By Pam

January 14, 2010 9:57 AM | Link to this

Rush & Robertson deserve each other. Shame on both of them

By vick

January 14, 2010 10:02 AM | Link to this

You go, Amelia! These pompous twits will get their reward some day (not in heaven).

By Cincinnati Dan

January 14, 2010 10:03 AM | Link to this

Rush Limbaugh is an idiot and anyone who listens to anything he says is an idiot. Oh yeah and I am a proud Republican. Please give to the Red Cross to help the people of Haiti

By Disgusted with Rush

January 14, 2010 10:10 AM | Link to this

I’m with Cincinnati Dan. I’m also a Republican, but I can’t stand Rush. He’s a big blowhard.

By Squirrellygirl

January 14, 2010 10:15 AM | Link to this

I have trouble believe Limbaugh said that, and I’ll bet it was taken out of context, or he didn’t say it that way, or something. In any case, I have to admit that in my head before I even read this article, it also occurred to me that Obama would want to be seen as compassionate and would use this unfortunate calamity as another photo op to help his popularity numbers. I don’t see Obama as a truly compassionate person due to his actions since he’s been in office.

By Vern Walbrook

January 14, 2010 10:16 AM | Link to this

Both men are 100% correct.

By Just an AMERICAN

January 14, 2010 10:20 AM | Link to this

agree with all the above comments

By awfulcomments

January 14, 2010 10:25 AM | Link to this

The comments made by those celebrities are horrible. Who exactly do the think they are ??? They need to control themselves.

By Tom

January 14, 2010 10:30 AM | Link to this

It’s funny how you can take a few words and make them sound the way you want, I swear I heard that the president wants all elderly people to die if they rely on the government to decide between older Americans and the young. The US government can’t afford to help but, they will and I’m sure many Americans will donate directly or thru fine organizations like the Red Cross. My prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. Rush is on WHIO radio noon-3pm.

By Jim

January 14, 2010 10:41 AM | Link to this

Tom, The words came right out of Robertson’s mouth. “A blessing in disguise” “A pact with the devil” Pat Robertson is a wing nut to even suggest such a thing, and we all know that Lindbaugh will spin anything and everything for the entertainment of fools.

By John Martin

January 14, 2010 10:42 AM | Link to this

Obama has shown true leadership in this catastrophe. His speech about the Haitian people having a friend in the United States brought tears to my eyes. Ask yourselves: which America do you want to be a part of? the America that stands ready to help it’s neighbours in their hour of desperate need or the America represented by the complete idiocy, hatred and racism of Rush and Pat?

By Scott

January 14, 2010 10:44 AM | Link to this

This is why the Liberal media loses credibilty. You know this was taken out of context. I am sure Rush did not mean we should not help with the relief effort. This “journalist” should be ashamed of herself for being so obvious. Without even knowing, I can tell she is a sleazy Liberal

By Lee

January 14, 2010 10:46 AM | Link to this

rush is a tool. He was happier then anyone when Obama won the election. Rush knew his ratings would go sky high, just so you could hear him bash the president. Its more entertaining to listeners to criticize someone then to take up for them.

By Tom

January 14, 2010 10:55 AM | Link to this

Jim, I didn’t hear Pat Robertson but, he thinks everything is a blessing in disguise, God’s will, whatever. I did listen to Rush though and he would encourage any American, out of the goodness of their heart, to do what they can. Obama can put on a show for Haiti, Scott, but he still wants half of America to lose their jobs to force healthcare down our throats. I have to give him credit, if every citizen, elected or not, every state, Nebraska or not, every union member get the exact same coverage for the same price ( free works for me ), I’m for it. The first exception will keep me against it. God Bless America!

By Lori

January 14, 2010 10:57 AM | Link to this

Excuse me! This has nothing to do with the LIBERAL MEDIA. What about just having compassion and common decency for those who have been devastated by such a tragedy? Liberal or conservative, this has nothing to do with either! It is so disgusting that anyone can defend such STUPID statements by such an insensitive ingrate such as Rush. Talk about “SLEAZY!”

By Mr. Welfare

January 14, 2010 10:57 AM | Link to this

Mr. Martin, would you like a tissue. I, though, need a barf bag for your comment. The U.S. has always taken the lead in aid for disasters around the world and this will not be any different. In the meantime, drink more Barack cool-aid.

By Lori

January 14, 2010 10:58 AM | Link to this

Excuse me! This has nothing to do with the LIBERAL MEDIA. What about just having compassion and common decency for those who have been devastated by such a tragedy? Liberal or conservative, this has nothing to do with either! It is so disgusting that anyone can defend such STUPID statements by such an insensitive ingrate such as Rush. Talk about “SLEAZY!”

By TRS

January 14, 2010 11:04 AM | Link to this

OK Amelia - the entire transcript of Limbaugh’s comments are on his website. In the context of this disaster, could you go out and find a quote where Rush said “we’ve done enough”? I see him commenting about the generosity of Americans and our ability as a nation to contribute vast forms of aid as compared to blowhards like Hugo Chavez and the Castros who claim to care for the masses but can send little assistance because they support corrupt socialist systems. I see him commenting about the fact that we have propped up communists and dictators with our tax dollars and the country is still a mess. I would not totally agree with his cynacism about the President’s intentions as all Presidents have spoken a call to action when such events occur. I would be the 1st to agree that Limbaugh can be over the top at times. That being said, so can the Huffington Post. If your goal was to start discussion and fuel the fire that conservatives are bad people and only liberals are good, then your post is well done. If you care about what was actually said, then you failed miserably.

By Paula

January 14, 2010 11:21 AM | Link to this

Anything is possible with God, they might have made a pack with the devil, but they also can ask for forgiveness of themselves and with Jesus. Miracles can happen. Amen

By OHVet

January 14, 2010 11:22 AM | Link to this

Rush and Pat continue spouting their seditious, contemptable poison. There is no compassion for humankind in their psyches.

