Rush Limbaugh on Hannity (2 of 4): Colin Powell's Rehab and Sonia Sotomayor's Racism

[musicbabylove1]

dont know who i dislike more

[lmswentzeljr]

Ronald Reagan was elected President 30 yrs ago until Conservatives get this, they will be seen as out of touch with the 18-29 yr olds, they just seem like they are stuck in the 1980s.

[Triforce007]

these two bigots and Reoublicans like them are the reason why i left the Republican party.

[HandyMan101]

@Triforce007 funny.

I don't see them saying they can make better decisions based on race.

But Sotomayor can...

and they are the racists... too funny

[rmccay88]

@Triforce007

I left the Republican party too not long ago. I am a Libertarian now and I can see how flawed some of my positions were before because I am not brainwashed by the mainstream media anymore. Until this country stops voting for the same corporate owned two party dictatorship, things will NEVER change in Washington.

[hitmanhart670]

I love how rush and hannity can gloss over the fact that we were lied to about Iraq having weapons for mass destruction when none were found. I thought these two idiots championed that cause as to why we were supposed to go to Iraq? $900 Billion and 4,700 troops later still no WMDs. i guess theyre mad General Powell hasn't stuck around to take the blame

[wc470]

fuck you

[grandmanewsfreak]

Everyone hates Limbaugh, even the Republicans, the smart ones that is.

His racism runs rampant.

[ragincaucasian319]

Over 20 million listeners a week. Fox News also has higher ratings then all the other news outlets combined :)

Your liberal news outlets are dying a fast death

[billoakesattablthree]

These two are trying to stir up the mindlessness of those who will listen to this bullshit. The reason why Thomas was objected to were very clear - anyone who reads or looks at the historical record will see the reasons. Look at who this lady is and her background then look at who these two are. It's literaly two bumbs trying to pull down someone who could have stepped into the most prestigious law firms and yet stayed to serve in the public sector i.e. Love of country.

[LandofDaFree]

If the reason Thomas was objected to was "very clear", then it would have been very easy for you to list the reasons.

You didn't even list one.

[norr4636]

@billoakesattablthree So black conservatives or hispanics who come from humble beginnings are wrong? Please give the historical reason about Thomas. As a black conservative who also come from humble beginnings and use to be a democrat, why is it that dems can attack minority people who are conservative mind set but liberals come to the defense of someone of liberal thinking who come from the same background as the conservative minority? I better be ready to get attack by liberals.

[norr4636]

@billoakesattablthree I thought Liberals want all minorites to succeed in their life no matter what political mind-set they come to in thier lives. So liberals are really hypocritical on race when it comes to blacks or hipanics who turned from thier liberal thinking and move to the right politically. Serving country is great(I served in the Navy) now I own my business and very successful. I choose not to partcipate in this recession because this country has given the black man a chance.

[whopppi]

The blind leading the blind....

[babananaman]

fuck all racist white supremos..

i have a superior penis!

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[BD10128]

The facts are as follows:

Obama is a racist, Holder is a racist, Sotmayor is a racist...

Lets put this in context, IF the KKK had been accused for voter intimidation (Pennsylvannia voter issue), it would be front page news... the Black Panthers do it, Holder lets them go... how is this not racist ?

[briwond]

You left out the kicker, Observer.

Obama's national health care, if passed, is going to be so costly, such a white elephant that people like xxddorkxx down there is going to be taxed THROUGH THE ROOF. (assuming he has a job,probably doesnt) Yup! Even the so-called "poor" are going to be taxed ta hell

[briwond]

are you trying to say something? squak squak

[xxdd170xx]

Sorry guys but you don't have a clue about what gos on in the real world,

5% tax on the rich (like you guys) to pay for health care is a great idea.

[TheObserver81]

Sorry, but you don't know what is going on in the real world. The CBO has concluded the surtax on the "rich" is not going to be nearly enough to pay for the plan. They also said the cost savings Obama claims don't exist.

You want EVERYONE's personal health beneifts taxed to pay for this? It's just one of the things needed to pay for this.

