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Was Rush Limbaugh a G.W. Bush supporter throughout his Presidency?

Was Rush Limbaugh a G.W. Bush supporter throughout the Presidency?

  • Yes, because...

    Votes: 7 38.9%

  • No, because...

    Votes: 2 11.1%

  • Other and here's why.

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • Are you kidding? Of course he was.

    Votes: 8 44.4%
  • Total voters
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Hey Lerxst. Turn on Rush now. :lol:

He jus listed ecverything he went DIRECTLY against bush on.


Medicare
Immigration
Spending
Defense of republicans in house who dare critisize Bush
New tone
Steel tarrifs
Campaign finance
Education bill
Tarp
Among others.



He just went off on a caller, who like you, have no clue as to what you are talking about. :lol:
 
Zyphlin said:
In general, Rush supported Bush throughout the presidency.

That does not mean he was a mindless drone that never spoke up.

He did disagree with Bush pointedly on Immigration. He routinely would bring up perscription drug as a point where he disagreed with the President and his administration. He disagreed with how he handled NCLB. And towards the end he even pointed out that in general Bush was not a rock ribbed conservative.

Did he disagree with him or attack his positions as venomously as he did Democrats? No. Is that a surprise? No. Look on this website. In general, find a liberal or conservative that is as venomous against someone in their party that does something they disagree with and someone in the other party. Save for a select few like Dana you won't find it.

Screaming "Prove it" however is a rather weak defense on this when you're talking about a show on 200+ days a year, for 3 hours a day, for 8 years of this presidency. All of Rush's transcripts are not easily accessed by the public. Idiotic partisan people who parade that they're non-partisan like Media Matters only documents things (generally misquoted or out of context) that Rush says that they don't like, not things they agree with like condemnations of the President for the most part.

Did Rush support the Bush Presidency? Yes.

Did he agree with everything Bush did? No.

Did he feel that Bush was an ideal conservative? No.
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On the money.

Rush was also opposed to entitlement spending and all other spending outside of defense.

Rush loved Rummy and Cheney.

Bush for most of his term was fighting a war on three fronts. Iraq, Afghanistan and in the US. The Democrats were saying and doing outrageous things while we had forces overseas fighting.

Rush spent his time fighting for these troops and our mission.
 
Reverend_Hellh0und said:
Hey Lerxst. Turn on Rush now. :lol:

He jus listed ecverything he went DIRECTLY against bush on.


Medicare
Immigration
Spending
Defense of republicans in house who dare critisize Bush
New tone
Steel tarrifs
Campaign finance
Education bill
Tarp
Among others.



He just went off on a caller, who like you, have no clue as to what you are talking about. :lol:
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I don't believe you. If he did this, it should be easily proved. Rush says he did it, let's see the evidence he actually did it. That's all I ask.

Me trusting you with presenting actual evidence is like me trusting you with anything else. I'll believe it when I see it.
 
American said:
Seems to me that Rush was critical of Bush's lack of a border policy, campaign finance reform stance, and on the bailout.
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Cool, when? Can you show me where he was critical of Bush? Sorry if I don't find you to be a credible source.
 
Lerxst said:
I don't believe you. If he did this, it should be easily proved. Rush says he did it, let's see the evidence he actually did it. That's all I ask.

Me trusting you with presenting actual evidence is like me trusting you with anything else. I'll believe it when I see it.
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go to rushlimbaugh.com click rush 24/7 then dl the transcript it will cost ya or search the forums here, several of us who actually listen to him heard it. and commented on it...


zimmer, bk, and several others as well....


On anther note, I don't give a **** what you believe, I'd have to respect you to care. You can stick your fingers in your ears and go "Nuh uh" all you want. I'l just smile and laugh at you.
 
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obvious Child said:
Other. Rush harped on Bush when it suited his wallet and praised him when it did the same.

Remember, Rush is it in, like most Pundits, for the money.
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Hey look Lerxst, even your boy OC knows that he critisized Bush...... :lol:



Give it up, Lerxst, you are wrong. :lol:
 
Lerxst said:
I don't believe you. If he did this, it should be easily proved. Rush says he did it, let's see the evidence he actually did it. That's all I ask.

