Desperation: Rush tries to rally his stations in private address

[itsrobert]

He's getting desperate...audio at the link

http://marketing.premiereradio.com/premiere_radio_marketing_dept/embedded_emails/Rush_Msg_0312/audio/RushAffilate_msg.wma

[RKP5637]

1. With truth on his side (he said). Yeah, right, LOL. n/t

[Initech]

8. Yeah like I'd trust anything he says about the "truth".

To quote Peter Griffin: "Why son everything I say is a lie. Except that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. And that. "

[tsuki]

2. Especially make it profitable. nt

[exboyfil]

3. Rush calling his advertisers out twice

is not going to help his situation. The first was during the "apology" when he implied that his listeners should walk away from the advertisers because they walked away from him. The second when Sleep Train apparently asked to come back (what idiot made that decision - it would have been better to have stayed with Rush than do that). He publicly told Sleep Train no in a fashion to damage them.

If you are a potential new advertiser are you going to strap yourself to Rush without a parachute or any method of exit the next time he does something so repulsive. I got to say no. Are his former advertisers going to say will it be me next if they approach him.

It probably felt good to rub his advertisers noses in the mud, and it might have been effective to keep the last few in the barn, but Sleep Train was over the top. It does nothing for him. Former advertisers are going to run away. New ones are going to think twice.

[Aerows]

5. He's friends with the Sleep Train guy

That was a publicity stunt designed to deflect criticism, and I'm shocked no one has called him on it, yet.

Research is a beautiful thing. Look up Sleep Train, the guy who owns it, and Rush Limbaugh or Jeff Christie (his given name).

Speaks for itself. They are trying to play the public into thinking people are begging Limbaugh to be their advertiser. They aren't. It's a desperate stunt.

[exboyfil]

7. Interesting

Still doesn't make any sense except to help the demoralized masses. If the man is a friend, then he is willing to fall on a pretty sharp sword. If it comes out it was a publicity stunt, then Limbaugh and him lose credibility. Untill the resolution (Sleep Train guy groveled so much I accepted him back) he will be bleeding sales. After that he will bleed the other direction. If it has no effect, then why bother advertising at all. It is just throwing money away.

[Aerows]

9. I think

They both think they are infallible. It's a sharp sword to fall on, but there are plenty of fools willing to fall on Rush's sword simply because he's lasted 20 years spewing hate. They didn't anticipate that he hit the wrong notes in the wrong political climate.

[drm604]

4. Sounds like he's feeling the pressure.

[Junkdrawer]

6. "...all of you have ENABLED me..."

Truer words were never said. Time to stop enabling this addict.

[pa28]

10. Looks like you dropped ALL the french fries under the seat doesn't it Rush? n/t

[wandy]

11. Given that Rush is so important to broadcasting the republican message....

I find it hard to believe he will want for advertisers. The advancement of the republican agenda might be more important than anything gained by a few add slots.
Consider the advertising time Charles and David Koch could support.....
http://inspirationgreen.com/koch-brothers-products.html
Eliminating the EPA or Department of Education would be a good return on investment for what it might cost to support Limbaugh.

[HopeHoops]

12. I can't listen to the fuck without puking. I have a waste can by the computer, but still.

[shcrane71]

14. Agreed. Why give up a perfectly good meal for that guy? nt

[joshcryer]

13. It's delicious to watch that weasel sqiurm. Thanks for the audio.

He's squirming so bad.

[certainot]

15. many of his stations are going to be represented by universities at the NCAA bball tourney

here's a list of 76 universities broadcasting sports on limbaugh stations.

it's be great to see some signs at those games....

Universities for Rush Limbaugh

https://sites.google.com/site/universitiesforrushlimbaugh/

and a petition re UNC already has over 1000 sigs.....

Chancellor of the University of North Carolina: Tell Tar Heel Sports Network affiliates to drop Rush Limbaugh

http://www.change.org/petitions/chancellor-of-the-university-of-north-carolina-tell-tar-heel-sports-network-affiliates-to-drop-rush-limbaugh