May 10, 2007 - 11:40 ET by iveseenitallHate-filled liberals! They can never keep their "feelings" to themselves. Their vindictiveness rears its ugly head in everything they do. Sad.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
The Dems have a tradition of
May 10, 2007 - 12:10 ET by ForeverOnTheRightThe Dems have a tradition of hatred. They are the party of the KKK. The KKK was started by southern Democrats to suppress blacks and oppose Republicans.
They can't keep it inside, be
May 10, 2007 - 13:07 ET by Senior ChiefThey can't keep it inside, because they'll go crazy. Oh, don't forget, it's George Bush fault that they act like this...
Yes, she was hatched in Bal
May 10, 2007 - 19:40 ET by terrigYes, she was hatched in Baltimore and in fact they renamed the street she sprouted up on after her.
Hatchling
May 10, 2007 - 19:47 ET by BlondeHi terri,
"Hatched in Baltimore".
Like some vulture's spawn. I love the images your post brings to mind.
How are you enjoying it stateside, friend?
In an unwarped world, Murrow
May 10, 2007 - 11:36 ET by Chris NormanIn an unwarped world, Murrow would be severely disciplined for supporting vandalism - against a political enemy. A spokesman claiming to be "upset" with his sleazy statement doesn't begin to cover it...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Cool - I've seen similar &quo
May 10, 2007 - 11:43 ET by RackieCool - I've seen similar "expressions" hanging in the LA MOMA and it was lauded as great art. It would make a great poster though.
Right on, Chris. Can you imag
May 10, 2007 - 11:47 ET by iveseenitallRight on, Chris. Can you imagine if paint had been thrown on a billboard depicting a black mayor, for example? And then a white city employee said he was glad about it. All hell would break loose in the media. The guy would be fired on the spot.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
The fact that a public employ
May 10, 2007 - 11:45 ET by JoeBobThe fact that a public employee, nay, a spokesman, for this department, took it upon himself to initiate a call to a media outlet condoning this act of vandalism, takes it out of the realm of personal opinion and puts an official stamp on it. By excusing it as personal opinion, the supervisor condones the action, and possibly the opinion as well.
Without recognizing the ordinances of Heaven, it is impossible to be a superior man. - Confucious
Pelosi's from Baltimore
May 10, 2007 - 12:36 ET by nkviking75Pelosi grew up there.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
The mind of the Liberal:"
May 10, 2007 - 13:14 ET by bulletproofThe mind of the Liberal:
"It's okay to tolerate any crime (actually, anything at all) whenever it promotes your agenda"
or
"You hated the world of your Daddy, so remember never to grow up and always to think like a spoiled teenager (because that was when everything was 'real')."
Never use your gun to pistol-wip a Liberal. That could mar the finish.
Is that different from the co
May 10, 2007 - 13:31 ET by balboaIs that different from the conservative mindset of "Crime is OK as long as it furthers our company's bottom line and enhances my stock portfolio and I can skate away later with millions"?
"Conservative mindset&qu
May 10, 2007 - 14:01 ET by Del Dolemonte"Conservative mindset", Gracie?
Last time I checked, the majority of the top 10 richest US Senators had a "D" after their name. And of course, it's no big deal that Al Gore and his father were doing the horizontal mambo with Armand Hammer. And then there's the conflict of interest of such prominent Democrats with businessmen husbands, such as the Stoogettes from California, Pelosi and Feinstein
And let's not forget (Democrat) Lyndon Johnson, who climbed into bed with Halliburton in 1936 and stayed there until he died. His wife is still on Halli's Board of Directors. I never knew Lyndon was a "conservative".
That is not a conservative mi
May 10, 2007 - 15:47 ET by mattmThat is not a conservative mindset - that's a human greed mindset which transends politics, but you already knew that, right?
mattm
May 10, 2007 - 19:00 ET by balboaNeither is "It's okay to tolerate any crime (actually, anything at all) whenever it promotes your agenda"
So you join the long list of
May 10, 2007 - 23:52 ET by UnsaneSo you join the long list of other Leftists who believe that not a dime of profit made by a corporation is done legally, and that the government exists to punish them and steal from them and successful individuals?
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Someone e-mailed Rush to sugg
May 10, 2007 - 13:41 ET by QueenMumSomeone e-mailed Rush to suggest that the billboard be left as is and that a line be added that says: "Listen and find out why the left is so angry." (Or words to that effect.)
