Rush
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Rush Limbaugh is a brash outspoken chap who will offer his opinion at most everthing at the drop of a hat. His radio show has legions of listeners and followers who see him as a breath fresh air or refreshing contrast from the claptrap coming left leaning mass media people His critics regard him as a buffoon – perhaps an understatement.
Earlier this year Rush accepted a job as one of the panelists on the ESPN NFL Today program preceding the Sunday telecasts. Although he is a rabid pro football fan, Rush was not hired for his football expertise. He was hired for his commentary with the thorough understanding that it would be controversial. The ESPN objective was higher ratings. Rush was the vehicle.
A couple of weeks go, Rush commented that the QB of the Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb, was overrated because most of the media people wanted to see a black QB succeed. He also offered the view that much of the Eagles' recent success was due to a fierce defense rather than McNabb's skills at Quaterback. Now, one of two things obtains here, i.e., A) was what Rush said true, or B) was what Rush said his opinion. Either way, what is wrong with what he said? Isn't that what he was hired to do? Lots of football experts would opt for (A), and most listeners would accept (B). But not the lefties of the press.
Naturally the Jesse Jacksons of the world and their surrogates expressed outrage over the “racist and insensitive” comments by Rush. What if his assertions were true? Is that racist and/or insensitive? What if his comments or criticisms were well considered opinion? Is that racist or insensitive? No doubt under a bit of pressure from ESPN, Rush resigned although sticking to his guns in what he said. The NFL rosters nowadays are 75% black. Is that Racism? Also, all NFL teams can be fined for failing to interview a black coach candidate (see Detroit), before hiring one. Racist?
There are two things at play here. When public criticism is directed at a black, it is automatically racist. And when it comes to insensitivty, the rule is “don't say things like that even if they are true.” Disgusting.
I'll stick with Rush, and I hope he still says what he thinks. And for California fans, I am voting YES on Proposition 54.