I love Rush. I listen to him every day. But I think he is a victim of his success. I think he has other people doing show prep for him. He’s just gotten a little sloppy. It was apparent with a lib caller a few days ago; he did a terrible job and basically brushed him off instead of arguing substance. I just don’t think he’s working as hard as he used to. He’s still the best; he’s just not as good as he used to be.
I think that’s as good an explanation as any.
You could tell a real difference 15 or 20 years ago. He was sharper, and you could pick up that he was learning himself, on air.
He’s just not inquisitive or analytical anymore, it’s all dogma. He’s in a comfort zone, seemingly afraid to come out and continue his education because doing so would be a betrayal of Reagan or something. Hate to see it.