January 26, 2009
Posted: January 26th, 2009 07:59 PM ET

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 Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh responded Monday to recent reported comments by President Obama.
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh responded Monday to recent reported comments by President Obama.

(CNN) – Radio host Rush Limbaugh said Monday that President Obama is “frightened of me.”

“He’s obviously more frightened of me than he is [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell,” Limbaugh told listeners. “He’s more frightened of me, then he is of say, [House Minority Leader] John Boehner, which doesn’t say much about our party.”

Limbaugh’s comments followed reports Obama warned GOP congressional leaders last week that they should stop listening to the conservative talker, who had said on air he wanted the new president to fail.

"Now this is the great unifier," he told listeners Monday. "This is the man who's going to unify everybody and usher in a new era of bipartisanship and love."

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs gave reporters the administration's latest message to Limbaugh at Monday's press briefing: "Tell him I said, 'Hi,'" he joked.

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jacq   January 27th, 2009 12:18 pm ET

Rush has been getting high every since jan 20th. This slob will hit bottom real soon. I'm wait for him to kick away the chair

natkat   January 27th, 2009 8:55 am ET

paranoid idiot.

natkat   January 27th, 2009 8:46 am ET

rush? paranoid idiot.

DonnieJ   January 27th, 2009 5:36 am ET

You wish Obama was frightened of you, toolbag.

camie   January 27th, 2009 1:07 am ET

The guy has not even started to work he has all kinds of negative comments to say about him. I don't get this we're telling other country how they need to love each other and make peace and we've got a guy who does not have a college degree, a drug addict with no moral telling people what to think, how to behave and how to react. Seriously people whether you are a democrats or republicans please stop thinking they way Rush think nobody wants to divide this country again. Limbaugh does nothing for this country besides running his mouth trying to creat division and making lots of money. $30 millions a year people remember this is what he gets plus bonus. All he does is sit in his little room and spread hate and anger. Anyone who listens to that fool is an idiot just like him. Sorry Limbaugh we are smarter than you. Obama is not affraid of you. Obama is telling the world to make peace something you don't know how to do or at least have the knowledge to think like a educated person. Shame on you! all you care about is money and your drug. you don't care about this country.

Mrs. Sturgill   January 27th, 2009 1:06 am ET

Mr. Limbaugh,

You must be a member of a the Nazi left over era. You are dispicable member of our society. Shame on you.

Mrs. Sturgill

R-from-MN   January 27th, 2009 1:05 am ET

Rush is a far cry from an intellectual heavyweight. No one is frightened of him, with the possible exception of his housekeeper should she fail to bring back his "cabbage". A Rush suffering from Oxycontin withdrawl is probably something one would want to avoid.

mirza ali   January 27th, 2009 1:03 am ET

Rush – You are narrow minded person, you have no vision and you will see What Obama will do in 1 year will be more than Bush in his 8 years.
Obama is a man of his words and he will be a President we all will be proud of like Clinton.

Scumbo Babalugi   January 27th, 2009 1:02 am ET

Rush, go back to Kansas City

JROY   January 27th, 2009 1:02 am ET

Rush & Hanity = Extreme Fanatic & Lunatic Right wing Racist Neo-con.

Everyone should be scared of them.

Ebony   January 27th, 2009 1:01 am ET

I'm not a fan of Rush, but this is exactly what he wants. All of you have commented both favorably and unfavorably about this dude. The bottom line is that we really need to move on. Rush is not going away any time soon, and as long as you fuel his fire, he'll be lit up forever.

President Obama, I salute you on your efforts for trying to usher in a bipartisan effort. After all, everyone really wants the same outcome. There are just different opinions of how to get there. Keep pushing for it and you won't fail.

LTH   January 27th, 2009 1:01 am ET

The President was not warning the Republican leadership out of fear of the man but of fear for the country. The United States does not need our leaders to take advise from a fool, whos facts are often fiction and who has stated that he wants the President of the United States of America to fail. He doesn't say this for the good of his country, but for ratings, for himself.

The American people desaerve better and our leaders know that. The President is asking these men to put our country above themselves and not do as some have done, putting themselves above their country.

Purple007   January 27th, 2009 1:00 am ET

Limbaugh makes money by making outlandish overstatement and half truths to get attention. It saddens me to hear that there are so many naive and gullible people in the US willingly to support his habits. My guess is our president is as frightful of Limbaugh as a barking dog! On second thought, I don't consider him as an American.

everydayjane   January 27th, 2009 1:00 am ET

And he is afraid of a Pharmacist.

Warren   January 27th, 2009 1:00 am ET

Quote from: walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

There really is no explanation for how 20 million people can be so dumb.

Carl M   January 27th, 2009 12:59 am ET

Hush Rush, I doubt that Pres Obama has time for your nonsense. He knows you are looking to get back in anyway you can!.

Wally© Belgium   January 27th, 2009 12:59 am ET

Of course he wants Barack to fail...

Cos'...what if he succeeds ?!

Marti   January 27th, 2009 12:58 am ET

I've been listening to Rush since he was on radio. I've seen him go from a very information man to a weak minded blowhard who should just get his stupid cigars and go sit on the beach and rot!!!!

Pat   January 27th, 2009 12:58 am ET

I like obtaining different sources for information/news because the local news can be extremely lopsided and limited.
If you do not like what a person says, discuss the matter if it's worthy of your time or don't listen. There is no need to put down or call names; you lose in rationale and debates if you do.
Does Obama want to kill free speech on the radio just as Pelosi does? Will Obama next tell Rush, "You can speak all you want, but is anyone listening?" Liberal radio keeps kicking the bucket,; Rush did'nt. Who else is to shut up? What issues can't be discussed?
Obama just put others down to prop himself and others up. This is called bullying and puts everyone down.

Holly B   January 27th, 2009 12:58 am ET

I think that Obama's actions with the GOP will speak louder than Rush's unpatriotic words. I'm not sure what is motivating Rush – publicity, anger, whatever, but he will be proved to be the fool and left behind as this nation unifies....

fm   January 27th, 2009 12:57 am ET

Most people who listen to Rush are crazy, who in their right mind listens to this cracker jack ,who pops pills to keep his sanity, anyway?my suggestion, CNN report on the real issues, so that Americans can be more educated about the governments as democracy is useless when people are illiterate or stupid.
To that effect, CNN might want to look at Financial times or even BBC which stay away from sensationalized nonsence and stop using media for divisiveness.

Dean   January 27th, 2009 12:57 am ET

I'm pretty sure Obama is worrying about "big boy" problems, and real politicians, and not a shock jock like Limbaugh. Limbaugh should feel honored that Obama even knows his name. Know your roll Rush, go back to Hollywood and let the real politicians run Washington.

Mark   January 27th, 2009 12:56 am ET

Rush you're an idiot. Please rename your talk show, Radio for idiots without brains.

Anthony   January 27th, 2009 12:55 am ET

Some people need to just shut their fat,stupid,balding,ignorant,nasty and ugly mouths up Limbaugh makes me want to puke at the slightest sound of his voice

Jeff in Illinois   January 27th, 2009 12:54 am ET

Two things:

1) You can't blame a guy for being leery of a drug addict – you never know what they're going to do in their desperation.

2) We should investigate whether Rush might be an al Queda operative. He wants the president and thus, the nation to fail. He is the most un-American person I have seen get news since Osama bin Laden.

John   January 27th, 2009 12:54 am ET

Obama is the best thing that could have happened for Limbaugh. He now can be against something again. This is how he makes money. He has no real answers, wields no real power, and harms rather than hurts our nation with divisive and bombastic speech designed to fatten his wallet.

someone   January 27th, 2009 12:54 am ET

deport rush to iraq!

luckdress   January 27th, 2009 12:53 am ET

Even Gov Arnold in California – A Republican called Limbaugh IRRELEVANT. He is nothing but a shameless junkie with a mic., He deserves to be in jail for drug fraud. Only in America could a moron like that remain on radio

joyce   January 27th, 2009 12:52 am ET

To Aron in Ohio, Man you took the words right out of my mouth. The words that was spoken by limbaugh do sound like words of a traitor.
If this man had any decency, he would use the air time to help build back up our beloved country in stead of spreading venom like he is doing. I don' t get into politics, but I had to voice my comments on the behalf of our great country. I still can't get over the fact this so called man want to see our President and country fail. What a shame in this day and time we still have people thinking the way this racist, bigot and hate monger think. You know, I wonder what he would do when the time come for his demise and is buried next to a democrat and some how he will have a way of knowing it (surprise). Aw shucks, now he might want to be cremated. Limbaugh, are you getting the messages from all these people that are responding to your foul mouth, people are fed up with the hatred you & others like you on these talk radio shows that vomit out this kind of garbage. Sponsors, save you money I believe you are going to need it after what was said by limbaugh. Remember the economy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marc Barrington   January 27th, 2009 12:52 am ET

Limbaugh is pure entertainment at its lowest common denominator. Remember, this is the guy who on his TV show made a point of boiling a lobster to get a reaction(?)....can we take anything this guy says seriously. He should thank Obama for keeping him employed.

At this point the man seems desperate. People close to him should watch closely. He could be heading for a relapse. Oh, that's right, he's also someone who has dealt with addiction to pain meds.....

Tim   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

Rush is just trying to stay relevant. If we enter a period of bipartisanship and it works Rush is out of a job.

Garry   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

LIMBAUGH...... LOOK AT YOU FACE IN THE MIRROR...... YOU LOOK LIKE A PIG'S TESTICLE......

V. Marie   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

The big question is where does Rush get his "extra" millions from, people. Think about who it is that profits from his hate speak. To even suggest he says anything worth responding to really isn't the point. His history of drug use is primarily so he can stand being himself. Think about the self-loathing Rush has to stomach every day. But, he does get paid for all that hate speak. Time to take that trip down the yellow brick road and pull back the curtain in the Emerald City.

Patrick   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

As a Libertarian who voted for Obama I urge folks to do their own fact-checking and actually listen to all sides before ranting. Maybe even listen to those you think you know all about. CNN should tell the whole story! Rush said he wants our country to succeed, but if success for Obama means the Socialization of our country's economic policy then he doesn't want that to succeed because it is against Conservative economic policy and the core set of ideas this country was founded upon. Learn your Constitution and see that the founder's intent was to give the power to the States, not a large powerful Federal Government which was what they were fleeing. Folks hate him and ignore the fact that he stands for our founding principles. There are too few readers in this country.

curt   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

It's a good thing this racist jerk can't produced children, when he is dead and gone he will truly be gone with no legacy

Glenn, Cary, NC   January 27th, 2009 12:51 am ET

I'm no fan of Barack Obama. I think hero worship is a fool's delusion. But I can't imagine anyone – especially President Obama – being afraid of Rush Limbaugh. Let's face it. Anyone who calls his audience "ditto heads" has a problem dealing with real humans.

Tommy   January 27th, 2009 12:50 am ET

give him more drugs!!!

Paul Apostolos Toronto, Canadaa   January 27th, 2009 12:49 am ET

You guys down there have got to get a grip! Stop letting celebs like Limbaugh, Winfrey and O'Donnell do your thinking for you. Unite as a common people and put your country back on track. Get back the respect and admiration you've lost from the rest of the world.

Rich   January 27th, 2009 12:49 am ET

Who wouldn't be frightened of someone that ugly?

go away mongers -Ventura ca   January 27th, 2009 12:49 am ET

This egotistical FREAK OF NATURE needs to go away like his bro Dick Cheney did-He is repulsive, anti-American, and WRONG all the time---wait-maybe he IS Dick Cheney!!

JT   January 27th, 2009 12:48 am ET

All Rush needs is a swastika. He reminds me of Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's propaganda minister. Goebbels kept telling lies until the German people started believing them.

Limbaugh does the same, spewing his line of hate, lies, deceptions and exaggerations day after day. The ignorant, the racists and the rednecks of the world want to believe him. They're stoked up on hate and, unfortunately, inaccurate religious beliefs.

J.P.   January 27th, 2009 12:48 am ET

Limbaugh is a chunky junkie.

Pete   January 27th, 2009 12:48 am ET

The sheer amount of hate comments on here is a compliment to rush.

he is putting extreme amounts of fear into all of you socialist liberal democrats. The fact that so many of you are so annoyed and irritated by his comments tickles my belly. Im glad socialist don't agree with him, other wise i might stop listening to his radio show. 20 million strong.

Dave   January 27th, 2009 12:48 am ET

Delusional much Rush?
No one's afraid of you, except maybe your dealer if you get arrested again.

carol   January 27th, 2009 12:48 am ET

why doesn't rush enlist in the army and go to iraq? practice what you preach dummy! i just don't get these republicans that went after anyone who even 'disrespected' bush and calling them un-american, and yet, they're doing the exact same thing to our president who's a democrat. rush limbaugh is a drug addict who needs even more meds and i hope he gets taxed to the fullest. he's just mad that bush's tax breaks for the wealthy will be reversed and that he'll have to start paying taxes again like the rest of us.

JW   January 27th, 2009 12:47 am ET

The liberal left seems to be overpopulated with people breaking the bank with IQ. From what I have read, Obama may actually be the most intelligent person that has ever lived. Why does intelligence/high IQ combined with liberalism equal broke.? Obama, a little more than one year ago was driving around in a rust bucket car, and still had outstanding student loans, is the presidency his first paying job? Rush, a dropout dufus, will earn more money this year than Obama will in his entire life, even at the Clinton post presidency rate of $1 million a speech. The smartest people in the world have elected a president with no clue as to how to make a profit in business, and entrusted him, and his tax cheat treasury secretary to solve our economic crisis. God help us all!

Nancy   January 27th, 2009 12:46 am ET

In your dreams, Limbaugh!

SP   January 27th, 2009 12:46 am ET

Actually, I'm kind of scared of his followers. I was also scared of those who followed Jim Jones. And those who think Osama bin Ladin is too cool for words. I would have been scared of Hitler's fans, too. They're scary... well, I don't need to explain, do I? This twit is so obviously narcissistic and so obviously negative, as he tries to engrandize himself. Follow him, & you're just like him.

cbee   January 27th, 2009 12:46 am ET

Going by the guys double chin I think he meant "Cheeseburgers are rightened of me".

jay   January 27th, 2009 12:45 am ET

Hey fat boy, Im not afraid of you, Wanna get together? I put my life on it that most of the things you say behind that mic, you wouldn't say to my face. Let's see who's afraid.

Blow hard ego...   January 27th, 2009 12:44 am ET

Nobody is afraid of Rush...all he has is his ego and the ignorant people that listen only to his show and not others...think for yourself...this guy is an idiot...maybe he should take some Oxy and hang out with his maid...

Pete   January 27th, 2009 12:44 am ET

Limbaugh said he wants Obama to fail.

Obama = Socialism.

Limba wants Socialism to fail.

And it will... just like every other Socialist country.

If Obama is to succed, he needs to embrace free market capitalism.

This is why Limbaugh want's Obama to fail.

What a Great American .. Limbaugh I mean.

fat john   January 27th, 2009 12:42 am ET

Big mouth don't make a big man.

Joseph   January 27th, 2009 12:42 am ET

Rush, you are the king of stat twisting. You love to manipulate the minds of naive Americans, but slowly but surely you will be proven wrong once after all. If this election isn't a statement in and of itself, I don't know what is. Shame on your for playing a major role in dividing America.

Your brand of divisive, hateful conservatism is dead. With all due respect, much of America won't be sad when you're dead.

Good riddance in advance.

PS I'm ashamed to say you're from Missouri. You surely don't represent my views. You're pathetic.

Zach   January 27th, 2009 12:42 am ET

walter I would say a lot of people that listen to him hate him. He is so crazy that its Entertaining to listen. If you actually take truth in anything he says, you need help...

tnameat   January 27th, 2009 12:41 am ET

Rush is a joke, he knows nothing and is an unpatriotic racist scumbag!

kato   January 27th, 2009 12:41 am ET

SO HERES ONE FOR YOU.

DO YOU ALL BELEIVE INTHE CONSTITURION?

IF YOU DONT LIKE RUSH–DONT LISTEN
BUT I DARE YOU TO FIND A LIBERAL TALK SHOW HOST
WITH AN AUDIENCE OF 20 MIL AND GROWING. THE NUMBERS DEFEND THEMSELVES.

HERES AND IDEA–GET AL FRANKEN BACK- IM SURE HELL DO YOU AL JUSTICE

John Reformedconservative   January 27th, 2009 12:40 am ET

Hey Rush. How many drugs have you been taking? I think all that valium, viagra, celebrex, and oxi has really gotten to that tiny brain of yours. What's wrong bubba? Run out of things to say? Must be tough to not have your favorite bungler in the White House anymore. Tell you what. Why don't you apply that great American characteristic (and I really mean this) and LET IT GO YOU MORON! YOU LOST! MOVE ON!

30m-PA-Democrat-voted Clinton then McCain   January 27th, 2009 12:40 am ET

Limbaugh is right. Obama also said that people like Rush could stall things, which could cause him to lose re-election.

dolfina   January 27th, 2009 12:40 am ET

Rush is the one that is afraid. If he doesn't get his Oxy., he might remember that he is the scum of the earth.

jmom   January 27th, 2009 12:40 am ET

Rush you're just not that lovable. It's fun to watch you flatter yourself so much though. Rush and Blago=twins separated at birth?? LOL

Wanderer   January 27th, 2009 12:39 am ET

*** He, Limbaugh, sounds like he has PTSD ***

bob in LA   January 27th, 2009 12:39 am ET

What's the matter Rush, have you become so insignificant that you need to create press?
Time to move to Crawford with the other unimportant Republican and retire.

carol   January 27th, 2009 12:39 am ET

Limbaugh's comment on President Obama being "afraid of him" was really sad, but, if you think about it,we all should be "afraid" of Limbaugh, he is not a sane person!!

His comment that he wants the President "to fail" just showes that he is not aware that he(Limbaugh) is the one, that has failed himself and his Country!!

Tony   January 27th, 2009 12:39 am ET

Let's see, Obama is a heavy weight boxer.
Limbaugh is a skinny 20 year old nerd.
McConnell is a 5 year old.

Yes, I would say that Obama would be more justified in being scared of the 20 year old skinny nerd than the 5 year.

Ash   January 27th, 2009 12:39 am ET

Rush get lost. You are no good for our country. You are a selfish shameless cocaine user. We may have to organize boycott on you so that you know the power of the people.

walter   January 27th, 2009 12:38 am ET

Obama just took on the wrong guy!!

DR   January 27th, 2009 12:38 am ET

Silly old Lamebaughls is the one afraid. He's just having a little conservative-style tantrum because he can't handle the public actually listinening to something not totally pro-corporarate and anti-people.

splifydadzz   January 27th, 2009 12:38 am ET

Question, Whats the difference between Limbaugh and Blagojevich....................Nada! ;-}

clifford   January 27th, 2009 12:38 am ET

Obama just took on the wrong guy!!

Howard   January 27th, 2009 12:37 am ET

Limbaugh = 20,000,000 listeners (how many agree with him?).
Obama = 69,456,897 votes.
No wonder Rush is scared and takes Viagra to the Dominican Republic.
Washed up and strung out.
Talkin' loud and sayin' nuthin'.

Sheri   January 27th, 2009 12:37 am ET

Limbaugh is a tool. Mr. Obama is about as afraid of Limbaugh, as Limbaugh is of eating a donut or taking drugs. Sheesh, Limbaugh needs to just simply shut his fat yap yap for awhile. There's nothing of relevance coming out of it, only more useless hot air. He needs to grow up, and he's jealous of the fact that someone of more color other that Limbaugh's pasty white backside and of more substance got elected. Limbaugh just wants more of the same, which is why the US is in the economic situation it's in.

mehari   January 27th, 2009 12:37 am ET

This guy is the real domestic terrorist.

Pat   January 27th, 2009 12:36 am ET

STUPID! DICTATOR!
The President is telling people not to listen to a radio host!?!
Will the President tell people not to listen to the local guy on the corner every Tuesday afternoon? Why not a CNN host or local TV station? A president stooped to this level – stupid.
Essentially, the President chided them that if they listen to idiots they wll act it. If you want to get along with US, you must think and do like US Dems. Where's the rationale? Ask this: Why can't Dems try to get along with Reps and why can't Reps be Reps and not Dem-lites?

Aaron Poole   January 27th, 2009 12:36 am ET

Talk about being desperate. Rush, is the most desperate. Too bad you racist.

Crockett, La Habra Ca   January 27th, 2009 12:35 am ET

I think it's time for the IRS and the FBI to check up on humpty dumpty and his personal holdings... As tax payer you have my blessings and permission…

Thaddeus   January 27th, 2009 12:35 am ET

I just want someone to tell me what a blowheart is.

Tim   January 27th, 2009 12:35 am ET

Poor pathetic Limbaugh.

Here's a word of advice to Limbaugh. Give it a rest. If you are not happy with the way things are in the United States, then move! It's really that simple. Can we please move on to bigger and better things than having to deal with this guy's constant whining? Can I get a "ditto"?

Look_beyond   January 27th, 2009 12:35 am ET

From an Independent's perspective, it is unfortunate that the extreme fringes of the two main political parties will continue to tear down the other side without understanding the (positive) core values of each political party. In the case of Mr. Limbaugh, I wonder what Bible he reads and/or religion he practices? Could it be the way over to the extreme far right? I wonder... Fortunately – I believe – an overwhelming majority of voters spoke loud and clear – YES WE CAN!

marat   January 27th, 2009 12:34 am ET

I am glad that Limbaugh is speaking out, as radical and boisterous as he may be. Why? Because I feel I am witnessing a sleepwalking America that has given up its critical faculties in the wake of Obama's arrival. His inauguration speech was...a speech...I yawned at the cliches. More telling, his nomination of Geitner as Treaury Secretary was abominable and hypocritical. What a start...to nominate a guy who "forgot" to cough up $34,000 bucks on his federal taxes. Ah, but we can overlook that, right? Congress is about to. You see, Obama is now your emperor. With fear, he will sway U.S. suckers to print a TRILLION dollars on an economic plan that major economist imply is either a shot in the dark or a waste of money. Ah, but Obama will save us, right? The banks got their money...but still are not lending to qualified people. A year from now, you will find Americans more cynical about their government than ever before. Good for you, Limbaugh...perhaps you have made at least a few souls step back from their hypnotic trance. I understand you when you say you hope "he will fail." His bipartisanship is a smokescreen...and this green (black) ideologue is shooting in the dark. Let us hope that there will be some souls in Congress who will have the courage to challenge the current economic "solution" which is sure to see the taxpayers dollars (along with who knows how many millions of newly printed bills) do little more than try to appease the public for a short while.

John   January 27th, 2009 12:33 am ET

THE MOST POWERFUL PRESIDENT OF THE MOST POWERFUL NATION OF THE WORLD, CANNOT BE FRIGHTENED BY LIMBAUGH POOP EATING COCKROACH.

Russ Muscarella   January 27th, 2009 12:33 am ET

First, I am not Democrat or Republican, but a true conservative, It is easy to see in these comments, you Democratic/Socialist types refuse to look and listen to opposing points of view whatsoever. I want our country to get through these trying times and return to prosperity. You would do well to monitor all the "change" coming up that you voted for, and take some notes, so that in a few years you will be able to track the erosion of your first and second ammendment rights, blatent disregard for the constitution (already has taken place) and just how detrimental socialism is for a democracy.

Peace and Love to all!

cherylincanada   January 27th, 2009 12:33 am ET

Yup. Obama is definitely afraid of a prescription drug junkie, alright.

bobby   January 27th, 2009 12:33 am ET

as far as i am concerned,rush limbaugh just wants to hear his name heard alongside Barack Obama.rush limbaugh is such a sad case.wow

Roy   January 27th, 2009 12:32 am ET

The only reason I stoped listening 740 AM, is because of this old ignorant idiot, boicot his network until they kick him out, and then, where is going to have the money to buy his drugs ? poor bastard

Karim maksoud   January 27th, 2009 12:31 am ET

Any one would be afraid of a raging drug abuser out on the streets

Iowaguy   January 27th, 2009 12:31 am ET

Poor Rush. He's a legend in his own mind.

cnnnewser   January 27th, 2009 12:31 am ET

Limbaugh is getting paid about 10-15 million dollars a year to keep people stirred up – so is Sean Hannity.
They are the voices for the idiots.
Anyway, those 2 caused millions ofpeople to flock to the polls to vote for Obama, me being one.
So, let them spew their filth – theres another election coming up. ;)

Skorpian   January 27th, 2009 12:30 am ET

How do liverals explain that Rush Limpbaugh has 15 million viewers. Simple enough. 15 million idiots in this country. Plus the big fat one?

BJ   January 27th, 2009 12:30 am ET

Why am I not surprised that in this article and like everywhere else Limbaugh's words are taken out of context. When asked if wanted Obama to fail he said, as a conservative, that he hoped Obama's liberal policy fails.

Any Liberal would want a Conservative President to fail in policy, so why the outrage with Limbaugh's words?

Keyword here, POLICY.

John   January 27th, 2009 12:29 am ET

walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET wrote:

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???
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20 million people who are either stupid and/or only get one station on their radio?

Anonymous   January 27th, 2009 12:28 am ET

Limbaugh must still be taking Vicodin.. Now, didn't we just finish with a Republican administration that has left us in the mess.
Reginald Haley
Los Angeles, Ca.

Useless   January 27th, 2009 12:28 am ET

Hannity+Rush+Beck=Palin

Karim maksoud   January 27th, 2009 12:28 am ET

Doctors have speculated that drug abuse fries brain cells ... And there you have it ... No more speculation

Rita   January 27th, 2009 12:28 am ET

I love Gibbs resopnse to this! Tell him "hi" which in this case has a lot of meaning. It tells Rush and everyone else that agrees with him that Obama doesn't care what he says otherwise he would make his case against him.

jordan   January 27th, 2009 12:26 am ET

Is Rush back on the pills?

Eric   January 27th, 2009 12:25 am ET

I doubt Obama is afraid of Rush, but it is definitely plausible he is afraid of dissent against his policies. Woe to anyone who dares to question the pronunciations of "fact" from this Administration: you will be branded as either racist, un-American, or be subject to the rude and idiotic comments of far-left partisans (see below)

Stephen Russell, Oakland, Ca   January 27th, 2009 12:25 am ET

Limbaugh is a joke! His ego is that inflated he believes that the leader of the free world really gives a rat's ...about him! Obama may be concerned about Limbaughs NAZI sympathies though. Or didn't you know?

Greg Cranium   January 27th, 2009 12:25 am ET

Charlie from Maine can't spell, and, like most of the lib commenters on here... he must be a pill-popping clown that eats too many cheeseburgers, hence he is fat, and he will go to hell, is a loud mouth idiot, a gas bag, venemous, a drug addict, unamerican, and likes to spread hatred. I don't see Charlie on any ballot for president or any other office. Obama is not afraid of Charlie! Charlie is a tool! Charlie is an ignorant, red-neck, gun-totting, Bible thumping yokel. Charlie is a loud mouth narcissist SOB. Charlie is s unamerican and a traitor to this country. Charlie is in extinction, Rush is still thrashing around in the sewer. I just wish the alligators would get him. Even more sad is that there are people out there who still think he has something to say. That's more scary.

sharon   January 27th, 2009 12:25 am ET

If this man is indicative of the voice and reasoning of the Republican Party then it is very understandable their lose this election time. It also shows his self-centered un-American ways. I did not vote for Mr. Bush but when he was president he was my president and I wanted him and America to suceed whether I agreed with his policeis or not. This man is truly a racist and as un-Aamerican as any one can get.

A republican with common sense.   January 27th, 2009 12:23 am ET

What a terrible waste of time to listen to this drug addicted piece of fecal material. Limbaugh contributes nothing to society but hatred. He is proof that there is a devil.

Lydia   January 27th, 2009 12:23 am ET

I have no idea why Rush Lim"baster" thinks he has something of importance to share with the American people.

Apparently he loves to hear his own words, whether he has anything meaningful to say or not, it doesn't matter.

Most of his rantings could just as well have been written for the Enquirer or similar type , so called newspapers.

The shame of all this, is that here is a commentator being paid millions for absolute crap while others are losing their homes, jobs and livelihood.

AL+   January 27th, 2009 12:22 am ET

RUSH, two words.......HE WON!

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   January 27th, 2009 12:22 am ET

WHO?

Drew Hecht   January 27th, 2009 12:21 am ET

I hear name calling from all sides. "Love" Rush or "Hate" Rush isn't none of my partaking. His rhetoric is irelevent. My concern is the ability of the people is to see such rubbish and press further. The luxuries of recent glory has faded. Work and perserverance has fallen, like past generations of American past. So the expressions and self-righteosness of one guy, who chooses fearful and divisive tactics to empower his thought, shouldn't derail the need to advance American enlightenment.

Rick   January 27th, 2009 12:20 am ET

It is amazing how for the last 8 years it was OK to call the President of the United States anything and everthing. But, don't disagree with Obama. Or speak your mind, because no one can say anything against him. Some of us haven't drank the koolaid.

Jbrad   January 27th, 2009 12:20 am ET

I don't like Rush in particular, nor Obama – but Rush is right...
Obama will be proven a hypocrite for his rhetoric

Don Brown   January 27th, 2009 12:20 am ET

To Whom This May Concern;

Mr. Limbaugh has long suffered the illusion that he is the grand pu-bah of the Right and the Conservative Republican Party in general. His commentary has always been hateful and one-sided. This is typical of the type of small mind that inhabits the body of an adult who can't get over loosing whatever contest he's in.

His remarks about wanting President Obama to "fail" are similar to his remarks about the, ".........White House being held hostage." during the Clinton administration. But what Mr. Limbaugh may not have taken into consideration is that his remarks also indicate that he would like the American people to "fail" as well! Maybe he just doesn't get it. All of us are in this situation that his "hero", George W. Bush allowed.

If you don't like the present situation or our countries new President Mr. Limbaugh, maybe you should go somewhere else to live and spout your hatetred there. I'm sure you and the Iranian, North Korean, or other "goose stepping" cultures can find a ready made audience behind the barbed wire.

Mike   January 27th, 2009 12:20 am ET

Oyxcotion moron...why listen to his crap any more! If ever...conservatives keep doing this and they believe their crap...but do the things they PREACH against...Jesus was a community organizer... not a decisive human!

Bob Bounder   January 27th, 2009 12:20 am ET

Rush rhymes with Flush. And you know what that means.

Christine   January 27th, 2009 12:18 am ET

Rush Limbaugh. I did not realize he was still around til recently. And still a totally incendiary, showboat....who I wish would just shut it. Maybe one day...he will just go away.

Sid Sykes   January 27th, 2009 12:18 am ET

Too wish that the President fails, is to wish that America fails. How anti-american! Rush should go do his show in Afganistan or Iraq, where his freaking comments would be valuable. Our President is afraid of no one. All of our Presidents are great men of strength and integrity. Did all of them make the right decision? No but all of them did make decisions on the best interests of America. Rush Limbaugh isn't practicing conservatism, he is practicing hate. I wouldn't be amazed to find out he is in the Klan.

David H   January 27th, 2009 12:18 am ET

This guy gets more pathetic each day and his followers seem to hang on to his every word like little children. Unfortunately this convicted felon still does not get it !!! American's have overwhemingly rejected his brand of logic.

BTW I am not a DEMor GOP follower; I am an independent thinker. If Blow-bag is so smart why doesn't he run for higher office obvisously he knows everything. His running mate could be that know-all Hannity

Sick of negative commentators.

Jean   January 27th, 2009 12:18 am ET

Proposal: The Obama-Limbaugh Bipartisan Stimulus Plan of 2009

Check it out on Rush's homepage, might learn something

Crush Rush   January 27th, 2009 12:17 am ET

Rush,along with his half brother Carl Rove,should be in gitmo.Rush called for riots and bloodshed at the Democrat Convention.I remember it.

Sweet USA   January 27th, 2009 12:17 am ET

Rush Limbaugh who? That's exactly what Obama is asking. Obama has the world weight on his shoulders and WE including Obama don't have time for Rush LimBAUGH. Go eat another pound cake!

Bottom line, he's our president...ACCEPT (or NOT) it and shut up. CNN please stop giving him air time, blog time or any kind of time...I can think of 101 more interesting topics to report on.

May God Bless America & Obama.

Tramaine Crandle   January 27th, 2009 12:17 am ET

Rush Limbaugh,

How can a man that has so many ideas about our country say that Obama is frightened. Limbaugh why havent you ran for office and put your ideas in motion. Mr. Limbaugh answer this question, for a man that has years of reporting over the state of this country and knows truly what will work and what doesn't by following the trail of history, how about you on the air, tell the United States what will be the answer to every issue that the world has. Remember get it right, and don't be frightened of the U.S. listeners. You have to understand, The President is trying to come up with a solution to everything and we all have to help in any kind of way that we know how. Unlike you, we the people don't want him to fail.

Jessica   January 27th, 2009 12:16 am ET

Why would Obama wish to silence a voice? The greatest thing about our country is that we can and should listen to voices from all over the political spectrum and then make decisions about how to vote. Agree or don't agree with Limbaugh.. fine. The fact is, there must be something to what he is saying otherwise he wouldn't have one of the the most popular talk radio shows on.. Attack his ideas.. not the man for having and promoting them. If you listen to him with an open mind (aren't libs supposed to be open-minded?), you might find there is actually a lot of truth to what he says. And if there isn't, why be so threatened or outraged?

One in Four   January 27th, 2009 12:16 am ET

The simple fact that President Obama mentioned Mr. Limbaugh by name is sufficient to demonstrate that the President does indeed fear Mr. Limbaugh or at the very least feels the need to marginalize him. What I find astounding is that someone as intelligent as the President is alleged to be, must surely know that attacks on Mr. Limbaugh will serve only to strengthen the resolve of those opposed to his ideology. The President and his advisors would do well to remember that 58 Million Americans did not want him in the White House.

Brenda   January 27th, 2009 12:16 am ET

Rush, you are your BIGGEST fan. No one is scared of you. I promise you. We all just wish you would go away.

Kate   January 27th, 2009 12:15 am ET

Does anyone still care what Limbaugh says? Does he ever say anything new?

Ryan Wing   January 27th, 2009 12:15 am ET

So the most powerful man in the world is afraid of a large biggoted close minded fool. Right.

Jeremie   January 27th, 2009 12:15 am ET

This guy still matters?

Rob   January 27th, 2009 12:14 am ET

And you wonder why no one wants to swim in the Republican pool anymore...YOU'RE IN IT!! Hey Fat-boy, maybe if you had a more constructive approach and less of a megalomaniacal one people might take you seriously. Honestly, like Ann Coulter, the only people affraid of you are Republican politicians. Ever time you open your mouth, you make us Democrats look better and better.

And if you think you've got all the answers, maybe you should run for president. Somehow, I don't think that's going to happen.

sheyrocks   January 27th, 2009 12:14 am ET

The only reason Obama warned the GOP off Limbaugh is so that they may actually try thinking for themselves. Instead of being an idiot driven collective.

comunism works better than capitalism   January 27th, 2009 12:14 am ET

america will fall just like all empires in the past

NJVote08   January 27th, 2009 12:14 am ET

I don't think so! You are truly making a fool of yourself and your supporters. You need Jesus in your life!

Kaye Martin   January 27th, 2009 12:13 am ET

This is just what we need. The economy is in a tailspin, and Limbaugh wants our new President to fail. Guess all those millions prevent him from seeing that the American people are really hurting.

Why are people still listening to this guy?

comunism works better than capitalism   January 27th, 2009 12:13 am ET

screw the gop party full of facists and screw fat boy and all republicans

astroes   January 27th, 2009 12:13 am ET

Rush is a NF (non factor for all you non gaming folk)

JKNIGHT   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

Rush please join the 21st century and come out of the Civil War , stop takeing those crazy pills man. There is no one on the planet who fears a drug abuser like you except children get real.

PEACE ON EARTH   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

Same as Glenn Beck and Ann Coulter. They are ALL home grown TERRORISTS, who want nothing more than to see President Obama fail at his job.

Limbaugh and all those other White Supremist Christian Right Wing Extremists are in the SAME CATAGORY as Bin-Ladin and other terrorist. The ONLY difference is, they are HOME GROWN.

comunism works better than capitalism   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

screw the gop party full of facists and also screw fat boy and all republicans

Greg Cranium   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

Emma, Rob, et al... you poor simple-minded fools ... what are you afraid of? You fit the profile of the typical people liberals like to recruit: complete idiots. Do you hug trees on weekends? PS Rob .. your breath is "feculent odium" nice use of the thesaurus, douchebag

Sean from KY   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

Man these media guys are so full of themselves. Like the president even cares what he has to say. CNN needs to stop posting stories about this clown, I mean come on there is news going on somewhere is'nt there?

Andy   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

I'm liberal. I couldn't stand Bush. And I can't stand Rush. I voted for Obama and am overjoyed that he won. Nobody wanted Bush to fail. Nobody wanted his policies to fail. No one came out on their bully pulpit and said that they wanted that. But they did time and again. All by themselves. No one had to wish it or will it to happen.

The truth is Rush is afraid of Obama. He's afraid that he will be made obsolete. That he'll be left behind. That he won't matter anymore. Well, he never really did. At least not nearly as much as he thinks he does.

"Socialist policies." Those of you who rail against these things forget that unless you were born before 1930, you've lived your entire lives in a socialist democracy.

True Republicanism died under Andrew Jackson. That's nearly 180 years ago. Get with the times, please.

joyce   January 27th, 2009 12:12 am ET

Rush Limbaugh, who are you to say someone is afraid of you. You don't even have respect for the President let alone yourself. Anyone in their right mind would not publicly say for all the wrld to hear that you wish the President fail. What a thing to say about and to the GREAT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Because when you say things like that, think about it He is representative, leader, and the Commander in Chief of The United States of America. You know, whether you like it or not, HE IS STILL YOURS AND MY PRESIDENT OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY. I was always taught, if you can't say something good about someone, keep your mouth shut!!!. I realize you have an image to maintain, just don't do ti at the expense of our now newly elected President. A winner never looses, and a looser never wins, know what I mean. Have a nice day.

Jacqueline Roberts   January 27th, 2009 12:11 am ET

Obama, our president is afraid of no one...and Rush you are a joke and anyone can be a critic, wake up some day maybe you Rush will get a real job instead of running your mouth and nothing comes out cause no one is listening.

RC Ralph   January 27th, 2009 12:11 am ET

Limbaugh/Coulter – 2012!!!!! (both losers)!!

Pat   January 27th, 2009 12:11 am ET

I didn't know this guy was still on the air. He is the Morton Downey Jr. of Radio!

daliz   January 27th, 2009 12:10 am ET

Everyone should be scared of Rush, because he continues to spread his lies and hate. The scariest part is there are people who actually believe his lies. He's already been saying he wants Obama to fail, which for the rest of us it means our country fails. I guess, Rush can just take all his money and drugs and move away. The heck with America for him. The rest of us actually care about our country and want Obama to succeed.

PAUL   January 27th, 2009 12:10 am ET

RUSH IS THE BIGGEST PC OF CRAP AMERICA HAS EVER PRODUCED. HIS NEED FOR ATTENTION IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE NEEDS TO HIDE HIS DRUG USE. HE REALLY NEEDS TO LOOK IN HIS CLOSET MORE OFTEN BEFORE HE OPENS HIS LARGE OVER RATED IGNORANT MOUTH.

gardenqueen   January 27th, 2009 12:10 am ET

Oh that's a laugh. The guy with brains is afraid of the guy with none? I think not. The neocons are dirtying their diapers 'bout now.

Rob from NY   January 27th, 2009 12:10 am ET

people like Limbaugh are the reason we have so much hatred in the USA

Bea   January 27th, 2009 12:10 am ET

Who is Limbaugh?

Ben   January 27th, 2009 12:09 am ET

I wonder if Rush is off his meds again.....or on them. I can't tell. He's a joke, no one is afraid of him!

John   January 27th, 2009 12:09 am ET

What a PUNK!!

This pill-popping pig has the audacity to call himself a patriot, and got a kick out of calling anyone who didn't agree with G.W. Bush unamerican, traitor, terrorist, etc, and telling them to "Move to (insert screwed up country)"

Rush ought'a follow his own advice and OD himself in some third-world hellhole...

PEACE ON EARTH   January 27th, 2009 12:09 am ET

AMERICAN Terrorist

DNC must be changed.   January 27th, 2009 12:09 am ET

I don't respect Limbaugh, but sometimes he is so right.

Ls   January 27th, 2009 12:08 am ET

Limbaugh complete your education,and check back with us meaning America in about UMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 4 years SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Be quite we're running the country.

Thomas Parks   January 27th, 2009 12:07 am ET

I'm afraid of drug user also....actually in the state of Florida you should be doing a mandantory 25 years for your drug involvement. Bad back and all......

John   January 27th, 2009 12:07 am ET

I'd say Rush is quickly becoming irrelevant and we're hopefully moving on to a new age of bipartisanship and constructive dialogue not just knee jerk from-the-hip bickering, for the sake of bickering.

Not sure we can make it happen though. Hopefully we could all grow up and focus on sensible dialogue on the issues, not childish attacks on people.

Mike in Philly   January 27th, 2009 12:07 am ET

"Rush never said that he wished for the country to fail, he only hoped that the policies that Obama pushed for that were socialist ideas to fail."

Surely you must see that if Obama's plan fails, then the economy doesn't get better, it gets worse. If the economy gets worse, then you and I would be that much more likely to lose our job, or perhaps lose our house (not me, I own outright).

So hoping Obama's policy's fail *is* hoping that the economy fails. I can certainly see where he would say that he thinks they won't work; that instead Obama should do this or that. That's all fine. But hoping that Obama's plans fail means that the economy gets no better, only worse.

justsane   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

in your dreams fat boy...

jerry walters   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

Dear mr. oxycontinrush

DREAM ON! Err, should I say HILLUCINATE ON!

Bwhahahaha.

Hap   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

Oh please. Limbaugh is a fool, and he confirms that every time he opens his mouth to spew his vitrolic and distorted view of the world. I for one don't think that a bigoted and drug addicted college dropout has much to contribute to our political dialogue. His oversimplification of issues, adherence to blind ideology, and transparent attempts to paint people who don't agree with him as villains, all appeals to the basest instincts of those in society who can't think for themselves.

llis   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

Limbaugh is a hate monger. If he didn't have someone to spew hate and lies about, he'd have to crawl back under the rock he came from.

He's a shock jock and those who think he's great need a brain transplant.

cheryl   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

this is the racist ignorance that has destroyed so many american lives
it's really sad that we all give them the time even me by commenting

Frank   January 27th, 2009 12:06 am ET

Limbaugh is so obsolete. The Republican leaders should tell him to shut up – he's only hurting them by speaking. No wonder why the Democrats won by such a wide margin, with a 'genius' like Limbaugh mouthing off. LOL

sue   January 27th, 2009 12:05 am ET

Rush is sounding a little fanatical...Him & Al-Qeada are both nervous.

IL voter   January 27th, 2009 12:05 am ET

Ah, yes. Obama holds the most powerful position in the world. Limbaugh doesn't even have the power to put down that 4th doughnut. Obama will be a part of history. Limbaugh will be forgotten by it. The only people who can be led by Limbaugh's pontifications are those that didn't vote for Barack Obama in the first place. Obama doesn't NEED Rush's stamp of approval, and his legislative decisions can't be controlled by Rush. So, what has Obama to fear from this little man with the ginormous ego? NADA.

Kirk   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

He had to make some sort of sensational comment, because he is rapidly becoming irrelevant.

Hard core drug users like him have lost the higher reasoning portions of their brains.

nerakami   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Now take a good look at an ego-maniac realizing he is totally irrelevant. The pathetic aspect of the human existence...

david   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Why do we even give time to a moron like this one. Did he had drug abuse problems recently?

lay off the meds!   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Lay off the oxycontin Limbaugh! I'm sure Obama lay awake at night wondering what idiotic thing you will say. You are soo full of yourself, that you would even consider something soo rediculous. You are a perfect example of why you shouldn't do drugs while you're pregnant! You might as well face is old boy, he is your President. Now say it with me, President Obama, sir.

Macattack   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

Rush Limburger couldn't carry Barack Obama's jock! He is the scum of the earth and is the only known afterbirth to survive. Let's all send him some peanut butter crackers to feed the fat mouth of his.

Peter (CA)   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

i was right @ 8:20

4) and a whole bunch of anger from a bunch of rednecks who think someone stole "their" country

Discussion is healthy right wingers but your rants are laughable at best.

Ben   January 27th, 2009 12:04 am ET

To the people that say he has 20 million listeners and this proves a wide margin of people believe what he says I say your argument is fatally flawed. You could also say that 20 million listen to him BECAUSE he is an idiot not because they believe him. Its like BillO, good entertainment because they are so crazy. Hence they dont listen to him because they believe him but because his idiocy is entertaining. Many other possibilities also exist, that is merely one.

John   January 27th, 2009 12:03 am ET

Rush,

Why don't you go and get a oxycon fix!!! Your getting Fat again... But really this guy is just really full of himself to think he can shape policy
in this country.. Why dont the big dittohead run in 2012??? Come on
Rush let your true love of this country play out . Run or shut the bleep
up!!!!!

Phil Newton, in Murphy, Oregon   January 27th, 2009 12:03 am ET

Yawn...

Mike in Philly   January 27th, 2009 12:03 am ET

I'm trying to figure out why Obama would be frightened of Limbaugh. Rush spent 2 years slagging off Obama to his listeners, yet Obama still won. So why would he fear Limbaugh now?

Rush seems to like to spin things with himself at the center.

Anonymous   January 27th, 2009 12:02 am ET

Poor Rush. Is that all he has?

joel   January 27th, 2009 12:02 am ET

I didn't read any part of this article. It confuses me that CNN and other media outlets choose to air an openly racist persons point of view. I feel really good about recently cutting my cable.

Darrell   January 27th, 2009 12:01 am ET

You know I been reading through these comments and I'm amazed by how many people have constantly reminded us about Rush using pills before.....but have read none about all the coke Obama put up his nose???

McCain-in-4, Clarksburg, MD   January 27th, 2009 12:01 am ET

I think President Obama should take Rush up on his offer. If Rush Limbaugh shows any DISRESPECT for the OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, well, that's his choice and he should be permitted to eat that cake, too. Mind this, Rushbots – People are hurting mighty bad, and you seem to be preoccupied with seeing things go much worse. Another sad observation – Day Five of the Obama Administration and Rush Limbaugh is already talking trash. It seemed that Former President George Bush had significantly more time to prove HIS worth.

Al   January 27th, 2009 12:01 am ET

We explain it because some of us libs listen to him for our daily comedic dose (not me, but I know many who do).

Keith B (Macon)   January 27th, 2009 12:01 am ET

WALTER: Liberals explain it the same way that they explain the election on Nov 4th. The Republicans got, what, 48 million votes. Guess what? Those votes were go enough for a second place finish.

Dewey Finn   January 27th, 2009 12:00 am ET

Rush is going to start saying more really crazy stuff because he is dying. He won't last 2 more years. Good ridance.

Lola Batling   January 26th, 2009 11:59 pm ET

nobody is frightened of a pill popper lunatic. Although he is afraid of me

Dave   January 26th, 2009 11:58 pm ET

Please boycott products advertised on the Limbaugh show and website.

JuleS   January 26th, 2009 11:58 pm ET

Walter, you and the rest of Limbaugh's followers who can still breed are the ones we should REALLY be afriad of....the world doesn't need any more morons.

erik   January 26th, 2009 11:57 pm ET

Limbaugh is a blank slit tabula rasa, who thinks by drawing parallels with the president is a sign of power and traction with ill thinking conservatives like him. he is aloser who thinks he knows whats good for american............stupid neocon

derwildboy   January 26th, 2009 11:57 pm ET

Rush,

Stay off the pills man!

Tony   January 26th, 2009 11:57 pm ET

Why does anyone even pay attention to this drug abusing hate monger?

arivera   January 26th, 2009 11:56 pm ET

Limbaugh and his minions hate everybody that doesn't agree with their insanity. We have had enough and are coming together to put an end to those days. This country is going to change whether you people like it or not. I am not afraid of you Rush or your minions. I already know you're end is near.

George of Philadelphia   January 26th, 2009 11:56 pm ET

I hear Obama will name Limbaugh as Secretary of Energy, realizing that such a hotair windbag could probably affect global warming

JKT   January 26th, 2009 11:56 pm ET

@walter: It is very easy to explain. He does not have 20 million listeners. Just because he says he does does not mean it's truth. In fact, now that radio listenership has started being measured factually with devices that note what the listeners ACTUALLY tuned to instead of what they say the tune to, my understanding is that Rush's audience is being measured at less than 1/3 of what was previously believed. So try again Dittoheads–you are a much smaller force than previously believed. As such you should not really be heeded.

Carla from Chino, Ca   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

The only thing that Rush should "fear" is Rush himself!! You will loose Mr. (don't deserve the Mr.) Lembaugh, and all we have to do is sit back and wait and watch. Shouldn't be long. Ah, a day to celebrate when they finally remove him from the air waves!! It will be like a breath of fresh air. Like going on vacation. Like a piece of apple pie.
I'm thinking President Obama is more man than you'll ever be and you might be a little jealous?

BUTCH POSEY   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

WAY TO GO RUSH. YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB, KEEP IT UP.

victoria philleo   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

why would the President be afraid of a big,fat liar?-go score a valium

kim   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

Yeah......right.I'm sure that President Obama is scared of Rush Limburger.This man is an idiot and I can't believe anyone takes him seriously.

