Really Bad Timing: Rush Limbaugh to Be Honored With Bust in Missouri Statehouse

Possibly not the best idea at this point in time

WingnutsMarch 2012 • Views: 26,170

The Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri State Capitol is about to have a new statue: Rush Limbaugh.

WASHINGTON — The Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri State Capitol is filled with the busts of famous people from the Show-Me State. There are political figures (Harry Truman, John Ashcroft), writers (Laura Ingalls Wilder), musicians (Scott Joplin, Charlie Parker) and even a game show host (Bob Barker). Right-wing radio personality Rush Limbaugh, who is currently embroiled in controversy after he called a female law student advocating for contraception coverage a “slut,” will soon be joining that esteemed group.

On Feb. 13, Kansas City, Mo. sculptor E. Spencer Schubert posted on his blog that he was in the process of sculpting busts of Limbaugh and Dred Scott, a slave who unsuccessfully sued for freedom for himself and his family in the famous 1857 case Dred Scott v. Sandford, to go into the Missouri State Capitol.

Rush Limbaugh and Dred Scott. Hard to top that combo.

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135 comments

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 6:57:14pm

aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Kragar Mon, Mar 5, 2012 6:57:17pm

I can’t wait to see the Wingers comparing these 2 brave freedom fighters, obviously cut from the same cloth.
/

SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Mar 5, 2012 6:57:27pm

Rush Limbaugh.

And.

Dred Scott?

Huhsaywha?

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 6:58:34pm

Will he show? LOL

celticdragon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 6:58:40pm

Maybe it can be used like the statue of the infamous Klansman Senator Bilbo down in Mississippi…

A bronze statue of Bilbo was placed in the rotunda of the Mississippi state Capitol building. It was relocated to another room, which is now frequently used by the Legislative Black Caucus. Some of the members use the statue’s outstretched arm as a coat rack.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:00:27pm

There’s that good old fashioned American exceptionalism on display again.

Tigger2005 Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:00:35pm

re: #5 celticdragon

Maybe it can be used like the statue of the infamous Klansman Senator Bilbo down in Mississippi…

Well, I know which room Rush’s bust should be relocated to.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:01:00pm

OT Bibi is doing his shtick.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:01:50pm

re: #8 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

OT Bibi is doing his shtick.

What’s he talking about? Nuclear ducks?

engineer cat Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:02:19pm

Honored With Bust

that’s what i said but she just slapped me

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:02:46pm

re: #9 Gus

What’s he talking about? Nuclear ducks?

They have Ducks at the Wisconsin Dells. You used to be able to ride them. I haven’t been there in while, so I can’t say if you still can.

So, you can get down off a duck.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:02:58pm

re: #9 Gus

What’s he talking about? Nuclear ducks?

Appears to be.

What to make of him giving, er, iirc, the book of Esther to Pres. Obama?

SFZ?

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:03:51pm

KirkAdams ‏ @KirkAdams
“If it walks like a duck, and looks like a duck, then it is a duck. But this is a nuclear duck.” Netanyahu on Iran #AIPAC #AIPAC2012
Retweeted by daveweigel

Kronocide Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:05:05pm

I am at a loss for words but not WTFacePalmian emotions.

Guess it’s wiseass cracks:

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:05:10pm

I’m confused,

Who is ducking?

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:06:10pm

FRANK SAYS:

Anyone who is disturbed by the idea of newts in a nightclub is potentially dangerous

I, personally, am particularly disturbed by the idea of an “s” after Newt.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:07:03pm

re: #13 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

KirkAdams ‏ @KirkAdams
“If it walks like a duck, and looks like a duck, then it is a duck. But this is a nuclear duck.” Netanyahu on Iran #AIPAC #AIPAC2012
Retweeted by daveweigel

I’m sure out intelligence agencies are working over time right about now. And I’m not talking about just keeping track of Iran.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:07:52pm

Well, Rush IS a man boob.

jaunte Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:08:01pm

Heh. I hadn’t heard this before: Lawrence O’Donnell just reported that Romney graciously accepted Limbaugh’s ‘apology’ to Sandra Fluke.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:08:46pm

re: #19 jaunte

Heh. I hadn’t heard this before: Lawrence O’Donnell just reported that Romney graciously accepted Limbaugh’s ‘apology’ to Sandra Fluke.

Sandra says no you octopod.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:09:20pm

Jeffrey Goldberg seems to be the only normal Tweeter covering Bibi’s speech. The Twitter feed with “Bibi” is crawling with end-times wingnuts.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:09:44pm

re: #12 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Appears to be.

What to make of him giving, er, iirc, the book of Esther to Pres. Obama?

