I do, however, read a lot of "conservative" media, since I like to make fun of it. I observe the Corner inmates flinging bananas; I am always delighted to see if gristly kick-bigot Chuck Norris has something up at TownHall.
But I really do think Limbaugh, Coulter, Hannity, are not especially worth glancing at, because they’re very boring, because they’re passe. I saw that act in the 90’s, and it got old fast then. Yes, I was jarred from this torpor on Thursday night when I noticed Rush had been talking a lot about his anus, and I make no apologies. That was just plain weird, and, hence: comedy!
But Limbaugh? What-ever. Who cares? Certainly, the new president doesn’t. He said this:
"You can’t just listen to Rush Limbaugh and get things done," he told top GOP leaders, whom he had invited to the White House to discuss his nearly $1 trillion stimulus package.
Which pretty much just means, "you can’t possibly be listening to Rush Limbaugh? How humiliating would THAT be? You’re not actually listening to that lunatic, are you…? You are?" Stunned silence. "Wow."
That’s not the spirit in which this rather banal remark was received in the Right Blogosphere, however. This genius explains it all, for instance.
Nobody is "afraid" of Rush Limbaugh. Nobody wants Rush Limbaugh to be "silenced." Nobody cares about suppressing the speech of conservatives.
I mean, rant on, guys. Irrelevance never sounded so entertaining, nor so politically profitable. Though I’m sure the fossils of the GOP base have a different perspective.
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Zed!
Mulberdefoot!
Personally, I would love for them to follow LimpBalls advice. Guaranteed irrelevance for the next century.
Evening Thers!
Have you recovered yet from Ann Althouse’s smackdown?
Please. The more they spout their gibberish and nonsense, they more they confirm just big a set of fools they are.
Thersday II of the week!
thers!
Left a note at your place to the effect that it merely confirmed my observation. Speaking of totally irrelevant moronic nutjobs.
“Would-Be Sodomite?” I’m pretty confident Rush crossed that threshold while he was still in (and out of) short-pants. After all, he does hail from the “show-me” state.
perhaps we’re finally at the point where only adults will be welcome on the national stage for a while. With any luck, the far right punditocracy will be relegated to late late night radio, what with falling ratings and all. Expect to see contract cancellations.
But then again, Palin is supposed to be negotating for a seven figure book deal.
This is in reponse to Thers @ 5
BTW, what does she do, constantly Google teh net for any references to her or does she just constantly monitor you and other sites that rely on her for comedic fodder? It speaks to monumental narcissism.
I love Althouse.
That was her, BTW. I checked.
I would like congress to pull Limpballs Arm Forces Radio contract……….
Now I understand where the term “Dear Leader” comes from. And here all this time I thought our trolls were just trying to be clever. Silly me.
You have your perversions confused. In Missouri, it would have been bestiality, not sodomy. Pity the poor livestock.
Damn, does that mean I have arrived as an official DFH?
I heard Rush was partial to sheep! Isn’t that what his listeners are?
Uh, yeah. She does. She’s talked about her Google Alerts setup before.
Blogger though does an automatic update of other places linking to you, which is probably where she saw my link. The real fun is that she’s sworn lots of times that she doesn’t pay any attention to me, only to show up in my comments.
The whole idea of Rush and any kind of sex creeps me out. Frankly, most responses creep me out.
Hi to the furry boys.
Has anyone seen verification of whether Obama *really* said that or if it is a lie put out by some gooper to stir up the nutjobs?
If nothing else the last eight years and hanging around a bunch of DFHs on the blogs has taught me — question sources. *g*
Not to put too fine a point on Rush’s wilted weenie but according to Webster’s.
So you see, it really makes no difference that Rush can’t tell his ass (sheep, cow, chicken, horse, duck, swine etc. or all of the above) from a hole in the ground.
fork – i hope limpballs doesn’t show up here. i don’t think there is enough brain bleach in the world to handle that
One of the things I like about the Lake is our ability to get under peoples skin.
I’m sure there are many right wingers that check out our blog
I see. In the Ozarks we usually distinguish between the two. Sodomy is what you do with your kinfolk and bestiality is what you do with the livestock. 8-)
Ten minutes and my shift is over!!! Yahoo!!!!
Se ya all later!
hehe.. remember that thread about gay marriag a few weeks ago, when this blog was visited by half a dozen fundies?
