Thursday, May 8, 2008

Rush Limbaugh: Manipulating Democracy

Rush Limbaugh, the godfather of ruinous right propaganda, is at it again. Here are some of the latest headlines gathered from around the web. We report, you decide.

Chris Matthews Slams Rush Limbaugh for Election Shenanigans
crooksandliars.com — “I have to offer a ‘Keith-style’ Special Comment on that. Anyone who voted to screw up the political system of this country with the purpose of mischief should carry that with them the rest of their lives. What a ridiculous way to use the vote for which people fought and died — to use that vote to make mischief. I hope you’re proud of yourself."

Kerry: Limbaugh's 'tampering' gave Clinton Indiana victory
rawstory.com — "If it hadn't been for Republicans taking Democratic ballots, he likely would have won in Indiana," Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) said Wednesday on a conference call hosted by the Obama campaign. "Rush Limbaugh was tampering with the primary and the GOP has clearly declared they want Clinton as a candidate."

Rush Limbaugh Calling For Riots At Democratic National Convention
thedenverchannel.com — DENVER -- Talk show host Rush Limbaugh is sparking controversy again after he made comments calling for riots in Denver during the Democratic National Convention this summer. He said the riots would ensure a Democrat is not elected as president, and his listeners have a responsibility to make sure it happens.

Limbaugh's Democratic primary 'dirty tricks' being investigated
rawstory.com — Conservative talker Rush Limbaugh is taking credit for Clinton's continued presence in the race after encouraging GOP voters to switch parties before Ohio and Texas voted, and he has called on Pennsylvania Republicans to do the same thing. Limbaugh's listeners are worried about an election fraud investigation in one Ohio count.

Rush Limbaugh and Voter Fraud - Political Machine
news.aol.com — Voting under false pretenses might be a problem. But encouraging someone to vote under false pretenses would have to be an allegation of conspiracy or even a federal prosecution under RICO.

Will Rush Limbaugh Be Indicted for Voter Fraud?
alternet.org — As Ohio election officials investigate illegal crossover voting in the 2008 primary, questions arise on Limbaugh's role.

UPDATE:
So-called 'fair and balanced' Fox News gets behind Operation Chaos.
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