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CapnBlues		2012-03-06 12:24:49 AM

stoli n coke: Pretty much. For Rush, money hasn't mattered for decades. But he needs the fix of being considered important. He needs powerful people sucking up to him.

He's addicted to being famous. Take that away from him, and he's done for.

a man like limbaugh's got a great big hole right down the middle of him. he can never lie enough, influence enough, or inflict enough pain to fill it.

you are a puppet		2012-03-06 12:25:21 AM

God-is-a-Taco: [images3.wikia.nocookie.net image 300x344]

Seven. Seven Rush Limbaugh links today!
(15+ this week)

Pretty soon FARK will be the only advertiser he has left.

randomjsa		2012-03-06 12:28:25 AM

Following the nationwide uproar over Rush Limbaugh's controversial comments

Translation: Following the nationwide liberal fake outrage over something they have no problem with when it's directed against conservative women.

hubiestubert		2012-03-06 12:28:31 AM

EngineerAU: hubiestubert:
He's not a photogenic fella. He doesn't have credentials to shift to the pundit for hire/expert for hire class. He is in his niche, but that niche is precarious--more so than a lot of others, because he isn't showing up on TV, he's not doing circuits, and he has nothing really to hawk.

I don't know about that... he could team up with Karen Handle for a wacky crime fighting duo comedy on Fox. They could broadcast it on Friday evenings and it would get terrible ratings. As we all know, Fox only cancels good shows so it would be on forever.

The problem being that Rush would want a co-star to balance him. Maybe a young man to get the younger girl viewers. Someone maybe even ethnic--you know to balance the charges that he's racist. Maybe even someone that's not even American.

I can see him volunteering to go on casting calls through the Caribbean...

Dr Dreidel		2012-03-06 12:29:08 AM

Thanks for burying the lede. While I'm all for Rush riding off into the satellite sunset, Pittsburgh is a much bigger market than Hawai'i.

// right?

Alphax		2012-03-06 12:29:48 AM

I heard a bit of Stephen Colbert talking about Rush on my way out the door tonight. His putdowns of Rush seemed a bit sharper than usual.

stoli n coke		2012-03-06 12:31:47 AM

randomjsa: Following the nationwide uproar over Rush Limbaugh's controversial comments

Translation: Following the nationwide liberal fake outrage over something they have no problem with when it's directed against conservative women.

brendancalling.com

Tell you what libbynomore2, when a liberal commentator commits libel on the air, we'll be mad. M'kay, punkin.
You've had so much butthurt lately. Are you teething down there or something?

Dr Dreidel		2012-03-06 12:32:28 AM

HA! I'm dumb.

Serves me right for farking while stoned. And then reading another thread after reading TFA and posting based on what I thought I remembered.

// anyone like the Korn/Skrillex album?

D-Liver		2012-03-06 12:36:19 AM

spamdog		2012-03-06 12:36:41 AM

Every comment from randomjsa can be summed up as:

"LIBERALS!"

Moquary		2012-03-06 12:36:49 AM

Maybe I'm just narrow-minded, but I could never understand--I mean, truly understand and emphathize--with Limbaugh listeners. What about that show could possibly be attractive? It isn't edifying in the least, even for a conservative. I have never thought to myself during a Limbaugh show, "Wow, you know, I'm really learning something here." The rhetoric is completely transparent, so I can't really get fooled into the fake outrage at every damn thing. The assumption that someone would buy any second of the constant stream of constant BS is just condescending. To top it all off, there are 2 minutes of actual talking and then an 18-minute break for commercials, so it is annoying as shiat to listen to.

Obviously I'm missing something because Rush has millions of dollars and I don't. But fark if I farking understand that shiat.

Anyway, good on that radio station. They did a responsible thing that is probably going to cost them money, at least in the short-run.

heinekenftw		2012-03-06 12:40:14 AM

D-Liver: [home.comcast.net image 300x249]

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Those boys shouldn't be so happy now that El Rushbo might just have more free time to . . . . visit . . . them.

