Rush Limbaugh Ain't the Only Idiot

[Graygleam]

Enough said

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petition...lting/p439GWMm

And you, of course, know that Armed Forces Radio is different than the "pubic air waves". Soooo, once again, who is calling for Rush to be censored on the "public air waves"?

[HomeyG]

And you, of course, know that Armed Forces Radio is different than the "pubic air waves". Soooo, once again, who is calling for Rush to be censored on the "public air waves"?

You better do some checking as AFN broadcast over public airwaves? They are no different than NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox

[michael medeski]

Enough said

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petition...lting/p439GWMm

that's a pretty weak source. any idiot can make one of those.

[HomeyG]

that's a pretty weak source. any idiot can make one of those.

Are you saying a federal government website, in particular the White House, is a weak source.

[michael medeski]

Are you saying a federal government website, in particular the White House, is a weak source.

no. i'm saying that anyone can make one of those petitions. that is why it's not a very credible source.

try it, it's easy. everyone has the right to petition the white house. stop flapping you gums here and make a petition for something you believe in.

[Graygleam]

You better do some checking as AFN broadcast over public airwaves? They are no different than NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox

Correct me if I am wrong, Homey, but I don't believe the Pentagon decides what is broadcast over NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox.

[HomeyG]

Correct me if I am wrong, Homey, but I don't believe the Pentagon decides what is broadcast over NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox.

How is the world did you come to the conclusion that I said the Pentagon decides what the major networks broadcast. I am saying that AFN is a network like the others and broadcast over public airwaves.

[Graygleam]

How is the world did you come to the conclusion that I said the Pentagon decides what the major networks broadcast. I am saying that AFN is a network like the others and broadcast over public airwaves.

And what it broadcasts is controled by the Pentagon. Read this line of this link.....
"There are no plans to remove Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program from Armed Forces Radio Network, according to Pentagon spokesman George Little."

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/mar/05...augh-armed-fo/

Once again, I don't believe the Pentagon decides what is broadcast over NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox.

[HomeyG]

And what it broadcasts is controled by the Pentagon. Read this line of this link.....
"There are no plans to remove Rush Limbaugh‘s radio program from Armed Forces Radio Network, according to Pentagon spokesman George Little."

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/mar/05...augh-armed-fo/

Once again, I don't believe the Pentagon decides what is broadcast over NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox.

You are absolutely right. I erred when I said they broadcast over public airways when in actuality AFN broadcast over military networks. You are also right that the Pentagon does not decide what is broadcasted over the major networks, but they do decide which programs they want to broadcast and they are commercial free but once in a while a part of a commercial may be broadcasted but it is strictly unintentional. I have a fundamental belief on public personalities, if you don't like what they say you can have your personal boycott by changing stations or turning off the TV/radio.

[blue adept]

I believe you will find that Letterman, like Limbaugh, is also a talk show host, so it looks like they both are either apples or oranges.

Letterman, is a comedian, comedians use satire, which often uses profanity, and uncalled for names as fodder. Rush acts like he believes the things he says. By the Homey, did you not know that soliciting porn on the airways is illegal? This is not just about the name ****.

[blue adept]

You better do some checking as AFN broadcast over public airwaves? They are no different than NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox

You and I both know armed forces radio does not, and doesn't have to follow fcc rules. Nor do they have the freedom to publish what they want. That would come from, you guessed it, the man in your article. the military is not democratic! And you are wrong, they have their own radios, I know, I used to operate one of the sites.

[Graygleam]

You are absolutely right. I erred when I said they broadcast over public airways when in actuality AFN broadcast over military networks. You are also right that the Pentagon does not decide what is broadcasted over the major networks, but they do decide which programs they want to broadcast and they are commercial free but once in a while a part of a commercial may be broadcasted but it is strictly unintentional. I have a fundamental belief on public personalities, if you don't like what they say you can have your personal boycott by changing stations or turning off the TV/radio.

Well hell, Homey, then we agree!

[michael medeski]

I have a fundamental belief on public personalities, if you don't like what they say you can have your personal boycott by changing stations or turning off the TV/radio.

exactly holmes! and if the owner of a radio station doesn't like it, he has a right to change the programming and/or turn it off.

