For the Board's liberals, here's an interesting question.

[Salt Jones]

NOT a poll. I lift this question from another (related) thread where it is apparently going to be ignored. So, let's highlight it in its own little box:

Is the effort of Media Matters to get Rush Limbaugh off the air* a valid move that gives due consideration for the value we place on free speech and the open market of competing ideas?

I say that Media Matters is WAY off base. I say YOU libs OUGHT to be agreeing with me on that.

What do you liberal members of the USMB have to say?

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* See, for instance: Media Matters ad campaign aims to censor Rush Limbaugh | Washington Times Communities

And see its own website, where Media Matters talks of "monitoring" the advertising on Rush's radio show: Rush Limbaugh's Advertisers, March 6 | Media Matters for America

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

 

[Dot Com]

As many here know, I'm an evil Progressive American and I want that fat ass, blowhard to stay on the air. He's the best free advertising on why to NOT vote conservatard

 

[Dot Com]

NOT a poll. I lift this question from another (related) thread where it is apparently going to be ignored. So, let's highlight it in its own little box:

Is the effort of Media Matters to get Rush Limbaugh off the air* a valid move that gives due consideration for the value we place on free speech and the open market of competing ideas?

I say that Media Matters is WAY off base. I say YOU libs OUGHT to be agreeing with me on that.

What do you liberal members of the USMB have to say?

__________________________
* See, for instance: Media Matters ad campaign aims to censor Rush Limbaugh | Washington Times Communities

And see its own website, where Media Matters talks of "monitoring" the advertising on Rush's radio show: Rush Limbaugh's Advertisers, March 6 | Media Matters for America

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

Those asswipes at AFP will bankroll him.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Please. Someone with a brain please confirm my thought that this thread is fucking ridiculous.

When are one of you nutters going to explain to Unknown Soldier that NOBODY has even come close to suggesting that laws be passed that silence Rush Limbaugh or anyone else?

Don't Be Stupid...............................what the fuck???!!!!!

 

[Publius1787]

I believe it is perfectly proper.....and it has to do with being an American not a liberal

By law, Rush has a right to appear on the radio and say whatever he pleases. The constitution says he can't be prosecuted, that is the only protection it gives him

Just as Rush has freedom of speech, people have freedom of association. Those who love what Rush has to say will choose to associate with his sponsors and the sponsors will make money.
Those who are offended by what Rush says will tell sponsors they will not associate with them and sponsors lose money

It just becomes a business decision for sponsors

It is kind of anti-American and it is a liberal contradiction to endorse what Media Matters is trying to do.

Obviously we see it in very different ways.

When the Dixie Chicks said some disagreeable shit overseas, I was content to refrain from buying their records.

I would not call for a boycott of them however.

The GOAL is to silence the voice of the man. And it is NOT over the fact that he called Ms. Fluke a "slut." So very many on the left speak in very similar terms all the time about women. So we know it isn't the word "slut" that motivates these charlatans.

Clearly, it is just an opportunity to exploit in order to silence him as a spokesman for the political point of view they detest: conservatism.

When a liberal tries to silence the opposition, and in doing so REJECTS the "free market of competing ideas," that liberal is no longer speaking as a liberal.

You guys really do need to re-think this. But liberal dogma and orthodoxy will not permit you to do so.

The irony and ignorance are festering in your post.

1) Does Media Matters have the right to voice their opposition to what Rush said...yes or no?

Rush's problem is not the "free market of competing ideas" or Media Matters. His problem IS the free market...SPONSORS $$$

I kinda like the fact that Carbonite's stock plummeted after pulling from Rush's show and now they’re begging to get back on. Rush said no, of course, and now all the other sponsors are afraid to pull their ads.

 

[LoneLaugher]

It is kind of anti-American and it is a liberal contradiction to endorse what Media Matters is trying to do.

Obviously we see it in very different ways.

When the Dixie Chicks said some disagreeable shit overseas, I was content to refrain from buying their records.

I would not call for a boycott of them however.

The GOAL is to silence the voice of the man. And it is NOT over the fact that he called Ms. Fluke a "slut." So very many on the left speak in very similar terms all the time about women. So we know it isn't the word "slut" that motivates these charlatans.

Clearly, it is just an opportunity to exploit in order to silence him as a spokesman for the political point of view they detest: conservatism.

When a liberal tries to silence the opposition, and in doing so REJECTS the "free market of competing ideas," that liberal is no longer speaking as a liberal.

You guys really do need to re-think this. But liberal dogma and orthodoxy will not permit you to do so.

