GOP tell Rush to back off - The Firearms Forum

45nut · 01-28-2009, 09:06 AM

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/18049.html

Entire text below with emphasis by me. Guys, Rush is right on this one. If the GOP caves, which is likely considering the majority are spineless wimps or RINOS, we must apply pressure to make sure they do what we desire. Few of our Conservative elected officials are going to want to stand against Hussein, but we must bombard them with correspondence advising them to stand for the ideals WE ELECTED THEM TO DEFEND

I am going to hound my representatives in House and Senate to stand against the tide of Socialism about to drown us.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

Rush Limbaugh may command a large following, but his caustic comments Monday about the GOP’s congressional leadership have at least one Republican House member defending his colleagues and offering an unusually candid critique of the talk radio powerhouse and his fellow commentators.

Responding to President Obama’s recommendation to Republican congressional leaders last week that they not follow Limbaugh’s lead, the conservative talkmeister said on his show that Obama is “obviously more frightened of me than he is Mitch McConnell. He's more frightened of me, than he is of, say, John Boehner, which doesn't say much about our party."

Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., did not take kindly to this assessment in an interview with Politico Tuesday.

“I think that our leadership, Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, are taking the right approach,” Gingrey said. “I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks. You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party. You know you’re just on these talk shows and you’re living well and plus you stir up a bit of controversy and gin the base and that sort of that thing. But when it comes to true leadership, not that these people couldn’t be or wouldn’t be good leaders, they’re not in that position of John Boehner or Mitch McConnell."

Asked to respond to Gingrey, Limbaugh, in an email to Politico, wrote: “I'm sure he is doing his best but it does not appear to be good enough. He may not have noticed that the number of Republican colleagues he has in the House has dwindled. And they will dwindle more if he and his friends don't show more leadership and effectiveness in battling the most left-wing agenda in modern history. And they won't continue to lose because of me, but because of their relationship with the grassroots, which is hurting. Conservatives want leadership from those who claim to represent them. And we'll know it when we see it.”

The back and forth comes as some on the right speak more openly about what they perceive as the lack of leadership in the Republican Party. Unapologetic conservatives, like Limbaugh would prefer to see elected Republicans confront the new president. But many GOP officials, daunted by the new president’s approval rating and what they believe is fatigue on the part of voters over partisan fighting, are loath to openly criticize Obama.

bcj1755 · 01-28-2009, 09:32 AM

Oh, so now the Republicans in Congress are starting to blindly follow Obama? Spineless scumbags. This just goes to show you that ALL gov't "leaders" are pompus, puscillanimous, and pathetic (bonus points if you know where I got that last part

). Pretty soon they'll all be saying "Heil Obama!" everytime he walks by. All hail Comrade Obama, our great messiah and leader for life

Terry_P · 01-28-2009, 10:04 AM

Maybe if the Republicans would have listened to Rush or Sean they wouldn't be speaking as representatives of the minority party. Washington is in serious need of a flush and we can start with the RINO Republicans.

Lori Mick · 01-28-2009, 10:21 AM

I seriously don't belive that Rush will back off. This will only fire him up more and get him a larger audience!
This whole thing is going to backfire and kick everyone in the butt! And Rush will come out on top!

He HAS to! He and Sean are fighting for our rights because nobody else seems to be stepping up to the plate! If they cave, we're in deep chit.
The Freedom of Speech is garbage too.

These reps are supposed to work for US but they are blatently following a socialist god who isn't even legal to be POTUS to begin with!

I need a drink....or two....sigh....

I can't wait to hear what Rush says today! Should be an interesting show!

artabr · 01-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Why should Rush listen to the GOP, when the GOP won't listen to it's own members. I had been a party member since I could vote, over 30 years.
I tore up my party card because of the lack of back bone these bozos possess.

Art

Lori Mick · 01-28-2009, 12:17 PM

the GOP apologized to him....said they support Rush 100% !

bcj1755 · 01-28-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori Mick

the GOP apologized to him....said they support Rush 100% !

Now let's see if they stick with it.

