October 13, 2009
Posted: October 13th, 2009 12:10 PM ET

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Limbaugh would gladly meet Obama at the White House, the conservative talk radio host said.
Limbaugh would gladly meet Obama at the White House, the conservative talk radio host said.

(CNN) - Rush Limbaugh says he'd gladly sit down for a conversation with President Obama if the controversial talk-radio host ever scored an invite to the White House.

"Absolutely," Limbaugh, among the president's fiercest critics, told NBC when asked if he'd be willing to speak with Obama. "I'd be honest with him. The President of the United States is the President of the United States. I want this country to succeed, and if he invited me up there to chat, I would owe him up the dignity of being honest."

The comments aired on NBC's Today Show in the second part of an interview that first ran Monday.

Limbaugh was also asked to play word association when the interviewer named the following political figures:

President Obama: "Disaster"

Michelle Obama: "Garden"

Jimmy Carter: "An utter disgrace and embarrassment."

Sarah Palin: "Misunderstood and underestimated. I admire her. People have tried to destroy her. She has more backbone than any man in the Democrat Party."

George W. Bush: "He's just the most decent, down to earth, real man you could ever hope to meet."

Hillary Clinton: "Nurse ratchet"

Filed under: Popular Posts • Rush Limbaugh


April   October 13th, 2009 10:54 am ET

Rush Limbaugh is a joke! anyone that believes in and follows this man needs to have thier head examined!

kteach   October 13th, 2009 10:53 am ET

Does Rush not understand word association? He seems to be able to think of one word for the Democrats but cant put into one word how great Republicans are. Classic Limbaugh.

ch   October 13th, 2009 10:52 am ET

The fact that he actually "admires" Sara Palin tells you all you need to know about this hot air gas bag.

Lilarose in Bandon, OR   October 13th, 2009 10:52 am ET

Obama won't speak to pink, short-necked, balding fat enemies of America.

Woodsy   October 13th, 2009 10:52 am ET

It will never happen. It's obvious that PBO can't take criticism. Case in point, the administration has singled out Fox News because they are not "friendly" to him. So, he's upset that 1 network out of 10 is critical of him??? Sounds like a personal problem – or a little kid who didn't get candy at the checkout line even though he had a cart full of cookies, ice cream and soda pop.

Oh, and what does that say about the people that filled his cart with all those sweets??? Can you relate to this parents???

Keep up the good work Rush. And good luck with the Rams...

Obama supporter   October 13th, 2009 10:52 am ET

Obama should not sit down with Limbaugh. It shows Limbaugh to much respect. Limbaugh is nothing but a disruption and should be up on treason.

Flush Rush   October 13th, 2009 10:51 am ET

Do not let the FOX into the henhouse. This clown is a racist lying bigot who not only wants us (US) to fail but has hurt the Republicans immeasurably. Go to canada and buy a hockey team, Bozo Limbaugh. FLUSH RUSH

Bob   October 13th, 2009 10:51 am ET

Limbaugh is great! It is a shame that Obama won't invite him to the White House for a conversation. Obama has invited everyone else to the white house – when is his administration actually going to do something to make this economy better; or do anything in general. I love how Obama blames all the bad still on "W", when is he going to step up and admit nothing he is doing is working – besides padding the pockets of people who do not want to work or add to the GDP of this country. He is a one term president – bottom line.

Justin   October 13th, 2009 10:45 am ET

Rush isn't relevant to the mainstream of America.

Big Ed   October 13th, 2009 10:45 am ET

What a head case! Lumpy-baugh deserves absolutely no respect! I hope the boy garners an invitation to Weight Watchers instead of the White House. He doesn't care for anyone or anything but himself. Ask his four ex-wives!

historian   October 13th, 2009 10:44 am ET

Why would the President of the United States, a decent man, want to talk to somebody like Rush Limbaugh who only wants to keep his ratings and appears to be one of the most hateful men of this century?

Joe Rolfe   October 13th, 2009 10:44 am ET

News coverage on NBC and CNN gives credibility to Rush Limbaugh. He is a clown and hustler interested in self-promotion. He really doesn’t care about the country. Whatever he does or says is OK with him as long as it makes money for Rush.

It’s sad that he trades and ignorance and bigotry to succeed.

Proud American   October 13th, 2009 10:43 am ET

Of course he would, he needs Obama, because without his looney base he's nothing.

James Wilson   October 13th, 2009 10:38 am ET

I'm sorry, but can someone please explain to me why this clown would expect an invitation? Or why anyone in the current administration would invite him?

Seth in Jacksonville, FL   October 13th, 2009 10:38 am ET

What a loser.

Carmela, Longwood, Florida   October 13th, 2009 10:38 am ET

I sincerely hope the White House, not to say President Obama, will dignify this 'request for additional publicity' from this drug addict creep, with an answer.

Sandy in Racine WI   October 13th, 2009 10:37 am ET

PAALEEESE! Stop give this bag of wind any air time, news time and any sort of attention.

Independent_me   October 13th, 2009 10:36 am ET

If President Obama ever sits down with Rush Limbaugh I will work my hardest for ANYONE who runs against him. Period.

Rush is a racist. I have no doubt that he wants to meet with Obama in order to start working on his own image as a divider and a racist, so that he can buy the Rams.

Brian   October 13th, 2009 10:36 am ET

Obama and Rush? It ought to be a pay-per-view event!

Alekinnyc   October 13th, 2009 10:36 am ET

What would Rush talk about? NoBama is sinking and will sink further. We do not have to give him any respect. He is not my Commander in Chief. And never will be.

AM

Ex Republican   October 13th, 2009 10:36 am ET

I would respect Limbaugh much more if he would say Obama is at least trying to help the American people. Obama is his nightmare, a good president who happens to be a Democrat.

The Canadian   October 13th, 2009 10:35 am ET

Limbaugh....an excuse for the human race

Jessica   October 13th, 2009 10:35 am ET

Rush Limbaugh is one of the worst humans on the face of this earth. He is incredibly close-minded and arrogant. I hope President Obama never gives him the chance to meet with him. As far as I'm concerned Limbaugh should be banned from the air waves and sent to live in Antarctica where he can't offend anyone anymore.

jon   October 13th, 2009 10:33 am ET

Obama will talk with Hugo Chavez, but not Rush Limbaugh? Come on, Barry, talk to Rush. I thought you were all about debate and discourse and diplomacy. Try acting like it for once rather than just talking.

Republicans are the American Taliban   October 13th, 2009 10:33 am ET

Why cant anyone man up and drive Rush Limbaugh by a grassy knoll?

Eddie   October 13th, 2009 10:33 am ET

Name association:

Rush Limbaugh: hateful gasbag.

Tad Ornstein   October 13th, 2009 10:32 am ET

Rush Limbaugh does not deserve the president's time or attention. His views are well known and easily ascertained. The president has nothing to learn from him and there is no chance that he will sway him in the least.

Mike Mazzla   October 13th, 2009 10:32 am ET

Do we really need to comment here. I mean seriously, his views are so ridiculous and one sided. I mean to use the word Garden to describe Michelle Obama and Nurse Ratchet to describe Hillary Clinton? He should just say democrats bad Conservatoves good.
Ridiculous and more ridiculous is the question of whether he would meet Obama. Why would any President sit down with him?
So sad that this pathtic man still gets airtime.

pubsdaddy   October 13th, 2009 10:32 am ET

Who is Rush that Obama needs to meet with him. Rush is just trying to put a genie back in a bottle so he can be in the group purchasing the St Louis Rams..Whats next Obama meets with Opie and Anthony ..GIVE ME A BREAK..

Crucker   October 13th, 2009 10:32 am ET

Why would anyone with half a brain want to sit down with Rush Limbaugh. Also, why would anyone meet someone who wants them to fail. Limbaugh is a joke who prospers on pushing hate.

D. Tree   October 13th, 2009 10:32 am ET

Notice how during the word association Limbaugh has these convenient catchy names to call them – but when it comes to republicans he has to come up with this long explanation full of excuses.

He also blatantly disrespected President Carter, I don't understand how someone so mean spirited as Limbaugh has any credibility.

Tex   October 13th, 2009 10:31 am ET

Haha Limbaugh is a complete and utter joke.

John a   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Just look a Limbaugh's photo: He exemplifies EVERYTHING he represents. THAT image is the white Euro-descent America that WAS...but most likely will NEVER be again. Obama is merely t the "bow wave" of the new America that is now arriving...like it or not. The changing demographics simply make it so. This is indeed "change".
The scale has tipped.

Molly Weasley   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Why would any right-thinking American, much less the president, ever want to meet with this jerk? And why is NBC bothering to give him any publicity?

Maziar Malek   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

The President should not waste 1 second of his time with this guy.

