Rush Limbaugh Statement on Tim Russert's Death

Rush Limbaugh website ^ | June 13, 2008 | rush limbaugh

[fkabuckeyesrule]

"It's just a shame. Tim was a regular guy with that perpetual smile he wore naturally all the time. He loved life and got everything he could out of it. Whether it was at dinner here in Florida while his son was taking golf lessons, or on the set of Meet The Press, Tim was always the same with me: genuine. He never condescended to anyone and was the consummate professional. He will be hard to replace. He was the closest thing there was at any of the networks to an objective journalist."

[DollyCali]

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[catfish1957]

"I really liked and respected Russert."

I fully agree. Though he may have been a little left of center, Mr. Russert was a commensurate professional who gave tough, well prepared interviews.

He also appeared to be a caring person, who had a great affection for family. The man had class, unlike his alter ego at MSNBC ooberman.

[DainBramage]

BS Russert softballed Hillary for 8 frigging years, he was
not objective.

[humblegunner]

Rush is the #1 talk show, you little LLORT!!

Because lots of ignorant folks need him to provide opinions for them. Like you, you clueless noob.

[humblegunner]

Go Back to your website - The DailyKos you No Brained LIBERAL!

Upstart noobies give me the chuckles.

[WorkingClassFilth]

No antics, bucko, just the factual truth.

Not facts, opinions. Yours are fevered, but they are still just opinions. However, since I've had a nice rest and I'm feeling kindly, I'll give you my opinions...

You see, President Reagan didn't create anything in the American people - their essential values were already there. He merely tapped into that and was able to partially revive and strengthen some of our flagging institutions. For that, I'm grateful, but his contributions were not the genesis, or zenith, of conservatism by any stretch of the imagination - even yours.

You have the audacity to come onto conservative Free Republic, post falsehoods about Reagan and expect no one to challenge you. That ain't gonna happen.

Audacity? No, I don't think so. See, Free Republic is about f-r-e-e-d-o-m. Freedom of thought and opinion in the context of a conservative framework. To that end, I haven't said a single false or critical thing about President Reagan. I don't hold that he was THE pure, singular and towering giant of American conservatism like some Moses, but I have never disparaged him - except in your mind. Fact is, I'm damn glad we had President Reagan. However, I suppose for some folks the need a father figure in control of their lives is critical. Who knows - he might have been a your life-raft in life and I can see how you might be lost without him and in need of keeping candles lit before his memory. Oh well, that's your life. Freedom's great, ain't it?

First you call yourself a “charter member of the Reagan revolution”. Then you say, “I know very well how Rush feels about Ronaldus Maximus”. Then you decide to attack the Reagan legacy.

I guess I don't really follow you with this paragraph...I never said any of these things on this thread. You're either inventing things, aren't following posts or have cognitive problems. Again, you really need to get some rest.

For the record...

Conservatism, by in large, is a worldview philosophy drawing on many things. The values of the Judeo-Christian faiths are embodied in the moral component. The historic human struggle of the individual for elemental rights against the power of the state is part of our bedrock creeds going back to the ancient city-states of Greece. Finally, the unique doctrines of Western civilization culminating in the genius of our own Constitution are the bulwarks of our freedoms and the lynch pin of the American Republic. These things, together with sound life experiences and a keen sense of human nature we can begin to distill the essence of what conservatism really is. It is the great hubris of politicians, pundits and media hacks to define something so great and claim authorship or write its obituary.

Mr. Reagan certainly had a grasp of these things and most all of us are surely glad we had him on our side. The truth is, though, he was only selected by the majority of us that vote because he reflected those values - OUR VALUES - at a time when they were seemingly on the wane in our public realm. He did not create these ideas. He did not place them in our minds or hearts. He was simply a servant to them the same as millions of us were - and still are today. The unvarnished truth is that we all individually apprehend the truth and validity of conservatism through experiential testing of the truths and doctrines that have been articulated before. Fortunately, conservatism was alive and active in the lives of millions in this nation well before Mr. Reagan went to the WH and they will be long after the ruin of the 2008 election as well.