By Squirrellygirl

January 14, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

Tom, unfortunately Obama’s health care reform bill will eventually require gov’t people to make decisions on who gets what care and when, and it will create a system where older people won’t have access to doctors. You see, he reduces medicare $$ and then doctors will no longer accept medicare. That’s how it will work. Obama is a socialist, you see?

By jms

January 14, 2010 11:24 AM | Link to this

Not having seen or heard either broadcast, I can’t speak to the context of the quoted remarks. Neither one, however, seems imbued with compassion or humility; and if there is any truth at all in either statement (my point not being whether there is or isn’t), they do not appear to be “spoken in love” as St Paul would say. Unhelpful at best, unnecessary—certainly, adding to the burden of pain at worst. Knowing when and how to keep one’s thoughts to one’s self? Priceless.

By omg

January 14, 2010 11:33 AM | Link to this

STOP HATIN ON OBAMA,GET OVER YOURSELVES. DANG,HE IS THE PRESIDENT OF OUR/YOUR UNITED STATES.SHOW THE MAN THE RESPECT HE DESERVES. RUSH AND PAT ARE GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL AND JOIN THE REST OF THEIR FRIENDS,AND SOME OF YOU ARE GOING WITH THEM..U KNOW WHO U R…I HATE RACIST,WHAT MAKES YOU THINK U ARE ANY BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE? YOU ARE SMALL MINDED AND SELFISH.DISCOVER A ISLAND AND TAKE YOUR FRIENDS WITH YOU AND GO LIVE HAPPILY THE HECK EVER AFTER,WE WILL OT MISS YOU…NOW GET GONE!!!

By irishguy

January 14, 2010 11:34 AM | Link to this

I think everyone knows Pat Robertson is out there. As far Rush is concerned, wouldn’t it make more sense to listen to him, or read the show transcript than to trust the HuffPo? They are hardly objective when it comes to Mr Limbaugh.

By gjg

January 14, 2010 11:35 AM | Link to this

I saw tapes of both statments. How does Robertson know the Haitians “made a pact with the Devil” in the 19th century? Was he there? He also made crazy, unChristian statements about 9/11 and Katrina. I think he must really be trying to turn people against Christianity because they are offended by his insanity and hypocrisy. Pat Robertson is Satan!

By Really

January 14, 2010 11:35 AM | Link to this

That’s right, everything must be the media’s fault. People are so brainwashed.

By Ben

January 14, 2010 11:36 AM | Link to this

I guess we all have opinions and are allowed to express them no matter how unpopular they may be. God bless America for that. I’m now wondering how long it will take to tie this tragedy back to President Bush - somehow it has to be his fault.

By OhioHeel

January 14, 2010 11:37 AM | Link to this

I never listen to the 2 idiots- Rush and Pat. It does seem to me more is being done for Haiti than was done for New Orleans after Katrina.

By Squirrellygirl

January 14, 2010 11:40 AM | Link to this

I think killing jobs is not compassionate because then people can’t provide for their families. I think making people pay mandatory fines/taxes to the gov’t for health care is not compassionate, either. Printing and borrowing money just to redistribute it is not compassionate because it will overwhelm our financial system and eventually kill our country and put us under facism. So…Obama’s photo ops are not really compassionate. You should know the difference. If you see your brother in need and are able to help them, but withhold that help, then you are not of God. So IF you are able to help Haiti, help them.

By Reality

January 14, 2010 11:56 AM | Link to this

If the statements are true, then this earthquake was a call from God. Look at Lennon who said that the Beatles who bigger than Jesus: he was shot and killed. How about Marilyn Monroe who told Billy Graham that she didn’t need Jesus: she died a week later! You can make sense from it or believe it can’t happen to you! But He is a powerful God and is in control of all things!

By Reality

January 14, 2010 12:02 PM | Link to this

To omg: it’s not your place to condemn those that don’t believe the same as you! Even though their beliefs alter from yours, doesn’t give you the authority to chastise or condemn! You obviously have anger that needs dealt with! You will be in my prayers!

By Julie

January 14, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this

I could care less if Obama uses this as a photo op, if it brings help to the Haitian people. I don’t see Limbaugh’s or Roberson’s comments helping them any.

By observer

January 14, 2010 12:04 PM | Link to this

Rush and Pat? STFU.

By TJ

January 14, 2010 12:05 PM | Link to this

To OMG, when Obama behaves in a way that is deserving of respect I may give him a little, but remember respect is something that is EARNED, and he has yet to earn it. It also has nothing to do with color, I am not a racist. Both me and Obama have mother’s of the same race. So many people forget that he has a white mother, he is white as well as African American. I agree with Paula, even if Haiti made a pact with the devil, they can find forgiveness with Jesus. They need help, and we should give it out of the love in our hearts.

By DMR

January 14, 2010 12:05 PM | Link to this

No opinion on Pat Robertson, but Rush is the man. Rush keep up the good work. Don’t listen to the liberals or fake Republicans; keep sticking it to Obama and Congress.

By null

January 14, 2010 12:06 PM | Link to this

People like John Martin are the softhearted, well-intentioned but clueless bunch who voted Obama into office. Stop being suckered in by a honey-sweet speech, and look for substance beyond the smooth words. Objectivity and judgment, not emotion, gives a much more accurate assessment of performance.

By wallyp

January 14, 2010 12:11 PM | Link to this

For those who think Robertson would never say something like that, here is a report from the Washingto Post with his comments quoted: “Something happened a long time ago in Haiti and people might not want to talk about,” Robertson said Tuesday on his 700 Club show. “They were under the heel of the French, you know Napoleon the third and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said ‘We will serve you if you will get us free from the prince.’ True story. And so the devil said, ‘Ok it’s a deal.’ And they kicked the French out. The Haitians revolted and got something themselves free. But ever since they have been cursed by one thing after another.” OK, spin that to make it so he was misquoted by Ms. Robinson.

By When will it End?

