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Pete J. San Fran , CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:05:56 GMT

once again , libs taking something out of context . not a problem , they never have to retract or apologize for any attack they make.

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Carl Riker — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:10:20 GMT

Guess who funded the message? Anyone want to guess? MoveOn.org through one of their subsidaries. Need we say more! The same organization that called the commander of Iraq a traitor and to which no ranking demoocrat objected. Phony hypocrites...

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Jim. B, Towanda, PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:11:24 GMT

Another Media Matters/George Soros sponsored group which has a habit of bending the truth to fit a political agenda. Please, how about some articles for those who think for themselves rather trying to push a made-up story. A little journalistic judgment would be nice.

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Paul - Omaha — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:14:47 GMT

What a complete pile of shi*! This is the epitome of a smear campaign - and anyone with an IQ above 50 sees this story for what it is.

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Heather, Lowell Ma — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:14:54 GMT

From what I have heard, he was refering to one particular person who was tossed out of boot camp and never actually servered as a soldier anywhere.

So why are these left wing groups acting like he refered to any soldier who is agienst the war, when that is not what he said at all?

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Rufus Gibbons, DC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:16:33 GMT

Rush has a brother in Cape Girardeaux Missouri who has a plumbing business and a sign on his trucks that says "My name is Limbaugh and I am a LIBERAL. Where did Rush go wrong. FLUSH RUSH!!

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:17:12 GMT

Hillary Clinton is also a founder of media matters....

Now I see the connection.

Harry Reid and Tom Harkin really need to start apologizing and fast.

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Clyde Bauman, McAllen, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:17:48 GMT

When did MSN stop reporting "All" the news? When did MSN become the outlet media for the Democractic Party? How do you defend a 'phony' soldier's report? When did you stop reading, listening to someone's complete statements regarding a news item?

Lousy journalism like yours is why more and more people aren't listening to you anymore. And why more people ARE listening to the conservative media.

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Dan G., Pensacola — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:21:53 GMT

What does this propaganda spot prove - there are liberals in the military? Dah. This has to be another political cheap trick from a front group.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:21:59 GMT

I am so glad people are finally confronting losers like Limbaugh and Coulter. I am glad the ad is running on FOX so the morons who watch that trash finally get it in their face. About time somebody held the right wing noise makers accountable for their language.

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Your Name Here — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:24:19 GMT

Flush Dimballs - great American hero to some REALLY stupid people.

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L. CRAIG IN MINNEAPOLIS AT THE AIRPORT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:24:42 GMT

OK..BUSH SUCKS.

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Mike — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:25:09 GMT

Seems to me Rush doesn't have the right to call anybody a Phony considering his reputation, let alone someone who served in Iraq. I thought Republicans cherished all soliders because they thought they'd be on their side of the argument. Now the GOP will cast even soliders with a dissenting position as 'phony'. The only thing phony is the continuing lies, deception and propaganda from the right.

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Stan McCormas, Indian Shores, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:26:47 GMT

Background checking of VoteVets.org will show it to be yet another one of the Soros/Clinton groups designed to smear conservatives. The NY Times is probably contacting them so they run this one for free.

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Brian Bricker, College Station, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:27:57 GMT

It seems to me that the Left consistently make the mistake of over-reaching. They may have a reasonable basis for a complaint, but wind up hammering it to a bloody pulp. Moveon.org overreached when it accused an army general of treason and were burned. In a knee-jerk attempt at damage control, the Left is over-reaching on this Limbaugh matter to the point of attempting to pass anti-Limbaugh resolutions in Congress. I expect this will likewise blow up in their face. Less is more, guys.

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HAROLD ARBOUR DAPHNE, AL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:29:12 GMT

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO RUSH FOR YEARS, HE HAS NEVER ONCE SAID ANYTHING BAD ABOUT OUR MILITARY. HE HAS ALWAYS LOVED AND SUPPORTED OUR TROOPS. WHAT HE WAS REFERING TO WAS A BOGUS LYING "PERSON" THAT WAS TRASHING OUR TROOPS AT THE BEHEST OF THE BOTTOM FEEDING LIBERALS. IF YOU LIBERALS WANT THE KIND OF COUNTRY THAT YOU ARE TRYING TO CREATE, PLEASE GO TO ONE OF THE SORID SOCIALIST COUNTRIES THAT ALREADY EXIST. DON'T TRY TO CHANGE ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTRIES THAT HAS EXISTED IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.

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wayneTx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:29:33 GMT

Whats wrong liberals? I thought you were for freedom of speech.

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Mr. Normal — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:05:02 GMT

If the normal person could imagine or think of anything that is weird, strange, psycho, cunning, deviant, or abnormal, you can bet your last dollar that the liberal left has thought of it first. And not only thought of it, but acted upon it.

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Scotty Doesnt Know, the Orange County CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:05:25 GMT

I am really happy I see so many conservatives actaully reading something other than the Bush pushed agenda on Fox. Or maybe they just read this SINGLE artical because it was Rush. Rush has said so many other lame things i am surprised they (moveon.org) chose this to attach him on. I agree with an above comment that less is more. The conservatives with their scandals and corruption are already digging their own demise. Dont throw them anything more. The Buch Regime has many machines working for it...Rush is just one of those tools. You need to cut off the head to kill the beast.

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Susan, Miami — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:05:41 GMT

What a useless piece of garbage Limbaugh is. Hes a drug addict, 3 times married troubled individual. And republicans fawn all over him. Tells you something about the state of the republican party and its cult following.

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Joe, Denver — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:05:57 GMT

Will Rush ever shut up? Face it right wing fanatics, the sun is beginning to set on your world. Rush has no credibility (not that he ever had any to begin with for people with a brain) but if you need Rush to tell you what is right and what is wrong keep listening. At some point though you will have to think for yourselves if you want your world to keep from crumbling.

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INDEPENDENT AMERICIAN USA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:06:38 GMT

LMAO, listen to this Hippocrite, Democrat Harkin from Iowa that LIED about his service in Vietnam, he was never there!!!! And Democrat DURBIN from Ill. who called the troops NAZI's.... The LOSER moveon.org, now being claimed by Hillary "the Cackler" Clinton, as starting this ANTI-America messenger, just shows the hippocite that she is also. As the Democrats bend over and take whats coming to them on Iraq , they look like a bunch of losers. The demofarts criticize the military to cover up their own failures. Vote independent and clean house on all these war mongering , america hating repubs and Dems

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Michael Stowell, Silverdale, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:06:45 GMT

The entire tape of Limbaugh's comments is available on line, and I don't mean the edited tape that Limbaugh is pushing. His "version" cuts out over a minute to try to give the impression that he was referring to a particular soldier. The full tape demonstrates that his statement was a blanket condemnation of all soldiers who think that this war is a tragic mistake. This is just the most recent instance of him making offensive statements. It will probably make no difference to the true believers but the untrue stories about Media Matters being a mouthpiece for Soros and Clinton (check primary sources not opinion pieces) are part of an effort to distract from the substance of the report by attacking the messenger.

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HAROLD ARBOUR DAPHNE, AL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:06:51 GMT

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO RUSH FOR MANY YEARS.... ALMOST AS LONG AS I HAVE BEEN TYPING IN ALL CAPS. YOU SEE I'M WHAT YOU CALL MENTALLY RETARDED, I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYBODY BUT MY FAT SELF. I ENJOY WASTING SPACE, WAITING FOR THE RAPTURE AND GENERALLY BEING STUPID. IF SOMEONE DOESN'T SEE MY OR RUSH'S WAY ON A TOPIC, I QUESTION THEIR PATRIOTISM. I LIKE HOW THE POLITICIANS I PICK USE FEAR MONGORING TO SCARE ME INTO VOTING FOR THEM, BECAUSE AS A MENTALLY RETARDED PERSON I'M REALLY NOT ABLE TO MAKE INFORMED DESICIONS ON MY OWN. MY NAME IS HAROLD ARBOUR DAPHNE I'M FROM ALABAMA AND I'M MOVING TO CHINA BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE STYLE OF DEMOCRACY THAT MYSELF AND RUSH LIMBAUGH ARE PROMOTING.

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charles los angeles — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:06:55 GMT

all you bunch of right wingers are a bunch of losers
that dope head limbaugh is a jerk.

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Janice Stokes, Mansfield, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:07:05 GMT

IT SEEMS WITH ALL THIS COUNTRY AS TO DEAL WITH TODAY, WE COULD BE MORE CONSTRUCTIVE IN OUR NEWS REPORTING. RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A LOYAL AMERICAN, HE HAS DEFINATELY BEEN SLAMMED, AND THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

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MIke RC, Rockwall, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:07:17 GMT

I defend Rush Limbaugh's right to voice his opinion. However, in my humble opinion, Rush Limbaugh has no credibility and is not a good example of what a true conservative should be.

Rush Limbaugh touts family values but is thrice divorced. Rush Limbaugh stated that he would fight his drug charges, but then cut a deal in regard thereto. Rush Limbaugh touts stronger penalties for drug crimes, but himself becomes addicted to prescription painkillers and then cuts a deal when caught obtaining large amounts thereof. Rush Limbaugh castigates the liberals, but then tried to hide behind his rights to his privacy regarding his medical records. Rush Limbaugh is all about Rush Limbaugh and nothing else.

Also, I listened to the "phony soldiers" remark on the internet. It certainly sounded as if it was in derogation of any soldiers who spoke out against the war, INCLUDING those who had served therein. While I may not agree with the sentiments of such soldiers, I would be most reluctant to label ANY soldier who served as a phony soldier -- even those with whom I disgreed. After all, three of the six soldiers who sponsored the column in the newspaper questioning the war have since made the ultimate sacrifice for the USA. How could they be labeled "phony" after havint made such an ultimate sacrifice?

If Rush Limbaugh did not mean to attack the patriotism of soldiers who have been in Iraq and have since spoken out against the war, he should make that abundantly clear and certainly has the means and ability to do so. I seriously doubt that he will do so though.

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Harry, Los Angeles — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:07:18 GMT

Today's liberals are working hard to keep the successful country we've always had. Today's conservatives are radicals in conservative clothing who are making huge changes in YOUR rights -- eliminating them.

Our freedom as individuals remains our most valuable legacy of our constitution, and it's being savaged by the Bush administration and it's echo chamber creeps like Rush Limbaugh.

Name calling won't change these facts. If real conservatives can reclaim the Republican party and bring it back to the honest politics of Barry Goldwater, we might have a chance of real dialog and reasonable politics. Until then, attacking the likes of Rush for his inflamatory and inaccurate rhetoric is necessary.

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Virginia Melbourne,FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:07:53 GMT

This is a gotcha because of the betray us. Or at least it is a try. However the quote was taken out of context. Freedom of speech is OK as long as it is what the liberals agree with and with the media being liberal it gets plenty of play.

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:09:16 GMT

The liberals have hoist themselves here on a MOVEON petard. Loudly screaming about the need for 1st Amendment rights when it was the ''Betrayus''mess,these would now deny it to others based upon unfactual tinkerings and rewordings of what Limbaugh was actually saying.[The EIB website offers the full transcript in-context,which was denied him by the leftwinged MEDIA MATTERS and the Soros-funded VOTEVETS.[from where one of these ''winter soldiers''actually eminated,claiming to be an Army Ranger when in fact he was not]. We should observe here that Kerry is a point man for the reestablishment of the so-called ''Fairness Doctrine''which seeks to silence conservative AM radio and FOX television[and which is massively opposed by 1st Amendment scholars of all political stripes,liberal,moderate and conservative].

Also see: The VOLOKH Conspiricy www.volokh.com [keyword:Fairness Doctrine].

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Patricia, Maryland — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:09:23 GMT

It's no wonder Rush Limbaugh is attacking soldiers. The "conservatives" never supported our troops--ask all the wounded ones who are waiting months and months for disability payments and doctors' visits, and the ones who continue to struggle with substandard conditions at Walter Reed and elsewhere. The "conservatives" are the same ones who attacked Max Cleland and John Kerry for having the guts to serve, and in Sen. Cleland's case, making a helluva sacrifice. These right-wing morons just view people in uniform as persons to be used and tossed away when no longer able to serve the cause of their masters' greed. Rush and his crowd need to go over to their local VA hospitals and empty bedpans for a while. But gosh, that would require GRATITUDE and HUMILITY, two virtues that the right-wingers in this country are totally LACKING. ASK BUSH and CHENEY WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG IN GETTING THE WOUNDED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE CARE THAT THEY HAVE EARNED!

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Mitch Perkins, Baltimore, MD. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:09:35 GMT

I remember after the 06 elections, when the disgraced comedian Limbaugh declared he would no longer be the "waterboy" for the Republicans. Didn't last long. I mean, it would have meant the end of his career. I heard his latest "phony soldier" comments in context. I think we all know what this funny guy meant and he meant exactly what VoteVets says he meant. Like most Republicans, the comedian Limbaugh has never cared for or truly supported the troops. Look at the mismanagement of this war and what that spelled for the lineage of these soldier's families and the integrity of our nation.

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Patrick, San Diego, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:09:42 GMT

Funny how even with as bad as things are getting in this country and others we have invaded there are still so many right wings conservatives that hang on to their sheep like attitudes. For Paul from Omaha, the last time I checked my IQ was 137 and I can clearly see this story for what it is. Morons backing Rush just because he is a republican. Republicans are still trying to bash Clinton and for what? Being a good president. The only blemish on his two terms as president is NAFTA. I think there just upset because the only republican president that should even be mentioned in the same breath as Bill Clinton is Reagan and that is a stretch. People in this country need to open their eyes and look around at whats going on in the world and the US. If you are not completely appalled by what this administration has done to the economy and the reputation of this country you haven't been paying attention.

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Michael — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:11:57 GMT

Hey, Dittoheads, why don't you bother looking at the quote in context?

Caller: "They like to pull these soldiers that come up out of the blue and talk to the media,"

Rush: "The phony soldiers,"

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2007/09/rush_limbaughs_phony_soldiers

Not ONE point in this conversation, or on the program, was in reference to the one soldier mentioned THE FOLLOWING DAY with the purple heart incident. It was clear, reading the entire transcript in context, he was referring to all anti-war soldiers who speak out on behalf of Democrats or run on their behalf, just like he smeared Hackett (5 Aug 2005: “another liberal Democrat trying to hide behind a military uniform”), Sen Cleland, Sen Hagel (25 Jan 2007: “Senator Betrayus”), and numerous others historically in a similar manner. Just stop your lying, Americans bought it for the first four years under Bush, but it's all you guys have left and no one's buying it any more except you super delusional types.

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J Pfeiffer — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:12:44 GMT

While I'm not particularly impressed by it, I should certainly expect that if Limbaugh plays with fire he'll occasionally get burned.

Seems the left side of the house is now pulling the same lowball tricks that the right side's has had so much success with, so I guess its only fair.

I'd prefer to see sound, substantive debate rather than all the "I'm a real patriot / No I'M the real patriot" stuff going around, but that seems to be the currency of the realm these days.

Anyone else with me? And tired of the bloviating from both sides? Pining for some real statesmen (or women) and fewer blowhards (liberal or conservative)? Kinda feels like they've got us where they want us, a bunch of poor folks bickering amongst ourselves rather than doing the job of creating the world we want to leave to our kids.

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RJB Thompson ND — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:08 GMT

We were for freedom of speech until the right took it away from us! Oh my GOSH, now they're going to listen to my phone calls

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Ed, Chesapeake Virginia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:23 GMT

OK Rush should apologise. Even when we slip up and say things we don't mean, we should apologise. Sen. Durban slipped up and apologised. Everything went back to normal. In fact Rush should goto Iraq, do a show there and apologise there.

I also want Jack Murtha to apologise in the same way.

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LT Visa Washington, DC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:25 GMT

Tell Rush to take another Chill Pill

(OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO)!!!!!

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wes, dc — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:40 GMT

Ahh rush disciples, barely able to use logic, easily fooled by false analogy, and always ready to defend a man who is a gigantic failure outside of radio. WHY do people listen to this guy? Because he knows how to manipulate an audience that is easily swayed. Why doesn't he run for office? Because he is a nothing in real life, a chicken, not able to stand by his convictions.

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Mike, Fort Worth, Tx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:43 GMT

And you wonder why the "right" has lost confidence in "mainstream" reporting outlets. Reporting the accusation and not giving all the facts is bias reporting!

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MK,MO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:13:46 GMT

the dems would be wise to muzzle moveon.org, if the repubs can convince the population at large moveon.org represents the dems views in general the repubs may have a shot at this thing yet, which in the event hillary gets the nomination probably ain't a bad thing anyway

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Heidi S, Chicago, IL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:15:28 GMT

"...bending the truth to fit a political agenda."? I assume you made the same statement about the Swift Boat veterans' group?

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Erik Taylor — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:15:31 GMT

ONCE AGAIN, LIBERAL FRONT-GROUPS ESPOUSE THE "BIG LIE". TELL IT OFTEN ENOUGH AND PEOPLE SEE IT AS THE TRUTH. THE MAIN-STREAM MEDIA VETS NOTHING ANYMORE AND CONGRESS HAS NO CREDIBILITY. THANK GOD, FOR TALK-RADIO AND THE INTERNET!

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One sad old man, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:15:32 GMT

Let's just engender more hatred for each other. Let's just spread hate and fear. Let's make the divide so wide that we have a second civil war. Let's start shooting each other so the terrorists don't have to waste there ammo. Let's plunge ourselves into a death spiral from which we can never recover. America, the last superpower, will be no more. The break up of the Soviet state will look like a minor disagreement when we go down.
And we have no one to blame but ourselves!!!!!

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Mark, Roseville, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:15:36 GMT

You right wingers never cease to astonish me. You make comments like "What's wrong liberals? I thought you were for free speech." Typical neo-con reverse logic at work again. Liberals disagreed with the admonishment of MoveOn, and they probably would have let this go too, but what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

And for those of you that claim he was "taken out of context", let me remind you that you are the same people who took John Kerry out of context not long ago. I listened to the ENTIRE passage of Limbaughs segment that same day. He was clearly bashing troops in general who were against this occupation. Only AFTER THAT did he backtrack and try to apply it to that "particular" soldier. He knew he let his true feelings slip out and tried to cover it. Sorry neo-cons, that isn't going to cut it.

I also find it interesting that as Limbaugh's audience has dwindled to almost half of what it was in 1996, you people still slam these boards in disproportionate numbers. I can't even find anyone anymore who has anything good to say about this mouthpiece. I imagine anti-Limbaugh comments here are being heavily censored by your so-called "Liberal Media".

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Leigh, Antigo, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:15:37 GMT

To treat any solder as fake, phony or as a traitor is wrong. It doesn't matter what their opinion of this war is. It's the sacrifice they are making to fight this war. No matter if we are liberal or conservative. We need to support them

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David M, Chesapeake, VA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:16:16 GMT

They won't quit on this, even after it has been proven to be a false allegation by Rush's own website. Why won't the national media report the truth of this?

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j, ny — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:16:31 GMT

Without media matters Shuster would have to actually do reporting rather then simply go on the website and recite his findings for olbermann and to a lesser extent mathews. Come on dave, still waiting for karl orve to be indicted

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Ben — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:16:44 GMT

when did all the Republicans become a bunch of whiners and start demanding apologies??? IT'S CALLED POLITICS YOU CRY-BABIES

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jchri66 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:16:55 GMT

Not mention that if you agree with denouncing the moveon.org adds then you should be denouncing all the Neo-Con idiots’ rhetoric (Rush, Coulter, O'Reilly....), because they are all appalling. If you cannot stand up and condemn them then you have no business condemning the return punches.

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AOWaytogoOhio — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:17:25 GMT

Ha Ha, big baby republican. OH poor bloated effeminate Rush. Poor baby is being picked on by those mean, mean democrats. What a joke! I hope he gets knocked right off the air.... then he'll have plenty of time to get high and pop pills all day.

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DI, PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:00 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is a hypocrite and a loud-mouth. He's definetly not qualified to call anyone else a phony, decide who is ``patriotic'', or give out weigh in with assessments of others' peoples' values.

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Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:05 GMT

Where was the outcry from you when people from the Repuk party called people like me who do not and still do not agree with this idiotic adminmistration on the policy of Iraq "Unpatriotic"?

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Al Skalicky, Bolivar, MO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:14 GMT

The liberals taking things out of context? Since when has Rush ever been upfront with the truth? Everything thing he says has been distorted, twisted or taken out of context.

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Jack Johnson — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:23 GMT

These people are idiots. Listen to the broadcast. Liberal retards.

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NotALemming — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:55 GMT

Another falsehood being pushed by MSNBC. I'm starting to wonder if George Soros secretly owns MSNBC and writes for HardBall and Countdown. Where are the truth police on this one? Oh, I forgot, they care controlled by the Left.

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BONNIE — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:58 GMT

SEEMS LIKE THE CONCERVATIVES CAN DISH IT OUT, BUT THEY CAN'T TAKE IT.

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Wm.Kramer Pittsburgh Pa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:19:11 GMT

Who the hell elected these silly assed congressmen
the Liberals haven't done a lick of work since they
came in. If you want cry babies to run this country
I'll come to Washington just to see your butts hanging
from the cherry trees when the Arabs take over.
GET A LIFE (somewhere else please)

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Chris Robbins, Alexandria, VA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:19:37 GMT

We're for freedom of speech the same way you guys are, jerk--remember the Swift Boat Veterans? You guys showed us what it takes to win in this country--just yell loud enough. Doesn't matter how much sense it makes. Reap what you've been sowing for years now, with your constant allegations of your enemies being traitors, gay, whatever--does it taste good when YOU'RE not the ones dishing it out?

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Alan Peterson, Lansdale, PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:19:49 GMT

Looks like all the right wing loonies have come out to defend this idiotic gas bag. Where was there outrage about how the Bush Administration treated the brave vets who returned to a rat infested Walter Reed hospital. It just shows who really cares about our soldiers. Where was Rush when it was his turn to serve?

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Rachelle Lexington, KY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:20:54 GMT

I love it, finally these right-wing nutjobs get a taste of their own medicine. At least the ad isnt nearly fallacious as the ad run by Ari Fleischer's group with a soldier saying 'they attacked us' with images of the planes flying into the twin towers. Give me a break.

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Jim B — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:21:11 GMT

Rush and his apologists claim he is being taken out of context, that is what his entire show is based on. I've always thought that Rush's often-repeated statement that it's impossible to be for the troops while being against the war was nonsense. How does Rush explain the active duty soldiers who wrote the Op-Ed piece basically saying they were against the war, but were still there to do their duty.

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JL Foley, AL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:21:12 GMT

I guess the left leaning news media thinks no one has a brain. What an obvious hatchet job.

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Sandi Saunders, Hardy, Virginia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:21:36 GMT

When you get "Conservatives" this fired up, you are obviously telling the truth. They can bring Hillary, Soros, MoveOn and anyone else to the post, it changes nothing. They follow an angry windbag and never hear any of the insults he hurls but they sure are touchy when one comes back at them. Just like the Bush Administration. The truth hurts and the truth can't always be redacted.

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Kate Payne, Wausau, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:21:36 GMT

My goodness! The dems are sinking to new lows. Easy to tell that they are running scared.What are they trying to take attention away from this time. After this is done being researched and the truth comes out that this was a sentence taken out of context, I think their approval rating will be minus soon! Two questions: Where was Reid when the "Betray Us" ad came out? He didn't say anything, so he must have approved of it, right? Secondly: Don't they have anything better to discuss?

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Charles Gates, Saline, MI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:22:24 GMT

Well when this next election is finished and we might have the problem of yet another liberal in office, will it be on their agenda to have another free trade agreement to further serve our working population called the Liberal American Free Trade Agreement or better called LAFTA? As they (the liberals) wheel their illgotten financial gains to their Swiss accounts, Oh I'm sorry, those were campaign contributions.

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G.Koss E.Wndsr. CT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:22:37 GMT

Liberals got women the right to vote. Liberals got African-Americans the right to vote. Liberals created Social Security and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty. Liberals ended segregation. Liberals passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act. Liberals created Medicare. Liberals passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act. What did conservatives do? They opposed them on every one of those things every one.

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Robert J — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:22:54 GMT

First - Rush L is bigoted conservative weasel. Period
Anyone who can and does defend Bush / Cheney / Rice and evangelical conservatives is a MORON. Why is it only republicans who hate everyone but themselves always have an excuse for each other. I'll tell you why because it takes sveral IQ's higher than 20 to put together the excuse.It's going to be great fun wtaching Republicans squirm for the next 16 -24 yeard after the mess Bush and Co with the support of people like RL have made and will leave to the intelligent leiberals to clean up for them!

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JJKKY, Louisville, Ky — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:22:59 GMT

Once again the moronic American political arena has failed this country again. There use to be a time when Republicans and Democrats could agree to disagree and begin using their BRAINS to create respectable compromises. It appears that the current administration as well as Congress would rather create political character assassins than seek the truth. Considering the American people elected a puppet, not once but twice, tells me we have a country full of puppets, easily manipulated with the pull of a very few strings.

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John Maburn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:23:06 GMT

I agree with the "overreaching" comments above. Though I dislike Limbaugh, I think this is a political mistake to pursue these allegations. This is going to backfire on MM and many Democrats in congress which is sad. Who is making these political decisions on our side?

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Bo Houston, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:23:51 GMT

Rush said twice that he was talking about one particular soldier, (who really was a fake but of course the media never reported it) but those kind of facts never stop Liberals since they are never held up to the truth by their friends "The Drive By Media".

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Mike Sugar Land, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:24:09 GMT

Reid and his buddies are obviously appealing to those that just fell off the lettuce truck and whose minds are a tabla rasa. These 2 bit bottom fish politicians are using tax paper time and money for campaigning.

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Doug, San Diego — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:24:30 GMT

Brian from College Station: How do you figure MoveOn got burned? Their donations increased greatly from all the free publicity the MSM afforded them about the "controversial" ad. Petraus is a shill. Shrubya has fired a whole string of generals who wouldn't tell him what he wanted to hear, this one brown-noses just as he is told, where's the crime in pointing that out, or pointing out the raging hipocrysy of the right? Where was your outrage when the swift-boat veterans were lying about Kerry? Where was it when your guys were trashing Max Cleland? I'll say it again, you people are consumed with sour grapes because the left is finally using the right's tried and true smear tactics, and is raising more money than the right to do it. Get used to it, you're going down in '08.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:24:31 GMT

Wow. I had no idea the readership of msnbc was so right-wing. Like really knee-jerk too, it's incredible. Or maybe it's another Soros/MoveOn.org/Clintons/Black Helicopters conspiracy to make us _think_ that msnbc readers are morons. Hehe.

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R Brooks, Houston,Tx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:24:37 GMT

Rush is one of those "CHICKENHAWKS" who were too scared, rich, or well-connected to serve when they had the opportunity. They always want someone else to do the fighting.

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LM Tongas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:24:42 GMT

Rufus G has a brother, but he'll go to his grave dening it.

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Matthew Pry — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:25:21 GMT

Limbaugh is a coward who cannot take responsibilty for his words. Sort of like most of the looney right - just kids playing army. No wonder they are too weak and stupid to win wars.

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Matthew Pry — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:25:21 GMT

Limbaugh is a coward who cannot take responsibilty for his words. Sort of like most of the looney right - just kids playing army. No wonder they are too weak and stupid to win wars.

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Matthew Pry — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:25:22 GMT

Limbaugh is a coward who cannot take responsibilty for his words. Sort of like most of the looney right - just kids playing army. No wonder they are too weak and stupid to win wars.

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Bob B, Tacoma, wa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:25:50 GMT

It cracks me up to no end... The left-ist side of politics... the "Free-thinkers" are the ones who toss political mud the fastest against anyone whom they don't agree with. FOX is one, just one, semi-conservative news outlet. How many liberal news outlets are there? There are thousands, but liberals everywhere can't stand the fact that someone might actually learn something and form their own opinion about an issue... heaven forbid that someone think for themselves and make an educated assessment of an issue? Open minded? Only as long as you think like they do! If you have a different opinion... they will try and tell you why you are wrong... they are the same as that which they speak against... so that makes them Hypocrites. Hi hypocrites! <wave at the liberals>

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Bo Houston, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:25:58 GMT

George Soros owns Clinton and Congress. Is this what the fiairness doctirne would look like. All liberal trash presented as facts and anything else censored as bias.

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Felix, Houston Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:26:47 GMT

Glad all you folks are defending a hypocritical junky whose only claim to fame is his ability to make a certain element of America feel good about being closed minded, intolerant and racist. Are his cruel, vile and often false statements justified because a "liberal" group calls attention to him?

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Marilyn, Newport News, VA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:27:05 GMT

Shame on Rush, and all conservatives, who can't face the possibility that a person who has first hand knowledge of the situation in Iraq (a soldier) thinks the Administration is on the wrong track!

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Not a Liberal, Just Honest, Houston, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:27:19 GMT

Are we kidding here? This defense of Limbaugh coming from the party that branded John Kerry, Max Cleland and (almost) John McCain as traitors when it was politically expedient for them to do so?

Rush may be stupid, but you people are flaming hypocrites. He can't help his ignorance. What's your excuse?

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David Martin, Phoenix, Arizona — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:27:34 GMT

When liberals spray the truth on a cockroach like Rush, you can be sure they will flush out a nest. It saddens me to know there is still so much vermin in the United States as evidenced by the reactions voiced on this site.

