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Limbaugh answers "why is skepticism building": "It is I and my brethren in talk radio"

July 22, 2009 2:16 pm ET

From the June 22 edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show:

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    • Author by jpskent (July 22, 2009 2:23 pm ET)
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      So it's not the fact that the policies arn't working and won't work then?
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      • Author by jpskent (July 22, 2009 2:37 pm ET)
           
        (sorry to clarify I should say fact here is meant as Limbaugh uses it)
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    • Author by The_Cat (July 22, 2009 2:26 pm ET)
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      Um, how can he be failing if he's not even trying to make the economy better, Rush?

      'It is I and my brethren in talk radio.." Something is certainly congealing, but I do not think it is the public opinion. You and your brethren are doing your best to mystify and mislead as many Americans as you can.

      Also, Obama didn't destroy this economy, he inherited it. From Bush. The loss of jobs is slowing on a monthly basis, and the stimulus is beginning to kick in and have effect. If there is a heartbeat in the country, you are poised over it with a poisoned dagger, Mr. Limbaugh.
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      • Author by hurricaneyankee52983 (July 22, 2009 4:57 pm ET)
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        cat, well said. Rush sure has an overinflated opinion of himself. Too bad for him that reality and fantasy are the same thing.
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        • Author by Bronwyn (July 22, 2009 9:47 pm ET)
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          If Rush's head is inflated for more than four hours at a time, call a doctor. Call a doctor.
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    • Author by dmhack (July 22, 2009 2:34 pm ET)
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      It is I.
      Oh, Mortimer, your ego is almost as big as your waist.
      You want to know what's wrong with America?
      Is is you.
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      • Author by dmhack (July 22, 2009 2:49 pm ET)
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        Is is you? I've got to stop drinking before lunch.
        That should read... It is you.
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    • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 22, 2009 2:38 pm ET)
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      Skepticism is what got Obama elected. FAITH is what got George Bush elected.

      Although neither side has even close to a monopoly on it, Skepticism in general became a more liberal trait the day (back in 1980) that the Republicans decided to marry themselves to the Christian Fundamentalist movement. Until the right kicks the preachers and funny-mentalists to the curb (and the hell out of government) skepticism will be a predominantly liberal trait.

      for more info: www.skepdic.com
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      • Author by Don Hussein Fabuloso (July 22, 2009 3:25 pm ET)
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        Eddie, I don't know if the lack of skepticism shown by conservatives in general can be linked only to the religious fundamentalists. That unholy alliance may have been the first strike on their collective critical thinking skills, but I think the damage is so serious now that it's irreversible.

        Of course, wingnuts are skeptical about certain things. Valid birth certificates, peoples religion, basic science... just none of the things rational people should be skeptical about.
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        • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 22, 2009 4:35 pm ET)
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          That's not being a skeptic, that's being a curmudgeon.

          (There's some other examples of that in skepdic.com)
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          • Author by Don Hussein Fabuloso (July 22, 2009 8:31 pm ET)
               
            Interesting site, NGE. I'd recommend the logic & perception section to a few people here, but I don't think it would do any good. :0)
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            • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 23, 2009 12:02 pm ET)
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              And just to reiterate - liberals aren't perfect in this regard either. The trial-lawyer / sue all the big evil corporations wing of our philosphy could stand some lessons in basic scietific reasoning as well. Don't get me wrong while there's been a lot of good work done - tobacco, asbestos, etc... there's some BS legal tomfoolery as well - vaccines, breast implants, and other frivolous suits that have cost companies millions, and cost thousands of jobs.

              But yeah - the overwhelming majority of items in there relate to myths of a conservtive influence: religion as a whole, creation science & I.D., global warming deniers, and of course thier overall anti-science beliefs in general.

              And, like you said, the whole "logic & perception" section - which is lots of the likes of Limbaugh and his ilk.
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            • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 23, 2009 12:04 pm ET)
                 
              It's my bible, BTW.

              (The obvious irony in that statement is both realized and intentional!)
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              • Author by Don Hussein Fabuloso (July 23, 2009 1:22 pm ET)
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                liberals aren't perfect in this regard either

                Very true, Eddie.There are a couple of issues where I can get just as frustrated by Moonbats as I do with Wingnuts trying to get some rationale for their positions. Gun laws for one (though not really a front burner issue for most libs, except in the minds of conservatives), and the Death Penalty come to mind.

                But I think the difference that formed my politics over my lifetime was that one side has a couple of issues that some members of that persuasion hold that I find illogical. The other side has an entire political platform built on emotion and an almost complete rejection of reality.
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                • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 23, 2009 1:48 pm ET)
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                  But I think the difference that formed my politics over my lifetime was that one side has a couple of issues that some members of that persuasion hold that I find illogical. The other side has an entire political platform built on emotion and an almost complete rejection of reality.

                  Amen to that, brother!
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                • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 23, 2009 1:53 pm ET)
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                  Oh yeah, one more thing...

                  Obviously I don't know your complete feelings regarding Gun Control or Cap Punnishment, but I think it's interesting that you mentioned those, becasue they're the two issues that I'm perhaps the most aligned with conservatives on! (And, as you mentioned, neither is really a front-burner / voting issue for me, either.)

                  Iwas just a little surprised. We seem to be pretty well aligned, politically speaking anyway! :)
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    • Author by marco21 (July 22, 2009 2:38 pm ET)
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      Rush, Obama is trusted more than the GOP on every issue according to the latest Gallup polling, so you just keep doing what you do best. Barf into a microphone 4 days a week and then eat a buffet.

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    • Author by nerzog (July 22, 2009 3:00 pm ET)
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      Well, he's right in one sense. The Hate Radio Jocks are driving the GOP's regressive propaganda campaign. It is not, however, to "save" the country. They are doing whatever they can to bring down Obama and get their slimy paws back on the levers of power.

      If they succeed, we're screwed.
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    • Author by shaggles (July 22, 2009 4:00 pm ET)
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      You would think if nothing else his fanboys would get tired of his constant, egotistical self-importance. And he has the nerve to claim Obama thinks he's "the One."
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