January 14, 2010 12:12 PM | Link to this

Why is it that any time anyone criticizes Obama, it has to be because they are racist? Can he not have the same failings that 100% caucasion men have? Can we PLEASE eliminate race as an excuse, and judge the man rationally on his performance in Office? thanks in advance.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 12:13 PM | Link to this

After reading the entire transcript of the conversation in question, it seems to me that Rush was making the point that 1) it’s not our fault that Haitians have less than ideal living conditions, because 2) we provide a great deal of aid to them already. The other point he made was that we should be able to trust the Red Cross to send our donations to Haiti and not go through WhiteHouse.gov. He never said “We’ve done enough for Haiti.”

By Pam spam

January 14, 2010 12:15 PM | Link to this

Gosh people. You can hear Pat Robertson for yourself. The video is in this post.

By J

January 14, 2010 12:16 PM | Link to this

Screw these two men. This is America and we come to the need of those who experience tradegy such as earthquakes. This isn’t about politics, it’s about people who need our help. God is not going to judge who has the best political argument, he will be judging us on how we help others.

By wow

January 14, 2010 12:17 PM | Link to this

omg and reality: your posts are both way off center. omg, no one even wants to retaliate against your comment because of how off base it is. Itd be like arguing with a 5 year old. No one said anything about Obama being black or anything racially charged. Then you tell people “WHAT MAKES YOU THINK U ARE ANY BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE? YOU ARE SMALL MINDED AND SELFISH.” You just called yourself out on being a hypocrite. Obama will use this tragedy as face time as would any president in our history. Obama just abuses it more than most. Pat is a typical religious fanatic. He plays on the blind faith that people have in religion as a way to brainwash them and eventually take their money. Both are scum. Rush is a lunatic but he hit the nail on the head here.

By Bourbonman

January 14, 2010 12:18 PM | Link to this

Pat and Rush are both idiots. Rush does provide an entertainment value. Personally with the Haiti thing - who cares. When was the last time the did something for us. Let their Socialist Governement provide health care and aid to its people. Not ours.

By Flustered

January 14, 2010 12:20 PM | Link to this

No matter what the President does, everyone will see fault in it. First he is moving to fast, then he is moving to slow, then he is not doing enough, then he is doing too much. Mrs. Obama wore sleeveless dress/shirt, she wore shorts on vacation. Looks like they are a damned if you do and damned if you don’t situation. Didn’t know one say a darn thing when BUSH flushed us down the drain. As he left, he left with a smirk cause he knew whoever came after him would have to clean up his mess. It was NOT Obama’s fault we bled jobs, it is BUSH’s fault. Haiti needs help hands down. If Obama gotta use a photo op to get help for the people, let him. you all need to remember YOU voted for BUSH twice and she screwed up everyone’s life but Obama comes into office and only been in a year. It is going to take longer than a few months to a year to fix Bush’s screw ups. It will get worse before it can get better.

By angela

January 14, 2010 12:24 PM | Link to this

this is not a political agenda after all that is said and done. WE ARE OUR BROTHERS KEEPER.

By sigh

January 14, 2010 12:28 PM | Link to this

Funny, considering that most Haitians are members of the original Church founded by Jesus Christ, where Pat Robertson is a figurehead of a heretical sect in a country founded on Masonic principles.

By wow

January 14, 2010 12:28 PM | Link to this

flustered: “Didn’t know one say a darn thing when BUSH flushed us down the drain” You have got to be kidding me! You could be the furthest left wing nut in the world and know this isnt true. “It is going to take longer than a few months to a year to fix Bush’s screw ups.” The economy follows trends. The down trend started when the Democrats took control of the house. Do your homework. Stop watching TV. Ignorant, gullible people like those that post on this site are the reason why we will never have a worthy Presidential candidate again.

By Who's racist?

January 14, 2010 12:29 PM | Link to this

So who voted for Obama? 95% of black people ask them why? Cause he is black and I gotta vote for my bro. What does he stand for? (A)uh,uh he’s for us. Why did 41% of whites vote for Obama?(A)Cause were sick of Bush and we think he might be the change we need. So his is racist? If white people voted strictly for there race we would have had McCain. So seems that black, hispanics and Asians are the ones who are most likely to be racist.

By Squirrellygirl

January 14, 2010 12:30 PM | Link to this

I like the way you Dems use the race card every time someone disagrees with your left wing radical agenda. Although I know not all people of color voted for Obama, you like to show yourselves as victims so you can receive other people’s money. Now days it’s hard to get a job if you are white because of reverse discimination. No more are people hired because they can do the job better. That’s not helping our country, it’s hurting it. It’s dividing our country. If you can afford to help, help. If you can’t, pray. But for our own sakes, please stop printing and borrowing money just so you can advance your evil “green” agenda.

By Leafy

January 14, 2010 12:35 PM | Link to this

For a person of faith to make these statements clearly indicates a person who is derranged. To the followers of this person should question the sanity of the person they are following. As he sits on his hill paid for by followers does he seriously believe his word is coming from whom? In regards to Rush on Obama should anyone be shocked. His past speaks volumes. If anyone feels they can step up to the plate to correct all the wrong, run for office. You will be for a rude awaking.

By Bourbonman

January 14, 2010 12:43 PM | Link to this

Wow - If you people really don’t know what racisim or a racist person is - by an actual definition then the political correctness has gotten to you and made you see the Socialism of the future of this country if it continues. Didn’t vote for Bush either time, didn’t vote for Obama either time. Personally they both have done a complete horrible job. People need to look at their lives and ask themselves the question on everything - “Being a free person, should I be allowed to make my own choices and do what I want, as long as I don’t infringe on someone else’s life, liberty or property.” - I live by that one simple rule.

