Funny conservatives..they always complain about "black people still holding on to slavery"...and we have a conservative here asking us to look to the past as being relevant to the present.
I know you conservatives have absolutely no clue what I just typed...don't worry..I didn't type it for you.
96% of blacks voted for Obama. The Republicans freed the slaves when the Democrats wanted to keep slavery in place. The Republicans ended segregation when the Democrats wanted to keep it in place. The Democrats formed the KKK. Open your eyes, pay attention, maybe what you think should be questioned. Ask yourself why you refuse to recognize the facts.
Rush dares to mess with a war hero like Colin Powell? I think he was right to endorse Obama. He knew what everyone but Rush seems to know that McCain is a CRAZY OLD COOT!!!!
Only a chickenhawk pussy like yourself would support a pimple on his ass draft dodger for calling Colin Powell "Genital Powell". No wonder the GOP is in shambles.
Rush had to resign from ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown because of his comments about blacks; he said Obama was only in the race because the DNC forgot to ask the question "But he's black...".
Rush paints a decorated military officer and Sec of State under a REPUBLICAN President as a black liberal?
There are TALKers and DOers -- Rush is a talker, Powell and Obama are doers.
Rush Limbaugh should be charged with slander. Freedom of speech stops when someone's good character is wrongfully challenged as Gen. Powell's was in this instance. Gen. Powell has a good reputation to uphold....what does motor mouth Limbaugh, a druggie with several wives, have except espouse hate for someone who doesn't believe as he does!
No one ever talks about how throughout our history Black Americans have voted for white candidates in every Presidential Election as well as in other elections. It has never been about race with us? So why now? This election is about who is best to lead this country in times of financial crisis. I am a bi-racial business owner, my father is white and my mother is black. Am I voting for Barack because he looks like me? NO! I voting for him because I fall into that 95% that he will help!
i fully agree, wright. obama is a thoughtful intellectual. THAT is what this great nation desperately needs in a leader. we have suffered 8 years of a drunk spoiled fool from the privelged class who just waltzed into a position that others couldnt dream of, and he has done everything he could to drive the nation off a cliff. despite the tax hit i'll take, im ready for a change.
I'm in the top 5% of tax payers (M.D.), and yes my taxes may go a little up, but the economy is hurting REALLY bad right now. If we just continue to do what Bush has done with his tax structure, it won't matter how much of a tax break I get if the middle class is not able to buy my services - esp. if my tax brk goes to high gas prices, high food prices, etc. Unlike Bush, you and I have actually earned out way, and ALL of us couldn't have gotten to where we are w/o a little help along the way.
Thanks for your comment. It's amazing to me how so many right wingers decry taxes yet want fixed roads, have actually attended public schools and public universities (funded in part by tax dollars), receive social security, take federal student loans with a MUCH LOWER interest rate than you would have gotten on a private loan (once again supported by tax dollars), & the moment they make a pay check, want to stop everyone else from taking advantage of those same services. Hypocrisy at its finest.
Yes we have always had a progressive tax. When I made 20K a year I paid barely no taxes, when I made 30K I paid a certain amount of taxes, now that I make over 60K I pay a higher percent. How is it fair that when I made less I took advantage of paying a lower percentage but now that I am making more money now I don't want to pay the tax that has been in place that everyone had to subscribe too. Look what happened when Bush changed the tax system. The treasury went broke and we China owns us.
Aww, the right wing lunatics are pissed when people put country above party. Go fuck yourself dumbass. Fairness doctrine, ooohhh!!! God forbid we show the other side of an issue for ALL radio not just conservatives. Oh wait conservative radio wouldn't exist then as then people would realize how full of shit you all are.
What I find fascinating is that when Joe Lieberman, who ran on the Democratic ticket in 2000 and believed in the Democratic Platform, endorsed John McCain no one questioned if he endorsed him because he was white. And he ran as VP with Al Gore! I don't see how anyone could look at McCain during the final months of the election and vote for him. He seemed like a fish out of water and I bet he is actually relieved now.
