Want To Debate Obama? Then Announce Rush Limbaugh 2012!
Democrats have painted the Republican Party into a corner... Well, more like pinning them under the weight of polarizing gabber Rush Limbaugh. The GOP is flummoxed -- most of all their leader. Despite describing himself as "The Last Man Standing," he insists those in the White House made him the nation's top Republican, just to tear him down.
Sorry, but as powerful and persuasive as President Obama is, he doesn't decide who runs the Republican Party; the Republicans do. And they're voting with their feet as each and every one of them who offends 'El Rushbo' has to go and beg for his forgiveness. (And yet they talk about Democrats worshiping Obama...)
Nevertheless, Rush went on a self-pitying spiel about being on an "enemies list," trying to conjure up images of Obama as a modern day paranoid Nixon. Nice try, but no cigar.
But he did come up with a pretty brilliant rejoinder: challenging the President to a debate.
Of course, it would have to take place on his show, which wouldn't hurt in expanding the ratings past the party faithful, if only for a day. He even offered to lend him his private jet to fly down to his "Excellency In Broadcasting" studio in sunny Palm Beach.
Following a rant on the topics he'd like to discuss (the "I Hope He Fails" greatest hits collection), Rush laid it out like this:
If you can win at this, then come here and beat me at my own game, and get rid of me once and for all, and show all the people of America that I am wrong.
Mr. Limbaugh, being the leader of the minority party doesn't put you on equal footing with the President of the United States. That's because we here in a democratic republic don't decide who calls the shots by a game of 'Who Wins At The Rush Limbaugh Show?' Nope. We have elections, which President Obama and Democratic candidates won convincingly last November.
But here's the great part for you, Rush. If you believe your ideas are so much better, that your message is so correct and convincing that if you stood on an equal platform with the President of the United States, you would really clean his clock, then there is a way you could debate him... run for president!
It's not so hard. You don't seem to think very highly of John Kerry, and he had the guts to do it. So why don't you announce on tomorrow's show that you're forming an exploratory committee for 2012? It's simple: run for president, win the Republican nomination and then you'll get to debate the actual President a whole bunch of times.
It's a surefire plan. No way it could... what's the word?... Ah, yes: fail.
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i find it funny how dems always want to raise taxes on someone else.if you say were gonna raise there taxes let the crying begin.they think they wont be effected by a tax increase on someone else.well this will effect them to but there to stupid to do the math.if you work and actually pay taxes or consume anything at all you will be effected.b
if Obama winning a debate against RUsh actually meant that RUsh would would "get rid" of Rush "once and for all"
I would be picketing the white house today demanding that Obama debate Rush
I'm just aghast that hanitty and oh riley haven't reminded rush that it's unpatriotic, even approaching treason, to question the judgement of the pres while the country in engaged in two wars. I remember that well from all 3 of their "shows".
I dont know why the Republicans are kicking themselves thinking they could put Obama out of his game. Especially now that he knows without doubt that the public is strongly behind him.
I mean,even when Obama was simply "the skinny kid" from Chicago ,the ALMIGHTY Clintons could put him off his game.
I have never seen a man more principled and focused than this guy. He always keep his eye on the big picture that is the fututre. Its almost as if Dr king took him along to the mountain top and showed him the promise land. Obama knows ,that promise land is ahead and that he will get there.
In case the Messiah Rush has not realized yet, Obama has won, he does not have anything to prove, but you certainly do. Rush knows damn well the president is not going to take time to debate him, he is just trying to fuel his base and get more pubilicity.
Repulicans do not have the balls to stand up to Rush and they do not have balls to make him a political candidate in 2012. They are not complete idiots, they know they cannot win a general election with a few million dittoheads.
I think Obama is doing a terrific job attacking the private sector. He's sending out a strong message in penalizing and punishing the productive members of society and rewarding the least productive. While a lot of people may like him, business people, capitalists, and those who believe in the private sector are extremely disappointed in the radical policies he's threatening to implement and the radical anti business anti capitalist message that he is sending to us. Obama is speaking in code so that the public and Liberal media don't hear what he's really saying, but the private sector hears him loud and clear. Money will be looking for better more friendly countries to invest in the future. Congratulations to the Democratic Party. They are doing a terrific job growing the government and diminishing the private sector. We in the private sector hear you and understand what you're saying. We will respond accordingly!
WE WHO?
I'm a businessman and a capitalist and I "believe" in the private sector (hint. it's not Santa Claus where you get to choose if you believe). I think Obama is doing a pretty good job considering the lousy hand he was dealt by Bush, especially with all the childish GOP obstructionism.
You, not so much... a bunch of sour grapes, some goofy Da Vinci code nonsense and a serious case of arrogance thinking you speak for anyone but yourself.
We this, we that- try again pal, cloaking your drivel in the royal "we" doesn't make it the least bit more legitimate
I think our failed economy as a result of failed regulation has virtually bankrupted the "friendly countries.
Yeah.
The President needs to double the $175 billion the Feds have already poured into the girth of AIG since September. AIG is still not back to their habitual feline obesity yet and have hundreds of seven figure bonuses to pay their executives for hanging around.
When can stop repeating fox news talking points, get back to us. .
It has been my observation to this point that there are two principle groups voicing opposition to Obama's efforts... those who stand to lose money or power, and those gullible enough to listen to them.
It is quite sad that neither group cares enough about their country or their fellow countrymen to just shut up and work for improvements in our critical situation.
Let's be fair, Limbaugh is not the leader of the Republicans. He is simply a radio host who was singled out by Gibbs. The question Obama supporters should be asking is why the President using his time to discredit a private citizen instead of focusing on important things such as the economy. Is the President so insecure that he can not tolerate a little criticism?
As has been reported, the Limbaugh "battle" is planned campaign by this president who declared himself to be postpartisan. Gibbs is a flunky just following orders. Obama continues to prove he's a phony.
I don't think Obama cares what Limbaugh thinks and don't believe it takes up his time.
let's be fair...
"“I was maybe a little bit inarticulate. … There was no attempt on my part to diminish his voice or his leadership
Rush started this with his incendiary comment "I hope he fails"
he further stirred the pot when he said that all republicans feel the same way
Obama simply pointed out - in a private meeting- what a mistake it is listening to these h.ate mongers
After Rush then publicly called several GOP politicians to heel and made them grovel before him, Gibbs then asked reporters to do their job and ask these congressmen if they agreed with Rush that they all want Obama to fail.
Just because Gibbs and Rahm have tossed a couple of logs on the fire doesn't mean you l.ying apologists get to once again practice your revisionism and try to paint this as anything but the rather messy public power struggle amongst the GOP that it is. All the talking point repetition in the world doesn't change the facts at hand- this is your conflagration, we're just laughing and cooking up some popcorn over the flames while we watch...
Just curious about something that was said: " The question Obama supporters should be asking is why the President using his time to discredit a private citizen instead of focusing on important things such as the economy."
When did you hear or see the President comment anytime about Rush being the leader of the Republican Party? The President do not have time to deal with the trash.
Obama and his group have said only a few sentences about Rush.
Rush has railed against Obama for hours.
Obama is calm and secure.
BRILLIANT!!!!!
OK - Rush are you running in 2012?????
Rush who else could carry the "Corporatist" Republican banner better than YOU?!?!
Rush who else can protect the SUPREMACY of the WEALTHY better than YOU?!?!
Rush my wildest political fantasy would be for YOU to debate President Obama in the 2012 Presidential debates!!!!
YOU using your incredible debating skills fighting tooth & nail for the downtrodden top 1%, the "PRODUCERS"; while President Obama presents his "agenda" that works for, wait for it, wait for it, "we the people"!
Yeah Rush I want to see THAT debate - PLEASE run in 2012.
The "PRODUCERS" need YOU!!!!
Don't let them down!!!!
Limbaugh debating Obama is like me playing dueling cellos with Yo Yo Ma.
I may be proud to make some screaching noise but have not the authority, ability, talent, or achievement to be adequate for such an ostentagous event.
Limbaugh is the leader of the GOP because he's the loudest opinionated noise in their crisis. He's the booming voice in the crowded GOP theater yelling "Fire!"
Maybe their leader thinks that if by generating a logical thought, it must be right...an
Rush for President.
LOLOLOLOL
Yes, I can see him and Obama on stage during the debates and he is sweating up a storm. Limbaugh needs to run for President. We need someone to top McCain.
Limbaugh needs to run laps, lots of them...
mega hypocrites
as a liberal I believe in the right to criticize the President. Republicans don't unless he is a Democrat. Republican hypocrite is redundant!!!!!
Well now, there ya go, Rush!
What are you waiting for? Get yer committe a goin to see just how many people want you to run for pres! Oh yeah, and good luck w/ that there.
I hear that Rush is complaining that he can't get a woman... boy that guy's money is no good anywhere anymore.
I hear that Rush Limbaugh is whining that he can't get a woman... boy that guy's money is no good anywhere anymore.
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