Rush Limbaugh challenges President Obama to a debate!

[QUOTE="Engrish_Major"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

This really wouldn't be that interesting, Rush would just ask one damning question after another and Obama would just give answers that would have nothing to do with the questions and end every statement with the word "change".

InterpolWilco

Last time was last month when he had that open press conference answering questions about the stimulus package. He had no interest in really answering the questions, he just gave non-cohesive lip service as he transitioned into why it was the republicans fault. I would expect the same response if the questions came from rush.DaBrainz

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] Why Republicans invite him to such events is beyond me. That dude is NOT going to help them.

duxup

I'm glad Limbaugh is seenas a ( if not, "THE" ) leader for Repubs :)

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

I wouldn't expect George Bush to debate Michael Moore so why would I expect Barack Obama to debate someone of similar reputation?Sajo7

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

I'm glad Limbaugh is seenas a ( if not, "THE" ) leader for Repubs :)

LosDaddie

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

I'm glad Limbaugh is seenas a ( if not, "THE" ) leader for Repubs :)

LosDaddie

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] Dude is a political poison pill.

II_Seraphim_II

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

[QUOTE="Sajo7"]I wouldn't expect George Bush to debate Michael Moore so why would I expect Barack Obama to debate someone of similar reputation?fidosim

Dems have given Limbaugh a little too much credit, I agree. But Rush fancies himself as the leader of Repubs....err...I mean conservatives. Heck, he even has a sound bit (usually at the end of a commercial break) that goes: (*cue the PR guy's Mr. Cool voice*) "The man who runs America...."

And :lol: @ Obama being able to sway some of Limbaugh's fanbase. Let's get real here.....you don't listen to Limbaugh/Hannity/Beck/OReilly/Ingraham/etc on a regular basis unless you're already a Repub

[QUOTE="fidosim"][QUOTE="Sajo7"]I wouldn't expect George Bush to debate Michael Moore so why would I expect Barack Obama to debate someone of similar reputation?LosDaddie

Dems have given Limbaugh a little too much credit, I agree. But Rush fancies himself as the leader of Repubs....err...I mean conservatives. Heck, he even has a sound bit (usually at the end of a commercial break) that goes: (*cue the PR guy's Mr. Cool voice*) "The man who runs America...."

And :lol: @ Obama being able to sway some of Limbaugh's fanbase. Let's get real here.....you don't listen to Limbaugh/Hannity/Beck/OReilly/Ingraham/etc on a regular basis unless you're already a Repub

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] Dude is a political poison pill.

duxup

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

Rush is great at rallying The Base, but not much else. A campaing with him in it would be entertaining.

But he has too much power with little responsibility. Not to mention he is paid extremely well. No way would he give that up.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

eh....I haven't read the whole thread and someone else probably already said this.

But there's a simple way for this debate to happen: LIMBAUGH RUNS FOR PREZ

:)

LosDaddie

Rush is great at rallying The Base, but not much else. A campaing with him in it would be entertaining.

But he has too much power with little responsibility. Not to mention he is paid extremely well. No way would he give that up.

The whole "rallying the base" seems just to be an excuse for weak politicians these days.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="fidosim"] Because Rush has a lot of listeners and Democrats have basically propped him up as the leader of the GOP. So debating him could sway some of his listeners' opinions.fidosim

Dems have given Limbaugh a little too much credit, I agree. But Rush fancies himself as the leader of Repubs....err...I mean conservatives. Heck, he even has a sound bit (usually at the end of a commercial break) that goes: (*cue the PR guy's Mr. Cool voice*) "The man who runs America...."

And :lol: @ Obama being able to sway some of Limbaugh's fanbase. Let's get real here.....you don't listen to Limbaugh/Hannity/Beck/OReilly/Ingraham/etc on a regular basis unless you're already a Repub

Oh I know most of the showmanship is just an act. His (and every nutjob on AM radio) agenda islittle more than getting Righties riled up and lefties angry. That's why the Colbert Report is freakin' hilarious to those who get "it".

And yes, Rush does see himself as "a" (maybe not "the" ) leader of the conservative movement.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] You don't have to read the thread to know that the more visible and the more Limbaugh is involved the better off the Democrats are. You just have to be familiar with Limbaugh.

duxup

Rush is great at rallying The Base, but not much else. A campaing with him in it would be entertaining.

But he has too much power with little responsibility. Not to mention he is paid extremely well. No way would he give that up.

The whole "rallying the base" seems just to be an excuse for weak politicians these days.

