I'm being set up by the Clintons - Page 2

Radar · 10-03-2003, 03:34 PM

Tom Leykis is far better than Rush anyway. The right could use Larry Elder since he's a Republican acting like a Libertarian.

ThreadHijackMan · 10-03-2003, 03:37 PM

I saw this pic in some website I found somewhere.

The way the light hits the walls is really cool. Does anyone else out there think this couch is from Malaysia? I think it is.

SteveDallas · 10-03-2003, 03:39 PM

Dude, I saw that same couch on the Costco web site.

Ummmm cept the cushions were different.

Griff · 10-03-2003, 03:49 PM

I like the faux concrete block background. Very classy.

slang · 10-03-2003, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by Radar
Don't worry .............but you get the point.

Ok. So you wont be voting for W, I can handle that. Your opinions seem a bit far fetched but I greatly appreciate your rational reply.
The "new" Radar is far more enjoyable than the old......but, didnt you realize this is a funny thread? Not to be taken seriously?

I dont have the time or the inclination to debate with you guys about anything. Fuck that, I want to see some humor! If I wanted to debate, argue, and research minute details for points that have no value in the minds of those I am presenting them to I'd go talk to my dad instead!

PhuctIfiNo · 10-03-2003, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by ThreadHijackMan
Does anyone else out there think this couch is from Malaysia?

I was thinking China. Phuctifino

ThreadHijackMan · 10-03-2003, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Griff
I like the faux concrete block background. Very classy.

I think your sandals would match the room quite nicely.

Dont pass up the look of the fine looking plant too.

Griff · 10-03-2003, 04:10 PM

I have a plant but isn't the room a little Saddamy?

Rush Limballs · 10-03-2003, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Undertoad
I just listened to his show opening to see what he would have to say about the drug angle, and he gave what one could only call a bizarre non-denial.

What should I do, give Clinton and Kofi ammo? There is nothing to this, just some allegations.

Ok, so now there is an investigation in process, big deal. The NE held this "story" for 2 years! Why? Could this have anything to do with the recent proposals to change in the "fairness act"? This is a orchestrated effort to silence me, anyone (not from Rio Linda) can see through this. This whole circus should frighten everyone *more* than the paranoia surrounding the Patriot Act?

If not for the proposed changes in the FCC law, the left would be powerless to eliminate me. My listeners will support me, they're a subculture unto themselves! They arent going anywhere. Besides, the show is funny. My personal credibility is not critical for the show to succeed.....ever heard of G Gordon Liddy?

Saddam Hussein · 10-03-2003, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by Griff
I have a plant but isn't the room a little Saddamy?

(looks at the walls in the pic)

No shackles...no blood stains....no severed heads. No, this room is not up to par for me.

When I return to power though, I'll have a room like no other, wallpapered with the hides of US troops and Iraqi traitors!

slang · 10-03-2003, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by Radar
Tom Leykis is far better than Rush anyway.

I think Leykis is good too, I cant get his program here though. IMO Rush isnt going anywhere anyway, unless there is a major change in the FCC laws.

There is a lot of money riding on Rush's show. Many people make tonsacash with it. I know of many other talk show hosts, there is no substitiute ( except for Walter Williams ). There are millions who also feel the same. That big of dedicated audience will continue to support the show financially.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2003, 05:59 PM

Compared to this, Rush's remarks were nothing.

slang · 10-03-2003, 07:28 PM

This whole ESPN issue is a little vague for me because I dont really know much about football.

There was a comment made on the sunday show. Rush said that he didnt think a quaterback named McNabb was as good as he was hyped to be. Is he good? That's your call, I dont know. Rush then went on to say that maybe the NFL (or other sports media), in hopes that there would be a great black quarterback, were *over* promoting McNabb in hopes he would become exactly that.

Someone please help me out with this. I dont see the insult to McNabb in this statement. Rush was critiqing the media and their supposed over rating of a black QB in the hopes of "leveling the playing field" with the white QBs.

At any rate, those that dislike Rush can be content with him no longer being at ESPN and him not collecting the <a href="http://cnyradio.com/q?m=1&i=49"<a>285 million bucks</a> his contract was for.

elSicomoro · 10-03-2003, 10:07 PM

This is the exact quote (from ESPN):

"Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go," Limbaugh said. "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."

On the surface, the comment seems harmless. I personally didn't find it to be a big deal. Rush doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to Donovan McNabb. And you can't claim I'm biased b/c the Eagles are by no means my favorite team.

(And quite frankly, let's look at the black QB's in the NFL: They're all fairly good. Rodney Peete is probably the worst of them, and he still has starter potential.)

But it's what one could construe from the quote. Do I think Rush is racist? Honestly, no...plus, regardless of how outspoken he is, I don't think he would let himself slip up on something like that. But he has a history of being a firebrand. One could take Rush's comment to mean that black quarterbacks aren't as good as white quarterbacks. And unfortunately, in many cases, there are underlying meanings and feelings behind one's words. He could have merely said, "Donovan McNabb is overrated, and I think the NFL pushes him too much." Yeah, one could also misconstrue that, but the race issue is not front and center. Bottom line: innocent words? I think so. Stupid words? Definitely.

Rush was brought on by Disney b/c he pulls slang-type folks. No, not gun-toting hillbillies, but that all-important 25-to-54 male demographic. If we look at the ratings, who do you think are the majority of people that watch football? Who do you think are the majority of people that listen to Rush?

It's done though. Rush is out of job with ESPN. McNabb will throw for over 300 yards Sunday.

But I definitely want to see how this drug situation is going to play out. And what may be the funniest/saddest thing about it--if it is indeed true--is that the story was broken by the Enquirer.

Undertoad · 10-03-2003, 11:22 PM

The statement was wrong in subtle and telling ways.

It was completely wrong football-wise, because McNabb is a brilliant and revolutionary quarterback who has led a team with no other offensive stars to the NFC Championship game twice in a row, and elected to the Pro Bowl by his peers three times.

It was quite wrong as a statement about the media. The media certainly did go through a hopeful period for black quarterbacks, in 1986-1991 or so. They are way over it because at this point black QBs are typical... and ordinary. Frankly if anyone had any hope left in their hope for great black quarterbacking, they would have used it up with Kordell in the last few years.

So at this point, who thinks the media gives a crap? In order to think the media gives a crap one way or the other, you have to insert your own perception into the mix.

Think about it. McNabb has a few bad games, and the commentators say oh he's just having a few bad games, he'll turn it around and return to greatness. We, the football watchers and McNabb watchers say yes, that's what happens in the NFL. But Limbucket takes it to mean they're rooting for him, because to Limbucket, the notion that McNabb is black is primary in his mind. They're talking about him being great -- it must be because he's black!

The funny thing about this is, conservatives in general have been trying to put race behind them, and the Republicans specifically have been desperate to put race behind them, and this gasbag whips it right back out in front.

10-03-2003, 03:37 PM	#17
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10-03-2003, 03:49 PM	#19
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I like the faux concrete block background. Very classy. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-03-2003, 04:10 PM	#23
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I have a plant but isn't the room a little Saddamy? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-03-2003, 03:34 PM	#16
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Tom Leykis is far better than Rush anyway. The right could use Larry Elder since he's a Republican acting like a Libertarian.

10-03-2003, 03:39 PM	#18
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Dude, I saw that same couch on the Costco web site. Ummmm cept the cushions were different.

10-03-2003, 05:59 PM	#27
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Compared to this, Rush's remarks were nothing.

10-03-2003, 07:28 PM	#28
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	This whole ESPN issue is a little vague for me because I dont really know much about football. There was a comment made on the sunday show. Rush said that he didnt think a quaterback named McNabb was as good as he was hyped to be. Is he good? That's your call, I dont know. Rush then went on to say that maybe the NFL (or other sports media), in hopes that there would be a great black quarterback, were over promoting McNabb in hopes he would become exactly that. Someone please help me out with this. I dont see the insult to McNabb in this statement. Rush was critiqing the media and their supposed over rating of a black QB in the hopes of "leveling the playing field" with the white QBs. At any rate, those that dislike Rush can be content with him no longer being at ESPN and him not collecting the <a href="http://cnyradio.com/q?m=1&i=49"<a>285 million bucks</a> his contract was for.

10-03-2003, 10:07 PM	#29
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	This is the exact quote (from ESPN): "Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go," Limbaugh said. "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team." On the surface, the comment seems harmless. I personally didn't find it to be a big deal. Rush doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground when it comes to Donovan McNabb. And you can't claim I'm biased b/c the Eagles are by no means my favorite team. (And quite frankly, let's look at the black QB's in the NFL: They're all fairly good. Rodney Peete is probably the worst of them, and he still has starter potential.) But it's what one could construe from the quote. Do I think Rush is racist? Honestly, no...plus, regardless of how outspoken he is, I don't think he would let himself slip up on something like that. But he has a history of being a firebrand. One could take Rush's comment to mean that black quarterbacks aren't as good as white quarterbacks. And unfortunately, in many cases, there are underlying meanings and feelings behind one's words. He could have merely said, "Donovan McNabb is overrated, and I think the NFL pushes him too much." Yeah, one could also misconstrue that, but the race issue is not front and center. Bottom line: innocent words? I think so. Stupid words? Definitely. Rush was brought on by Disney b/c he pulls slang-type folks. No, not gun-toting hillbillies, but that all-important 25-to-54 male demographic. If we look at the ratings, who do you think are the majority of people that watch football? Who do you think are the majority of people that listen to Rush? It's done though. Rush is out of job with ESPN. McNabb will throw for over 300 yards Sunday. But I definitely want to see how this drug situation is going to play out. And what may be the funniest/saddest thing about it--if it is indeed true--is that the story was broken by the Enquirer.

10-03-2003, 11:22 PM	#30
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The statement was wrong in subtle and telling ways. It was completely wrong football-wise, because McNabb is a brilliant and revolutionary quarterback who has led a team with no other offensive stars to the NFC Championship game twice in a row, and elected to the Pro Bowl by his peers three times. It was quite wrong as a statement about the media. The media certainly did go through a hopeful period for black quarterbacks, in 1986-1991 or so. They are way over it because at this point black QBs are typical... and ordinary. Frankly if anyone had any hope left in their hope for great black quarterbacking, they would have used it up with Kordell in the last few years. So at this point, who thinks the media gives a crap? In order to think the media gives a crap one way or the other, you have to insert your own perception into the mix. Think about it. McNabb has a few bad games, and the commentators say oh he's just having a few bad games, he'll turn it around and return to greatness. We, the football watchers and McNabb watchers say yes, that's what happens in the NFL. But Limbucket takes it to mean they're rooting for him, because to Limbucket, the notion that McNabb is black is primary in his mind. They're talking about him being great -- it must be because he's black! The funny thing about this is, conservatives in general have been trying to put race behind them, and the Republicans specifically have been desperate to put race behind them, and this gasbag whips it right back out in front.

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