ETC   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

Limpburger ....no one is scared of you. First of all you don't have half the mental intellect to qualify you to even be in the presence of your New President...... you bigoted back biter...you are absolutely right – the days of the racist bigots like yourself, is numbered. So you can continue to spread you simple minded racist ideals to the rest of your racist, ignorant followers for their days are numbered also. You are going to need to contact your drug dealer...those pills will be needed or you may just jump off the nearest high rise. Which probably won't be such a bad idea.

Peter (CA)   January 26th, 2009 11:55 pm ET

Hey right wingers...you're right, Rush did say he wanted Obama's socialist policies to fail. Like we are going to become Cuba or something. He did not say he wanted Obama to fail but his half-truths show that he is not going to support any change in this country either.

However, later in that same program he DID say that voters chose Obama "because of his black father". This is not the first time he has gone down that road and Obama is not the first black he has disparaged in that manner. The issue with Rush is he is an intolerant racist. And if he speaks for you right wingers, as so many of you here claim, then we have much bigger problems in this country than some drug addled idiot.

juniorsgv   January 26th, 2009 11:54 pm ET

you want to know how to pi$$ him off? ignore him! its so weird how we always say we value free speech, yet our radio and our tv and movies are all censored. by the same idiots who follow this man, but yet think its okay for him to preach hate and ignorance. like previous poster why would you want your president to fail? we are in our toughest times, and it will take all of us to pull through it.

UNITED WE STAND! DIVIDED WE FAIL!

bill   January 26th, 2009 11:54 pm ET

Who cares if somone is a liberal, conservative, or an independent. I listened to Limbaugh when he first hit the airwaves and realized very quickly that he was not a positive individual and has to say whatever it takes to keep a controversial "tone" beating. This has made this individual very wealthy and he's concerned now that he's losing a little steam and in time will fall out of favor. Its long overdue and I'm astounded that so many listen to this guy..grow up and think for yourself and do something productive with your time..Bill in Idaho

swinn   January 26th, 2009 11:53 pm ET

Limbaugh did not say he wanted Obama to fail – he said he wanted Obama to fail to get his policies put into effect. And I for one agree – I too don't want this country to go another $1 trillion in debt and I don't want the government to begin to take control over the entire private sector and free market – that approach was tried, in Russia after 1917, and it didn't work. And it was tried in Communist China and it didn't work and the Chinese realized it and they are beginning to convert their country to what this country used to be and they are beginning to blow our socks off.

Rich   January 26th, 2009 11:52 pm ET

I hope Rush Limbaugh keeps talking, because he is a large part of why the Republican party is faltering. He uses his air time to pin-point blame on any given issue to Bill Clinton or someone else on the democratic side. Now that Obama is in office, he will become the butt of his blame game. Who is served by degenerating every issue into a democrat versus republican issue? He's too concerned about defending the Republican party, rather than analyzing what is good for the country. It appears that the success of Rush Limbaugh is inversely proportional to the success of the Republican party. Go Rush!

Matt   January 26th, 2009 11:51 pm ET

Liimbaugh is an uninformed, irrelevant clown. Conservative ideology went the way the way of the dodo back in 2006 The only thing that's been afraid of Limbaugh since then is the buffet table.

AlaskanRepublican   January 26th, 2009 11:51 pm ET

Limbaugh is a pathetic excuse for a Republican. Republicans who aligned themselves with Bush are not true Republicans. They are advocates for religious despotism and goes against the very meaning of the word 'Freedom'.

Limbaugh needs to stop popping his crazy pills and crawl back into his self-righteous little cave of ignorance.

Ken   January 26th, 2009 11:51 pm ET

The only thing worse than Limbaugh's (insincere) claim that he frightens President Obama is the news judgement of the responsible person or persons at CNN who published this story to a national audience. CNN readers expect more (and deserve more) from news professionals than they do from Limbaugh. Shame on you.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 11:51 pm ET

Well, Rush's gotta do something to keep himself relevant. The crazier the things he says, the more attention he gets, and no matter what he's saying that's always a win for him.

American Patriot   January 26th, 2009 11:51 pm ET

...click, click, pull...

Nuwan Samaranayake   January 26th, 2009 11:50 pm ET

I sometimes listen to his radio to laugh. For me he is a totally ignorant who belongs to the old generation of thinkers who has no place in this century. Its fun to listen and realize that there are those who ignorant like him. There may be many listeners for him. But American will evolve and reject that type of comments. I do not see any reason why Obama has to even be concerned about him.

Nuwan

alex   January 26th, 2009 11:49 pm ET

Let the pill popper keep on flappin his jaws. He's a terrible representation of conservatives and most importantly of Americans.

Keith   January 26th, 2009 11:49 pm ET

CNN needs to not try to make news where there isn't any. I blame CNN. Is this a ratings issue? I don't see any ads on this page... Are eyeballs that important and why? What is the point? "We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things."

Is this true, CNN: "What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them — that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply." LIVE IT, CNN. Send Rush back to the 90's where he belongs. Shame on you.

sbush   January 26th, 2009 11:48 pm ET

ok...move along...nothing to see here...

Just some weak-minded individual still looking for his next hit...

Dope fiend ***

RZ   January 26th, 2009 11:48 pm ET

walter

The 20 million are ignorant people like you. Please read – ignorant does not mean uneducated (like Limbaugh) or stupid just having your head stuck in the sand. Unfortunately the Limbaugh crowd and the ultra-religious right have taken over the Republican party. It’s time to take it back. Hopefully Limbaugh, Coulter and the others of their ilk have run their course and will just fade away.
Unfortunetly

Baley   January 26th, 2009 11:46 pm ET

Rubish Limblah.

Gilbert   January 26th, 2009 11:46 pm ET

rush is the scum of this country and the best thing to happen to the Democratic party. Thank you rush!!! Go OBAMA/BIDEN

Bob from Virginia   January 26th, 2009 11:46 pm ET

Three words:

What. An. Idiot.

Gary in Minneapolis   January 26th, 2009 11:46 pm ET

Whatever it takes to keep your radio audience entertained, Rush. I understand people wanting an escape from reality, and in that you seem to provide a public service for many. In your dreams, dude!

boostu   January 26th, 2009 11:45 pm ET

Rubish Limblah. You got it.

NWKitty   January 26th, 2009 11:45 pm ET

Doesn't Rush have some Vicodin he needs to buy? Maybe he's getting testy because he needs his fix.

Unreal   January 26th, 2009 11:45 pm ET

Rush is just looking for headlines because he has become irrelevant – again. Still.

Don't listen to this bigoted drug addict. When his ratings fall, he will go away.

Please.

TrueLiberal   January 26th, 2009 11:45 pm ET

You big, fat, ugly oxy pud!

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 11:44 pm ET

Dear Mr. Limbaugh,

The average person dreads being alone in your presence, and being in your presence at all for that matter, contrary to the your deluded pompous, and juvenile belief that you have the ability to cause people fear, it is not because they are afraid of you, it's because they don't like you. You are an obnoxious, obscene, and arrogant individual, without the least regard for your fellow Americans, and much less your country. Bipartisanship is not equivocal to wasting time with people are not willing to put pettiness aside and act on the behalf of their country, in fact it is the exact opposite. Someone who wishes for their commander in chiefs failure, and, as such, the failure of their country, is not only unpatriotic, they are a disgrace to the United States of America.

Kelly (New Hampshire)

shelley   January 26th, 2009 11:43 pm ET

what a jealous pathetic high school girl he is. retire already.

MrPragmatic   January 26th, 2009 11:43 pm ET

Is this guy still speaking?

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 11:43 pm ET

I find it almost sad that Mr. Limbaugh is so obviously out of touch with the citizenry of this nation. He is, in reality, little more than a political comedian with a niche audience. He holds little influence over independents nor really anyone honestly looking for knowledge and information. For this reason, its hard to really be upset by his comments, but they are still so very misguided.

I bet you $20   January 26th, 2009 11:43 pm ET

President Obama invites Limbaugh to the White House, and gives him the public dressing-down of his life. (Think Martin Sheen in "Midterms" episode of "The West Wing.")

Riteon   January 26th, 2009 11:42 pm ET

good pair. the cnn comment deleters. and the rush limblah windbag. two of a kind.

irene   January 26th, 2009 11:42 pm ET

Somebody needs to put a gag on Rush. He's been spewing hate since Clinton was elected and the stupid party-line GOPers buy it. Since you can't fix stupid, somebody needs to shut this guy up!

Annie B   January 26th, 2009 11:42 pm ET

I think it's important to note that Rush has never solved anything or contributed in any positive way (except to his pocket). Nor is he paid to do so. He is paid to pontificate without debate. And he has a lot more to do. He recently signed an 8 year $400 MILLION contract. He knows what side his bread is buttered on. It must be sweet revenge for someone who wasn't much liked as a child, has never had a lot of friends, 3 failed marriages and couldn't hold a job until this gig. A lot of anger just under the skin.

D. Mills   January 26th, 2009 11:42 pm ET

Why doesn't LIEbaugh just die already?! And take his ditto heads with him! We could do without yet another lying, greedy, racist pig, hypocrite Republican. He should go climb up Palin's @ss and stay there!

Sherry   January 26th, 2009 11:42 pm ET

The only one I can think of more full of it AND of himself other than Rush Limbaugh, is Blagojevich.

Peter (CA)   January 26th, 2009 11:41 pm ET

walter...

Very easy. There are a lot of disenfranchised people in this country who want to blame someone else for what is happening to them.
Rush is there to vilify others for them.

Now, the drug-addled idiot can claim to have the President on the run! Wow, isn't he cool? Maybe the right wingers were right...maybe Obama should have left Gitmo open.

SallyOh   January 26th, 2009 11:41 pm ET

Yea, that is right. Rush should change his name to Rush Limblahblah!!!

JonPeter Hartford, CT   January 26th, 2009 11:41 pm ET

Limbaugh is obviously delusional. Perhaps he stopped taking his med..??

Lory   January 26th, 2009 11:41 pm ET

Just WHY would Obama be afraid of Rush Limbaugh?

I can't think of a single reason. With all the real threats in this world, Rush Limbaugh would be the least of his problems.

Micks   January 26th, 2009 11:41 pm ET

Why would Obama be afraid of some drug addict?

Chaco   January 26th, 2009 11:40 pm ET

Someone please exile Rush and Blah-blah-go up to Little Diomede, that island in Alaska that 'on a clear day, you can see Russia' and make Palin go out there so they can see which one out-spews the other. It will be the War of the Narcissists! Confine them all on that island with a 'border fence' and just give them three karioke machines with mics. And please, please, no media allowed because I don't ever want to see these three egomanics in the news ever again!

james   January 26th, 2009 11:40 pm ET

Tom, you give no argument as to why us voters for Obama are racists. So you're saying that 53% of the American people are racists?

People who keep throwing stones at Obama with no facts to back it up, are just another example of the King with no clothes. You spew your hatred of the man and those who would vote for him, and have nothing to back your hatred but false accusations.

Please, go buy some books and start reading, and not just those written by Rush.

Shimbo   January 26th, 2009 11:40 pm ET

who is this idiot named Rush Limblah?

John   January 26th, 2009 11:40 pm ET

Hey druggie, I mean Rush . . . you have it the other way around, you are afraid of Obama because he is going to fix the mess that crooks like you created!

MBA Leonard   January 26th, 2009 11:40 pm ET

Limbaugh's audience is larger than the fan base of Congress so his politics must be closer to the center of American ideology. If you still think that Clinton was a good president, you'll love Obama. For those that know the truth about Clinton, take heed and watch out for Obama. And Bill . . . IS means IS . . . unless you're a pathological liar!

Nancy asked what kind of American wants their President to Fail – the HateBush years should answer that one.

Hillary B.   January 26th, 2009 11:39 pm ET

Rush is attempting to imply that Obama can't be a unifier and usher in a spirit of bipartisanship, but if he can't it won't be by any fault of Obama's. He has gone out of his way to reach out to republicans, however bipatisanship is a two way street. You can't be disagreeable and then get mad because someone is unable to force you into acting reasonable. Like Obama said it's time to be a man and put away childish things. I guess people like Rush wouldn't know anything about that.

Joe   January 26th, 2009 11:38 pm ET

Limbaugh is an "attention seeker". somebody call his mommy.

Limbaugh's Mutha   January 26th, 2009 11:38 pm ET

Limbaugh, O'Reilly, just not relevent anymore...People don't want to hear that anymore...As Niecy says Limbaugh is a "hot mess"

Virginia Bon   January 26th, 2009 11:38 pm ET

right Limbaugh does ryhme with Blah Blah Blah.

Brian MacDougall   January 26th, 2009 11:37 pm ET

Oh, yeah. I'd like to see Obama go three rounds with Rush. There wouldn't be anything left to pick up. Obama could mop the floor with Rush and still have plenty left to take down that other loofah-loving, bloviating gas bag, O'Reilly. Yeah, I'd pay for view BIG TIME to see that.

Obama is frightened of Ann Coulter, however, because out of the three of them on the card, she's the only one with XX chromosomes. She's diesel, that one. Hannity can wear a bikini and hold up the round cards, since he's too nelly to actually get in the ring.

Bob   January 26th, 2009 11:37 pm ET

I suspect that Rush will earn a place in history. Right next to Spiro Agnew. I suppose that Rush will be proud of that comparison.
Such a sad, sad man. We should pity him and then forget about him.

Seattle Sue   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

Al Franken was right, Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot. Also a drug user.

Whizz   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

Rush, are you hallucinating again?

Adam S   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

I am afraid of you too, Rush. Afraid that you will drench my soul in gravy and eat it.

Fallafal   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

To think that Limbaugh still has a job, but News and Notes got the ax...UGH!!!!!

Sue   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

To the poster who claims Limbaugh has 20 million viewers–can you prove that? I mean, it's radio...how can you count? Sounds nice, and I'm sure conservatives love to think they exist in these huge numbers, but where were they in November? Not voting for Ms.Conservative"Real America" and Mr. Healthy Economy, were they? Now they can't wait to bash the new guys before they've had a week in office.
But hey, have your fun while Obama works for all Americans, which is more than your hero GW ever did.

California Sam   January 26th, 2009 11:36 pm ET

Limbaugh rhymes with BlahBlah

Noneya   January 26th, 2009 11:35 pm ET

It is difficult to unify those who don't want to be unified. Rush is one of the leading causes of the divided nation – and then he has the audacity to blame it on Obama. What a tool...

smoothoperator   January 26th, 2009 11:35 pm ET

Humm i think he already stop taking his oximoron... i meant oxicotryn...what a clown...

jake   January 26th, 2009 11:35 pm ET

"Feminism was established so as to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream of society."- Rush Limbaugh, Oct 26, 1992, Time Magazine

Ken   January 26th, 2009 11:34 pm ET

Frightened of Limbaugh??? Rush's influence failed miserably in this election process and he, himself, is a failure as a human being.

America, thankfully, has gotten past the Limbaugh thought process of fear and division. He is over,done, and a thing of the past. Long live and thrive the New America that has turned the page!

Goodbye, Rush.

George Washington   January 26th, 2009 11:34 pm ET

most people are frightened of Idiots. so what is new?

Jane in Windsor, CA   January 26th, 2009 11:34 pm ET

He's such a loser. Even my racist, 82-year-old Republican mother who lives in his home town and used to attend funerals with his mother (before she died) doesn't listen to him anymore.

TN Firefighter   January 26th, 2009 11:34 pm ET

Darko, ... Really? Haven't the typical Republican economic policies affected employment enough already? Yet you still truly believe in them? Really? ...Wait, really? ... REALLY?????!!

Horse Badorties   January 26th, 2009 11:34 pm ET

Remember this. Rush Limbaugh is a television actor who plays a character named Rush Limbaugh..it works for him so don't expect any changes to his "act".. Its called Show BusIness. Limbaugh is only in it for the entertainment and the big payoff. His real threat is the new "Obama" act playing down the street. This will be fun to watch for awhile and them I'll get bored wth it.

Limbaugh's Mutha   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Limbaugh, O'Reilly, foaming at the mouths conservatives, not relevent anymore

RENZO   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Seems his show is not receiving the audience he expects, that it is why he has nothing else but to pick on something new. Indeed!

It is not worth it to spend energy and time on individuals like this, which what they only do is damage the public image.

Deb   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Is that the Oxy Contin speaking or did he OD on Viagra?

Andy   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Hey Rush, its time for your thorazine!

Adrian Veidt   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Dear Rush,

Get caught with any illegal prescription meds lately?

Wiz   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

In your dreams Limbaugh. He probably thinks you're a joke like every other rational American.

Jane   January 26th, 2009 11:33 pm ET

Ol' Limbaugh thinks too much of himself.

xargaw   January 26th, 2009 11:32 pm ET

No Rush, Obama is not afraid of you. You are an entertainer to your listeners and irrelevant to the educated thinkers of the rest of world. You appeal to the "Joe the Plumber" mentality.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 11:32 pm ET

Who wouldn't be frightened of you with a face like that!?!?!?

Cherri   January 26th, 2009 11:32 pm ET

The Rush Limbaugh Show – 20 years on the radio, someone must be listening.

DAVE IN CA   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

come now emma you ever heard of free speech? don't let the rush make your president sweat..... with all of the new policies your homie is putting into place in the short time in office, don't fret his approval rating will be below BUSH'S in the first 6 months...... too bad for his bid in 2012 lots of voters who actually admit that they made a mistake by voting the crook in has already pledged not to make the same mistake again...... cheers baby

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

I love the die hard supporters of Bush and Rash; these folks are typified by joe "the not really named joe and not really a plumber and not really a journalist" wurlzpuke who admits his quality of life, income, and potential opportunities will all improve under Obama's tax plan, yet votes against his own interests anyway. Just like limp-barf's latest "I hope this socialism fails because that's bad." comment. Great circular idiocy. Wait. Which bad are we talking about? Failure or Socialism? So failure is good as long as we call it socialism, and success is bad. But economic collapse is good, as long as we call it capitalism and stick our heads in the sand. Got it.

farva15   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

Limbaugh is irrelevant, along with the rest of the pundiocrity. Your brand of government lost, move on, and be gone.

Diana   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

You can tell by these comments its all democrats...if only you had 1/2 the brains you think you do....I want to hear what someone has to say...hell I don't like my tax dollars going on killing babies and I'm against it...I don't like the governent telling me what to do I have a brain and know whats right or wrong...I have met so many people that now say they think they voted wrong this might just be a 4 yearer

Ken in NC   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is just another Village Idiot.

Joie   January 26th, 2009 11:31 pm ET

Limbaugh is a racist, lying, drug addicted, hypocritical gas bag! Why would anyone with a half a brain listen to him....it...that!?

Michael   January 26th, 2009 11:30 pm ET

There is a horror movie called the puppeteer where a man in a big black hat and trench coat would let loose his puppets. Limbaugh is just such a character with sinister motives and if John Boehner was one of his dolls he would name him "Chuckie". "Chuckies back"
Boooooooooo'oooooooo'!

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   January 26th, 2009 11:30 pm ET

Limbaugh's lunatic rants are the result of way too much drug abuse, even if it perscription drugs. His biggest problem is that he killed most of his few brain cells. Maybe 1 or 2 are left and are defective.

Pay no atteneion to this worthless piece of crap, and maybe he will evaporate into nothingness, where he belongs!!!

He is just mean, venomous, toxic, and to be ignored.

MJB   January 26th, 2009 11:30 pm ET

Dear Rush,

As a member of the GOP I can only say that you are an out of touch cynical old man. I could go on and on with your short comings, but in stead, I will simply change the button on the radio and you are gone. I do not have to hope you will fail, that’s a given. I do not blame our party for the mess we are in but we are in one. Your desire to see someone fail is a self serving hypocritical thing to say. Your not a thinker, your an entertainer and like any lame radio show, you will fade away in time. While I have not liked the Democratic Party, and have paid millions in taxes, I would like to see the new president succeed in his endeavors even at the expense of saying I was wrong. I voted for John Mc Cain. If for some reason and the chances are good that President Obama does fail, it won’t be because you’re some brilliant clairvoyant. Find a new job, maybe you could provide a real service to our nation. Get off your big butt and pitch in.

James   January 26th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

Hahahahaha...oh Rush, you're hilarious. You and your kind are gone...gone with Bush, Cheney, and the other fear-mongering GOP cronies. Do us all a favor and OD on the pharmacy in your bathroom.

Patrick   January 26th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

How many people on here who criticize Limbaugh for his choice of words about Obama were fine with left-wing talk show hosts bashing Bush? It works both ways, both are disgusting but each said only calls each other out on it. Fix yourself first before you throw the first stone.

Sparky   January 26th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

Good has triumphed over evil. And Rush doesn't like that.

Eug   January 26th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

as am i scared of chicken pox

Cray   January 26th, 2009 11:29 pm ET

Getting busted with viagra by US customs........ priceless

ObeseErectileDysfunction   January 26th, 2009 11:28 pm ET

In addition to oxy & viagra, this guy needs some immodium... to stop his verbal diarrhea.

Kevin in Seattle   January 26th, 2009 11:28 pm ET

We need to throw all these Conservatives in prision. They are hurting our country in this desperate time!

pfew   January 26th, 2009 11:28 pm ET

If Rush really wants our President to fail at this point in history where the very future of our country depends on the President's success, what does that say about Rush? Aside from the fact that he is a pompous blowjhard, of course. It says that he is an unforgiveable traitor, and no fate will be too awful for him.

And mark my words, he will suffer an awful fate one of the these days. i only hope I'm here to witness it.

GT   January 26th, 2009 11:27 pm ET

Mr. Rush should support any president in office. If not then he is UNAMERICAN, please leave the country MR. Limbaugh.

jt   January 26th, 2009 11:27 pm ET

What?????? Is he joking...Limbaugh is also one of the reason why Rupblican lost...get rid of this kind nonsense....

Brad   January 26th, 2009 11:27 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is just a flat out racist. Why give this guy a platform? Anyone who would listen to this garbage clearly needs to look themselves in the mirror.

kiop   January 26th, 2009 11:27 pm ET

I just LOVE how CNN doesn't open up for comments to the story about the new treasury secretary was sworn in today – you know – the guy who's gonna run the IRS – the guy who hasn't paid taxes in YEARS!!! How in the world can the mainstream media and the President ignore this? Can anyone – ANYONE? explain this? If this were a republican – the nomination wouldn't have lasted 1 day. This goes to show what kind of ObamaNation we're in for..

Kevin in Seattle   January 26th, 2009 11:26 pm ET

Please restart the Fairness Doctrine so we can shut this dissent up! We only need ONE voice speaking in this time of crisis!!

Trollmaster   January 26th, 2009 11:26 pm ET

Rush is a mouthpiece for proven failed polices that got our nation into this mess in the first place.

Shannon   January 26th, 2009 11:26 pm ET

Limbaugh frighten me.. How can Obama scare him when we just had 8 years of Bush?? He watches to much Fox!!!

jeanette   January 26th, 2009 11:25 pm ET

I am so tired of hearing so much hatred towards the GOP. Anything said that doesn't agree with the Democratic agenda is called "hate speech" or "ignorance." One of the joys of living in America is being able to have your own opinion and express it...now it seems that you can only share your opinion if you're a Democrat.

John Rand   January 26th, 2009 11:25 pm ET

I'm trying to remember if Bush called out any particular commentators on the Left. Nope, I don't remember it. I guess none of them really mattered enough. Not even Franken, who resorted to calling Rush a "Big Fat Liar". Looking at some of the earlier posts it looks like name-calling from the Left might be either a debate technique or just evidence of a lack of a cohesive argument. In any case, Rush ought to take it as a compliment (I am sure he does) because it's not every day that the president calls attention to an individual citizen. Heck, Obama should be buttering Rush up, after-all he is going to need Rush to make as much money as he possibly can so that the effects of Obama's tax increases on people in Rush's income level will be realized in increased revenue. Afterwards will Obama thank Rush and his fellow-rich guys for their "Patriotism" and "Sacrifices" that PAY for Obama's so-called bailouts and stimulus packages?? I doubt it. Remember, if you get all of your withholding returned to you in the form of a teax refund, that means you didn't pay any taxes. If you get all of your withholding back AND receive a check from Obama that means you are on welfare. Enjoy it while the rest of us pay for your personal bailout. Don't complain about us.

miker   January 26th, 2009 11:25 pm ET

today's tom sawyer? rush? i love rush, saw them in concert in 82...

America!!!   January 26th, 2009 11:24 pm ET

Give microphone to a pig...its still a pig!! Ha! Ha!..i love this

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 11:24 pm ET

I've been afraid of Rush ever since I first heard him on talk radio.

Adrian   January 26th, 2009 11:24 pm ET

If Limbaugh could learn how to read maybe he would find out what the american people actually think of him and fade away...until then we will have to put up with this bafoon...someone call a scientist...I think he is the missing link

Where's the love?   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

What's with the bickering and vitriol? Obama-voters, you won, what do you care what some guy on the radio says? Stop hating on conservatives and show us how to run a peaceful loving planet already!

Diana   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

You have to admit that was childish of Obama to say that.... makes everyone stand up and pay attention as to what was said...but if its the truth keep it comming we want to hear all sides

william hunt   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

Not one brain among all those democrats and those who voted for them.

The Democratic way: IF WE SAY IT, IT IS SO, IF WE SAY IT OFTEN ENOUGH, IT IS TRUE, IF WE SAY IT LOUDLY ENOUGH, IT IS TRUE FAST. so, we say we will have energy independence so we will have, even if WE HAVE NO JOBS, NO GOODS TO SHIP AND THEREFORE NO ONE NEEDS ENERGY BECAUSE WE HAVE THE POOREST NATION ON EARTH!!!!! The democratic way.

SDB   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

CNN why did you not approve my comment? Because it wasn't one of over 500 negative sayings about Mr. Limbaugh? Perhaps you should actually listen to his show rather than commenting on something you know nothing about?

Willy Brown   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

#44 took the bait; hook, line and sinker.! Good job Rush!

farhana   January 26th, 2009 11:23 pm ET

rush ,please rush to rehab again. you're a pathetic looser and an anti-american. don't call yourself an american ever!.
you want prisedent obama, our first african- american president to fail? how pathetic are you? and please obama is afraid of you? ha !ha! ha! where are you living? in the moon?
that's why people like collin powel adviced the republicans to stay away from you. you don't represent hte republican party and obama is saying the same thing. don't listen to that idiot RUSH RUSH!(YOUR NICKNAME)

BigVic   January 26th, 2009 11:22 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh = Howard Stern

He's a shock jock and nothing else.

He loves the attention.

The fact we're even talking about this guy says a lot.

DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!

Only idiots take Rush seriously.

Where's the love?   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

What's with the bickering and vitriol? Obama voters, you won, what do you care what some guy on the radio says? Stop hating on us conservatives and show us how to run a peaceful loving world already!

JAE   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

The libs just don't EVER want to hear the truth. Of course, NO ONE having ANYTHING to do with CNN would EVER want to hear or admit a true word from Rush.

RUSH SPEAKS THE TRUTH, it's just, as always, the HORRIBLE, LIBERAL media doesn't want to hear it. TRUTH HURTS.

Even after only 4 business days, as of Monday night, President O'Bummer is making bad waves. I think this country will be VERY sorry, especially after 4 years with this dude as prez.

RUSH, YOU'VE GOT IT GOING ON MY MAN!! KEEP IT UP, THE LIBBERS JUST CAN'T TAKE IT. :o ) They're having their fun now, but, not for long.

PRESIDENT O'BUMMER CAN'T CONTROL, EVEN THOUGH HE WANTS TO, WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINK OR DO. THAT IS CALLED COMMUNISIM AND IT WILL NOT FLY IN THIS COUNTRY!!

GOOOOOOOOO RUSH!!!!!!

meohmy   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

At least we have the freedom to post for FREE on this site. Rush is so protected that the only way anyone can comment to him directly is if they pay $59.90 PER YEAR plus $6.95 S&H. So, I guess freedom (of speech) isn't really free. The good news about this is that the economy is SO bad that the rednecks who actually pay for this garbage won't have the money to renew their subscriptions. So long, Rush. Your days are numbered.. 1, 2, 3....

Constance   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

I can't believe you are that ignorant to believe that Obama is afraid of you? I guess if you fell on him, I could see that. Go take some of your drugs. Who is buying them for you now? You are so pathetic. And did I say ignorant. Amazing.

amy   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

Why, exactly, should we care what Limbaugh has to say? I choose not to listen to his radio show, and I find him irrelevant.

NavajoWomanSmarterThanRush   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

WHAT A WINDBAG!!! Please tell me when semi-intelligent people will stop listening to this moron? He is a hate spewing, only talks to hear himself speak, drug addict, without an intelligent opinion, bafoon that moronic white males listen to. The only difference between him and Howard Stern is that Stern can actually have an intellectual opinion about some things. For the most part, these two need to be packed up and sent off to a desert island so nobody ever has to hear from them again (with the exception of Stern's "Stump the Booey" bit which I love).

Listening to the opinions of old grumpy white men (Jewish or not) is sooo yesterday (Yawn). Hang it up boys! There is a new game in town.

Andrew   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

"it's funny how so many educated people listen to a man who couldn't succeed at a 3rd rate school.
"

Well, anyone, even educated people, can get into a herd mentality where they take comfort in someone reaffirming their hatred and fear of others I guess.

Diane G.   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

Who listens to this vile man? What idiot can honestly believe in anything this fat, greedy man who doesn't care about our country says – why are these people listening to him and allowing him to live in a multi-million dollar complex in florida and earn over $50million per year – I don't remember how much he was signed for.
Don't these ignorant insane listeners realize that he spouts out his vile just to keep his life style in pace? He has 3 failed marriages, he is a former drug dealer and dropped out of college.
This baffles me no end.

Ricky C Williams   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

If the GOP keep feeding into this type of talk they wont be in the white house or anywhere else for a generation or two. when they talk its not even constructive criticism, how about these talk shows offer some ideas that "MOST REAL" Americans what to hear

Jacob   January 26th, 2009 11:21 pm ET

One day you haters will morn capitalism. Just don’t say Rush didn’t warn you while you busy sniffing Obama's farts.

Ralph Mission Viejo CA   January 26th, 2009 11:20 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is more of a liberal than he is conservative. Hes never shared my values and interest and he surely hasnt gained my respect. The guy has a belly full of opinion, yet he doesnt bother to look within before speaking. The best thing that could happen is that the federal regulators come in and seize his radio station, simply to shut his devisive aus up. Limbaugh has never been one to unify our political parties. Hes as crooked as the president who ceded office. I would hope that President Obama launches an investigation against the Bush administration for potential violations of the Geneva Convebtion, war crimes against innocent civilians. If the President would just sock into his fat aus gut, Id be one gracous democrat.

KP   January 26th, 2009 11:20 pm ET

"Oh... I see", People Of The left just can't handle it when their Ox (Obama) is being goored. Wa..Wa. Well, get used to it, because it's your turn now. Wake up, People Of The Left, he's niether a god nor a savior (even though you might think so). So, take a chill pill and don't get your panities in a wad.

It's funny how you People Of The Left always tout yourselve as being the most tolerent, caring, inteligent and free thinking of society, but yet you're really the most vile, hateful and miserable group of people one has ever met.

Especially when others have opposing points of view. Have you read any of these other delightful comments?... I rest my case...

People Of The Left, we see you for what you "really" are...

BWeaver   January 26th, 2009 11:20 pm ET

Always wanted to say something to Rush Limbaugh. Nows the chance. Crawl in a hidey hole and pull the cover down with you.

sadie   January 26th, 2009 11:20 pm ET

well, if this guy means what he says, then if you believe this is America DON'T LISTEN AND KICK HIM OFF THE AIR. if it actually is America BE DONE WITH HIM. brainwashed either way, I'd go with Rush. Everyone else drools way too much over Obamano

Tina   January 26th, 2009 11:19 pm ET

why even publish what this ignorant, selfloving fool has to say about OBAMA! hey, you know, the right guy won and the rest of America will be better for it. maybe all of your sponsors will go bankrupt thanks to bush's screwups and you'll be off the air, because they can't be too smart to be sponsoring you, dare we dream....as politely as i can say, sit on a tack!

Poleon   January 26th, 2009 11:19 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is no longer pertinent. I doubt Mr. Obama is any more frightened of Mr. Limbagh any more than we old time Republicans are of Franklin Roosevelt.

Carli - Seattle, WA   January 26th, 2009 11:19 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a disgusting human being. Not only does he want our president to fail (thus, our country to fail), but he is a narcissistic b*stard that thinks the majority of the country listens to him.

News for you, Rush. You lost. Your party lost. YOU were/are part of the problem.

Andrew   January 26th, 2009 11:19 pm ET

"It seems that all the left can do is continue with their childish ways, attack people they don't agree with by calling them names. If you felt that those things that Rush has said are false then prove otherwise with FACTS, not namecalling."

I'll go ahead and do that just as soon as you and Rush start showing some FACTS (why all caps anyway?) of your own to prove that evil left that you are so afraid of wrong.

Steve,NY   January 26th, 2009 11:19 pm ET

Obviously based on these comments the liberals do listen to Rush on the radio. If they didn't they wouldn't know he exists. If you listen carefully to Rush he really has a truthful story to tell. That's why the liberals are afraid of him. They don't have anybody that can rebuttle him.

ek   January 26th, 2009 11:18 pm ET

Rush thinks way too highly of himself.. maybe he' s on those pills again..

Daphne   January 26th, 2009 11:17 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh, "Get over yourself." The only think frightening about you is your face!

Michael in California   January 26th, 2009 11:17 pm ET

And of course, said best by Al Franken:

Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot

Kevin   January 26th, 2009 11:16 pm ET

What is Rush going to do run for public office? He doesn't have enough testosterone in his system to do so. He is better off sitting in a corner, taking his pills and getting hight legally.

OMG man   January 26th, 2009 11:16 pm ET

CNN, WHY DO YOU EVEN BOTHER WITH THIS INSIGNIFICANT STORY! RUSH'S COMMENTS ARE NO WHERE WORTHY OF BEING TALKED ABOUT, HE IS A JOKE!

Tbone   January 26th, 2009 11:16 pm ET

Why did Obama give his first Broadcast Interview to Al-Jazier tv?

Bertina   January 26th, 2009 11:15 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh would scare the devil. He is a cruel, mean spirited , evil man. I think he hates himself and should be knocked off the air. Who owns the station and pays his way? Dick Cheney? He is spreading a lot of hate and there are people stupid enough to believe him. I don't know who drools more venom.......him or Ann Coulter!!!

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   January 26th, 2009 11:14 pm ET

The Supreme rules years ago the one does NOT have the freedom yell "Fie" in a crowded theater. By logic extension one doe NOT have the right to yell "FIre" in a theater that is not on fire.

It is a criminal offense. By logical extension Rush is guilty of hate crime. He should be arrested and put away. He is a threat to society, not a spokesman for disgrunted or disenfranchised white folk!.

dwalt   January 26th, 2009 11:14 pm ET

Should be afraid of him. More people should take there heads out of the sand and listen to him. Good luck rush.

Doyin Gomih   January 26th, 2009 11:14 pm ET

This man Limbaugh is so full of hot air, someone needs to puncture his balloon. Unfortunately for him, he is outnumbered by the majority of reasonable, peace loving Americans who are sick and tired of the politics of hate and divisiveness. (Check out the stats at Pres. Obama's inauguaration) He should give peace a chance, he just might like it and find solace in it rather than in illegally obtained, mind -altering prescription drugs which osbcure his mind and cloud his judgment.

CJ   January 26th, 2009 11:14 pm ET

Limbaugh is nuts just like his former president. Just hot air. Remember to take your pills!

kat   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

we're all scared of you, rush. you're crazy. and not in a lets-have-a-kegger-before-finals way.

bankrupt USA   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

Limbreaker is a big fat idiot. Anyone who pays homage to Mr. Pillpopper doesn't know how to think for themselves. He is merely a mouthpiece for the Republican National Committee. Which is why he (honestly) said he hopes Obama is a failure.

mj   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

Well, if Rush thinks Obama is scared of him, then I'm sure he wouldn't mind a little mano e mano out on the sidewalk. Barack would kick his fat fanny so hard, his family back in Cape Girardeau would feel it.

Bajaben   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

I fully respect freedom of speech so I will always protect the right for people like Limbaugh to voice their opinions. However, if Limbaugh thinks he has all the answers to everything that ails our country, then why doesn't he shut his pie hole and run for office. Put your money where your mouth is!

joseph   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

I think Limbaugh have lost with balance of sense and is trying hard to find some foothold for his rethoric. He however makes himself look more foolish that anything else. He is really naive in making comparisons between Obama and himself. What has Limbaugh achieved in life that is worth mentioning? May be he should learn a couple of lessons from Obama. Limbaugh is trying hard to gain some attention with his frivolous and nonsensial comments. Limbaugh, can I ask you a question? Have you ever even seen Harward in picture? Uneducated people like him should be banished from the media.

Kevin   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

Rush is one to talk about someone being afraid of him. What can he possibly do to someone besides talk about them on this show? All the power he has is behind a microphone. Only fools follow him and he will lead them to destruction. He is probably high on pills again. It simply amazes me how someone so self serving can get paid so much and provide so little. I will continue to pray for Rush and those of his kind.

steve gold   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

Rush must be back on those pain meds again.... too bad he's too full of himself to see beyond that fat ego of his. Enough with the rhetoric Rush, time to move beyond playing games for the conservative electoral losers who put us where we are today. broke and hoping for a better future.

Lynn   January 26th, 2009 11:13 pm ET

Rush must be a closet liberal because his actions make Obama look sweet

Michael in California   January 26th, 2009 11:12 pm ET

Contrary to the person that stated Limbaugh has 20 million viewers and growing, according to Limbaughs own press, he has 14 million conbined viewer/listeners, down from 20 million in 2003. Looks like Limbaugh is losing viewers and resorting to tactics to try and get him more attention. But of course porr Rush is not to blame. It's all the pills this addict popped which are affecting his judgement. How many conservatives ditched him becuase of his drug addiction? He is an obvious embarrasment and the best way to hurt him is finacially. Stop giving him attention and he will eventually go away.

Laura D   January 26th, 2009 11:12 pm ET

Limbaugh is a right-winged preacher of hate! This is exactly why the people voted for change. This jerk should not be given any media attention whatsoever!!!

Jeremy   January 26th, 2009 11:11 pm ET

Why would you want the President to fail? If he does, so does our country. No matter what your party affiliation is, I'm sure you would want our country to prosper.

Nija   January 26th, 2009 11:10 pm ET

Rush is speaking for some big wigs behind the scene. This are the people that keep you poor and make your poorer. Rush is speaking for them. He is depressing and we are in depression. Have you ever asked yourself why he is paid a lot money? Think outside the box.

farhana   January 26th, 2009 11:09 pm ET

RUSH limbaugh, please RUSH to rehab. YOUR JUST TRYING TO GET SOME ATTENTION AWAY FROM OBAMA, ALL THE ATTENTION OBAMA IS GETTING! YOUR SO JEALOUSE!
RUSH limbaugh= pathetic, anti-american looser!

A. Scott   January 26th, 2009 11:09 pm ET

How could any person who calls himself an American, wish that the current President fail when he has'nt even began to sink his teeth into this mess that was left behind from Mr. bush. I don't care which party you support, you don't wish failure on your incoming President, especially during the hard times this country is going through.

Mark   January 26th, 2009 11:09 pm ET

Mr. Fat Head is indeed the face of the Republican Party. No wonder they lost the election. In fact, they shall not regain power again until these fools perish. It is sad that so many Americans buy into this racist hatred. I guess the ol south is still trying to resurrect itself.

Here is a man that does not have a college education attempting to challenge one of America's best education individual. A Harvard Law School grad. Mr. President, please do not lower your dignity to even address stupid Rush and his backwoods followers. Yes, they will continue to rant and rave and we will have to put up with their annoyance. But, I am encourage because the large majority of Americans are progressive and the numbers continue to grow. Just like many of us could not imagin a Black President – and it happend . . . there will also come a day when Rush, Hannity and rest will be silent. Peace!

Common Sense   January 26th, 2009 11:09 pm ET

Calm down people... Limbaugh meant that Obama is afraid of him because he is one of the few in the media and politics who is willing to oppose Obama's decisions and opinions.

It's amazing how few seem to understand the meaning of context today... I suppose ignorance and immaturity is in.

Carl from MI   January 26th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

Puh-lease!! Rush the Comedian is an overblown pompous hot-air windbag.

He isn't fit to tie Obama's shoe...

Nigel   January 26th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

Obama afraid of a blowhard drug addict? a ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!

lluvia   January 26th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

Obama is the great unifier. You Rush Limbaugh are the great divider with all your jealous remarks.

Sister Leah X   January 26th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

Something is wrong with this man. Everything he has says is not only scary, but it's sickening. It's scary/sickening because of his reported following who blindly follow him – and those like him.

One of the 4 "loud, not ever letting their guests speak, only one side, nobody else's side is ever reported" reasons I don't watch F*x is because they keep conversing with him as if he's a reliable source, with credibility. Yet, we hear he takes suspicious trips outside the USA, to suspicious seedy juvelent locations. Oh, and he also not only did drugs, but wasn't he getting them illegally? Yet, he's still in the public eye, and he's free to roll about like Mr hot biscuit (didn't he get caught multiple times? wow, in my neighborhood you end up in jail for that).

I didn't vote for Bush, but I sure as heck didn't pray that he failed. what kind of person would want the leader of your country to fail? If your leaders fail, how do you benefit? How does your family, neighbors, friends, etc benefit from that failure???

This man has a suspicious way about him. You see it when he's filling up your screen. And I have a big TV. Now that's scary!!!

Peace.

washingtonresident   January 26th, 2009 11:07 pm ET

Where is freedom of speech, Mr. Obama? Why bother if Limbaugh talks, unless, there are something truth to what the man is saying. This is America land of the free not of communism and dictatorship. Let everyone speak and express opinion.

ME IN FL   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

Rush, you wished!! Get a life and shut your mouth!!

E.C.Coleman   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

Limbaugh is the one, constant, bright spot, in an otherwise Liberal,
Radical BHO Administration that is NOT getting off to a great start!

BHO doesn't need the first 100 days to ruin his next four years!
It has only taken LESS than a week!!!

Jordan - San Marcos, TX   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

In a nation of 300 million + where 15% of the population thinks Obama is somehow a Muslim, and 25% still supported Bush in the dying days of his awful presidency...it's pretty easy to explain.

Chris   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

Rush has not realized that he is completely irrelevant now and is grasping at straws. Wanting the president to fail, means we all fail.

andrea-moen@shaw.ca   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

One more thing,

The dreaded sociallist word. Why isn't it socialist to take so much money from Americans and give it to the military to spend? Why isn't some of that money going to the military being spent to deal with the war on you own country, the gangs that have taken over, for example, areas in and around L.A.? Is it socialist to take money to spend on public schools (not enough)? How about ensuring roadways are improved, infrastructure? Why is it so negative to have a medical system where citizens can be cared for, a system they can use and afford? Millitary spending is okay but spending on the health of one's people isn't? The whole capitalist system is obviously not working when selfish individuals care more for themselves than the good of anyone else – which is rather what Limbaugh is doing – trying to garner yet more attention by trying to undermine Obama. Perhaps labels such as socialism shouldn't be used at all and just good policies implemented that are for the good of society. How sad that such a promising country has been taken down by self absorbed individuals and where the appearance of having money was thought to be the height of success. The whole reverence thing ref. movie stars and famous people is another thing – Good God! If most people were paid a million dollars they could act. At the same time as the Oscars are being held there should be a split screen where those such as doctors who volunteer to help others or anyone doing such good works are named and a number listed for donations – acknowlegement for those who don't garner the attention movie stars do, but should. They should also receive more attention than someone such as Limbaugh.

Annie   January 26th, 2009 11:06 pm ET

and one more thing, President Obama (I love writing that!) and the rest of us should ignore Rush, since he is completely irrelevant.

Scy   January 26th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Marie   January 26th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

Anna Smith you and Rush are made of the same cloth.Racist bigots.You both are unpatriotic.. And those that try to defend the pill popping Limbugh he clearly said that he hopes Obama fails and did not say his policies fails.Ann Smith you commented before that you don't like Obama and will never like him....Changing your name with you comments doesn't help your ignorance about a sitting president and now to you Walter just because he have 20 million listners doesn't mean they like him it only means that they like listening to him making a fool out hisself...Oh and Tom the Obama voters didn't run Bush out of town I think his administration and the republican party did a fine job of that themselves even though his term was up ...but guess what I bet he's now living better off than you are and if by chance you do get a stimulus check since you seem to hate Obama so much let's see if maybe you can donate your share to charity or just return to sender because there are people that are more worthy of it than the likes of you all.Also let me be clear to all three of you including Rush..name calling or lack of confidence will not run PRESIDENT OBAMA anywhere so you can suck it up or go straight to H*ll

francine   January 26th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

you have got to be the most dillusional being i have had the displeasure to hear....you are the main reason i do not listen to public radio, it has proven to be nothing but a money maker for the stations who employee people of your caliber, a pontificating blowhard who is rewarded for your bad behavior and trash talk. obama afraid of you, indeed, what is there to fear? a fat , cigar smoking loud mouth who believes his own drivel; please, keep smoking that nasty cigar and let it do its job...

Jorge - SF, CA   January 26th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

Hey Rush, it sounds like you've forgotten to buy your oxycodone!

Jordan - San Marcos, TX   January 26th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

Oh no! Rush is going to bring down Obama's presidency just like be brought down Clintons!

Wait a minute...

Never mind, he actually made Clinton more popular. Go for it Rush.

RB   January 26th, 2009 11:04 pm ET

I'll have to find Limbaugh's exact words on the ideas that he wants the new president to fail and that Obama is afraid of him before I judge on those. From what some people who apparently listened have posted, Limbaugh just wants the policies he doesn't agree with to fail. If this is the case, everyone here getting mad shares the exact same opinion: you want policies you don't like to fail. In any case, whatever he meant, there isn't any need to insult him and wish terrible things onto him. All that does is make you look two or three times as immature and hate-filled as you claim he is, and that discredits you.
No need to post all the hate, people. You can disagree with someone and think they went too far without the hate.

jay   January 26th, 2009 11:04 pm ET

limbaugh ,you are a disgrace to America....i don,t know if we should feel sorry for you or dislike you immensely.....
you want our president to fail...wow.....how ignorant...
obama afraid of you ..you must be delusional...you need psycotherapy.and not some dope pills

Richard   January 26th, 2009 11:04 pm ET

Limbaugh told his sheep that he had "carried water for people who didn't deserve it" and they never figured out that that reflected on Limbaugh's truthfulness and their gullibility.

The man   January 26th, 2009 11:04 pm ET

Glad to see all of the lunatics come out of the wood work from the right and left sides of the country. Rush is a drugged up buffoon, problem is so are most of the people in this country. Anyone wants to see the true failure of this country all they have to do is look in the mirror. The problem isn't Rush or Obama, it's the American people for being blind to what is going on in this country. If you can, imagine what the world will be like in 1000 years, bet you can't. WE ARE ALL SO SELF ABSORBED WE CANNOT SEE 10 YEARS AHEAD. The end is near. Thank god we can turn the lights out on this disaster.

tom   January 26th, 2009 11:04 pm ET

I, TOO, AM AFRAID OF DRUG ADDICTS!!!!!!

Jeanine   January 26th, 2009 11:03 pm ET

Most living creatures dread Limbaugh opening his mouth....fearing they may be eaten.

As far as finding him a threat in any other aspect...Limbaugh is a bufoon and clearly he and Blago have delusions of grandeur in common.

Karen   January 26th, 2009 11:03 pm ET

Dear Rush,

I am sure your alcohol and drug addled delusions are all very real to you. Why don't you go have another drink, pop another pill and shove a couple dozen more twinkies into your fat mouth.

E.C.Coleman   January 26th, 2009 11:03 pm ET

No doubt. Obama is afraid of his shadow. What a lightweight!
Oprah's 'Chosen Loser!'

Annie   January 26th, 2009 11:03 pm ET

Poor Rush, he's desperate to be relevant, and he's not–at least to anyone who cares about this country.

Larry   January 26th, 2009 11:03 pm ET

People are so intimidated by common since ,when the only thing they are capable of understanding is idealistic concepts.

Who cares!!!!!   January 26th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

Rush, GET OVER YOURSELF!!!!!!!!

Kathy, Andover   January 26th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

He's afraid you'll sit on him

Wuku   January 26th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

Geez, I guess Hillbilly Heroin really DOES rot your brain

Dave   January 26th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

People who are insecure spend their life cutting others down in order to increase their own self-worth. Rush claims to be a Christian. But the Bible, the standard of right and wrong for Christians, makes it clear to "esteem others better than yourself" and to "speak evil of no man." Rush, like everyone else, your need to grow in grace.

MW from MD   January 26th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

TO WALTER:

That means that there are 20 million plus narrow-minded idiots who can't figure out that this kind of rhetoric is why the Republicans were hammered in the election.

Tim   January 26th, 2009 11:01 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is one of the most divisive individuals in America. On a daily basis, his words if acted upon by unknowing individuals would result in civil war. Why do we continue to listen to the sliver of truths that line his outragous and cancerous words?

Dan Dawson   January 26th, 2009 11:00 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a disgrace. To say that he wants President Obama to fail is saying that he wants America to fail,..us as a nation to fail. As a servicemember in the U.S. military, to me, a president is one that is our Commander-in-Chief, one that leads and we support and follow, regardless of party affiliation if we voted for that individual or not. In this apparent worsening economy, one is either part of the solution or part of the problem. Rush Limbaugh has shown that he is blatantly part of the problem and lacks true patriotism.

Sabreen60   January 26th, 2009 11:00 pm ET

All intelligent Republicans should see Rush as a boil on humanity. They should denounce him. Uh, I do believe there are some intelligent Republicans out there.

RJ   January 26th, 2009 11:00 pm ET

Let Limpbough spew his flaccid twaddle to the intellectually stunted lemmings that form his audience. History is full of propagandists ranting about anything they can to induce fear into the weak and unwitting – without any constructive ideas or solutions for what bothers them.

CyberThugin   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

This guy really has some issues, that's why he abuses drugs like oxycotin, he should just OD on the pills he gots.

Rick   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

Ross Lintberger, you're an idiot...blah blah blah...delete!

Hank   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

Limbaugh is a coward. His playground to be a bully on is that radio studio he broadcast from while he sits behind that mic, and screens his calls I might add! He said he didn't want President Obama to be successful. The President tells people they should stop paying attention to him. Limbaugh probably started catching heat for it, because he comes out today and attacks Rich Sanchez of CNN saying he didn't say it, though he is on tape with all of America hearing that he did! I mean even if you didn't vote for a President, you shouldn't want him to fail, because that means you in essence want for the country to fail. So Rush probably caught heat for saying that, so today he lies and say that he didn't say it. So not only is he a coward, he is also a lier. The President scared of him? Why would he be?! If he invited Rush to the White House for a sit-down, it is likely that Rush wouldn't show-up, just as he didn't return Sanchez's call today when asked to come on his show for a sit-down!

Sean   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

Why don't you just HUSH Limbaugh

Sue   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

No, he's not scared of you Rush... he's scared of how many people listen to you. You pump garbage into their minds...

Ken in Dallas   January 26th, 2009 10:59 pm ET

Pop about a dozen OxyContins, Rush.....please?

Joe   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

So Rush thinks these policies are bad for the country. And how would he know that? This is like taking anger management courses from WWE wrestlers. Or dieting tips from Sumo wrestlers. Or dieting tips from Rush.

Rush is an entertainer. Not a good entertainer, but an entertainer. His words should not be taken as fact.

As for all you "conservatives" out there – hey, it is someone else's turn to drive. Get in the back seat and shut up so we can steer out of the ditch you got us into.

donna   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

The one way to shut Rush up is to BOYCOTT his sponsers...simply don't buy anything that sponsers his show..
The other way is to just say NO and turn him off..as I did years ago..

Mark, Atlanta   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???

20 million, bigoted, backward- thinking, small-minded, not all that bright conservative listeners. That's how!

alfranken   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

Wow. A whole lot of name calling...i guess you have to go on the attack and get nasty when you have failed ideologies and no substance behind the arguments. the nice thing about all of this is you don't have to listen. you can turn it all off and continue to live in your 'i'm smarter than you all and i know what's best for you' world.

James   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

Limbaugh Hannity and O'Rielly are the faces of Republican party.
Not a pretty sight.

Patrick   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

Rush,

You are politically inert as far as I can see. Shut up fat boy and take some pills!

Andy J, Upstate NY   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

what true and shining examples of tolerance here

if you don't like Rush, don't listen to what he has to say.

HOW DARE YOU TRY TO SILENCE SOMEONE, simply because they don't agree with you.

HOW DARE YOU.

SHAME ON YOU.

snowflake   January 26th, 2009 10:58 pm ET

Why do people listen to him??? Geez, ignorance is NOT bliss, it only breeds more ignorance.

sandee in Portland   January 26th, 2009 10:57 pm ET

Anyone who would believe this is a complete fool. Of course, fools are the only ones who listen to this pill popping loudmouth...and people wonder why no one wants to vote for the republicans.

Tim Quinlan   January 26th, 2009 10:57 pm ET

What a jerk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candi   January 26th, 2009 10:57 pm ET

I thank God for RushLimbaugh, because I can look in the mirror and say Thank you God that you made me so much better than him. Rush you'll a prime example of a misfit. If it wasn't for the drugs you wouldn't exist. Dumb Junkie.

Mario   January 26th, 2009 10:57 pm ET

I think this thing (Limbaugh) is losing contact with reality. If he is such a powerful thing, why don't he stop talking trash and run for president. It'll be funny to see a Joker like him. He is simply a big mouth as Koulter is.

Tim   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Keep it up Rush!!! You are one compelling reason for people to polarize Americans against the neo-con right-wing zealots . Maybe the Dems should have you on their payroll...LOL.

Kay   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

I don't blame This Rush whatever. I blame those who send him donations to keep him on air to be spewing out garbage. What a shame to his mother.

sparky   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

I don't know why anybody would listen to a guy that was arrested and charged with a drug felony. this guy attacks druggies and then turns around and does the same thing himself.
what an egotistical, self righteous, pompous, piece of crap.
The only one that is afraid of him, looks right at him from a mirror.
he's his own worst enemy

Dave Byrne   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Rush,

I am not scared of you. You are a blithering idiot.

Eric Elg   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Since Rush Limbaugh has all of the answers, and is the voice of conservative truth and wisdom, perhaps he should do us all a favor and run for President in 2012.

LM   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

I don’t care how many ways you look at it, you can’t justify Rush Limbaugh’s words and actions.

Rush… If you are so PATRIOTIC, why don’t you stop picking fights with the President and give us your idea of what plan you think will help our country to succeed.

Why don’t you SHUT UP and PUT UP some action toward a solution. 71,000 jobs were lost TODAY. Unfortunately, YOUR JOB wasn’t one of them.

Larry from RI   January 26th, 2009 10:56 pm ET

Rush is a vile, fat little toad that needs to realize that no one is afraid of him – not his Dominican boy toys nor his drug dealers let alone the most powerful man in the world.
Rush is as obsolete as the GOP!

Bob   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

I'm neither Democrat nor Republican I do listen to Rush often along with several other talk show hosts of every party. I don't always agree with him, but so far with Obama he has been dead on. All you people who bash Limbaugh should actually listen to him before you make rash decisions. Most of you people hate the guy because you're told to not because you actually know why you hate him.

mary   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

rush

get over yourself!!!!! what a laugh that he believes that obama
is afraid of him
people like this dont belong on the air for all they do is spread
inflammation instead of something productive
what an egomaniac

John Kellermeyer   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

Everytime I read a new report that estimates the mental illnesses rampant in the American people, I count them as probable followers of Rush, the poster boy for psychosis.

ab   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

This must be the male ann coulter...ugh!

LLoyd   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

I think our new President has greater concerns than Rush!! Yet Rush is only concerned about himself and his ego. Rush wants the President to fail.

Chappy in Jacksonville   January 26th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

I do NOT understand why our President would have a debate with a
drug addict. "Windbag" does not have the ability to bring credit to the
Conservative cause. He is a JOKE. He is in love with himself and
understands NOTHING about politics unless his "handlers" give
him the "Bait" to tear down someone at their expense.

Ron   January 26th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

Walter: what I make of it is that the population of idiots in this country is 20 million and growing.

MattPDX   January 26th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Lots of Americans are really dumb?

Republicans are TERRIFIED that Obama might be a great president. Absolutely terrified.

John   January 26th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

Over 500 comments about this article. Rush is loving this.

Coherent1   January 26th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

No, Rush. Obama's not afraid of you. It is, however, just the opposite. You see, you can't even keep up with Obama in a simple statement, which said "people shouldn't just listen to Rush Limbaugh", meaning: people should listen to several sources to gather information in order to make a decision. Had you not flunked out of college, you'd probably be better at reading comprehension and listening. That's also why you keep confusing Centrist policies with Socialism. Yep, we get it now. You've decided to harp on the Socialist idea because you heard your girl and that plumber guy accuse Obama of socialism. Most of us know that you’re hiding behind the socialist agenda theory which is in fact your hooded robe. You may have a sense of humor, and maybe sometimes you might even make sense, but who you really are shines brightly every time you open your trap full of brimstone. The day that you become a faint whisper is soon to come.

fem   January 26th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

God Lord, here we go again, Rush want his President to fail um, only his rich fat can say that which in other word traitor, many American are praying for food and job securities, many losing job, left and right, he doesn't care about Americans but him self.. I never heard him saying I want Bush to fail even with his failed policies, I guess morons listing to him are bird of a fethers.

Why Not   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

George Poole – where exactly is "Kanada"?

Joman   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Who pays to keep this lunatic on the air?

Doesn't he get that everyone is moving on – or at least trying to move on – to a new place in our socio-political dialogue?

UnitedWeStand   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Rush is a good example of a person who talks loud and says nothing.

Larry   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Rush is Right.! Liberals only know how to call names and hurl insults. Just look at these comments here! Liberals are like immature children that have no ability to deal with logic and reason. Liberalism(i.e. Socialism always fails in the end in all of World History because it is based on faulty principles that destroy a society) Rush will get the last laugh! Carry on with your childish insults!

P.S. Obama will greatly disappoint most of you liberals in a year! This will be fun to watch your great liberal disappointment while Obama wrecks the country!

steve   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Hey walter... I can't hear you over the sound of your banjo. You heading out Californee-way this sewing season? Da-da-der-der-der-der-der-der-der.

Kay   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

I DON'T BLAME HIM, I BLAME THOSE WHO SEND HIM MONEY TO SUPPORT HIS HABITS!

Eiger   January 26th, 2009 10:53 pm ET

Those wondering what happened to the Republican party over the last 2 decades need look no further than this man. The more he talks, the more polite society (and voters) recoil. Funny that the right wing can't see that, isn't it?

Emma   January 26th, 2009 10:52 pm ET

Pitiful, chubby Rush. Little man. Small brain. Loud mouth. Thought we got rid of the likes of him.

Chad   January 26th, 2009 10:52 pm ET

This drug addict is still on the radio? lol I thought he went away in the 90s. What a joke he is. He'll probably get higher ratings now that their is a democrat in office.

Mackie   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Rush makes me gag...

Leonard   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

If Limbaugh has 20 mil loyal fans, that is terrifying, even for some conservatives. That does not indicate the level of convervative values in this country, it explains alot as to why most so many Americans really are NOT as smart as a 5th grader!

Larry D.   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

And the Republican party would still like to know why the voting public kicked them to the curb. With idiots like Limbaugh on their side, you would think they will eventually get the picture. This is a time for unity, not hatred.

mamosa   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Casting aspersions.
Those nasty conservatives!
Rush gets his hook caught.

TX_C   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Rush better be scared of Obama. Rush needs to be taken down/off radio - promoting nothing but hate and praying on mental ill people.

Jersey boy   January 26th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Talking all that crap about the president.... all I have to say is I hope his taxes are intact.

cindy   January 26th, 2009 10:50 pm ET

rush limbaugh is an idiot

baby   January 26th, 2009 10:50 pm ET

This limbo freak is so racist and so ignorant. I cannot believe anyone would give him the time of day. By the way, I know exactly what his name is. I just think the term limbo is more suitable for someone with his obviously low level of mentality.

LBC   January 26th, 2009 10:50 pm ET

The only worry that Obama should have in regards to Mr. Limbaugh is that his constant stream of hot air will radically increase the rate of global warming.

A.   January 26th, 2009 10:50 pm ET

The way that Rush has been fapping over Barack Obama for the last year and a half? I'm thinking that Rush is more terrified of Obama than Obama could give a crap about him.

Brad   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

Given CNN's multiple mis-characterizations and out-of-context reportilng of Limbaugh in the past, I have difficulty believing this piece. What other reports are skewed?

Viv   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

Americans have better things to do than go NEGATIVE! I agree with the President. Stop Listnening to Satan!!!

Jimbo - st. louis   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

Although Rush has been over the top and trying at times... he is a breath of fresh air after all the leftist lunatics we have to deal with. Obama and his thugs are a disgrace to mankind. No civility.

Rush.. keep it coming.

Perusing-through   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

Rush, when are you going to learn that you are nothing to 99.99% of the American populace.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

I'll bet the name Limbaugh has not even crossed a single synapse in Obama's brain since Nov. 4th or before

Ares X   January 26th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

There are not enough words for me to show my disdain for this character Rush Limbaugh is divisive and absolutely the last thing anyone should care to listen to in this country especially now. In my eyes, you are the fuel for hatred that could lead weak minded individuals who actually believe what you say to foolish acts of aggression. i believe in freedom of speech of course, but with clear messages. Not one in which shows a hidden agenda beneath it. The world can be a better place based on ground breaking events over the past year. Our president has not even had a chance to prove himself yet and your already riding him. We just finished the term of a president who drove our country to the ground and we are on our knees, and this is who you supported Rush? Says something about your judgement and stubborn nature. In addition Obama is not scared of you, Im sure he is thinking of a way to silence people like you and others who stretch freedom of speech to the realm of hate.

Mary   January 26th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

Who ISN'T afraid of Limbaugh and the garbage he spews? He is terrifying, mostly because he actually believes in the stupid crap he says. The one thing he's good for is a gooooood laugh. Seriously. What a pompous jerk.

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!   January 26th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

What an idiot! The only thing bigger than his ego is his capacity for stupidity!

Pattie K   January 26th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

Go take some more pills, Rush. You're a friggin' moron. NOBODY wants to hear anything you say! JUST GO AWAY...FOR GOOD!!!

nelson davis   January 26th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOCIALIZED HEALTH CARE? IDIOTS. YOU THINK HEALTH CARE IN THIS COUNTRY IS SO GREAT AND IF YOU SOCIALIZE IT, IT'S COMMUNISM? MORONS. TOOLS OF THE RIGHT. FOOLS. GO MOVE TO RUSSIA OR CHINA – YOU WILL LOVE THEIR BRANDS OF CAPITALISM.

FactCheck   January 26th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

The only thing scared of you, Mr. Limbaugh, is a ham sandwich.

Sean   January 26th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

He already is on one; its called Palm Beach.

Conservative in Connecticut   January 26th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

Rush has a huge following because a lot of people want alternatives to the "news" organizations that skew their presentations to left of center political agendas. His popularity will wane when the mainstream news media stops its bias for liberal values and politics.

Denise   January 26th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

Rush is so anti-American. No sane minded person would hope their government would fail and call veterans who happen to be democrates or independants fakes. As a retired veteran I am insulted that he is given air time and that people listen and believe this venom. If he wants President Obama to fail, he wants America as a whole to fail. We have people who have lost jobs, who are about to loose jobs and there are so called experts who can't even figure out what to do to get our economy back on track. That is what our government needs to concentrate on, not childish people like Rush. He needs to be quiet and pray that hard working Americans can get back to work.

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 10:47 pm ET

Walter- It's easy to explain. It's a lie, just like everything else you hear on his show. I just spent 2 minutes doing a Google search to find out that his audience was once 20 million but has been on the decline for years. You should question your sources from time to time.

Deb loves PA!   January 26th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

Hmmm.
Rush is a perfect example of why some species should, and do eat their young.
It's so that they won't grow up to infect their colony! Too bad he isn't from a species that would have gotten rid of this rotten apple... Clearly, the fatty foods and, the illegal drugs have destroyed his gray matter!

Evelio Matos-Martell   January 26th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh is clearly hallucinating on some kind of drugs. Unfortunately, it has come down to personal attacks from him to anybody who is not a republican.

It is a shame that radio stations keep syndicating his show.

Victoria   January 26th, 2009 10:46 pm ET

How sickening. The only thing that people should fear about Rush Limbaugh is whether or not he's going to sit on them...

Carolyn   January 26th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

We should all be afraid of him. He's a frickin lunatic.

RaeofSun   January 26th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Fantasy = (Limbaugh's) EGO

Sorry, sweetie. Nothing to be scared of here.

jeak   January 26th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Who is Rush Limbaugh? UVA '06

nate   January 26th, 2009 10:45 pm ET

Limbaugh should go back to what he does best...abusing painkillers.

Success for America   January 26th, 2009 10:44 pm ET

Linburger is just an entertainer and everyone knows it. He is just a fat version of Ann Coulter. He knows if he does not do the "windbag" thing, he becomes more insignificant than ever. BUT......to wish our President to fail ???? Our President is attempting to bring relief to this country. How would anybody that totes as much Americanism as Linburger wish for failure? For a man that gets paid to talk, he has nothing intelligent to say.

twiddly   January 26th, 2009 10:44 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is [still] a big, fat liar!

Cynthia; Bham   January 26th, 2009 10:44 pm ET

Rush must be hitting the happy pills heavily now because some of the things that he says is just way out there.

KC   January 26th, 2009 10:43 pm ET

I used to watch Limbaugh in the 80's, back then I thought him a comedian. Today Limbaugh is just sad to listen to. I am a republican and in no way does this man (Limbaugh) represent much of anything I hold dear. This has nothing to do with what Obama is trying to accomplish, it has everything to do with a selfish bigot. Oh yea and I'm white.

mark   January 26th, 2009 10:43 pm ET

Rush who?

rrr   January 26th, 2009 10:43 pm ET

why wouldn't he be afraid? i've always been afraid of the anti-christ....

Marty, FL   January 26th, 2009 10:43 pm ET

Please. President Obama is showing more courage addressing our global challenges than Limbaugh could ever understand from his simple mindset of radio partisanship.

I would advise everyone to please watch President Obama's respectful interview with the Arabian community. It is truly inspiring what our new diplomatic leader says.

EJ   January 26th, 2009 10:42 pm ET

Rush has fooled some of the people all of the time but right now that the sum of that some is less important than in the past which makes his craving for attention even more bizarre. He doesn't know the difference between being marvelous and marble less and he's definitely lost all of his to drugs and delusion.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 10:42 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I needed a good laugh today!

KJ   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Why do you say such idiotic things? Is it to get publicity like Ann Coulter. What are we going to hear next, that the Holocaust didn't happen? You thrive on sowing discord and hatred among the people. SHAME on you and all other such Nazi agitators.

Colin   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh – Powered by Oxycontin and rage.

Craig in Kansas   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Limbaugh is afraid of the truth. We have a true leader in President Obama and Rush is running out of hot air. Limbaugh take an 8 year vacation. One way ticket.

Angelo   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

"Rush, the only thing scared of you are cheeseburgers" that is funniest I have read on this blog. LMAO

Jen   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

Goog Lord.. His world as he know it is coming to an end......

Mr. Why don't you mix yourself a cocktail with arsenic... I promise it will do you some good. will calm down your nerves.. promise...

George   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

I am afraid of Rush Limbaugh...I don't blame Obama.

arc, Lugano CH   January 26th, 2009 10:41 pm ET

walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET
Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Whether or not your numbers are accurate, perhaps one reason why Rush Limbaugh enjoys a large audience is because some of his listeners are beginning to realize, in 2009, that there exists a whole world beyond the parking lot of their Wal-Mart and it scares them because they don’t understand it; so Rush offers them an answer.

Hank Griffith   January 26th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

Limbaugh is a coward that should be taken off the air! What the President said obviously put some heat on this blob of humanity with the brain of an ant as he certainly sounded as if in the statement he sent out to CNN he was backtracking on what he said per wanting Obama to fail. He said he didn't say this, which is a lie, he did say it!! Then the man doesn't have the guts to go on Rick Sanchez's show to discuss the matter with him. Again, he's a coward! Of a certainty if President Obama invited this coward for a face to face at the White House he'd likely not go!!! He hides behind that mic on the radio and blows-hard! That's why he screens who can and can't talk to him on the air. That is the only playground where he is safe to be the bully on!

Pat in IL   January 26th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

This is one of the more ridiculous statements that this uneducated, idiotic man has made lately. How in the world could he figure that Obama is "frightened" of him? He's just a bully-mouth. If Obama would ever be frightened of someone, it would be someone who matches his intellectual level.

Mike in Atlanta   January 26th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

Walter said:
Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???

Walter, because conservatives need something to attach themselves to desperately. Despite all the failings of the politics of "heedless self-interest," they look to this man as an icon, yearning for another era of greed, hegemony and irresponsible economics. With the flapping of his gums, Rush triggers the egoist delusion of these 20 million people.

a.coorna   January 26th, 2009 10:40 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is the biggest idiot i have ever seen, i cant believe people even listen to his show, but he dont care he made $31 million last year, so he just runs his mouth By the way does anyone have some oxycontin

Henry Arking   January 26th, 2009 10:39 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh ain't never run anything but his mouth. He is an authority on nothing and he soils any topic on which he comments. Ignore him – with his extra large ego that's what Rush fears most.

Scott Veteran   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

An individual who believes in his country and loves his nation will put America before party agendas, partisanship, and narrow ideology.

Rush Limbaugh obviously is not such a man.

Pat Murray   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

I fully expect Limbaugh to be the next fat,white alcoholic bigot to join the Fox News team.You tell 'em Rush.

Bill K   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

Limbaugh – Be part of the solution or get out of the way!!!! Your sniping from the sidelines is of no use here!

shs   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

For all her shortcomings, at least Sarah Palin has run for office and thereby taken the risk that she would be defeated. And she has had success in elections until her latest run, where she had no national appeal outside the base. But when has Limbaugh ever been willing to run the risk that he would be rejected by the voters? Easy to talk tough and attract fans on the radio. Hundreds of idiots do it every day. Limbaugh is for entertainment purposes only, for those easily satisfied.

Soccer Nana   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

@billy bayou, you seem to enjoy drinking your limbaugh flavored kool aid. What flavor did you have today? Was it "pill popping strawberry", "I flunked out of college lime", or "fat boy grape"? LOL

Don't forget the day Rush said you all tto drink the "special" blend so you all will wake up where you will be free! LOL

Daniel   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

Anyone who says that Obama "doesn't know what he is signing" is an uninformed twit. Everything he's doing now was spelled out in "The Audacity of Hope" and that was authored in 2006. I'm not saying it will work but to say it is being done blindly or without reason is ignorant.

Obama the Elitist Ruler   January 26th, 2009 10:38 pm ET

Theres no doubt that obama will try to silence you Rush with the Socialist Fairness Doctrine. Comrade, we must have the same amount of time spread equally among liberal and conservative talk shows even if we have to pay for the liberal talk show because no one will advertise on it. Rush, keep doing what you're doing because its guys like you, Dr. Savage, Hannity, Glenn Beck that keep some of us from being Sheeple and not following the feel good touchy feely left that is ruining this country. May God bless you and this country in these dark days ahead. I hope I dont get in trouble for believing in God.

John   January 26th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh is a perfect example of the evil that plagues this country. He breeds hatred, bigotry, and intolerance – all masked under the thin veil of "conservative values." The truth of the matter is that the ideals he pontificates are (thankfully) the way of the past. A NEW America has spoken...a NEW America which will again be the leader of the world. Mr Limbaugh and his fat, white, rich, lazy followers will be trampled under by progress and success.

OhioGuy   January 26th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

The libs are sure coming out of the woodwork on this one!

I listen to Rush when I can, partly for entertainment, partly for his commentary on stories that the drive by ignore.

I don't agree with him 100%, but he does have some interesting points on any number of things... I think he want too far in saying he hopes Obama Fails, but I can completely understand why he said it. The sucess of Obama means the triumph of socialism. Instead he could have said he hopes he doesn't succeed. Parsing words? Probably, but still gets the point across.

I just think the Libs are mad because Limbaugh is voicing his dissent - something that wasn't supposed to happen once Obama rook his throne.

Make it stop   January 26th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

Rush, do us a favor and please go away!

Tacy   January 26th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Obama scared of Limbaugh?! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah! Nobody is scared of Limbaugh except the people who believe his crap and/or have to deal with him on a daily basis.

Larry D.   January 26th, 2009 10:37 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a representative of sick Americans. Its amazing how any broadcasting company with any sound judgement would allow this baffoon any airtime.

Norman J Levine   January 26th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is full of himself and his credibility from my perspective is somewhere between Osama Bin Laden and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Sadly, for many years I actually respected what Rush had to say but now he is a ruse, and vapid in his comments.

Rush, do us all a favor a go away!

Rebecca   January 26th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

To continue –

...that his need to feel important is so great that he has to claim that the President is afraid. He talks like a young kid, strutting around the playground.

Devin   January 26th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

Does anyone actually take what Limbaugh says seriously? It's people like him that give Americans a bad name.

His sole objective is to further his career, and this back-and-forth between him and Obama and his supporters (aka progressive, rational Americans) is all about making himself and his listeners feel special.

His audience is composed of racists and bigots, and the day he dies the world will be a much better and safer place.

Patricia   January 26th, 2009 10:36 pm ET

Rush wants Obama to fail because it's all his career has left since he has been wrong about everything he spews up untill this point. He sure is a Patriot.......Moron would rather Obama fail and the country suffer for the sake of him being right. Rush doesn't care about this country, its all about himself. What a loser.

Deb loves PA!   January 26th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

It's finally happened!!
Drug user "Rushed' Limbaugh has begun hallucinating from the overuse of the ILLEGAL drugs that he loves so much, and the drugs may have helped him to reached this empty conclusion.
Uh....Rushy...., didn't he send his poor immigrant housekeeper, outside to pick up his ILLEGAL drugs when his drug dealer "popped" by? If he hasn't got the guts to score his own supply, he'd hardly make anyone afraid...unless.... he was threatening to get someone in his employ deported for being unwilling to be his drug mule.

Rush is a coward. And a clueless clown. What a pity.

chuck   January 26th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

IF YOU PUT RUSH LIMBAUGH,GEORGE BUSH,DICK CHENEY , DONALD RUMSFELD AND KARL ROVE ON AN ISLAND ,WHAT WOULD YOU CALL THE GROUP? YOUR ANSWER--DANGEROUS TERRORISTS.

Denise Gagnon   January 26th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

This man is just a plain idiot, if President Obama is afraid of anything, it is that Limbaugh is breathing everyday. The big fear and insult to people with brains is that there are still people who listen to this fool and believe his world of fantasy. How he keeps his job is totally incomprehensible to anyone with any sense. Those who do listen to him rate a long side rocks in intelligence. Sorry I just insulted rocks!!!!!

Winston Smith   January 26th, 2009 10:35 pm ET

Moderate Republicans won't stay with the GOP if Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter and Michael Savage are the spokespersons for the future of the Republican Party.
The Republican Party is in danger of becoming some Lunatic Fringe Cult – and not a political party.

John   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

Irrelevant.

Daniel   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

Well, well, well, the nation's preeminent gasbag has struck again. The gall of this man to say on his radio show that Obama is "arrogant" and then say he has "talent on loan from God". Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. It's an absolute shame that people still tune in to his bogus comments. Let's not forget the credentials this man has: a high shcool diploma and being a former dj on Top 40 radio. Now that's the kind of resume that makes me want to blindly obey his political advice like those conservative sheep that have made him, Bill O'Reilly and any other blowhard a household name.

Edmontonian   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

walter wrote: "Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Easy. 20 million idiots.

Global   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

I did not know who Rush Limbaugh was till Obama mentioned about him last week.
I did google him, and to my surprise, he has a huge base of listeners. Now, I do not think they all are "morons" as some of my fellow bloggers here think.

TM   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

I would like more details about how the racist Obama voters, a/k/a the majority, "ran Bush out of town." I thought he was limited to two terms, which he completed.

I do agree, though, a Palin/Limbaugh 2012 ticket would be most desirable.

Deb loves PA!   January 26th, 2009 10:34 pm ET

It's finally happened!!
Drug user "Rushed' Limbaugh has begun hallucinating from the overuse of the ILLEGAL drugs that he loves so much, and the drugs may have helped him to reached this empty conclusion.
Uh....Rushy...., didn't he send his poor immigrant housekeeper, outside to pick up his ILLEGAL drugs when his drug dealer "popped" by? If he hasn't got the guts to score his own supply, he'd hardly make anyone afraid...unless.... he was threatening to get someone in his employ deported for being unwilling to be his drug mule.

Rush is a coward. And a clueless clown. What a pity.

JP Bless   January 26th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

And you wonder why Republicans lost so badly?

mims   January 26th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

Rush limbaugh is the most dangerous kind of person. A closed minded idiot with an audience.

Greg Clark   January 26th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

Rush is a BIG FAT IDIOT. What a waste of a human. Suck it up big boy your team lost now go cry in a corner.

Give it a Rest   January 26th, 2009 10:33 pm ET

HA HA HA AH AHA HA HA AH HAA!!!!

That's the funniest joke I've heard yet!!!!

Brian   January 26th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

This is an impressively written story by CNN. It reports the words and facts in the context in which they happened. Plus, there is no extra commentary from some "expert". This is news reporting Great Job! And in the context of the statement, Rush is Right! Why can't Republicans listen to conservative radio? I bet Democrats watch CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, or NBC.

Mark Schneider   January 26th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

The trouble with Limbaugh's bloviating is that it is interpreted by many in his audience as a confirmation of their hateful dismissal of the way the citizens of our contry choose to excercise their freedoms. The far right touts the American way of life and the implementation of our constitution in a manner so filled with elitism, racism, misogny and xenophobia that it excludes the majority of people from their rightful pursuits. Afraid of Limbaugh? I think not. Afraid of the simpletons who subscribe to his philosophy? Perhaps...

Hammer   January 26th, 2009 10:32 pm ET

I thought one of the rules on this section was that you could not attack a persons character!

JP Bless   January 26th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Of course Obama can't unify everyone. It is impossible to unify drug addicts or people who thrive on the fringe.

Ronald Main   January 26th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Why in the world do you even give this nut Limbaugh an additional platform with your coverage? People know he isn't doing any of his talking to make any sense, just to make money for himself, so he talks nonsense all day long. Only the people who listen to him and take him seriously are falling for his con, all the rest of us live in the sane world of reality. Don't put this modern-day radio Barnum in your mix of news, for its not news. It could, however, be considered an item for your "Odd Topics" or, of course, "Humor". However funny his batherings are to those who see through him, I worry about those who take him seriously. Please at least present him in the correct manner or, as he himself might say in the "right light". LOL!

Suzi   January 26th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Rush is very, very manipulative and this is just another of his ploys.

He wants our President to fail. The President that was voted into office by a majority of people. The President who entered office with an approval rating above 80%, which includes Republicans. The President that inspired hope in a time when we have a Economic Hurricane Katrina on our radar screen.

And in this, Rush wants President Obama to fail. If President Obama fails the country fails. We have something very, very serious happening and we don't need to play around. Rush is wealthy. What does he care about me or about anyone making comments here. Nothing.

Rush is one of those people that can't create anyting positive on his own. His power comes from attacking others who are doing their best to make this world better. It's very easy to criticize. It's not easy being the one who takes the risk to step up and takes action.

Ed Lopat   January 26th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot who has yet to realize how irrelevant he is.

ER   January 26th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

Rush doesn't scare me, but he definitely concerns me. Any person who is so blatantly racist that they can't see that they are racist concerns me, and someone like that who has people who will listen to him and take him seriously concerns me alot.

I am glad that the fact that Obama was elected shows that these type of people in America are finally in the minority.

Shannon   January 26th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

I know.. the left hates hearing Rush. Now you know how I feel with all the Bush-bashing. Blah blah blah.. Bush this.. . Bush-Cheney that. Grow up. Face it, the Lefties don't like anyone speaking unless they agree with them.

Debbie   January 26th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

Walter,
We also have a lot of people who watch reality shows like Rock of Love 3 and Real Chance of Love. So, what's your point?

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 10:30 pm ET

It reminds me of the old Emo Philips' line, "I'm a great lover, I bet." If you have to announce that you are good at somethig or, in this case, announce that the Preident is scared of you then it is clear that word are more important then actions to Rush and the true fear is his own fear of a declining number of listeners.

Tobytan   January 26th, 2009 10:29 pm ET

My brother went to high school in Cape Girardeau with this pathetic looser but never said one word about him until one day I asked him what he thought about Rush. He said that Rush was a big loudmouth that made up crap to get peoples attention just like he does nowdays. His grandfather was a great man of the community but he should have stopped the gene mutation from coming along.

Mike in Georgia   January 26th, 2009 10:29 pm ET

You Democrats are fools and are blindsided by the lies these polititions tell/promise you, but your to stupid to see what is really happening to this great country of ours. Rush points out the obvious and sometimes the truth hurts. You rationalize your own twisted reality on the things that you want to believe as true when it's wrong and you forget when you were wrong about a politition because you can't face the truth, you elected these officials that have put us in this horrible state of recession.. You will have nobody else to blame it on but yourself, oh but you will blame it on everyone else but yourself.

jesus was a liberal   January 26th, 2009 10:29 pm ET

if you say so Rush!

Carole   January 26th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

Rush is one of those cynics that Pres. Obama mentioned in his inauguration address when he told them that the ground has shifted beneath them and they haven't recognized it. Rush needs to get with the program if he cares anything about the country. Or could it be that he is only interested in his ratings

Linda   January 26th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

It's the likes of people like Limbaugh that make me ashamed to be white. I place him in the same category as what is referred to as "white trash". Had you been a common citizen when you were had your addiction to oxycodene, you should have done time just like the rest of those who got caught. It would do you some good to see how the rest of the world lives behind bars, then perhaps it would knock that chip off your shoulders. What goes around comes around, and you will be knocked to your knees one of these days, but it will be by your own doings and not someone elses.

glirman   January 26th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

Limbaugh sounds desperate to me. He needs to generate controversy to keep his own coffers filled, likely prompted by his agent. After all, that's his living. He's an entertainer. This is hubris to think anybody of importance cares what he says. Obama has a lot more important things to be afraid of than this fool.

Fed Up With Republican Garbage   January 26th, 2009 10:28 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a perfect example of whats wrong with politics in this country.

Obama is 100% right.. NO ONE should listen to this clown.

Mr. Limbaugh... Just go away. And please take Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and Anne Coulture with you.

C.Wilson   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

If Rush Limbaugh wants to see Obama fail and thinks he is scared of him. He must still be on drugs. It's a disgrace that he would like to see our country fail. If Obama fails our country is going to fail. Maybe Rush should try comedy because is a pathetic joke.

SamSunny   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

Can't you see Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter as a couple.....one rotund the other a skeleton.....both egotistical less than intelligent blow hards, talk about an American nightmare.

Glenn   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

I used to be a Republican, people like Rush and OReilly have destroyed the Republican party. The party used to try and take the moral high road but now due to the Muckraking of the CONservatitive rock stars like Rush the party of Lincoln is a shell of its former self. To say that is wants the President to fail, to say nothing of claiming he is afraid of almighty RUSH, is not only ludicrous but it is criminal! For crying out loud the country is in serious trouble and we wants our leader to fail in his attempts to try and save us? Its easy to act like a spoiled brat when you have tons of money. Rush you claim to represent the common man but you dont want the common man to have a home or a job [which could very well happen if the President fails to restart the economy]. Also wasnt Rush one of those who called people traitors for not SUPPORTING President Bush about 7 years ago? There is a very good reason why the Republican party lost the last election: the best part of the McCain-Palin team up was Palin was a media Diva... Which is NOT a good thing. Rush please grow up and practice what you preach: Support the President!

Michelle Smythe   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

Rush is an idiotic buffoon. Here is a guy who was addicted to "hillbilly heroin" (i.e. oxycontin) and did many illegal things to obtain said drug and he has the nerve to say Obama is afraid of him? Please. Rush, please go away. No one with half a brain could ever take you seriously and you're giving us (intelligent people that want to make this country a better place to live) a major headache!

Rebecca   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

What a sad little man that he has to puff himself up & suppose the our new President is fearful of him...

Cindy, California   January 26th, 2009 10:27 pm ET

Limbaugh is a poster child of a right wing ideology that confuses idiocy and mediocrity for par excellence. And the fact that millions actually listen to this man only proves that ignorance seeks its own level.

The man is a blow-hard noise polluter ad nauseam...the "jerry springer" of republican right wingnuts.

Robert   January 26th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

Walter, 20 Million listerners? You must be addicted to the same pain killers as Rush. If he's so great, how come he lasted one day on ESPN?

steve r.   January 26th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

All you know is how to divide our country, and you call yourself a patriot. I would love to take you behind the wood shed and teach you a lesson in manners. PUNK!!!

Charles   January 26th, 2009 10:25 pm ET

How sad it is that there are people like Limbaugh who are trying to weaken and destroy our country by dividing it, and even more sad that anyone would listen to him and take him seriously.

Missouri   January 26th, 2009 10:24 pm ET

Libs can explain it, easily. The 20 million and growing are the same people who want things the way they were, after they destroyed what was.

Makes no sense to me why anyone would want to destroy what they love, but then again, more proof why we are where we are today.

You folks don't get it, simple as that. He and his cohearts only laugh at you who listen when they head for the bank. He doesn't give a D for any of you who listen. If you have any sense at all, you would turn the DF off and walk toward something a whole lot better.

You call yourselves DITTO HEADS!!! THINK ABOUT IT if you can.

MG   January 26th, 2009 10:24 pm ET

What's he afraid of? That Rush might fall on him and crush him!!

Jim in Asheville   January 26th, 2009 10:23 pm ET

It would seem that if Mr. Limbaugh were ignored, he'd eventually go away. You guys keep him in business. By the way, why does he have so many listeners compared to, say, Air America? I know, everybody that listens to him is a "moron" and the two or three AA radio listeners are enlightened. Remember, free speech.

Ron   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

We are struggling right now and we have this idiot wanting the president to fail. This guy is a joke, has always been a joke and it will never change. I cannot believe people still listen to this coward, its unbelievable.

karl r   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

"walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET
Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

All you are implying here is that there are at least 20 million idiots in this country! How dare you, Mr. Walter?

Brenda   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

what a self-important jerk

JLucia   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Rush offers no solution. He wants the president to fail. Is this love for country? I think not. I can only hope we will soon stop giving this guy air time to spew his hate.

Mark   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Obama knows better than to wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig enjoys it.

biglib   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

I'll tell you walter: people are stupid.

Wayne   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Rush, I'm afraid of you and I'm a Marine who served in Vietnam. I'm afraid of your beliefs and the fact that some radio exec's who want to fill their pockets with money continue to allow you to spread your conveluted logic over the airways. as far as I'm concered you genuenly are a threat to our country.

JB   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

I still find it hard to believe that Limbaugh is actually paid to sit in front of a microphone and spew that garbage he speaks out of his mouth!

joeb   January 26th, 2009 10:22 pm ET

Rush is a great entertainer and he sure knows how to "play" his audience of morons.

John Adams   January 26th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an idiotic, drug abuser. His brain chemistry has been altered forever and he cannot think rationally. In other words he brain ids fried. An ego maniac. Is he God for the President to frightened of him. Limbaugh just makes noise to get the attention. people who listen to him do not have any better thing to do with their time. john

Carlos   January 26th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh, you are an extremist. Beware of extremists. The GOP is too big for someone like you. I did not vote for Barack Obama but now he is our President and I hope he succeeds. That means we ALL succeed. Understand? Get the point? Or is it that your extremism doesn’t allow you to tell right from wrong?

Mitchell from MS   January 26th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

How true! Obama is just TRYING TO ISOLATE CONSERVATIVES! Conservitives unity send the liberal messiah back where he came from, Chicago. lol

Berneda Broussard   January 26th, 2009 10:21 pm ET

I, too, am scared of Mr. Limbaugh after hearing his inane comments during and after the President's inaugural speech. Insane people left to freely walk our public streets should scare us all. I probably shouldn't have used the word, too as it seems to indicate I believe Mr. Limbaugh's comment that the President is afraid of him. This I doubt, so let me just say I am scared of Mr. Limbaugh and the idea that people think he speaks truth.

Susan from S Illinois   January 26th, 2009 10:20 pm ET

Ruch Limbaugh is an idiot! Why does anyone listen to his anti-American jibberish?

is he serious?   January 26th, 2009 10:19 pm ET

CNN you have done it again! I never thought you would stoop this low, putting this mess on the ticker. This nut is an addict, and should be in prison. Anyone who takes him seriously is a nut as well. People need to concentrate on helping each other through this recesseion and not listen to this mess. This man is a total nutcase.

Laura R.   January 26th, 2009 10:19 pm ET

Hopefully, the new President doesn't even know you're alive. I certainly wrote you off as dead about the neck long ago.

joe   January 26th, 2009 10:19 pm ET

The minute you stop posting this idiots rants, the minute the world stops caring. Do us all a favor, let him fade away....................

TxPammy   January 26th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

Thank god for FREEDOM OF SPEECH in the USA.

Keith   January 26th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

Yes, Limppaw, keep up your mindless, drug-induced jibberish. You alone can ensure another trouncing of the Republicans in 2012. You and Palin are the best things that ever happened to the Democratic Party!!! We REALLY appreciate you! Keep up the great work! Flabby moronic dimwit. You and Billo The Clown should get real jobs sometime. Oh wait, there are no jobs, thanks to your repub foolishness.

Sonja   January 26th, 2009 10:18 pm ET

It is amazes me that in this day and time that radio still has Rush on the air. The election clearly showed that the majority of Americans are beyond the likes of Rush, Cheney, Jess Jackson, etc. We are tired of the old way and we are a generation that has moved beyond them. It doesn't matter whether they are right wing or left wing. A new generation of voters has stepped up to make this country and the world a better place. We are not just making change with our votes by also by actions. Look around your towns and cities you will see us – we are the ones making packages for soldiers, we are the ones who are helping clean up neighborhoods, we are the ones volunteering all over communities in this great country. We are not going away – and our generation is done with Rush.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

I just want to stuff a huge Italian sausage in his ugly mouth so he shuts up...do people actually care about what this tool says? Get a life.

Jane   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Too funny–Rush rocks.

Lynda   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Why is this Boy given a platform??????????? whaat a hater he is
get a life Limburger. ps one without proscription drugs.

Karol   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Dream on, buddy.

Missouri   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Limbaugh is a whacko, which is one of his favorite words to call others. He must really think he is hot stuff because it is totally laughable that Obama is afraid of HIM!!! It is best not to listen to crackpots like Wimbaugh, misspelling fully intended, because it is healthier to listen to people who are healthier than he is. We get rid of bug, we get rid of germs, we take out the trash, right? So it is best to take out the folks like him, who stink up the place. Anyone who would hope the new President would fail in this economy it telling. Rush Head, and his Ditto Head followers are the very one's who brought this entire mess upon us. He is a sordid joke and I totally recommend that you turn him off for your own health. He is nothing but a whack-job. A total waste.

grace   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

rush who?

Tom   January 26th, 2009 10:17 pm ET

Sounds to me like Rush is back on the OxyContin again.

person   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

All I gotta say is the Limbaugh and now Al Queda are having trouble finding fault in Obama. So Limbaugh's and Al Queda's recruitment of evil will dwindle. Finally there is a GOD!

Indiana   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

Rush, Stop taking the drugs and join Bush and Cheney in retirement. The country is tired of your load mouth spew.

bekah   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

GO RUSH!!! i agree 100% w/ u! Maybe "obama will get impeached"
president BUSH was awesme! we miss you g.w. bush!
we cant wait till ur GONE obama! u reallyy stink!
heehee, i am sure u all crazy people will say i am childish... but i dont care!

william coffee   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

rush limbaugh is one of the most irrelevant voices in american politics that i can think of.he is so biased i dont know why anyone who can think for themselves would ever listen to his hateful and negative diatribes.it is well known that he will not accept phonecalls from dissenting opinions.he should follow king george back to texas and let a more intelligent and honest american finally lead this country back from the abyss that the gop has lead us to.it will take a long time to fix what the criminals in the republican party have done to the constitution.bush and his cabinet are war criminals and need to be brought to justice.i can only figure that limbaugh is still high from oxycontin to still beleive bush's crap.

Soccer Nana   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

"Tom January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Obama Voters are racists. They ran Bush out of town and now the black guy gets excuses for this man. He does not even know what he is signing. If Bush did this they would be shouting out loud. Obama does it and he is soooo smart"

Hey Tom, weren't you and Jethro in sixth grade together? Wasn't Jethro the validictorian? LOL

D-master   January 26th, 2009 10:16 pm ET

Re: Rush's 20M listeners. That listener base is 10M brainwashed freaks. The other 10M are rubber neckers tuning in hoping for a train wreck. I'm one of the latter 10M. This guy is interesting to listen to in the same sick way the Hitler must have been in the '30s...

ge   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Does anyone actually take this guy seriously anymore. He just signed a deal worth $20 million. He needs to maintain his ratings so baiting the President is not that surprising. What is surprising is that Obama is taking the bait. He is the President and needs to rise above such "childish" behavior.

Bobby T   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

The only thing afraid of Rush Limbaugh is the buffet at the Mirage in Vegas.

J   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Yes – afraid Limbaugh will eat him. I'll listen to Rush as soon as he stops talking with his mouth full.

until tomorrow   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

afraid of rush limbaugh??? HA HA HAHA HA Truth is, I will bet that he doesn't want to waste time on a negative, egotistical addict that happens to be on a radio show because he forced his way there. Wait, Rush who? Haven't even thought about that show since 2000

zach   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

why do people even bother to listen to a convicted drug addict...that tells you allot of his listeners.....only in america

Pat, CA   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Lexie January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET
Oh please! What a pompous blowheart!
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You mean like Obama?

Carramea565   January 26th, 2009 10:15 pm ET

Walter I will explain it

20 million people are stupid

jwai   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

There is nothing wrong talk like that but you know Limbaugh barking dog is not bite. Next two or three year you are out of job. Why no body will listing to you. Limbaugh be careful what you wish for.grow up. May be you drop out high school from home school.

Christian   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

Its funny watching you Obama sheep. Rush is a shock jock much like Howard Stern. Why do you care what a radio personality thinks? Hes not in government. He is on the radio. Keep drinking your kool aid sheep.

kathy   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

Hey Rush can you say turd sure you can give it a try. Y0U certainly
are one.

William A. Schaedler from St. Louis   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

And Rush will be proven correct. NOBAMA will fail. His towering ego will dislodge his menial accomplishments if he has any and he will fail miserably. And then his supporters will sink into despair.

Gerald   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

I would be scared of him too, he can't feel pain. Haha

Eric C   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

If Obama and the Obamites aren't actually fearful of Limbaugh, then why such a HARD liberal push to change the existing Constitutional Amendments to limit free speech and restrict and/or remove him – and other conservative talk show hosts – from being able to freely broadcast? THAT, my fellow Americans, IS fear! And, in case anyone has more than a 6th grade education out there, it is also a precursor for worse things to come.

mary robinson   January 26th, 2009 10:14 pm ET

You country cornbread. Don't you know that we fear nothing but God. Your rambling just shows the world what a sorry human being you are. What have you done lately to help out? NOTHING. You only speak hateful and foolish things.

Vengence is mind said the Lord! You had better watch out.

Also, you need to be very careful what you wish for silly because if the President fails – guess what – we all fail – you included.

Have you not learned anything from your ex President Bush?

Hey – be honest Rush – you make all this fuss so people won't think you are mixed but almost everyone is mixed these days and you just might not be as blue blood as you may think or want to be. smile – Now that would be a treat for all.

Karen in Florida   January 26th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Honest Obe is clueless. What a mess we have gotten ourselves into.

Matt   January 26th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Limbaugh is out of his mind. The only thing that could shake Obama is the terrible mess that the conservatives with which Limbaugh includes himself have done to our country. He should be deported like all other conservative pieces of trash.

Billie Diva   January 26th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Hey Limbaugh, I hear the Bush's have an extra room down in Texas...Get to steppin'!!!! Plenty of beef down there for you to add a few more much needed pounds!!

person   January 26th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

Let me explain something very simple to the haters blogging out there: stating that millions listen to Limbaugh, guess what , we Libs listen to him too, and while he is slipping and sliding in his seat we laugh at the ridiculous things that are spewing out of his nasty mouth. Half of his audience actually listen to him to be entertained & laugh at him. WE DO not to heil him as our new leader.

Got it!!!!!!!!

zach   January 26th, 2009 10:13 pm ET

why do we even listen to a man who is a drug addict. what do that tell of people who listen to him...he did say all drug addict should be put into prison...I guess that doesn't apply to him...only in America!!

Soccer Nana   January 26th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

"walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

We liberals and conservatives with good, common sense explain it like this: There are 20 million+ individuals (grown ups mind you) who suffer from very low self esteem; lack post high school education; can't read with comprehension so they listen to the radio or watch TV that air programs that appeal to their low intellect. Yep, 20 million+ kool aid drinkers. "Rush says hate; Rush says be fearful; Rush says the world is square". Limbaughtown, USA! LOL

Sarah   January 26th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

I am beginning to think that it is time for all good Americans to put the donky and elephant back in the zoo! We as a people need to be united, and do not need to hear words that belittle our military men and women in uniform; the terrorists must love this guy. I just try to keep in mind that Rush does what he does because it is his JOB. More waves in the water puts more money in his pocket, and he is sloshing his way to the bank. Turn him off. Flush Rush!

kathy   January 26th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

To hope that the President fails seems to imply that Mr. Limbaugh hopes that the country fails, which seems very unpatriotic at the very least.

allen   January 26th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

cant we all just get along

ShowMePatriot   January 26th, 2009 10:12 pm ET

RUSH ROCKS!!

This_Just_In!!   January 26th, 2009 10:11 pm ET

The ONLY people afraid of Rush are the folks that own the all you can eat Buffet down the street from his office. He is a pant load, everything he says is bullcrap. Its only a matter of time till he gets thrown off the air, remember the Donovan McNabb racist comments that got him in trouble? He will put his foot in it again. Maybe him and Imus can team up sometime.

Ajax   January 26th, 2009 10:11 pm ET

Rush, you are nuts! Swallow some more oxycontin!!

steve   January 26th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

No one is more anti-American than Rush Limbaugh.

Ashley   January 26th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

In case you pin-head liberals didn't get the message, Rush isn't hoping the country fails, he is hoping Obama's socialistic and Marxist policies fail. Though I'm not surprised, if you actually READ something for what it was instead of twisting it around into whatever you want it to say, you might get the picture.

Rush is a brilliant man, and though he has made mistakes, let's not forget the 'brilliant' people your messiah has appointed. Look to your own party and do justice there before you knock Rush of his #1 radio spot ;) How many dem's/lib's can say that?!

stanjz   January 26th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

Who is paying Limbaugh's salary? Who are the big sponsors of his radio program? These corporations want President Obama to fail.

dolarbil   January 26th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???

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um, that's 20 million of the 50 million that voted for McCain...who lost!

