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Americas Newest Mormon Conservative Leader – Rush Limbaugh?
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Posted on 03/31/2011 10:00:16 PM PDT by Grig

Rush Limbaugh confirmed today the rumor that he and his wife Catherine have been meeting with Mormon missionaries for the past few months and are seriously considering committing to the Utah based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Limbaugh was quite forthcoming in how his fascination with Mormonism began. “Over the years there have been a number of things about the Mormons that have really caught my attention.” Limbaugh stated.

“Mormons are the most conservative religious group in the United States, their support for President Bush, traditional marriage, the tea party, really earned them my respect.” Rush said.

“I also find that rejecting conventional wisdom leads to finding greater truth, and I think it would be hard to find a Christian faith that embodies that quite they way they do” he added.

When asked if his connections with other well known Mormons like Glenn Beck or Mitt Romney had any influence, Limbaugh downplayed their role in his spiritual search. “From what little time I’ve spend with Glenn and Mitt, I can tell they are great guys, but so are a lot of other non-Mormon conservatives. Plus, I don’t think anybody’s religion should be judged on the basis of members who are public figures. Nobody is a perfect example of the faith they aspire to live by.”

Limbaugh also make it clear that should he convert to Mormonism, he would not feel obligated to endorse a Mormon candidate. “You have to look at the whole package, what America needs is a strong conservative voice and religion shouldn’t be a factor. The media only brings it up in hopes of dividing Americans against each other even further.” He added.

When asked if he found anything surprising in Mormonism he admitted “I knew they were a conservative people, but I was really amazed at how their Book of Mormon has such a strong political, right wing message. American exceptionally, it’s there, limited government, that’s there too, even the Bush doctrine is in there in a way. I really didn’t expect things like that be doctrine to them.”

When asked if he would actually consider giving up ‘adult beverages’ and his beloved cigars to conform to the requirements Mormons must live Rush grew noticeably uneasy. “I’ve been trying e-cigarettes.” He said. “We’ll just have to see how things go.”

Limbaugh seemed unconcerned about there being a backlash from evangelical Christians, who don’t view Mormons as Christians. “A lot of the hostility aimed at Mormonism is a mirror of the hostility aimed at me for being an effective conservative voice. It’s the same kind of irrational hatred, the same kind of childish attacks. And I’ve never been one to back down on my beliefs. I’m content to let time prove me right as it always does, and I really think we are only talking a small minority that the media loves to play up.”

Backlash has already begun however. Mike Huckabee, who is considered by some to be largely responsible for the 2008 nomination going to McCain rather than Romney, responded to the rumor by saying “Rush should be forced, at gunpoint, to watch September Dawn and read every book ever written by the Tanners.’


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To: re_nortex
In Rio Linda, it will soon be January de Janerio, it'll be winter in almost 3 months!
81 posted on 04/01/2011 7:53:54 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Vendome

Thirty days, has September.

April, June and the speed offender.

82 posted on 04/01/2011 8:01:29 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: wintertime
The funeral of the boy was in Utah and I suspected that it was a Mormon service.

What clues made you suspicious?

83 posted on 04/01/2011 8:03:52 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Vigilanteman
They hate Mormons because they are overwhelmingly conservative.

Why is it that MORMONs just LOVE to be HATED?

84 posted on 04/01/2011 8:05:07 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Raider Sam


 
"Joseph; I advise you not to go to that jail."
 
"Darn gnats!!"
 
 
"Joseph; I'm telling you to not to go to that jail."
 
"Flies are BAD today!!"
 
 
"Joseph; It ain't gonna be pretty if you ignore me and go to that jail!"
 
"Crummy mosquitos are EVERYWHERE!!!"
 
 
"Joseph!  Do NOT go to that jail!"
 
"And those bedbugs really savaged me last night, too!"
 
 
"JOSEPH!!  Wake up boy!   Do Not Go To That JAIL!!!"
 
"All right Sheriff - here I am, so give me a nice room while my Lawyer, my Advocate, my Comforter presents the LAW to the Judge and I am VINDICATED!!!"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


85 posted on 04/01/2011 8:08:11 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

I sure hope your right. I really do.


86 posted on 04/01/2011 8:13:15 AM PDT by skimask
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To: Grig
How dare he.


87 posted on 04/01/2011 8:14:29 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: Colonel_Flagg

Your right. I just re read the article. My bad.


88 posted on 04/01/2011 8:18:08 AM PDT by skimask
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To: Grig

I’m starting to really hate April Fool’s Day.


89 posted on 04/01/2011 8:21:01 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: skimask

Just didn’t want you upset unnecessarily. :)


90 posted on 04/01/2011 9:40:00 AM PDT by Colonel_Flagg ("It's hard to take the president seriously." - Jim DeMint)
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To: Grig

*rubbing eyes*

Sure glad I thought about this before posting some kind of
a rant! LOL

Happy April Fool’s Day to you! :)


91 posted on 04/01/2011 10:04:13 AM PDT by luvie (I'd rather be a Tea Partier than a FLEEbagger! :))
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To: Elsie
There are 10 kinds of people in the world: Those that understand binary and those who don’t.

I was wondering when that was going to be posted! :-)

Meanwhile, this thread has pretty much gone 10-3-39.

(Curious to see how many FReepers get that reference).

92 posted on 04/01/2011 10:41:27 AM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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To: re_nortex

this one don’t...


93 posted on 04/01/2011 11:39:26 AM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie
this one don’t...[10-3-39]

So the mystery deepens, eh?

Well, it's not Biblical in origin, nor is it a math puzzle (for Indiana or otherwise). Let's just say it that those who have really traced the origin of "Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck!" might be able to get it.

And in closing, remember that 42 is, of course, magic. But in Latrobe, PA it's always 33.

:-) * 10e6

Normally a very series FReeper except on January 0x5B.

94 posted on 04/01/2011 11:50:41 AM PDT by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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To: Elsie

Going for absurdist humor?


95 posted on 04/01/2011 2:17:52 PM PDT by Raider Sam (They're on our left, right, front, and back. They aint gettin away this time!)
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To: Elsie

Why is it that the Cotton Mather ultra-puritan witch burners still can’t admit that the Roger Williams religious freedom model won out over 300 years ago?


96 posted on 04/02/2011 8:06:22 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: Grig
good one grig!
97 posted on 04/02/2011 2:37:05 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
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