Obama = Trickle up Poverty   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Nope – Obama only invites and talks to people who believe in his policies, he only cares about appearances and looking good, he doesn't want a real challenge, nor does he want to understand the other side. What a phony this president is........talks the talk, but CAN"T walk the walk.

John   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: idiot

kcl   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Please, if anyone from the White House monitors this forum, Please don't give this guy anything but a chuckle and move on. He's simply an entertainer and shouldn't be given any more recognition other than that!
I love reading these 'tickers' but it also hits me as sad that our political well-being can be twisted by people just wanting their 15 minutes and the media gives it to them.

tisgoogle   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Evil man! Disgrace to this country!

GWB2012   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

LOL! OMG – Rush is hilarious! I'm not a fan or follower, but the guy definitely has his word association down pat! haaaa I love it!

Ray   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Three words for you Rush: Delusions of Grandeur.

mike   October 13th, 2009 10:30 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "bloated sack of garbage, overflowing with Oxycontin and big-macs. He is way past his expiration date, time to pull him from the shelf and feed him to the pigs although the pigs probably have higher standards than that"

Scott, Mizzou   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

Rush: alcoholic, closet homosexual, pill addict, cry baby, rich, spoiled....

Maziar Malek   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

The President shuld not waste 1 second of his time with this guy.

Steven R.   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

Why on earth would Limbaugh think he is worthy of meeting with the president of the United States? No more than I would have expected George W. Bush to sit down with some far left-wing critic of the Iraq war. This is just Limbaugh trying to pretend he's a reasonable and fair-minded person for a few minutes, before he insults Obama and any other Democrat. Limbaugh and his kind have polarized this country, turning what was once open and intelligent discourse between political foes into a matter of hatred and insult.

ArrowHead   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

Limbaugh says he would be honest with the President, but let me tell you, from my experience with conservatives, that only means he'll come on with the insane rhetoric stronger than ever.

To conservatives, "honest" and "truthful" are two totally different things.

Louis Wilson   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

More word association:

Michelle Obama – First Lady

Barack Obama – Lactating with hope

Rush Limbaugh – Pompous moron

Sarah Palin – Moron

Otto   October 13th, 2009 10:29 am ET

The day Rush speaks with Obama will certainly be the day hell freeze over. I am very sure Obama will not give the slub the time of day.

Lila - Smart AND looks good in a skirt.   October 13th, 2009 10:28 am ET

Limbaugh likes Palin because conservatives hate women. They want someone who looks good in a skirt and heels, tries to hang with the boys while taking care of them, and is dumber than a pile of rocks.
Hence, the like for Palin. The first time I ever saw Palin speak, my first thought was honestly "Are you kidding me?"

She has done a fine job of destroying herself. I want a female president, but please, not her. She's a mess.

Johnny   October 13th, 2009 10:28 am ET

Rush Limaugh: "$35,000,000 a year"

Obama 2.0   October 13th, 2009 10:28 am ET

I guess he would. But he needs Obama for the "Fear factor." The bashing makes him famous with the haters. Obama does not need him to continue the change of hope :)

King Kong   October 13th, 2009 10:27 am ET

Oh, look at that: a horse's rear defending the party of the horse's rear. Go figure.

Jessie   October 13th, 2009 10:27 am ET

What makes this man think that he, a college dropout and a racist, is worthy of a visit with Pres. Obama? The gall of this man is disgusting.

DL in AR   October 13th, 2009 10:21 am ET

If you ever wonder why Rush Limbaugh is a sad disgrace with no real credibility outside the Right wing nut fringe of the Republican Party consider that he has huge praise for Sarah Palin (a person who quit her job instead of finishing what she started) and a glowing endorsement of "W" (the president who destroyed 40% of the world's wealth with his economic policies) while calling Obama a disaster after only 9 months in office and a takes a cheap shot at Hilary Clinton a woman who has forgotten more about world politics than he and former Gov. Palin (who should still be fixing her mess in Alaska instead of doing a self promotion tour) will ever know.

Matthew   October 13th, 2009 10:20 am ET

Limbaugh is so sad, I am starting to feel sorry for him.

Unenrolled in Massachusetts   October 13th, 2009 10:19 am ET

Who cares what this guy thinks. It really is a sad commentary on politics in America that someone can attain such high ratings by bringing out the worst in Americans.

Dramafied   October 13th, 2009 10:19 am ET

Oh yeah, Rush is not biased is he? Obama would run rings around this hoot-nanny

An Independent   October 13th, 2009 10:18 am ET

This guy is a disgrace. Why don't you just go to some other hater monger or addict and get their opinion and post it? It would have just as much legitimacy has this addict.

Tania   October 13th, 2009 10:17 am ET

The President and all thinking people should just ignore him for the gnat he is. Don't dignify him with attention.

marcia   October 13th, 2009 10:16 am ET

who cares??
what a bunch of nothing!

Jimmy Crackhorns   October 13th, 2009 10:16 am ET

Seems like a really nice guy, so, what's the problem?

Ralph Wiggum   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Nice word association on Palin. He could have saved us all the reading and said "Messiah"

Redneck John   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Lindbaugh is not worthy of a sneeze from Obama! C'mon....waste our President's time on that worthless windbag?

dblzap   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Obama has much more important things to do then talk to this IDIOT

But then again seeing Obama pin back Rush's ears would be fun!

But adding any weight to this little loudmouth would be a mistake

It's better to keep him looking like a little fool tugging at the presidents coat tails

Kathryn   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

He admires Palin and Bush. That says it all.

Doug   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Rush sure knows how to keep things interesting. You may not like everything he says or the way he says it, but he is the most successful radio personality of all time, and his listeners include millions of democrats and independents. He is not the leader of the Republican party. He is an American with a venue. If people did not agree with most of what he said, he would be off the air.

Side note: Why would the White House start a public war with the most Powerful cable news organization? Do they expect all media to roll over and wait for the news to be given to them? CNN was hard on the Bush Administration, and had the right to question the administration. I never saw the Bush administration go after CNN, though clearly a left leaning organization.

Whats the deal?

James Wachai   October 13th, 2009 10:15 am ET

Does it surprise you he has only one or two words – all negatives – to describe democrats, and several – all positives – to describe republicans?

zman_miami   October 13th, 2009 10:14 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "What a waste of a human being!"

A.W.   October 13th, 2009 10:14 am ET

Sarah Palin may have more "backbone," Rush, but does she have more experience? I think not. And are Obama's well-laid plans more disastrous than the Bush's massively over-priced debacle that is the Iraq War? Yes, he may be "down to earth" but that didn't guarantee his success in running our country.

Puddin'   October 13th, 2009 10:13 am ET

Word game: Rush Limbaugh – jerk, x-rated loud-mouth, low IQ, inferior, etc. etc........

Brandon   October 13th, 2009 10:13 am ET

Rush is a King. The world would be a better place if everyone listened and agreed with him.

Gary   October 13th, 2009 10:13 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: Mean-spirited moron

Bananarama Victim II: Electric Boogaloo   October 13th, 2009 10:13 am ET

You can't argue with crazy. But of corse it's makes for a great book deal, no matter what damage lies in your wake.

That's the American way! If someone on TV or the radio says itm, it must be true. Even if it's not fact, apparently we must give every half-wit conspiracy theory as much creedence.

Unfortunately it was the PC movement that made it difficult to call crazy when we see it without someone whining about "Freedom of Speech" as if they actually understand that right. At the same time journalsists have stiffled their ability to report as objectively as possible by trying to give equal coverage to each side, regardless of how insane that side's claims maybe.

Jazz   October 13th, 2009 10:12 am ET

Just because Rush would like to meet with President Obama is not a reason for the president to meet with him. Limbaugh spends his time on the radio ranting and raving about what he doesn’t like about Obama, Congress, the Senate, anyone who wants to help Americans who are poor, etc. Obama is a thinker and a doer…Limbaugh is a waste of everyone’s tme.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   October 13th, 2009 10:12 am ET

I would never adivse Obama or anyone with a sense of decency to talk to Mr. Limbaugh. He can't seem to see the other side of the issue. Given that he is only an ideolgue and unwilling to compromsie, it would be like talking to a brick wall that insults you. There is no need for that.

John C   October 13th, 2009 10:12 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: Idiot

Mark-Virginia Beach   October 13th, 2009 10:11 am ET

Word Association? Shouldn't we just say Blah Blah Blah. My Mantra is " I Think, therefore I DON'T listen to Rush". Rush is a speck of dust on the cuffs of Jimmy Carters work pants, which is as close to work as Rush will ever get. Former President Carter (Nobel Laurite) has done more work as an Ex-President, than Reagan, Bush 1 and Bush 2, combined. Rush needs to simply get back on Pain killers and start drinking heavily.

Metzger   October 13th, 2009 10:11 am ET

Don't kid yourself Rush. Speaking to a racist, lying, fearmongering scumbag like you is not worth the President's time.

