Rush Limbaugh

[PoorManQ45]

Here ya go.

Love him or loathe him, he nailed this one right on the head............. By Rush Limbaugh: I think the vast differences in compensation between victims of the September 11 casualty and those who die serving our country in Uniform are profound. No one is really talking about it either, because you just don't criticize anything having to do with September 11. Well, I can't let the numbers pass by because it says something really disturbing about the entitlement mentality of this country. If you lost a family member in the September 11 attack, you're going to get an average of $1,185,000. The range is a minimum guarantee of $250,000, all the way up to $4.7 million. If you are a surviving family member of an American soldier killed in action, the first check you get is a $6,000 direct death benefit, half of which is taxable. Next, you get $1,750 for burial costs. If you are the surviving spouse, you get $833 a month until you remarry. And there's a payment of $211 per month for each child under 18. When the child hits 18, those payments come to a screeching halt. Keep in mind that some of the people who are getting an average of$1.185 million up to $4.7 million are complaining that it's not enough. Their deaths were tragic, but for most, they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Soldiers put themselves in harms way FOR ALL OF US, and they and their families know the dangers. We also learned over the weekend that some of the victims from the Oklahoma City bombing have started an organization asking for the same deal that the September 11 families are getting. In addition to that, some of the families of those bombed in the embassies are now asking for compensation as well. You see where this is going, don't you? Folks, this is part and parcel of over 50 years of entitlement politics in this country. It's just really sad. Every time a pay raise comes up for the military, they usually receive nextto nothing of a raise. Now the green machine is in combat in the Middle Eastwhile their families have to survive on food stamps and live in low-rent housing. Make sense? However, our own U.S. Congress voted themselves a raise. Many of you don't know that they only have to be in Congress one time to receive a pension that is more than $15,000 per month. And most are now equal to being millionaires plus. They do not receive Social Security on retirement because they didn't have to pay into the system. If some of the military people stay in for 20 years and get out as an E-7,they may receive a pension of $1,000 per month, and the very people who placed them in harm's way receives a pension of $15,000 per month. I would like to see our elected officials pick up a weapon and join ranks before they start cutting out benefits and lowering pay for our sons and daughters who are now fighting.

"When do we finally do something about this?"

[CybeRise]

Damnit Rush! Your right again!

[themadscientist]

this welfare society we live in will never acknowledge or compensate anybody who actually DOES something out of a sense of honor or duty. the squeakiest wheel gets the most grease and the type of person who would take up arms in defense of their country is not given to whining so they get screwed. I think it is time we had one of those efficiency experts that come in and slash staff when a company is taken over be turned loose in Congress. It would be interesting to see Ted Kennedy justify his job and entitlements to a guy in an off the rack suit.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

[...] It would be interesting to see Ted Kennedy justify his job and entitlements to a guy in an off the rack suit.

I'm sure ol' Teddy could talk an ear off on why he thinks he's important.

The problem is the government rewards failure with "safety nets" like welfare. When people no longer need to do anything to get by, those with a drive to succeed and those who have already succeeded are viewed as the enemy. Look at the recent elections; how many times was "the wealthy" given negitive conotations?

Sorry, I've just started my Gov. class with the worst Democrat on the planet for a teacher, and the rest of the class doesn't care. I've been needed a vent.

Back on topic, most of the time what Rush says makes a whole lot of sense. He comes on the radio while I'm in school, so I don't get to listen to his rants very often.

< Firm believer in the 3 Rs: Reading, 'Rithmatic, and Rush

[PoorManQ45]

Sorry, I've just started my Gov. class with the worst Democrat on the planet for a teacher, and the rest of the class doesn't care. I've been needed a vent.

Vent it on the teacher. That's we he/she is there for

Back on topic, most of the time what Rush says makes a whole lot of sense. He comes on the radio while I'm in school, so I don't get to listen to his rants very often.

Yeah, sometimes he's got some pretty good stuff to say, BUT... Then there are those other times when he talks SOOO much that he actually ends up contradicting himself. Or when a caller makes an obviously valid argument against Rush, he'll either not anwser the callers argument directly, or he'll cut the the caller off.

But hey, if someone gave me a "Cut Caller" button, I'd sure as heck use it

[themadscientist]

don't vent on the teacher, it may affect your grade. Just take what he says with an awareness of his liberal slant.

[PoorManQ45]

Agree, somewhat...

It really depends on what type of class it is. If it's a lecture class, then no, don't ven ton the teacher.

If it's an "interactive" class. Meaning the students bring up points in which they would like to talk about. Then you can vent on the teacher. BUT do it in a "nice" way. Do not just go throughing out your beliefs, and then not allow for a response.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

don't vent on the teacher, it may affect your grade. Just take what he says with an awareness of his liberal slant.

I sleep, mumble right-wing comments, or snicker. He doesn't mind because I could teach that class.

Now back on topic you tools, we've got a limited time before this thread gets swarmed

[PoorManQ45]

Hey, I just noticed something in your profile.

Um... '1der boy, it looks like you have a fellow ford owner on Nico now

[The Mic]

This is PMQ's way of trying to redeem himself

[Urabus GodofTraction]

Yeah, I bought the truck because I practically stole it, and I need a truck. As a going-off-to-college gift to myself, I'm gonna buy a 240 (hence NICO). Or a Miata. Or a MR2. We'll see.

[PoorManQ45]

This is not my way of redeeming myself. I would have had to have done something wrong to warrant me to redeem myself.

Pride won't let me admit that i'm wrong.

[Rex]

Was Rush under the influence (abuse) of prescription medication at the time??