President Barack Obama: Elected President of theUnited States of America – the most powerful country in the world – with 66 million votes and the support of the OTHER 2 BILLION people in the world!!!

the other j smith   January 26th, 2009 10:10 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Pretty simple really, those are the same idiots that gave us W for two terms.

and as a consequence we now have the most liberal government in our countries history. Way to go "ditto heads"

B   January 26th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

GO EAT ANOTHER OXYCONTIN.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

would you let your kids talk to a drug addict

Jason   January 26th, 2009 10:09 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh you are bad for America. You are a bad American, and your FAT

Denise C.   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

"'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt." –Attributed to Abraham Lincoln

Stephy   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

All sarcasm aside, I think Rush Limbaugh should be on terrorist watch list.

kettle-black   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

Michael West January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

It amazes me how these pathetic people get behind a mic, gets a platform, and talk as if theyre the baddest thing walking the streets. Place them in the streets and see how bad they are; RUSH, you're a joke !

Oooooh, I thought you were talking about Obamessiah, my bad.

Jake   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

Do you actually look around to see the suffering of millions of Americans who lost their homes, jobs, pensions, and everything tthey have worked for all their lives when you wish Americans more failure? How do you live with yourself?

So the President of the United States is afraid of an insect like you? Man, I think you are back on drugs again.

Larry   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

Blogevich and Limbaugh. They'll talk us out of a recession................

Andy in San Francisco   January 26th, 2009 10:08 pm ET

The Left on this post is an extremely hateful group of people. Hateful and poorly informed.

Mike-WA   January 26th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

We are all frightened of the mentally ill. Limbaugh is the most un-American, treasonous and corrupt human being that I have witnessed in my 60 years on this earth. He should be forgiven because I doubt that he has the mental capacity to comphrehend half of the gibberish he spews. It is the people that listen to him that concern me.

George   January 26th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

one word – TRAITOR ! ! !

ccc   January 26th, 2009 10:07 pm ET

Last I heard obama was crack addict himself. And for all of you left wing nuts if Rush didn't matter you all really do talk a lot about him. I'm am part of the right wing conspiracy who hopes Obama does fail because the second he took office we became less safe. I also do not want my money to go to some bum who didn't make the right choices and didn't work hard to get it.

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

If Limbaugh had any sort of consideration and sympathy for the condition in which our nation is currently finding itself, he would refrain from making comments that divide. 20 million listeners? Take some resposibility. The solution to our problems is not pointing a sour finger, but rather making intelligent observations, commenting and discussing productively.

God Bless America

sgingras   January 26th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

I think Rush needs to take his meds, his bipolar god complex is so out there. He must still be on drugs. At least Obama quit.

bob   January 26th, 2009 10:06 pm ET

I think "terrified" is more appropriate. But, in true Fidel/Hugo style, Rush will be silenced under this regime.

jm120012123897   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Okay, so the story may be old by now but I am not very bugged by Limbaugh. He is like the character Lonesome Road, played by Andy Griffith, the first of this ilk, drunk, or pill high, with his own grandeur of opinion. His hope of our President failing shows Obama has hit a real sore spot for this arm of the 'Publican party. They represent the 17 to 20 percent of those who think Bush was god's prophet and they really lost the election. As long as Limbaugh has so little a minority listening to him he is no threat. Let him think he is someone to fear in his oxycontin haze and Rolls Royce ride. For everyone else it is drugging for him is just, well, hell, no one knows.

As to the personal attacks against him, STOP. It just feeds his ego and that of his ditto heads. He is a professional entertainer and deserves that and nothing else.

He is Hollywood all the way and deserves no more vitriol or oppobrium than that. He celebrates the FIrst Amendment and has a right too. Remember Lonesome Road self-destructed and Limbaugh will also just like his much vaunted ultra-conservative ditto heads.

As it is I want Obama to succeed because he won and Limbauch can't stop the American vision and he knows it. Go, Obama, go. Time for America to advance and no oxycontin narcs are worth paying attention to.

SS   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

It time to find out who his sponsors are and stop buying their products then Rush will know what real fear is. Get Rid Of This Bum and get some real talk radio host.

MMB   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

He's only frightening because others blindly follow him, and many of us see him as merely a hate-monger. Why are there so many haters? He wants Obama to "fail" within the context of socialist ideas, but Business Week has referred to the bailouts that the Bushies put through as "Lemon Socialism." Face it people, all societies have shades of socialism. Pure communism and free market do not exist! Let's get a shade of socialism that benefits more Americans and not the fat cats. May a bad karma Rush puts back come back on him tenfold!

Pat, CA   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Rush ROCKS! Love his totally pro-American commentary. SOMEONE has to call it like it is.

Of course, CNN won't post this!

Brian   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Scared of you Rush?? You are truly delusional at this point. Ask not what you can do for your country because it would be to keep your pie hole shut while we try to patch the economy. I say we sell tickets to a Rush vs. Olbermann celebrity death match and use the proceeds to fund then next bailout.

JR   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

it seems like most of you who are commenting on here have no clue what you are talking about and you are just backing Obama because you believe in him which is your right. However, if you actually listened to what he said or read the dialogue of the conversation you would realize that he said he wanted the socialist ideas to fail. Which if you who are supporting Obama knew anything about the socialist ideas I guarentee you would be agreeing with Rush. He does not want Obama to fail he just doesn't want this country to go socialist. The reason you have the right to say what you want on this page is because this country isn't socialist so start thinking about that.

hunterblu   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Limbaugh is the devil in disguise.

Andy in San Francisco   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

Rush didn't say he wanted Obama to fail. He said if Obama's agenda was moving us closer to Socialism he wants him to fail. CNN is manipulating words to fool those who don't investigate the truth. Watch the interview. CNN is being dishonest which isn't anything new.

Raj   January 26th, 2009 10:05 pm ET

I'd be scared of him too. I mean a drug addict on National Radio and TV pretending he knows everything?!

True Fact   January 26th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

Rush: 2 million listeners...!!!
Obama 300 Million Listeners and 70 Million Voters..!!! ..Hmm lets see...who should fear Who...Hmm..!!!

D. Holiday - L,Town   January 26th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

I'd be afraid of you too. You constantly lie about stuff you don't have to. Not to mention you're just scary looking period. You really don't frighten people in a fearful manner. I mean all we would have to do to get away from you is run. But your demeanor is scary. Seriously, I highly doupt that the President of the U.S. is afraid of your intelligence or lack thereof. He's got bigger fish to fry. What you have to say means nothing in comparison to what the leader of the free world has to deal with. It's okay though dude, keep thinking you're cool there sweet-meat.

I'm going to tell you like my foot ball coach told me "You can't make chiken salad with chicken shhhhhhhhh. Talk is cheap Limbaugh. Did you ever think that maybe you're not worth his time.

Obama! Obama! Obama!

JD   January 26th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

Limbaugh's got a great point. Obama is little but a pretender to the throne and he's shown it by making his own unabashedly partisan stand in attempting to marginalize conservatives in general and Limbaugh in specific.

Let's face it: Obama's doing nothing but trying to pull the age-old partisan trick of "My Way or the Highway." And in trying to demonize Limbaugh, Obama's truly shown what an empty suit he truly is.

Matrix   January 26th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

If Rush Limbaugh is so GREAT why did the Republicans lose the White House and Congress?

stephen young   January 26th, 2009 10:04 pm ET

limba'
pt barnum of barnum & baily circus fame said "nobody ever went broke underestimating the american public".
lets see– 20 mil/300 mil= 15% and some of them may vote while the rest sit around and piss and moan.
if they would redirect their contributions to remedial reading for their children it could be an improvement in knowledgeable voters.

Susan Plouffe   January 26th, 2009 10:03 pm ET

Rush you are a terrible man, I can not believe that North America has someone like you who is suppose to represent us. I can only say I am sorry for you and hope that someday you will find peace and love within yourself. Search deep and maybe just maybe you will find the answere

Milo   January 26th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

Rush is to politics what professional wrestling is to sport – a fake spectacle. One of these days the ditto-heads will wake up and realize they've been following and ad campaign. I'm just sorry that the GOP seems to have hitched their wagons to this self-destructive ego-maniac.

When it comes right down to it, this guy is selling ads and saying ANYTHING the can go get you to listen. It's just sad that he sounds so desparate in the process.

Joern   January 26th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

What about rushing Mr. L to Gitmo as long it is still open ...

LMN   January 26th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

My ex-husband is a huge fan and supporter of Limbaugh, and thinks he's the only guy in the media who makes sense.

For the official record, my ex-husband is also a medically diagnosed paranoid-schizophrenic.

I'm seein' a correlation between Limbaugh and the type of listener he draws in.

Tigertoe   January 26th, 2009 10:02 pm ET

No one if affaid of you you stupid fat pig !
get over yourself and so thing constructive and stop making stupid comments
get on a diet and go out and help someone and stop eating no one wants to listen you anymore so keep your fat mouth shut

Junior   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Rush needs the FCC to knock on his door and shut off the radio waves. He would rather see this Great Country go to hell, to make a point. People need to shut him out, write to their sponsors and tell them we will not be buying your products because of this un-american, Limbaugh.

Holly   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

I wish the media would quit mentioning this guy altogether – his paycheck is based on how much far out there crap he can spew everyday. Obviously to keep people listening he has to keep them interested. To keep them interested, he has to get more and more outrageous. Just ignore him and he'll go away, kind of like the kid that always throws the temper tantrum.

HouseDiva   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I think that Rush has got it backwards. It's HE who is afraid of Obama. That's why he's crying and foamin at the mouth.

Fat boy has been hittin up the medicine cabinet again.

Andrew   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Remember...first and foremost...Rush is an entertainer....he needs to entertain and fire up the listeners. Like Stern or Coulter, it's all about the shock value. He's not part of the "real" America any more.

True Fact   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

The Fact is that OBAMA won and All People like this Racist, Immigrant hating, Warmongering Fathead are Ticked that their era has come to an end.

legalchic   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Frightened by? No.

Nauseated by, yes.

It's laughable how badly Rush wants to stay relevant. Obama is so far out of Rush's league, it's an insult to our new president to use their names in the same sentence.

Rush is a symbol of an old, tired, worn out political dogma. Those who wish to put the politics of hate and division behind them would do well to realize that the old tired dogma is all that Rush represents. He claims to love America, but clearly hates Americans. He'd rather see America fail than see Obama be successful.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

How could Obama could be afraid of someone who is a known
cheater, known drug addict and a known liar. The reality is,
Limbaugh is the one who's jealous in seeing someone he
could never measure up to.

recovering Repub   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Lintball has 20 million zombies in his pocket – no surprise – 51 million smooth brains voted for Dubya after he proved his worth in his first four years of failure.

Outspoken   January 26th, 2009 10:01 pm ET

Anyone who loves America is also hoping that Obama fails……….that is, fails in doing the many insane, harmful, and stupid proposals he has made while running for president. (If someone was trying to burn down your house, wouldn't you also hope that they fail?)

David Newport, OR   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

no Rush...you are inconsequential.

sacredh   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

I think Obama is "scared" of Rush like the average person is scared of picking up something from a public toilet when the paper covers dispenser is empty. You have to go but there's no other option. Rush is frightening in that way.

EPA   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Uhhhhh! He is scared.....Uhhhhh. Give me a freaking break. Lame

On The Fence   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh is a sad pathetic man who makes a living coming up with wild and provocative comments and lies based on false arguments and information. It is sad that he can con so many people into believing he actually has any substance or merit to his point of view. He is the modern day equivalent of a snake oil salesman. It is also comical to watch how he and Drudge feed off each other and the same distortions. The only thing positive I have to say about him is that he is a master at creating media controversy about nothing.

el jefe   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Rush is such a boring typical polemicist. Always blabbing about what he thinks is wrong... What exactly are his ideas to help the economy, environment, terror etc.? Oh, wait, he doesn't have any. His only skill is being pseudo-controversial and partially entertaining at both of which he isn't very good. Yeah, he has an audience (it ain't 20 million) of idiots who enjoy lazy thinking and resistance to change. If they keep this up there won't be a Republican party in 20 years.

Lisa   January 26th, 2009 10:00 pm ET

Shut-up Rush and go back to your drug-induced haze. Oh wait, you must be back on the pills to continue being so arrogant. Obama has done more for this country in one week than you have done in your 20+ years on the air. So just shut up you college drop-out, three times divorced, druggie!

People should be scared of you!

Missy J   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Ahh, shutcher pie-hole, Limbaugh.

Tracy   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

I obviously made that comment based solely on the original article, not on prior responses; that someone would support the significance of views based on audienceship, which isn't necessarily a consistently accurate measure of support (need we reference those who made the opening of Moore's films simply to say that they opposed his positions?) is a rather minimal statement of that position in itself, and further a reliance on false hope rather than the reality that, unlike Bush, Obama won both the popular vote and the electoral college. I've listened to that particular voice of unreason, in the hopes of understanding the perspective of anti-logic and self-supporting ignorance, not to prop the points of view. I AM one of those audience, if only to know enough to say WHY I disagree, aside from not having a white penis and being an intelligent, self-thinking, patriotic American with enough moral fiber to stand up for moral values rather than monetary glorification. Or wait, does that make me a feminazi? Are we still using that word? And wait, is my referencing this only garnering greater power for that which I'm opposing. Thank goodness I'm not a hardline democrat and afraid of offending hardline republicans, because, ultimately, at least from my education, being American means valuing EVERYONE, respecting the rights of everyone, and promoting the belief that individual accomplishment or works, and not the accident of being born with a certain skin color, genitalia, familial belief system, intellectual acumen, sanity, or sexual orientation, is what defines a person.

Bill Nancy,Ky   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Who would care what an oxycontin user has to say about anything! He is irrelevant!

scott   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

It seems as though ol Limbaugh fell off the wagon with the prescription pill addiction again...keep listening fair league of ingnorants...I mean, far right conservatives.

Vinny, Conroe, TX   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Fat, ugly, full of crap and a prescription drug addict. The perfect republican spokesperson? I think so :)

Unshrub   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

walter

How do I explain rush's 20 million listeners. That's easy, out of 300 million people it's easy to find 20 million fools.

Kona   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Part of what is seriously wrong with this country. That this person has a forum is fine with me, perfectly within the boundaries of the First Amendment. That this person has an audience is what "frightens" me.

dickelocker, Ft. Lauderdale   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Finally. CNN responses to Limbaugh reflect the polls.
Nearly 90% of Americans approve Obama, 10% don't.
When Limbaugh is compared to Obama on CNN,
CNN's responders are 9 to 1 for Obama.
However, it is a little scary that even 10% support such a fearmonger as Limbaugh.

Personally, I can't tell when he's on or off his drugs.
Always the same ideological, fear-driven rant.
Why can't he just enjoy the Honeymoon,
And find something nice to say about Obama?
If he did, he might be more credible in his negativity.
rel

Robert C. Greenstone   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Can 20,000,000 listeners be wrong? Yes. History has proven time and again that lemmings do exist. Rush is drunk on his own ego. Conservative live in the past. The conservative of today would have been the radical liberal 100 years ago. They just don't want anyone to shake up their world. Barack Obama isn't frightened of Rush. Rush would soil his diapers if he ever got a call from our new president and had to debate him.
Rush loves golfing with big oil executives. He loves slandering people. he loves being a celebrity and a blowhard. The trouble with him, and his followers, is that they are so anti-American.

bbech_23   January 26th, 2009 9:59 pm ET

Rush should have his picture in the dictionary next to the word idiot.

Troy   January 26th, 2009 9:58 pm ET

The only one afraid of ol' Rush is a jelly donut.

Jackson   January 26th, 2009 9:58 pm ET

It is pretty simple...

If Obama becomes a transformational President, and creates an ideological shift towards progressive politics, bi-partisanship and unity over division...if this happens, then Rush Limbaugh's career is over......

7pesos   January 26th, 2009 9:58 pm ET

test

David   January 26th, 2009 9:58 pm ET

When you pull the cover off the fat man you discover a draft dodger, college drop out, drug addict, selfish greedy individual who can not stay married. If the fact that he makes 100 million a year spewing his hate on the air is enough for good people to forget about everything else, we are in far more trouble than we think. This man is a traitor no less than Benedict Arnold, when he says "I hope he faile". If the President fails, then the country will fail. Send Rush to Gitmo and keep the place open.

Thomas   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

I am a lifelong conservative, and Rush does NOT represent me. I have over 20 years of military service, several combat tours, did not vote for Obama. I now support him completely, because he is my president. If he fails, then the United States fails. I will hold President Obama accountable for his mistakes, but I dispise any un-patriotic blowhard like Rush who wishes ill on my country. The man does once had some good comentary on the problems of the Clinton era, but his fame has obviously gone to his head, and he does not represent the views of most conservatives.

Donald Reynolds   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Please...gimme a break. The only people afraid of Limbaugh are all you can eat buffets.

Karen   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

YOU have got to be kidding me. This self serving piece of doo doo thinks way too highly of himself.

Matt   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

I hope Limbaugh pops so many oxycontins that he will never be able to do his radio show again. The day that there is no more Limbaugh on the airwaves is the day that 90% of all the crap on the airwaves instantly vanishes and becomes a near memory. Oh how I yearn for such a day.

Soccer Nana   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

LOL, you got to be kidding me! This lush drank his own kool aid!

Exactly who does this oxycontin moron think he is? If he can do a better job than the elected officials we have in office , why doesn't this Pillsbury dough boy run for office? The Republicans are paying him millions to be the silly hick he is just to keep him off of any Republican ticket as a candidate for any elected office.

Whew, I have finally stopped laughing long enough to finish. President Obama afraid of him? LOL

Hey Lush Dumbaugh, do us all a favor – DON'T REPRODUCE!
Now remember, you are being paid to be the village idiot so you won't attempt a serious run for office on the Republican ticket. Psst, they really don't want you around.

John S   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Rush is in the entertainment business, if you comment on anything he says or does he is getting where he wants to go, funny so many people that consider themselves conservative listen to a drug deal/user on a daily basis on the radio. I mean come on people this guy is so old news, and i am not even a democrat...... Find someone with a good moral image that is a true conservative to be the voice of the Rep., not this guy...

EPA   January 26th, 2009 9:57 pm ET

Lame commente from a lame person.

Jeff in Mt.Juliet, TN   January 26th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

You want facts? Here's the facts, conservatives:
When Bush took (stole) office in 2001, this country had a SURPLUS. By 2000, the surplus was gone. We now have the highest deficit the U.S. has ever had. Unemployment is the highest in 30 years, and Bush left office with the lowest presidential approval rating EVER. Four months ago people could barely afford to buy gas to go to work. The gas prices suddenly came down during the elections, much to our astonishment – how ironic.
Miraculously, after all the mayhem that's went down during this administration, Nancy Pelosi proclaimed that impeachment is off the table (What? Payoffs?). No one in the administration's had to testify, claiming "executive privilege." This is the first time anyone's ever heard of "executive privilege." My GOD, people!
Someone explain to me how this man isn't at least as crooked as Nixon was. He's used his presidency to further the monetary growth of hundreds of his crony businessmen at the expense of the United States, and you conservatives have the GALL to accuse the Liberals of being un-american. Shame on you.

Virginian   January 26th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

Rush is a sad joke. Any one who listens, let alone agrees with, him is a dangerous fool.

Marie in Austin   January 26th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

only in his fantasies ... what an idiot!

scott   January 26th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

Hey Walter,
One word...IGNORANCE.

CJ   January 26th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

I find it funny that most of the people insulting Rush about how "stupid" he is can't seem to spell. LOL.

Jonathan   January 26th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Rush, why don't you just go somewhere and "cuddle up" with Sarah Palin??!! You two deserve each other!! If you think President Obama (THAT'S RIGHT!!!.......GET USED TO IT!!!) is scared of you and then to say that you hope that he fails, then you MUST be still taking one of those drugs that you were taking a couple of years ago!!! That just goes to show how MUCH (or in your case, how LITTLE) you care about your country. Because if he fails (which I pray with ALL MY MIGHT that he WILL NOT!!!) then we as a nation will fail (that would include YOU as well "birdbrain")!!! I take it though you've never heard the statement: "It is better to keep silent and thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt." You sir, are the meaning to the phrase "ignorant moron"!!!

Unshrub   January 26th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Limburger is becoming irrelevant and those who still listen to him are the reasons why this country political system is failing. Although I do owe him gratitude because he is the reason I left the republican party years ago.

Eugene   January 26th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Rush does have value. As I went door-to-door campaigning for President Obama, if my energy and enthusiasm flagged, I would turn on Rush and a wonderful infusion of adrenalin pushed me forward. "It's an ill wind(bag) that bloweth no man to good." (Heywood)

Marge   January 26th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Don't care that much for obama but I will say this I think the blow hard Limbaugh is the one who is scared. obama seems to have the spine to tell this guy where to get off at and it is about darn time some body did.

ed   January 26th, 2009 9:55 pm ET

Limp-Paw's ego is astounding. This person adds nothing of any value to the world or American society. Of course he doesn't care if the current administration fails he still get his overinflated paycheck from the idiots who employ him. But afte rall everything about him is overinflated.

CM   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Limbaugh is just another drug-crazed so-called conservative idiot!

SGJ   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

I hear Rush is a commie :)

MurfAtHome   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Limbaugh * Coulter * Hannity

Kinda makes you wish that the female of the species would on occasion eat the big mouth of the litter.

Murf

SS   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

It time for Rush to take UA oh probably doesn't have to with his job.

JNorman   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

This just gets Limbaugh pushed further to the fringe where he belongs

Blanca   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Can someone please shut this fat pig up?

Rob   January 26th, 2009 9:54 pm ET

Obi Wan knows the dark side !!! lol He should be freightened of anyone who tells the truth.

Tbone85   January 26th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Let me get this strait: Our new President who is a well conditioned athlete for his age, a first rate intellect who was Editor of the Harvard Law Review, and the most powerful man on the planet.– is afraid of a former drug addicted, bloated, loud-mouthed, knuckle-dragger with a third rate radio show?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Don't   January 26th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

LIMBAUGH LIVES TO SPEAK HIS OPINIONS!

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Mary from Kentucky   January 26th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

Well you people said it all.
There nothing else to say about the fat addict.(Rush L.)

SherLP   January 26th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

Obviously, Rush's problems with prescription drugs impacted not only his brain. His ego has also suffered as a result of his dependence on prescription drugs that once gave him the high he craved.
Rush is trying to recreate that high by making remarks like "Obama is frightened of me" it makes Rush feel powerful and important, despite the fact that he is neither powerful or important.

Greg Henderson   January 26th, 2009 9:53 pm ET

I think its time for Limbaugh to dissappear. He should be ashamed of himself for expressing such strong views in wishing Obama failure. I've been Republican all my life and its idiots like him that are killing this party

Jim   January 26th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Hey Walter there were 125,225,901 votes cast. Who really cares if 20 million outdated Americans listen to Rush Limbaugh. Its called the far right and your becoming less consequential every day. That's how Libs explain it.

Taylor H   January 26th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Obama is scarred of Limbaugh, that makes sense...

Norom   January 26th, 2009 9:52 pm ET

Limpbough is a bloviating gasbag

Scott   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

People – It is important to understand that Rush is doing in this situation what anyone might do who finds that their opinions, beliefs or philosophy are no longer relevant. He is grasping for straws through the absurdity of his message(s) – anything to "shock and awe" the public in hopes that the limelight will remain on him. In these cases, it is always best just to walk away from such childish behavior – ignore it and he will go away sooner. Again – his message of inciting hate and divisiveness is no longer relevant.

Da Professor   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Walter .... There is a logical explanation of the 20 million that watch Fox and the Limbaugh show. People LOVE comedy.

Outspoken   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Anyone who loves America is also hoping that Obama fails..........that is, fails in doing the many insane, harmful, and stupid proposals he has made while running for president. (If someone was trying to burn down your house, wouldn't you also hope that they fail.)

Patrick   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Most minorities are scared of racist bigots

el jefe   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

yeah, afraid you might eat him

once upon a horse   January 26th, 2009 9:51 pm ET

Both Limbaugh and Hannity are nothing but big cowards. They can get behind a microphone and spew their hate but I bet they won't go out in a public group and do it unless it's a room of right wingers. To prove this a few years back when Rush made his stupid comment on Monday Night Football, instead of staying there fighting for what he believed in he tuckd his tail between his legs and ran away. Yet behind the mike he was the big man. I bet even Michelle Obama could whip Limbaugh's behind in a one on one fight. He's a wuss.

What the hell...   January 26th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Who's Rush Limpbob?

Jo   January 26th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

We should all take comfort in knowing the majority of US citizens stop thinking that people like Rush are important. Thank goodness for free speech and that we are all Americans...even those that are not nice! We should feel sorry for Rush and his followers. They live in a nation where the President's name is Barack H. Obama. Rush has to awake each day knowing that his President is not white. He has to live with the fact that his party of choice was wrong. That has to hurt and make him angry and bitter. You have to love this stuff...this country! Amazing! Barack-on! Let's just pray and laugh at Rush! I know I am>>>>>

SS   January 26th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Rush has to go. He is beyond freedom of speech. He attack our president without cause. Calls him a coward and accuses him of being afraid of him. He is worst then Bin Laden. Rush has to go. Rush has to Go! Rush has to Go! He's only going to get worst if no one stop him. Then others will follow.

Jane (Minnesota)   January 26th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Oh Rush......Please get over yourself.....most of America has...witness the 11/4/08 vote!!!!! You are not that important.

edward   January 26th, 2009 9:50 pm ET

Why this guy is still even on the air is a true mystery. How about all the pill popping this fool did. Obama is not scared of this guy, this guy isn't even in the same league as Obama. He is just some want to be shock jock that is looking for ratings. How sad is the state of the republican party when people like limbaugh represent their party.

Sarah   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh thinks much too much of himself. I cannot bear to listen to anything that he has to say. In my opinion, he is the most hateful, racist person I have ever heard. There is nothing positive that comes out of his mouth.

osamaobama   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Hey liberals, osama obama won the election so why should you be so concerned with RUSH? I forgot, you only want freedom of speech for certain (socialist American haters) citizens. The fact that this "pill popping loser" as so many of these people like to call him and yet he makes national news by a few comments speaks volumes about his influence.

How much change will we see? Who knows, but think back to 2000 and 2004, did any of you want Bush to succeed with ANYTHING? You know the answer to that.

Charles   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh has always been full of himself but up until Bill Clinton became president in 1993 he still had an interesting show and I always loved tuning in to listen to the different topics being discussed.
During the time the Clintons were in the White House Rush Limbaugh became more and more bitter. For some reason he is afraid of Bill and Hillary Clinton and even now as he speaks of them you can hear the frustration and fear in his voice.
It is sad to see how uninteresting his show has become over the years. Once in a while now I will tune into his show, hoping I will hear a spark of how it was in past years, only to turn it off after only a few minutes because it is the same old mess day after day.
If the truth were to come out I think Rush is really afraid of Obama.

Kevin   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a joke. He should be placed in jail for messing up the economy with the Republican Party.

Rush Limbaugh's a Big Fat Idiot   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

>>>> Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???

I'd explain it by noting that there's 20 million idiots listening to the radio. Of course there's also over 35 million smokers in the US ... with numbers THAT big, must be the right thing to do LOL!

John   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Rush – should be in jail, and with a new justice department, perhaps he will be – druggie jerk!

Laura Henderson   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

If anybody needs to fail right now in this moment in time, it is Rush Limbaugh. Thankfully the day of this kind of rhetoric is done. Rush is a washed up has-been and apparently he knows it. If anybody is frightened of anybody, it sounds like it just might be Rush who is frightened of Obama. He should be, at any rate, because if Obama is successful in bringing our nation together again, then there will be precious few people interested in wallowing in the verbal vomit being spewed by foam-at-the-mouth neoconservatives like Limbaugh.

upper michigan   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

We are ALL afraid of Limbaugh! How about finding a lonely atoll (he doesn't even deserve an island) for him and Palin to rule -

Da Professor   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Good ole Rushy must be on drugs again. That fat, right-wing extremist slob is definitely in love with himself. Sorta reminds ya of Sen. Boehner and his foolish buddies.

its a shame   January 26th, 2009 9:49 pm ET

Rush do not fool yourself. you are just vying for attention like a 2 year old. Obama should ignore you and not waste his time.

Randy   January 26th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Limbaugh is a drug infested clown. He should go somewhere out of the country and never return again. He has serious mental problems, it's unfortunate he's able to get so much attention. Send him over to Iraq to help fight in the war. Maybe he'll come to his senses.

Kyle   January 26th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

why is the most powerful person in the world scared of you again Rush?

noah   January 26th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! he IS afraid!!! he knows Rush would call him out on all the holes, lies and reverse discrimination that he got elected on!!!!

take that democraps.

Bob   January 26th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Lexie January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET
Oh please! What a pompous blowheart!
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You mean like Obama!?

Limbaugh Is VERY SCARY   January 26th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

What a dis gusting excuse for a man. Limbaugh is re pulsive.

Joe   January 26th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

No Rush, maybe the President isn't afraid of you. Maybe he just finds you irrelevant.

Valerie, NY   January 26th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

GO LIMBAUGH!! YOU'RE RIGHT ON EVER POINT!! THE LIBS ARE AFRAID OF YOU BECAUSE YOU TELL THE TRUTH. OH COME ON LIBS, ADMIT IT!!

angry proud white man   January 26th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

Rush is a god!!!!!!!!! if only Ted Nugent and Rush would run in 2012 there might be a hope to save this country. biraq Insane osama is the beginning of the end for this once great country. As soon as any politician speaks out against him, they will be labeled racists. It will be political suicide to disagree with the president from now on and it's going to be a rough 4-8 years with this nit wit at the wheel. I'm thrilled the smallest percent of the population has one of their own for a president, just wish it would have been someone with a clue and a real grasp on change for the better. I hope he can at least get my real estate value back up, so I can sell out and move to Mexico. Viva la Mexico!!!!!!!!!!

vic   January 26th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

Is there a bigger moron in our country today than Limbaugh? Who else would wish for the president of this country at such juncture in our history to fail? Maybe, just maybe the problems of GOP is that people like him have taken over of once a proud party.

Tim C   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Isn't Rush Limbaugh a drug addict? All his diatribes seem drug addled, and a little cooky. Rush: Lay off the pills, dude

SingingFatLady   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Nooo..you are afraid of Obama Rush. You are very afraid.

TMB   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Lemme see I understand this: a bloated, convicted felon drug addict thinks the President of the United States is afraid of him? Hey Rush, do us a favor, *rush* towards Obama in a crowded or empty room so the Secret Service can finally get rid of your oxycontin self-absorbed delusional self. Then we can have another round of parties.

You know who Rush is afraid of: ME!!

By the way, is it true that Rush's oxycontin supplier was Sherri Johnston – Bristol Palin's baby's daddy's momma? Please get these folks on Jerry Springer ASAP! And bring Rush-boy and fellow rehab member Cindy McCain with them! :o )

If nothing else, Rush is the poster child representation of the REDs (really expensive dunces).

CMG   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

The only person who should be scared of you is "you." If you had the intelligence of President Obama, you wouldn't know what to do with it. We don't expect you to give him a chance, and I doubt he is losing any sleep over it. The only really nice thing is that you are routinely on radio vs. TV. Thus, we only hear your annoying voice and are spared your disgusting face. Maybe you should move to Mexico. We know from only a few years ago of your contacts with that country.

Brent Drayton   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

This guy is a stone cold Racist. Honestly anybody who agrees with his views are crazy. In a time like this, with a economy on the verge of total meltdown, everyone reagardless of who you voted for should be behind this President. After 8 years of division and complete ignorance by the previous administration, President Obama cannot do any worse. Idiot, thats all I have to say about Limbaugh, Idiot!!!

Sammy   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Every time Rush Limbaugh blurts out something out of his mouth, he make a fool out of himself. He is like a 20 year old disillusioned dog that keeps barking and gets annoyed that nobody is taking it seriously anymore...

renee   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

OBAMA SAY THESE WORDS GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN!!!!!! THEN HE WILL GO AWAY!!!

HUD   January 26th, 2009 9:46 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a dieing breed in the U.S. an his follower.

Charles   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Mr. President,
Mute is the best answer.

Valerie   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Rush is mad that he is going to be out of a job. So the best way he can do this is by stirring up useless controversy.

Mike in NC   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

I love the idiots on here that say Rush is not important. He really isn't that important but here is what's REALLY funny. The LIBS LOVE TO BASH HIM AND TALK ABOUT HIM! So knowing this, he must be important to some degree or we wouldn't all be "talking" about him now, would we?

Blessed are those that go in circles, for they shall be known as big wheels.

cph9680   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

What a joke.
Rush needs lay off the crack!

Pattie Key   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Limbaugh is no loyal American. He is devisive and meanspirited with an ego bigger than him. NO one should pay any attention to someone who has such an evil agenda and who would wish failure on anyone, let alone the President of the United States. Limbaugh is a joke.

Proud American   January 26th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Hey Rush the only thing the President of the United States and Leader of the free world is afraid of is your continued Drug Use and the affect its having on your brain. Well I guess you can call it a brain. Your a complete washed up, has been , IDIOT. I noticed how a few times a week your in the news, sounds to me like your scared and trying to hold on to your job, What are your rating numbers? Idiot

Kim Ohio Independent Mom   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Anne,

I am not a liberal. He said he hopes he fails. If Obama fails right now we all fail. Are you a idiot!. This country is on the verge of disaster. He HATES Obama that much, that he wants his administration to fail. At this time I dont care if Bugs Bunny is in the white house. I want a successfull administration. I need to sale more homes and replinish my 401k. I know, you are to ignorant to understand that!

Richard Taylor   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Limbaugh id full of HOT AIR!!!!He has nothing better to do than to tear people down.Now I know why as a Republican I voted for OBAMA!!!!

Barbara Goldstein   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Limbaugh is a big fat, loud mouthed, pill poppin druggie who should be behind bars!!

SM   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Looks like Rush is running scared. With a true "unifier" like our new president, the hate mongers will lose their audience (hopefully.)

Geo.   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Walter, It's easy to explain! Rush Limbaugh's followers don't care about the facts. Please, sir – listen to 1 hour of Rush and then fact check his numbers, his comments he says other people said, etc. It's about 40% true! It's like Karl Rove said, "Americans, if doing well, will always vote Republican... unless they are educated."

Daniel Jeff   January 26th, 2009 9:44 pm ET

Told ya Stop swallowing these pills and get a life

lc   January 26th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

I don't know what's more surprising...people who listen to Rush or people who still listen to AM radio.

He just likes to hear himself talk that's all folks. He's nothing but hot air.

Travis   January 26th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

Limbaugh is just grabbing at straws and trying to rally the 5 extreme conservatives left in his dwindling outdated party!

Rush the Comedian   January 26th, 2009 9:43 pm ET

I never knew Rush was a comedian in addition to being a bloated has-been radio jockey. I didn't even know Rush was still alive, he's like a turd that won't flush! Go away Rush, get back in your time machine and return to your Nazi brethren.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an absolute jerk. Can there be any doubt that an attitude such as his is the main reason why the country is in such a mess, morally as well as economically. I cannot believe such a cretin is listened to by so many people. Just goes to show you how many morons people the USA!

Save the planet!

Texas Liberal   January 26th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

I didn't HOPE that Bush would fail; he just did. I wish CNN would stop wasting our time reporting on idiots like Rush Limbaugh and that vicious, brainless Ann Coulter.

Connie   January 26th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Limbaugh spews evil and hatred.

Junior   January 26th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

I can't believe they still call Limbaugh a "CONSERVATIVE" with all the drugs he's being hooked on and had to get into recovery for.. no wander all the crap he is talking, like if the president needs to be afraid of a crap talking drug addict.. Go do some more rehab RUSH.

zoeymae   January 26th, 2009 9:42 pm ET

Why post it?

Because maybe "WE" as a group might just write, call, email, or boycott the station that airs this freak-show, and his advertisers????

NO?

Jason   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

GO LIMBAUGH!!! I LOVE IT!!! IT IS SO TRUE THAT HE IS SCARED OF YOU!!!! IF HE CANT HANDLE THIS THEN HOW CAN HE HANDLE TO RUN THIS GREAT NATION. OH WHAT A MESS OBAMA IS GOING TO MAKE. AND YES HE WILL FAIL. IT HAS ALREADY STARTED. WHERE IS MY STIMULUS CHECK? I STILL HAVENT GOTTEN IT...HAS ANYONE ELSE? LOL ......KEEP TALKING LIMBAUGH!!!!!

robbiero   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Well I guess, Mr.Rush is the dumb cheerleader for the failed republicans.I am NOT an American and I dont live in America,but I want this government to succeed,NOT because I support OBAMA.I just simply want my job back and America`s economy is a driving factor for that.No country in the modern history has got so much wealth and power that it affects people who dont even want to relate to it remotely.I like Americans but I dont like the mindless American policies that affects the rest of the world. Peace out.

Donna   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Hypocrite Dumbaugh. Go pop some more pills, ya moron!

Timothy   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

I think Rush is forgetting who has become the president and is instead being color blind. He is juding based on the color of the skin and not on the content of the character.
And if Rush really wants Obama to fail then that means that the country would fail too.
So does Rush really love America or does he hate who is president so much that he wants the USA to fail?

Dr. C. Lee Riter   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

President Obama afraid of Rush L.? Yeah, right. Rush is a media moron who panders to the illiterate. Good luck, Rush.

James   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Rush – you're either for America or against it. And from the sounds of it, it isn't the former. You sound just like someone who could care less about the little guy on who's back you walk upon constantly with your "you guys" talk as if you're immune to it. What a biggot you are!

CT_Buda   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh LIES regularly on his show.
If you listen to Limbaugh and take him serioiusly then
you are seriously deluded.

Tom   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

If former President Bush told the democrats that they should not listen to Rachel Maddow what would you say? Hateful things! King Obama does it and people think it a great thing. It's a double standard.

Jasper   January 26th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Obviously Limbaugh is scared he is becoming completely irrelevant. He knows saying outrageous things; especially about the President will get him a day or two of press time. Eventually he will crawl back in his hole, pop some pills and continue inhaling his cigar through his rec** before he puts it in his mouth.

Jen   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET
Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???
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They can't - they just salivate and hyperventilate and keep drinking the Kool-Aid. How sad!

Liesa   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

People still listen to this jerk? Scary! What kind of self-serving person would actually want their country to fail. Sounds like a hater to me. He needs to be shipped off to a deserted island with Ann Coulter. Let them cackle at each other.

Terry Smith   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

Yes, I believe Obama is right about this guy and I can careless about Rush also. It sad to say you hate someone but I hate Rush.

Josh   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

What's this? Oooooohhhh!!! I know!!! An irrelevant voice echoing from the those dark days of the past...... Sad really.

David Wiederich   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

As far as Rush is concerned, I don't give him any attention, and that includes the time of day. As far as I know, he is still a coke head, and needs to get off the drugs.

Albert   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

AWWWWW SHUT UP!

Bob C.   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

I must admit I AM afraid of Rush Limbaugh because he's infecting the minds of some real wingnuts with his egotistical blather. He's such an obnoxious joke!!

Geoff   January 26th, 2009 9:40 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh's influence is clearly not what he'd like it to be–Obama has an 80% approval rating. Rush's bombastic swipes are an attempt to get attention for his waning cause. Obama is unlikely to sustain this kind of approval rating, but it appears that the conservative era may be coming to an end and that America's government is being returned to its people.

pedro   January 26th, 2009 9:39 pm ET

i thinkkkkkk he might have voted for mccain.... NOTTTT sure...

tech   January 26th, 2009 9:39 pm ET

Rush needs to do himself a favor and check into a long term mental health facility

Beemer   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Coming from a rep who voted dem this year Get a life Limberger! Your name should not even be mentioned in the same sentence as Obama. In 50 years no one will even know who you were ( were you ever someone?) Obama will be in history books till the end of time!

Jeff H.   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Limbaugh, now that is someone I trust! Let me see, which university did he graduate from? Just what this country needs, more of the same, a clown with a microphone. I suppose his high school education can save this country? Didn't think so!

marky mark   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Who is this Rush Limbaugh?

GregJ   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

To my recollection, Obama is the first sitting President to:
1. Publicly attack a private citizen (Rush) for simply voicing his views. First Amendment, anyone?
2. Dictate to the public who they should and should not listen to. "Stop listening to Limbaugh" (and by extension, all conservative voices), he commands.

After this, that so-called "Fairness Doctrine" is going to look mighty Gestapo-esque.

Kathy   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Limbaugh is a colossal POS and a waste of air space.

DerekJ   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Limbaugh sounds more like he's fighting to stay relevant. Wake me when the show's over.

DulcineeNoire   January 26th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

Obama: educated, obviously intelligent, newly elected leader of our beautiful country who is loved, supported and followed by a sweeping majority of America and the rest of the world.

Lim-boo: fat-mouthed airbag whose significance faded long before Obama's campaign began, both within his party and beyond.

Come now, Rush. Are you serious, or are you still experiencing the side effects from all those prescription meds? Nobody cares what you think.

maddy   January 26th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

Barking fat dog..nothing to do..eat bark ! eat bark !!! ..

JP Los Alamos, NM   January 26th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

Limbaugh is indeed a bg fat idiot.

Tired in Mich   January 26th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

Why must you give Lush Rum-ball any print? This idiot is responsible for hatred in the country then Bush!

Ben   January 26th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

"Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Lots and lots of stupid people.

That was easy.

Texas Teacher   January 26th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

What is frightening is that there are so many people out there who are gullible enough to listen to and believe this obnoxious windbag... what a scumbag... he preys on the uneducated people out there who cannot think for themselves.. they are sheep waiting to be led over the nearest cliff by a smooth talking politician or fanatical religious leader... and Limbaugh? He is more than happy to accommodate them! In fact, happy to... he is getting rich doing so!

BRUTIS   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

Why doesn't this fat pig just shut up and stick to what he knows best...Taking pills...

L. Jones   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

He needs to get a life. I don't think Obama can do any worse than Bush. That's why this world is so messed up now. I don't think Obama is afraid of him, he just does not have time to listen to a man that ignorant.

Wilma   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an over-paid, over-rated egomaniac. He gets paid millions of dollars to spew his opinionated crap. He should run for president since he seems to have all the answers. Fat Rush and Little Hannity should run in 2012. We can call it the Egomaniac, Know-it-All ticket. They can hire Caribou Barbie to hold their signs and wink at the crowds. "Yeah, Ya Betcha!"

kim   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

My problem with this is why is the President if the US adressing citizens directly?if he wants to keep the spirit of bipartisanship he should of addressed the right wing nut jobs and the left wing nut jobs I have seen an equql amount of most on these blogs and on talk radio, both sides need to be addressed, you personalize it when you single out one individual, that is very un presidential.

Daphne   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

If I were President Obama, I would not respond to any of Limbaugh's comments and I would strongly recommend that no member of my administration respond to any of his comments as well. I simply would not waste any time or energy on this racist, drug addict, wack job of an individual. What a joke!!

Ronaldo   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

This is your brain>>> Limbaugh is your brain on Oxycontin......

Gloria   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

It is evident that Mr. Limbaugh does not want the country to succeed either!

Lee Fitts   January 26th, 2009 9:36 pm ET

If I want the opinion of a drug addict, I will go to Keith Richard's web site. This wind bag is dead in the water. The ground has shifted under his feet and he is totally unaware. He is even less relevant than Karl Rove.

Bob D. Caterino   January 26th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Rush doesn't wish Obama to fail, he knows he is going to fail because he is playing with the big boys now.

Ella Guru   January 26th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Yeah, you're a freakin' Jerk, that's why. Thank goodness he won't wast his/our time like I am right now responding to this ridiculousness.

Pierre Leduc   January 26th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

The era of divided is over... Mr. Limbaugh is taking a lonely road toward his grave.

debbie   January 26th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

Limbaugh is such a loser. The comment that he wants Obama to fail is purely for his ratings. I think Rush senses that he is irrelevent and so now has to make nasty comments to get some press and convince everyone that he is still around. I don't think we as a people should ever hope that our elected officials fail. Limbaugh is beyond grotesque.

Ted   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

In ref to comment by "walter" – Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???
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Those same 20+million people believe that Elvis is still alive

James D   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

So the big fat liar is also a moron. Shocker.

john ippolito   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

limbaugh and anyone who listens/agrees with him are nothing more than goofball idiots! it is truly unbelievable that so called intellegent
people listen to this clown!
come on people-no matter what party you support -this country has
got to get moving in the right direction-fast!
by the way,limbaugh-i doubt very seriously that the president is afraid
of a person like you! you can not intimidate a flea!

lucy   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

I cannot decide who is crazier, Limbaugh or Blagojevich!

treadmarkz   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

What a ridiculous human being Limbaugh has become.

Suz   January 26th, 2009 9:34 pm ET

Hate breeds hate, even if that hate makes no sense to the normal caring people out there. Limbaugh knows no other way to live. President Obama afraid of him? I dont think so, I feel sorry for him, he will never be able to positively influence anyone in his life. Wow, can you imagine how he felt when he saw the inauguration and all the positive feedback. I, for one, don't want to go down to his level, no wasting hate on him, not worth it.

Dirk in Colorado Springs   January 26th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

"Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Explanation: There are far many more moronic idiots in America than anyone previously thought.

jimatmadison   January 26th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Obama's 'scared' of Limbaugh the same way I'm 'scared' of deliberately stepping barefoot in used cat litter. It's not fear, it's the very human reaction of disgust. Talk about full of himself.....

lisa92865   January 26th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

I've seen this before...anything liberals are afraid of, they talk mess about. They don't seem to want anyone with a mind of their own. And these are the same people who scream about freedom of speech. It's okay for them to call Rush a "moron" but say the same thing about Obama or any other lib "fave" and see what happens. The hypocracy has got to stop. It's completely anti-American. Freedom of speech is for everyone, whether you libs like whats being said or not. Looks like Obama can't handle the truth, huh?

bill   January 26th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Limbaugh, you are lucky. America is the only place that would allow a jerk like you to exist. Crawl back into the sewer from whence you came.

Norah   January 26th, 2009 9:33 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a mocker and a blasphemer. He wasn't brought up with good manners or faith. I cringe every time I hear him. I know he doesn' sleep well at night after a day on the radio. He is constantly having to make up some angle from the news he reads and comments on. What is the last book he read? I understand how people could revere this type of person. People that do parrot his exact divisve diatribes are not thinking for themselves.His show is way past being entertainment folks. I read this quote by Shakespere..."Rubbing the poor itch of your opinion, make yourselves scabs. He is scared of himself.

lulu   January 26th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Rush's listeners couldn't come up with an original thought if they tried, so they just listen wrong. That's why President Obama won in such a big way.

RMGofCO   January 26th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

I feel sad for anyone that supports Rush and his views.
This man is really full of hate and prejudice.
I don't even consider the vile rhetoric entertainment.
I hope that one day this man will just go away or open his heart and mind.
I do not want the President, his policies or this country to fail. It will take more understanding and tolerance from all of us, to get on the better side of our current crisis'.

Rush...he scares me.

Forida Joe   January 26th, 2009 9:32 pm ET

Limbaugh.......you are a pathetic piece of non important trash
Given the challenges that we face for you to DARE to hope that President Obama fails show that you are still under the infulence of drugs...............We need to boycot anything that Limbaugh says .....In the words of the next Senator frmo Minnesota......RUSH LIMGAUGH IS A BIG FAT IDIOT..........................

Texas Teacher   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

OHHH... RUSH.... BRRRR... YOU ARE SOOO SCARY! *lol*

evelyn   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Please folks, just ignore the drug addict!!!!

Elaine   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

You should report on Rush's bipartisan plan for addressing the recession. That's the real news that came from his show today, not that he said Obama is afraid of him. He called for splitting the TARP TARP $$ 54/46%, the way the popular vote broke in the election. Democrats use 54% their way to help the ecomomy and Republicans use 46% their way.

Rebecca   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Rush is nothing but a big hot air bag.. I can't anyone listens to this joker!!

Independent Dave, Cedar Rapids, Iowa   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Right Walter, thats why the GOP is in control, having done so well in the last 2 elections, and their ranks are growing! Explain that!

Vicki   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Rush is the biggest idiot out there! Just like Ann Coulter!! In order to make money they have to keep themselves in the public eye. Please, if no one listens to him maybe he can get his big behind to the gym!!!

David   January 26th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

Clearly Rush has had one too many percocets . He should really read about the side effects.

andre davis   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Rush obviously has another drug problem which probably leaves him impotent leaving him dillusional!

Owen Lee Alad   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh has too much fat and not nearly enough brains!

Chris in Austin Texas   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Its funny that liberals think drugs are OK unless Rush Libaugh or Cindy McCain take them. Its cool Obama did ya know. Looking at the comments here they attack a man for his weight. wow- I think most of us got past that in Kindergarten. No I know what they did with all those kids who got held back- they became liberal trolls and hang out right here on CNN. Here's to you guys!!!!! Cheers!

Lancaster, PA   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Limbaugh needs to be arrested for attemp to recrute people for terrorism. People listen , you keep listening to this creature, it promotes hatred, people start hurting others, that is TERRORISM and guest what , what goes around comes around. Don't start counting your blessings because there are no blessings to count. You wonder why your life is falling apart, your prayers fall on death ears, God can't hear you. 20 million Limbaugh listeners? wow !!! 20 million terrorist !!!

Lisa   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Limbaugh – HORRIBLE FOR AMERICA AND ALL THAT WE STAND FOR

miker   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

No Free speach, deport people you don't like. Nasty name calling.
( only thugs could come up with the names used here to discribe rush)My bet is 90% never even have listened to him.Russ did drugs like 10 years ago,but vote in a guy that was found with bribe money in his freezer (thats ok).I don't listen to chris mathew and I don't spend all my time hating him,my tv has a Channel changer.

