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!
I listen and watch him on the dittocam every morning. And you are exactly right.
talent on loan from God.