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boxman15

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26. Testifying in front of Congress probably makes Fluke a public figure.

Fri Mar 9, 2012, 01:40 PM

Mar 2012

I agree the differences between what the likes of Maher and others say is very different than what Rush said, but that point probably won't make it far in court if it goes that far.

I think liberal commentators need to tone down the rhetoric, too. They're not nearly as bad as the conservative radio is, but that doesn't make it right.

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Critics of Rush Limbaugh Ignore Bill Maher, Matt Taibbi Misogyny [View all] zoechen Mar 2012 OP

i always call it out and it is not comparable to what limbaugh did. that simple. nt seabeyond Mar 2012 #1

but you can't do that here... ProdigalJunkMail Mar 2012 #9

Rush Limbaugh attacks the minority members of society and women CreekDog Mar 2012 #34

yes. i hear ya. hypocrisy seems to be insisted on, in some cases. seabeyond Mar 2012 #41

I fully agree. Whisp Mar 2012 #107

here's the difference tabbycat31 Mar 2012 #2

Legally she is. CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #15

Maybe so, but it doesn't matter. hifiguy Mar 2012 #28

Would be nice to see a case. I would follow it. CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #66

Actual malice hifiguy Mar 2012 #67

Testifying in front of Congress probably makes Fluke a public figure. boxman15 Mar 2012 #26

I've testified at the state house, does that make me a public figure? tabbycat31 Mar 2012 #32

Were Your Remarks Printed In The PUBLIC Record? KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #38

that dodges the point though hfojvt Mar 2012 #36

language matters no matter who says it. it is not defensible for anyone if someone is roguevalley Mar 2012 #100

Careful! You'll pull something stretching that far gratuitous Mar 2012 #3

spot on Sheepshank Mar 2012 #122

Your not that important Kirsten snooper2 Mar 2012 #4

None of those instances The Blue Flower Mar 2012 #5

Oh shit, more "both sides are equally guilty" bullshit tularetom Mar 2012 #6

Andre the Giant couldn't reach that far hifiguy Mar 2012 #7

A few blog posts versus a 30 year career Johonny Mar 2012 #8

Wow, another Rush fan shows up. Kingofalldems Mar 2012 #10

So wanting to punish all offenders makes you a Rush fan? Zalatix Mar 2012 #39

You need to pay closer attention Z n/t HangOnKids Mar 2012 #44

Limbaugh is sinking beneath the waves. Zalatix Mar 2012 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Mar 2012 #47

One of ProSense Mar 2012 #11

They aren't the same but............... ForgoTheConsequence Mar 2012 #12

What about all the times Maher slammed and insulted Limbaugh on his show? DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #81

The difference: Limbaugh is not a comedian. He is the mouthpiece of the Republican party Lint Head Mar 2012 #13

You clearly did not read the article joeglow3 Mar 2012 #50

I read the article. I am not responding to the article. I'm giving my opinion. Lint Head Mar 2012 #68

Exactly. joeglow3 Mar 2012 #82

Mahr stood up for Limbaugh. I don't 'consider' Mahr a comedian. He 'is' a comedian. Lint Head Mar 2012 #93

for me, it's not just about his recent fuck up 2pooped2pop Mar 2012 #14

I responde to this meme canoeist52 Mar 2012 #16

Kristen Powers has sold her soul One of the 99 Mar 2012 #17

Not comparable at all (see Post) SunsetDreams Mar 2012 #18

Here's an article on why Kristen Powers is wrong. One of the 99 Mar 2012 #19

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #20

Who are you talking to? SunsetDreams Mar 2012 #23

I Have No Way 1ProudAtheist Mar 2012 #55

Apparently, you have not read SunsetDreams Mar 2012 #60

Once More 1ProudAtheist Mar 2012 #70

It is a fact that you are SunsetDreams Mar 2012 #126

Much the same way as I feel sorry for those who deny their own vulgarity LanternWaste Mar 2012 #31

Vulgarity 1ProudAtheist Mar 2012 #54

Yeah, because Bill Maher calls women "feminazis" and "sluts" kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #21

limbaugh is point man for the media arm of of the 1%/GOP/corporate right. He was certainot Mar 2012 #22

Tu Quoque! backscatter712 Mar 2012 #24

Bingo! nt MrScorpio Mar 2012 #108

Aw, bless your heart. Iggo Mar 2012 #25

take Hint Old Codger Mar 2012 #27

If you actually read DU you would see many don't, plus Rush Limbaugh Supported Joseph Kony The Straight Story Mar 2012 #29