Glenn Wishart   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

So you got picked on a lot in school...
Let it go Rush You've got your Mansion so just let it go!

The partyguy   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

With 2000 radio stations and no "Fairness Doctrine", this is what it's all come down to...guys like Rush and John McCain just can't come to grips with the fact that the Reagan Era is finally over! He needs to go the way of Reagan...just go away!

Joel Miller   January 26th, 2009 9:30 pm ET

Limbaugh is a discredited hypocrital attention monger, packed full of hostility. I seriously doubt anyone is afraid of anything he has to say least of all President Obama. Limbaugh has a highly inflated sense of his own importance.

BillH   January 26th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Afraid of Limbaugh? The great windbag of the right? The drug abuser who should have been jailed, but was protected by his friends in government? That Limbaugh? You’ve got to be kidding. A small rabbit wouldn’t be afraid of Rush. Why anyone who has two operating brain cells would pay attention to that over-rated moron is beyond me.

John   January 26th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Affraid of Limbaugh? The only person Limbaugh ever frightened was his illegal alien houskeeper. He forced her to get drugs for him. Limbaugh, you are a disgusting fat pig. Your sole motovation is publicity so you can keep feeding yourself Vicodin and cheeseburgers. Keep flapin' your fat lips Limbaugh. It's the best thing you can do for the democratic party. "Let him rave so that all will know him insane."

mark   January 26th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Most of you just don't get it.

Since when does a president "warn" congress about listening to someone?

Bush never told people they couldn't listen to Air America.

What is Obama threatening to do?

Maybe Obama should put together a sound argument for his position and persuade congress rather then attempting to silence opposition.

Vanessa   January 26th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Believe me when I say that there are devils here on earth, Limbaugh is one of them. He's constantly spewing his venom. Poisoning the air waves. the envoirment, and all that is good. Obama have nothing to be afraid of, after all OBAMA is President of the United States, Limbaugh is just an idiot with a microphone.

BJC   January 26th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

Keep up the good work Rush. I love ya! Some can't stand hearing the truth and especially when it makes their obamanation look like a rookie.

unidentified   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh- if you read this, (and I think you are self absorbed enough to seek out as much info about yourself to do it), for God's sake, think of your parents! My mother used to babysit you and tells stories of what fine people your parents were. Your delusional ramblings discredit your family as well as your country not to mention driving away disgusted conservatives. When I see stories like this, I think of the photo my mom has of you at 4 years old, wearing a scarf on your head and holding a doll! If it wouldn't inflate you're ego more, I'd probably even post it. The irony of it always makes me laugh!

M.Gus   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Re: Steve NJ
Well, I must say that I am glad you have begun to pay attention, even though it appears to be your first go at it, due to grammatical evidence.

However, your very dear George W. was the one (along with the equally worthless Democratic Congress and Senate) that pretty much set the takeover of the banks in motion. Republicans have never acted so socialist as they have in the last six months. I would jump beyond that to totalitarianism. (look at Russia, run by scumbags, kind of like our own country. Money now rules the world-and there are a few people hording most of that money, and trying to make sure it stays that way.) Socialism is dead, for the most part. But, money walks, and people like Rush talk.

Oh, and Steve, I wouldn't tell people that you "don't think you are racist." You should know better than to say that. Everybody and their dog knows what prejudices that they have. When you say you "think you are not" you are opening the door to actually being one without admitting it.

JDC   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Let the history books decide who failed, Oh I'm sorry Limbaugh who?

Amused   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

"Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Answer: We libs listen to it for fun. Just like we read Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter. They are amusing characters and when we turn off our brains they can be quite funny.

David   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

First we had Operation Chaos. Now what is this, Operation Desperation?

Nick   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Oh please this man failed out of college in his first year at a directional school (Southeast Missouri State). He has no credibility on any issue and it says so much about conservatives that a flunky is the primary feeder of their silly ideas/

Daphne   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

If I were President Obama not only would I not comment on anything Limbaugh has to say, I would strongly recommend that no member of my staff responds to anything he says as well. I would not give this racist, drug addict, wack job of an SOB the time of day. He is such a joke!!

dorothy cain   January 26th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Why is it again, that a "junkie" is so self-righteous?

Independent   January 26th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Rush LIMPbaugh is just a very angry person. If I had to pop pills to be a man, I would be very angry also. 20 million conservative people listening to every word this drug [prescription pill ] addict says... Quite funny ;-)

bill   January 26th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Limbaugh is a pig......I apologize, that would be a dishonor to all the pigs in the world. He's just a swine.

Dave in Houston   January 26th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Limbaugh is delusional. Everything he stands for has been discredited in the past few months. He was fortunate that Bill Clinton had enough foibles and failings that he could stay relevant, but this Barack Obama could be the knockout blow that casts El Rushbo to the scrapheap of history.

If the Republicans ever hope to be electorally relevant again, they need to take the party in a very different direction. If they want to succeed, they would veer as far away from Limbaugh-ism as possible.

Get Real   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

No one is afraid of you, Limbaugh. You must have taken one too many pills again.

Rush for President   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

You losers need to learn to use "spell-check". You speak of Rush being a "divider" & a "racist". What about a president who thinks it's humorous to have a preacher at his inauguration who tells whites to "embrace what is right" ??

tluv   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Limbaugh says these ridiculous things because it gets people talking and listening to his station. He is the political Howard Stern. "What is he going to say next". Sound familiar? If people ignore this clown then he will go away. For him to actually want Obama to fail is for him to want this country to drown in the issues that are already plaguing it. Maybe that can be considered treason and instead of him being sent to a deserted island he can be shot. Thoughts?

KC   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

7 words: Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot.

(Which also happens to be a book by Senator Al Franken.)

Bill   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

President Obama has made one mistake since he took office: noticing that this fat, foulmouthed, pill-popping cretan exists. Actually I hope that the right wing loonies DO continue to pay attention to Rush. The more they follow his thinking, the more irrelevant they will seem to everyone else...who is, how do I put it? Normal? Rational?

Juanita Johnson   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Limbaugh,

President Obama can take care of himself.

Here's my concern.

More, and more fans of your ilk are calling your counterparts to express their grief over day to day events as if you, and yours have validity to your mis-opinions. One caller expressed suicidal thoughts. Another expressed depression due to being fired today [01/26/2009]. If you, and your ilk continue in this vein irreparable harm could be done to many of your fans. And, how will you defend the rants of negativity if challenged in a court of law? We are all living on hope. Help those who need encouragement in these dire economic times.

Juan in Georgia

Michael F, Laguna Beach, CA   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

At the risk of sounding cold, Rush is an ice hole.

dave   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Why do you think they call him Rush? Back on the hooch huh fat guy?

giv1p   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Well we see some haters out their we are use to it! I am glad that President Obama knows his stuff and no one can touch hims suck it up and hush Yall!!!

George   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

He's just saying the most "controversial" thing he thinks he can say right now for attention and publicity. He's desperate for both since the Republicans (or at least Republicans like him) keep fading away. Just another sad attempt to remain relevant.

matt   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

Was Obama really warning them not to listen to him? He said they can't JUST listen to him and get anything done.

Franky   January 26th, 2009 9:26 pm ET

LOL!!! Thuggery...

gail   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Limbaugh is an unpatriotic blow-hard, that cares more about the access to power he had with Bush/Cheney than this country. Often times what you say says a lot about you and in Limbaugh's case it has just confirmed what I have known all along. He is a sad case, for sure.

ajm   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Rush- you are a joke, but not even a funny joke; what a waste of airtime. Wait, no what a waste of air period.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Everyone is scared of a frigging lunatic who thinks he matters

Tom   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

So he wants Obama to fail. He doesn't care if million lost their jobs or U. S. economy goes down the tube. Why would anybody listen to this fatso is beyond me.

zoeymae   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Can we not get rid of this Plump, Self-Professed-Important....
Jerk?

Katy   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Rush needs to get off the pillsl and then go back to rehab where MAYBE he can rejoin the rest of us in the real world. Nobody is afraid of that fat boy, ceertainly not the Prez..

ANGIE   January 26th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh The pills are really getting to you Bud Limbaugh do the country a favor and od somewhere! Obama scared of him Laughable I guess his ego is as fat as his body!

Pat   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Rush is a fat old sissy man

Kurt   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Rush,

Take an oxycondin and call me in the morning.....

Proud American   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

Hilarious how this slob really believes he is some how significant. Get over yourself Rush. America is wide awake.

becazican   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

why do people even listen to this stupid narrow minded druggie. He is a liar and doesnt care one bit about this country, only his own checking acct. Just turn him off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohnoes   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

lol Brian beat me to it!

Reverend Jank   January 26th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

The reason his show is listened to by so many is that he is a sensationalist who keeps people coming back with his shock tactics.

Teresa   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

I don't listen to junkies Mr. Limbaugh. Enjoy your pills.

Mim   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Awww, maybe he should get back on those drugs he was busted for.....then, maybe he'll "mellow-out".

Average American   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Rush, sounds like you need to lay off the Oxycontin...again.

pure liberal   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Most of those soooo afraid of "socialism" don't even know the meaning of socialism. It's so funny to ask someone what is socialism? and they give all sort of answers, no one knows. Fear usually lives in the minds of the illiterate. So, educate yourselves, be curious, read so you can have an educated opinnion and quit repeating what others fear. As far as Rush, what is it, a person or an illness?

Achai Kamau   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Let him talk. Like Sarah Palin, his extremism only serves to demonstrate the intellectual joke that is American conservatism.

Gil   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

WALTER,

CONSERVATIVES WOULD BE ENTERTAINED WATCHING PAIN DRY IF IT WOULD SPOUT MORONIC CHATTER!

Sandy   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

I wonder if the little boys at the 'tours' Rush goes on get scared when they see him?

Rick in Az   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

As a independent I must state that I agree with Rush that Obama is frightened of him. With that said, I believe it's safe to say that on November 4th 53 percent of Americans stated with their votes that they to are frightened of Rush and those that agree his philosophy of running the government.

Larry "O", Missouri   January 26th, 2009 9:23 pm ET

Shut Up. You are not the radio and political god!

Tomas E   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

You know, Rush couldn't ever hold down a job until he got one where he spouted his mouth off constantly. I used to listen to him religiously and then I woke up in life. When I woke up, I realized Rush was a lot of hot air with little substance. I hope Rush fails! For the life of me, I don't understand Rush anymore. He's lost it! We've got a country that needs immediate help and by him blowing his mouth off like he does, he's not helping. He's adding to the problem.

Jen   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Rush calls it like it is! Sorry the liberals don't like it! They'll have a RUDE awakening in about six months.

Amused   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

I'm sure a black man who's overcome many odds to become the President in these turbulant times.... a man who has people who hate him because he's American, he's black, and he's the President.... is afraid of a fat white bigot hiding behind the skirts of Lady Liberty and freedom of speech.
Rush needs to get over it. He's a poster child for why this country needs good healthcare and a top-notch education system. And a mama unafraid to box his ears! Isn't he lucky to have a President who swore to uphold the constitution that gives him the freedom to spout such rubbish?

Dilligaf   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Reading some of these comments, it looks like a lot of the moronic, Kool-Aid drinkin' Obamaniacs mommies gave them their 5 minutes on da compooter tonight. Rush. Bad. The Chosen One. Good. LOLF! We have the biggest idiot since Carter running our country. Hang onto your wallets fools, this dude is coming for your $$$$$!

Sam   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

What an idiot this guy is and a drug addict that shouldn't have the platform to put out is hate from. Someone please show him the door and take him off the air

DanyO   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Couldn't we just stop giving Rush any media attention? If he wants the country to fail, that's his opinion, but giving him national media attention does not help. Absolutely no good can come of it. Obama will never be able to please everyone on every issue, so lets just stop bickering on single issues, and keep an eye on the big picture.

Sally   January 26th, 2009 9:22 pm ET

Do no thoughtful, principled Conservatives have a radio show?? Do they not get airtime? How come this joker gets to be appointed as the on-air voice of the right??

Paul   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Scared Rush is going to eat him, maybe.

Fred Reyes   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Why should anyone afraid of an addict like Limbaugh...no way.

adam   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

i don't even like obama as much as everyone else, but he would destroy rush
well anyone with half a black heart would

Big Joe   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Hundreds of comments and insults about Rush, no factual evidence of racism or stupidity. Left-wing playbook clearly states, when you can't compete in the arena of ideas, just call names! Look at all these posts for you proof.

Fred in Vicksburg   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Being afraid of Limbaugh is like being afraid of a slug in your garden. They are annoying pests.

Shutthe ****up   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Oh my gosh, Rush, you are still alive. I thought you dropped deal already. How can you work for satan and sleep at night, oh you are satan. Tell your buddies, Dick, Karl, and Bush, hi for me.

Allen, Philadelphia PA   January 26th, 2009 9:21 pm ET

Saying that you want your president to fail is indirectly stating you want the whole country to fail...good one rush...why would people listen to this man's nonsense?

Nancy   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Me doth think the Liberals and Dems are protesting too much. Rush must be hitting a nerve!

Bob   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Rush ROCKS!

Frank Lee   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

That's an easy one, Walter.

Idiots like you have nothing to think WITH, so you rely on the likes of Limbaugh.

pv2009   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Actually, Rush, we are all a little frightened by you! . It's very common for people to be frightened by "extremists and crazies" From what I can see it's probably a good time for you to get back on your meds. Yep, it's a free country, God Bless America and God Bless our President and yes, God Bless you, you moron!

Jeremy   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Walter, 20 million listeners? not quite. check those numbers, especially in the coming week's after Arbitron's PPM expands to more markets.

RB NJ   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Rush is on DRUGS again!!! Obviously he is losing his mind.........you do not fear IGNORANCE.

Brian   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Who is Rush Limbaugh?

Fred Reyes   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

I'm sure President Obama is scared of Limbaugh...who is not scared of a lunatic like Limbaugh. This person just wants to ride on with the popularity of President Obama.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

Rush is suffering from illusions of grandeur!

Shapan   January 26th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Hey, we are not living in medieval period, when fear was a tool of politics. President Obama is trying to relate the American peoples' dream with the reality and creativity with the self-confidence, not with the politics of fear. When these few will understand, this is the age of mutual respect, creativity, self-confidence, and unified efforts.
However, let them live in their fictitious and fearful world. We shall go forward for the better future.

La Chatte   January 26th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Let's see if I understood this article. A sycophantic, narcissistic, megalomaniacal, Southeast Missouri State drop-out junkie worshipped by the fundamentalist sheep of the now-tattered Republican party thinks that a highly intelligent, articulate, Columbia/Harvard educated, solutions-oriented, physically fit United States President elected by 53% of We The People is afraid of him?

LMAO! My sides are splitting and snot is coming out of my nose! Oh, ow, my tummy hurts. Delusion, thy name is Limbaugh.

Lost in Texas FOREVER   January 26th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

@ Walter......

you can have 20 million idiots so what's your point???

serge   January 26th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

This man is need of attention.

Bill   January 26th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Yes, Rush, the President of the United States is afraid of you. Has it occurred to you that Obama hasn't taken your bait because he considers you insignificant?

Clayto   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Hey Belinda,

McCain was born in Panama and Obama was born in Hawaii. That makes Obama a "naturalized" citizen and McCain not. Didn't every media outlet and even McCain himself make this CLEAR during the election. Wake up you automaton. You just proved the point that this man has you believing lies. How pitiful this makes your statement.

Don't forget it was the Bush Administration that flew the Bin Laden family out of here when no other planes were allowed to be up in our airspace without military approval, not Obama, and it is he who has a unique upbringing that allows him to see both sides of the fence from both a religious and racial point of view. Something you or I can not. This will prove to be the balance this country needs. Lets not forget we founded this country with the intent of freedom of religion.

Just because Muslims were responsible for 911, many home grown terrorists have done many horrific things. What about the wacco's in Waco should that make us hate Texans, Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh was a Christian and lets not forget all the priests and ministers that have been caught groping our kids. WAKE UP!

Chris Hopfe   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

I find it hard to give a former Oxycontin addict any of my time. How many times was this moron wasted out of his mind when spewing his drivel. Wake up folks, stop letting someone else tell you what to think. You too can examine the facts and come up with your own opinion. Rush, much like Michael Moore cash in on people's ignorance. They could care less what you think.

Bob in Texas   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Major lack in Judgement by Obama to call Rush out by name. Rush might be full of it, but the President of the United States does not tell people to stop listening in another US citizen. It shows weakness.

Sick of Stinky Limberger   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Rush you stink like a piece of old french goat cheese rotting in the Riveria sun. Do us all a favor and gag it! Your opinions are formed from the mouth of a coward, who hides behind a microphone and has never contributed one useful, positive act to society–except getting arrested and going off air for a time. At a time when our country is smoking and the flames are about to erupt your windbag mouth fans the fires of dissent and hate, that is not what this country needs right now. Do something useful and retire, help other drug addicts get their life back together, at least you know something about that.

marc   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Ignore this fool that's the only sure way he will fade away

atom   January 26th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

rush rush rush.....
another sarah palin trying to say anything to stay relevent,
this guy should load his mouth up with some truths for once and do us a favor
people that listen to this garbage and believe it should follow suit
liberal haters ha ha
forget all sides the system needs to be scraped

bush league   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Osama Bin Limbaugh? The great patriot. LOL. Hes got enuf money. Maybe he just needs more drugs and wives.

Tony   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Limbaugh should be charged with sedition, he insights anger towards the government with outright lies...

Those that follow him without actually getting another data point to support his argurment are nothing more than sheep...

– former republican...

Raquel   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

The mad mind of a drug addict. This is the voice/face of the Republican right? Rush......even the name implies drugs! Amusement does not constitute fear. People laugh at you. No one, especially not the most powerful person in the United States, is scared of you, you fool.

Worried in MO   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Obama is worried about Rush Limbaugh because Limbaugh will get the message out that Obama is what he is. Obama has used crack cocaine, and slept with a man according to a report that was hidden from most American's eyes. This man is going to change our country, all right. It will be changed from everything our forefathers set up up. He will sign bills that will ultimately control us, and stir up a racial war in this country that hasn't been seen since the Civil War. Obama needs to get out of the office, and I hope it is done soon, so that we can get on with things.

obama mania   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

I am just laughed...........laughed................laughed..............laughed.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................and..............laughed

FLUSH RUSH   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Limbaugh is a piece of crap. A steaming, stinking pile of turd and nothing more. He is the scum of the earth, along with Bin Laden, Bush, child raping priests, meth crazed gay evangelist preachers, foot-tapping bathroom sex-wanting Senators and vile, cowering disease infested junkies. He is a drug addict who wishes the worst for America in order to further his own pathetic and miserable agenda.

To make anything this kook says into a "news" story shows a complete and utter lack of integrity and professionalism on behalf of cnn.

FLUSH RUSH.

Lou from CT   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

Hey Rush – go back to your EIB studio – have something more to eat – and SHUT UP!!!

shhhh   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

I am yet to be astonished at this man behavior, , That's why I hope my kids, and my grandkids, don't have to be bother with useless people like this, who's seeds nothing but hate, divide, and discriminate if your, left, right, center, black, brown, red, or purple, it doesn't matter your not white! That's what he is really saying.to our President Obama by saying he is afraid of me. I think he should stop smoking those cuban cigars...it's effecting us now.

Enough!

sarah/florida-naples

Joe   January 26th, 2009 9:17 pm ET

It is obvious that liberals can't do anything but hurl insults and call names.
It is also obvious that not only Obama, but also the liberal media are all afraid of Limbaugh, otherwise they wouldn't pay him any attention.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

ha Rush Limbaugh who listens to him anyways? What a great American... wanting our President to fail? Rush Limbaugh is a coward!

Ed Word   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

In your dreams, you corpulent pig. You cowards like to talk big.

Obama would kick you all the way to back to West Palm Beach like a piece of garbage.

Bill   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Can someone please tell this druggie to just start using again and OD? I long for the day when I don't have to hear this pathetic loser's voice again. He is completely worthless.

voter   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Obama afraid of the pillsbury dough boy. Please. Lose some weight and lay off the drugs then you can talk. So far the pillsbury dough boy makes no sense.

Penn Voter   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Rush, fortunately or unfortunately a lot of conservative Americans share the same political point of view that you report on your show.

However, you are and will continue to be a pompus self serving egotist. With little to no redeeming value.

Be glad Obama was elected, because his election gave you fonder for your followers.

charles   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

delusional

Jerry Decker   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Limbaugh you are dirt under President Obama's FEET!

Evan   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

What is Limbaugh sniffing?

Pete W   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

Why would a popular President be worried about the thoughts of a drug addict?

JOEY/OREGON   January 26th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

RUSH IS A MAJOR FACTOR WHY THIS COUNTRY IS DIVIDED.IF AMERICA BELIEVES IN EXPORT, HE SHOULD BE THE FIRST TO GO ....NOW!!!!!WHAT A JOKE.

Leslie   January 26th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

Oh, thank heavens. Rush is now getting some attention since his incompetent players have been sent home. How did he possibly manage for the last 8 years without the spotlight?
No one is afraid of you, Rush. Most people are bored with you except for your 'Ditto-heads' who apparently don't have a mind of their own.

Pom   January 26th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

In essence, does Rush truly contribute anything positive to the world?

Ms.L   January 26th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

This is Rush's way of getting attention, if everyone would continue to do him like we have for years especially through his pill popping years he will maybe go away.

M.K.   January 26th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

Tom you're an obvious idiot and Limbaugh listener. Try educating yourself & stop letting someone else do it for you. Moron

socaldude   January 26th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

walter:

There are 300 million people in this country, and nearly 6 billion on this planet. Most of us don't listen to Rush, we prefer intelligent dialogue.

saw bay   January 26th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

What kind of human being Limaugh is that he does not want another man to succeed in life. Maybe he wishes his family to fail too.

Allen   January 26th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

RUSH LIMBAUGH: THE FOURTH BRANCH OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. Way to go, Rush! Keep 'em on the run!

Liza   January 26th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Sounds like Limbaugh is more afraid of President Barack Obama than Obama is afraid of you. The problem here, is that Obama has better things to do with his time than spend a moment of his precious time with Limbaugh.

Limbaugh, is a disgusting, racist, and very sad human being.

Cathy   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Rush, Obama doesn't give you a second thought and that frightens YOU.

ray from canada   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Someone suggested they send Rush to Canada ... as a Canadian we don't want him either.

Ray   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Is it any wonder why his followers are called "Dittoheads"? They sure can't think for themselves and need to keep drinking the kool-aid Rush keeps pouring for them. His audience is the same as who watch Faux "News" and kneel in adoration before their right-wing commentators.

Eddie B   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Man you people spew vitriole when someone disagrees with your opinions.Calling people pigs and drug addicts doesn`t further your arguments very well!!The man (Rush Limbaugh) is being intentionally misinterpreted here.He didn`t say he hoped the country or BO failed.His statement was that if he pushed a Socialist agenda he hoped it failed.When you libs were on the ropes it was because people were so intolerant and wouldn`t give you a break.Wow ,now the shoes on the other foot and intolerance of free speech seems to be OK with you.The last President was dogged about everything that went wrong in this country so why shouldn`t people be able to speak their mind now if they think this president is not doing things correctly?Oh I get it you libs are only tolerant of opinions if you agree with them.

xavier   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

walter,
20 million listeners? You're out of luck, that still isnt not enough to win an election.

M.K.   January 26th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

Are you serious? I have heard some ridiculous things in my day but this about tops all. Rush is about the most prejudice,ignorant moron big mouth I have ever had the misfortune to hear. Rush really needs to think before he opens that cesspool of a mouth of his and allows this garbage out for the rest of us to be exposed to. He is too much of an idiot to realize we have just had 8 years of a failed president & for him to wish that on our new president is down right stupid & hateful. If you can't offer our new president & the rest of America that unfortunately has to be exposed to you anything positive KEEP YOUR TRAP SHUT. EVERYONE IS TIRED OF THE NEGATIVE SHARE POSITIVE THINGS FOR A CHANGE. The result may surprise even you Rush(idiot).

jusford   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Response to Walter:

Lack of Educated sheep.

Sue   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

It seems lots of people are afraid of Rush. Just look at these posts! Very hateful where there is no need. How about just the facts. Keep the emotion out of it.
And I'd keep drugs out of it. Wow, Obama's revelations are hushed up, Heath is idolized, but liberals keep bashing any conservative that made past mistakes.
Also, if people would read thoroughly, Rush said yes, he hopes Obama's socialistic policies fail.
President Bush has left the building, guys. Is Rush your next target to keep the focus off of Obama?

P.W.   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

I thoght he died from an overdose and too much ham. Seriously, why is he even still speaking and who are the idiots who listen? Mountain people in Arkansas?

Marc   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

To all those who are defending Limbaugh with the argument:
'What he wants is that Obama's policies/plans for the country fails, not that the country fails!'
Let's just remember...
Those policies/plans, no matter how much you dispise them, are the ones that will guide the country over the next 4 years, so if they fail the country fails TOO!
Got it?

LaTeef Alade, USA   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Rush and Sean Hannity has so much hatred for president Obama that listening to this two media personality is wasting of valuable time. They both failed on their mission to stop Obama from becoming the president durning the 2008 general election.They need to leave our new beloved president alone.

Tee   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Hahaha!!!

Rush hand over the drugs!!!! Please Obama afraid of you? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Sue   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Could someone please arrange to lock Limbaugh in a small room with Ann Coulter and Sarah Palin. It shouldn't take more than a minute and a half for the noxious gas that eminates from all of them to combust and, voila! problem solved.

T.   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Limbaugh is irrelevant only to rational thinking people. Unfortunately, his minions think they are rational thinking people.

DLG   January 26th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

What an idiot. Rush Limbaugh is pathetic and anyone who genutine listens to him and believes what he spews requires help.

rich   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Limbaugh is the reason why the Republican party is still a joke.

Luis   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Rush reminds me of a poor man's mussalini

gorath   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh. Father Coughlin. Julius Streicher. All cut from the same dank, stinking, dogmatic cloth. Is this humanity's lot?

Limb-awwww   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

I liked him better when he was poppin' pills.

Nat   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

It appears that Limbaugh is a bully and racist.

Dudeman   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

I used to be a avid Rush listener. Even as a conservative, it was only for entertainment reasons. Nothing more. If anyone takes him more serious than that, they need to turn off the radio and do some of their own research and study. Doing otherwise leaves you powerless, which is exactly what Rush rails against.

p.s. I have not listened to this man in over 7 years and the song remains the same.

Rush L.   January 26th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

Hi, My name is Rush ... and I'm a TOTAL HACK. Sorry that must have been the PILLS talking.
Please ... put a white jacket on me and stop my madness.

Michael   January 26th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

I cannot believe that CNN would even acknowledge a known drug addict Like Hush Bimbo!

wildflower   January 26th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Obama afraid of Limbaugh? Now THAT's funny! In your dreams, Rush!

Obama is not afraid to tackle our failing economy, two wars, terrorism, corruption, and all the problems facing our country. Why would he be afraid of a spineless, anti-American wimp like Limbaugh?

Tony in Largo   January 26th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

With his comments of the past few days that he wants "Obama to fail" and now that "Obama is frightened of me", Limbaugh has thrust himself into the world of anachronisms. He's obviously deranged and he's deluding himself. He has nothing substantive or of merit to contribute to the national dialog. There was a time when I used to hear his broadcast, but right now, I'm not sure if anyone can listen to him at all. I truly feel pity for him. I wonder if his problems with drugs in the recent past have finally caught-up with him.

Leo   January 26th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

20 million listeners. That is the problem for the repubs. He has 20 million listeners who make him rich. 50 million that ignore him. And 75 million that hate his guts.

Why do republican politicians think these numbers will win them elections.

Larry Houston TX   January 26th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

as long as Rush / Hannity / & Coulter is speaking, the Republicans will NEVER win the White House !!

It will be at LEAST 2020 !!

They may win a few Senate seats, or Congressional Seats, from time to time, but they're DONE, (as you can see) ( or hear the way Rush sees it)

They let Obama keep his Blackberry .....Does anyone know what that means ???

Answer : If he starts NOW, he will have at Least 1 Billion for his
re-election campaign in 2012....

Th Republicans doesn't have a "snowballs chance" in 2012....

Keep Texas Red!   January 26th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

Stay on him, Rush! Keep up the good work!

Jaime   January 26th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

Limbaugh is just brain washing his fans in order to make $. He doesn't care about America he cares about having high ratings spreading his hate for his own interest.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

Rush is the best thing to happen to the Democratic party.. How pathetic our Republican party has become..

Glenn Wishart   January 26th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh .... now there's an intellect!!
( as in "I can say whatever I want 'cause I've got the mike!" )
Hey Rush can you spell MORON?!

eaglekathy   January 26th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

No one is scared of you, you old drug-addled windbag.

7pesos   January 26th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

limbaugh speaks for and is a member of the white trash, redneck, war making, bush loving, southern slave states.

the south never does good for america.

always war, hate, christian creeps and uneducated ignorant losers.

ha,ha,ha.

oh well, that's the south for you, folks !

I am sorry I voted for you Mr Obama   January 26th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Pelosi – Reid – Kerry-Obama - They certainly do deserve each other.

Patrick   January 26th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

"walter January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???"

Vicodin.

Lancaster, PA   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

What I cannot understand is why this Demon is still on-air. LimFat matches the discription of satan in the Bible- Fat blob , dirty, greesy, smelly, full of sin. He is a plegue on the earth. He opens his mouth and locus come out.

Jessica, Norther VA   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Are you serious? Why in the world would someone be afraid of you...unless you are going to sit on them and they can't push you of and have to listen to you ramble all day! You are fool to think that our the new president of the United States of America is afraid of one radio host. The man faced Hilliary Clinton and she is by far the brightest and strongest fighter that the democrats have had in years. You are just trying to stroke your ego because a lot less people are listening to you and you need to make up some type of excuse to make you feel better.

Lisa   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh sounds as small and pathetic as the bully on the schoolyard. He obviously has baggage.

Sue   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh's statement indicates he is heavily into prescription drugs again.........

miker   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

if your not a liberal you have no free speach!!!
Liberals are a very angry people and hate is in there blood, and they hate rush!!!

YS from MO   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

This guy is a waste of space who is in dire need for attention. Everything that comes out of his mouth only makes sense to his buddies alike who doesn't want what's best for this country and who only think of themselves-so selfish and ignorant.

Ben in Dallas   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Dear R in Florida,

CNN has published your "ideas" on this blog. And the fact that you have politics to the far right of genghis Kahn is irrelevant. What is relevant is that you seem to believe in socialism for the rich or at least you ignore it. And worse you whine when you can't wait for the CNN editors to to their thing. I think this forum is too smart for you.

Andrea 'Enthal   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Obama's overwhelming victory in the polls, and all the positive energy surrounding him are likely to result in at least one thing: listenership to the EIB network heading down.
The better Obama handles problems, the less people will care what this extreme ideologue radio talk show host has to say.
When the EIB Arbitrons head down, Limbaugh will lose stations, and eventually head back to the obscurity his views deserve.
It won't happen over night, but then neither will the economic turn around.
He may think he has "talent on loan from god" but basically he has airspace on loan from advertising revenue.
And when that revenue goes, so will his stardom.
It happens to every media figure eventually. With comments like that we can hope the end of his days are coming soon.

Justin from New Haven, CT   January 26th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Yeah we're afraid of idiots that actually listen to him for their mental health because it's expensive on the taxpayer to medicate them.

Fred7   January 26th, 2009 9:06 pm ET

It is truly astonishing how the Communist Nonsense Network filters out all rational posts and will only post the liberal lemmings. "Appropriate for posting" means far-left ideology.

John Creamer   January 26th, 2009 9:06 pm ET

Poor Rush! He counts his millions but he really doesn't count anymore, relegated as is now to the fringes of the American electorate, the Pluto of the Republican Party.

blacknight   January 26th, 2009 9:06 pm ET

Rash Lamebrain, what a clown.

Al   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Can't President Obama declare this guy a federal disaster area?

Sigh   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is grasping for attention now that Bush is out of office, he's like a screaming toddler, throwing a fit that the Republican party no longer dominates the government.
You might even say Limbaugh is afraid of Obama now that his audience has vanished.

Mike, FL   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

I guess someone had one too many oxycontin again!!

Forky Tongue!!!   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Rush, Hannity, and Coulter are Racists

P. D.   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Wow. Rush sounds like he's afraid. Could it be that Limbaugh and Coulter are realizing that the policies that they pushed foward are finally being rejected by the American people? Listening to them you would have thought Obama just squeaked thrugh the election. That is a lie. The electoral map shows Obama got 365 electoral votes. Poor Rush. It's a shame when reality crashes in.

moefreak   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Don't give the Rotund carnival barker any more time

David   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh YOU ARE A RACIST PIG and TERRORIST.

scared of you?   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Could somebody tell me which end of this fat unpopular, bag of bad wind is speaking out of? Whichever end it is, please somebody put a stop to it. Before he polutes the remainding air that we breathe!

DStewart   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Life is like a box of chocolates and Rush ate them thinkin they were drugs!!

james   January 26th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

Rush.... keep on taking your oxycontin and shut up. You are worthless. All you do is try to stay in the news, and you are making a fool of your fat self and your followers. Now since you have all of the answers, Take some more prescription drugs, and crawl back into your corner.

President George Hussien Washington   January 26th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Tom Wrote: "Obama Voters are racists. They ran Bush out of town and now the black guy gets excuses for this man"

Tom; wouldn't it be appropriate to writeh "Bush the white guy?" No matter what you say Tome "Archie bunker" The "Black guy" Is your president and there's not a HAM thing you can do about it, so go get your hood and robe and take your coward be-hind in the woods somewhere and Burn an Elephant

2008shar   January 26th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Limbaugh, do you think that you are GOD? Obama is not scared of you. You are a Conservative that makes a fool of yourself everyday and you have a bunch of fools that listens to the nonsense that you come up with. Who in the world would wish for anyone to fail at anything that they care about? Unless you were brought up by some dead beat person that don't care about themselves much anyone else. Get a grip and for once in your life DO SOMETHING GOOD.

Steve   January 26th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

A lot of us are afraid of drug addicts.

Brin in Houston   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Sounds like the Cry of the Irrelevant

Sally   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

There are two way to become noticed.
1. By doing something good.
2. By doing something idiotic.
Limbaugh has done # 2.

k2   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

I thank "God" for Rush. Every time he opens his mouth, it reminds the world how narrow minded the far right can be. Get the clues Rush. It isn't about you, the right, or the religion agenda. It's about the country. It's about inclusion. It's about EVERYBODY. Not just who you feel is worthy. Keep talking Rush.

Friend of Bill   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Dear Rush:

Why would anybody be afraid of an angry addict? You're an egomaniac with an inferiority complex.

Start working the steps and you will get better.

jmc   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Obama can't take it. He needs a thicker skin. Radio pundits are paid millions of dollars a year, to stir up controversy. That's Limbaugh's job. And I am sure that McCain would not have been intimidated by some talk show host.

cmw   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

stop giving this gnat more airtime. nobody cares about him and his ignorant musings.

Eric Green   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

What else do you expect from a drug user? I big fat spoiled lying brat that needs attention! He WISHES he had the swagger and confidence of someone like Obama or even McCain!! He is a joke and HE will fail at life as he already apparently has....His wife left him and he is a dope head...Now THIS is a guy we can get behind nd support!!!

UbackonOxyrush?   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Rush, Obama is not scared of you, nor is anyone else. You have no political clout whatsoever; all you are interested in are your ratings.

Thank God no thinking person listens to you

Frank   January 26th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Jeff, baby–I think you mean conceited, not conceded.

bradley   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Hey Folks,

Gotta tell you the truth is...Rush wants Prez. Obama's policies to fail...have you noticed how SOCIALIST they are? Talk about ethics, how many upstanding , patriotic Cabinet members have been approved? I am so disappointed, I thought CHANGE was coming to DC...looks like more failed policy.

Freed_From_W   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Jason @ 7:53
"Thank you CNN, I'm realizing Rush Limbaugh and cockroaches have a lot in common: they're both ugly, will never go away, and it's hard to imagine what purpose they serve."

Jason – that's harsh, man. What have the cockroaches ever done to deserve being compared to Limbaugh?

Barbara   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Perhaps Limbaugh does not understand that if Obama fails, then our country will be in a desperate shape. Limbaughs' comments are indicative of a 10th grade dropout who is also a drug addict. It is amazing how he gets paid so much money for extoling ignorant statements to an ignorant audience. All you hear is DITTO<DITTO. I turn on occcasionally to hear what that segment of our society thinks. It is impossible for me to listen past two minutes. Limbaugh, you should leave the country. The Republicans can't pay you off then. Will you and your group meet at the White House this time?

Asheville Guy   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

To walter: I'm not shocked there are approximately 20 million other idiots like Rush in this country – that's only about 6% of the population after all.

mark   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

the big pill popper is popping pills again, he is more irrelevant everyday. that is what he is afraid of.

Mike, FL   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

I don't know why would anyone listen to this crack head??? Can someone pls give me some more pain killers so can shut up and go away along with right wing Republicans!!

James - St. Paul, MN   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh's comment today is among the least sincere and least honest statements he has ever made; this takes some serious effort, given his very long career of insincere and dishonest statements.

greg   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

Why are you not asking the republicans to explain how the Bush tax cuts helped the country? Then ask them to come up with a real plan that would get us out of this mess of Bush tax cuts and his lack of overseeing the spending of the first bailout. They all (Reps) keep saying the same. No I'm not trying to make excuses for BHO his administration is at least working. GWB worked when????

The Bu Man   January 26th, 2009 9:02 pm ET

What a despicable soul!
He wants millions of Americans to become unemployed, get kicked out of their homes, terrorist to humiliate the nations, and everything America stand for to collapse just for his “party” to make a point?
The dude is on crack! or need some serious medication.

our "party"? what is going ON!!

Lissa   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

His ego's almost as large as he is. He just wants more than his 15 minutes of fame. Let's stop giving it to him and stop covering these idiotic comments.

KO   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

What a complete fool. The more Limbaugh talks, the more people will realize what a totally delusional, out-of-touch person he is, and how truly marginalized the right wing has become. Keep flapping your gums, Rush.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Hey, Walter–I explain Rush's 20 million listeners the same way I explain Britney Spears' multi-million-selling CDs, and the popularity of Wrestlemania.

No one ever got rich overestimating the intelligence of the American people.

President George Hussien Washington   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

well, when a person has a hood and a robe, it makes black people think twice about their intentions. This man here is a coward pure and simple, who hids behind a microphone and spews out his hate and distain as the leader of the confederate party's Racist Right Wing.

I got a new song: "Rush the Dancing Klansman"

Ted   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Frightened of an overweight drug addict? Gimme a break.

Craig   January 26th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

The anger and hate from all sides on this message board is truly saddening.

windfall   January 26th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

hey Rush! "Divided We Fall"

jef   January 26th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

If I were Obama, I'd be frightened that Rush would try to eat me. The man has put on some weight again.

cwat   January 26th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

RL. you are all talk and no action, no one scared of you, you sit behind your mic for, what have you done a.h.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

He is a complete and total idiot.

Dixie   January 26th, 2009 9:00 pm ET

Rush relies entirely on distortion and sensationalism, obvioulsly he is also delusional if he thinks President Obama is afraid of him. I live very near his hometown in Missouri, but I seldom admit it! God Bless America and may the Obama administraion make all Americans proud!

Leo   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

People should boycott his show. and stop giving him attention.He has no brains,he's just a hater.It's people like him that cause problems in the world.

Jon Doe   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

This guy is a total imbecile!

USF Grad   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Rush is just a name calling bully who is so dumb he doesn't realize that by opening up his mouth he does more harm to his cause than good. Obama has outsmarted Rush by using his own words as a rallying call that will sting any republican who opposes him as being one of the Rush followers who doesn't want what's best for the country but rather is so partisan that they'd rather see Obama fail. Weren't repubs suppossed to be the ones putting "country first?" Not very patriotic to want the president to fail because you care more about your own hateful ideology is it?

russell a bills   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

limbaugh you are a iddiot go back under the rock you were under before our new president was elected find your drugs , disappear no is listening GO BARACK!!!!!!!!

Wes   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Can you believe this disgusting drug adict makes $26,000,000 per year off of the idiots who listen to his garbage?

Nancy - Houston   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Hey, Limbaugh, the next time you're down by the river, drop in. What an ego-maniac! He must be on drugs....again.

Jerry Smith   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Someone please tell this crackhead that Pres O nor ANYONE else is afraid of him.

Dexter in Houston TX   January 26th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

President Obama has made it clear that we have no use for divisive tactics and those who promote them and you Rush are the most self serving divisive person on the face of this earth.

Give me a break...this guy is a joke!
Dx in TX

Emma   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

CAN'T SOMEONE PLEASE DEPORT LIMBAUGH TO A DESERT ISLAND?

Rob   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

The reason President Obama warned GOP congressional leaders last week that "they should stop listening to Limbaugh" is because he represents people like George Poole. Vile, inane, morons.

Rush Limbaugh is nothing but a self-serving huckster of feculent odium and no one is frightened of him. What IS truly frightening though is the fact that he has a large audience of like-minded "fans".

walter   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh : Largest talk show audience with 20 million listeners and growing!! How do you Libs explain that???

Lexie   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Oh please! What a pompous blowheart!

Unsilent Majority   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Maybe if you poke Rush gravy will spill out of the holes, this fat piece of animal dung is a disgrace to America!

lynn   January 26th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

Palin / Limbaugh 2012!!

Tom   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Obama Voters are racists. They ran Bush out of town and now the black guy gets excuses for this man. He does not even know what he is signing. If Bush did this they would be shouting out loud. Obama does it and he is soooo smart.

Ron of Baltimore   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Rush, don't waste any more of America's time.

Nancy   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Limbaugh is not even entertaining. What kind of American want his president to fail? Limbaugh has truly gone off the deep end.

bradley   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

OH, I am glad President Obama spoke about personal responsibility.

We seem to be a nation with our hands out...get your heads out of the sand, grow up and move on. Take control of your own destiny.

Anni   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

I actually confronted Rush at the ATT Pro-Am in Pebble Beach several years back. He looked me in the face and said nothing. Guess he only has courage when he is in front of those who agree with him.

The only person that thinks anyone is afraid of Rush is Rush.

ksg   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

There is only one word that describes Rush and his listeners CRAZY!

RFD from Lambertville   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Last time I had a discussion of who was frightened of whom was with my second grader...

Bobby Jindal 2012   January 26th, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Limbaugh a cockroach.. Hmmmm... I guess I am too given that I agree with 75% of what he comments on. And like all cockroaches, we will survive the trying times this country is facing as well as this one term president. Long live conservatism!!! Liberal haters!

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Rush, don't waste any more of America's time.

Rich, Idaho   January 26th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

I'm a Republican. I listen to Rush Limbaugh (for entertainment). Nobody is scared of him. Nobody.

GrogInOhio   January 26th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Ah, Rush... delusions of grandeur. He THINKS he's FAR more important than he really is.

Ruck Fush   January 26th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

Hey CNN, why should I give a flip? This has to be the most sophomoric article I've seen here... and that's saying a LOT. This is elementary school playground gossip. We're sick of hearing this bull! CNN, don't you have anything more important to report?

Dan   January 26th, 2009 8:56 pm ET

This dude has issues

JG   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Thank God for free speech. Only America gets it (I've lived in 4 different countries and speak from experience). Let Rush dig his own extra-wide, oxycontin-lined professional grave. Before long, it'll be him and the good Rev. Phelps saving us from ourselves.

legal in nc   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

It seems that all the left can do is continue with their childish ways, attack people they don't agree with by calling them names. If you felt that those things that Rush has said are false then prove otherwise with FACTS, not namecalling.

Rush never said that he wished for the country to fail, he only hoped that the policies that Obama pushed for that were socialist ideas to fail.

Rush is doing no different than you haters of him did while spewing hate against Bush.

Jorge Rey   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Looks like Rush is hitting the Vicodin again. Rush, Obama is as frightened of you as a lion is frightened of a mouse.

No incumbents 2010   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

@richard in charleston
So you are the one listener of Air America. Pleased to meet you.

Pill Head   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Fat biggot slob + Pill head = Fat boy Rush

Buddy   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

We have freedom of speech in America and this idiot should be glad.But I am so sick and tired of hearing this boorish,pillpopping loudmouth and the blatant HATE and POISON he spewsI cant stand it.God gave us two ears and one mouth so we would do twice as much listening as we do talking.Rush and Sean shut the F up.Your 15 minutes have got to end soon.
A Conservative Republican wondering who's side you really care about.

Michael West   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

It amazes me how these pathetic people get behind a mic, gets a platform, and talk as if theyre the baddest thing walking the streets. Place them in the streets and see how bad they are; RUSH, you're a joke !

jeff   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

radio people are so great. all they have to have is a good voice. obama went to harvard Limbaugh went to Southeast Missouri State University and failed after two semesters.

it's funny how so many educated people listen to a man who couldn't succeed at a 3rd rate school.

Mark S   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

It's hard to believe that anyone with intelligence would look to this fat, uneducated, drug addict for answers on anything but maybe I've answered my own question. The man can't even control the amount of food that goes in his mouth on a daily basis but he wants to tell everyone how to run our Country. If he were ever in a position of power he would sell us all into slavery for a 1/2 gallon of ice cream.
Limbaugh is a loud mouth with a microphone who sells advertising. He is desperately trying to keep his name in the media because he knows the vast majority of people in our Country don't want to hear him. He wants Obama to fail. Well guess what, if Obama fails the economy fails and we fail. Go pop a pill and eat a chicken fried steak Rush but shut up.

common sense   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

If any of you actually listen to the show – and had half a brain – you would know that Rush does not want the new president to fail. These rediculous Ticker posts rarely put the information in the right context – especially if it is a conservative view point.

Rush said that from what we know about some of President Obama's planned policies, he hopes he fails in getting them implemented because he believes the policies are bad for the country.

When he says that President Obama is "frightened of him" it is not a literal – he is making the point that President Obama seems more concerned with his comments of opposition – rather than the republican senators and congressmen – which is a sad state of affairs for the republican party.

Al   January 26th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

Like I said about Blago......just another sociopath running around loose in America. Someone please shut these people up! Who are the idiots paying these people's salaries and who put microphones in their faces? We, as a society, need to stop feeding the insanity with all of the attention they crave. Let's get back to some state of sanity in this country.

Asheville Guy   January 26th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

To the guy on here calling everyone Dumb-o-crats: Along with Rush, YOU sound like you're STILL IN the 6th grade! What's next – A "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo"???

bradley   January 26th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Rush tells the truth, folks. Seems all the politicians lie. Get use to the CHANGE. Our president was correct when he said,"It's going to be rough for a while...could it be they caused this...Mr. Secretary of the Treasury and all..best guess is they do NOT know how to fix it...better listen to Rush.

Rusty Shackleford   January 26th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Ah yes, this is coming from the man that can't handle his own life so he has to take Percocets to cope with being himself.. Great credibility.

Louis Gesthon Abraham   January 26th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Rush, you do not belong to that siciety. Go back to where you are from.......hell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave   January 26th, 2009 8:54 pm ET

Rush, the only thing scared of you are cheeseburgers.

Debra   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is afraid of Obama because if Obama succeeds, it means all the crap Limbaugh spews is bogus. Be afraid Rush...

john   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

ATTENTION!!

everyone..point, laugh, and move on

bw   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

As Obama himself said, we're remembered for what we build. Limbaugh's comments indicate that he is only interested in tearing down others instead of contributing to a much-needed discussion about our way forward.

Steve NJ   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Dood, one, he talked about a universal health care, which is socalism, since it requires to overthrow an entire industry first, just to give an example of how obama might be leaning towards a socalist nation.

Marianna, i don't thing Rush is rasist, i don't think i'm racist as well, i seriously don't care if Obama's black or not, it's his policies that are troubling, not the color of his skin

Angelo, i agree that obama didn't directly say he'd be taking over the banks, but forcing them to make loans (which got us here in the first place, not de-regulation like everyone else suggests) is taking control and thus what worries him...

also, being skeptic (because that is what Rush is, skeptic if anything, i don't think he's completly against Obama) of an opposition of your ideologies is not racism like many people are saying

Charlie in Maine   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

I would like to send a message to Rush Linbaugh. As you dittohead President was so fond of saying "Bring it on". Al Franken is right you are a big fat lier and the fact that you don't like it makes the Obama Presidecy even better.

Kat   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Rush is saying whatever it takes to get media attention on him. If he actually said something reasonable, do you think it would make news? The best way to get this person to shut up is to ignore him.

Dan   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Limbaugh should go to Iraq and Afghanistan to frighten the terrorists.

Mikey from San Antonio   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

I think Mr. Limbaugh should have been swollowed whole at birth.

Get with the new boss   January 26th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

If Rush hates America so much, he can just move to Canada. There's a new president – time for the bumbling fools who got us into this mess to take a back seat and tow the line. Or, shut up and leave.

kcl   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

You've got to be kidding. Anything for a sound bite to get his name out there again. Stop falling for it CNN.

Danni d.   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

He must be out of his mind. The way I see it, it's the other way around. He is sooo scared that PRESIDENT Obama (still can't get over it!) will most definitely succeed. Because if so then where would that leave the republican party. And for someone to wish failure on their president and country regardless of who is in office....is IGNORANT beyond measure. Lets take this back to grade school "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all."

TH   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

I think Rush Limbaugh is a total idiot! The man shows his ignorance everytime he opens his mouth or shows his face. We had 8 dreadful years with Bush do we really need more years with Limbaugh????????

Paul Pierson   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Wasn't this the same clown that when President Bush was screwing everything up was preaching that we should support him because he is our President and it would be unpatriotic to not support the President?