I heard a snip of that when I
May 10, 2007 - 14:03 ET by Del DolemonteI heard a snip of that when I was in the auto parts store earlier this afternoon (a-holes special ordered the wrong part!). As I recall hearing it, I think it was "Listen and find out what the Left doesn't want you to know".
You are correct, Del. Thanks
May 10, 2007 - 15:38 ET by QueenMumYou are correct, Del. Thanks for the clarification.
Del and QM, I heard that sugg
May 10, 2007 - 15:44 ET by bigtimerDel and QM,
I heard that suggestion also today on Rush from a emailer...
It's a great line and a great suggestion.
Leftists equal childish hatred.
Simple as that.
"People deface billboa
May 10, 2007 - 14:27 ET by ding7777"People deface billboards all the time" . Yep.
For myself, I'd kind of con
May 10, 2007 - 15:10 ET by MilesDFor myself, I'd kind of consider it an honor that someone would do that to a picture of me
- It would mean I managed to get my message out.
Guess I need to get to work ...
Just curious - what evidence
May 10, 2007 - 15:10 ET by j. frank wilsonJust curious - what evidence is there that a "Liberal" did this? Couldn't it have been a Conservative trying to get ole BlunderRush some sympathy? When the Silly Savage's son was running for office someone defaced his billboard - in an election where there was precious little interest in him. Could this have been done by a disgruntled advertiser? How about a current or former employee of BlunderRush's or the billboard company or the local radio station?
Once one starts building hypotheticals there's no limit...
What makes Mr. Morrow a "spokesman for the city?" Is every employee automatically a spokesperson for his or her employer? If a Park Ranger spouts off about Iraq, is he a "spokesman" for the Bush Administration? That's an fascinating concept.
And - what does the Department of Public Works have to do with a private billboard - one way or the other?
PS: For the record - I'm no fan of vandalism, now or during the sack of Rome.
jfrankie...Snap Out of It!Do
May 10, 2007 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerjfrankie...
Snap Out of It!
Do yourself a favor.
Thank you very much for that
May 10, 2007 - 15:50 ET by j. frank wilsonThank you very much for that cogent explanation - now I understand completely!
I'm supposed to agree because you said so! Couldn't be more clear...
jfrankie...I was hoping it wo
May 10, 2007 - 16:00 ET by bigtimerjfrankie...
I was hoping it wouldn't go over your head...
You are more than welcome.
"Couldn't it have been
May 10, 2007 - 15:55 ET by MightyMouth"Couldn't it have been a Conservative trying to get ole BlunderRush some sympathy?"
Yeeeaaah, that makes a whole lot more sense than some Rush hater doing it. NOT!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Riiiight. Passionate, forgi
May 10, 2007 - 16:08 ET by wiwfRiiiight. Passionate, forgiving, tolerant liberals. Just another reason I don't vote Democrat.
It's a shame that they have to resort to vandalism to get their point across. Talk about failures...
LOL, too funny, J. Fred. We a
May 10, 2007 - 16:36 ET by Del DolemonteLOL, too funny, J. Fred. We all know there are many times more Rush-lovers out there than Rush-haters (sarcasm on)
As for the DPW and private billboards, they're involved because many private billboards sit on public land, mainly highway right-of-ways, which always extend well to each side of the road surface itself.
Huh? Vandalism is a violati
May 10, 2007 - 17:09 ET by j. frank wilsonHuh? Vandalism is a violation of the hypothetical lease provision between the government and the billboard company?
Hold your horses, Frankie.
May 10, 2007 - 20:51 ET by JoeBobHold your horses, Frankie. At the time of your post, NO ONE had claimed that a liberal had vandalized that billboard. It was only after your repeated needling that people said, "duh, who do you think did it?". The only reference to liberals in the main story was the first lines: "Liberal tolerance is a wonderful thing. Of course, with tolerance like this, I'd hate to see what an intolerant liberal looks like."
The assumption that it was a reference to the vandal instead of the obviously intolerant, liberal DPW spokesman is nobody's but your own. By twisting the story from its obvious focus of the bias of the public employee and his justification of the crime by its result, you once again reinforce your status as troll extraordinaire.