By fortressdayton

January 14, 2010 12:56 PM | Link to this

It is a shame for the people of Haiti. Their government will ensure that they continue to suffer. Let the Vatican offer aid - they were the only country that recognized Papa Doc Duvalier when he was dictator. Mother Teresa even praised Baby Doc and said she felt the Haitian people were ‘close to their leader.’ As long as Duvalier donated to Mother Teresa and birth control was outlawed, everything was peachy. The present government is also a joke. But religion—both Catholicism and voudoun- are responsible for the abysmal lives of these people. One preaches acceptance of fate, the other preaches escape from reality. And as for racism, Tousaaint L’Oeverture founded the first Haitian state on genocide that would make Pol Pot jealous.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 12:56 PM | Link to this

Nice, Bourbonman. I live by a slightly different simple rule. “In as much as you have done to the least of these, you have also done to me”.

By Nicole

January 14, 2010 1:00 PM | Link to this

For all those on this blog that believe that Robertson’s and Linbaugh’s comments were taken out of context, you can go directly to Rush’s website to read the transcript from the show and you can locate Robertson’s segment via youtube. Read and listen to these two and make up your minds if their comments were taken out of context. It’s really that easing…don’t assume the comments are out of context. Confirm - one way or another.

By Paula

January 14, 2010 1:08 PM | Link to this

How many of you would not help your unruly injured child because you had “done enough for him”?

By Larry

January 14, 2010 1:32 PM | Link to this

It’s Bush’s fault! Please don’t look up the party in charge for the last 3 years ( including a certain senator from Illinois that went along ). Feel free to comment on something that was Seen and OVERHEARD, why let the facts get in the way. Rush is on the radio right now, give a listen…I’m sure many of you will check out FoxNews for the first time to see Sarah Palin , too.

By blame bush

January 14, 2010 1:48 PM | Link to this

How come no one has blamed the real person at fault, George Bush. He created this eathquake when he was President, along with Hurricanes Katrina and David. He also started 9-11.I can’t wait t see the media blame BHO for this…. oh wait that won’t happen.

By John Martin

January 14, 2010 1:54 PM | Link to this

Mr. Welfare: let me get this straight, you need a “barf bag” for my comment that I was moved by President Obama’s offer of friendshp and support to the Haitian people? And yet you appear to be completely undisturbed by Pat Robertson’s comment that the Haitian people brought this on themselves? Or Rush Limbaugh’s comment that we should the Haitians fend for themselves? How sad for you that compassion makes you want to vomit and vile hatred leaves you completely undisturbed.

By wow

January 14, 2010 1:58 PM | Link to this

Wow, you right wing religious nuts are scary. If heaven is where you all are headed then I’ll take hell in a heartbeat.

By get a clue

January 14, 2010 1:59 PM | Link to this

Let’s take a moment to think about the time before our current pres was in office. We were losing jobs then so why is it the current pres fault. Don’t follow the leader follow God and you will have no problem with Obama, Rush or Robertson or anyone else for that matter.

By John Martin

January 14, 2010 2:09 PM | Link to this

Squirrellygirl: where do you- and people like you- get this crap? There are just as many doctors per capita in Canada (2.3 per 1,000 in U.S. vs. 2.1 in Canada).Only in Canada you won’t find thousands of “doctors” whose job is not to heal people but to help insurance companies deny people benefits. Open your eyes: special interest (i.e. insurance companies) are doing a wonderful job of scaring you into making their case for them.

By Carter Clan

January 14, 2010 2:22 PM | Link to this

Our family loves the president, we’ve been the butt of jokes for too long about the worst president ever. Now they want to have the banks pay a fee because of the evil bankers…sounds like a tax on all Americans. Don’t have a problem showing concern for Haiti, it awful what happened and the history of their politics is no fault of the people there now. I’ll bet most presidents would have acted instead of waiting for pats on the back. Wonder if Robertson brought up the issue today? Probably won’t read about it here. Rush has nothing to be sorry about, but go ahead and rely on something overheard because deep down you don’t know if he really said anything.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 2:36 PM | Link to this

I’m still waiting for the title of this article to be changed seeing as Rush did NOT say “We’ve done enough for Haiti.”

By Philman

January 14, 2010 2:37 PM | Link to this

Does anyone still think the liberal media doesnot have an agenda, why did they coverup Obamas preacher REv. Wright when after 9-11 he declared the chickens have come home to roost, and also he said God bless America, no no no God Dam* America, so where is the media, its still on youtube

By Thomas A. Peters

January 14, 2010 2:39 PM | Link to this

You gotta wonder about racist Republicans, and the zombies that follow them.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 2:45 PM | Link to this

Sure, Jen - but I’m not sure “We’ve already donated to Haiti - it’s called the U.S. income tax” really sounds all that much better.

By wow

January 14, 2010 2:46 PM | Link to this

Bourbonman, I feel that you misread my post as I agree with you. And as for the imitation “wow”, I am not left wing or right wing. I am a registered voter that actively refuses to vote. As it was stated, majority black voted for Obama based on race and party. Many whites did because they didnt want another “Bush clone” in office. You should never ever vote for somebody on the principle of not wanting the other candidate to get elected. Our inability to get an acceptable candidate for President will never start to change if polling numbers remain high. Why would they? You vote to SUPPORT a candidate, not defeat another.

By TommyBoy

January 14, 2010 2:52 PM | Link to this

I haven’t read anything racist in the comments by people sounding like Republicans but, why do you think it ought to be an issue? Because the writer just happened to pick some so-called quotes from white commentators, I didn’t take it that way. I’m sure both sides have their share of zombie followers. It’s okay if we agree that each of us is nuts to have the beliefs we have. Christian values, strong defense, love of country and military. I have to go read the constitution, there are things going on in Washington that don’t seem quite right. Have a blessed day.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 2:57 PM | Link to this

“We’ve already donated to Haiti - it’s called the U.S. income tax” sounds much better when read in the context in which it was delivered. It was in response to the implication that we’re to blame for the living conditions in Haiti. Just for clarification, I’m not a Rush lover. He definitely says some wacky/radical things sometimes.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:03 PM | Link to this

Say what? For the record, the context in which Mr. Limbaugh delivered his “We already donated” view was in direct response to a listeners call in question about President Obama’s appeal for donations. I listened to the clip - maybe you should, too.