Mildot		2012-03-06 12:40:52 AM

Now if we could only get rid of all the libtards on radio and TV that have used such language against consertive women, then the world would be a better place.

sonorangal		2012-03-06 12:42:41 AM

Morale of Rush's story? Don't piss off your sponsors. I was waiting for this to happen. This is the main way to get idiots like Rush to shut up is go after the sponsors and radio stations that carry his program.

He could have scored some major points if he would have physically went to the woman he insulted and begged on his hands and knees for an apology rather than have on forcibly written on his web site.

Lionel Mandrake		2012-03-06 12:42:42 AM

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Good times...good times

Mad_Radhu		2012-03-06 12:43:38 AM

Weaver95: [upload.wikimedia.org image 296x166]

It is too late for the pebbles to vote.

"What was on those tapes he gave Obama?"

"Reflection, surprise, terror. For the future."

Notabunny		2012-03-06 12:44:49 AM

Mildot: Now if we could only get rid of all the libtards on radio and TV that have used such language against consertive women, then the world would be a better place.

Fine, I'l bite. Give me a dozen examples.

Mad_Radhu		2012-03-06 12:48:59 AM

markie_farkie: Mixolydian Master: WHo are his remaining sponsors?

Supposedly, these are. (new window)

Carbonite dropped the other day, but other than that, it's a pretty significant list.

Amazingly, United Healthcare is on there. They are the policy provider for Georgetown University. How long before they distance themselves??

Really, Netflix? Have you not had a bad enough year already?

Repo Man		2012-03-06 12:49:02 AM

Even if he gave it all up, and retired tomorrow, I couldn't get too excited. They'd find some other obnoxious jackass to take his place. More that a few Fark trolls could probably do the job. The real problem is the streak of hatefulness and ignorance that he represents, and that seems to be a permanent part of the character of this country.

Kome		2012-03-06 12:49:15 AM

He's free to say what he wants. No one is under any obligation to listen, and no one is obligated to give him a platform.

If anyone has a problem with this, they severely misinterpret the first amendment. And the free market, for that matter.

Mr_Ectomy		2012-03-06 12:49:34 AM

spamdog: Every comment from randomjsa can be summed up as:

"LIBERALS!"

i41.tinypic.com

Mildot		2012-03-06 12:50:27 AM

Notabunny: Mildot: Now if we could only get rid of all the libtards on radio and TV that have used such language against consertive women, then the world would be a better place.

Fine, I'l bite. Give me a dozen examples.

Only a dozen?

Link (new window)

tzzhc4		2012-03-06 12:52:52 AM

Godscrack: [static01.mediaite.com image 300x249]

wtf. Is that an earring?

It is a cochlear implant. Allegedly Limbaugh took so much Oxycontin he went deaf.

media.salon.com

Riothamus		2012-03-06 12:53:09 AM

heinekenftw: Weaver95: They won't go after him in public mind you...but they sure as hell won't help him out if he gets into a jam with the public.

Why are they so frightened of him, that they won't go after him in public? What stranglehold does Rushbo have?

Maybe he doesn't go to the Dominican Republic by himself...

Mentat		2012-03-06 12:53:23 AM

Weaver95: plus his show is stale and rather dated. he's not drawing in new audiences like he used to back in the day. And like I said - his apology pissed off a faction of his rank and file and THOSE people don't ever forget an insult.

I used to listen to his show in the 90's for fun and to annoy people at work. I tuned in a couple of years ago while driving and it was the exact same show. Same intro, same rants, same lame Mark Levin "parodies". It was like we were still in the Clinton years.

Don't Troll Me Bro!		2012-03-06 12:53:34 AM

Pincy		2012-03-06 12:54:41 AM

Kome: He's free to say what he wants.

Well, almost. The FCC does consider some words off limits, at least on the public airwaves. Also, technically he is free to libel,slander,defame someone but he can be punished for doing so.