"Liberals have radio stations. Nobody listens to them because they are brain dead morons. Get a clue please."
like rush isn't? this is the same guy who was too scared to engage in a public debate with a chicago area high school after he just pulled "facts" out of his fat ass
I just wanted to clarify that the "previously staunch Republicans" I mentioned still identify themselves as Republicans. Many have said that they never thought they would vote for a democratic presidential candidate. However, they can't ignore the terrible state that the country is in and plan to vote for Obama. They have decided to put their "COUNTRY FIRST" and not their party.
"Many have said that they never thought they would vote for a democratic presidential candidate"
That's not suprising. For, as I've said before, McCain may be the Republican nominee but he is NOT conservative. He's crossed party lines on many occassions.
"They have decided to put their "COUNTRY FIRST""
By voting for Obama who has less experience and more questionable ties than McCain? I wouldn't call that putting my "country first."
Anyone of you care to name any very liberal WHITE guys Powel has supported? Suddenly he's got a problem with Republicans who gave him everything he got? Pfft.
"Shut up you racist. I'm disgusted with the way White America has been acting this past year"
You ought to be more disgusted with the way Obama voters are acting. They're voting for a guy who's legislative voting record allowed INFANTICIDE in Ill. Has known felons and terrorists in his own staff. Has supporters working to rig the election. And spent 20 years under the inspiration of a religious nut who said "God damn America..."
How many people has Powell supported period? You have no idea. I love how you absorb whatever Rush Limbaugh says and don't for one second think for yourself. How many minority candidates have YOU supported? That's such a basic and irrational argument. Several white male and female previously staunch Republicans have spoken out against McCain especially since his nomination of Sarah Palin. However, since Powell is black then his choice to is just based on race or so says the racist.
"How many people has Powell supported period? You have no idea."
Neither do you. Sure wasn't Kerry, Edwards, Clinton (Hillary or Bill) or Gore.
"How many minority candidates have YOU supported?"
Plenty. In my town most cadidates ARE minorities of one form or another. It's not an issue. You keep trying to drum up racism where there isn't any (except that which you apply yourSELF). You're overlooking the things that'd make Obama a bad president. And why? Because he's part black.
"staunch Republicans have spoken out against McCain especially since his nomination of Sarah Palin"
Oh yes. Palin's lack of experience and questionable associations make her a bad choice. Yatta yatta yatta. I've heard this b.s. before. It doesn't wash.
Not in the face of Obama's lack of experience and (highly) questionable associations.
"so says the racist"
Where have I ever said any "race" is superior/inferior (the definition of racism btw) to another? You make my point nicely.
I wouldn't go that far yet. I at least hope that (if Obama wins) he has success in his job. Afterall, his job is running my country. And he's promised much.
I know what the definition of racism is. You don't have to use the dictionary definition of a word to come across racist. By you having a double standard against Colin Powell and his endorsement compared to other Republicans that have never publicly endorsed liberals before Obama, it makes you seem racist. "It was totally about race"-says Limbaugh. It's possible that race is a factor but as Matthews said "we have no knowledge of a person's inner beliefs" so quit pretending to be psychic.
"You don't have to use the dictionary definition of a word to come across racist"
Actually you do. You have to actually believe and act like you believe that someone is racially superior/inferior to fall within that definition (unless we want to redefine the meaning of "racism").
"double standard against Colin Powell"
By Powell's own admission he doesnt' want to be an "Uncle Tom" or an "Oreo Cookie" anymore. I'm sorry but that MAKES his reason a race-based one.
"as Matthews said "we have no knowledge of a person's inner beliefs" so quit pretending to be psychic"
Isn't that what the left has been doing for 8 years? All we've heard from the left is that Bush is a nazi, Cheney's a greedy oilman, Iraq is all about their oil, etc, etc, etc. Unless pshychic ability is a prerequisit for entry into the democratic party, your advise could be well employed there as well.
Of course it's true that the demos, Rush and Mathews are just giving their opinions.
I don't think you're really understanding my arguments. I don't know if you're a racist, but you do have a double standard against Powell. I never said anything about Palin's lack of experience. What are you talking about? Just because the conservative/liberal media make an argument doesn't mean that it represents the thoughts of all conservatives or liberals. It's funny how you use the same arguments against Obama that are used against Palin experience and associations.
"but you do have a double standard against Powell"
I'm not sure what you mean by double standard. Powel has no history of supporting white liberals. He remained a-political during Clinton's terms. And (until now) he's never endorsed a liberal candidate of any color. Then he goes on to imply that racial peer pressure from the black community had some part in his decision to endorse Obama. Where is the double standard?
why is fatboy Limbo always stuck with race?I remeber when he got fired from ESPN for suggesting that Donovan McNabb was puffed up by the sports media because they wanted to create a black superstar QB,wtf...maybe just maybe McNabb was a good QB?was there any possibility of that?that racist knob that fat pig is...
Rush is no longer in the Limelight, he doesn't even capture the Spirit of Radio. He expects that most people who live in Subdivisions don't have the Freewill to Roll the Bones and submit to the reality of Natural Science.
The bottom line is that Senator Barak Obama is the better candidate.General Colin Powell gave a passionate well articulate endorsement or Mr.Obama. General Powell clearly gave a disciptive case on the difference between the two candidates. People like Rush Limbaugh and his ignorant comments are no different from people who just cant see past race. Take race out of the picture Barak Obama will still be the better candidate.
What a joke. Powell gave one of the best cases for Obama that anyone can give. Not a mention of race and also well spoken.
That bit at the end where he talked about the muslim soilder who died for this country was touching and pointed to the ignorance in the "Obama = muslim = terrorist = unpatriotic" argument.
Exactly, In rush's mind there isnt any other possibility - Sounds like more race baiting, and ignorance to me. I was so touched when Colin Powell said the thing about the Muslim Soldier that died for this country, and how McCain surrogates, and fox are trying to make the connection Obama = Muslim = Terrorist. Thank you General Powell, and Thank You Chris.
the chickens have come home to roost...
shola69 2 years ago
this fat drug addict and sex addict has no place talking to our children on the radio.....
glennis3 2 years ago
Funny conservatives..they always complain about "black people still holding on to slavery"...and we have a conservative here asking us to look to the past as being relevant to the present.
I know you conservatives have absolutely no clue what I just typed...don't worry..I didn't type it for you.
MeanManMan 2 years ago
96% of blacks voted for Obama. The Republicans freed the slaves when the Democrats wanted to keep slavery in place. The Republicans ended segregation when the Democrats wanted to keep it in place. The Democrats formed the KKK. Open your eyes, pay attention, maybe what you think should be questioned. Ask yourself why you refuse to recognize the facts.
Amonk10999 2 years ago
@Amonk10999 Your statements show just how little you understand about the history of American politics.
IMAGINARYphilosophy 1 year ago
if the nomination is TOTALLY about RACE
Than LIMBAUGH is TOTALLY about FAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kingkongphoto123 3 years ago 2
Rush is a racist who gets his energy from hate and oxycontin. A racist sees everyone's motives as racially-driven just like his.
killerecho 3 years ago
Rush dares to mess with a war hero like Colin Powell? I think he was right to endorse Obama. He knew what everyone but Rush seems to know that McCain is a CRAZY OLD COOT!!!!
uyd 3 years ago
i would pay millions of dollars to see colin powell severely beat down rush's lard ass to a bloody pulp.
then we would get to see that fat fuck abuse painkillers. hilarious.
fluffynoses 3 years ago 2
Why would he call him "Genital Powell?" That is out of line even for Rush.
General Powell was a soldier. What has Rush ever done but run his mouth?
Timothymarcc 3 years ago 2
GO RUSH GO!!!!!
rjl2000 3 years ago
Only a chickenhawk pussy like yourself would support a pimple on his ass draft dodger for calling Colin Powell "Genital Powell". No wonder the GOP is in shambles.
rakrobn 3 years ago 4
Rush projects HIMSELF in everything.
Because everything is about race with HIM.
Rush had to resign from ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown because of his comments about blacks; he said Obama was only in the race because the DNC forgot to ask the question "But he's black...".
