Left blames Aurora shooting on Rush Limbaugh

Twitchy ^ | July 20, 2012

[Zakeet]

I wonder if the Aurora shooting has anything to do with Rush Limbaugh's comments on TDKR. I surely wouldn't be surprised. — Dennis de Groot (@punchdouble) July 20, 2012

Some Twitter users are speculating that the Aurora, Colo., shooter was inspired by comments made by Rush Limbaugh. The shooting occurred at a midnight premiere of the movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” On Tuesday July 17, Limbaugh said on his radio show that the name of the villain in the movie is a thinly-veiled dig at Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney:

RUSH: Have you heard this new movie, the Batman movie, what is it, The Dark Knight Lights Up or whatever the name is. That’s right, Dark Knight Rises. Lights Up, same thing. Do you know the name of the villain in this movie? Bane. The villain in The Dark Knight Rises is named Bane, B-a-n-e. What is the name of the venture capital firm that Romney ran and around which there’s now this make-believe controversy? Bain. The movie has been in the works for a long time. The release date’s been known, summer 2012 for a long time. Do you think that it is accidental that the name of the really vicious fire breathing four eyed whatever it is villain in this movie is named Bane?

Prayers with the families of all the dead and wounded in Aurora, Colorado. #getyourheadouttayourass Rush Limbaugh, you are an evil man.— Hannah Hnida (@14tigersis14) July 20, 2012

Hannity beck limbaugh paraphernalia Found at aurora shooters home— L J (@jakecovo) July 20, 2012

Just got to see #Aurora. Is this connected to Limbaugh?— Michelle (@mbchampagne) July 20, 2012

"@GlobalGrind: BREAKING NEWS: We Pray! 14 Dead And 50 Wounded At Denver Movie Theater… bit.ly/OBXjPs"Rush Limbaugh connection?— Jelaci Jaxun (@Jelaci_Jaxun) July 20, 2012

.@EricTTung Wondering about a connection between Rush Limbaugh's Dark Knight Bane Diatribe & the Horrific Aurora Theater Shooting This AM— Jon Hardie (@pocojuan) July 20, 2012

Makes you wonder if Rush Limbaugh's Batman conspiracy against Bain Capital has anything to do w/ the Aurora shooting?— psychedelicatessen (@MentalRiot) July 20, 2012

so very sad. I wonder what Rush Limbaugh will say today, considering how he incited hatred against the film fb.me/234b2nLam— Gloria G. Brame (@DrGloriaBrame) July 20, 2012

I'm curious to know if this was triggered by Rush Limbaugh's insanity. Heartbreaking. usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/…— (@PeacefulInfidel) July 20, 2012

@maddow #Aurora #Shooting #TheDarkKnightRises #Bane #Bain #Limbaugh #Encitement ?— Aarpoon Waify (@Phnarrcissist) July 20, 2012

But it was Democrats — not Limbaugh — who first linked the “Dark Knight Rises” villain to Romney. This is from an article in The Washington Examiner published Monday July 16, the day before Limbaugh’s comments:

This summer’s much-anticipated Hollywood blockbuster, “The Dark Knight Rises,” is getting an unusual boost from Democrats and other foes of Mitt Romney who are eager to tie the Gotham crushing villain to the GOP presidential candidate. Their angle: the mask-wearing, “Venom” gas breathing bad guy has a name that sounds just like Romney’s former investment firm that President Obama has been blasting as a jobs killer.

“Bane” is the terrorist in the new movie who drives the caped crusader out of semi-retirement in the final Batman movie. Democrats, who believe they have Romney on the ropes over the president’s assault on his leadership at Bain Capital, said the comparisons are too rich to ignore.

“It has been observed that movies can reflect the national mood,” said Democratic advisor and former Clinton aide Christopher Lehane. “Whether it is spelled Bain and being put out by the Obama campaign or Bane and being out by Hollywood, the narratives are similar: a highly intelligent villain with offshore interests and a past both are seeking to cover up who had a powerful father and is set on pillaging society,” he added.

[Fiji Hill]

Bane first appeared in 1993. These idiots think the character was invented just for the election.

Holy coincidence, Batman!

[VanDeKoik]

Yep.

