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(Rush)Limbaugh: I have power to anoint GOP nominee (Downplays Ron Paul's chances)
World Net Daily ^ | May 16, 2007 | Joe Kovacs

Posted on 05/17/2007 7:26:05 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: Finalapproach29er

Wow, that was a bit of a low blow.


41 posted on 05/17/2007 7:50:57 PM PDT by Chuck54 (A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

My impression is that this is spoken in this way to get the drive-by mediots to grab their penny pencils and their keyboards and start writing about just how EEEEEEEEE-villl he is, and how arrogant, and that he has used Rasputin’s power to mesmerize his audience. Those who listen to Rush regularly and who are familiar with his style recognize his brand of satire. But he does love to tweak the pencil-lickers on the Left. Dittos, Rush!


42 posted on 05/17/2007 7:51:09 PM PDT by redhead (Alaska-a-a-a-ah.....!)
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To: SandyInSeattle
He was joking, billbears.

Give it up Sandy. Liberals are not the only ones who lack a sense of humor.

43 posted on 05/17/2007 7:51:56 PM PDT by technomage (The true Conservative politician will win every time.)
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To: SandyInSeattle

I see that now. Ooops, kneejerk reaction ;)


44 posted on 05/17/2007 7:52:33 PM PDT by billbears (Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. --Santayana)
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To: Chuck54
Agree, he jokes a lot, I am glad that I misunderstood what he said. I usually Listen to the first 45 minutes of Rush show during my launch break.

PS: I agree with some complainers that Rush is talking a lot recently about his personal life.

45 posted on 05/17/2007 7:52:42 PM PDT by jveritas (Support The Commander in Chief in Times of War)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"That is very true, and that is why I must exercise this power responsibly, not as a cheerleader," said Limbaugh, "which is why I'm not picking a name right now. I alone have the power to move the [Republican] base."

I suspect that Rush said this with tongue planted firmly in his cheek.

46 posted on 05/17/2007 7:53:24 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: billbears

One word, Valium.


47 posted on 05/17/2007 7:54:01 PM PDT by Chuck54 (A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.)
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To: billbears

You admit you don’t listen to Rush, but you still claim you know exactly what he was saying?


48 posted on 05/17/2007 7:54:24 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: Finalapproach29er

He has more money and more listeners than ever. If that’s “downfall,” sign me up for some.


49 posted on 05/17/2007 7:54:54 PM PDT by Fabozz (I plead guilty to contempt of Congress.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

From someone who listens to Rush everyday, the man was joking.

The left is always taking him too seriously, but the right needs to remember his prime method of humor also - illustrating absurdity by being absurd.

The MSM considers Rush the pied piper of the radical right. Every so often he obliges them by playing the part as a joke.


50 posted on 05/17/2007 7:55:33 PM PDT by I still care ("Remember... for it is the doom of men that they forget" - Merlin, from Excalibur)
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To: technomage

I don’t listen to Rush much anymore, but I was a faithful listener for years, and it is so obvious he was doing his put on “pompous act” just from his word usage.

Humor is a dying art. :)


51 posted on 05/17/2007 7:56:11 PM PDT by Politicalmom (Better a Dem with an energized opposition than a liberal "Republican" with no opposition.)
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To: KJC1
There is no way in hell Rush should get behind this nutburger, Ron Paul

You know, you're right about this. I think you should put your had in the ring instead. Then every little two-bit doofus with a keyboard and a net connection can call you a netburger.

Seriously if you can call a man who put himself up for public service, was elected and re-elected, and has a old-fashioned view of the constitution, that it should be obeyed, well then I am sure you can do better so you won't be called a nutburger. You think?

I didn't think so. You couldn't get elected dog-catcher in a two person town, but you seem eminently qualified to opine on the actions of others who actually do some heavy lifting in our Republic. Why is that? Do something with your life before you critisize others so freely, and from the safety of your anonymity. Would you say that to his face? Then don't say it. Pointing a finger at him leaves three pointing at you, all saying worse than nutburger.

52 posted on 05/17/2007 7:56:58 PM PDT by SandwicheGuy (*The butter acts as a lubricant and speeds up the CPU*)
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To: Politicalmom
Humor is a dying art. :)

I am not sure if humor is a dying art, but what is dying is the ability of humans to understand humor. Their bias blinds their ability to see humor.

53 posted on 05/17/2007 7:57:47 PM PDT by technomage (The true Conservative politician will win every time.)
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To: SuziQ

Anyone who is a loyal Rush fan knows that he has A LOT OF FUN! If you just listen for one day, you wouldn’t understand. I know that you understand, SuziQ.


54 posted on 05/17/2007 8:05:47 PM PDT by bethtopaz (Mitt Romney 2008)
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To: billbears

I was listening to the show. Totally tongue-in-cheek. He was playing with the caller. Geesh.


55 posted on 05/17/2007 8:06:11 PM PDT by Montanabound
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To: Montanabound

yeah, I had the ditto cam on and it was obvious rush was playing.


56 posted on 05/17/2007 8:13:30 PM PDT by bobby.223
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To: RushCrush

Rush preaches to the choir for three hours and then goes play golf. He is great to listen to, but is nothing and produces nothing. The left has meetings (riots) in the streets and Rush responds by play golf. In the meantime the left agenda is advanced through the courts, schools, etc. Wake up. We are backing the losing team. Hillary 100% socialist, Giuliani 50 % socialist. It is over.


57 posted on 05/17/2007 8:16:50 PM PDT by Dean4321
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To: Dean4321
Yup, only a troll would join up and in their first post tell us its over, to quit, might as well leave the country.

You know, for a highly intelligent, elitist liberal, you are downright ignorant.

58 posted on 05/17/2007 8:19:52 PM PDT by technomage (The true Conservative politician will win every time.)
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To: Dean4321

uh oh, we have a live one here. go get ‘em noob, while your still here anyway.


59 posted on 05/17/2007 8:21:22 PM PDT by bobby.223
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To: SandwicheGuy

Did the United States bring the attacks of 9-11 on herself?


60 posted on 05/17/2007 8:21:28 PM PDT by KJC1
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