Dear Rush,

Dear Rush Limbaugh,

Hubby and I have been faithfully listening to your podcasts over the last few months. We thank you for your strong stance against Juan [John] McCain and we agree with your reasons why McCain seems to be so popular. I would like to add, or build, upon two things.

I believe there are two major reasons why McCain seems to be the choice for so many who in the past have been considered true Conservatives. One is that Americans are fed up with the divisiveness in the US, in Congress and Washington in general. The great divide between the Democrats and Republicans has always been there, but the Iraq war made things worse. Americans would like to see fellow citizens 'get along', make peace, work together. All that sounds sooooo nice. And who would not want family members to all get along.

The truth is, in order for Americans to 'get along', somebody must sacrifice their true beliefs. Who will that be? The Democrats? Of course not. For the chasm between Democrats and Republicans to be bridged, it means that Republicans must change what they believe in. That's easy for the Left Wing of the Republican party, it's easy for the Independent Wing of the Republican party.... But it is WRONG for the Conservative wing of the party to compromise our core beliefs for some semblance of unity. I for one will NOT do this.

The second reason that I believe many so-called true Conservatives are voting for McCain, is the fear of having a Democrat with the White House. For them having another Clinton or Obama in the White House is a sign of failure, a fate worse than death. They are wrong. There will be no difference in Clinton, Obama, or McCain as President. None. Zip. Nada. OK, maybe Clinton and Obama would be a bit worse than McCain, but does anyone think that if McCain gets elected -- once in the White House -- he would suddenly return to true Conservative beliefs? NO. He will go even further Left than he already has. No difference.

These same people think we should be in favor of a McCain - Huckabee ticket, which would give us a 'president in waiting'. What kind of thinking is this? Has there been an invasion of the body snatchers? Why would we want 4 - 8 years of a Liberal Republican, only to have that followed by 4 - 8 years of a Progressive-Liberal-non-Conservative president? Only people without the ability to reason and think things through would push this on the United States.

This is a turning point for Americans. We have real problems inside the United States and we have real threats from without. Consider Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Hamas, Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda, North Korea, China rising, Russia rising again, nukes getting into the hands of terrorists, open borders for terrorists to enter the US with WMD. What about recent events around the world like: 4th Undersea Cable Break Between Qatar and UAE; Scotland Yard Braces For Possible Wave of Terrorism After Suicide Bomber Arrests; and today's reports, Al Qaeda Going After WMDs, and Truck Containing Radioactive Material Stolen In Canada. Will any of the top three, Clinton, McCain, Obama, get serious about these threats? Would any of them be better than the other? I don't think so.

McCain sells himself as the strongest candidate on the war on terror, yet he wants open borders? That doesn't jibe my friends. And what will the new president do about Iran?

From Arms Control Wonk, hat tip Michael:

“Iran has joined the world’s top 11 countries possessing space technology to build satellites, and launch rockets into space” by launching a missile, opening a space center and donning a pair of bitchin’ 3-D glasses. (The Lede really outdid itself with the picture (above) and the rundown on the press coverage.) [snip]

Looks Like a Shahab-3

Below is a roundup of political news today, Super Tuesday:

Zogby poll: Obama opens 13 point lead in California, Romney up 7. Yes Romney has flip-flopped on some issues, but most people believe his change on the issues is sincere, a result of study and inner reflection. What's McCain's excuse for turning traitor to the Conservatives in the Republican party?

Politico reported late Monday that Bob Dole, the former Senate Republican leader, wrote an insistent letter to Rush Limbaugh on Monday and suggested that for the good of the party, the conservative talk-show host should stop his strafing of Sen. John McCain. I continue to be shocked at the actions of so-called Conservatives toward McCain.

Romney and Huckabee go at each other in West Virginia, trying to impress the Conservatives. In Tennessee: Tennessee Conservative Union Endorses John McCain. I'm ashamed of them.

James Dobson says he will NOT vote for McCain. Not sure how much or how little influence Dobson has any more.

Think Manning in the Fourth Quarter .... says Atlas Shrugs, and vote ROMNEY! I agree. I voted early and my vote went for Romney. What I will do if McCain gets the nomination is yet to be decided (after I throw up). If Obama is the clear winner after today, Deans World says:

... we can all look forward to several months of the nastiest Clintonian campaigning ever. Like their stay in the White House, it should be entertaining but leave us feeling a little dirty.

The candidates should all feel dirty, considering the massive amount of money they have collected and spent to buy this election.

The days of retail politicking in rustic diners was a distant memory, although just weeks old. Sens. Clinton and Obama each poured more than $1 million a day into TV ads in the last week alone; Clinton buying an hour on the Hallmark Channel for a town hall meeting on Monday night, Obama seeing some $250,000 disappear in 30 seconds in his Super Bowl ad a day earlier.

Experience? What experience? Clinton was the wife of a president and a short-time Senator. McCain has experience of screwing Conservatives. Obama has been praised for his FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. What? Would that e his connections to Kenyan Sharia Muslims, through his brother? This is crazy my friends. Thomas Sowell:

Both have been around in politics for decades. But just what did they accomplish -- and how did it benefit the country?

It seems to be all about delegates today, according to some. McCain is worried about the popular vote in California. You can see the Democrats roundup of today's events here. What strikes me is that Barack Obama is now running on his religion:

It's started folks: Some Conservatives are voting Obama. They just can't stomach voting for either McCain or Romney. I guess Ann Coulter has company now. Hillary's song is "It's My Party ... and I'll Cry if I want to." Obama's hoping that will be the case, if more Conservatives vote for him. Mellencamp tells McCain to stop using his music.