SFZ?

Mo of Zion? Is it ok?

Kronocide Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:10:25pm

Birth control = customer base control

Jay C Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:10:52pm

Rush Limbaugh and Dred Scott. Hard to top that combo.

And how many dittoheads out there would probably think “Dred” was going to be Rush’s new co-host?

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:20pm

Vote for the Mormon for President! He’s successful! He’s nice! He’s a family man! And besides, Mali could use a good president.

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Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:22pm

Holy shit.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:33pm

Is it irony that the “Show Me” state is going to put up a statue dedicated to one of the greatest blowhards of the last twenty years?

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:38pm

MUHZURRUH LOVES IT SOME SLUT SHAMIN

Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:40pm

re: #11 ggt

They have Ducks at the Wisconsin Dells. You used to be able to ride them. I haven’t been there in while, so I can’t say if you still can.

So, you can get down off a duck.

Yes, the Ducks are still there. They are more properly spelled DUKW and are WWII-era amphibious vehicles.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:11:46pm

Bibi is reading letter from U.S. war dept not bombing Auschwitz. “Such an effort might provoke even more vindictive action by the Germans.”

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:12:18pm

re: #23 Kronocide

Birth control = customer base control

I’ll take it a step further,

Birth Control = Slave/Serf Control

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:12:38pm

hilarious, it just gets better and better

the stupidity of america! Go go gadget dumbass!

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:12:43pm

re: #29 Dark_Falcon

Yes, the Ducks are still there. They are more properly spelled DUKW and are WWII-era amphibious vehicles.

Only you would know this stuff!

jaunte Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:12:47pm

Rush “Show Me Sextapes” Limbaugh, Pride of Missouri.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:12:52pm

re: #12 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Appears to be.

What to make of him giving, er, iirc, the book of Esther to Pres. Obama?

SFZ?

Nice seasonal gift.

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:13:30pm

re: #35 Learned Mother of Zion

Nice seasonal gift.

How’s GrandPa feeling?

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:13:35pm

Right wingers of any country are dangerous. And protected.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:13:41pm

Now he’s getting on the MSM.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:14:06pm

So is Missouri going to honor Don Black next

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:14:09pm

re: #35 Learned Mother of Zion

Nice seasonal gift.

OK, good!

FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:14:30pm

re: #37 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Right wingers of any country are dangerous. And protected.

I think the Whackos on either side are dangerous.

Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:16:02pm

re: #30 Gus

Bibi is reading letter from U.S. war dept not bombing Auschwitz. “Such an effort might provoke even more vindictive action by the Germans.”

I’m not sure how I feel about that. Bombing Auschwitz really was a judgement call situation and I do not see the US 8th and 20th Air Forces and RAF Bomber Command’s failure to do so as a major blemish upon those organizations.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:16:10pm

re: #36 ggt

How’s GrandPa feeling?

Visited him in the hospital, he had a hypoglycemic episode. IN THE FREAKING HOSPITAL.

The nurse blamed it on him. “He’s not eating his meals.” BECAUSE HE’S IN HYPOGLYCEMIC SHOCK YOU MORON.

I had to feed him like a baby.

Kragar Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:16:25pm

Emailed the local Rush affiliate about how I chose not to listen to their station as long as they had him on the air.

Their response: He said sorry, what more do you want?

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:16:59pm

re: #42 Dark_Falcon

I’m not sure how I feel about that. Bombing Auschwitz really was a judgement call situation and I do not see the US 8th and 20th Air Forces and RAF Bomber Command’s failure to do so as a major blemish upon those organizations.

Well, it was just analogized to our action/inaction on Iran.

Very interesting.

ReamWorks SKG Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:19pm

re: #19 jaunte

Huh? How can you accept an apology on behalf of another person? That’s just strange.

Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:28pm

re: #44 Kragar

Emailed the local Rush affiliate about how I chose not to listen to their station as long as they had him on the air.

Their response: He said sorry, what more do you want?

Send them a copy of your earlier comment.

William Barnett-Lewis Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:32pm

re: #29 Dark_Falcon

Yes, the Ducks are still there. They are more properly spelled DUKW and are WWII-era amphibious vehicles.

Quite a fun ride on a hot summer day. I would love to own one for duck hunting in the fall. ;)

We currently have two companies running them - family feuds are so much fun! - down from a high of three for a couple of years.

jaunte Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:40pm

re: #46 ReamWorks, SKG (fka Reuven)

He feels entitled.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:44pm

re: #45 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Well, it was just analogized to our action/inaction on Iran.

Very interesting.

wat?!?