Me trusting you with presenting actual evidence is like me trusting you with anything else. I'll believe it when I see it.
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Believe it.
Rush has no qualms stating what he opposed any Republican on.
Never has.
Ever.
Not one time.


He takes on the republicans when they do not follow Conservatism.
He did it to Bush 41.

If I remember correctly he didn't have Bush 41 on his show for a long time during his run against Clinton because he was pissed Bush's Read My Lips was the first step in undoing Reagnomics... and not only done by any Republican but by Reagan's VP.

Rush is a Big C Conservative first.
Republicans are the vehicle to push it through.
Nothing more.

He actually gets more pissed at his own party when they drift left.
He is consistent... not to do it would compromise his Conservative Principles.

He believes we should not compromise our principles.
Let us educate the others and bring them into our camp.
Don't water down the Grundstein that anchors our greatness.
Defend it, explain it, embrace it.

With that as his foundation he has to take on all republicans that drift.
 
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Just to clarify, Zimmer, you heard what I heard yesterday.

He had a caller who said he was an uncompromising Bush supporter like lerxst claims, Rush then listed the things he opposed Bush directly on, and my list encompasses most of them.


thanks.
 
Reverend_Hellh0und said:
Just to clarify, Zimmer, you heard what I heard yesterday.

He had a caller who said he was an uncompromising Bush supporter like lerxst claims, Rush then listed the things he opposed Bush directly on, and my list encompasses most of them.


thanks.
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Yes, I confess.
I listened in opposition to Obama's direct orders.
It did happen as the Good Rev. noted.

I feel so ashamed.
Is there a Liberal Suicide Hotline I can call for assistance.
I'm sure they have them for those who exposed themselves to Rush.
Anyone... a number...???
Please.
 
Reverend_Hellh0und said:
Hey Lerxst. Turn on Rush now. :lol:

He jus listed ecverything he went DIRECTLY against bush on.


Medicare
Immigration
Spending
Defense of republicans in house who dare critisize Bush
New tone
Steel tarrifs
Campaign finance
Education bill
Tarp
Among others.



He just went off on a caller, who like you, have no clue as to what you are talking about. :lol:
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I heard and recorded that response to a caller. Here is a paraphrased transcript of what Rush said he opposed of the Bush Administration:

Rush led the fight against illegal aliens, opposed Medicare, opposed spending, he came to the aid of Republicans who were against the spending, he opposed the idea that we were more friendly with our enemies than our friends, he opposed steel tariffs, campaign finance reform, the education bill and the TARP bailout bill.

You nailed it, Rev.
 
bhkad said:
I heard and recorded that response to a caller. Here is a paraphrased transcript of what Rush said he opposed of the Bush Administration:

Rush led the fight against illegal aliens, opposed Medicare, opposed spending, he came to the aid of Republicans who were against the spending, he opposed the idea that we were more friendly with our enemies than our friends, he opposed steel tariffs, campaign finance reform, the education bill and the TARP bailout bill.

You nailed it, Rev.
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LOL.Here is a transcript and link... LMFAO

RUSH: You called up with a false premise that I have blanketly agreed with George W. Bush, therefore how can I possibly debate Obama? I'm answering your silly question. I opposed the new Medicare entitlement. Republicans don't do entitlements. I cringed at some of the spending the Bush administration was doing. I came to the defense of Republicans in the House who were hornswoggled by all this because they dare not oppose their own president for the sake of party unity. I opposed the "new tone," Steve. I opposed from the outset the idea that the Bush administration was more friendly with its enemies than with its friends. I opposed steel tariffs. I opposed campaign finance reform. I opposed the education bill -- and that bailout didn't go well down here. I wasn't in support of that bailout, the TARP money. So nice try. That's why I say nice try. You need to expand your horizons on who I am, beyond some of these cheap little propaganda sites disguised as news sites. Who's next on this program? Rob in Binghamton in New York. Nice to have you on the EIB Network, sir. Hello.
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Rev,

50 bucks this isn't good enough?
 
zimmer said:
LOL.Here is a transcript and link... LMFAO



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nice, i missed that.....