By TRS

January 14, 2010 3:19 PM | Link to this

Fine Rob - where is it he has said “we’ve done enough for Haiti” as the intro of this blog indicates?

By null

January 14, 2010 3:19 PM | Link to this

Standard lies and deception from Cox.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:23 PM | Link to this

TRS, granted and agreed. My question stands, however. How does what he actually said in any way mitigate the paraphrase? How is it in any way more sympathetic or improve how it sounds?

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 3:24 PM | Link to this

It’s all part of the same conversation, which I read in its entirety. Rush follows by saying, “Look, there are people that do charitable work every day in Haiti. It’s not as though —like Debbie Wasserman Schultz [says], it’s our fault…There are people that have been trying to save Haiti just as we’re trying to save Africa. You just can’t keep throwing money at it because the dictatorships there just take it all. They don’t spread it around, and even if they did they’re not creating a permanent system where people can provide for themselves. It’s a simple matter of self-reliance. Nobody takes that approach down there because this has always been a country run by dictators and incompetent ones at that. “

By John Martin

January 14, 2010 3:25 PM | Link to this

The magical “context” of Rush’s comments were that he felt that Obama’s response to Haiti was too swift compared to his response to the Dec. 25 attempted terrorist attack. In the first place, he completely twists the facts of what happened after Dec. 25. He claims- incorrectly- that Obama took three days to respond to the terror attack and that, when he did, he supposedly sounded “irritated” at having to respond. Catch that Obama-haters? Obama was irrirated In Rush’s twisted world view, Obama was irritated not because someone tried to murder American citizens but because he was forced to respond to what happened. Folks, this is not a man who has a rational disagreement with the president. This is a man who has an abiding hatred for the president and who will twist everything he does or says into something sinister.

By CD

January 14, 2010 3:26 PM | Link to this

Rush is 100% right. Anybody who dismisses his comments as racist, insensitive, ignorant or however they want to classify them/him to make themselves feel better or so they can say “see Rush is a jerk” probably NEVER even listens to him. The U.S. is always the FIRST to lend aid to virtually any nation in the world. What thanks do we receive…???? That’s right, none! If you listened to his entire show, he elaborated far more on how the Obama White House is using this as a way to “take the lead” when perfectly decent organizations like the Red Cross, churches and all sorts of other private donations and efforts will step up, as they always do. He questioned Obama using the White House to gather donations and I quite frankly don’t blame his skepticism. If you want to donate, please do but why do you need to go through Obama and not one of the other venues? Do you really trust your donations will go directly to Haiti’s aid if you go to the White House web page? And go ahead and give your name to the White House and see how many Democrat mailing lists you’ll suddenly be on. All the Rush haters just keep on believing he’s the devil and Obama is The Savior. Your opinions are just that and normally based on mis-information when it comes to Rush. As for what Pat Robertson said, he seems to always take current day events and link them to the Bible. That’s always been his way. I’m not defending what he said but in my opinion you’re not being fair if you equate his comments to Rush’s.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:31 PM | Link to this

Not quite, Jen. Mr. Limbaugh doesn’t “go there” until his caller informs him that a family member of the callers intends a mission trip to Haiti. That’s much later in the dialog. As you stated (correctly, I might add) - it’s all about context. Limbaugh’s quote about “We already donated” was a direct response to the caller question about why would anybody go to the White House web site to donate. And for the record, in context, Mr. Limbaugh infers through leading questions that a.) the White House will siphon off any donations and b.) the White House will usurp the e-mail detail of donors for unintended purposes. How is that any less shameless?

By null

January 14, 2010 3:39 PM | Link to this

Rush did NOT say what is being reported. But Robertson is an idiot!! The DDN reporter provides the usual racist hack piece.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:44 PM | Link to this

Let me get this straight, Jen. You are taking the blog writer to task for paraphrasing what they thought they heard Mr. Limbaugh say. But you, in your very last post, quoted Mr. Limbaugh, verbatim, stating the following “like Debbie Wasserman Schultz [says], it’s our fault”. I challenge you or anyone else who heard Limbaugh’s broadcast to tell me exactly where or when at any point did Rep. Schultz use those words. I’ll save you the effort - she never ever said that. Mr. Limbaugh just made it up, or paraphrased as you might say. So why is it okay for Rush Limbaugh and not for Ms. Robinson?

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 3:44 PM | Link to this

Rush has a habit of doing that…regardless of the what the caller’s topic is, he tends to continue whatever he was talking about before the call. In this case he used the caller’s mention of a missionary trip to bring up churches and get back to Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s claim that we’re to blame.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 3:48 PM | Link to this

It’s not ok for either of them…but Rush didn’t put those words in quotes and attribute them to her. People who don’t bother to investigate further will assume Rush said “we’ve done enough”.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:50 PM | Link to this

Listen to yourself for a second, Jen. Rep. Schultz NEVER said “we’re to blame”. It did not happen. You go back and listen to Mr. Limbaugh’s audio archive. She never said it - Rush Limbaugh said that as a way of chracterizing what he thought he heard her say. Frankly, it’s a stretch to attribute as assignment of “blame” to her quote.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 3:55 PM | Link to this

What Rep. Schultz did/did not say is a separate issue…I stand by what I said. The title of this article needs to be changed.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 3:55 PM | Link to this

So what did I miss when Mr. Limbaugh said this, verbatim, on the air “It’s one of the most densely populated, least developed countries in the Western hemisphere, and of course this, according to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, is our fault.” Did Rush Limbaugh not just say that Rep. Schultz said something she did not say?

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 4:04 PM | Link to this

Are you trying to say that since you believe Rush is misrepresenting Rep. Schultz that Ms. Robinson can go ahead and misquote Rush?

By Rob

January 14, 2010 4:07 PM | Link to this

Jen, once again, granted and agreed. My question stands, however. How does what he actually said in any way mitigate the paraphrase? How is it in any way more sympathetic or improve how it sounds? How is the meaning of “We’ve done enough for Haiti” materially different than “We already donated to Haiti”?

