Rush 'dreaming' of riots
Rocky Mountain News
Published April 24, 2008 at 7:02 p.m.
Updated April 25, 2008 at 1:14 p.m.
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh has again sparked controversy by saying he was "dreaming of riots in Denver" during the Democratic National Convention.
"Riots in Denver, the Democrat Convention would see to it that we don't elect Democrats," Limbaugh said during his radio show on Wednesday. He prodded his listeners to help make that a reality.
KOA 850 Radio, the local affiliate that carries Limbaugh's show, issued the following statement:
"A review of the full transcript from Limbaugh's show on Wednesday, April 23, shows that Limbaugh was not advocating violence in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, but trying to make the point that if there were riots in Denver it would hurt the Democrats' chances of winning the 2008 Presidential election."
In response to a caller on Thursday's program, Limbaugh appeared to soften his stance. "Who wishes for riots?" he said. Limbaugh said that on Wednesday's program he was responding to comments made by the Rev. Al Sharpton who warned of "trouble" at the convention if Democratic superdelegates decided to nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton over Sen. Barack Obama.
Limbaugh sung the dream comments to the tune of "White Christmas."
Limbaugh's comments prompted Mayor John Hickenlooper to say: "Anyone who would call for riots in an American city has clearly lost their bearings."
Glenn Spagnuolo, an organizer with the protest group Re-create 68, mimicked a comment by state Rep. Douglas Bruce by saying, "We don't need another 5,000 illiterate Limbaugh listeners coming to Colorado."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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April 24, 2008
8:26 p.m.
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binaryman3 writes:
I see Rush has the liberals in a tizzy again. He has taken statements made by many individuals and followed the "logic" to a possible conclusion. I got the jist of his commentary but so many liberal minded people dont seem to process words they hear the same as Rush and myself.
You would think that democrats would be taking steps to prevent any attempts for anyone to start a riot or turn a demonstration violent. There are groups slated to protest with a history of demostrations that have turned violent plus groups that lost out in the lottery for a permit that are threatening to ignore the law and protest anyway.
With a democrat mayor and govenor in charge you would think they would have a plan? They say they do but I guess we will see how things turn out in August.
April 24, 2008
9:49 p.m.
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Shaupeen writes:
Never mind this boob. He is his own biggest fan, and cares only for himself. He's like a forest fire headed uphill - he creates his own wind.
April 24, 2008
10:16 p.m.
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jconder45 writes:
>"A review of the full transcript from Limbaugh's show on Wednesday, April 23, shows that Limbaugh was not advocating violence in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, but trying to make the point that if there were riots in Denver it would hurt the Democrats' chances of winning the 2008 Presidential election."
Nice try. But add the obvious suppressed premise that Rush Limbaugh would *like* the Democrats' chances to be "hurt", and you're left with the unavoidable conclusion that Rush wants riots in Denver. Otherwise the entire soundbite is pointless, and Limbaugh says nothing without an agenda behind it.
As usual, he got his intended message across, but he and the ditttoheads will now whine that he was "misunderstood".
April 24, 2008
11:26 p.m.
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gr8fun4me writes:
I can't stand Rush. He is such a hypocrite on many subjects. Go buy some more drugs and get the hell off the airwaves. He's nothing but a gold digger. Getting people all riled up so that you will listen to him. Create more controversy. I don't listen to KOA anymore because I can't stand the views of Rosen and Rush.
April 25, 2008
12:52 a.m.
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ManginoTorreta writes:
I read the transcript, and there's not a lot of "there" there. I didn't see anywhere in the transcript where Sharpton is implying riots, and if Rush is wishing for this to occur, it's clearly irresponsible. Maybe he's hoping the use reverse psychology on the Recreate 68 crowd, whom has clearly implied they would be making mischief long before Rush even commented on this, thanks to their ballot-stuffing ploy to get all the protest permits failing so miserably.
"Treasonous provocateurs that they are, should be SHOT!!!"
I think this would be perfect for the Recreate 68 folks if they follow through on their threats. Comments from that crowd are a big reason I'm staying far away from downtown when the convention rolls through.
April 25, 2008
6:07 a.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
hahahahahahahahahahaha..... Rush isn't the one who will be here throwing a tantrum, it's the DHIMMICRATS! "Don't taze me bro!"
April 25, 2008
6:09 a.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
Froward69- take your meds dude. You prove the case the liberals aren't as smart as you think you are.
April 25, 2008
6:12 a.m.
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HumanBeans writes:
"Riots in Denver, the Democrat Convention would see to it that we don't elect Democrats,"
Yeah like that nutjob Kathleen Curry!
April 25, 2008
6:12 a.m.
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czyhorse writes:
joseph goebbells, dick cheney, dick nixon, rush limbaugh.
good group isn't it?
sorry he's on the air? isn't it funny he runs his mouth and makes money from nazi/right wingers but won't run for office. cowards are like that. boycott his sponsors. let the sponsors know what you're doing. boycott his station and protest on their property. he won't live forever. hockey aside i wish for Denver to have a wonderful peaceful summer!!!
from Detroit
April 25, 2008
6:45 a.m.
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youngman writes:
I think he said nothing...but many Democrats have said worse....the recreate68 for one...just go to their website and there are several links to other orgizations that want to create trouble for the Convention.....They are NOT republicans....go to YouTube...search "Seattle riots"...those people are NOT Republicans...Republicans have jobs and are working...we don't have time to riot. But you Liberals do and whats more important...you want to...it makes you feel like you are "Doing Something"...getting your voice heard by breaking windows and getting on the newscast. And finally for you smart Liberals/Democrats....read the transcript..he never "called for riots"....a lie travels half way around the world....oh and by the way...its just free speech right???????? And you liberals love that don't you????
April 25, 2008
7:19 a.m.
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Spencer writes:
he was probably high as a kite. Glad he is on the right because I certainly wouldn't want to try and defend this blowhard. Gene, why listen to either show? Read a book, much more enlightening. Radio politics is nothing but mental masturbation.
