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Shocker: Rush Limbaugh says something nice about First Lady

Rummaging through the talk radio guy comments about President Obama’s State-of-the-Union speech, I was set back on my heels by an actual nice thing Rush Limbaugh said about First Lady Michelle Obama. Of course, the meditation is front-loaded with left-handed … finish reading Shocker: Rush Limbaugh says something nice about First Lady

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Hannity and Limbaugh deny using parent company’s fake caller service

Relatively under the radar, the jewish lifestyle magazine Tablet reported a story on Premiere Radio Network’s Premiere On Call service which provides voice actors to call in to radio shows. Premiere is the syndicator for the nation’s top conservative talk … finish reading Hannity and Limbaugh deny using parent company’s fake caller service

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Rush Limbaugh erases then restores FDR to economic history

One of the nation’s most prominent self-appointed Presidential scholars gave his audience a history lesson today, minus a fairly important detail. Radio rantmeister Rush Limbaugh was musing on the latest economic statistics, which are disappointing. The unemployment rate has dropped … finish reading Rush Limbaugh erases then restores FDR to economic history

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Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?

Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote? Given the amazingly mean spirited and stupid things Limbaugh says, should the dittoheads who mindlessly applaud him receive the franchise? Could you imagine the elevated difference in the political makeup of this … finish reading Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?

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Congressman: Rush Limbaugh wants to extend tax breaks for himself

As Capitol Hill debates whether to extend the Bush era tax cut for millionaires, Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) pushed back on prominent talk radio hosts in favor of the provision, especially Rush Limbaugh. “They tell us that extending the tax … finish reading Congressman: Rush Limbaugh wants to extend tax breaks for himself

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Hey Rush, Artists Need Insurance Too!

In his March 12 broadcast, Rush Limbaugh freaked out over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) call for artists, photographers, writers, and other creative people to have access to health care. Limbaugh was so outraged that he played Pelosi’s quote four … finish reading Hey Rush, Artists Need Insurance Too!

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Rush Limbaugh! The Musical!

He may not have been able to successfully inherit the leadership of the Republican party this year, but at least good ol’ Rushbo gets a consolation prize: a whole musical performed in his honor. Last night Chicago’s famed Second City … finish reading Rush Limbaugh! The Musical!

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The Death of Air America: It’s the Ownership, Stupid!

Conservative commentators may be cackling about the failure of Air America radio, trying to make it into an indicator for both the inherent weakness of liberal-leaning radio and liberal politics. But any reasoned analysis of the radio industry demonstrates that … finish reading The Death of Air America: It’s the Ownership, Stupid!

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Twitterers call and pray for Rush Limbaugh to die, live, not die, or all of the above

As everybody in the radio world knows, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh is in a Honolulu hospital, recovering from chest pains. Meanwhile, something of a referendum on his fate is being conducted on Twitter. “Please, Rush Limbaugh, DIE NOW!” … finish reading Twitterers call and pray for Rush Limbaugh to die, live, not die, or all of the above

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