By adfas

January 14, 2010 4:11 PM | Link to this

Leave it to a drug addict like Limbaugh to say stupid things. Leave it to a Cult leader like Robertson to say stupid things. They will both say things just for the money.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 4:14 PM | Link to this

“We already donated to Haiti” through the government, and it hasn’t helped the living conditions because of the leadership in Haiti. He never said we shouldn’t donate in the aftermath of the earthquake. Two different situations.

By John Martin

January 14, 2010 4:19 PM | Link to this

Dear Jen: I don’t see how you can take the author to task for doing what Rush does every single day. ‘Paraphrasing’ and putting words into people’s mouths is his entire modus operandi. Break down any Rush rant and you’ll find a whole series of half truths and exaggerations stitched together into one frothing at the mouth, rabid dog lie.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 4:32 PM | Link to this

John: I’m hardly taking the author to task by asking that the title of the article be changed. And I agree with you that Rush often rants and exaggerates. He’s hard to listen to. Regarding an earlier comment, I agree with you that Obama was not irritated that he had to respond but that someone tried to murder American people.

By Rob

January 14, 2010 4:37 PM | Link to this

Jen, great points. Mr. Limabugh never said we shouldn’t donate. Neither did he solicit any donations. Not once did he suggest anyone take action. He simpy observed that many Americans would answer the call to assist. He also stated that the White House should not be trusted with donations, and he also stated verbatim, that Haiti’s current problem is “a matter of simple self reliance”. And you are correct that he did mischaracterize the current government in Haiti as a dictatorship. That is false. Haiti presently has a democratically elected President who assumed power in a peaceful transfer. He also mischracterized their economy as being “entirely dependent on foreign aid” This is also false. In the past fiscal year not quite 30% of the governments operating budget came from aid.

By Slightly Right

January 14, 2010 4:45 PM | Link to this

This reminds me of the short time it took for politicians on both sides of the asile to make a political football out of the 9/11 attack. SICK!

By Bubba

January 14, 2010 4:53 PM | Link to this

F..k Rush and F..k Robertson. At least Rush is up front being a loud-mouthed hate monger. Robertson is the worst kind of thief - takin’ in the name of the lord.

By JenWSU

January 14, 2010 4:55 PM | Link to this

Good information Rob. Rush did mischaracterize the type of government and the amount of foreign aid they receive. If they can rise above the corruption and empower the people, they have a chance of becoming a viable country. (Let’s just pray that the death toll estimates are higher than the actual total.) Before I leave I just wanted to say that although we may not see eye to eye on everything discussed here, I thank you for not resorting to name calling like many others who comment on the DDN. Civilized conversation may be endangered, but it’s not extinct.

By Vern Walbrook

January 14, 2010 5:02 PM | Link to this

Some open minded Miami Valley resident using the name “Adfas” suggests that Robertson and Rush do it “for the money.” But, of course, our twitter happy blogger at the DDN would never stoop to that. No…Amelia’s out of context rant is in no way about getting hits to a web page, so the DDN can charge more cash to the fools stupid enough to advertise on their website.

By JMB

January 14, 2010 5:39 PM | Link to this

Wouldn’t it be ironic if this earthquake was a test from God about how we treat helpless people? Pat would go the Hell and Rush could keep him company. I think all of us could use a dose of humility and compassion. After all we were lucky enough to be born and/or live in the greatest country in the world, so lets put our hearts and prayers to work and do what we can for the Haitian people. And remember that a tragedy could happen to any one of us at any time.

By Pam

January 14, 2010 6:09 PM | Link to this

Pat and Rush don’t want their followers donating to the Haiti relief efforts because it will take donations away from their pockets. Seriously, what are these men doing other than criticizing those that are doing everything they can to help?

By J

January 14, 2010 6:26 PM | Link to this

For Rush Limbaugh to compare the United States with Cuba and Venezuela is un-American!

By J

January 14, 2010 6:34 PM | Link to this

BTW Mr. Limbaugh, CBS news just reported that Venezuela donated medical supplies, you big fat liar!

By Pharrell

January 14, 2010 6:40 PM | Link to this

If your god kills tens of thousands as a test of how we treat helpless people, may I suggest you find a new god?

By ghe

January 14, 2010 6:41 PM | Link to this

It would be great if Rush and Robertson were caught together in a disaster; say a hurricane. Perhaps with all the nutcases from FOX. And, everyone in the C-street cult. Then we could all say, “oh well, we’ve done enough for those conservative nuts. No sense in helping them. Besides, if they all die, it would be a blessing”. Let God sort them out…

By Reason

January 14, 2010 6:54 PM | Link to this

Talk about taking words out of context. This is a non-event…keep moving on. He said it might be a blessing in disguise that the country can rebuild, because they have been in poverty. Then he proceeds to say that we need to pray for them. Come on people…use your head. If he would have came out and said “I’m glad there all dead”, then we might have something newsworthy.

By TKidding72

January 14, 2010 8:04 PM | Link to this

Pat Robertson said Haiti made a pact with the devil to win its freedom from the French. He is sure of that and I believe him. The only thing is you have to ask yourself how does he know that for sure. The only people that could know that for sure is the people of Haiti and the devil and we all know that Pat Robertson is not a Haitian so that must make him the Devil. The truth is Pat Robertson is the Devil, just when you think you know somebody. LMAO

By Truth hurts

January 14, 2010 8:27 PM | Link to this

No one likes to hear the truth.

By DEB

January 14, 2010 9:04 PM | Link to this

There are times that I listen to the 700 club and Pat is a very persuasive orator but this is outrageous! He offers no evidence that the “people” of Haiti collectively sat down with Satan and made a pact. give me a break! I am a Christian but PR is the type that makes it hard for Christians to be taken seriously.

By DEB

January 14, 2010 9:08 PM | Link to this

As for Rush …I find it discouraging that he keeps being given venue for his rabid spittle ridden rhetoric. I wish he would overdose on Oxycontin and quit feeding ignorant feeble minds.