My prayers are with VoteVets.
Keep spraying the truth!

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Capt Jim, Greenville, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:28:09 GMT

Why are you all rushing to defend a Viagra swilling drug addict from Florida? He's a buffoon who doesn't have a clue about how the real world works. I'm a combat vet and I think Rush sucks and his comment sucks more.

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Frank Ramsey, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:28:20 GMT

MSNBC has been pushing a number of these false Media Matters stories this month. Makes me wonder if MSNBC is knowingly spreading these contrived stories in support of a political agenda.

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Anthony, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:28:28 GMT

This whole discussion is the problem that is continues the division in the country. Why do we continue to fall into the design of the media machine on both sides. We Americans and lets find a way to solve our problems without reducing every argument to left and right or conservative and liberal. We are Americans and we all reserved the right to have our options but the destruction of media continues to takes us down the wrong path. There are both truths and lies in all what is being pushed into our lives.

Let's leave to think for yourselves... I isn't illegal yet!

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JustMe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:29:04 GMT

I wonder how many of Rush's supports have actually severed... Didn't think so.

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bb — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:29:45 GMT

Boy, are republicans HUGE babies or what? Can't handle the attacks now? You guys perfected them. Can dish it out but can't take it? Surprise, surprise.

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jimmy smith, Tyler, TEXAS — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:30:03 GMT

The truth is much more different from this story as reported (because I heard it live) and the accuracy of it reminds me of a great statement in Iraqi history - "There are no US troops at the airport.". ha ha.

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Norm — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:30:27 GMT

No it was not taken out of context if you bothered to listen to the whole transcipt. Thank God these vets are finally being heard. They represent the opinion of the vast majority of this country. The ONLY people supporting this war and not condemning the president for what he has done to this country, the constitution, and fundmentally trying to change what the United States is all about are the rednecks and uneducated. Liberals are a force of good in the world while the conservatives in this administration are a dark, negative, force. We want the United States back.

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Coral Cadman, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:30:54 GMT

Rush Limbaugh a STUPID professional babbler. A pill-popping one at that. To be so righteous when so uninformed is pathetic. Ann Coulter is a SMART professional babbler. Both of them distort and twist the truth and make million$ while claiming to be Christian and "patriotic". Have either of them ever heard the phrase, "turn the other cheek"? or how about, "Thou Shalt Not Kill"? Revenge-seeking people on the right and the left don't help bring about peace in this world. Compassion, a willingness to understand the root causes of problems and empathy beyond greed for scare oil would be a good start for both sides.
Sanity appears to be the rarest resource we have on this planet at the moment...

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John Kendrow — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:30:55 GMT

Are they going to air an ad speaking out against ABC News who ran a story two days prior about "phony soldiers?"

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Don Gahagan, Golden, Mo. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:31:26 GMT

What a joke, to think that Liberals have to initiate a smear campaign against the Republican party, they,(Republicans) have already done that to themselves. Their hypocratic moral representation, is something any true christian should be offended by, unless they are brain dead. We have become a country with no leadership, and our own worst own enemy

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Kathlyn, Trumann, Arkansas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:31:52 GMT

I am definitely for freedom of speech. Not freedom of lies.

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CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:32:18 GMT

Republicans (including some posting here) criticizing this action but defending or accepting SwiftBoat Vets for Truth are hypocrites plain and simple. The same goes for support of a congressional vote on a NY times ad. I'm not saying it's right but instead of an attempt to reinforce your biased beliefs against the "left", atleast acknowledge that words can cut both ways whether you are liberal or conservative. After saying that Rush stuck his foot in his mouth..as he always does. This time someone is actually using his words as propaganda....again. To be honest his "phoney soldiers" comment was ambiguous enough that it reasonably could have been interpreted as a slight against anti-war military/ex-military. The Democratic congress should basically butt out, but VoteVets definitely has that leeway.

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bryanPA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:15 GMT

Wow that is really sad! Rush was talking to a caller about Jesse Macbeth and the left is about to crap themselves now .. Which, by the way, where are any of the stories from the media on Macbeth going to jail for lying about his service record??? hmmm they can report him a hero but they can't report him a fraud

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Jane, Roswell, GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:24 GMT

Swift Boaters: good; Move-On: bad. Iraq veterans telling the truth: bad. Rush saying anything at all, no matter how idotic: good. Overly enthusiastic flag wavers: good. Citizens questioning this administration: bad. Iraq veterans telling the truth: bad. Generals and worst president ever telling lies: good. Try to grow a brain. Can't you illiterate bloggers who never learned how to spell or use an apostrophe at least keep quiet.

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Jack Sack, Trenton, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:39 GMT

WHY DO ALL OLD RIGHT-WINGERS WRITE IN ALL CAPITALS AND USE TERRIBLE SYNTAX? LEARN ENGLISH OR GET OUT OF THE COUNTRY!

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William Bilbro, Las Cruces, NM — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:48 GMT

Wayne in Texas: we ARE for Freedom of Speech. What we aren't FOR is Freedom of Lie. Which is why Limbaugh upsets us so much. He couldn't tell a lie from an oxycontin.

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Matt Cape Girardeau, Mo — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:33:58 GMT

Hey Rufus I live in Cape and Ive seen no such sign. Also, David is an attorney....and just as full of sh*t as his simpleton brother!

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Don Roehm milwaukee, wisconsin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:34:54 GMT

It's really sad that this soldier is being used in a situation that does not pertain to him. The left will stoop to any measure to smear any conservative talk show host. It is amazing that after all the years of having the media espouse only their views, they have to invent lies to counter the new media. The American people aren't buying it, just look at the ratings (Fox vs.MSNBC/CSN)(conservative talk vs. air america) ned I say more?

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Dalt Danyon Cincinnati, OH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:34:55 GMT

The Big Lie yet again. Another page from the liberal/Moveon.org playbook. Everytime the "vast right wing conspiracy" points out the left's hypocrisy or lies with FACTS, they attempt to divert attention with an outrageous counter claim. Nevermind that it is a distortion or a qoute out of context, just wrap yourself in a cloak of self-righteous indignation, beat your breast and loudly proclaim how you've been wronged. Murtha, Kerry and Macbeth LIED about some or all of their service records. One (Macbeth) has been prosecuted for lying, the others continue to refuse to release their service records to the public. Moveon accused an active duty general of dereliction of duty in a national publication and not one democrat repudiated the ad! No wonder the rest of the world has lost respect for us. God help our country if all our politicians, left and right, get this rabid.

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Lisa, Chicago IL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:35:09 GMT

The big phony here is Rush. Certainly he would never get off his royal lardness to ever fight any war...too busy jonesing on OxyContin. Certainly the people who have fought the war have the right to their opinions especially those who have fought and found the sacrifice not worth it!

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A Concerned Human — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:35:33 GMT

If as much effort was spent resolving the important issues we all face each day as is spent bashing each other, making up lies, and returning insults, we might actually see progress made to create a better world in which our children could live.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:35:51 GMT

Amy B:

Until they find out what Rush said was the truth and you liberals that are so haughty have to eat your words. Hillary Clinton also owes an apology to Rush for unleashing her company to the world with false statements.

But then again, it's just another example of one criminal backing another criminal in the Clinton election machine.

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James Dennis, Colorado Springs, Co. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:36:02 GMT

Statements made by Limbaugh are the least of our problems in the U.S. Our real concern should be things like the Real ID cards we'll be required to have in the not too distant future. I wonder what Rush has to say about that?

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devils.advocate — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:36:09 GMT

Recently I have been listening to Rush because he is so funny. The man is totally absurd and anyone who listens to him and thinks this man is for real is as crazy as he is. In a couple of days of listening here is what I heard that was TOTAL PROOF THIS MAN IS A PHONEY. He was ranting and raving against people who say there is global warming! Okay fair enough. Then this commercial comes one where Rush is talking about and endorsing this Lawn Care Business... and guess what - "Yes Folks - these people are greenhouse friendly, they use special equipment to reduce CO2 emmission for a cleaner environment..." That right there told me the man will SELL HIS RESPECTIBILITY. Now lets see the Rush fans talk their way out of this one, uh, yeah, anything for a buck with Rush.

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Chris — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:36:13 GMT

What does 'sorid' mean?
Media Matters posts the FULL context of Rush's statements. If you don't believe it, check for yourself. When Rush re-aired his statements in order to "vindicate" himself and demonstrate how Media Matters took the quote out of context, he edited the statements himself to give the impression that he was speaking about a specific individual rather than a general claim against soldiers who hold a particular opinion regarding the operations in Iraq. It would appear that the facts, in this case, have a liberal bias. It is strange however, that the MSM really inflated the MoveOn story when Rush and Bill-O and Hannity and the whole lot of these exploding heads spout incongruous and untenable puff like this all the time. I also am surprised that so many supporters of these guys are jumping to Rush's defence. It's dificult to refrain from insulting their apparent lack of intelligence (too difficult, I guess) but it's just reall hard for me to imagine that people really feel that he speaks for them unless their self-image is that of a selfish, egotistical, spiteful, cowardly, bully.

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Rebecca Maxfield — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:36:32 GMT

Good for votevets.org! It is high time that liberals groups took on the hate speech of the right wingers like Rush and fought back against their vicious attacks. People like Rush never served in the military yet continue to pontificate and support this unprovoked and unnecessary war. If Rush and his ilk believe in this war so much, let them all volunteer to go to Iraq and "support our troops." I'll bet they'd sing a different tune if suddenly they were drafted to go.

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DH, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:37:02 GMT

Hey guys... this story is a week ago... why don't you just Move.On, like now!!!

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OhioBlues — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:37:03 GMT

Lighten up Left! Rush says a lot of stupid things. Years of abusing prescription painkillers and ED drugs have obviously damaged his already feeble mind.

When I hear the term "phony soldier" I just chuckle and think of our president.

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Remy Clavell Paris, France — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:20 GMT

And just like every other liberal group to take on Rush Limbaugh or any other prominent conservative they will lose.When will the liberals learn?America is a conservative country, and by the grace of God it always will be.

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Flat-earther, Georgia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:20 GMT

Flush Rush. Another entertainer, clown classification.

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Joe deHavelan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:27 GMT

What is really unbelievable is that Reid and Harkin ran with this garbage on the Senate floor. It is certain that they both got "The Call" from Soros that they better get out there to spearhead the attack. Hatchet work used to be left to the "operatives". Now though, Soros has Harking, Reid and other Democrats do the hatchet work right on the Senate floor. Soros puppets.

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Terry, West Olive, MI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:33 GMT

on my God, it's no wonder this country is in the state it's in, with all these idiots defending this talk show idiot who defends the policies of the idiots in the White House.. I'll bet all you idiots still believe Saddam was involved in the 911 attacks

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J.D. Seattle, Wash — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:43 GMT

Its funny this soldier made no mention of ABC which ran a story very similar about him being a "phony soldier". I don't know who this soldier is, but he might want to put out an ad condeming ABC News... which has more viewers. Man some people just don't know how to pick the right fight. I don't know the whole story, but if he was a true soldier he would have something more positive than negative to say. He would ask those in America to come together to support the troops and stop name calling. Instead he was more offended about what was said about himself rather than what may have been inferred. This man is no true soldier.

The words say are unfortunate (keep in mind I haven't heard it in context, but according to the ad) but a real man of character would ask Rush or whoever else to look past him and think about the other soldiers.

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neil - waco, tx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:06 GMT

When oh when will the liberals actually stand up for something instead of throwing hot air at false accusations. Any idiot can & will find that the Limbaugh statement (like most other lib arguments) was taken out of context and the truth was ignored.

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Jon - Tulsa, OK — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:30 GMT

I am always amazed at those who continue to support Limbaugh and other lightweight hypocrites. He has succeeded at making these people think that he is a responsible "journalist," while continuing to polarize us as Americans. WAKE UP, folks; it's not about "liberals" and "everyone else" - it's about us working together despite our differnces, and not letting small-minded fooils tear us apart... and getting rich while they do it. THAT'S what will keep America great.

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Chuck Higgins, Albany ny — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:45 GMT

The end justifies the means-- socialist mantra. Truth is what they want it to be - fortunately the left has willing accompolices to repeat it as fact-- Fain and Balanced they ain't

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Paul Edwards — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:47 GMT

I read that "anyone with an IQ above 50 sees this story for what it is." My IQ is 162, and question what the writer is trying to say. The writer seems to have a very limited vocabulary in expressing himself. Limbaugh and his supporters continue to support a President who has repeatedly shown no remorse in coming in conflict with the Constitution of the U.S. The latest is his order to Texas judges to ignore the rulings of the judicial branch in favor of treaties with foreign governments. Perhaps Limbaugh should be thankful that the Constitution guarantees his right to rave without any real research into matters. For a couple of decades now, it has been only his pontifications that stand for "truth, right, and the American way." I thought the key phrase was "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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Phyllis, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:40:55 GMT

Rush Limbaugh accusing others of taking things out of context?? that is really funny!
That draft dodger smears any military person who disagrees with his position on the war...Zinni, Hackett, Cleland and Kerry just to name a few.

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Original Bob, Middletown, CT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:01 GMT

Wow, some conservatives click into this website. I'm impressed, but not with what they say. I used to listen to Limbaugh without fail. He started his national program in '88 and it was just great. He was really funny and inciteful. THE PROBLEM: His fast fame and impact on the conservative movement went right to his head. Too bad -- he's a bright guy, but his ego turned him sour, and attraction to the vindictive (and sad to say) not the brightest among us. While a lot of times, his points may be well taken, he is generally way off base using vicious slander as is the case with the "phoney soldier" comment(s). He has been fortunate so far that anyone he slams is in the public eye, but this one brings him a lot closer to private citizens that might just lawyer up and go after him.
So Rushy better watch his butt.

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Ed Kiester, Portland OR — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:15 GMT

This is a non issue. Even if he did mean it the way VoteVet.org says he did (which he didn't) he has the right to say whatever he wants. Rush is a wealth of misguided, half truths and bent information. Attacking him only gives him unjust validity. If you are dumb enough to listen to him and believe anything he says, then go ahead. He has the right to be an idiot. This was the wrong battle for us liberals to fight. By the way Republicans, it takes some serious gall to call out Moveon.org for being propaganda when you have entire “news” network devoted to propaganda.

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G. Bush — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:23 GMT

Lots of "cool aid drinkers here", no wonder we are going killing millions around the world.

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Kate Bee — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:35 GMT

Wow, these right wing reactionaries really want an end to freedom of speech, don't they? Harold Arbour says liberals should leave the country rather than try to change it! I think he should look back in American history where he will find that political disagreements have always existed. And if a veteran took offense at whatever Limbaugh said, he has a right to comment, too. Limbaugh is probably sitting back laughing at all the extra publicity he gets through this anyway. Get a grip, folks.

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C Allyn, Baltimore, MD — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:43 GMT

Liberals vs Conservatives is only useful as entertainment, like Sports and TV. Like the other 2 things, Liberals vs Conservatives is just a distraction the Elites in this country (politicians, rich businessmen, lobbyists, media ppl) use to distract us while they pillage the country?

Ever wonder why just about EVERYTHING seems rising faster than the rate of INFLATION? (health care, tuition, milk, cost of fixing roads and bridges, etc) Because (surprise) the people who calculate the rate of inflation LIE.

Surprise... liberals and conservatives both LIE. The so-called war between conservatives and liberals is just a useful distraction to DIVIDE the middle class, so the middle class can't get its act together to fight back.

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Jonee Eisen — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:48 GMT

Both liberals and conservatives employ the same b.s. It's hilarious to me when people complain about, "once again , libs taking something out of context," (the context here is completely appropriate); or, that this is a smear campaign. Have you forgotten Karl Rove already? The world champion when it comes to mud-slinging smear campaigns.

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Hugh Beckham,Lewisville Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:56 GMT

I must really be missing the point here.It seems that somehow both parties have been hijacked by hate spewing faceless mouths.Unless I have missed an important change in political discourse,any registered voter has a right to his/her opinion.If we truly wish to survive as a Democracy,we must allow for differing points of view without this mad-dog attack syndrome.We are all Americans first,and Political party second.Surely we are intelligent enough to be indulgent to another persons belief.God Bless Americans.

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Paul Gunia - Bellwood Pa. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:42:23 GMT

Is it no wonder we are having polarizing problems and cannot get nothing done in this country any more?

If we don't soon get rid of this "Far Right" and this "Far Left" in this country, we are headed for ruin, if we haven't alreay hit it.

What ever happened to the 1950's and early 1960's politicians who could work with each other?

Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Rielly, Sean Hannity, Move-on.org. These are our real problems in this country, and I can only hope we can fix it soon.

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Barry, Miami, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:42:54 GMT

The Republics are sure crying "foul" on this one. Where was your high moral ground when Republicans were trashing Max Cleland and swiftboating John Kerry? The sword cuts both ways people.

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ace — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:43:14 GMT

CAll the doctor, I think I'm gonna crash ...

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:44:05 GMT

Amy B Portland, ME. Wrong argument Amy this is not being reported correctly. If you listened to Rush you would know that. I think it's incredible how liberals seem to think they know everything about the conservative media yet they don't watch or listen to any of it. It’s like telling everyone the world is flat without actually checking to make sure you can back it up. Then having someone show you that in fact the world is round. Stop being a lemming to the liberal left try to do some actual research before displaying your obvious lack of knowledge. I would be embarrassed if I couldn’t produce an accurate fact driven point across to a liberal, I guess the liberals are too clueless to know and too stupid to care.

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Michael Munten — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:44:08 GMT

Liberals are a bunch of phoney Americans. They hate American and they should be jailed for treason. Screw the Liberals.

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Bill Gordon L. Stafford — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:44:23 GMT

Rush Limbaugh’s “phony soldier” comment hit home listen to the stalincrats bellyache. Murtha and Kerry kings of all Phonies.

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we — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:44:31 GMT

Conservatives everywhere (Inquisition, Taliban, American right wing) have been and are dangerous people, they are driven only by religion, they are mostly cowards, dishonest, liars, and full of vices as fraud, conspiracies, adultery, and even homosexualism as the latest Republican senator showed.

Liberals want people to enjoy themselves, and have more freedom, even with a moral cost that not everyone shares; but that is the essence of democracy, tolerate people with different views without calling them witches, traitors, or phonies.

Rush as Bush are just former drunkards and drug addicts, that think because they quitted or so they said, they are entitled to redeem mankind with their advice, when they shouldn’t have lived a life of debauchery in first place. They act now like if they finally found enlightenment, someone should tell them they are not Buda.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:45:10 GMT

The Republican/Apologists on this blog are two face hypocrits when it comes to swift-boating those who are not loyal Bushies and/or do not tow the party line and crucifies anyone who talks ill of this miscarriage of lies; who you all; insist on calling Iraq the center war on terror. Their are still those ignorant masses out their and their mouth piece (Fred Thompson) who are still saying WMD'S were their and that Sadam was behind 911. The 60-70% of rational voters will take back our country from you gullible fools who strictly adhere to right wing fascist talking points.

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Bob, Omaha, NE — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:45:15 GMT

Freedom of speech means you have the right to say what you want not a right to say what you want without opposition. I don't see anyone saying that a law should be passed against Limbaugh.

Maybe Rush should concentrate on his erectile dysfunction and drug addiction instead of calling out our soldiers for disagreeing with him and his audience of non-thinkers.

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john smith las vegas Nv. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:45:16 GMT

Rush must be back on the pills and forgot that he was a draft dodger like he drunk friend in the WHITE house.They donot rember anything from the 70's.

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Rick — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:45:35 GMT

Who is taking on the all blacks will be in prison or dead statement by Mr. Edwards?????

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mitch, atlanta, ga — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:45:41 GMT

Why is Vote Vets a "liberal" group?

The majority of Americans want the war brought to a close. Does that make most Americans liberal on Iraq? Not really. These labels are really unhelpful in a story like this and just provoke a knee-jerk reaction without encouraging the reader to listen to the message and judge for themselves.

Its a pitty when the press applies these labels on its own. Its almost an excuse for some not to consider the story, the facts, or the reporting.

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Brian Norwood, Bethlehem PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:46:06 GMT

I heard Limbaugh's remarks on the radio. Then, read the transcript of his comments. There is no way to add any other "context" to his remarks other than that he called any soldier critical of Bush's war as "phoney soldiers"-- no matter how that big-mouth tries to spin it.

He should apologize immediately.

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Laura H, — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:46:42 GMT

What a crock. I heard Rush's comment. What is here is taken totally out of context and not what he said. Funny who is sponsoring the smear campaign. At least when listening to Rush I get the whole story not just what the media wants to tell me. I have to Rush babies who listen as much as they can.

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John, NY, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:46:50 GMT

You might take the time to actually look into this entire situation and come to realise that the phony soldier was a soldier who was kicked out of boot camp, never served in iraq and was charged by the military for telling false accounts of his service in iraq (where he never served) so this phony soldier who never made it out of boot camp is infact a phony soldier and anyone who can't see that is simply being a liberal guppy.

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Baquobah — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:47:34 GMT

Freedom of speech is not absolute. Because one doesn't agree with you does not make them phony in anyway.You should read/listen to the entire broadcast before expressing opinions. Limbaugh should be held accountable for slander and libeling. This is not a left or right thing.

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Ben Purser, Royal Oak, MI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:47:35 GMT

Rush did not take his pills and his mind was a little cloudy, he wanted to say a phony Republican party that always hilight phony issues such as flag burning, abortion and gay marriage.

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:48:19 GMT

Jesse MacBeth <------ Phoney warrior (no purple heart, no ranger, just lies)

'Nuff said!

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Andy, Des Moines IA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:48:38 GMT

Is Rush even relevant anymore? He is a complete fool that most Republican politicians have nothing to do. Why waste money advertising against him on the same radio station as him when the only people who listen to him wouldn't listen to a "reasonable" person unless they too are Republican. All of you who support drug induced rhetoric aren't worth our soldiers lives. Funny how you want to claim this comment was out of context but other comments by Dems (Kerry's botched joke) isn't. You're all a bunch of hypocrites.

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Steve, Michigan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:48:41 GMT

The real phony's are the Democrats in the Senate who knowingly lied about this on the floor. They have no problem twisting the truth to their own agenda. What happened to integrity? Can we retract these politicians for lieing? The truth is obvious to anyone who heard what was really said. Did you know that ABC did the same story two days ago referring to Phony Heroes?

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Mari, . Arizona — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:49:49 GMT

Actually I heard the Limbaugh digusting statement. He may try to doctor the script, so like him by the way, but those of us who actually heard what he said need to call him on his outrageous behavior. It is wonderful to see him finally brought to even this modicum of responsibility for his outrageous behavior.
The worst of his behavior is how he has doctored the statement and is not trying to rearrange the facts. Look Rush, that is telling a lie. Wonder if you would willingly hand the tape over to an independent audio expert for their expert opinion as to whether it had been doctored. That idea is so far above your honesty Rush, I shall not hold my breath.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:50:10 GMT

A solider who flunks out after 44 days of basic training is a phony solider. Plain and simple. Now he is under investigation by the Washington state attorney general for trying to steal veterans benefits. There are 6-7 of these folks who are being investigated. In other words, these lying fools are what the liberals call honorable Americans.

You libs fell for this hook, line and sinker without even checking the facts. I know the idea of rush Limbaugh infuriates you libs to no end, yet he is right on about 98% of things he talks about. You fell for the lies sent forward by Hillary Clinton's group hook, line and sinker. Nice try Hillary, eh, I mean media matters.

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Joe Missouri — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:50:17 GMT

The "phony soldiers" Pill-boy Limpbone referred to are: Buddhika Jayamaha is an Army specialist. Wesley D. Smith is a sergeant. Jeremy Roebuck is a sergeant. Omar Mora is a sergeant. Edward Sandmeier is a sergeant. Yance T. Gray is a staff sergeant. Jeremy A. Murphy is a staff sergeant.

They penned an op-ed dated 08/18/2007 in the NY Times.

Since then, 2 of them have been killed in action.

Rush Limbaugh is STILL a big fat idiot. His listeners are morons.

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ace Dalton GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:51:05 GMT

Call the Doctor, I think I gonna crash...

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:52:24 GMT

JustMe. I proudly served in the US Army and still have friends serving in Iraq. I support Rush (and I don't always) on this because the facts are not being told. Did you serve JustMe?...didn't think so... most whiney liberals don't have the guts or the honor to serve their country.

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Shelly Koeppe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:52:32 GMT

Rush Limbaugh had a pinonial cyst and was deferred from serving Vietnamn.

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Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:52:39 GMT

Unh . . . Unh . . . Unh . . . Ahhhhhh! Hey, Moveon.org/Soros/Clinton/NYTimes/Obama/Edwards/Other Left-Wing Moonbats: You're all nothing but a bunch of quitters and losers. Grow up already, will ya? How many of you Rush haters actually heard the entire incident and not just what the Kool Aid servers told you to drink? I think Tom Harkin has inhaled too much fertilizer. Talk about a lying oxygen thief. I bet he wouldn't have made fun of Rush if he had cancer - why pick on someone because they have the disease of addiction? Typical reaction of smarmy, POS Democrats. Grow up and debate something important like can drinking weasel urine really make you smarter? Why don't you try it, Sen. Reid. Let me know if it works, you scumbag.

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Tony Milam, St.Albans, WV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:53:37 GMT

America is a great country, of which I am very proud, however we are not perfect. One of the problems with our system is that a blowhard liar like Rush Limbaugh can achieve the level of success that he has. It's a shame that anyone listens to him or that his name would ever be uttered in the halls of Congress of this great land.

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Guy Smoot — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:53:53 GMT

Conservitive talk radio, Like Rush, are going to put
the democrats in control of everything. They brought
Bush to power.,Swift Boat lies, etc' Neither Bush,Chaney, Rush, Etc. Really served any country let alone ours. If you don't go along with the GOP your not an American. Or a good one. We need to get away from partison politics and run the DAMM COUNTRY...
Who cares what a oxycotton druggy says anyway...
13 million listeners, They still love him, I call them
just go alongs, they can't think for themselves,or vote for themselves. They have to be told how to.

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Lorraine, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:54:02 GMT

thank you GOD for Moveon.org....

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jeff, st. louis, mo — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:54:18 GMT

Rush wasn't talking about only one soldier. Go and listen to the entire exchange. The first Mike who called into the show (the one who claimed to be an anti-war republican and a veteran) is what prompted Rush's tirade, but he didn't limit his "phony soldier" comment to just that caller. He used the plural "soldiers":

CALLER 2: No, it's not, and what's really funny is, they never talk to real soldiers. They like to pull these soldiers that come up out of the blue and talk to the media.

LIMBAUGH: The phony soldiers.

He said SOLDIERS! Not SOLDIER!.

Rush has no business casting asperions on anyone. While he sits on his ever widening butt smoking cigars and popping oxycontins like pez, decent, brave young men and women are being mamed and killed in Iraq. The notion that there are no republicans or soldiers against this war is just specious on its face. Virtually every poll demonstrates that.

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Wardell D. Johnson Atlanta, GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:55:11 GMT

Where were you LOW life conservatives when you did the smear job on Kerry, in 2004. Meaning Rush Slimebaugh his new name. This proves he is still on drugs!

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:55:12 GMT

bb Boy, are republicans HUGE babies or what? Can't handle the attacks now? bb how about if they get the story right? Could it be possible for the left to actually come up with a factual argument? The reason everyone is upset is this is a lie and you know it. Try to come up with a factual argument (or smear) then MAYBE we'll take you seriously.

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Buckshot — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:56:34 GMT

Hey Justme - I don't know about you, but I SERVED (not severed as you wrote) in the US ARMY for 8 years. I can't support the whining quitters of the Democratic Party. Where did you sever [sic], in the French Army?

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:56:39 GMT

Not a Liberal, Just Honest, Houston, TX. Be honest with yourself you're a liberal. Only liberals talk like that...

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Bolivar Atanasio — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:56:46 GMT

Attention all Liberals, near Liberals,wannabe Liberals,and Closet Liberals. Writing as a senior hispanic whose Dad migtated to this great country during the beginning of WWI.
I wish to give a heads up to above noted Liberals. The Republican Party will,with out a doubt, rout the Liberal forces at the Polls come November 2008.

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mike — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:56:53 GMT

I served and I heard the particular broadcast in question.

It was clear he was refering to fake soldiers in the literal sense and not refering to all soldiers who oppose the war as being "phony".

I stand behind Rush on this one.

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wayneTx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:56:55 GMT

Seems like liberals just have to be whining about something all the time or their not happy. Whine, whine!!

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Greg, AZ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:57:45 GMT

Look at all of the right wingers coming absolutely unglued over this story! I bet during the swiftboat ads they just grinned, and nodded their collective ditto-heads. Funny when the shoe is on the other foot...absolute outrage! And what a noble cause to be outraged about - defending a hypocritical, prescription forging, liar. Oh, but it was for back pain. Yeah, that's the ticket! And how about traveling alone and taking someone else's prescription for Cialis and/or Viagra to the Dominican Republic for some "special" vacation fun? Bwahahahahaha!

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:57:45 GMT

Senator harkin is also another liberal liar that needs to be put in his place....

He told everybody he flew combat over North Vietnam when that turned out to be untrue......

the only fire he ever took was the one he was standing too close to at his steak fry.