Joe   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

I have known for a long time that they could pile it that high and wide. But it still amazes me that they were able to teach it to speak.

MW   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Who the hell cares what this loser thinks or even less what he has to say? The whole lot of right wing jokers like him were totally repudiated by the citizens of our country in the last election and lost all relevancy anyway, as if the last eight years didn't prove enought of the absurdity of their so-called views! Stop giving them the coverage that they oh-so-don't-deserve like the rest of yesterday's garbage!

Swick   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

People point to Rush's drug problems because he has spoken so loudly against drug users and dealers in the past before he ever got caught. If he had been a good person, most of us would let him be after a simple apology. No liberal went on the air and cheered for Bush's conservative policies to fail, though many conservatives did act like that was the case every time a policy failure was discussed. There is a huge difference in pointing to what has happened and wishing that future decisions fail just so one idealogy triumphs no matter who is hurt. Any intelligent conservative would distance themselves from everything Rush stands for because he stands for failure in so many ways.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Any person that openly cheers for their President and their country to be a failure should geeet out. All us democrats may not have liked Bush, but we would have all rather he not have been failure.

cooleman   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

wow, what a caricature of a self-aggrandizing blow-hard. his ACT doesn't even qualify as stale; too bad he's painted himself into a corner – at one time he was actually ENTERTAINing.

Dianne   January 26th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

We are all afraid of you, Rush. You are crazy.

M.Gus   January 26th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

Actually Rush, I am afraid of you, and I think a lot of other people should be, too, if only because there are a lot of people that actually believe the junk that flows so readily out of your mouth. Not all of us buy into this kind of stuff. Reminds me of more of this; Nixon, Shackley, Clines, Bush (all of them, including Prescott-who helped monetarily fund Hitler, by the way-do some research, its true.) All of these goons worked as hard as they could to ruin Jimmy Carter, and then Clinton. (I am no Democrat, either, but it was still all junk.) Rush, you and all your "Scum and Bones" (oh wait, you never graduated from that school, or any other, because you are a single minded fool.) buddies have done your very best to ruin our country, all in the name of more money and power for yourselves. 99% of people make me proud of my country. Then, there are people like you. Thanks for more B.S., Rush.

Ohio Citizen   January 26th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh has been the mouthpiece of an era of political and governmental failure. He has consistently provided a lot of heat without providing any constructive dialogue.

The idea that President Obama fears him is just a grandiose fallacy. Obama is telling the Republican leaders to forget about this guy lest they become irrelevant to the important work the country must do.

It's time to put aside childish things.

The silly and outlandish bloviating of Limbaugh, Hannity, and Coulter has run it's course. The country can ill-afford the counterproduction of these political entertainers.

These are serious times that require serious people. Limbaugh is a bad joke. No one is laughing anymore.

Austin Evans   January 26th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

How long until Limbaugh joins Coulter in the "People We Stopped Caring About" list?

kenmatheny   January 26th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh-A ledgend in his own mind-and the EIB-absurd misnomer for the worst radio talk show in the free world today!! He is the most unpatriotic citizen in the USA, including Blagojevich, and Rush should be tarred and feathered and flown out of the Nation today, if of course you could find a third world country that would take Limbaugh. People are tired of potty mouth-Rush and he and his EIB network should be forced off the airways by the FCC for communist, facist, and otherwise dictatorial-revolutionary comments. Get a life Rush and try to do something positive, just one time in your life by supporting the country and the administration that allows a worm like you to earn a living in our fair country. Goodbye to Rush and the EIB!!!

John M.   January 26th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

Hey Cnn! Why do even bother to post stories about this pill popping windbag. If people want to hear what Limbaugh is saying then they can watch Fox (GAG!!) News along with all the narrowminded dropouts who love him. If we ignore him he'll just shrivel up and blow away!!

Jake   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Guys you are wasting your time trying to reason with this Russ Limbaugh guy. The man is too deformed to be reformed. Lets just hope that he takes his hatred with him to his grave when his time comes.

scott   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

listened to rush for years sometimes wrong sometimes right he's got freedom to say whatever he likes if you dont like it dont listen thats your right

ChristianG   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Sorry, Rush.

You're just irrelevant. Get over yourself.

Rita Mikridge   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

All of you who responded negatively with your ignorant comments about Rush and his remark about wanting Obama to fail have not read Rush's statement in its entirety. Rush want s Obama to fail in his socialist attitudes. And I dont't think many of you want socialism in this country. Rush is on of the most informed, intelligent men who should be in politics intead of the wackos we have in there now.

LANDO   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

RUSH...LIKE MOST RADIO TALK SHOW HOST IS ONLY CONCERNED WITH RATINGS AND NOT REAL CONTENT. HE'S THE CONSERVATIVE
HOWARD STERN..SAY ANYTHING TO GET YOU AMPED..WHO CARES.

Amy   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Does anyone even listen to this moron? His kind are gone (ie the conservative extremists or, as conservative like to call extremists, terrorists) and this country is finally moving in the right direction -forward! Let him mouth off all he wants – at least it gives us all something to laugh at.

Though I do find it interesting that when the rest of us questions Bush and his policies and called for his impeachment we were labeled as anti-American, terrorist loving extremists but when the American Terrorists do it, it's holding the government accountable. Oh to be a fly on the wall when Limbaugh has to face God and explain his hatred, arrogance and pride.

Eric Washington   January 26th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

I say we toss Limbaugh into Gitmo!!!!

dana   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Who in the heck cares what some drunk, addicted, drug smuggling, divorced fat bigot has to say?

Paul Pierson   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

What has Rush Limbaugh ever accomplished?

Chuck Rogers   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

I think everyone should be afraid of Rush, he's like a run away train, made out of mouth, fat, and pills. Lucky for us, most of the Rush Limbaughs' die young.

richard in charleston   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

i used to love talk radio but now this new breed of right wing talk show radio hosts have taken it to the level of verbal paparazzi. taking cheap shots out of focus.

R in Florida   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

I HAVE TRIED ON MANY OCCASIONS TO GET MY COMMENTS PUBLISHED BY CNN AND HAVE FAILED. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS DUE TO MY POLITICS.

CNN IS LITTLE MORE THAN "ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT" TRYING TO REPORT THEIR TAKE ON THE NEWS...

Dee   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Poor Rush.....He is a big fat dope addiicted JOKE. I do enjoy his show though, he's hilarious.

Sick of Rush in Houston   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Rush seems to believe his own press. That's very nice; BUT IT'S WRONG!!!!! I regret that President Obama gave him the attention that he did. To think that President Obama is afraid of him or even cares about opinion borders on madness and intelligent Americans don't give him their time of day. We should just pray Rush goes back to rehab because he is obviously on some kind of mind altering drug.

Jill Saucy   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Does anyone still listen to Rush????

Tommy   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Limbaugh, please go away and stay away. You're a divider and we're sick and tired of you and your BS.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

This man is so ignorant, he just want someone to feed into his ego. He may just be high off oxycotin. If the world was like him, we'll all be messed up. It's good to know that most of the world has changed except a very small percentage of bigots like rush. It's time for you to face reality, he's my president and your president. accept it and learn to like it. If you had an ounce of integerity, you will give him a chance. You wanted the world to understand your addiction. What so bad about President Obama? Is it because he''s a black man. I don't know
if you know it or not but there are so intelligent blacks in this world.
I don't know Rush but I bet he call himself a man of God. All of the bigots do. But the hate a man because of the color of his skin.

Taryn   January 26th, 2009 8:49 pm ET

Pop another oxycontin and try to convince the American people that Obama is frightened of you. You are a coward who has never and will never make the impact that Obama has made during the past year. You are a pathetic excuse for a person and will ultimately be your own demise.

Sean   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Is it any wonder the Republicans just lost an election? With a spokesman like Rush, Obama won't have to try too hard in 2012.

Steve   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an old, tired, gaseous, windbag.

Jonny   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Free country free opinion a good idea. Sir, Mr. Limbaugh
Take your pill before you go on air.
To be honest I am afraid of aficionado if you know what I mean……

Laura   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

No one is scared of you Limbaugh. We just think you are a fool and a fear monger.

Brian   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Imus lost his job for speaking a bit to openly.

Mr. Limbaugh deserves a taste of Imus.

As a proud Obama American, I am insulted by Mr. Limbaugh.

I hope Mr. Limbaugh fails !!
:(

cl   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

The media is part of the problem that keeps this country divided too. This is not news. It has no relevance on the economy, security, or the health care issues of the country. Its just the comments of a bigot that wants attention. He know that comments like these will get him the exposure he wants . It only adds fuel to the hate groups that rather see this country fail than see people of all races unite and support President Obama as he tries to put this country back on track.

Erick   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

I wouldn't listen to anything this drug addict has to say. He lies to his listeners and spins the facts and no one calls him on it... no thanks for me.

Someone'sBeenInTheHooch...   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Ahhh...Nothin like a little rousing bloviation from "Rash" following his afternoon of overindulgence in mason jar home-brew and too much oxy.

He still doesn't get it. Obama's had to deal with people like Rash his whole life and all it does is strengthen him. You can't do anything to him that hasn't already been done.

About 10 years from now, Obama will have spent 8 years at the helm of this Country, will be working on his library, penning another book and be the most requested speaker in the world. Rush will be looking for pickup work as the newest spokesperson for Bob's Fatboy..ehr..I mean Bigboy.

Dennis   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Limbaugh is full of smoke and mabye oxycodone again-who really pays this guy-would never listen to him. Sponsors, you are wasting your money!!

philip   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Come on Rush, sounds to me like you are the one who is afraid. You want him to fail, which would only deepen the pain Americans are going through, at least the average, bottom 90% of the country who is not over compensated like you. You're nothing but a pill poping, big mouth spewing venom who could not care one bit about the future of our country unless it involves ultra conservatives ruling like kings. You should be afraid of a higher power and how you will be judged in the end. At least the President is working overtime to fix the mess and has shown more leadership in one week than you and your cronies have in 20 years.

The-Anti-Rush   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

[quote]Limbaugh: Obama is 'frightened of me[/quote]
This is so hilarious, I'm laughing so hard at this worthless, fat, dope-sodden lump that I can't hardly type. . .

mpinacnx   January 26th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

rush limbaugh is such a retard and schmuck for real!
who let that retard have his own tv show?

pat   January 26th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

Sad old man. Wanting to be important. Hopefully, the American people have moved on from him.

Dawn   January 26th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

I hate commenting on anything that Limbaugh says because he is getting exactly what he wants: attention. But why hasn't the FBI or CIA taken this ding-a-ling into custody for "threatening" our national security? If our president fails, we all fail; our collective well-being is jeopardized, and when our well-being is jeopardized, so is the well-being of millions of people around the world, or hasn't Rush been watching and listening the last eight years. Limbaugh's comments only smack of his lack of judgment and moral ineptitude.

Rick   January 26th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

I am going to admit that I occasionally listen to LImbaugh. He is very articulate, has a great voice, and has a pretty good sense of humor. With that said, the real reason I listen to him is that I like to hear him suffer.. It is clearly a real effort for him to hide his disgust that an African American is now running his country. His ultra conservative views are now those of an ever decreasing minority, and he has to know that he is on the wrong side of pretty much every issue these days. I will keep listening to you Rush – out of pity.....

David   January 26th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

Rush Rimblah has some serious baggage he needs to deal with. Perhaps he should dry out and try taking a sober look at reality. He appears to have the mental capacity of a dope.

rick   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

Rush 2012 !!!

Kurt   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

No, what's frightening are all the morons in this country who get all their info from the fat, fascist bastard. Idiots...

silas   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

This man is a loser, plan and simple . All he needs is attention and its a pity he's getting that attention from Republicans who listen to him.

Rush Bimbo got choke on some Hamburger in the Attic. We got a democrat as a President and YES YES YES he is a Black man named PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

RUSH, OBAMA IS ALREADY TAKEN BY MICHELLE SO GO FIND YOURSELF YOUR OWN AND STOP BEING SO STUCK ON OBAMA. RUSH YOU ARE REALLY BEGINNING TO SOUND LIKE YOU GOT A THING FOR OBAMA, BUT YOU AREN'T OBAMA'S TYPE.

Brian   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh is anti-American!
:(

Andrew   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

Rush, dear friend, please remember that rehab is for quitters!

texasgreenacres   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

paul in orgeon check your spelling it's spelled IDIOT not a( IDiOtL) the bottom line on most idols which orginally was carvings used in worship. lifeless and boring like lumbaugh.rush is like dung stinks to high hell

Obama 08   January 26th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

To the dittoheads out there, or whatever you so proudly call yourselves to emphasize your mindlessness, the problem with Limbaugh's "argument" is that Obama isn't trying to turn the country into a socialist country. The bailouts certainly weren't his idea, and were initiated before he was even elected, let alone took office. You can try and fudge it by saying, "I don't want the country to fail, I want Obama to fail in his aspirations to make us socialist," but those arent his aims. He looks to adjust the tax bracket slightly - actually so that MORE Americans will be giving LESS of their hard earned money to the government - and he wants to offer a national health insurance policy, but thats not socialism. So when you say you want him to fail, its kind of hard to rationalize your way out of saying you don't want the country to fail. A president's success is measured by the relative prosperity of the country during his tenure. If America gets back on track, starts creating jobs again, gets the economy rolling again, then Obama will have been a success. I'd rather see our country prosper again than have my personal ideals validated. I guess thats a difference between myself and Limbaugh.

tr   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

what an insecure idiot! Rush go back to your pill popping and get a life!

Rushdouchewho   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh should run for president.....oh wait hes just a panzy who hides behind a microphone and runs his fat mouth.......somebody needs to put a sock in it

wilfred   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

i cannt believe he gets any attention at all, so sad.

he brings out the worst in everyone.

the world would be much better without this hateful jerk.

Tom, South Carolina   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh should hope that President Obama succeeds, especially if our new President is able to push a decent health plan, then Rush could get the drugs he abuses much more cheaply.

chris   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

I wonder how many people wanted Rush to fail when he was addicted to pain killers. I believe the only thing Rush is frightened of is losing another 15 minutes of fame.

Osama Akhtar   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

anna smith- if you and Rush want Obama to fail, then AMERICA FAils

May god bless both of you!!

BigRedMac   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Someone should tell that fat drug addict to shut up.

But, before that happens, CNN and other news agencies should quit giving the fat drug addict any news time.

Perusing-through   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh and Rod Blagojevich are two of a kind – - "coo-coo".

imillerand   January 26th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

CNN's version of what President Obama said is different enough from what he actually said that it's easy to misconstrue. What he said was that the GOP shouldn't just listen to Rush Limbaugh - NOT that they shouldn't listen to Rush but that they shouldn't listen to Rush to the exclusion of listening to anyone else.

Now that's a very different statement. And it is a statement suggesting that our elected officials should listen to more than one point of view.

It's unimaginable how this comment has managed to grow into the pissing contest that Rush Limbaugh is making it, and it may indeed backfire on ol' Rush. One can certainly hope.

videodrome   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is nothing more than an overpaid, over-hyped entertainer.
He makes Amy Winehouse look sane.

ray   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

this fat piece of republicans racists should get something and stick up.

"B"   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

How many of you liberals laughed at every mispeak and mistake Bush made? Sure seems like alot of you wished the best for him.
How many of you wanted to cut and run from Iraq and defund our military? How many wanted to call the heroes that protect us murderers and killers of babies?
Treason? I think more so than wishing for potential socialistic policies to fail. Bigger government is not better, you didn't like Bush expanding the government anymore than I did. Why the change of opinion?

john   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

point and laugh, then move on

R   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

Well, I suppose there is a place in this world for everyone (sigh). Limbaugh is a very small fish in a very large pond, who bottom feeds on those that get a rush from tabloid material such as his. Limbaugh is very excited because now after eight years, there is some new material to use in his broadcasts, which translates into more money for him. He will probably do himself in with too many foolish and stupid statements and die a broken old man who never figured it out.

JJ   January 26th, 2009 8:44 pm ET

I love the President response via his press secretary "tell him I said Hi". That shows real fear alright. It's about all the time ole Rush deserves, and that's just one brief second. SHUT UP RUSH!!!!!!!

Frank   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Why in the world would anyone be afraid of a ignorant drug addict that in his own miniature mind is never wrong ?

BigDaddyTod   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Why do most of talk radio only bash? What about coming up with some ideas instead of just complaining.

bob   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Is there ever a better reason to require all parties to have eqaul air time to express an opposing viewpoint when all this fellow is spew out hate.

Parker   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

The only way people like Rush ever learn that they are finished is when the rest of us turn our backs on them. Even the most intellectually challenged individual will simply go away when ignored by everyone. Stop giving him a forum, stop paying attention, stop commenting on his antics.

Brad   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a deluded publicity-seeker who is drunk on the praise from his own syncophant listeners. If Congressional Republicans are silly enough to follow his advice, they know that they will be seen as a partisan obstacle to Obama and they will be blamed by the public.

The Republicans know that they only tactic that they really have is a Senate fillibuster...which accomplishes nothing but delay. The public wants action now...not partisan gridlock. Do Republicans really intend to follow the advice of a man who openly states that he wants to see our new President fail? If Barack Obama fails, so does the country.

tired of Rush   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

The man represents everything that is wrong with our human race as a whole.

Jason   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

I dont listen to any radio hosts that goes to rehab cause they couldnt control there pill poppin habit.

Independent   January 26th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Rush, you are nothing but a worthless piece of skin.....

john   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

He did not say that he wanted the country to fail. He said that he wanted Obama's left wing policies to fail, there is a difference.

Louis in Los Angeles   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

Rush has zero credibility. Obama is too busy trying to fix the mess Bush left him to pay attention to Rush's immature grade school yard bully taunts. GET A CLUE RUSH. The nation has voted for Change instead of the politics of intollerance and division. In the new Obama Era who has time to listen to the rantings of an aging fat balding spitefull hatefull racist bigot of a hypocritical drug addict? The sooner people stop supporting his shows sponsors the sooner his moronic rants of hate will go off the air.

christopher   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

to 'i was right'......would you like some lube? squeezing your own fat head up your arse is gonna hurt without some slippery action down there. do yourself a favor and subscribe to SiriusXM. far more compelling content than anything Rush has or ever will put out.
PS...FU.

Andy   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

I think he's just afraid you'll sit on him.

emile hussein   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

It's people like Rush who spread hate in america which in turn spreads hate across the globe. we are coming together as a nation and as a world, and we need to stop hate and racism, so i think rush is the one who is actually scared. It starts by setting a better example in our own country, we don't need rush, lannity, or o'reilly, spreading the virus anymore, they can all disappear off into the sunset with bush and his administration.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:42 pm ET

I dont take advice for any guy that had to go to rehab cause he couldnt control his pill poppin.

Brad   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a deluded publicity-seeker who is drunk on the praise from his own syncophant listeners. If Congressional Republicans are silly enough to follow his advice, they know that they will be seen as a partisan obstacle to Obama and they will be blamed by the public.

The Republicans know that they only tactic that they really have is a Senate fillibuster...which accomplishes nothing but delay. The public wants action now...not partisan gridlock.

Otis Perkins   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Limbaugh is a nut case. Does he really think he has that much influence. I just don't get it. I know, he is obviously making that coment to say the Republican Party has no more influence than he does with the President. Now that really is far reaching. But surely you took his comment "I hope the President fail out of context. No American in his right mind would wish something like that. If he fails, all americans fail.

cnnnewser   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Obama is secretely thanking Limbaugh – Limbaugh is the reason so many republicans jumped ship and voted Democratic.
And, the more Limbaugh spews the more support Obama gets.
I think it's hysterical!
Keep on keeping on, Rush – there's another election on the way.

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Rush, you must be the most conceded man on the face of this earth.

Obama is not scared of you, the simple fact is that you are not worth his time.

Butch Dillon   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

All these recent comments from Limbaugh suggest that he's switched his recreational drug consumption to one of the hallucinogens. Wonder how many tabs he drops before showtime.

anna smyth = Ana Smith   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

To anna smyth
You other name is Ana Smith. What are you hiding from??
Move and get a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesse Callahan   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Anyone with an ounce of common sense should be very, very afraid of Rush Limbaugh. He is more a menace to society than the worst possible plague.

Jesse
Brookeland, Texas

Sean   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Limbaugh your an idiot.

Chris Smith   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

It isn't that President Obama is scared of Limbaugh. Look Obama's plan represents driving a truck with a very important load in its carrier. Eyes focussed on the road ahead making sure we dodge all the debris along the way so that we make this long drive safely. Limbaugh represents...well....you know....that goofy looking clown that stands out right next to the highway waving some silly banner to distract you and get you to come into a Chucky Chesses or something like that. The message is clear. Ignore the funny clown and lets just focus on the task at hand.

moniker   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

44 has as much to fear from this man as he did from any other outdated, hysterical facist that baited him on his way to the top, and he has responded in the same, appropriate way, by not responding.

Once again, we have a man in charge that is equal to the office. Where are all the decent conservatives (I actually know several) who might be able to get this toxic idiot to go away?

J.   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Limbaugh is an idiot that feeds into those individuals who choose to live in a world of hate and racism. For those followers of Limbaugh, they obviously are not thinking of the best interest of our country, this moron wishes that our new President fails so that he can be proven right somehow.

Westville   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Rush needs to check himself; is he so despondent over the whipping that the republicans took in the election that he doesn't know how to think straight and develop intelligent commentary for his radio show. Why in the world would the President of the United States have to fear Rush Limbaugh. I think it is time for an intervention, obviously "he doesn't have all the numbers on the clock."

joseph   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Limbaugh/Palin 2012!!!! Let's Go!!!

Mertis from Georgetown,S.C   January 26th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Ditto, you are pathetic and an ignorant moron. Wish you well

John   January 26th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

A small and bitter man preaching divisive malice to those with smaller minds; in truth, I pity him and they, for the past is the past and the future holds nothing for those who are incapable of letting go.

Rush very much needs psychological attention; I pray he receives it before his hatred boomerangs, circling back to claim him in that dark and special way enmity always does.

"Just Say No" to Rush   January 26th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

If it weren't for the destruction of the Fairness Doctrine by the GOP and Reagan, this idiot wouldn't have a job. Go figure.

"See in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda."
-Dubya

RJL   January 26th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

I feel sorry for Limbaugh's soul. When was the last time this man looked in the mirror and saw what has become of his image? I believe there is still hope for salvation, even for someone who spews so much venom.

Goldie's Mom   January 26th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Rush, you must be taking some new drugs that put you in a state of dellusion. The good people of USA will make this country great again and Obama will lead us there. I am 61, white, and female, and it is polution like you that makes me so very ashamed. Thank God for our youth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nero   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

What a worthless piece... why does anyone listen to him? How low of an IQ must you have to actually enjoy listening to him. He wants the United States of America to fail. If you want our President to fail, you are asking for the failure of our country. He is without a doubt, the most unpatriotic American alive. He's a drug addicted hypocrite. I really wish he would take is fat arse to another country and annoy their people for the rest of his pathetic life... only I wouldn't even wish that on the people of Iraq.

Angelo Kontos   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

To state the obvious, what a piece of work Limbaugh is...after misrepresenting Obama's economic plans (Obama never said he would "absorb" banks as Limbaugh claimed the other day) and stating that he hopes the new president fails, he expresses outrage at Obama for suggesting people turn off the vile, uninformed, self serving crap that he calls his radio show. Perhaps Limbaugh is afraid that if enough people stop listening, he'll lose his meal ticket and will have to go back to living off the government, as he once did. As for Obama being "frightened" of him, I think it's apparent to any clear thinking person that Limbaugh is not good enough to clean the screen on Obama's Blackberry.

C   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

He might be right that Obama is frightened. Most people who listen to this pill popping whack job are just as crazy as he is, but don't have the millions to keep them for going all out crazy on conservative fascism. Rush does it for the money – people who listen actually believe.

R in Florida   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Yo "R in Maine"

But the Democratic Republic called the United States of America DOES have reason to fear a skinny black boy, better known as the new SOCIALIST president!!!

JC   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

When around Rush Limbaugh, one ought to have a healthy fear of getting eaten.

James   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Joe the Plumber you got a job to do man, something is stincking here.

BJ   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Negative attention is better than no attention. That's what children think.

Katie   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Does he understand... that if Obama fails, we all fail. I would not wish that on my friends, family, neighbors... what an ignorant man.

Renel C   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Who wouldn't be scared of a pill popping lunatic idiot?

Roberta   January 26th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Trust me honey, he ain't scared of you. He just thinks listening to you causes brain rot. He just wants the people he's trying to work with to be sharp and not be zombies.

Larry Tomplait   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

Rush must be having a bad rush again. To wish failure on the President of our country is like wishing failure on every citizen of the U.S.A. I think Plumbob should Pop Two Pills, Take A Nap, Wake-Up and give us something positive and straight to talk about . He should get on The Band Wagon To Recovery or Get Off the Air Ways.
The failures of the last Eight Years has been enough for America.

Larry, from Texas

Richard   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

He reminds me of a silly little boy...he really is pathetic.

Steve   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

Rush is an idiot who spews fear, hate, and ignorance. It's high time all credible politicians, talk show hosts, members of academia, and commentators say so bluntly and tell folks that getting spun up at his scare tactics is senseless and unconstructive. Time to tell it like it is and quit giving this buffoon a free ride.

Wally© Belgium   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

This guy needs a shrink !!!!

Dumb-o-crats   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

You Dumb-o-crats just don't get it. First off....99% of you need to go back to school and finish the 6th grade. You have the writing abilities of a group of ignorant Dumb-o-crat children. I wish NObama the same goodwill as you Dumb-o-crats wished on President Bush; i.e NONE. As Carlos Mencia says..."Dee dee dee". Get back on the short bus and go back to where you came from.

Marianne Geyer   January 26th, 2009 8:38 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh, your are so shallow. You have no integrity, no courage and no humility. You are a racist who makes their living off of being ignorant. No talent. Go get a real job.

Obamanation   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

I was right!: Rush Limbaugh only has 20 million listeners and there are 300 million Americans. So Limbaugh does not have that much influence in the nation as you might think. More than 70 million citizens voted for Barack Obama. Obama has more than 3 times the support that Limbaugh has so your "reason" 3. is totally false. The only reason Rush raises our blood pressure is because everything that comes out of his mouth is invented by him, false, delusional, hateful, pessimistic, ignorant and fear mongering.

Your 1. "reason" is totally irrelevant, Tony Rezko is a nobody and just because Rush has been mentioned a lot does not give any validity to his comments or is not a compliment to him either. He is mentioned for his ignorant, hateful & divisive ideals & "values".

Jeff an Independent   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

No, Rush – he's not afraid of you. He suggested people stop listening because you're IRRELEVANT. You WISH he was afraid of you, but that's your very small narrow mind having hallucinations.

Franky   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

There you go, another ego right here, LOL!!

He's frightened of you Rush, don't hurt his feelings. You'll make him cry next time, LOL!!

Be afraid Rush, be afraid..I thought he was because of these executive orders?? LOL!! You know, we jokingly played around over here that we won't be surprised if Ann Coulter went out with Rush, we even got odds on that for crying out loud, LOL!!

armstrong   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

I think Rush should just move to another country for the next 4 years. After a recent visit to India I am more than happy to be in the USA no matter who is president Maybe he would appreciate what a great nation we have if he moved his show to another country

christopher   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

if you even had a fraction of the talent guys like bubba, howard stern or scotty ferrell have, i'd take your psycho babble more seriously. you want Obama to fail so you're not lonely at the frikkin bottom any more.

Pepou   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Is that creature on drugs again ? What is the FBI doing ?

Asheville Guy   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Hmmmm – good ole Rush must be in one his drug-induced hazes. Or did he ever really emerge?

David in CA   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a canker sore on this country, and Obama is the medicine to heal it. Who cares what Limbaugh thinks. He and his fringe followers are becoming a little less relevant every day.

Glidescube   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Why is Rush and all the fundies scared out of their wits of Obama? Why are they so afraid of nationalized health care? If you get leukemia and you don't have insurance the result is death. Why do Rep want to kill the sick? Is that what Jesus wanted?

Dood   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

To "I was right!":

You say this and yet Rush is one spreading vitrol just as bad, if not worse. He says what he says because he knows it pisses people off. Not because he is really right, but because he knows it pisses people off. It obviously got your attention as well. Good for Rush for doing what he wanted to do...divide people more. Yeah America!

To "Anna Smyth":
Being liberal leaning, I can honestly say I never wanted Bush to fail. I sincerely wanted him to succeed. But he was a failure, IMHO. And because he failed, our country is in a worse position than it was before. Why would we want that?
Also, what evidence have you seen so far of this terrifying "Socialist State"? You're still living off of the deciet that people like Limbaugh spread. Stop listening to them for a month and listen to other commentators that are less biased. And obviously people like O'Rielly/Olbermann and such are too biased to be trusted.
Just watch at what Obama does and make your own educated judgement on whether his actions are "Socialist" or not.

None   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Rush is an idiot. Plain and simple.

roger in ga   January 26th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is just another Village Idiot. He was probably seperated from Gov. Palin at birth and the doctors couldn't figure out where to put the brains so they donated them to science for research. They discarded them as being totally useless.

ceosmom   January 26th, 2009 8:36 pm ET

Oh, Rush...why can't you admit that YOU have no influence over the minds of intelligent people in this great nation, as evidenced by the results of the 2008 presidential election? Methinks you're still popping those goofy pills of yours. Obama is afraid of you? Please...you're not even relevant.

GCLight   January 26th, 2009 8:36 pm ET

I am so glad I don't listen to this, hard to tell what he is. Obviously not a bonafide U.S. Citizen. How do they keep him on the air?

Mike   January 26th, 2009 8:36 pm ET

I have not even listened to Rush since he supported NAFTA. He is an insignificant wind bag.

philip   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

You pig! You common swill eating swine! Take some more meds and go away forever.

Scott   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is just a bag of hot air, just ignore the idiot and hopefully he will slither under the rock where he came from.

NC Voter   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Rush: "Obama is frightened of me."

Me: Do you mean the Rush on drugs? Or the Rush on 30 Viagra pills? Or just the garden variety fat, ignorant, racist moron Rush?

Jim Campbell   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Limbaugh is a radical. He advocates similar dictates as the Taliban. These are based on his interpretation of "right". Ultra conservatism is just as bad as ultra lieralism. I have difficulty listening to anyone that must raise their voice 50 decibles to "get their point across", so Limbaugh is not someone I turn to on the radio.

Ricardo   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Rush wants America to fail, this is called "starving the beast" the final solution of the NeoCons. He is a traitor and should be dealt with accordingly. After years of successfully supporting policies to concentrate wealth in the hands of a few, Rush and his financial backers are pulling out the stops to wreck any rebalance of the political pendulum to spread wealth and opportunity around. Let's have a country for the 'rest of us' and leave Rush where he is sliding, into the ashcan of history.

elyse   January 26th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Rush is such a douche. Instead of trying to unify everyone, he is trying to divide everyone with his pettiness. who listens to this toolbag anyways? Bush?

FoodForThought   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Q: Why would the president of the United States go and "attack" a private citizen for speaking his mind?

A: Because perceives him as a threat! (in other words, he's afraid of him)

The grown up thing for Obama to do would have been to ignore Rush – but he didn't (Hmmm.... sounds like he's afraid)

What would the media have done had Bush attacked a left-wing private citizen???

christopher   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

hey, rush...can ya spare a few pills for hurtin' man? looooooo--ser!

Irving TX for Obama   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

WHO CARES!!!!!

Limbaugh is Hater all the way......

Jeff   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

I'm going to dress as Rush Limbaugh for Halloween this year and say that I'm going as a "Giant Tool".

Carl Justus   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Limbaugh has an alligator mouth and a woodpecker behind. The more he talks, the more he sound like an idiot too. Maybe he took too much drugs and it fried his mind.

fred marti   January 26th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Limbaugh is just a PIG,he looks like a pig. Fat and ugly

proudliberal-independent   January 26th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

most importantly , a large majority of americans are frightened of him. which means republicans can count on 'Rushy' to keep driving away potential support for their soon to be extinct party.

Nothing ever Changes   January 26th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

anna smyth:

Do you have any idea what a Socialist State actually is, judging by your post, no you don't. If you are talking about Socialism then I suggest you take a long look at the last, oh let's say, half a dozen Presidents we've had. I guess you don't like Social Security or Pale Grants or Unemployment benefits, WIC, Medicare, Medicaid, shall I go on? Those and others are based on Socialism. All of you really need to get off the Socialism kick.

billy-bayou   January 26th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

All the previous postings from followers of the "Great Himself"(obama).
I remember well the throngs that fell for anfd fell in line with one Adolph hitler, We know the outcome of that worship.

Then there was those who went all tingly, fell in line and followed one Jim Jones. We are well aware of what happened to those poor misguided fools.

Now we are confronted by the obama, will the suckers come to their senses or will they drink the cool-ade?

Ula Nejad Sacramento, Ca   January 26th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

I suspect Rush knows what Obama knows and where he wants to take a once independent nation that is no more. How successful the first African American president will be only time will tell.

Ry   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Obama was simply telling them what the rest of us already know. That Rush is a windbag who doesn't nothing more than spread BS and hate.

He's a junkie that dropped out of school. Why does anyone take him seriously anyway?

Just pure ignorance.

cathy taylor   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

What Rush Limbaugh fails to understand is the more he rattles on with his nonsense about how Obama is afraid of him, which I highly doubt, the more he propells Obama and his team to success.

Limbaugh is just happy that there's a Dem in the White House because he's got at last four more years on his radio contract. Let's remember, he burst on the scene during the Clinton Administration and he had lots of stuff to talk - I'm sorry - criticize during Clinton's 8 years. As I recall, when Republicans are in office, we he nothing from Limbaugh. So, he's just priming himself for the next 4 maybe 8 years of the Obama Administration.

George   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Someboby please get t this big fat trash out of America. We don't need this kind of ignorant in this country.

The idiot   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Rush shows Hussein to be a pretty thin skinned autocrat. Already I see the libitoids making this story in to a Sara Palin thing by saying that Limbaugh said he wishes the country would fail. Absolutely not true like so much other dumbocrat crap. they spread.

Alan   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Reminds me of that scene in "Fried Green Tomatoes" when the KKK racist is bullying the black woman and she keeps saying she isn't afraid of him and he says "You should be!" And look what happened to him.

The secret's in the sauce, Rush!

Aaron, Chicago   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is unamerican and a traitor to this country, even Sean Hannity is hoping Obama succeeds.

Tom   January 26th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Tom Bray you may want to do some research before you comment.

Rush said he hopes Obama policy fails. I agree with him, if you go to whitehouse.gov and read his plans, it is quite alarming.

He wants min. wage at $9.50 and hour by 2011

He wants to force states that banned gay marriage to accept marriages from other states that allow them.

Obama is going to make Carter look like right winger. I'm a proud American and I want our country to be successful, but I do not believe we will if Obama gets his way.

Maxwell in Croton   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Nobody's afraid of that drug addicted old radio curmudgeon least of all Obama. Rush is so totally irrelevant in the new progressive era he unwittingly help unleash. The US has moved on and relics such as he will be remembered for their contributions or lack thereof.

Pugas   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

It's time to flush Rush. What a bag of wind. Hey Rush! I hope you fail. Oops- you have.

paul oregon   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

russ limbaugh the gop idol.

Ben in Dallas   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

In in extinction, Rush is still thrashing a round in the sewer. I just wish the alligators would get him. Even more sad is that there are people out there who still think he has something to say. That's more scary.

Osama Akhtar   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Tony Rezko- Rush Limbaugh has turned into an Al Qaida-like fiqure. Someone who's afraid of Obama because he knows Obama's doing alot of good and will continue doing it. Rush DID say he wants Obama (aka america) TO FAIL. You remember the fate of the Soviet Union? There won't be an America four years from now if we are in this condition!

May God help us all!

Wendy Stevens   January 26th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

I think we need to get it straight about who is afraid of whom. Why is Limbaugh being so harsh and evil unless he is afraid of the changes that Obama is making and the death of the Right Wing of the White House. Keep up the good work Barack!

Eric   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

The country-club, elitist, white-supremacist, glutton, hate-filled hypocrites like Limbaugh need to stay in their gated community mansions and let the United States move forward without them.

dzung,tx.   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

So all the republicans,that loves LIMBag would loved to bring this country down,I would not believed a citizen of this great nation wants the president to fails,LiMbag if this president fails,there are a whole bunch of your kind are suffer too,so shut your mouth and take your drugs,or move to Alaska and live with your pal

Craig Nazor   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

This shows the faulty logic of the extremists on the right. They attack those who disagreed with the failed Bush Administration as "unpatriotic", but they have not the slightest problem hoping Barack Obama fails, despite what that will mean for the country. It is self-serving and hypocritical, and that's being charitable.

Maybe Rush has been trying to think too long with half his brain tied behind his back. Looks like the lack of brainpower is showing.

Steve NJ   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

First off, Limbaugh is not Colbert, he's serious about what he says

Second, may people do not approve Obama's administration yet (the approval ratings for his administration has come down since he was inaugurated)

Third, his version of conservationism, though a little extreme at times, is geared to work on all americans to get them not to depend on the government and to work hard for themselves by them selves.

Finnally, he was only addicted to painkillers, unlike obama who admitted to smoking marijuana and never disclosed how long he had done so. How can you call Rush an addict (he's a former addict) when Obama tread on that path as well?

Marty, FL   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Frightened of Limbaugh? Give me a break. Rush is even losing credibility among Republicans with his wishing a president to fail nonsense.

President Obama was simply offering the GOP advice. Their base is free to heed those words or continue listening/dittoing the demagogy of Limbaugh, Coulter, Beck, Hannity, etc. while losing more members & elections.

Lee in TN   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh, the man who;
*Preached de-regulation that led to the Wall Street debacle
*Railed against spending, which soared under republican control
*Railed against lobbyists, whom doubled under republican control
*Praised the Bush/Cheney administration for their secrecy
*Defended the Bush/Cheney administration for their support of torture
and a host of other ridiculous statements.
What this country needs is a few less big mouths with no plan like Rush and his convicted felon buddy, G. Gordon Liddy on the radio preaching to us about ethics in government!!

JB   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Keep telling yourself that rush – you'll be the only one that believes it.

bodie   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

wouldn't the whole be better off if they didn't listen to that pill poppin' pumpkinhead? Come on-if you aren't able to see that he is just a caricature who says outlandish things to have a career and keep people listening, then I don't have a lot left to say to you...

Bob Dole   January 26th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Aw, go snort some more Viagra ya freak.

celo miqoco   January 26th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

Rush is a terrorist,or a traidor that vants is country

to fail,i think he could be charged with sonting and sent to Guantonamo.

Sugestions please.

Marguerite Alisca   January 26th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

Rush, you are too extrem. Can you speak with reserved, I have been listening to you for years. You are always vomiting words just to intimidate or provove someone. Obama is not or will never be frightened of you. This is a very intellectual man that you witch to have in your group. You need to go back to school to stop degrading people. Political parties do not make anyone a human being. I hope one day you will be a democrat.

I am your sister

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

have you ever been around drug addicts who can't shut up? limbaugh has no clue what he is saying...

cnnnewser   January 26th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

The only thing Rush is doing is getting Republicans to vote Democratic – shhhhh, don't anyone tell him.

me   January 26th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

why don't you excuse yourself and leave as Bush did...if he scored 20% on the polls...you are running along side...you will soon be lower..bye bye

jeremy   January 26th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

If Rush cares so much about our country and the GOP, why hasn't he ran for any public office??????? A radio show does not count as a public service Rush. The last time I checked you can't propose any bills of law or amendments from behind a microphone.

Rush will nothing but a blow hard until he puts his money where his mouth is and gets himself elected to an office and shows the world how capable he is at being a "leader" of the GOP. Quit hiding behind your mic and do something that makes a difference, if you are so rightous.

Hey Rush-Our president does not fear you one bit. What is there to fear about a hate spewing, pill popping idiot??????

Michael in San Diego   January 26th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Sorry... Got too fired up and had a couple of run-on sentences in my last post :-)

davinder   January 26th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

I'm scared of you, Rush! You're a pill-popping sociopath with a public forum!

sarah   January 26th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Rush is such a high functioning moron... and that's an understatement.

dude this guy needs to zip it.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

When Rush says that he wishes Obama would fail, is similar to a person
on the Titanic telling another person there that he wishes the Titanic would sink in order to hurt that person. We are all on this ship together whether we like it or not. That is the talk of a foolish person, period.

Breath Mint   January 26th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

I bet its because of something as simple as Limbaugh being a overweight heavy breather with bad breath. Yuk, who would want to sit down with that.

dwinbot   January 26th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

HAHAHAHA!!! Rush, you stupid fat, talk-radio host, NO ONE is afraid of you!

Dinah   January 26th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

I know where I would like to put his cigar!

GT   January 26th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

OMG.....LOL. What an fool! Why is anyone listening to this guy.

Colleen   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Yes, President Obama wants people to come together, Sooooo.... why does it not make sense that he would tell people to not listen to someone that hopes he fails? This article and Limbaugh just don't make sense.

I Toldyouso   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Fathead Limbaugh is just that – a fat-headed idiot.

Steve   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Oh yea, Rush. We are all afraid of you. I have asked you many times to shut up and run for President. You have all of the answers for the problems in the US and the World. If you have all of the answers, stop hiding behind the mic and put get this country on the right track. As far as unity, if you have not looked lately, this country elected a black man for the most powerful position in the world by a landslide. If anybody should be afraid of anyone, it should be you afraid of a lot of other people. I think your kind is history. Again, run for President. Your opponent will be Sarah Palin and I think that I would have to vote for her over you any day of the week. However, she probably is afraid of you too and would not run. You are pathetic.

Leslie Griffith   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Obama's statement makes good sense since Limbaugh has never said anything worth listening to.

El Rob O, Lancaster PA   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

CNN, you're distorting what Rush said. He said he wants Obama to fail... If that means the US will have to become a socialist country.

You should report the WHOLE news and leave the opinions to the bloggers. You're SUPPOSED to be neutral. You aren't if you're leaving off key information. JUST DO YOUR JOB!

JJ   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

It’s hilarious that Limbaugh thinks The President is afraid of him, but I have my concerns fer sher, mostly because of all the idiots who listen to Limbaugh and bury their heads in the sand because they think see the end of the world everywhere they look. He may not have actually said "I want Obama to fail" but the intent is clear, and what kind of patriot would try to tear apart people at this most critical time in our society? He and Ann Coulter are desperately trying to keep people from embracing Our President... otherwise they risk becoming irrelevant. Hmmmm, too late...

Jeanne H.   January 26th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Rush the idiot, Rush the drug addict, Rush the jerk who likes to think he is way more than what he is (nobody else think he's worth much)... I don't think Obama is scared, but I am scared all the time knowing that morons like Rush exist...

Col Kilgore   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Would have been nice to see the Eagles win too so Mc Nabb could look into the camera and say " Hows that for overrated Rush you fat bloviating drug addled hypocrite?"

NoMoreRush   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Someone needs to tell Rush to cut back on all those meds he's been stealing. The man has clearly "lost it" again.

CJ   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is the male version of Anne Coulter. Both of them just keep on revealing how much space exists between their ears when they open their mouths!

forgiven   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Obama sending our tax money to support other countries abortions HHHMMMM....the dude need Jesus.

linda   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

He is totally UNAMERICAN and should give up his citizenship, move to another country and see how much BETTER it is....
then if Mr Obama turns this great country around refuse to allow him back! We as a country are in a terrible state and should be pulling together not listening to a crackpot like RUSH...

Bea   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

@ anna smyth....the campagin is over...the socialist propaganda is no longer selling........please open your eyes..

Jae   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Minnesotan – well said.

biketwit   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Just a sorry ploy to stay relevant by Limbaugh. Let's quit discussing him until he does something more positive – wonder how long that might take.

Polit   January 26th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

We don't listen to drug addicts and high school dropouts. Apparently Rush Limbaugh's fans do!!

GEF   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Don't flatter yourself Limpbaugh! President Obama has much more pressing issues for him and his advisors to concern themselves with than your trivial little hate-monger hosted, wrong-leaning travesty you refer to as a radio show. Find another way to make a buck you egocentric twit. Instead spending so much time trying to divide the citizen of our nation why don't you try bringing people together in an effort to solve some of what ails the country. I guess that just wouldn't be as controversial or profitable.

Carrie   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Oh yeah Obama is quaking in his boots after that beating last year Rush's legions gave him when the Republicans won the..

Wait a minute... how did that those elections turn out and what did our President say the other day?

I WON!

Denise C.   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Oh dear, Rush appears to be on drugs again!

Jerry   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

People are still listening to this guy?

Greg   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

He makes 38 million bucks a year to spew hate and divisiveness amongst his fellow Americans. He is the personification of the phrase 'Anti-American'. Freedom of speech is one of our rights, but this cat is dangerous to all of us.

Note to all right wing extremists: Being a staunch conservative doesn't mean you have to embrace a monster.

Lets work together and make our country a better place for ALL of us.

TM in CO   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Rush who?

Marcia Campbell   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Poor rush, his unabashed, self glorifying persona has this time rankled the rath of "we the people" with his (drug induced ??) rant on PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA and stating his wish that that he, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, fail in his efforts for this country...ad nauseum. Does anyone listen to rl these days? Who are these crazy people? I say dump the dumpling!

K   January 26th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

Clearly Obama is afraid of Limbaugh, why else would he tell others not to listen? He is afraid of what Limbaugh may influence amongst those same people with which he must persuade to achieve his goals. Saying that he hopes Obama fails is not wishing the country would fail. If you don't agree with Obama's principles and fear that his actions may cause further detriment, than of course you would want him to fail; but that same hope is for the better good of America. The problem is most of you clowns have been inebriated with the Obama Kool-Aid and have no clue as to what principles you were voting for when you pulled the lever for Obama. All you cared was that was that it will be a "Change" from what you saw the past 4 years. Limbaugh's point of views are no more one-sided than any article you will read on this site.

Yobee   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Only continued, breathless coverage by the media will keep this blowfish inflated.

Doug Roberts   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Tina, NC.

Just ignore George Pool. By spelling it "Kanada" he is making a weak attempt at characterizing Canada as a some kind of extremist, right-wing state, just like when people spell it "Amerika". Less rhetoric like this and more reasonable discussion will be good for all of us.

KSINGH17   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Well only in America will you have people who will say or do anything to get attention. Instead of coming together as a people to make this country great again as it once was back in the day, you have instead folks who only want us as a country fail because they cannot see past the color of one's skin or their political party failed to win the election. Funny thing is, President Obama did not win an election that was clouded in scandal like the Bush/Florida fiasco. He won because an overwhelming number of Americans exercised their right to vote. It would seem to me folks like Limbaugh are the ones that are afraid. They are afraid of this country becoming great once again, they afraid of the niceties that they would get as good ole boys. Mr. Limbaugh, i hope you read this...you're not a conservative, you just aren't. You sir, ARE A STRAIGHT RACIST, stop playing the conservative role and admit it. You can see it, and smell it from Pluto from people like yourselves. Get over yourself, get over the fact that you are meaningless and be part of something great. Help us rebuild our image around the world, help build the trust with other countries. We have no allies in the world but ourselves as Americans. If we cannot come together, how do you expect us to be great and continue to be great for centuries to come? next time you want to say something, think about it thoroughly and think some more and ask yourself, what am i doing to help this country? Think...

Robert   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Stupid, Stupid man... stupid, stupid followers.

Limbaugh and company are what has been wrong with this country for the last 20 years. They have no shame...

cpd99   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

This is not news and is not newsworthy. Why CNN is giving this moron airtime is beyond me.

anna smyth   January 26th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

to all you dumb liberals, I hope Obama fails too!, what Rush said,
" he did not wish for Obama to turn the country into a socialist state. so he hopes he fails, not the country" DID we hear any liberal DEM say they hope Bush would would do a great job when he was pres.
Why would we wish OBAMA to turn this great country to a socialist state?

KentD   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

I'm scared of him. After all, anyone who can talk that well while their head is firmly imbedded in their buttocks should be feared.

Willie Shakespeare   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

"Sound and fury, signifying nothing....a tale told by an Idiot"

Tom   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Obama can't handle a radio talk show host and he is going to take on world leaders? We are in trouble, big trouble!

moe taymuree   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

persident obama is not frightened of him but I tell the american people that should be afraid of this kind moron who wishes the country to fail and permote hate on the radio .there is no differance between his hate of america and bin-ladin.

Georgia Rawson   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

We all have a choice to make in the world. Do we want to be part of the solution, or a part of the problem? Our country is in great need of people that want to work together to be part of the solution. To wish that the nation's new leader will fail, is not only selfish but foolhardy as well. What a sad piece of humanity dear old Rush is. I've got just one question, Rush. What have you done in your many years on Earth to make this world a better place? Please don't use your many years of obnoxious ranting and raving-that doesn't qualify as better-just loud! Me thinks that you are one of those big pieces of the puzzle that would qualify as a part of the problem. What a waste!

ds   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Yeah I'm frightened of delusional paranoid junkies too

claudia   January 26th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Limbaugh is a fat, arrogant, no good person. He obviously is not a Christian or he would know that the Bible specifically states in the scriptures that we are to pray for our leaders. Limbaugh is a disgrace to society. He is just a trouble maker on all levels. NO ONE, I say, "NO ONE SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS MAN". Perhaps He is the anti-christ, so beware.

L. Corral   January 26th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Let us first remember Rush could not cut it as a NFL announcer. It was his stupidity and words that got him fired. A few years ago, he puts himself in rehad for drug addication. Now, he's bad mouthing President Obama and stating, " I hope he fails". Is this the time to hope that our President fails? The President has only been in the White House less than a week. Thousands of Americans by the month are losing their jobs and homes. Rush is an idiot. He is a waste of skin and hair. This guy is a cancer to the American media.