By DEB

January 14, 2010 9:14 PM | Link to this

To say that Obama is using this as a photo op is disgusting. Would you rather he be MIA as Bush was when Katrina hit? He is merely doing his job and doing it well. His voice represents this country right now like it or not and I like it.

By Someone Who Cares

January 14, 2010 9:15 PM | Link to this

Lets drop these two wastes of space and air right into the middle of the disaster - and then see how thankful they are for HUMANITARIAN AID (no matter where it comes from - even Obama). Maybe we could barbecue them and feed them to the starving people of Haiti?? Then at least they might be good for something???

By DEB

January 14, 2010 9:19 PM | Link to this

Helping out Haiti is long overdue. These people live on $2 a day! I use that much before morning coffee on toothpaste and toilet paper. Perhaps this is a sort of Divine intervention for the fact we need to focus on this region finally. They are at our back door.

By ME

January 14, 2010 9:21 PM | Link to this

Would Robertson think it was an act of god if he got swallowed up by an earthquake? I would think it was a glorious act of god if Limbaugh and Robertson both got swallowed up by an earthquake…….what a blessing that would be!!!!

By DLM

January 14, 2010 9:27 PM | Link to this

Pat Robertson should concentrate more on doing what he was trained to do - preach God’s word and not pontificating on the reason behind a calamity. Show some compassion. Rush - time to go into retirement and keep your mouth shut. Enough is enough.

By DEB

January 14, 2010 9:59 PM | Link to this

What is scarrier to me than an earthquake or poverty is the poverty of minds that actually follow and believe what Pat and Rush spew forth.It is like an undertow of idiocy that sucks the life out of Americans. We have to live with these people!

By Simon

January 14, 2010 10:41 PM | Link to this

American Idol must be over or some other dribble because the nuts are out. Thanks for a fun day of humor…what was this article about?

By Simon

January 14, 2010 10:45 PM | Link to this

That’s what I get for making fun of DEB. Oops, “dribble”. Just finished watching basketball…hope half of you knew what I meant anyway.

By TRS

January 15, 2010 12:30 AM | Link to this

Rob - it all depends on how you filter it. Limbaugh’s statement “we’ve already given” says what? Well, if you want to believe he’s Satan incarnate as you do, then you will hear it as the Huffington Post did. Conversely, when Cong Schultz says ….”for us to continue to allow” Limbaugh observed that she was blaming America for Haiti’s troubles, a reasonable observation. Personally, I believe it is all mock outrage. Seems few liberals have a problem with Bill Clinton telling Sen Kennedy …he (the President) would be serving us a few years ago. When compared, Limbaugh’s comments are pretty benign; yet, haven’t heard much from the Huffington Post about that.

By MasonJarhead

January 15, 2010 8:58 AM | Link to this

When you attribute a comment to Rush Limbaugh you should first include more than the Huffington Post and Media Matters for your sources. He pointed out that you should give money to the Red Cross or another recognized charity. Not give to the U.S. government site. We already give to the government in the way of the income tax and 60% of it is wasted. I love when people like you report on what you heard second hand as opposed to what you investigated.

By Rob

January 15, 2010 9:24 AM | Link to this

Mason, I actually listened to Mr. Limbaugh - he never solicited a donation. His primary broadcast point was to excoriate President Obama for doing so. TRS, please - tone down the “demonization”. I don’t believe Mr. Limbaugh is satan incarnate. I do find him disagreeable and pugnacious. I don’t find him particularly well informed. I also am under the impression he has an exagerrated view of his own intellect and importance. But that’s pretty much it. Jen, I couldn’t agree with you more -we can indeed disagree without being disagreeable.

By CD

January 15, 2010 10:32 AM | Link to this

Wow…the DDN really knows how to stir the folks up. All you have to do is mention Rush Limbaugh and the name calling is in full force. All I hear is tidbits of what people have heard about Rush. After years of mis-representing what he says, more haters are spawned every day. This Haiti story is just another in a long line of “Rush bashing” where emotion and blind hatred overrides fact and common sense. Your left wing, liberal outlets (ie. most media outlets) from where you receive your news has done a great job of shaping your opinions. I swear there must be a “I hate Rush Limbaugh” web page where people can just make up things about him and what he says and then all of his haters can feel good about spewing their venom towards him. And the Fox News comment, some more enlightened “commentary”. Just because there’s one network that doesn’t sound like all the others, you dismiss it. MSNBC, CNN, CBS (remember Dan “I’d rather make up a story than report the facts” Rather) and virtually all major media outlets have spoon fed the nation for years with their liberal agenda with virtually no balance. How many people in the media or Hollywood (two majore venues of influence over too many Americans) vote Democrat? We’re now living with the results of their years of brain washing. If more people listened to Rush and more importantly followed his lead, we’d be much better off as a country. He preaches self reliance, people are what make our country great and not the government and wanting what’s best for all Americans. While you may not appreciate his style, his substance is based on conservative opinion backed up by facts. The hatred and name calling directed at him or anybody who listens to him, Bush and anything conservative used to amuse me but now it frightens me because far too many Americans seem to have given up and now expect the government to take care of them from cradle to grave. The people who make this country work are growing tired of paying for everything. Instead of pointing your hatred towards Rush, you might want to wake up before Obama and his administration re-make this country into his dream of a Socialist nation. Unlike many people that don’t have the courage to take a side (“I’m an independent or I’m not a Republican or a Democrat”), I am a Conservative. While I didn’t love Clinton, I could point to some things about him I liked. While I liked Bush, he wasn’t consevative enough for me and I could find some faults with him. However with Obama winning last year’s “American Idol” (aka the Presidency), I cannot believe how bad he’s been in only one year. I can’t point to a single positive thing he’s done or wants to do. His ego, incompetence and desire to turn our country towards socialism scares me. But I guess the 50% or so of our populus likes our government saying, “I’ll take care of you” (as long as you continue to vote Democrat). How’s that stimulus bill working so far? Oh that’s right, everything is Bush’s fault. Wake up… I’m sure the liberal floodgates will open with my comments. Have fun!

