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Title: Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson take heat on remarks
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URL Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0110/31502.html
Published: Jan 14, 2010
Author: ANDY BAR
Post Date: 2010-01-14 12:44:41 by Bickus Dickus
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Views: 95813
Comments: 183
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.
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#17. To: Tater, Bickus Dickus (#12)
WELL stated. Deconstructing the lies of the Olbermann-Left, then reconstructing the truth is always a challenge when tutoring room-temperature simian posters.
HA! See what I mean?
Liberalism is looked upon as a mental disorder and this sick comment sounds like a fart from some Liberal. You have to twist good intent around to fit your personal agenda. A liberal sounding rubbish remark is boring talk. If you don't like Rush, then pay no attention to him. He has enough followers who like really like him. Don’t flatter yourself into feeling that he needs you.
German word meaning: Shit.
See what I mean? No, I don't. Do you want to tell me what this is supposed to mean? You dudes continually for his scheisse all the time
So we dudes continually for his shit. Right. That makes perfect sense.
I've seen nothing from you that ensconces you in a base of moral superiority over anyone. That fact that you would make a personal attack rather than attack Olberman's argument underscores that.
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
Spot right on the bullseye, you are ... make that three.
I can't seem to find the entire quote anywhere...can you provide it? That asked, how many private charities have at their disposal the hundreds of millions of dollars as well as the vast mechanism requiring thousands of pieces of machinery and thousands of personnel to deliver this aid? I can't think of one. Can you?
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
Right. That makes perfect sense. Calling out re-inforcements, are you? Stand your ground alone, if you can. If you buy into the press account then
No, I heard him make it ... paraphrased it the best I could ... accurately, I would say.
No, I'm not. Again, what are you talking about?
That's not good enough. Rush and his apologists have too often claimed that he was misquoted only to be confronted with the stark reality that...wait for it... he wasn't. On a side note...if you respond to you own post, as Bickus did above, the "To" defaults to "All"///
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
Oh, so that's what he meant. No, Tater, "ALL" isn't my ping list for reinforcements.
I understand ... sometimes words relayed do not mean what they are intended to mean ... point made.
Reality ... Rush has a point on which he is right. The US Government already gives millions upon millions every year to Haiti and it gets stolen by a corrupt government. Haiti could be a tourist hot spot just like the Bahamas, but it isn't because it is so corrupt. Sure US Dollars will be used to rebuild Haiti, and that is the way it should be … through CONTROLLED and ACCOUNTABLE methods … what will the effect for the effort be. Where will Haiti be one year from now? Corruption needs to be controlled … the money needs to go to the needy … not to rebuild the palatial estates of the corrupt politicians. Let the money flow THROUGH private charities.
You didn't answer the question....WHAT CHARITY is set up for this undertaking? Also, what makes you believe that a private charity would be MORE effective at avoiding Haitian corruption than the US government?
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
[1] The US Government [aka the American Taxpayer] already gives millions upon millions every year to Haiti and... [2] ....it gets stolen by a corrupt government. [3] Haiti could be a tourist hot spot just like the Bahamas, but it isn't because it is so corrupt. Point "1": TRUE Point "2": TRUE Point "3": TRUE Sure US Dollars will be used to rebuild Haiti, and that is the way it should be … through CONTROLLED and ACCOUNTABLE methods … Emergency Relief is one thing... But I must respectfully disagree with and oppose the notion that there is ANY financial obligation on the part the United States Government to rebuild Haiti at all - from it's capital/mansion, to its Marxist government buildings, to it's giant shanty-town/city. Let the UN cough monies up from ITS coffers.
Dont' know right off hand ... would need to research ... maybe the Red Cross to start with, and then there some other large ones. Rush was questioned by a caller as to why he should go through the Obama administration to make a donation to the Red Cross and Rush expounded on that thought. I got the idea that the caller should go directly to the Red Cross. Also, the caller said his mother was headed to Haiti to help out. Rush did not discourage that nor did he in any way discourage people making donations to non- Obama administration controlled charities.
