Limbaugh resigns as ‘titular head’ of the Republican Party, passes ‘the baton’ to Colin Powell.
Limbaugh resigns as ‘titular head’ of the Republican Party, passes ‘the baton’ to Colin Powell.
Today on his show, hate radio talker Rush Limbaugh delivered a tongue-in-cheek monologue in which he announced that he was “resigning as the titular head of the Republican party.” Limbaugh explained, “It’s not an office I sought, it was a position that rather was ladled onto me…without my acquiescence. … I quit!” Explaining his reasoning for his resignation and continuing his public feud with Gen. Colin Powell, Limbaugh said:
LIMBAUGH: There frankly is someone far more qualified and capable and more in tune with today’s Republican party than I to be, not only its titular head, but its real head and that would be Gen. Colin Powell. So, I now pass the baton to Gen. Powell as the titular head of the Republican party. From this day forward, it will be up to Gen. Powell to instruct the party on things it needs to do to win elections in 2010 and of course the all important presidential election in 2012.
Watch it:
While it’s not clear whether or not Powell is “more in tune with today’s Republican party” than Limbaugh, Powell is certainly “more in tune” with the American public.
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Once addicted to Oxy balls…
… Always the teabagger.
The (R)ushpublickin’ Party will live on in sweat and tears.
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May 20th, 2009 at 2:22 pmAnd besides, not enough money and no drugs!
May 20th, 2009 at 2:22 pmAfter resigning as head of the Republican Party, Limbaugh accepted the title of “King of the Sewer.” “I feel much better now,” the known thug said.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:23 pmOh that Rush… what a jolly prankster he is!
idiot
May 20th, 2009 at 2:23 pmed schultz was just talking about a challenge limpbone issued to MSNBC to stop using his name for 30 days…
ha!
of course he wants them to quit bringing up his idiocy and hypocrisy…
of course!
May 20th, 2009 at 2:23 pm.
Oh great…
… Now who are the G(no)Pee-er’s gonna apologise to?
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May 20th, 2009 at 2:24 pmFrom this day forward, it will be up to Gen. Powell …
what a sleazy way to try to get out of any repercussions from failure…
… and a sleazy attempt to put the blame elsewhere…
imagine that…
May 20th, 2009 at 2:26 pm.
The only “head” (R)ush gets is from the Dominican Republic…
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May 20th, 2009 at 2:27 pmRush, you haven’t been head of the GOP by any republican? Then why after saying something negative about you, they all(repubs) come groveling to you and ask for forgiveness?
May 20th, 2009 at 2:27 pmOh, TP, that was mean!
I read a headline that begins “Limbaugh resigns…” and I got all tingly thinking that this pigeyedsackofshit was going off the air!
But no, he’s just pretending that he no longer speaks for today GNOP.
PEACE
May 20th, 2009 at 2:28 pmWell at least he finally admits he is Boss Limbaugh
May 20th, 2009 at 2:29 pmWhy does Rush HATE Michael Steele?
May 20th, 2009 at 2:30 pmi got the same zing, mom (i almost said ‘rush’) (ICK!!!)
May 20th, 2009 at 2:31 pmThe fact this idiot thinks he is clever MAY be his biggest delusion. THAT is a high bar to get over.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:32 pmJeez, how old is Rush Limbaugh, eight?
No wait, he isn’t eight years old, he only screws little boys that age.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:34 pmWell, with Colin Powell as head, maybe, just maybe the ReichWingers would be not so fuggin’ corrupt, immoral, unethical and unAmerican as Rush’s Republic Fascist Party is today.
Hey Rush, when’s that Heart Attack gonna happen, soon?
Keep on eating and smoking and it will happen very soon, tub-o-lard.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:35 pmIt’s pretty clear the Rush doesn’t know what “titular” means.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:36 pmI reject his resignation.
