Is Rush Limbaugh the Republican Party's Michael Moore?

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I think Limbaugh is entertaining, sometimes educational, but too over the top with his right wing views. I pretty much thing the same thing about Moore on the left.
I prefer Moore over Limbaugh, but Limbaugh has much more star power and makes way more money.

ctl of WI 1:47AM May 07, 2009

Both men are polarizing influences, and embody political extremes. However, at such a turbulent point in American history, I don't think either gentleman has much to offer beyond the ability to stir an already roiling pot in order to make headlines. That Rush Limbaugh is being touted by some, as the "voice of the Republican party" makes clear that the Grand Old Party is having an identity crisis. This is only natural, given the last eight years, and the outcome of the last election. Believe me, at my age, I have seen this happen over and over with both the G.O.P. and the Dems. It's like watching someone have a mid-life crisis - it isn't pretty, and it's embarrassing to witness.
The real point is this: We cannot remain, a nation divided. We need strong Republican leadership and we need strong Democratic leadership, because we need both of those views. We need each other, folks. I have every confidence, the G.O.P. will "find itself" again. They have to. We won't, as a nation, make it without them any more than we will survive without the Democrats. What we don't need are divisive voices, ridiculous power struggles and undue attention being given to portly blowhards. No matter how entertaining or "truthful" you, the consumer, find them to be. We need, as one nation, to regain a sense of decorum and civil discourse. The grandstanding antics of talk radio voices, or the drama created by documentary filmakers may be entertaining, but it's nothing more than distraction.
That our leaders are being sucked into this entertainment vortex is more than a little disturbing.

Theresa Greenleaf of NY 6:00PM March 09, 2009

Kevin of NY, when did you get out? On the petition that was recently circulated, my signature was #763. Your discussion before the parole board must have been very positive and persuasive. I trust that your rehabilitation was equally constructive and wish you well on your return to society.
I'm somewhat disappointed at the overall tone and content of this particular forum. By taking name-calling and blind loyalty to new heights, we are proving the very point/characterization that we should be doing our best to avoid.
Whether liberal or conservative (or both), listening to political discourse, rhetoric, hyperbole, etc. should NOT be a thoughtless cathartic experience. We should ask the questions: Do I have all the information? Taken out of context? Logical or valid? Does IT make sense? To reference a person's waistline or ego certainly brings into question your ability to have an informed opinion about anything.
Any comparison between Rush and Moore is ultimately irrelevant and should not influence the opinions that, hopefully, we can agree to disagree on.

political agnostic of NY 11:40AM March 04, 2009

Everyone who make 50 million a year, who doesn't have to worry about their retirement, losing there house, their healthcare, their children and has no financial problems at all should listen to Limbaugh. He speaks for all these diddo heads. Unbelievable.

Glenn of FL 11:22AM March 04, 2009

One big difference: If the head of the Dems (Tim Kaine) said something Michael Moore or one of his flunkys (assuming he even HAS flunkys!)took as negative, it's kinda hard to picture Kaine kowtowing to Moore and kissing his ring, like House Boy Steele did to Massa Rush this week.
The only thing more inflated than Rush's waistline is his ego...and disobedience WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!
That is all.

Ray of PA 7:24AM March 04, 2009

It's impossible for me to compare those men and do it without bias. I love Rush's political views as they strike right into the heart of my core beliefs. When he speaks, the very sound of his voice comforts my soul. Quite the opposite with Moore and all left-wingers. Why? Not sure, but it must have something to do with Biblical morality versus humanism.

Chris Easley of MO 1:05AM March 04, 2009

It's impossible for me to compare those men and do it without bias. I love Rush's political views as they strike right into the heart of my core beliefs. When he speaks, the very sound of his voice comforts my soul. Quite the opposite with Moore and all left-wingers. Why? Not sure, but it must have something to do with Biblical morality versus humanism.

Chris Easley of MO 1:04AM March 04, 2009

Sorry Carol; I don't mean to pick, but you stated "If the republican party would listen to Rush we would never have another democrat in office." Don't forget we are all Americans. The political parties will come and go as they have in the past, but we will still be citizens of the United States of America. We shouldn't let blind partisanship split fellow Americans into an Uncivil War. Be an Independent - don't let extreme voices program your thinking.

Reformed Republican of TX 9:10PM March 03, 2009

Carol, you said,"obama bought the white house with terrorist contributions." Would you like to share your resources so the statement can be analyzed, or did you take a page from the Rush Limbaugh playbook on libel and unamerican smear tactics?

Reformed Republican of TX 8:53PM March 03, 2009