What does Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, & Rush Limbaugh have in common?

[gautama]

Oh, shut up!! As you've just proven, your posts are not exactly ripe with substance either.

Obamarrhoidal Rinata here's a challenge ferya:Wasn't Obami Salami a TWENTY YEAR tenured GRADUATE of the Cathedral Of Hate run by a Black Racist whackjob "Goddamn America" Wright ? Didn't this Racist Freak Wright state that one of the most Notorious anti-Semite and WHITEY-Haters in American History, Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam, is/was his "friend and idol" ? Didn't both of these Black Racist Nutjobs travel together to congratulate the TERRORIST Ghaddafi of Libya for his accomplishments shortly after the Lockerbe Disaster when he was declared an enemy of America ? Wasn't Obami Salami the cherry-picked choice of the notoriously corrupt commie and mafioso-ridden Chicago political Machine without whose blessing even dog-catcher's can't get elected ?

And, howzabout the fact that Obami Salami kicked off his Senatorial Career from the house of his buddy, the UNREPENTANT, HOMICIDAL MANIACAL COMMIE TERRORIST Bill Ayers ?????

Are these NATIONALLY KNOWN FACTS WITHOUT SUBSTANCE ???????

Huh ??????

Awaiting your delusional and insipid response, you Obamarrhoidal lemming .

You're nuts. Did you actually think I was going to read and respond to your ranting?? Dream on.

Frankly. I gave you more credit than you deserve. I doubt if you can read with any degree of understanding.

BTW, you did respond. Apparently, you do not know the meaning of the word "respond".

The fact that you are also mischaracterizing my post which is not a rant but a list of NATIONALLY KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE DISCREDITED POLITICAL CHARLATAN Obami Salami further underlines the fact that you are a benighted nincompoop........full of poopy-doopy.

 

[Gem]

edthecynic blathered:

You do realize that phony soldier Stuttering LimpTard uses the same argument against Obama don't you? He says Obama has no military or business experience and is therefore the "least qualified person" to be president.

Apparently no one can't use the CON$ervative arguments against them.

What does Limbaugh's supposed opinion have to do with my post, Ed? I mentioned nothing about agreeing with or not agreeing with him or Hannity or Beck. I simply asked for confirmation that the OP was stating that any one who did not:

1) Graduate college.
2) Serve in the military
3) Serve the government

should not have the right to publicly express their opinions about these issues.

Please make sure that you are reading other people's posts correctly before you respond to them. Otherwise, you end up looking silly.

 

[007]

What do Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity all have in common?

They all PISS OFF liberals by exposing them with the truth about their underhanded, socialist, agenda, and that is why I listen to all three of them when I have the chance.

 

[JakeStarkey]

What pale has in common with the three is that none understand what is socialism.

 

[Madeline]

It seems that the OP is attempting to proffer the idea that only the college educated can possibly possess the intelligence needed to be responsible for providing opinions to the masses. Also, that only people who have served in the military and people who have served the government in some form should be permitted to discuss issues relating to these areas publicly.

Am I reading this right? I want to make sure that I am before I continue.

I really don't think that's a fair reading of the Op, Gem. I am not sure he's drawing any conclusions about the facts he states are common to Beck, Hannity and Limbaugh. Maybe he just thought it was odd, as in unusual and interesting, so he reported on it.

I will tell you, though, for me -- just me, not the Op, whom I do not know -- it's disturbing that so many take their word at face value and prize it so dearly in light of their lack of credentials. Maybe military service, education and elected office holding do not ensure that someone has a valid POV or a balanced view of the facts. But Gem, in what universe would having none of these credentials serve as proof that someone DOES?

If having a blank resume qualified anyone to be a political pundit, we could end homelessness today. Just hire those who have no qualifications and give them positions of trust we normally reserved for people with reliable track records of accomplishment and trustworthiness.

So if Beck, Hannity and Limbaugh have each -- separately and yet oddly, at almost the same time -- overcome the blank resume hurdle to be seen as trustworthy and even wise by so many, what did they demonstrate? Talent? Wit? Charisma? Maybe. Some would say those are exactly what accounts for the success of folks like Larry King and Barbra Walters (though I suspect these two had degrees and experience in journalism as well).

No one is wagging a finger at folks who choose their pundits however the hell these three got chosen. At least, I am not. I'm just curious....why did you pick these guys? Of all the folks out there in mass media land vying for your attention, what was it about them, exactly?

 

[007]

What pale has in common with the three is that none understand what is socialism.

Oh c'mon... you can sound more stupid than that if you try.

 

[barry1960]

What do Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity all have in common?

They all PISS OFF liberals by exposing them with the truth about their underhanded, socialist, agenda, and that is why I listen to all three of them when I have the chance.

This the scary part. Some people actually take these radio entertainers seriously and soak in their misinformation. Then they regurgitate this information back out as if it were truth.

Your time would be better spent reading a book than listening to this radio tripe. If you listen in your car, turn the channel to easy listening music.

 

[007]

What do Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity all have in common?