John   October 13th, 2009 10:11 am ET

"Nurse Ratchet" is the funniest thing I've heard all week......

(still laughing)

lighten-up people..... life is too short.....

Connie, Indiana   October 13th, 2009 10:08 am ET

By word association who can tell his politics lay. For him to say Palin is misunderstood etc. etc. This woman is a fraud from the git go, she panders to whom she thinks can and will help her get where she wants to be. In my opinion Limbaugh is a fraud, I saw some of the interview and his ego and arrogance was seeping thru his pores. No sense in Obama talking to him. Why would anyone talk to someone that wants him to fail. Wanting American to succeed, but wanting Obama to fail says alot about Limbaugh. I guess in his thinking, the only way for America to succeed is for the republicans to rule again, after all they did such a great job the last 8yrs.

arapikos   October 13th, 2009 10:08 am ET

He is definitely " out-of-bounds" period.

gurarro   October 13th, 2009 10:08 am ET

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I really cannot put into words how ridiculous this is. Amazing........

T'SAH from Virginia   October 13th, 2009 10:08 am ET

RUSH LIMBAUGH: "Arrogant, self-centered, annoying, bull-headed, racist, bigot, maniac, LIAR, aggravating, stupid... and so on!!

For a man to claim President Obama is a DISASTER and Bush is "... the most decent, down to earth, real man you could ever hope to meet." says a lot about who RUSH is and his values.

RUSH has a lot of nerve placing President Obama in his mouth as someone he wants to MEET – why MEET a DISASTER!!! Go and make an appointment with BUSH and indulge in a couple of cases of BEER with him!!! Both of you FOOLS would end up DRUNK with faces looking PICKLED and RED!!

Beyond Absurd   October 13th, 2009 10:08 am ET

What would an intelligent man like the President need to hear from a narrow minded, ignorant buffoon. If certainly proves that you do not need to be smart or have an education to succeed in politics, you only need to have uniformed opinions and play to people's prejudices and fears. One could do some great fun playing word association with the name Rush Limbaugh, but that would be uncharitable and unchristian.

Dave   October 13th, 2009 10:07 am ET

Limbaugh's not fit to wipe Obama's shoes, much less talk to him. And his praise for idiots like Bush and Palin proves that he's not a person worth anyone's time. If someone seriously praises either of those dolts, you have to hold their opinion of ANYthing suspect.

Glenn Beck is eating Rush alive in the ratings, and it makes Rush nervous, so he'll do anything for attention now. And the sad thing is, Beck is a nothing. Which means that Limbaugh is less than nothing.

Ellid   October 13th, 2009 10:07 am ET

Rush Limbaugh is an ignorant, boorish bigot who hates anyone who is not a white male. There is no reason for the President to take time from his day to speak to a man who has repeatedly insulted him, belittled him, encouraged the birther movement, and used his bully pulpit to undermine his efforts to clean up the mess left by eight years of incompetence.

curious54   October 13th, 2009 10:06 am ET

Hey CNN. Can't you find any updated picture of Rush? He has lost ~90 pounds or don't have the budget to get a better picture?

Mary   October 13th, 2009 10:06 am ET

President Obama has more important things to do than deal with trash like Rush.

Repubhypocrites   October 13th, 2009 10:06 am ET

"As IF", Rush do you think our intelligent, optimistic, and articulate president would actually take the time to talk to YOU? Please. Pres Obama would not waste his time stooping to your level. All Rush is is a big mouth and attention seeker. One of those people never happy always complaining to keep us divided.

Robert   October 13th, 2009 10:05 am ET

OMG I would hope the President would not legitimize this nutcase by meeting with him. I truly understand his need to meet with the leaders of Iran, North Korea, etc... for diplomatic purposes. But there is no need to talk with this pathetic individual who does nothing but lie, distort, and make accusations – all designed to make Obama fail, which was his stated wish at the beginning of Obama's administration.

Alex   October 13th, 2009 10:05 am ET

"Nurse Ratchet" and "Disaster" aren't exactly the types of words that'll get a guy invited to the White House.

Loup Garou 782   October 13th, 2009 10:04 am ET

An invite to the White House for Rush Limbaugh to speak with obama is out of the question. First and foremost, obama cannot handle the truth and second, Mr. Limbaugh is not going to be bullied by the president.

Michael in Houston   October 13th, 2009 10:04 am ET

"the dignity of being honest"..??
He cant even be honest about Bush or Palin. What makes this overinflated freakshow think the POTUS would ever be compelled to invite him to the White House for anything short of hiring him to do laundry.

Is there no end to the utter arrogance of this scam artist?

jt   October 13th, 2009 10:03 am ET

Don't hold your breath.........................

Erin   October 13th, 2009 10:03 am ET

What a hateful man. I can only imagine how conservatives would react if liberals used Limbaugh's terms as a description for republicans. I get that he's in talk radio, and he needs ratings...but perhaps this kind of dialogue is the real problem with America. I can hear my 85 year old grandmother now. "Erin, if you have nothing nice to say, please say nothing at all." Constructive criticism is acceptable, hate mongering should not be.

Norm   October 13th, 2009 10:03 am ET

What a joke! From the responses to the word association game that they played, why would our President sit down with this charlatan? He's a drug addict, pompous, and a muck raker. I hope President Obama has enough dignity to just ignore this uterly ignorant man.

sandy   October 13th, 2009 10:03 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: blowhard

Amar   October 13th, 2009 10:03 am ET

Stop giving this man publicity. He is politically caustic.

The black Spider   October 13th, 2009 10:02 am ET

Keep that psychopath mentally challenged, full of hate away from our president.
He should not be allowed to get 5 feet from the president.

Jim K.   October 13th, 2009 10:02 am ET

The guy is nuts. No reasonably educated person would ever label Barack Obabma as "a disaster". Nor would he make such statement as "(Sarah) has more backbone than any man in the Democrat Party."

Mr. Limbaugh needs to understand that in the big picture, he means nothing. He and his hysterical fellow broadcasters are like a bunch of angry, spoiled children screaming about how the sky is falling and disaster is imminent – unless we listen to them and do what they say.

Rush, go sit on your stool and give the rest of us a break for awhile. We are tired of hearing you spew your nonsense. Only your dittoheads are buying into it.

dar   October 13th, 2009 10:02 am ET

Get real, Odumbo wont allow a visit, he and his clones are after Rush and Fox which ticks me off that our goverment is using our tax dollar to go after them with their smear tactic's. I guess the truth hurts and Odumbo wants it stopped. Just like a little kid, make it stop mommy, make it stop!
God Bless All

Grayson's Anatomy: Jesus Christ the Son of God Against StOoPiD Dumb Ass Republicans   October 13th, 2009 10:02 am ET

Good for yoooooou. The world's bigeest baffoon wants tp speak to the world's greatest leader. This should be a momentus moment in evoltuionary history.

hm,florida   October 13th, 2009 10:01 am ET

it's been so nice NOT to have had to hear any crap from this idiot. and now, here we go again.
just look at his responses to his word game.

AND HE WILL GO TALK WITH OBAMA AND BE HONEST. WOW IMAGINE HOW THAT WOULD GO. WHY WOULD OBAMA WASTE TIME ON A MAGGOT LIKE HIM?????

Bob Ramos   October 13th, 2009 10:01 am ET

I for one very much hope that President Obama does not take Rush up on his offer. If he was crazy enough to do that, the door would be opened for Hannity, Beck, Savage and others wierdos like that to be entitled to equal treatment.

Anonymous   October 13th, 2009 10:01 am ET

Let's keep playing that game word association ..............

Rush Limbaugh: totally unimportant

smokey   October 13th, 2009 10:01 am ET

If i were Pres Obama, I wouldn't give hin the time of day..He would be waiting a long time for that invite !!!!!...because it would never come!

Snake   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

Limbaugh needs to learn to just say no

Accountability   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

"Limbaugh" doesn't derserve to be in the same sentance as "Obama", much less the same room.

Norman   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

because apparently the leader of the free world has nothing better to do than hang around a fat bigot that has slammed him every single day since he announced that he was running for president? who does rush limbaugh think he is? he's a journalist (if that) not a politician

Peoples Voice   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

I am sure the president will not waste his time with this buffoon.

TropicJim   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

Rush Limbaugh is an entertainer who has an act focused on hate. He is bad for this country and continues to make us look foolish to the entire world. Why would the GOP ever give this man a following?
I'm an Independant - don't let a political party do your thinking for you. If we all removed our membersship from the parties the elected officials would have to be accountable for their own voting record and could not fall back on "Well, I was voting the party line.'

JHisey   October 13th, 2009 10:00 am ET

Who cares about Rush. I think meeting Obama would give him a boost in credibility and he certainly is not worth Obama spending any time with him.