Lori Mick · 01-28-2009, 02:17 PM

so far, they said they're not voting for the stimulus.....but right now Obamamesiah is serving them drinks .....
uh oh....

SaddleSarge · 01-28-2009, 02:23 PM

When is the GOP going to quit shooting from the lip?

I'm like you Art, I've been a GOP member for over 30 years. I was meaning to go 'no party affiliation' after this last go round, but thought I'd try and give them the benefit of the doubt.

As they continue, I'm secure in my thoughts of dropping all party affiliations. Afer all, there are only two parties now anyway, "left" and "Right."

armedandsafe · 01-28-2009, 02:32 PM

I didn't leave the Democratic Party. They left me.

I'm not leaving the Republican Party, but they are rapidly leaving me. I hope the Republican "leaders" enjoy the odor of where they have their heads.

Pops

Doug.38PR · 01-28-2009, 02:44 PM

and these are the people we are counting on to defend the 2nd Amendment from AWB bills? (secession anyone?)

Nighthawk · 01-28-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSarge

When is the GOP going to quit shooting from the lip?

I'm like you Art, I've been a GOP member for over 30 years. I was meaning to go 'no party affiliation' after this last go round, but thought I'd try and give them the benefit of the doubt.

As they continue, I'm secure in my thoughts of dropping all party affiliations. Afer all, there are only two parties now anyway, "left" and "Right."

I think we have two parties left and almost left.

SaddleSarge · 01-28-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I think we have two parties left and almost left.

Nighthawk, you are correct. As the left goes farther left, what happens to the center? It moves farther left too. Simple math.

So when someone says they're in the middle or "moderate," they are actually farther and farther to left. "Moderate Conservative" is an oxymoron.

thomas44 · 01-28-2009, 04:53 PM

I'm hearing the stimulus might only get 1 or 2 Republican votes. Zero would be ideal, so that when the billions of additional spending don't fix the economy, Republicans don't get any blame. At least the news stories I hear are right on the money....Republican opposition to the stimulus is based on too much spending and not enough tax relief. Amen !! I'll give credit when and where it's due. If Republicans get back to conservative values they'll get unwavering support from me again, but there has to be a contrast between them and the lefty radical dumocrats !

RCGUIDRY · 01-28-2009, 05:03 PM

Never was a republican, used to think i was an Independant, Now i know that i am a conservative.

Heard this once........When you are 21 and have a heart you can be liberal. when you are 31 and have a brain you have to be conservative!

The pity is that our children and their children will be paying for this mistake in judgement. If things go the way this administration wants there wont be opportunity in this country like our fathers saw it for a long long time!

thomas44 · 01-28-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCGUIDRY

Heard this once........When you are 21 and have a heart you can be liberal. when you are 31 and have a brain you have to be conservative!

I believe Winston Churchill was the original author of that. Makes sense to me !

obxned · 01-28-2009, 05:13 PM

For any person with the slightest knowledge of economics or world history, compromise with that person would require a double lobotomy and a couple of fifths of cheap whiskey.

Teejay9 · 01-28-2009, 05:36 PM

I have voted GOP since 1966. It seems they have moved to the "left" to be more in the center. When "Slick Willie" was in power, the mid-term elections (1994) gave us the House and Senate. That was because gun owners spoke up . Now is the time and now is the hour. They, the GOP, can't play nice with this guy. Fifty-nine million Americans did NOT vote for Barry. He wasn't given a mandate to foist his liberal agenda upon us. If our GOP reps CAN'T OR WON'T back us up, we must find ones who will. You can fool some of the people some of the time, and you can fool some people all of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time. TJ

artabr · 01-28-2009, 06:11 PM

I still vote a republican ticket but can no longer give them financial support. I refuse to feed a dog that will bite me in the a$$ when my back is turned.