April 25, 2008
7:20 a.m.
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ColoNative writes:
Come to think of it, the Watts riots, the Kent State incedent, the 1968 Chicago riots, weren't these all the products of the utopian ideals of Obama, Clinton, McGovern, and Stalin? Check your history. Hitler killed his millions - Stalin his tens of millions.
Either way, people are people, and power still corrupts.
April 25, 2008
7:24 a.m.
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youngman writes:
Yes...which riots are the Republicans responsible for in the last 30 years????????
All those bloodied Suits and ties...I just don't remember them
April 25, 2008
7:29 a.m.
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rushrulesbaby writes:
Now turn your attention to Obama's preacher the reverend Wright's comments and how he encourages his assemblage.
April 25, 2008
7:34 a.m.
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Oroboros writes:
This is par for the course for Limbaugh - always put your party over your country. It doesn't matter if something he wishes for is bad for the United States as long as he perceives it to be in the interests of the GO
Hagel is right - we need a new political party to represent the conservative point of view:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23721893/
April 25, 2008
7:38 a.m.
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dilligaf writes:
Rush you popping the pills again? Oh well go back to criticizing all those immoral democrats.
April 25, 2008
7:44 a.m.
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EZBakeOven writes:
I know some of you think Rush is just brilliant, but the guy is a gas bag. This was idiocy in its highest form and no matter your party affiliation you can't possibly defend his words.
April 25, 2008
7:45 a.m.
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Lowtaxequalsfreedom writes:
Do you people ever think for your selves? You are letting the media spoon feed you. Glen Spagnulo is the true rioter and that is who Rush was poking fun at.
How could Rush incite a riot anyways? He is not the leader of the libs, do you mush brains do everything the media spoon feeds you, even when it is a Conservative telling you what to do? If libs can be swayed into rioting from a 15 second Rush Limbaugh clip then they really need to get a backbone. I would never riot just because an entertainer said so. NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You libs are soulless sponges just waiting to be instructed. Grow a pair.
April 25, 2008
7:52 a.m.
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HolierThanThou writes:
Rush Limbaugh likes to incite violence. That is nothing new. I remember Timothy McVeigh and those Oklahoma City firemen dragging the burnt corpses of toddlers from the day care center after he bombed the building. Rush Limbaugh thought that was funny.
Conservative billionaires pay Rush Limbaugh millions for this stuff.
April 25, 2008
7:59 a.m.
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ptorres writes:
My question is Rush Limbaugh getting high, again? He thinks a riot in Denver will help the Republican Party and my regrets are that some Colorado folks believe him. Let’s all be careful for what we ask for because we might not like it when in hits the streets of Denver Colorado. Think Safety first for our children sake or please use your “Comman Sense
April 25, 2008
8 a.m.
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T1anda writes:
Well, Sharpton got just what he and Obama supporters were looking for. Limbaugh fell for it hook line and sinker.
The sneaky "trouble" comment by Sharpton is the epitomy of holding the super-delegates hostage and forcing them to give Obama the nomination.
Hey, it has worked as an effective extortion tool for years.
Just ask Jesse Jackson! Rainbow Coalition!
In essence, Sharpton is warning the so-called Super-delegates: Go black or else!!!
Remember, the same veiled threat worked for OJ Simpson in the mid-ninetys???
Will it work again in 2008???
April 25, 2008
8:10 a.m.
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DeimosJB writes:
Froward my compatriot,
In addition to listening to Rush, I also assume you're listening to Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and the like. If you are, you will know it was these men (Spagnulo as well), not Rush, who proposed the idea of riots, saying they would bring such a level of violence to the Denver convention that it would make the 1968 Chicago riots look like child's play. Since you claim "Republicans advocate violence", is it Jackson or Sharpton you are labeling Republican, and by what standard?
That being said, having read the full transcript and the background behind Rush's statement, it was a stupid conversation for Rush to have. Leave the squabbling to Democrats, Rush. Riots are no way to effect change.
If Rush wanted to sound intelligent while dismissing Democrats, he should have said something like this: NASA, Goddard, HadCRUT, UAH, and RSS all recently came out with their temperature data for 2007. The data showed a 0.7C DROP in temperature, the LARGEST drop EVER MEASURED for a year (Even greater than the "Year without summer" after the Mt. Tambora eruption). The temperature drop brought the temperature back to about 1930 levels. Looking at the data, if global climate is really "man-made", then it looks like in 7 years George Bush has undone 70 years of temperature cycles. Either global temperature cycles are not man-made, or George Bush is the greatest environmentalist in history. Either way, Al Gore is a liar, manipulating the citizens' fear to promote his own business interests.
In summary, there's plenty of facts out there to chide liberals about without promoting hatred, heresay, or stupidity.
April 25, 2008
8:17 a.m.
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Oroboros writes:
There is some dark humor to be had in the fact that so many dittoheads are rushing to defend their man when he's very clearly advocating violence for political change. What do we call that again? Terrorism.
The damage is done. Rush can "dream" of riots and there's always a few dittoheads unstable enough to believe they have an duty to instigate.
When did our fellow citizens become the enemy?
I will say this - the Bush administration has nearly destroyed the GOP and it's clear from Rush's comments that he is throwing a Hail Mary. There's no real substance left. Their only hope is for some drama to distract the electorate.
The tactic of getting GOP voters to switch parties in order to muck with the Democratic primaries was interesting too. One gets the sense that Rush isn't really a fan of the actual practice of "democracy" much. If his dreams of destroying the Democratic party come true, what will he do with his life then? Retire to the Dominican Republic with a trunk full of viagra?
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/...
April 25, 2008
8:19 a.m.
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DeimosJB writes:
Froward,
I also noticed you had some solid comments about the American healthcare system. Kudos to you on that. Keep in mind though that from an Economics point of view, the "opportunity cost" for $700 in Mexico is a lot greater than the opportunity cost for $4000 in America, so $700 in Mexico is really not a great deal.