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:18:59pm

re: #42 Dark_Falcon

I’m not sure how I feel about that. Bombing Auschwitz really was a judgement call situation and I do not see the US 8th and 20th Air Forces and RAF Bomber Command’s failure to do so as a major blemish upon those organizations.

I’d have to give it more thought.

Kronocide Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:19:08pm

The art of John Wentz

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Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:19:28pm

Jeffrey Goldberg ‏ @Goldberg3000

It would help if Bibi’s Shabak bodyguard didn’t look like an Italian fascist.

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:19:59pm

It would help if Bibi’s Shabak bodyguard didn’t look like an Italian fascist.
— Jeffrey Goldberg (@Goldberg3000) March 6, 2012

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:20:06pm

re: #49 jaunte

He feels entitled.

He’s getting a fat head statue soon.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:20:09pm

re: #48 William Barnett-Lewis

Quite a fun ride on a hot summer day. I would love to own one for duck hunting in the fall. ;)

We currently have two companies running them - family feuds are so much fun! - down from a high of three for a couple of years.

Be careful where you do that though. One stalled on the Delaware River a few years ago and got run over by a barge. Killed a few innocent tourists.

sagehen Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:20:34pm

weellll…

He *is* famous, there’s no denying that.

No matter how big an asshole, no matter how many people have how low a view of him, he’s definitely famous. It’s called the Hall of Famous Missourians, not the Hall of Admirable Missourians.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:22:07pm

re: #57 sagehen

weelll…

He *is* famous, there’s no denying that.

No matter how big an asshole, no matter how many people have how low a view of him, he’s definitely famous. It’s called the Hall of Famous Missourians, not the Hall of Admirable Missourians.

That’s the excuse that Time Magazine always gave for selecting various and sundry assholes as Person (Animal, Vegetable, Mineral) of the Year.

jaunte Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:22:16pm

Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy group, also will continue to advertise.

“Rush apologized for comments that went over the line, and that should be enough,” said Levi Russell, spokesman for the free-market advocacy group. “The reason we support Rush in this is because we agree with his core point, that it is truly outrageous to obligate the American people to subsidize the private life of Ms. Fluke or anyone else.”

William Barnett-Lewis Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:22:55pm

re: #42 Dark_Falcon

I’m not sure how I feel about that. Bombing Auschwitz really was a judgement call situation and I do not see the US 8th and 20th Air Forces and RAF Bomber Command’s failure to do so as a major blemish upon those organizations.

Very difficult mission to fly as well, due to the location of the camps, until we had air bases on the continent. Perhaps from Italy or by flying over to Soviet strips but the Russians were not happy with the missions like that that we did do.

No, I doubt he’s too worried about the historical reality of it…

sagehen Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:24:09pm

re: #12 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Appears to be.

What to make of him giving, er, iirc, the book of Esther to Pres. Obama?

SFZ?

It’s that time of year, it takes place in Persia, it’s about someone who wasn’t embarrassed to whore herself to save her people.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:24:52pm

re: #61 sagehen

It’s that time of year, it takes place in Persia, it’s about someone who wasn’t embarrassed to whore herself to save her people.

Not nice. Esther did not volunteer.

Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:25:02pm

re: #51 Gus

I’d have to give it more thought.

That’s fine. But when you think about it, do remember that the heads of the bomber organization did not have all the information available to their heads of state, and therefore didn’t know just how monstrous Auschwitz truly was.

SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:25:10pm

re: #12 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

Appears to be.

What to make of him giving, er, iirc, the book of Esther to Pres. Obama?

SFZ?

Well, you could interpret it in a number of ways, but I think the most obvious ‘deep’ interpretation is that it’s the story of God interceding to save Israel (the people, not the nation-state) from a nefarious Persian plot to destroy them.

It’s also a seasonal gift, of course, and there may be some significance to the particular scroll. Or Obama may have said he wanted one. Who knows? I’ve never thought of Bibi as being that…symbolic.

Of course, if the message really is: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” then Sarah Palin’s nose is going to be severely out of joint. SHE, not OBAMA is supposed to be Esther.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:25:25pm

re: #62 Learned Mother of Zion

Not nice. Esther did not volunteer.

She wasn’t considered a whore, either. Those women had status.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:25:49pm

re: #50 Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste

wat?!?

RT @AdamSerwer: Unless I’m mistaken, Bibi is now comparing not bombing Iran to not bombing Auschwitz during WW2.

Yes, confirmed in further tweets. Transcript forthcoming.

Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:26:01pm

re: #59 jaunte

Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy group, also will continue to advertise.

Can’t have birth control, no can do. That would interrupt AFP sugar-daddy Koch’s supply of cheap, exploitable labor.

Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:27:05pm

re: #60 William Barnett-Lewis

Very difficult mission to fly as well, due to the location of the camps, until we had air bases on the continent. Perhaps from Italy or by flying over to Soviet strips but the Russians were not happy with the missions like that that we did do.

No, I doubt he’s too worried about the historical reality of it…

20th Air Force in Foggia could have flown such a mission with B-24 Liberators (which had longer range than the B-17) but they would still have been at long range and with small bombloads, owning to the need to climb higher than normal to clear the Alps.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:27:11pm

re: #65 To hold my temper, most of the time.

She wasn’t considered a whore, either. Those women had status.

The Book of Esther was also written by Esther, it is the only book of scriptures acknowledged to have been written by a woman.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:27:22pm

re: #63 Dark_Falcon

That’s fine. But when you think about it, do remember that the heads of the bomber organization did not have all the information available to their heads of state, and therefore didn’t know just how monstrous Auschwitz truly was.

And we know all about Iran, correct?

Geeze, (not you D_F) but the blatancy of war mongers. Even after Iraq astounds me.

WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:27:34pm

re: #66 Oooh, the Vagina uses birth control

RT @AdamSerwer: Unless I’m mistaken, Bibi is now comparing not bombing Iran to not bombing Auschwitz during WW2.

Yes, confirmed in further tweets. Transcript forthcoming.

wow yay crazy!

Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:28:03pm

re: #63 Dark_Falcon

That’s fine. But when you think about it, do remember that the heads of the bomber organization did not have all the information available to their heads of state, and therefore didn’t know just how monstrous Auschwitz truly was.

Well, I don’t think Bibi meant it as a literal comparison. He’s also trying to rally support and do as all politicians of his ilk do, stir some fear into action. I think it’s meant to create a certain level of guilt upon the Obama administration. However, if I understand this correctly he’s also speaking for Israel to act on its own. Keeping in mind that bombing a nuclear facility would not be the same like bombing Auschwitz anyway.

Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:28:11pm

The same party that brought you the Iraq War and didn’t bring you bin Laden is now telling you that they know how to handle Iran.
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) March 6, 2012

SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:28:27pm

re: #64 SanFranciscoZionist

Well, you could interpret it in a number of ways, but I think the most obvious ‘deep’ interpretation is that it’s the story of God interceding to save Israel (the people, not the nation-state) from a nefarious Persian plot to destroy them.

It’s also a seasonal gift, of course, and there may be some significance to the particular scroll. Or Obama may have said he wanted one. Who knows? I’ve never thought of Bibi as being that…symbolic.

Of course, if the message really is: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” then Sarah Palin’s nose is going to be severely out of joint. SHE, not OBAMA is supposed to be Esther.

They’re often art objects, very beautiful and ornate. Illuminated, beautifully written, and often contained in lovely wood or metal cases. If it’s a nice one, it’s a really lovely gift. I want one for my home at some point.

ReamWorks SKG Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:28:34pm

Rush personally attacked an individual. I think that the only person who is capable of forgiving him is his victim. In fact, if these folks actually believed in their “Judeo-” part of their “Judeo-Christian Values” they’d have to agree.

According to Jewish law, nobody can forgive you for a wrong committed against your fellow man except for that person. Not even G-d. Also the penalty for false or slanderous speech (“Lashon Hara”) can be death, and it has been compared to murder. Let’s see Santorum put his “Judeo-Christian” ethics to the test on this one.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:31:29pm

re: #74 SanFranciscoZionist

They’re often art objects, very beautiful and ornate. Illuminated, beautifully written, and often contained in lovely wood or metal cases. If it’s a nice one, it’s a really lovely gift. I want one for my home at some point.

It will have a wonderful place in the museum. I went to Nixon’s museum and it was really really cool. All the stuff, gifts, paperwork etc. Worth all the expense to have these Pres. museums.

Thanks on behalf of the Obama’s, Bibi.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:31:46pm

re: #73 Interesting Times

They believe it will be as simple as chasing off a flock of seagulls.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:31:51pm

re: #74 SanFranciscoZionist

They’re often art objects, very beautiful and ornate. Illuminated, beautifully written, and often contained in lovely wood or metal cases. If it’s a nice one, it’s a really lovely gift. I want one for my home at some point.

A hand scribed Megillat Esther can cost over $2000. Illuminations, don’t even think about it unless you’re a museum or a very wealthy congregation.

sagehen Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:32:22pm

re: #64 SanFranciscoZionist

Of course, if the message really is: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” then Sarah Palin’s nose is going to be severely out of joint. SHE, not OBAMA is supposed to be Esther.