The great and inestimable utility of a man like Rush is in his daily presence in the American media and 20+ million lives. A President rarely communicates with the people even though he is our elected Representative and in that sense, he is good, or bad, to the extent that he reflects OUR conservative values and wishes when he does act or speak. On this account, Mr. Reagan did well. However, it is in the day to day grind that most hearts and minds are won. Aside from personal experience, the education and consistency of a teacher, friend or mentor is far more powerful and influential than grand gestures on behalf of many. In this arena, Rush trumps the entire Republican Party by many orders of magnitude.

In media saturated modern lives, until Limbaugh came along, there was little or nothing in the way of mainstream communication for the average person to get a true sense of political balance, fuller range of information or an ongoing philosophical education. For active conservatives, there has always been a reliable press, but coverage was limited to a fraction and then it largely preached to the choir. In this realm, a debt is owed Mr. Limbaugh far greater than that of we shower on elected leaders. Limbaugh actually wins converts, thwarts the evil plans of freedom's enemies and chastises the 'Guardians' of our freedoms for their sloth and compromise. In fact, he sometimes beats them like a rented mule - which is entirely fitting.

Rush has been courted by the likes of your guru Newt and an entire range of others like no other media outlet before his time because of one simple reason - he is connected to people in a way that politicians only have sweaty and fevered dreams about. Despite what you think, Newt impacted the lives of the average conservative in far smaller ways than the daily broadcasts of Mr. Limbaugh. His (how laughable to claim the power of the horse when all one does is ride) 'revolution' has foundered (largely because of his own ineptitude and Newt is gone. In direct contrast, Rush is very nearly the modern conservative answer to Will Rogers and just as vital to conservatism as Rogers was to FDR's New Deal. As a litmus, ask yourself - honestly - who the left hates more: the Politician of your choice, or the humble, lovable fuzzball?

To be honest, I don't venerate Rush like many. In fact, I vehemently disagree with him on many issues and (despite what you may think) I rarely listen to him. Nonetheless, his work on behalf of conservatism and Americanism at this juncture of history is easily on par with Mr. Reagan and head and shoulders above most of the rest of the elected rabble.

You don't really know what you stand for. That is the truth.

It must be convenient to be able to understand what a person's life, experience and philosophies are through the glow of a CRT. Fact is, I know very well what I stand for and have scars to show for it. For the record, I have tried to lay out a brief outline of my beliefs so that you needn't fume in the dark. In a larger and more important sense, I try to take a humble part in upholding the true origins and pillars of conservatism in my life, work and family. Outside of Reagan veneration, I would suspect that it's you that would have a hard time grasping how and why we enjoy the freedoms we do today.

You're just another whiner.

Uh, yeah, sure.

[saminfl]

You are the one whose imagination is running wild. You absolutely cannot prove Rush has said he is more of an entertainer than a political pundit.

As to your other remark about his influence, have you ever heard of "Operation Chaos?"

Go ahead and keep believing the left wing myth. It only weakens your credibility.

[Leo Farnsworth]

“Honor him for what, exactly?”

For not being a fool like you.

[humblegunner]

Sooo... anyone who does not revere Limbaugh is a fool?

Really?

[Reagan Man]

>>>> .... since I've had a nice rest and I'm feeling kindly, I'll give you my opinions...

After that rant, I suggest you get even more rest. A long long rest. Maybe you'll wake up one day and realize exactly what a utter fool you've made of yourself. The historic greatness of Reagan's political career and his highly successful conservative Presidency places him in a special class that few Americans attain.

I feel sorry for you. Coming onto Free Republic and offering up a hollow effort to undermine the Reagan legacy, in order to make Rush look better. That is a first for FR. Congrats! And yes, that is called, audacity. Even Rush would tell you, you're way out of line.