[HomeyG]

exactly holmes! and if the owner of a radio station doesn't like it, he has a right to change the programming and/or turn it off.

If he does it under his own volition and not succumb to mob rule.

[HomeyG]

Letterman, is a comedian, comedians use satire, which often uses profanity, and uncalled for names as fodder. Rush acts like he believes the things he says. By the Homey, did you not know that soliciting porn on the airways is illegal? This is not just about the name ****.

I can't believe you are hiding behind the fact that he is a comedian therefore it is permissible to make vile comments about any woman. If you believe he violated the airways by soliciting porn then you need to petition the FCC instead of urging sponsors to drop their advertising.

[HoosierHelen]

The most comparable example of what occurred on Rush's show last week would be the Ed Schultz show in May of 2011. The difference is that Ed only made the reference ONCE on MSNBC of calling Laura Ingraham a SL***. Rush made his first insulting remarks regarding Sandra Fluke on Wed. He doubled down on Thursday and again on Friday, expanding his offensive remarks towards her and other Georgetown University females.

MSNBC management met with Ed Schultz this afternoon and accepted his offer to take one week of unpaid leave for the remarks he made yesterday on his radio program. Ed will address these remarks on his show tonight, and immediately following begin his leave. Remarks of this nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/bren****...ight-wing-****

Rush didn't even come close to making this kind of acknowledgment of his offense and violation of the free airways. So no class Rush moves on, and so do I. My radio dial will NOT be tuned into his show once again. I will continue to boycott any remaining advertisers on his show. The only way I will know who these are is because I am now on a mailing list that will notify me of who are remaining. Should Rush have made a much more sincere apology and perhaps taken efforts such as Ed Schultz did last May, I would NOT be boycotting these advertisers. I disapproved of Ed Schultz's remark (which was not amplified as Rush's was) yet he was able to man up and say 'I did wrong' and take a voluntary penalty.

Others who have made insulting and obscene remarks on public radio or tv have found it necessary to go on paid airways. (Howard Stern, Bill Maher, etc) I do agree that liberals need to move on past these hateful remarks (less we begin to resemble Rush and his trash talk).

The only reason we didn't have a thread on FP regarding Ed Schultz and his offense is because he fully acknowledged his offense and made a public effort to express his regret by stepping down from his show for 1 week without pay. This thread and a previous one have been worthy of discussion.

[HoosierHelen]

Letterman, is a comedian, comedians use satire, which often uses profanity, and uncalled for names as fodder. Rush acts like he believes the things he says. By the Homey, did you not know that soliciting porn on the airways is illegal? This is not just about the name ****.

I agree with Blue on this one. I have filed an FCC complaint against Rush for the promotion of pornography in the way of soliciting video tapes of women who take birth control pills and his request that these tapes be shared with men such as himself.

Big difference between a comedian and a political pundit. Rush has chosen to comment from a base of authority & influence on political matters, yet, he retreats when challenged under the umbrella of an entertainer. Most convenient!

[BigDeel]

Edward Andrew "Ed" Schultz (born January 27, 1954) Is an American television and radio host and a liberal political commentator .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Schultz

Rush Hudson Limbaugh III ( /ˈlɪmbɔː/; born January 12, 1951) is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_Limbaugh

Sorry, I do not mean to keep going on this. The no comparison thing due to popularity/title/position just don't fly with me. I know why Rush is treated differently and you do too.

[michael medeski]

succumb to mob rule.

urging sponsors to drop

that's funny. i guess you'll just have to boycott all those spineless companies, radio stations, and bands that can't think for themselves.

[HomeyG]

I agree with Blue on this one. I have filed an FCC complaint against Rush for the promotion of pornography in the way of soliciting video tapes of women who take birth control pills and his request that these tapes be shared with men such as himself.

Big difference between a comedian and a political pundit. Rush has chosen to comment from a base of authority & influence on political matters, yet, he retreats when challenged under the umbrella of an entertainer. Most convenient!

Helen,

I'm surprised that you, as a woman, would give a free pass to anyone even if he is a comedian. Here's a news breaker, at least for me and if anyone else have previously mentioned it I apologize, but I just heard that Bill Maher is defending Rush Limbaugh by saying he accepted his apology and he called out the liberals for their continuous criticism of Limbaugh.