Rush admits to lying to save powerhold for his buddies...
A few weeks ago, the owner of this site, was in a debate over at "instapundit" with famous comedian Rush Limbaugh. At the time, Rush called JU owner, Brad Wardell an "amateur" for not using his real name. Brad quickly changed that, eliminating Rush's point. But more importantly, Rush accused Brad and other conservatives of disloyalty and worse to the GOP because he, like others, would not sacrifice their principles and root for a bunch of do-nothing frauds.
Brad and the others felt disgust with the crowd of "imposter" conservatives that were running for re-election and expected votes from the party faithful despite their actions or inactions. For that, Rush told them they were bad republicans and should be ashamed of their attitude. Yesterday, Rush "owned up" to knowing these guys were frauds and siad he felt liberated that he didn't have to carry the water for these guys anymore.
Huh? Isn't that what Brad and others contended before the election? In his self righteous declaration of liberation, Rush essentially admitted that Brad and the others who would not carry the water before the election were right all along. It proved Rush's attacks weren't just "correcting some amateur" or the like. It showed that Rush was scared of losing the majority so much that he would say anything and lie to hold onto power.
Furthermore, it showed just how much of a fraud Rush Limbaugh really is. Rush does not even believe what he says apparantly. But that won't stop him from working to preserve power for the masters he serves.
It also showed the power of independent blogging. It showed people do read this stuff, even if they don't comment or respond. Apparantly, enough people read it that Rush Limbaugh singled out an independent blogger to "make some example of." As it turns out, the blogger was right on the money and reflected the pulse of many conservatives who weren't gonna buy into Rush's lies this time.
If I were Brad, after hearing Rush's confessions, I would feel pretty good about myself. He probably has a "David slays Goliath" feeling since yesterday. And he should. I don't agree with Brad on some topics, but when someone stands up for their principles, no matter what those principles might be, I always admire that. Kudos Brad!
As for Rush, he has exposed himself as the tool of the GOP and neoconservatives that many have accused him of. Rush admitted to not really saying things that he believed, as he contended he did. Rush sold out any credibility he might of still had with anyone by proudly displaying the fact that he would repeat any lie he could jsut so his GOP buddies could retain their stranglehold on American politics. For shame Rush.
Of course, life will go on. Rush will continue to lie and people will continue to buy it. Brad will continue to run his little blog site and software company. And you and I will continue to do our thing. But hopefully the next time some pundit is willing to make up whatever he can to preserve a powerhold, we will think of Brad holding his ground with Rush, and follow that example.