CNN works hard to elevate Rush Limbaugh's comments today.

[sufrommich]

Washington (CNN) - Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh offered a vigorous defense of himself and Sarah Palin Monday in response to claims from some media commentators and those on the left that some of their charged statements and colorful language may have inspired the Arizona shootings.

" is unnecessarily stirring up the country in ways that don't merit," Limbaugh said on his radio program Monday. "It's fatuous and silly to even verify and justify these accusations by defending them. The premise is insane, it's silly, it's beneath these people. Or is it? It is who they are."

Limbaugh's comments come in response to accusations that the charged political atmosphere of 2010 – of which Limbaugh, Palin, and others played a central role – may have incited the use of violence among troubled individuals like Jared Lee Loughner, the suspect that is accused of opening fire outside a Tucson supermarket, where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was meeting with constituents Saturday


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There are absolutely no comments from liberals treated as front page news.

[bullwinkle428]

1. How nice of them to leave out the foam-at-the-mouth stuff

he was spewing for most of his first hour!

[sufrommich]

4. Yep. Can't have that. nt

[Erose999]

2. "unnecessarily stirring up the country in ways that don't merit" - Pot, meet Kettle. nt

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. because ours is a conservative, christian, nation

CCN, as it were.

The pretzel logic they use is astounding

[louis-t]

5. Then he proceeds to stir up the country more.

Fuckwad.

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

6. Uh, 'we' have been doing it since the inception of the Tea Party..

.. NOTHING changed 1/9/11 EXCEPT that the 'fears' we're realized.

We despise the hate-mongering of the Hate Groups identified by SPLC.

We despise the hate-mongering by racists and 'phobes.

We despise the HATE-MONGERING VIOLENT FILLED RHETORIC of the RW pundentry.


WE ARE DOING NOTHING BUT DEMANDING THOSE ON THE NATIONAL STAGE RESPECT THEMSELVES and THEIR FELLOW AMERICANS

[EV_Ares]

7. The sherriff from Tucson was correct when he told MSNBC there are people in the media's field

& industry that makes a lot of money off of keeping the people enraged, angry and stirred up. That is true but the media does not like to hear that.

[sufrommich]

9. The media are sniveling cowards. nt

[Myrina]

8. I think it says volumes (pun intended)

... that he feels the need to bloviate in his own defense and play victim. You know, methinks he doth protest too much and all that?

Way to out yourself as knowing that you're responsible, Rush. :hurts: D'oh!

[eleny]

10. First they laugh at you

[Barack_America]

11. Rush is already so low nothing more could possibly be beneath him.

Not that he cares, because he's stinking rich and that's all that matters!

[Jackpine Radical]

12. The only thing that's beneath him is

the scar from the cyst on his ass.

[The Backlash Cometh]

13. Yes, Limbaugh, your fans are listening to you.

They come away with the idea that people are ready to pick up arms. That talk is meant to intimidate us and also, encourages rightwingers who are on the edge. And don't pretend it doesn't happen. If I hear these conversations with my limited access to right-wingers, then I know you must be hearing it too.

[sabrina 1]

14. Did he say anything about the victims?

The only thing he's worried about is money. If he didn't have Democrats to attack, he'd be a poor man. He's their Goebbels and they pay him well for his efforts. But, even Republicans I know can't stand him and agree that this kind of hate radio is bad for the country. The audience he has left comes from the fringes of society. Most sane people on both sides, tuned him out long ago.

He doesn't have much influence. He had two failed TV shows demonstrating that when he tried reaching a broader audience, he was rejected. He shares the same audience with Palin/Fox et al.

[Barack_America]

15. Yes, he mentioned himself and Palin. nt

[sabrina 1]

20. You are correct!

:rofl:

[lpbk2713]

16. There was a slight pause in Limbaugh's comments.

... while he sent his housekeeper out for more Oxycontin.

[JoePhilly]

17. Limbaugh gets paid to shake the crazy tree ... and he knows it.

So now he either has to admit the role of his own rhetoric in this, and shut up ... or, go on the offensive.

And Rush is nothing if not offensive.

[Trey9007]

18. Theres really not much difference between.....

RW talk show hosts and those radical Islamic clerics you see in the Middle East. They both serve the same purpose, take advantage of the weak minded people that have strong passionate feelings on a topic. The one thing the RW'ers do different, is that they have mastered the art of saying things without sometimes saying them. Although, it's pretty obvious Obama's Presidency has embolden them to increase the times they come straight out with some of their ill thoughts.

[jillan]

19. If you go to CNN.com, on the very bottom is a link to email them.

Go for it!

I sent out 5 emails to them yesterday for their biased coverage. We need to stay on them.

[Darth_Kitten]

21. It's absolutely sickening to be thought beneath Rush....

That's your wife's disgusting duty, Rusty. :puke: