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It's finally frozen over
Author: BobR Date: 04/01/2009 12:16:47

Last Groundhogs Day, the little rodent prognosticator predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Those six weeks have come and gone, but it appears there's still some frost in the air (or at least under ground somewhere). Hell just froze over. Why?

Rush Limbaugh is packing it in.

:clap:

A few years back he claimed he was done "carrying water" for the Republican party. This was a shocking admission in two ways: 1) That he actually admitted to doing it, and 2) that he decided to stop. Perhaps it was a business decision; the Republicans in general (and Bush in particular) were damaged goods.

However, they still ARE damaged goods, so why has he been so supportive lately and why would he be giving up now? Is he planning on running for office? Did his anal cyst finally pop?

No, nothing that exciting... He feels he is hurting the Republican party by all the claims that he is the head of it:

In a statement released late last night, radio commentator Rush Limbaugh announced that he will be turning off his golden microphone and the EIB network at the end of April. The statement declares:

"It has become clear to me that I have become too closely associated with the Republican party. Although I may personally support the party, as a radio professional, I am bound to a position of neutrality. Due to recent events, however, that neutrality has come into question. This in turn puts a stigma - however unfairly - upon the party..."

The "recent events" alluded to are the criticisms of Limbaugh (followed by nearly immediate apologies) from several key Republicans, most notably RNC Chairman Michael Steele...

Much MUCH more at the link

Bartender - I'll buy a round for the house! :beer:

72 comments (Latest Comment: 04/02/2009 03:06:09 by clintster)
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Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 12:36:56

Morning all! :coffee:

I just wanted you all to know that from this day forth, I will never touch cannabis again.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 12:42:25

Oh yeah and today's music video.. Trust me when I say this - it's much better if you actually go to Youtube's website to watch this.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 12:51:19

Awww damnit.. it didn't work! Ah well, ok jump on Youtube's home page and click on one of the Spotlight Videos.

Comment by

Random on 04/01/2009 12:59:25

Woot!

Rush is leaving?

does this mean we'll get more liberal talk now that his fat ass isn't filling the airwaves.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:08:10

¡ʎzɐɹɔ ..ʇý uo uǝʇʇýɹʍ "suɐýɔýʇý1od oʇ ɥʇɐǝp" sʞɹoʍ ǝɥʇ ɥʇýʍ suʍɐ1 ʇuoɹɟ s,ɹoqɥbýǝu ʎɯ ɟo ǝuo uo ǝuýʇo11ýnb ʇɟýɥsǝʞɐɯ sýɥʇ ʍɐs ý buýuɹoɯ sýɥʇ doʇs snq ǝɥʇ oʇ ʎɐʍ ǝɥʇ uo

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:08:53

Hmm.. that didn't quite come out right either.

Comment by

Random on 04/01/2009 13:10:37

Quote by Scoopster:

¡ʎzɐɹɔ ..ʇý uo uǝʇʇýɹʍ "suɐýɔýʇý1od oʇ ɥʇɐǝp" sʞɹoʍ ǝɥʇ ɥʇýʍ suʍɐ1 ʇuoɹɟ s,ɹoqɥbýǝu ʎɯ ɟo ǝuo uo ǝuýʇo11ýnb ʇɟýɥsǝʞɐɯ sýɥʇ ʍɐs ý buýuɹoɯ sýɥʇ doʇs snq ǝɥʇ oʇ ʎɐʍ ǝɥʇ uo

Woah...

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:13:37

Yeah man.. I'm gonna get pictures of it on the way home tonite too :D

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:20:41

WoW announces new "Pimp my Mount" feature..