Dems 2008: Fat Cats and Poohbahs will pick the nominee? Don't bet on it. For many the election is all about Islam and Islamic terror

During his triumphant campaign in South Carolina, Barack Obama distributed a flyer in which he announced the spiritual dimension of his mission, running as a "committed Christian." This caused a certain amount of consternation on the secular left.

More independent blogging from Iraq: The Teflon Don of Acute Politics is heading back to Iraq, not for another tour as a combat engineer finding IEDs and bad guys, but as an independent blogger/photojournalist.

Whatever you do, GO VOTE TODAY. You can also vote in Gawker's Super Tuesday Poll here.

NOTE: Via La Shawn Barber's Corner: Thirty-five years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized the murder of babies in the womb.

So Mr. Limbaugh, keep doing what you are doing. Your listeners don't follow you like blind sheep, we listen, evaluate, agree or disagree, and make up our own minds.

Like one of your callers on Monday said, he is not a mind-numbed robot. He shops at Wal-Mart, takes are of his elderly mother, loves his country, and refuses to turn against his Conservative beliefs. Good. We need more like him.

--Debbie Hamilton
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Comments

[Debbie]

James: Thanks for the video, that's an excellent one and should be shared.

Thunder Run: Thanks for the mention.

[james]

There is a related presentation of Dobson's views at the video:

James Dobson: OPEC America and Radical Islam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0WPvPR_WaE

[David M]

The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the - Web Reconnaissance for 02/06/2008 A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day...so check back often.
http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/2008/02/web-reconnaissance-for-02062008.html

[Debbie]

Thanks for the comments everybody. Ann Coulter on the same stage with Bill and Hillary. OH My Goodness. Wouldn't that be a site.

Ann is trying to make a point by going overboard, like Rush does.

The elections results surprised me, especially the large number of votes that Huckabee received.

I hope Evangelicals are not blindly voting for him just because he's a Christian pastor. That would be a huge mistake.

[Skunkfeathers]

Speaking of Campaign '08 starting to look more and more like Carter Redux (aka, 1976), I heard something today that about made me run off the road in astonishment: Ann Coulter, on a radio interview with a radio show in Denver (Kaplis & Silverman, KHOW), saying that if McCain gets the Repub nod, she'd endorse and campaign for Billary!

I do believe I have seen the shadow of the Apocalypse on the horizon.

Imagine Ann and Billary on the same stage, with Ann ra-raing for Billary, while Moron.arg looks on in horror.

With perhaps only laughs left to kill the pending pain of higher taxes and more national vulnerability, might as well start looking for 'em.

[Layla]

I agree with you Debbie. Good post and I hope Rush listens and reads.

[Angel]

youre right Deb..the divisiveness is destroying us from within!! :)

[Debbie]

Aurora and Grouch: Good points and thanks for commenting. The scripture about being either cold or hot is perfect in this situation.

Steve: It's nice to see you commenting again, even though you are not blogging any longer.

I think I will have to write in someone, I cannot vote for McCain. It goes against everything I believe in.

I hope the National GOP gets the message.

[Steve_Harkonnen]

This is a very confusing and mixed-up election period for all of us. It has brought divisive barriers down amongst all conservatives - in particular, those who want to have Ron Paul in power, and I happen to be one of them. But without going into the obvious reasons why I chose Ron Paul over all of the others, let me say this:

McCain is DANGEROUS to the point where even Ann Coulter has declared that if McCain gets the nomination from the GOP, she is going to vote for Clinton.

Although it may be a cop-out, I am penciling in Ron Paul as my choice. Naturally, it will mean the loss of a vote for the GOP Repubs, but the message sent home to the GOP that we are sick and tired of them choosing liberals in the shoes of conservatives, and we're also deeply sick and tired of "compassionate conservatives" and for them to WAKE UP and choose someone who will stand up for all of us, support the constitution first, help get us out of massive debt, and start running this country where EVERYONE will come together and vote on a common ground and common goals.

[Grouch at Right Truth]

This is exactly why people who brand themselves moderates and centrists just make me wanna puke.

This country did not become great by those who watered down their beliefs and compromised at every turn in the name of unity and good feelings. On the contrary, it became great by standing strong and fighting and defeating enemies, political and otherwise.

Political bickering, fighting and backbiting is a GOOD thing. As long as our worthless politicians are bound up doing this, they won't have time to pass more intrusive laws that slowly but surely chip away at our freedoms.

I have made up my mind. If McCain is the nominee, I'll sit this one out for the first time since before 1972. Go Hillary! Go Obama! If the country is gonna go to hell, let a Democrat get the credit.

Let us not forget the words of the great philosopher and song writer John Cougar Mellencamp, "You'd better stand up for something, or you're gonna fall for anything."

Let us also remember what our Lord Jesus Christ said about moderates and centrists, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth." Rev 3:15,16 NIV

Any questions?

[Aurora]

Debbie said One is that Americans are fed up with the divisiveness in the US, in Congress and Washington in general.

I think you've hit on something there, Debbie. Coming up to the elections, you've got everybody, both on the Right and the Left saying how sick and tired they are hearing about the elections. Everybody wants PEACE. And since everybody is against the Conservatives, it must be the fault of the Conservatives that there is all this tension. The Conservatives aren't getting along with the mainstream.
It's the same situation in Australia. You get people who would normally vote Conservative voting for a 'compromise' to keep the noisy Left happy. And why would the Left stop using this technique? It works like a charm.

[Debbie]

Wouldn't that be something? Newt has made some strange statements lately, but I think he would probably be better than what we have now.

[David]

Nice summation. Perhaps we can hope and pray (and even work?) for a brokered convention where, as in Michael Reagan's wistful piece this week, we'd see a brokered ticket featuring... Newt Gingrich.

:-)