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Talk Radio Watch Title: Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson take heat on remarks Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson take heat on remarks
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh and televangelist Pat Robertson are being scolded for their comments in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake in Haiti that has killed tens of thousands, according to early estimates. Critics from both the left and right are denouncing their remarks as insensitive to the disaster and attempts to score political points off human tragedy. Speaking on his radio show Wednesday, Limbaugh said the earthquake has played into Obama’s hands, allowing the president to look “compassionate” and “humanitarian” while at the same time bolstering his standing in both the “light-skinned and dark-skinned black community in this country.” He added: “We've already donated to Haiti. It’s called the U.S. income tax.” Limbaugh’s comments were, in part, a riff on Sen. Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) much publicized remark in a new book that Obama was able to win the election because he is “light-skinned” and lacks a “Negro dialect.” But regardless of the intended context, Limbaugh’s comments have been widely panned. “They are deeply insensitive,” said conservative commentator Pat Buchanan on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “The president speaks for the country when he says we’re going to go in there,” he said. “You want your whole nation, and it’s very positive. And I think Rush’s comments were cynical.” Sitting next to Buchanan on set, host Joe Scarborough called Limbaugh’s comments “deplorable.” “The insensitivity is stunning,” said the former Republican congressman. Liberal commentators also quickly jumped on Limbaugh. “Limbaugh did not know when to just shut up,” said liberal commentator Keith Olbermann on his MSNBC show “Countdown.” “Today he blamed communism for the poverty of Haiti, blamed President Obama for holding a news conference the day after this cataclysm when he did not hold one after the failed half-assed terror attempt in Detroit.” John Amato from the left-leaning website Crooks and Liars added that “with thousands of people dead already and as the suffering continues in Haiti, Limbaugh and his ilk only care about one thing: destroying Obama.” The conservative media watchdog site Newsbusters stepped up to defend Limbaugh, saying his comments were not put in proper context, but very few others are backing the conservative firebrand’s latest controversial remarks.
Poster Comment: Leave it to the fat, drug-addled pig Limbaugh to try to turn a natural disaster into a political act. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Comments (1-80) not displayed.
We moved off topic … back to Rush … Rush Limbaugh expounded on his comments today during a phone comment to a caller named "April". He said today he does not discourage donations to Haiti: "I did not say do not send donations to Haiti." He said he loves to "tweak" the media. Right. So, what does the media and the liberal pundits do, they immediately turn that around with: “He didn't say donate to Haiti and he made a long statement that anyone would interpret as "don't donate to Haitian relief." Anyone would interpret … interpret … Rush said: “I did not say do not send donations to Haiti” … I heard him say that to “April” … and then I read: “He didn't say donate to Haiti and he made a long statement that anyone would interpret as "don't donate to Haitian relief." Interpret … That just makes me sick …
#82. To: mel (#80) I'm sad for the people of Haiti and we do what we can do, but let's face it. The US Government doesn't have the money to help them. They've already given bailout money to people who didn't need it and that money could've went to haiti - It just doesn't make any sense. US Gov helps the rich and helps the foreignors but does nothing for it's own people. Perhaps we're turning into Mexico much faster than I think. I don't know. That's just my two cents worth. Carry on. Excellent points ... and what money is sent there, will wind up AGAIN in the hands of the corrupt politicians! Glad you are here, Mel ... Good to see you.
#83. To: Tater (#79) ...who gets to decide which ones are egregious ... You? Well...cha...YEA... Who gets to decide for YOU which ones are? Which do you think is worse? A couple of black guys in front of a predominantly black polling place or a kid with his arms blown off from Made in USA ordnance? No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #84. To: Tater (#81) "I did not say do not send donations to Haiti." He said he loves to "tweak" the media. That's his MO... "Oh...I really didn't MEAN what I said, folks..." No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #85. To: Tater (#81) Right. So, what does the media and the liberal pundits do, they immediately turn that around with: “He didn't say donate to Haiti and he made a long statement that anyone would interpret as "don't donate to Haitian relief." Where did anyone say that he said that? No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #86. To: Tater (#82) Glad you are here, Mel ... Good to see you. What Da Spud said.. No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #87. To: war (#83) Which do you think is worse? A couple of black guys in front of a predominantly black polling place or a kid with his arms blown off from Made in USA ordnance? Both are terrbile ... You see nothing wrong with a couple of guys in black uniforms (giving the appearance of LEOs) waving nightsticks in front of a predominately white voting area? How about a couple of guys in Alambam dressed in white sheets doing the same. Voter intimmidation is against the law ... they violated the law ... they were found guilty and then the case dropped ... do I think this is serious ... Hell, yea, I do! What was the kid doing that had his arms blown off ... they do not use kids as direct support of their terrorists ... sure they do ... wake up!
#88. To: war (#84)
TYPICAL LIB ... OMG ... "He didn't say it ... but I knew what he MEANT to say ... and he COULD have said it ... THAT IS CLASSICAL ... For all the whole WORLD to see ... war, you slipped up ... lol! I know you to be better that this ... lol!
#89. To: war (#83) Which do you think is worse? A couple of black guys in front of a predominantly black polling place or a kid with his arms blown off from Made in USA ordnance? Are you accusing him of being some type of racist? What the hell kind of question is that? Click if you want the truth. Click here for an important video message #90. To: mel (#89) Aren't you supposed to stalking someone on another forum?