The irony and ignorance are festering in your post.

1) Does Media Matters have the right to voice their opposition to what Rush said...yes or no?

Rush's problem is not the "free market of competing ideas" or Media Matters. His problem IS the free market...SPONSORS $$$

I kinda like the fact that Carbonite's stock plummeted after pulling from Rush's show and now they’re begging to get back on. Rush said no, of course, and now all the other sponsors are afraid to pull their ads.

Can you prove that?

 

[Ernie S.]

People have complete rights to tell a corporation they dont like its practices.

That wasn't the question.

Not to step on toes, but allow me to simplify the question.

Do YOU believe Rush should not be allowed to express himself on the air?

That's a yes or no question - if you're honest enough to answer.

That is a completely reasonable answer to your question.

Your just too stupid to understand that

Your answer was barely intelligible and nowhere near a reasonable answer. He asked "Is the sky blue?" and you answered, "The moon is yellow."
Why can't you answer a direct question?
Could it be that you do believe it is OK to deny 1st amendment rights to those who's point of view you disagree with? You are obviously affraid of how your answer will be viewed.

 

[Unknown_Soldier]

Rush is a big fat bought off lying a-hole who's ruined political discourse and turned 25% of Americans into brainwashed loudmouth morons who think they know everything, but appear to know NOTHING. A true demagogue. Bring back the Fairness Doctrine, one minute of rebuttal an hour would sink the whole disaster...

Here's your fairness doctrine, change the fucking channel if you don't like what's on.

Fuck you, dittohead- I hate lies, ignorance, and hate. Change the channel . Hoping for your recovery, and the country's...

How adult like.

I don't even listen to Rush at all, in fact I don't listen to ANY talk radio. It all bores me. So my response is not to turn any of it on, I couldn't care less what they say b/c I don't listen.

 

[Unknown_Soldier]

NOT a poll. I lift this question from another (related) thread where it is apparently going to be ignored. So, let's highlight it in its own little box:

Is the effort of Media Matters to get Rush Limbaugh off the air* a valid move that gives due consideration for the value we place on free speech and the open market of competing ideas?

I say that Media Matters is WAY off base. I say YOU libs OUGHT to be agreeing with me on that.

What do you liberal members of the USMB have to say?

__________________________
* See, for instance: Media Matters ad campaign aims to censor Rush Limbaugh | Washington Times Communities

And see its own website, where Media Matters talks of "monitoring" the advertising on Rush's radio show: Rush Limbaugh's Advertisers, March 6 | Media Matters for America

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

Feel free to join the grown up conversation anytime and realize that IF we are talking about passing laws limiting what can and can't be said on radio stations that we are then limiting rights. Not Rush's rights, unless he owns the radio station. but the radio station owner's rights to broadcast whatever they like.

 

[Dot Com]

he might consider going to the internetz like Beck LOL

 

[The T]

he might consider going to the internetz like Beck LOL

Did he say that? NO.

IDIOT.

 

[Salt Jones]

NOT a poll. I lift this question from another (related) thread where it is apparently going to be ignored. So, let's highlight it in its own little box:

Is the effort of Media Matters to get Rush Limbaugh off the air* a valid move that gives due consideration for the value we place on free speech and the open market of competing ideas?

I say that Media Matters is WAY off base. I say YOU libs OUGHT to be agreeing with me on that.

What do you liberal members of the USMB have to say?

__________________________
* See, for instance: Media Matters ad campaign aims to censor Rush Limbaugh | Washington Times Communities

And see its own website, where Media Matters talks of "monitoring" the advertising on Rush's radio show: Rush Limbaugh's Advertisers, March 6 | Media Matters for America

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

Feel free to join the grown up conversation anytime and realize that IF we are talking about passing laws limiting what can and can't be said on radio stations that we are then limiting rights. Not Rush's rights, unless he owns the radio station. but the radio station owner's rights to broadcast whatever they like.

Who own's the frequencies? Can audio pornography be aired on the public airways?

 

[Ernie S.]

Rush is a big fat bought off lying a-hole who's ruined political discourse and turned 25% of Americans into brainwashed loudmouth morons who think they know everything, but appear to know NOTHING. A true demagogue. Bring back the Fairness Doctrine, one minute of rebuttal an hour would sink the whole disaster...

Here's your fairness doctrine, change the fucking channel if you don't like what's on.

Fuck you, dittohead- I hate lies, ignorance, and hate. Change the channel . Hoping for your recovery, and the country's...

