Harry Reid: Demand Rush Limbaugh Apologize

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:32 PM
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Harry Reid: Demand Rush Limbaugh Apologize

Edited on Wed Oct-03-07 03:40 PM by FLDem5

Demand Rush Limbaugh Apologize

Send a letter to Clear Channel's CEO Mark Mays, demanding that Rush apologize for calling members of the military and veterans who oppose the war with Iraq "phony soldiers."

Dear Mr. Mays,

On his September 26th broadcast Rush Limbaugh called men and women in uniform who oppose the war with Iraq "phony soldiers". Rush continued his tirade Monday by denying he had said anything wrong and attacking John Murtha, who served 37 years in the Marines.

In December 2006, a poll run by the Military Times found that only 35 percent of service members approved of President Bush's handling of the war in Iraq. Would Rush consider every other Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine to be phony? What about General John Batiste who retired from active duty in order to speak out against this war?

It's time for Rush to apologize for his remarks.

http://www.giveemhellharry.com/page/petition/rush

(on edit: If it were really a plea for Rush to apologize, this campaign would be directed at his inbox - I think there might be some politicking going on here. That is all.)

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:35 PM
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1. If limbaugh apologized it would be a lie. He's very good at it. Its how he makes a living

General Batiste gave up a third star to get away from the cancer that is george bush and his supporters and the republican party.

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guitar man

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:36 PM
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2. to hell with an apology

too late for that, kick his ass off AFN radio now! I don't want to pay another damn cent to suport his horseshit on the public dime!! :mad:

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:37 PM
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3. I think the idea is - if enough people demand an apology

they may feel some pressure.

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guitar man

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:49 PM
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9. well, with his listeners

being good "christians", I'm sure they will start a big "forgiveness" screed should he apologize. I mean, "forgiveness" is something that would apply to a rich, right wing phony, but never to anyone on the left of course.

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:38 PM
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4. Any apology would be insincere anyway - just kick his fat ass off the radio.

No need to give this prick any more publicity - just get rid of him.

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endarkenment

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:39 PM
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5. Harry Reid: stop funding the damn war.

Rush Limbaugh is a fucking sideshow distraction.

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:42 PM
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6. An apology from someone who lacks integrity is worthless.

He makes his living using lies, exaggerations, and distortions. Anything resembling an apology from him would just be more bullshit.

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:46 PM
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7. Clear Channel has already flipped Reid off

Mark Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications Inc., wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, saying, "Over the years Mr. Limbaugh has repeatedly praised the dedication and valor of our brave men and women in uniform.

"Given Mr. Limbaugh's history of support for our soldiers, it would be unfair for me to assume his statements were intended to personally indict combat soldiers simply because they didn't share his own beliefs regarding the war in Iraq.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/10/03/limbaugh.soldiers/

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Wed Oct-03-07 03:48 PM
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8. LMAO.. yeah I'm sure Rush is thrilled with the soldiers

who disagree with him. Rush is well known for even handed debate and being respectful to people with opposing opinions. :rofl:

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Flying Dream Blues

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Wed Oct-03-07 04:29 PM
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10. Done nt

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Wed Oct-03-07 05:49 PM
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11. thank you for taking action.

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