RE: http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,152743,00.html

Anyone in this country who thinks Rush Limbaugh doesn't support the troops obviously hasn’t heard the man open his mouth more then once. I cannot think of a more vocal advocate of the troops then Rush Limbaugh.

As for 41 Congressperson’s trying to create legislation to attack one person, GIVE ME A BREAK! Talk about a waste of Tax Dollars! Not to mention that these same senators have been the largest detractors of the War effort since its conception. They have publicly stated nothing but disappointment in the efforts of our Soldiers, calling the War Lost, and holding funding needed to support their ongoing operations in limbo to make a political statement.

And how is it that the right to free speech wouldn’t protect Rush in this case? That same right allowed a democratic senator running for this Nation’s highest office to publicly wish death on our Vice President. Yet when attention was called to this in the media the left drew the 1st Amendment like a gun. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, unless you’re a Democrat in our congress.

Kudos to Rush for standing up against yet another attack by a spineless left, intended to draw attention away from their own failings.

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Originally posted by 11565432:
RE: http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,152743,00.html

Anyone in this country who thinks Rush Limbaugh doesn't support the troops obviously hasn’t heard the man open his mouth more then once. I cannot think of a more vocal advocate of the troops then Rush Limbaugh.

As for 41 Congressperson’s trying to create legislation to attack one person, GIVE ME A BREAK! Talk about a waste of Tax Dollars! Not to mention that these same senators have been the largest detractors of the War effort since its conception. They have publicly stated nothing but disappointment in the efforts of our Soldiers, calling the War Lost, and holding funding needed to support their ongoing operations in limbo to make a political statement.

And how is it that the right to free speech wouldn’t protect Rush in this case? That same right allowed a democratic senator running for this Nation’s highest office to publicly wish death on our Vice President. Yet when attention was called to this in the media the left drew the 1st Amendment like a gun. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, unless you’re a Democrat in our congress.

Kudos to Rush for standing up against yet another attack by a spineless left, intended to draw attention away from their own failings.

So true so true and anyone who actually listens to Rush's show with an open mind will certainly know his unwavering support for our military. Anyone who thinks otherwise is on some mighty strong drugs.

Liberals simply don't have a sense of humor, and are completely incapable of laughing at themselves. They hate Rush because he uses irony, sarcasm and hyperbole to great effect, frequently making them look foolish. All they can respond with is "Oh, yeah??"

There is really no one of Rush's caliber on the left, they know it, and they don't like it.

he called the particular imposter a phony soldier and how he was supporting the antiwar effort, and how there may be others. hence the 'phoney soldierS', referring to those enlisted by antiwar groups to fake the funk in support of their cause, which is antiwar.

can it get any simpler?

I am a 47 year old Navy veteran. I have been listening to Rush since 1989. I have never heard him say nothing but praise for all our men and women in uniform. For Harry Reid and his crew of phonies to try to censor a private person is both appalling and frightening. These people are power mad and want to rule over us no matter what it takes or what lies need to be told to further their agenda. The really scary part is the silence from the so-called main stream press. We are being lied too everyday by people who put their political agenda ahead of the truth. What has happened to the 5th estate called the media whom are suppose to hold our elected officials feet to the fire? There is no longer a independant press, They are part and parcel a arm of the Democratic Party. They will go after anyone who they feel is a threat to their chosen cantidate for president, Hillary Clinton. The media machine is steamrolling right over us and I am very afraid of what is happening to our country. Once Hillary gets into office, You know the press cannot be relied on to keep her honest and will turn a blind eye to what policies she passes . Once we start down the road to Socialisim, There is no turning back.

I believe Rush supports the troops; however, I really get tired of people, Rush included, separating themselves by political party, conservative and/or liberal. We are Americans and if you let ANYONE separate us we are not UNITED. Remember, we are the United States.

Rush Limbuagh has his opinions and I respect his position. I have opinions and I would suspect he would not respect mine. That is his fault and that would make him different from me. I have heard so many times Rush say do not let the liberals lead you this is the way it is. IOsn't that leading us. I hope we are big enough, smart enough or astute enough to make up our own minds. We have to stay UNITED. WE must respect each other and not let political forums, radio personalities or acqaintances influence us in becoming more loyal to a party than our loyality to America.

If we support our troops we must support all of them.

