Post #20: Rush Limbaugh

On the episode of Rush Limbaugh that I listened to on April 30, 2009; Rush discusses how people consider the Republican party to be too conservative and on their way out. They believe that in order for the Republican party to survive, they must move closer to the center. Rush believes that if the party was to follow this advice, the United States government would be dominated by Democrats. He claims that the Republican values should be upheld. He believes that policies should foster personal growth not governmental growth. Achievement and excellence should be rewarded. They believe to protect every life but to punish those who are wrongdoers. They emphasize fiscal responsibility and education. He argues that liberalism should be defeated and that when Conservationism is upheld "America Wins".

I thought the episode was okay. I may not agree with what he was saying but at least he was not as bad as some of those other radio talk shows that when you have an idea that disagrees with them, they will simply hang up your call.

However, I think that Rush's idea that liberalism should be "defeated" is nonsense. The principles set forth through liberalism will absolutely strengthen a country and they should be sought after. After all, is it not in our Constitution that bears the very essence of liberalism, that all men are created equal and have certain inalienable rights! Rush gives no explanation as to why he thinks that liberalism is such a "bad" thing. He just says it and moves right on. If you are going to address something, at least go through with it. It irritated me that he would says something like that when it is such a crucial part of how we became a nation. Maybe he should provide the listener with some more of his perspective so that they have a better means to understand what he is trying to get at.