Rush Limbaugh Stands by Haiti Comments

[Hot Mega]

Controversial conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh is defending earlier comments in which he accused President Obama of using the disaster in Haiti for political gain.

"I do believe that everything is political to this president," Limbaugh said on his radio show yesterday. "Everything this president sees is a political opportunity, including Haiti, and he will use it to burnish his credentials with minorities in this country and around the world, and to accuse Republicans of having no compassion."

President Obama has dedicated $100 million for immediate relief efforts in Haiti, calling it a "top priority." The president has not politicized the matter or criticized Republicans' response to the disaster. Republicans, in fact, have largely expressed their support for the president's efforts.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs did accuse Limbaugh specifically of having no compassion after his original remarks: "I think in times of great crisis, there are always people that say really stupid things," Gibbs said yesterday. "I don't know how anybody -- I don't know how anybody could sit where he does, having enjoyed the success that he has, and not feel some measure of sorrow for what has happened in Haiti."

The conservative magazine the National Review defended a portion of Limbaugh's original comments in which he questioned the effectiveness of giving aid to Haiti via the government.

"On the facts, Rush is right," writes Jim Geraghty. "The tale of U.S. foreign aid to Haiti is maddening, as well-meaning Americans dump more and more money to alleviate suffering, only to see little or no actual improvement in the living conditions on the ground."

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http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/01/15/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry6100434.shtml

Re: Rush's comments....He's politicizing a catastrophic tragedy by accusing a politician for what he believes he will do?

<Where was Rush on Bush's nearly $1 billion to Indonesia for tsunami aid and relief?>

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/02/09/tsunami.aid/

Again, how can you take him seriously?

As far as the National Review comments; Uh aren't we talking about emergency aid and relief...WTF does this have to do with the internal politics of Haiti???

 

[Ace Bandage]

I would stand by those comments as well. If you don't think the Obama administration can and will exploit/use (let's not argue semantics) this for political gain, you're being very naive. As I said in the other thread, I'm not giving any aid on my own. The government will throw away enough money to cover for all of us before this is over.

 

[Hot Mega]

I would stand by those comments as well. If you don't think the Obama administration can and will exploit/use (let's not argue semantics) this for political gain, you're being very naive. As I said in the other thread, I'm not giving any aid on my own. The government will throw away enough money to cover for all of us before this is over.

Obama will make a speech, call their leader and send some aid/relief...maybe visit as is his near obligation if he's sending US greenbacks there. No different from what every other POTUS has done in past similar situations. But Obama will exploit this for political gain?

Yeah...I suppose now the "H" in BHO will now stand for Haiti ala G 9/11 Bush and Judy 9/11 Riuliani.:1orglaugh

Sorry A/R...that dog ain't hunting....he's under the house sleeping.

 

[Mrs Jolly]

Exactly what kind of political gain? The Hatian ex-pat vote? Winning over the tea party crowd? There will be no bump whatsoever in any opinion poll relating to the action in Haiti.

Obama had to give money. Could you imagine what it would look like to the rest of the word if the US stumped up less than Jamaica for instance?

Look back over what Limburger is saying, "Minorities in this country and around the world." Hmmm what the hell are they when they are at home. Muslims in China? Latinos in Poland? Why is Obama playing nice for them? I have no idea mainly because it is a dickhead spouting off in full flow. This kind of typifies Rushton to me, idiotically assuming that other nations have "minorities" and that political decisions in the US are reacted to in the same fashion in other countries. Naturally I might be worng, I'm willing to do a straw poll of my English family (All white) and call my remining brown skinned friend in England. I'll ask them what they think about the decision to give aid to a nation where roughly one in two hundred died in one day. What's the bet that a) they will think it a fucking weird question and b) there will be no difference in their answers across racial lines.

The implication in this prattle is that the aid is in some measure related to the colour of the victims. That's just beyond contempt. If the earthquake had happened in Finland Rush wouldn't be saying that Obama is cosying up to white people. He is drawing a line under the fact that the president is Black and he is sending dollars to other black people. The starving, the bleeding and the screaming are all besides the point for Rush and his morons. Some black people are getting something for nothing.

 

[Hot Mega]

Exactly what kind of political gain? The Hatian ex-pat vote? Winning over the tea party crowd? There will be no bump whatsoever in any opinion poll relating to the action in Haiti.

Obama had to give money. Could you imagine what it would look like to the rest of the word if the US stumped up less than Jamaica for instance?

Look back over what Limburger is saying, "Minorities in this country and around the world." Hmmm what the hell are they when they are at home. Muslims in China? Latinos in Poland? Why is Obama playing nice for them? I have no idea mainly because it is a dickhead spouting off in full flow. This kind of typifies Rushton to me, idiotically assuming that other nations have "minorities" and that political decisions in the US are reacted to in the same fashion in other countries. Naturally I might be worng, I'm willing to do a straw poll of my English family (All white) and call my remining brown skinned friend in England. I'll ask them what they think about the decision to give aid to a nation where roughly one in two hundred died in one day. What's the bet that a) they will think it a fucking weird question and b) there will be no difference in their answers across racial lines.

The implication in this prattle is that the aid is in some measure related to the colour of the victims. That's just beyond contempt. If the earthquake had happened in Finland Rush wouldn't be saying that Obama is cosying up to white people. He is drawing a line under the fact that the president is Black and he is sending dollars to other black people. The starving, the bleeding and the screaming are all besides the point for Rush and his morons. Some black people are getting something for nothing.

Who knew Obama needed to boost his minority street cred around the world...

Aside from the fact that he's doing no more than any other US prez would be doing...he remains very popular worldwide anyway....