Your concern has been duly noted... truebrit71 Mar 2012 #30

Apparently, the supply is near endless TheKentuckian Mar 2012 #72

I almost posted her previous column. Beacool Mar 2012 #33

So ProSense Mar 2012 #35

Yeah, ignore the rest of the article. Beacool Mar 2012 #37

Actually, ProSense Mar 2012 #40

What's pathetic is the constant excuses and white washing. Beacool Mar 2012 #43

No one ProSense Mar 2012 #46

Still excusing the rest of them, I see. Beacool Mar 2012 #57

Try ProSense Mar 2012 #59

Your political blinders are still on. Beacool Mar 2012 #61

No ProSense Mar 2012 #62

When did you demand those from the left be removed for their sexism joeglow3 Mar 2012 #65

The point ProSense Mar 2012 #74

And your comment clearly shows how you only care about women when it benefits you. joeglow3 Mar 2012 #83

Yes ProSense Mar 2012 #85

Because there has NEVER been someone who votes against their own interests joeglow3 Mar 2012 #91

Wait ProSense Mar 2012 #92

Really? joeglow3 Mar 2012 #95

Yes ProSense Mar 2012 #96

Hear, hear!!! Beacool Mar 2012 #101

you really believe "the left is as sexist as the right?" really? arely staircase Mar 2012 #112

I was referring to pundits, journalists and bloggers. Beacool Mar 2012 #118

still at odds with easily observable behavior of the two sides arely staircase Mar 2012 #120

Tweety is indeed a sexist creep KamaAina Mar 2012 #77

Oh, so now Olbermann is under the bus, too? DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #86

Well, he's been under my bus for a long time. Beacool Mar 2012 #98

Just by likening him to O'Reilly shows how out of touch with reality you are. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #113

Olbermann is a bombastic windbag and a bore. Beacool Mar 2012 #117

It was posted pintobean Mar 2012 #48

Thank you. Beacool Mar 2012 #51

Kristen Powers is a "Fox News Democrat" Enrique Mar 2012 #42

So what? Beacool Mar 2012 #45

ok I changed my mind Enrique Mar 2012 #49

Well, it has rankled many like me. Beacool Mar 2012 #56

Didn't Bill Maher get suspended? SunsetDreams Mar 2012 #63

Palin and Bachmann "dehumanize" entire groups of people on a daily basis. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #87

Maher's rationale is B.S. Beacool Mar 2012 #102

Bill Maher has stood up for women and their causes more times than I can remember. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #115

It is not that he attacked Palin. It is how he attacked her. Beacool Mar 2012 #119

But a one-time remark doesn't make a person a sexist or a misogynyst. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #127

I agree cash__whatiwant Mar 2012 #94

Thank you. Beacool Mar 2012 #105

+1000 Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #71

that is a brilliant analogy arely staircase Mar 2012 #114

Concern noted. Morning Dew Mar 2012 #52

Maher and Taibbi are not misogynsts, simple as that. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #53

Yeah, Maher is not sexist. Beacool Mar 2012 #58

I already said that, no need to repeat it. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #79

Wise guy....... Beacool Mar 2012 #106

Anyone using the phrase "professional left" isn't worth my time. Gormy Cuss Mar 2012 #64

Bill Maher never asked a woman to make a sex tape and show it to everyone. Rush went way beyond mfcorey1 Mar 2012 #73

Speaking of that false equivalency loyalsister Mar 2012 #78

Post removed Post removed Mar 2012 #75

Here ProSense Mar 2012 #76

At least Maher has stood up for womens' rights repeatedly on his show. DutchLiberal Mar 2012 #80

For the last fucking time: they are not the same by any stretch of the imagination. Initech Mar 2012 #84

Not only that ProSense Mar 2012 #88

Our own? Beacool Mar 2012 #99

That's it, I'm out. Initech Mar 2012 #103

Oh, come on. Beacool Mar 2012 #104

What people don't seem to get though Initech Mar 2012 #110

I don't want Maher taken off the air. Beacool Mar 2012 #116

"The truth hurts." Right. Sparkly Mar 2012 #89

Wah Wah Wah... SomethingFishy Mar 2012 #90

There is a reason people are reacting more to Limbaugh... ljm2002 Mar 2012 #97

Maher and Taibbi make sexists remarks occasionally, but they are not misogynists. AtomicKitten Mar 2012 #109

Why do people feel the need to defend Rush? Rex Mar 2012 #111

a) I have always been critical of the language described, but b) salin Mar 2012 #121

So we MUST give an excused pass for Rush....... Sheepshank Mar 2012 #123

Context is everything. gulliver Mar 2012 #124

Two questions: tledford Mar 2012 #125