Without recognizing the ordinances of Heaven, it is impossible to be a superior man. - Confucious
This comment from one who dem
May 10, 2007 - 23:54 ET by UnsaneThis comment from one who demands that everyone not as Socialist as he is be SILENCED at all costs?
Our favorite Stalinist strikes again...
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Typical liberal - using their
May 10, 2007 - 16:26 ET by TeamcheeserTypical liberal - using their heart instead of their head!
Should've thrown the paint over the broadcast times instead of Rush if you wanted to do any damage, fool!
Silly lib.
Conservative tolerance is a w
May 10, 2007 - 16:30 ET by j. frank wilsonConservative tolerance is a wonderful thing. Look at the Conservatives protesting at military funerals - and the difference between those statements and this blog is that we know the names of the folks who protest at military funerals.
This blog states as fact that a "Liberal" defaced ole BlunderRush. With no proof, of course. We have proof that radical Christian Conservatives protest at military funerals - laws have been passed to attempt to prevent it.
"Look at the Conservat
May 10, 2007 - 16:34 ET by MightyMouth"Look at the Conservatives protesting at military funerals"
To my knowledge no NBrs defend the idiots you are talking about. And they aren't "conservatives" they are NUTS!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Zealots of the worst kind MM.
May 10, 2007 - 16:39 ET by bigtimerZealots of the worst kind MM.
Mindless wonders.
BT,I still haven't been abl
May 10, 2007 - 16:50 ET by MightyMouthBT,
I still haven't been able to understand the "logic" these protesters use. What is it, the; don't ask don't tell policy of the Military? How they think God would take a soldiers life because is in the same Military as a gay person, is beyond me.
Don't ask Don't tell actually prohibits the very activity they detest. Morons!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Morons is puting that nicely
May 10, 2007 - 16:53 ET by bigtimerMorons is puting that nicely MM.
They are sick.
Beyond help.
So "Liberals" who d
May 10, 2007 - 16:47 ET by j. frank wilsonSo "Liberals" who do bad things are still Liberals - but radical Christian Conservatives who do bad things are no longer Conservatives?
Listen you mindless looney le
May 10, 2007 - 16:50 ET by bigtimerListen you mindless looney leftist///go hug a tree.
Now that you've exhausted you
May 10, 2007 - 17:06 ET by j. frank wilsonNow that you've exhausted your insult vocabulary why don't you try to answer the question?
I would state that the Phelps
May 10, 2007 - 18:06 ET by BDI would state that the Phelps family is no more a conservative group than I would say that the Manson Family is a liberal group.
However, if you wish to state that THe Phelps are Conservatives, I am sure I can make a better case for the Mansons being Greenies....
By the way J Frank, you have not been back in therapy this week. I am certain that we are going to whip your obsession with self hatred and transposition if you only work on it.....
CHRINOS. or CONRINO if you
May 10, 2007 - 16:52 ET by MightyMouthCHRINO. or CONRINO if you prefer.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
They are not conservatives ju
May 10, 2007 - 16:54 ET by TeamcheeserThey are not conservatives just because you say they are... I don't think many folks on this site would agree with you that they represent conservatives.
Even if they call themselves a "Conservative Christian" group that doesn't make it so. I call myself a millionaire constantly, but it doesn't seem to make a lick of difference.
You prove my point - the vand
May 10, 2007 - 17:11 ET by j. frank wilsonYou prove my point - the vandals that touched up ole BlunderRush's photos are "Liberals" just because NB claims they are.
No, JFW, I don't prove your p
May 10, 2007 - 18:25 ET by TeamcheeserNo, JFW, I don't prove your point. The vandal in the Rush incident was clearly a liberal because they put the paint over Rush's face instead of the show times. Only a liberal would be silly enough to do that.
And you are clearly a liberal because you have spent way too much time and effort trying to argue silly ideas and attempting to change the argument from the point of the original post to something that demonizes conservatives.
JFW - I've never heard anyone
May 10, 2007 - 16:50 ET by TeamcheeserJFW -
I've never heard anyone paint the funeral protesters as conservative before. Are you assuming that just because they are associated with some deranged church that they are conservatives?
Not all Christians are conservatives, you know?
I know many liberal Christians. I do not know any conservatives who would insult a fallen soldier, however.
Geez - you're right! The wo
May 10, 2007 - 17:04 ET by j. frank wilsonGeez - you're right! The woods are full of anti-gay radical Christian protesters who love to get their picture in the papers.