[Ruinous]

Who said I'm a Republican, cock sucker. How about you shave that mustache, bitch, before you go out, talk liberal pussy shit and get your ass handed to you by someone with common sense.

[gdq106]

by bashing sotomayor the gop loses YET ANOTHER voting demographic. Further evidence that having bumbling fat asses like limbaugh in your party is a bad move. Will republicans ever win another presidential election?......not in the near future unless theyre running for office in neverland

[Ruinous]

Fuck you, cock sucker.

[lenny380]

Powell is partly to blame about any problem regarding WMD's and he should be investigated along with Cheney.

[archcon3]

lady justice wears a robe and a blind fold while balancing a scale to show the impartiality of our justice system. I think if Sonya gets in the statue should be changed to her huging a black and a mexican with one hand and choking a white man with the other. This would be a better represintation of justice under her.

[gdadddy221]

And if you want to be technical, being hispanic is not a race, being hispanic is a culture. There are only white, black and asian, and being hispanic is a mixture of one of those races with spanish decent, and think about it, if you lived in these neighborhoods, you would understand what she really means

[gdadddy221]

Her comment was not racist,all she said was that someone from one situation couldn't reach the same conclusion as one from another.She grew up in the projects in the Bronx, and tht is way different from wat the typical white judge expeirences during their lifetime.Now, I can understand that being a judge has to be unbiased, but you have to at east know each side of the story and understand why and what they did, which a person with a different upbringing wouldn't understand in certain situations

[LandofDaFree]

No white people ever grew up poor in the Bronx? Every white person is priviledged and every latina is poor?

She said she could come to BETTER decision because she is a latina. The textbook definition of racism: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.

Describes her comments perfectly.

[gdadddy221]

no, no she said a latina with the richess of her experiences. Obviousy shes gonna get the job, and to dimish her character but taking one like out of a 40 min speech is very disrespectful. and i didnt say that all latinas are poor, nor did she. and i said i doubt that white ppl who grew up poor in the bronx are supreme court judge. you kno im only 16 and i have ambitions to atlease to do something close to what a fellow PR has done, and its sad 2 see how ppl can diminish someone over nothing

[MpowerdAPE]

BWHAHAHA, wrong, but nice try

[BD10128]

That explanation works, as long as the roles are not reversed. Please change the words to be" A wise white man would make better decisions than a black or hispanic".. you might get the idea....

[gdadddy221]

well if u heard the rest of the speech she said that anybody has the potential of being a wise judge. so i guess ppl need to do research before they talk. have you been watching her nomination thing, she explained it fully

[henridion28]

before reversing the words white to black...please go do 400 years of slavery and 50 years of segregation...and then we would be at the same level and we would be happy to switch

little bastard!!!

you have done unpunished crime and now talk about equality you know what justice means???

[BD10128]

HENRIDION28.. I was commenting on her "Wise Latina" remark.. I said nothing of Black/White..

And just to educate you a little bit, slavery exists today, and effects all races... Dont play your race card here, I have no sympathy/empathy for your racist views..Also, a bastard doenst know their father, I am not black and know mine well...

[henridion28]

BD10128

I was responding to hannity I guess using a reply because he always say that shit...I have always call hannity a bastard in my comment and avoid calling someone I don't know this word....and well

I do know my father too

both parent got their PHD

live well

so do not judge by putting everyone in the same boat just by their color

and..slavery has existed I know

slaves were generally war captives..

but a slavery like your race has done is unique

you should know that

[BD10128]

HENRIDON28

Point taken about my comment, it was out of line..to further my points..

Firstly, what is my race ? You might assume, we both know the result of this action..

The black race, actually was at fault for the initiation of selling blacks to whites...

somehow the whites have been faulted for buying slaves.... how is their not responsibility for the actions of the sellers of slaves ?

[BD10128]

Part 2:

Slavery has never been relegated to any one race, for cause OR effect... that was my actual point..Actually the white race is responsible for ending the American slavery debacle you describe, specifically, the republican party.

[ihatedemocrats11]

white power

[mathfife]

Hannity is such a fanboy. These guys are both a waste of life. Cunts.