I will stand with you and say that the health care system in America is broken, and as it's nice to finally have an area of agreement, I'll stop there.
April 25, 2008
8:20 a.m.
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peterpi writes:
All you Rush supporters and your "Operation Chaos" hallucinations should turn off the radio and go outside sometime. Maybe even talk to other people, read a newspaper.
Rush Limbaugh always relives some 1994 fantasy where he thinks he personally all by himself gave cointrol of Congress to Republicans. He's delusional.
His dreaming of riots is right in line with a cheeseburger lover, someone who is "Not" someone else, and other posters here. Gee guys, maybe you can resurrect Richard Nixon while you're at it.
April 25, 2008
8:22 a.m.
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davies writes:
Rush Limbaugh is a self-promoting demagogue to whom people pay too much attention. Of course the other side has the same kind of people, like Froward: "I think it would be a great day when rush is on the next bridge to fall down in Minneapolis-St Paul, because of regan,bush gutting of and ignorance to, infrastructure maintenance."
Gosh Froward, I suppose the reason that MORE bridges haven't fallen down is because of the heroic efforts of the Democratic Clinton administration that came in between Reagan and Bush W? Oh thank you Democrats, for being responsible for maintaining all the other bridges that haven't fallen down and killed us!
To paraphrase Geico:
"It's so simple, even a caveman can understand it: Democrats GOOD, Republicans BAD!!!"
April 25, 2008
8:41 a.m.
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concernedcowoman writes:
"Dreaming"??????? Anyone with a brain knows that he is endorsing that to happen. I am glad I never listen to him, would have not known this if I did not see it on the news. Maybe HE should be kicked off the air.
April 25, 2008
9:01 a.m.
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fairness writes:
These are great examples and samples showing just how ignorant people on the [right] are.
One more time for the cheap seats...[Wright] did not and is not promoting violence in [America]..
April 25, 2008
9:02 a.m.
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Seabreezes writes:
Al Franken was right...Rush Limbaugh IS A Big Fat Idiot
April 25, 2008
9:22 a.m.
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hikingartist writes:
I guess a white christmas doesn't cut it anymore? I think he is taking the wrong drugs again.
April 25, 2008
9:23 a.m.
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Spencer writes:
He should be dreaming of a diet and losing at least a hundred pounds. Maybe some exercise but that is hard to even imagine. The man is a buffoon, ask any of his 3 ex-wives.
April 25, 2008
9:25 a.m.
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vudumom writes:
Yikes! I actually agree with Froward69, also! Very well said.
April 25, 2008
9:28 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
So the dems pick a totally unqualified nominee because he makes them feel good. Change, hope, change, and hope. Change you can believe in. I’m going to clean up this town. (Sorry the last one was mayor Goldie Wilson in Back to the Future) He has zero resume and a huge amount of negative baggage,. He panders to the nuts that see the USA as a totally evil country. You set up a system that if the party elite changes their minds they can over ride the will of the people. Recreate68 a group that could only be from the democratic side of the nuthouse has all but threatened to riot. And with all of that, it will be Rush Limbaugh's fault if it happens. That's mighty democrat of you. So it begs the question, are the democrats unable to control their own behavior or are they under the spell of Rush Limbaugh, unable to resist his commands. Here's an idea, don't riot in Denver. I know that will be hard and will go against the very nature of the progressive movement.
April 25, 2008
9:35 a.m.
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ComradeMarko writes:
Rush must go! We must elect good politicians (Dems) who have the guts to pass legislation that will keep haters like Limbaugh quiet. Hard working Americans, struggling as they are, need to be protected from this right-wing clap-trap.
April 25, 2008
9:36 a.m.
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JSeifert writes:
When your barn is infested with rats the only thing to do is burn the barn down. Burn Denver Burn
April 25, 2008
9:36 a.m.
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Miss_Kitty_Kat_Girl writes:
Why don't the Recreate68 group go to the Repub convention in addition to Denver? Kinda fishy.
April 25, 2008
9:38 a.m.
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Spencer writes:
Trythinning, did you consider Bush to be a qualified candidate? I think he has proven to not be qualified to do much of anything. Scrubbing brush maybe.
April 25, 2008
9:41 a.m.
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Oh_Wise_One writes:
"Rush falls for it and thus his dittohead nut jobs just might act upon it. rush is in a position to influence weak minded people. he should take that into account BEFORE he spews advocation of rioting in our beloved City."
The only ones that will be rioting will be the Dems when one of their affirmative action candidate loses out. And as sad as it is to see any innocent bystander or policeman hurt, it will be funny to see the LOONS get maced or tasered, a good billyclub to the knee would make my day. You demtards asked for it and you got it. The Repubs will be watching on the Tele as your "chickens come home to roost".
April 25, 2008
9:43 a.m.
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Marshdale writes:
Good to hear from Sasquach again. Tongue and cheek i suppose. As a dem. Sasquach I must admit the embarrasment and damage would be horrible. Not only would this be bad for dems it would be bad for colorado; Colorado republican business men, and liberal business men alike. It serves nobody well to have these idiots incite a riot. You might be right about water cannons. I hope not though.
April 25, 2008
9:47 a.m.
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WitchKing writes:
So who spends their time listening to a DRUG ADDICT give advice on the radio?
April 25, 2008
9:48 a.m.
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Steve writes:
Most of you posters here aren't intelligent or balanced enough to make any decisions for yourselves. You need somebody like Rush or Karl or George to tell you what to think.
Think about it (it'll be hard for you I know) anybody that tells you to hate your fellow americans might just have a little problem or two. Would it ever occur to you to NOT think what they want you to think?
Remember, the Americans are probably on your side, your elected politicians probably aren't, even though they're elected.
So there . . . squeeze your eyes shut really hard and grit your teeth and just try to think on your own . . .
April 25, 2008
9:54 a.m.