I think Bibi’s supposed to be Esther in this version, Obama’s Ahasuerus.

Which is… more than a little insulting, really.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:33:16pm

re: #79 sagehen

I think Bibi’s supposed to be Esther in this version, Obama’s Ahasuerus.

Which is… more than a little insulting, really.

I think Bibi is presenting himself as Mordechai. Also insulting.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:33:21pm

re: #79 sagehen

I think Bibi’s supposed to be Esther in this version, Obama’s Ahasuerus.

Which is… more than a little insulting, really.

Wait—so Bibi took a chance just coming to dinner? Esther risked her life to speak to the king.

Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:35:23pm

re: #80 Learned Mother of Zion

I think Bibi is presenting himself as Mordechai. Also insulting.

I need more education here.

SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:35:26pm

re: #79 sagehen

I think Bibi’s supposed to be Esther in this version, Obama’s Ahasuerus.

Which is… more than a little insulting, really.

So, Bibi invites Obama and Ahmedinejad to dinner, and then…

I actually don’t think there’s an extended analogy you can get into the text here. Unless Michelle is secretly Jewish. (Her cousin is a rabbi, so that’s probably not the craziest suggestion I could make.)

Shvaughn Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:37:04pm

re: #77 Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste

They believe it will be as simple as chasing off a flock of seagulls.

But Iran… Iran’s so far away.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:38:11pm

re: #77 Feline Emperor of the Conservative Waste

They believe it will be as simple as chasing off a flock of seagulls.

If you really want to get rid of a flock of seagulls, just break their hair dryers.

(80’s joke.)

HoosierHoops Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:38:11pm

re: #75 ReamWorks, SKG (fka Reuven)

Rush personally attacked an individual. I think that the only person who is capable of forgiving him is his victim. In fact, if these folks actually believed in their “Judeo-” part of their “Judeo-Christian Values” they’d have to agree.

According to Jewish law, nobody can forgive you for a wrong committed against your fellow man except for that person. Not even G-d. Also the penalty for false or slanderous speech (“Lashon Hara”) can be death, and it has been compared to murder. Let’s see Santorum put his “Judeo-Christian” ethics to the test on this one.

Hi you! Hope today finds you well!
Now you stepped into theology. Years ago we had a lot of great discussions about it.. Miss that late at night talk..Anyhoo..You’re wrong..But what the hay? *wink* Anybody can be forgiven by slaying a Lamb..And yes even God Himself will Passover that house…

Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:38:18pm

And since I missed the Peter Gabriel thread, let me take this opportunity to thank him for tell Rush to stop using his music:

Youtube Video

Kragar Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:38:32pm

re: #73 Interesting Times

Lets cut out the middle man this time and just let the private contractors fight it out.

b_sharp Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:38:56pm

re: #51 Gus

I’d have to give it more thought.

Thinking is overrated, it’s much easier just to emote.

You know, think with your balls.

sagehen Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:39:21pm

re: #84 Shvaughn

But Iran… Iran’s so far away.

I see what you did there….

Tigger2005 Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:39:58pm

Oh wow…just read the news about the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty program” (cash rewards to defensive players for injuring opponents). This sucks, although I live in KC I love New Orleans and Drew Brees and the Saints have been such an inspiration to that town as it recovered from Katrina. The penalties from this stupid stunt will probably damage the team’s playoff and SB prospects for a long time to come.

Why do NFL players, coaches, execs think they can get away with this kind of crap? They are under a microscope.

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:41:13pm

re: #75 ReamWorks, SKG (fka Reuven)

Also the penalty for false or slanderous speech (“Lashon Hara”) can be death, and it has been compared to murder.

The penalty for “lashon hara” in Biblical times was to be infected with tza’arat, an infectious disease mistranslated as “leprosy” which caused the afflicted person to be put into strict quarantine and his/her belongings all disinfected. The quarantine also served the purpose of separating the gossiping yenta from “infecting” others with malicious speech.

Tigger2005 Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:41:17pm

re: #59 jaunte

Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy group, also will continue to advertise.

Guess it doesn’t matter that his “core point,” and theirs, is utterly, completely wrong.

Kragar Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:41:59pm

re: #91 Tigger2005

Oh wow…just read the news about the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty program” (cash rewards to defensive players for injuring opponents). This sucks, although I live in KC I love New Orleans and Drew Brees and the Saints have been such an inspiration to that town as it recovered from Katrina. The penalties from this stupid stunt will probably damage the team’s playoff and SB prospects for a long time to come.

Why do NFL players, coaches, execs think they can get away with this kind of crap? They are under a microscope.

Because they’re a bunch of assholes with a sense of entitlement who are given money and respect for playing a kids game?

Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:42:37pm

re: #59 jaunte

Americans for Prosperity, a free-market advocacy group, also will continue to advertise.

AFP is a front group run by the Koch supervillains.

nines09 Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:43:46pm

I do not think the comparison with Limbaugh and Maher is possible. Bill Maher is on a pay cable channel that is not available until you pay for it. Rush is on free AM radio. Maher has no sponsors but the subscriptions of the viewers and Rush pursues sponsors. Not even close.

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:44:18pm

re: #91 Tigger2005

Oh wow…just read the news about the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty program” (cash rewards to defensive players for injuring opponents).

What’s the NFL coming too? I remember the good olde days when stand up guys like Lyle Alzado would do this sort of thing for free, just on principle.
/

ReamWorks SKG Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:44:57pm

re: #86 HoosierHoops

You’re being facetious , of course. But there *is* an asterisk to the “nobody can forgive you except the person you’ve wronged’ rule: if you’ve tried several times to sincerely ask for forgiveness, and the person does not grant it, you can be forgiven.

Here’s some commentary about it:

[Link: www.dailyhalacha.com…]

ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:45:31pm

I have an evangelical friend in CO who has been in a relationship with someone for about 4-5 months after a breakup in August-ish. She plans to be engaged before Graduation in May.

Am I right to be worried about her moving too fast?

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HoosierHoops Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:46:57pm

re: #91 Tigger2005

Oh wow…just read the news about the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty program” (cash rewards to defensive players for injuring opponents). This sucks, although I live in KC I love New Orleans and Drew Brees and the Saints have been such an inspiration to that town as it recovered from Katrina. The penalties from this stupid stunt will probably damage the team’s playoff and SB prospects for a long time to come.

Why do NFL players, coaches, execs think they can get away with this kind of crap? They are under a microscope.

It has really blown up the last couple of days..Williams is looking at a 1 year suspension off the bat..The story is going out of control..And to make it more civil in legal terms..You can only make money in the NFL by what your contract spells out..Any side payments now make this a civil issue and gives the commish Gawd powers.. Laws were broken..Men were broken..This is just beginning…

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Vicious Babushka Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:47:04pm

re: #99 ProGunLiberal

I have an evangelical friend in CO who has been in a relationship with someone for about 4-5 months after a breakup in August-ish. She plans to be engaged before Graduation in May.

Am I right to be worried about her moving too fast?

It’s none of your business.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:48:02pm

re: #99 ProGunLiberal

WOMAN DOWN!! WOMAN DOWN!!

Am I right to be worried about her moving too fast?

I’d say yes, but who knows, this could be one of those fairy tale happy endings. I’m too cynical myself to believe in such things, but some people do say they happen.

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Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:48:59pm

re: #95 Learned Mother of Zion

AFP is a front group run by the Koch supervillains.

Are the Koch Brothers Funding Rush Limbaugh?

Limbaugh is, fundamentally, a mouthpiece for conservative propaganda. He’s not a researcher. He’s not a grassroots organizer. He’s a mouthpiece. And where would he be without propaganda to spout? He has to get his ideas from somewhere. He can’t feed the right-wing echo chamber that’s hijacking our democracy if someone isn’t feeding him first. That’s where the Kochs come in.
…
Americans for Prosperity, the Heritage Foundation, the Federalist Society, Manhattan Institute: the list of Koch-backed groups goes on and on. And when such groups badmouth Social Security, say, or worker rights, that gives people like Limbaugh something to talk about.

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FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:50:14pm

re: #43 Learned Mother of Zion

Visited him in the hospital, he had a hypoglycemic episode. IN THE FREAKING HOSPITAL.

The nurse blamed it on him. “He’s not eating his meals.” BECAUSE HE’S IN HYPOGLYCEMIC SHOCK YOU MORON.

I had to feed him like a baby.

{{{{{Zedushka and Baba}}}}}

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Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:50:34pm

re: #89 b_sharp

Thinking is overrated, it’s much easier just to emote.

You know, think with your balls.

Well, the bottom line after reading about this is that Israel won’t let a nuclear weapon come to existence in Iran. Unless Iran act proactively Israel will strike the nuclear research facilities before this is allowed to happen. So Iran has three choices: either open up their facilities to 24/7 inspections; cancel their nuclear development program; or wait for an eventual air strike on said facilities. In consideration of Iran’s track record? I think we’re looking at an eventual air strike and destruction of their nuclear research facilities. I’d like them to prove me wrong. That’s my half assed reading on this and not my own outline.

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Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:51:04pm

And of course Max Blumenthal is kind of freaking out.

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rwmofo Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:51:22pm

Heh.