[The Mic]

If pride is synonymous to ghey, then fine

[574-240sx]

I listen to rush every once in a while when I'm in the work truck he has some good and bad once. Mostly the bad when he is trying to piece together a show. I agree with him and we can pretty much not do anything about it as a single person or as a grounp of people. Fight the gov't and loose 99.9% of the time. Its a horrible tragedy about the soldiers. I have a friend that is leaving this morning that was tricked into being a EOD by the local recruiting center. He will be luckily if he lasts a year after training. I explained it to him and elightened him but he is stuck with a signed contract or what ever its called. The world revolves around greed.

[Drift Machine]

I agree military families should recieve more compensation. But as far as people listening to Rush all the time it's the same as listening to Novak. I just hate right wing people who get their information from a hypocritical drug addict and a traitor. Rush should be in jail and Novak should be on the dangling end of a rope.

[PalmerWMD]

I also think the compensation to the victims families is ludricrous, as is calling those victims heroes, when they just happened to be in for work.

The normal company death benefits need apply, but not robbing the taxpayer.

[PoorManQ45]

I also think the compensation to the victims families is ludricrous as is calling those victims heroes when they just happened to be in for work.

Ummm... Dare I say. " "

[rousie13]

I also think the compensation to the victims families is ludricrous as is calling those victims heroes when they just happened to be in for work.

The normal company death benefits need apply but not robbing the taxpayer.

The man speaks the truth.

[Bubba1]

Those Limbaugh quotes have made their rounds on the internet a few times. just like his moronic comments about Donovan McNabb.

[Mr1der]

ahahah I forgot about the McNabb thing...what was something stupid about he's only that good because he's black?

9/11 victims would be more martyr then hero. well, except the guys that bumrushed the cockpit on uh...flight 92? that was pretty bitchin' of them even if they did crash in a field. They stopped them from hitting another building.

when thinking about it though...weren't the fireman and police officers that died in the rescue just going to work too?

the payoff differences do indeed suck...but hell...the US servicemen too are merely going to work when it's all boiled down. They knew the risks when they took the oath. I believe they've got a life insurance policy on them too for 250k...not that it's enough for what they're losing, but I suppose it helps.

[Bubba1]

Rush's oxycontin fueled idiotic rant was that McNabb was not as good as people portray him and that the biased "liberal" media was promoting him more because of his skin color. Of course that overrated QB was just named NFC starter for the pro-bowl.

[The Mic]

9/11 victims would be more martyr then hero. well, except the guys that bumrushed the cockpit on uh...flight 92? that was pretty bitchin' of them even if they did crash in a field. They stopped them from hitting another building.

Ha, this is still under much debate. There is a lot of speculation of whether or not the plane was actually shot down. IMHO, it probably was, and he shouldn't have to cover it up or make excuses for it. I mean it was the 3rd hi-jacked plane after the attacks on the nyc wtcs. Bush must have given the executive order to take the plane down, and who can blame him? Politics, that who.
Modified by S13GUY at 10:06 AM 1/9/2005

[Jesda]

Politicizing football. Its not worth it, since football blows.

[Bubba1]

I disagree, football is fun to watch. The saddest part was the network execs who thought it was a smart idea to hire an oxycontin addicted political blowhard fool who knows zip about football to do ..."color" commentary on football telecasts.

[audtatious]

The money paid to the victims families is a crock of crap. That's what life insurance policies are for. They were in the wrong place/wrong time, EXCEPT for the police and fire fighters who lost their lives. Then again, I don't care if it was 9/11 or a neighborhood fire, injured police/firemen should be compensated just as the military should. They have jobs that are dangerous and are to protect the "common man".

[The Mic]

And poorboy, you suck at teh thread titles =P

[Jesda]

Well, does this McNabb guy suck or not? Is he overrated? Does he throw and catch well enough? I dont know why the media would want to hype up a black player -- I always assumed that football was dominated by black athletes anyway.

Oh hell, who the **** cares?

I cant wait for baseball.

[Bubba1]

Uh Jesda, Players that suck don't normally get named starting QB at the pro-bowl.He's among the best QB's in the league. Of course, the NFL is dominated by african-american players. It's not a secret. In fact, several of the league's best quarterbacks are in fact....gasp... african-american. That's what makes Limbaugh's ignorance and stupidity so specatacular. It should also make one wonder why so many people care so much about his political views, when he's views on other subjects appear bigoted and ignorant.

And to answer your question. Me, and several MILLION other of people enjoy football, you are simply not one them.

Enjoy MLB

[Jesda]

I've read one of Limbaugh's books. He makes sense 60% of the time. The other 40% he seems to 'barge in naked and confused'

I really liked his TV show. Never listened to him on the radio much. I prefer Laura Ingraham. Her books are better too.

I dont understand why Limbaugh was ever asked to do sports entertainment. I understand the controversy/ratings thing, but it seems like an unnatural and insequential move.

I have a difficult time understanding why anyone would get upset over some loud irrelevant white guy with a drug problem commenting on some athlete.I enjoy baseball, but if someone said Ozzie got where he was because he was black, I dont see myself getting too upset over it. Rush may be dead wrong, but I cant imagine being too concerned about this McNugget guy. [unrelated tangent coming] I dont know why athletes are elevated and glorified at all. I'm sure its hard work, but in life, what they do is pretty meaningless. They entertain me -- but theyre hardly my heroes. Well-trained, hard-working, talented, yes, but really not as important as the fanatics make them out to be. [relating back to thread] But I guess the really important people in this world dont always get the recognition they deserve.