You do not know what you are
May 10, 2007 - 17:12 ET by bigtimerYou do not know what you are even talking about frankie.
This so called group of looneys are a handful of critters, who are sick in the head.
Unlike a whole lot of Soros followers who are sick in the head.
Which I am sure you can follow the bouncing ball on this post...right?
"This so called group of
May 10, 2007 - 17:29 ET by j. frank wilson"This so called group of looneys?" Do you mean they aren't really a group or that they aren't really looney?
Either way - obviously you're wrong.
What difference does it make whether or not they are a handful? This blog postulates one "Liberal" tried to make old BlunderRush's mug a little brighter. And then smeared between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 people.
PS: "Which I am sure you can follow the bouncing ball...?" Huh?
"Soros followers?" What does that mean? You're anti-Capitalist? Mr. Soros too successful for you - jealous? Or perhaps you believe the War on Drugs has been a roaring success? You really shouldn't listen to so much Bull O'Really? It'll rot your brain.
Back to the point - why is it ok to smear "Liberals" by extracting one extreme example (and a poor one at that since no one has proof of who vandalized the billboard) but if I take an extreme example of a Conservative and apply it to the whole group then I'm off base?
PS: "Which I am sure you can follow the bouncing ball..." Huh?
Here frankie...Just one examp
May 10, 2007 - 17:39 ET by bigtimerHere frankie...
Just one example...for a start.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110010050
Follow the bouncing ball....
I know the leftists have to depend on people like you...that is all they have are dolts.
You really do have trouble st
May 10, 2007 - 18:15 ET by j. frank wilsonYou really do have trouble stringing together several words into a coherent sentence, don't you?
Go piss up a rope frankie.Coh
May 10, 2007 - 18:27 ET by bigtimerGo piss up a rope frankie.
Coherent enough of a sentence for you?
I am through with your BS.
Turn it to C-Span and watch the vote against our President, military and victory once again.
More proof that you are a lib
May 10, 2007 - 18:28 ET by TeamcheeserMore proof that you are a liberal: When losing an argument, resort to personal attacks.
Bigtimer has whooped your butt today, Frankie. Go shovel your compost pile and leave the heavy thinking to us "radicals".
Yawn. You leftards really nee
May 10, 2007 - 18:06 ET by Roger the ShrubberYawn. You leftards really need to get on the same page with your talking points. You are about the second of third Leftie here today to throw the Phelps people out as examples of right-wing extremism.
"Second of third?"
May 10, 2007 - 18:13 ET by j. frank wilson"Second of third?"
FYI - NB frowns on insults. And what precisely is a "leftard?" Is that supposed to be a "play" on "retard?" Do you think there's something funny about people born with a handicap? People out there doing the best they can with what they were born with?
With no proof this blog stated ole BlunderRush's photo was vandalized by a "Liberal" because it was vandalized. There's ample proof Rev. Phelps is a radical right-wing Christian Conservative. To say the BlunderRush vandal is a fair example of Liberalism is just as valid as saying Rev. Phelps is a fair example of the current American Conservative movement. Actually, the second is quite a bit more fair because it's founded on fact. I don't agree with such an position, but it is more fact-based. But that's always a toughie for you, isn't it?
Please prove using logic that
May 10, 2007 - 18:21 ET by BDPlease prove using logic that the Phelps family is conservative.
Please address the following:
1.) A Phelps desire for lower taxes.
2.) A Phelps desire for less government involvement in daily life.
3.) A Phelps desire for stronger National Defense.
4.) A Phelps desire for decentralization of Public Schools and a return to local control.
5.) A Phelps desire for Strict constructionists on the Supreme Court Bench.
I think I will have more luck proving that the KKK is liberal....
If that is what constitutes a
May 10, 2007 - 18:30 ET by j. frank wilsonIf that is what constitutes a "Conservative" -
Why did a Republican-led House and Senate spend like drunken sailors for six years - including larding the Defense appropriation and spending bills with massive amounts of pork that contributed to the loss of life in the US MIlitary?
Why did a Republican-led House and Senate take control of marriage and driver's licenses and personal injury/tort cases from the States and grant it to the Federal government? Does less government involvement in daily life include pushing for anti-abortion and anti-gay legislation? What could be more personal? The Kelo Decision was a victory for state's rights - yet "conservatives" appear to have not approved of it.