[xoOMontanaOox]

Wow, way to contribute to a discussion, what, you're not a fanboy yourself? I'll bet you're still riding Obama's nuts.

[gdadddy221]

lmao wow damn

[cdnerds]

GO RUSH!!!

[NoGuff]

Just because Sotomayor is Catholic has nothing to do with whether she's pro-life or pro-choice.

For example: Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and Nancy Pelosi are all Catholics, and are all ardently pro-choice.

[lYesterdayAgainl]

Thanks for posting the truth!!!!!!!!!!

[isaacmn2002]

you can clearly see that the point this douchbag is making is racially bias ..he has no damn point ...it doesnt have to be all white ...there are several race in America and they are all entitled to be president ...so f off ..Rush limbaugh ...how is this guy any different from George Wallace and other bigots back in the days.........ye Sotormayor is not white but smart ..so dont hate her

[trauts01]

Hey Rush here's an issue Powell championed for the Repubs... The invasion of the soveriegn nation of Iraq without provocation nor justification.

[digibal235]

Rush did get a do-over. Remember the Oxycontin and Doctor shopping?

[mackenziewscott]

I agree with Rush in P1. We need the conservatives in Washington stand up against the left and become a true opposition to all this crap.

Although I love Rush and think he is brilliant when it comes to politics. I am sick of seeing the left attack him and vise versa, simply because, he's the only one standing against them.

[987steel]

There is more to serving the country then just picking up arms

[messiahiar]

Spewing racial hate and bigotry isn't serving a country. These idiots and their moronic followers think they are on the patriotic side of dissent, instead they are border lining terrorism.

Rush wished for the President's policies to fail, wouldn't that mean that the country should fail as well? This man... he isn't even a man, this little boy is a joke.

[betterlucknexxtime]

Neither of these charlatans have ever served this country. Powell Has.

[hitmanhart670]

Why is Rush talking about the Sotomayor possibly being Roe v. Wade? Is he trying to cast doubt in the minds of Democrats to hinder her nomination? I think its obvious she'll uphold Roe v. Wade, otherwise Obama wouldn't nominate her - he did interview her to get an idea of her views right?

[LandofDaFree]

Sotomayor says they didn't discuss it. Barack Obama says he didn't ask her about it. Do you think they're lying?

[bassmasterkt]

I love how Rush talks about not getting the latino vote. Funny how politicians on both sides, just do or say anything to target certain groups to get votes and then get to office and go right to their original agenda. Rush just basically said well we tried to get the latino vote and didn't work so screw that plan. Mccain became more conservative to get the nomination and his own party fell for it. Did Rush support mccain and turn on him when he lost? anyone? I was not listening then.

[LandofDaFree]

Rush attacked McCain for 8 years, including making fun of him on a consistent basis. Rush opposed Obama in November, but he wasn't doing cartwheels for McCain.

Some Republicans (Bush, McCain) pushed for amnesty for illegal immigrants instead of securing the border - Rush opposed them. The Republican party doesn't exactly listen to Rush - which is their problem.

[bassmasterkt]

Lando, Immigration is one of the things I happen to aggree with. I also hate free trade aggreements. I have nothing against our neighbor to the south but we cannot continue to have our workforce compete against third world labor. Imports need to be taxed and our currency needs to stay here and not sent to back home to mexico. People need to refuse any labor on their property that cannot produce a green card. I have seen my blue collar freinds suffer from illegal labor on a first hand basis.

[sunflowergrl1968]

you are 100% right

[bassmasterkt]

In the first part Hannity points out the long response (from a question that he asked Rush) being narrowed down to the comment "I want obama to fail" and then goes on to quote Sotomayor without adding that it was quoted in a very long speech. Is this not narrowing down also?

[LandofDaFree]

Yes, Sotomayor's speech is being narrowed down to her comment about wise latinas reaching better decisions than white men. You should find the full text of her speech, bass. When you put that quote in the full context of her speech, it makes it even WORSE.

Sandra Day O'Connor said a wise old woman can reach the same conclusion as a wise old man. Sotomayor explains why she disagrees and says she can come to a better decision since she's a wise latina.

