In Media: Limbaugh Offers Inconsistent Explanations For "Phony Soldiers" Comment

Media Matters For America:

On the October 2 broadcast of his nationally syndicated radio show, responding to criticism of his September 26 comments characterizing service members who advocate U.S. withdrawal from Iraq as "phony soldiers," Rush Limbaugh again asserted that he had been referring to multiple military imposters -- including Jesse MacBeth -- rather than service members or former service members with whom he disagrees. Limbaugh asserted: "The next ruse the left is saying: 'He couldn't have been talking about MacBeth because he used the plural. He said "phony soldiers." He didn't say phony "soldier." ' " Limbaugh continued: "Again, this is a willful and missing of the context of this program. We have discussed many of these phony soldiers over the course of the past few months. We discuss them constantly. MacBeth was just the latest." Earlier in the program, Limbaugh described MacBeth as "the man I was referring to and others like him as 'phony soldiers.' " But immediately after the controversy erupted over his comments, Limbaugh offered a different explanation, inconsistent with his claim to have been referring to MacBeth "and others like him": As Media Matters for America documented, during the September 28 broadcast of his show, Limbaugh twice claimed that rather than speaking generally of soldiers who support withdrawal from Iraq, he was "talking about one soldier with that 'phony soldier' comment, Jesse MacBeth." Indeed, the transcript (subscription required) of the September 28 broadcast that is posted on Limbaugh's site shows Limbaugh asserting: "I was talking about one soldier with that phony soldier comment, Jesse MacBeth.

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Comments

[(R)Haslittle1's]

Why lie about what you said RUSH? Just be a man and admit what you did for your sake because even though you changed the transcript we still have the original. You got cuaght up in your hate speach and allowed your true colors to shine sort of like a racist when they get angry out comes racial slures and remarks. (R)Republicans are lying for him not thinking people will hear the transcript in its entirety. Rush clearly called soldiers that disagreed with the war "PHONY SOLDIERS".

[consrevil]

Never talk down to a service man Rush?

General Wes Clark...called him a liar today.
Paul Hackett- said he served in Iraq to pad his resume.
John Murtha-called him a traitor.
John Kerry-called him everything under the sun.

Debunk that dildo heads.

[dictatortot]

No suprise here. Rush is a phony political philosopher. Too bad he can't take what he dishes out.

What did the anal cyst say when it walked into the doctor's office?

"Hey doc, can you get this ugly Limbaugh off my ass?"

http://www.newsprism.com

[consrevil]

Here is a picture of Rusty ass boil in his military uniform.

[bartonfink]

I would love to see a few enterprising soldiers, "phony" or otherwise, take matters into their own hands and show this fat-assed, hypocritical, pillhead the kind of frontier justice that used to be reserved for those of his ilk. they could start w/a bucket of hot tar and a couple of down pillows...

or cane his sorry, military service-defered ass and post it on youtube. they would be heroes...

[lennilenape]

Fiction. fiction, fiction!!!!!

Rush is right you know. This is all about fiction - his. I guess he never did learn that only the truth can be told over and over again without mistakes. That's how detectives catch criminals, they get them to repeat their "version" over a few times and, sure enough, it's different.

For three days now (on the internet) Rush has been trying very hard to deny this (retelling) method its due. But, true to form, he messed up - the story has changed. And, in some very significant ways. Phoney Soldiers, phoney soldier, back to phoney soldiers, no, wait, yaeh, phoney soldiers for sure??? No, wait now, don't rush me (hah, a new one for the dictionary - if you're being lied to - don't rush me) Tomorrow - who knows.

Is there any way we can keep him talking about it? If we can, this should be good - for America.

[consrevil]

Here are some more national companies that showcase their goods and services on HATE RADIO
Including Sean Hannity and Rusty ass boil.

Life Line Screening
Andersen Windows
Sherwin Williams Paint
Citizens Union Bank
Divenshi Pasta (sp)
Adminastaff
Nappa Auto Parts
The UPS Store
Leagal Zoom.com
Geico Insurance
Advanced Auto Parts
United Dynamics Waterproofing and Foundation
Travelosity.com
Goodyear Tires
Boca Java Coffee.com
Toyota
I D Vault.

[HBeachbum]

Too bas AirAmerica couldn't get a sponsor or two. Bitter are we?

[djthedj]

Wow, what a shock, stupidity and lies sells in America. And you're proud to be one of the morons buying it, right?

[TimmySlagle]

And here's the list of National Companies that Advertise on Air America:

[JustBiteMe]

Looks like little timmy is scared of AirAmerica also.

[JustBiteMe]

This is about the Repukes getting a taste of there own medicine and the don't like it one bit!

[getoffmedz]

Rush Limbaugh is a lying pill-head traitor as are most of his listeners.

He attempts to divide our country with propaganda, lies and distortion. He's nothing but a mommas boy punk and blowhard, a legend in his own mind.