I disagree, but I think our definitions of "The Base" may vary.

Limbaugh supposed fanbase of 20M+ is what I would call The Base....people who vote strictly on party lines. IMO, he'd have no problem rallying diehard Repubs to his ticket....and even some/most moderate Repubs.

Did I say Olbermann? Better yet, I want to see Rush Limbaugh argue with Richard Dawkins. Now that might actually be interesting rather than just comically bad. :P

This is just more of Limbaugh's idiotic populism. He knows damn well that Obama is not going to waste his time going on Limbaugh's show. In fact, Obama is probably not going to be on any shows except maybe real news shows during his presidency. Limbaugh should challenge Keith Olbermann to a debate...and on neutral ground, not on either one of their shows. I don't know if the world could withstand that sort of matter-antimatter annihilation though.SpaceMoose

Olbermann really isn't smart enough, you really can't hang in a debate with Rush by making a bunch of unsubstantiated snarky remarks like he does on his show. Rush may be idealistic, but he is smart. I would like to see him debate Krugman, that would be fair fight(to the death).

I've never heard of this Limbaugh. Neither did I know Obama smoked. :|

I probably wouldn't watch it, sounds like a waste of time to me.

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]This is just more of Limbaugh's idiotic populism. He knows damn well that Obama is not going to waste his time going on Limbaugh's show. In fact, Obama is probably not going to be on any shows except maybe real news shows during his presidency. Limbaugh should challenge Keith Olbermann to a debate...and on neutral ground, not on either one of their shows. I don't know if the world could withstand that sort of matter-antimatter annihilation though.DaBrainz

Olbermann really isn't smart enough, you really can't hang in a debate with Rush by making a bunch of unsubstantiated snarky remarks like he does on his show. Rush may be idealistic, but he is smart. I would like to see him debate Krugman, that would be fair fight(to the death).

you wonna hear something scary? I read in the paper today he might run for 2012 :shock:Tjeremiah1988

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

[QUOTE="SpaceMoose"]This is just more of Limbaugh's idiotic populism. He knows damn well that Obama is not going to waste his time going on Limbaugh's show. In fact, Obama is probably not going to be on any shows except maybe real news shows during his presidency. Limbaugh should challenge Keith Olbermann to a debate...and on neutral ground, not on either one of their shows. I don't know if the world could withstand that sort of matter-antimatter annihilation though.blue_hazy_basic

Olbermann really isn't smart enough, you really can't hang in a debate with Rush by making a bunch of unsubstantiated snarky remarks like he does on his show. Rush may be idealistic, but he is smart. I would like to see him debate Krugman, that would be fair fight(to the death).

I'm not a Rush fan either but Olberman is just plain dumber than dirt (no offense to dirt:P).

I'm just saying there are smart liberals out there that would stand a chance, Olberman is not one of them.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Rush is great at rallying The Base, but not much else. A campaing with him in it would be entertaining.

But he has too much power with little responsibility. Not to mention he is paid extremely well. No way would he give that up.

LosDaddie

The whole "rallying the base" seems just to be an excuse for weak politicians these days.

I disagree, but I think our definitions of "The Base" may vary.

Limbaugh supposed fanbase of 20M+ is what I would call The Base....people who vote strictly on party lines. IMO, he'd have no problem rallying diehard Repubs to his ticket....and even some/most moderate Repubs.

I'm a bit surprised that anyone mildly familiar with politics and Limbaugh his history, what he says, and thinks he is good for that party.

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

Olbermann really isn't smart enough, you really can't hang in a debate with Rush by making a bunch of unsubstantiated snarky remarks like he does on his show. Rush may be idealistic, but he is smart. I would like to see him debate Krugman, that would be fair fight(to the death).

DaBrainz

I'm not a Rush fan either but Olberman is just plain dumber than dirt (no offense to dirt:P).

I'm just saying there are smart liberals out there that would stand a chance, Olberman is not one of them.

Rush isn't any smarter than Olbermann. He may seem smarter because he gets 3hrs to spew his propaganda, instead of the 1hr Olbermann gets.

I'd love to see Jon Stewart debate Rush. :D

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

Olberman would run rings around Limbaugh. Limbaugh is neither smart nor idealistic (3 failed marriages and a history of substance abuse is hardly in line with what he preaches). Limbaugh simply batters and shouts his way, while telling outright lies (I remember hearing say that Europeans didn't have toilets once) to his followers who lap it up with no sense of thinking about it for themselves. Limbaugh's show is just a series of talking points and catchphrases "drive- by media' "Islamofascists", etc. Things that don't really mean anything or of any substance but that will appeal to his base.blue_hazy_basic

I'm not a Rush fan either but Olberman is just plain dumber than dirt (no offense to dirt:P).

