Posted on 01/10/2011 10:41:03 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Limbaugh says Dems playing politics with Giffords shooting
CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Washington (CNN) - Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh offered a vigorous defense of himself and Sarah Palin Monday in response to claims from some media commentators and those on the left that some of their charged statements and colorful language may have inspired the Arizona shootings.
"[The media] is unnecessarily stirring up the country in ways that don't merit," Limbaugh said on his radio program Monday. "It's fatuous and silly to even verify and justify these accusations by defending them. The premise is insane, it's silly, it's beneath these people. Or is it? It is who they are."
Limbaugh's comments come in response to accusations that the charged political atmosphere of 2010 – of which Limbaugh, Palin, and others played a central role – may have incited the use of violence among troubled individuals like Jared Lee Loughner, the suspect that is accused of opening fire outside a Tucson supermarket, where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was meeting with constituents Saturday.
"We are we constantly admonished not to rush to conclusions. Now…reporters are bending over backwards to link this shooting to me, to Sarah Palin, to an entire industry - talk radio," Limbaugh said. "Only in these instances is something said in the media said to influence public behavior.
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MSM: Ooh, look! I can see Sarah Palin from my Tucson office!
“No facts please, we’re Democrats.”
Rush is NOT offering any “defense” he is vigorously and rightfully denouncing the left for their vileness. Been listening to the show from the beginning.
Both sides are not, you missed the point.
Rush calls ‘em state controlled media.. I do not understand why he doesn’t just shorten it to SCAM for state controlled American media.
It was interesting the rush to judgment on the shooter but a ‘wait and see’ on the Ft. Hood shooter.
At what point do we mature into adulthood? This 22 year old's life seems more like that of a immature, sociopath youth than an adult. Insanity knows no age. I'm with Rush on this.
I doubt this guy cared one way or the other about Palin or the Tea Party. And what we’re hearing from the leftist politicians is the same old crap: “We ALL, on BOTH sides, need to ratchet it down.” Which means they want us to shut up and accept anything they ram down our throats yet they can say anything they want to say if we don’t shut up.
You are correct. He is explaining how the left could care less. It’s a “teachable” moment for them.
Right! Nothing to defend. No need to defend. The “optics” of looking like you are defending yourself, gives the impression that there is some truth to the charge.
The right must stop the bad habit of “defending” themselves. State the case why we are right (take that as you will) and move on. The open-minded will listen and consider. The close-minded will never listen—therefore never be persuaded.
Interesting Clinton quotes played by Rush. Libs are complex problem solvers, conservatives are simpletons.....
Remember after 911 Hillary holding up a newspaper on the floor of the Senate with the headline “BUSH LIED”? Is that not vitriol?
He is defending himself now?
From what, lies?
The media keeps their narrative going.
If anybody at all besides the shooter should be held responsible, it should be that Sheriff and the local FBI office.
BTW, they were not ‘crosshairs’ they were surveryrs symbols
I’ve been listening to him since 1989, started on AM 1310 while trying to help our military with the mission. Call me a simpleton eh..........
You had better back that up, you are not even raising my level.
The media is not interested in telling the truth
Anyone remember the murder of Rebecca Schaeffer (My Sister Sam)? The Tucson shooter sounds just like her murderer.
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