I for one, didn't think Rush's remark was funny, not at all. I thought it was demeaning and uncalled for. But it has acheived the intentions that Limbaugh wanted it to. It's made a minority portion of the rightwing electorate, very very pleased. I know you're happy.
All in all, I think Rush has significantly hurt his standing and position with conservative Republicans. President Bush is more popular, more influencial and more powerful, then Rush Limbaugh will ever be with conservative Republicans and I think that upsets El Rushbo considerably.