Comment by

velveeta jones on 04/01/2009 13:22:04

Quote by Scoopster:

¡ʎzɐɹɔ ..ʇý uo uǝʇʇýɹʍ "suɐýɔýʇý1od oʇ ɥʇɐǝp" sʞɹoʍ ǝɥʇ ɥʇýʍ suʍɐ1 ʇuoɹɟ s,ɹoqɥbýǝu ʎɯ ɟo ǝuo uo ǝuýʇo11ýnb ʇɟýɥsǝʞɐɯ sýɥʇ ʍɐs ý buýuɹoɯ sýɥʇ doʇs snq ǝɥʇ oʇ ʎɐʍ ǝɥʇ uo

crazy indeed....

So listen, something is afoot here. I smell a Prank!

Since when is Rush stepping down and why? You know Bobber, I am ALL for fun and games...... but its just NOT a good idea to toy with someones emotions like this. Down right mean!

But, just in case it's true: Rush for President in 2012 (with Palin of course)

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:26:00

Wooooow.. this is all kinda of messed up funny.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:31:40

Oh yeah.. did anyone happen to tune in to Adult Swim last night?

Comment by

TriSec on 04/01/2009 13:37:34

WHAT????

REALLY??????

:thud: <--- dies

[And those that didn't see facecrack this am; the sewer backed up in front of my house this morning....into my house. Fortunately, the damage was minimal. It wasn't raw sewage, so the house is still habitable, and there was about an inch of water in the best place it could go, the empty corner of the cellar with only the furnace in it. Sheesh.]

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 13:45:38

NPR: Charges against Ted Stevens to be dropped by Justice, cites evidence that was not shared by prosecution with defense lawyers

DAMNIT the Bush Administration Justice Dept. fucked us again..... and Holder's left holding the bag of flaming poo.

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 13:47:42

So I'm SURE you clicked on the link in the blog post this morning... :whistling:

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 13:50:42

:clap: Good morning!

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 13:56:38

Buh bye Rush!!!

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 14:03:54

Soooo.. Conflicker was a joke pulled by Microsoft eh?

Someone should let them know that the real joke is Windows.

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 14:10:07

Quote by Scoopster:

Soooo.. Conflicker was a joke pulled by Microsoft eh?

Someone should let them know that the real joke is Windows.

I hadn't hear that one yet.

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 14:27:07

So it looks like the job in Hartford, CT that I was perfect for might fall through because I don't have a bachelor's degree. Yes, that's right - despite a great work history of over 25 years, the fact that I got a 2-year degree instead of a 4-year means I'm not qualified.

Yet some young pup with a 4-year degree and 5 years work experience is?

:grumble:

Comment by

m-hadley on 04/01/2009 14:27:10

Quote by Scoopster:

Morning all! :coffee:

I just wanted you all to know that from this day forth, I will never touch cannabis again.

Heya Scoop,

Is that your April Fools joke? Nice one BobR - I smelled the set-up coming, but it's good to know that my instincts are still working after all that smoke - he he :P

Happee April First Day, everybody!!!

Cheers,

mfaye

& :peace:

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 14:28:43

Today's xkcd..

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/fermirotica.png

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 14:52:03

Here's a conundrum: There's a job opening that I am very qualified for at the government agency where my ex-father-in-law works, in the same building. I imagine I am still at the top of his shit-list.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 15:07:46

Hey guys! I just saw on Facebook that Rush retired! :O

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 15:15:32

So let me get this straight, Stevens has his convictions thrown out of court, but not Don Sielglman? Seriously... WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 15:15:46

FAYE!!!!

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 15:16:23

Quote by Scoopster:

Hey guys! I just saw on Facebook that Rush retired! :O

:rolleyes2:

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 15:28:14

Did you know the repugs put out the alternative budget plan?

The Republican plan would freeze most non-defense spending for five years, overhaul Medicare for people 54 and younger by turning the benefit into a premium support payment, establish a means test for future Social Security benefits (potentially reducing payments to wealthier Americans) and simplify the tax code by establishing a new system with two rates of 10% and 25%.

Comment by

livingonli on 04/01/2009 15:37:28

Good morning everyone. Listening to Momma on the XM machine. Although still slept through most of the first hour and drifted in and out through the second hour.

