White House warns Rush: Nazi talk puts you on ' thin ice'

[WillieW]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/07/white-house-warns-rush-na_n_254147.html

White House struck back hard on Friday against conservative pundits and town hall protesters who have compared the President to Hitler and his policies to Nazism, saying that the critics are "on thin ice" and should "take that temperature down a bit."

Asked about the breakout of boisterous and occasionally violent protests at Democratic town hall events throughout the country, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs declared that the demonstrators were showing less civility and manners than his six-year-old child.

"Behave yourselves like your mom would probably tell you to do," Gibbs said when asked what piece of advice he would give to the demonstrators.

But it wasn't all fun and games for the Obama spokesman. Pressed on the analogies between Obama and Hitler that conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh made during Thursday's program, Gibbs' voice turned stern.

[Arkana]

1. Oh boy. Probably not a good choice of words, since we all know how Rush

will react.

"OBAMA IS THREATENING ME NOW???? I MUST BE IMPORTANT! *swallows fistful of Oxy and takes huge bite from Whopper*"

[WillieW]

3. Freedom of speech is being stifled. Our consitution etc.

He is going to be yelling on top of his lungs. Obama does not respect the constitution, etc.

[dana_b]

17. that's how he will read it, won't he?

asshole. It was not a threat. "on thin ice" - this is dangerous territory and we could drown. That's what Gibbs meant but some manipulative, propaganda spewing, rhetoric filled shithead egomaniac like Limbaugh or Beck will twist it to mean that they (pee brained conservatives) are being threatened and are going to lose their 1st amendment rights. Get the sheep all wound up.

You're right though - Gibbs should have chosen his words more carefully.

[TankLV]

18. I wonder how long it will be before obama APOLOGIZES, yet AGAIN...

...sigh...

[DCKit]

27. The more they wind Rush up, the more fun his unravelling.

And the more extreme he gets, the more he and his listeners will be marginalized.

That's a hell of a dangerous toy the Republics have been playing with. The (few) sane among them are finally beginning to realize how dangerous it was to hitch their wagon to the secular crazies and the religiously insane, but now it's too late.

[ellie]

31. Eh, the White House knows

what they are doing.

[opihimoimoi]

2. Rush the Mega PUS BAG, is an EVIL DE(MAGOG)UE of the Bible...he is to be destroyed

[Kievan Rus]

4. I'm glad Obama is replying to Rush the Lardbag

[Chemisse]

5. I want to see some action to neutralize these assholes

But really what can they do about it if no actual crime or threat of a crime has been committed?

Maybe we should see some Democratic response via statements and political ads. Why let those crazy voices control all the dialogue?

[Dan]

12. well,....

One could transport Rush to Cuba - to discuss political terrorism via talk radio...

[WillieW]

13. There should be rules of conduct. If you don't behave, you will

politely shown the exit.

[RB TexLa]

6. They should make no comments on him, just laugh when a reporter asks a question and say next

if the reporter insists on asking about him, just tell them that "this is the White House, adults are trying to talk, ok."

[Hoopla Phil]

8. Correct!

[SeattleGirl]

21. Can't agree here. Sometimes, yes, they should just be ignored,

but they have stepped over the line. Someone needs to call bullshit on this, and tell them to knock it off.

I'm personally glad that it's the White House that is doing that.

This has gone more than far enough.

[rhett o rick]

7. The NSA should be taping his phone to find out all about his Jamaca exploits. nm

[jimmyflint]

9. Ha .....Ha...

The NSA probably has pics. that would make Larry Flynt blush.

[rhett o rick]

10. Would love to see that. The blush not the picts. nm

[ShamelessHussy]

11. Godwin's Law - We Win

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

But, this is a very potent control word for the reTHUGs... notice how they ALWAYS employ it against our foreign enemies e.g. Iraq, Iran, N. Korea, etc.

To use it against the POTUS is very real threat in needs to addressed head on which I am glad they are doing.

see this video for another example of the admin taking them on directly...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=349948&mesg_id=349948

[Vidar]

14. oh wow, harsh language.

[Jennicut]

15. They act WAY worse then my 5 year old and 4 year old. At least they say they are sorry

after they slap each other, pull hair, bang each other over the head with a toy. RW nutters need more then a time out.

[TransitJohn]

16. Ari Fleischer

"People need to watch what they say."

[SeattleGirl]

22. In Ari's case, he was telling the left to shut up and not criticize Bush.

In Rush's case (and Beck's and all the other bloviators), they are stepping over the line.

It's one thing to say, "I don't agree with you".

It's quite another to say, "I hope Obama dies" and some of the other shit they've been spewing.

Enough is fucking enough.

[GodlyDemocrat]

19. thin ice - that's what my teacher said back in 4th grade - very poor choice of words

n/t

edit: I just watched the video, Gibbs did not refer to Rush at all.

[SeattleGirl]

20. What should they have said instead? "Mind your p's and q's"?

Rush and his ilk have gone way over the line, and they need to be confronted about it.

[GodlyDemocrat]

23. I watched the video, Gibbs did not mention Rush at all

Huffington Post is taking what he said out of context.

His response was fine.

[Gman2]

24. Sue the cocksucker for all the SS overtime. Seriously.

[Adsos Letter]

25. "boisterous and occasionally violent protests"

Is it just me...or does that characterization softpeddle what is actually happening? :shrug:

[moondust]

26. Rush's drug-induced psychosis appears to be slipping out of control.

Can't somebody help the poor man-lizard?

[Echo In Light]

28. So now the turd will of course insist the NAZI's are trying to CENSOR him

[scarface2004]

29. declare rush an enemy combatant!!!

and take it from there!!!

[Nyquil Man]

30. If a liberal says good morning to Rush, how do you suppose he reacts?

He's going to twist this regardless of what Gibbs says.

Recognizing that Limbaugh is a typical bully - full of talk but ultimately a chickenshit - is half the battle.

[mitchum]

32. See...Obama is prejudiced against boyfuckers!