Why do Limbaugh, Beck and Palin want live in America?

[Cyrano]

They obviously hate most Americans. They obviously have no regard for the Constitution. They obviously don’t believe in thoughtful discussion or debate. They obviously want to live in a country that plays by their “rules” rather than the rule of law.

Actually, America has a long history of demagogues who sought to spread shit rather than knowledge. And these three are part of the latest crop. We’ve seen their type before. They have always been with us, and unfortunately, always will be. They are proof that you don’t have to be a president, a senator, or even the CEO of a giant corporation in order to wield immense power

Limbaugh, Beck and Palin don’t really give a flying crap which country they live in. Just so long as they are the ones who get to call the shots. And what I find amazing is that so many Americans don’t understand this and never will.

The truth is that these three snake oil peddlers want to live in America because it’s one of the few places where they can find a big enough megaphone/microphone to scam the masses. And if they couldn’t find it here, they’d move to where it was available.

Try not to gag every time you hear them use phrases that start with words like “Real Patriots are …” or, “God loves those who …” It’s part of their sales pitch.

These are three hucksters who will tell any lie, rape any stray dog, or serve up any bowl of dung in order to gain more power, influence and wealth. Recognize them for what they are.

[Va Lefty]

1. Because they are able to wrap themselves in the flag,

spew their vile poison over the airwaves and make millions. In most other countries they'd be laughed off the air

[SoCalDem]

10. other places would tax them and expect them to exhibit some self-control?

and maybe even make them learn the local language:)

[MrScorpio]

2. Because they can all get bloody rich simply by peddling hate

Which is actually illegal in a lot of civilized countries.

But in America it's a great career move

[Davis_X_Machina]

3. Bingo. Product uniquely tailored to this market....

...I love sake as much as the next guy, but if I were a sake distributor, I'd want to have a franchise in Japan.

And every other place either has a.) gasp -- even higher taxes, b.) much tighter media regulation) or c.) is so unstable that rich people have to sleep with one eye open.

[jaxx]

4. They want to own it.....and you.

The Constitution via the bible brought to you by a bunch of right wing extremists. Scary isn't it?

[RKP5637]

5. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ n/t

[Initech]

6. We ought to stick them in a country with no government whatsoever, like Somalia.

Just so that way they can see what their "big government" talking points will lead to. They hate the government and everything it stands for. They view ANY government spending as wasteful, even government employees who work tirelessly for their benefit. The last 8 years are a direct end-result of what happens when politicians listen to their bullshit and take it seriously. Limbaugh, Beck, and their ilk are directly responsible for the mess we're in now. It sucks that they get to dictate political discourse, and it sucks that people listen to and follow their advice seriously. Hate radio leads to very dangerous things.

[BreweryYardRat]

12. Actually, I like that idea.

Doing it by force would give them propaganda, but framing at as an ego issue might get some takers. Challenge the little bastards to parachute in 140 miles from Mogadishu -- 2 or 3 weeks' walk for them -- with a gun, a knife, an implanted GPS tracker, some food + water, and a plane ticket out.

Any of them who survive would never utter another "big government is evil" screed again.

[Initech]

14. How do we do this?

I hate that talking point. They created "big government" with the Patriot Act and homeland security (and I really hate the term "homeland" - it has such a nazi-esque vibe to it). These little shits have no fear, they need to be scared a little, and i think that would do it.

[TommyO]

7. It's not that they disregard the Constitution, they use it to their advantage

We're one of the few countries that allows unfettered speech, and they play it for all it's worth. The reason they don't go elsewhere is because their hate speech and lies are illegal in most other countries.

Unfortunately, they also know how to work an audience, they're hucksters, plain and simple, out for their own gain, nothing more.

[gtar100]

8. True to word.

+1

[scrubthedata]

9. I always say that if the right people left the country ...

... the rest of us could stop threatening to move to Canada.

Here's a short video a friend made that nails that concept:

http://www.pledge-drive.com/lestercharlieseries/thelaststraw.html

[niyad]

11. welcome to DU

[DailyGrind51]

13. The pay is good?

[Cal33]

15. "Recognize them for what they are." Yes. Sick sociopaths.

[LWolf]

16. They want get attention and money. nt