Just direct quotes from the douche bag himself and NOT out of context, so don't try to slip that one on me.
1) On homosexuality: "When a gay person turns his back on you, it's anything but an insult--it's an invitation. The difference between Los Angeles and yogurt is that yogurt comes with less fruit."
Oh,dear. Such a tired old joke from such a stupid old ass.
2) On Native Americans: "There are more American Indians alive today than there were when Columbus arrived or at any other time in history. Does this sound like a record of Genocide?"
Um. Rush, little man? Take a look at United States population stats. And, hey...I actually threw this one out to my eight year old child and she came back with the stats that it was figured that the population of the U.S. in 1776 was about 41,000, in 1940, it was about 132 million. In 2008, it was 300 million. So, our country is getting bigger. Now, hold on to your brain, this one is a toughie, I know...but statements like yours are so simple minded that I end up scratching my head. I am guessing that there are more Jews in the world since Hitler. Do you think maybe the holocaust was just a silly little scuffle? It amazes me that people take you seriously, it really does.
3) On Feminism: "Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. Women were doing quite well in this country before feminism came along."
So, all you very unattractive women out there who love Rush so very much...has it ever occurred to you that if all men thought like this man, you would not HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE today? And I know you all aren't knock outs, so the next time you are kneeling at his throne or bringing him some brownies, realize that he makes fun of your fat ass the second you are out the door. Please, you are embarrassing the rest of us.
4) On Kurt Cobain: Kurt Cobain was, ladies and gentlemen, was a worthless shred of human debris."
Hands off Kurt, big guy. Who wants to see you up on a stage? Smells like old fart spirit jealousy to me...
5) Speculating on how a Mexican won the New York marathon: "An immigration agent chased him for the last 10 miles."
Oh, hardee har har. You certainly crack yourself up, don't you? Let's see you run one city block...
6) On his cat: "She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her, guess what--she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house until the next time she is hungry. She's smart enough to know she can't feed herself. She's actually a very smart cat. She gets loved. She gets adoration. She gets petted. She gets fed. And she doesn't have to do anything for it, which is why I say this cat's taught me more about women than anything in my whole life."
Sighing here. I have a dog. His name is Socks. He is male. (Am I keeping this simple enough for you, big guy?) He barks at strange shoes on the floor. He cannot keep his kibbles in his dish on his best day. He is afraid of the vacuum. He slurps like a pig when he drinks water. He chases rabbits. He is confounded by the fact that birds can seem to fly and he can't. Now, I could compare him to a man if I wanted to sound like an idjit. I don't. Because I am not one. You are.
7) On nuclear weapons: "The only way to reduce the number of nuclear weapons is to use them."
Rubbing my temples now. Oh, god...no matter what smart thing you ever said, do you have ANY idea how much damage you do with your mouth?
8) On democrats: "I know these people like I know every square inch on my glorious naked body."
Now, yes...I have no problem picturing you slavering over your own naked body. Somebody has to do that kind of dirty work.
9) On the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal: "This is no different than what happens at the Skull and Bones initiation...I'm talking about people having a good time, these people, you ever heard of emotional release? You ever heard of the need to blow some steam off?"
I can only celebrate that I will never ever have to attend a party at your house and see up close and personal what you see as "people having a good time." I believe it is called sadism or at the very least some sort of very sick minds at work. Do you string up your little female kitty cat and have some fun with a firecracker on her tail? Maybe pee in the punchbowl, you rapscallion? Slip mickeys in all those unattractive women's drinks? Just good clean fun. Uh huh.
My sister tells me that she loves Rush. That you have to look around some of his "theatrics" and see into his genius. I say that even Hitler probably had a few kind quirks, maybe he tickled Eva Braun in bed at night or told her she smelled nice sometimes. Maybe he fed his dog a bone now and then.
But he still was a madman. So, don't tell me to skip over Limbaugh's homophobic remarks, his racist remarks, his bigoted little smirks. I won't. We are responsible for our words. He is responsible for his.
And how anyone can think this man is worth listening to is just..unbelievable to me. I mean, look at the facts. Look at his words. And you LIKE this guy? What the hell is wrong with you?
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I hate Rush Limbaugh and people like him with every fiber of my being. They are fear mongers. They cater to the lowest common denominator and they are purposely inflammatory because it gets them attention. If anyone thinks there is any other reason for what Rush Limbaugh does or what he says, they are delusional. Rush only cares about Rush -- his ratings, his media clips, his advertising revenues and other sources of income. He's a jackass of the highest order and am I flabbergasted that people have not woken up to that fact after all this time.