[bassmasterkt]

lando, I respect your opinions but i just read the speech and I got something different out of it. I think she was saying that for most people there is a temptation to judge based on personal experience and that judges need to keep themselves in check when making a decision. A white male may not have the same perspective in a case involving a latino women. She went on to add that she re examines cases by trying to look at every perspective before making knee jerk decision on her own experiences.

[bassmasterkt]

I also agree with her statement that wise does not have a universal definition. For instance, I feel we are both wise people that tend to have different opinions in a lot of cases. peace Lando.

[purewhitegirl]

That's the liberal socialist response. Jail all who disagree. You libs are pathetic. "Heil obama!"

[bassmasterkt]

Colin is one of the few in the party that has actually served the country. Colin has actually had a job in a republican cabinet. That is two things to start with. He actually resigned from the administration that helped bring down the party when he knew they were wrong. He wanted mccain to fail because he did not want the same ol' policies that were not working. Repubs would be well served to take the side of powell but they keep listening to this guy while they circle the drain.

[purewhitegirl]

powell voted on race......period. He wanted one of his own in the white house.

[bassmasterkt]

No doubt that A lot of people voted on race on both sides of th isle. A lot of people are also one issue voters, such as, abortion,gun control and death penalty. A lot of americans vote for all the wrong reasons because they are not informed. Rush makes good points at times but he does tend to fall short in the information department. He leaves out pertinent information as do a lot of people that are pushing their agenda for cash. It's ok to be a racist if you like. It is a free country.

[purewhitegirl]

I'm actually impressed with the intelligence of your response.

I'm used to being told to suck a black one, LOL!

[bassmasterkt]

Purewhitegirl, To ignore the obvious difference in the black and white culture would be foolish thing to do. I do not understand a lot of the black culture but when I take a closer look at my own, I realize that I do not understand some of our behavior either. I try to judge by wrong and right when I can, but I still catch myself telling the occasional racist joke when I am in certain company. I try to keep an open mind as much as possible. Everyone needs improvement in some way or another.

[Reggie1971]

Yes, Colin Powell served in the military, but he is not one of the few in the party who have. There are people on the left, right, and middle of the political spectrum in this country who have served. If he is to be an ideological guide to the party, what is important is his IDEOLOGY.

And what exactly were the policies of McCain that Powell opposed? In fact, what policies does Powell himself support? He never seems to go into much detail. I guess that is all part of being popular.

[bassmasterkt]

We don't know anything about her......Rush has no avenues to do research? He does not have any connections to get the answers about her? Hmmmm. Funny how the picture is always painted that we just don't know that person...it's a mystery. Pretty scarry, all these mystery people that we have no idea what they stand for. I am pretty sure that Rush is aware of her court decisions over the years. Next thing you know, she wil be lying about her status as a baseball fan. Lando what do you think?

[messiahiar]

I'm not a liberal, I consider myself to be an independent. I really don't see how Sotomayor is a racist, personally as a Persian American (born and raised in the US) I understand and look at thing having been discriminated against myself. Everyone is entitled to free speech, which is the brilliance of this country; however Rush is a bigot and Hannity is a little chicken-shit because he screams about torture being great, but backed down on when Ventura challenged him to be water boarded.

[BailMeOut75]

Good for Rush for not backing down on any of his comments on Sotomayor. Too bad more Republicans don't stand up for what they believe in.

[messiahiar]

You mean conservatives, luckily these fools don't represent any of the moderates and progressives that I know.

[rebjiii]

bailmeout..these 2 idiots spewing hate at sotomayor will only alienate more latinos from the dying & meaningless republican party... hannity & limbaugh are leading the GOP to implosion next 3 or 4 years.

other pathetic claims: obama a socialist.. Obama pals around with terrorists (Ayers)..obama was born in Kenya (fake birth certificate).&

ACORN stole the 2010 election win for Obama.

all of these topics will be addressed (again) in coming months and years..as the GOP fails & fails

[BailMeOut75]

Opposing the comments of Sotomayor doesn't make you a racist, supporting them does. Even Obama has said she would like to change her word choice on that one - which is politican speak for she got caught saying what she really believes.