I think it’s probably about right.
I’m very sure it was in the “you listen to this fool?” sense, though.
In the bible belt, sodomy pretty much refers to anything other than the missionary position. If you can’t look yer kin or yer favorite critter in the eye, you ain’t good enough fer ‘em.
That’s not bananas.
I think it speaks volumes for the political right in this country that they feel the need to defend a bigoted asshole like Limbaugh.
Sounds like a proper Chicago slap down. I am liking what I have seen so far. I said all along not to take Obama lightly. He came up in the Chicago Machine and they play hardball politics. I think he genuinely wants to do this with bipartisan support, but it looks like he is going to do it with or without.
If anyone’s interested, C-Span1 is rerunning an interview with Olbermann.
He wouldn’t. He’d never show up anywhere he couldn’t control the mic.
True. For somebody that fat, he has no guts at all.
Funny, and right on the money. Unless he has the forum in his complete control, he is lost.
I don’t doubt Obama’s skills, at all.It’s what he uses them for that I question. Though so far, so good, I suppose.
I’m less concerned about Obama’s political skill than the total lack of it in the House and Senate leaders.
Agreed. I have never been a huge supporter (he is way too centrist for me), but am cautiously optimistic based on what he has managed in just a few days.
Nothing will ever replace the fact that he looked Kyl straight in the face and said “I won.” The best.
Was there any of the press pool in on that meeting? Don’t know origin of pix shown of it. Not that the presence of “reporters” would necessarily have provided accurate recording :-(
But, if no press, then somebody with an agenda put it out…..not that that couldn’t have been a Dem.
See…..I got this question source business down pat. *g*
He has an Armed Services radio contract? I know that they show FOX news in Iraq and Afghanistan…bet that will change right quick. So at least there are options.
They are totally hopeless. That is where I really hope that Obama’s skills come into play. Don’t really think that he has much chance on that bipartisanship thing. Rethugs haven’t done bipartisan for thirty years and the current congressional leadership is even more reactionary than before.
not to mention control the audience
trust me on this thers, one does not control pups
I think the Rethugs are about to learn the meaning of “Chicago Style.”
I’d love for Rush to show up here. But of course he doesn’t have the balls.
Shorter Right-wing blogosphere:
Obama tells conservatives, “You can’t … listen to Rush Limbaugh”
I know! I can’t even stay on topic on my own threads…
I denounce me!
Like herding cats (or faculty!).
From Adrian Kronour and Chris Noel on AFVN Saigon to Limpdick syndicated on AFRTS worldwide. Not what I call an improvement.
Nothing ever improves under Republicans except the bank balances of the rich.
Keeping a careful watch on this character, Suzanne.
hi and welcome to the lake – if ya have any questions, please feel free to ask.
if my not recognizing your moniker is due to my faulty memory and not because you are new, please nevermind (but the asking questions has no expiration date).
Never!!!
both eyes this time and no diving under the counter when someone shows up in rugby attire
Thank you very much for the reminder.
I’m afraid Suz could not be any more suspicious of me than she already is…
He will need to take one of his special little pills first.
Ezzthetic…WELCOME!!! Ain’t life grand right about now?
Your threads have topics?!
he claims he has a purple pass authorizing entry but…
Rugby players a weenies. These are the guys you want to watch. Lacrosse as a blood sport with no rules. 8-)
FWIW I have played (once) and lived to tell about it.
Always something to be learned an a Thers thread. Didn’t know sodomy could be cross-sexual. Was pretty sure about the cross-species part though.
Your threads have topics?!
“Symptoms” is perhaps a better word…
O.K. you’re here; Lurk is here……what’s with this “rugby attire” business? Or is that deep background talk? *g*
I’ve often joked that the U of I sports teams fare better when they don’t have to play in front of a hostile home crowd. In a similar vein, hard to tell who poses a bigger obstacle to the Obama agenda, the Republicans or his fellow Dems.
ya hear that lurk – its not rugby players – its them frenchified lacrosse players.
hope you have an easy time switching that phobia o’yours
Matt, I was worried about you. The other day we were talking about missing folks, and I think I mentioned you… You were the first guy to teach me how to both link an article and quote part of it.
Names are tricky, though, and I might have meant Steve AR.
Don’t think you would call these guys Frenchified.