CP   January 26th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Once upon a time, wasn't Limbaugh significant to the lowest common denominator? Poor drug addict, doesn't he realize that his dish it out but can’t take it style is no longer relevant?

Greg Hodges   January 26th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

What a sad pathetic joke. The truth is this moronic windbag is terrified of the fact that he is TOTALLY IRRELEVENT. I will not waste time on this sad excuse for a man except to say Americans should realize what his ex-wives finally wised up to, there is no there /there. Your 15 minutes are long over, and if you had any dignity or brains (and you don`t) you would just fade away.

M. Lamb   January 26th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

No one is scared of Rush. He is, in a word, irrelevant, and should be allowed to drift into the inky blackness of the abyss of cultural insignificance upon which he has teetered for years.

Rob   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

Rush is just another old-timer whose views are obsolete and irrelevant. I wish he'd get back on the pain killers he was addicted to, he seemed somewhat more pleasant then.

Veteran says NO   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

RUSH – take a PILL.

Minnesotan   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

Limbaugh is afraid of being revealed as irrelevant and is desperately trying to keep his drug-addled face in the news. It's appalling the way he keeps trying to pick a fight when he's not even interesting, creative or amusing. Go away, Rush. You & Bush can still get a boat and have that 'private time' you've been wanting.

Bored   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

If only the media would stop reporting his every grunt we would be off much better, He is such an ugly man. And he clearly wants America to fail; what kind of patriotism is that?
Go back to your pigsty, Rush ,where you belong.

I was right!   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

liberal vitriol throwing will commence in 3,2,1....

top reasons I still listen to Rush....

1) He has been mentioned more than Tony Rezko since BO took office
2) He has the innate ability to raise a liberals blood pressure simply by opening his mouth, this never fails
3) He has more influence on millions of americans than does any other one person
All because of a microphone and a dream

JP   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

So you must not like my comment. Very curious.

Ker Kata   January 26th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

Haaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahahaha .. very funny.... Hey Limbaugh other than a few children and ur cat, no one is afraid of you trust me...but was a good jock...very funny!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Bray   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Rush wants our President to fail. In other words, he wants America to fail. He wants the country to suffer in a recession and into a depression so he can say he is right. Al Franken was right. Rush is a big, fat idiot.

R in Maine   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Why would he be afraid of a fat, ignorant white boy?

Nola   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

I thought that I had observed one cocky today (Blog) – and now to read this article has me laughing so hard I cannot stop crying – two in one day – Rush must be popping some hillbilly drug. Ha

Ian   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Rush needs to rush off the radio for good. I wonder why he does not any kids? Is he married? He sounds really unhappy and angry? He is an idiot, only a small sect of people listen to him, and they all have one thing in common, figure it out.

Ben   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

Making outlandish statements = High Ratings. Hopefully, most don't take him too seriously.

ray   January 26th, 2009 8:19 pm ET

when will these racists morons on the right fade away from this beautiful earth? please let it be soon. all republicans most go.

zzzzz   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

my impression of rush limbo- a pair of ears held apart by a fat head
remember kids, to much oxy and you can go deaf

D Scott   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

President Obama is afraid of Limbaugh and the stupid commentaries he spits out everyday...ROFLMAO. Limbaugh is obviously takiing drugs again. We are all fortunate to have freedom of speech, but Limbaugh is an idiot. You know things are not right in the world when a person with questionable judgement is a headliner on a major news network.

Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lets focus on getting this country back on track.

White Elephant   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Can you blame Obama? Most people are scared of lunatics.

Dan E.   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Well, most people WOULD be frightened of ugly bigoted hypocrites. Perhaps Rush was on the meds to dull the pain of being such a desperate idiot.

bill   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

558 556 and my cooent is still in moderation. DONT POST IT CNN BUT GO TO HELL

Robert Buchanan   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Leesen Rush big tong, no body 's afraid off you less oure President, but I believe you're again on drugs, so if you shut off youre tong you can be in a big problem. The midia like you expect to be, when toolck agais American will, separating the American peopel by yours laing stupidity is cosidret sabotaje and in a situation like that you lose youre job and go to jail I'll be so happy to see this idiot on jail, I believe the time is close,you're on the media and you're a drog adict how came the government acceptet such think like that? You're trash that what you are Rush wide tong

Tariq   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

It's a little funny that saying anything resembling what Limbaugh barks on his radio show would have been treason and 'unpatriotic' during the Bush presidency. Anyone remember the lynching of the Dixie Chiks?

And seriously, you can hate Obama all you want or disagree with his policies...but if the president fails, we ALL fail as a country. Offer up your suggestions and your ideas rather than shutting down every single idea that is not yours Limbaugh....otherwise STFU!

sherry   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

get a life....

Your a legend in your mind Limbaugh

you need to get a life soon so you wont be so angry and mean

Obama is the best that America has and will see to take care of the U.S.A.

Your just a old fool

Ken   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Does anyone even listen to Rush anymore?

Leigh in CO   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Hey, this is Limbaugh's schtick. He knows he's full of bull, but he gets lots of listeners this way. He's only doing it for the money, he needs people to talk about him and it's working again. While being a reprehensible jerk, he does know how to tweak his listeners and keep them coming back. You gotta give give him credit, though making your living through dispensing hate is not a way I'd choose to earn money.

sholbo   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

He SOB must be back on Viagra and Prozaq mixture

Jan Illinois   January 26th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

You wish Rush, Obama has about as much fear of you, as he would have of lint. Your all talk Rush and with all the talking that you do, you accomplish, nothing. You brag on your career over and over, but you need to ask yourself what have you carved out of it all that will help or contribute to society? If you know so much Rush, and can do so much, get your fat feet wet and run for something.

Ceclily   January 26th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

Pay attention to what Rush is saying you morons. He does not want the country to fail. He is a true patriot, unlike you pampered lefties out there. He wants Obama's Socialist policies, which will be bad for our country to fail. That is being a real American.

Redneck woman and proud.

WDM   January 26th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

Limbaugh remarks are on the edge of treason. Wanting Obama to fail at this point in time is akin to wanting America to fail. I guess he would prefer another 8 years of Bush, then 8 years of Palin.

William   January 26th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

The comments by comedian Limbaugh demonstrates how desparate he is for attention. I remember him being exposed as an addict, you would think after that humbling experience he would have learned to be more modest and less judgemental...Oh, btw, President Obama isn't afraid of someone as foolish and dellusional as this jerk! And if the country was to fail people like Limbaugh will be to blame more than anyone else, they are the ones who haven't gotten the memo that America has changed for the better!

Elizabeth   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Why would Obama be afraid of Limbaugh? That's laughable. Obama has more important things to worry about than what some conservative talk show host has to blather on about. Maybe if Rush spent more time talking about some possible solutions and decide to actually work with his GOP family rather than telling them to do nothing, we might get something done in this country for once. But no, he'd rather be the big child, throwing out allegations and having temper tantrums. Whatever, I've already spent too much time thinking about it, and he's not worth it.

D.Blue   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

It is just easier to ignore the Fat Drug Addict!

R.   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

I think miss interpreted Rush's comments. He wants Obama to fail, because of the Liberal philosophies that he represents and is going to implement. I don't believe Rush wants the country to fail, but Liberalism.

Also to those choosing to poke at his former addiction to pain medicine why don't you lay off. People have faults and there isn't a group of people that is perfect, all groups will come with the good and the bad. I'm sure Rush is not proud of his former addiction, but he was able to recover which I'm sure was a personal triumph for him and everyone should support someone who is able to pull themselves out of the gutter to better themselves.

This is by no means to say that I agree with Rush and what he says on the radio, but I think everyone can afford to be decent to one another.

Rush-B-Gone   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

I have to admit Rush Goebbels makes an excellent Mister of Propaganda. Years of drug abuse have taken there toll on the troll!

JR   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

why would anybody, especially President Obama, be afraid of a big fat jerk like Limbaugh?? He is irrelevant, he just doesn't have enough sense to know it!

Eleanor   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Rush needs to get off yhat "RUSH" he is on and face reality we are all in this together.

Thomas   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Limbaugh is nothing more thant an idealogue-for-profit who enjoys abusing his right to free speech as much as Fred Phelps and his ilk.

Ann   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Obama is so much better than anyone could hope for. The Republicans have a very long way to go to change their party's image, and it isn't going to happen when you have Republican leaders like Rush poisoning the airways. What a joke that anyone would be afraid of a joke like Rush. His ignorance only sends more toxic energy into our country, and it is so sad that people allow hiim to think for them. Thank God, we have some positive, hopeful leadership to inspire us into the action that is needed to start correcting the policies of Bush. The rest of the world may someday respect us again under Democratic leadership. Let's not get dragged down into the depths of negative behaviors that certain Republicans and Fox news would hope for. Their type of behavior will only serve to further divide the country and slow our need for change.

Jim   January 26th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Must be the oxycontin circling his brain. Hey Rush, forgot to wear your tin foil hat again? The gamma rays are getting through...

Lord Insidious   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

The President might be afraid Rush would get upwind of him, or maybe sit on him. But that would be about all.

Leo   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

I hope Mr. Limbaugh does not represent the majority of American people. If what we need now is someone to unify us, what does Mr. Limbaugh think he is accompishing with his remarks that he hopes to see President Obama fail?
Wasn't it Mr. Limbaugh who implied that disagreeing with the former President Bush by staging protests against his policies in Iraq were 'Anti-American"? I can only imagine the tongue-lashing someone would have received if they had stated on the radio that they hoped President Bush would fail. Mr. Limbaugh is a person that thrives on devisiveness and contempt.
As for President Obama being afraid of him, let's be realistic. One man was just elected to the highest office in the land by a wide margin and has the trust and faith of not only the United States but a majority of the free world. The other is a big mouthed egomaniac who has already had to resign from one job because of his controversial comments.
Mr Limbaugh has a habit of talking before thinking. So as far as I'm concerned just give him time.....he'll self destruct again!

Lou Allen   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Perhaps this overweight drug addict should join most Americans on our journey away from the ugliness and divisiveness of the past 8 years. Our ship is leaving the dock and my money says he is proudly driving his oversize SUV to the train station. Nega-dittos idiot.

Obamanation   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh the rotting voice of the rapidly shrinking Republican/conservative ideological minority. Go abuse of prescription pills as well as other drugs like you usually do and stop inventing nonsensical garbage and false claims. If you want the President to fail then you want the nation to fail as well, typical Republican always putting the political party before the nation and its people.

You cannot stand the new administration which has already reversed many negative bills & projects of the previous administration. You say that Barack Obama has not done much? He has almost 2 terms in the Senate and won by a landslide in the last elections, becoming the first minority candidate to be elected President. He has done a lot more than you and anyone you support, have ever supported or will ever support. You are just desperate for attention and purposely pessimistic to hold your listeners in fear and ignorance like you always have.

I was right!   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

jared January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

iam sure obama fears no man , including you limpbraugh i remember when you was losing your hearing and was crying and sobbing on the radio worser than a the little man that you are. and they came up w/ that new operation and restored your hearing and every sense you have been and have resorted now more than ever to your evil satanic ways. iam hear to tell you just keep livi'n persons of your ilk will reap what you sow. obama will resist the devil "and he will flee".

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I am sure that your folks are real proud you learned to use your little 'puter, now next time maybe you can use spell and grammar check too, just like a normal person

Tess   January 26th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Obviously Rush is the pathetic face of the Republican party. When this talk show host gets into his daily bull pit to spew his rants, the right wing hangs on to his every single word. Does anyone really wonder why the Republica party lost and has been left in the dust for the past several years?

rfm   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

white,black,brown,yellow we are a country of immigrants.if mr.limbaugh does not care for our new president then he needs to get the hell out of this country ,i did not vote for president obama but i will support him 100 percent . maybe mr.limbaugh should live in russia because he sounds like a communist to me.anyway god bless america and our new president.

CAW in MD   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Limbaugh has an advantage over Obama in that he is unconstrained by reality. His rant about hoping Obama "fails" ignores the fact that the government takeover began with his buddy Bush. One would think it says something if Bush and Obama agree on a policy, but apparently Limbaugh doesn't have enough brain cells to make that connection.

Idiot.

Belinda   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Rush is not the only one who thinks like that, tell the ovamit he'll have to come after the rest of us "natural" citizens as well. we all down YES YOU WILL FAIL mr illegal muslim. too!

Independent, but not stupid   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Jason – I don't think you're being fair to the cockroaches.

Jason January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET
Thank you CNN, I'm realizing Rush Limbaugh and cockroaches have a lot in common: they're both ugly, will never go away, and it's hard to imagine what purpose they serve.

No to Palin in 2012   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

It's over, Rush. Been over for a long time for you. A few frightened people clutching their guns and Bibles out in the woods still listen to you, but most of your "listeners" are actually under the impression that they're listening to a parody of benighted caveman rightwingerdom.

Stick a fork in him, he's done.

dkr   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

We're so scared, NOT! The only ones that are scared are the ones who have always been scared, Repugs!

I hope Obama does great and I have very good feeling about him.

Please President Obama fight for us.

Anne   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Rush does not want this president to fail. He SAID he does hope he fails on issues that would be harmful to this country. All of you know exactly what Rush said and exactly what he meant but choose to twist the truth as all liberals usually do. Listen to Rush! Listen to the liberal media, continue to support Obama and this country is headed for disaster . JUST LISTEN TO RUSH with an open mind and you will learn the truth and also what is best for this country.

Yeah Right   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

As Forest Gump once said "Stupid is a stupid does." How dumb do people in this country have to be to even acknowledge this drug addict is still around. Any ignorant person can get on tv or radio this just proves it .
Can you say stay of the sauce. How drunk was he when he made those comments. FAILURE should have his picture next to it in the dictionary.

AUC   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh you are a waste of life! What a shame you breathe air that someone else could use. God is not mocked, what you sow, you will reap! BET!!!

LEG   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

MR. LIMBAUGH YOU ARE JUST WHAT THIS NATION DOES NOT NEED AT THIS TIME. GO FIND YOUR BUDDY HANITY AND THE BOTH YOU FORM YOU OWN REPUBLIC. BECAUSE THE CITIZENS OF THIS HAVE SPOKE. DON'T LIKE IT LEAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Of course Obama is afraid of Rush. He is a vile, disgusting creature. I am afraid of him, too.

Rhoda Thompson   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

What an idiot!!!

PC   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

What a fool! Obama is not afraid, he has more pressing issues to deal with than to even have a conversation with this moron. Rush you must have gone back to even harder drugs to think the President is afraid of him. He needs to get over himself and if he doesn't like living in America, there is a cesspools that can accommodate him.

Charles Kelly   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Why oh why, really please tell me why does CNN waste their valuable resources and talent or the American Public's precious short attention span reporting anything that Rush Limbaugh says or does? If we were playing Jeopardy and the answer was "Self-important, Dishonest Hypocrite" the question would certainly be "Who is Rush Limbaugh".

Although the articles admittedly seem to be about how utterly ridiculous and mentally lame he and his followers are, they still give a shred of credibility to a loathsome man and his hate-inspiring, unintelligent train of thought.

Let him and his dwindling Ditt-iots say what they need to on their own air-time or on Faux News. Unless he's making news by checking into rehab again, I think most of your viewers and readers don't really care what he's saying, doing or thinking.

frank Honolulu HI   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

No one cares about Rush Limbaugh the druggie.

D2   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Obama=most powerful man in the world

Limbaugh=windbag on A.M. radio.

Yep, I can see why Obama must be scared.

LM   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

I don't believe that President Obama is afraid of anybody! Especially not of someone who spews hatred and tries to stir up controversy when there is none (like Mr. Limbaugh).

I feel sorry for him as he uses the vehicle of his radio show to create hard feelings among people when done really exist.

I pray that God sends some love and understanding to Mr. Limbaugh so that he can have a complete turn-around in his heart and not be
racist or a hate-monger any longer.

There is enough hate among the terrorists that we don't need it to fester in this country when the intent is not there to begin with!!

God said: "Just not let ye be judged." May this radio show start to
feel the love of God and do something worthwhile to promote peace in the world and not demoralizing hatred!

I honestly believe that God sent President Obama to show us the way to treat one another with dignity!! (Rush Limbaugh could certainly try to find some dignity, as he has never shown any!)

60-Year Old White Woman in Ohio

Brian B.   January 26th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Rush is like Ann Coulter – an entertainer first and a political commentator second. His only goal is to get people to pay attention to him. CNN is basically providing him a free commercial by "reporting" what he has to say.

It's the "ditto-heads" who follow Rush who are actually scary. They've failed to realize what his game really is.

Sidiki   January 26th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Thanks CNN for the great coverage of events in the country. Right now, the new government needs our help to shape things for the better. And definitely, Rush Limb is not part of the process. This guy has been a disgrace from day one and he still is. I vividly remembered during the campaign – how he wooed republicans to vote against Obama for Hilary. He has done everything to bring Obama down, but the Almighty God is watching. So the likes of Limb does not fit in our society.

Carolyn   January 26th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh gives himself too much credit. He actually thinks he is important in the scheme of things. What a joke. I think I just busted my gut laughing over this moron.

Yikes! What next   January 26th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

This vermin should be off the air. It's hard to believe any network would pay a slug like Rush to spew his hate-inspired filth across the airways. Too bad there apparently aren't any criminal charges that could be brought against this anti-American devil.

Joanna   January 26th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Limbaugh is a smart man who knows how to keep himself in business. Be smart yourself and don't take his headline comments seriously. Deal with him the way you would a little toddler engaging in negative behaviors just to illicit a response. Pat him on the head and feel sorry for him.

If Limbaugh were saying anything hopeful and therefore patriotic about our president then he'd be out of a job.

nygranny   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

What a waste of time this man is, can't believe there is enough of an audience to support him! Shame!

thedillefam   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Suggest Rush, all of the crew at Fox News, along with the 22 percent that thought former President "W" Bush was doing a good job, move to the Cayman islands where all their republican supporting corporations hide all their income to be sure it can't be taxed. America would miss all of you for about one second.

Aviate   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Delusions of grandeur, just like his idol George W.

bill   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

we all are scared of a fat drug addict who is nutty as a fruit cake. as long as this nut is around to PR the republican party, well look at what happened.

Toby in Florida   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

This shows just how much all of you saw the interview, he did say that, but not in the context that is shown here. You need to be well informed, before casting stones. Go find Hannity's interview and you can see for yourself. Now who"s showing the hatered here I ask??

Gina   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Limbaugh is not only speaking irrationally, he's also out lived his usefulness in the media.

Nellie Eckard   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Rush did not say he wanted Obama to fail. He said that the policies would fail and that tax cuts is a better solution to a quick recovery than the bailout of failing companies. Give companies a chance to grow jobs.

John M. in CA   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Limbaugh Hannity, Beck, and Coulter only affect their sheep.
They have zero effect on anyone else.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Limbaugh has enough money that he's not affected by our poor economic climate. It's no skin off his nose if the country gets worse–all he cares about is continuing to profit off the ignorance and hatred of America's extreme right-wing.

Thank goodness his type is a dying breed. Dittoheads are poor excuses for American citizens.

John   January 26th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

You see, the country is filled with zombies who listen to these dumpster- mouthed schills (like Limbaugh, Hannity, and Man Coulter) and automatically process the filth as the truth rather than correctly filtering it out. So yes Obama, in a last ditch effort to encourage independent thought said what he said. In reality, I doubt Obama is losing any sleep over what the bloated gasbag has to say.

Grand OP   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Rush said he hopes that Obama fail because Obama's policies are Socialist in nature. Throwing money at a problem does not solve the problem (Look at the public school systems as an example). This didn't work in the depression and will not work here. Politicians feel a need to do something during a crisis and nothing makes them feel better than throwing tax payer money at the problem.

I was right!   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

David M January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

I'll put this way, if Obama fails, it will mean that the country will probably be in a desperate state similar to the Great Depression or possibly worse.
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And I thought that it was the republican party that was accused of using fear and intimidation tactics! Wow, thats fresh, instead of terrorist attacks, now its "If we don't do as Obama says, we are going to die!" how is this different?

ca   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Why do we give any importance to what this guy says. He should be ignored and will then fade into oblivion.

A. Anderson   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

I believe the "Radio Host" should find himself without a program to 'host' in the country. It is this type of behavior that makes us a laughing stock on the world stage. I will not be reading another article (or listening) with the name Rush in it. *ignore*

Clayto   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Rush stop drinking your own Kool-Aid!

Are you now doing psychotropic drugs now that Doc won't give you any Oxy's. You must be if you think Obama is scared of your quickly loosing significance mouth. Take your useless mouth on vacation!!

Oh, wait how can you spit on the GOP anymore by showing what a divider your type can be. It's people like you that need to go so the GOP can become something again. YOU are the new Republican kiss of death. You say it and the polar opposite happens.

Dax   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

I've been listening to this guy and those like him for years (10) and he seems to want a chaos and blind devotion. He has convinced his zombie like worshipper that he is just one of them, a $40,000,0000/yr pore man, who's on their side and feels their pain by blatantly flaunting successes and privilege. An most of his worshippers and many of them at admit they worship at his alter literal words. He thinks he's a god because by mere suggestion he can persuade is minions to just about any end. He despises Obama for two main reasons. One Obama is considered African American by bigoted purity standards( the only pure race is all white any think else is not white) and Rush feels African Americans are inferior and anything they have or have accomplished is charity. See his ESPN talking points. Two, he feels Obama may have woken up some of his genuflectors. As he looks down on them from as he and his devotees’ put it, Mount Rushmore, he sees that the crowd may have lost some of the fringe, ie the ones who still think for themselves. He now fears that he will be left with only salty, ignorant beasts that mainstream society ignores. This is why he calls Obama the False Messiah. The worst thing that can happen to a false god is to be forgotten.
Ask why I still listen, Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Also find who sponsors this person and boycott.

tech   January 26th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

OH MY GOD! This man needs to be in a mental asylum. Does he really think anyone in the world is scared of him? Does he really think anyone in this world would take him seriously? My dog is more intelligent than him.
I am sure he, like his friend Palin, is uneducated and stupid

Gheidemark   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Rush is a great self promoting showman. He is not , nor has he ever been a news analyst.He has made talk radio into a great gig, but come on, his day as a serious force in the conservative movement is done. Why do he and Anne Coulter get to spew their outrageous venom in the main stream media? Barack obama is a communist, come on. These and other way out views that he spews on his website are amusing, but he is no newsperson, analyst or journalist. He is a propagandist with a sense of humor.It is great that he is able to make a good living, but let us remember his agenda- it is not to educate or cause debate-it is to stay in the public view and make the big cash. The founders would be proud of his business savvy,(I think he would make Ben Franklin laugh), but they would be surprised at his civic ignorance.Tom Paine was dangerous- Rush is a showman screaming at the sky. We are to smart as a nation to fall for his carnival tricks.

Dante in Madison, WI   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is absolutely irrelevant. He's a megalomaniac too full of himself and his own opinions.

Chuck   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Why does Rush hate America so much that he wants our president to fail? What kind of response did he expect from such a stupid and divisive comment?

S.   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

that line is out of context, he wishes for his Ideological ideas to fail like health care, this large stimulus bill, and other things which he mentioned. He was on Hannedy a few days ago to explain the entire thing.

what the reporters should put up is 'I want Obama('s policies) to fail'

just to clarify what this small article doesn't

MikeK   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Why doesn't RL run for president so that he can make the USA the country of his dream. Yes, what a noron would pray for his country's failure. I know he is a drug addict and I am sure he talks under the influence. RL, why don't you check yourself in at Dr Phill's clinic for some help? Americans do not need help from a crack head moron like you.Go clean up.

Armando Ortiz   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

And to think I used to like this guy. Rush needs to grow up and come out of the studio – he's been sitting in the dark too long and is more detached than Siamese twins after surgery.

Happy Jack   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Mr Limbaugh...

In your latest ratings ploy you have obviously overstepped the boundry between reality and fantasy. Please just go back to what you like to do best, take your meds and enjoy the luxuries of the south florida lifestyle....

Adam from Ohio   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Oh, yeah–Obama is scared of a viagara- and oxy contin-popping gas bag who frequents the sex trade in the Dominican. Yeah right. The drugs are REALLY ripping this guy's brain apart.

mjsalamander   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an arrogant, conceited, self-centered jerk. Does he really think President Obama worries about Mr. Limbaugh's opinion of him? I think the President has more to be concerned with right now than whether or not Mr. Limbaugh wants him to fail. As Mr. Obama said on election night, "I will be your president, too." That includes you, Mr. Limbaugh. Get a grip.

james   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

This RePiglican is no doubt on drugs again!

Kim Ohio Independent Mom   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

What about all the non-patriotic accusations during the Bush administration. How can the GOP let him get away with this!

giniajim   January 26th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Limbaugh is a bag of wind. The only thing that scares me is that so many of our otherwise intelligent citizens actually listen to him and take him seriously. That's *very* scary!

moderate   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

What a bafoon this drug addict is. Who does this Dufus think he is that our president is scared of him. What an empty suit. What an empty talking head. Even my 22Ib cat would not give this dysfunctional reptile any attention. This guy should be with Sarah Palin and Joe the Fake plumber socializing with Putin, from Palin's porch driniking Vodka.

David   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

I think Limbaugh is back on the opiates. Who's afraind of that gasbag?

kingtech   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Oh, please! Check the ego at the door. The only thing to fear is the number of low IQ morons who think this mean-spirited, sit-down comic is concerned about what is best for America instead of what is best for his own pill-popping, wife divorcing-bottom line. Just another gift from Florida that keeps on giving...like a social disease.

kim portland, oregon   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

this is so sad and pathetic. rushykins is so desperately trying to be relevant and get in the news these days.

you become more and more insignificant with every day, you neoCONs are over and most likely wont ever regain your "power". you had your 8 years, now it's time to let the humans run the country!

Gordon Shumway   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Nobody should be frightened by a "stupid"!

Ken   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Tons of Republicans don't listen to Limbaugh already. Many of them don't agree with his idiotic stances. It's only the hardcore shotgun pumping drunk-laden Republicans that still listen to him. Plus, there's music on the radio to listen to. Who wants to be depressed during their day because of that douche bag?

angie in dallas 28   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

i think i liked limbaugh better when he was on the drugs..

Flo, Denver   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Oh pleeeze!!!!! Who does this creature think he's kidding?? Who, in thir right mind, takes Limpbag- – excuse me Limbaugh – seriously?? Yeah, I guess over at Faux News they do but the rest of America is laughing in his face. The only person afraid of anything is Limbaugh being afraid of becoming irrelevant to everyone but himself.

Thomas   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

I don't understand why anyone listens to any of these extremist talk show hosts, Conservative or Liberal. That they persist in leading the easily provoked into an unnecessary and senseless culture war is ridiculous.

That said, Rush Limbaugh is of no particular merit – he is a relic, and is swiping out now more than ever because he can sense his relevence fading. There is no venom in his bite.

Mikael   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Limbaugh washed up? He has 30 million listeners. If that is what some call being washed up, show me how to do it. Go Rush!! You are awesome.

antoinette Iannacco   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Why doesn't Limbaugh tell his listeners the truth,that he is not for Medicare or S.S. Why help the poor,only the rich are important to him. He just like to get people mad. He is all hot air. He should be afraid of President Obama ,because Limbaugh might be out of a job when his people see what we see. It's all an act to make money. This drug addict is telling us to be afraid of one of the smartest people alive. I guess he might be too smart for Limbaugh. Limbaugh your days are numbered, if the drugs don't get you first.

Paul C.   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Why on earth is anyone listening to, and printing anything from this frustrated windbag?
Please, please, please, stop publishing his stupid statements.

Slaton   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

I'm so glad Mullah Limbaugh is doing his usual best to be a constructive force in our society...

Dan   January 26th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

What a great oke! Limbaugh is one of the great radio comedians of all time, so who would be scared of him? Really, that is the punch line of the latest Limbaugh joke. Anyone who actually takes him seriously doesn't understand satire. He is simply a walking, talking parody of the usual political idiots. nothing he has said in the last 20 years means anything. He's just an entertainer, making a lot of money. Period.

DeShawn Powers   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Who cares what Rush Limbaugh says? I don't mean that to be trite. In all seriousness, CNN, there are tons of shock jocks out there – aside from wanting to titillate, what possible justification could there be for including this non-story as a national news headline!?

Joe   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Narcissism at it's finest. I seriously doubt that the President has one second to even think about Limbaugh. Right or left, extremists are only that – extreme.

Tina, NC   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

George Poole,

before you criticize Clinton or Obama maybe you should learn to spell "Kanada".

Michael   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

This guy is so full of himself that it's just hilarious! To think that Obama wakes up in the morning and goes to bed at night worried about Limbaugh as opposed to a few of the other little issues that we're facing is pathetic.

Moe, NY   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

I wish Limbaugh would go and spread his hatred elsewhere, most Americans are sick and tired of listening to this windbag. Obama is a unifier, and it is quite obvious that Limbaugh just can't stand it! I actually feel kind of sorry for Limbaugh as anyone who would spread such hatred and lies must really have a bad self image, probably why he got into drugs in the first place. Deal with it Limbaugh...Obama is here to stay. Try cleaning up your act, it has become not only old, but very boring. I, also, think that all Americans should be very very frightened of you and the garbage that comes out of your that mouth of yours.

Chip Lambert   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

How come you did not report on Limbaugh's bipartisan economic plan he proposed today and his offer to discuss it with the Obama administration? That seems more newsworthy than the glib comments Rush Limbaugh or Robert Gibbs said.

Tony Rezko   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

HHHMMM he didn't say he wanted the country to fail, if you listen to the entire post, not the Michael Moore/ Hamas edition, which you undoubtedly did. What he said was that he did not wish for Obama to turn the country into a socialist wasteland, which is what he feels is the direction that Obama is moving. People complained about the executive branch under Bush being too powerful, but Obama has signed in more executive orders in his first week of being president than I can remember Bush ever doing. I guess that if supplying American money to provide abortions overseas is a good economical strategy, Obama is a genius, or maybe he is just trying to make the US numero uno in the Ms. Popularity contest again, which for some reason matters to some of you libs.

disgusted   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Its quite clear that drug addiction clouds the mind and may cause actual physical damage to the brain. This of course would account for the inhuman comment of wishing failure on anyone especially the President of the U.S.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Limbaugh your kidding right? You truly are a fool.

Robin   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

Obama understands that in order for people to unify they have to quit listening to dividers. Rush doesn't understand it's less about fear and more about avoiding being pulled under by persistant negativity. He's like a cat basking in suhine... he probably cast his vote for Obama just so he could have a thicker pot to stir and hope to net more listeners with his vitriol.

Deb   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

This man must be back on the pills... Obama warns against this hate monger but then wants to complain that Obama isn't standing up for what he says? Why wouldn't Obama warn of the hate spewing instigator causing more rift between parties at a time when we as a country can not afford more of this stupid, my team vs. your team infighting any longer.. yeah Rush.. he's sooooo afraid of you.

NY Music Prof.   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

What a joke. I can't believe this guy is still allowed out of his house to talk on the radio. Only in America...

Matthew   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

Rush doesn't want the country to fail, M. He wants Obama's socialist policies to fail. Why don't you listen to the guy instead of reading the liberal media, moron.

SS   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

Most people are...

Mike, UK   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

The man is only trying to make a living, but my guess is that if the new President could spare the time, he would meet, confront and master an interview...and what a 'rush' that might be!

Obamagrl83   January 26th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

I think Limbaugh is high.

mary   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Limbaugh is nothing but a ignorant hate-monger. Why should Obama be afraid of him? What is there to fear? There is more to pity.

Jerry   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Dear M 7:48
Educated like you who can't spell ????? Spare the excuses this administration will have enough.

jim   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

What exactly has Obama said or done to make Rush think he's got him running scared

Bruce DeRosier   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

My gosh, this has to be some kind of first ... I didn't know that pigs could have delusions of grandeur.

J   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Wow! This from a former drug addict who put his illegal immigrant housekeeper up to buying his drugs for him.

America - land of the free, home of the brave.

Carolyn   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Oh by the way Rush, if the country fails, so do you. Maybe your brain didn't think of that, because your mouth was talking stupid. Try thinking before you speak.

Golden Girl   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Don't flatter yourself; you stupid junkie. PRESIDENT OBAMA is no more afraid of you than he would be of a piece of gum on his shoe!

Jake   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

After hearing so much about Rush Limbaugh for several years, I recently started to tune into his radio show. I think I like this guy. He has a lot of guts, As for Obama, I voted for him,. I regret it already.

Jake,

Woodsville, New Hampshire

j   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Limbaugh is so irrelevant. Why would anyone waste their time even listening to his dribble.

AG   January 26th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Limbaugh says he wants him to fail, and then when Obama says something about it Limbaugh accuses him of sowing division? Seems like a double standard, Rush.

Lynn   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a disgusting creature.

jab   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Not many comments, I wonder why! LOL. Really, what would you say?

jared   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

iam sure obama fears no man , including you limpbraugh i remember when you was losing your hearing and was crying and sobbing on the radio worser than a the little man that you are. and they came up w/ that new operation and restored your hearing and every sense you have been and have resorted now more than ever to your evil satanic ways. iam hear to tell you just keep livi'n persons of your ilk will reap what you sow. obama will resist the devil "and he will flee".

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Rush, I think it's the other way around. I don't blame the President for ignoring someone like you. You're a perfert example of what drugs does to one's mind.

kathy50   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

I highly doubt that President Obama is afraid of a big fat stupid idiot. I'm not afraid of him either, but what I am, is angry. Who are these people who actually listen to this man without getting nauseated? Sadly there is no shortage of hate, intolerance and sheer stupidity in this country. White trash America seems to unite behind this loud mouthed moron. The country would be better off if Rush Limbaugh went to sleep tonight and never woke up.

dan L   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Limbaugh is a talk-show Nazi who is rapidly becoming totally irrelevant, and HE is the one who has failed and should be frightened because the good people of this nation, Republican, Democrat, and Independent alike, are tired of hearing his ranting garbage. The likes of Limbaugh and his female Nazi partner Coulter have done more to discredit the once-proud Republican party of this country.

Don   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

I'd like to know where they dem's came up with the idea that Rush's comment had anything to do with wanting the country to fail??

Everyone had their own comment about President Bush why can't they have the same opportunity with President Obama??

Answer that one Dems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

He didn't wish the country would fail.

You should listen or read before you react.

margaret   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

can you imagine the stink he would have made if Obama or his wife had said something like this about bush? Limbaugh is so ridiculous.

Riaz   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

I don't think any one can FAIL beyond Bush and Rush...
Who listens to this guy? I dont know why CNN is giving importance to this guy..

Alex   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

Rush- nobody can unify with you and your listeners because you care more that your own belief system be validated by the potential failure of Obama's leadership than about the well-being of the country. That's kind of selfish, not to mention unwise and egotistical, don't you think? You have already made up your mind and you've stated it loud and clear (well, probably more loudly than anything) for all of us to hear, and there is no point in reasoning with a bully. It's so obvious that your biggest fear is to be proven wrong in your conservative/republican convictions. Why do you feel so threatened Rush? Is it because you're afraid that, if Obama does succeed, you may be judged as harshly as you judge other people? Maybe you should just shut your fat mouth.

wl   January 26th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

He's such an idiot,Rush Limbaugh get off of the drugs,Mr. know it all the news media needs to ignore you when you talk crap.

Heidi   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Maybe because Mr. Limbaugh does not express himself in a constructive way. He is against everything but offers no positive ideas. He is often crude. Whatever you think of the President he expresses himself in an intelligent thoughtful way.

jellybean   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

I am so very sick and tired of pill popping Rush!! To say that he hopes Obama fails means that he wants AMERICANS and AMERICA to fail. He should move to another country since he is so disgusted with this one. Is it at all possible tha Rush belongs to the KKK??? If he is, at least we see his face and know who he is.

President Obama is an American president that 61% of WHITE America voted for. Rush should be angry at his race than of Blacks. The President is concerned for all of us – all Americans. And he will do his best to improve our reputation with the world and inprove US. Except for you, Rush.

Greg   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Some people will do anything for attention and ratings. Don't forget, he also got FIRED from ESPN for making racial remark about an NFL Quarterback.

Chris   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

LOL!
Rush is quite the promoter, apparently that cyst has healed enough for him to try to be a pain in someone else's butt.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

He didn't say he wanted the country to fail, you idiot ! He said he wants Hussein to fail if he is going to drive socialism in the USA which will result in taking away your right to be an idiot !

Miykael Poly   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

I think Limbaugh is mixing up being afraid with thinking how stupid someone is.

Andrew   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a traitor to this nation. Wanting our President to fail means more struggles for our country and more hardships for our fellow citizens. To be so ignorant and spiteful as to wish failure for our President just because you disagree with his approach to governance and his stand on policy issues is shameful!

Flo   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Rush is so immaterial, I don't know why anyone would take him seriously. President Obama ignore the fool and his ignoramanus followers like Sean Hannity and his other porky friends.

Becky   January 26th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

I wonder if it ever occured to him that President Obama has more on his mind than to be afraid of Rush!!
Stupidity runs amok

clintcli   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

I think we should all pay special attention to drug or allegedly x drug addicts, particularly those whose cigar seems a bit more than just a cigar. But what can you expect on planet dumb and stupid! Don't believe it? Why don't you ask that doctor whose three daughters were killed.

Doc, Montello, Nevada   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Limbaugh is about as credible as Billy May, the shouting snake oil salesman on TV. I don't think Obama is lying awake at night worrying about him.

Kerry in VA   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Rush is a drug infested disease that should be thrown in in hell. Whoever listens to this man is just as idiotic as he is. Of course, he has free speech but to say that Obama is friented of him is stupid. The man has a country to run and does not have time to deal with a kid with major issues. Grow up Rush and get off those drugs. I believe you are still using.

Bill   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Rush your head is going to explode. Just why do think your party lost the great job they did.

Jerry   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Rush , thanks for calling a spade a spade. This isn't about racism this is about American freedom. BHO is leading the ignorant to the poison and all need to be aware

Allen   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

RUSH LIMBAUGH: THE FOURTH BRANCH OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. Way to go, Rush! Keep 'em on the run! You are feared by everyone who hates America.

Doug Roberts   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Like the old saying goes, "If you wrestle with a pig, you both end up dirty". Obama should just ignore this attention-seeking swine.

E Shoebridge   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh likes to hear himself talk. He is a loser, pill popping big fat idiot who has no sense of what he would even like to see happen in a successful administration. I think he should head out on a hunting trip with Dick Cheney. Like Obama would even have the time to waste on a sack of nonsense like Limbaugh. Nobody's afraid of you, your an idiot, but you are not intimidating by any means. Big dummy!

cgm   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

I was thinking the same thing.. go take another pill!

jay   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

rush needs to rush to another country eat his pills and shut up

Bill Violette   January 26th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a huge idiot. Anybody who listens to this guy needs to get a life.

Dana Lambert   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Limbaugh obviously is again taking some of the illegal prescriptions that he was caught here in Florida with. Rush is living proof that you can educate ignorance, and unfortunately give it an avenue to be vocal. Once in a while I will turn his radio show on, just to remind myself that my 4 year old has more common sense.

tony   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Why should he be frightened of you? He beat the candidate from your party like a drum. Your "Operation Chaos" failed to help Clinton. You enthusiastically supported Palin, who could not even handle softball questions from Katie Couric. Blagojevich caused Obama more problems than you, and Blagojevich is not even a Republican.

Ray Ray   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Obama isn't afraid ... he's angry. Obama will not tolerate ANY dissenting voices. Rush, Hannity, and those seeking to criticize his holiness be warned:

Obama will not be mocked!

Wanneh   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

I agree... Rush why don't just go away you waged up hater...

bryce in MI   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

some one thinks afully high of themselves dont they?

jimmy boston   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

PAY ATTENTION TO ME PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!! My party got kicked out of power and my rhetoric is old and stale and nobody is buying my message anymore... WAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

SG   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

i saw the interview and Limbaugh said he hoped Obama would fail at implementing some of the socialist policies he has in mind for the US. Limbaugh indicated he hoped Obama was successful at fixing the economy. What this comes down to is Obama can't stand to be challenged as was demonstrated last week when a reporter from Politico asked Obama a question. Obama's skin is too thin.

Leah   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Obama doesn't afraid of you, no one does.
Infact, Obama has more important things to do than to be wasting time thinking about you.
You are not that important..sorry!

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

What kind of a man is Rush, just another idiot who has no sense of country first but selffishness.

Sam   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

What a racist, drug adict & indeed a big fat idiot, why doesn't he immegrate to some where else to live with some people who might be interested in his ignorance, stone age racist

mlw   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Step away from the drug, Rush. You just might end up in prison this time, where you should have gone the first time. (Pathetic)

Dave C - NJ   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Yes, Obama is completely frightened of this pill headed loser that caters to the fringe loons on the right. Yawn.

Glen   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Obama isn't scared of Limbaugh. He's just tired of the same old failed conservative horse-hockey that gasbag continues to spew.

Robert C   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

What is it that people see in this idiot?

PuckU   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Talk about sour grapes, when will people wise up and stop listening to this deranged individual. All republications should denounce this diot for his hate spewing comments. Enough already there are more important things on Americas agenda. Lets move on. PuckU Rush!!!!!!

gsiofy   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

I am a conservative republican , i do not agree with everything Obama says , but wishing him to fail is plain stupid and a disgrace to every american , shame on you man

bill for barack   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Why be afraid of a drug-addled pathetic little loser of a neo-con ?
Rush needs to go back into rehab where he belongs.

Adam   January 26th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Only an unpatriotic person would want the President to fail. 'nuff said.

joey   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Rush Limbaught should help come up with great and useful ideas that can help america grow again instead of bring the country down. America has had enough of the bad mouthing and the constant bashing if he's so smart and know it all it's time he did some thing positive for america instead of making the rest of the world think America is a basket full of rotten apples. Also, I use to think the republican stand for something but now all it stands for is being un-american and un-patriotic, filled with hate and resentment. As long as Limbaugh keeps bashing America with his fowl and vile words of wisdom he is flusing the republican party down the drain.

Joey

Cynthia in Canada   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Limbaugh just doesn't get it.

The time for miserable, nasty right wing ideologues is past.
People are sick of his ugly divisive message.
The only ones afraid are the Republicans watching their party implode.

Obama is leaving Limbaugh in his dust!

Bret   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

its time for this country to start supporting and/or challenging our political leaders though democratic processes and to stop listening to uneducated people who make a living off of ignorance and hate. I commend President Obama for working with republicans though these difficult and critical times.

Bobb   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

I guess it's easier to criticize and try to stir up controversy than it is to try and be part of the solution. Looks like Rush is looking out for numero uno. No big suprise.

Rick   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Obama can not lie to all those who see through his smoke screen. Rush is right, Obama is set to fail because when you put the foxes incharge of the hen house, the hens get eaten. Look whos incharge of the treasury, a crook who doesnt pay his taxes. That gives Obama an open checkbook to your tax dollars. Also look who is doing our foriegn affairs, A clinton who has more foreign money contacts that are all questionable.

Rush is right, Obama should worry about the more truths we find and I hope Rush brings all the lies of the demoncrates to the fore front for all to see.

Maggie   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

I thought Rush was off drugs.

SG   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Oh Rush, if only you weren't so self serving and actually did something to help steer the country in a proper direction. Anybody can comment on how bad someone's politics or ideas are, but it takes a real leader to actually step up and work for the people. If Rush were to run for a government position I'm sure his attempt would be met with laughter and perhaps some applause from the extremely conservative, but in the end he would fail because his only goal is to serve himself and his pocketbook. Get a real job Rush. Those who can do, those who can't just comment about how bad everybody else does it.

Babsdarling   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

He's an ejit.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Learn how to spell-moron!

suze   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Too funny!!!!You are a bloated, drug addicted, pathetic excuse for a human being! Get over yourself! It was a good laugh though!

Peter   January 26th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

You, time is up to be scared of you, literally, I am scared of loosing my job as well as Obama not a millionaire Limbaugh!

Steve   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a boob. That's a descriptive term for one who is really irrelevant but needs to flap is jaw. People need only listen to his show for 5 minutes to hear that his agenda is unrealistic and worse, code for racism and fear-mongering.

Abraham Medina   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Limbaugh, the only reason I and multitudes of people believe why you hate Obama, is because your ENVY his successful bid for the presidency. While he tries to build what your bigotry with the Republican President who ruined this country did, you have nothing to add that is constructive so you can only try to destroy Obama. You are definitely not American. SHAME ON YOU!

Kal Venkataraman   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Why should a person like President Obama who is trying to set high moral standards be afraid of a mean person and ex drug addict like Rush Limbaugh? Rush Limbaugh is really joking or under the influence of drugs when he made this statement.

Andrew in Dallas   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an incresasingly irrelevant historical artifact left over from the era of Republican domination. After eight glorious years in the ascendency his wing of the party managed to run the country into the ditch while at the same time effectively banishing themselves to the political wilderness for what could be a generation or more.

Time to pack it in Rush – nobody that matters is listening anymore.

Keep Texas Red!   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Keep up the good work, Rush!

ss   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

This man is crossing the line. He needs to be taken off the air before he hypes hisself up to actually come out and threaten the president. It bad enough that he disrespects him publicly now to say that our United States President is afraid of him. What does that say to the rest of the world? Any one can threaten our president. Rush has crossed the line.

chris   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Limbaugh is sucking the oxygen out of our country. My new question for men like him is: " What is your alternative?" I never, ever get an answer to that

Matt   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Oh, that's just the drugs talking. Rush is probably a good man when he's not all strung out like that.

Susan Nolen   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Shut up Rush Limbuagh – seems to me you had a problem with prescription drugs? Why should anyone respect you – you have zero credibility with a LOT of people. I doubt very seriously that ANYONE is afraid of you let alone Obama. By the way, have your ratings dropped? Are you THIS desperate to be the center of attention?

Gary   January 26th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

The only thing frightening about Limbaugh is the depth of his hatred for the American way of life. His radical reactionary rantings and ravings define modern Republicanism.

Carolyn   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Give it up Rush!!! The President is not afraid of you, he just doesn't want to stoop to your level. You are a racist pig, who should have the plug pulled on your talk show. Get over it!!!

Joe The Democrat   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Rush Bimbo, You are nobody...

Richard Liathain   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

President Obama is certainly not afraid of this cheap trick, Rush Limbaugh, What a completely stupid statement for Limbaugh to make.

Limbaugh is a mere footnote to history compared to President Obama. Most people have never even heard of Rush 'Bag Of Wind of the Air Waves' Limbaugh.

Marina   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Limbaugh has permanently scrambled his brains if he can entertain such a crazy thought. LOL!!!

Liz   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh needs to go and sit down somewhere. He ainlt nobody important. If he had issue with the dnc and the current president, he should have ran for the president job. I guess he was to scared to,. You think ......He would have lost the race by a long shot. He should be scare of Pres Obama. He Limbaugh should be scare of me and the other american who does not support his point of view.

Anthony   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

The President afraid of a talk-show host? Now that IS funny...

Lost in Texas FOREVER   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

I really hope with all the things that President Obama has on his plate that giving a (Bleep) about what a an egotistical right wing talk show host has to say should be the farthest thing from his mind. In fact I really think that Limbaugh may be afriad that the GOP might start listening to the things President Obama and Gen Powell have said about him and take their advice. I used to think that Democrats were wimps and the biggest whiners, but since Nov 4th the far right has been the biggest sore losers and whiners I have ever seen. And their leader Limbaugh is the worst of the bunch.

Sandie   January 26th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

You are an IDIOT... how low do you plan on going about Obama??? Are you that JEALOUS of him??? Oh, maybe he didn't have a drug problem like you... little man you are.

David, ID   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Back on the Pills, Limbaugh?
I'm pretty sure President Obama can take you mentally or physically.... But whatever you need to tell yourself to feel better at night...
Maybe you should take some of your own advice and see the world through the administration's eyes... oh wait, you put party before country...that's right.

Ryan   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh...I'M afraid of you. I'm afraid of all the people who think like you.

NClaw441   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

M. He didn't say he wanted the country to fail. He said that he wanted Obama to fail,if his policies are going to be socialist. May I ask if you wanted Bush to succeed, and if so, what you contributed to that proposed success?

Kim Ohio Independent Mom   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Unfortunately, as long as Limbaugh is on the radio, the more racist the GOP looks. If it wasn't for people like Limbaugh, I and many of my friends would be Republicans. My conscious would not let me support the party because of him and bigotry. I have heard him say a few things that make sense, but majority of his comments are so ridiculous that I can not believe people listen to him.

If something happens to Obama, he will definitely be part of the blame. Then what would he say. "He deserved it". His hate is filtering through our society, and people who can not distinguish entertainment from the truth really get caught up on rhetoric. It is really sad. This country is going under and we still can not unite. God Bless America!

chris   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

His day is over, go back on oxycontin and relax. A new day has come, thank God.

ty   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

The only thing Limbaugh should be concerned with is stopping Mayor Bloomberg and the MTA from increasing fares !!!

Ernie in LA   January 26th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Rush tells the truth many times. Some people just don't want to hear it.

Matt from Missouri   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

This jerk really needs to crawl into a hole and die. Seriously, why would some egotistical idiot like him even have any listeners??? He wants the country to fail if he would like to see President Obama fail...oh wait, we've already had the past eight years fail...why not more??? ha. what a joke this man is. GO OBAMA!!!!!

joe the plumber   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Who? Obama is frightened of pig-headed?

Perusing-through   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A BIG FAT IDIOT

This lying druggie has done nothing productive his whole life except lose one job after another, until finally he stumbled into a job that fits him well – - – which is being a nasty trash talking idiot.

Boni T.   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Limbaugh needs to shut his mouth! The dems won the election and he is sore loser. I invested my vote in Obama and have full confidence in his ability to move in the right direction to pull this country out of the mess Bush (or was it Chaney?) left us in.