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FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:51:53pm

re: #47 Interesting Times

Send them a copy of your earlier comment.

The problem is that beyond being extremely rude, he probably doesn’t know why it is mysogynistic. He doesn’t understand how objectifying a women, creating or espousing the Madonna/Whore dichotomy is destructive.

He need to go thru major sensitivity training.

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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:53:00pm

re: #99 ProGunLiberal

I have an evangelical friend in CO who has been in a relationship with someone for about 4-5 months after a breakup in August-ish. She plans to be engaged before Graduation in May.

Am I right to be worried about her moving too fast?

No way to tell. Be supportive, and hope for the best.

Are short engagements customary in her community?

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Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:53:25pm

re: #106 Gus

And of course Max Blumenthal is kind of freaking out.

One theory I’ve seen on Twitter (I think it may have started w/ Andrew Sullivan) is that Bibi would “wag the dog” and attack Iran in a deliberate attempt to sabotage Obama’s re-election.

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Stan the Demanded Plan Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:55:04pm

re: #97 Slumbering Behemoth

What’s the NFL coming too? I remember the good olde days when stand up guys like Lyle Alzado would do this sort of thing for free, just on principle.
/

May he rest in peace.

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FemNaziBitch Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:56:23pm

re: #78 Learned Mother of Zion

A hand scribed Megillat Esther can cost over $2000. Illuminations, don’t even think about it unless you’re a museum or a very wealthy congregation.

Illuminations are one of my interests. I’ve done some small original pieces for gifts and they are a hell of a lot of work.

I couldn’t imagine the value of a professionally done piece, gold leaf and all.

(actually doing gold leaf is a pain in the ass, btw)

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Gus Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:56:43pm

Loser.

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ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 7:57:53pm

re: #101 Learned Mother of Zion

I get protective of my friends.

re: #102 Slumbering Behemoth

She’s a great deal more conservative than me. The whole “dual roles” thing, she’s going to Teaching.

I tend to see marriage more like a near-equal companionship. With each relationship having different dynamics. Is it just a values disconnect?

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HoosierHoops Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:00:36pm

Well Hell check this out..We vote Tuesday in Super Tuesday here in Oklahoma..I’m happy the most stupid ass GOP ads from SuperPacs will stop..
I mean we are being flooded 24/7. I don’t mind a well done political ad every 10 minutes but the quality really sucks..
I have my Oklahoma voting card..But I also got one from a girl that lived here before me who’s first name is Whitney.. So Technically I could go back to the church to vote twice in a blond wig and a sexy black dress and high heels as Whitney….Maybe not..
/

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Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:01:07pm

re: #90 sagehen

I see what you did there…

And bombing Iran would take the conversation away from a fluke of seagirls.

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ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:01:21pm

re: #115 HoosierHoops

Hey! When is the Cleveland County Democrats thingy!

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b_sharp Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:02:06pm

re: #105 Gus

Well, the bottom line after reading about this is that Israel won’t let a nuclear weapon come to existence in Iran. Unless Iran act proactively Israel will strike the nuclear research facilities before this is allowed to happen. So Iran has three choices: either open up their facilities to 24/7 inspections; cancel their nuclear development program; or wait for an eventual air strike on said facilities. In consideration of Iran’s track record? I think we’re looking at an eventual air strike and destruction of their nuclear research facilities. I’d like them to prove me wrong. That’s my half assed reading on this and not my own outline.

There is nothing rational about any of this. Iran is shaking its balls at Israel and by proxy the west, and because we fear their intentions we’re willing to play a fools game of military escalation. If the religiously driven minds in Iran were more rational they’d open the doors to UN inspectors and be honest with what they show. Their arrogance and religiously based confidence shouldn’t be allowed to put their country and the millions of innocents living there in the sights of a nuclear power backed by another, larger nuclear power that has already shown its willingness to use military to make a point.

This is what pisses me off about religion, it makes leaders take chances that only fools would consider.

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ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:02:35pm

re: #115 HoosierHoops

I wouldn’t arrest you for Voter Fraud, but I would arrest you for Crimes Against Humanity.

///

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b_sharp Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:03:43pm

re: #108 ggt

The problem is that beyond being extremely rude, he probably doesn’t know why it is mysogynistic. He doesn’t understand how objectifying a women, creating or espousing the Madonna/Whore dichotomy is destructive.

He need to go thru major sensitivity training.

No chance, sensitivity training is a liberal elitist invention.

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Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:04:32pm

re: #120 b_sharp

No chance, sensitivity training is a liberal elitist invention.