The author makes a good analogy with being torn between two parents. The bottom line is the extremists on both sides care more about their chosen philosophy and the strengthening of their Party or branch thereof than they do for what is best for the Nation or our military personnel. Rush brings to light many facts ignored by mainstream media types that call themselves journalists but are anything but impartial. At least he is honest about where his allegiance lies and admits he is a commentator not a journalist. As mentioned by another poster, if those on the left would listen to him with an open mind they would see he is not the right wing caricature he is portrayed to be by the Reids and Pelosis.

I listened several times to the recording, and looked at Rush's defense, which consisted of submitting a recording that Media Matters was able conclusively to demonstrate that he'd shaved well over a minute off of. He was not talking about Jesse McBride when he started rambling on and on about "phony soldiers", but about everyone who opposes the war. Then he gave out an edited recording and transcript which he claimed were unedited. That he felt compelled to lie about it was pathetic.

I'm sure Rush regards himself as very supportive of the troops, and as far as I can see he probably is, but the fact is that this is the same guy who eviscerated Kerry for an obvious misstatement on a joke intended to poke fun at Bush. How many of you on this site attacked Kerry savagely and claimed he was trying to call our troops stupid when his intention was so plainly NOT that? How much did El Rushbo rant about this supposed dis of the troops?

I agree with 6500618, who points out that Rush draws clear lines between those on whom he slaps careless labels like "conservative" and "liberal". He thinks nothing of impugning the patriotism of those with a different point of view. His supposed sense of humor is actually a mean-spirited denigration of anyone with whom he disagrees. And the thing is, he is willing to throw stones while he lives in the biggest glass house on the block. He's a pathetic blowhard.

all this about a lying drug addict?

Looks like almost everyone here missed the fact that Rush actually cut off over 1min and 30sec of his transcript in order to manipulate what was actually said. Anyone that has to doctor their own speech is automatically a lier and a fraud. That man doesn't give a damn about troops who are at odds with this war. Rush is nothing more than a sick drug addict,draft dodger who has no right spewing his hate over the airwaves. F___Rush!

I resent the idea that anyone who doesn't like Rush is automatically labeled a liberal. It's almost like a dirty word. I am a moderate who doesn't like Rush. This 'labeling' is going too far.

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Originally posted by pfchubbs:
Looks like almost everyone here missed the fact that Rush actually cut off over 1min and 30sec of his transcript in order to manipulate what was actually said. Anyone that has to doctor their own speech is automatically a lier and a fraud. That man doesn't give a damn about troops who are at odds with this war. Rush is nothing more than a sick drug addict,draft dodger who has no right spewing his hate over the airwaves. F___Rush!

I find him a lot like Oreilly who I watch once in awhile as he does make good points however if your against Iraq ,etc and dont agree with him your not a patriot.
Oreilly treats some Vets like they are the enemy ofcourse he never served neither did Rush-Hannity-Coulter and the list goes on.
Neocons and limo libs are two peas in a pod . Both hypocrites

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Originally posted by soldiermama:

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Originally posted by 11565432:
RE: http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,152743,00.html

Anyone in this country who thinks Rush Limbaugh doesn't support the troops obviously hasn’t heard the man open his mouth more then once. I cannot think of a more vocal advocate of the troops then Rush Limbaugh.

As for 41 Congressperson’s trying to create legislation to attack one person, GIVE ME A BREAK! Talk about a waste of Tax Dollars! Not to mention that these same senators have been the largest detractors of the War effort since its conception. They have publicly stated nothing but disappointment in the efforts of our Soldiers, calling the War Lost, and holding funding needed to support their ongoing operations in limbo to make a political statement.

And how is it that the right to free speech wouldn’t protect Rush in this case? That same right allowed a democratic senator running for this Nation’s highest office to publicly wish death on our Vice President. Yet when attention was called to this in the media the left drew the 1st Amendment like a gun. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, unless you’re a Democrat in our congress.

Kudos to Rush for standing up against yet another attack by a spineless left, intended to draw attention away from their own failings.

So true so true and anyone who actually listens to Rush's show with an open mind will certainly know his unwavering support for our military. Anyone who thinks otherwise is on some mighty strong drugs.

What do you call support the President sending the same guys over and over to Iraq and Rush thinking thats okay?
On the other side the limo libs treating soldiers as rabid dogs that just want to kill.
Rush "supports" the troops as much as Jane Fonda "supports" the troops but in a different way

Rush will stick it to those Pinko's.

Let Rush, Navy wife and the Twins come fly with me in Iraq next year. They can also help the maintenance folks when we are on deck. Upon their successful completion of the mission I will give a shred of consideration to both their support or critisisms. Does Paris Hilton and K-Fed have 2 cents to add as well? If you haven't been there you don't know.