So lerxst, once again you have egg on your face, will you be apologizing again for calling me a liar again or will you some how deny this link as well?


OWNED!!!!!


:lol::lol::lol:




Rev,

50 bucks this isn't good enough?
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What you mean brother, 50 BUCKS? :lol:
 
Lerxst said:
Cool, when? Can you show me where he was critical of Bush? Sorry if I don't find you to be a credible source.
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Do you believe it now?
Does it change your mind at all?

Does it make you curious now?
Challenge your believe about Rush and open the possibility of listening to him to find out what is what?

Or do you Lerxst left?
 
Wasn't it Rush who brought the approval rating among conservatives of Bush down? Immigration?

If Rush had always supported Bush as suggested Bush would not have left office with a 30% approval rating.

The democrats like to say 20% but it was not. Gallop and Fox reported 34% approval.
 
Lerxst said:
I don't believe you. If he did this, it should be easily proved. Rush says he did it, let's see the evidence he actually did it. That's all I ask.
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At this point you're covring your ears and screaming "I CAN'T HEAR YOU" as loud as you can.
 
Goobieman said:
At this point you're covring your ears and screaming "I CAN'T HEAR YOU" as loud as you can.
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Nope, I just want him to provide some proof. I don't find the Reverend to be an honest debater and I don't find Rush to be honest either. Too much injection of of hyperbole, vitriol, and opinion as fact on both their parts.
 
Lerxst said:
Nope, I just want him to provide some proof. I don't find the Reverend to be an honest debater and I don't find Rush to be honest either. Too much injection of of hyperbole, vitriol, and opinion as fact on both their parts.
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Right, cause everytime you cackle that I am a liar, I make you look silly. :rofl
 
Wow....let's examine.

  • The argument was whether or not Rush was a supporter throughout the W. Bush Presidency or critical on several issues.
  • Reverend Hellhounds right wing gang has claimed he was critical of George W. Bush on numerous issues during the Presidency.
  • I have claimed he was not critical of W. and asked for proof to substantiate the claim the Reverend was making.
  • What was presented as evidence was debunked. Nothing in what was posted showed Rush criticizing George W. Bush, not one time. I proved this by examining the links and then asking for the Reverend to go back to his source and show me where any of this was in text. He refused. Two of the links weren't even to actual articles but search result pages (none of the results of which backed up his claim), showing that the Reverend clearly did not even read his own sources.
  • Now we have the entire group rallying around a post-W. presidency phone call in which Rush I didn't support Bush on many issues.
  • Again, if this is true...there should be some reference as to when it happened and what the extent of the criticsim was. Rush is not a credible source because he has motive to distance himself from Bush. Besides, Rush saying he didn't support Bush throughout (which is bogus and the poll shows that the overwhelming majority here believe otherwise)
  • So, if Rush did this on so many issues it should at least have made some mention on the internet. What we have is Rush trying to elevate his celebrity status and influence in the GOP (which I'm cool with) and trying to do damage control regarding his ardent support of the guy whom the party turned it's back on. Rush saying "I went after the President" in the heat of 2009 promotional campaign doesn't amount to evidence that he actually went after Bush during his Presidency.

You guys can try again. When the evidence is there, present it. Until then, I'll let you all continue your round robin defense of the indefensible. No begin your pompous chortling and backslapping and tell yourself it'll be okay.
 
Lerxst said:
Wow....let's examine.

