Rush Was Punked: “Obama Thesis” Hoax

[GreenGene]

I'm not sure Rush was "punked." I thought that the act of punking is doing something to someone else - a prank, ripping someone off, ... you know, something aimed at a specific individual.

In this case, it was something that was put on a blog. It wasn't aimed at Rush (like an email sent directly to him). It was out there for the world to see, AND, it was intended as a joke!

But Rush, in his rush to discredit President Obama in any way possible, jumped all over the story.

This story has absolutely nothing to do with President Obama, and everything to do with a man consumed with his own self-importance mixed with equal parts of hatred and bigotry.

And this would be a huge non-story if it weren't for the millions of people who listen to Rush and actually believe what he says.

[groar]

Originally Posted by dcsldcd

I guess it was hard for Rush to not see this hoax since it all sounded exactly like hussein obama.

that is no excuse. when you have millions of people listening to you, you have a responsibility to check your facts before you repeat something. even if it "sounds like the truth".

[Old Gringo]

Originally Posted by ozzie679

But do they take him seriously?

That can be judged by the relative amount of foam surrounding their mouths.

[Magnolia Bloom]

Anyone can make a mistake, but most will acknowledge it once it is brought to their attention.

[pghquest]

Originally Posted by HIF

Anyone can make a mistake, but most will acknowledge it once it is brought to their attention.

I'm still waiting for liberals and Obama to admit theirs...

I guess there goes your "most" argument..

[imalert]

Originally Posted by hotair2

Limbaugh is an entertainer...not a reporter, journalist or even a political analyst. I feel sorry for anyone that takes him seriously.

I agree with you all the way.

Rush Limbaugh is nothing but an entertainer who likes to revise true facts & keep contraversies going on.

Anyone who follows his facts as a reporter would be better off getting their political updates from the "National Enquirer" magazine.

[ozzie679]

Originally Posted by pghquest

I think liberals take Rush far more seriously than conservatives. They cant stop talking about him...

I agree with you 100%. Us liberals spend way too much time talking bout Rush. I don't have one conservative friend who listens to Rush. Being a business owner, my social circles are mainly conservative. They all love most of the FNC shows. But they have never claimed to be a Rush listener. Maybe they're working during the show.

[dcsldcd]

Originally Posted by groar

that is no excuse. when you have millions of people listening to you, you have a responsibility to check your facts before you repeat something. even if it "sounds like the truth".

I agree but the info does sound remarkedly like hussein obama so it was easy to be fooled.