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Posted by OPTIONAL777 on 03-04-09 03:21 PM:

Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speech

Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speech

March 2, 2009 10:09 AM

During his much-discussed keynote address at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Rush Limbaugh accused Barack Obama of pursuing the "bastardization of the U.S. Constitution."

It was one of the more politically acidic notes in a speech defined by rambling political assaults. But the conservative talk show host wasn't exactly standing on firm footing. Just a few moments earlier he himself had actually -- not theoretically -- "bastardized" the Constitution by confusing it with the Declaration of Independence.

From Limbaugh's speech:

We want every American to be the best he or she chooses to be. We recognize that we are all individuals. We love and revere our founding documents, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. [Applause] We believe that the preamble to the Constitution contains an inarguable truth that we are all endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life. [Applause] Liberty, Freedom. [Applause] And the pursuit of happiness. [Applause] Those of you watching at home may wonder why this is being applauded. We conservatives think all three are under assault. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you.

Limbaugh, it seems, meant to say "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," which, of course, is in the Declaration of Independence. Just to be sure, however, the Constitutional Accountability Center compared his remarks to the Constitution's preamble, and didn't find a match.

Here is the Constitution's Preamble: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

In the end, of course, Limbaugh's gaffe was just that: a rhetorical hiccup in an otherwise long (the speech went on for 90 minutes) and brash address. Still, in the process of accusing Obama for a lack of reverence of the Constitution, it would have undoubtedly served him better to have properly recognized the Constitution himself.

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Posted by Thunderdog on 03-04-09 03:52 PM:

Essential reading:

http://www.amazon.com/Rush-Limbaugh...3&sr=8-1#reader

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Posted by Lightningdog on 03-04-09 04:06 PM:

Quote from Thunderdog:

Essential reading:

http://www.amazon.com/Rush-Limbaugh...3&sr=8-1#reader

I see you and your soul mate ZZZzzz are tag-teaming against some one you disagree with again. You should not enable or encourage the likes of ZZZzzz. Providing a link to a liberal hate monger is not productive to any discussion. Let's try to maintain a civil discourse in this forum.

Posted by Thunderdog on 03-04-09 04:10 PM:

Quote from Lightningdog:

...Please seek the help you need.

Would you recommend your therapist?

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Posted by OPTIONAL777 on 03-04-09 04:11 PM:

Stop hating on Rush!

Leave Rush Alone!

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Posted by Lightningdog on 03-04-09 04:14 PM:

Quote from Thunderdog:

Would you recommend your therapist?

Why are you such a hater. Surely there must be some joy in your life.

Posted by IShopAtPublix on 03-04-09 04:23 PM:

Re: Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speech

Quote from OPTIONAL777:

Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speech

March 2, 2009 10:09 AM

During his much-discussed keynote address at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, Rush Limbaugh accused Barack Obama of pursuing the "bastardization of the U.S. Constitution."

It was one of the more politically acidic notes in a speech defined by rambling political assaults. But the conservative talk show host wasn't exactly standing on firm footing. Just a few moments earlier he himself had actually -- not theoretically -- "bastardized" the Constitution by confusing it with the Declaration of Independence.

From Limbaugh's speech:

We want every American to be the best he or she chooses to be. We recognize that we are all individuals. We love and revere our founding documents, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. [Applause] We believe that the preamble to the Constitution contains an inarguable truth that we are all endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights, among them life. [Applause] Liberty, Freedom. [Applause] And the pursuit of happiness. [Applause] Those of you watching at home may wonder why this is being applauded. We conservatives think all three are under assault. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you.

Limbaugh, it seems, meant to say "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," which, of course, is in the Declaration of Independence. Just to be sure, however, the Constitutional Accountability Center compared his remarks to the Constitution's preamble, and didn't find a match.

Here is the Constitution's Preamble: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

In the end, of course, Limbaugh's gaffe was just that: a rhetorical hiccup in an otherwise long (the speech went on for 90 minutes) and brash address. Still, in the process of accusing Obama for a lack of reverence of the Constitution, it would have undoubtedly served him better to have properly recognized the Constitution himself.

Rush's listeners are morons. Not a big scientific discovery. It is very similar to the fact that a lot of people parrot their favorite part of the bible but very few people actually read the bible completely.

Posted by Thunderdog on 03-04-09 04:28 PM:

Quote from Lightningdog:

Why are you such a hater. Surely there must be some joy in your life.

Aside from evil, which most normal people hate, the only thing other I hate is arrogant stupidity. That's it. And I'm prepared to live with it. Meanwhile, why did you fashion your name after my own?

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Posted by reg on 03-04-09 06:09 PM:

Quote from Thunderdog:

....... the only thing other I hate is arrogant stupidity. That's it. And I'm prepared to live with it.

Please stop hating yourself.

Posted by stock777 on 03-05-09 01:51 AM:

Limbaugh makes conservatives look bad.

He is a blowhard. Never was a fan.

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Posted by John_Wensink on 03-05-09 10:55 AM:

Z10, is Rush Limbaugh going to be your only talking point for the next 4 years?

Why are you so fixated on him? He's not a politician, he's a radio show host.

The obama administration is a total and complete disaster and a good portion of obamas appointees are tax frauds yet you never mention it in your rants or cut and paste jobs.

If rush were a 10 year old would your opinioni of him change?

Posted by OPTIONAL777 on 03-05-09 02:15 PM:

Quote from John_Wensink:

Z10, is Rush Limbaugh going to be your only talking point for the next 4 years?

Nah, we got Palin, Jindal, Hannity, Coulter and the other goons...

Why are you so fixated on him? He's not a politician, he's a radio show host.

Just a radio talk show host?

Joseph Goebbels was just a propaganda expert...

The obama administration is a total and complete disaster and a good portion of obamas appointees are tax frauds yet you never mention it in your rants or cut and paste jobs.

A total disaster in less than 2 months?

LOL

If rush were a 10 year old would your opinioni of him change?

If Rush were 10 I would get him to a nunnery...

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Posted by Thunderdog on 03-05-09 02:35 PM:

Quote from reg:

Please stop hating yourself.

Oh, the wit. You do this for a living, don't you?

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Posted by Landis82 on 03-05-09 02:51 PM:

Re: Re: Limbaugh Misquotes Constitution During CPAC Speech

Quote from IShopAtPublix:

Rush's listeners are morons. Not a big scientific discovery. It is very similar to the fact that a lot of people parrot their favorite part of the bible but very few people actually read the bible completely.

Exactly.

Posted by reg on 03-05-09 06:51 PM:

Quote from Thunderdog:

Oh, the wit. You do this for a living, don't you?

Please accept your stupidity and stop hating yourself for it. It is not your fault that you were born this way.
May you ultimately find happiness in spite of your handicap.

Posted by Thunderdog on 03-05-09 07:16 PM:

Quote from reg:

Please accept your stupidity...

You'll have to wait. I'm still trying to accept yours.

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Posted by OPTIONAL777 on 03-06-09 12:56 AM:

Maybe Rush will be the next talking point for the next 8 years...

Look, Rush is a symptom...the dittoheads and the right wing goons are the disease.

Quote from John_Wensink:

Z10, is Rush Limbaugh going to be your only talking point for the next 4 years?

Why are you so fixated on him? He's not a politician, he's a radio show host.

The obama administration is a total and complete disaster and a good portion of obamas appointees are tax frauds yet you never mention it in your rants or cut and paste jobs.

If rush were a 10 year old would your opinioni of him change?

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