Limbaugh to GOP: ‘Be proud of being the party of no’

[jefferson_dem]

Limbaugh to GOP: ‘Be proud of being the party of no’
By David Edwards
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 -- 10:11 am

WASHINGTON -- Democrats have frequently labeled the GOP the "party of no" over the past year, and Republicans acknowledge this line of attack has hurt them. But according to Rush Limbaugh, they should be "proud" of it.

President Obama and Republican leaders have agreed to meet for a bipartisan summit to discuss health care legislation. Obama issued the invitation over the weekend and after some initial uncertainty, GOP leaders accepted.

Limbaugh warned Republicans this was merely a "trap," counseling them to miss the event and to wear the "party of no" label as a badge of honor. He said they should be wholly and proudly opposed to Obama's health care plan.

"A clear majority of people do not want it," he said Wednesday on his radio show. "Do not be afraid of being the party of no if you don't do this. Be proud of being the party of no."

But some Republicans have openly indicated they dislike the label and appreciated Obama's acknowledgment that they have their own substantial ideas, which he made publicly at his previous bipartisan question-and-answer session with the House GOP late in January.

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http://rawstory.com/2010/02/limbaugh-party-of-no-label/

[msongs]

1. repubs got their agenda thru no probs, why r dems so....effete lol nt

[Ishoutandscream2]

2. Oh, oh. The head of the Republican party has spoken

I wonder if there will be some now say they can't participate in the summit. They now have the marching orders from their leader. Better not piss him off.

[leftofcool]

3. DU to Limbaugh.......Just say NO (to oxycontin)

[Sheepshank]

4. After all the denying

I'm glad that the GOP is on the verge of embracing and acknowledging and agreeing with their obstructionist agenda. Glad I tell ya!!! There is no way this admittance can be of positive value to that group.

Limbaugh's personal agenda is not necessarily a reflection of the GOP....the party seems to often change it's tack to match Laimbaugh's agenda.

[nevergiveup]

5. Rush should start his own party and call it "the party of blow"

The man is the biggest blowhard ever.

[randr]

6. I prefer the title "The party of Nope"

I guess you can say they practice "nope a dope" politics

[TheCowsCameHome]

7. Right. No ideas, No morals, No compassion, No honesty, No common sense..

...the list goes on and on.

[madamesilverspurs]

8. Yeppers.

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[old mark]

9. Republicans have "ideas"? When did they start that shit? nt

[DailyGrind51]

10. Except when offered an oxycontin, Rush?

[Blue Owl]

11. Just say yes to the party of no

Makes sense, Rush.

:eyes:

[polichick]

12. I can't believe there is a single American who cares what this blowhard says. nt

[mitchum]

13. I thought Limbaugh would prefer "the party of no ma'am"

[Cha]

14. They're too dumbass stupid not to be.

[Colobo]

15. I love the fact that he wants the GOP to be the face of obstructionism in American politics!