International Red Cross, the UN - whatever. The US Government is NOT a chartered "Charitable Organization"; It's a Republic. Also, what makes you believe that a private charity would be MORE effective at avoiding Haitian corruption than the US government? NOT the problem of the US Mercenary Force.
I saw Rush as warning his listeners not to be taken in by the Obama administration by going to WhiteHouse.gov, as Obama instructed, to make donations to Haiti earthquake relief. Why does Obama want this channeled through the White House … to increase the names on their mailing list for donations and …. I too would feel concern for any accountability of the donations made there … where would those donations wind up in the Obama administration? I feel it was that concern that that was addressed ... while it prompted his remark that has been taken out of context and used to smear Rush.
The 0bama Administration is about NOTHING BUT Power & Control; Control & Power. If the caller prefers that his/her check get cashed by Red Cross, then WTF is 0bama's hand doing out??
Good for him... Why does Obama want this channeled through the White House … to increase the names on their mailing list for donations and …. That's all these people ever do - harvest names and money for whatever Leftist ulterior motive Leftists have. I too would feel concern for any accountability of the donations made there … where would those donations wind up in the Obama administration? There ya go. ACORN's Favorite Son resides at the WH. Everyone knows it. We know how they operate. ...taken out of context and used to smear Rush. It's gone on for ages. This is why I believe Rush Limbaugh is still effective and a major asset to conservatism - BECAUSE the Left is still obsessed with attacking him every which way.
Rush did make the point that throwing money at the problems in Haiti has not worked because of thievery by dictators who've run Haiti and a failure to focus on self-reliance with the charitable work. Rush did not tell people not to help the Haitians.
Rush at his lying best. He knows that any such use is illegal and what he said is borderline slander. I've asked you point blank WHAT charities can do this. You "guessed" the Red Cross. They've put it on the WH website exactly WHAT charities wll be involved and suggested that you can even donate to then directy. And here's a partial transcript of that bloviating sack of pus...Olberman is dead on...Haiti has suffered a major human disaster and all that Sack oF Shit can do is use it to attack Obama...
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
Please...after what we've gone through the last 8 years your histrionics are funnier than George Castanza on meth looking for his car keys so he can visit a whore house...
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
No one would notice, except for his handful of retarded viewers.
Sneakypete, have you ever been married? Said things you later regretted?
The last year being the most horrific!
Sneakypete, have you ever been married? Said things you later regretted?
...a reflection of its people who are a charitable people. This is what out government should be doing in the international sphere if it does anything at all...it beats the hell out of this: and this No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
Boy Blunder nearly tripled it. Can you post a transcript of Rush decrying this? Thanks in advance. That said...this is something different...people are dying...and a neighbor has suffered a disaster...when your neighbor's house is on fire you don't dicker over the price of the hose and worry about what church he attends...
No Stems No Seeds That You Don't Need...
War, you fookin spandex encased drama queen! Sneakypete, have you ever been married? Said things you later regretted?
Rush was not lying.
borderline ... like half pregnant? Come on ...
Olberman is BRAIN dead ... the lying piece of crap.
Obama deserves to be attacked (politically) ... anyway, anywhere and anytime possible.
Look - that pile of bodies may as well be a post-Village Gay Parade "celebration." Meh. Is it really ANY different than a college hazing event? (or will you blame the US Government for THAT too?) As to that picture of a badly injured child, I had NO idea you were so interested in the welfare of tiny children. It IS a horrible shame, isn't it? I concur with you - too many (millions) of babies in this world are unfairly butchered - sanctioned even by our own government.
And here's a partial transcript of that bloviating sack of pus You take a PARTIAL transcript and make judgement on that? And you have the audacity to refer to someone one as a "bloviating sack of pus" Partial trasncript ... like half pregnant ... come on, you are better than that! I listend to all three hours yesterday and today. I know what Rush said and I know what he meant ... you read a PARTIAL transcript and you make a definitive judgment on that ... right, lib ... right. "PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT" ... That is how libs SPIN the whole world ... around and around and around ...
Liberator is correct ... take over the banks ... take over the car industry ... all they want to do is to take full control of everything ... take, take, take!!!
Olberman has NO viewers ... look at the ratings!
Worst first year approval rating for a President in how LONG?
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestAs it always is, and will continue to be, Rush was only partially quoted and some folks are swallowing the media set up. Rush never advocated NO aid be sent to Haiti, he did advocate that it NOT be sent through governmental agencies. We all know that ONLY pennies on the dollar would actually get through the sticky hands of the bureaucrats. Rush smartly suggested helping those in need in Haiti through private charities … where the donations would be used better, faster and for less money loss to get aid to Haiti. You dudes continually for his scheisse all the time … he loves it and laughs at you.
#18. To: Bickus Dickus, Tater (#16)
English translation, please.
#19. To: Biff Tannen (#3)
“with ... in Haiti, Limbaugh and his ilk only care about one thing: destroying Obama.” >p>Truth.
#20. To: Bickus Dickus (#16)
Scheisse
#21. To: Liberator (#18)
HA!
#22. To: All (#21)
#23. To: Liberator (#6)
#24. To: Liberator (#13)
... You and I both know I'm right ...
#25. To: Tater (#12)
Rush was only partially quoted
#26. To: Bickus Dickus (#22)
So we dudes continually for his shit.
enjoy your meal!
#27. To: war (#25)
I can't seem to find the entire quote anywhere...can you provide it?
#28. To: Tater (#26)
Calling out re-inforcements, are you?
#29. To: Tater (#27)
No, I heard him make it ...
#30. To: war, Tater (#29)
On a side note...if you respond to you own post, as Bickus did above, the "To" defaults to "All"///
#31. To: Bickus Dickus (#30)
No, Tater, "ALL" isn't my ping list for reinforcements.
#32. To: war (#29)
That's not good enough. Rush and his apologists have too often claimed that he was misquoted only to be confronted with the stark reality that...
#33. To: Tater (#32)
Let the money flow THROUGH private charities.
#34. To: Tater, war (#32)
Rush has a point on which he is right.
#35. To: war (#33)
WHAT CHARITY is set up for this undertaking?
#36. To: war, Tater (#33)
WHAT CHARITY is set up for this undertaking?
#37. To: Liberator, war (#34)
Rush has a point ...
#38. To: Tater'war (#35)
Rush was questioned by a caller as to why he should go through the Obama administration to make a donation to the Red Cross and Rush expounded on that thought. I got the idea that the caller should go directly to the Red Cross.
#39. To: Tater (#37)
I saw Rush as warning his listeners not to be taken in by the Obama administration by going to WhiteHouse.gov, as Obama instructed, to make donations to Haiti earthquake relief.
#40. To: Liberator, war (#38)
#41. To: Tater (#37)
Why does Obama want this channeled through the White House … to increase the names on their mailing list for donations and ….
#42. To: Liberator (#38)
The 0bama Administration is about NOTHING BUT Power & Control; Control & Power.
#43. To: war (#41)
Olberman is dead
#44. To: war (#42)
after what we've gone through the last 8 years
#45. To: Liberator (#36)
The US Government is...
#46. To: Tater (#40)
Rush did make the point that throwing money at the problems in Haiti has not worked
#47. To: war (#45)
#48. To: war (#41)
Rush at his lying best.
#49. To: war (#41)
... and what he said is borderline slander.
#50. To: war (#41)
... Olberman is dead on ...
#51. To: war (#41)
... can do is use it to attack Obama...
#52. To: war (#45)
#53. To: war (#41)
#54. To: war, liberator (#42)
The 0bama Administration is about NOTHING BUT Power & Control; Control & Power.
#55. To: Ibluafartsky (#43)
The 0bama Administration is about NOTHING BUT Power & Control; Control & Power.
#56. To: Ibluafartsky (#44)
The last year being the most horrific!
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