Hey DrDick,
Both our kids played all through middle and high school! Lacrosse is the only sport that I LOVE.
I have been around, just busy now and then.
How should I put this – DrDick doesn’t know…
No, not going there.
Was it the Aztecs or the Maya who enjoyed a game featuring a spherical object which sometimes resembled (with good reason) a human head? The gods they DO be crazy.
Sell yer topknot to a French trader, though.
This is the original game (actually the southern version – the northern version became lacrosse) played by the Indians of the eastern US. Still is played. Sort of like white folks’ lacrosse, but with a body count.
???Que???
Only way they could get good cheese.
lurk is phobic
Yes, my Cherokee co-worker tells me that it replaced our idea of “war.”
Mod was implying that you didn’t know Dick.
Given that those are Choctaw in the painting, probably. Creeks, Cherokees, or Seminoles were more likely selling French topknots to English traders. A minor improvement on the older practice of taking the whole head.
Drifting to slumberland. Loves youse guys.
Or a nice hat to impress the maidens.
See ya, Thers.
g’nite thers
Easier and not as messy.
Not exactly. It was a substitute for war between town of the same tribe. Called it “War’s Little Brother.” They were real good at that whole war thing with other tribes and with white folks.
Namaste, Thers.
Sleep well.
More portable.
Thanks Thers
Limpbawl just said that he hopes our President fails. He’s said it over and over again, and admits he’s hoping things get much worse simply to have new talking points against Obama and Democrats.
Seriously, what more reason would someone need to immediately pull him from Armed Forces Radio? We allow treasonous talk on AFR?!?
Wow! Thanks DrDick. I love this place.
Easy to tan, as well.
Party ($$$) before Country.
Gen Clark trying to get Limpball off Armed forces radio
Less useful as a serving dish.
Night all. FYI: Biden on Face The Nation in the morning (I think).
Wonder if Limpdick gets paid for the AFRTS pickup or if its a no fee contract.
Here is a picture of a ballgame from the 1980s. This is the Ballgame dance held the night before.
G’evening Thers! & Suze, Lurking Mod, and all the excellent Firepups!
what fun! Anal irritants as a topic. Rush is one, and i think there must be some sort of Prime Directive about irritants; “Constant irritating identification of self or mission. Constant irritation of the intelligent societies of said planet by irritatingly inserting irritating self into public discourse. No references to common sense or the facts …”
Hang it in the council house as an offering to the Thunder and the ancestors.
AFN Radio
09:00 PACIFIC TIME U.S. MON – FRI
00:00 AP Newscast LIVE
03:00 Sporting News Radio Sports
05:00 Command Info
06:00 Rush Limbaugh LIVE
OMG does ginger work……. thank you everyone for the suggestions…..
glad to hear you are feeling better – and it is very very easy to make and keep with ya at all times
Good fuzzy dreams.
Rush Limbaugh is a war profiteer. He has had a campaign going of getting his listeners to buy subscriptions to his “newsletter” for friends or family serving in the military.
The man should be put in the dunking tank.
Sumbitch.
Thank you — pretty awesome.
This is the Ribbon Dance, a modern version of the older scalp dance. The ribbons on the women’s dresses represent the scalps. The two dance leders hold atase, traditional war clubs. Here is another.
Night, RF.
Interesting, that…….more than a year old and very different from a call to remove based on comments about wanting Obama to fail. Clark sure never got anywhere with that one. :-(
As long as it is full of pudding, that would be fine. He can eat his way out, but it will take him a week or two.
Good to know!
I have been know to eat japanese pickled/sushi ginger straight from the jar…
I would rather a drowning chair to check and see if he is a witch.
Agreed. How can someone like Limbaugh stay on and considered to be worth a voice?
I need to point out again, though, that Limbaugh does not get the red line under his name denoting a misspelling, while Obama still does.
katymine -
Got another ginger food for you…..probably not available depending on where you live. Blenheim ginger ale — fabulous stuff. Will go get a linky for you but will take a few due to dial-up.
Oh Loo Hoo,
This HAS to be corrected.
Limpdick and Hannity both get an hour Mon – Fri. How nice.
Good for Clark. I see his comments have been closed, but this needs to be a news story. Rachel???
We pay for it, he eats it.
;>)
Either way he gets to lose more weight.
g’nite ratfood
Good night, ratfood. Love ya!
hey db
Here ya go.