Art

millwright · 01-28-2009, 06:14 PM

The basic truth to all of this is President Obama did notice the effectiveness of Rush and others on the Right Wing by proposing a re-instatement of the "Fairness Doctrine", as well as other measures to create government-mandated regs to give "minority bloc's" station control.......Even if they aren't fiscallly viable, of course..... >MW

01-28-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	GOP tell Rush to back off http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/18049.html Entire text below with emphasis by me. Guys, Rush is right on this one. If the GOP caves, which is likely considering the majority are spineless wimps or RINOS, we must apply pressure to make sure they do what we desire. Few of our Conservative elected officials are going to want to stand against Hussein, but we must bombard them with correspondence advising them to stand for the ideals WE ELECTED THEM TO DEFEND I am going to hound my representatives in House and Senate to stand against the tide of Socialism about to drown us. Your thoughts are appreciated. Rush Limbaugh may command a large following, but his caustic comments Monday about the GOP’s congressional leadership have at least one Republican House member defending his colleagues and offering an unusually candid critique of the talk radio powerhouse and his fellow commentators. Responding to President Obama’s recommendation to Republican congressional leaders last week that they not follow Limbaugh’s lead, the conservative talkmeister said on his show that Obama is “obviously more frightened of me than he is Mitch McConnell. He's more frightened of me, than he is of, say, John Boehner, which doesn't say much about our party." Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., did not take kindly to this assessment in an interview with Politico Tuesday. “I think that our leadership, Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, are taking the right approach,” Gingrey said. “I mean, it’s easy if you’re Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh or even sometimes Newt Gingrich to stand back and throw bricks. You don’t have to try to do what’s best for your people and your party. You know you’re just on these talk shows and you’re living well and plus you stir up a bit of controversy and gin the base and that sort of that thing. But when it comes to true leadership, not that these people couldn’t be or wouldn’t be good leaders, they’re not in that position of John Boehner or Mitch McConnell." Asked to respond to Gingrey, Limbaugh, in an email to Politico, wrote: “I'm sure he is doing his best but it does not appear to be good enough. He may not have noticed that the number of Republican colleagues he has in the House has dwindled. And they will dwindle more if he and his friends don't show more leadership and effectiveness in battling the most left-wing agenda in modern history. And they won't continue to lose because of me, but because of their relationship with the grassroots, which is hurting. Conservatives want leadership from those who claim to represent them. And we'll know it when we see it.” The back and forth comes as some on the right speak more openly about what they perceive as the lack of leadership in the Republican Party. Unapologetic conservatives, like Limbaugh would prefer to see elected Republicans confront the new president. But many GOP officials, daunted by the new president’s approval rating and what they believe is fatigue on the part of voters over partisan fighting, are loath to openly criticize Obama. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO* --> Last edited by 45nut; 01-28-2009 at 09:08 AM..

01-28-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off Oh, so now the Republicans in Congress are starting to blindly follow Obama? Spineless scumbags. This just goes to show you that ALL gov't "leaders" are pompus, puscillanimous, and pathetic (bonus points if you know where I got that last part ). Pretty soon they'll all be saying "Heil Obama!" everytime he walks by. All hail Comrade Obama, our great messiah and leader for life __________________ History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever. Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges - Cicero If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. - Samuel Adams Last edited by bcj1755; 01-28-2009 at 09:33 AM..

01-28-2009, 10:04 AM	#3
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off Maybe if the Republicans would have listened to Rush or Sean they wouldn't be speaking as representatives of the minority party. Washington is in serious need of a flush and we can start with the RINO Republicans. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

01-28-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
Lori Mick Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stuck in Upstate NY for a while Posts: 2,374	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off I seriously don't belive that Rush will back off. This will only fire him up more and get him a larger audience! This whole thing is going to backfire and kick everyone in the butt! And Rush will come out on top! He HAS to! He and Sean are fighting for our rights because nobody else seems to be stepping up to the plate! If they cave, we're in deep chit. The Freedom of Speech is garbage too. These reps are supposed to work for US but they are blatently following a socialist god who isn't even legal to be POTUS to begin with! I need a drink....or two....sigh.... I can't wait to hear what Rush says today! Should be an interesting show! __________________ It's a Brand New Day! Make it an awesome one! "No one outside myself can rule me inwardly. Knowing this I become wholly free."