They all PISS OFF liberals by exposing them with the truth about their underhanded, socialist, agenda, and that is why I listen to all three of them when I have the chance.

This the scary part. Some people actually take these radio entertainers seriously and soak in their misinformation. Then they regurgitate this information back out as if it were truth.

Your time would be better spent reading a book than listening to this radio tripe. If you listen in your car, turn the channel to easy listening music.

No, there's nothing scary about the truth. If you can prove any one of them is lying, call them, prove it. Otherwise you're just another empty liberal voice on the internet spreading some line of pure bull shit.

Conservatives want to hear the facts. That's why more people listen to Hannity, Beck and Limbaugh than all your liberal, piece of shit, lame stream media outlets put together. So enjoy your dough headed minority, and keep listening to the likes of those morons like stewart, who are purely, nothing but comedians.

 

[Gem]

Madeline Wrote:

I will tell you, though, for me -- just me, not the Op, whom I do not know -- it's disturbing that so many take their word at face value and prize it so dearly in light of their lack of credentials. Maybe military service, education and elected office holding do not ensure that someone has a valid POV or a balanced view of the facts. But Gem, in what universe would having none of these credentials serve as proof that someone DOES?

I certainly am not proclaiming that having a college degree is a negative. I think that a college degree, military service, etc. are all experiences that give a person a different perspective. In general, I find that the more experiences a person has the better. Its always good to be able to see the world from a variety of angles.

What I think is potentially dangerous is the implication (which I DO think was present in the original post) that people who do not possess these experiences are somehow unqualified to comment on them or other issues.

The original post most certainly appeared concerned about the fact that these three men have the ear of a large number of Americans. And the poster seems to list as his chief reasons of concern NOT that what they are saying is dangerous or incorrect...but rather that they are non-college educated individuals who have never served in the military or worked for the government.

I find that troubling....especially when you consider the large number of successful and, in many cases, brilliant, individuals who did not finish high school and or college. The College Dropouts Hall of Fame: Famous college dropouts, successful college dropouts, and rich college dropouts

In my opinion...the vastly more important question regarding Beck, Hannity, and Limbaugh is whether or not what they are saying is valid and truthful. To dismiss their opinions because they don't have a degree, didn't serve in the military, etc. is to dismiss the opinions of anyone else who doesn't fit those specifications.

And if thats the case...being judged on your "qualifications" rather than the validity of your statements...well then a whole lot of us are going to be silenced.

 

[JakeStarkey]

What pale has in common with the three is that none understand what is socialism.

Oh c'mon... you can sound more stupid than that if you try.

We have to begin with basic principles with you. You and they obviously don't understand the definition of socialism.

So let's begin with your education. Go find a dictionary definition, come back, and post it, and tell us why the Dems' legislation is socialistic. Give it a try.

 

[Cuyo]

What do they have in Common?

They're all Phonies, and a bunch of Fake Conservatives. (Especially Hannity)

Man that guy aggravates me.

To be fair, unlike Limburgh and Beck, I believe Hannity is just so dense and stupid he doesn't realize he's full of shit. Every second spent listening to his nonsensical drivel is like getting a lobotomy just a little bit.

 

[edthecynic]

edthecynic blathered:

You do realize that phony soldier Stuttering LimpTard uses the same argument against Obama don't you? He says Obama has no military or business experience and is therefore the "least qualified person" to be president.

Apparently no one can't use the CON$ervative arguments against them.

What does Limbaugh's supposed opinion have to do with my post, Ed? I mentioned nothing about agreeing with or not agreeing with him or Hannity or Beck. I simply asked for confirmation that the OP was stating that any one who did not:

1) Graduate college.
2) Serve in the military
3) Serve the government

should not have the right to publicly express their opinions about these issues.

Please make sure that you are reading other people's posts correctly before you respond to them. Otherwise, you end up looking silly.

Don't be sore just because I chopped you off at the knees before you could argue that people CAN be knowledgeable without having experience. Since the CON$ you defend say someone can't be knowledgeable without experience, then that "logic" applies to the CON$ also.
Get it?

 

[Gatekeeper]

It would seem trying to link the lack of a college education, serving in the military or holding public office has some bearing on the level of competence or incompetence that someone rises to. IMHO it has, in most cases, nothing to do with someones ability to achieve.

I would prefer to have someone with plain old common sense and street smarts heading some venture, instead of some,not all, college graduate who thinks they are the latest super genius to hit the ground running. The ability to achieve varies with each individual regardless of their 'officially recognized education'.

I can almost detect a jealousy along with some other 'stuff', even though I have my dislikes for Hannity and others, they have accomplished, financially anyway, more than 90% of the people around them, including here in USMB.

The fault, if you will, lays at the doorsteps of the non-thinkers who follow others at the drop of a hat and are too lazy to research issues and formulate an individual opinion WITHOUT being influenced by some popular carnival barker, talking head, or others looking to win a popularity contest.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Of course military experience and higher education facilitates one's ability to achieve. To suggest that a 4th grader can operate a 21st-century missile system probably has a 4th grade education.