Mentat		2012-03-06 12:54:54 AM

Three Crooked Squirrels: I'm not a daily listener, but I probably tune in for 30 minutes or so per week when I am in the car to see what has him all riled up. The Rush ditto-heads are always talking about how we were founded on Christian beliefs, trying to inject Christian values into public debate. And Rush seems to be on that side too. But I have never once heard him say something along the lines of "I was in Church this Sunday and . . ." Nor have I ever heard him mention what denomination he belongs to. I have never heard him give a personal statement about his religion or his Church. Sure, he seems to identify as a Christian, but does he even go to Church? Or has he just exploited the die-hard Christians for gain, much like the fiscal conservatives in the GOP have done?

Just wondering if anyone has ever heard him talking about actually going to Church.

It doesn't matter if they go to church. His listeners are so full of hate for the very people Christ hung out with (you know, sluts and prostitutes and tax collectors) that they can't even remotely be considered Christians.

Duke Phillips' Singing Bears		2012-03-06 12:55:00 AM

Alphax: I heard a bit of Stephen Colbert talking about Rush on my way out the door tonight. His putdowns of Rush seemed a bit sharper than usual.

It feels like everybody has collectively decided it's just time for that asshole to go. We can only hope.

Weaver95		2012-03-06 12:57:04 AM

Duke Phillips' Singing Bears: Alphax: I heard a bit of Stephen Colbert talking about Rush on my way out the door tonight. His putdowns of Rush seemed a bit sharper than usual.

It feels like everybody has collectively decided it's just time for that asshole to go. We can only hope.

for what its worth, I think Rush's enemies sense weakness and are testing to see how vulnerable he really is right now.

jst3p		2012-03-06 12:57:28 AM

Anyone know if his ratings had been dropping there and this is just a convenient crisis?

/always cynical

Notabunny		2012-03-06 12:57:50 AM

Mildot: Notabunny: Mildot: Now if we could only get rid of all the libtards on radio and TV that have used such language against consertive women, then the world would be a better place.

Fine, I'l bite. Give me a dozen examples.

Only a dozen?

Link (new window)

Ok. And is it your position that those liberal talkers have the political weight in the Democratic party that Rush Limbaugh has in the Republican party? Are you saying that Joy Behar and Gawker and David Letterman are setting the agenda for the Democratic party? Do you really believe Democratic politicians live in fear of the consequences of a negative comment from Garry Trudeau? I seem to recall David Letterman and Ed Schultz getting days on the beach for their comments. Unlike Limbaugh, they also offered sincere and real apologies for their comments. Your 'but... but... but... LIBERALS!' retort holds no water.

Mildot		2012-03-06 12:59:06 AM

RIP

Weaver95		2012-03-06 12:59:33 AM

jst3p: Anyone know if his ratings had been dropping there and this is just a convenient crisis?

/always cynical

it's difficult to say. Rush has never been exactly forthcoming when it comes to the gritty details of his ratings.

Weaver95		2012-03-06 01:00:14 AM

Mildot: RIP

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um...you do know that corporations aren't governments, right?

stoli n coke		2012-03-06 01:03:15 AM

Mildot: RIP

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Rush can say whatever the hell he wants. His advertisers and employing stations are not constitutionally obligated to run it and pay for it.

Why do you hate the free market?

Mildot		2012-03-06 01:03:50 AM

Weaver95: Mildot: RIP

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um...you do know that corporations aren't governments, right?

Not if Obummer has his way...

mr lawson		2012-03-06 01:04:37 AM

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Gary Johnson 2012! (new window)

Notabunny		2012-03-06 01:06:01 AM

Mildot: RIP

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I don't think anyone is saying Limbaugh's piggish tirade is a 1st Amendment issue.

Mildot		2012-03-06 01:06:17 AM

stoli n coke: Mildot: RIP

[religionnerd.com image 450x364]

Rush can say whatever the hell he wants. His advertisers and employing stations are not constitutionally obligated to run it and pay for it.

