SBB,
I have to agree with Rocky on that one. It would be easier to take in your posts if you seperated the quotes from your own commentary.

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Hmmmm...well, the ISG wasn’t mentioned in the original post, nor your second one. I responded to your so-called logic.

All I’ve claimed is that he’s a legitimate political commentator. An opinion I'm not afraid to acknowledge even when I don't listen to him. He’s one of the most successful talk show hosts to hit the airwaves, has been in the political realm for over 18 years, maintains over 13million listeners...and yet you say he’s a clown, a hypocrite, and illegitimate because he’s never ran for office.

I mentioned ‘radio hosts’ in general (that I listen to) rarely are found to tell a straight up lie. I’m sure you can dig something up on Rush that was fabricated at some point, I won’t try to defend a lie. But when you use the logic quoted above, the idiocy needs to be pointed out.

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Actually the idiocy is yours. That would be like me trying to defend Al Sharpton and I have never heard one word he has had to say. Now was your hero not caught buying illegal drugs? Take alittle time to read what he thinks about illegal drug use.

http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1159

You wonder why I call him a hypocrite.

Peace.

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people of power have NO good will and people of good will have NO power.

Me defending Rush as a “legitimate political commentator” is like you defending Al Sharpton as a “legitimate spokesman for the African-American community”...something you would be right in doing...even if you only had a general idea of his positions and haven’t listened to all his speeches.

Congratulations on finding “hypocrite” in the dictionary. That’s at least rational argument behind him being a hypocrite, not that he’s an illegitimate political commentator because he’s never ran for office.

Maybe you’re starting to see why ignorant comments receive such criticisms. It’s never too late to open a book.

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The Solution for Illegal Immigrants (Gray areas discussed throughout the thread)

I agree give it a try.

Peace.

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people of power have NO good will and people of good will have NO power.

I’ve read articles, portions of his transcripts, and various positions he’s taken. I don’t listen to him on the radio, but still consider him a legitimate political commentator. Your assumptions and mindless arguments are beyond dense.

A spokesman representing a group of over a million people will never satisfy every single person. What career/political representation would you give him?

Its ignorant comments like this that clearly indicate you’re still pursuing a high school degree.

Hmmmmm...noticed you didn’t quote me again...how convenient.

“He’s one of the most successful talk show hosts to hit the airwaves, has been in the political realm for over 18 years, maintains over 13million listeners...and yet you say he’s a hypocrite because he’s never ran for office.”
= Not hypocritical.

superdumbbrutha: “Now was he not caught buying illegal drugs? Take alittle time to read what he thinks about illegal drug use.”
DeadCenter:“That’s at least rational argument behind him being a hypocrite, not that he’s an illegitimate political commentator because he’s never ran for office.”
= A rational hypocritical argument

Like I said, I’m not going to defend a lie or a talk show host when they screw up. If you bring a specific point that he was hypocritical on, great! I have no problem acknowledging it. But when you use your brain dead logic like you did above...it’s the responsibility of the rational posters to point out you’re an ignoramus.

I know it’s a lot more entertaining to just try and make things up, but we’re not your high school buddies you chat in the hall with. The more you spew, the more your name bleeds stupidity. I can’t wait till you post more and prove my point even further.

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we are all every bit (at least most of us) as "politically astute" as Rush or Hannity or Savage or Franken or Garafolo are.. (except for the "talking points they get .. )

But they have the power of the Microphone and some "charisma" ...I guess..

They are all entertainers passing off as "brilliant political minds" and unfortunately, a good many people listen to them to "form their opinions"...

When Rush actually admits on air after the election that he is no longer going to "carry water" for people who do not deserve it..........(I guess it must be the DIE-HARD DITTOHEADS that were below the Radar on that one..

They must all be seen as entertainers..some of who allow polite and frank debate (MEDVED and PRAGER) and those who slime and attack (HANNITY and SAVAGE)...

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What point have you proven professor? Not a single one other than you are a Dittohead. Hey if you think Maha Rushie is the man more power too you. The weak arguement that you bring is because Rush has been on the radio for 18 years he is a political genius. The fact that 13 million other lame brains like yourself listen too him everyday does not make him a political wiz. Have you ever stopped to wonder why many of these talkshow host will not leave the comfort of their own radio shows to debate with people that disagree with them? Could it be that they don't have the power to cut them off and they might just be exposed, but someone as smart as you are would never accept that because he has been on the radio for over 18 years. Here is another little tidbit for you genius Maha Rushie did not start voting until he started his radio show have you ever read that article where he has criticized others for not voting, probably not.

As far as, your little high school student jokes go I will put my credentials up against yours anyday of the week and twice on Sunday.

Peace.

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people of power have NO good will and people of good will have NO power.

What point have you proven professor? Not a single one other than you are a Dittohead. Hey if you think Maha Rushie is the man more power too you. The weak arguement that you bring is because Rush has been on the radio for 18 years he is a political genius. The fact that 13 million other lame brains like yourself listen too him everyday does not make him a political wiz. Have you ever stopped to wonder why many of these talkshow host will not leave the comfort of their own radio shows to debate with people that disagree with them? Could it be that they don't have the power to cut them off and they might just be exposed, but someone as smart as you are would never accept that because he has been on the radio for over 18 years. Here is another little tidbit for you genius Maha Rushie did not start voting until he started his radio show have you ever read that article where he has criticized others for not voting, probably not.

As far as, your little high school student jokes go I will put my credentials up against yours anyday of the week and twice on Sunday.

Peace.

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people of power have NO good will and people of good will have NO power.

Here is an idea....instead of the two of you taking up space calling names and insulting the other people despite BOTH of you making valid points. Why not have your little argument through PM's??

SBB....not everyone that listens to Rush is an idiot. I listen to him, enjoy his program....and disagree with probably half of what he says. Do I get my hard news from him?? NO!! However sometimes its fun to just listen to some good, heated political banter. Plus he is on the radio during my lunch break and so I go sit in my car and thats the most entertaining thing to listen to. (mixed in with some sports talk)

So im not letting him form my political opinions, he isnt swaying my vote etc etc. As someone who preaches racial tolerance and equality, you are VERY quick to discriminate against people who listen to a friggin radio program as all being morons.

And Dead Center....Certainly SBB has a point when he talks about Rush's hypocricy. He goes on and on and on and on about how great all the Right wing candidates are. But as soon as they lose (partly his fault with the Michael J Fox stuff) he then turns on them and blames everyone but himself. He speaks out against drug use, then goes and buys drugs illegally himself.

Do I consider him a qualified political commentator?? Sure....His job is politics and as long as he has been doing his job he knows the political landscape. As a human being I think he is flawed just like everyone of us are here. However is he a hypocrite?? Yes....actually more so then most people based on his actions.