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vinditalian writes:
A plain ordinary citizen who would get on a radio station and call for riots at the convention would be in jail now for anarchy! Limbaugh needs to be fired for inciting riots and being irresponsible and for being an hasbeen-cigar-smoking-oxycontin-viagra-popping-arrogant-bellowing-condescending-jackass!
April 25, 2008
9:56 a.m.
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Lowtaxequalsfreedom writes:
Rush is an entertainer. I you really think Rush has a plan you are crazy. He makes this stuff as he goes along. He says whatever it takes. He is just another guy trying to make abuck He jokes around nearly all of the time. You folks need to read some books and do some other things. Rush is an entertainer. It is all entertainment. They are all entertainers. The local papers have become nothing more than entertainment. Every thing is for sale. This is capitalism.
There is nothing new under the sun! Read the bible.
April 25, 2008
9:56 a.m.
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BroncoDan writes:
What an idiot! I can't believe anyone listens to his BS rants...
Do you know what's the difference between Rush Limbaugh and the Hindenburg?
One's a flaming, Nazi, gas bag, the other one's a dirigible. ;-D
April 25, 2008
9:59 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
Forward69,
That's funny. Still living in 2000 are we? The other big diffence between reps and dems, reps play by the rules that were in place at the start of the game. Dems like to chnage the rules during and after the game if they don't like the outcome. Examples could include; 1) Al Gore won the popular vote in 2000 he should be president, 2) Florida and Michigan votes should count (2008) because Hillary needs them. 3) We will let you all vote and then decide, Super Delegates.
April 25, 2008
10 a.m.
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WitchKing writes:
Last time Limbaugh opened his yapper he cost the GOP the Senate seat in Missouri by making fun of Michael J. Fox. If I had 50 less IQ points and liked secret homosexual relationships and was in the Republican Party I'd be telling him to STFU.
The GOP Convention in Minneapolis will be held in a CLOSET
April 25, 2008
10:07 a.m.
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vinditalian writes:
Comment by WitchKing is right on the money! 100%
April 25, 2008
10:18 a.m.
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junglegymco writes:
It's true - Republicans don't start riots. Just wars. The ones that kill thousands of Americans and tens of thousands of indigenous people. And bankrupt our country. But hey, it's for their friends in the oil biz, so it's all good.
April 25, 2008
10:21 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
Democrats are in full panic mode.
Of course, if they didn't fear any riots in Denver, they'd blow off any comments from Limbaugh as irrelevant. They know that riots are very possible, so the panic and hysteria run rampant.
Looking at the nearly hysterical rantings of the posters here, they appear to be ready to go postal. Panic and fear does that to some people.
Democrats have good reason for panic. They've nominated a dud named Obama that they're now starting to realize cannot win in November. They're rethinking their half-baked decisions earlier and now trying out a replacement candidate (Hillary).
The fatcats of the Democrat party are cooking up some schemes to try to force their will on voters, with Reid, Pelosi, and the Screamin' Dean all demanding that it get settled before Denver. No one is listening to them, so on to Denver the civil war continues..... which will result in RIOTS. Al Sharpton has already said he will organize "marches" if his candidate isn't 'selected'. Of course, Shartpon marches are notorious for violence. Just ask the neighborhood of Crown Heights how Sharpton's "march" turned out. People were killed.
Yeah... the days of rage in '68 were bad. But the way the hysterical, venom spewing hatemongers that make up the modern corrupt Democrat party are acting, it's quite possible that the "days of rage in '08" will be known in the future. And the only people to blame for that are the Democrats themselves. Their hatred has taken over any level of reason they once held.
April 25, 2008
10:31 a.m.
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gwats writes:
Rush, what's wrong? Your Latina maid not scoring enough of the 'Hillbilly Heroin' for you? Did your Mac freeze up? Perhaps they confiscated your Viagra again? Anyone who listens to you for more than 2 minutes knows you're an idiot who shills for his master the Devil himself.
Go have a beer and a Steak and shut the h*ll up.
April 25, 2008
10:33 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
Ok Froward69 now I know your level of intelligence. The president, that's a big word isn't it, of the USA is elected not by the popular vote (that is like picking an apple or an orange for your snack) but by the Electoral (that's another really big word) College. In 2000 George Bush received the most Electoral College votes, which included votes from Florida that were counted and recorded in accordance with the law. The law is a series of words that are put together in a way that tell us how things are to be done. Changing how you count and record the votes after the fact would be like making the tree in your playground "safe' during a game of tag, and changing "safe" to your bike because you couldn't reach the tree before you got tagged.
April 25, 2008
10:37 a.m.
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davies writes:
ComradeMarko at 9:35:
"We must elect good politicians (Dems) who have the guts to pass legislation that will keep haters like Limbaugh quiet."
Spoken like a true 'Comrade' there, Marko!
April 25, 2008
10:42 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
Froward69 is in panic mode, so you should cut him some slack.
Panic stricken paranoids always get irrational and fail to use logic and common sense when they think they're about to lose everything.
Democrats are hysterical. That's why they're so panic stricken over the possibility of Democrats entering the convention with some retread candidates that have no chance of winning. They know this from the fact that the fatcats are in panic trying to get voters to stop making their own decisions.
Democrats are promising riots... as proven by Al Sharpton promising to "march in the streets of Denver" if his fellow Democrats don't do what he demands (remember his NYC marches that turn into death marches and riots).
Of course, the voters and Florida and Michigan may also participate in the riots, since Democrat fatcats decided that their votes don't count.
The rest of the nation can sit back and watch a good old fashioned Democrat convention.... one that contains tear gas, rioters, and Democrat fatcats in a backroom cooking up a candidate to foist on the country..... which results in the same thing it always does... a GOP win in November.
April 25, 2008
10:48 a.m.
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jconder45 writes:
Sorry, "Mayor Hickenlooper" doesn't have quite the same sound as "Mayor Daley".
Don't see it happening.