Cheney/Limbaugh 2012
May 20th, 2009 at 2:36 pmHe is hopped up on drugs again.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:37 pmSorry Rush, too late. You are the “tit” of the GOP for life! We have “appointed” you this honorable title so please fulfill your wet dreams of leading a “white” nation of haters.
Congrats.
Rush-Palin2012
May 20th, 2009 at 2:37 pmI always knew Rush was ‘titular’.
Okay, so Rush claims he was anointed the position of the “titular head” of the Republican Party. Time for us to do some work. Aside from the Democratic Party and the media, can we find any citations where the RNC claims Rush heads the group?
I would argue he’s the head of the neo-conservative movement, not the Republican party. We saw him bounce like a hippity-hop at CPAC, and we’ve seen Republicans kowtow to him repeatedly. But is he the titular head of the RNC? I mean, who’d want to head that mess?
May 20th, 2009 at 2:37 pmWhoa Limbo don’t quit now there are still Republicans standing!
May 20th, 2009 at 2:38 pmThe pro-torture party has basically become a regional reich-wing media run party. At best they are nothing more than a large well organized corporate lobbyist group.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:38 pmThat would be awesome … if Limbaugh wasn’t a pathological LIAR.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm“ladled on to” him? Interesting choice of words.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pmEvery time Limbaugh opens his mouth, hatred comes out.
Go, Rush, go!
May 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pmThe Borgen Project has some good info on the cost of addressing global poverty.
$30 billion: Annual shortfall to end world hunger.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm$550 billion: U.S. Defense budget
“From this day forward, it will be up to Gen. Powell to instruct the party on things it needs to do to win elections in 2010 and of course the all important presidential election in 2012.”
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If the GOP listened to Powell, they’d probably do better in both these elections than they will by listening to Limbaugh.
This is, of course, snide mocking by Rush — implying that only he can steer the party to success and Powell would be woefully incompetent in this area.
OK — when the Republicans lose even more seats in both houses of Congress and when President Obama gets re-elected, what’s Rush going to say? Is he just going to accuse the Republicans of not listening to him?
May 20th, 2009 at 2:42 pmI give it 48 hours, max, and Rush will be back with a tirade about how, as a true American he will not be denied his right of free speech or let his party fall into the hands of nonbelievers.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:43 pmwait -
“It’s not an office I sought, it was a position that rather was ladled onto me…without my acquiescence.
and so he thinks it’s ok to throw it over to powell, without HIS “acquiescence”?
imagine that…
May 20th, 2009 at 2:43 pmRush: So, I now pass the baton to Gen. Powell as the titular head of the Republican party.
– - Oh Gen. Powell, Rush is calling your bluff.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:44 pmRush should resign, because he helped Obama become President. I’ve always wondered why the wingnutz don’t boil Rush in oil for this.
During the primaries, Rush–like all Clinton-haters–was scared sh*tless Hillary would be the nominee, because that was what the voters were saying very emphatically.
And Rush said very clearly that America would never elect a black President. So he cleverly sent his minions out to vote for Obama in one of the Democratic primaries.
So Rush Limbaugh helped Obama become President. He is a party traitor. Even wingers may eventually figure this out. Then they will boil Rush Limbaugh in oil.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:44 pmWhat COJONES!! Who anointed him anything?
Who does he think he is to tell Powell anything? Under what authority? Was he elected? By whom? When? Where?
He’s nothing more than a bag of putrid air with a hole in it!
May 20th, 2009 at 2:46 pmRush wants to spend more time with his family. And by family, I mean eight year old boys he buys for the afternoon in the Dominican Republic…
May 20th, 2009 at 2:47 pmGeneral Powell, do us all a huge favor and take that baton to Rush’s soft skull. Rinse and repeat.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:47 pmSanto Gnende Says:
iD LOvE to get My hANds on some oF HIs drugS.