Mfaye, wasn't Coburn the one who railed against NBC running Schindler's List because of the nudity? Because nothing's a bigger turn-on then concentration camp nudity.

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 15:39:31

House Republican leaders unveiled their alternative to the proposed Democratic budget Wednesday, calling for $4.8 trillion less in overall spending over the next decade in part through a five-year freeze in most non-defense discretionary spending.

"The president's budget exploits the current economic crisis to justify trillions in new spending, taxes, and debt," Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, said in a statement.

"Our budget alternative provides a path out of our current crisis - by restoring economic growth and job creation, controlling spending and deficits - and by lifting the crushing burden of debt and taxes from future generations."

The House GOP budget permanently extends all of former President Bush's 2001 and 2003 tax cuts. Among other things, it also suspends capital gains taxes through 2010.

It also calls for establishment of a new tax system based on two rates. A ten percent income tax rate would apply to couples making $100,000 or less, as well as singles earning under $50,000. The income tax rate would rise to 25 percent for those earning more.

The House GOP budget also calls for a repeal of the estate tax, as well dropping the corporate tax rate from 35 to 25 percent. Capital gains and dividends would be taxed at 15 percent.

Defense spending would be increased by $5 billion compared to President Obama's budget. The GOP proposal also calls for an additional $540 million in spending when compared to Obama's proposed budget.

These are the new fresh ideas from the GOP?

Comment by

livingonli on 04/01/2009 15:41:54

Quote by Scoopster:

Oh yeah.. did anyone happen to tune in to Adult Swim last night?

What was the deal with that? It looked like the April Fool's joke was to run some movie that would fit more on WE or Oxygen.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 15:43:57

Comment by

livingonli on 04/01/2009 15:44:57

Quote by Raine:

So let me get this straight, Stevens has his convictions thrown out of court, but not Don Sielglman? Seriously... WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's Republicans rigging the judicial system for you. Further proof that we have been under a dictatorship during the Bush years.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 15:50:05

Quote by livingonli:

Quote by Scoopster:

Oh yeah.. did anyone happen to tune in to Adult Swim last night?

What was the deal with that? It looked like the April Fool's joke was to run some movie that would fit more on WE or Oxygen.

Yeah pretty sure that was the gag.. I get the west coast CN feed on the satellite and managed to catch it.

And great jehosefat was that flick terrible. I dunno how the hell it managed to win an award. (btw here's the IMDB link)

Comment by

TriSec on 04/01/2009 15:55:16

I have been out of work since 2/17.

My COBRA is paid through April 30.

So why isn't my insurance re-instated yet?

Do not mess with a customer service pro with 20 years in the insurance industry; I'll make you cry.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 15:59:13

Quote by TriSec:

I have been out of work since 2/17.

My COBRA is paid through April 30.

So why isn't my insurance re-instated yet?

Do not mess with a customer service pro with 20 years in the insurance industry; I'll make you cry.

They better credit you for the time that your insurance wasn't in effect too.. bastards.

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 16:02:37

And CNN is reporting THIS from the GOP Budget:

House Republican leaders unveiled their alternative to the proposed Democratic budget Wednesday, calling for $4.8 trillion less in overall spending over the next decade — in part through a five-year freeze in most non-defense discretionary spending.

The GOP budget would repeal the entire $787 billion economic stimulus package except for an extension of unemployment insurance benefits. It also would roll back a recently passed 8 percent spending boost in the budget for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

Overall, it calls for $3.6 trillion less in borrowing over the next 10 years.

“The president’s budget exploits the current economic crisis to justify trillions in new spending, taxes, and debt,” Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, said in a written statement.

Democrats were quick to criticize the GOP proposal as little more than a way to help the wealthiest Americans at the expense of the rest of the country.

Comment by

m-hadley on 04/01/2009 16:13:10

Quote by livingonli:

Good morning everyone. Listening to Momma on the XM machine. Although still slept through most of the first hour and drifted in and out through the second hour.