 

[Gem]

Edthecynic Wrote:

Don't be sore just because I chopped you off at the knees before you could argue that people CAN be knowledgeable without having experience. Since the CON$ you defend say someone can't be knowledgeable without experience, then that "logic" applies to the CON$ also.
Get it?

Of course I get your silly little point. It doesn't stop it from being wrong, and my original question from being valid. Why would I be sore? You're the one whose arguing poorly, lol.

I wanted to make sure that I was reading the OP correctly - that he feels it is dangerous that Hannity, Limbaugh and Beck are dangerous not because they say inaccurate or inflammatory things, but rather because they do not possess the necessary requirements, in his opinion, to be heard. From what I have read - that seems to be the assertion, no one has argued effectively that this isn't what was meant. Therefore, yes...my point is that such an assertion is asinine.

What I think is funny...and why your point is invalid...is because you assume that I give two sh*ts whether Limbaugh agrees with the asinine original post or doesn't. Limbaugh, Hannity, and Beck could all be in complete agreement that no one without military experience should be allowed to speak on military issues...it wouldn't make it right.

Now, to respond to your issue of Limbaugh's opinion of Obama's lack of military service... Considering the fact that the Left was patently disinterested in the question of military service as a prerequisite for serving as President when Clinton served...but FASCINATED by the subject when Kerry was running...then SUDDENLY disinterested again when Obama was President is certainly an interesting bit of political theater...and, in my opinion...is probably what Limbaugh is highlighting by bringing up Obama's lack of service...I would guess that what Limbaugh is doing is SATIRIZING people like you...who refuse to see the absolute hypocrisy of the media not caring, then caring, then not caring about military service as it suits their needs. He seems to do that quite a bit...enjoying watching the liberals hop around in indignation as they pretend to think (or are so dumb they actually believe) that he is serious about what he was saying. But having never heard Limbaugh speak about Obama's lack of military service...I'm just theorizing.

 

[JakeStarkey]

In the sense of fairness concerning this, "Considering the fact that the Left was patently disinterested in the question of military service as a prerequisite for serving as President when Clinton served...but FASCINATED by the subject when Kerry was running...then SUDDENLY disinterested again when Obama was President is certainly an interesting bit of political theater...and, in my opinion..., then we could conclude the Republicans all hailed Kerry's service, hmmmm?

If you are going to be fair and objective, Gem, that concept applies to the evidence of both sides. I was disgusted with the attacks on the military service of Bush, Gore, and Kerry. Both sides were not serving the best interests of America with that nonsense.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

All are college dropouts who have no work experience except radio and TV, have never held public office, served in military, nor worked in government. Yet their followers treat their words as gospel.

Also they all have 7 digit incomes. No wonder they are so concerned with higher taxes on the rich.

Sean Hannity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Glenn Beck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rush Limbaugh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And Obama has no work experience, having spent his adult llife at the public trough, no military experience.. yet his disciples treat his word as Gospel.

And he earns a 7 digit income off a couple goofy books and a few shady land deals with known criminals.

 

[Gem]

Its an absolutely valid question...IF we were discussing Republicans reactions/opinions of military service...which we aren't.

We're discussing whether or not serving in the military (a college education, service to the government, etc.) should be a prerequisite for speaking publicly about military policy, domestic policy, etc.

The OP seems to think that it should. I disagree. Edthecynic pointed out that Limbaugh has stated that Obama did not serve and therefore shouldn't be able to have an opinion on military matters. I have stated that 1) If Limbaugh believes that he is wrong. and 2) In my opinion (with the caveat that I have not heard Limbaugh speaking on this issue), it would not surprise me if Limbaugh was speaking this way not because he believed that service should be a prerequisite to being able to speak...but rather to satirize the fact that the left seems only to care about military service when they have a candidate who has served.

To answer your question however, I think that it is obvious that the Right only really began to question Kerry's service record when he chose to make it the main reason why Americans should vote for him....AND after the Left chose to make Bush's service record a reason not to vote for him. I think that if we are going to look into an question one candidate's (Bush's) military service then the other candidate (Kerry) is fair game too. Since both candidates had questionable aspects to their service...I did not see "blatant unfairness" on one side of the debate instead of the other. Both sides asked legitimate questions, both sides had fringe elements that were disrespectful.

 

[nraforlife]

What do they have in Common?

They're all Phonies, and a bunch of Fake Conservatives. (Especially Hannity)

Man that guy aggravates me.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

The OP seems to think that it should. I disagree. Edthecynic pointed out that Limbaugh has stated that Obama did not serve and therefore shouldn't be able to have an opinion on military matters. I have stated that 1) If Limbaugh believes that he is wrong. and 2) In my opinion (with the caveat that I have not heard Limbaugh speaking on this issue), it would not surprise me if Limbaugh was speaking this way not because he believed that service should be a prerequisite to being able to speak...but rather to satirize the fact that the left seems only to care about military service when they have a candidate who has served.

Spot on. A lot of what Rush does is satire.... it takes a sense of humor to understand this. Limbaugh has never espoused the notion that military service is a prerequisite for the presidency. There is a reason we have a civilian Commander and Chief.