Rush Limbaugh's resignation
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Rush Limbaugh's resignation
| Thu, 10-02-2003 - 10:30am |
Although I don't think his comment was racially motivated, I do think it was racially insensitive.
| Thu, 10-02-2003 - 10:30am |
Although I don't think his comment was racially motivated, I do think it was racially insensitive.
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Geez is right.
Live With Passion!
Phyllis
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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Hugs,
Rhonda
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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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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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