Mfaye, wasn't Coburn the one who railed against NBC running Schindler's List because of the nudity? Because nothing's a bigger turn-on then concentration camp nudity.

Hiya Livin,

I forgot about that bogus Coburn-ism (good one :P) I had to dash it off as I knew that if I didn't get it in today that it would lose its "freshness." How's it going for you today? I hope nobody has played any cruel pranks on you - Like saying that Rush is hanging it up or that Newt has decided not to run for president in 2012 - he he :D

Cheers,

mfaye :hug:

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 16:18:17

Quote by Raine:

And CNN is reporting THIS from the GOP Budget:

House Republican leaders unveiled their alternative to the proposed Democratic budget Wednesday, calling for $4.8 trillion less in overall spending over the next decade — in part through a five-year freeze in most non-defense discretionary spending.

The GOP budget would repeal the entire $787 billion economic stimulus package except for an extension of unemployment insurance benefits. It also would roll back a recently passed 8 percent spending boost in the budget for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

Overall, it calls for $3.6 trillion less in borrowing over the next 10 years.

“The president’s budget exploits the current economic crisis to justify trillions in new spending, taxes, and debt,” Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, said in a written statement.

Democrats were quick to criticize the GOP proposal as little more than a way to help the wealthiest Americans at the expense of the rest of the country.

If I recall correctly, it was the extension of unemployment benefits that was angering all the Republican governors.

Comment by

TriSec on 04/01/2009 16:23:27

Oh, and did I mention that I'm still paying full price?

I'm eligible to pay only 35% under ARRA, but ADP hasn't figured out how to do that yet. The Federal deadline is April 18 to have everything in place.

F*ckers.

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 16:39:55

Quote by TriSec:

Oh, and did I mention that I'm still paying full price?

I'm eligible to pay only 35% under ARRA, but ADP hasn't figured out how to do that yet. The Federal deadline is April 18 to have everything in place.

F*ckers.

you know, you might want to give your representative a phone call...

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 16:41:26

Boortz is actually reporting this as FACT>>>

Comment by

Mondobubba on 04/01/2009 16:53:14

Morning all. Great April Fool's joke Bobber! A I the only one the clicked the link? Sheesh! Speaking of sheesh, the Car & Driver rip into NASCAR. Some of the comments there are hilarious.

You know it is amazing how much snot on person can produce in a short period of time.

Comment by

Will in Chicago on 04/01/2009 16:57:34

Good morning, bloggers! Excellent post, BobR!!

Raine, it looks like the GOP is trying to give us the same old agenda in slightly different wrapping paper.

So, is this what has become of the party of Lincoln, Eisenhower, Goldwater and Nixon? Even Nixon would have had the sense not to release a budget proposal like this on April Fool's Day.

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 17:08:22

Squeez Bacon (Thinkgeek)

Bacon Lube & Bacon Panties (SpikedHumor)

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 17:18:02

Quote by Scoopster:

WoW announces new "Pimp my Mount" feature..

....and also announces Dance Battle System..

Meh.. it's not as good as the "Battle Axe" guitar add-on from a couple years ago.

Comment by

BobR on 04/01/2009 17:18:34

This is very sad...

Comment by

Scoopster on 04/01/2009 17:25:43

Quote by BobR:

This is very sad...

:( wowzers..

Comment by

Mondobubba on 04/01/2009 17:33:54

Quote by Scoopster:

Quote by Scoopster:

WoW announces new "Pimp my Mount" feature..

....and also announces Dance Battle System..

Meh.. it's not as good as the "Battle Axe" guitar add-on from a couple years ago.

Scoop you are spending an awful lot of time on the WoW site. I'm just sayin'...

Comment by

Raine on 04/01/2009 17:39:20

Who knew how tiny the queen really is?

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09290HpgasezC/610x.jpg

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