April 25, 2008
10:51 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
Does mayor hick, gov ritter and the democratic party believe that Rush Limbaugh will cause the riots in Denver? I knew the democrats have a certain lack of grasping reality, but come on. The number of people that follow Rush's orders on anything and also have the recreate68 mind set must be exactly 0. It may make you feel good to blame Rush, but in this case and so many others just feeling good isn't enough. Action may be required. If your unsure how to take action, ask a republican.
April 25, 2008
10:55 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
jconder45.... the mayor has zero control over whether rioters decide to riot. Of course, Daley didn't want people rioting the streets of Chicago, but his wishes have no control over the situation.
Add in the fact that Democrats are on the verge of going into a convention with both sides at each other's throats, and riots are likely. Large percentages of each candidate's supporters say they dislike the other candidate so much, they will switch and vote for McCain.
Add in that people who have a history of "protests" and resulting riots are pledging to do it, and the likelihood goes up even more.
April 25, 2008
11:02 a.m.
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Golden writes:
Wow - if Rush's listeners were are as stupid as some of you posters beleive...what difference would it make what he says.
All you liberals and Soagnuolo fans can outsmart them. Can't you? Don't you? If the Dems weren't so concerned about the riot, why would they care what Limbaugh said?
When Denver erupts, it will be because:
1) Activist Dems and the party leasdership.
2) Riot instigators trying to get back that feeling of importance (Spaguolo and his flower-power followers) Can't win with a Lieral agenda at the ballot box, why not give this a shot).
3) Elitism (Super delegates - more important than regular voters!)
4) Florida (Wow - the party can't get the fifth most populist state in the nation to play by the rules).
5) Feel good issues not specific policy debate.
He won't be the one instigating the riot. That will be Spagnuolo, Sharpton and other activist wackos.
The only way to avoid a riot is for our resident Lord Govenor Ritter to get out his executive order pen now and eliminate the right of the people to peacfully assemble. This way Girlielooper can have the riot police and dogs can chase people all over the city and keep them away from the Pepsi center.
Re-Create '68 indeed... If only Nixon were around to see this!
April 25, 2008
11:06 a.m.
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snowsurfer writes:
Rush doesn't have much pull anymore with most republidics anyway. Otherwise McCain would not be the nominee.
Any arguments there?
April 25, 2008
11:11 a.m.
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snowsurfer writes:
Sure. It will be McCains.
April 25, 2008
11:12 a.m.
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Shaupeen writes:
JSeifert are you serious? Do you really hope Denver burns? You're actually cheering for it? That is going way too far.
I think your post serves as a great example of how dangerous a guy like Limbaugh can be to easily-influenced people who can't think for themselves. The very fact that Rush has even one person cheering for violence and destruction where I live is enough for me. This goes beyond politics and becomes very personal. This is my home JSeifert. Denver is a fine place and home to a lot of good people. Why would you wish such bad things on us, JSeifert? What did we (the citizens of Denver) do to you? Are your politics so important to you that you'd put them over the safety and livelihood of fellow Americans? Please explain yourself, because right now, you certainly aren't sounding like any kind of American citizen or patriot.
April 25, 2008
11:16 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
ROFLMAO.... Democrats are about to enter full riot mode over their own intra-party civil war, and then they're whining about someone else drawing attention to it.
April 25, 2008
11:25 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
Conservativeslayer,
The point is who cares what Rush Limbaugh says or thinks? He doesn't have the power to instigate a riot by people that loathe him. Try to follow the logic:
The democrats in general and the far left loons in particular that are prone to rioting don't listen to Rush's ran tings and certainly don't follow his suggestions. If they did they would be far right loons.
These same people (not the far right loons) have threatened to riot in Denver and will in fact be in Denver and have every opportunity to riot.
If they do it will hurt the Democratic Party.
Rush is happy about that, because just like Hillary and Obama, it'll be dem on dem violence. There is no bad outcome. You will not even be able to blame a republican mayor or republican governor for either action or inaction.
Bush may not be able to find his a## with both hands, but you guys are blowing it and there is nothing anyone can do to stop it.
Get it?
April 25, 2008
11:25 a.m.
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jconder45 writes:
rickg- Yeah, I was really just making fun of Mayor Hickenlooper's name. Just doesn't have that threatening sound to it.
Yes, riots could happen.
April 25, 2008
11:27 a.m.
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rickg19611 writes:
jconder.... ah... understood.
April 25, 2008
11:36 a.m.
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ManginoTorreta writes:
Wow, I go to bed, and all hell breaks loose.
For crying out loud, the guy is a freaking RADIO HOST, a position that does not exactly hold the same influence it did 60 years ago. As ridiculous as Rush's comments and follow-up were, do any liberals honestly believe that there are going to be conservative plants at these demonstrations trying to incite riots? The truth is, most conservatives are going to be staying far away from downtown during the convention unless they have to work, because the Recreate 68 crowd has already threatened to start trouble and that they couldn't "be held responsible" for what might happen. The people in a foam over this might remember that this was a topic of conversation on the RMN board long before Rush made his stupid statements.
Honestly, liberals, why are you getting yourselves in a froth over this guy?
April 25, 2008
11:47 a.m.
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Newenergycommie writes:
Forward69.
What you so conveniently forget is the mass disenfranchisement that resulted in the "calling" of Florida by the media for Gore, prior to the western half of the state's polls being closed. Those areas are heavily republican. My intial point was you put rules in place, Harris needed to, by state law record the vote by a time and date certain, which she did. Period end of story. That was the law that was in place at the time of the vote. You want to change it, fine do it prior to the election. Florida was a diaster with officials trying to divine the intent of voters, all because the rules were changed in the middle of the game.
April 25, 2008
11:59 a.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
Hey, doublechunkycrap, glad to see you learned how to cut and paste. Welcome to 1997. Now go waste space somewhere else.
April 25, 2008
11:59 a.m.
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Golden writes:
Conservativeslayer, - nice name. Got to love the irony of someone whose name infers the killing of people with whom he philosophically disagrees, being indignant that someone is suggesting a riot a political convention is a good political outcome.