Chuck   October 13th, 2009 9:59 am ET

What ever. Keep that guy as far away from anyone important as possible

mulu   October 13th, 2009 9:58 am ET

Dear Limbaugh,
How describe you self:

An ignorate with hateful heart amd mouth

please open you eyes and try to learn the 21th century Journalism.

jm for sc   October 13th, 2009 9:58 am ET

I love Obama, but if he invites this man to the white house, I would be very upset with him.

He should ignore Rush as it seems that he is just looking for attention. Rush does not matter and he never did or will.

Anne   October 13th, 2009 9:57 am ET

The coward can say that because he knows it will never happen. Instead, he should debate someone like Rachel Maddow or Bill Maher. I would pay to see it.

Forget Limbaugh......   October 13th, 2009 9:57 am ET

American troops are dying by the hour in Afghanistan and Obama delays on his strategy and implementation.......

Would he do this if he had a son or daughter over there???

jeannettelj   October 13th, 2009 9:57 am ET

So Rush thinks that Bush is the most decent man on earth? What planet had he been living on for the last 8 years? Why do these news sites continue to report on every word Rush utters and think we care? Isn't there ant real news out there? Enough already.

Jugdish   October 13th, 2009 9:56 am ET

Why in the world do we care what Rush has to say???

MAngeline   October 13th, 2009 9:56 am ET

Limbaugh is so full of himself. Years ago he wasn't hard to listen to, but now...what an opinated, egotistical person he has become!

Dennis   October 13th, 2009 9:56 am ET

Let's play some more word association.
Rush Limbaugh "Gonna show up on "Predator" one of these days"
Rush Limbaugh "Wants to buy the Rams so he can finally own some black guys"
Rush Limbaugh "Wants CORPORATE America to succeed, doesn't care at all about the rest of us"
Rush Limbaugh "Druggy the broke the law an got away with it many multiple times"

Anybody got any more?

Kamal   October 13th, 2009 9:55 am ET

And Rush Limbaugh: LUNATIC

Fernando   October 13th, 2009 9:55 am ET

There is a difference between constructive criticism and narcissistic boorishness. Until you learn the difference, Big Boy, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on an invite.

On second thought go ahead..., hold your breath.

AJ   October 13th, 2009 9:55 am ET

And why on earth would the President want to sit down to a conversation with this gasbag? Anyone that "admires" Sarah Palin obviously has different standards than any rational thinking person so why bother having a conversation.

Limbaugh......   October 13th, 2009 9:54 am ET

and Olbermann, and Madow, and Matthews, and Hannity, and O'Reilly are nothing but SELF-PROMOTING BAGS OF WIND.....

Let's not give them credit for being anything more and let's certainly not elevate them to any level of importance.....

Bridget   October 13th, 2009 9:54 am ET

Gez...this guy is such biased jerk! He sees in black and white only (thinking-wise not race-wise). If you're a democrat, he thinks negatively and if you're a republican, he thinks positively. He's not intelligent. It's not possible. Intelligence incorporates the ability to see both sides at times and leave the emotions on the side. He represents the worst this country has to offer.

g   October 13th, 2009 9:53 am ET

the man caters to the people that owns him and pays him, money is his god, he,s one of those guys that could care less about middle class america hes not one of them.the people that listen to him never look at second opinion he won,t allow it

joe m   October 13th, 2009 9:52 am ET

while i don't really agree with limbaugh and his positions, his willingness to sit with the president and debate their differences seems like a better position than what the WH appears to have taken. like the president said, we need to be willing to sitdown with our opponents rather than simply ignoring them or marginalizing them. it bothers me that the administration seems to have taken the position that they will not speak to people in the media that they do not agree with. it gives the appearance that the president or his advisors are scared to have him challenge his detractors. it makes the president look weak.

i for one would watch a face off between the president and limbaugh.

joseph   October 13th, 2009 9:52 am ET

Go for it Rush. The most insightful man in America today. Watch as all his words are seen as prophetic as time passes us by.

WIll 18E   October 13th, 2009 9:51 am ET

The last Pres Bush met Rush because it was his birthday. Why does this so called fiscal conservative think the America tax payers should foot the bill for his birthday? He should put his money where his mouth is and run for office if he wants access to the White House. Otherwise get on your entertainment net work and keep speaking how you want this Presidency and America to fail.

KK   October 13th, 2009 9:51 am ET

Word Association:

Rush Limbaugh-A pig frothing from mouth

Steve   October 13th, 2009 9:51 am ET

Should be Nurse Ratched

Beth W. Portland, Oregon   October 13th, 2009 9:51 am ET

Here's some word association:

Rush Limbaugh: Understoond and OVER-estimated

Wise Latina   October 13th, 2009 9:50 am ET

Obama would be a wise man to dismiss his handlers and listen to Rush one-on-one. Of course, that will never happen because Obama is completely into self-image and not results that benefit America...

Ernie   October 13th, 2009 9:50 am ET

Well you are to have two idoits who will be looking for a brain. If Rush is so smart why doesn't he run for public office. I'll tell you why he has so much baggage and is a drug abuser. The media would have a field day with this guy. When he said he hope's that Obama fails I believe that was his water loo. Hey Rush if you can do alot better why don't you run for president you seem to have all the answers to every crisses. Even your own party wants you to shut up. Rush when you meet the president arr you going to ask him if he has good drugs you could try?. Rush you are just a plane moron.

Bob-Texas   October 13th, 2009 9:50 am ET

He represents what is bad with America. His agenda comes before America. He is associated with the GOP and the GOP needs to kick him to the curb.

Shawn D. Hubbard   October 13th, 2009 9:49 am ET

The vitriol this man spews forth! His "honesty" reflects his hatred and desperation, mired in hypocrisy.

Farrell in Houston   October 13th, 2009 9:49 am ET

Limbaugh himself said he is not head of the Republican Party, so why would he want President Obama meet with him. Oh, it's about the controversy he now faces to buy an NFL team that don't want him after the nasty racial remarks he's made about them. Limbaugh doesn't need President Obama to help him, he created this atmosphere on his own. A thinking man would have enough vision to know words can hurt you.

thanks for the laugh!   October 13th, 2009 9:47 am ET

Why would the president ever stop to wallow in this pig's mud.

Oh, my but this impotent radio personality does think highly of himself doesn't he? Take a lesson kids: Never mix (someone else's) prescription drugs.

Kwaku, Boulder Creek, CA   October 13th, 2009 9:46 am ET

Why is Limbaugh so important? Can someone educate me? The country faces very important and serious challenges, so I beats my understanding why so much air time and space is devoted to Limbaugh for his "entertainment". The county is becoming dumber by the second it'd be funny if it weren't so serious.

Dennis in Chicagoland   October 13th, 2009 9:46 am ET

Word Association Continued...

Rush Limbaugh: "He's a total Rush Limbaugh"

JDQ   October 13th, 2009 9:46 am ET

Just another example of this man's delusional feeling of self importance.

bam   October 13th, 2009 9:46 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "DOPE"

Edward Veidt   October 13th, 2009 9:45 am ET

Anyone still cares what this drug-addled, self-important blowhard thinks? About anything?

Really?

SCOT   October 13th, 2009 9:45 am ET

You know as a European immigrant here and someone who genuinely loves this country, this is one of those things I really dont understand. Why anybody listens to these "commentators" is genuinely beyond me. You cant learn anything from them. Its obvious THEY dont really know much about the world we live in, read much or have much education. They have never SERVED their country and you might as well listen to an angry drunk at a bar if you want to be entertained. It seems to be peculiarly American to listen to this rubbish even yhough these types have NEVER advanced American society.

ALVIN OLOMON   October 13th, 2009 9:44 am ET

I like millons of true americans find limbaugh a disgrace to america so narrow minde and hateful you cant buld good goverment on hate an that is all limbaugh is about, he i predudice to blacks and im sure jews down deep just afraid to say so because jew havs lots of power ,GOD HELP TH NFL IF KE BEOME A PARET OWNER HE SHOULD SMAELL HIMSELF REALLY STINK AN I AM VERY PEACEFUL AT HEART BOO TO RUSH A MENCE OK TO TALK HVE OPINION BUT BE HONEST WHICH HE IS NOT, I USE TO BE A FAN BUT HAVE TURND HIM OF LONG AGO, LIKE MANY CANT STAND HI,THANK A L S

Anonymous   October 13th, 2009 9:44 am ET

Lard butt... President Obama wouldn't let you talk to Bo, never mind a sit down session with him. The Prez has much better things to do than listen to this waffling loser " I want the country to succeed", he didn't say that when the the president was elected.

hockey dad   October 13th, 2009 9:44 am ET

FLUSH LIMPBOWL has delusions of grandeur,... this egomaniac thinks he's actually relevant, and anybody with brains would give him the time of day,... time to FLUSH YOUR BOWL AGAIN, Mr. full of it.

unimpress   October 13th, 2009 9:44 am ET

Limbaugh, you are a disgrace to the human race. You really need to move on and get a real job. Your family should be horribly embarrassed to claim you. You truly are the scum of the earth.

rk   October 13th, 2009 9:42 am ET

Rush is the biggerst jerk in the USA. They should kick him out. He is a disgrace.