I'm just saying there are smart liberals out there that would stand a chance, Olberman is not one of them.

Rush isn't any smarter than Olbermann. He may seem smarter because he gets 3hrs to spew his propaganda, instead of the 1hr Olbermann gets.

I'd love to see Jon Stewart debate Rush. :D

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]Olberman would run rings around Limbaugh. Limbaugh is neither smart nor idealistic (3 failed marriages and a history of substance abuse is hardly in line with what he preaches). Limbaugh simply batters and shouts his way, while telling outright lies (I remember hearing say that Europeans didn't have toilets once) to his followers who lap it up with no sense of thinking about it for themselves. Limbaugh's show is just a series of talking points and catchphrases "drive- by media' "Islamofascists", etc. Things that don't really mean anything or of any substance but that will appeal to his base.LosDaddie

I'm not a Rush fan either but Olberman is just plain dumber than dirt (no offense to dirt:P).

I'm just saying there are smart liberals out there that would stand a chance, Olberman is not one of them.

Rush isn't any smarter than Olbermann. He may seem smarter because he gets 3hrs to spew his propaganda, instead of the 1hr Olbermann gets.

I'd love to see Jon Stewart debate Rush. :D

I saw O'Reily on the daily show. It could of been good but he really didn't allowO'Reily to get a word in to defend himself.

I would put O'Reliy on the same level as Olberman, those two debatingwould be like watching two monkey trying to have sexual relations with a cupcake, stupid and entertaiing at the same time.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="duxup"] Not at all. As a Republican noted recently you can 5 million radio listeners who love you and look popular as a radio personality, but that doesn't help if 50 million don't like him.

The whole "rallying the base" seems just to be an excuse for weak politicians these days.

duxup

I disagree, but I think our definitions of "The Base" may vary.

Limbaugh supposed fanbase of 20M+ is what I would call The Base....people who vote strictly on party lines. IMO, he'd have no problem rallying diehard Repubs to his ticket....and even some/most moderate Repubs.

I'm a bit surprised that anyone mildly familiar with politics and Limbaugh his history, what he says, and thinks he is good for that party.

Rallying the base doesn't equat to holding any territory. At least not to me..... :?

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="DaBrainz"]

I'm not a Rush fan either but Olberman is just plain dumber than dirt (no offense to dirt:P).

I'm just saying there are smart liberals out there that would stand a chance, Olberman is not one of them.

DaBrainz

Rush isn't any smarter than Olbermann. He may seem smarter because he gets 3hrs to spew his propaganda, instead of the 1hr Olbermann gets.

I'd love to see Jon Stewart debate Rush. :D

I saw O'Reily on the daily show. It could of been good but he really didn't allowO'Reily to get a word in to defend himself.

I would put O'Reliy on the same level as Olberman, those two debatingwould be like watching two monkey trying to have sexual relations with a cupcake, stupid and entertaiing at the same time.

:| I saw that Daily Show ep, with OReilly and he defended himself. OReilly's problem is that he's not brave enough to admit he's a conservative....and he was there to promote a book, not just debate Stewart.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

I disagree, but I think our definitions of "The Base" may vary.

Limbaugh supposed fanbase of 20M+ is what I would call The Base....people who vote strictly on party lines. IMO, he'd have no problem rallying diehard Repubs to his ticket....and even some/most moderate Repubs.

LosDaddie

I'm a bit surprised that anyone mildly familiar with politics and Limbaugh his history, what he says, and thinks he is good for that party.

Rallying the base doesn't equat to holding any territory. At least not to me..... :?

Rush just wants attention. Obama shouldn't make an issue out of it.

If Rush debated Obama, here's how it'd go:
Rush: So you're for free healthcare?
Obama: Well-
Rush: SO UR SUPPORTIN JOE THE PLUMBER HAVIN TO PAY FOR HIS NEIGHBORS ABORTION?
Obama: Wait, wha-
Rush: Hah! You liberals are all the same! You try to say something that I'm too ingnorant to hear! Nice try, terrorist.jaydough

[QUOTE="jaydough"]If Rush debated Obama, here's how it'd go:
Rush: So you're for free healthcare?
Obama: Well-
Rush: SO UR SUPPORTIN JOE THE PLUMBER HAVIN TO PAY FOR HIS NEIGHBORS ABORTION?
Obama: Wait, wha-
Rush: Hah! You liberals are all the same! You try to say something that I'm too ingnorant to hear! Nice try, terrorist.fidosim

I actually do listen to Rush Limbaugh (it's just for laughs), and those mannerisms reflect him almost perfectly. He probably wouldn't even call Obama 'Mr. President,' but something like 'The Messiah' or 'The Anointed One.' Rush thinks he's so clever...