#91. To: Fred Mertz (#90) Oh yeah --- You're right! I live for that crap! *rolls eyes* Been busy today and haven't had time for stalking. Maybe I can start up again tomorrow. ;-) Oh - Wait - I'm stalking War and Tater-tot right now. OMG - I love tater- tots. Sonic still sells them with their value meals. Click if you want the truth. Click here for an important video message #92. To: mel (#91) Lay off that fast food. It will make you a heavier married woman.
#93. To: war (#92) It appears that telling the truth has now become a revolutionary act. Why, even Bill O’Reilly said he donates to the Haiti Health fund because this bypasses the government. Rush stated that money to Haiti is siphoned off he never said to not give to the Red Cross. He asked why you would go to whitehouse.gov to give to the RC … and that is a legit question … needing an answer.
#94. To: Fred Mertz, Mel (#92) I love Tater-Tots too. I love all Tots. Palo loves everything. I love palo. I love you Mel. Fred, get lost :o)
#95. To: war (#94) I reviewed some material today and saw responses from Media Matters and the Huffington Post. It is commonly accepted that Media Matters and the Huffington Post must have their demons, one of which is Limbaugh. And they will lie. This is a perfect example of both. I wouldn’t take too seriously a pack of liars who live in Fantasyland … I can’t take too seriously what any Lib says … however hard I try.
#96. To: Tater (#93) I remember watching the TV commercial after Katrina where Poppy Bush and Slick Willy were soliciting donations for the cause. Everyone in the tavern laughed and basically said to screw those two con men, they've got enough money.
#97. To: war (#95) Bottom line is: 0bamao wants to take credit for donations … that should be the story … not what Rush said. Hey Obamamoo, give up your book proceeds and Peace Prize money to Haiti!
#98. To: Fred Mertz (#96) They were the "odd couple" ...
#99. To: war (#98) This should be right down you alley, war. I have read many of your posts to know this. What in the Constitution makes it possible for Obama to take tax money and give it away, even in the event of a disaster? Did not early Americans struggle with this as well? Those people SHOULD be helped and they MUST be helped. But I’m all for private donations, not government money … No way … it will just be stolen by the corrupt politicians there.
#100. To: Mel, war (#99) In the vernacular commonly spoken throughout the South: Mel, I am “tared” … Whew, that war done “wore” me out.
#101. To: Tater (#94) Hey! I love Fred! Click if you want the truth. Click here for an important video message #102. To: mel (#101) Then ping him ...
#103. To: Tater (#102) Should she ping me wiff bofe of dem?
#104. To: Fred Mertz, Mel (#103) lol!
#105. To: war (#104) With all of his condemnation of Bush, let us now watch Obama's response … maybe he will learned it is not so easy being the President and handling a disaster far worse than Katrina.
#106. To: war (#105) I see you had to go for now, I will wrap it up with this: May there be a day when Americans go back to being Americans, then we will see the undo of Obama. But as long as they are parasites voters who claim to be Americans and want something for nothing … No such thing as Obama voters having any “buyers remorse” … forget about that. Next election he will promise them “free” anything they want again and once more they will vote for him. Never ever bet against the stupidity of the idiots that call themselves “Liberals voters.” Good night, war, wherever you are ... Thank you for a great exchange ... Later
#107. To: Mel, Fred Mertz (#106) Good night, Mel. Good night, Fred.
#108. To: Tater (#107) Good night, Gracie.
#109. To: Fred Mertz (#103) ping... Click if you want the truth. Click here for an important video message #110. To: Tater (#105) maybe he will learned huh? Click if you want the truth. Click here for an important video message #111. To: mel (#110) maybe he will learned lol ... I was typing to quickly ... had other things to get to. Was gonna say it either two ways, present or past ... screwed both together.
#112. To: Liberator (#5) Asshole. It was the truth. And you point at Obama ("setting fire to America"?? lol, retard) and somehow that makes it not the truth?
#113. To: Liberator (#8) Hilarious how quickly you and your chum turn to homoerotica, Luberator.
#114. To: Tater (#106) May there be a day when Americans go back to being Americans, then we will see the undo of Obama. I have no idea what that means. But as long as they are parasites voters who claim to be Americans and want something for nothing … then Obama will always have voters. Why does big business, who, combined do NOT employ the most Americans, get the greatest benefits from the tax code? Better yet...why do they DEMAND it? No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #115. To: Tater (#106) Good night, war, wherever you are ... Thank you for a great exchange ... You too man...saw how late you were going at it...bet yer still abed... No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #116. To: Liberator (#6) Exactly.
#117. To: Tater (#87) You see nothing wrong with a couple of guys in black uniforms (giving the appearance of LEOs) waving nightsticks in front of a predominately white voting area? I'd have an issue with that...but that isn't what happened there...first off, IIRC, no connection was ever made between those men and the BPP...noone has come forward and claimed that they were denied the right to vote and when those men were told to leave, they did. they were found guilty By whom? Fox News? What was the kid doing that had his arms blown off ... It's his fault? No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #118. To: Tater (#88) "He didn't say it ... but I knew what he MEANT to say ... and he COULD have said it ... I've asked you before...where has anyone claimed that he said DO NOT HELP HAITI? No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #119. To: mel (#89) Wha...huh? What the hell kind of question is that? One of proportion... No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... #120. To: Tater (#100) That was pretty good back and forth it was... No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need... . . . Comments (121 - 183) not displayed. Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest |
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