There is a new book out called "Shock Jocks" although I am not sure I could read it...all about the hateful media voices. I heard about it through Alter.net which is great to subscribe to.
Had a client who had his books all over her house -- I wanted to leave post it notes "nasty lesbian touched this" all over her house.
janet
I stopped reading half way down the list. What an asshole. He makes me sick.
He's a worthless piece of shit feeding off fear and ignorance.
Republicans are frightened and ignorant people.
Pity them.
I don't even know what to say. That man is evil and stupid, a dangerous combination. I know people who love him as well, and I've never been able to figure it out, all I can conclude is that they are not very bright and can't think for themselves.
Great post Maria!
He is SUCH as ass. I wonder about the IQ of people who actually listen and believe his drivel.
He is a douche bag.
He knows how to stir up controversy and he's laughing all the way to the bank. Same as "that woman" whose name I will never utter because I loathe her so much. (You know...the one that looks likes she hasn't been a woman all her life)
I'm still wretching over #8- "glorious naked body? "
gag me
I'll agree, Maria - he's a real douchebag!
Way back when Rush began to have a following I gave him the diagnosisous of "ego maniac pot stirrer/button pusher." I made the consious choice NOT to have him in my life in any form. Reading your post is the first thing I have read about him in years, and did so only out of respect for you. The man is not coming from a place of love and support, so beyond acknowledging that underneath every ego venere is a perfect soul, I have no obligation to support his warped beliefs by giving them attention, positive or negative.
Now, to lighten things up a bit...
The only other person I feel this strongly about is our current president. I can't even catch a glimps of him without turning off my brain (to keep me from having a negative thought about him) and when he talks on television it is almost like I am thrown into an instant trance. I IMMEDIATELY stop whatever I am doing and hit the mute button on the the televion until he is finished. This filter is also in place for the most part when others are talking about him. Now here is the funny part.
People are starting to tell me that they are receiving their stimulus checks. While I had listened to bits and pieces about these checks I realized I had been effective enough at turning out anything about the president that I had no concrete information about them. Fortunately for me I have an on the ball tax person, who informs me we will be getting enough to pay off our Home Depot credit card balance (When we started - a little less than four years ago - it was over $21,000.00
and now the $1,200.00 will wipe it out.) Maybe a better woman than I would have been noble and given the tainted money to charity, but not only do I believe that charity begins at home, but I have my own views on taxes and have no qualms in the belief that the money I am getting back is and always was my own money. The only difference is I get to decided how this tax dollar is spent instead of being forced to sit back and watch others use it on things I don't believe in.
He is an absolute ass. Nuff said.
Wow. The fact that Rush Limbaugh is allowed to broadcast all that fearmongering, hate-filled drivel makes me question a little my blind belief in the First Amendment.
I've never heard of him Maria and from what he's said, I think I'm one of the lucky ones. We have a few "shock jocks" on radio over here who are just as revolting. One of them recently died of a brain tumour. I smirked to myself when I heard that news.
Ew..what a, a, ..ewww.
That you have to look around some of his "theatrics" and see into his genius.
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OMG, I would have rolled laughing at that observation. Genius? Shrewd, yes. Genius ... OMFG. His schtick is disgusting, and beneath contempt, but it does what it is supposed to -- bring in ratings (seemingly from lemming-like dim bulbs known as listeners).
You know, I never did "get" the whole Rush Limbaugh thing. He's like a pesky gnat.
Of course Rush is a douche bag, and a christian one to boot. Only brainwashed christians like that idiot, but there are a lot of them.
I admire anyone who can cook up ten pounds of hamburger....
I don't mind cooking, I sort of like to, I cook for the old lady next door everyday. One of my many experiences was to open a cafe for a while and cook the breakfast shift. For two years I cooked the Friday night Friendship Dinner when it was my turn, for a hundred people.
I admire women that know their place and role and are a good partner and player, not many of them around anymore it seems.
One that knows when to stay quite and let a man make a decision, maybe make a mistake, because he isn't always making them, not all of us are stupid and always making them. Not any more of them than I see women making.
Most women I know are deep in debt and my place is free and clear and I have no debt to speak of.
Don't know what my net worth is, and I don't care, but my total debt to the world is less than a grand.
And I like a woman that likes, um, never mind. I'm Tarzan, where in the hell is Jane? At one level, at another level it's something completely different. Hell, I've gotten to complex for most women to understand.