I'd much rather see Obama debate with Stephen Colbert on his show.AlexSays

:P that would be great.

[QUOTE="warbmxjohn"][QUOTE="battlefront23"] I know it doesn't. I just think if you point fingers at one radio show host, you should point fingers at them all.TirOrn

Ok... GO! Point some fingers.... I'd love to see what you can come up with that is even close to as biased, sexist, and racist as Rush Limbaugh's statements.

[QUOTE="jaydough"]If Rush debated Obama, here's how it'd go:
Rush: So you're for free healthcare?
Obama: Well-
Rush: SO UR SUPPORTIN JOE THE PLUMBER HAVIN TO PAY FOR HIS NEIGHBORS ABORTION?
Obama: Wait, wha-
Rush: Hah! You liberals are all the same! You try to say something that I'm too ingnorant to hear! Nice try, terrorist.fidosim

[QUOTE="fidosim"]

If Rush debated Obama, here's how it'd go:
Rush: So you're for free healthcare?
Obama: Well-
Rush: SO UR SUPPORTIN JOE THE PLUMBER HAVIN TO PAY FOR HIS NEIGHBORS ABORTION?
Obama: Wait, wha-
Rush: Hah! You liberals are all the same! You try to say something that I'm too ingnorant to hear! Nice try, terrorist.jaydough

I actually do listen to Rush Limbaugh (it's just for laughs), and those mannerisms reflect him almost perfectly. He probably wouldn't even call Obama 'Mr. President,' but something like 'The Messiah' or 'The Anointed One.' Rush thinks he's so clever...

[QUOTE="fidosim"] I get the feeling you've never listened to Rush Limbaugh on his show or in a debate.

I actually do listen to Rush Limbaugh (it's just for laughs), and those mannerisms reflect him almost perfectly. He probably wouldn't even call Obama 'Mr. President,' but something like 'The Messiah' or 'The Anointed One.' Rush thinks he's so clever...

I think this feud is so highschoolish and pathetic.

I mean you would think with our failing economy Obama and his administration would have much more important things on the to do list than to pick a fight with a talk radio host. Seriously, Rush is only an entertainer, so why pick a fight with him? Please, Obama get your priorities straight.

This whole fight was a calculated plan by the left to do three things:
1. To demonize the Rep party by painting Rush as our leader.
2. To try to split the Rep party.
3. To distract the American people from the economy, and probably from the fact that Obama is planning on signing the 8000 earmark spending bill.

Now to Rush, just SHUT THE **** UP cause you give us Reps a bad name.

Seriously, am I the only one who thinks this whole dramafest is just stupid??? Our economy is in the tank, and all we can talk about is something that a talk radio host said. By acknowledging Rush, all the left is doing is raising him up to Obama's level, and do we really want to raise Rush up to any level?

I think this feud is so highschoolish and pathetic.

I mean you would think withour failing economy Obama and his administration would have much more important things on the to do list than to pick a fight with atalk radio host. Seriously, Rush is only an entertainer, so why pick a fight with him? Please, Obama get your priorities straight.

This whole fight was a calculated plan by the left to do three things:
1. To demonize the Rep party by painting Rush as our leader.
2. Totry to split the Rep party.
3. To destract the American people from the economy, and probably from the fact thatObama is planning on signing the 8000 earmarkspending bill.

Now to Rush, just SHUT THE **** UP cause you give us Reps a bad name.

Seriously, am I the only one who thinks this whole dramafest is just stupid??? Our economy is in the tank,and all we can talk about is something that a talk radio host said. By acknowledging Rush, all the leftis doing is raising him up to Obama's level, and do we really want to raise Rush up to any level?

peaceful_anger

[QUOTE="fidosim"] I get the feeling you've never listened to Rush Limbaugh on his show or in a debate.

I actually do listen to Rush Limbaugh (it's just for laughs), and those mannerisms reflect him almost perfectly. He probably wouldn't even call Obama 'Mr. President,' but something like 'The Messiah' or 'The Anointed One.' Rush thinks he's so clever...