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The Hammer — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:58:18 GMT

Rush is a Oxycontin popping liar. He's a fake prescription peddling white-trash, and we still have people that follow and believe the ole gas bag. He has enough scandals of his own, so why is he always on the attack. I didn't think there were enough red-necks left in the states that support him, but guess I'm wrong. I hope he OD's on his pills.

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Brian, Charlotte, North Carolina — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:58:20 GMT

I'm curious as to why you think this is news. That the group sponsoring this ad opposes Rush is not news -- it must be the content of the ad that you find newsworthy, correct? The content is only newsworthy if true -- if not, the news becomes the slur.

This article really bothers me -- it seems a sly, backdoor way to repeat the claim without taking responsibility for it, or even running it through your fact-checking apparatus.

Checking the veracity of this claim is easy to do -- the transcripts are widely available. If you find this ad is baseless, don't you have an obligation to report that, given that you have found the ad itself to be newsworthy?

What am I missing here?

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Geotigg — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:59:09 GMT

TO all the Limburger appologists out there... Is this, perhaps, a taste of your own medicine???

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hillbillynation , Atlanta GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:59:51 GMT

Yeah Dittoheads, Go ahead and follow Rush as long as you can. I can understand that it's hard to let go because you are so embarrased... but one day you'll have to do the thinking for yourself and you'll look back on these times and wonder "What was I thinking?." It's simply unbelieveable that ya'll don't see right through him.

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jack sprat — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:00:24 GMT

LOL look a smear campaign against a pill popping asshat that never served or did squat. I really LOL at the guy claming to have a IQ over 50 ,go praise Jesus fool. Let the sheep continue to hang around the bathroom stalls and congressional pages.

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Herbert FORD, Walton, IN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:00:26 GMT

How much time did he serve in the military, I bet he is like Cheney a coward. A fat coward at that

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The Other Norm, Boston, MA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:00:38 GMT

Norm, I tried listening to the transcript like you suggested, but all I hear is silence. Then I tried reading the transcript and listening to the audio. Guess what? It worked both times!

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David Jaspers, Aiken, South Carolina — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:00:59 GMT

Regardless of context, how does someone like Limbaugh, who never served in the military, have the right to call ANYONE a "phony soldier"? A side note - when I went to Limbaugh's website to send him an email to ask about the extent of his military service, I discovered that to send His Holiness an email, you had to join his little club at $50 per year. Nice way to avoid getting any negative email, Rush.

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Alice SE CO. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:01:19 GMT

Conservatives perfected the art of character assassination and it’s about time your favorite spokespeople were called on it. What happened to support the troops? Or does that mean only those you agree with? Otherwise you wouldn’t have your knickers in a twist over one injured patriot who dared to disagree with the downward spiral this war has taken. You and your bloated pill popping coward spokesperson Limbaugh have absolutely no right attacking the character of an injured soldier or anyone else who speaks out against this country’s policies. After all, that is what differentiates us from an Iraqi dictatorship.

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:01:47 GMT

Sandi Saunders, Hardy, Virginia. "When you get "Conservatives" this fired up, you are obviously telling the truth". Or Sandi maybe this is how people react when there is an obvious lie and smear attempt in process. Go Rush's website listen to what he actually said and let the real truth set you free. This is called FACT CHECKING, a task you liberals are obviously incapable of performing.

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Brad Burklow, Harrisburg, IL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:01:53 GMT

It seems like if Rush "I can't serve in Vietnam because I have a boil on my butt" Limbaugh had been referring to one particular soldier as phony he would have made that clear at the time. But who cares? That's tame compared to most of his hate-filled rants. Just when did it become cool to be a hypocritical blowhard jerk like Limbaugh...always playing the victim. I'm glad progressives are finally taking off the gloves and be willing to punch back on occasion. Anyone who looks up to this idiot is sick.

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Steve, San Diego — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:02:02 GMT

Do you mean the large Bombastic Right Wing Hypocrit Gas Bag Drug Addict and war lies apologist Limbaugh finally gets some of his own medicine??? Wow, is America finally waking up to the constant Right Wing Prpoganda machine we have been subject to for 7 years?

Or do patrons of virtue mean that swift boating a real Hero John Kerry and lying about another Liberal Hero Max Cleland is OK!!! But don't pull a right wing gas bag on anything he says...

They even savage their own if it wins them a nickel - look what they did to John McCain in the primaries.

TRUTH; Repukes respect only money.

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jim todd terre haute, in. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:02:23 GMT

Please, I don't care who you are or for what reason, if you stand up and chear for Rush the pill popper you have no sense and no imagination. when this fat ass told you that everyone - EVERYONE -who took drugs illeglly, should be thrown in prison as he was taking hands full. you can not excuse someone who lies to this degree. it's the rosie odonald situation, no one should have guns, except my bodygaurd because I'm rich and you are not.

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pat vavala, Tampa, Fl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:02:33 GMT

Rush Limbaugh would have served the NAZI party well.

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alessa rivers — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:03:31 GMT

To Harold and the litany of right wing radicals out there...i love my country more than my life. that's why when i see it going astray i say something. this country is founded on freedom, yet our president has seen fit to manage that freedom only for those he likes. this country was founded on the ideal of 'for the people, by the people,' yet he has decided that he is above the law and that he can take this country into war after war without the support of the people. as we argue here, he is gearing up to start another was, this time with iran. anyone who thinks he isn't planning this, is a fool. he did it before. our freedoms are eroding, our ecomony sucks, congress for some insane reason is about to give this man $190 billion for the war in iraq, but he vows to veto a bill that will take care of our children...our children for christ's sake! and just so you know, i was a die-hard republican for 25 years until the party sold its soul to the religious right for 30 pieces of silver. and i am a Christian who prays to God every day...he never mentions Bush's name. I've listened to Rush Limbaugh and he will say anything that will keep him on the air, he doesn't care who he offends. i don't get my information from listening to left wing media. i get it from the mouths of the people who say it. and as far as being a liberal...YES! I AM A LIBERAL! and damn proud of it. let us not forget, our founding fathers were not a bunch of right wing conservatives having lunch with King George on weekends. they were left wing radicals, with this crazy idea that people could and should govern themselves. they believed in the right to liberty, to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to descent. they put their very lives on the line for the freedoms we enjoy and that i fight for. so i defy the right...as far as i'm concerned the words 'conservative right' is a dirty phrase, that connotes hypocracy for the ideals set down by our founding fathers, danger for the freedoms that we liberals are fighting to maintain and shamefullness in the eyes of God.

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Jeff Indiana — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:03:34 GMT

Rush says something stupid,,,again ,,,and his apologists come out in droves.

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Paul Green, Philadelphia, P.A. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:03:36 GMT

One valor thief, Jesse MacBeth, gets the whistle blown on him and all of a sudden Rich Lamboink--whom I call because he's "rich," because he "lambastes," and because he's an "oink," and most of all because he doesn't deserve mention by his name--gets accused of attacking vets who show themselves to be antiwar.

There may be something to that, but the notion of it being part of a conspiracy is ludicrous. There has, to date, been no such organization as Vietnam Veterans Against The War emerging to speak for most vets of World War III's Mesopotamian Theater. The evil repressionists who, neither entirely through fault of their own nor on the basis of any real organized plan, are running the antiwar movement into the ground. Lamboink is only the most recent.

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Tom Howard, Dallas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:03:47 GMT

I heard the conversation live. Limbaugh was talking about a single man, who has been discredited as a fraud. I am always amazed how some people can be so hate-filled they won't bother to check their facts.

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Scott Shaffer Portland, Or. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:04:40 GMT

Remember, It was a republican that freed the slaves.

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Mark Reagan; Monterey Park, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:04:41 GMT

People need to take a chill pill here. First of all I could care less what a drug addict can say, he is so full of himself. All you simpletons who talk so much about politics should know that everyone lies. This war is a mess and people are dying. Call it what you want terrorists, oil, pay back. Until youre out there fighting and watching your buddies get blown up you have little to say. If youre so gun hoe about thrashing anyone for whatever then get your ass enlisted. Rush is a hypocrate, he was probably high on vocodin when made his comments. Regardless, we all know that he makes comments that cannot be supported. Rush you're so full of yourself you sack of sh..t!

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Jo, ATL, GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:04:58 GMT

Guys stop listening to Rush and have a brain to think for yourselves sometimes. All your talking points are straight from Rush or Hennedy show.

Do you guys have a brain? He was not talking about the one solider. The caller did not even mention "one solider" Rush claims he is talking about.

Why can't someone disagree with the war? !! Those of you crying about it will never sever in the military including Rush. Hennedy is has a way to beam live feeds from Iraq why not run his show from there for two weeks. If the place is so secured and safe.

Regards of how you feel about this war their are real American dying over their with young kids. I hate to see that. Unlike Hennedy, I rather they come home than giving their kids money for school. You are think its ok for them to die ...bcos you have money for their kids..

This is wrong people. Yes, it was ok for Sadam to go....that's done with. Stop killing American...Young American...

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Paul Fraser — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:06:14 GMT

To all of you Limbaugh supporters who are decrying this unwarranted attack, I only have one word - swiftboating. Whats good for the goose, etc.

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lunch hour John — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:06:30 GMT

Anybody defending Rush Limbaugh has their IQ on display for the world to see. Like our current President, that IQ is well below 3 digits. I see a lot of replies here put forth that Democrats are hypocrits. From my independent viewpoint, that sure sounds like the pot calling the kettle black. I'll bet that over 90% of those who wrote in here do not have sufficient income to benefit from the party they devotingly stand up for. I know I'm seeing a lot more clearly these days thanks to the internet.

I have a real difficult time listening to a president, who has caused the biggest increase in the National debt of all time, calling Democrats irresponsible for bringing forth legislation that will re-instate agencies that help Americans. Those that cry the most in their replies would what, rather see billions of our tax dollars go to Halliburton, Shieks, and the limited few who benefit from military contracts? Come on, let go of your petty finger pointing, and dig into what you are protecting and see if it really adds up. Its criminal to air people like Rush Limbaugh. Did Moveon.org go too far with General betrayus? Maybe, but if you really look into Petraeus' accomplishments, I mean really look past what the press writes about him, you will find that he's a great starter, but never crosses the finish line. He calls in reporters to write about his quest to invoke policy that has a grand purpose, but makes sure they are not around to report when that policy fails. The old slight of hand that close-up magicians use. You need to open your eyes, like I did, and look past what the media prints as too much is propaganda and you may find yourself attacking the very sole who actually agrees with you and is working to get what you want. Most of those commenting here only see wool.

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CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:06:34 GMT

Thank you Original Bob for being honest!! It is conservatives like you who keep my faith in common sense still existing amoung the political right.

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SGT Richard Roberts, Janesville, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:06:41 GMT

I am active duty Army and a Marine Infantry vet of Desert Storm, and I agree with what Rush said, which was "Jesse MacBeth" was a phony soldier." He was. He was a disgrace to the uniform, flunking out of boot camp and then pimping people into believing he was a war veteran. Just google his name once and learn the truth. It's an old story. So what's going on there, military bashing libs....selective memory???

I listened to that show, as I do EVERY day. Reid and Harkin don't know what they are talking about, and are making a mockery of our legislative system and fools of themselves.

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Rikc — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:07:01 GMT

'Waxman, the panel chairman, said he agreed not to probe the specifics of the incident, but that it was within the committee’s right to raise questions about the company’s overall performance in Iraq.' This, concerning the military contractors. You guys are blessed w/ the stupidity of the current dems in washington, arent you? What could possibly be worth not standing up to people who are out to destroy life on the planet? I've got another questn for you, if you had a planet and you could dump it, where would you put it? A republican once told me that 1+1 equaling two was only my opionion. And hey, let the market decide for us if the planet should or should not be saved;its either the planet or Isreal, take your pick. Think this through for a moment...where is there evidence that repubs, neocons, neolibs, even most washington dems, actually believe in preserving life on this planet. Think it through. The big guy pushing for freedom in the mid east is BS, it is a lie, it is redundant, and it wont work-it isnt meant to, but yet and still deadly think tanks flourish. Collective neurosis, be a part of it...what choice do you have?

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Darryl Davis — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:07:45 GMT

And the "Swiftboat Liars" weren't a political group? YEA RIGHT!!! What goes around comes around!!! Thou Art Raping What Thou Has Sowed!!!

Now Thou Art WHINING about it. Grow up and take the same medicine you dish out!!!

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Joe B Syracuse NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:07:44 GMT

An admission: I could care less what Rush Limbaugh thinks.
What does worry me, though, is the polarizing effect he's having on contemporary American politics. As I read through the comments posted here, I am appalled at the "us vs. them" tone that is pervasive in ALL of them. We are all citizens of the same country, last I checked.
So, as a PSA: Get it straight. This porcine demagouge doesn't give a damn how far he splits the political will of this country. Neither does Moveon.org or any of the other partisan soapbox movements out there. They are all spouting hateful and divisive rhetoric with the sole purpose of furthering their own narrow agendas. Either the public recognizes this crass play for ratings for what it is, or our own divisions will destroy us. Please believe that should the worst come to pass, Rush and all the other partisans -- on both sides of the aisle -- will happily continue their ranting in whatever language we end up speaking.

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Ridgelon — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:10:05 GMT

All Hackers Must Unite and distroy Moveon.org!!!!!!!!!!

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Amanda Mikalson, Pullman, Wash. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:10:11 GMT

Rush....hmmmm....how shall I put it, a drug addict who feels it's okay to smear others in the same position, a man who has never fought in a war yet feels he knows something about war, a man that has never been poor, never been a woman, and always been someone who is judgemental and funding himself by propagating the ultra conservatives in to groveling at his feet. If you want to look at anyone funded by a covert group, a group with a shady past, you only need look to the REPUBLICAN PARTY!

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Ted, Sacramento — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:10:40 GMT

Does anyone else see the irony when supporters of Rush Limbaugh start complaining about people taking things out of context to smear others? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

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Dan, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:11:11 GMT

I can't stand Rush Limbaugh. But why are liberals defending a phony soldier like Jesse MacBeth. I thought liberals were smart enough to know that's going to backfire on them.

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Paul, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:11:39 GMT

If we have become so divided over unimportant issues like this, our country is truly doomed. We have allowed both extremes of the political machine to frame the arguements and set the stage for meaningless conflict to draw attention away from their respective agendas and lack of direction. Sadly, the people are more than willing to take one side or the other instead of coming together with a spirit of cooperation and compromise. Come on guys...we can call names and argue until doomssay or go back to what we started 200 years ago and get something meaningful done.

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:11:45 GMT

Original Bob, Middletown, CT:

I recently re-read Rush's book "The Way Things Ought to Be" which was written in 1992. He hasn't changed much.

I think you sound like a seminar caller.

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chuck jacksonville Fla — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:12:15 GMT

Limbaugh is a professional out of context man. He has made a tremendous living at it. Check out Al Franken's filling in the left out stuff. Limbaugh type junk is why it is hard to have a discussion anymore without traitor or Commie or some such junk coming up. Blindly follow in patriotic oblivion.

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Terry Weaver — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:12:42 GMT

I find it amazing that the right wing is waxing poetic about the injustice done to Rush Limbaugh. What a joke, remember the swift boaters, remember the lying commander in chief that got us in this mess to begin with. All of you as$h*&^s should enlist and go to Iraq and fight the war you belive in....losers!

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W. Walker, Wayne, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:13:04 GMT

This is whole episode is very sad, what happened to America ? This kind of division will be the end of our country.

We have let the political HACKS, Crazies and Iealogs take over the political discourse in this country.

Whatever happened to common sense ?.
What about right and wrong ?

Who cares Democrat, Republican ? We are all Americans...

The strategy of Divide and Conquer is working, but what are we conquering and dividing ?(ourselves !).

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Gary, Franklin, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:13:08 GMT

Rush Limbaugh's bull comes through public airwaves. If there was ever time for return of the fairness doctrine, it comes straight out of that blowhard's mouth. Rush and the rest of the radical right can dish it out, but they certainly cannot take it in return.

Thanks to VoteVets.org for keeping the truth about Iraq out before the American people.

Rush, like it or not, moderates and liberals are returning in droves in 2008. We intend to stay, so dust off that resume and work on your manners!

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Carlos Bardeguez Peoria, AZ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:13:09 GMT

Any attack against our military is unwarranted and cowardly especially from when they come from politicians like Harry Reid, Jack "I love my pork barrel" Murtha or any other democrat treasonous coward in the House and Senate. Why don't they legislate winning the peace rather than legislating defeat? I will tell you why; they have always hated what the military has able to accomplish to secure our way of life. This is coming from a un-hyphenated american that happens to have been born in Puerto Rico. If the loony left wing of the democratic country will not fight for our security get out of the way of those of us who have the courage and cojones to defend our homeland from any enmy foreign or domestic. That would include the biased reporting of the alphabet channels.

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M. Kohler — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:13:50 GMT

Wow.. it appears the term "dittohead" is quite appropriate here. I really can't understand why anyone still defends the Repubican party and its water carriers in 2007. Haven't you had enough evidence in past seven years that running Iraq with 21-year-olds who's only qualification is they are "anti-abortion" and the countless other examples of incompetence isn't a right/left issue? What is better in this country and our place in the world with these guys running the show? It's laughable. The Republican party is full of closeted, repressed homosexuals against gay rights. It's full of draft dodgers who are pro-war. Pro-lifers who love guns and the death penalty...and yet, think 190 Billion for Iraq is good to go while 9 billion for health care for kids is a non-starter. Yeah, no hypocrisy there. Newsflash: abortion, gay marriage and flag-burning are hardly the most pressing issues facing this country. If you are still crying RED/BLUE, LEFT/RIGHT, RIGHT/WRONG...you are an idiot who has no clue how the media operates or how this country's political machine is all about KEEPING POWER BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. No one is working for the people in Congress and Bush sure doesn't care about the people. I suggest every one of you on both sides read the Gettysburg address again. This country is about not letting "government of the people, by the people and for the people" perish from this earth. Patriots defend the Constitution and everything it stands for. The President and all government officials are supposed to uphold and defend it. They aren't. In fact, it's being shredded every day. Not only are the senators fiddling while Rome burns, it's citizens revel in symbolism. Like George Carlin said, "I leave symbols to the symbol-minded." Wake up people. Choice is an illusion. I guess Plato was right.. the masses ARE asses. Try using some critical thinking skills, get educated and let facts, strength of argument, logic and sound reasoning guide you. Not the water carriers defending their own ignorance. If your main consideration is keeping one party in power regardless of who might be the best candidate, you are what is wrong with America. There are more choices in life than just two absolutes. The only constant in life is change and the world has been rapidly changing around us. I love this country too, but Norman Rockwell, apple pie and Chevrolet is OVER. We can build on our history and principles, but we should never change them only to try to recreate a past that was more feel-good sentimentalism than reality (ie--women in alleys getting abortions with a coat hanger). Rome is burning. Aren't there any AMERICANS OUT THERE?

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Matt T. Baltimore MD — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:14:10 GMT

lets see....?? I have to agree with the earlier post. Think for yourself. In this case I think Rush's comments were directed at one guy, not all soldiers who have been to iraqor a-stan. Come on, lets use our heads here. BTW, who gives a crap what he thinks anyway.
think for yourselves. It doesnt matter which way you lean, conservative or liberal, just think.
Rush, like all the pundits, does DO anything. He just TALKS about it.
Our country was founded by DOERS, not talkers.
I think you can figure out the rest.
The guys on the ground in IRAQ and elsewhere are doing it, the families with missing loved ones are doing it, the kids who havent seen their parents in a year are doing it.
Instead of talking trash on a blog, get in the fight!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell, its only the future of the free world at stake!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:14:42 GMT

bb: We're taking it quite well. That's the reason for all the responses. You know, free speech and all that in response to unwarranted attacks by uninformed libs with an agenda.

I still say $60,000 would have bought 12 baby bonds. What a waste of money, especially when the target relishes the battle.

How about you, bb, doing us a favor and researching Jesse MacBeth and informing us. Make yourself useful.

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frank guza, hamburg mi. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:15:17 GMT

That's right. Keep going liberals. You're fast becoming as popular as muslims in this country.

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Jeffersonian Don — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:17:13 GMT

Everyone ,face it this is the same man that while Imus was being raked over the coals ,he was on air singing "Obama the magic politician living in DC ,Frolic in his politics as he is a blackie". I mean can we say what is good for the goose is not good for the gander. It is all one sided, but not a Liberal or conservative ideology. I am a Liberal, conservative ,and moderate. It depends on the point of view.Rush and his ilc are political leaches used to work you up !Not worth the effort!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:17:16 GMT

David Martin:

You're just an idiot and seem to breathing the fumes from your fumigator.

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mary, weymouth, ma — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:17:42 GMT

Repugs, you are all incredible. I presume it is the left's fault for all of our problems, like no WMDs in Iraq, the entire Iraq war situation, the lack of federal assistance in the aftermath of Katrina, the world view of the US. Yes it is all of our fault, well get out of our way so that we can fix things

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Brian Bricker, College Station, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:17:55 GMT

Doug from San Diego: No crime in accusing Petraus of treason. Or in accusing Limbaugh of attacking the troops for that matter. They are, however, yet more examples of politically stupid overreaching. The Left has become the New Reactionaries: oppose everything the Right does but don't offer viable alternatives. Don't take my word for it, '08 will tell the tale.

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Elizabeth C., AR — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:18:21 GMT

I liked Rush better when he was on drugs!

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Todd Firer, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:18:29 GMT

Limbaugh (and anyone who listens to his crap) is the world's champ at "taking things out of context". Hypocrites like Rush, W, Cheney, Gingrich, etc., etc., etc. who did everything in their power to avoid any kind of combat (unlike John Kerry), and anyone else who supports this BS war, but doesn't have the guts to serve themselves, should keep their traps shut! Talk is cheap, very cheap!

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Alan Franklin TN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:19:29 GMT

You know I'm about fed up with BOTH parties. The right and left are acting like little whiney three year olds who can't get their way and just needs their butts spanked then sent to bed without supper! (oops sorry, I am now a child abuser for suggesting to send a child to bed without eating)(poke at the ACLU and the politically correct)

What we need in this country is a another choice, a third party, but I know I'll probably never see it.
Sad this country is going down the crapper. Political correctness and the ACLU, along with with Soros and Michael Moore America haters are eating this counrty away from the inside just like cancer.

GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

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Wyatt Smith — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:20:28 GMT

this is one of rush's supporters who served, in vietnam no less. l havn't heard the details of this flurry of stupidity from the liberal media yet, but l will be assured, rush has it right. in the end rush will be proved correct. and justme, there are many more like me. just so you know!

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Robert Heintze — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:20:32 GMT

Everything that Bob B. says about liberals can be applied to conservatives as well. Whats a right-wing extremist doing in a liberal state like WA? Its the far right who calls anyone disagreeing with THEM--stupid, liars, and unamerican! Whats worse, is that your the ones touting the "family values" and moral ethics. Charles Gates' distorted view is simply incredulous if he thinks that only democrats are corrupt. Where do you think all this money that this administration turned into the largest trade/budget deficit in history is going? No wonder the rich keep getting richer, as they wage their war on the middle working class...."Hypocracy--The Church of Conservatism!"
As far as liberal bashers like Limbaugh and Colter are concerned, I say let them exercise their free speech, for the more they bloviate, the more foolish and unelectable they make their party look!

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connie, commerce, tx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:21:57 GMT

Rush, if your so brave why don't you get your fat s over to Iraq, you phony baloney. Why don't you die for a lie... for Haliburton, exxon, BP, Conico oil & Shell... who are all in IRAQ stealing oil. What else would be their purpoise be there?

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Ridgelon — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:22:14 GMT

Once again Moveon.org is taking someonething and turning it into misleading propaganda. Someone needs to hack that site so it will never work again. They are nothing but TRAITORS!!! Moveon.org is run by the terrorists to further their goals in America!!

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:22:30 GMT

More lies, spin and twisting the news to benefit ignorant, uneducated demoncrats!

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Mark Coble Santa Fe, NM — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:23:12 GMT

Rush, such a great soldier himself, can call anyone names and it is OK! Why doesn't Rush, who wouldn't serve in the military, ask his fellow "dittoheads" to join in the fight for oil freedom? Why don't more people listen to Rush's drug addled rants?

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:23:51 GMT

It's interesting to note that CANTservative/republiCANTs like Rush scream and yell about supporting the troops.
Then, they go out and do two very specific things with regard to our military; a) they avoid military service by all means possible. (In Rush's case obesity and anal warts were the reason he got out of servibg in 'Nam), and b) they claim that every LIBERAL soldier who served in a war, who was decorated for valour or wounded in combat either inflicted their own wounds or is lying about their service. We saw a textbook demonstration of this with the Smear-Boat LIARS in 2004.
Who is Rush Limbaugh to even open his mouth with regard to our veterans? He never served! He found a B.S. way to get out of serving, the same way MOST republiCANTs do.
In fact, while we're on the subject.....let's talk about those who served and those who didn't serve.
Here's the list of those who did NOT serve:
(R) Newt Gingrich = Did Not Serve
(R) Tom Delay = Did Not Serve
(R) Trent Lott = Did Not Serve
(R) Dick Cheney = Did not Serve
(R) Saxby Chambliss = Did Not Serve
(R) Dennis Hastert = Did Not Serve
(R) Bill Frist = Did Not Serve
(R) Karl Rove = Did Not Serve
(R) Jeb Bush = Did Not Serve
(R) John Ashcroft = Did Not Serve
(R) Rick Santorum = Did Not Serve
(R) Fred Thompson = Did Not Serve
(R) Jack Kemp = Did Not Serve
(R) J.C. Watts = Did Not Serve
(R) Paul Wolfowitz = Did Not Serve
additionally republican media pundits Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill Oreilly, and George Will...DID NOT SERVE!
On the other hand, here are the service records of just a few Democrats.............
Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) -- rifle platoon and company commander with the Fifth Marine Regiment in the An Hoa Basin west of Danang; was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, and two Purple Hearts. (1)
Representative Tim Walz, D-MN - Twenty-four years of service in the Army National Guard, retiring in 2005.
Representative Joe Sestak, D-PA - 31 years of service in the Navy, rising to the rank of Vice Admiral.
Representative Chris Carney, D-PA - Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, Carney served multiple tours overseas and was activated for Operation Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Southern Watch.
Representative Patrick Murphy, D-PA - extensive career in the U.S. Army from 1993-2004; earned Bronze Star and Presidential Unit Citation.
Representative Phil Hare, D-IL - Served in the United States Army Reserve for six years.

Representative Jack Murtha (D-PA) - distinguished 37-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a colonel in 1990. (1)
Former House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt - Missouri Air National Guard, 1965-71. (1, 2)
Representative David Bonior - Staff Sgt., United States Air Force 1968-72 (1, 2)
Former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle - 1st Lt., U.S. Air Force SAC 1969-72 (1, 2)
Former Vice President Al Gore - enlisted August 1969; sent to Vietnam January 1971 as an army journalist, assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade headquartered at Bien Hoa, an airbase twenty miles northeast of Saigon.
Former Senator Bob Kerrey... Democrat... Lt. j.g., U.S. Navy 1966-69; Medal of Honor, Vietnam (1, 2)
Senator Daniel Inouye, US Army 1943-'47; Medal of Honor, World War Two (1, 2)
Senator John Kerry, Lt., U.S. Navy 1966-70; Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, and three awards of the Purple Heart for his service in combat (1)
Representative Charles Rangel, Staff Sgt., U.S. Army 1948-52; Bronze Star, Korea (1, 2)
Former Senator Max Cleland, Captain, U.S. Army 1965-68; Silver Star & Bronze Star, Vietnam (1, 2)
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) - U.S. Army, 1951-1953. (1)
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) - Lt., U.S. Navy, 1962-67; Naval Reserve, 1968-74. (1, 2)
Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) - U.S. Army Ranger, 1971-1979; Captain, Army Reserve 1979-91 (1)
Former Senator Fritz Hollings (D-SC) - served as a U.S. Army officer in World War II, receiving the Bronze Star and seven campaign ribbons. (1)

Representative Leonard Boswell (D-IA) - Lt. Col., U.S. Army 1956-76; two tours in Vietnam, two Distinguished Flying Crosses as a helicopter pilot, two Bronze Stars, and the Soldier's Medal. (1, 2)
Former Representative "Pete" Peterson, Air Force Captain, POW, Ambassador to Viet Nam, and recipient of the Purple Heart, the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit. (1, 2)
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-CA: Staff sergeant/platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army; was wounded and received a Purple Heart. (1, 2)
Bill McBride, Democratic Candidate for Florida Governor - volunteered and served as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam; awarded Bronze Star with a combat "V." (1)
Gray Davis, former California Governor, Army Captain in Vietnam; received Bronze Star. (1)
Pete Stark, D-CA, served in the Air Force 1955-57
Wesley Clark, Democratic Presidential Candidate - 38-year career of public service in the Army, culminating as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO.

Do the "math" folks..............
Republicans DON'T serve!

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Coy Reese, Shady Spring, West Virginia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:24:28 GMT

As evidenced by poll after poll the fractured party of George W. Bush and its'decreasing minions are beginning to see the proverbial handwriting on the wall. In all probablity the GOP will loose Senate and House seats along with the White House. This Nation is not game to elect a virtual clone of the unbelievably incompetent Bush. The realization of this eventual outcome will increasingly manifest itself in the lashing out of such pathetic figures as the drug addicted, apparent Vietnam era draft dodging Limbaugh.
However in the final analysis like in November 2006, victory at the polls in November 2008 will be ever so much sweeter as Rush Limbaugh and his ilk are reduced to impotent white noise.

