Give the voters a Rush
The other day White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel identified Rush Limbaugh as "the voice and the intellectual force and energy behind the Republican Party." It wasn't meant as a compliment to either Limbaugh or the GOP. Your party is so hard up, Emanuel was suggesting, that it has to seek star power in a blowhard radio personality who preaches to the converted.
But maybe Limbaugh ought to accept Emanuel's tribute at face value and run for public office. It's not as if Americans won't vote for entertainers. Arnold Schwarzenegger is governor of California, and Minnesota may soon be represented in the U.S. Senate by "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Al Franken -- who is also the author of "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot." And a history of drug addiction isn't a disqualifcation for holding public office. Ask Patrick Kennedy.
It would mean a pay cut, but if Limbaugh really wants Obama to fail what better way to accomplish that than run for Congress, where he could vote against Obama's anti-capitalist schemes?
When Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for governor, movie mogul Jack Warner supposedly said: "No, no. Jimmy Stewart for governor. Ronald Reagan for best friend." How about Rush Limbaugh as senator, and Ann Coulter as speaker of the House?
Run, Rush, run.
Photo of Rush Limbaugh speaking at "An Evening with Rush Limbaugh" by Brill Pugliano/Getty Images
Lets see...4 years from now, when you poor liberals are in the same boat you are in now, maybe you will realize that the only way to succeed in America is to work hard, live clean, and go by a strong moral code. I'll be fine (just taxed more), and you will still be in your sorry state. Socialism does not work because it goes against all the things that have made this country the super power it is. Try listening to Mr. Limbaugh sometime and you'll realize that hiding behind President Obama are a bunch of self serving Democrats. Democrats who love uneducated Americans like yourselves. With respect. JD
Posted by: John Dilling | March 06, 2009 at 09:42 PM
For liberals and lefties Rush does not make sense, obviously. The guy would be meaningless if he did. Reading these opinions you get a good idea of the narrow views libs&lefties have. Everything remotely questioning or challenging their views meets unconditional hate. Funny how they always so seriously champion "free speech" while at the same time they fight it with all the might and power they can muster. See the war against talk radio. And this with all other media firmly in their corner...
Posted by: RobAndrew | March 03, 2009 at 03:47 PM
The only problem I have with this guy; he talks a good game about the military and when he had the opportunity to support his country, he never did. Where was he when I joined the military in 1965? He's about my age.
He's un lettered; no college education. What school did he attend?
The Rebulicans should be ashamed of themselves! Lol. Calling themselves leaders! Ha! So funny! They appear somewhat like a white Amos N Andy group! Haaaaa Lol.
They have nothing!
Posted by: Jim | March 03, 2009 at 03:35 PM
The correct quote is to the effect Rush hopes the POLICIES of Obama fail.
As for elections...It makes far more sense to stop digging as soon as you find yourself in a hole. I have great difficulty seperating the two major political parties; they walk and talk the same, as if joined at the hip. Frankly Senators and Representatives probably ought to be choosen by lottery - certainly we couldn't possibly wind up with worse than we've got now, and the liklihood is we would wind up far better represented.
Posted by: tucanofulano | March 03, 2009 at 10:53 AM
You can always tell when someone is effective against the liberal elites - the libs come out of the shadows and descend like a hungry bunch of pack wolves on their prey. Most liberals hate conservative viewpoints and will go to great lengths to diminish their right wing targets. Consider it serious when it has the White House's attention and Obama sends his junk yard dog, Emanuel, out to the press to try and neutralize Limbaugh's comments. Yup- no doubt Rush and his message is starting to annoy "The One".
Posted by: Farnsworth | March 03, 2009 at 09:49 AM
I love Rush L., Joe the P, Sara P., Ann C. These people are like caricatures. They can't be real. The Republican party has become a cartoon. Watching the Republicans is better than Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck combined. It is great to see the brilliance of the Obama team come to the fore and paint the picture of the Republicans that shows them as the dimbulbs that they are. And they are like Charlie Brown, always falling for Lucy's lure to kick the ball again. They even demolish each other to further their personal mythologies.Very entertaining!
Posted by: Jimdandy | March 03, 2009 at 08:31 AM
I wonder if any of the people posting on this blog about what Rush Limbaugh does or does not represent or say have ever actually listened to his radio show? Not listened to a clip on NBC or NPR, but actually tuned in on the radio on a regular day to listen.
I'd bet that virtually none of them, even though, based on the comments here, they all claim to know exactly what he says and does on his show. These are the same people who swear up and down that Fox is totally right wing and that it's a crime against true journalism - but have never actually listened to Fox.
Posted by: GJR in AV | March 02, 2009 at 10:57 PM
The man has no ideas to make anything in the world better. All he does is complain about other people doing their jobs.
He is a whiner. Not a worker.
Posted by: Thomas | March 02, 2009 at 10:01 PM
What a bunch of hateful L.A.dopes here...
Posted by: Ste e | March 02, 2009 at 09:32 PM
1) It was time for him to make this current move. His show is at its apex on the natural arc that all entertainment follows, including news and commentary. Even the Murdoch/Ailes formula has begun to wane. At some point down the line, even his supporters will say tht he needed to start a new phase.
2) Don't people remember that he's already come out four-square for Sarah Palin in 2012? This is a fact, not a factoid. Ask him.
