Congress Condemns AND Commends Limbaugh

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Oh, they've just got to be kidding. Harry Reid condemned Rush Limbaugh today on the Senate floor over his "phony soldiers" comments. I thought that was sort of silly, but it was perfectly in line with what the Congress had done earlier regarding the MoveOn.org ad.

But now, a House member I never heard of has drafted a resolution commending "Rush Hudson Limbaugh III." No joke. Fun's over guys, lets just everybody call a truce. What Rush said was pretty bad, and his "refutation" of what he said previously was quite transparent. Only his loyal listeners could buy that (and hoo-boy, they did). But, please, no more of this nonsense.

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Democrats, Republicans, pundits play 'tit for tat' over 'offensive' US troop slurs

The resolution by Rep. Jack Kingston (Rep. - GA) reads:

Commending Rush Hudson Limbaugh III for his ongoing public support of American troops serving both here and abroad. Recognizing Mr. Limbaugh for his relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions. [snip]

Whereas daily radio broadcasts reaching tens of millions of civilians and soldiers both in America and abroad by way of the Armed Forces Radio Network are conducted five days a week by Rush Hudson Limbaugh III;

Whereas Mr. Limbaugh has consistently used his broadcast time to praise American troops and support them during their ongoing efforts to secure peace in a troubled world;

It goes on like that at: RawStory.com