By fortressdayton

January 15, 2010 11:07 AM | Link to this

They have begun looting the re-supply vehicles and armed guards are being requested. I don’t remember the tsunami victims killing, raping and looting while complaining that aid wasn’t quick enough in getting there. Italian earthquake victims didn’t steal from their neighbors. Where are the Haitian officials? Our government has already stated that they are ‘noticably absent’. While I feel for the innocent victims, their impatience and lack of discipline in the face of adversity make it hard to want to help. It is a significant idicator of a society’s and a culture’s failure when the most destitute and helpless are victimized by their neighbors when in dire need. Haiti never made a pact with the devil, they did it to themselves.

By Sadden

January 15, 2010 12:11 PM | Link to this

Some of you people are so cold-hearted and evil. Racism keeps you warm at night.

By Rob

January 15, 2010 12:25 PM | Link to this

CD, I’m not “bashing” Mr. Limbaugh and I’m certainly not calling any names. If accept what you say about the information that Mr. Limbaugh presents, that it is true, reliable, and “mischaracterized” by “the liberal media”, what are we to make of the following verbatim transcript from his broadcast which is in question - this is what he said “That place, Haiti, has been run by dictators and communists, and how long is it going to be before we hear Obama and the left in this country say that what we really need to do is reinstate the communist Aristide to the leadership position down there to coordinate putting the country back together? The Haitian economy is entirely dependent on foreign aid. They produce nothing. Zilch, zero, nada. And it’s been that way for the longest time. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who you will next hear, was on MSNBC Live this morning, and she essentially says that Haiti and its current plight is our fault. I knew it wouldn’t take long for some Democrat to get there. The question she was asked was this: “I want to know if you can put into perspective how difficult it is when you talk about there not being much infrastructure to begin with, how challenging that makes the relief effort now?”

By John Martin

January 15, 2010 1:19 PM | Link to this

CD: I notice in your long Rush-like rant you didn’t once counter any of the many factual errors that people have pointed to. You say Rush’s positions are based on facts? Okay, let’s break down the little six minute clip we’re all talking about to see about his “facts”: a.) he says Obama took three days to respond to the Christmas attack- not true; he said Obama sounded “irritated” that he had to respond- not only not true, but preposterous- if he was irritated it was because a terrorist had tried to kill American citizens; c.) he says Haiti produces “nothing” of its own- again, not true, and in any event completely irrelevant to current catastrophe they now face; d.) he claimed Debbie Wasserman claimed that Haiti’s current plight is our fault- again, completely untrue. I could go on. And that’s from just one five minute rant. You want to believe in Rush’s philosophy, fine. But please don’t go around thinking his foaming at the mouth rants are based on facts. His shtick is to spout hatred- of government, of helping, of “others”- and simply refuses to let the facts get in the way. As do you apparently.

By TRS

January 15, 2010 7:26 PM | Link to this

The President did not respond to the attacks on television until the 3rd day. The criticism was that it took him that long to make a public statement…OK Rob, perhaps the rhetoric was a bit over the top. Limbaugh is a political commentator and certainly his comments are fair game - I have no problem with that. At times, I thinks he’s a bit over the top as well; but, I believe taking the comment “we’ve already given thru our tax dollars” and trying to intepret that into him saying “we’ve given enough” is no different than some of the demogagory he’s being accused of.

By Rob

January 16, 2010 8:48 AM | Link to this

TRS, I’d really like to agree with you except for the fact that Mr. Limbaugh has made perfectly clear on his subsequent broadcast and in commentary provided to the National Review (as well as CBS) that he “stands by his comments”. He meant what he said and said what he meant. I also think in this particular instance demagogue is a rather apt description. You read Mr. Limbaughs commentary, and then simply go back through this thread and read the points of view expressed by Mr. Limbaugh’s sympathizers. If it’s not demagoguery, then what is it?

By drunken orangetree

January 16, 2010 10:05 AM | Link to this

TRS, please explain what “Besides, we’ve already donated to Haiti. It’s called the US income tax” means. And let’s not forget he’s lying about Venezuela donations as well. http://www.trinicenter.com/venezuela/130110.html

By Well said CD

January 16, 2010 2:21 PM | Link to this

Well said, CD.

By Rob

January 16, 2010 6:42 PM | Link to this

Thank you, well said, for so vividly reinforcing the points previously made regarding demagoguery

By null EKB

January 17, 2010 11:03 AM | Link to this

Squirrely girl: You certainly picked an appropriate name. DMR: Is DMR short for dumber?

By wow really

January 17, 2010 1:06 PM | Link to this

What about OUR country? Where is the HELP for all of our homeless Americans? Our HUNGRY children? It’s great we help Haiti, but to a point. Where are all the other wealthy countries giving to Haiti? Robertson is NOT out there. God does discipline. God does love. But humans can’t understand the ways of God. I feel incredible compassion for those in Haiti, but I am questioning if Obama can give THAT much money to Haiti, WHAT ABOUT AMERICANS? WHERE is the MONEY AND HELP FOR US????

By Leon Harrison

January 18, 2010 11:19 PM | Link to this

If we are white, how much of our money do we have to give and send to Haiti to prove [to whom?] that we are nice? What is the final price? Remember last week, folks, when were were supposed to be worse than broke, with debts that our grandchildren will someday regret?

By scoobydo

January 21, 2010 4:25 PM | Link to this

“I have trouble believe Limbaugh said that, and I’ll bet it was taken out of context, or he didn’t say it that way, or something.” What are you to lazy or stupid to click the link that is in the article and see for yourself? Click it and look, it’s about halfway down, right beside Rahm Emanuel picture. Stop letting Beck and Limbaugh do all your thinking. Oh and HE DID SAY IT IN CONTEXT.

By Fred

January 21, 2010 6:35 PM | Link to this

I’m sure Squirrellygirl is correct. Rush’s comment was taken out of context…just like the rap group N.W.A’s lyrics were taken out of context when they said “F**k the Police.”