Kathryn   October 13th, 2009 9:41 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: Idiot gas bag

eds   October 13th, 2009 9:40 am ET

Let's hope President Obama doesn't even dignify this man with an answer.

KK   October 13th, 2009 9:39 am ET

No Way-there is absolutely no reason for President Obama to speak with this clown. Quit trying to make Rush appear important -when he is clearly not. The President has more important issues and people to conversate with. Rush go take your crack.

American   October 13th, 2009 9:38 am ET

This man is the most obnoxious person to listen to. If you get a chance to listen to him speak, within 5 minutes you can infer that his head is filled with garbage and nothing other than negativity can come out of his pea sized brain. Anytime I listen to this man, it makes me feel good that we do not have people like him in positions of authority. Down with Rush L.

t in b   October 13th, 2009 9:38 am ET

Word association:
Limbaugh: "A selfish, hypocritical, egotistical redneck, with delusions of self-importance and a backward, naive and bigoted view of the world".

egon   October 13th, 2009 9:38 am ET

How about for comments we play word association with 'Rush Limbaugh'...any suggestions?

Al Andrews   October 13th, 2009 9:38 am ET

Tell me why our president would want to talk to an idiot like Limbaugh?

Dave From Philly   October 13th, 2009 9:38 am ET

The Bealtes said it best "Money Can't Buy Me Love". With all his money one might think he would have less hate in his heart. the scare-crow had money heart than Rush.

Kwadwo Afriyie   October 13th, 2009 9:37 am ET

Would you please ask Rush Limbaugh to ran for the Presidency in 2010? He doesn't see anything right about President Obama so he himself should come onto the presidency and let the whole world see how he performs. Free speech indeed!!!
When will society abhor such abstract hypocrisy and diabolical traits?

JOHN GATLIN   October 13th, 2009 9:34 am ET

WOW!! This guy seems really angry at the Dems. American politics have become utterly embarrasing. If any White, Latino, Asian, Black, Dem or Republican isn't troubled by the recent political tones they need to self check themselves. If we keep going like this we are liable to see political fist fights or worse. What ever happened to decency and respect for your fellow man. I would never let that DEMON in the White House.

Marv   October 13th, 2009 9:34 am ET

Rush is an idiot rich one ,he is a coward . a racist which goes over big with his listeners, he said slavery was good for this country because it helped build this country plus it made the street safe at night. He is a coward because he never allows anyone else to appear on his show to offer another opinion.. He is also a drug addict and should be in prison. The best thing that could happen to him is that that thing on the side of his head malfunctions.Rush get lost.

Barbara Independent in NY   October 13th, 2009 9:34 am ET

There is NO good reason on the face of this earth for President Obama to speak with this person.

Meh   October 13th, 2009 9:33 am ET

Don't waste your time, President Obama.

Carol in PA   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

Limbaugh (who has a poor academic record) is a bulbous liar that many, not-so-bright people follow. With all the outright lies Limbaugh tells, and his comment that President Obama (who graduated from Harvard) is a 'disaster', there is no reason why the President of the United States should meet with him.

CLR   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

As you can see he is a TRUE Rep. He had harsh words for Dems, but very nice ones for the Repubs. HA...He only likes them for one reason, and one only...they are Repubs. There is no substance behind this mans words. He seriously needs to be educated.

Beezus   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

Wow so Sarah Palin has more backbone than some guys that have done MULTIPLE tours in Iraq. Shooting defenseless wildlife from a helicopter sure is character building. Way to go Rush. Once again you have proven your ignorance.

Don Benson   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

His description of G.W. Bush is perfect....if Bush had been a wheat farmer from the great plains instead of the President of the United States.
I would hope that President Obama has more important things to do than to meet with this pumpkin headed idiot.

phil   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

It is an absolute disgrace that you print this crap. What news is there in here accept to pander to a fool? Palin might even have more backbone than anyone on the CNN staff, but that does not make her relevant or qualified to run the country, let alone a small town in Alaska.

Independent Voter   October 13th, 2009 9:32 am ET

the only way this pig would get to the white house is if he has an apple shoved in his big mouth!!

God Bless President Obama, VP Biden, the First Families and "Bo"

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

Just goes to show you – he wanted Hillary to win the Dem primary in hopes of having a better chance to keep the White House in Republican hands (and start the next war in Iran).
But, you gotta give it to him. At least he's open about his feelings. Wrong, but open.

Peace   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

Rush Limbaugh needs to go to the Rehab at least four more times, before he meets our President.

jim s.   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

he doesn't deserve the honor. what a joke. how does this happen?

James B   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

Two faced. How can he say he wants the country to succeed when he came out right after the elect and said he hope Obama fails. Isn't that saying he wants the country to fail ? Am I not reading this right ? As a moderate republican I back whom ever is elected GOP or DEM. I would hope that anyone elected to the highest office would succeed for the good of the country. To be honest I think Rush would use a meeting with Obama and then spin it his way. This is why as a moderate I would seriously look to change to an independant. We have too many cooks in the kitchen and not one leader.

ross berg-buffalo ny   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

In a very strange twist of fate this guy is the best thing that ever happenned (at least recently) to the Democratic party. Every time the national media plays and replays one of his looney rants over and over another slice of the swing voters decide that they'll never again vote Republican!!

What a strange twist of fate!!!

Parker   October 13th, 2009 9:31 am ET

Why in the world would the president of the United States lower him self to meet with such trash? some of the Rush venom says we should not talk with our enemies. How can Rush be seen as anything but an enemy of the the USA? For once I agree with Rush, the president should not talk to Rush.

Oxi Rush, a true republican, uneducated, bigoted, loud mouthed, hate monger. Yup, he has it all.

Anonymous   October 13th, 2009 9:30 am ET

I'm not sure why so much attention is given to Rush Limbaugh...the man does not speak for all of America. He speaks for a minority group of individuals who do not see the world change and wish to keep things as they once we were; separate and equal. Frankly I am tired of everyone making such a fuss over Rush...Let's expose him for what he is a bigot, hypocrite, and a bully.

daisyInAtlanta   October 13th, 2009 9:30 am ET

Prez Obama. don't bring yourself down to Limbaugh's level.
Send Rwanda to talk to him.

New Yorker   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

Rush has a strong following because he expresses the same thoughts as millions in this country. The present administration views him and Fox News as enemies because they expose the lies and ideological/ political agenda of the left. When the truth is revealed about them they fly into a rage of hypocritical attacks because they have nothing valid to respond with.

foxglove   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

This guy is a really nuts but he GOP don't know how to deal with him. So God's sake someone get him another Rx for previous habit. No being on his meds make him even more nutty.

If the media would just ignore him perhapse he will go away as simple fool.that he is.

No Incumbents 2010   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

Limbaugh wants Obama to fail. Ergo Limbaugh was America to fail. Limbaugh must be back on his meds if he thinks there is a snowball's chance that Obama would waste time with a disrespectful liar who wants him to fail.

Brian   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

Whoever wrote the piece apparently didn't catch Limbaugh's allusion in reference to Hillary Clinton. Limbaugh didn't mean "ratchet" as in, tool. He meant "Nurse Ratched", as in, the character in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

Clay   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

Why in the world would Obama find it necessary to speak with this drug addicted buffoon? Rush obviously overestimates both his own intelligence and significance as a human being. We have better things to do than listen to the inane and often insane ramblings of this bigot and I wish CNN would stop giving him air time – it's both a disservice and an insult to every intelligent person who reads these pages.

Ryan   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

Out of the wood work will come the LIBERRRRALLLS.
Best thing Obama could do is frequently go on Fox and pitch his liberal views. Actually I would like to see fish throwing Emanuel show his dark side on Fox.

Gary   October 13th, 2009 9:29 am ET

You can tell the narcotics are kicking in. What a delusional gas bag..

The Dude   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

Palin has more backbone than any man in the Democratic Party? How many members of the Democratic Party have quit their elected position because they weren't getting their way? In Rush's worldview does quitting = backbone?

uzalex   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

Why in the world will the President want to meet with this low life, stupid, ignorant, drug addict? Why? And why did NBC even bring up that question? Just to rile up unnecessary argument if you ask me. And why is this guy in the news anyways? You media people are the one giving him the avenue for decent people to hear about him. Please let's restrict him to his radio show and his illiterate listeners – thank you very much! He's an idiot!

LG - the G is for Gonzalez   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

Limbaugh at the White House? He'd probably think he's supposed to be occupant. Maybe the Secret Service will whisk him out back, and beat the crap out of him. Do it for America!

Amy   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

Rush Limbaugh : "Garbage"

Hansen   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

Didn't he just say not long that he wants Obama to fail....hypocrite!

