Rush isn't talking about Fluke or his lame "apology" on his radio show anymore, and the flames seem to have died down, but the toll continues to grow. According to Think Progress' running count, 34 43 companies have now yanked or foresworn ads on the show. No one seems to know how many sponsors Rush has left (LifeLock and Lear Capital have … Read More
And Netflix Makes Thirty
Moments ago, Netflix emailed a statement to the tech website Boing Boing indicating that the company will ensure that its ads never appear on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show again: Spotted your tweets and wanted to let you know that Netflix has not purchased and does not purchase advertising on the Rush Limbaugh show. We do buy network radio advertising and have confirmed … Read More
Full Circle
Wow. Saint Vincent's Hospital in Connecticut, a Catholic medical center, is withdrawing its advertising from Rush Limbaugh, according to the hospital's Twitter feed. Remember, this all started because Catholic insitutions were upset and having to "pay for" contraception coverage. Apparently, Rush stunk up his side so badly that even his allies are distancing themselves.
How To Apologize
What is this? Like, the tenth Limbaugh post in a row? No, not really. This one is a little different. It's a public service message on how to apologize. Or actually, how NOT to apologize, using Limbaugh's apology as an instructional template. (Yeah, this is a Limbaugh post. Who am I kidding?) So let's look at the text of the … Read More
The Limbaugh Tally
So, it looks like 12 advertisers have pulled their ads. [UPDATE: It's twenty, actually, according to Think Progress; UPDATE @ 12:30pm: Twenty-four.] Plus two radio stations. And if you saw the clip of Limbaugh's explanation of his (non)apology, you may have noticed that Limbaugh uses Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" as intro music. Even THAT has been pulled (at Gabriel's insistance). Incidentally, one … Read More
The Rush Limbaugh-Fluke Lies
Catalogues nicely by John Cole: 1.) Lie #1- She was testifying about her sex life: This is a blatant lie. As we have noted repeatedly, nowhere in her testimony did Miss Fluke discuss her sex life, sexual preferences, or sexual activity. She discusses the need for contraceptives for a variety of reasons, most prominently discussing her friend’s disease, but never once does she discuss … Read More
And Rush Today…
… on his radio show, says: Against my own instincts, against my own knowledge, against everything that I know to be right and wrong, I descended to their level [the level of 'the left'] when I used those two words to describe Sandra Fluke. That was my error. Again, he's apologizing for "those two words" — presumably "slut" and "prostitute". … Read More
Limbaugh’s Non-Apology
Posted on his website Saturday: "For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political … Read More
The Right’s Sex Obsession Explained
Shorter Aaron Worthing: Rush Limbaugh was wrong to call Sandra Fluke a slut. As for me, I would prefer not to inquire into whether women in college are sluts or not, but Obamacare is forcing me to ask.
The Sick Limbaugh
Only a fat ass like Limbaugh could possibly think that providing medical coverage for contraception means that we are paying women to have sex (thereby making them "sluts"). And his comments highlight his ignorance. He seems to think that if a woman takes a birth control pill everyday, she is therefore having sex everyday. Apparently, he and his women-hating bigot … Read More
RIP Andrew Breitbart: Death Of A Douchebag, Indeed
So yesterday we learn of the sudden passing of Andrew Breitbart at the age of 43, from "natural causes". There is a convention in polite society that you do not speak ill of the dead. Or at the very least, that you allow some time for the body to cool before you reflect — politely — on one's past. And … Read More
Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Dissonance
On "Fox & Friends" this morning, Brian Kilmeade noted that good economic news matters a great deal when it comes to the president's fortunes, but only "if you believe these numbers." A minute later, Gretchen Carlson added, "Unemployment has gone down, more jobs have been created. Now, you can argue about how those numbers, some people say they've been fabricated." "If you believe … Read More
Liz Trotta Deserves This
What an assinine thing to say — that women who serve in the military should expect to be raped because they are in close quarters with men. I mean, it's just plain dumb. Jon Stewart does the honors: The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook
The New York Times Asks “Shall We Report The Truth?”
In a stunning editorial today, the New York Times ombudmen Arthur Brisbane asks TImes readers whether — hold on to your hats — whether or not Times reporters should state the facts. He gives us an example of how it might work: …Mitt Romney often says President Obama has made speeches “apologizing for America,” a phrase to which Paul Krugman objected in … Read More
More Conservative Outrage… This Time Over The Muppets
No, really: On Fox’s “Follow the Money,” Bolling alleged that the new Disney installment of the “The Muppets” franchise was evidence of a liberal Hollywood conspiracy to brainwash children. The film features an evil oil baron named Tex Richman (Chris Cooper), who wants to raze the Muppets’ old theater to drill for the black gold. The gang reunites to host … Read More