Why do you hate the free market?

The Hyprocracy of the left really knows no bounds.

Lionel Mandrake		2012-03-06 01:06:20 AM

Mildot: RIP

[religionnerd.com image 450x364]

Is government restricting his rights?

Explain yourself

Or, alternatively, why do you hate the free market?

mr lawson		2012-03-06 01:06:50 AM

Off topic question.

Why does an "angry" leader work better than a "happy" leader?

King Something		2012-03-06 01:07:38 AM

President Raygun: Old enough to know better: Yeah, I doubt losing a couple of stations will have any effect. At worst he'll probably 'take a weeks vacation' hoping people will forget.

But the day he finally goes the way of "Dr Laura" will be a great day indeed.

I had completely forgotten about Dr. Laura what happened to her?

Wasn't she the one who got mauled by a herd of feral gazebos?

/either that or she got sacked for dropping n-bombs like they were going out of style

GhostFish		2012-03-06 01:08:53 AM

Mildot: RIP

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downpaymentblues		2012-03-06 01:09:04 AM

hubiestubert: He hasn't kept up with the times. Coulter, Hannitty, Krauthammer, the all keep up a presence in multiple formats. Rush does limited speaking engagements, but he hasn't grown with the changes in the markets.

My boss listens to Rush Limbaugh on his blackberry. He downloads the show from the website.

Pincy		2012-03-06 01:09:47 AM

Mildot: stoli n coke: Mildot: RIP

[religionnerd.com image 450x364]

Rush can say whatever the hell he wants. His advertisers and employing stations are not constitutionally obligated to run it and pay for it.

Why do you hate the free market?

The Hyprocracy of the left really knows no bounds.

Dude, you should really just stop now, you are making a fool out of yourself.

chaoswolf		2012-03-06 01:10:28 AM

Mixolydian Master: WHo are his remaining sponsors? Did he donate a kidney to one of their children or save them from a burning building? Having Rush attached to your product, after all of this, is as attractive as genital warts on your face.

/don't GIS that

I really wish I had listened to you...

Moquary		2012-03-06 01:10:35 AM

Notabunny: Mildot: Notabunny: Mildot: Now if we could only get rid of all the libtards on radio and TV that have used such language against consertive women, then the world would be a better place.

Fine, I'l bite. Give me a dozen examples.

Only a dozen?

Link (new window)

Ok. And is it your position that those liberal talkers have the political weight in the Democratic party that Rush Limbaugh has in the Republican party? Are you saying that Joy Behar and Gawker and David Letterman are setting the agenda for the Democratic party? Do you really believe Democratic politicians live in fear of the consequences of a negative comment from Garry Trudeau? I seem to recall David Letterman and Ed Schultz getting days on the beach for their comments. Unlike Limbaugh, they also offered sincere and real apologies for their comments. Your 'but... but... but... LIBERALS!' retort holds no water.

I, for one, agree, Notabunny. David Frum wrote about this, and, RINO name-calling aside, he identifies as a conservative.

Plus, Schultz was actually suspended by his bosses. You know, because they were offended by how he represented their corporation. Rush won't be suspended. Clear Channel must not be embarrassed--somehow his comments are representative of their values.

Raharu		2012-03-06 01:11:11 AM

Mildot: RIP

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The Govt. isn't shutting him down you dumb fark, or pulling his sponsors.

His sponsors are pulling out because they don't want to support a guy who calls a woman who wants hers and other women's insurance plans to cover birth control for not only birth control but other medical reasons, sluts and whores.
(fun fact it saves them a fortune in the short, medium and long run)

Looks like the free market at work to me.

Mr_Ectomy		2012-03-06 01:11:20 AM

Mildot: The Hyprocracy of the left really knows no bounds.

You have to be a plant! Tea Partiers NEVER misspell anything!

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