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Listen, Rochester, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:24:35 GMT

A lot of this sounds like: "Purple is the best color." "No, you're a liar, green is the best color." "No, purple!" "No, green!" Consider this possibility: "Maybe you're all right."

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Nan - Charleston, SC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:01 GMT

If Rush's comments are really taken out of context, why does he refuse to re-broadcast the entire comment? Could it be because he actually said what he's accused of saying?

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:09 GMT

More lies, spin and twisting the news to benefit ignorant, uneducated demoncrats!

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:20 GMT

More lies, spin and twisting the news to benefit ignorant, uneducated demoncrats!

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Joel C — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:33 GMT

I'm listening to Rush right now. He has spent the whole show complaining about this situation. He sounds like the bully who finally got beat up and is calling for his mommy. Everything he is claiming that was done to him concerning this situation is what he regularly does against the Dems/libs. It's interesting to hear him react to his own tactics used by others

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Lee in CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:35 GMT

"Liberals are a bunch of phoney Americans. They hate American and they should be jailed for treason. Screw the Liberals. "

Too bad you're just another coward chicken hawk - say that to my face and take your teeth home in your pocket, punk.

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SM Conners — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:43 GMT

Nevermind Mike PAV - Amy is a kool-aide drinking tool for the left.

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Hal Williamson, Austin, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:25:49 GMT

Wow. The hate and anger. The name-calling. Sounds like a grade-school playground. One question - if this comment represents Rush's message that he airs 15 hours per week why the explosive response to this questionable excerpt? There should be thousands of such remarks that could be offered to back-up the attack on Rush.

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Steve — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:26:24 GMT

We had the right wing nasies in Germany, then Stalin in Rusia was also a right wing dictator. Now we got the Bush/Chaney neon right wing running the USA in the drain. Euro 1.42 againts the dollar, Canadian dollar even. The soldiers that speak out against the failed pollicy are realy heros, not the once that keep there mouth shut, because they worry about the next promotion. If not for the liberals, there would be no freedom here, liberals are for liberty, and that means for all.

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connie,commerce,tx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:27:32 GMT

I can proove Petraus is a liar. He stated that we are winning in Iraq. That is impossible, since bushy said we already won 5 years ago.

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Karl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:28:52 GMT

DRAFT YOUNG REPUBLICANS!!!!!!

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Retired Vet, West Virginia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:29:15 GMT

Wow, talk about some serious responses to the article. Though I must admit that I don't understand all the name calling. Why is it that some of the people on here have to call Rush and idiot, the President and Idiot, all Republicans Idiots and so forth? Then they have the nerve to say that the "other side" (whoever that may be) is being negative! Folks, if your whole argument is based off name calling then I would respectfully submit to you that you have a weak argument. I did not hear the statement in question so I really can't say much about it, but for someone to say (as someone here did) that nobody that listens to that show has served is just wrong. I have listened to his show and I served for 20 years thank you very much.

If you are going to have a real, meaningful debate then all need to get past the name calling game. And by the way, what does the "swift boat" thing have to do with this? You will have to excuse me but I was busy fighting in Iraq during the last election so I am not very familiar with it. From the posts I have gathered that the "swift boat" thing was a negative add about Senator Kerry, so my question is... so what? When I am correcting my son for doing something wrong I don't listen to the whole "but Johnny did it first" arguement. Since I am not willing to take that from a 7 year old forgive me if I am not willing to take it from an adult.

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TheTruth — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:29:54 GMT

Wow- all of these passionate posts amaze and disturb me. I have generally found that people who are adamantly Democrat or Republican are generally unhappy people. You blame liberals or conservatives for your woes. You need to undertstand there is only one person responsible for your unhappiness- YOU! Do you honestly think ANY politician really cares what is best for you? Trust me- they do not. Don't put alot of faith in "your team."

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John Smith, Columbus, Ohio — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:30:13 GMT

I blame George Bush for my hemorroids.

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A R Worthington, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:11 GMT

Most of those that follow Rush the drug addict think they're conservative. Gives true conservatives a bad name. Call yourselves what you truly are: radical, right wing extremists. Conservatives care about economics, small government, private property, States Rights and the defense of our Country. On all counts, the Bush 'conservatives' get failing grades. But then most Rush followers don't understand the concept of grades either.

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Matt Fisher, Westby, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:14 GMT

The main problem here is that Conservatives have lost sight of what it truely means to be a member of their own party. If your not one of them, your a coward, unpatriotic and a tree hugger. Come on, if you get your news and moral guidence from someone like Limbaugh your setting yourself up to look like a fool.

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Richard Bridwell, Doerun, Georgia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:26 GMT

Ithink the problem in this country is complacency by every one except the people we elected to suposedly be looking out for our best intrest. Congress and the media keep everyone stirred up to a point that we are missing the boat. We are slowly being sold down the river by the politicians who can't get anything done because they are so busy trying to hide thier own agendas at the cost to the American public, what have they done except to pat themselves on the back and give themselves a raise and keep a smoke screen to keep the public at large in a constant tissy so they can give our jobs to foriegn countries and keep the big buisiness intersts with big pockets and all we do is bitch, we need a third or even fourth party to take what this country is really about to Washington and the rest of the world. What has anyone in Washington done anything for anyone but themselves.

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Dave Webb — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:32:48 GMT

It's just like my old grandpappy use to say: "Don't let the absence of facts keep you from making your argument loud and long."
What we've got here is both sides about the same size, and both arguing that the other started it.
Alright; so what?
Stop arguing, and build something, because while we're arguing the world is crumbling around us.

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jason, fitzwilliam, NH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:34:02 GMT

They can swiftboat the war hero Kerry, show war hero Cleland along side osama they can say that progressives called Petraus a traitor (they didnt).they can say that being antiwar is unamerican they can say that if you vote democratic that we will get bombed.They can put out those outragous political ads linking 9/11 and the iraq war. They can say any thing they want and alot of people will listen to them. Why? They dont think for themselves, they lack critical thinking capibilities. Limbaugh listeners when asked in surveys about terrorism and the war and world politics score the lowest, lower than even fox new watchers. If you have read animal farm these are the lower order animals that cannot read or write they are the ones that fall in line for the authoritarian rulers ie: Preachers, Rightwing nutjob radio hosts, fear monger politicians. History will show that these followers were duped much like the Nazis and the facist and so many other misinformed groups of citizenry throughout the ages. Go progressives baby!

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James Kelly — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:34:48 GMT

I seriously question the level of intellegence of anyone who would listen to, let alone believe, an addicted far right nut case such as Rush. If he's a mess what does that say about you??

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Reggie H, Sacramento, California — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:35:01 GMT

It's about time people stand up to the hateful lies and half truths fostered upon the American people daily by the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage and Sean Hannity. Their divisive retoric is only occasionally scrutinized and challenged by other members of the corporate media. Interesting that the biggest supporters of this war were Vietnam era draft dodgers like Bush and Cheney. Rush is quick to support war when he himself never spent a day in uniform. He and others from the right wing were quiet when John Kerry service to this country was shamefully perverted.Go VoteVets.org

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Richard in Idaho — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:37:08 GMT

I used to watch and enjoy Rush's TV show in the early 90's and agreed then with him completely. Now, I think he has changed and is simply full of venomous rhetoric. I'm tired of it and am sorely disappointed by the current Republican offerings for president. They strike me as a bunch of flip-flopping pandering egoists, with the exception of Ron Paul. I encourage anyone who is disenfranchised with the current govt. and believes the Republican party has been hijacked to visit his web-site and judge for yourself.

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Geoffrey, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:37:11 GMT

Unbelievable how many trailer trash folk can actually operate a computer. I thought all you racist RepubliMorons did was smoke crystal meth with male escorts or chase after prepubescent Congressional pages.

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Richard Marx Hartford Wi. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:37:18 GMT

You gotta love the left another smear campaign against a conservative.Bothers the hell out of them that they dont have a Limbaugh on their team.

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Kerry Mahoney — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:37:35 GMT

Phoney soldiers = People that say they served to advance anti war sentiments. People that have to lie at others expense in order to be taken seriously. People that take words out of context to fit their agenda. People that cant handle the truth. People that are negative, depressed, lives off the government, doesnt pay child support, school drop out and hates Bush. People that use the words like Loonies, chicken hawk, knee jerk or Huge babies. People who cant think for themselves.

Sounds like the whole democratic media party to me.

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kirt silvers kansas city mo — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:37:48 GMT

I would like to see that we hae stopped all the name calling for once and work together to find away out of this mess. I'm a vet,son, brothers, sister, father and so on. My opion makes me no more or less American. It is the right to have and express opions is why I we serve. It is the republic and the constitution were allegence lies, not Lib nor conserv. but an idea that is greater than the some of its' parts.

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GN Lars, Denver, CO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:12 GMT

Rash Limpbaum is a discrass to mankind. (An womankind wouldn't have anything to do with him.)

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Brian, Limerick, Pa. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:15 GMT

All you tools claiming this is a false story are amazing. Rush says he was taken out of context and that he was referring to only one soldier who turned out to be a fake... THAT is the crock of s***! Listen to the clip, the caller was responding to another caller, said something about the left getting all these soldiers 'out of the blue' at which point Rush said "the phoney soldiers". Plural, not singular. The context was NOT of a reference to a single person. If perfectly obvious he was referring to all soldiers who disagree with administration policy.

If you want to complain about a smear campaign, go right ahead, but at least be honest about what Rush said and meant. He meant EXACTLY what media matters believes and what he's saying now is just a backtracking attempt.

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oakland ca — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:17 GMT

rush is nothing more than a little man a coward and a loaer serving losers nothing more to say about rush...... oh another gw bush ass wiper.

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D.K.Bailey, Venice, Fl. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:23 GMT

Interesting that those who never served know so much more than those who are and have...?
Any info, facts, and numbers can be subverted to serve any agenda or spin.
Face it, Rush sure gets milage with his big mouth and anyone of differing opinion is wrong?
How about addressing the issue rather than the commentator?
Rush refuses certain published items I have sent him on just these exact issues and from N.Y.Times, among many others. Seems that video proof carries little weight when it doesn't fit the spin...wonder why that is?
Action recorded by our troops in Iraq were ignored by Rush and the administration; officially they never happened?
Rush and all of you might not like it, but not all wounds show.
What theater of military opperation have any of you served in? What 'war' zone were you shot at defending your right to say these things?
These things said, I do believe everything should be questioned excepting the basic rights we all live by. Few citizens do this, many veterans do.
This case is just like a lot of others, they were never there, it never happened, and I don't remember...
Left, right, middle, conservative, liberal, and politics, all this is B.S. to anyone who has experienced combat. Those who have no other way are dismissed by those who have had this experience.
The majority no longer believes their options allow any real choice, hence voter apathy and disinterest.
Look into the official record kept by the VA of the casualty numbers and you will find 73,000+ dead and 1,620,906 disabled, YET, officially only 3,000+ ?
Upon return, no assistance, for the first two times, and an appeal for benefits in the contract DOD agreed to? Ask IVAV or look at Walter Reed Hospital.
The whole of this is unacceptable!

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Barbara, Whippan, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:40 GMT

Once again, the liberal media strikes with more BS Propaganda. Harry Reid is a Phony Patriot and also full of BS propaganda

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Republican Stomper, San Marcos, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:57 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is the epitome of an ignorant, hipocritical, A-hole. He wanted to put all druggies in jail forever, but whoops, he is a druggie. Oxycontnin to the nose daily. Wow. But thats ok, he believes in Jesus so he is forgiven by the masses of morons who would give up their essential liberties for a moment of what they feel is safety. All republicans are cowards, likewise for the religious right.

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Dave, Tn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:39:05 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yeKtXWbbLg

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Joe Louis — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:39:12 GMT

A wise man once told me, "Son, to argue with faith is like trying to teach a pig to sing. It just wastes your time and annoys the pig."
Rush Limbaugh is a one-man media circus. Ring Master, elephant show, and clown act all in one. Although Rush and his fans may believe what he says, they cannot open their minds to the possability of another point of view. They are intellectual Neanderthals.
Oh, and don't forget, Rush Limbaugh is a known dope fiend.

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Mike, Oklahoma City, OK — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:42:30 GMT

The more conservative outrage, the more truthful and powerful the thing that they find outrageous.
The most pathetic people in the world are the vast majority of conservatives who are chickenhawks. You boys and girls want to really show how much you love us soldiers? Join up and fight. I went to Afghanistan with five guys in my squad instead of nine, and my last Iraq tour had six guys instead of nine.
Of course, really standing up for what they claim to believe is something beyond the average conservacoward.
If every conservative who claims to support the troops and the war actually did something actully supportive of the war by becomming a troop, we'd have enough guys to win this thing. So I don't worry too much when they lie and obfuscate to defend their obese-drug-addict-three-times-divorced leader. That's all they have the guts to do.

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Joe Carter — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:43:02 GMT

Gee whiz this reminds me of a "R" ad campaign called Swift Boat Veterans. I guess this is turn about being fair play. Just a little pay back from my perspective. It amazes me that the conservatives take political advice from a drug addict.

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adelle, McAllen, TXl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:43:22 GMT

To G. Koss:

You make a good point that liberal thought brought about compelling cultural changes in our American history. But the term liberal in and of itself is not a political party label. If I'm inferring correctly,, you're suggesting that Democrats are responsible for the catalogue of rights you have listed, but any student of American history will tell you both parties had to come together to enact and pass much of those liberal rights you have mentioned.

BTW: agree with those of you who wonder what has happened to MSNBC's objectivity. Even Fox appears more balanced than the present tone Matthews and Olbermann have brought to a once-steller network.

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GN Lars, Denver, CO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:43:52 GMT

Most people are pissed off about the Republican party because: 1) Bush comes across as someone who has little, if any, grip on reality and 2) We're all soooo tired of being lied to and having an administration who doesn't want to work with anyone. We're just fed up with the whole bucket of sh!t we've been getting from those whe "expected" to work for us.

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Simon — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:43:53 GMT

Dear Humans,

Can you show me the word Judaism in the OT?
Can you show me the word Christianity in the OT/NT?

Why follow a religion whose name is absent from its own holly text?!

There is only one true religion: Islam.

Just follow the Holly Bible and it will show you the way.
Go back to the original text (bypassing the Evangelists!)

Here is my proof:

See Verse 16 in Ch 5 of Song of Songs at this location
http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt3005.htm

Look at the Hebrew text. You will see the Name Mohammad (מַחֲמַדִּים) there! Just remove the "i" (י) and "m" (ם) used for making a noun plural.

follow מַחֲמַד !!!

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Greg R., Spokane, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:44:26 GMT

I don't have a problem with conservative news outlets or even semi-conservative news outlets....as long as they tell the truth.

Calling something a "no-spin zone" is like turning on the TV and not expecting to see a TV add. It's a lie. They're all lies...They're all liars

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jwc, Centreville Va — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:45:30 GMT

I stopped listening to the right a long time ago, now I have to stop listening to liberals who proudly proclaim themselves using the same disgusting tactics.

Rush is a hypocrite and a loser, period, end of story. The fact anyone from anywhere uses him for any sort of political gain is pathetic.

The Democrats are fast using up what good will they have with their attitude. The whole fairness in broadcasting doctrine is meant to silence opposoing political views since broadcasters can't possibly give air time to everyone. That applies to right or left or anyone else.
Liberals think they need it to get air time. All that happens is broadcasters don't air anything at all.
Fact is Liberal media outlets outnumber conservative ones, but many people simply don't agree or listen to them. Tough. Maybe people are tired of being called stupid and morons and such everytime they attempt to listen.
Real smart folks. Like that's really going to get someone to even consider your point of view. Not close minded, just normal human reaction.

Liberals are not evil, Republicans are not stupid,
in fact many are moderate and unlike most Democrats, open minded and tolerant. Don't think most Republicans are conservative, they are not.
Most Christians are angry at the right for corrupting their faith and treating them like doormats (Bush and Cheny). The political landscape is way beyond the simplistic labels being thrown around here.

Most of us are just tired of both of you. Same sh#t different century.

BTW, most of what the Liberals claim about social advances are true, like it or not, but most of what liberals claim today are from Barry Goldwater, a person who was vilified by liberals and especially LBJ and his campaign. He was pro choice when pro choice wasn't even on the table. He was for individual liberties and personal responsibility (sort of like Clinton, hehehe). He was for keeping us out of unecessary foreign wars. But hey, a good idea is a good idea.

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Todd, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:45:32 GMT

All the people screaming about "context" need to pay better attention. They support political hatchet men and women who don't give a darn about "context" (Rush, Coulter, Hannity, etc.), but then object when their idols are tarnished for a comment taken out of "context"? Americans need to stop looking to people in the entertainment business for their news and opinions. The trouble is, actual consideration of the issues we face as a nation takes more than a soundbite, and may require that people actually reconsider a position or opinion on a topic. These entertainers are not there to educate or sway opinions, but rather to sell books, advertizing on a program or otherwise boost their ratings. For every example of hypocricy on one side, there is a counter on the other. Unless we collectively want to actually hear one another past these entertainers, their loyal "fans" will continue to scream so loud that nothing will actually change or get done.

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Bunny, Winston-Salem, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:45:36 GMT

Even a vague reference to Limbaugh's out of context remarks perpetuates the agenda of Media Matters. MSN should have the jounalistic integrity to report the rest of the story: Jesse Macbeth's conviction for falsifying documents to the V.A. makes him a phoney soldier. Shame on you.

As for Harry Reid and John Kerry staining the Congressional record while they hide behind immunity, I can only stand in disgusted awe as to how far the left is willing to go to advance Hillary and her mafiosa.

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Drew — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:46:32 GMT

Limbaugh, Hannity, Coulter, Medved, O'Reilly...they all love to puff up a military when they know their own kids won't be sent off to be cannon fodder. And none of them served. NONE! So when one soldier risks his career to stand up for what's right, they are ready to crucify him or her. All in defense of a president and vice-president who CHOSE NOT TO SERVE, and their failed policy of "let's bomb them into a 3rd world pseudo-democracy". They have no honor. They have no code. Just like the democrats who are enabling them to continue on this deadly course. The new pledge of allegience should read: I pledge allegience to Halliburton, and it's many war-profiteering subsidiaries..."

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mike San Diego, Ca — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:46:43 GMT

Just keep arguing BS rhetoric. That way the "leftist crazies" and "rightwing wackos" will keep on doing what they want. Come on people this is how they keep people divided. We'll keep arguing about inconsequential crap like this so we don't get together and move beyond partisan nonsence. Try this on "I see your point, where can we meet in the middle."

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S. Gustafson, W. Chicago, Il — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:47:04 GMT

Limbaugh and the idiot in the White House didn't bother to serve. And as far as I know, no one in their families has joined their fight. Wouldn't you think that just one of the twins would go to support daddy's war? But I am about to watch my new son-in-law go off to that mess of theirs in Iraq for the 2nd time. If this is a matter of national security, why aren't the children of those who support the war flooding the military with applications in support of their parents politics? Of course there are bonehead excuses, Romney claims his sons are doing their part by campaigning for him. That injured soldier has more credibility in his little finger than any of those chickenhawk hypocrites can ever hope to have.
Maybe the "crazy" liberals should run ads featuring the kids of the priviledged explaining why they choose not to serve.

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Jan Culbertson, Chula Vista, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:47:50 GMT

I think our country has been invaded by alliens from another planet and that they have implanted somr sort of virus in many people's brains that slowly eats the brain cells away and turn the people into liberals. There can be no other excuse for the bull that liberal spew forth.

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Todd Firer, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:49:51 GMT

Alan Franklin, what's taking this country down the crapper are all the so-called "Patriots" like yourself, who claim to love their country, but allow Bush to trample the Constitution in the name of National Security. Fear mongering is what drives this administration, and fools like you fall for it hook, line and sinker. Anyone who disagrees is an "un-patriotic coward" who "hates his country". These are THE EXACT SAME TACTICS the Nazis used to get all of the Germans to go along with their atrocities. It is every TRUE AMERICAN'S responsibility to object when his government has gone too far in trampling the Bill of Rights. The real traitors are those who do not object, but, like the "good" Germans of the 1930's, simply follow their leaders like lemmings to the sea. People like you are Hypocrites and morons!

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H. ARBOUR DAPHNE, AL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:50:35 GMT

TO HUGH BECKHAM - THE REASON FOR ALL THE HATE AND CONFUSION IS THE EXISTENCE OF THE CLINTON POLITICAL MACHINE- THE BILL AND HILLARY SHOW CAME ON THE AMERICAN SCENE AND EVER SINCE THERE HAS BEEN LIES, DECEIT, SMEARS AND LOW-LIFE POLITICAL CONFRONTATIONS. THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROBLEMS AS LONG AS THE CLINTONS ARE INVOLVED IN THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:51:10 GMT

VoteVets is a "liberal group"? Really what "liberal" policy do they promote? Socialized medicine? Ha!

Is it just a "liberal" position that the war in Iraq is going poorly and that we need a new direction? I think not.

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Scott, San Diego, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:51:41 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is entitled to his opinion, even if he is an idiot. However, I do find his "phony soldier" comments disgusting.

Soldiers are honorable men and women who fight and die for our country. They sign up knowing that they will have to follow orders regardless of whether they personally agree with the politics. That is honor and service.

Where does Rush Limbaugh have any ground to stand on calling such people "phony?"

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Karl Bratcher — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:51:54 GMT

Rush is a product of entertainment and a rather poor one at that. The democratic ruling congress currently in place is not a product of entertainment but rather the elected leaders chosen by the vast majority of our citizens, democrats and republicans alike. This was no accident, these voters were convinced because the democratic candidates promised to put an end to the horrible mess Bush got us into, but they lied from their mouths knowing it to be a ploy simply to get their greedy feet back in control.

If the governments of the world continue to receive unfair treatment by the USA so-called-leadership, all supportive of underlying reasons of deception and distrust caused for an unjust and illegal agenda then we are domed to be put down just like Hitler was.

Stop this madness now before our children begin to die.

Don't pay too much attention to Rush, let him continue to tap his microphone with his foot.

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Joel Jacobs — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:51:56 GMT

Interesting the media doesn't mention the guy kicked out of boot camp to whom "phony soldier" was directed.
All you hear is "Limbaugh said phony soldier". Remember the Donovan McNabb story? Context is everything!

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:53:39 GMT

Michael Munten. "Liberals are a bunch of phoney Americans. They hate American and they should be jailed for treason. Screw the Liberals." Wow! you sound just like a liberal Michael. Conservatives don't think that way nice try...

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Mary, a liberal from the red state of Missouri — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:53:55 GMT

Rush Limbaugh takes a lot out of context and so I see nothing wrong with this add (I removed my name from Moveon.org for the Patraeus ad). People who comment that liberals are over-reaching should consider the fact that Democrats who stood up against the war were considered unpatriotic. They said that if you were against the war, you were for terrorists. That, my friends, is the biggest reach of them all but many Republicans embraced this language. Let's all keep in mind that there are Republican AND DEMOCRAT soldiers in this war and none of them are phony.

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DavidB , Homewood, Al — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:54:32 GMT

George Soros/ Hillary Clinton- what a pair!
This ad was paid by MoveOn.URP. Soros is a big money guy from Europe where he simply buys his way into a position of influence. Soros/Clinton also have a place north of NYC with armed guards patrolling. This (Soros) is just someone that wants this country weak, so his European flunkies can tell us all how to live our lives.Soros is living in the 80's!He is acting like some sawed-off Nazi!!!

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TicToc8 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:54:59 GMT

Political games....neither side is squeeky clean! Each pushes the envelope of credibility beyond the breaking point. I would think a resolution in Congress in an attempt to stiffle and individual's opinion, to be frivilous and possibly a dangerous precident.

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Peter, BR,NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:55:15 GMT

The rhetoric is deafening on both sides. Remember when Kerry made the remark " Do you know where you end up if you don’t study, if you aren’t smart, if you’re intellectually lazy? You end up getting stuck in a war in Iraq ". Only a moron would conclude that the reference was about the troops. It is obviously about Bush. And Rush does what Rush does best. I don't like him so I don't listen to him. The problem is that there is no discussion in this country anymore. If you disagree with someone they label you an idiot. If you don't parse everything correctly it'll be disected to fit whatever purpose "anybody" wants. We don't have to agree but the mindless name-calling and finger pointing solves nothing. If we are the greatest country let's prove it by example rather than screaming "USA,USA" in everybody's ear. It should be reason not volume that wins the day.

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James Bridges, USMC Ret.d Lakewood, Calif. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:56:00 GMT

Liberals don't have to smear Conservatives with what they already wallow in.

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Dave, Tn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:56:28 GMT

You know what's really funny about this thread? That so many right wingers pass by this place everyday, and say "Boy these people aren't worth talking to"

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Michael Turner, Troy NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:26 GMT

This ad is a disgrace to all American people. Do they think we are idiots? It's time that the American people say no more to moveOn.org and the Kerry's of the country. The best thing America can do is to vote Reid, Kerry, Kennedy, Poloski, Baxter out of office. These people are destroying America from within. Okay you may not like President Bush, but what these people are doing is worst than what President Bush is doing. They make no sense at all and have no ideas of there own to solve American problems. The only thing they are good at is dividing America. All of you that are Republican or Democrats, lets start over and create a 3rd party of good and honest people, that will bring America back undivided. I love this country and I know you do also so let get a moving and elect some Independences for office. look at how well Liberman is doing? He is a true American and is not bias. Help clean America today and vote for an Independent.

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kirt silvers kansas city mo — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:28 GMT

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James Larson, Lansing MI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:37 GMT

Joe Louis says: Oh, and don't forget, Rush Limbaugh is a known dope fiend.

So is Barack Obama.

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Ron N, Seattle — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:39 GMT

Interesting that none of the Limbaugh apologists note that the brave, macho, gung-ho Rush chose to sit out the entire Viet Nam war due to a medical problem with his ass. As they say in Texas, "All hat, no cattle".

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T Curran — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:58:11 GMT

I listen to Rush daily. It is a chore being that I am a liberal Democrat, church goer and former Marine. He DID NOT say this one vet he said they bring up some phony vets meaning that anyone that was a VET and speaking up against the war is a phoney. Rush L is a hate monger gives half the truth if any. And for all you folks saying you think for yourselfs why is it you all use the termanoligy of Rush. i.e. Drive by media. As far as I can tell most of the right wing of the Rep. party needs to think for themselfs and do penance.

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J. Hall, Houston , TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:59:00 GMT

More lies from the right, they can't defend rush so they start with their typical anti-semtic attacks on Soros. Soros is their new punching bag just like the "liberal media" lie. Its really just code they use to say the "jew run media" which i guess soros is the head of now.

The right are still mad after Moveon show Gen Betrayus for what he was, another Whitehouse liar and stooge

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Ed, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:59:36 GMT

Vets are conservative and liberal and the conservative ones are equally smeared by Limbaugh. Rush has been anti American for years. Truth is not his strength, nor is valor. He's just pro Rush and enjoys making money off a minority of Americans who somehow continue to listen to his half baked half truths and say "Ditto, Rush." When will they begin to think for themselves?

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Fox News Rules USA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:59:42 GMT

LMAO, MSNBC has to do something and spread some George Soros/ Mediamatters/ moveon Hatred. O' reilly is killing them in the time spot like 6-1. lol. NBC MSNBC is losing money like Democrats lose their spine. FOX RULES

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jorge — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:00:17 GMT

I have to agree that conservatives are cry-babies and hypocrites. It's okay to call John Murtha a coward (by someone who never spent a day in the military much less in combat) but libs can't ask if a general who has settled for being a yes-man to a demented president is a traitor (that's right, they didn't call him a traitor, they ASKED if he should be considered one--which he should be).

It's okay for Coulter to mock 9-11 widows and deliberately try to hurt them and outrage them so she can feel better about the fact that they do not support George Bush but libs are the ones who take cheap potshots at people?

As for Limbaugh, he was referring to any and all soldiers who do not support Bush or this war by hiding behind one person that lied about his service. He asked someething like, "Where do these phony soldiers come from?" which is plural and he is therefore saying there is more than one. Since every soldier who is anti-Bush and/or anti-war cannot all be fakes, he isn't referring to that; he is referring to their anti-Bush anti-war stance. But then why am I wasting time explaining this since normal people already know this and conservative kooks won't bother to read it--those of them that can read anyway.

Limbaugh deserves no sympathy. The man who thinks drug addicts should be sent to prison without exception and then defends his own addiction once it was exposed--how he got his Mexican maid to get his drugs for him, that was truly sickening to read. And his supporters cheered on his anti-junkie stance and then cheered on his hypocritical "but I'm special so don't lump my addiction in with theirs" stance.

Limbaugh is just cheap entertainment. Someone of no substance (but plenty of substance abuse). Same with Coulter. Her words appear to be nothing more than pointless exercises in how many nasty, cheap remarks she can cram into a paragraph about anyone and everyone who doesn't like George Bush. It's funny to read because it's so bizarre but her followers and admirers ar so deluded that they think that if it's entertaining then it's right. And that, sorry to say conservatives, I don't have time for.

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James Bridges USMC RET.d — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:00:37 GMT

Liberal media??? Where?? Show me a major media outlet that is not owned by a conservative or a conservative corp. The only reason liberal ads make it into the media is because, above all else, conservatives will take anybody's money.

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Peace Mom, Missouri City, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:01:06 GMT

So this is where the 11% of the country that still believes in the Iraq quagmire hang out. At every opportunity, the right screeches about liberal bias, some obscure anti-troop mentality and something about elitism. Isn't that odd? I guess the mirror on the wall only reflects back what you want to see. The neocons that want this war to continue are ignoring the fact that we do not support our troops once they come back. Slaps on the back and thank yous are nice, but they don't pay the bills. The guys that are coming back are being CAST as traitors for a reason. No one speaks out against this military machine without reprocussions. There's a reason that the only guys who are honest are retired. Give me a break, you don't know this? Your children and grandchildren won't blame rush or sean or any of the other instigators of societal discord. They will blame you for your choice to support something so terribly wrong.
Anti-everything except rich white people abounds at this sight (wow Mike from Sugarland - are you for real??). How sad! I pity all you self righteous, let the underclass fight our battles while we get rich from the investments we made into Blackwater and Halliburton, rightwing, out of touch posters. Wake up. It will affect you in you bubble. It will, inevitably.

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Rick Severance Cols,Ohio — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:02:01 GMT

Thank goodness someone is speaking out against Limbaugh and another of his unsupported claims. Although Rush would know a "Phony". Takes one to know one. How about some pain killers Rush??

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Arlank — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:02:10 GMT

I believe in Al Gore but not God, I am a Liberal.

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NotALemming — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:02:57 GMT

Based on the Liberal response it's obvious that other than calling people names they blindly believe their own BS.

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Carolyn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:03:14 GMT

Smear campaigns are ok if it's the right smearing the left. The right is not so crazy about free speech unless they are speaking.

No one has ventured to say that Rush shouldn't have the freedom to say his idiot phrases, but he is now being questioned about the validity.

I know I know - Facts are not fun to deal with especially for those who supported this war and leader.

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Peter Reagan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:03:57 GMT

Why don't you quote exactly what Mr Rush said? That way we get ALL the data and we can make our own decision.

Empty barrels make the most noise.

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wally Jacksonville, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:03:58 GMT

Interesting. I see these kinds of out-of-context snipes all the time from the right towards the left. I don't like them in either direction - but it sure is interesting how many people don't mind when it's the party other than the one they belong to that's being attacked.

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Joy King, Gaffney, SC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:04:07 GMT

After reading through a whole page of blog on the subject of a statement made by Limbaugh, I am a little confused on the whole issue. Doesn't anyone besides me think it is a little ironic that people are so torn up of a remark made by Rush Limbaugh. First of all, apparently people think he carries a whole lot more weight with his opinions that he really does. Secondly, after reading all the nasty remarks about the head Chief Commanding Officer of our Armed Forces, it strikes me odd that we can say whatever we like about the head our our Armed Forces without anyone going crazy about it and wanting to start a resolution against these people. Why is it O.K. for people to trash our government, our president and anyone that doesn't agree with them yet they go nuts when a comment is made by a guy with no governmental ties, and about a soldier with no name? I just don't get it..... I hate to be the one to enlighten the critics but all soldiers are not good soldiers, all soldiers don't tell the truth nor do they have defending our nation as their top priority. What is the big surprise on this?

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Nick, Scottsdale, AZ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:04:12 GMT

"When fascism comes to this country, it will come wrapped in a flag and holding a cross"
-Sinclair Lewis
Take a good, long look around folks, It's time for humans to grow up. There is real work to do.

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John Doe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:04:27 GMT

Has anyone heard a tape on what Rush Limbaugh said. I don't think so. The drive by media, Moveon.org and all the other liberal organizations are trying to discredit him so as to stifle anyone who disagrees with them. Typical Democratic liberals.

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Vic, Austin, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:05:23 GMT

Why do we expect anything different from limbaugh? He and his supporters think anyone who doesn't follow their political line is a traitor - regardless of their military record.

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Miles, Baton Rouge, LA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:05:37 GMT

Rush has a habit of doing and saying wrong things. Yet the misinformed conservative right blames Clinton and Soros give me a break. Please stop blaming and admit a guy that choose not to fight for his country while real Americans like me went to Iraq is a joke. Rush and the Right are the jokes.

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Ash, Columbia, SC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:05:52 GMT

I was listening to Rush today, and he denies ever saying. I also heard that it was not in the transcripts of the show. What a joke!! Does any one know if there is somewhere that this could be heard or explain what was actually said. He always says crazy stuff, but I don't recall him ever denying it.

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dkin Winston-Salem, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:07:19 GMT

Right-wingers=bullies. Liberals=adults

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:07:43 GMT

For all those who are expressing their opinions here, good for you!
Here are the facts:

1. Rush's comment was NOT just directed at this soldier, who did indeed turn out to be a "phony". That would have been fine. His comment was that all soldiers who called into his show, and were against the war in Iraq, were "phony" soldiers. That is why veterans, like myself, are so angry. (I am not a member of VoteVets.org, by the way)

2. Rush Limbaugh was a draft-dodger who avoided the draft on a very questionable medical 4-F.

3. The ABC Documentary was on people who pretend to be soldiers to get veterans benefits. That was a hard news story that needed to be told, not some off-the-cuff commentary on people who pretend to be soldiers to promote a political agenda.

I hope this clears up some of the confusion.

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Todd Firer, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:08:33 GMT

J. Merle Stanley, I love you man! But you know what, all of those beautiful facts you stated about the chickenhawks not serving, and those who did serve, and know what war is all about, and are qualified to distinguish between a righteous war and an atrocity,like Iraq, opposing this awful, unnecessary war, don't mean a damn thing to all the right wing shitheads, because they can't let facts get in the way of idealogy and fear mongering.

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Scott, Miami — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:08:56 GMT

"intelligent leiberals?"

Is there such a thing?

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Ron Proud Vet., Kingsport, TN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:08:58 GMT

We have won Every war that the liberals weren't envolved with. We have keep the freedoms you are now using to spread this trash. If you really are interested in spreading truth and knowledge try using the history books, or is that only propaganda as well. Cherry pick all you want, but like the swift boat veterans proved and Liberal Poster Boy Dan Rather, and Jesse McBeth found out: The Truth will always float to the top of the polical muck we find ourselve having to constantly wade thru.
You would Thought the drive by media would have taken this lesson to heart.

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Richard W, Houston, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:09:00 GMT

Conservative cowards! Rush is a coward that just spews safely from behind his microphone. He never EVER confronts people face - to face. He's a drug addict and spent 8 years on welfare. Those are public record and are FACTS! He never served this country EVER. Not Marine Corps, not Peace Corps! I'm a Marine and a conservative but can't stand the hypocrisy from either side. If Rush is your boy, then you are about as dumb as they come. There are alot of "liberals" buried in Arlington who died doing the job he was to scared to do. Shame on you Rush. Shame on all of you!

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Charlie, Tallahassee Fla — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:09:28 GMT

Rush sticks his foot in his mouth and progressives should just accept his tired defense of his remark? Unfortunately, the right has made this a dirtier game than it should be. Remember the Swiftboat, Cleland, and McCain smears and the right-wing reaction to Kerry's botched joke? The good news from Bush's botched Presidency is that the country is swinging left again. The right-wing is sounding more and more desparate and their tired jabs at liberals more and more irrelevant.

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:10:39 GMT

And George Soros, by the way, does not "own" Clinton or congress.
You people have made him into this big Bogeyman, when he's really just a minor figure, except in the minds of the far-right.
You've all been reading to much far-right-wing fiction.

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Rex, Lexington, KY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:10:40 GMT

You people all get back to work and quit stealing time from your employers. Oh, and use your brains -

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Todd, New Orleans, LA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:10:46 GMT

Would someone please explain to me how falsifying records to show combat service and army accolades that never existed is not a "phony soldier"? What is the arguement here and who's lapping up the propaganda?

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pat geraghty — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:11:12 GMT

clinton has been out of office for years, but right- wing nuts keep kicking that dead horse.how about some fresh ideas and cogent thoughts from the limbaugh cult following?

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Hanoi Sally, Madison, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:11:18 GMT

How dare Rush call them phony soldiers. Only us liberals have a right to call people names. He's just a fact-o-phobe. Liberals are the number one liars and no one will beat us. Bring our troops home!

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Russ OBray — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:12:04 GMT

It's about time someone went after Limbaugh, this guy is just a cog in the "compassionate conservative" spin machine, I put that in quotes because i have found nothing compassionate or conservative in any of these people, Limbaugh's claim to fame I suppose is that 30% of the people in the US still believe Iraq was responsible for 9/11, hardly something to be proud of that so many should be so misinformed, But give Limbaugh enough cash and he would promote any lie you wish.
The good news is that finally 70% see though the lies and it is unlikely these "compassionate conservatives" will be in control of the House or the Oval office for the next 50 years. Unfortuately it will take that long for America to recover from the damage already done, from the financial situation, the constitutional issues and the reputation of America in the eyes of the world

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Aaron , MN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:12:08 GMT

To all those reading this blog just look back and see how many of the liberal comments seem to be made by children, poor spelling, bad arguments, or even no arguments at all. Next try to read the comments openly without political bias, I know its hard, and use that to make a decision.

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Ray (a VET), El Paso, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:13:31 GMT

Why are all the conservative talking heads whinning. Don't they smear Democrats, and don't they have a right leaning news network called FOX NEWS. Rush Lameballs and all his other cronies have smeared all veterans that they do not agree with, such as John Kerry, John Murtha,etc..

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M. A. Couch, Riverside, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:14:46 GMT

As a USMC veteran (72-78) and a patriotic American I am saddened that America has become a country that I am afraid to live in. I am afraid of where the politically correct, abortionists, anti-religious, anti-American, anti-Anglo, anti-gun owners and the apologists crowd, that appears to be calling the shoots for the majority of Americans, are taking us.
I am afraid of the open border groups that have no apparent sense of loyalty to this country and perplexed as to why they would want to dilute our American culture. Resulting in only those cultures from other countries having any type of validity of being recognized and Americans do not have this right of American Pride for all of the horrible things that have been done to the rest of the world in the name of democracy, freedom and liberty.
It is frightening and confusing when you see the direction that we are being herded. For this people to believe that the re-distribution of wealth, whether through taxation and or government programs, will somehow eliminate poverty in the world is naive. The USSR proved this to be false.
If the same fervor and commitment could be directed to actually solving our many problems as opposed to exerting these energies for garnering power, how much could Americans accomplish? If this idea makes some of us uneasy that we Americans would and can actually accomplish positive changes in the world.
Then I suggest that we examine yourselves and ask why it is we feel driven to scream hatred, to smother tolerance, to destroy our Constitution, to kill the unwanted, to reduce certain Americans to lives of knowing only dependency.
When we have completed this self-examination and realize that our motives may not be just or honorable but only self-serving. Would we then act as Americans and not liberal, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, selfish, arrogant spoiled children?

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DAVE KUDU, KZOO MICH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:15:13 GMT

RUSH HAS MORE INTELECT AND KNOWLEDGE THAN ALL THE LIBERALS PUT TOGETHER. WON'T BE A PROBLEM. MAYBE HE HAS TO START USING SMALLER, SINGLE SYLABLE WORDS SO THEY CAN UNDERSTAND BETTER.

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Jeff G., Tampa, Florida — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:15:26 GMT

"Liberals got women the right to vote. Liberals got African-Americans the right to vote. Liberals created Social Security and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty. Liberals ended segregation. Liberals passed the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act. Liberals created Medicare. Liberals passed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act. What did conservatives do? They opposed them on every one of those things every one."
Great Blog- G.Koss E.Wndsr. CT
Rush is an Idiot! He only tells half truths!
No- he wasn't addicted to pain killers- he said so himself!
Why do you think most news outlets are considered liberal- that's because they report the "whole news" not the "hole" news, filled with holes of information they don’t want you to know about!!
Leave it up to FOX news and they'd tell us that everything is going swell and that the flowers are blooming in Afghanistan, not the Poppy flowers are blooming and the opium production is up!!
Wow- People believe what they want!
To think that the Democrats want us to loose in Iraq is ridiculous! This war is costing billions and they want answers. SO WHAT if Violence has decreased- that's what happens when over 4 million people move away! Iraq is now a city full of concrete walls- that's Democracy? Who really knows how many civilians have died because of the Invasion. Now we are building the Largest Embassy on the planet in their backyard- does that mean we are leaving soon? If I hear another Republican say that the Democrats gave permission for this war, I'm going to throw up! Even if EVERY Dem voted no for the war we were going anyway- remember- majority rules!
I'll even go out on a limb and say in 5 - 10 years, when today’s Iraqi children get in their teens, and get that chip on their shoulder, the only male figures of influence will be jihadists! All the young boys are going to remember then is that everything seemed fine until the US showed up- that's when their dads, uncles, grand fathers, older brothers, best friends, etc. DIED! Let’s hope not- But you’ll have to admit that Bulls-eye on our backs has gotten Bigger! And now we are arming the “bad guys” just to fight al-Qaida. Wow-what a Great idea! Look at how well it worked when we helped Saddam fight Iran, and better yet Look at how well it worked with OBL to fight Russia!
Good job Bush

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:16:02 GMT

"We have won Every war that the liberals weren't envolved with."

Well, that's an interesting point of view.

Except that Woodrow Wilson and FDR were both liberal democrats.

And the Republicans were the ones who were against fighting World War 2.

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Chief Petty Officer U.S. Navy DDG-52 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:16:17 GMT

Not only are there phony soldiers, there is a lot of phony patriots out them. You can read their liberal/childlike comments on this blog. I guess MSNBC got what they wanted from this posting.

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Tom Howard, Dallas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:17:25 GMT

Jon of Tulsa
Limbaugh has NEVER claimed to be a journalist. He has clearly called himself an entertainer on a lot of occasions. Commentator, sure.

I would be curious to find out how many of the folks on this site listen to him even occasionally, as opposed to those who take someone else's statement about what he might have said.

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Les, Colorado Springs, CO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:19:05 GMT

I haven't followed this story very closely, but I'm also amazed anybody, conservative or liberal, cares what Rush has to say. He's a philandering, overweight, drug addict with erectile dysfunction excuse for a man.

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Scott Smith — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:19:20 GMT

Like it or not - Rush's comments were out of line, but he is entitled to air his opinion.

This country was created out of free speech, dissent and disatisfaction of the British Imperial Rule, it is a part of the American tradition.

There was nothing more impressive than watching the moron from Iran, proving his lack of moral value and character with his own speech.

Let's stop trying to shut each other up and listen once in a while.

For what its worth, any soldier who serves his country in war time is entitled to a little more respect than what they are receiving from either side of the political spectrum.

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PAUL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:20:59 GMT

"Jesse Adam Macbeth (b. Jesse Adam Al-Zaid,[1] in 1984) falsely claimed to be an Army Ranger and veteran of the Iraq War. He lied in alternative media interviews that he and his unit routinely committed war crimes in Iraq.[2][3] Transcripts of the video were made in English and Arabic.[4] According to the U.S. Army, there is no record of Macbeth being a Ranger,[5][6] or serving in a combat unit: he was discharged from the service after having been declared unfit or unsuitable for the Army, or both,[7] before he could complete basic training.[8]

After his release from the Army in 2004, Macbeth purported himself to be a veteran, telling war stories and garnering attention from mainstream,[9] alternative[10] and student media outlets. He joined Iraq Veterans Against the War in January of 2006,[11] and represented, or was scheduled to represent them publicly at various events throughout the country;[12][13][14] the organization has since said it does not endorse Macbeth or his accounts of military service.[11] Accounts in Macbeth's name appear on Military.com and Myspace.com, and both were used to post claims about military service in Iraq.[15] On September 21, 2007 Macbeth admitted in federal court that he had faked his war record. U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sullivan declared that Macbeth had been in the Army for just 44 days and had been kicked out as unfit"

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:21:59 GMT

"To all those reading this blog just look back and see how many of the liberal comments seem to be made by children"

Look closer, just as many conservative comments could be lumped under the same heading.

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Tim M, Ithaca NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:22:00 GMT

Ok all you indignant Republicans, how is this any different then the sense of the senate resolution condemning the Moveon.org ad? Its not! Neither that resolution nor Reid's letter should ever happen! Both parties have now joined Bush in destroying freedom of speech and freedom of the press!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:22:53 GMT

This is so hilarious. 260 comments and counting while Obama, Edwards, Clinton and everyone else is virtually ignored. Why does Limbaugh make liberals foam at the mouth so much more than they usually do? Why are the comments against him so juvenile, inane and superficial without even a smidgen of substance? Namecalling only, and not even very imaginative. That's disappointing because liberals always seem to expect so much more of themselves. Where is the alleged intellect? Where is the alleged sense of humor? Where is the alleged understanding, empathy, sympathy and nuance? It sure as hell isn't here! Does anyone else see this as hilarious?

First Read doesn't get 260+ comments about anything else, ever, unless J. Merle is off his meds. But Limbaugh ties you all up in knots. That's not worthy of superior intellects and superior consciences. Why bother with Rush Limbaugh. He's a drug addicted neanderthal and you're eating out of his hand.

Thank's for making my day.

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A Smart American — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:22:57 GMT

I love how the majority of comments dismissing this as a "liberal smear campaign" are from Southern states. You should've seceded when you had the chance...

And MoveOn wasn't calling the General a "traitor" - as we see you've picked up the Reich Wing talking points - but referring to him lying to the people. We know the General cares about the country, but he lied. We know that Iraq will never be "won" but he said everything was just peachy over there. It's not and he betrayed our trust and also our intelligence.

Ignoring all of that, on both sides, Congress and the Senate should be looking to solve and speak about important issues like education, healthcare, etc., instead of trying to show who can attack the other better. It's sad to think that ANY of these people were voted into office and have gone on to completely dismiss any and everything their constituents have said. It's a sad state for the country right now, regardless of which way you lean.

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SDSU, YUBA CITY, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:23:28 GMT

LIBERALS WILL YELL OVER YOU, LIE ABOUT YOU, AND DISTORT THE FACTS IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THEM. YHEY CANNOT HAVE A REASONABLE, RATIONAL CONVERSATION. IT'S ALL EMOTION WITH THEM.

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Albert D'Annibale — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:23:34 GMT

I served in the second world war but never felt like the no-show losers do today.

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kern — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:24:05 GMT

The tactic being employed here by the faction determined for America to lose the Iraqi War to the radical Islamic terrorist movement has a name. It is "The Big Lie". You tell a lie, and then repeat it often enough so that it becomes commonly accepted as truth. It is interesting to see how widely the press is contributing to spreading the lie by basing their coverage on the false notion that Limbaugh made a statement which he never made. Is it surprising that those who would see America defeated by fascist fanatics would employ the tactics of The Third Reich.

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Stephen Hnat, Bloomfiled Hills, MI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:28:16 GMT

I served during my war (Viet Nam) and d/c honrably with disability. I have two sons serving now (one decorated for heroism in Iraq). What bothers us are people like Rush and many of his supporters who don't have the courage or sense of patriotism to serve in the military saying ANYTHING personal about any vet. These people that feel free to insult vets who are against a war they served in on the radio or by e-mail but don't have the, lets say, courage to serve are just cowards. Blowhards like Rush and his supporters should realize that when it comes to supporting the troops, actions speak louder than words. Go wqalk in their shoes and then spout off.

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kim, crofton, md — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:29:19 GMT

Though, I think Limbaugh is a moronic blowhard whose show seems designed to create partisan division where none existed before, and though he probably did mean that any soldier who didn't support the war was a "Phony soldier", I don't think the floor of Congress is the appropriate place to fry Limpy the Blimpy. Nor was it the appropriate place to fry Move-on. Haven't they got better things to do than pass meaningless resolutions of disapproval? Each party is just pandering to their base in advance of '08.

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:29:32 GMT

Soros isn't in politics. His money is on the sidelines. Vote Vets, Clinton, they don't get a dime from Soros.

Even if they did it is pretty rich to attack Democrats for having big backers after all the money Dick Scaife, Rev. Moon, and Bob Perry have pumped into GOP attack politics over the years.

Republicans are showing they have a class jaw. They like to dish out the punishment, but they can't take it.

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buba tulsa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:29:34 GMT

One sad old man. Im all for the civil war. The left would surrender after one skirmish.To them there is nothing not worth talking about or any thing worth dieing for. It would be over in a flash!!

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Ron Medler, Edgewood, Illinois — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:29:58 GMT

Yeah...Go Rush Limbaugh

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:30:14 GMT

Hate God, hate America, hate our troops, hate Bush! This is the mindset of the entire demoncrat party. Consider that 61% are ignorant uneducated immigrants. 14% were felons, also 88% of felons in prison have come from demoncrat family's. Consider the fact that 9 out of 10 gays despise our troops due to the real man theory that a gay cannot become. All 336 priest that were convicted of child molestation were demoncrats. These are hard cold facts.

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Tom Howard, Dallas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:31:20 GMT

G Koss: you may want to check your facts a bit. A majority of Republicans in the house and senate voted for the Civil Rights act, and the Voting Rights act. The primary opposition was from Democrats, including Bill Clinton's political mentor Fulbright. What party did Faubus and Wallace belong to? Democrats all.

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Tom Howard, Dallas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:33:26 GMT

Leigh, the man in question was discharged from the Army after a few months, and never served in Iraq at all. He never got there, but lied about seeing atrocities. If he was never there, how could he have seen them?

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:38:47 GMT

kern,

"You tell a lie, and then repeat it often enough so that it becomes commonly accepted as truth."

I find it absolutely AMAZING that you would use this to label the left.

This was the tactic that the Bush Administration used to get us into this mistake of a war to begin with.

They use it al the time for a variety of issues in fact. They call them "talking points" and they repeat them endlessly until people start to believe them.

I do respect your utter gaul in trying to blame your own faults on your political opponents though, I really do.

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James — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:40:32 GMT

If Rush Limbaugh is such a loyal American - why is he not in uniform and in Iraq fighting for his country?
If you are not in uniform and in Iraq you should keep your mouth shut on matters relating to Loyality to America.
Conservative, religious right sickos are cowards.

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wayneTx — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:40:34 GMT

Rush is the best talk show host around, even better than Hannity and you liberals can't stand it because you know he is right most of the time. I would love to see him debate Keith Oberman.

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David Cardner — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:40:41 GMT

Politics was once defined as the "art of compromise". But compromise requires intelligence and a full awareness of the truth. The definition of politics has now become "the art of deception" where the lingua franca has become lies, character assasination, and name calling by the ignorant and unintelligent.

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Richard, West Virginia — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:41:35 GMT

As a veteran of the war in Iraq I can tell you that since coming back to the States I have indeed encountered alot of these "phony soldiers". Seems that every time I turn around I bump into someone that claims to have served in Iraq. Having served in the Army for 20 years I know that only a small fraction of our citizens have served (which is fine, it is an all volunteer force after all) so on the face it seems like more claim to have served than actaully have. Then of course when I talk to them, ask what unit, where, and so forth I come to the realization that they could not find Iraq on the map if they had to. As a combat vet I personnaly take great offense at these posers or phoney soldiers or whatever you want to call them. If that hurts your feelings then I am sorry for you.

I have not joined any of the vet organizations because I believe that my service to the country should not be used for political purposes. That is not what a real soldier does. A real soldier follows his/her orders and defends our nation and its' interests.

If you want to call Republicans liars or you want to call Democrats unpatriotic then fine... just don't drag the men and women of our Armed forces into it. Moveon has tried to make our Generals look like they are only "yes men" to the president and this is wrong! I seem to recall that when everyone was so sure that his news was going to be all bad then the Democrats couldn't wait to hear from him and when they finally heard what he had to say they called him a liar because they didn't like what they heard. Grow up people! If you don't like the war then I am happy for you, but don't use me or other Soldiers to validate your beliefs. When it comes right down to it you don't really care about the Soldiers so please don't insult me by pretending. Take your "I support the troops but..." stuff somewhere else.

If the biggest gun you have is to try and smear Rush for pointing out someone for indeed being a phoney Soldier then you really need to find something better.

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CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:42:16 GMT

Todd, Atlanta I agree...we are in the terrible shape in part b/c we actually take these media heads at face value...when all they do is lie and smear for profit. People think they are understanding truth when they are actually being brainwashed with anger and hate for "the other side".

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ed schaefer Cleveland, OH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:43:14 GMT

Hey Harry, why not attend to the business of the US Senate for a change or at least go back to crooked land swindles. Liberal politicians just don't seem to have anything constructive to do. Now, take my congressman - PLEASE!

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Glen, Reno, Nevada — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:43:25 GMT

It is amazing how so many people seem to think that lying about an issue or what someone has said is somehow fine because of free speech. Also, many would say, so long as the intent is correct as we see it then if the facts don't support it thats fair play. For example using a forged document to propagate a lie is ok so long as the idea is pure. This is what the left feels is just politics as usual and is somehow the same thing that the other side (Right Wing) is doing anyways. I am tired of hearing about how the swift boat veterans lied, if they did show me the proof. I am not going to tell you that those veterans who stood by Kerry where lairs any more then I would believe the the swift boat veterans are lairs.
Lying about anything should not be accepted by any clear thinking individual for any reason, anyone who says otherwise is trying to pull the wool over your very eyes. The problem with those who seems to believe this story have not and will not listen to Rush and will always believe anything negative about him because they hate him. Well the bottom line is that the truth always comes to light even if none of these wack jobs will admit it. None of these individuals where outraged when certain senators degraded our soldiers by claiming that they where murders and less then honorable. So unless you are willing to apply the same rules evenly do not preach to me about what is correct and true. in fact unless you show honor in your actions, then to me your are honor less in my eyes.

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bill lawless bridgeport pa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:43:59 GMT

maybe rush was back on the ludes when he said that

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:44:18 GMT

Has anyone else noticed how many liberals are suddenly listening to Rush? Either they are gluttons for punishment or delusional. I don't for a minute believe that they have ever listened to Rush, much less actually heard that particular brodcast. But then again, that is what many liberals do (especially the fanatical socialists among their ranks) -- if they don't like the truth, they make up their own. And what is worse, then they actually believe it and defend it as fact. Who needs facts when you have the extreme wacko liberals -- they make up their own to suit their extreme and irrational hatred of anyone who disagrees with them -- and yet we are led to beleive that they are so open-minded and compassionate. How else can you explain all the vile things said about other human beings saying that all conservatives use hate speach when they are the only ones calling people names and insulting them? The words ALL and NONE are only used by those that need to exaggerate because they are lying. Not all liberals are the same, nor are all conservatives -- grow up children!

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BK, Lancaster, Pennslyvania — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:44:31 GMT

Rush's opinion on most subjects really is of no interest to me. What he calls us soldiers, supportive or otherwise of the current war, matters even less, considering he avoided service in Iraq for an anal cyst or some such BS.

The guy is paid to be incendiary. People listen to him because he reinforces their own idiotic views with circular reasoning, straw man arguments, and as he so often accuses others of doing to him, taking things out of context. Soldiers or anyone else investing any portion of a damn in what he says about them are just plain silly. Just don't put him down as a reference when you apply for jobs, and his influence ends right there.

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Ed Kiester Portland OR — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:45:18 GMT

Republicans calling out Dems for lying on the Senate floor? Really? Bush put our country at war based on lies. I agree that this issue never should have been taken to the Senate (both parties need to get back on track and stop this mindless bickering) but use a little intellectual honesty before calling out the Dems for lying to America.

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Geniuses on the march! — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:45:52 GMT

"We have won Every war that the liberals weren't envolved with. "

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ---Poster boy for deluded liars - right here!

Hey -SDSU - couldn't get into Arizona State?

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Geoffrey, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:46:59 GMT

All RepubliNazis should be killed... except for the super hot female ones who should be sold into white slavery, so we can get a little something back for having to share a country with such worthless morons.

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True American — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:47:40 GMT

Waaaaaaaaa - Boy you Republicans are something else. Rush is the Biggest Hypocrite in the republican Pary (that's saying a lot the way the "morale Majority" has been behaving lately) According to Rush Drug addicts should be locked-up for life (if they're of color apparently) But he can do an incredible amount of drugs and claim it's for back pain. Now he's calling our American Heroes "phony" when he hasn't served a day in his life. And just last week he was crying about the "move on" Ad questioning who was behind the "betray us" speech. Not to mention the "up or down Vote" Now that republicans are in the Minority it's all about the filibuster. You guys are as phony as a three doller bill. Don't forget the "lying under oath" bull@!%# now that scooter libby did it it's o.k.? HYPOCRITES!!!!

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Steven J Martin — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:48:10 GMT

The polarity in this country is appalling. We really need to get a grip and understand that we are all in this together, whether we like it or not.

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Daave Cutler — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:48:12 GMT

The name calling and tit-for-tat mentality is ridiculous. Here are a few questions for those so locked up in their political idealogy:

At what point does scoring a cheap political victory subvert our national interests?

How can you honestly make an argument for censoring Limbaugh over his comments and yet support the Moveon.org sponsored advertisement?

Do you really support the right to free speech that the U.S. military has fought so hard to preserve?

We've witnessed the Congressional "Fairness Doctrine" (oxy-moron aside). We've seen a political organization portray a general as a traitor (= betray us) before he even testified!

That same general was previously confirmed by congress to introduce a new strategy for victory; and in fact has met with some degree of success within the time-frame originally stated.

It is simply not right to describe these recent events as "politics as usual". We are all Americans, and at some point, there has to be a recognition that these tactics are undermining the national interests of the United States and all of its citizens.

Otherwise, organizations such as Media Matters For America might as well be renamed the Clinton Dynasty, Inc.

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Derek O-H-I-O — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:49:14 GMT

I'm not a big rush limbaugh fan but I did hear the whole exchange and he was talking about a particular soilder who was in fact a "phony" Jessie was only in bootcamp for 44 days and did not see any combat. ABC ran a story on him and the name of the story was phony soilder. It upsets me that MSNBC was able to sway my opinion about this story. I saw it on hardball and was so upset that i went to Limbaughs home page to write a nasty e-mail to him. I seen the entire clip on his web page and didn't write the e-mail. Why don't you (MSNBC) just point out that rush got differments for the vietnam war instead of just running with the story and cherry picking what he said. I don't like Rush at all and all you have done is give credability to the idea that the media is biased. Is everything so partisian now that I have to go to the source for everything I see on the news because its MSNBC vs Fox, Conservative vs Liberal. I just want to get off work watch the news and know that I'm not being spun right or left. I can't belive that you have made me take Limbaughs side I feel sick.

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Barry, Boca Raton, Fl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:50:03 GMT

Rush is a forked tongue piece of garbage. As previously mentioned, his rants against drugs and users and he has his own drug problems. Is there any evidence that he has found sobriety? Divorced 3x, etc, etc. The nerve of this hypocrit to say anything negative about our troops, no matter what they themselves express. Again, a double standard from the conservative-reactionary right.

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HAROLD ARBOUR DAPHNE, AL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:51:16 GMT

(OPEN LETTER TO ALL YOU MISINFORMED LIBERALS)
YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR PROMOTION OF OUR LOSING THE IRAQ WAR HAS CAUSED IN THE DEATH AND HURT OF OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS IN THE FIGHT. THE ENEMY LISTENS AND RETRANSMITS YOUR THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS AMONG THEMSELVES AND FEELS THAT THEY HAVE A SUPPORTIVE FACTION FOR THEIR CAUSE IN THAT GROUP IN THE USA THAT IS ON THEIR SIDE. THEY CAN FIGHT HARDER AND LONGER UNTIL THEY WIN WHEN WE LEAVE. YOU CAN THINK THAT YOU ARE JUST BEING BENIGN IN YOUR ACTIONS, YOU ARE WRONG. YOU ARE PLAYING THE ROLE OF TRAITOR.

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Robert Hansen, San Lorenzo, California — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:53:07 GMT

I am distressed that the debate has degenerated into name-calling and insults. Most of the responders don't understand the meaning of the word context. I did hear Mr. Limbaugh's original mantra and he specifically referred to one individual by name (who was convicted of being "a phony soldier" and was NOT referring to anti-war soldiers in general. The military is a microcosm of society and has all views and opinions represented. As a veteran myself I despise any and all phony soldiers irrespective of their opinions. I define a phony as being someone who represents themselves for service never served or awards never received.

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Robert — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:55:00 GMT

Reading the 'family values' Republicans upset at the druggie Limbaugh getting attacked is hilarious! He never served his country, yet he talks as if he actually wore the uniform, then the fools that most of you are post opinions crying that he was misquoted- LMAO! HILARIOUS! Ben is right, but worse than crying, you are a bunch of losers and chumps that love throwing shit then you cry; 'uncle'. I guess looking at the Senate bloodbath the GOP is facing in 2008 has all of you soiling the conservative diaper!

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Xena, Bremerton, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:56:35 GMT

To Jim. B, of Towanda, PA. George Soros has nothing to do with Media Matters. Those of you who are conservatives have a lazy habit of believing what you are told by propagandist like, Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Rielly, instead of doing any research of an issue. Did anyone tell you to think before you speak?

Fascist depend on gullible and naive people like you who are totally ignorant of the issues to take root in society. Stop being lazy.

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Party on Garrath — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:57:49 GMT

Garreth - you really are too stupid to breath on your own. Who does it for you? I hope it's not the same person who posts for you. Were you in a car accident, is is what you have congenital (look it up, oh educated one).

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R. Schroeder, Alexandria, LA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:58:41 GMT

Ok, the democrats are actually begining to frighten me. They do not even care or even bother to research their facts, even when they are blatently wrong. This fiasco makes Dan Rather's little made up evidence look like school boy plagirism. This is pure and scary propaganda. If you speak loudly, the facts do not matter. Jesse Adam MacBeth, a recent liberal anti-war celeb, aka Jesse Adam Al-Ziad served 44 days of basic training before he was thrown out as unfit for duty. He never even made it out of boot camp, let alone did he see combat as an Airborne Ranger. Even the "SocialistAlternative.com" has disavowed any connection and removed his interview from their website. Now his interviews are being translated into Arabic and are being spread in the propaganda outlets in the Middle East. Sounds like a "phony soldier" to me.

Finally, are you kidding? Resolutions condeming Rush Limbaugh on the agenda of the House and Senate. Limbaugh is a private citizen and is allowed the first amendment right of free speech be it radically right wing or a radically left wing similar voice. Limbaugh is not an elected official nor does he make public policy. Get off this ridiculus business and get back to the work we pay you to do.

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Randall Pouwels, Conway, Arkansas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:00:32 GMT

You Reublicans! You can dish it out but you sure can't take it, huh? It's like Bill Clinton said, you smear real patriots like Kerry, Cleland, and these other vets, but when the shoe is on the other foot, you sure can whine. Boo hoo hoo!

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Cajun49 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:00:59 GMT

Is it not interesting that a person who is an addict and used people to get his drugs and then lied about it can call someone else phony?

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Randall Pouwels, Conway, Arkansas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:01:18 GMT

You Republicans! You can dish it out alright but you sure can't take it, huh? It's like Bill Clinton said, you smear real patriots like Kerry, Cleland, and these other vets, but when the shoe is on the other foot, you sure can whine. Boo hoo hoo!

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:03:38 GMT

Ye gods,and when the Dems in Congress step up with a critic outside of Kerry,it becomes a man who deliberately lied about his own service,Sen.Tom Harkin,who drafted a literally phony story about being in Vietnam [never near the place],flying ''combat and arial recon missions''[he did neither],''in F-4s and F-8s''[he flew neither aircraft].
Pass to Limbaugh,and it will be noted here that VOTEVETS,which is a creature of the left,is not the only voice of veterans here. GATHERING OF EAGLES,is a conservative Iraq/Afghanistan vets group that has arrayed itself against Soros and his minions,who have the unfortunate perpensity,like Harkin,to claim decorations they never earned,served in tough SFs that they never joined,fought in a war they never came close to,and made up lies about their own comrades on the occasions they did serve[ such as the unfortuante Beauchamp affair in the liberal NEW REPUBLIC magazine,which created a whole series of lying stories about our soldiers fighting in Iraq,and Jack Murthas[D-Pa] weaseling away from comments he made about Marines in the so-called Haditha ''massacre''for which he is presently being sued by at least one veteran for libel].

CJ: You will be reminded that this Republican and veteran came out against the SBVTs as well as the forged Bush Guard documents.

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Stephen C, Santa Barbara CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:04:02 GMT

Who in their right mind would believe Rush on any point, he's pure entertainment, just another flip for this flop!

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Mark Baker, Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:05:11 GMT

The poor souls that have commented on this incident, have no accurate info about it. I don't listen to Limbaugh on a regular basis, but when this popped up in the media, All I had to do was go to 2-3 different sites in order to see the entirity of the comments, in context. He sites one incident that has been already reported on, extensively. This is worst kind of smear campaign that I have EVER seen. Based on what is commonly known about Limbaugh's great regard for the military, it's puzzling as to why the senate would sign onto this. What I REALLY don't understand is why MSNBC doesn't include the facts surrounding his comments, along with all the other misinformed and ignorant comments that they have displayed so prominently on this website. Does the phrase "jounalistic malfeasance" mean anything to you folks.

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Stan Jones, Asheville, N.C. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:06:22 GMT

I thoght he was talking about George Bush!

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Steve P., Phoenix, AZ. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:07:40 GMT

You NEO-RATS (Liberals / DemocRATS) are complete morons. I am not a Limbaugh fan and do not watch
FOX network but if you actually spent the time and looked at the transcript from the show in question, you would have to be a complete MORON not to see the NEO-RATS are taking a small snippet of the show and not putting it into the context in which he was speaking of. MOVEON.ORG needs to renamed MORON.ORG or the George Soros Stupidity Group.

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Proudly Purple, Chicago, IL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:08:55 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is a comedian. He has had to say some pretty funny stuff to cover for our incompetent President and Commander-in-Chief. The trouble is that the folks in the red states actually take him seriously. When Rush repeats his lies over and over again, even he starts to believe his own babble. We'd all be better off if we remember that he is just an entertainer and a funny man.

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Nora, Seattle, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:10:17 GMT

Agree to disagree........this type of arguing and arrogance and pride is what causes wars. Speak loudly when you vote. Be like the silent majority......quietly vote for who you believe will be a good leader. No leader is perfect, obviously they're human, but once they're elected we should be united behind them, democrat, republican, indpendent....we have to accept them and be a united front. Fighting each other is what makes us look foolish to the world. UNITED we stand. DIVIDED we fall. We are the UNITED STATES aren't we?

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John Conrad, Winston-Salem, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:10:34 GMT

Well, I'm not a Rush Limbaugh fan, but I do understand that his comment re the "phony soldier" was taken out of context. I'm a 58-year old vet who's learned over the years that there are people on both sides of the aisle who are willing to play with the truth if it serves their needs.

That said, a wuss like Rush who took a deferment fighting in Vietnam due to boils on his butt has no business commenting on anyone's bravery or lack thereof.

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kim, crofton, md — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:10:37 GMT

Mark- Limbaugh's program is still first in the nation among the talk radio genre, with an estimated audience of 10 million listeners. He also came out on top in a survey of right-wing blogger's favorite conservatives that was taken this week. (Ann Coulter held the second spot). Those numbers would hardly seem to suggest a dwindling audience. He must be hitting the right chord with a fairly substantial number of conservatives.
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JustMe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:11:29 GMT

With all these republicans who support the war (and our troops), why are our enlistment numbers down? Last I checked, supporting troops meant laying down cover fire.

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Craig C. Bainbridge,GA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:12:46 GMT

Idiot DemocRATS

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Steve P., Phoenix, AZ. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:12:54 GMT

To Reggie in Sacramento, Just like a Liberal RAT to forget the biggest Vietnam draft dodger called "BILL CLINTON" AKA "SLICK WILLY".

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kim, crofton, md — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:07 GMT

BTW, do you Limbaugh lovers know that right wing radio host Melanie Morgan also made the same comment about troops who don't support the war being "phony soldiers'? And she's not trying to weasel out of it like Limpy is!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:15 GMT

386 comments and still counting! This gets funnier all the time. As the Bartles and Jaymes boys used to say, and Rush Limbaugh would "ditto". Thanks for your support!

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Ralph Garner — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:26 GMT

Whats the difference between Right wingers and left wingers, Shiites and Sunni's. They are all a danger to civilization.

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Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:37 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is exactly as he appears. A drug addict who lies with out any compunction, as no family values and regards marriage as a short term game and is prone to leave the boundries of the U.S. to get his un-natural sex habits satisified. These are documented truths. How can anybody in their right mind listen to this person for an instant about anything. He is a piece of trash in my opinion.

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dh, Eastern Shore, MD — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:14:50 GMT

Smear Campaign? Actually "smearing" with his own words. Very clever. Those pesky liberals are so smart.

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Brian — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:15:17 GMT

I have read most of the complaints on both sides and I am wondering why Liberals care so much about a Conservative radio host since there is really only one and this radio host doesn't hold a political office or want to run for one. Meanwhile most of the Democratic party has made bigger missteps in their criticism of the President and the troops themselves. Why all the fuss for a radio host trying to bring in listeners and no outrage for the back and forth democrats who are talking much worse and in a position to do much worse than any radio host? I am thinking the liberals of this country need to pay attention to the politics of DC and not its correspondents.

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Ed Kiester Portland OR — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:15:46 GMT

To HAROLD ARBOUR DAPHNE, AL,

Do you know what really puts our troops in harms way? Lying presidents who head up racists opportunistic political parties. We never should have been in Iraq. Thank you GW for making America an imperialistic nation. God bless the troops, and if you are a right minded Christian pray for their safe return and an expedited trip to hell for the Politicians who lied to American citizens in order to promote their own agenda.

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Ed Kiester Portland OR — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:15:49 GMT

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Richard, Washington Stateq — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:15:51 GMT

Why, exactly, is it that the Rush Limbaugh show is the most requested show on Armed Forces Radio? Beware, liberals, of answering that. There is great risk you might insult the military.

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Lee in CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:17:51 GMT

"Ye gods,and when the Dems in Congress step up with a critic outside of Kerry,it becomes a man who deliberately lied about his own service,"

You're the liar.

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Jeff G., Tampa, Florida — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:18:56 GMT

Garreth O Byrne prove to me God exists!!

Were did you get those numbers from?
That's what I thought... you made them up!!

I never knew that "88% of felons in prison have come from demoncrat family's. Consider the "fact" that 9 out of 10 gays despise our troops"
Who know people kept track of these statistics!!!

Nice B.S. story!!

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:18:58 GMT

J. Merle Stanley:

One Name ---- John McCain (R-AZ)Congressional Medal of Honor

"nuff said!

This message brought to you by one in the long line of Harding Republicans that served -- Lynn B Harding LtCol USAF, Scott Harding LTJG USN, Ross Harding CDR USN and my brother, my son CPL Christopher Harding USMC (just back from Iraq and re-enlisting), and my youngest son Jeremy Harding USMC deferred enlistment (he leaves for Boot Camp on Oct 15).

Get a grip folks -- there are patriots that are liberal and those that are conservative, Republicans and Democrats, those that served in the armed forces and those that did not. Politics is about the DIRECTION of the country not its DESTRUCTION. Name calling and demagougery is not constructive and in fact it only serves to embolden an enemy that thrills to see all the mindless bickering and name calling.

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Larry , Morris county, new jersey — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:21:51 GMT

Rush: the chosen leader of the gullible.
Bush: the chosen leader of the misguided and the stupid.
What a team!

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Todd Firer, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:22:04 GMT

My God, It's true, you right wingers are nothing but a bunch of psychopaths and/or retards! You completely ignore the black and white facts, that this war is a complete and utter failure, you accuse us liberals of doing precisely what it is you are all about, which is ignoring all facts that don't support your wacky distortion of reality, and completely making up stuff that does support your idiotic view of the world. There really is no room for dialogue with you, because, we are dealing with people who are just as fanatical, just as reactionary, and just as insane, as the terrorists. For the last time, shit-for-brains lunatics, being against the war in Iraq and the Bush administration's raping of the Bill of Rights, does not mean we hate America, it means we hate Bush. Bush and America are not one in the same, (THANK GOD!). And because we want them to stop dying and come home safe and alive, how, in your warped view of reality, does that mean we do not support the troops?! How difficult, really, is it to make that distinction? For psychos and retards, it is, obviously, impossible!

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Democratthatbythe waylovesamerica — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:22:35 GMT

Not only do they trash other regular JOe Americans who disagree and soldiers who disagree but even Generals who disagree. The only ones that the don't trash or even mention when they disagree are other Republicans, like Warner, Hagel, etc. They want tpeople to think that only Democrats disagree. Republicans should take off th eblinders, at least listen to all sides and then THINK FOR THEMSELVES. Its OK to admit that you wrer wrong. Don't be so narrow minded, please.

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Nora, Seattle, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:22:57 GMT

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Keith, Seattle — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:23:30 GMT

Liberal means "free." Being against liberals, is pretty much anti-American, since our country is the most free society ever set up -- AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY SET UP. Nowadays, "Conservatives" (who don't seem bent on "conserving" anything, even our rights it seems), have allowed these cherished values of Freedom (which can easily be read "Liberaldom" from a literal standpoint) to be squashed using the same propaganda tools that Nazi Germany used to fool its own people into allowing unspeakable atrocities. Wake up, right-wingers. You are being used.

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CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:25:24 GMT

I was hoping the Dems would NOT bring this to the floor...I'm not aware if they have or not. But if they did shame on them. Like I said VoteVets has that leeway, congress does not b/c it's free speech. But this is purely payback for the MoveOn fiasco the GOP dug up, this wouldn't have happened if they left it alone. There is a real cause and effect in politics and both parties better begin to put aside this childishness before it brings more harm than it already has. I don't care which party you represent but don't stand for whats wrong just to spite the other side. Unfortunately our political leaders are not up to the task...and I keep hoping the American people are. The GOP was wrong for voting on MoveOn's ad...the Dems will be wrong to vote on Rush plain and simple. Of course this is all a proxy for the Iraq debate...which is pathetic.

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Ryan love indianapolis Indiana — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:25:42 GMT

Liberals your lil childish games dont work. Get off the the short bus and stop acting like the American people are dumb. If anyone should be apoligizing it should be the TRAITOR HARRY REID....Liberals are so predictable...

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David Luna, Pico Rivera, cq — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:26:07 GMT

Its amazing to see both side coming out on this issue. The sad part of all this is that American blood is still being spilt. Americas have forgotten what we have gone to war for. The Administration has changed course like a magicians slight of hand illusion to fool the spectators. Rush lost it while he was in one of drug stupors. Now he babbling about nonsense just to hear himself speak. The DRUGS he has taken or taking should have removed him from the radio. But the Republicans Have a double standard when it comes to one of their own. It ok to be corrupt, pederast, and even a closet gay and be married. and still be a outstanding member of The Republican Party.

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:27:42 GMT

"I'm not a big rush limbaugh fan but I did hear the whole exchange and he was talking about a particular solder who was in fact a "phony""

Here is the EXACT Quote, word for word, I can link the audio too, if you wish:

"CALLER: No, it’s not, and what’s really funny is, they never talk to real soldiers. They like to pull these soldiers that come up out of the blue and talk to the media."

"LIMBAUGH: The phony soldiers."

"CALLER 2: The phony soldiers. If you talk to a real soldier, they are proud to serve. They want to be over in Iraq. They understand their sacrifice, and they’re willing to sacrifice for their country."

It is quite obvious that the comment was made concerning any soldier who is against the war.

To you and the others saying this was "taken out of context: Please stop lying and saying this was all about one soldier. It was clearly not.

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:27:54 GMT

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Jzopo Pico — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:27:55 GMT

The first amendment gives Limbaugh the right to state his opinions as he sees fit... I am extremely proud to be a citizen of a country that allows partisan, militaristic, goose-stepping, chauvinistic, racist, decietful, cheating, pill-popping windbags to spew forth their rancid drivel anytime they want to do so... It's the same right that allows me to question his piosity on everything that spills out of his enormous biscuit head...

'Freedom' is not just a word indicating whether or not you support killing people for their oil...

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:28:06 GMT

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Combat Veteran and Proud Democrat, Washington DC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:29:34 GMT

WASHINGTON, Sep 12 - In sharp contrast to the lionisation of Gen. David Petraeus by members of the U.S. Congress during his testimony this week, Petraeus's superior, Admiral William Fallon, chief of the Central Command (CENTCOM), derided Petraeus as a sycophant during their first meeting in Baghdad last March, according to Pentagon sources familiar with reports of the meeting.

Fallon told Petraeus that he considered him to be "an ass-kissing little chickensh**" and added, "I hate people like that", the sources say. That remark reportedly came after Petraeus began the meeting by making remarks that Fallon interpreted as trying to ingratiate himself with a superior.

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Alex B, Army Combat Veteran — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:29:44 GMT

The Republican smear machine has been speaking through propagandists like Limbaugh since the 90’s. They attack anyone who disagrees with their agenda. They have no shame and no sense of decency and have no problem trashing American Veterans. Limbaugh is a disgrace and having never served has no right criticize any veteran. But I’m not surprised, the Republicans have a long history of trashing veterans remember what they did to John Kerry and Max Cleland. The Republicans only support the troops so long as they drink the conservative cool-aid and keep their mouths shut.

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sterling sorenson — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:33:37 GMT

How many americans are now dead because of a multitude of republican lies about Iraq?

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Karla Marx, south-west, United Kingdom — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:34:28 GMT

Why do you all sound so astonished,shocked or dumbfounded!! this is a drug user or past user's response!! i dont know about america but where i come from(uk)we dont tend to listen to people with evil intentions or drug problems(evil politicans we have or had! Blair for a start)wake up people!!! the majority of you voted for people like him!! as we did with the labour party. One point in your favour is this"America the great nation you were" pre Bush" can be again in 2009 but choose wisely!

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democratwhobythewaylovesamerica Hollywood,Fl. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:35:02 GMT

j.MERLE STANLEY-THANK YOU.PLEASE PUBLISH THAT IN MAJOR NEWSPAPERS

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Rich, Hew Hampshire — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:35:31 GMT

I'm not a listener but....Sooner or later these overpaid shock jocks trip over their words and ultimately self destruct. Whether it's Imus's racial slandering of a Black womans college basketball team getting him fired or Stern's sexplotation of women forcing him off of the network airwaves, Rush, by questioning the military service of a solider on the air, has joined this not so elite group I now call the "3 Radio Stooges". As far as I'm concerned, Limbaugh lost all of his "On Air Credibility" when he was found guilty of drug charges. He is an embarrassment to his professional but remember....he would tell his listeners that his words were taken out of context, but would he tell his listeners the same thing about John Kerry.......Pull His Plug

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:36:10 GMT

"Why, exactly, is it that the Rush Limbaugh show is the most requested show on Armed Forces Radio?"

That's an interesting generalization. Please provide a link to any facts to back it up that are not on a right-wing propaganda site. Perhaps it's posted on Armed Forces Radio's website?

The fact that Rush is actually ON Armed Forces Radio confuses me as to how it would be the "most requested" though... Why would people be "requesting" it if it's already on?

Are they making "requests" for music? I would find that strange on a talk program.

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John Sacramento, California — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:37:17 GMT

the real irony is that El
Rush-bo was not only a draft dodger during the Vietnam War, but he later lied to his listeners by saying that he had a medical deferment. Not so according to his high school classmates, who verify the "chicken hawk" claims. The bigger the coward during Vietnam, the bigger the hawk now...check it out Cheney, Giuliani, O'Reiley, and of course Bush who entered the guard 12 days before his deferment expired and then didn't even attend his monthly meetings.....True Patriots.....

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Bill Hoenig — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:37:31 GMT

Rush and his ilk (Coulter, Hannity) deserve no slack whatsoever, they have made a career (and millions of dollars) of being obnoxious, liars and rable rousers. They are bullies and should be held accountable for stupid, moronic comments.

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Gary Cole, Lynnwood, WA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:38:42 GMT

Thank God for Media Matters and Moveon.org. Though not perfect. these organizations are badly needed to balance the lies of Rush Limbaugh and the right. Conservatives always smear because they have no successful record to run on. All of our soldiers are heroes whether they agree with the current Iraq policy or not. As for the ad from Moveon.org regarding General Petraeus, I disagree with it, but only because it should be about Bush’s betrayal of the troops, and not the general. General Petraeus is being used to deflect criticism from Bush. He will be the next person thrown under the president’s bus.

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Ryan H, Southern California — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:39:13 GMT

Wow the liberals have no shame, what a shady bunch. They don't even care if they are right or wrong when they put this crap out there. Just one more reason for me and those like me to closley scrutinize what we see and hear from the liberal media and especially liberal democrats who would gladly facilitate the destruction of our own beautiful county and way of life just to win elections and grab a little power. It's sad really. I feel bad for the people that buy into their lies. They will be the first to cry & complain when life in America changes for the worst because they have no idea how to protect or appreciate what we have. Rush is a stand up guy, I have no problem defending him....

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nuanced — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:41:02 GMT

404 comments and more. So much hate generated by one person. Why does Rush hate America. Why is Rush trying to destroy America?

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Jimbo, Ramsey NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:42:49 GMT

We can see who the real bigots, racist, Nazis and all-a-round idiots are on this blog. The real threat to free speach and harmony in this country continues to be the childlike foolish comments by those who feel the Progressive view is the only view allowable. How sad to think this great country has just ended up a holding pen for the liberal weak of mind. How interesting you here the same BS these days coming from Osama, Chavez, and the Iranian idiot.

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democratwhobythewaylovesamerica hollywood fl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:44:37 GMT

Garreth, you are a piece of c-ra-p. Go say those things in public so somebody can pummel you in the manner in which you deserve.

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A real military person. CPO, USN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:48:00 GMT

Bring on the Liberal Ads. Other than the mindless Progressives and their phony media outlets will suck up this dish of BS. It just makes it that more easy for people with brains to figure out who the real fools are. MoveOn, Media Matters, and Libs thank you again for showing your real face; the phony face.

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nuanced — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:48:10 GMT

Call a waaahhm-bulance.

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Our founding fathers where liberals too! USA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:48:33 GMT

It's clear to me that all those people that agree with this article slamming Rush Limbaugh are in desperate need of a new Neo-con ditto head helmet.
It sounds like the wool that is suppose to cover their eyes is so worn out that they can now see through it and the swastikas must have fallen off.

The can get a new one by contacting Rush Limbaugh directly or their local Republican Party Office.

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Thomas, San Francisco, CA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:48:49 GMT

I don't listen to Rush Limbaugh, but I decided to listen for myself to what was said. I heard the whole recorded show. Rush should sue them for slander. It's really far off base what was said and what the VoteVets.org aka Moveon.org is saying was said.

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Mike, MIssoula, MT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:49:01 GMT

WOW, It's really fun to hear conservatives whine about being smeared. These are the same people who invented the smear campaign (think swift boat). It's refreshing to see the left throw a punch once in a while. It's downright hilarious to see the right act like they've somehow been terribly wronged.

Rush Limbaugh is a narcissistic moron. Moveon.org is the far left trying to keep up. Apparently, they're making progress.

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Terry Connell Seminole, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:49:14 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is often uniformed and his type of media has no place in journalism. His kind of rhetoric divides the people of our country and serves no positive purpose.

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surfer rick — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:49:17 GMT

Republicans ARE a bunch of whiners, cheaters, liars, thieves and that is being polite. Rush is a dick and a perfect example of republicans who are willing to help only if it is no skin off their back. They are gready, possession-minded controlling people unwilling to give back to less fortunate people. How easily we ignore the fact that this great country was stolen by our so-called great forefathers with the help of slaves. We came here and treated the natives like shit. With that mentality, how can we expect our leaders to do anything different.

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Gary, Franklin, WI — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:53:24 GMT

I'm sorry Garreth O. Byrne, but God has no party or other political affiliation. In addition, God has no Nation or Statehood preference. The U.S. is not God's "city on a hill". He doesn't listen to Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, or Sean Hannity (even the omnipotent Lord has his standards). Rush can say whatever he wants to say within the broad limits of free speech (although he gets close to the "crying fire in a crowded theater" limit almost daily). As stated more eloquently than I by others in this blog: Rush, your right to say whatever is on your mind comes from those "phony soldiers" you so easily dismiss by using the same right to free speech you depend upon every day.

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tim kinney, spring green, wi — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:53:54 GMT

Duhh, one word slander... can't beat them on the air waves slander in print... because if they play the whole sound bite they would have nothing...

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VN Vet — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:54:10 GMT

Face the facts there are phoney soldiers. What a better example than John Kerry.

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Alex, Army Combat Vet — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:54:12 GMT

The Republican smear machine has been speaking through propagandists like Limbaugh since the 90’s. They insult anyone who disagrees with their agenda. They have no shame and no sense of decency and have no problem trashing American Veterans. Limbaugh is a disgrace and having never served has no right criticize any veteran. But I’m not surprised, the Republican’s have a long history of trashing veterans remember what they did to John Kerry and Max Cleland.

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:54:33 GMT

J.Merle: This is a lie. Why did you not include the fact that none of the top Democrat contenders for president ever wore the uniform of their nation? Pass to the Republicans,and we have combat veterans in the form of Duncan Hunter[R-Ca] and of course John McCain[R-Az,Bronze Star,Silver Star,Legion of Merit,Distinguished Service Cross]. You forgot to add Ted Stevens[R-Al,DFC] who served in a bomber crew during WWII. Or Lindsey Graham[R-SC],who just returned from Air Guard service in Iraq,the only Senator in Washington to do so. You also forgot these:

Rep.Steve Buyer[R-In] US Army,JAG
Rep.Richard Lugar[R-In].US Navy
Sen Craig Thomas[R-Wy].US Marines
Rep.Dan Burton[R-In] US Army
Sen.Mike Enzi [R-Wy] Army National Guard
Sen.Bob Bennett[R-Ut] Army National Guard
Sen. John Warner[R-Va] US Navy/Marines
Sen.Thad Cochran [R-Miss] US Navy
Sen. John Isakson[R-Ga.] Army National Guard

Rep.Geoff Davis [R-Ky] US Army
Rep.Spencer Baucus [R-Ala] Army National Guard
Rep.J.Gresham Barrett [R-SC] US Army
Rep.Mike Bilrakis [R-Fla.] USAF
Rep.Henry Brown [R-SC] Army National Guard
Rep. John Boehner [R-OH Minority Leader]-US Navy
Rep.Howard Coble [R-NC] US Coast Guard
Rep.Mike Conaway [R-Tx] US Army
Rep.Nathan Deal [R-Ga] US Army
Rep.Terry Everett [R-Ala] USAF
Rep.Rod Freylinghuysen [R-NJ] US Army
Rep.Wayne Gilchrest[R-MD] US Marines,Bronze Star,Navy Commendation
Rep.Lou Golmett [R-Tx] US Army
Rep.Ralph Hall [R-Tx] US Navy
Rep.Sam Johnson [R-Tx]USAF Distinguished Flying Cross,Bronze Star,Silver Star,POW

And this is only a partial list.

www.whoserved.com for the complete list of Republicans who have served their nation.

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Rodney Lamprey, jr. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:54:35 GMT

How dare those injured Iraq war vets try to discredit the drug addict Rush Limbaugh. Limbaugh obviously knows Iraq better than the soldiers on duty in Iraq.

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Margi, Sacramento — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:54:58 GMT

Many "lies and exagerations" are told by right and left alike. But few will argue with this summary..Vietnam draft dodger, drug abuser, rascist (ask Donovan McNabb), and attacker of actual service-men (as opposed to those who refused to fight for our country when it was their time); those who would admire this individual need serious help....

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jim navarre florida — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:56:37 GMT

cool

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Stacia C., Carbondale, Il — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:56:43 GMT

Umm...so the conservatives on this comment board constantly reference "freedom of speech." I don't think anyone is denying Rush's right to mouth off as he pleases. Go for it, Rush. Be a moron. Publicly. But if someone else wants to make a public statement to contradict Rush, well, guess what...that's their freedom of speech hard at work. So deal with the give and take of public conversations, neo-cons.

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pat, huntington, ny — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:57:01 GMT

Amazing this blogg gets over 400 responses...meanwhile in other places of the world:
1. Darfur
2. Mynmar
3. Arctic Melt
4. Iraq
5. Iran
6. Russia
7. Korea
8. My ruptured back....
the list can go on and on with way more important things to discuss in an intelligent manner...

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John M, Road, Bethesda, Maryland — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:58:44 GMT

Must be wonderfull an American with all the protections the constitution has to offer us as a people. Oh, I forgot, freedom of speech is only good for liberals and those who agree with them. Disagree and you're a hateful, gun-loving, woman-hating, racist, NAZI, fascist; and you're probably fat to boot.

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Lorraine Taube — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:00:19 GMT

I would like to know why the liberal have to be so mean. You can disagree and critasize without being nasty and calling names.

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Graham Dloe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:00:25 GMT

COULD you neo-cons type in bigger CAPS - I can't hear you. Brother ....

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David McNeely, Tampa, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:01:03 GMT

It's refreshing to see some liberal groups taking the initiative to take the fight to the Republicans who have been viciously insulting liberal politicians for the last 25 years with impunity. It doesn't surprise me to see the Republicans whining when the tables are turned. I hope this is just the beginning of a new era.

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Jim M. South Florida — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:01:12 GMT

All of the venom that we see in these comments can be blamed on narrow-minded Republicans, this administration(the "uniter") and show like Rush's and Hannity's who pit american against american (Dems and Republicans are all americans contrary to what the republicans will have you believe)in an almost violent way. The Republican party is becoming Taliban Lite.

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JohninMo — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:01:26 GMT

I love the fact that people on the right and the left think the media is controlled by the other side, and they both have "irrifutable" evidence.

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Joey, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:01:41 GMT

Isn't it hilarious that the liberals respond to this message with such hate and callous, and they call the people who watch Fox News "stupid" and "ignorant," yet, BUSH WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN RE-ELECTED IF YOU IGNORANT LIBERALS WEREN'T THE MINORITY.

You never hear the conservative side of the news on MSNBC or any other major outlet because the liberals run these stations. Listen to conservative RADIO if you want to hear what the MAJORITY is saying.

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Richard, Washington Stateq — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:03:25 GMT

Now Keith Olbermann is trying to attach himself to the teat of conservative radio popularity by attacking Michael Medved using a false premise. Can't these guys get ratings on their own. For crying out loud Olbermann's audience isn't even a quarter of Medved's, which is only the sixth most popular radio program in the country.

Ben: No apologies requested here and none expected. Even if justified, idiots like Harry Reid or Tom Harkin wouldn't anyway. They, like Olbermann, just look for cheap opportunities to suck the publicity teat.

And you're right Ben! It is politics! Hallelujah, at least one lib whiner actually gets that.

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:03:40 GMT

Move-on/org, Media matters, Freedom Watchers, VoteVets all controlled by George Soros! And these are only a few! This socialist Marxist billionaire has about 3 million wacko hate American troop libs under his financial control and is set on destroying America. He tried to destroy the U.K. and Malaysia and was finally kicked out. Maybe it's time we get rid of the Dems God and kick him out too!

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J Doe, Seattle, Wa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:04:44 GMT

whoever is in charge of screening these comments-why do you let Garreth O Byrnes dangerous comments get repeated 10 times over, and now not accept more comments after 3:15 PM ?

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Dawn, somewhere in Kansas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:05:22 GMT

First Read, on the day that I decide to try and catch up on your site, I find that you've been hijacked on this particular posting. Have never seen so many comments as this. Also, very few of the "regulars" that I've come to know and for the most part appriciate what they right regardless of whether or not I agree with it.

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Michelle Lafaye, NM — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:05:25 GMT

Land of the Free...How ...
Open Democracy...Where?
Intelligent...Who?
Public Forums? When?
Public Debates..What?

It seems to me that to truly have a free nation Americans need to have an open democracy (No electorial College)(one voter - one vote). We need intelligent, creative individuals who have the ability to work with a multitude of groups and ideas. It seems to me in an open Democracy the people have a REAL opportunity to debate their representatives/leaders. And, that the leaders have the opportunity to debate each other. It seems to me that people of real intelligence would be able to fly without speech writers, advertising agencies, and political games.

We don't have a representative government. We don't have REAL leaders, and the mouth peices are paid to get listeners and drag them down into shallow, muddy water so that advertisers buy radio time. It all some freaky bizzare game...for the most part. As far as I'm concerned name calling has no place in the arena of truth seeking. Republican - Democrat, pea and carrots in the same stew, boiling in the same heat.

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steve gorby ohio — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:05:34 GMT

Like Rush most of his supporters never served this country, or contributed anything intelligent to any debate. Republicans are the authors of insult politics starting with Newt in the ninties. I know how hard it must be to have that turned around on themselves.So do the same as your hero Rush, take a pill or go hang out in a mens room, chances are you'll spend some quality time with a republican lawmaker...but He'll be to busy to talk much.

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Rodney Bramlett, Rockford IL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:09:34 GMT

Well if this is politics then it explains why our government has become ineffective. Petty bickering, back stabbing, lies and media smear campains. This is America, lets LIVE together, WORK togther and SUCCEED together. I dont care who had sex with who, I dont care who tapped thier foot in a bathroom, I dont care about all these negative things, I care about our elected officials working TOGETHER to get things done. Thomas Jefferson was right, this two party system will cause America to fail.

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:10:52 GMT

The troops are sick of it all. From ''HALP US JON KERY,WE R STUK HAR IN IRAK'',to the idiotic blather by Harry Reid that made one Iraq soldier so angered that he called Reid ''the real enemy''as opposed to al Qaeda,troops ,through the Internet,have quickly come to realize that the news is coloured by the biases of the ones who deliver the goods. CNNs Amanpour,CBS'Couric[who recently stated that we should not believe anything good to come from that nation],MSNBCs Olberman and Matthews,all have platforms in Iraq. Thus,the very ''fairness doctrine''that liberals claim to adhere by must include,as it does,an O'Reilly ,a Hannity[who actually does more for the troops than every single leftwinger placed together in the nation. Say what one will about the mans bombast,his FREEDOM CONCERTS raise millions for orphans and widows in or out of Iraq],or a Limbaugh. The troops have the right to hear these voices if the others of antiwar critics also have their own place at the table.It cannot be all Limbaugh,but it must not be all Soros either. Besides,demading that the man be removed is hypocritical on the portion of those who are impassioned about free speech ,which says not a damned thing[as any politican will readily tell you],if the thing must be truthful or not. The 1st Amendment does indeed,cover lying[to Limbaugh critics if not his defenders],speech. Something that liberals would do well to keep in mind the next time they trot out the Document.

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B. Humble — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:12:11 GMT

Patrick, San Diego, Ca., IQ 137:

"I think there just upset because the only republican president that should even be mentioned in the same breath as Bill Clinton is Reagan and that is a stretch."

The word "there" should be "they're". It is a contraction meaning "they are". I won't point out the other mistakes in your post. You need to check your IQ again.

This is typical of people who think that they know more or that their way is better than anyone else's. So whoever you are, there will always be someone who is more intelligent than you and who has an opinion differing from yours. Maybe Rush Limbaugh is an idiot but doesn't know it. Maybe you and I are, too.

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Brock — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:13:38 GMT

Rush is flaming idiot he always has been and always will be. Maybe when one of the "Phoney Soldiers" get ahold of him he will learn to choose his words and who he berates a little more carefully. He is most likely still on the Hillbilly Heroin and not thinks right stupid drug addict.

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Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:14:47 GMT

If Dems had any brains they'd be republicans!

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stacy — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:15:19 GMT

I listen to rush limbaugh and hannity everyday.I heard all his comments including his edited version nothing new!I'll give the right this, they know how to circle their wagons around their name calling lap dogs.

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Navin R Johnson — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:17:01 GMT

People who post in comments sections on the internet should not be allowed to vote.

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Adam Price, SLP, MN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:18:28 GMT

It's obvious, to me at least, that no one of us has the right answer. so what do we do? the dems yell at the pubs. and the pubs yell at the dems. everyone starts yelling at each other and wasting pages of jabber(much like i am doing too)on nothing but ego shouting. why aren't we asking each other how to solve all this crap? why do we americans insist on insulting each other in the name of patriotism(Who the hell wants to respect us for this)? I will take no political affiliation because even the lowly of the lows(that's us) can't even TALK about what is really HURTING THIS COUNTRY(each other). We don't need each other's 15min of fame. DAMMIT! do something positive. please! stop lowering your IQ and start acting like a person with a rational thinking brain!

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BG, CT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:19:14 GMT

I just love it when other people tell me how to be an American. I'm sorry for all you persecuted Rush supporters. I think people should stop picking on Rush - he obviously can't take it. Who knows? He might actually fall back on his drug dependence to help him throught this traumatic episode. That would be awful - he might actually become really deaf instead of virtually deaf. I'll say a prayer for all you so-called conservatives who aren't being allowed to run the world and are pouting about it.....

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IntheMiddle, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:19:46 GMT

A lot of people in here work for the DNC. I noticed a lot using their actual names and location. This is a requirement when your acting officially. Say its a lie......

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Mary, Ft. Campbell, KY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:20:21 GMT

Wow! Good thing Rush cleared this up for me! All this time, I've been married to a phony soldier! I wish I would have known that before he deployed back to Iraq for another 15 month tour! Then maybe my heart wouldn't have broken into a million little pieces and our kids wouldn't have cried their eyes out. Now, if he dies, I guess it will be ok, since he's such a phony. Give me a break. Rush went too far. I listened to the whole segment, and he was referring to any and all troops who disagree with the administration on this war. How can anyone back this guy up? I'm baffled and disgusted. Hey, all you guys that are pulling for Rush, the age limit has increased drastically for enlisting in the Army. You can even have a felony on your record. I suggest you guys all put your money where your mouths are and enlist yourselves.

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Peter, BR, NJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:20:23 GMT

Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
H. L. Mencken
US editor (1880 - 1956)

And that's what both parties rely on

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Ruth Roffler, Winona, MN — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:21:29 GMT

Fire his butt. Is he any better than Imos, or his comment any less belittleing? Better yet, give him a pair of combat boots, a military uniform, gun and send him to Iraq. Preferably in the front line.

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anutkrakeR, TX — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:22:51 GMT

Garreth O Byrne , suncity, ca

Post it as many times as you want, its still a bunch of crap. Limbaugh like most of you warped conservatives needs a good butt whipping.

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Henry Lee, Panama City, Fl — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:23:01 GMT

It's quite appropriate that ANAL CYSTS kept Rush out of the service during Viet Nam. Well his mommy couldn't go in for him either. What a sissy-nerd radical right fascist.

Want to brag about conservatism while belittleing Liberalism? OK, try these facts on: Israel is a very liberal Country, surrounded by very conservative States! The Old South was very conservative! All successful Country's are Liberal. We are Liberal.

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Wilbur Limpballs, a trailer in Mississippi — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:24:10 GMT

Mi nam is Wilbur. I am frum the Confedurahcee. Why do libruls hate 'merika? Rush only tole the trut. Librul medeea destorts and God.

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BL Gardner — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:27:40 GMT

Readers please note the number of responses from the idiots of the republican party of Texas. You all know their state motto "HANG EM AND HANG EM HIGH."

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:29:08 GMT

Rush Limbaugh was not talking about Jesse MacBeth at all when he made this comment. The transcript is clear on that.

He mentioned Jesse a full 2 minutes AFTER making this comment. The comment was, specifically:

"CALLER: No, it’s not, and what’s really funny is, they never talk to real soldiers. They like to pull these soldiers that come up out of the blue and talk to the media."

"LIMBAUGH: The phony soldiers."

"CALLER: The phony soldiers. If you talk to a real soldier, they are proud to serve. They want to be over in Iraq. They understand their sacrifice, and they’re willing to sacrifice for their country."

The "they" he's referring to are any media that are talking to soldiers that don't support remaining in Iraq.

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Jan Atkinson, Scottsdale, Az — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:29:41 GMT

Anyone who listens to Rush on a regular basis knows that he is for the military and would never degrade a soldier-this particular soldier lied about most everything he stated. This is the soldier that Rush called the "phony soldier". Harry Reid has his nerve calling Rush unpatriotic . Isn't he the one that said that our soldiers had lost the war-in front of the senate? You know, the American people are really tired of all of this hateful and anit-American talk. Be careful Democrats, this is going to backfire on you. WE ARE TIRED OF IT!!!

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I want my country back, Socal — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:30:25 GMT

Pretty ironic that all the Repugnantcans are up in arms about this, since their party has been hijacked by leaders who promote and thrive on a culture of lies, and have perfected smear campaigns to an art form.

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Dr. Watson — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:33:23 GMT

"The 1st Amendment does indeed,cover lying[to Limbaugh critics if not his defenders],speech. Something that liberals would do well to keep in mind the next time they trot out the Document. "

It was beyond reach of your memory a couple weeks ago.

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Susan,Miami — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:33:43 GMT

Rush is just another closet gay republican male. Add oxycontin and a host of other narcotics and an obnoxious blubbering mouth and you got Rush. Big deal.Let him blather, like OReilly and they eventually get themselves in more trouble. Just wait and see.

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Brant — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:34:01 GMT

I find it interesting that when conservatives attack liberals for saying something or criticizing them, not much fuss is made about it; but whne liberals go after conservatives, its a crime against humanity.

When did it become that liberals are automatically lying, unpatriotic, freedom of speach opressors, and conservatives always morally upright patriots who suffer at thier hand? Considering the shameful way the right has been acting over these last many years, they ought to be more vulnerable, this illusion should have been shattered. But it persists.

Isn't that intersting?

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steve — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:35:46 GMT

Conservatives -- you attack people who serve in the military...and then you can't take some of your own medicine back???? You attacked McCain, Kerry, Cleland etc and then when someone attacks your ilk, you want to call Democrats or Liberals phoney???? Rush Limbaugh never served a day in his life in the military and probably would have avoided every opportunity to do so....he'd have used every means to avoid any service he could. He's a serial divorcee, pill popping drug addict and food addict....what a hypocrite that you conservatives idolize.

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Thomas Malone, Minnetonka Mn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:36:28 GMT

Once again the media assists the left in "piling on". It is ok to call a four star general a "Betrayus" but when a conservative says a dumb thing it becomes the cause of the year. Leftists: we are on to you.

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bl gardner — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:37:10 GMT

John M Road the shoe apparently fits you, so wear it.

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Stucy — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:40:40 GMT

"name calling lap dogs"

Too easy. Next.

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Joel, Houston, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:40:50 GMT

I find it amazing that the dems.....oops I mean communists can't wait to destroy my country because of their hatred of freedom. Every time a freedom is taken it is by the communist organized ACLU which is another mouthpiece of the left. Ever wonder why the right is called the right and everything right is right and left is wrong.

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JAMES DUCKWORTH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:41:22 GMT

BOTTOM LINE IN THE SENATE AND CONGRESS
WE NEED TO VOTE ALL THE OLD ONES OUT
WE NEED TERM LIMITS
WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THESE POLITICALLY CORRECT BIG OLD BOOBS THAT ALWAYS WHINE BUT DO NOTHING

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JAMES DUCKWORTH — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:41:23 GMT

BOTTOM LINE IN THE SENATE AND CONGRESS
WE NEED TO VOTE ALL THE OLD ONES OUT
WE NEED TERM LIMITS
WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THESE POLITICALLY CORRECT BIG OLD BOOBS THAT ALWAYS WHINE BUT DO NOTHING

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Mike PAV — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:41:32 GMT

Nuanced..."404 comments and more. So much hate generated by one person. Why does Rush hate America. Why is Rush trying to destroy America?" LOL!!!! Why do we have people in this world with the brain power of a pea like you? What purpose can you actually serve? You don't even listen to Rush's show Nuanced so when you make idiotic comments like this you further illustrate the ignorance of liberals. I know it’s hard to believe facts especially when you disagree with them but that’s the difference between children and adults…it’s obviously time that you grew up.

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Kirk — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:42:24 GMT

Just to inform everyone, Rush was talking about a person who claimed to have served in Iraq and seen American brutality, but it was later found the man never really served in the military. He called that man a phoney soldier, not those who are in opposition to Iraq.

I'm not a Rush Limbaugh fan nor am I an opponent but he is completly right when he says people take him out of context in order to make a story and paint him in a bad light.

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K R — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:43:59 GMT

All the idiot Democrats who couldn't find the truth if it bit them in the arse. John Kerry, he of such wonderful descriptions of his Vietnam Buddies and Harry Reid, the Nevadan who swoons at his own voices are crying fowl? Yup, they're pretty foul mouthed and minded. I don't care for Rush but this is stupid.

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Mrs H, Orlando, FL — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:44:04 GMT

Rush Limbaugh is an overpaid entertainer who never graduated from college, never served in the military and is a drug addict. Why anyone considers his opinion relevant on any topic mystifies me.

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Art — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:44:56 GMT

Have we tired yet from the inane policy debates from the far right-wing? To a person, their idea of winning a policy debate is to call the other side names (i.e. "liberal").

The Greeks figured this out over 2,000 years ago. It's called a logical fallicy, specifically an "ad hominum" arguement. Rather than debate the particulars of an issue, they attack the messenger instead. This does not prove anything, which is why ad hominum arguements have been recognized as logical fallicies for millenia.

One wonders whether the far right has the intellectual capacity to debate anything seriously.

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Domenico Montanaro — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:47:39 GMT

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ibsteve2u, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:50:54 GMT

Wow. If the last seven years hadn't convinced me, reading the so-called "conservative" comments on this blog definitely provides a wake-up call about the danger - and even insanity - of neo-conservatism.

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Josh, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:51:35 GMT

"on a regular basis knows that he is for the military and would never degrade a soldier-this particular soldier lied about most everything he stated."

That would be a good point, if he had made the comment about that soldier. You've obviously seen the edited version of the conversation that Rush sent out afterwards to cover his own buttocks.

If you had seen the original, you would know that that particular soldier was not even mentioned in the conversation until 2 full minutes after the comment was made.

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Kevin, Austin, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:51:36 GMT

Have you guys seen the new Wendy's commercial where everyone is running into the giant hole in the ground, why? Because they can't think for themselves, they need to be told what to do. That's what this 'defense' of Rush looks like, a bunch of lemmings without thought (and without spell check too) blindly yelling out right wing code words (Moveon.org!, Hillary!, Clinton!, Soros!, blah, blah, blah). I say go ahead Rush fanatics - jump in the hole, you're obviously not patriots in the sense you think you are as you blindly back a Republican first and country second. Go take a look at any of the Wendy's commercials with the 'red head' guy in them; they all have the same theme -- http://www.wendys.com/ads/

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Not a limbaugh fan, Boulder City Nevada — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:51:51 GMT

This is a good place for discussions such as this we can all agree to disagree. I have a huge issue with United States senators debating the content of a talk show on the floor of our senate. Don't those people have something to do? Coming from a person that voted for Harry Reid (for the betterment of Nevada hahahaha) I am embarrased to have him representing my state. To declare Rush's comments as unpatriotic is definetly the pot calling the kettle black, did he not declare defeat in this war?

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Ken Bugge — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:54:49 GMT

Once again the liberal media has distorted and taken out of context a statement just to smear a conservative. NBC is so left that it has to stumble over George "Soreone" just to look to the middle ground.

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Karl Malashanko Little Lake, Michigan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:55:46 GMT

Wow?
I can"t believe grown up people are writing some of these comments. Read the hatred and animosity between people that disagree. This Country is at WAR with terrorists. That truth can"t be changed no matter how hard you try. We are all entitled to different opinions but this is not the time. With this kind of animosity toward each other you are giving the enemy reason to continue to fight. If America is to win this war, Anybody against this war needs to be quit. There will be plenty of time to point fingers and spread blame afterwards. What we need now is Patriotism and Unity.
"United WE Stand Devided We Fall"

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joe, rockland, maine — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:56:13 GMT

I wonder how much the RNC and Limbaugh inc. are paying these posters to defend this airbag? Just wait for 08!!!

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Edward Oaden — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:56:32 GMT

Yes, this quote has been taken out of contextand those that want to hang their hat on it are fools.

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Len Lozano, Sacramento, California. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:57:55 GMT

Mister Limbaugh, Sir: you were "out of line" making your comments whether taken out of context or not. American troops deployed overseas who are placed in harms way are still patriotic and loyal to their country. It makes no difference if they are liberal or conservative. Please note: ALL shed the same color of bloody red from their veins. Support our troops and cut out the nonsense.

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Brian G — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:01:35 GMT

Please don't label Votevets.org a 'Liberal' group when 70% of the country agrees with them that we should leave Iraq ASAP. A more accurate description would be 'anti-Iraq war veterans group'.
Calling them a 'liberal' group only plays into the republican talking points that anyone against the war is a liberal. If that was the case, then the republicans are in real trouble in a country that's 70% liberal.

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Rick Red, Torrington, CT — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:04:09 GMT

You all are missing the point: the liberals are running out of people to bash and NO ONE is listening anyway. They have to pick on someone new for a change so they choose Rush. He always praises our military, but he never liked Clinton so they are getting him now. We need to keep fighting in Iraq or elsewhere to keep them over there. I can shoot and I would fight them here but let's keep them over there.

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Bob Moss Palm Springs Ca. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:05:12 GMT

This drug addict and his idolatrous flock are something to behold. They have no inhibitons in attacking anyone and yet cry foul when attacked. His ignominious statements on so many, explain his low ratings and narrow appeal to our fellow citizens.

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k .n dallas ,tx. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:05:41 GMT

Give me a break,this is a war that not only republicans voted for but also democractic senators and congressmaen decided for by giving bush the authorithy to wage, INCLUDING HILLARY CLINTON. I will not question the patrotism of any soldier oppose to this war because they are the one's who will have to fight it,but I will question a congressman or senator,s patrotism because they are the one's who have to vote to wage it. Once you vote to wage war then you step aside with your stupid and childish attitudes and give our fighting men the tools to gain total victory. In the worlds of general mccarthy,'there is no substitue for victory".Either go for total or do not vote to go to war at all.

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Donald Duck — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:06:16 GMT

A diatribe prepared by Uber Communists. Grind them up and put them on America's farmland, since they are so full of leftist liberal filth!

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hopeless — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:08:55 GMT

Well of course this comes from somebody who never served for this country, so what you expect?

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:10:54 GMT

Ruth Roffler:

Ain't ignorance grand -- this is a war without a front line, without uniforms!

You don't get it -- this is a war where the enemy looks like a friend right up until the IED or bomb vest or car bomb goes off (or if you prefer the airpane plows into the building)! That is the nature of this war! And the targets are innocent civilians more times than not!

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donquixotesrocket, central nebraska — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:12:29 GMT

Can any of these wingnuts, any one of them prove- I mean with information from something like incorporation papers from some states secretary of state office or something that moveon.org or Soros is financially "backing" Votevets. I'd need something not from one of the wingnut websites.Limpballs actions remind me of the maneuvers the bait goes through when impaled on the hook

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:15:37 GMT

Jesse MacBeth <----- phoney soldier

'Nuff said

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Plowhandle, Chicago — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:16:08 GMT

Rush Limpbow is a pathetic sex tourist and drug addict that can't remember the truth about himself, let alone tell the truth about anything concerning the National scene.

Anyone who listens to this overweight, overblown egoist must share his love for underage sex and virility-enhancing drugs. I pity all of you...all ten of you.

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Michael Buie, Raleigh, NC — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:16:58 GMT

Someone said: "... So why are these left wing groups acting like he refered to any soldier who is agienst the war, when that is not what he said at all?"

Isn't that a classic "Conservative" right-wing ploy? Who's the hypocrit, here? So-called conservatives have been smearing people who criticize the war by claiming they are "criticizing our soldiers".

Once again, the pot calls the kettle black ... ;)

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Horace, Peachtree City, Ga — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:18:45 GMT

I don't trust either political parties. As a former elected official both parties cut deals with each other. The problem is who is safe guarding America! I think we need something else to make sure America is safe before ... it is too late.

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John Doe,Seattle,Wash. — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:23:18 GMT

Who Believes this Tripe?
Its a political DOG eat Dog these days and truths were fractured long ago!and you know folks, the sad part is the dogs are of every breed!!! ALL LOOKING after others flaws rather than addressing their own!!!

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:23:34 GMT

Watson : BS. This poster never once called for the ''removal''in any way shape or form of MOVEON. Unlike what liberals are demanding be done with Limbaugh now. Further,you have only to produce your unfactual assertion[this will be a fruitless task as Watson nor anyone else will find such a statement by this poster],where it was advocated that MOVEON be punished or ''removed'' for their reckless act. Only in that the New York Times went outside of their legal and ethical boundries in offering ad discount that it did not do with other political advocacy groups. There IS a differance between the two actions.

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Verity Johnson, Smithfield, VA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:24:18 GMT

Why are liberals so hateful and intolerant of anyone who doesnt agree with them, calling people "losers"and "mentally retarded" cause of the way they view things? This is one of the reasons why I will not be voting democrat.

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Scott Shaffer — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:25:01 GMT

Hey Steve, National Socialist Party or Stalin's Comunist party has nothing to do with conservitism.
These type of things come from the left. Check the historical facts. Typical liberal deluting himself.

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suck it up, little chickens - there's nothing you can (will) do about it — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:35:06 GMT

All the idiot Democrats who couldn't find the truth if it bit them in the arse. "

You morons can't recognize an "arse" when one is giving the State of the Union address. How's that search for WMD coming? Join up, yet? Too bad all the hate directed towards liberals is wasted hot air, considering the right are nothing but chicken hawk cowards. You too, Chief.

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Manuel P. Sanchez, Corona California — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:36:55 GMT

Conservitives just don't get it! The conservatives during the time of the American Revolution were called Royalists.

The founders of this Country were considered the most Liberal thinkers of their time! This Country has always been liberal and progressive and we should start taking pride in that again before Conservatives are allowed to rewrite history and give all the freedoms and rights Americans enjoy back to corporations and return our country to a Theocratic Dictatorship, as they have tried to do with the George W. Bush administration.

Of all you tough talking Conservatives that posted comments, how many of you have worn your Country's uniform? How many of you are fake tough talking idiots like Rush that thinks it is for the other people to do?

I am a proud US Combat Vet and I am a proud Liberal, what have you conservatives done to serve your country?

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Dave — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:42:03 GMT

You complain about moveon being behind this add. Who is behind the Fox News network? When you have no argument, you attack character. So let me do you one back. Limbaugh, Hannity, Glen Beck = no university degree, and no governmental experience. Yet they speak as if they have all the experience in the world. And some of you people eat it up their provided talking points. SAD!!!

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Claudia Montrosse — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:44:24 GMT

I hate to waste a few minutes of my day to even concider a big-mouth-crack head man at Rush LSDdumbo.
WTF does he know about the real world, He jsut seat all his obese rearend and pass on judgment left and right. When is the Network going to pull his show off the air. GIve someone with a brain a chance. To hell with that a******.

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JustMe — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:45:36 GMT

With all these republicans who support the war (and our troops), why are our enlistment numbers down? Last I checked, supporting troops meant laying down cover fire.

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:48:18 GMT

Nicely done, First Read. Obviously you must be on to something since the conservative troops have obviously been mobilized to bomb this page.

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Human kind — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:49:33 GMT

The level of debate in this country makes me sad. On all sides.

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Scott Harding, Pflugerville, Texas — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:51:47 GMT

And who was it that wouldn't let the soldiers off the plane at the Oakland CA airport? Hmmm?