The losers of America worship this guy.

Bear in mind Imus got slapped down for a whole lot less then being a traitor to our loyal and trusting troops.

[TimmySlagle]

Imus got slapped down, because you guys didn't realize he is a Liberal.

[lennilenape]

He wasn't liberal, and he was the first to say so!

[getoffmedz]

TimmySlagle - he made racist comments which were unnecessary.

And what "guys?"

Limbaugh is both a traitor and a racist. He is at least three orders of magnitude worse then Imus.

If he stays on the air it's because the absolute worst administration in history wants him there.

[JoeBlough]

Rush is a total waste of skin.

[OckhamsElectricRazor]

Unfortunately, there are too many Dems who would rather see Rush disgraced than focus on meaningful government legislation.

[getoffmedz]

Oooo really good conservative talking point!

Dupe.

[HumeSkeptic]

Why so much fuss over what this idiot said?

I don't get it.

[TimmySlagle]

HumeSkeptic writes: "Why so much fuss..?"

Because there's blood in the water.

a lot of Liberals think they can use this to discredit enemy number one.

And it's partisan as well, a presidntial election tactic. If Americas premiere conservative voice can be tarred as opposing the troops, Democrats look more Patriotic.

Me? I'm just here for the fun. It's kinda like wrestling with puppies.

[Eoin45]

No, you're here to support a cowardly, lying, drug abusing draft dodger, Little Timmy. You guys have been dishing it out for years, but like all bullies, you can't take it. But don't worry, come 2008 you'll be old news. And you're damn right it's partisan. BTW, If he's America's premier conservative voice, you're in a world of hurt.

[getoffmedz]

HumeSkeptic - I did a little first-hand research on one of your previous Comments, speaking of supporting the troops.

TEMECULA, Calif. - He was one of America's first defenders on Sept. 11, 2001, a Marine who pulled burned bodies from the ruins of the Pentagon. He saw more horrors in Kuwait and Iraq.

Today, he can't keep a job, pay his bills, or chase thoughts of suicide from his tortured brain. In a few weeks, he may lose his house, too.

Gamal Awad, the American son of a Sudanese immigrant, exemplifies an emerging group of war veterans: the economic casualties.

By JEFF DONN and KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press writers

AP EDITOR'S NOTE: Jeff Donn reported from Temicula, Calif. Kimberly Hefling reported from Woodlyn, Pa.; Harrington, Del.; and Washington, D.C.

Contact info: Gamal F. Awad, PO Box 893562, Temecula CA 92589
[phone]
[e-mail]

Note: Gamal is on the up and up, he answers his cell and he'll send you a financial statement upon your email to him.

PTSD is a terrible thing.

Get this info onto any blog that will post it ESPECIALLY CONSERVATIVE WAR-MONGERING BLOGS! (Conservatives have more disposable incomes than liberals - heh) Use their shame if need be. Gamal has until the 15th of October, his immediate needs are $6,700.

Employers with patience and compassion around Temecula can help, too.

Not spam!

[TimmySlagle]

Oh come on now. How long are you guys going to torture this before you admit you were mischaracterizing him?

Even if he meant it, he doesn't stand by it. It's not like Rush to say something, and not stand behind his remarks. He's never backed away from the terms Feeminazi or Magic Negro, no matter how much the Liberal Press whined.

Compare this to he Betray-us ad. Does MoveOn.org still stand by it. Of course they do. Along with most of the HuffPosters.

[JustBiteMe]

Hey it's little timmy here to save o'rushbo

[Eoin45]

Yep, Little Timmy apologizing for lying, cowardly, drug abusers.

[PDXTransplant]

P.S. At least I know now what a HOG looks like in a black leather jacket. SOB

[PDXTransplant]

What a SHMUCK. Anyone that would defend this prick is also psychotic. Him and Billo are nothing but racist, narcissistic, wimps if I have ever seen one. They wouldn't fess up to anything they have done wrong no matter the situation, because they are both cowards and the pussies that help them out of their own ignorant rants should be ashamed. Kudos to MoveOn.org and Media Matters

[tkk]

don't you just love the photo? I guess he thinks he looks really hot! What a joke, what a very bad joke.

[drricklippin]

Limbaugh's run is over. He joins an entire group of sick conservatives who have become or about to become toast.(The list is growing)

His moronic "dittoheads" will be left leaderless listening to a silent radio.

Because of this last vile commment about "phoney soldiers" his legacy will be compared to the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

He'll need more than oxycotin to get through this truly pathetic and shamfull meltdown.

Mr. Limbaugh - As a physician, I cannot bring myself to wish you a healthy and successful retirement. For that I am sorry.

Dr. Rick Lippin
http://medicalcrises.blogspot.com

[HBeachbum]

Um ... McCarthy was proved to be right.

[Eoin45]

Bullshit.