Rush Limbaugh's resignation

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Rush Limbaugh's resignation
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Thu, 10-02-2003 - 10:30am

Although I don't think his comment was racially motivated, I do think it was racially insensitive.

Live With Passion!

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Thu, 10-02-2003 - 7:01pm

Geez is right.

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Phyllis

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Thu, 10-02-2003 - 7:48pm
All right!!! You three summed it up well, Patty, Rhonda & Phyllis. We support each other even if we don't always agree on things is the key phrase. That's why I'm here and not on some weight loss board. Go Ladies!!!!
Katherine (Kat)
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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 8:56am
I place Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Louis Farakan and Rush Limbaugh in the same group. They're all radicals whether left or right. I don't agree with them either as I don't feel personally responsible for the hate and discontent among our black population. Again, I am all for free speech. It's one of the liberties we are granted as Americans.

And I'll defend anyone's right to say what they like. But as grown-ups, I think we need to remember that there are consequences to our actions. As a free nation, we naturally do not all share the same opinions and that will lead to tension. I've watched and listened to Mr. Limbaugh on many occasions and have come to the conclusion that I believe he is wrong about nearly everything that comes out of his mouth. Again, free speech reigns supreme. I do not believe this about him because it's the Democratic thing to do. I come by my opinions at a gut level. His opinions "feel" wrong to me. It has little to do with political, racial, or religious affilliation. His opinions and attitudes smack of the "good ol' boy" atmosphere that ran rampant in the last century and still does to some extent today. That sort of thing irritates me to no end.

Hipocrisy and double standards are a fact of life. We are all human and faced with the frailties of that particular condition. Nobody can be right all the time to all people. Think of how calm and peaceful the world would be. Think of how Orwellian it would be as well. Sometimes we all have to simply agree to disagree.

Lori

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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 8:57am
Right on Chicken Princess! Here we go with the free speech thing again...

Lori

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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 8:59am
Again, Right On Rhonda Diva! If I thought for a minute that anyone was really getting angry or even upset I wouldn't say a word. I love being an American and being able to voice my opinions without the jackboots knocking at my door. I certainly don't need it online.

Lori

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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 10:59am
I totally agree, Lori. Whenever I express an opinion, it's about an issue and certainly not about someone here on the board. I have great affection and respect for everyone here. I tell you guys stuff I don't even tell my best "in person" friends sometimes. I also enjoy hearing other people's opinions. In the *olden days,* before so many people got so politically correct and sensitive, it used to be considered plain old conversation. To me, it stimulating and educational. You never know when you might learn something new that could actually change your mind or broaden your horizons, and to me, that's a good thing!

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Rhonda

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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 11:12am
Isn't it funny how our "guts" can tell us totally different things? ;-) I know it's a sad fact about the hypocrisy and double standards, but I do my best not to perpetuate it by my actions, since it bothers me so much. If I did, that would be -------- hypocritical, right?

I am sorry to see the rise of reverse discrimination. The way to correct one wrong is not with another, and we've had quotas, affirmative action, integegrated schools, etc., long enough that the playing field should be more level in most instances. It's really not fair to the minorities either, and many of them agree. They want to be judged on their merit and not be considered as having been handed something because of their race.

Believe it or not, here in the *ignorant* south, we had some great black Republicans elected to our city council this past election. I voted for all of them. We also had one of the finest people I've ever had the privilege to know (and worked in her campaigns twice) elected to our state legislature. This black woman epitomizes everything an American should be, in my opinion. She came to this country from Jamaica and lived with an aunt; worked hard and got a good education; joined the U.S. Navy and retired as an officer after 20 years service; was appointed Head of Veterans' Affairs for the State of Florida; and is now serving in our state legislature. On top of that, she is a fine Christian (although what religion she is isn't as important as the impact it has on the way she conducts her life); is a loving mother of 3 and wife; and just generally a beautiful person inside and out. I hate that the more vocal highly publicized people get all the spotlight when there are people like this who truly deserve it and could do far more to better their cause. The world would be far better if there were more people like her.

Rhonda


Edited 10/3/2003 11:25:40 AM ET by rsmurray

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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 12:53pm
I don't like loudmouths on either side. Civility, gentility, and tact have gone out the window in political discussions; I think it's just a reflection of what's happened to manners and consideration in society in general. Even if your message is a good one or your intentions are positive, they get lost in the delivery. I only listen to a few talk shows; sports talk or political talk, as soon as the screaming and talking over eash other starts, I shut off the noise, pick up a magazine or newspaper, and read - always with a jaundiced eye.

By the way, apart from the PC or not PC discussion, I think Rush would still be a commentator on ESPN if he had bitten his tongue after saying McNabb has regressed. That part's true. He's been a solid quarterback most of his career, and even excellent at times; but he's turning into Drew Bledsoe his last few years with the Patriots - no offensive line to protect him, and no time to throw the ball, and no room to run for his life.

Done, and done!

Donna





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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 1:04pm
I agree, and I agree. ;-)

Rhonda

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