Sure wasn't the Repbulicans who treated our brave young men and women as having some sort of contagious diease. And you say you support the troops? When you don't honor those who served, why should we believe you? When you insult the same military commander that Congress endorsed a few months before becasue he had the audacity to give prooof that the surge was having an effect on the reduction of deaths and attacks, why should we believe you?

Supporting the troops means supporting the sacrifices that they make and honoring them. They are not politicians and are not political pawns!

When someone purports to be an Iraq war vet and details atrocities for which he should have been tried and he is found out to be a liar it is right to call him a phoney soldier. Those that used the bombastic lies of this individual should have the decency to denounce him also now that he has been proven a fake and a liar. But politicians don't do that because that would actually require integrity. That is a commodity rarely found in a liberal politician. Boby Kennedy and John Glenn may have been the last of that breed.

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Joan Gallagher, Santa Monica — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:57:59 GMT

ah, I noticed a revision from Chris Dodd's office was posted regarding his comments about Rush's smear of soldiers who don't agree with him, but you failed to note on John Edwards website, he too issued a statement denouncing Rush. So how about posting some news about John Edwards leadership on this issue as well as every other major issue facing us today.

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:59:24 GMT

Dave: The same guy pouring dough into Hillarys campaign. Thats who.

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Thomas, Calif — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:23:53 GMT

Well to all the liberals out there who find this comment apprehensible I ask when did you serve in uniform? I have served the last 20 years in the military, and I didn’t find his comment objectionable he responded to the caller talking about “real soldiers”. If you have not served our nation then your comments are meaningless on this topic. Whether we should be in Iraq or not is irrelevant if you serve in uniform, you serve the country whether you agree or not. For the 1% of the veterans who desire that media spotlight but protesting after you have served it shows your true character, and you were most likely a disciplinary burden on your command while you served. The bottom line is if you don’t like him don’t listen to him.

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John, San Ramon, CA — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:51:12 GMT

"I wish to give a heads up to above noted Liberals. The Republican Party will,with out a doubt, rout the Liberal forces at the Polls come November 2008."

Just like in 2006 right? That was a rout alright...

Do the GOP even have a viable candidate for '08? Mitt Romney? Please...

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Doug, Montgomery, TX — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:00:55 GMT

I see that a few need a refresher on how the government pays the bills and gets the disability checks and funds to the hospitals that these vets need to get to for treatment. The legislative branch has control of the money(ie; The LIBERAL controlled House and Senate). Want to place some blame for these issues, contact you representatives and senators. Demand they take action to remedy the situations. Bush can only ask for them to provide the neccessary funds.

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John, San Ramon, CA — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:13:10 GMT

"I am tired of hearing about how the swift boat veterans lied, if they did show me the proof."

Try researching them yourself, they are not hard to find. As reported over and over (and IGNORED by right-wingers - who seems to have their own verions of truth), most of the swift boat allegations were contradicted by Navy records. So either the swift boaters lied or the Navy did.

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John — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:15:05 GMT

Don't any of fools read history, 1964 Johnson ran a anti-war platform while Goldwater stated we need to win, 1965 saw Johnson President and 1 Million men in uniform in Vietnam. Hill has already said America will be in Iraq in 2012. If the Democrats nare serious, let them pass a bill pulling ALL troops out of Iraq by Christmas 2007.

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John, San Ramon, CA — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:22:34 GMT

Scott Harding of Pflugerville, Texas, I'm going to cut the bull and call you a hypocrite right here.

"Politics is about the DIRECTION of the country not its DESTRUCTION. Name calling and demagougery is not constructive and in fact it only serves to embolden an enemy that thrills to see all the mindless bickering and name calling."

Sounds good, but a Scott Harding or Pflugerville, Texas also said:

"But then again, that is what many liberals do (especially the fanatical socialists among their ranks) -- if they don't like the truth, they make up their own. And what is worse, then they actually believe it and defend it as fact. Who needs facts when you have the extreme wacko liberals -- they make up their own to suit their extreme and irrational hatred of anyone who disagrees with them -- and yet we are led to beleive that they are so open-minded and compassionate."

You talk out of both sides of your mouth.

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Kathy - Wylie, TX — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:30:24 GMT

Moral of the story: Get your news from independent sources. Forget CNN, ABC, NBC, FOX, etc, etc the independent news shows usually have it right.

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supafly — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:30:53 GMT

Democrats are all about free speech .... until you disagree with them

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Delmar Fairchild, Barron, WI — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:30:56 GMT

This country has gone to hell in a hand basket. When will the two parties start to work for the people of the USA and not just to get elected again to sit and draw a pay check and have fun on junkets?

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Bill, San Francisco — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:27:54 GMT

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, And to the Republic for which it stands. one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All! Just a reminder

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alessa — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:05:57 GMT

to J. Merle Stanley,
your answer should be on the front page of every newspaper in this country. it should be posted on every building. the republicans politicians you named should be ashamed of themselves. and to M. Kohler, i agree with you 100%. we should all be ashamed of ourselves for doing nothing as citizens. instead of just getting angry here, we should be banding together as Americans and demand that our leaders listen to us.

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Richard, Boise, ID — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:45:18 GMT

Today's liberals are working hard to keep the successful country we've always had?? Since when? I see liberals working hard to smear the names of anyone who doesn't agree with them. I see liberals forcing religion completely out of the public arena...yet think it's perfectly acceptable to teach sexual education to 10 year olds. I see liberals demanding rights for people who are illegally in this country...people who don't have any rights. Oh yes...I see the liberals working hard alright...but they sure aren't working to preserve American values.

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"Bud" Spencer, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:53:31 GMT

Harold A.D., This WAS the besr country in the world until Bush, Cheney, and their Rrepublican cronies raped our Constitution.

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Jerry, Fort Worth, Texas — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:12:48 GMT

I'm a VoteVets and a MoveOn.Org member--as well as a retired Air Force Reserve officer who spent 17 months post-9/11 "spreading freedom" (mostly overseas) in the Bush Wars. When I saw the "Betray Us" ad, I immediately INCREASED my donations to MoveOn. Generals such as Petraeus are self-serving careerists; they effectively weaken the military by committing us to missions which our armed forces, by definition, cannot accomplish. (That would be "nation building.") MoveOn should be congratulated--the message cntained in the ad are far more accurate than the drivel Petraeus spewed. Incidentally, why DO you suppose Petraeus is treated so cooly by his fellow Flag officers? Answer: they know he's committing the US Army down a rathole... . It will take billions of dollars and years before we have repaired our military. But wait! If we direct the repair contracts,certain GOP donors will make millions.... ...

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Darren, WI — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:59:14 GMT

Never ever admit that someone on your side did a bonehead thing. Nope! Instead, degrade you credibility even more by trying to defend him. If that doesn't work, then attack! Socialists, communists... GROW UP. I am a disabled vet who served 10 years and recently I told the recruiter calling to talk to my son that I would not let him. Why? Because my service has been denigrated and I have been accused of terrible crimes (treason/Coulter) and unAmerican and troop hating by the entire Republican party. I refuse to have my son put his life on the line and be considered a "hero" only so long as he has the "proper" opinions.... Otherwise, regardless of his service he is a "phony" soldier... Just like his daddy.

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BILLL, BKLYN , N.Y. — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:02:47 GMT

THE AMERICAN PUBLIC DOES NOT NEED AND WE DON'T NEED ALL THESE IDIOT/RHETOIC GROUPS. THE LIBS/THE CONSERVES/THE LEFT/RIGHT WINGGERS, ETC. TO SPEAK FOR THE PUBLIC. WE MUST BE STUPID TO HAVE THESE IDIOTS SPEAK UP FOR THE PUBLIC, WHICH ARE ONLY OUT FOR THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND NOT THE PUBLIC. ONES PERSONAL VIEWS AND OPINIONS SHOULD BE THEIR OWN AND IF THEY WISH TO DISCUSS IN OPEN, SO BE IT.

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Paul Mechanicsburg Pa — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:51:41 GMT

If any one needs to clean up there act it is congress.
There are more knportant things to be taken care of. Then trying to jusitife there benining and workinng on staying in office but not doing the work they where put into office. They need to get away from the likes of Move on . org a real phony group.Those congressman who caused this problem are not professionsl nd schould resign.

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jonathan st paul, mn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:52:34 GMT

It is so sad to read all of these comments. Where has civility gone. The Founding Fathers with the possible exception of John Adams were able to discuss and debate the most serious and contentious of issues in a respectful way. I recall Georg Bush's rhetoric when he first ran for president. He said, "I'm a uniter not a divider." Unfortunately that could not be further from the truth as all of these comments clearly display.

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Mark T., Boston, MA — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:57:57 GMT

Let's ask the chicken-hawks to put their money where their mouth is: support the income tax surcharge so our generation will pay for the war, mistaken or not, instead of leaving it to our children and granschildren to clean up our mistakes. Let's give this war some visibility!

How 'bout? Any takers on this?

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Debbie, Mich — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:04:10 GMT

Patrick in SanDiegO:.The only blemish on his two terms as president is NAFTA.
Are you out of your mind???? What about healthcare scam, what about Lewkinski, what about letting obama go when they had him in thier sites? And the list goes on.....Clinton is no saint as you paint him out to be!!! But nobody stopped him from speaking his mind did they???? Why is it all you clinton lovers want to stop others such as Rush from speaking their minds??? Why is it ok for liberals to cut down, beat down conservatives/christians but not ok for the Rush's, the Coulters,the Sean Hannity's to speak up about the atrocities the liberals are dishing out at us everyday???? Wake up people!!!! With the Dems in office we are going down the sh!t hill fast and furious and going to be so broke and divided we will need another uprising here on our own soil to get rid of them and buildup the USA again!!!!

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John M., Houston, TX — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:14:45 GMT

I'm so sick of conservatives playing the "high and mighty" game. It seems they try to wiggle out of everything, even when it's on tape. And come on, the good Senator from Utah is guilty as sin. I'm gay and I know the games "straight" men play in mens rooms. And when they get caught it's entrapment and they deny any wrong doing. But Rush, you need to hush! Clinton may have lied, but nobody died!!!

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Jim Sarver, Gainesville, GA — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:28:05 GMT

One of these days ALL of you are going to wake up and realize we've let career politicians ruin our country. This country was founded on a theory of "representative" government....a man elected to represent the views of his consituency, NOT "vote his own conscience". We need a total takeover, a NEW party that represents common sense government, instead of self-serving beaurocrats that run for office because a Senator's salary is in the upper 1/2% of the income level in our country. Trust me, people, its coming. IT HAS to come, or the country we know and love will eventually evaporate. Doesn't anyone wonder why in 1900 over 86% of Americans worked for themselves, or family owned businesses they stood to inherit, and today less than 5% do? Where is our children's heritage? WAKE UP AMERICANS!!! QUESTION OUR LEADERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE!!!

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H P Boston — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:35:12 GMT

WOW!! I am buying more KOOL-AID STOCK!!!!

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Citizen Miller — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:35:40 GMT

Great reporting msnbc. I guess I will have to dig for what he said.Thanks JM

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J. Sturgis Darlington, S.C. — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:50:47 GMT

Left Wing, Right Wing, liberal, conservative. You're a moron, no, you are. Both parties are corrupt to the core and at least I see a few people here who are not drinking the kool-aid. They have us right where they want us, At each others throats instead of theirs. It is quite possible for people to be liberal on some issues, and conservative on others.
Neither side has done all the good or bad. I can gladly provide pages of proof. A convenient example is the McCain-Feingold Campaigh Finance Reform Bill. A direct assault on the 1st Amendment that all 3 branches of the govt let fly. There are supposed to be checks and balances. Now they are all what simple dumb coutry folk like me would call "in cahoots". There was barely a wimper from We The People. Too busy with the bread and circuses. Both sides need to REALLY start thinking for themselves. Start with reading the Constitution. The fact is that the only thing the Govt is empowered to to do is make sure than another entity is not preventing our individual pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. If they are doing anything else, they are wrong. I could go on and on. It is frustrating to me as a 19 year vet to see the people I serve bickering so. If we dont clean house soon, and it may be too late anyway, this little experiment in freedom will fail.

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Don Stone — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:02:19 GMT

This country is so split - nothing is really that black and white. All and I mean all politicians are alike. They say what they have to now - support what fits them now to achieve office and then do as they d**n well please. So naturally this bandwagon will be jumped on. Use common sense folks - this is a political football that everyone wants to toss around. Let's hope that whoever wins this election takes care of the home fires first.

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Norm — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:21:28 GMT

THOUGHT CONTROL POLICE ARE AT IT AGAIN, Yes free speech as long as it is "THEIR"right to free speech! They are also the GUN CONTROL people, as long as it isn't their guns! Can you believe the U.S.SENATE took time to address this on the floor of the house? Liberals control most of the medias now and they are dying fast. I have taken one paper in Denver for several years and never remove it from the plastic sleeve except to put it under my 5 parrots! The answer was simple back when everyone wore a Colt45 on their hip,"YOU SAID IT PUKE NOW BACK IT UP YOU WHINNER!" Political correctness is going to ignite a civil war in this nation very soon! Hope it comes soon while I'm still young enough to enjoy it!Norm-Veteran

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:53:55 GMT

To Lee Holmes;
As usual, you are a lying republiCANT-scumbag.
There are eight (8) major Democratic Candidates running for President. Two (2) of them have prior military service.
There are 9 republiCANTS running for President, and only three (3) of them were in the military.
Little, if any difference, pal.
Furthermore you fail to mention that your Presidential frontrunners...Rudolph Giulliani, Fred Thompson, and Mitt Romney never served in the military.
Lee, read this closely you hairball......YOU ARE A LYING ASSHOLE AND THE REPUBLICANTS YOU SUPPORT ARE UNAMERICAN GRIFTERS WHO DON'T SERVE THEIR COUNTRY!

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:05:38 GMT

Norm posted this....."Can you believe the U.S.SENATE took time to address this on the floor of the house?..."

YOU FREAKIN' IDIOT!
THE "HOUSE" IS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND "THE SENATE" IS.....THE SENATE!
NEXT TIME YOU TRY RIPPIN' SOMEBODY, GET YOUR OWN $#!+ TOGETHER FIRST.
DAMN,.....WHY ARE REPUBLICANS SO GOD DAMNED STUPID?

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J. Scott, Ohio — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:11:09 GMT

WOW, lots of stuff out there. A lot of anger out there. We can go down the list of things that have happened on both sides of the aisle. I was in the Marine Corps, some would say that make me a war monger. I am a Christian and do not believe in evolution. Now stop for a minute and asked yourself what you have already decided I am. In prison I am told of a tactic that is practiced every day of every year to keep the prison guards a little safer. It’s an old tactic called “divide and conquer”. Prisons around the country stimulate an environment that keeps groups pitted against each other. This takes the focus off the guards so they stand a better chance at going home to their families at night. Who could blame them, but that is prison. Today we have all sorts of organizations and politicians that are using this same tactic on us. No matter what side of the aisle your allegiance lays it is misplaced. The people who call themselves American must first ask: what is good for the country as a whole? Today our politicians have come to desire their position not to serve but rather to thrive and retire from. This attitude of thinking about themselves first has permeated and trickled down to their followers or believers. Stand back for a moment and ask yourself questions about your politicians, party and affiliates. Keep in mind it’s rarely “always” them or “always” this way or that. Whenever someone says “they are at it again” or tries to paint a picture of an entire group feeling this way or that about something stop and remind yourself that this is a way of dividing. Start looking at the groups and politicians you think you support. Try spotting the mechanisms of separation; speech patterns, blame framing etc.. We must require more from our senators and congressional members. If we do not, we are headed down a path leading us to socialism and third world status. In other words we will come apart at the seams. Our children will have nothing in life. Let’s go back to the right and wrong issues, screw politically correct. Things are either right or wrong. They are right when they lift people up, not falsely, giving hope or a helping hand making a smile of joy. They are wrong because they harm or inflict some measure of damage on another or their property. We must go back to hard work and dream thinking. Our father’s and mother’s worked hard and look where we are today because of them. Or maybe they didn’t work hard, then look around at those that have. Recognize that effort pays off and teach our kids how to work and make a living from it. Teach them about the offices of the government and what they should mean. Today though, keep you eye on the money. I don’t mean the obvious out in the open money. I am talking about the behind the scenes moneys. Demand that special interest is taken out of the picture, this is corrupting our entire system. This is the same as a paying off the system. Ask yourself why we should give up more of our money to an institution that can’t handle what they get today. As for people like Rush or the Moveon.org groups, listen but filter remember the rules of engagement. Don’t be separated from the issues and the issues should be broken down into right or wrong. As for the war; we have to do what’d right now. We cant leave the region unstable, work with that. We can work on better energy and secure our country and ask that the health system and security system be fixed. On these issues make sure the numbers being quoted are correct, it will tell you if the person proposing the changes is liar or not. Be of cheer, the power to change is always within the truth and a prayer away.

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J. Scott, Ohio — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:14:59 GMT

No Ben, it's not politics. It has unfortunately become part of the practice. Today I wander if any honest man with a deep desire to do the country good could be elected for anything. Why, you may ask; because as soon as someone thinks about running everyone else thinks first about what they can get from them.

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Patrick,NY — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:31:34 GMT

"If the normal person could imagine or think of anything that is weird, strange, psycho, cunning, deviant, or abnormal, you can bet your last dollar that the liberal left has thought of it first. And not only thought of it, but acted upon it."

WOW, you must not get out of the restrooms very often Sen Craig.

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Republicans are traitors — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:17:39 GMT

Limbaugh is a known liar, drug-addict and pedophile. That speaks volumes about those who still defend him.

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Jerry, Port Neches, TX — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:45:04 GMT

Is Rush Limbaugh the sort of guy that you would ask for advice?

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Richard, Washington State — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:32:54 GMT

J. Merlestan:

Your vocabulary is so sophisticated and nuanced today! Your finely honed intellect is shining like the business end of a colonoscope. Unfortunately the bright light in your face betrays where your head is at.

Keep up the creative cussin', swearin' and insultin'. It's a talent and it should be exploited like Democrat voting in Chicago (Hillary's home town, by the way), early and often! After all, First Read and the other blogs would simply collapse without your contributions.

Damn, you're so much fun J. Merlestan. Keep it up there. Your head, I mean.

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Keith, Raleigh, NC — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:47:59 GMT

It is truly shameful what the Republican Party has been reduced to. I bunch of whiners that compain about a "liberal" media that doesn't exist anymore and calls anyone who doesn't believe how they do unAmerican. Then again the party has Rush, a criminal drug abuser who bribed a judge to stay out jail, as its main pundit; Ann Coulter who is a poster child for what Hitler dreamed of as the perfect Aryan German; a lyning SOB by the name of Karl Rove and all of its social policies being manipulated by a Fascist televangelist in Pat Robertson. These are the extremists who call the war on terror a crusaded against islam; yet when hard working Democrats try to get the nation refocussed on where we should be. These hate mongers blast their mouths off and conversation get shifted back to where they want it. I feel sorry for the few remaining moderate Republicans out there, your party has been totally and utterly corrupted by individuals who don't believe in the Constitution and what it stands for.

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Kate C. Jacksonville FL — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:57:59 GMT

Hello --does anyone notice Amy from Portland, Craig, Minn., Charles, LA, Pat, Maryland, Wes, DC amd Mark, LA -- all have the same expected liberal responses! If a liberal had ONE independent thought it would be refreshing. I don't know why they listen to Rush -- is it because their OWN can't keep a station on the air? If all these libs think that Harry Reed isn't a total hypocrite then I truly doubt their IQ and their mental state. And, please, all you voters in Nevada - when it comes time to vote -- get rid of Harry -- he is truly a embarrassment to the great and beautiful State of Nevada.

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Been there, done that, got the crappy t-shirt — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:20:22 GMT

Regardless of their political motivation, soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen have *earned* the right to speak their mind. They, more than the idiots we elect (or read), secured our ability to say what we like about the current (or any) administration. If our military members have something to say about the current state of this war, then they more than the reporter, media pundit, or any other arm-chair wannabe should be respected and listened to. Notice that I didn't say agreed with, just listen. Military members have many different viewpoints about the prosecution of this war, but the bottom line is... They have the *first-hand* expertise to offer their opinions. Rush is entitled to his view, just as the soldiers are entitled to theirs. Freedom isn't guaranteed by the reporter, nor the legislator, it is guaranteed by those who are willing to pay with their lives (nearly 4000 in this conflict alone). Rush Limbaugh, and those who agree with his him, are ignorant of the price paid in blood allowing them to speak their minds freely. Never, ever demean a vet - they paid the price so that you don't have to!

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Richard, Washington State — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:28:59 GMT

Keith:

I respectfully contend that you are in the same dark place as J. Merlestan. He generally spells better, though. Neither of you are as eloquent as Rush Limbaugh.

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Jon, Portland, OR — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:22:20 GMT

The far left put up a phony soldier named Jesse McBeth who smeared the military with fake atrocity charges, got called on it by Limbaugh, and is now going after him. They put up this liar, Jesse McBeth, who never made it through boot camp, but claimed he'd served in Iraq and AFghanistan and had seen many atrocities committed by our troops including burning civilians and hanging them from the ceilings of mosques. Never happened, and he never served. He is a phony soldier and it is outrageous that once again the far left is putting up fakes to smear our troops. Limbaugh never suggested that all Democrat soldiers or all soldiers who disagree with Bush are phony, but certainly Jesse McBeth is a disgusting far left fraud. He should be imprisoned for a year for claiming to have been an Army Ranger and telling all these horrible lies about our troops when in fact he never served one day.

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Jerry, Port Neches, TX — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:53:32 GMT

I'm old enough to remember when Eisenhower and Stevenson were the Republican and Democratic cantidates for president. They spent their campaigns talking about their visions for America and the issues of the day. Neither said one disrespectful word about the other and they were both centerists. Eisenhower won mainly because the Democrats had won the last five presidential elections and the public was ready to try a Republican. Eisenhower made a fine president, just as Stevenson would have done.
I have never seen our country as polarized as it is now and I feel that we are in danger because of it. It seems that all of the self-appointed spokespeople for both parties do nothing but demonize their opponents. I have to wonder about people who believe that those who disagree with them are evil. Even the closest people are going to occassionally disagree. It doesn't mean that they don't like each other, it just means that they see things from different points of view. It certainly doesn't mean that one is good and the other bad.
I have to wonder what happened to our country. Instead of discussing things rationally, we react emotionally. Whatever happened to "I totally disagree with everything that you have said, but I will defend to the death your right to say it?" It is by airing our differences that we are able to work out compromises, as any married person knows (or should know). Now nobody wants to compromise and that is fatal to a democracy.

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Jon, Portland, OR — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:22:46 GMT

Here's the link to a Seattle Post-Intelligencer article on the phony soldier Jesse McBeth "Fake Veteran gets 5 months". Article also cites how he was a "star" in the anti-war movement the last 4 years..despite being a total lying fraud: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/332642_fakevet22.html .

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:35:19 GMT

Richard-Wash-Stain
Why thank you, sir.
I can see that you've had a lot of experience with asses and colonoscopes, trom your rather creative and detailed descriptions of such items.
But tell me, is that because you're an UNAMERICAN CANTservative chicken hawk (after all, they are the biggest ASSES in the country).....or is it because you just like writing about colonoscopes and fannies?
Either way, I don't really care what you think of me, my language, or the sentiment I express in my posts.
RepubliCANT, CANTservatives like you NEED to be addressed that way. Because, it's the only thing you understand.
People who share your philosphy and your political affiliation don't serve in the military. (Least of all Rush Limbaugh.....who used ANAL worts to get out of going to Vietnam. (Hmmmm, there's that CANTservative rear-end thing, again.)
Please do not attempt to change the main thrust of all this...to be my language, or my demeanor in text.
Because it isn't.
It's about loud mouthed, vitriolic, mean-spirited republiCANTS who tell us to "support the troops"....But who never put their own hides on the line for this country.
WE are tired of themtelling us that we're "angry".....we're tired of them telling us we're unpatriotic while they find ways out of putting the uniform on.....and we're tired of people like you trying to change the subject when you get called out on it.
Your FULL name would-be an accurate description of your disposition if your last name was Head, and you went by the abbreviation of your first name.
'zat better chief?
Have a nice day.

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Richard, Washington State — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:47:34 GMT

J. Merlestan:

I don't think I was writing about colonoscopes and asses in general. I was writing specifically about their application to you. Which is obvious to anyone butt you, apparently.

Until you and some other pusillanimous twits in this blog brought up Rush Limbaugh's anatomy, there was no previous fascination for asses expressed by anyone. Since then, it's exclusively pusillanimous twits that have written about it.

In anyone else's case, I might say to "pull your head out, J. Merlestan", but you'd probably die from the shock of the change in environment. I don't want to be responsible for that so stay in your world where you're comfortable.

Your response was not a disappointment, however. I could have probably written much of it myself before seeing anything from you. Do you keep a file and just cut and paste an appropriate tirade? Is your computer trained to recognize a capital "C" and immediately follow it with "ANT"? Is it programmed into your spell-check to be recognized as a word?

And please J. Merlestan, raise the level of your rhetoric above stupid, stale, worn-out dickhead jokes. My springer spaniel is more creative.

You rant that "people who share your philosophy and your political affiliation don't serve in the military".

Does that mean my co-worker and friend with the bronze star and two purple hearts from Vietnam should give them back because he's Republican and shares my philosophy? How about the young man in my church with the purple heart who shares my philosophy and is a Republican? Are you including them in your stereotypical, ignorant, frenzied and mean-spirited tirade? Jeez, Jmerlestan, literally millions of military eligible men and women choose not to serve in the military. And why is it that the most requested show on Armed Services Radio is the Rush Limbaugh show? I'm sure you will have an intelligent answer to that question. Is it because the soldiers are a bunch of CANTS?

You're also a disgrace to Democrats I consider friends and who would find you appalling.

Well, J. Merlestan, P.T. and Doctor of B.S., you can take your seriously deluded rants and put them where your head is. If you can't find it, follow the warts.

Have a nice day, chief. But I'm thinking you CANT.

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Keith, Los Angeles,CA — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:07:31 GMT

Attacking Limbaugh is funny. He is not even a politician. Just like the Hollywierd liberals think they have important things to say they too think Rush really matters. Sad bunch of Phony Americans. It is obvious that the Democrats have no real agenda other than smear, investigate, divide and appear to be doing something but in reality they are a huge waste of taxpayer dollars. Throw them all out on the street into the real world. Make then get real jobs and see how the working man does it.

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R.B., AK — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:45:45 GMT

I've read Mr. Limbaugh's commentary on people's reactions to his remark. He claimed that he was referring to only one specific "phony soldier" (singular) and that his remark had been misunderstood and/or taken out of context.

All well and good as far as that goes.

However, by my count, in that very commentary, he repeated and/or replayed (from the earlier exchange) the phrase "phony soldierS" (plural) THREE TIMES. He repeated what he said and RE-PLAYED what he said even while he was denying that he said it.

To reiterate: He did not say "phony soldier," singular. He said "phony soldiers," plural. And he repeated it the next day.

Those people who do not believe me are free to themselves go to the trouble of finding Mr. Limbaugh's website (as I did) and go to the further trouble of locating the specific transcript for that specific day (as I did).

See For Yourself.

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Rush Afficionado — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:13:36 GMT

The amazing thing is that Congress probably spent more time debating and pontificating about Rush's comments than they did about going to war in Iraq. Rush is smiling because the mileage he'll get out of this will be incredible. Sponsors of his show aren't leaving they are chomping at the bit (sorry cigar) to get on board. As for his producer, this coverage is priceless.

All you Rush disciples stand by your man. Keep calling in thanking God for Rush, for what he is doing for this country, for standing up for truth and justice. This against Rush, well you just don't get it. But rest assured. Rush will still pour his sweat and blood into the EIB mike, standing up for us and America. Mr. Deeds has indeed "Rushed" to Washington.

Well to all you Rush afficionados who call in and praise his name, I am with you. You see I was once a devout follower too! We can still count on Rush to get us through our miserable and pointless lives. At least if we are Democrats. The next time you call in and by some miracle get by the screener ponder these pearls from Mount Rushdie to get you on your merry life.

1. Not only is he GOD, or at least a gift from Him, he probably has more money then He does.
2. If you are struggling with paying for or getting health care, Rush will explain why its some Democrats fault that you don't have it, don't deserve it, are not entitled to it.....etc. etc. But don't fret about Rush. His health care coverage is at least on par if not better than what they get in Congress. You can be at ease that your call is contributing to his health care costs.
3. If your a vet and exalt Rush's praises, ask him what he's done for vets and VA hospitals recently. Oh yes he did take some pictures with some soldiers during his whirlwind tour of Iraq.

Rush has finally reached his pinnacle of success. He has become the opiate of the people. While most of us (certainly the Democrats) go on with our mundane, miserable, poor, down trodden lives, we can at least look to Rush to ease us of our burdens. While you struggle to find health care for your sick son, or find somebody who cares about your post traumatic shock, you can count on old Rush to turn your misery into gold by shifting your burden on a virtual demon.

He'll still keep on smoking his expensive cigars. A private jet will wisk him to his next golf outing. He'll shift the blame from one to another and you will still feel good and not even know why. Look on the bright side folks. Maybe your Congress will get on to more though provoking exciting things than Rush's comments. Who knows! They might begin the next abortion debate discussing if Brittany Spears is fit to be a good mother. As Micheal Corleone said "Senator, we are all part of the same hypocrisy".