Limbaugh Implies Powell Only Endorsed Obama Because He's Black

Obama sucks..just updating the blog

Obama is president. Good. Just updating the thread.

With all fairness, Mr. Limbaugh is a very gifted talker and so often very entertaining to listen to. The problem however, is that most Republicans now believe that he has answers to all problems. This has been going on for several years and Mr. Limbaugh has also convinced himself that he does indeed have the answers to all problems. Mr. Limbaugh has now made himself the final court of appeal for the Republican Party. Mr. Limbaugh has now elevated himself as a tenured professor of economics, government, political science and law. What he says is final. Consider this; when President-elect Obama announced his economic team with names such as Volcker and Summers, Mr. Limbaugh came on the air to call Obama’s economic team “a bunch of same old same old who do not have any clue about economics”. How could Mr. Limbaugh refer to Dr. Summers as someone who does not know anything about economics? Where did Mr. Limbaugh study his economics? Where did Mr. Limbaugh go to school? Since Mr. Limbaugh specifically mentioned Dr. Volcker and Dr. Summers, it fair to compare Mr. Limbaugh with Dr. Volcker and Dr. Summers to help an average Republican to understand why the Republican Party has been put to sleep to be operated on not by a surgeon but by a butcher.

Volcker: Volcker grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he graduated from Teaneck High School, and his father was the township's first Municipal manager.[2] Volcker's undergraduate education was at Princeton University; he graduated in 1949. He earned his M.A. in political economy from Harvard University in 1951 and then attended the London School of Economics from 1951 to 1952 as a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Fellow. He has received honorary degrees from several educational institutions including: University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, New York University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bryant College, Adelphi University, Lamar University, Bates College (1989), Fairfield University (1994), Northwestern University (2004), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2005), Brown University (2006), and Georgetown University (2007).

Lawrence Henry "Larry" Summers (born November 30, 1954) is an American economist. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 30, 1954, Summers is the son of two economists – both professors at the University of Pennsylvania – as well as the nephew of two Nobel laureates in economics: Paul Samuelson (sibling of father Robert Summers, who, following an older brother's example, changed the family name from Samuelson to Summers) and Kenneth Arrow (his mother Anita Summers's brother). He spent most of his childhood in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, where he attended Harriton High School. At age 16, he entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he originally intended to study physics but soon switched to economics (S.B., 1975). He was also an active member of the MIT debating team. He attended Harvard University as a graduate student (Ph.D., 1982), where he studied under economist Martin Feldstein. He has taught at both Harvard and MIT. In 1983, at age 28, Summers became one of the youngest tenured professors in Harvard's history. Summers also served as President of Harvard.

Limbaugh: Limbaugh graduated from Cape Central High School, in 1969 at the bottom of his class. His father and mother wanted him to attend college, so he enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University. He dropped out after two semesters; according to his mother, "he flunked everything", even a modern ballroom dancing class.[1] As she told a reporter in 1992. All of a sudden, Mr. Rush Limbaugh has now become the Professor of Economics for the Republican Party and the Conservatives in the United States of America. Rush believes that the education of Mr. and Mrs. Obama at Princeton, Columbia and Harvard is useless.

Make no mistake about it; this Great nation was not founded by good talkers but by highly intellectual individuals who subjugated their minds for formal trained knowledge. Without formal training, Thomas Jefferson would have not been able to produce the first draft of the Constitution of the United States. Consider this: In 1760 Thomas Jefferson entered The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg at the age of 16; he studied there for two years, graduating with highest honors in 1762. At William & Mary, he enrolled in the philosophy school and studied mathematics, metaphysics, and philosophy under Professor William Small, who introduced the enthusiastic Jefferson to the writings of the British Empiricists, including John Locke, Francis Bacon, and Isaac Newton (Jefferson called them the "three greatest men the world had ever produced").[6] He also perfected his French, carried his Greek grammar book wherever he went, practiced the violin, and read Tacitus and Homer. A keen and diligent student, Jefferson displayed an avid curiosity in all fields and, according to the family tradition, frequently studied fifteen hours a day. His closest college friend, John Page of Rosewell, reported that Jefferson "could tear himself away from his dearest friends to fly to his studies." After graduating in 1762 with highest honors, he studied law with George Wythe and was admitted to the Virginia bar in 1767.

