|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) |
Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 01:58 PM Original message |
The definitive question is - Does Rush Limbaugh in fact call the shots for the GOP? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NJmaverick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
1. It was a brilliant move on Obama's part, to tie Rush to the GOP |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
nxylas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
2. He's got his millions, screw the rest of us |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
3. In terms of his influence over their base, he probably does... :-( n.t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
4. He is nowhere near a leader of the GOP |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
5. I don't think Rush makes policy per se. He DOES get the same talking points |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
theoldman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
6. Remember when they were called ditto heads? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:15 PM Response to Original message |
7. Rush and other RW talk hosts got their talking points directly from the Bush |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
15. Who were they getting them from before Bush was selected? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:58 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. The RNC who acted as a clearing house for think tanks like the PNAC, The |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
enki23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
8. both sides are playing with fire on this one, but ultimately the dems have to take charge |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
9. They will in fact be decimated in 2010. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Andy823 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
10. Rush can only |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
11. He's wrong about Clinton in '92, as well. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:24 PM Response to Original message |
12. I don't know if he calls the shots |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
13. Shhh....! If what he spews is what his supporters truly stand for, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
14. No, he is their highly paid mouthpiece |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
EmeraldCityGrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-29-09 01:55 AM Response to Reply #14 |
24. He was and is nothing but a glorified shock jock, manufactured to sell |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MinM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. Steve Kangas: ABC and the rise of Rush Limbaugh |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
MinM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-28-09 08:26 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. K & R nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-27-09 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
18. Pat Buchanan JUST said that Rush is the de facto leader on the stimulus for the Republican party! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-28-09 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
20. A Symbiotic Relationship... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Phoebe Loosinhouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-28-09 09:13 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. You make good points, but I have to say I don't have any problem with Al Franken |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-28-09 09:27 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I'm Refering To Al's Air America Days... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-28-09 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
23. Rushbo trying to relive his glory days |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Tue Apr 30th 2024, 05:42 AM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC