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Add the White House to the list of those criticizing radio talker Rush Limbaugh for his latest inane comment, this time saying that taxes paid by Americans should be sufficient to finance the Haitian earthquake relief effort.
On his radio program, Limbaugh advised listeners not to contribute to Haitian relief efforts organized by the White House, because a portion of the donation would go to government bureaucrats.
Limbaugh offered no proof for his claim.
Limbaugh added that Americans need not make private donations for Haitian relief because "you already give to Haitian relief. Its called the income tax."
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs called Limbaugh's comments "really stupid."
Yes, Limbaugh's comments were really stupid. But they were to be expected.
Limbaugh is in the very lucractive business of sticking a finger in the eye of black people and progressives. And like him or not, you have to admit he's very good at it. His estimated salary of $50 million per year confirms that.
It would be nice if Limbaugh could simply be ignored, left to fall under the weight of his own outlandish comments. But we all take the bait and react to his nonsense which in turn keeps his money tree blooming.
Listeners of Rush Limbaugh probably wouldn't be giving much money to the Haitian relief fund to begin with. So in a way, his words against helping Haiti are going to fall on deaf ears. That's a good thing.
The 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday evening has devastated the poor island nation. Relief agencies estimate that upward of 100,000 people might have been killed.
As the aid pours in from around the world to help the poorest country in the western hemisphere, U.N. troops patrolling the capital of Port-au-Prince have reported that tensions are rising among the survivors who are angry at the pace of the rescue.
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By: james on 1/18/2010 3:14AM
Never thought I would say this but Rush was right about the cut the government get from monies donated and it's just not right. As of this writing I hear the government has ceased the tax.I don't think Rush should encourage other not to donate but instead encourage the people to question the practice.Rush really is nothing more than a shock jock and get paid very well to stir up controversy.If I was paid $50,000,000 a year I would big controversey too.
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By: Rita on 1/18/2010 12:34AM
Rush is an idiot with biggot ideas.
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By: James on 1/15/2010 3:23PM
1st. Amendment mean anything?
Can we silence, FARAKKKAN because he is a bigot?
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By: Unknown on 1/17/2010 3:32PM
James, you are 100% correct, he does have the right to say what's on his mind; I don't think that is the point of this discussion. My problem is not that he dislikes the Obama administration, in fact it is a good thing to have critics, and we as Americans cannot blindly follow every word the government tells us. Whether we are dealing with democrats or republicans we must stay vigilant. As far as Rush goes, he preys on the most vulnerable segment of society. His fat $50 million a year salary comes off the backs of the least educated which is the majority in this country. People like Rush play a facade to appear that they are interested in common folk when in fact they are not. They are interested in money, and making sure the policies surrounding their wealth is unchanged. An unchanged America benefits him, and those on his socio-economic level, it conveniently leaves out his followers, that’s the funny part.
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By: ALEDNAM on 1/20/2010 1:28AM
MAINSTREAM MEDIA HAS ALREADY CENSUSED FARRAKHAN. DO YOU THINK THAT FARRAKHAN COULD HAVE THE TYPE OF EXPOSURE IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA THAT LIMBAUGH HAS? I DONT THINK SO. I AM NOT DEFENDING POSITIONS OF EITHER. JUST PRESENTING AN OBSERVABLE REALITY.
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By: john on 1/15/2010 5:06PM
99.999% of Rush's comments are "really stupid" and
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By: Lisa on 1/15/2010 10:57PM
Why would ANYONE be upset about the $100 million or any amount for that matter, sent to the poorest country in the southern Hemisphere? Here is a little background for you Marcus. We owe Haiti. The oligarchy in the country put such severe tariffs on their country (sugar producer) to support their campaign contributing buddies in the states that the country was essentially ruined by America. Obviously, you didn't miss the $100 million nor did it affect your life since you have no idea where it went. If one child went to bed with a blanket or food...take some of cushy ass life and give it to them. Let's do without our Starbucks or whatever and quit bitching about giving money to poor people.
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By: Marsha on 1/15/2010 5:17PM
This guy is a disgrace to the human race. It's a funny thing about life though? We never really know what's coming down the pipe. There will come a day that this degenrate needs the same mercy that he refused to give others. DESPICABLE!!!!!!!
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By: Chris on 1/15/2010 5:22PM
correction.........coming down the "PIKE" not "PIPE"
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By: Hilda on 1/18/2010 3:30PM
Despicable, dishonorable, hate mongrel, selfish, no self respect, addict (but it's ok, it's RX) are just a few of the words. I totally agree with you, this man should be barred, but when you have all that money, it get's you where you want to go. Hmm, he is so undeserving.
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