Every bored moron with a Twitter/YouTube/Tumblr/Facebook account feels the need to tell people what they immediately think of anything regardless if it’s remotely true, informed, or coherent. Two examples:

Kony2012
Trayvon Martin

And if it turns out to be wrong? Oh well! They just all slink off and wait for the next thing to mug for.

[HereInTheHeartland]

Thank you; I was starting to think that I was the only one who felt this.

People need to realize that just because the internet allows the posting of any thought that pops into their head; it doesn't mean it is wise to do so.

[kcvl]

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[kcvl]

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Jelaci Jaxun
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Dad of three, my wife and I run a state certified child care out of our house. Love to draw and sing, dig politics, paranormal, play a Borg on Star Trek Online

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

We are being Oklahoma Citied again.

[Raycpa]

If Rush has as much control over people as the left thinks, we would not have any liberals among us.

[kcvl]

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Jon Hardie
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Value real conversations, bring ideas+vision to life & people together w/care, responsive listening org dev, strategy & org transformation & I’m also a Dowser

Greater Boston

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Jon Hardie@pocojuan
@ArmChairPundent Yup, fiery rabble-rousing vitriol of th media: print, web radio, from Gutenberg to Beck, has fed religious & pol violence

Jon Hardie@pocojuan
@LiberalPhenom Connect the dots the guns & violence are an extension of a misogynistic abusive culture of domination driven by impotent rage

[Thunder90]

In before the liberals blame Bush and Cheney for the shooting in Colorado.

[kcvl]

PeacefulInfidel
@PeacefulInfidel
An ex-christian atheist promoting freedom, truth, and love.

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[Ace of Spades]

FR blames shootings on Muslims.

There’s enough knee-jerk overreaction to go around on all sides.

[kcvl]

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L J
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experiment in process dont count days make days count

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L J @jakecovo
Can anybody explain the need for Assault weapons @limbaugh @seanhannity @glenbeck

L J @jakecovo
@Lezlie61 The right to bare arms was written when people lived in the wilderness Needed protection from wild animals Etc not applicable noe

[HereInTheHeartland]

Very good info from KOA in Denver streaming right now:

http://www.iheart.com/#/live/389/

[dfwgator]

The stupid, it burns!

[jaydubya2]

Count Rush as one that took the bait.

[Melas]

Do you know the name of the villain in this movie? Bane. The villain in The Dark Knight Rises is named Bane, B-a-n-e. What is the name of the venture capital firm that Romney ran and around which there’s now this make-believe controversy? Bain. The movie has been in the works for a long time. The release date’s been known, summer 2012 for a long time. Do you think that it is accidental that the name of the really vicious fire breathing four eyed whatever it is villain in this movie is named Bane?

Note: This comment has nothing to do with the shooting. I'm horribly embarrassed that Rush would say anything so incredibly stupid. You'd think that he'd have at least one person on staff who could do the most basic of research. Sorry Rush, but it's a coincidence. The character in question will be 20 years old this coming January.

[Melas]

Do you know the name of the villain in this movie? Bane. The villain in The Dark Knight Rises is named Bane, B-a-n-e. What is the name of the venture capital firm that Romney ran and around which there’s now this make-believe controversy? Bain. The movie has been in the works for a long time. The release date’s been known, summer 2012 for a long time. Do you think that it is accidental that the name of the really vicious fire breathing four eyed whatever it is villain in this movie is named Bane?

Note: This comment has nothing to do with the shooting. I'm horribly embarrassed that Rush would say anything so incredibly stupid. You'd think that he'd have at least one person on staff who could do the most basic of research. Sorry Rush, but it's a coincidence. The character in question will be 20 years old this coming January.

[stuartcr]

So, every side speculates in these instances. It’s one of the draws/drawbacks of the internet and instant info.

There are those that even speculate it has something to do with Obama!!!??

[The Wizard]

Assholes...all of them....they can’t blame this one on Rush......this nut case is a democrat

[kcvl]

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Aarpoon Waify @Phnarrcissist
@maddow #Aurora #Shooting #TheDarkKnightRises #Bane #Bain #Limbaugh #Encitement ?

Aarpoon Waify @Phnarrcissist
I’m pretty numb today, and it’s not just the cold... ‘She’ moves out tomorrow... It’s surreal but it ain’t no Dali...

Aarpoon Waify @Phnarrcissist
Feeling intense hatred at the moment. Interesting emotion to have to cope with when you have no outlet.