Rush’s most important contribution to this country was by being an unwavering voice of reason, no matter the current circumstances. I can’t count how many times, when the latest leftist assault seemed overwhelming, that I would turn on Rush’s show and feel an immediate sense of confidence and stability. He was a much needed anchor in an often turbulent political and cultural sea.
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Not sure what I was thinking about in my sleep, but I woke up with the though, I am going to miss that intro to a major news item where he went “dat da a dut dalala” (no clue how to type that). I thought I would love a Rush ring tone to let nearby leftists know he is only dead to them. Honestly it would be fun to listen to old shows. I listened to the 2 Feb 21 show last night. I tuned out all politics after 20 Jan. I would check if Rush was on, if not I just tune out. I just felt The need to hear that last show. I am glad it ended the way it did and not with some sad good bye. “And looking forward to next time’” was perfect.
After an appropriate period I would really like to see the Limbaugh estate do this or something similar, not for the commercial sales which would be through the roof, but to remind us why we loved to listen to Rush. I would join Rush 24-7, to listen to archived shows.
I first heard Rush in 91. A guys wife sent him recordings of Rush while we were in Kuwait. Later I would sit and listen with my mother over coffee. We were only allowed to talk during commercial breaks. She went to church twice a week and listen to Rush five days a week. That was her “me time”. Rush introduced me to Thomas Sowell, Walter Williams and Tony Snow. I really liked Snow, spoke to him once, his call screener asked for my email address and continued the conversation off air. I like to think Kit Carson and Tony Snow were there to greet him at the Pearly Gates.