Old school “sensitivity training” is flaying someone’s skin off.
//

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Tigger2005 Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:04:50pm

re: #97 Slumbering Behemoth

What’s the NFL coming too? I remember the good olde days when stand up guys like Lyle Alzado would do this sort of thing for free, just on principle.
/

LOL then there was Ben Davidson’s famous helmet spearing of Len Dawson.

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b_sharp Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:05:48pm

re: #115 HoosierHoops

Well Hell check this out..We vote Tuesday in Super Tuesday here in Oklahoma..I’m happy the most stupid ass GOP ads from SuperPacs will stop..
I mean we are being flooded 24/7. I don’t mind a well done political ad every 10 minutes but the quality really sucks..
I have my Oklahoma voting card..But I also got one from a girl that lived here before me who’s first name is Whitney.. So Technically I could go back to the church to vote twice in a blond wig and a sexy black dress and high heels as Whitney…Maybe not..
/

Gopher it.

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HoosierHoops Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:08:05pm

re: #117 ProGunLiberal

Hey! When is the Cleveland County Democrats thingy!

They did a thing last friday..I’ll let you know when I get another email.. You should just join up on the mailing list..
Hope today finds you well

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ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:10:48pm

re: #124 HoosierHoops

Can you put up the Email Address? I want to meet a lizard before I go back to CO.

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ProBosniaLiberal Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:16:25pm

re: #124 HoosierHoops

Nevermind, found it.

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HoosierHoops Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:17:33pm

re: #125 ProGunLiberal

Can you put up the Email Address? I want to meet a lizard before I go back to CO.

Brother..There is this law Charles has about email addresses..You go to school 2 blocks down from Dem HQ’s in Norman on Freaking MAIN Street!
LOL..Go visit and sign up..We will meet up soon..We live 2 minutes away.

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Dark_Falcon Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:18:08pm

re: #103 Interesting Times

Are the Koch Brothers Funding Rush Limbaugh?

That’s taking things a bit far. The MBF really has a place on that point, because both parties have long operated think tanks and activist groups. That does not mean that the Koch brothers are responsible for Rush Limbaugh unless their company were to advertise on his show, or they directly gave him money. For them to fund a think tank that subsequently produces a paper Rush does a show about does not make them responsible for Rush’s rants during said show.

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Interesting Times Mon, Mar 5, 2012 8:42:35pm

re: #128 Dark_Falcon

I’m afraid you missed the larger point (or have you forgotten about Heartland’s plan to indoctrinate schoolchildren with climate-change-denying garbage?). The Koch Brothers (whom I thought you refused to comment on for “work reasons”) bankroll practically all the bigotry, homophobia, racism, and misogyny we see from the right-wing today. All to keep Americans downtrodden and divided, fighting each other instead of the pollutocrat robber-barons whose overprivileged asses Teddy Roosevelt would have kicked into another dimension.

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austin_blue Mon, Mar 5, 2012 9:21:55pm

A bust? Perhaps a set of Dominican Republic 16 year old tits?

Just saying…

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HappyWarrior Mon, Mar 5, 2012 10:22:58pm

Dred Scott and Limbaugh go together like steak and lima beans. One was a brave courageous fighter to end slavery. The other a pathetic jackass whose whole career is about hating other people.

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CriticalDragon1177 Tue, Mar 6, 2012 7:42:47am

Charles Johnson

You’re right this was bad timing.

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neilk Tue, Mar 6, 2012 1:34:56pm

Note that the artist commissioned to create the work has removed it from his website. At least, I assume he removed it because it’s not there even though that article mentions it being there.

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neilk Tue, Mar 6, 2012 1:37:11pm

Scratch that, it’s still there. Overzealous web filter bit me in the…

[Link: esschubert.com…]

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MtnWoman Tue, Mar 6, 2012 6:15:14pm

St Louis Tribune has quite the editorial - the legislators should read it. Here’s the last few paragraphs:

The larger issues involved in his rant — an obsession with other people’s personal lives — is something that neither he nor others of his ilk would want to explain. Mr. Limbaugh has endured this kind of speculation himself; a man who thinks of himself as “the intellectual engine of the conservative movement” should have a higher regard for individual liberty.

Mr. Limbaugh is a brilliant broadcaster who discovered that there were vast amounts of money to be made in playing to the fears and insecurities of talk radio’s largely older, white male demographic.

He spawned hundreds of imitators, broadcasters for whom sincerity comes with a dollar sign, including an entire cable news network.

And because this demographic is a core Republican constituency, he succeeded in not just coarsening American political discourse, but in twisting the party beyond recognition. It’s a remarkable achievement.

Really Bad Timing: Rush Limbaugh to Be Honored With Bust in Missouri Statehouse

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