I thought he only ate puppies and kittens?
katy -
Here ya go:
http://blenheimshrine.com/Blen…..chase.html
There *are* some sources for ordering on-line or may be your SO will cross paths with some since he travels so much. It’s gooooooooood stuff!
that was in 2007….. we need a new organized effort to get him pulled from AFN… They also carry Ed Schultz……. now that is balance….
Always helps to add the link. Sheesh. Blenheim
works for me. g’night, pups.
Night.
ooops, there’s two 115s — my 128 was a reply to 115
muddled sinuses, muddled comment counting…it’s been that kinda day….
Hi S.
Well, Dr., he’s had a greater profit from his deliveries than others, to be certain.
;>)
g’nite ps
Evening, (or morning, rather) dear Dragon -
You know of it or consulted teh google? Discovered it myself this past summer and have become totally addicted.
they have a store in Vancouver, WA which is kind of near Elmore’s house…… when I am up there will try and find some….
katymine
You might also try Vernor’s Ginger Ale. The supposedly still use real ginger and it’s not as carbonated as most. Perhaps a mite sweeter.
I used Yahoo, have never tried Blenheim but I’ll look for it. I like a good ginger ale.
Think I will head out. Take care and enjoy.
g’nite dr dick
Forgot my manners. Mornin’, Waccamaw.
Namaste, DrDick.
Another vote for Blenheim!!
Can be purchased online, but $$$$$$.
Fresh Market has it – not in katymine’s turf I fear.
Maybe Whole
FoodsPaycheck?LOL
Which Fresh Market, Sunny? Thought I looked for it at the one in Wilmington but maybe not. Will have to double check Aville next I’m there….probably should also look at Green Life as well. Fortunately, Mast General *does* have it so I’m able to continue swigging while in WNC. :-)
Yeah, pricy even in-store so dog knows what the S/H would add to the cost.
Heading off to bed…… reading a book called “Too much Tuscan sun” which is funny and entertaining……..
Oh BTW…… you guys rock…… thank you so much……
nite katymine
Namaste (((katymine)))
Time for me to climb into my tree as well.
Be good to yourselves, and all other living things.
Namaste
g’nite katymine
g’nite sd
The light in me honors the light in you… Sweet Dreams…
I’m glad it works for you!
AFN?
American Federal Nerds?
Affiliation of Freaking Nutwings?
Always for Netroots?
afn
armed forced network
Heading off to Z-land also…it’s such a joy to actually look forward to each new day with realistic hope for better things to come.
Hugs, katymine.
Of course, and a head slap to myself!
All fingers crossed here for an Obamanation!
Now, I have a question. The picture of Obama, as young man smoking a cigarette, was recently released from a woman who, at one time, wanted to be a photographer. Did that idiot, Radio Equalizer, get permission from her to use that photo?
I see a useage problem.
Just sayin’.
’stirring the pot’
i dunno ccooper – that’s a great question
toon upstairs
Lisa Jack is the photographer
http://tinyurl.com/5qpoxf
In GSO, but could be hit or miss – generally avoid FM. Like WF, it gets out of hand pronto. A local bakery/cafe sells it by the bottle. That’s where I usually indulge. Amaretto toast and Blenheim – yum.
While googling earlier (great minds and all), I hit on a too easy narrative recipe for ginger beer. Gonna give it a whirl. If it really works, hallelujah. Just tons of ginger chopped, sugar and water. Ginger galore at the farmers mkt.
There are a hard core 15% of the population that is just too stupid to not see through the drug addled gas bag Rush. You can make a lot of money with 15% of the population listening to your poop. Rush will stick around as long as he has ratings and sponsors. Now if everyone wrote to his sponsors …
Add Michael Gerson to the list of conservative thinkers (I use that term loosely here) who forgot to get off the bus. Gerson, a former speechwriter for George Bush, is now a columnist for the Washington Post. I’m guessing that the Post hired him on for some comedy relief on the Op-Ed page. See Global Investment Watch’s recent write up of Gerson’s most recent rant.
It’s all bullsheep here in mo.
Has anyone noticed how Limbaugh has come to resemble Gen. Burkhalter of Hogan’s Heroes?
I for one plan to call up arlen specter and advise him to parrot whatever limbaugh says on any given day.
and man, lImbaugh’s looking old isn’t he?