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Limbaugh Hits Back at Obama for Criticism
Newsmax ^ | April 3, 2010 | Dan Weil

Posted on 04/04/2010 8:50:41 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Rush Limbaugh is striking back at President Barack Obama.

On Friday, the nation's top-rated radio host hit back at Obama, saying the president isn’t telling the truth and doesn't have the support of the American people.

The controversy started Thursday, when Obama used an interview with CBS' Harry Smith to level a broadside at Limbaugh and Fox News host Glenn Beck.

Smith asked Obama if he is “aware of the level of enmity that crosses the airwaves and that people have made part of their daily conversation" about him, including being called a Nazi and socialist.

Obama shot back, "Well, I think that when you listen to Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck, it's pretty apparent, and it's troublesome, but keep in mind that there have been periods in American history where this kind of vitriol comes out."

The president said, "It happens often when you've got an economy that is making people more anxious, and people are feeling like there is a lot of change that needs to take place. But that's not the vast majority of Americans. I think the vast majority of Americans know that we're trying hard, that I want what's best for the country."

Limbaugh didn't take Obama's comments lightly.

In a response on his radio show, also posted to rushlimbaugh.com, the talk radio king said, “Who has called him a Nazi? Who do we know that has called him a Nazi? Socialist? Yeah. Stalinist? Yeah. Marxist? Yeah. Nazi? We have compared healthcare in America to what the Nazis tried to do in Germany and get the control of the people going in that regard.”

As for Obama’s claim to have the people’s support, “The American people do not think that Barack Obama is doing what's best for the country,” Limbaugh said.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: 0b0z0; barackobama; bho; bho44; cbs; glennbeck; harrysmith; nazis; obama; rushlimbaugh; socialists
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Obama shot back, "Well, I think that when you listen to Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck, it's pretty apparent, and it's troublesome, but keep in mind that there have been periods in American history where this kind of vitriol comes out."...but there has never before been a period in American history when a US president had told his supporters to "argue with your neighbors, get in their faces",and then got all bent out of shape when the people got in the faces of him and his 'rat cronies.....
41 posted on 04/04/2010 9:46:00 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: skr
"however, we know socialist policies and tyrannical actions when we see them, with or without Limbaugh, Beck or any other media personality. "

Apparently, about 53% of voters weren't seeing the same facts as you last November. Or maybe they were and that's what they wanted.

42 posted on 04/04/2010 9:51:45 PM PDT by matthew fuller (obama- rapist of the USA- "Bend over bitches, I won the election".)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Rush Bump!!! Rush once again doing the media's job for them. If this had been any other president, especially a Republican one, that had said this the MSM would be throwing the poles in his face, pointing out all the outright lies and inaccuracies of his polices, and would be covering Tea Party Rallies coast to coast with round the clock the coverage.

Really the MSM in all fairness needs to be running a disclaimer after each BO fluff piece saying “This message and the views you have just heard from “CNN News Room, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NBC, HLN...”(pick one) is a paid advertisement in partnership with Barrack Hussein Obama President for Life Campaign.”

43 posted on 04/04/2010 9:55:27 PM PDT by Captain Beyond (The Hammer of the gods! (Just a cool line from a Led Zep song))
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
“Who has called him a Nazi?..."

me for one...

44 posted on 04/04/2010 10:06:26 PM PDT by Outlaw Woman (Control the American people? Herding cats would be easier.)
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To: TheClintons-STILLAnti-American

“Well, I think that when you listen to Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck, it’s pretty apparent, and it’s troublesome, but keep in mind that there have been periods in American history where this kind of vitriol comes out.”

Must mean bombings by Bill Ayers and the Weathermen?

The SDS days of rage?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm?


45 posted on 04/04/2010 10:19:59 PM PDT by DontTreadOnMe2009 (So stop treading on me already!)
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To: blackbart.223
Google "Triumph Of The Will".

Then check out the Invesco Stadium 'set' in Denver...You will likely recognize the style.

46 posted on 04/04/2010 10:22:03 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: skinkinthegrass
We don't call them Democrats" anymore.
47 posted on 04/04/2010 10:23:14 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: bramps
“Wait until a few Supreme Court justices retire and he appoints more Sotomyors”

Read my tag line and then be even more afraid. Even if Obama is removed (for some reason) will his confirmed SCOTUS appointees be remove?

Who would do that? SCOTUS? Congress?

Half this country are real suckers and I fear for where our country can go from right here.

48 posted on 04/04/2010 10:23:43 PM PDT by JSteff (It was ALL about SCOTUS. Most forget about that and HAVE DOOMED us for a generation or more.)
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To: Captain Beyond

Just have them put, “I’m Barack Obama, and I approved this message.”


49 posted on 04/04/2010 10:50:39 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (I am Ellie Light. I hate slow drivers.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Don’t pick a fight with a man who buys radio waves by the megawatt....

Didn't work out too well for Bill Clinton, either, did it? He may have gotten himself re-elected, with the help of an ineffective Republican Party, but he certainly didn't survive with any sort of good reputation intact.

50 posted on 04/04/2010 10:52:50 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Hey, Rush was still right about the media doing affirmative coverage for McNabb. The Eagles have now traded the loser to the loser Redskins!!! Ha Ha Ha!!!


51 posted on 04/04/2010 11:37:43 PM PDT by SierraWasp ("Contempt of Congress" used to be a minor crime. Now it's a badge of honor!!!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Gee, Obama, we listen to the truth; not your big fat lies.


52 posted on 04/05/2010 12:08:52 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: SmokingJoe

And don’t forget he road the anti-Bush “Swiftboating” rhetoric all the way to the White House.


53 posted on 04/05/2010 12:57:25 AM PDT by Red Dog #1
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks; All
 


54 posted on 04/05/2010 1:12:54 AM PDT by backhoe (Just an Old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the trakball into America's Twilight...)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Brilliant! I couldn’t think of a way to say the equivalent to “don’t pick a fight with a man who buys ink in 55 gallon drums”

But Rush has become a liberal......living rent free inside Obama’s head ;-)


55 posted on 04/05/2010 3:04:55 AM PDT by bjorn14 (Woe to those who call good evil and evil good. Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

If I were a gambler, I’d guess Rush has an escape hatch at the ready and his wealth newly secured in places the American government can not touch it. As his security becomes more solidified, I expect him to become more vocal.


56 posted on 04/05/2010 3:08:34 AM PDT by riri (III)
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To: re_nortex

0bama’s ego is clearly marked ``fragile’’.<<<

Precisely why he is a very dangerous person!!


57 posted on 04/05/2010 3:19:59 AM PDT by timetostand (Ya say ya wanna revolution -- OK!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Obama shot back, "Well, I think that when you listen to Rush Limbaugh or
Glenn Beck, it's pretty apparent, and it's troublesome, but keep in mind that
there have been periods in American history where this kind of vitriol comes
out."

Am I the only one who thinks that zer0's reply is incoherent?

58 posted on 04/05/2010 3:51:07 AM PDT by TheOldLady (Dang tagline escaped again. I give.)
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To: FlyingEagle

My tagline! You haz it! Thanks!


59 posted on 04/05/2010 3:54:10 AM PDT by TheOldLady (CLKD: Commie Loon Kenyan Dictator)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Well!It must be hell being President,,Right Obama.?


60 posted on 04/05/2010 4:13:15 AM PDT by puppypusher
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