Passing but not funding No Child Left Behind was less Federal control of local schools?
Across the nation, more Federal judges appointed by Republican presidents have overturned laws passed by Congress than judges appointed by Democratic presidents. Leaving aside for a moment the US Constiution doesn't grant the Supreme Court the right to overturn laws passed by Congress, how is this "strict constructionism?" Shouldn't women be given the right to vote? Black folks? Do you oppose the direct election of Senators?
You did not answer BD frankie
May 10, 2007 - 18:34 ET by bigtimerYou did not answer BD frankie.
...anymore than you answer anyone else when you get corned like a rat.
Typical leftist....troll.
Spin, spin, spin.
Seeing that you have a seethi
May 10, 2007 - 23:57 ET by UnsaneSeeing that you have a seething, overwhelming hatred of the military, and of every American that isn't as Socialist as you are, you should be HAPPY.
Now, answer BD's questions.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Evening Unsane,He always runs
May 11, 2007 - 00:01 ET by bigtimerEvening Unsane,
He always runs and hides when he gets cornered.
Leftists never answer a direct question...they just move on and pretend like it never happened.
At no point in the above post
May 11, 2007 - 09:54 ET by BDAt no point in the above post did I post that conservatives are for reduced SPENDING.
So, please answer the question.
You're right, Frankie, it was
May 10, 2007 - 18:33 ET by TeamcheeserYou're right, Frankie, it was a conservative in lib's clothing what messed up Rush's billboard. I'll bet it was Shawn Hannity or Michael Savage! (or is it BlunderShawn and BlunderMike?)
Of course, you calling him BlunderRush all the time is almost like messing up his billboard so YOU must be a conservative too!
idiot liberals
May 10, 2007 - 18:48 ET by acumenWhat you conveniently "left" out Frank is that the opponents leading and carrying out action against the moonbat Phelps disgracing the funerals are.....gasp....conservatives. Actually Frank, you and Phelps have a lot in common. BDS for instance. Here is a quote from Phelps website (I will not provide a link to this insidious site) regarding protesting the funerals of those murdered at VT; "Your bloody tyrant Bush says he is ‘horrified’ by it all." Do you disagree with this portrayal of Bush? What about the ACLU? Hardly a conservative organization, wouldn't you say Frank? Yet the ACLU is a staunch backer of the Phelps. Yeah, Phelps is about as conservative as Gore is green. Back to the hate-conservatives drawing board Frank....
Don't forget the Gore/Phelps
May 10, 2007 - 18:55 ET by mastersofdeceitDon't forget the Gore/Phelps history.
mod,OMG!What a find....it's a
May 10, 2007 - 19:05 ET by bigtimermod,
OMG!
What a find....it's a delicious keeper!
Gore does have a lot of splainin' to do...oh wait, I forgot he has a 'D' behind his name....
No explanation ever necessary.
Can you imagine if this was just one candidate on our side of life?
That was easy bt, just search
May 10, 2007 - 19:37 ET by mastersofdeceitThat was easy bt, just search
fred phelps al gore lots of links.
Gotta get, leaving work now.
mod,You have a good one as po
May 10, 2007 - 19:46 ET by bigtimermod,
You have a good one as possible....
I did not know anything about the Gore/Phelps connection though...or believe me I would of already looked it up!
I am still amazed this has been kept silent...
Wait a minute, I take back that last statement about being amazed...
LOL!
Catch ya later.
I am very happy you have noth
May 11, 2007 - 07:25 ET by Roger the ShrubberI am very happy you have nothing left in your vast arsenal except "you made a grammar error" & "you called me names".
You make pointing out what a LEFTARD you are almost too easy, Frankie. The Phelps thing is such old news, has been debunked here at NB so many times, yet LEFTARDS like you, who never let the facts get in the way of the truth, still follow the "all whackjob Christians MUST BE RIGHT-WING!!" train of thought, even though it is not true.
Also, making cute, 10th-grade nicknames for conservative radio talk show hosts and saying Faux News over and over does not bother me, LEFTARD. I only occasionally watch/listen to those folks, and am not a big fan. But, knowing that you toss and turn at night, unable to sleep because you are incapable of silencing these folks from informing the country, educating them to the stupidity of LEFTARDS like you and your heroes, it makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for being a LEFTARD, and bringing me so much pleasure.