Nice Liberal relativism. Killing philosophical opponents, A-OK. Wishing for a riot at a political convention, very very very wrong (if you are a Conservative… It’s OK if it comes from liberals themselves. Re-Create ’68 indeed! Come on down Rev. Al and Jesse.. Join our very own Liberal nut job Spagnuolo whose very own goal is to riot… .
You liberals kill me! Such whacked out logic…Oh that’s right, you all are right brained, you don’t deal with logic, and you deal with feelings. Perhaps you are one of the typical liberals who support free speech only if it is non-conservative speech.
The ends always justify the means…Isn’t that the Liberal mantra my death-inflicting liberal friend
April 25, 2008
12:03 p.m.
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DenverDan writes:
Only the freaks listens to AM anyway. Fat boy rush is bad for our country.
April 25, 2008
12:04 p.m.
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ollie writes:
Pretty simple, stupid people say stupid things.
April 25, 2008
12:19 p.m.
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vinditalian writes:
Gotta love the Republican "righeous indignation"-yeah fight for Rush, just make sure when you are in the stall next to him that you use the right hand signals so you can have the usual"enlightened" dialogue that the oxymoron "Republican Party" is famous for!
April 25, 2008
12:29 p.m.
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Lewlew writes:
I'm just curious, what party are the KKK, White Supremist, Neo Nazi's, Aryan Nation, etc. affiliated with? How about the cops that were acquitted today in New York? I wonder do they all sit around contemplating politics looking for a reason to go out to riot and kill innocent people. Maybe Rush just gave them the sign they were looking for. Just wondering.
April 25, 2008
12:57 p.m.
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Michael writes:
I slay left wing zealots with facts, there's no need for violence. You lefties are easy pickings. You can't think for yourselves anyways. So you let your leaders like AlGore, the Clintons, Pelosi, Reid, Schumer, the Hollywood liberal elite, and the NYTimes, CNN, LATimes, MSNBC, NBC, MoveOn.org, DailyKos, and BigDaddy George Soros do the thinking for you. You can always tell someone who gets all their info from these sources. All they do is mindlessly repeat the talking points the host tells them. They can never add anything else to the conversation. Then when you prove their talking points wrong, they just keep repeating them. Facts mean nothing to lefties. It all about what they want to believe.
April 25, 2008
1 p.m.
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JSeifert writes:
Look at what has happened when ever democrats protest CH 68, Berk CA, Seattle Wash, Now Denver is the center. The world needs to watch Denver to see how Democrats, Liberal and socialist really act. When you put that many nutballs in that small of a area your bound to have fire. Arch, LIBs, Socalist, Peta, ELF, PLO, BP, AIM, Communist, CODE Pink, RECO, LA Rasia, PRB, FLN, PRP plus all the collages its going to get ugly. The police and fire might as well evac now.
April 25, 2008
1:02 p.m.
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OhBrother writes:
right or left, does it matter more then having a riot in our city? Seriously, I could care less about which side your on but I do care about Colorado. If I say I dream of having a million dollars, I said it becuase that's what I want. Spin it anyway you like but it doesn't change the fact. The man that made these statments is a self proclaimed drug addict and abuser so I'm really not that concerned about his opinions, but again, more on the actual impact of a riot if it took place in Colorado.
*dream* all you want Colorado haters, but I would look torwards NYC first and foremost. Riots taking place there are more likely to happen before or convention and I think that will dictate the ammount of police and security involved here, come August
April 25, 2008
1:07 p.m.
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Lewlew writes:
bropous, You are the last person to teach me History, expecially Black History. My point was it doesn't matter what party you are affiliated with there is still hatred. So why don't you pick up a history book written by a black scholar and then try to decipher what you read and come to terms with it.
April 25, 2008
1:09 p.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
Doublechunkycrapola wrote:
"Captainorifice you keep spewing the same excrement out of your orifice, maybe its time you took a hike."
Hey! You used your own words! Congratulations! Yet, seeing as how they are unoriginal, lame, and reveal a 5th grade education, it's no wonder you quote other people's lyrics. In fact, as I am now only sad for you, please go back to using other people's thoughts and words. You are the Milli Vanilli of these blogs.
April 25, 2008
1:30 p.m.
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fairness writes:
bropous,
Haven't we been over this before? Your ignorance knows no bounds! You believe a book by Jonah Goldberg rather than true historians. I suppose you also read Coulter's "Godless" book and are convinced that there are no liberals who believe in God, right? Go back in your cave.
April 25, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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peterpi writes:
Posted by bropous on April 25, 2008 at 12:13 p.m.:
The white supremacists who murdered Alan Berg were LEFTISTS.
Man, I'd love to get the bud you're scoring, it sounds like good stuff.
Hate to tell you this, pompous, but they were rightists.
They shot Berg because he was a loudmouth Jewish liberal. I suppose you're next going to say that Timothy McVeigh was a leftist. But I think I get it, ...
Anything good that has ever happened was caused by conservatives. Anything bad that has ever happened was caused by liberals.
Did you think that up all by yourself, or did Rush teach it to you?
Rush is "dreaming" of riots in Denver. He sang it to "White Christmas". He thinks it will cause a Republican victory the way some people feel Chicago caused a Republican victory in 1968. Ergo, he wants it to happen. As long as KOA stays on the air and he earns money from Denver, he doesn't care what happens.
April 25, 2008
1:56 p.m.
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Lewlew writes:
bropous, Rev. Wright isn't a scholar or a historian. I'm sure your love of reading history pretains mostly to history written by white authors. Anybody with common sense knows that history books all vary from author to author. Quiet as it is keep, Mr. Know it all, the history books that you love to read, all have a racist bias. I've read numerous history books and have yet to read one written by a white scholar that accurately reports facts. Why did Pres. Lincoln really free the slaves? Do you know, since you profess to know history.
April 25, 2008
1:56 p.m.