>>>>>[Rush`s] work on behalf of conservatism and Americanism at this juncture of history is easily on par with Mr. Reagan ....

You've got a few screws loose. Rush is a conservative radio talk show host. The best there has ever been. He's done a good job at times advancing the conservative message. Nonetheless, placing him on par with Reagan is something most conservative folks would not agree with.

President Reagan's economic and defense policies in the 1980`s won the Cold War, dismantled the Soviet Empire and the communist Eastern Bloc, freeing some 500 million people from totalitarian rule; revived a battered US economy from the worst conditions since the Great Depression; rebuilt the US military; cut federal income taxes 25% across the board; reduced the top tax rates from 70% to 28%; reduced welfare state and non-defense discretionary expenditures; and reduced government regulations in keeping with his support of Federalism. An idea that was at the core of the Founders plan for limited government.

Reagan`s leadership was extraordinary, winning two historic elections, uniting America behind common goals and halting the march of unchecked liberalism.

Reagan also proposed and advanced the Strategic Defense Initiative, aka."STAR WARS". He negotiated historic reductions in the strategic nuclear weaponry of the worlds two super powers. Reagan should have won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending the Cold War.

In addition, Reagan was America's first pro-life President ---- post Roe v Wade. Reagan advanced the idea of a right to life amendment to the Constitution that would protect the life of the unborn. In Reagan's essay, "Abortion and the Conscience of a Nation", he clearly defines his support for a strong right to life agenda.

Rush Limbaugh`s success is based on his keeping his radio audience tuned in and entertained. Rush`s real successes are few and far between, and they pale in comparison to Reagan's historic accomplishments. Reagan changed the world for the better.

Frankly, you're infatuated with Rush and find it necessary to run around the Internet's premier conservative website taking cheap potshots at a conservative icon. Thankfully, the Reagan legacy will survive assaults from dolts like you. LOL

[fkabuckeyesrule]

I agree with what you said about the Reagan funeral coverage. Although I have to admit during that time I did not have cable so I did not see everything you saw. I remember the day Reagan died was the same night that game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals (thats hockey for those in rio lindo as rush would say) and they had a nice moment of silence for Reagan in addition to it being D-Day as well.

[Ghengis]

LOL Hey, you entered into this debate, I didn’t invite you. Most hit and run posters like yourself, always seem to have perception of events that are off the wall. So be it.

That is amusing coming from a guy who doesn't debate the point while going straight to ad hominem insults. It is especially amusing that you accuse another as being "off the wall" when you are simultaneously attacking one poster with quotes of another poster in this thread. You don't seem to care who you are yelling at in this thread as long as you can attack with a shotgun approach.

If you don’t like the way I defend Reagan, stay away from my posts.

I'd wager that the great Ronald Reagan would be embarrassed by how you "defend" him. He never, ever acted in such a manner.

But if it makes you happy...

I'm not sure why I even bothered here. It feels like I'm having a discussion with some angry, old codger in the neighborhood barbershop trying to still feel relevant in this world.

[humblegunner]

(El Rushbo Tribal name -- RinoHunter )

It's "El Conservo" tribe, you retard.

For a Limbaugh worshipper, you have a pitiful understanding of the program.

[Reagan Man]

Stop your whining already. Frankly, I find none of this amusing. I find your posts juvenile, pathetic, boring and downright dumb.

Btw, when dealing with more than one yahoo at a time, a shotgun approach works best. And with you guys standing up like cardboard cut-outs, I can't miss.

[humblegunner]

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[Ghengis]

Ad hominem projection noted.

[Reagan Man]

Thanks for proving my point.

[Postman]

Truer words are rarely spoken. Dittos on the RINO imbeciles.

[WorkingClassFilth]

Thank you. I expand in post #106.

[Postman]

I just got around to 106. That was beautifully done.