01-28-2009, 11:56 AM	#5
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off Why should Rush listen to the GOP, when the GOP won't listen to it's own members. I had been a party member since I could vote, over 30 years. I tore up my party card because of the lack of back bone these bozos possess. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

01-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
Lori Mick Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stuck in Upstate NY for a while Posts: 2,374	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off the GOP apologized to him....said they support Rush 100% ! __________________ It's a Brand New Day! Make it an awesome one! "No one outside myself can rule me inwardly. Knowing this I become wholly free."

01-28-2009, 02:17 PM	#8
Lori Mick Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stuck in Upstate NY for a while Posts: 2,374	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off so far, they said they're not voting for the stimulus.....but right now Obamamesiah is serving them drinks ..... uh oh.... __________________ It's a Brand New Day! Make it an awesome one! "No one outside myself can rule me inwardly. Knowing this I become wholly free."

01-28-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
SaddleSarge Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,025	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off When is the GOP going to quit shooting from the lip? I'm like you Art, I've been a GOP member for over 30 years. I was meaning to go 'no party affiliation' after this last go round, but thought I'd try and give them the benefit of the doubt. As they continue, I'm secure in my thoughts of dropping all party affiliations. Afer all, there are only two parties now anyway, "left" and "Right."

01-28-2009, 02:32 PM	#10
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off I didn't leave the Democratic Party. They left me. I'm not leaving the Republican Party, but they are rapidly leaving me. I hope the Republican "leaders" enjoy the odor of where they have their heads. Pops

01-28-2009, 02:44 PM	#11
Doug.38PR V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 245	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off and these are the people we are counting on to defend the 2nd Amendment from AWB bills? (secession anyone?)

01-28-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
thomas44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 577	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off I'm hearing the stimulus might only get 1 or 2 Republican votes. Zero would be ideal, so that when the billions of additional spending don't fix the economy, Republicans don't get any blame. At least the news stories I hear are right on the money....Republican opposition to the stimulus is based on too much spending and not enough tax relief. Amen !! I'll give credit when and where it's due. If Republicans get back to conservative values they'll get unwavering support from me again, but there has to be a contrast between them and the lefty radical dumocrats ! __________________ Change...it's all you'll have left in your pocket by 2013.

01-28-2009, 05:03 PM	#15
RCGUIDRY V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 79	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off Never was a republican, used to think i was an Independant, Now i know that i am a conservative. Heard this once........When you are 21 and have a heart you can be liberal. when you are 31 and have a brain you have to be conservative! The pity is that our children and their children will be paying for this mistake in judgement. If things go the way this administration wants there wont be opportunity in this country like our fathers saw it for a long long time! __________________ George Washington's feelings about the two party system "It serves to distract the Public Councils, and enfeeble the Public Administration....agitates the Community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one....against another....it opens the door to foreign influence and corruption...thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another."

01-28-2009, 05:13 PM	#17
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off For any person with the slightest knowledge of economics or world history, compromise with that person would require a double lobotomy and a couple of fifths of cheap whiskey. __________________ Proud member of a North Carolina Committee of Safety "If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Stand on Earth!" Ronald Reagan

01-28-2009, 05:36 PM	#18
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off I have voted GOP since 1966. It seems they have moved to the "left" to be more in the center. When "Slick Willie" was in power, the mid-term elections (1994) gave us the House and Senate. That was because gun owners spoke up . Now is the time and now is the hour. They, the GOP, can't play nice with this guy. Fifty-nine million Americans did NOT vote for Barry. He wasn't given a mandate to foist his liberal agenda upon us. If our GOP reps CAN'T OR WON'T back us up, we must find ones who will. You can fool some of the people some of the time, and you can fool some people all of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time. TJ

01-28-2009, 06:11 PM	#19
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off I still vote a republican ticket but can no longer give them financial support. I refuse to feed a dog that will bite me in the a$$ when my back is turned. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

01-28-2009, 06:14 PM	#20
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,436	Re: GOP tell Rush to back off The basic truth to all of this is President Obama did notice the effectiveness of Rush and others on the Right Wing by proposing a re-instatement of the "Fairness Doctrine", as well as other measures to create government-mandated regs to give "minority bloc's" station control.......Even if they aren't fiscallly viable, of course..... >MW