Let’s be clear, Rush was rejected by his kind, a bunch of “rich white guys”

Let’s be clear, Rush was rejected by his kind, a bunch of “rich white guys”

cross posted at: http://blog.windycitywatch.com/2009/10/lets-be-clear-rush-was-rejected-by-his.html

Sure Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton threatened to raise hell if the investors group Rush Limbaugh was part of was allowed to purchase the St. Louis Rams, the NFL Players Association spoke out against his bid and a number of African American players said they wouldn’t play for him, but at the end of the day he was not rejected by them, he was rejected by a bunch of “rich white guys.”

Rush wants you to think he is a victim and it’s a rejection of his conservative politics, but this is not about politics, this is about bigotry and business. The other “rich white guys” rejected Limbaugh’s special brand of racism, homophobia and misogyny and know that it is bad for business. Limbaugh’s mistake was thinking that other “rich white guys” would embrace his bigotry or at the least they would ignore it.

Before blaming liberals, minorities, women, the LGBT community and the media, Limbaugh needs to accept the fact that they (we) did not make the decision to prevent him from owning an NFL franchise. They (we) don’t have that power.

Limbaugh’s first call should be to his partner in the deal, “rich white guy” Dave Checketts, who made the decision to dump him from the group. Checketts had the opportunity to say “Rush, forget the haters I got your back, we are going to forge ahead and win this bid. Don’t you worry, after all we are ‘rich white guys.’”

Instead Checketts effectively said “look man, you aren’t worth the trouble. Besides most of us ‘rich white’ guys don’t think like you.”

Checketts made his decision because he knew that other “rich white guys,” including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, were opposed to Limbaugh being part of the group bidding on the Rams.

I don’t blame Limbaugh for being upset and feeling betrayed. I am sure he is friendly with a lot of NFL owners, many of who share his conservative political ideology. They most likely run into each other at airports as they land or take off in their private jets, they probably share luxury suites at sporting events and they probably dine together at swanky restaurants. Some (NOT ALL) of them might have even sent him a complimentary note or two telling him how funny it is when he calls President Obama a “Halfrican American” or “Barack the Magic Negro.”

While I mentioned some owners share Limbaugh’s views, it would be negligent of me not to acknowledge the good guys like Goodel, Irsay and Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have worked hard to make sure that the league leads by example when it comes to diversity and social responsibility.

Limbaugh probably thought the other NFL owners would have his back, after all they have the whole “rich white guy” thing in common. But unlike Limbaugh, they know that if they want to remain rich Limbaugh is someone that they cannot afford to do business with.

than his rabid broadcasting style. After all, those rich, white football owner guys mostly share his politics.

I'm glad this is hitting him hard, that it's the end of a lifelong dream he's had. It's high time Mr. Arrogance had something happen to deflate that ego.

He backed Obama

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Sorry for the link to Politico.....


NFL owners, team officials, players and coaches have overwhelmingly favored Republicans with their political contributions, according to a study released Thursday by the Center for Responsive Politics.



http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27299.html

. . .people who hold opposing political views are not the enemy, just for holding opposing views.

I'm doing stimpy's dance right now

like Limbaugh pushing sponsors or fans away due to his ridiculous viewpoint.

I really think the Beck situation had a direct influence on this as I'm not sure if that hadn't just happened that we would be seeing this outcome.

As soon as everyone stops thinking this asshole has any power, with his audience of 1/2 of one percent of the American population, half of which listen because they hate him, we can move on and remember that this is a great country with high values. He is not one of us!

The crazy, arch-conservatives with which he surrounds himself, make him feel invulnerable--because they're so
busy praising his nutty rants.

And I'm sure Rush travels in elite circles, and that most people are polite to him--the truth is that Rush
is an embarrassment. Only the fringe 10 percent agree with him. To the rest of the world he's a circus act.
He's not respected, even though his success is acknowledged.

The vast majority of people in this country think Limbaugh is a joke. You only have to listen to his show
for a couple of hours--to understand what a clown he is. Then, you've got the drug habit and the yucky
rumors about his trips to the Dominican Republic.

I am very glad this happened though. Between his callers, the crazy conservatives who adore him and the sycophants
who surround him---it's rare that Rush really understands how the world views him. Beyond the "golden EIB microphone"
is reality---and it's great that Rush finally got a heavy dose of it.

He was rejected because he was a bigot.

what the NFL is looking for in SO many ways, but racism is certainly a part of it.

He's a hateful man and I hope this is just the beginning of him getting what he deserves. I put a great deal of the blame for the toxic political environment squarely on his shoulders.

Gimme an "O"
Gimme an "X"
Gimme a "Y"

the rich black guys to play for him.

Which means he was rejected for his racism

. . .I bet you Dan Rooney is not a fan.

Rich white guy doesn't always equal hardcore rethug. Anymore than poor/middle class black always equal Democrat.

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Some of them do something good with their money

You're right that he was rejected by rich white guys. But you're wrong (and this is where Rush is wrong, too) when you say they're "his kind". They're not - not by a long shot. They think he's a loud-mouth, drug-addled, delusional, uneducated blowhard. They're right, of course.

Just because someone has money doesn't automatically put them in the same class as others who have money. Rush, and the ignoramuses who follow him, need to learn that.

. . .to be accepted.

Wasn't sure why you used the quotes (could read 2 ways - I picked wrong :blush:)

I took a risk by using "rich white guys" a lot.