Who didn't already know what kind of talk-show asshole Rush Limbaugh is?
These sponsors knew damn well who Rush was and the dangers of advertising with his show. Rush's crossing the line and calling Sandra Fluke, who is not a politician or public figure, a 'slut' and worse -- is NOT the worst, or even most hypocritical thing Rush has done. (Hell, even after apologizing, he's still on his tirade against "single, white, over-educated women who are ruining America", so what's to be surprised about?)
The sponsors are withdrawing their ads NOW because of the ATTENTION -- the sudden populist uproar; they didn't just suddenly realize they made a mistake working without the likes of Rush because we pointed it out. The sponsors were no better than Rush to begin with.
Boycott them whether they take down their ads on Rush's show or not -- if you really give a damn. Boycott anything from Clear Channel if you really want to silence the bastard. In fact, GET HIM THE HELL OFF OF ARMED FORCES RADIO! My tax dollars WILL NOT PAY for this bigotry! Do you get it? Do you see what it really takes to send a message?
I'm tired of apathetic people drawing a line in the sand when it should be etched in titanium.
The sponsors are withdrawing their ads NOW because of the ATTENTION -- the sudden populist uproar; they didn't just suddenly realize they made a mistake working without the likes of Rush because we pointed it out. The sponsors were no better than Rush to begin with.
Boycott them whether they take down their ads on Rush's show or not -- if you really give a damn. Boycott anything from Clear Channel if you really want to silence the bastard. In fact, GET HIM THE HELL OFF OF ARMED FORCES RADIO! My tax dollars WILL NOT PAY for this bigotry! Do you get it? Do you see what it really takes to send a message?
I'm tired of apathetic people drawing a line in the sand when it should be etched in titanium.