We can continue to listen to Mr. Limbaugh talk about talking but it a big mistake to make him the professor of economics for the Republican Party. It is like going to a good butcher to operate on you because he knows how to slice beef.

All the name calling in the world will NOT help McCain now.

Voters are EARLY voting as we speak - around the nation FOR Obama

Soooo......McCain's last minute creations of new names to call him will be shouted at deaf ears!

First he was a terrorist, now he is a socialist. Get real you Republicans. All you knuckleheads, get your facts right. This man is applying for the highest job in this nation. He would have had to be investigated by the federal government. He would not be standing where he's at if he had skeletons in his closets.

As for Powell being racist, why don't all you republican call Joe Lieberman a racist also. He decided he was not going to support a black man. He decided to support a white man like himself just like Powell decided to support Obama. So if Powell is racist then Lieberman is racist. Why doesn't Rush talk about that.

And you KERRY. We are not blind which is what I can say about you. Think for yourself and not recite everything McCain/Palin says. What should it be - either Obama is a Terrorist or a Socialist. Make up your minds and not keep jumping from one distorted 'fact' to the next. Can't you get it through yout thick head. He has no ties to these people. Rush is more a threat to sociaty that Obama.

We have done our homeworks and know that Obama is 100% time better than John, Sarah & RUSH (the racist) put together.

What I find amusing about Dittoheads is their belief that Rush is for the common man. Rush is a tool of the corporate elite; he stands for the millionaires that will continue the destruction of the average American, So keep supporting Rush, white trash America, and when your sons and daughters come back from wars with missing limbs and your jobs are gone overseas and you have no health care and your food and air and water are polluted and gas costs $7.00 a gallon, sit in your doublewide and listen to Rush defend the policies that left you in that position and join Rush in hating those people that wanted to change some of this.

It would be ridiculous to say all the "white" generals and secretaries of state who endorsed McCain did so because they are white. So is it as ridiculous for Rush to state that Gen. Powell endorsed Obama because he is black. There is no doubt Rush appeals to those who have those racist tendencies.

We have to admit that, even in the 21st century, there is a strong element of racism in this country. Sometimes it is very subtle, and is seen in something someone says, maybe not consciously, but it is an indicator of some racist tendencies in them. I think the racism we see today is a result of fear and ignorance of people who are not of the same ethnicity. In this era of globalization, if America has to grow in world stature, we need to become a society where we are willing to accept diversity.

I think we are almost there, but people like Rush Limbaugh will try viciously to keep us from getting there. He is nothing more than a purveyor of hate. Thinking people know his diarrhea of nonsensical statements come from a vacuous mind.

Major U.S. Newspapers endorse:

Obama "132"

vs

McCain "30"

Oct., 20, 2008

Can anyone say.... (Landslide?)

Watch for the McCain- Limbaugh- Palin ticket to stay negative for the next two weeks.

On the other hand, watch for Obama- Biden to talk abot the REAL issues that matter to the American public-(Obama- Tax reform, Healthcare, Ending the war in Iraq, Going after Bin Laden, Promoting renewable energy, Supporting a womans RIGHT to choice, etc....

If McCain has one ounce of humility left in his body, maybe he will find a way to bow out gracefully with class.... not likely based on how he and Sarah view todays America.

McCain Palin: If it isn't their America it is a Communist America. Yeah that's right McCain- Palin the two of you and your few supporters Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Riley, Hannity, and the right wing hate munger Rep. from Minnasota Michelle Bachmann will soon be out of jobs. You guys are a disgrace to America!

Jewish Senior Citizen from Florida-
DOB- 11-23-39

Suppose you are a hiring manager and have four young candidates to choose from to work in your business. The job involves managing a diverse group of people, having a basic knowledge of economics, politics, foreign relations, education, law, and government. You need someone who is a team-player, is decisive, and has a "get the job done" attitude.