Just more of Rush being an entertainer looking to exploit a situation for ratings and attention.

Pretty shameless...if he has any shame left.

 

[Rey C.]

He had to find a way to top Pat Robertson's idiotic comments. And he was successful. Way to go, Rush! :thumbsup:

 

[drf]

We are ALL politicizing the quake in Haiti. Speculating on what the president might do. I really don't think that matters 10's of thousands of people are dead at our very doorstep. It's a disgrace; Rush Limbaugh trivializing the loss of life, he should be ashamed of himself. Fat-ass windbag.

 

[Jagger69]

I am very conservative in many of my views but this is a huge and perfect example of the reason that I will NEVER be a republican. In order to qualify, you have to be selfish, mean-spirited, dispassionate and paranoid all at the same time. Man, that's a lot of bad kharma all at once. All Rush cares about are: 1) his ratings and, 2) the corresponding millions of dollars that come with them. He LOVES this controversy....it keeps people talking about him!

Rush Limbaugh is a total piece of garbage and all of his mindless "dittohead" minions are nothing but sheeple. I'm very glad and extremely proud not to be amongst them.

 

[YMIHERE]

WTF is it with these right wing nuts. Not surprisingly, Glen Beck has joined the criticism of Obama for acting too quickly on Haiti. How can anyone take these guys seriously when they sound like idiots?

http://crooksandliars.com/node/34237

 

[PirateKing]

We are ALL politicizing the quake in Haiti. Speculating on what the president might do. I really don't think that matters 10's of thousands of people are dead at our very doorstep. It's a disgrace; Rush Limbaugh trivializing the loss of life, he should be ashamed of himself. Fat-ass windbag.

100% agree with ya there:hatsoff:

 

[drf]

WTF is it with these right wing nuts. Not surprisingly, Glen Beck has joined the criticism of Obama for acting too quickly on Haiti. How can anyone take these guys seriously when they sound like idiots?

QUOTE]

So these political "experts" think it's a bad move to help people in need? What the shit is that?
Men of conscience my ass.

 

[meesterperfect]

c'mon what he said was not that bad.
and there is some truth to it.

i do think its better left unsaid at least at this point.
And it does no good for the republicans.

 

[Rey C.]

And yet The Fat Man has no problem with the $1 trillion that we're dumping into Iraq... and last I heard, it was still a shithole.

Smooth move, Rush... you (fake) fiscal conservative, you. Choke on a chicken wing, why doncha? Here, have some pork rinds. I hear they're good for the heart... extra salty! Yummy!

 

[Ace Bandage]

And yet The Fat Man has no problem with the $1 trillion that we're dumping into Iraq... and last I heard, it was still a shithole.

I thought Obama was the one still sending troops and throwing money at Iraq. :dunno: He's still president, right? After all, he can't just be impeached for reneging on his silly little campaign promises that were completely contrary to his policies so far. That's just how you get elected...

 

[Rey C.]

I thought Obama was the one still sending troops and throwing money at Iraq. :dunno: He's still president, right? After all, he can't just be impeached for reneging on his silly little campaign promises that were completely contrary to his policies so far. That's just how you get elected...

As far as I know, additional troops are not being sent to Iraq, they're actually being removed (4000 or so in October of 2009). And a plan is now in place to have the majority of the combat forces out and the combat operations over by the end of this year. 35K-50K will remain as support troops.

But the point remains, we had dumped nearly $800 billion (of Chinese loans) into this foolish nation building exercise by the time Bush/Cheney boarded their planes to get the hell out of town - and not a peep from the faux fiscal conservatives. Only (real deal) people like Pat Buchanan and Christopher Buckley had the balls to say anything. Where were the tea baggers then, I ask? Limbaugh certainly didn't have a problem with it.

I know a guy who makes pork rinds. I think I'll send a case to The Fat Man. I'm a generous sort of fellow.

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

"W" showed up in Kansas after a Tornado hit the area. They all use quick aid to show their prowess...

 

[Will E Worm]

"I do believe that everything is political to this president," Limbaugh said on his radio show yesterday. "Everything this president sees is a political opportunity, including Haiti, and he will use it to burnish his credentials with minorities in this country and around the world, and to accuse Republicans of having no compassion."

I agree.

Also, $100 million! Were did they find the money, or are they printing more out of thin air? I'd say they are.

Where's the money to bail out the middle and lower classes in America?

How about bringing back and creating more manufacturing and agricultural
jobs. :hatsoff:

 

[Hot Mega]

I agree.

Also, $100 million! Were did they find the money, or are they printing more out of thin air? I'd say they are.

Where's the money to bail out the middle and lower classes in America?

How about bringing back and creating more manufacturing and agricultural
jobs. :hatsoff:

<Hmmm using disaster for political gain??> Same place ol' "George 9/11 Bush" got the $1 Billion he sent to Indonesia.:tongue:

Give it up Will E.:dunno:

 

[abejarano12]

So if I'm getting this right Rush has no problem spend millions of U.S. dollars and U.S. live in Iraq but spending millions and trying to help one of the poorest nations in the World when they get hit by a earthquake. Way to stay classy Rush.

 

[Will E Worm]

I would stand by those comments as well. If you don't think the Obama administration can and will exploit/use (let's not argue semantics) this for political gain, you're being very naive. As I said in the other thread, I'm not giving any aid on my own. The government will throw away enough money to cover for all of us before this is over.

<Hmmm using disaster for political gain??> Same place ol' "George 9/11 Bush" got the $1 Billion he sent to Indonesia.:tongue:

Give it up Will E.:dunno:

:tongue:

I don't agree with sending a lot of money to other countries, especially when people in your own country need help. He is using Haiti as a political opportunity and gain.