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sunshinestate writes:
He has recently openly promoted "chaos" within the voting process.Why not more 'press' coverage on the "chaos" promotion?
Better yet, just ignore everything about him. His ardent supporters are weak.
April 25, 2008
2:01 p.m.
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Golden writes:
conservativeslyer you should change your name to conservativepunchingbag. By your assertions and conclusions, you must be a conservative. Which, by your logic would mean you are not governed by facts. So, how do we know you are telling us facts?
You didn't engage in my conversation about the irony of your name, you simply recited pre-existing insults. You offered nothing new.
You assert that Rush, O’Reilly and Fox news are rightwing/conservative media outlets. Please prove this by using some of those facts of yours. Let me help you. Don’t argue that their audiences are conservative, therefore the outlet is conservative. By that argument everyone who watches a major league baseball game must be a professional baseball player.
In fact, the logic of your argument is flawed unless you can somehow prove that every single conservative is reciting exclusively quotes from their talk-show leaders AND those quotes are not factual. Go ahead, please entertain us for a while...You can’t because by your own logic, you can’t deal in facts.
April 25, 2008
2:22 p.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
NCB, um, what? I can't understand you because you cannot put words together to form anything resembling a complete, correct sentence. Go back to Mrs. Brown's 3rd grade class, beg for forgiveness (tell her you'll stop the fecal fights), and ask her to teach you the English language.
You once wrote that you were 101st Airborne. I wish I could believe you, but looking at your horrible writing skills, and your inability to use logic, I must conclude you are a big liar. The Airborne has intelligence requirements, and you simply don't meet them. In other words, you're too stupid to be allowed to jump out of an airplane. But if it's any consolation, if I was going to make up military service for myself, I would have said I was in the Screaming Eagles too.
April 25, 2008
2:33 p.m.
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WitchKing writes:
Personally, I know of a few groups, liberal groups going to Minneapolis to DESTROY the GOP Convention. THOUSANDS of agitators are headed to Minnesota.
After the way the GOP has destroyed America in 8 short years, they deserve nothing less
April 25, 2008
2:43 p.m.
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dilligaf writes:
bropous said: "Liberals are ruled by emotion, conservatives by reason"
Is that why they spent 8 years and millions of tax payers money trying to get Bill Clinton? And never accomplished anything. Oh yea that is real reasonable. MORON!!!!!
April 25, 2008
2:44 p.m.
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Lewlew writes:
bropous, can you read? Did I say I only read history written by one certain type of author? If you could comprehend what people are saying to you, you might one day be able to learn something. It's not cute or appealing to be a "know-it-all." Now back to the question, "Why did Pres. Lincoln free the slaves?"
April 25, 2008
3:41 p.m.
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Golden writes:
conservativeslayer. You are the self professed killer of conservatives by using facts, yet you offer none to support any your assertions. You made the assertions and conclusions that rightwing radio listeners are dumb and can only recite what the hosts have told them and add nothing to a conversation and don't deal in facts.
You keep avoiding my questions and arguments in lieu of first it was more insults and now incredulousness because I dare to ask you for clarifications about your illogical arguments.
You continue to avoid any facts. I simply asked you for facts to support your conclusions while simultaneously pointing out the flaws in your logic and asking you to see irony in you name.... a ostensibly liberal persons whose name claims he kills people. It is ironic. Liberals generally describe themselves as intellectual, enlightened, peace-loving and tolerant….and yet here you are with a name that connotes you kill people with whom you philosophically disagree. Not very Liberal, enlightened, peace-loving or open minded now is it.
Now you are trying to make yet another argument to support one of your initial conclusions with yet another flawed piece of logic. First off, I never made the claim that they were not conservative. I merely asked for you to support YOUR claim that they were rightwing media hosts who fed talking points to mindless people who could not deal with facts. For someone who claims to be good at killing people with facts you don’t seem to be doing a good job today. Good grief, we haven't even got to the part where I refute your assertions as we are still on the part where you clarify your assertions and conclusions. If your arguments weren’t so flawed in the first place, we’d already be on the refuting part.
Be that as it may. Your most recent assertion is that Fox, O’Reilly and Rush are conservative because they say they are. You only need to look in the mirror to see the absurdity of that argument... You say you are a conservative slayer, yet you are not. Saying you are a thing does not make it true. And, as I pointed out, I never asserted they were not conservative.
So how about you shore up your original assertions with some facts so we can get to the fun part.
April 25, 2008
3:43 p.m.
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Jack_Ryan writes:
This "news" item isn't even a news "item". It's a hacked version of the AP story of a story about a non story. It even clearly states:
"A review of the full transcript from Limbaugh's show on Wednesday, April 23, shows that Limbaugh was not advocating violence in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, but trying to make the point that if there were riots in Denver it would hurt the Democrats' chances of winning the 2008 Presidential election."
You've got Rev. Run. A Sharpton and the "recreate 68" doing the threatening of violence. It amazes me how Rush can take the very words uttered by the dingbat wing of the Democratic party, parody them and get them all tied up in knots using their own words.
What a bunch of saps...
April 25, 2008
4:03 p.m.
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Diff writes:
It's about entertainment, and ratings and Rush BO making money.
other than him being very good at those things -
This and Rush are about NOTHING.
Except that that Rush Limbaugh is an a IDIOT and
a poor example for a human being!
April 25, 2008
4:21 p.m.
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jconder45 writes:
Bropous- I've forgotten more history than you've ever learned. And I haven't forgotten much. (Those are the premises of a syllogism by the way, try to figure the conclusion out).
Go back to your yellow-colored sky.
April 25, 2008
4:23 p.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
Well, I'll give you one thing NCB, you sure are entertaining. Thanks for the laughs. And I wasn't kicked out of Harvard, didn't get in to get kicked out! But really, you make me smile. This is no trick--I'm being sincere--thanks for the entertainment.
April 25, 2008
4:33 p.m.