Your paranoid schitzo brain is addled enough.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pmPowell can’t be the head of the republican party, he’s not a draft dodger or a deserter.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:48 pmI’ve never thought of Rush as a Titular head. More like an analwart.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:49 pmlol
limbaugh, steele, gingrich, hannity, orielly
right wingers really are down to the bottom of the barrel
too funny
May 20th, 2009 at 2:53 pmGee, Rush, that’s awful BIG of you.
May 20th, 2009 at 2:55 pmLimbaughs Operation Chaos worked so well….
May 20th, 2009 at 2:55 pmhellinabucket Says:
I’ve never thought of Rush as a Titular head. More like an analwart.
Titular head = nipple? Dittoheads do seem to feed off him…
May 20th, 2009 at 2:56 pmrush appeals to the cowards because he feeds their need to fear and blame
May 20th, 2009 at 2:59 pmralph the wonder locust Says
May 20th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
It’s pretty clear the Rush doesn’t know what “titular” means.
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Anybody with a grasp of the English language assumes he meant “de facto” and used “titular” instead — possibly due to a brain fart, or because he really doesn’t know the meaning of either one. Kind of in the same way people use the word “literally” when they mean “figuratively” — any word with at least three syllables will do and it doesn’t matter if you use the wrong one. Or even if you make them up — like “irregardless”. There are a lot of people out there who hear words, think they sound cool and intellectual, and then use them themselves, often ignorantly.
Limbaugh’s audience is made up of a lot of people who have no clue what “titular” or “de facto” mean (not to mention “literal” and “figurative”), so Limbaugh’s mangling of the language is one of those “if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it…?” kind of things.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:01 pmThis guy’s ego truly knows no bounds.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:03 pmBOSS LIMBAUGH is obviously not getting his daily briefings.
RUSH: YOUR party is the REPUBLIC FASCIST PARTY.
You’ve “rebranded” the Democrats the “Democrat-Socialists,” so the Republic Party also has been given a new moniker.
That’s the new reality in these here United States of America.
Got it?
May 20th, 2009 at 3:07 pmShorter Rush: “Powell wont smooch my booty!”
May 20th, 2009 at 3:08 pm#26 mary lacewig asks
ladled on to him? Interesting choice of words.
Isn’t “ladling” similar to “basting” (sp), as in basting a pig
May 20th, 2009 at 3:10 pmAs I said in a previous thread, Colin Powell is the one Republican who could win the 2012 election.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pmI would rather have Rush win this one than to have to fight General Powell in 2012.
You’re King of the World, Rush!!!!
If only you could fit on the Titanic’s pulpit.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pmIt doth remind me of ‘Yertle the Turtle’ by Dr. Seuss.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:20 pmRUCeriousMaggot! – Rush hates everyone and everything. He’s also afraid of everyone and everything. He’s just your run-of-the-mill Republican.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:21 pmThis is similiar to the Republican power struggle in 50’s between Eisenhower and Wolfman Jack.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:21 pm“Aaaa – heheeheh, aaa – heheeheh. Aaa – Beavis, he said, tit u lar.”
May 20th, 2009 at 3:41 pmGreat, Rush, don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!!! Now, hurry up and don’t be late for your 3:30 appointment at the Denny’s parking lot.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:50 pmI think Rush is a bit too isolating and political. I think that often we focus too much on which party is better in our country, but we should focus on what the two parties can do together. With this bipartisan attitude, we can accomplish a lot more. Personally, I would like to see the US take the leading role in the effort to make poverty history. The Borgen Project has good info on the estimated cost of ending global poverty:
$30 billion: Annual shortfall to end world hunger.
$550 billion: U.S. Defense budget.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:53 pmtexasrick Says:
Isn’t “ladling” similar to “basting” (sp), as in basting a pig
There is that. But, then there’s this, from the Urban Dictionary:
ladling
Spooning where the back person is grossly overweight and the front person is not.
(as in) Hey Jennie, what’s up with Margie ladling Steve at the company retreat?