Rush paints a decorated military officer and Sec of State under a REPUBLICAN President as a black liberal?
There are TALKers and DOers -- Rush is a talker, Powell and Obama are doers.
CarMoves 3 years ago
in all presidential elections leading up to this one african americans have voted for the white guy 100% of the time,
mexprince1 3 years ago
Because there has never been a black guy to run for president...
bleedcrimson08 3 years ago
yeah thats the joke
mexprince1 3 years ago
i hope youre kidding.
icronianson 3 years ago
Rush Limbaugh should be charged with slander. Freedom of speech stops when someone's good character is wrongfully challenged as Gen. Powell's was in this instance. Gen. Powell has a good reputation to uphold....what does motor mouth Limbaugh, a druggie with several wives, have except espouse hate for someone who doesn't believe as he does!
kindnature 3 years ago
No one ever talks about how throughout our history Black Americans have voted for white candidates in every Presidential Election as well as in other elections. It has never been about race with us? So why now? This election is about who is best to lead this country in times of financial crisis. I am a bi-racial business owner, my father is white and my mother is black. Am I voting for Barack because he looks like me? NO! I voting for him because I fall into that 95% that he will help!
wrightautogroup 3 years ago
i fully agree, wright. obama is a thoughtful intellectual. THAT is what this great nation desperately needs in a leader. we have suffered 8 years of a drunk spoiled fool from the privelged class who just waltzed into a position that others couldnt dream of, and he has done everything he could to drive the nation off a cliff. despite the tax hit i'll take, im ready for a change.
tigerman8000 3 years ago
I'm in the top 5% of tax payers (M.D.), and yes my taxes may go a little up, but the economy is hurting REALLY bad right now. If we just continue to do what Bush has done with his tax structure, it won't matter how much of a tax break I get if the middle class is not able to buy my services - esp. if my tax brk goes to high gas prices, high food prices, etc. Unlike Bush, you and I have actually earned out way, and ALL of us couldn't have gotten to where we are w/o a little help along the way.
rakrobn 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment on taxes. Finally someone with some common sense.
mrscorie 3 years ago
Thanks for your comment. It's amazing to me how so many right wingers decry taxes yet want fixed roads, have actually attended public schools and public universities (funded in part by tax dollars), receive social security, take federal student loans with a MUCH LOWER interest rate than you would have gotten on a private loan (once again supported by tax dollars), & the moment they make a pay check, want to stop everyone else from taking advantage of those same services. Hypocrisy at its finest.
rakrobn 3 years ago
Yes we have always had a progressive tax. When I made 20K a year I paid barely no taxes, when I made 30K I paid a certain amount of taxes, now that I make over 60K I pay a higher percent. How is it fair that when I made less I took advantage of paying a lower percentage but now that I am making more money now I don't want to pay the tax that has been in place that everyone had to subscribe too. Look what happened when Bush changed the tax system. The treasury went broke and we China owns us.
mrscorie 3 years ago
way to go you Micheal Smerconish, you Benedict Arnold turncoat,
YOU EVER HEARD OF THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE YOU STUPID BASTARD?
THE DEMS ARE NOT HIDING THE FACT THEY WANT TO TAKE AWAY YOUR MICROPHONE
GO 'HEAD AND ENDORSE OBAMA,THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE IS IN THE PIPELINE
speakmymind01 3 years ago
Aww, the right wing lunatics are pissed when people put country above party. Go fuck yourself dumbass. Fairness doctrine, ooohhh!!! God forbid we show the other side of an issue for ALL radio not just conservatives. Oh wait conservative radio wouldn't exist then as then people would realize how full of shit you all are.
rakrobn 3 years ago
What I find fascinating is that when Joe Lieberman, who ran on the Democratic ticket in 2000 and believed in the Democratic Platform, endorsed John McCain no one questioned if he endorsed him because he was white. And he ran as VP with Al Gore! I don't see how anyone could look at McCain during the final months of the election and vote for him. He seemed like a fish out of water and I bet he is actually relieved now.
mrscorie 3 years ago
Liberals have radio stations. Nobody listens to them because they are brain dead morons. Get a clue please.