Just keep your big mouth closed and watch. I do not believe for one nanosecond that Obama is afraid of you .... or anybody else for that matter.

niun   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

M. January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

What kind of ignorant moron would wish the country to fail? What a tool! Perhaps Obama isn't afraid, but like the rest of the educated world chooses to ignore stupid comments from a wased up drug addict?
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That is not what RUSH said M. RUSH said he wishes obama's policy's fail not the country stop twisting things around. You go rush!

Greg Friend   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh is a prominent figure in the "liberal right" of the Republican party. The "liberal right" advocates lies, hate, and immoral methods like torture along with being very arrogant. He along with many members of this group ask how the Presidential election could have brought the Democrats into office. They just need to look at the person in their shoes. They are the reason, in advocating the absurd points of view they shout. We only need to fear him (them) when we do not recognize him for what he is and allow ourselves to be fooled in electing those that agree with him.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Limbaugh is a joke. His comments about McNabb revealed a latent racism and now he is like a spoiled brat who didn't get his way because the country is tired of corrupt Republicans. You know that it burns Limbaugh that an African-American is now President. Instead of focusing on trying to tear down Obama, Limbaugh should try to focus on outlining what he thinks the policies should be. Hopefully, the Republican party can rebuild itself and put forward a message that is positive and speaks to more than a narrow minority of Americans. To do so, it needs to adopt improved ethics and set out a clear message around a limited and focused role for government. I think people figured if government is going to spend a ton of money, it may as well be the Democrats spending it as the Republicans.

Mr. Phil   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

I think Sarah Palin should dump the First Dude and hook up with Rush Windbag. Could you imagine the dinner table conversations those two ignorami could have?!?!?!?!

sam   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Your ignorance frightens him I am sure.

Kim   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

We're ALL afraid of you, Rush. You're a scary, scary man.

pepe   January 26th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Obama is a joke. Give'em hell Rush!!!

Ellen Kelly   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Limbaugh has an inflated ego based on little evidence of the same. He spews nonsense and has never adequately explained his drug problem.

Tracy   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Its so sad for this individual (the word 'man' does not apply) to keep working to get press time by continuing to try to divide his own party and the nation. We all need to wish him a speedy recovery as he must be sick. That's the only explanation I can come up with since he continues to be spew the same dribble since the Clinton days. Time for this 'airbag' to get some new material.

silence is golden   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

He isn't afraid of you he just doesn't listen to you.
I wonder why.....

Nan in Nevada   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Rush is an egotisitcal, idiotic windbag. Pay him NO heed.

Kevin - IN   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Rush, we're not afraid of you. We think you are a delusional nut job. :)

Bernie   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

I'm quite sure that President Obama is not afraid of Rush Limbaugh and nobody else is either. He is trying to tear people apart while President Obama is trying to unify them. BiG FAT HEAD Rush Limbaugh need to shut his BiG FAT MOUTH. Yes, President Obama is trying to unify the nation but he can't do it whe he has FOOLS like RUSH L:IMBAUGH out there. I will advise him to Go and Get HIM A LIFE and stop trying to scare your radio listeners.

BErnie

Dave   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Obama more frightened about Limbaugh than compared to a Senate or House leader? So with that statement is Limbaugh portraying himself as a respectable leader? Taunting someone by saying they're "scared" is as elementary as it gets. I respect your 'freedom of speech' Limbaugh, but I don't have to like you... and I'm sure that is your intention.

Scott   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Who cares what Rush thinks or says, He is a bag of wind

P. Davis   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Just pray for Rush. He obviously think to highly of himself. Mr. Conservative need to read his bible. Particularly: Phillipians 2:7

Crazymoon   January 26th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Sure he is afraid of you, because your "Operation Kaos" was as effective as Bush's "Mission Accomplished". Rush all you are is a radio personality or shock jock like Howard Stern, Opie & Anthony & Bubba the Love Sponge. You will say or do whatever it takes to keep your audience coming back, your job depends on it. Sad thing is there are people out there that actually believe your every words. So in reality President Barak Obama (that's right, I gonna hurt you & your people to have to say that for the next 4 maybe 8 years) was a career boost for you.
You should be on your on your knees every morning thanking this great president!

jpegs   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Send Limbaugh to Gitmo!

Common Sense   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Limbaugh is loving the fact that Obama is in office. Now that he gets to be part of the opposition to the major party in power, more people will listen to him and hear what he has to say. Despite his comment that he hopes Obama fails, deep down Limbaugh is absolutely thrilled that Obama is in office right now, because he will have more talking points and a wider audience.

Thad   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Limbaugh is such a comedian –

marge walsh   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Oh, Flubber- Blubber,
I'm sure our new President is just cringing at any criticism from a sidelined, irrelevant blabber like you.

A quarter century and eight years of Reaganomics-Hoovereconomics has brought us the 2nd Greater Global Depression. I am sure your suggestions are really essential viewing, hearing, and reading to, well, nobody!

Wm Scot   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Why is this guy still on the airwaves ? Better yet why is he not in jail ? Anyone of our kids would have been in jail for the illegal drug abuse and purchases of illegal drugs he used. The power of this guy just amazes me and people still listen to him. It is just amazing !

Cynthia - Arkansas   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

What an Idiot! The only people who listen to Rush are morons who can't think for themselves. President Obama is so much above his pathetic stunts.

Chris (WA)   January 26th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

what an absolutely disgusting human being.

does he realize he represents everything people hate about the GOP.

EVERYTHING.

nate   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Why don't you shut up and take some more pain pills Rush. You are the absolute scum of this country.

R. Edwards   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

What Mr. Limbaugh said was that he wanted Mr. B Hussein Obama's socialist agenda and policies to fail. No one wants the President to fail, but his job doesn't include turning the USA into a socialist state. It is the nationalization of everything that he opposes and so do I.

George   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Not only is President Obama hardly frightened by Limbaugh but everyone should just ignore the latter...he's a total disgrace.

the other jd   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

in your dreams, rushie...

a US citiczen   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Rush is obviouosly dellusional, must be back on the pain med's.
Why anyone would give him a soapbox is beyond comprehension.

Tyler Derden   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Sounds like Rush is all jacked up on pain pills again.

Old Republican in TL   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

When egomania triumphs, this is what we get. Tragic.

Jason   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Thank you CNN, I'm realizing Rush Limbaugh and cockroaches have a lot in common: they're both ugly, will never go away, and it's hard to imagine what purpose they serve.

David M   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

I'll put this way, if Obama fails, it will mean that the country will probably be in a desperate state similar to the Great Depression or possibly worse.

If Limbaugh is going to be so petty as to wish for the country to get worse just because he doesn't like the politics of the guy in charge, then maybe he should leave the country. He definately ain't part of the solution.

Neutral   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Nothing more than an egotistical jerk.

james   January 26th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

File Rush, Palin, and the whole GOP in the same place, the past. This turd has got to go. Rush, your a piece of Anti-American Zionist garbage. Riddens

MaryfromMaryland   January 26th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

How absolutely stupid and offensive does one need to be before he is finally removed. This talking head should have been removed years ago and still the mouth opens and the blathering goes on...
Do us a favor Fox News – go bankrupt!

bob   January 26th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

No Rush: Obama is not afraid of you, he is just ignoring you because that is how intelligent people handle the ignorant. Even if you had something substantial to say it wouldn’t make any difference. You’re just a glorified circus barker that will never accomplish any more than radio talk show host until you are very, old and your ratings drop off.

George Poole   January 26th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

I can't wait for the great Democrat Hillary Clinton's first official visit to Kanada as the new head of state, it's going to be very bizarre with lots of Obama bunnies in attendance I'm sure, and a freight train load or 2 of denial for all the 'supporters'. :rolleyes:

Sue   January 26th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

Oh Good God, I really wish Obama hadn't even paid attention to this racist moron, all he's done is give him more airtime to spout his hatred.

Unknown   January 26th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

What AMERICAN wants their President to fail? Wishing failure for the President is wishing failure for our country and citizens. What a disgraceful thing to say.

Carolyn Crawford   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Is this crack head still around?

AK47   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Rush is a pathetic excuse for a human being. He's the epitome of ignorance in America.

tonybama, grahamsville, ny   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

The last true Republican! Let him & Sarah run the party, we'll all be better off.

Michael   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

What a total jerk. Limbaugh is a pathetic loser. Sorry that I can't offer more analytical commentary at this juncture.

Michelle   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Why must we report Rush Limbaugh's bloviations as news? He's only marginally more relevant than Ann Coulter. I don't need to have any idea what either one of them are hyperventilating about, ever, in order to be well-informed on what's going on in the world. Please, for the love of god: cover some news, already.

Leilani   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Unbelievable. He's so full of himself it's ridiculous. President Obama could care less about Limbaugh. He isn't even giving him a first thought. He's busy running the country!

Richard   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Of course Barack Obama is scared of Limbaugh, just like he was scared of Hillary Clinton, scared of McCain, scared of Palin, etc.

Joe Common Sense   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Limbaugh is such a nutcase! It's such a shame that people actually listen to his extreme-isms! And he's laughing all the way to the bank...

colin   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

but rush, noone takes you seriously.

Blogging is the legacy I leave behind!   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

For god's sake, someone give this man another painkiller! He's losing his mind like House(tv show) does when he hasn't taken his 30 Vicodin.

Katie   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

I seriously doubt Obama is frightened of Limbaugh.
We all know the former drug addicted loud-mouth is an buffoon. Every time the man opens his mouth, he proves it. I just hope he keeps talkin' because with comments like, "I hope Obama fails", the man just might turn some Republicans Democratic. Who hopes Obama will fail in this economy? Only an idiot like Limbaugh!

Meka   January 26th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Limbaugh and Palin, SEVERAL BRICKS short–of a full load!

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

So sad that the only way this individual (the word 'man' does not apply) can get press time is to continue to try and divide his own party and the nation. Let's all just wish him a speedy recovery (he must be sick to keep spewing the same old dribble since 92).

Sara   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Dude, everyone's afraid of you. What else is new?

Andy   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

it is people like limbaugh that will keep this country divided

usualone   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

This man is ridiculous - all the way, unfortunately, to the bank. In his case, it is sad we have "freedom of speech".

Mike from Tacoma   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

The only thing scary about Rush is that people actually believe his drivel.

Limbaugh is all about Limbaugh. His ego rules supreme in his own mind. He claims to be a "loyal American", but his words and actions show that he is more interested in spewing hate and descent than providing constructive views.

The sad thing is, when Rush is gone, there will always be another hate monger ready to take over.

rupert   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

i cant wait until the day rush radio show is cancelled

Geoff   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Rush should really lay of the oxycodone

Jason in Michigan   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Rush is a washed up loud mouth prescription drug abuser. It doesn't matter which democrat is president. This is a man that hopes our new president fails in these hard times but was there to defend Sarah Palins pregnant teen daughter. because she was from the republican family. Normally he'd be blasting democrats for that. Rush doesn't know what bipartisonship is. He's a cancer that needs to be gagged and dropped off in the middle of nowhere.

Saifur Rahman   January 26th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Hey ,Rush don't forget Micky D's double cheese burger value meal only $2.99+tax -it could be free for you once you start working there.Trust me all the "REAL RADIO TALK SHOW HOSTS"out there -they are the one who are frightened of you not President Obama, you want to know why ,because you make all of the other radio talk show hosts look bad.Do this country a favour" QUIT YOUR JOB".

MICHAEL   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Typical Rush. Big headed and inflated ego. If Rush only knew what an idiot and moron he really is. Hey Rush having flashbacks or withdrawals?

John   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Let me know when Rush is no longer drug-addicted and loses about 100 pounds and then maybe I can stand to listen to or look at him.

Dawn   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is so full of himself....he obviously doesn't want a better future for America or for the world. I believe that with positive thinking and helping our "neighbours" and our friend we can accomplish anything. I think Rush needs to close his mouth and open his ears for once....listen to the winds of change!!

C. Downton   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

As an individual with a Master's Degree in Journalism who had a successful 20 year career in communications (including creating the publications of the Indiana House of Representatives) and then left to get a second masters and teach inner-city special education children, Rush Limbaugh is the person who started all of this trash radio talk. He led the trend for people to be disrespectful–he (and those who followed in his steps) have helped cause the bitter and mean divide between parties. This kind of trash radio (and it is not like his personal life is one of dignity and something for our children to admire) is not needed as all Americans must come together to make a better country. I believe in the two party system but we must be respectful to each other.

TC   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

It is difficult to believe that anyone would take something Rush says seriously. He is a living cartoon caricature and not even a humourous one at that. If anyone is scared it is Rush and his following. Obama talks hope and Rush seems to preach hopelessness and prey on peoples fears. I have to imagine that what is portrayed by Rush is to further his bottomline. It is hard to imagine someone could be so ignorant and pompous in real life.

Yvenst Miami   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Most of his listeners are uneducated rural individuals and limbaugh knows it. He preys off their ignorance while cashing his checks.

Americans with limbaugh mentality is what makes a small part of this country "ugly".

He loves to have news like this drawing attention to him.

I personally think he's just upset that obama is going to make him pay more taxes.

LYNETTE IN CA   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

He's a sick puppy!

matslammer   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

You know Rush, Obama should be afraid of you. I'm afraid of you. Lots of people should be afraid of you. As an American, you have the right to speak your mind – twisted as it might be. The truly horrifying thing with you is that there are people in this country who actually listen to what you have to say. That is the real nightmare.

ron   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Rush is nothing more than a critic ,he has never built anything ,whats his solution and why did'nt he come up with it with George W Bush the last 8 years.He has only venom to release ,he's a rich fat blow hart who could care less about what's best for everyone. Why people listen to him is beyond me. Go away Rush the people have spoken and O'Bama is their choice. it hasn't worked with the Republican's we need change .A former Republican who's tired of the retoric Ron

Fred   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Who would ever listen to or be afraid of a junkie like Limbaugh..

carol   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Limbaugh is just a crazy egomaniac. Obama isn't scared of him. He just knows how ridiculous he is.

MICHAEL   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Typical Russ. Big headed and inflated ego. If Russ only knew what an idiot and moron he really is. Hey Russ having flashbacks or withdrawals?

laurie   January 26th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is probably the sleasiest human to crawl from under a rock....It's not his politics or even his everyday beliefs....it's that he is truly and utterly a mean spirited, hateful excuse for a human.... I think God cries everytime Rush opens his mouth with his egotistical venom, especially when he connects it to religion in any way....

M.   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

What kind of ignorant moron would wish the country to fail? What a tool! Perhaps Obama isn't afraid, but like the rest of the educated world chooses to ignore stupid comments from a wased up drug addict?

Chelle in Fla   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Rush clearly is looking for more attention and more ratings. The President and anyone with real sense needs to ignore him...as of this moment for me he is no longer worth talking about!

Jay   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Wow, I needed a laugh. Thank Rush. Keep up your comedic routine that the Republicans consider "important." You haven't been given nearly enough credit for helping the Republican base become out of touch and for helping the Democrats win so many seats this past election. Thank you sir

Posn   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is an idiot. I believe it is the other way all around, he is scared of President Obama.

EW Tulsa   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Rush is a neocon clown, no one cares what he thinks. I think the last 8 years and the current state of things are more than enough to disprove their asinine policy positions.

Beezie   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

There's a saying that goes "empty barrels make the most noise". Seems pretty applicable to Mr. Rush here.

victoria   January 26th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

Yes I believe he is afraid of Rush because he is not afraid to speak the truth. That does not say much for people who call themselves christians and are afraid to speak up. You go Rush... another thing why does the media make it like we are racist I have my best friend that is black and I have been a member of an all black church. no its not racial problems he does not speak the truth and lied to the people and I will never believe him.

John Knight III   January 26th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

This Rush nut should be charged with treason and jailed all he does is stir hate and evil at a time this country is trying to heal old wounds.I can't believe he is allowed to still be on the air shame on us.

Pat, Kansas   January 26th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a divider. He should be muzzled. There is nothing to him. His opinions are not worth listening to. Somebody shut him up.

Anna   January 26th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

wow....thats the best he can come up with?? Obama is afraid of him?
RUSH is just afraid of losing his job. Poor baby.
ROTFL!!

Vicki   January 26th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a big fat liar. President Obama knows this just like most other sane people do. Limbaugh not only lies with every breath, he also corrupts with the wicked filth he spews. When will people get a clue and do some thinking for themselves? If ever there was a time for people to use their own brain cells, it is now. Limbaugh is poison to America having a better future.

Anonymous!   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Just plain useless, he needs to get rid of that fat over shadowing his neck...what a loser!!!!

DS   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Wow – is this guy full of himself or what? I have listened to him often, and evry time I have to wonder.....WHY? he really doesn't have much to say.

delio   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

I like some of Mr. Limbaugh's traditional values but he frightens everyone when he wants our President to fail.He should make his case about programs which are bad but leave the hateful attitudes about our Presidents to the reactionaries on the left

Jon Clemens   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

What an egotistical loud-mouth. I guess Al Franken was right - Rush Limbaugh IS a big fat idiot.

Demetrius   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh at least someone is trying to be a great unifier, it is obvious you are not, but then again you and I are Americans expressing our opinions, that's the power of our democracy right?

Jeremiah   January 26th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

I'd be scared of him too. He might come at me for drug money when he runs out of xanex.

Charles Cole   January 26th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Geez, is Rush nuts or what??? Wanting our new president to fail, and saying that Obama is afraid of him? Man, Rush is going whacko. Let's think positive and rally around the man we elected.

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA   January 26th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

The only thing that President Obama is 'afraid' of with regard to Rush Limbaugh is the tremendous amount of methane emitted by Mr. Limbaugh.

Joe   January 26th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Limbaugh has a small, small-minded following. So long as he has no ambition to do more, he will continue to preach his version of "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" and rake in personal wealth over it. He is one of the "haters", we will never be rid of their ilk, somewhat like the flu.

John   January 26th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

The only thing afraid of Rush is a jelly doughnut.

Chris K   January 26th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Dear Rush (in case you read this – or can read),

You play to your psychotic fringe base every day, knowing full well that you are only doing so for the ratings.

No one is afraid of you. You an immaterial figure head of the far right extremists.

Sorry to tell you this, but the country has moved on. It is time for you to simply be quiet and let President Obama fix the mess that your fans have started.

vicodinaddict   January 26th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Just shut up, Rush!!!

adouble   January 26th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

the problem is everyone should be afraid of rush, the bullcorn that he spits out everyday does the country no good

vc749   January 26th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

Rush who?

G in BR   January 26th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

This "man" always brings a smile to my face. It is just a joy to know that there is a special place in hell reserved for this troll. Over the course of his miserable career he has proven himself to be nothing more than a snake. He throws out a statement saying that he hopes Obama's policies fail and then when Obama responds he says look what he is saying about me everyone this is the great unifier!!! This "man" is a total waste of space and oxygen that someone that matters in life could be using. What a complete joke!!!!

cathy smithson   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

It is about time we realize the "best and brightest" are neither. That goes both for Limbaugh and Obama. Two peas in a pod in the end. Both liars, and ego maniacs. And love to hear themselves talk.

Barbara   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Limbaugh is like a Macy's parade balloon: huge, bloated, designed to entertain, and easily punctured. Of course, there is an important difference, in that the parade balloons have no delusions of grandeur and make us laugh with them, not at them.

It's over, loser. Take your war toys and go home.

David   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

I highly doubt the president of the most powerful nation is afraid of a washed-up radio show host.

Not a Rushfan   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Rush is just looking for ratings.

Perhaps Rush's past drug use has got the best of him.

It's a shame.

Joanna   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Rush, you are SO FULL of yourself. Please go change your diapers.

Dee, Huntsville, Al.   January 26th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

what a joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy Cat Lady   January 26th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Wow. Must be the OxyContin talking.

Julia   January 26th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

What sane American would be so treasonous to say that they hope their leader FAILS?

Ramsey Salman   January 26th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

When a man accuses another of being scared of himself. It means that the accuser is indeed scared of the man. It is an easy way to put his own shame off of himself. Laughable.

Dennis   January 26th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Ah, Rush got his feelings hurt. And, as usual, he completely misses the mark. What an ego.

Rush, people can't be unified if they are actively rooting for the President to fail.

Don't flatter yourself. President Obama isn't scared of you one bit. He already took the best you had to offer and was elected President.

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   January 26th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Such complete Arrogance from such a venomous creature! Limbaugh is a complete idiot, who nobody should ever believe a word from him.

USAF RET   January 26th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

This man really needs some help........and prayers

The Bu Man   January 26th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Certainly Obama cannot and did not say he will “unify everybody”. For example, people like Rush Limbaugh can only be unified with the devil or with some other narrow minded people. Saddam Hussein would have saved him but it is too late.
He wants America to fail but he does not realize that only in America his types could be tolerated.

Texas Teacher   January 26th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Please, CNN, I am stunned that you would give this bigot air time! This is beyond belief! He should be left to rot on his radio show! I am amazed at you, my favorite news media! :( This man should never merit air time on any legitament news media.

Barack wins and we collectively lose.   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

I am frightened of Obama.

Audrey Johnson   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Oh god, Russ is an old fool. Who cares? He is a disgrace as an American.

J Auch   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

This guy is back on the drugs! Get a life buddy.

Tasha   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Who put this man on the air in the first place?

Katie McMahan   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

No, Rush, he realizes you as the blatant propagandist you are. You aren't a patriot, you're a fraud. Your constant slander towards the left must be an act of fear, then, noting your reaction here.

Bob Shearer   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Poor Rush – his ratings must be falling a bit because no one wants to listen to his negativity and mindless rants anymore – wait a sec ........ does anyone listen to him?

JahJah   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh knows the image of the fat cigar chomping republican is an image that no longer sells so he will and is doing anything to keep his name in the news. Obviously he is still using drugs.

shane   January 26th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Limbaugh is arrogant, to think that Obama, who took an oath in front of ALL america would be afraid of him? He is the apithemy of arragonce, the exdrug addict has an opinion like the rest of every human being on earth, but that it. Limbaugh is human and I hope the economy swallows him whole.

Big Ellie   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Limbaugh...WHAT A RACIST IDIOT!

robin kelly   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Limbaugh is an entertainer. Obama is supposed to be leading our country. Yes, I know Obama was using him as a kind of iconic reference to extreme conservatism, but just give us your plans and stop telling people who they should or shouldn't listen to.

Elle   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Hey there nutcase Rush. You stop at NOTHING to grab headlines.
You used to be just delusional and spiteful. Now have finally jumped off the deep end.

Time for your meds, Rush.

AK   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Rush is an idiot. Is he still high??

Jim Q.   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Who cares what Limbaugh thinks? The guy is a drug-addled hack, a hypocrite of the first degree, and a guy who clearly cares more about his own ego than he does the state of the country. He is not front page news.

laura b. (GA)   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

hahahahaha! Rush is funny.

Larry Caldwell, USA   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Limbaugh needs to stuff a sock in it. Besides "I hope he fails," here is another quote from his response to Obama:

"Obama was angry that Merrill Lynch used $1.2 million of TARP money to remodel an executive suite. Excuse me, but didn't Merrill have to hire a decorator and contractor? Didn't they have to buy the new furnishings? What's the difference in that and Merrill loaning that money to a decorator, contractor and goods supplier to remodel Warren Buffet's office? Either way, stimulus in the private sector occurs. "

The difference, of course, is that if Merrill Lynch loaned the money out instead of squandering it, the taxpayer would have had a chance of getting the money back. Limbaugh is nowhere near as smart as he thinks he is, but his listeners just slurp up garbage like this.

Alphatango   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Limburger, your ego is writting checks you can't cash. Anyone that listens to your rehashed remarks needs to have their heads examined-again.

David   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

I am a conservative, but I think Rush just likes to hear himself talk sometimes. He makes some good points at times. However, a lot of his remarks are geared toward getting under people's skin. They are specifically pointed at hostile topics so he can get more listeners. We get so riled up that we tune in to listen to him rant in order to counter his comments.

tiffanie   January 26th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is the opitomy of what is WRONG with Government and the Republican party. I AM A REPUBLICAN and I say this. He is a biggoted drug addict and nothing more as far as I am concerned. He takes videos and quotes out of context to try to enrage and scare people who aren't paying enough attention on their own.

Obama told people to stop listening to Rush because of this. Not because Obama is scared of him. We need Bipartisanship and love. What is wrong with those things? This country is full of hate and we are falling down the tubes. People like Rush Limbaugh are why this country is in such bad shape right now.

We punish the poor drug addicts, but not Rush L... He's rich and oh poor baby got hooked on pills... That is not unlike many stories today, yet most go to jail, lose their homes, jobs, everything... But Rush keeps his job, get more rich, and then gets to act like he is great ...

What a hypocritical loser!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

That fat, pompus, thrice divorced drug addict represents the very worst that America can be. Anyone who listens to him is, simply put, stupid.

Rush is a gas bag   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

This guy will spew anything to sell his ridiculous show to his group of mis-guided groupies. He only preaches to his own choir, he will never influence anyone of substance.

Tim in Atlanta   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

All articles about this bloviating oxycontin-addicted windbag should be preceded with "In a desperate attempt to remain relevant..."

Aaron   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Stupid old man:

Rush Limbaugh has lost his friggin mind along with the idiots that listen to this pinhead. You actually believe that Barack Obama is afraid of you?

Please!!!! Trust me when I tell you; Barack is cut from a different cloth than most of us and the last thing on his mind is some pot bellied old fart who doesn't know his butt from a hole in the ground.

If you want to come up to President Obama's level, why don't you start by reading Sun Tzu's " Art of War" this might give your puckered old butt some insight into a man who has exhibited that he is clearly superior in intellect to you!

anee   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Don't like!!

Mike   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Now if we could only tow Limbaugh miles out to sea and abandon him. Man, the thought makes my mouth water.

Ron   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Limbaugh is a non-issue anymore. No one takes him seriously. He's just a pathetic old man with a pathetic old message of fear and hate. Devil's gonna love it when this one's time is up. A real trophy keeper for hell's hotel.

BETTYD   January 26th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh should be investigated by the FBI , Homeland Security and NSA since he publicly made a statement "he hopes Obama fails". Is this a patriot speaking who hopes for a better America? Is this someone who wishes the new president and cabinet and elected members of the house well? Is this someone who wishes this country falls flat on its face because we have a Democrat for President, and a majority of those in the house are Democrats?Or, is this cancer of society still spreading hate and bigotry and prejudice. Does this little man really want Obama to fail to justify his positions and statements which pander to the Far Right
extremists in this country? Why wasn't this man prosecuted for illegal use of drugs years ago – the same drugs he condemned people for using? He is a threat to the security of this country and a traitor to this country when he states he hopes Obama fails! The American people have spoken – they are ready for change – and even though many did not vote Democrat, they are patriotic Americans who now hope for a better future and are willing to support Obama and his choices. What is wrong with Limbaugh? Maybe he is a true terrorist to this country.

EVOLVE   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

LIMBAUGH! DON'T WASTE MY TIME. THIS GUY HAS THE INTELLEGENCE OF A 7TH GRADER THAT HAS ATTRACTED THE SMALL MINDED REPUBLICANS.

LOSER!!

Jennifer   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

I love Robert Gibbs!

HAWK TEXAS   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

When is this lying scumbag going to be kicked out of america or either in jail where he belongs for drugs.

Joell Parks   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

I think Mr. Limbaugh is more afraid of his job disappearing than President Obama is of him. As if the President would even consider such nonsense from a no-brainer Limbaugh. Mr. Limbaugh speaks with self-serving hatred in order to create discord which guarantees he'll continue to have a job, as he continues to spew pollution at otherwise good human. Has Mr. Limbaugh considered a cap and trade for this pollution contribution? If not, maybe someone ought to inform him that would be a good way to offset his negative presence, and maybe deflate his "out of this world" ego – wow, talk about inflated! How can any grown adult like Limbaugh look at himself in the morning and not wonder how even he can take himself seriously. I mean really – get real Limbaugh. Maybe considering getting a real job that actually contributes something to the betterment of society instead of your stupidity. Signed – a conservative from Seattle, who uses her intelligence as well as her common sense by "God forbid" listening to self-serving rampages of clearly stupid talk show hosts.

A-Georgia   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a tired and old recovering drug addict who should be serving time for his drug related crimes. Instead, he's got a platform from which to spew pure unadulterated ignorance. If this is who the Republians get their infromation from, it's no wonder they're so out-of-touch. I guess Rush represents that kinder and gentler group of folks the first President Bush used to talk about. Ha!

TrueIndependent   January 26th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

I really hope that the Republican party takes a long, hard look at itself when the party spokesman is a man who partly lost them the election, dropped out of school, and continues to receive treatment for drug abuse.

What does it say about you when you think the most powerful man in the world is afraid of you? He sure has an over-rated sense of self importance.

Adam   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

We are all afraid of you Rush, at least we are afraid of what you represent: the worst of our hates and fears given far more attention than is good for the country. As a Republican, I am ashamed.

Hmmmm   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

What on earth does Obama hope to gain by baiting Limbaugh? It's mystifying that the President, who has been urging bipartisanship, is engaging in such sophomoric behavior. Is he bored or something?

Texas Teacher   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Get a grip, Limbaugh.. no one.. I mean NO ONE has reason to be afraid of your evil spewing of lies...and that is what it is... just as you said on Larry King years ago, you are NOT about truth you are about entertainment! The only people who take you seriously are the white sheet and cone hat crowd.

"Now this is the great unifier," he told listeners Monday. "This is the man who's going to unify everybody and usher in a new era of bipartisanship and love." Well, I have to say that you, Mr. Limbaugh, are the worse divider in this nation. You have no morals whatsoever! Sad, but true.. you are down right wicked. And you may hope that Obama fails... but I pray that you fail! You are hypocrite and a liar! :(

Marilyn   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Limbaugh is a traitor to his own country because he is actively dividing the people in a time of crisis. He's one of the most arrogant people I've ever heard and his followers sound like parrots, repeating whatever Rush says as if they have lost the ability to think for themselves. He is clearly hateful and is enjoying spreading his messages of hate. This is his way of feeling powerful.

Jim   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

What conceit!!!!

Frank   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

What a nut...I think he is losing what little mind he has left – get this guy off the air. I heard him during a Hannity interview and R.L. couldn't string a sentence together. Now if you could find him a job pushing stupid buttons, that would be perfect.

Joey Sosa   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

The Obama administration (along with CNN and other major media outlets) shouldn't be giving Rush Limbaugh the pleasure of having attention centered on him, which is really all Limbaugh tries to accomplish anyways. The guy has absolutely no credibility in the political field, and to post this guy on the news every other week only fuels his ego and feeling of self-importance, which leads to him making more ridiculous statements such as "Obama is frightened of me."

Who the heck are you, Rush Limbaugh, a radio host who was forced to quit from ESPN, that Barack Obama, the leader of the most powerful country in the world, has to fear you of all people? Trust me, Rush, you're not that important of a guy. Nice try, though.

joe   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

the only one who is going to fail, is you. I believe you just lost your fans when you hoped " america " fails!!! Do you even know what a moron you are?

Juliedc   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Obama doesn't negotiate with junkies.

Natalie   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

What a calloused, negative, and spiteful American citizen. What a shame. Apparently he's stuck in our country because hell won't have him and Guantanamo Bay is being shut down. Poor USA.

Sam   January 26th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Rush is a discrace to humanity. What a big racist pig?

Amy   January 26th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Another "white trash" Republican!!

united   January 26th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

It`s people like good ol Boy Rush that will keep this country divded.He is no more than a nerd that got picked on.Now that he has a way to be heard he is just a posion for the people of America.

Mike   January 26th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

This is just a pathetic attempt by Limbaugh to get attention.

He is clawing to the side of the slippery cliff of irrelevance from which he is rapidly falling.

What? Limbaugh thinks he is is going to bully the President of the United States into meeting him for a brawl in the schoolyard?

Limbaugh's days in the media are numbered and he is frightened of the end. This attempt to gain attention and Limbaugh's statement that "He hopes Obama fails" is the death rattle of a gas-bag.

Go away, Limbaugh. It's over.

Fade Away... Fade away.... fade away....

Zane   January 26th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Rush is exactly why the Republicans lost across the board.....keep it up Rush, you have done the Democrates a BIG favor.

fuelinggood   January 26th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

How in the world does this guy still have a radio talk show? Drugs, alcohol, denouncing the President... the list could go on for days. What an idiot.

Mia and Mike   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Rush sounds like a pathetic, washed-up commentator. The only insight I have of him now is through CNN, and the story line ain't sounding so good. Last Dance anyone?

Steve in NYC   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

LOL Anybody who seriously considers what this delusional drugadict has to say is not metally fit. He is an embarrasment to the educated, serious right who want to move this country forward. Regardless whether you are from the left or the right, wouldn't you want the president's policies to be succesful and get us out of this hole?

We love our President ! !   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

How long has it been since we've been able to say that??!!

sorry to disappoint you Limbaugh but President Obama is simply disgusted by you – as are many...

Edward   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

The form of conservatism that the far right preaches is dying, it simply cannot stand the test of time in such a diverse nation. Intolerant people like Rush Limbaugh will ensure that it does not last.

mstercor   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

i highly doubt president obama is afraid of this idiot

James   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

I highly doubt Obama is frightened of Rush Limbaugh. Obama has the secret service to protect him in the worst case scenario and he could probably order Rush killed if he felt Rush was the slightest threat. The pill popper is pretty harmless.

taylor   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

RUSH LIMBAUGH, I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE A LITTLE JEALOUS OF OBAMA. LET,S SEE, HE IS GOODLOOKING AND YOU ARE NOT. HE IS FIT, YOU DON,T HOLD A CANDLE THERE. HE IS INTELECTUAL AND INTELLIGENT AND YOU ARE NEITHER. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT HE'S A CARING MAN.YOU COME ACROSS AS A HATEFUL WANNUBE WHO TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

Henry   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

It is best but very difficult to ignore a moron like the Comedian Rush. Guess I will have to try harder.

The Federalist   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

The only individuals who are afraid of Rush the Blowhard are pharmamacy reps not want to give that pill popping blow fish free samples.

bobbie   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Actually, that shaking is not from fear, but from laughter at your pomposity!

Mario in Texas   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

I think Rush just refilled his prescriptiion for Oxycontin again.

js   January 26th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Sigh ... such an annoying man. Who cares what you think anymore? You're a dinosaur .. go away.

Caroline Anderson from Alaska   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Bush and Limbaugh: A Real Life Dumb and Dumber

Sandra Dee   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Yeah, I am afraid of you too, Limbaugh, as is Colin Powell (since he also said to stop listening to you). The last time the public was this misled, the person's first name was Adolph.

J.   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

This guy makes me physically ill.

nane   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

what a stupid guy ,,, more he get attention more jerk he gets
what a morone

cindy   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Rush is a Bamboo. Who does he think he is?

Mike Walters   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Rush is such a headline hungry hack. What a joke, yea... Obama is afraid of you, afraid you'll try to steal his sandwich! You are pitifully clinging to a selfish fearful mindset, good luck with that, were all moving forward.

Limbaugh Is VERY SCARY   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Any decent, educated, normal person should be afraid of Rush Limbaugh and the hate he spews.

Simply a repulsive human being, no matter what your politics.

LD in CO   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Perhaps he doesn't want to waste his time on him.

alvino   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

As I recall, there was a movie where the Blob terrorized a whole city. I am not surprised that a person who is so large, he has not seen his feet in years, would scare people.

Dave D'Agostino   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Thanks Rush!!! Your tirades against President Obama are galvanizing people to the realization that your vitriolic attacks are nothing more than attempts to increase ratings for your radio show. I wrote you off in the aftermath of your Donovan McNabb comments whose nonresponse shows he is by far the superior person. It was great when you attacked Powell for supporting Obama just because he was black; it was so absurd that even some acquaintances who listened to you were beginning to wonder if you were off your rocker. Your latest comments, take your pick, are so ridiculous that even your most ardent listeners are beginning to think that maybe Obama is who we should be listening to not you. Keep up the good work

Roger D.   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

What a pitiful little man!
Rush, please just go away!!!!

William   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a druggy and the fact that people still listen to him scare me.

Oregon speaks   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Even Obama can't unite everyone. There are always going to be people so pig headed that they really aren't even capable of thinking anything outside of their self serving garbage. I sincerely doubt the President of the United States is afraid of Rush Limbaugh, a man so obsessed with himself that he can't think of his country first. This is a guy who wants our country to go through four years of hell so he can get somebody he wants in office. Pathetic really. NOBODY should listen to Rush.

Rob in Vegas   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

he's telling people not to listen to Limbaugh cause Limbaugh is divisive and doesnt' actually want anything good to happen out of this or any administration. Limbaugh is out to create a stir and he's getting it. he doesn't care for anything near "good" to happen.

Il_voter   January 26th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Wasn't Limbaugh caught abusing prescription drugs?

keeth in california   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

No one is scared of Rush.

Anonymous   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

people like Limbaugh really divide the country with the poison they spew on the air waves and tv. Our country would be better off without them.

Misty   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Fat, pompous, liar drug addict!!!

Kymberly Bridges   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Now why would the president be afraid of somebody like Rush Limbaugh.Rush Limbaugh has life messed up.And I really don't know why he thinks that he can intimidate everybody.Just like the comment you made last week about you hope that he fails.Through God he hasn't failed yet,all this time he kept on pushing and will continue to push on.See it's people like Rush Limbaugh that can't except that he won the Presidency ,and he didn't steal it from his own like his President Bush stole it from Al Gore.See when you start off wrong you end up wrong ,and when you start off right you end up right.That's why "THE LORD IS BLESSING HIM RIGHT NOW OH RIGHT NOW"And he will continue to bless him.So Rush Limbaugh go and HATERADE ON SOMEBODY ELSE AND LET MY PRES DO HIS JOB.

Sweaty   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

The only thing afraid of Limbaugh is a donut.

Margret Posch   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

It really upsets me to see how someone can use his influence to create so much hatred and division. I love this country way too much that I could ever wish any leader, who looks out for the common good, anything else but success.

D   January 26th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Drug abusers scare me. So do bigots.

claudia dick   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

speak the truth rush its the other way around did you watch the campaign.

Felix, CLEVELAND   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Rush spent years(!) blindly supporting Bush...just about everything out of his mouth is either a lie or extremely misconstrued. Obama's "frightened of me." Yeah right, Rush. Your little plan to disrupt the primaries by encouraging Republicans in Texas to vote for Hillary backfired! You know why, but your idiot Ditto-heads probably haven't figured it out. It helped Obama, because his defense skills were strengthened AND just about anything one could remotely connect to Obama was thrown on the table....allowing enough time for it to be questioned....and no one really cared anyway...Obama's NOT: Muslim (as if it matters), a socialist (ooo, like the Japanese, Swiss, and English are scary) and not anti-American. I bet Rush was thrilled with Obama's win–now he doesn't have to defend Bush, and that was the hardest part of Rush's little job. FLUSH RUSH.

rob   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

This guy is truly scary......he frightens me. This is not what our country needs right now.

K   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Rush is nothing but a lying drug addicted bully. True conservatives should be ashamed and demand that he stop representing the Republic party with his ignorance!!

JR in PA   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Yeah. President Obama is frightened of Rush Limbaugh. And I'm afraid of a mini-marshmallow.

Obama 2012   January 26th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Rush you are demon possessed. Everybody knows you are not thinking on an intelligent level. And, please...you are giving yourself way too much credit if you think Obama is afriad of you. An ant would not be afraid of you!!!

Don in Albuquerque   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

What a complete air-headed, arrogant idiot. Are you back on the dope Rush?

Kevin Tudish   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Limbaugh is flatulence in a headwind that he may not survive. We saw the effect of his sort of rhetoric during the last administration, and the efficacy of that rhetoric during the last election. Say goodnight, Rush.

nik   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

When this fat drug addicted loser does something positive for the country, let us know.

MW from MD   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Afraid of you? How about ignoring you! How patriotic to wish that the new President fails when the country is in such bad shape. What an idiot!.

Ty   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

I think someone needs to kindly remind Mr. Limbaugh that there is more at stake here than his publicity. If he would like President Obama to fail, that's fine. He can hope, pray, and cross his fingers; but regardless of who is president of the United States, there is a lot of work that needs to be done to get us back on the right track and everything should be done to ensure that it is done.

virginia for obama   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Aint nobody scare of you! Your days are numbered because God don't like ugly!

Christolyn Shepard   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Rush is a loser and a racist. Shut up!!! You're an idiot!!!

Rush   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Why are we rushing into glorifying Rush; a dog barking at the moon

Mary   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Obama does not want anyone to disagree with him!! I don't think Limbaugh has anything to do with if Obama fails or not. Obama is his own worst enemy!! Limbaugh beware of Obama – look what happened to Joe the Plumber!!

God Bless us all!!!!

Dave G   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

Sounds like grade school tactics. "He's scared! Chicken!" Does he honestly believe the president will respond to this?

It always amazes me that people listen to this man. Pure excrement.

Joanna   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

The only scary thing about you rush is that you put false info in peoples heads. This is a dangerous thing rush and you know it. Some fool will believe you. Your lies and hate mongering can lead to nothing good. Oh where was all this outrage when your boy g, bush was having his way with all of us? But i guess that was OK?

Tim   January 26th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

What's going on, Rush? Are the meds getting the better of you again?

Lynn in NM   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Sorry, Rush. He's not afraid of you. He is the "chosen one". The media has his back, no matter what happens.

Christolyn Shepard   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Shut Up Rush – You're a loser and a racist.

hcm   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

keep eating those pills Rush.

Bonnie   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

What an idiot Limbaugh is. He's so addled by drugs he thinks he's important. Just shut up already. Your party is out and a new era of hope is here.

Dick M   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Limbaugh who?

Brad   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Afraid? Do this man's ignorance and hubris know no boundaries? Obama merely dismissed him as the worthless purveyor of selfishness and stupidity that he is. Why is this dropout junkie even famous?

Rush does have one thing right though. He probably is more influential than any of the republicans left in Washington.

patrick   January 26th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

this man is pertinent now because????? really can this drug addict wind bag go away. Rush we aren't afraid of you, we are afraid of your ideas. Look what they did for us the last 8 years. Go away. Can you and Ann Coulter go do whatever disgusting place you came from and stay there. Try Venezuela or Cuba, you fit right in with their media. UGGGG, i mean I have had to have this pest around for way to long. You make Oreilly look smart you windbag.

Don't fear the reaper   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Dude, I'm scared of Limbaugh too, but that's only because I'm afraid of what sort of garbage is waiting to come out of his mouth.

Sue   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha takes a breath of air hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha takes another breath of air

I can't stop laughing.

Limbaugh should be on Comedy Centeral !

Mikee   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

ooo I'm scaaared

Derrick   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

What a pompus clown. Two wars, a financial crisis, global warming, etc. I believe President Obama has more things to be frightned about than you.

Mr Limbaugh. locate your pills, pop a few, and chill.

Derrick, Dallas, Texas

ANNA   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Rush Is clearly a racist. Get over it Rush..he won and he is YOUR president!

Caligirl   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Rush,

You are a hateful trash!!!!

Patrick   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Whether you like Limbaugh or not, when the administartion refers to him directly it gives him credibility. That's why O'Reilly never mentions Olberman by name; it keeps the other person from gaining any sort of credibility. The Obama administartion would be unwise to continue a spat of words with a radio talk show host.

Dave   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Is this guy, Rush, even relevant? Does anyone actually listen to his blather? Please, Mr Limbaugh, go hang out with yer buddy, Cheney, and be quiet. Far too contentious, whether you agree with him or not. He's only saying harsh things to keep on the air. Useless windbag...

Chuck   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Is this guy for real? I mean seriously? He opens his mouth and fills the space with garbage..... can someone pls make this windbag shut up for once?

Mary   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Obama does not want anyone to disagree with him!! I don't think Limbaugh has anything to do with if Obama fails or not. Obama is his worst enemy!!

God Bless us all!!!!

Gerry in Va. for Obama.   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Limpbaugh, you've been a loud mouthed slob ever since you started radio. It's a sad thing when some one like you is allowed to use OUR air time to slander our Presidents. Your a disgrace to the human race. Your mean spirited, hateful, arrogant, stupid, and UGLY.... And those are the good things I would say about you. I would tell you to go away but people like you are to stupid to understand what I am saying to you. As for President Obama being afraid of you ... Yah, right. Not in your biggest wet dream would Obama be afraid of the likes of you. Your not even a piss ants shadow compaired to President Obama so why would he be afraid of you... Go somewhere and fall off the earth why dontcha??

CP   January 26th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

This guy is one sick puppy! He is so full of himself!

JD   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is a big, fat idiot. Tell him I said "hi", too.

Alex   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

This "shock jock" named Limbaugh, he precisely the reason why the Republican Party cannot get their act together. As a lifelong member of the Republican Party, I absolutely reject this clown (Limbaugh) as a spokesperson for the Republican Party and it's values that I have held throughout my life. It is apparent, at least to me, that his abuse of narcotics and pain medications has affected his reasoning. I have and will continue to evaluate President Obama's decisions using a fair and objective standard and not the extremist and radical idiocy of Rush Limbaugh who obviosuly thinks so highly of himself and his cleaverness (NOT!)

keith cummings   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

... time for everyone to grab the line and pull together. People like Limbaugh should be sent to prison for disturbing a nation's peace.

francee   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

He's a sad, lonely man who spits out negative ideas to his followers who by the way are just like him. It's a new day and a new generation. No longer is this country led by people who use fear and anger to rule.
So he's making a lot of money...I'd bet he trade all those dollar bills for a loving wife and two beautiful children to go home to, like our President. The best thiing to do is to ignore him. He'd be funny, if he wasn't so pitiful.

Brad Ohio   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

What's so appealing about Rush and Ann Coulter. They may say conservative things, but their lives are no model for anyone. How many wives does Rush have? Is Ann even in a relationship? Does being conservative mean living a moral or family oriented life? Obama is clearly a better parent, husband, and neighbor than any of these conservatives.

herbie   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

LIMBAUGH IS A JOKE. HE SHOULD GO TO THE RANCH WITH BUSH
OR TO ARIZONIA WITH CHENEY. HE IS A TOTAL JERK WITH NO RESPECT.

hasna   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh you should be scared of yourself, you are a monster!

Troy B.   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

why yes, people are noramally afraid of psychos.

george wheeldon   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Is this all the Republicans can offer America? This man who should be in prison along with all the people he downed for drug use, and has show that all he is is a druggie himself. Why don't Republicans "put him down", or is he the best they have to pit against the new president?

Matt   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Is this buffoon Limbaugh still abusing OxyContin?

Heaven help us if this is his "clean" personality shining through.

Mike Grier   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Mr. Limbaugh proves once again that he is only about ratings, and the money it puts in his pocket. As Americans in these difficult times we are all in this together. Mr. Limbaugh seems to be rowing in the opposite direction from everyone else. I wouldn't expect him to agree with all the new administration is trying to do, but this sort of school-yard taunt is juvenile and counter-productive.

Devon Cloud   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

So, in an attempt to unite the parties to come together for the good of the American people and for once get something done in Congress, Obama says don't listen to Rush in and come together on issues to get resolution to them instead of fight each other tooth and nail which is basically what Rush teaches everyone in his show... republicans good, democrats bad... and yet Rush is the one claiming that OBAMA is going against his Unity claims? How exactly does that work Rush? In the world I live in, Obama is reaching out to everyone.. as a matter of fact the Liberals are more upset with him so far than the Conservatives are!

Justin   January 26th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I do think that Limbaugh has a problem with his ego... that is... he thinks too highly of himself... he couldn't change the 2008 election and is now grasping at anything he can to stay in what's left of the light he still has.

Meghan   January 26th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh is delusional. Best just to ignore him and his pronouncements.

Mark   January 26th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Limpbaugh is mistaking the fact that no one is paying attention to him for being "frightened" of him. He is a sad and pathetic example of a human.

joe   January 26th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

I haven't heard Rush Limbaugh's name in 8 years, I thought he died. Where was he when there were no WMD's? Rush is the mouth of a party that can not exist in today's climate. The only way he can is to wish that all of us as Americans fail. Where is his retirement? What is his home value?

Listen up Rush, America is tired of the same old politics and playing the blame game. Get behind the Repulican party and promote America and bring back the party that I left.

Or your small little radio talk show will loose even more ratings and listeners since you only give people the wishes of failing, loss of their entire savings, loss of their homes, loss of their job.

Get a life!

Joe

Let the air out   January 26th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Rush best watch his back as someone may poke him with a hat pin and let all that hot air out...

Rez, MN   January 26th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Good Job Rush!..Keep talking, you are doing exactly what the dems want you to do!..and by the way with this economy..pray that you have a job tomorrow!

Thomas   January 26th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

President Obama's big effort to unite and to work with all is refreshing and probably the only way that will move us forward – even if I sometimes strongly disagree with some of the people he invites to the table. But if there is one man in this country that we certainly can do without it's the grossly oversized ego of Rush Limbaugh.

Erik from Golden, CO   January 26th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Is he back on OxyContin?

A: Obama only warned the GOP not to listen to Limbaugh because he doesn't want them to start thinking in insane double standards (like how he preached we should all follow GWB lock-step because he's the president, then says he wants the new president to fail).

B: the only things that should be afraid of Rush Limbaugh are his drug-dealing housekeepers and random sandwiches.

Josh Jennings   January 26th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

It just shows what an ego-maniac Rush is by the fact that he won't let it go. He is doing everything he can to keep this going and raise his profile in the news. What scares him the most isn't Obama's policies, it's the fact that he is a has-been. He's doing anything he can to try and breathe new life into his career. He wants Obama to fail – not because he hates Obama's policies, but because it would mean he was wrong. And to him that is simply not possible.