There’s more but it may not be appropriate for innocent eyes.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:54 pmMy, that pus gut druggy has delusions of grandeur doesn’t he?
Sorry fat fck, you are a loser and the only ones listening to you are losers.
May 20th, 2009 at 3:58 pmWhat a disgusting d-bag Limbaugh is.
May 20th, 2009 at 4:01 pmEven with his multi-millions and bottles of viagra he still can’t hold onto a woman.
I don’t believe that Cystboy is no longer using drugs!
What happened to all that BACK PAIN MEDICATION that five doctors, five pharmacies and Wilma couldn’t cure?
May 20th, 2009 at 4:06 pmStop saying “titular” you BOOB!!!
May 20th, 2009 at 4:20 pmNo toll-Limborgs in here defending Boss Hogg yet? wow!
May 20th, 2009 at 4:54 pmWill Rush become the “titular head” of Conservative Republican Alliance for Progress? AKA CRAP
May 20th, 2009 at 4:55 pmRush voice annoys the hell out of me, I can’t listen to him. I see the “limbots” learned a new word today to expand their vocabulary.
Rush just apologized to Powell WOW!! how about that and Rush also received his 1st deferment from the GOP, I just hope Cheney’s final deferment is behind bars.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:02 pmto # 39 that was funny ;-)
May 20th, 2009 at 5:07 pmIt appears to me that Rush must really be super-sensitive. He can’t let any comment slide by about him.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:21 pmThere is a misconception that Colin Powell was ever a Republican. He worked for Republican presidents, but hearing him speak on issues, he never was a Republican in my view.
May 20th, 2009 at 5:45 pm“…it was a position that rather was ladled onto me…without my acquiesscence…”, much like sauce is ladled over a roasting hog, simmering in his own noxious drippings, as though in a warm bath.
May 20th, 2009 at 7:20 pmkwsventures Says:
Because you’re a Neoconservative(what’s left of the conservatives) too far to the right and you probably assume everyone that doesn’t have your view is a Democratic member.
May 20th, 2009 at 7:24 pmDon’t worry thinking like that will simply help the Democratic party. Thanks in advance.
misscoleopteramolly Says:
Limbaugh’s audience is made up of a lot of people who have no clue what “titular” or “de facto” mean (not to mention “literal” and “figurative”), so Limbaugh’s mangling of the language is one of those “if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it…?” kind of things.
You mean like, “If a radio talk show host says something incredibly moronic, and his listeners are too stupid to notice, is he still a moron?”
May 20th, 2009 at 7:38 pmWait a second here…………
I thought Rush kicked Powell out of the repub party and into the Dem party.
Is Rush turning the repub party over to a Democrat?????
Or should I say a Socialist Democrat?
Isn’t that treason?
May 20th, 2009 at 8:00 pmI wonder what the backroom discussions were that set the fathead narcissist off with today’s temper tantrum?
I wonder if Rush’s squaring off against Powell was more than the beleaguered Senior Republican politicians could stomach?
I am wondering if Rush pushed the envelope a little too far?
Speculations
May 20th, 2009 at 11:35 pmshediac Says:
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Whoa Limbo don’t quit now there are still Republicans standing!
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Loved it, flight
May 20th, 2009 at 11:49 pmflight,
I believe you’re on point. I also believe that el Rushbo is feeling a little sensitive about MSNBC showing that video of him jumping up and down at the CPAC meeting?! Keith Olbermann was too funny! Even Chris Matthews was cracking on Rush – said he was like a whale threatening to leave the ocean! AHAHAHA!
May 21st, 2009 at 12:01 amExplaining his reasoning for his resignation and continuing his public feud with Gen. Colin Powell, Limbaugh said:
Is it really a feud when only one person is holding it? I thought you needed two people, and I’m not aware Colin Powell has really entered into this. Seems more like a hissy fit by Limbaugh. Any three-year-old can hold one of those.
May 21st, 2009 at 4:17 am