Tacotruck1166 3 years ago
"Liberals have radio stations. Nobody listens to them because they are brain dead morons. Get a clue please."
like rush isn't? this is the same guy who was too scared to engage in a public debate with a chicago area high school after he just pulled "facts" out of his fat ass
fluffynoses 3 years ago
Smerconish is okay. But Chris Matthews is right: Rush the Hutt is a racist douchebag.
zzzxxyy 3 years ago 3
I just wanted to clarify that the "previously staunch Republicans" I mentioned still identify themselves as Republicans. Many have said that they never thought they would vote for a democratic presidential candidate. However, they can't ignore the terrible state that the country is in and plan to vote for Obama. They have decided to put their "COUNTRY FIRST" and not their party.
djork05 3 years ago
"Many have said that they never thought they would vote for a democratic presidential candidate"
That's not suprising. For, as I've said before, McCain may be the Republican nominee but he is NOT conservative. He's crossed party lines on many occassions.
"They have decided to put their "COUNTRY FIRST""
By voting for Obama who has less experience and more questionable ties than McCain? I wouldn't call that putting my "country first."
dgonz26868 3 years ago
White rascists are limp.
janeknisely 3 years ago
Anyone of you care to name any very liberal WHITE guys Powel has supported? Suddenly he's got a problem with Republicans who gave him everything he got? Pfft.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
Shut up you racist. I'm disgusted with the way White America has been acting this past year.
efeez1986 3 years ago
"Shut up you racist. I'm disgusted with the way White America has been acting this past year"
You ought to be more disgusted with the way Obama voters are acting. They're voting for a guy who's legislative voting record allowed INFANTICIDE in Ill. Has known felons and terrorists in his own staff. Has supporters working to rig the election. And spent 20 years under the inspiration of a religious nut who said "God damn America..."
Thought you people were voting for CHANGE.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
How many people has Powell supported period? You have no idea. I love how you absorb whatever Rush Limbaugh says and don't for one second think for yourself. How many minority candidates have YOU supported? That's such a basic and irrational argument. Several white male and female previously staunch Republicans have spoken out against McCain especially since his nomination of Sarah Palin. However, since Powell is black then his choice to is just based on race or so says the racist.
djork05 3 years ago
"How many people has Powell supported period? You have no idea."
Neither do you. Sure wasn't Kerry, Edwards, Clinton (Hillary or Bill) or Gore.
"How many minority candidates have YOU supported?"
Plenty. In my town most cadidates ARE minorities of one form or another. It's not an issue. You keep trying to drum up racism where there isn't any (except that which you apply yourSELF). You're overlooking the things that'd make Obama a bad president. And why? Because he's part black.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
"staunch Republicans have spoken out against McCain especially since his nomination of Sarah Palin"
Oh yes. Palin's lack of experience and questionable associations make her a bad choice. Yatta yatta yatta. I've heard this b.s. before. It doesn't wash.
Not in the face of Obama's lack of experience and (highly) questionable associations.
"so says the racist"
Where have I ever said any "race" is superior/inferior (the definition of racism btw) to another? You make my point nicely.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
Wow, how do you live with yourself?
Nominay 3 years ago
"Wow, how do you live with yourself?"
Quite comfortably, in fact.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
Well, that's all about to end.
Nominay 3 years ago
"Well, that's all about to end"
I wouldn't go that far yet. I at least hope that (if Obama wins) he has success in his job. Afterall, his job is running my country. And he's promised much.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
Then there's hope for you after all.
Nominay 3 years ago
I know what the definition of racism is. You don't have to use the dictionary definition of a word to come across racist. By you having a double standard against Colin Powell and his endorsement compared to other Republicans that have never publicly endorsed liberals before Obama, it makes you seem racist. "It was totally about race"-says Limbaugh. It's possible that race is a factor but as Matthews said "we have no knowledge of a person's inner beliefs" so quit pretending to be psychic.
djork05 3 years ago
"You don't have to use the dictionary definition of a word to come across racist"
Actually you do. You have to actually believe and act like you believe that someone is racially superior/inferior to fall within that definition (unless we want to redefine the meaning of "racism").
