[Pelham]

” Rush whacked two great consrvatives-Perry and Newt for going after Mitt-”

I suspect that Rush whacked them because they criticized his religion substitute, capitalism, and Mitt simply happened to be the beneficiary. It’s long seemed to me that Rush shares Ayn Rand’s veneration for capitalism, where it becomes more than a beneficial way to run an economy and instead becomes an Idol that must never be criticized in any fashion. So when Newt and Perry criticized some of Romney’s business practices for being unethical it brought out the heresy-hunter in Limbaugh.

[VinL]

I think you’re ABSOLUTELY right. In an earlier post, I termed it his “inner self”. But, it’s late, so I can’t explain. But, we’ve had long discussions on the Board about this topic. I think it’s his blind spot- Perhaps another time.

Great observation, though, Pelham.

[neocon1984]

It’s long seemed to me that Rush shares Ayn Rand’s veneration for capitalism, where it becomes more than a beneficial way to run an economy and instead becomes an Idol that must never be criticized in any fashion.

If you ever read or understood Ayn Rand, you would know that your sentence is internally contradictory. BTW, I do share her veneration for laissez-faire capitalism, individuality and non-conventional wisdom. I do not share her views on religion. Nonetheless, she is the guiding beacon for modern conservatism.