Is limbaugh preparing for the big times??

[rolmops]

I followed a few threads about a certain radio talk host and it seems that some people take his words very serious.<br />Could it be that with all the publicity Rush is creating for himself,he is actually preparing a spring board to launch himself into the political arena?He certainly has enough ego and his sense of right and wrong would do just fine in politics.<br />No judgement on this end,maybe some trolling to have reading entertainment,but mostly just curiosity.<br />And in case you wondered,it is not ad hominum.

 

[12Footer]

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No it's not possible, Rolmops. He is often asked that same question on air. The answer is always the same. Rush's passion for his current occupation is legendary, dating-back to his childhood, and a toy radio he was given by his father. Called the "Caravelle", this radio had the ability to broadcast less than 500feet under idal conditions. He has tried/failed many times in brodcasting jobs accross the nation. He has been in the field all of his working life, in many different roles. He was an announcer for the KC Royals, and held many DJ jobs, before he broke-out into talk radio.<br />He has never loooked back. He often proclaims he is "doing what he most loves to do, and has the added bonus of getting paid well for it".<br /><br />I share the opinion others hold, that he would make a great senator, but then, i like him right where he is much more.<br />He has "the floor" for three hours a day...What senator can say the same thing?<br /> Call me crazy, but I also predict he will be assasinated by some whacked-out follower of Cindy sheehan.

 

[rodbolt]

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I doubt he will run but its possible. while I guess its inside the realm of possibility that someone would assasinate him I would place my money on a drug over dose or he will gag on his own gas.<br /> but he would do well in the senate, he can rattle on for hours and still say nothing. he would fit right in.

 

[alden135]

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Originally posted by rodbolt:<br /> I doubt he will run but its possible. while I guess its inside the realm of possibility that someone would assasinate him I would place my money on a drug over dose or he will gag on his own gas.<br /> but he would do well in the senate, he can rattle on for hours and still say nothing. he would fit right in.

I think someone's in love

 

[one more cast]

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Looks like a good day to stay away from iboats. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving day. See ya later. Over and out!

 

[JB]

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Google up Jesse Helms history if you think Rush is no threat to run for office.<br /><br />An effective Senator is one who gets things done, rather than just talking about it. That requires negotiating skills and the art of compromise. It also requires that he doesn't offend those across the aisle. John McCain comes to mind.<br /><br />Does that sound like Rush to you?

 

[rolmops]

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Good morning 12 footer.<br />I like your answer.It is very informative.<br />May your dire prediction never come true.In the land of the free,Rush has all the rights to do what he does and taking away from that would take away from you and me as well.<br />JB,I'm with you on this one.

 

[dogsdad]

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Originally posted by rodbolt:<br /> I doubt he will run but its possible. while I guess its inside the realm of possibility that someone would assasinate him I would place my money on a drug over dose or he will gag on his own gas.<br /> but he would do well in the senate, he can rattle on for hours and still say nothing. he would fit right in.

Rodbolt, are you capable of levelling criticism without resorting to libelous innuendo?

 

[rodbolt]

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what kind of innuendo? I guess I am as capeable as the next. I dont think Rush has made any enimies that would like to kill him, he is an entertainer like a lot of others. but the recidivism rate on drug abusers is rather high and the second time is usually worse than the first. I hope he manages to stay striaght as his brand of entertainment is funny, not as funny as jon stewart but it will pass an hour or two. <br /> and exactly what part of twisted logic sees anything libilous ?

 

[BLU LUNCH]

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Big time or the BIG HOUSE?

 

[12Footer]

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Originally posted by Blu Lunch:<br /> Big time or the BIG HOUSE?

You seem overly obscessed with RL's drug adiction. It's referenced every time you post about RL. It's sort of getting predictable, and kind of funny considering it is usually totally off-topic.<br /><br />What's up with that? <br />Not that others here don't enjoy referncing the drug addiction, but it's never as consistant.<br /><br />And For a guy who's sig line reads; "Ted..Heavily Medicated For Your Protection..1988 Searay Seville 18ft..1974 Wellcraft V-20 C", it's like the pot calling the kettle black, aint it?<br /><br /><br />Rodbolt, RL has made enemies in very high places, and two of these enemies of his have a strange effect upon some of those around them to off themselves.<br />I know it sounds whacky to think he has a bullseye painted on his head, but just think how easy they would have it without Rush's three hours of exposing them for what they are every day.

 

[BLU LUNCH]

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It's just as bad as ranting conservatives screaming Clinton, boo-hoo the media twist the truth. As far as my sig line go It's what I need to numb myself from the conservative crap. It's a joke. As a far as RL goes the truth hurts.

 

[POINTER94]

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As a far as RL goes the truth hurts.

And that is why the left hates him so. He is effective. Again, specific examples of his lies and hate speech, please?????

 

[Boomyal]

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They can't POINTER, that's why the hate is so viceral. They can't point to any innacurracies, lies or distortions. They can only point out that he was unfortunate to fall prey to a legitimate pain killer that had been initially taken with good cause and not relinquished when the original need passed.<br /><br />Their hate is due to the fact that they cannot counter his reasoning on so many subjects that are in the forefront today. Case in point is Radio America's futile attemp to counter him. Even the mainstream Democrat want's nothing to do with them.

 

[snapperbait]

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They can only point out that he was unfortunate to fall prey to a legitimate pain killer that had been initially taken with good cause and not relinquished when the original need passed

I believe that is reason #1 why Rush would not seek political office.... Too much controversy there...

