Posted on 11/10/2005 11:40:07 AM PST by faithincowboys
I am a fan of Limbaugh's but I think the soldiers don't need a 24/7 subscription. I think Limbaugh would've been a real mensch if he had just endorsed a standard Adopt- A - Soldier program that provided them with the normal TLC-- food, shaving kits, etc. He didn't have to get his beak wet... I would've gladly participated in a standard program, the subscription thing is a missed opportunity that risks appearing self interested. I don't care if a bonehead from Rio Linda gave him the idea.
Ummmm I think some of those "boneheads from Rio Linda" that you are referring to....are freepers.
This is a gift that gives 24-7....
If he really wanted to earn admiration, he'd just take that validated database he talks about, and just give them all a subscripton.
I think it is a good idea.
Rush is a great American and he's doing a wonderful thing. How better to help our soldiers than giving them access to the truth they won't get in the MSM?
I think what Rush is doing is a great idea. The Soldiers will enjoy it. As far as giving them things they need, Operation Shoebox is doing a fine job sending them those needed items.
A subscription to Rush is food for the soul, the heart, the mind.....not the beard.
Leni
I love my 24/7 subscription, and I could see where the soldiers would enjoy it, also. I don't think it's a bad idea, although certainly you wouldn't have to give them a Limbaugh 24/7 ... Maybe they'd like to be able to subscribe to the NY Times online ... LOL
Gives them all 3 hours of his show versus American Forces Radio which only gives 1 hour.
I like Rush, and listen to him every chance I get.
However, he is more and more into self promotion and less and less into conservative activism. I realize he is an entertainer; and he IS entertaining! But, as with our President, I wish he would do more with his talents and resources.
Maybe he should start a "Adopt-a-Liberal" program.......
I sent Rush an email describing a problem the GIs may run into. I work everyday on an Air Force Base. I am a member of Rush 24/7 and the software on the base computer network will not allow most streaming audio. One of my squadron mates discovered a way I can listen to Rush via a CA station, but I can't get streaming audio from most radio stations. I am not sure the adopt-a-soldier idea will work because of streaming audio problem.
He already said he is contributing himself.....from his super-secret credit card. He can't give away bandwidth for free....and he's giving a discount. If they service men don't want it....they won't sign up for it.
Congrats on your seventh anniversary.
And I agree that Rush is the gift that keeps on giving.
The military personnel have to sign up for it, so it is voluntary, unlike most adopt-a-soldier programs, which send stuff to as many military personnel as possible. Most of these organizations are doing great work, as are churches (like mine) who also send care packages. What Rush is doing is offering something many military personnel have asked for, allowing them a 24/7 subscription so they can hear ALL of his program. It isn't going to all of them, just those who want it and this is a way of letting folks like me help pay so a soldier, airman, sailor of Marine can enjoy what I get to enjoy every day.
I have NO problem with this whatsoever.
You obviously haven't been listening to him. He just said that he would donate a"SUBSTANTIAL" number of subscriptions.
He must be reading your email now.
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