  • The argument was whether or not Rush was a supporter throughout the W. Bush Presidency or critical on several issues.
  • Reverend Hellhounds right wing gang has claimed he was critical of George W. Bush on numerous issues during the Presidency.
  • I have claimed he was not critical of W. and asked for proof to substantiate the claim the Reverend was making.
  • What was presented as evidence was debunked. Nothing in what was posted showed Rush criticizing George W. Bush, not one time. I proved this by examining the links and then asking for the Reverend to go back to his source and show me where any of this was in text. He refused. Two of the links weren't even to actual articles but search result pages (none of the results of which backed up his claim), showing that the Reverend clearly did not even read his own sources.
  • Now we have the entire group rallying around a post-W. presidency phone call in which Rush I didn't support Bush on many issues.
  • Again, if this is true...there should be some reference as to when it happened and what the extent of the criticsim was. Rush is not a credible source because he has motive to distance himself from Bush. Besides, Rush saying he didn't support Bush throughout (which is bogus and the poll shows that the overwhelming majority here believe otherwise)
  • So, if Rush did this on so many issues it should at least have made some mention on the internet. What we have is Rush trying to elevate his celebrity status and influence in the GOP (which I'm cool with) and trying to do damage control regarding his ardent support of the guy whom the party turned it's back on. Rush saying "I went after the President" in the heat of 2009 promotional campaign doesn't amount to evidence that he actually went after Bush during his Presidency.

You guys can try again. When the evidence is there, present it. Until then, I'll let you all continue your round robin defense of the indefensible. No begin your pompous chortling and backslapping and tell yourself it'll be okay.
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You fail on so many levels it is rather pathetic now. This call was yesterday. So what.


IT IS RUSH IN HIS OWN WORDS!!!:rofl:rofl:rofl


You are wrong. And you can't even see that "Nuh, Uh" aint gonna save you here.


If you are claiming he is a liar now, the ONUS IS ON YOU as we have provided the evidence.

You infered I was a liar over it. I proved I was not lying. The honorable thing for you to do is once again, apologize....
 
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Reverend_Hellh0und said:
Right, cause everytime you cackle that I am a liar, I make you look silly. :rofl
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Reverend, you make yourself look silly. You and so many others know how you are regularly handed your ass on this forum by a myriad of different posters. Just because you say it didn't happen, doesn't mean it didn't, it just means you are being you. The rest of grin and then roll our eyes and wait to see what you will do next. Just look at who is in here backing your play. The extremists from the right.

Now, begin your whining and I'll wait for you to break tradition and actually post some evidence that backs your opinion.
 
Why doesn't he just run for the Presidency if he wants a debate?
 
Reverend_Hellh0und said:
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You fail on so many levels it is rather pathetic now. This call was yesterday, IT IS RUSH IN HIS OWN WORDS!!!:rofl:rofl:rofl
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Here is a prime example of you making yourself look silly. In the post I made that you quoted, I clearly stated this was a post-W. Presidency call. Do you know what "post" means in the way I used the term? It mean "after." So your claim that I "fail on so many levels" is pretty much characteristic of your usual "attack at all costs" mentality. I also know it was in Rush's own words, in fact in my post I addressed the fact that because it's in Rush's own words it's not credible. So when you announce to the world how pathetic I am and then you completely fall flat on reading comprehension, how do you think that makes you look? Silly and dishonest in your debate tactics.

You are wrong. And you can't even see that "Nuh, Uh" aint gonna save you here.
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I was very clear in my breakdown of why your argument doesn't help you. You call it what you want, but I won't let your faux-evidence slide here.


If you are claiming he is a liar now, the ONUS IS ON YOU as we have provided the evidence.
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Not really, because his statement is not evidence. We've already been on the hunt for the evidence. My case is proven by a lack of actual evidence on your side. Rush is just denying what most Americans already know to be true. Why do they know this? Because it's what he did. Now he's saying "no I didn't."

You infered I was a liar over it. I proved I was not lying. The honorable thing for you to do is once again, apologize....
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You are being blatantly dishonest again in this very post. You'll receive no apology to me. If you want me to stop pointing it out you should just be honest in how you debate.
 
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winston53660 said:
Why doesn't he just run for the Presidency if he wants a debate?
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Not enough money. This is Rush taking advantage of the MSM, which is actually great for him and I support it. He only has to play at politician but can earn celebrity income. Good for him.
 
Lerxst said:
Nope, I just want him to provide some proof. I don't find the Reverend to be an honest debater and I don't find Rush to be honest either. Too much injection of of hyperbole, vitriol, and opinion as fact on both their parts.
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The Sullivan Group has audited him as being accurate 98.9% of the time until recently when he jumped 1/10th of a point to 99% accurate.
 
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