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CaptainObvious writes:
But if you need me to explain the Milli Vanilli dig I'd be happy to, NCB. Or I can just put all of the entries into a Cliffs notes version for you, with the bigger words taken out, and smaller, simpler words put in. Hey, I'm here to help. Even you.
April 25, 2008
4:48 p.m.
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Lowtaxequalsfreedom writes:
If anything Rush has done Colorado a HUGE favor by bringing national attention to a problem created by recreate 68. The Denver City council has been concerned about this for quite some time. Were they prepared? They are now.
April 25, 2008
5:03 p.m.
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davies writes:
bropous: I don't know if 'Nazi' stands for Nationalist Socialist or not, but using the word 'socialist' certainly does not make Nazis, new or old, left wing or socialist in fact. Just like the People's Democratic Republic of China is not democratic, or like the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics did no consist of a union of republics.
Sheesh, give me a break. The Nazis were and are extreme right-wing fascists, with extreme bigotry thrown in. I'm conservative, but I feel no need to defend extremism whether it's on the left OR the right. Claiming Nazis are lefty conflicts with the consensus and just makes you appear delusional.
April 25, 2008
5:11 p.m.
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scavok writes:
The whole idea that Republicans want rioting in Denver to help their party win underscores just how bad their chances are in November.
Rush just needs another Latin American vacation with underage boys and viagra.
April 25, 2008
6:09 p.m.
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greenleaf writes:
ezekial777,
Actually, I think the commentary is far more miserable than you indicated.
The problem isn't left or right, liberal, conservative or independent; hell. throw in the libertarians and communists if you wish! Look at these postings, they are so full of hatred, insult and acrimony. We are all Americans, we shouldn't be treating each other as enemies!
Many mistakes have been made in the last 20 years and among the biggest in my opinion is the proliferation of gas bag media pundits. Rush Limbaugh has his liberal counterparts and they are equally to blame. Rush is an unapologetic propagandist. On the liberal side we have Michael Moore and others.
They do us a disservice, they fan the flames of distrust and intolerance. They encourage division and hatred. These people don't serve us, they serve themselves instead. We need to wake up and talk to each other.
Through forums such as this we actually can do that!
April 25, 2008
6:11 p.m.
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bushmaster writes:
back off Rush you freaks
http://salazar.senate.gov/
April 25, 2008
7:14 p.m.
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Lowtaxequalsfreedom writes:
Yeah I just followed the link to Salazar. Did Salazar send a similar letter to Recreate 68 and all of the media outlets that have given Glen Spagnolo airtime?
Dems have there heads so far up there ass they suffocated and do not even realize that they are dead.
Dems are quickly becoming the anti first amendment party.
Dems are quickly reveling themselves for the tyrants they are.
I listen to Rush every day this week. If Barrack Obamas pastor Jeremiah Right was taken out of context then so was Rush. Rush was taken out of context even if Right was not.
Please somebody, anybody answer me this. How could Rush incite a riot at a Democratic protest? Since when do Democrats take their marching orders from Rush Limbaugh?
April 25, 2008
9:02 p.m.
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kathyM writes:
I have to laugh at the people who want to relive the overrated 1960s. Peace, love, and Dulcolax!
April 25, 2008
10:21 p.m.
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kathyM writes:
Gene, I didn't defect to the Red Wings--been a fan for the 20 years I lived in Michigan (A2 was my last home). I don't miss the gray nasty winters, either!
Love Rockies baseball, though!
April 25, 2008
11:37 p.m.
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Ztliano writes:
There will be riots, but I'm sure it won't spill onto Aurora, so BRING IT! I think it'll be great advertisment for Denver -tourism wise. If it weren't for riots, then nobody will know how süper-sexy Denver is!!!!!!!!!!
April 26, 2008
12:42 a.m.
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STOPUSAGiveaway writes:
R I O T S M a y lst spearheaded by THE RACE demanding the continuance of A M N E S T Y for CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN HEATHEN BREEDERS VIA SPERM DONOR EXPONENTIALS over the last 40 years due to Kennedy-Johnson Opening up the USA for INVADERS!
Meanwhile, all our D E A D, murdered, mamed, kidnapped and
B E H E A D E D U S TROOPS are replaced by the world's 96% overpopulation---predominantly from Mexico.
Assisted by the Catholic Church which hires buses: blesses them prior to departure to the USA....
Then puts them in safe houses---forges papers of course their sperm donor exponentials don't need em--auto-welfare from womb to tomb...
R I O T S USA CITIZENS SUBSIDIZE something they will never be able to earn to pay -- in warp speed to bankruptc as a 5th World Nation...due to our debt!
Why can't we speak out about the ILLEGALS aka THE RACE aka campesinos?
Something is upside down--and it is not going to get any better.
ALL THREE CANDIDATES VOTIG RECORDS shows they don't give a d about the US or Colorado CONSTITUTIONs or US citizens, taxpayers, workers, crime victims, 9-11 US Citizen families; US Troops....
No wonder Americans suddenly go nuts
and teens are commiting suicide at higher rates...
We the people are being disposed....
anyone in disagreement is on the dole...brain dead...
or an elitest--bureaucrat on the take or THE RACE....non profit
INVADERs....
Do Unto Others...
One Nation Under GOD
April 26, 2008
4:15 a.m.
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LOUIE writes:
Ah, the Bastille, how many of our comrades languish? Sad the king has so many loyal soldiers my friend?
April 28, 2008
3:56 p.m.
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elkhuntr writes:
Hey junglegymco..... better check your history on who has been President when war is declared....
As for the rest of this, it's as funny as when Johnny Fever from WKRP had the residents of Cincinati throw their garbage on the City Hall steps....
Get a clue, people. Riots happen spur of the moment, not with planning in advance. (Advance planning is called a protest or demonstration)
May 1, 2008
7:35 a.m.
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peachy0301 writes:
Roseanne Barr not only calls for recreating the trouble from 1968 (riots) but says she would even pay for it - and she doesn't get a mention in the paper - go figure...