“the conservative commentator’s ‘divisive’ comments would not be tolerated from any NFL insider.”
Oh, we’re back to that “divisive” thing. Conservatives are always divisive, when they’re not incendiary or controversial. Clinton was divisive for a little bit, too, back when Bush put himself forward as a uniter.
Lefties and milquetoast moderates can’t get away with calling him racist or implying he might set off another Oklahoma City bombing. So they fall back on the fact that not everyone agrees with what he says. Which is sorta like saying Obama’s unfit for office because the public is split in its opinion of him. It’s BS smokescreen nonsense. If Rush didn’t fit into polite society, if his brand of infotainment were beyond the line, they wouldn’t call him divisive. They’d say he’s a pottymouth, or whatever. Which they do say, but not so often, since even elderly fuddy-duddies can enjoy the program. And compared to the rest of popular culture, he’s not so vulgar (he is vulgar, but what isn’t these days).
I don’t agree with your assertion that Rush is vulgar, or “not so vulgar” as you put it. The worse thing I’ve ever heard Rush say that could be construed as “vulgar” is: “bend over, grab the ankles, and enjoy it.” Well, I guess you could say that’s vulgar but he was making a valid point, which I’m sure any and everyone listening knew what he meant. For the life of me, I’m at a loss for what else Rush has said that could be taken as vulgar.
Your definition of vulgar is a bit antiquated. Calling the commoners vulgar would be like calling many of us liberals. In the classical sense of the word it might be accurate, but it has taken on a new meeting. You’re probably a good guy but you’re coming across as a snob. What’s so common about Rush? He’s the Babe Ruth of his industry.