3) There is something wrong with him. Just watch the video clips of his speech and turn off the sound. It's all there. The lip licking, the twitches, the nose flicking, the tight visage. Something is amiss, and no one can say it as well as he demonstrates it. He hasn't handled fortune and fame well already, and The Powers That Be must be watching with some concern as to how far this horse can run.
Posted by: FirewindII | March 02, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Rush would have to make full financial disclosure and possibly give up his radio show to run for President.
If it wasn't for these restrictions, Howard Stern would have become fuhrer years ago.
Posted by: ZSpamz | March 02, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Rush Limbaugh is, such, a sore loser. He is like the one that gets dumped and rather than saying hey good luck, he stalks the ex and makes idle threats. Impotent, ineffective, full of hot air and irrelevant. I think the only reason he is even getting headlines for his 15 mins here is, there hasn't been a juicy gossip story in awhile. Please Rush, stay around awhile and do more, we are heartily amused by your endless ignorance, and the permanent damage you are doing to the Republican party is the last thing they need right, and America does need right now. I hope Obama succeeds, and I know he will, because I am hopeful for America, I have faith in our President and our future after all of the serious damage Bush and bloated, loudmouthed, blind, dimwits like you Limbaugh have done to our great country. One day Limbaugh, you will be humbled, obviously that day has not come yet for you, it will.
Posted by: Democrats 4 Ever | March 02, 2009 at 08:01 PM
This is to Frank's post. What difference does it make about Limbaugh's education? He worked hard, and is now one of the most successful radio personalities ever. Look at all the educated liberal elites in Washington. All that education and they are running the country to the ground. The Obama depression is now in full swing.
Posted by: Mark | March 02, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I am amazed at all the hate that the party of tolerance has posted on this site. Why are all you liberals so angry all the time? It seems you are only happy if the country is miserable. Your leader is talking down the economy so that the Obama depression can scare people enough to want his socialist agenda to pass.
Why should Rush run for office? He does more for the conservative movement on his radio show of 20 million listeners, then he could ever do in public office.
Posted by: Mark Garcia | March 02, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Rush is not a very cerebral conservative, but he does have fun skewering the proponents of socialism. He is fairly articulate, although too verbose, but until a more articulate conservative comes to the front, he'll do.
The left, while claiming compassion, have a hatred for men and women who just want to run their own lives (in liberty) and to be left alone from the government's evil machinations. Government bureaucrats are amongst the worst of human scum.
Posted by: Luke the Duke | March 02, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I despise the LA Times and cannot wait til it fails. First of all, Limbaugh would not take the pay cut, secondly, Limbaugh is a conservative talk show host, not a politician. Libs are having fun with their Socialist victory, but a few years from now, the party is over!
Posted by: Upland Patriot | March 02, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Limbaugh had better see a good doctor -- if you listen with your radio turned up, Limbaugh has pronounced labored breathing between each sentence, indicative of congestive heart disease or emphazima. The man appears to be very ill. Alas.
I recently did a background check of the educational levels of AM radio talk show hosts. Here's the skinny on Limburger:
Limbaugh graduated from Cape Central High School, in 1969. His father and mother wanted him to attend college, so he enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University. He dropped out after two semesters and one summer; according to his mother, "he flunked everything", even a modern ballroom dancing class. As she told a reporter in 1992, "Rush just didn't seem interested in anything except radio." (Wikipedia)
Cheesy Limburger is light years below Obama's educational credentials. I would rant and rave, too. Wouldn't you?
Posted by: Frank Thompson | March 02, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Rush has a better platform and attracts 20 million listeners everyday by being on the radio, rather than a lousy committee in some dark corner... Rush has never changed it is certain RINOS that have changed. They are Democrats when times are tough and Republicans when times are good. Limbaugh never has wavered from Ronald Reagan's philosophy " Government is not the solution but the problem!"..
Posted by: Harry the Horse | March 02, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Run, Rush, Run? Sure, only not for public office. Let him run in Pamplona, alone. I smell "Pay per View" extravaganza.
Posted by: blaisej | March 02, 2009 at 06:25 PM
silly amerikans,led around like sheep by hussein and your liberal media.
Posted by: jp | March 02, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Observing as I am from Australia, I would have to remark that if Rush is the intellectual force behind the GOP, then a lobotomy would be a step up.
Let's keep the glimmer of hope shining. A hope that this mighty nation can redress and nullify the last 8 years of shame.
Posted by: JeffP. | March 02, 2009 at 05:57 PM
He shouldn't have any problem becoming governor of Florida. He can then carry out his extreme ideas to their absurd conclusion. If Florida prospers, everbody will need to think twice. If Florida falls into the ocean, then Rush can blame the Democrats and go back to radio...
Posted by: guity | March 02, 2009 at 05:51 PM
We should send Rush to North Korea.
He will beg us to let him come home
Ed
Posted by: ED HUYNH | March 02, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Rush has never been comfortable in a room full of people who don't think like he does. That's why he never appears on other programs to debate. He's always behind his microphone, under his terms with his finger on the "silence" button so he can control the conversation.
That's why a run for office would likely be disastrous. You can't control reporters and you can't prepare ahead of time.
Rush is best where he is. Behind his desk in his own envioronment.
Posted by: Norris Hall | March 02, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Rush always looks soo happy!
He is the very picture of physical and mental health!!
Why - I'd follow him anywhere!!! :-)
Posted by: T-Prop | March 02, 2009 at 05:18 PM