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Rush Limbaugh: The man who's always Right
The Daily Telegraph ^ | October 30, 2008 | Nigel Farndale

Posted on 10/30/2008 7:39:03 PM PDT by St. Louis Conservative

Although Rush Limbaugh doesn't actually work from a bunker, he does have a bunker mentality. His studio is on the third floor of a (purposefully) anonymous building 100 yards off the white sands of Palm Beach, Florida, and about a mile from his gated mansion (the one next to Chuck Norris's). Along with the Gulfstream jet (cost: $54 million), fleet of sports cars and eight-year contract, worth $400 million, this mansion is his reward for being the most listened-to talk-radio host in America, a title he has held for 20 years.

But it is also his compensation. Professional Right-wing controversialists do tend to upset people, and Limbaugh has had his share of death threats. He has also had his quota of criticism from the media, or the liberal media, as he tends to call it. He hates interviews and has rarely given any, though he does have a soft spot for this newspaper, because it was once owned by his sometime friend and neighbour Conrad Black (currently serving a 6½-year jail sentence for fraud; Limbaugh wrote a letter to the judge attesting to Lord Black's good character).

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Philosophy
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To: St. Louis Conservative

An “inside baseball” cigar store reference at the end of the article. It seems that Desmond Sautter’s of Mayfair specializes in the better Cuban stogies. The writer appreciates a very generous wager.


21 posted on 10/30/2008 8:27:24 PM PDT by jimfree (Dems beat up girls who don't toe the line.)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

A bit snarky here and there, but still well worth the read.

What’s kind of funny is that although this reporter writes very well, it gets better every time Rush speaks.

Rush is remarkable. He can talk impromptu better than an excellent (if snarky) reporter can write.


22 posted on 10/30/2008 8:28:15 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
LOL!
Rush is Rush.

Hard to believe all you radical socialists are so very afraid of such a lovable fuzzball radio personality.

But then again, it's hard to believe radical socialists have gained such (supposed) power in the USA.

We shall see who claims ditto rights, soon.

23 posted on 10/30/2008 8:29:14 PM PDT by sarasmom (McCain is in the tank for Obama.)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
RE: the liberal media -

"I actually believe that most of their support for Obama is that they are creaming in their jeans about the historical nature of the campaign. They want to be a part of it.They want to make it happen. They want a stake in it. They want to be able to say they did it if Obama wins."

Same with the pollsters, in my opinion. This is why so many different polls are so varied, all over the map. Because of the different modes each are using to skew results the results are different, but all pointing towards an Obama victory.
CBS, (no surprise here), is one of the most egregious with Obama still far out ahead of McCain.
Liberals are either amoral or immoral, no middle, and no scruples about them.

24 posted on 10/30/2008 8:29:14 PM PDT by jla (Sarah!)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I’ve come to appreciate Rush mainly as an entertainer and performer. I don’t need someone telling me how to think, but I do appreciate his perspective and clever twists on things, like Operation Chaos. In contrast to some (like Hannity) who repeat the same old littany of things over and over, Rush is always insightful and fresh. It’s a unique talent and he certainly deserves everything he’s earned.


25 posted on 10/30/2008 8:29:16 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: MadelineZapeezda

Mega-dittoes


26 posted on 10/30/2008 8:29:46 PM PDT by LiteKeeper (Beware the secularization of America; the Islamization of Eurabia)
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To: TSchmereL

Ping


27 posted on 10/30/2008 8:33:38 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Colin, descending)
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To: mnehrling

Wow, neat home... is it the red roof or the grey roof home? both are nice...love the setting. GO RUSH!!!


28 posted on 10/30/2008 8:34:01 PM PDT by pollywog (I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
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To: bigbob

Agree 100%. Rush is head and shoulders above any other talker out there. Hannity is weak, IMO. The only other show that I really care for is Bill O’Reilly. O’Reilly is good, but even he doesn’t hold a candle to Rush.


29 posted on 10/30/2008 8:34:07 PM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Very well written and interesting piece on El-Rushbo. Surprisingly emotional.


30 posted on 10/30/2008 8:34:25 PM PDT by wack-m and stack-m (Do the chickens have large talons?)
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Operation Chaos was a stroke of genius. It kept hilary from the nomination, gave it to a guy that may not be legally able to hold the office even if he does ‘’win’’. Thanks Rush


31 posted on 10/30/2008 8:34:59 PM PDT by Waco ( G00d bye 0'bombers)
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To: RoseofTexas

And how do I “bump” things to the top?


32 posted on 10/30/2008 8:36:03 PM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Thank you for posting the article. I love Rush, he is a Godsend.

BTTT = bump to the top so others will see this


33 posted on 10/30/2008 8:36:03 PM PDT by RepublicanChick
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To: St. Louis Conservative

So the reporter snooped through Rush’s private medicine cabinet? Isn’t that stooping a little low even for a lib?


34 posted on 10/30/2008 8:39:21 PM PDT by CaliGangsta
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I always like reading about Rush. However, the author’s comment about Palin is incorrect. Rush was ecstatic about Palin from the get-go. I listened to him on that Friday when she was selected. If he ever called her a babe McCain met at a convention, it was meant ironically.


35 posted on 10/30/2008 8:42:29 PM PDT by JulieF
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I am a three times a week listener... We have a love hate relationship, lol.


36 posted on 10/30/2008 8:42:44 PM PDT by DecoyJames
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To: MadelineZapeezda

Rush is theee man. Prager is good but in a different way. Medved, Hewitt, Elder, etc aren’t even close.

Wonder if he plays pool. Yeah, I’m obsessed with it.


37 posted on 10/30/2008 8:54:38 PM PDT by JohnnyP
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To: St. Louis Conservative

Anyone who listens to Rush already knows this....He is the All caring, all knowing Maha Rushie.....LOL He is right 98.8% of the time is the latest figure I believe...HAHAAHAHA


38 posted on 10/30/2008 8:57:45 PM PDT by jakerobins
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To: St. Louis Conservative

I thought it was sanctimonious. Does Nigel have a degree in psychoanalysis? He sure seemed to think he knew what makes Rush tick.


39 posted on 10/30/2008 9:40:30 PM PDT by redhead (ALASKA; Step out of the bus, and into the food chain)
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To: St. Louis Conservative
The idiot writes this statement about Rush basically being paranoid

He hates being photographed, for example, because: 'They are going to try to get the most embarrassing or unflattering shot of you they can.' They. Always they. These dark forces out to get him.

Then he uses this picture of Rush in his story

As Rush would say himself, I was right ladies and gentlemen.

Don't ever doubt me!

40 posted on 10/30/2008 10:31:52 PM PDT by OneVike (Just a Christian waiting to go home)
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