Anyway, screw Rush, I can't stand to hear that moron.
"She comes to me when she wants to be fed. And after I feed her, guess what--she's off to wherever she wants to be in the house until the next time she is hungry.
My cats think they are god, that I'm just here to feed them. If I went away and wasn't here to feed them they would start wondering where god was.
All I can say is...some people here what they only want to hear. They have an amazing way to twist things to their advantage. Fortunately, I really don't know who he is...and I am certainly glad now that I don't!!!!
A racist, sexist, homophobic white man.
Real original.
Nine points - and you're bang on, on all of them (and maybe even the forthcoming tenth).
Clap Clap Clap
(that's the sound of me applauding)
((sorry for being so literal))
I hate Rush and people like him. I can't listen to him without wanting to hunt him down and have him die a slow painful death.
Too bad Rush is so stupid. His comment on Native Americans is so far from the truth, it's laughable. The population of the Americas was decimated by Europeans, through disease and warfare.
The original Native American population has been reduced by a debated large percentage: estimates for North America range up to 95 percent. Jared Diamond
I came here from Fusion and couldn't not leave a comment.
I had mucho fun reading these out loud to my work colleagues.
How're you feeling Maria? Just checking in dear.
1. Such a tired old joke from such a stupid old ass,
2. Rush, little man?,
3. I know you all aren't knock outs, so the next time you are kneeling at his throne or bringing him some brownies, realize that he makes fun of your fat ass the second you are out the door.
4. Smells like old fart spirit jealousy,
5. Now, I could compare him to a man if I wanted to sound like an idjit. I don't. Because I am not one. You are,
6. Slip mickeys in all those unattractive women's drinks?,
7. And you LIKE this guy? What the hell is wrong with you?,
8. I hate Rush Limbaugh and people like him with every fiber of my being.,
9. What an asshole.
10.He's a worthless piece of shit feeding off fear and ignorance.
11. Republicans are frightened and ignorant people. Pity them.
12. That man is evil and stupid, a dangerous combination, all I can conclude is that they are not very bright and can't think for themselves.
13. He is SUCH as ass. I wonder about the IQ of people who actually listen and believe his drivel.
14. He is a douche bag.
15. he's a real douchebag!
16. He is an absolute ass.
17. seemingly from lemming-like dim bulbs known as listeners).
18. Of course Rush is a douche bag, and a christian one to boot.
19. Only brainwashed christians like that idiot, but there are a lot of them.
20. A racist, sexist, homophobic white man.
21. I hate Rush and people like him.
22. Too bad Rush is so stupid.
That sure is a whole lot of diverse, enlightened, emotionally mature, live and let live kinda love I see here, mmm humm. Do as I say not as I do, I guess. I am glad that I can think on my own, listen, debate and form rational complete thoughts all while still being open to another’s opinion without that kind of shit slinging. Why can't YOU? Why must "YOU" resort to name calling, belittling remarks and lumping all people in catagories of lemings, dim bulbs, not very bright,and ignorant? Sad to say the least. Not very good advertisment for why one should become a Liberal Democrat if this is how you all act.
Perhaps, you are right, Prudence. I was not being very enlightened. I do find it very interesting, though, that out of this whole article, you not once quoted Rush's words and commented on them.
And if you can find some way to explain and maybe even redeem how any good came from his comments (especially the ones about the torturing of prisoners) I would be glad to read about it and try to keep an open mind.
I sort of recall something about Hillbillery somewhere? Pot calling the kettle black perhaps?
I have no problem with you differing in opinion with me. I just...well...I can't understand why or how you can find those quotes acceptable in any way, shape or form. And if you do...I just don't get it.
You have every right to your opinion, as I do mine. You and I are such polar opposites politically, perhaps it is best to agree to disagree....because I certainly respect you. I'm truly sorry if I offended you.
I don't even know what to say about the comment from Prudence, Maria.
I feel like I need to say something. I have listed to Rush off and on for years, mostly off because he turns my stomach.
It's too much for a person to take, all the hate he flings. I don't think anyone is going to "become a liberal democrat"if they are not one already, but I still have to question the intelligence and true sentiments of people who listen to Rush and believe his idiotic spewings. I think by you "agreeing to disagree, you are showing that you are a bigger person than me, because that comment makes me want to put on my fighting gloves. Sorry if I'm offending anyone, but it is the way I feel.
