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Wednesday, February 17. 2021

A sad day

Rush has died.


He has been an inspiration to millions for 32 years. A warm, loving guy who seemed to see through all BS but was, above all, entertaining and (almost always) cheerful and upbeat. 


His wife spoke a lovely remembrance of him today on the radio, with gratitude for all of the prayers and love from his listeners. 


RIP, Rush, with thanks for all of your work almost until your last breath.



Posted by The News Junkie at 12:24 | Comments (19) | Trackbacks (0)

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The world has lost a great man. I am in mourning. His humor, wit, steely-eyed realism, courage, love of America, and joie de vivre were an inspiration to me. RIP, Rush, and condolences, love and peace to the family.
#1 Annie on 2021-02-17 13:10 (Reply)
I feel like I've lost my best friend.
#2 Debbye Tate on 2021-02-17 13:17 (Reply)
Someone called into Rush and described Rush as “his best friend he’d never met.” Well said!

Rush, we will always miss you!
#2.1 mudbug on 2021-02-17 20:00 (Reply)
A sad day indeed. I remember him from the beginning. His funny updates and the hilarious ads like Spatula City. RIP Rush Limbaugh. You are a true Icon.
#3 vichris on 2021-02-17 13:22 (Reply)
He was what all media personalities would like to be...listened to and respected.
#4 indyjonesouthere on 2021-02-17 13:29 (Reply)
Dittos
#5 Don (Link) on 2021-02-17 13:57 (Reply)
From the golden EIB microphone with talent on loan from God.

Wonderful, sweet, energetic, and amusing guy whether you agreed with him or not.
#6 Bird Dog on 2021-02-17 15:00 (Reply)
I will miss the "mayor of Realville" every weekday 12-3. He thought me many lessons, though. I will not forget them. Fair winds & following season, Rusb-bo.
#7 JaPru on 2021-02-17 15:24 (Reply)
following seas
#7.1 JaPru on 2021-02-17 15:26 (Reply)
No, I believe he had it right:
......."following season" is appropriate for a radio personality.
#7.1.1 Riick on 2021-02-17 16:08 (Reply)
taught
#7.1.2 JaPru on 2021-02-17 16:59 (Reply)
He has been a fixture in my life for decades. Whenever good or bad political news happened, I made sure to turn him on and get his take. It was always sharp, to the point, entertaining and, of course, he was right. I include this from youtube to give you a smile or a tear or, since its about Rush, probably both.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayWLYgreUCI&feature=emb_title
#8 Mrs. BD on 2021-02-17 16:28 (Reply)
Amen.

He demonstrated great courage toward the end by showing up when he could, probably more than he should,with never a complaint.
#9 Oldflyer on 2021-02-17 17:35 (Reply)
One more thought. My wife fondly recalls the very first time she tuned him in, and he was talking about/to an eccentric toll taker on the expressway in Tampa, Fl. That was my brother.
#10 Oldflyer on 2021-02-17 17:39 (Reply)
He was great company on long drives across the Western U.S. He had the Left pegged from day one and gave them no quarter. God bless.
#11 rocdoctom on 2021-02-17 18:41 (Reply)
Loved that man. Always positive, always looking for the best outcome.
#12 Arjay on 2021-02-17 22:35 (Reply)
Started listening to him in the 1990s when I painted houses. He opened my eyes to a lot of political truth. Nobody torqued off leftists quite like Rush. RIP, you magnificent bastard.
#13 Dangerous Dean on 2021-02-17 23:55 (Reply)
He loved America. I wish those on the left loved America.
#14 OneGuy on 2021-02-18 10:19 (Reply)
I listened to him every weekday for over thirty years. My entire adult life basically. I suppose most of his as well.

I knew this would happen someday, but it sucks.
#15 ccoffer on 2021-02-19 20:34 (Reply)

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