"double standard against Colin Powell"
By Powell's own admission he doesnt' want to be an "Uncle Tom" or an "Oreo Cookie" anymore. I'm sorry but that MAKES his reason a race-based one.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
"as Matthews said "we have no knowledge of a person's inner beliefs" so quit pretending to be psychic"
Isn't that what the left has been doing for 8 years? All we've heard from the left is that Bush is a nazi, Cheney's a greedy oilman, Iraq is all about their oil, etc, etc, etc. Unless pshychic ability is a prerequisit for entry into the democratic party, your advise could be well employed there as well.
Of course it's true that the demos, Rush and Mathews are just giving their opinions.
dgonz26868 3 years ago
I don't think you're really understanding my arguments. I don't know if you're a racist, but you do have a double standard against Powell. I never said anything about Palin's lack of experience. What are you talking about? Just because the conservative/liberal media make an argument doesn't mean that it represents the thoughts of all conservatives or liberals. It's funny how you use the same arguments against Obama that are used against Palin experience and associations.
djork05 3 years ago
"but you do have a double standard against Powell"
I'm not sure what you mean by double standard. Powel has no history of supporting white liberals. He remained a-political during Clinton's terms. And (until now) he's never endorsed a liberal candidate of any color. Then he goes on to imply that racial peer pressure from the black community had some part in his decision to endorse Obama. Where is the double standard?
dgonz26868 3 years ago
Good job Chris!!!
icurtis33 3 years ago
why is fatboy Limbo always stuck with race?I remeber when he got fired from ESPN for suggesting that Donovan McNabb was puffed up by the sports media because they wanted to create a black superstar QB,wtf...maybe just maybe McNabb was a good QB?was there any possibility of that?that racist knob that fat pig is...
ilcapo92 3 years ago 2
Rush is no longer in the Limelight, he doesn't even capture the Spirit of Radio. He expects that most people who live in Subdivisions don't have the Freewill to Roll the Bones and submit to the reality of Natural Science.
-Tom Sawyer
harmonickev 3 years ago
Powell should order a couple of Ft.Bragg snipers to take out Rush
geeoogle 3 years ago
the most surprising aspect of this video is that Matthews is possibly friends with Rush.
Partisan357 3 years ago
The bottom line is that Senator Barak Obama is the better candidate.General Colin Powell gave a passionate well articulate endorsement or Mr.Obama. General Powell clearly gave a disciptive case on the difference between the two candidates. People like Rush Limbaugh and his ignorant comments are no different from people who just cant see past race. Take race out of the picture Barak Obama will still be the better candidate.
jamilbrooks 3 years ago 2
What's the "Seal of Safety?"
LeoKinoske 3 years ago
What a joke. Powell gave one of the best cases for Obama that anyone can give. Not a mention of race and also well spoken.
That bit at the end where he talked about the muslim soilder who died for this country was touching and pointed to the ignorance in the "Obama = muslim = terrorist = unpatriotic" argument.
kcp12304 3 years ago 5
how hasn't anyone beat the shit out of rush?
gobacktoalaska 3 years ago 3
Rush Limbaugh is an ignorant, bigoted piece of crap. What surprises me is that anyone is surprised about this.
FLASHMAN1973 3 years ago 12
He wouldnt fight back. Hed just sue the pants off someone. If laws didnt protect him hed be dead right now. Not that I wish death on anyone.
DaHonestAbe 3 years ago
Exactly, In rush's mind there isnt any other possibility - Sounds like more race baiting, and ignorance to me. I was so touched when Colin Powell said the thing about the Muslim Soldier that died for this country, and how McCain surrogates, and fox are trying to make the connection Obama = Muslim = Terrorist. Thank you General Powell, and Thank You Chris.
ILoveGoodFellas 3 years ago
It has to be true. I know the only reason I'm voting for McCain is because he is white. Why else would anyone vote for him?
72letters 3 years ago
This isn't really that surprising. Limbaugh is an ignorant, hateful creature.
carmie1818 3 years ago 13