logo
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 2 of 2 1 2
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 332
Shark
Offline
Shark
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 332
When ever someone makes an ad hominum attack such as "Lush Limbaugh" is demeans the remaining comments. I don't approve of commentators on the right who do this. I don't approve of commentators on the left who do this.

Sponsored Post Advertisement
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
S
Gecko
Offline
Gecko
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
Good point,Paula. I agree.


Susan Gaissert, Democratic Party Editor
Democratic Party Website
Democratic Party Forum
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 239
W
Shark
OP Offline
Shark
W
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 239
Originally Posted By: Stephanie L Watson
Rush lied about:

911 Commission report

He claimed that no one ever said there was a connection between Iraq and 911.


About AIDS

He doesn't know what the minimum wage actually is

About the Kyoto Protocol

and MUCH MORE...

He is NOT a smart person anything he says can be proven wrong, a lie, or well, just wrong.



Here, let me just put it this way, I began listening to Rush in '06 when the news stories were saying that he was making fun of Michael J Fox and his disease. I heard his explanation, I watched the video of the show (not the one that the media sped up and looped), and I listened to Michael J Fox's response (that said Rush was correct in his analysist. Fox said he sometimes did not take his med's to show what Parkansan's does.)

I did not like Rush before this because I was told he was a right wing cook on the pay of Republicans and that he was a drug addict.

I did the research myself. I recorded his shows (for a while until I realized he offered transcripts on his web- site.) and then picked them apart. For almost three months, whenever I could record the show, I would. I tried to prove him wrong on anything I could. I just couldn't do it. He provided sources on almost everything he said and he built his arguments off of news stories. They were logical and solid.

I say this because I know there are people who have the same opinion of him that I used to have because that is what they were told. Every few weeks we see a news story that takes something Rush says out of context. On the basis of media reporting alone, he sounds like an angry, racist, ant-American, lapdog of the Republican party. When the context is added, he is very logical, optomistic, and patriotic.

This is why I am saying this, do what I did, see for yourself. Try to listen to his show for... one week. Try to find the lies you have been hearing about. Try to find the sexism or racism you have been hearing about. Attempt this with an open mind and I guarantee that you will see what I am talking about.

-whoisjohngalt

Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
S
Gecko
Offline
Gecko
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
Thank you, Mr. Galt, for the detailed explanation of your opinions about Mr. Limbaugh and how they were formed. The only thing I would like to add, as moderator of this forum, is a question for all readers here: now that Mr. Galt has made his point, does anyone feel the need to continue this thread?

Anyone who reads this forum can either do as Mr. Galt suggests and give Mr. Limbaugh's show a try, or she can choose not to do so. Either way, in my opinion, the "Rush lies/No, he doesn't" conversation is no longer serving anyone. I would hope that the main purpose of the Democratic Party forum would be to elucidate issues concerning the party and its vision for the country. I feel that the issue of Mr. Limbaugh has been elucidated as much as it could ever be.

Mr. Galt, you've done a fine job of trying to convince us that Mr. Limbaugh is an admirable man. Perhaps it's time to take your admiration to the Republican Party forum, where it might be better appreciated.

Respectfully,


Susan Gaissert, Democratic Party Editor
Democratic Party Website
Democratic Party Forum
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,053
K
Parakeet
Offline
Parakeet
K
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,053
Susan, you are one tough cookie. Well said. It's onething to have an opinion and another to try and sell your opinion but any positive enforement of an opinion about Limbaugh, is certainly not welcomed, not in my book.

Republicans wear me down about Rush. Me and others have gained high blood pressure from the forum spitfires during the presidential election over in the Republicans forum. Whewww! I'm glad this lil' fire was watered down today. Have a good one. Bye.


Kimberly C. Cannon, Former Bulb Gardening Editor
Kimmi08 #507369 03/31/09 04:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
S
Gecko
Offline
Gecko
S
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 401
Thanks -- I don't think I've ever been called a tough cookie before. I think I like it. : )


Susan Gaissert, Democratic Party Editor
Democratic Party Website
Democratic Party Forum
Page 2 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
Brand New Posts
Lining Pocket Surprise
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 07/23/25 05:45 PM
Psalm for the day
by Angie - 07/22/25 07:26 PM
"Mother of Mine" - WWII Drama from Finland
by Angela - Drama Movies - 07/20/25 12:48 AM
Cinema Nomad - New Show for World Cinema Lovers
by Angela - Drama Movies - 07/20/25 12:35 AM
Summer Tie-dyeing Options
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 07/16/25 02:13 PM
Summer Picnic Projects to Sew
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 07/09/25 09:07 AM
Fruit of the Day
by Angie - 07/07/25 08:45 AM
"Something to Hide" on PBS Masterpiece
by Angela - Drama Movies - 07/04/25 10:57 PM
Scrappy Fabric Ideas from A to Z
by Cheryl - Sewing Editor - 07/02/25 01:44 PM
Sponsor
Safety
We take forum safety very seriously here at BellaOnline. Please be sure to read through our Forum Guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions or comments!
Privacy
This forum uses cookies to ensure smooth navigation from page to page of a thread. If you choose to register and provide your email, that email is solely used to get your password to you and updates on any topics you choose to watch. Nothing else. Ask with any questions!


| About BellaOnline | Privacy Policy | Advertising | Become an Editor |
Website copyright © 2022 Minerva WebWorks LLC. All rights reserved.


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5