Diana   October 13th, 2009 9:28 am ET

I know something about life; you don't sit down to explain nor argue with someone who will never appreciate you. And that is Limbaugh!

Prisent Obama does not have to explain anything to Limbaugh!!!
We love the President.

Msdp   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

Msdp asked to play word game
RUSH=Judgemental, ignorant, greedy, snake, money lover at any body's expense, liar, stupid, no respect for women, superiority complex, no respect for any minorities!

Mel   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

I doubt it's even worth inviting someone like Limbaugh to the Whitehouse. He'd probably make a huge inappropriate scene so that he can talk about it the next day on his show. No..., not worth it at all.

emile   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

To say Limbaugh is a clown would be an insult to clowns.

TexasUSA *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

What a total idiotic jerk this guy is! Why does the media even give him the time of day. Ignore the fool.
I hope Obama doesn't even dignify him with a response, let alone meeting with him. Limbaugh has "dillusions of grandeur"– he actually thinks he's somebody important. He's nothing more than a loud mouthed radio show host with NO class and very little intelligence.
I repeat– IGNORE THE FOOL.

Mack   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

The operative word is "IF" he is invited to the White House.

daisyInAtlanta   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

how about Limbaugh?
"scumbag"

Don   October 13th, 2009 9:27 am ET

He is such a fanboy. I mean Sarah Palin misunderstood? I understood her perfectly. In Alaska, she can see Russia. What's hard to misunderstand about that? She was the governor of a state with the population less than half of Chicago's. Basically, she was a MAYOR.

Mike   October 13th, 2009 9:26 am ET

He's good at 'phrase association'. Not so much at 'word association', or 'word comprehension'.

Rush- head of GOP   October 13th, 2009 9:26 am ET

Ha...who cares...Palin has more backbone..than..haha...too funny
too bad he can't comprehend what a disaster the GOP has left this country in....glad he is head of the GOP...insures their place in EXILE

doc   October 13th, 2009 9:26 am ET

Why would the President be interested in sitting down with this caricature of a talking head. The fun would certainly start after the meeting and Limbaugh began running his mouth.

Fred in NH   October 13th, 2009 9:26 am ET

Limbaugh "might be willing to meet with the President of the United States"! Now there is a headline... The self anointed king of self serving bullying, with drug convictions and a hateful trail of divisiveness who declared the the US government has never run anything that worked, might allow an audience with the president. Don't you guys even read your own headlines?

phoenix86   October 13th, 2009 9:25 am ET

Rush should not demean himself by sitting down with the most incompetent person ever to hold the office of POTUS.

Nojoke   October 13th, 2009 9:25 am ET

Rushes grow up, get in shape, and stop doin' drugs. There has to be a salad and a 5K somewhere near you.

James E   October 13th, 2009 9:25 am ET

Goes to show you he talks out of two sides of his mouth. The word associations proves my point- he supports any Republicans but turns around and destroys the other side. Any wonder why he is the leader of the GOP, despite him saying otherwise, and Michael Steele's hasty apology when calling him out.
His admiration of Palin is other point that still he does not get it. Was even asked what Obama has done? He makes a fake guess and says "nothing. "
If he ever gets the invite, he will use the opportunity to slam him down and gloats to his fellow dittohead about it.

Matt   October 13th, 2009 9:24 am ET

Limbaugh – Potato Head

vlj in mn   October 13th, 2009 9:24 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "Mean, uneducated. It's amazing the number of so-called 'Christian Dittoheads' who hang on his every word."

He wants the president to fail and the country to succeed. Just how does that work??

Dems stupid   October 13th, 2009 9:22 am ET

Why should Limbaugh waste his time and "elevate" Obama with a meeting?

joan   October 13th, 2009 9:22 am ET

Snce you seem to have all the answers for this country, why don't run for president Mr. Limbaugh?

AlexR   October 13th, 2009 9:21 am ET

Way to get that interview opportunity Rush. Now, let's try to interview Ahmadinijad, but call him a stupid effin terrorist before hand.

Erin in Cali   October 13th, 2009 9:21 am ET

Word association.....Rush Limbaugh- treason, Glenn Beck-mentally ill, Sean Hannity- ram-rod, George W, Bush- mistake...... Why do we continue to listen to this utter disgrace and waste of human life?

CommonSense, BrooklynBranch#1215   October 13th, 2009 9:21 am ET

Why does anyone even care what this dope fiend has to say? Before he want the President to fail, now he wants him to succeed. I think he is trying to change his tune, as he found out the NFL won't just be a country club he can buy his way into. He has been exposed as the fraud he is.

CH Brown   October 13th, 2009 9:20 am ET

Mr Limbaugh wants the country to succeed? He has been preaching to the media how much he wants the country to fail.I'll stick to what I've always said about Limbaugh. I think,,,,therefore I do not listen to Rush Limbaugh.

Chris   October 13th, 2009 9:20 am ET

I love how the party of 'personal responsibility' attempts to pin all their failures on someone else.
Rush, in the event my moral compass isn't working I always stop and ask myself what would Rush do because I know the opposite is the right thing.

Betty   October 13th, 2009 9:20 am ET

CNN

Why can't you post this article with a current picture of Rush. He has lost about 85 pounds!

Dave   October 13th, 2009 9:19 am ET

Barry meet with limbaugh- HA! Barry is too scared to even go on foxnews (the most watched news channel in the country) to spread his socialist propaganda, let alone sit down with Rush. Rush would squash barry without his teleprompter.
If the whitehouse doesn't approve of the questions before the interview, the interview isn't going to happen. Now there is some real "hope and change"!

Manny   October 13th, 2009 9:19 am ET

Let great minds meet and discuss issues .....looking forward to it .

Saad   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

CNN, please stop covering this guy. Phhhhleeeease!!! I beg you. I know you are not in it with him... you are not that evil, at least I hope. Stop covering him. I don't get mad at Rush anymore. God was experimenting something and he/she realized it went wrong. God stopped those experiments. CNN should stop his coverage, please.

sally   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

Why CNN do you keep giving these people a platform to spill their hate. I stopped watching your show because you have become so obvious,. You are in LOVE with Palin, Beck,Rush. Fact check them fir a change!!!

Sniffit   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

Alexander Mooney apparently has never read nor seen "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

Sheri   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

Rush needs the attention. When the President met with other conservative reporters at George Wills house, Rush dropped hints like he would be invited. Must have been a pretty big slap in the face when he was left off of the guest list. He thinks HE'S THE number one pundit He knows if he met with the President it would validate him as more than a right wing hatemonger. Sorry Rush, the man in the White House definitely doesn't need your input!

Nick   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

This man is very negative and needs to come up with some new material. Same charges as he did against President Clinton. He obviously has to be entertaining to get more subscribers to listen to his radio station. He thinks Sarah Palin is underestimated? She has no backbone rush. What kind of strong-willed woman quits on her state because of some personal attacks and what not that every politician has to go thru? I rest my case.

Word association from me:

President Obama: intelligent

Michelle Obama: passionate

Jimmy Carter: weak

Sarah Palin: quitter

George W. Bush: unprepared

Hillary Clinton: tough

Mike in NYC   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

I'm not sure if Palin was underestimated, but she was despised by a lot of loathsome characters, so she gets a few points there.

No doubt this'll be one of those 300-post threads. Limbaugh seems to boil the estrogen in many a lib (both female and allegedly male).

BTW, it says "ratchet" at the time I'm reading this (9.15 am). It's actually "Ratched." You must be a lot younger than I am, Alex, not to know that.

Tony   October 13th, 2009 9:18 am ET

It's in the DNA of a bloviator to bloviate.

Sarah is misunderstood? No arguing that. If you can't speak English, it's hard to communicate with those that do.

Joanne   October 13th, 2009 9:17 am ET

This nut case will say anything to get his name in print everyday.

Von Bismark-Vienna   October 13th, 2009 9:17 am ET

This guy has not yet quite recovered from his (past?) drug use.Decent President Obama has better things to do than to honor a thugwith a sit-down.
If the Nobel Peace prize were awarded Bush Limbaugh will sing his praises like a west african griot.

This guy is drunk with the sense of his importance.

Joe Doctor, Austin   October 13th, 2009 9:16 am ET

By the way, Rush, it is the DemocratIC Party, not the Democrat Party. How's about we start calling you the mouthpiece of the Pubic Party? Just the simple removal of a couple of letters.

What makes you "conservatives" so mean, anyway? I'll bet you were all schoolyard bullies in grade school. Yeah, compassionate conservativsm. If they don't go together in the first place, spelling it out don't make it so.

Randolph Carter   October 13th, 2009 9:16 am ET

Get it right CNN, he won't be meeting with Barrack Obama...he will be meeting with Barrack Hussein Obama, Mmmm...Mmmmm...Mmmm!

