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Rush Greeted Like Rock Star
NewsMax ^ | February 9, 2005 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 02/09/2005 9:21:23 AM PST by Kaslin

America's top radio talker Rush Limbaugh was greeted like a rock star on Monday during an appearance in San Jose, California, while taking a few days off from his regular broadcast to play in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament.

The packed house at the San Jose Civic Auditorium "welcomed him with a standing ovation," reported the San Jose Mercury News. "There were no hecklers or protesters, and the only shouts were of love for the host," the paper said.

"We are in the midst of a seminal historic shift in this country," Limbaugh told the audience. "The Democrat party and the media have lost their monopoly. They don't rule the roost anymore."

The watershed political moment would have amazed his father, the top talker observed. "If my father could see what's happened today, just the sight of the Democrat party would extend his life by 10 years."

That's one reason conservatives have nothing to fear from Hillary Clinton, he assured those on hand.

Still, the GOP faces a major political problem that can no longer be ignored, he warned. "The Republicans' failure to understand the American people's building rage on illegal immigration" could give rise to a third party candidate, he said, who could tip the 2008 presidential race to the Democrats, much the same way Ross Perot's campaign did in 1992.

Limbaugh also seemed to revise earlier criticism of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for not being conservative enough, telling the audience, "I was wrong."

2,700 people paid $40 a piece to see Limbaugh live. Proceeds from the event will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a charity Limbaugh has supported since he went national in 1988.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: immigration; lovablefuzzball; norushtoiraq; rush; rushawol; rushlimbaugh; rushmia; standingo
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To: Kaslin; Pride in the USA
Still, the GOP faces a major political problem that can no longer be ignored, he warned. "The Republicans' failure to understand the American people's building rage on illegal immigration" could give rise to a third party candidate, he said, who could tip the 2008 presidential race to the Democrats, much the same way Ross Perot's campaign did in 1992.

I hope the GOP is paying close attention to what Rush is saying about guest worker proposals. Rush has always done a good job of accurately reporting the mood of the Republican base.

41 posted on 02/09/2005 9:59:41 AM PST by lonevoice (Vast Right Wing Pajama Party)
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To: Clemenza
Hedgecock is BORING!

He takes a far larger percentage of angry Dems, Libs and Leftists than does Rush, which makes the show pretty lively IMHO.

42 posted on 02/09/2005 9:59:45 AM PST by DoctorMichael (The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
What do you know....? You're just a war criminal.
43 posted on 02/09/2005 9:59:51 AM PST by Osage Orange ("Political interest can never be separated in the long run from moral right" - Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Kaslin

Well.....let's see. These people pay $40 to see Rush and they expect him to get booed?

Lack of common sense as usual.


44 posted on 02/09/2005 9:59:57 AM PST by Katy_Katarina (Can someone tell me how to turn my nick into LOWER CASE?)
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To: piperpilot
I actually like Tom Sullivan also. The worst substiutute he once had imho was Drudge> Drudge acted like it was his show.
45 posted on 02/09/2005 10:00:10 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

Roger Hedgecock is a complete obnoxious pompous unlikable idjit. I don't like that guy or his voice or his attitude at all. Rush's ratings must take a real dive when that guy is on.


46 posted on 02/09/2005 10:01:28 AM PST by Katy_Katarina (Can someone tell me how to turn my nick into LOWER CASE?)
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To: Pharmboy

Do you remember the great editorial he had last year. I can't remember what it was, but I am sure some Freepers do


47 posted on 02/09/2005 10:02:45 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

>>When was the LAST time Rush asked where Hanoi Kerry's Form 180 was?<<<


That is because Kerry lost!


48 posted on 02/09/2005 10:04:43 AM PST by snarkytart
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To: KATY_KATARINA
".......Roger Hedgecock is a complete obnoxious pompous unlikable idjit......"

As Rush has said many times: "The Left hates a person who displays confidence in their convictions". {/paraphrase}

49 posted on 02/09/2005 10:07:44 AM PST by DoctorMichael (The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: KATY_KATARINA

He is not. But then that is your opinion, and opinions are a dime a dozen. Or if I want to use the other phrace. You get my drift, I gather


50 posted on 02/09/2005 10:08:07 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin
"The Republicans' failure to understand the American people's building rage on illegal immigration"

That is the issue which really irks Conservatives. However, I don't know a Conservative would cut off his nose to spite his face over that one. After all, NEITHER party has or will effectively address the illegal immigration matter and so nothing gets done. Except for Homeland Security issues, illegal immigration would not even have the attention is does now. I don't believe American Conservatives would switch votes to the Democrats, who embody EVERYTHING Conservatives oppose, just for a Liberal 'promise' to fix illegal immigration. NOT!! What? Throw the baby away with the bath water, just to spite who?????
51 posted on 02/09/2005 10:08:48 AM PST by SMARTY ("Stay together, pay the soldiers and forget everything else." Lucius Septimus Severus to his sons)
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To: RockinRight

I think you can see a lil bit of libertarian thought in their lyrics: "2112", "Something for Nothing", "Freewill", "Closer to the Heart", "A Farewell to Kings", "The Trees" (which seems to focus on the class warefare dogma of the Left), just to name a few! All of these songs seem to hint towards good, responsible government, individual liberty, etc.


52 posted on 02/09/2005 10:13:05 AM PST by libertyman
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Since Rush didn't serve in the military wouldn't it be hypocritical for him to call for Kerry to sign Form 180? Did Thomas Lipscom serve? I found it very hypocritical when Terry McAwful and Fatso Moore who have never served on second in the US Forces accused the president of being AWOL or a deserter.


53 posted on 02/09/2005 10:13:36 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin
Rush treated like a Rock star?

Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll!!

54 posted on 02/09/2005 10:14:51 AM PST by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorism by visiting johnathangaltfilms.com and jihadwatch.org)
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To: Kaslin; Syncro
Earlier threads:

T'was a fun event for us here in San Jose.

55 posted on 02/09/2005 10:14:57 AM PST by CounterCounterCulture (She never told me she was a mime!)
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To: Kaslin

Rush faithfully reminds Bush that he is missing the point on illegal immigrants. Hopefully the message will get through sooner rather than later!


56 posted on 02/09/2005 10:17:35 AM PST by Pylot
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To: CounterCounterCulture

I saw him several years ago at "Dan's Bake Sale" in Ft. Collins. We sold bumper stickers at the event (and sold out). It was a huge event for Colorado, and it was great to see him!


57 posted on 02/09/2005 10:20:00 AM PST by SueAngel (I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could.)
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To: T. Jefferson

Rush is right...if the Republican's don't get off their butt and do something of substance about illegal immigration they will hand the white house to Hill and Bill!!!


58 posted on 02/09/2005 10:20:23 AM PST by No phonys allowed
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To: Kaslin

..hopefully we'll get a chance to hear a recording of the event. Rush's support and contributions to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are to be applauded..we will all benefit from their research.


59 posted on 02/09/2005 10:21:41 AM PST by IGBT (it's a jones for gawd sakes..)
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To: Kaslin
>>>>Limbaugh also seemed to revise earlier criticism of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for not being conservative enough, telling the audience, "I was wrong."

Good move, Rush. Now maybe Hannity will see the error of his ways and get his head out of Arnold's liberal butthole!

60 posted on 02/09/2005 10:21:41 AM PST by Reagan Man ("Don't let the bastards grind you down." General "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell)
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