[homeboy25327]

YO, opposing sotomoyer DOES make you a racialist if you is white because she is a very qualified latino who worked hard and endured things in her life that you will NEVER have to indure, so dont be telling us minorities what is and aint racialist BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[prokopto]

Sotomayor's judicial decisions have been overturned by the Supreme Court over 60% of the time. How does that "qualify" her? If you did your job correctly only 40% of the time you'd need to be fired not promoted.

[Ian7570]

Her job is to interpret the law. She has been overturned 3 out of 5 times (out of her 380 majority) . And how is this a reflection of her qualification? If 5 out of the 9 Supreme Court Judges rule one way should the other 4 be fired for incompetence?

[DarcPrynce]

Sotomayor's job is to reasonably determine the meaning of the laws which apply to any case before her, based in part upon precedent, available relevant documentation pertaining to the individuals who wrote those laws, and basic common sense. She is to do so without regard to personal prejudice or ideological persuasion, and rule with indifference to outcome. She is to be totally apolitical in her judgments, and unswayed by emotion. She is, in other words, to act like a judge, not a politician.

[DarcPrynce]

Moreover, if she does not embrace the judicial philosophy of originalism, whereby the judge in question begins the process of deliberation by first considering the original intent of the relevant laws' drafters, their true constitutionality, and the intent of the individuals who drafted the applicable constitutional articles, then she has no business sitting on any bench, anywhere, at any time. Judicial activists of any ideological bent are illegitimate jurists who bastardize the legal process.

[TheObserver81]

What is "racialist" is pretending you're black, homeboy.

[homeboy25327]

yo, fuck you BITCH!!!! I aint pretendin NOTHING!!!! I is a bueatiful black man and i'm proud to be so!!!!!!!!!!! We is the superior race, we dominate sports, we run america now dat barack obama is elected, and soon we is gonna dominate da world!!!!!!

So FUCK YOU you racialist motha fucka!!!!!!!

[trauts01]

Hey, that is a little over the top don't you think. You cannot call someone a racist and turn right around and use a racist sentiment like "We is the superior race.."

let us review the definition of Racism,

Racism - noun 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.

nuff said

[Ian7570]

Ali G or are you seriously jealous of black people?

[liquorandpoker]

Obama is half white.

[lYesterdayAgainl]

You are the racist. African Americans in this country like yourself only amplify what racism that does exist. I am sure other blacks appreciate pieces of shit like you spreading hate. So FUCK YOU! Learn how to spell while your at it. LOSER!

[liquorandpoker]

Using racialist as an argument is a cop out and makes you the bigot. But you probably don't even know the correct definition of that.

[TheObserver81]

The Republican party has really gone down hill since Colin Powell took over as the leader.

[messiahiar]

The Republican party went down after Bush and poor management. Also, no one credible has stood up to lead the party.

The party will unfortunately die out of mainstream if things continue.

[freedomlover24]

Thanks for posting. Rush is nothing short of a genius.

[Mrcharliebobo]

He pisses the liberals off with pure common sense! which they have NONE!

[messiahiar]

Common Sense is defined by the person, it's odd, Liberals think they have Common Sense, Conservatives think they have common sense, and Independents think they have common sense.

Common Sense is short of an illusion, everyone think they are right. It's just that there is a medium of 'common sense' that society passes around.

In actuality there is no common sense, what we know as common sense is a falsehood of our nature to think we are right and to satisfy our quench for knowledge.

[Mrcharliebobo]

Shut your cock hole retard!

[messiahiar]

Hh my, someone is getting upset. A little truth to dampen on those wounds for you?

[Mrcharliebobo]

And whatb truth would the be? lol...The truth that Liberals are the missing link between monkey and modern Man.....see i just proved evolution for ya....I am a genius!........where's my major award?

[messiahiar]

Liberals are bad, but Conservatives are just as worse. The Left Loon and the Right Baboons.

Evolutionary isn't religion specific, and really wasn't mentioned before you mentioned it.