Peace,
OC
I envy mmebenaut for never having heard of the man.
If I may touch on what shazza alluded to about (I assume) Ann Coulter: I, too, loathe her. She's a vile person, and I think it's made her crazier than a shithouse rat. However, to insult her based on her "look[ing] like she hasn't been a woman all her life" is, to my mind, the same flavor of vile, not to mention insulting to transgendered people everywhere.
All bigotry is loathsome.
I never waste anytime listening to him, or others like him. He's the ultimate example the lower end of the gene pool...and sad excuse for a human being.
Maria, I also respect you and agree to disagree because there are so many, many qualities I admire in you. I didn't mention any of Rush's statements because one I didn't personally hear him say them and I suspect you did not either, two I found the website/blog where they are all listed (research, yikes imagine how difficult that was being so unintelligent) and did some further reading there. I found it to be very slanted to the left, which would follow suit and three, there are MANY people out there (mainstream media) who say very slanderous, scathing, unpatriotic statements on a day to day basis and never get called on them and I refuse to get caught up in that SHIT. I know Rush is a pompous ass, absolutely a chauvinist pig and purely slings things out there for the shock factor and ratings. However, he really does research and make some very valid points about some very important subjects although I am sure you wouldn’t believe him no matter what. Your comment that words do matter is spot on! But they should matter on all sides of party lines and media and in your day-to-day life. I once had a discussion with Sassy Sundry, that I wish there was a media outlet that only and truly spoke/wrote the facts. No spin, no hype, no trying to pursue any political agenda, sadly there is not. So, I watch the ABC Evening News, BBC America, I read the NY Times, the Boston Herald, listen to Rush and try to filter through the crap.
Regarding the Hillbillary comment I did reply the last time you mentioned it as a slur but I will clear it up again. In that post, I had called her that because there is no She without He (Hillary and Bill= Hillbillary). That we would simple be getting the whole package again. So, truly I was not slinging crap. I was melding them, as they are really one person, IMHO.
It perplexes me to think that some of your readers believe that because I listen to Rush and am open to hearing what he has to say that I am not intelligent. I am saddened that someone who doesn’t know me feels they have the right to judge me based on such little information. “You” all stand up vehemently for your lifestyles, your supposedly enlightened minds but resort to belittling someone just for listening to a certain radio personality? I read a lot of your commenter’s blogs and read about their choices in lifestyle, their love of their spouses and how tough things can be if you are not what society considers the ‘norm”, the family that have shunned them for those choices but I have never once made any disparaging comments or spouted how I feel about their choice or how they live their life as I feel that I need to live and let live. I need to live my life the way I feel I should with the beliefs that I hold dear to me. It does get difficult sometimes when it is ok for those folks to piss and moan about how they have been treated, mocked etc. to then have them do it to me and keep my mouth shut. It is not a matter of “being a bigger person” than someone else, it is about be a good human being and letting everyone have their own opinions without judgment and ridicule. That is what you all want from what you write in your blogs. If being angry all the time, looking at every situation as an opportunity to look for racist, homophobic innuendos is what being a “bigger person” is all about, then I guess I am happy to be ignorant. I will continue in my ignorant bliss and believe that I will outlive you all for not harboring such smoldering hatred in my heart.
I think it important to display all opinions. I really do not wish to be argumentative, as I suspect you feel as well.
I did go over to Rush's actual transcript pages to make sure that his words were not twisted in any way shape and form. I did much work in research when I was coming up through the ranks and always make sure all quotes that I use are accurate and actually said.
He did say those words, no leftist slant needed.
I think that most of our bloggers would be surprised to know just how much you and I actually like each other....and I would never, ever doubt your intelligence. I've read your blog for a long time. I see your colors and spirit and I know your depth as well.
So..hands across the water. Shaking.
Maria, I think you're really bright. But I think you've given this moron more attention than he deserves. Just my 2 cents.
hmmm. I just cannot listen to Rush Limbaugh no matter how I try. That said, I can't listen to any shock jock. Doesn't matter if they are scatological, sports fanatics or political hacks. Can't stand them. Their goal is to rabble rouse. Personally, I don't have the time, energy or inclination to deal with that shit.
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Thanks for this, Maria. Putting his "theatrics" all together on one page really helps show his true character. I believe Rush is his own biggest fan.
You're a psychologist-- ever met a drug addict that didn't have axis two pathology?
Glad you're feeling better and back blogging...
He makes me seriously ill.
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