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Originally posted by 15560540:

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Originally posted by pfchubbs:
Looks like almost everyone here missed the fact that Rush actually cut off over 1min and 30sec of his transcript in order to manipulate what was actually said. Anyone that has to doctor their own speech is automatically a lier and a fraud. That man doesn't give a damn about troops who are at odds with this war. Rush is nothing more than a sick drug addict,draft dodger who has no right spewing his hate over the airwaves. F___Rush!

I find him a lot like Oreilly who I watch once in awhile as he does make good points however if your against Iraq ,etc and dont agree with him your not a patriot.
Oreilly treats some Vets like they are the enemy ofcourse he never served neither did Rush-Hannity-Coulter and the list goes on.
Neocons and limo libs are two peas in a pod . Both hypocrites

Rush is a Right-Wing progagandist. He has a political agenda. He cannot be trusted but to twist the truth to further his agenda.

Until the FCC brings back the Fairness Doctrine, Rush should be removed from Armed Services Radio.

As an ardent listener of talk radio I am amused by those who oppose the Fairness Doctrine: they are either talk show hosts protecting their market $hare or small-minded people (Dittoheads, etc.) who shudder at the thought of listening to talk radio and not being in entire agreement with the host. Goodness! Imagine them being challenged by a Liberal talk show host who might tear them to shreds if they call-in!

Talk radio is a free political tool of the Right. The Fairness Doctrine would make Talk Radio a REAL forum for the exchange of different ideas.

It is fascinating to see how people are labelled. If I support the troops I am labelled Republican, conservative at that. If I support the troops but have no opinion about the war, I am labelled moderate. If I speak up against the war, I am labelled a liberal, no matter whether I support the troops or not (I do support them, by the way).

Can't I just be a human being who acts on her gut instinct and does her thing in peace without being called names (yes, that is what it has come down to by now, all those labels are used as name-calling tools!) and without being judged? I think by now I am grown up enough to make up my own mind about matters, without having to blindly follow whatever someone else - Rush, Coulter, Moore, whoever - says. Don't judge a book by it's cover - or the title. Read it first and THEN make up your mind.

Until the FCC brings back the Fairness Doctrine, Rush should be removed from Armed Services Radio.

As an ardent listener of talk radio I am amused by those who oppose the Fairness Doctrine: they are either talk show hosts protecting their market $hare or small-minded people (Dittoheads, etc.) who shudder at the thought of listening to talk radio and not being in entire agreement with the host. Goodness! Imagine them being challenged by a Liberal talk show host who might tear them to shreds if they call-in!

Talk radio is a free political tool of the Right. The Fairness Doctrine would make Talk Radio a REAL forum for the exchange of different ideas.[/QUOTE]

Talk radio is a free market. If you have someone with a real message, put 'em on the air and they can counter what the conservatives have to say.

OH, the libs tried that, they bombed. The lib message is not very well recieved in the majority of this country.

Since I didn't hear the original conversation I can only go by past history.
Rush has consistantly supported the military and conservative principles.
Reid and Co. have consitantly tried to silence conservative views, fought free speech when it was other than a lib speaking and denigrated the military.

I have read the transcripts posted by both sides and still have to say that Rush was talking about people that claim to be something they are not.

Reid and Co. are proven liars and anti-military.

Guess who I will believe?

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Originally posted by pet_crocodile76:
It is fascinating to see how people are labelled. If I support the troops I am labelled Republican, conservative at that. If I support the troops but have no opinion about the war, I am labelled moderate. If I speak up against the war, I am labelled a liberal, no matter whether I support the troops or not (I do support them, by the way).

Can't I just be a human being who acts on her gut instinct and does her thing in peace without being called names (yes, that is what it has come down to by now, all those labels are used as name-calling tools!) and without being judged? I think by now I am grown up enough to make up my own mind about matters, without having to blindly follow whatever someone else - Rush, Coulter, Moore, whoever - says. Don't judge a book by it's cover - or the title. Read it first and THEN make up your mind.

Great points.

The first thing in any decision making process is to gather as much information about the subject as possible. Reid and Co. want to silence anyone that says something that is in opposition of their views.

The "fairness doctrine" will cripple our ability to get opposing viewpoints to the lib message.

Anyone that believes the MSM is "fair" needs to do some real research into the spin they put on a story, and the lack of stories that show a consevative viewpoint.

Talk radio and the internet are the only places we can get much of the information.

I really don't care what the druggie has to say and can't understand how anyone can stand to listen to the idiot.