 

[dogsdad]

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At the risk of putting myself in a position of having to explain a lot to many who are willfully confused, there's a big difference between getting hooked on painkillers because you are in pain and legitimately need the medicine and getting hooked on crack because you're a loser. Ask Bret Favre about it.

 

[POINTER94]

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Rush would never run for office. 1) There is the topic of the pay cut he would take. 2) It is far easier to be a pundit than actually creating a conscensus, and moving a plan forward. There have been many good ideas but without support those great ideas never even get heard. 3)His history and ego would be such a polarizing factor he would be an easy target for the spin masters. 4)The left would do everything both legal and illegal to undermine his agenda. Nothing would move forward. 5) He looks poor on TV. This is as much about the arousal gap and being handsome than anything. 6) Women, he has been married 3 times and they could create such a mess for him that he would appear the anti-christ by the time it was over. Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows what I mean. 6) A certain amount of mental strength is required when the world is calling you liar, and the greatest threat to mankind. I am not sure he has that. 7) The man is a radio host, and a great one at that but that doesn't directly translate into presidential material.<br /><br />I like Rush and he is very good at what he does. There is a saying that most people get promoted one step higher than they should. Rush will never leave the golden EIB microphone, it is a comfort zone he is not willing to leave.

 

[Haut Medoc]

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Hopefully not! I don't need more than the header to reply....JK

 

[rodbolt]

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dogsdad<br /> there is not much difference in the "loser" crack addict and the "loser" doctor shopping painkiller addict. both will kill ya if the addiction is not recognized and treated. both are illegal.<br /> I have a long time family friend that got addicted to nose spray, it actually ended up eating her sinus cavity. <br /> I bring the illegal DR shopping up as a point, point being if he had not got busted by the cops he would still be on them. <br /> its not like he woke up one day and sought treatment on his own.<br /> I have a cousin who got hooked on painkillers after her radical masectomy. took several years to have an adverse affect but she finally got caught. she got treatment,spent a year in the big house and got probation.<br /> if only the law would have applied to Rush like it did to her. she could not afford the high priced legal defense.<br /> but she has done well in the past 10 years or so.<br /> being addicted to pain killers is not so far removed from an alchohol or crack or crystal meth addiction.<br /> all are illegal and all will kill ya eventually.<br /> but I still dont see anything I posted as libel.<br /><br /> I am with pointer, rush is very good at what he does. so are some of the rest. its a targeted audience and its not news its commentary and opinion. <br /> I have a sister who wont listen to the Jon boy and billy show as she deems it both racist and sexist. I listen cause I think its funny yet I dont have to support any views.<br />does Rush ever have any valid points? yes. does he ever go over the line and start driveling? yes. but so do all the rest of the talking heads.<br /> what the really idiotic comments I hear are about buildng a multi billion dollar wall on our southen border. its insane and wont work. I think the money would be better spent assisting the mexicans in eliminating, or at least reducing, corruption and assist the mexicans in bettering their own country. then they would have no reason to cross a border. but as long as there is profit in mexican poverty that wont happen.<br /> its about the same with drugs, legalize it,tax it and the obscene profit margin goes away. take the money away and the problem will go away. similar to the ending of prohibition took away the profits of bootlegging.<br /> the hard core addicts will sadly kill them selves but would mostly do it without killing the rest of us.<br /> but as there is an entire industry built upon the so called war on drugs that most likly wont happen. again its all about the money.<br /> how many drug mules ya think would swallow 20-30 packs of heroin and attempt to get it in the US for a profit of 1 dollar a pack?<br /><br /> if ya take the profits out of it the crime goes away.<br /><br /> if ya dont believe it think how much Rush has saved by not having to pay extra for some of his perscriptions. I am glad he kicked his addiction and hope he will remain free from it now.

 

[dogsdad]

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Pure BS, rodbolt. I don't think you could convince even yourself with that arguement.<br /><br />Everyone who has exposed the soft white underbelly of the left's power structure or has been successful in defeating them at the polls has become a target, and the only way the left can hurt them is to try and destroy them personally with allegations. Witness Rush, Bill Cosby, Tom Delay, and others. If you believe all that crap about these people and that they should be ruined, then surely you believe that Ted Kennedy should be in prison for first degree murder.<br /><br />Your treatise on Mexico is but a further display of your willingness to spew uninformed, politically motivated drivel. You state that a fence will not work. I don't think you can back that up, though you expect us to just swallow it. Further, it is not the job of the American people to take care of poverty in Mexico. The problems in Mexico are caused by the fact that about twenty extremely influential families are in complete control of that country's wealth. These people see themselves as better than all the rest of the Mexicans and Americans, upon whom they wish to foist their ignorant and indolent masses (and that is indolence borne out of deep-seated despair, not the color of their skin).<br /><br />AND, you have attempted to force a false premise into consideration, that false premise being that there is no difference between being a loser crack addict and someone who becomes dependent upon a painkiller used to combat genuine pain. There is a world of diference, and if you can't admit that to yourself, you are simply refusing to accept reality.<br /><br />"I am glad he kicked his addiction and hope he will remain free from it now."<br /><br />I don't believe that is your sentiment at all. I think you'd jump for joy if something happened to Limbaugh. Maybe I'm wrong...I hope I am, but that is the only inference I can draw based on the hateful things you've said about him, and you certainly have a lot of company.<br /><br />It must suck to be on the left and losing all the time.<br /><br />*glub, glub*