Looking at these four educational resumes*, without knowing their race or their gender, who would you give an interview to? Who would you hire? The choice is clear...

Obama:
Occidental College (Los Angeles)
2 years studying Politics and Public Policy.

Columbia University (New York) - B.A. Political Science with a specialization in International Relations.

Harvard Law School - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude, Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Law Review.

Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in History and a B.A. in Political Science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)

McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899.

Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester - Business Administration.

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - General Studies.

University of Idaho - 2 semesters - Journalism.

Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester.

University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism.

RUSH LIMBAUGH- HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT

The Republican party and the right wing shows are an embarrassment to all Americans. Let's see, they have referred to Virginia as "Communist Virgina" and "the real Virginia", said that small towns are "Pro-America" (what are the rest of us?), said reporters should investigate all of congress to see who is anti-American, and now attempt to disparage Colin Powell for endorsing Obama. From the evidence, it is Rush and the like that are racists. Given Mr. Limbaugh's rationalization, we should assume that every white person he has voted for was because they were white. At least now we know why he supports McCain.

I find it sad that so many people feel the need to smear Cindy McCain. She does good work caring for underprivelaged children in third world countries. You all speak as if you've no personal issues or problems of your own. No one is perfect, and this is why Barack Obama SPECIFICALLY stated that candidates wives were off limits. Show some class and make your point without smearing other people. I do listen to Rush on occasion, but I also listen to non-conservative radio as well. I like to hear both sides of the issues. Personally, I think Secretary Powell's endorsement has less to do with race and more to do with the fact that Senator Obama had promised him a position in his cabinet. That would certainly win my endorsement if the cards were played correctly. And to those who keep comparing Sen. Obama to Gov. Palin; Gov. Palin isn't running for the presidency, Sen. McCain is. On the issue of race, well, Sen. Biden has had many racially insensitive things he's said over the years, so please don't play the "victim" here. The fact is that in about 2 weeks one of these men will be the President, and I pray to God that Americans will vote for the man who will best lead this country based on the issues, even if one of those issues may involve questionable relationships with questionable people. "A man's character is to be known by the company he keeps." Please THINK seriously about the candidates and don't vote because of race or fancy speeches or because they're a veteran. Vote for who will keep this country the great and beautiful land that it is and will bring prosperity to the American people.

Rush to judgment???

Many posters here have got it right- this man is just like all the CEO's that just dumped this country and ran with the ca$h

EVERYthing on Limbaugh's site costs $$
You either have to join - or make a donation or buy a stupid t-shirt to feed this monster's voracious appetite for the green stuff.

When he blasts something like "racism" he does it for one reason - MONEY $$$
that's it~
I don't pay any attention to his political views because they are NOT real --
He could CARE LESS who is president as long as he can incite some type of sensationalism about any politician. Everything he says and does is just a ploy to get non-ditto heads to react - and it works!!

He is playing his loyal "ditto heads" for fools.
He believes he is the Pied Piper and knows when things get hot--the ditto heads [and new recruits] will pony up more donations--just to join his site and share the excitement.

It's not too different than the movie Chicago - where the shady lawyer says to the potential client "give me $5,000 and I'll fight for you."
[as he covers his mouth and says heh heh]

It's all a trick - and guess what? It works for Rush - and makes him richer!

Just more of Rush Limbaugh's ranting "drug hallucinations".

Rush you really should get help, the drugs aren't helping.

Rush Limbaugh and friends...
I am a 63 year old white male living in Texas and I'm a little confused let me see if I have this straight.....

* If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you're "exotic, different."

* Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story.

* If your name is Barack you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.

* Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you're a maverick.

* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.

* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well grounded.

* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate's Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran's Affairs committees, you don't have any real leadership experience.

* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you're qualified to become the country's second highest ranking executive.

* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you're not a real Christian.

* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you're a Christian.

* If you teach teach children about sexual predators, you are irresponsible and eroding the fiber of society.

* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex education in your state's school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up pregnant, you're very responsible.

* If your wife is a Harvard graduate lawyer who gave up a position in a prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to raise a family, your family's values don't represent America 's.

* If you're husband is nicknamed "First Dude", with at least one DWI conviction and no college education, who didn't register to vote until age 25 and once was a member of a group that hates America and advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your family is extremely admirable.

OK, much clearer now.

I was already disgusted at McCain's choice of Palin but after the Colin Powell endorsement I have decided to vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Thanks Rush!

After listening to General Powell's interview in which he tells the reasons for his endorsement of Obama, it is apparent that not only is he a distinguished American, but he thoughtfully and carefully considered his choices in an objective and intelligent manner. To even suggest that race was an issue is either a comment on Limbaugh's lack of intelligence, or his intention to be deceitful, or simply the betrayal of an underlying desire for his constituents to win at the expense of others. Shame on Limbaugh, and shame on the Republican party for putting up with such nonsense.

Rush is a hack, preaching to his right-wing choir. When he runs out of stubstansive things to say, he just incites something. Plus he's pissed that McCain is losing.

Rush Limbaugh and Cindy McCain attended the same rehab clinic for the same pill popping drug addiction. Google "Cindy MCain drug addiction" and see for yourself. Two drug addicts, two racist two right wing Republicans. What else do you expect from the party of Bush McCain? I am a white woman Independent voting for Obama!

Everyone knows that Rush Limbaugh is a racist just like John McCain and Sarah Palin.

When confronted about the people shouting out "Terrorist" and "Kill Him" referring to Obama at many Palin rallies, John McCain said "I am PROUD of everyone that attends our rallies."

John McCain's positions on race relations are in line with his biggest supporter the pill popping- drug addict Rush Limbaugh.

Limbaugh once told a black caller: "Take that bone out of your nose and call me back." A decade ago, after becoming nationally syndicated, he mused on the air: "Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?" Here is Limbaugh's mocking take on the NAACP, a group with a ninety-year commitment to nonviolence: "The NAACP should have riot rehearsal. They should get a liquor store and practice robberies." When Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL) was in the U.S. Senate, the first black woman ever elected to that body, Limbaugh would play the "Movin' On Up" theme song from TV's "Jeffersons" when he mentioned her. Limbaugh sometimes still uses mock dialect -- substituting "ax" for "ask"-- when discussing black leaders.
And Limbaugh has targeted Obama in particular for racist comments, referring to Obama as a "halfrican American" and playing the parody song "Barack the Magic Negro" repeatedly.

What is scary and very sad is that this racist has over 14 million other Americans just like him that listen to his hate speech everyday.

Suppose you are a hiring manager and have four young candidates to choose from to work in your business. The job involves managing a diverse group of people, having a basic knowledge of economics, politics, foreign relations, education, law, and government. You need someone who is a team-player, is decisive, and has a "get the job done" attitude.

Looking at these four educational resumes*, without knowing their race or their gender, who would you give an interview to? Who would you hire? The choice is clear...

Obama:
Occidental College (Los Angeles)
2 years studying Politics and Public Policy.

Columbia University (New York) - B.A. Political Science with a specialization in International Relations.

Harvard Law School - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna Cum Laude, Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Law Review.

Biden:
University of Delaware - B.A. in History and a B.A. in Political Science.
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)

McCain:
United States Naval Academy - Class rank 894 of 899.

Palin:
Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester - Business Administration.

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - General Studies.

University of Idaho - 2 semesters - Journalism.

Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester.

University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism.

RUSH LIMBAUGH- HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT

So Rush is looking at Powell's "past endorsements"?

Is this guy stupid or dishonest?

Powell has made exactly one other presidential endorsement, the inexperienced white guy, GW Bush.

Rush should know that prior to the 2000 campaign, Powell was a military officer and could not publicly endorse anybody. And during the 2004 campaign, he was still a member of GWB's cabinet.

My guess...Rush is stupid AND dishonest.