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20 Years of EIB
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- Date: Aug 1,2008
Twenty years ago today, August 1, 1988, the Rush Limbaugh Show went nationwide.
All this week on the show, people have been calling in recalling the first time they heard Limabugh as the 20th anniversary is celebrated. I remember the first time I did very clearly. My dad was driving me somewhere (probably home from detention) and Limbaugh was talking about the success of the movie "Titanic." Rush said the reason it was so popular was due to the class warfare in the movie - theater goers enjoyed watching the rich suffer. I remember thinking to myself that was funny and probably true.
I listen almost everyday now through the internet while I sit at my "desk." It is always three hours of entertainment, and even more so if you hear the parody commercials instead of the regular commercials as a website subscriber. Before any of the new conservative media popped up, it was only Limbaugh. There would be no Sean Hannity if not for Rush. There would be no Fox News. AM radio might have finally died out. And if it wasn't for Rush, I sure wouldn't be writing for Ohio.com. Liberals would still have their monopoly on the media. His legacy is everywhere. I am not ashamed to say that some of my posts are inspired by things I hear him say during the course of his show.
The other side is always looking for a radio host that can counter Limabugh with alternate points of view. As we have seen, they have not been successful in that search, and they most likely won't. It isn't so much the message that Limbaugh speaks, it is the way he delivers it that can't be matched. Love him or hate him, he is a tremendous asset to the GOP. He remade politics in this country.
It is no wonder the liberals are out to destroy him and keep talking about the Fairness Doctrine. They wouldn’t be trying to destroy talk radio (read: Limabugh) if it weren’t working against them. They can't compete with him.
16 Responses for "20 Years of EIB"
It does go to show how conservative the country really is when a pervert such as Al Frankin tries to be the liberal standard bearer and his show goes belly up in no time flat. That said having heard Rush off and on for those last 20 years he has wore thin with me. I look at it as he has always shown himself as some kind of perfect grandious "I am the standard bearer for us all" and we see his personal life collapse around him. Ben I appreciate you showing your love for him and his show, I turned him off over 10 years ago.
Nothing the drug addict says ever shocks me. What shocks me is when young and smart newcomers, like Ben, praise the drug addict.
The drug addict, a self-confessed water carrier for the Bush-Cheney reign of terror waged against the American people the last eight years, has done more to build the bonfires of intolerance, hate and propaganda in America than any other single person.
It would be prudent for me to mention that the drug addict began his propaganda about the same time that Reagan began dismantling American worker rights and middle class wages.
Which has led to our current national economic implosion and energy dependency.
I suppose Republicans are proud of the results of a big-mouthed drug addict's contribution to our nation's demise.
But hey, he's funny.
Just like the democrats are proud of a rapist who lived in the White House. Now that's funny.
The namecalling reveals a lazy mind, Reverend.
Long Live Rush!
I wanted to thank the founders of this site for allowing us to post comments without revealing our full name, social security number, and dna sample in order to do so. I just posted a comment at the RPCC's Rough Writer's site telling them that they may get more than zero comments per thread if they lifted these rules. We will see if it get posted.
Long Live Rush!
Ben when are you filling in for Rush?
Democrats couldnt be as entertaining so there is no point to keep trying.
Rush is the master of the radio talk show. I agree with Ben's point that it isn't what Rush says, but how he says it that has put him on top. He uses his program to drive home his brand of conservative politics through disciplined repetition, usually with humor. His nicknames for his opponents always knock them down a notch. He went after "Maverick Senator" John McCain for years and years. IMO if you want to understand conservative politics in America, you need to listen to Rush.
As a Democrat, I listen to Rush because I know my conservative friends will use his arguments verbatim. It is good to hear things in advance.
I have neve been a fan of Rush. Too much arrogance and to little time holding the Rep.'s and Bush accountable for their failures, most importantly lack of fiscal responsibility and the growth of gov. I do admit the man is a talent. In general I have found the right wing talks show hosts while bombastic are more fact oriented and less slanderous than those on Air America( I tried to listen to both when Air America was available in this area).
"Hello Rush. This is Dick Cheney. I'm a big fan of your show, as you know, and I'm sending good wishes to you as you mark your 20th year on the air. This great achievement testifies to your hard work and to the high standard of excellence that's become your trademark. You are without question one of the great names in broadcasting history. I'm proud to know you, proud to call you a friend, and I look forward to listening for many years to come. Congratulations. Keep up the great work."
From Limbaugh's show.
One criminal traitor to another.
It's been many years since I've caught more than a few minutes here and there of Rush's show, but his influence cannot be denied. You are right, Ben. Without Rush, the media probably still would be wall to wall liberalism.
And when a raving liberal like the Reverend hates Rush's guts, you know Rush has to be doing something right.
As usual, nothing of substance, just name calling. Thats it.
[...] August 1, 2008 · No Comments Rush Limbaugh celebrated his 20th Anniversary on the air on Friday, August 1, 2008. Many columnists penned words complimentary of Rush this week. President Bush called the show on Friday. Many of the tributes were so well done that we decided to highlight them here for you. Check out the Radio Equalizer too. The Libs can't stand it! They're celebrating at the Wide Awakes Cafe. Right Pundits add to the story. 20 years of the EIB. [...]
20 more years!
I love Rush! In fact I have always loved Rush…I couldn't be happier in our capitalistic ways, and his fantastic salary. He has stood out so long and succeeded thus far because he tells us what is going on, not sifting info through a filter.
Jennifer
penofjen.blogspot.com
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