Then I guess it pains you to look in a mirror then. You, sir are lies, ignorance and hate personified, all wrapped up in one slimy ball of snot.

 

[Publius1787]

The irony and ignorance are festering in your post.

1) Does Media Matters have the right to voice their opposition to what Rush said...yes or no?

Rush's problem is not the "free market of competing ideas" or Media Matters. His problem IS the free market...SPONSORS $$$

I kinda like the fact that Carbonite's stock plummeted after pulling from Rush's show and now they’re begging to get back on. Rush said no, of course, and now all the other sponsors are afraid to pull their ads.

Can you prove that?

Why would I need to? Any bonehead with an internet connection could figure it out with a simple Google search. The funny thing is that they’re still advertising on Rush's stations. Just not during his show. However, he isn’t taking any of them back once they’ve left so he has stated. No one is really worried about the loss of Rush’s advertisers. He has the number one show in the United States. There is a waiting line and a bidding war over those valued advertising spots.

Carbonite Messed With Rush and Investors Fired Back…Carbonite Stock Plummets | The Gateway Pundit

Limbaugh Rejects Sleep Train After it Requests to be Advertiser Again | TheBlaze.com

Don?t mess with Rush | Western Journalism.com

 

[Dot Com]

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

Feel free to join the grown up conversation anytime and realize that IF we are talking about passing laws limiting what can and can't be said on radio stations that we are then limiting rights. Not Rush's rights, unless he owns the radio station. but the radio station owner's rights to broadcast whatever they like.

Who own's the frequencies? Can audio pornography be aired on the public airways?

This is true. The airwaves are owned by the public

 

[The T]

Here's your fairness doctrine, change the fucking channel if you don't like what's on.

Fuck you, dittohead- I hate lies, ignorance, and hate. Change the channel . Hoping for your recovery, and the country's...

How adult like.

I don't even listen to Rush at all, in fact I don't listen to ANY talk radio. It all bores me. So my response is not to turn any of it on, I couldn't care less what they say b/c I don't listen.

Guess what you just did here? YOU chose to not listen, and in turn NOT patronize Rushs' advertisers.

YOU practiced...*GASP*...Liberty.

 

[Peach]

Fuck you, dittohead- I hate lies, ignorance, and hate. Change the channel . Hoping for your recovery, and the country's...

How adult like.

I don't even listen to Rush at all, in fact I don't listen to ANY talk radio. It all bores me. So my response is not to turn any of it on, I couldn't care less what they say b/c I don't listen.

Guess what you just did here? YOU chose to not listen, and in turn NOT patronize Rushs' advertisers.

YOU practiced...*GASP*...Liberty.

As is Media Matters; asking his sponsors not to buy ads isn't censorship. The Buttpimple is doing fine with his "audience". The money could be better spent elsewhere.

 

[Unknown_Soldier]

Is being on the radio a right?

How is Rush's freedom of speech being denied? Can't he stand on a corner or have a rally and say what he said or would he be arrested?

Feel free to join the grown up conversation anytime and realize that IF we are talking about passing laws limiting what can and can't be said on radio stations that we are then limiting rights. Not Rush's rights, unless he owns the radio station. but the radio station owner's rights to broadcast whatever they like.

Who own's the frequencies? Can audio pornography be aired on the public airways?

Yes obviously we allow pornography on our public airways. I know I have those channels set to not even show as available on my DirceTV as an example.

And even at that, good luck proving Rush is porn. I've heard MUCH worse things than "slut" on Friends, or any other prime time program.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

NOT a poll. I lift this question from another (related) thread where it is apparently going to be ignored. So, let's highlight it in its own little box:

Is the effort of Media Matters to get Rush Limbaugh off the air* a valid move that gives due consideration for the value we place on free speech and the open market of competing ideas?

I say that Media Matters is WAY off base. I say YOU libs OUGHT to be agreeing with me on that.

What do you liberal members of the USMB have to say?

It seems to me a matter of The Marketplace deciding it's time for Porky Limbaugh to "go".

I don't recall Media Matters "pulling" any advertising-buck$.

If Media Matters is "guilty" of anything, they're "guilty" of Lobbying.

What....all-of-a-sudden you White Wingers are sworn-enemies of The Marketplace & Lobbying?

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[Katiegrrl0]

It really doesn't matter what he says. Like all talk radio hosts his job is to collect listeners. Anyone with any brains will take him for what he is. His opinion like anyone else's means nothing to the politicians. He has the right to say what he likes as do the rest.