Lets face it, Rush Limbaugh hasn't been himself since the on set of his acute hearing loss. This is a serious problem for Rush. It has developed into a life long struggle that wil have a continued and direct impact on the future of his radio show. But not being a 100% and somewhat off his broadcast standards, doesn't mean that Rush is easy prey for anyone in the world of talk-radio. I think Rush Limbaugh, at 90% to 95% of his natural ability, can withstand any opposition and that includes a new talk show, from that popular centrist, "Mr.Ratings Mouth" himself, Bill O'Reilly. If Rush's cochlear implant works out for him, then don't look for Rush to retire anytime soon.
O'Reilly's a vulture, waiting in the wings to bounce on Rush. Right now, O'Reilly thinks he is bullet proof and he may be. But it's a big mistake for someone like O'Reilly to think his brand of tantrum jounalism can keep him at the top, forever. Eventually, the bigger O'Reilly's head gets, the bigger his ego expands, the louder his mouth yells, the more people will see him for the ratings slut he really is. I could be wrong, but I believe at some point, O'Reilly will be forced to turn down his bull horn broadcasts.
BTW, I still listen to Limbaugh and watch O'Reilly, just not as much as before.
Listening to Rush now.....he keeps making comments about needing an extra hour.....guess he'll be selling some extra time on his pay to listen web site. He has spent nearly an hour babbling on and on and on about the MSNBC ad for Alan Keyes. He is making no sense at all.
He then went on to babble about some doctors charging more for extra service, never did mention what that extra service would be but that didn't stop him from rambling.
Can't complain that he enjoys the sound of his voice but he needs someone to keep him focused on a few topics rather than ramble ramble.
And I'm sure they miss your support.