Tom St. Paul   October 13th, 2009 9:15 am ET

This goofball isn't fit to shine the President's shoes. Even if he did sit down with the president, a rational conversation would be impossible. Limbaugh has proven himself to be incapable of having a fact-based discussion. He's what Barney Frank would call a "dining room table".

Priscilla   October 13th, 2009 9:15 am ET

Limbaugh: A racist, disastrous idiot whose garden yields failure on every hand and he is an utter disgrace and embarassment to the American people!

drahcir61   October 13th, 2009 9:14 am ET

This is another Republican manipulation using the mainstream media to make Limbaugh appear "significant" ... he isn't. They've done the same thing with Palin, always trying to create a new story to keep her in the news.

Obama doesn't benefit from a meeting with Limbaugh, at all. On the other hand, a meeting with Obama would legitimize Limbaugh as someone of importance ... again, he's not.

Hey   October 13th, 2009 9:14 am ET

Ah yes, but his ideology would disqualify him from meeting with the all-inclusive big-tent administration.

aproudmemberoftheunpatrioticmob   October 13th, 2009 9:14 am ET

Obama played basketball with staff last Friday. Will he win the Naismith Trophy?

TexGal   October 13th, 2009 9:13 am ET

I know it is his shtick and that is what keeps his fanbase happy but really! On one hand, he wants an invite to the White House to talk to the President and, on the other hand, he calls him a disaster. I would love to see the animosity that has taken over our political system go away. But, the animosity increases ratings and ratings mean money so I guess that won't happen. God help us all!

Someone who cares   October 13th, 2009 9:12 am ET

The word that come to mind associated with Mr Limbaugh: Narrow minded republican

Ray Jackson, Ms   October 13th, 2009 9:12 am ET

There is no more reason for Obama to meet with crack head rush than there would be for him to meet with Jerry Springer. They are both nothing more than talk show hosts whose target audience is white trash.

Eleanor   October 13th, 2009 9:12 am ET

Why on earth would President Obama dignify this nutcase and all-round hate-monger by meeting with him?? All Rush has ever tried to do is to destroy our President. Limbaugh is egotistical moron, just like his followers and listeners. Why on earth does CNN waste so much time and print on this worthless, self-serving, nobody?

jack brady   October 13th, 2009 9:12 am ET

President Obama will not meet with Mr Limbaugh because he will ask tuff questions that the president will not answer

ronvan   October 13th, 2009 9:12 am ET

It is totally amazing to me that this Anti American, Racist, hate monger, gets so much attention? Why would anyone invite him to anything? You know what is going to happen! He should be treated like an unwanted pimple, popped & flushed down the toilet!

Carolyn Etherington   October 13th, 2009 9:11 am ET

Rush must be having pharmaceutical enhancement again. President Obama should not sully his position by being in the same room with this gas bag.

HH   October 13th, 2009 9:11 am ET

What walk like a pig, talk like a pig smell like a pig LOOKS like a pig...you got it again... Rush Limbaugh

Kelly   October 13th, 2009 9:11 am ET

How many days are you planning to milk this story? He is NOT worthy of new coverage and I think the comments from yesterday show this. Pull this story, please.

migy   October 13th, 2009 9:10 am ET

This guy is a clown. Typical republican that puts party before country. YOU will never get invited to the White house, unless they need a clown for one Obamas little girls Party!!!!

cats   October 13th, 2009 9:09 am ET

Would this hypothetical meeting include all the shock show radio/tv hosts together, or just Rush? Humm... it sems like a tremendous waste of time for a head of state to banter around in this type of circus. No thanks.

Bryan   October 13th, 2009 9:09 am ET

Why would the White House even consider this? Limbaugh would totally use it to his advantage to twist it his way. It would be a disaster. Bad idea.

Jill-IN   October 13th, 2009 9:08 am ET

Limbaugh's outrageous daily rhetoric is hardly respectful of the Office of the President of the United States. He fans the flames of hatred and bigotry every day. No one deserves less to speak to the President.

Dr. S Bennis   October 13th, 2009 9:06 am ET

This Limbaugh is completely off base and I am not sure why people listen to him. He makes the money enough to buy a football team and God Help the team if he buys them. He is for sure a racist.

R in Maine   October 13th, 2009 9:05 am ET

Why would anyone want to speak with that traitor to the country. He is an agent for hate and represents everything that is wrong with this country.

JFK   October 13th, 2009 9:05 am ET

Sarah Palin misunderstood? No, I think we understand her just fine! She is a joke to the world and its an insult to peoples intelligence everytime she speaks. I believe its Rush and Republicans who misunderstand reality.

Fred Nerk   October 13th, 2009 9:04 am ET

Limbaugh is a real jerk and un patriotic. President Obama seeks justice and peace while Bush started wars that have killed thousands. It is such twtisted logic that makes me sad for our country.

Paul from Phoenix   October 13th, 2009 9:04 am ET

NFL players who say they won't play for Limbaugh are complete hypocrits.

Limbaugh's Rams offer 5 years, $35 million.
Team B offers 5 years, $28 million.

Hmmmm, which team will that player sign with?

Fed Up   October 13th, 2009 9:03 am ET

He won't meet with you, Rush. He won't even meet with FOX Network. You might actually ask him a question. That's against the rules. I figure Rush and FOX will go the way of The Smothers Show. Remember them? The government took them off TV. Obama controls everything else, doesn't he?

Navy Mike   October 13th, 2009 9:03 am ET

Now, do you REALLY believe the President of the United States would invite YOU to the White House? For what? What do you really have to offer.

Sorry, Rush, you're nothing but a mouthpiece for all things divided. The reason you're not going to be invited is because you are irrelevant to all except your right-wing audience.

Art   October 13th, 2009 9:03 am ET

Here's a man who has made millions by spreading hate and bile. He's never held elected office and couldn't get elected as dog catcher in any self respecting town in America. He shouts down his critics with lies and misinformation and cares nothing for the plight of the majority of Americans. Why anyone should listen to anything this brain-dead moron says is completely beyond me and CNN should stop pumping up his ego with coverage. He's best ignored and my great hope is that President Obama does just that.

Art   October 13th, 2009 9:02 am ET

Here's a man who has made millions by spreading hate and bile. He's never held elected office and couldn't get elected as dog catcher in any self respecting town in America. He shouts down his critics with lies and misinformation and cares nothing for the plight of the majority of Americans. Why anyone should listen to anything this brain-dead moron says is completely beyond me and CNN should stop pumping up his ego with coverage. He's best ignored and my great hope is that President Obama does just that.

JW   October 13th, 2009 9:01 am ET

lets play the word association game with Rush Limbaugh:

Rush Limbaugh: Grotesque pig of human being

Tom C in NY   October 13th, 2009 9:01 am ET

I can play the word association game too.

Rush Limbaugh: Big fat idiot

Rush Limbaugh fans: Ignorant, reactionary sheep

Gary   October 13th, 2009 9:01 am ET

Ha, not a snowballs chance........ I wouldn't give that lardbutt the time of day.

PAUL W.   October 13th, 2009 9:01 am ET

Who does this beached sea cow think he's fooling? He "wants this country to succeed?" I think we can say, without any doubt he only wants Obama and the Democrats to fail, no matter what the collateral damage hits this country.

rick   October 13th, 2009 9:00 am ET

He says good things about Republicans and bad things about everybody else. Rush saying the things about Bush and Palin ,come on was he popping pills at the time of this interview?

Tom B   October 13th, 2009 8:59 am ET

Perhaps Obama should put preconditions on a talking with Rush – After all, Limbaugh is as toxic as North Korea.

Mississippi Miss   October 13th, 2009 8:59 am ET

Read between the lines America. Tune into Fox and tune into MSNBC, mix in some of CNN and you get the picture. The bottom line is to stay informed. The tendency is to turn it all off and walk away, because they talk an issue to death. People walked away and looked away when Adolph Hitler first came to power, he did not change the landscape of Germany overnight, but rather one bush at a time. What do you have to lose by giving up on this mess? Your personal freedom thats all.

My personal favorite is Gretta Van Susteren, find your own information (dig a little deeper in the well), and you will become a part of the family of mankind, who truly want God to continue to bless America.

dave   October 13th, 2009 8:59 am ET

Word Association. Rush Limbaugh: Putz.! Space Ears! Spock!

Tony Pascone   October 13th, 2009 8:59 am ET

This guy is a lunatic.

Anonymous   October 13th, 2009 8:58 am ET

why is this guy on CNN

TNTCanada   October 13th, 2009 8:57 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "Lunatic, Ignorant, Out of touch with reality, Wacko"

Anonymous   October 13th, 2009 8:57 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "idiot"

MD   October 13th, 2009 8:57 am ET

Sit down with the President? Are you kidding me? Why not just hand the President a live granade...

Rush Limbaugh = Crazed
Rush Limbaugh = Delusional
Rush Limbaugh = Too Rich to fail.
Rush LImbaugh followers = WAY TOO POOR TO BE FOLLOWING Rush...

Wise up folks. All the things he's telling you to fight against (i.e., Universal health care, the stimulus package to help create jobs and extending unemployment AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.) are thing his rich ass will never need to survive...

BUT YOU DO...

A Southern Lady - North Carolina   October 13th, 2009 8:57 am ET

How could the once-proud Republican party ever let Rush Limbaugh become the party spokesmen? It appears many of the people speaking out for the party Limbaugh, Glen Beck, Sarah Palin and Fox News are without good intentions, honest behavior, class or manners and have one aim and that is to bring down President Obama. I find them embarassing and disgusting. Barack Obama is a man of intelligence, education and wants only the best for this country. Never again will this 73 year old former Republican give my vote or financial support to the party 'till they "clean house" and restore some dignity and decent behavior to their spokespersons.

David   October 13th, 2009 8:57 am ET

I'm no fan of Rush and like Hillary a lot, but he was referring to Nurse Ratched, not "ratchet," from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Linda   October 13th, 2009 8:56 am ET

I used to be a Limbaugh Ditto-head until I realized years ago that blind allegiance to anyone or anything is just not healthy. How can Limbaugh defend Bush's policies without question or criticism and at the same time wish failure on Obama's policies? Then he says he wishes success for the country. Huh? If Obama doesn't succeed, this country will not either, Rush.

Angie in PA   October 13th, 2009 8:56 am ET

President Obama should invite the fat slob so he can give him the Intellect smack down he needs RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A DISGRACE TO THIS COUNTRY!!!

Josh   October 13th, 2009 8:55 am ET

Well, if the Sarah Palin and George Bush word association doesn't prove beyond all doubt that Rush is a mouth breathing, drooling moron, I don't know what will. I lean conservative on many issues, yet I absolutely cannot stand this fool. It is my hope every election cycle that the Republican Party could divorce themselves of him. Instead of gearing their policies to his robotic, dogmatic dittoheads, they should gear them toward the center-rights. Until then, this party will fail.

Jay In Texas   October 13th, 2009 8:55 am ET

Why would the president of the United States who is well respected around the world waist time talking to this idiot.

Theres already talk of football players holding out of contracts and playing half speed in St. Louis because Rush wants to buy the team.

He couldn't even get people not to vote for John McCain. He is entertainment. That is it.

Too bad the sellout black republican leader couldn't get out of uncle tom mode to realize that.

dora   October 13th, 2009 8:55 am ET

I can't imagine why anyone would want to speak with this man. Really, the leader of the free world is going to take time away from 2 wars, an economy in peril, and the disaster that is our healthcare system to talk to a radio show host????

Shucks   October 13th, 2009 8:54 am ET

If Obama ever lowers himself to meet with Limbaugh at the whitehouse, I would never vote for him again. That would be like having tea with Osama Bin Laden.

uncleollie   October 13th, 2009 8:54 am ET

WHAT THAT"S CRAZY. Why would he want to talk to a drug addict. He has nothing to gain by talking to a entertainer/dope addict. Let the drug abuser run for office!!!! Then we'll find all those skeletons in his closet. He should start to look over his shoulder because Beck is moving up quick.

Fred   October 13th, 2009 8:54 am ET

No one can ever say that Limbaugh is "fair and balanced"..he has one point of view..NEO CON..and if you don't agree with him your totally dismissed.. his burning desire for the Obama administration to fail is un American..but after all..his primary concern is about RUSH...by the way what if anything has he ever done for anyone other than himself???

Bob   October 13th, 2009 8:54 am ET

The question is why would Obama bring a wanker like that to the white house anyway? If the Republicans want to dis-associate with him why would the Democrates want him over for dinner?

Dixon   October 13th, 2009 8:54 am ET

There are many on the right wing who have great ideas. The problems is they have zero diversity in thinking. They speak as one voice discounting anyone who thinks differently. Why would the president want to meet with this freak. He has nothing good to say about anyone outside the right wing nuts he represents. As long as he has his money he could care less about this country.

boynbrklyn   October 13th, 2009 8:53 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: "Disgusting"

Siara   October 13th, 2009 8:53 am ET

Limbaugh is addicted to... himself. He'll say anything, no matter how wild, offensive, or bad for his country, as long as it focuses attention on himself.

tiff of lithia springs   October 13th, 2009 8:52 am ET

Obama don't waste your time with this clown. He needs to find a hockey team to buy. I personally wouldn't want him in the football community and would support a player walk out if were allowed in the community.

Jerry   October 13th, 2009 8:52 am ET

"Nurse ratchet" That one just makes me laugh but soon the libs will be out to bash the article and of course bash the mention of Sarah Palin

sean   October 13th, 2009 8:51 am ET

Please do have a beer with Obama. If just to show your more extreme fans that civility exists and that they don't need to take all the politics so seriously.

hubbmax   October 13th, 2009 8:51 am ET

CNN: Why in the world do you continue to give this fat, empty-headed blowhard a platform to spew and play ridiculous games?

Nathan,   October 13th, 2009 8:50 am ET

If Obama was to sit down with this wretched man I would lose all respect for him. This man is not interested in Obama or the US being successful. As he stated in his interview the other day. He is only interested in making money. If it means he has to get his followers riled up by misleading them with his hate and lies then so be it. As long as his ratings are up and the cash keeps flowing in. Unfortunately for the morons who believe in this man they don't get a clear picture of the issues because he clouds them with his outrageous comments that really have no bearing on the true debate.

Sensible Joe   October 13th, 2009 8:50 am ET

Per usual, Mr. Limbaugh speaks with a forked tongue. Why should the President of the United States sit down with the likes of him, after he's repeatedly slandered our Chief Executive and openly hoped for his failure? The only time Rush should utter the words "utter disgrace and embarrassment" is when he's looking in the mirror.

sharon   October 13th, 2009 8:50 am ET

cnn..........................you are spending time talking about this rush person, as if he matters..................................why?

lf   October 13th, 2009 8:50 am ET

If they meet to discuss some issues, they ought to have a root beer at the table in the Rose garden before talks or debate begins. That way they'll be more of one accord and less likely to be disagreeable. They may discover that their differences are not too many. Rush will be less inclined to rush to judgment.

Brandon   October 13th, 2009 8:49 am ET

If President Obama ever consented to have Rush Limbaugh interview him, I would immediately have him rushed to Walter Reed Hospital for a full medical evaluation. Why not have Jerry Lewis or some other entertainer interview him instead. It's not as if Rush is an actual credible journalist.

Liberal4Obama   October 13th, 2009 8:48 am ET

Yo Rush, I'm really happy for you, I'ma Let you finish, but President Barack Obama is too busy cleaning up your guys, Bush and Cheneys mess...

Terry from West Texas   October 13th, 2009 8:48 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: No looks, no brains, no talent – yet he earns more than a million per week. Go figure.

Edward   October 13th, 2009 8:47 am ET

Sit down with President Obama in order to do what?

We Won Get Over It   October 13th, 2009 8:46 am ET

Should add who really cares about his opions anyway only the republican air brains. My take....since Limbaugh is allowed one.

limbaugh poison to the world
wilson piece of crap
boehner dead head with a tan
bush dumbell
cheney pulled bush strings
palin giddy headed empty
bachman giddy giddy giddy empty empty empy headed screw loose

Jango Davis   October 13th, 2009 8:46 am ET

Rush Limbaugh is a loser. He DESPERTLY wants his ratings to go up and will do anything to self-promote himself. He is a demagogue. he has no answers and adds nothing, NOTHING to the political discourse. Frankly, I think Limbaugh is a traitor and should be deported to whatever fat, narcissitic county his mind resids in.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 13th, 2009 8:45 am ET

I'm sure Obama would be happy to sit and talk with this turd... GIMME A BREAK and shut this moron UP.

Richie   October 13th, 2009 8:45 am ET

Yeah, right. Big O need not meet with the hate-filled chief of the Old White Men Party.

Sarah   October 13th, 2009 8:44 am ET

Rush Limbaugh: Liar, traitor

We Won Get Over It   October 13th, 2009 8:43 am ET

Boy oh boy yeah ok I'll be so special that the president would want to talk to me....that ought to ramp up my ratings a big bit and bring in more money for me. I just hope the MSM keeps this up I was fading from the news for a while there...this put me right back in there.

Folks this is all that blow hard wants...to be the center of attention and the stupid people in this country are giving it to him...IF HE WAS IGNORED HE WOULD FADE AWAY.

Dan, TX   October 13th, 2009 8:40 am ET

LOL. Who makes decisions at CNN on what to put up on the ticker. CNN is a pitiful example of a news organization.

Ray   October 13th, 2009 8:39 am ET

Geez. This guy is really delusional, isn't he?

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