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|birth_date=January 12, 1951

|birth_date=January 12, 1951

|birth_place=Cape Girardeau, [[Missouri]]

|birth_place=Cape Girardeau, [[Missouri]]

|death_date=Feburary 17, 2021

|death_date=February 17, 2021

|death_place=Palm Beach, [[Florida]]

|death_place=Palm Beach, [[Florida]]

|spouse=Roxy Maxine McNeely (div.)<br>Michelle Sixta (div.)<br>Marta Fitzgerald (div.)<br>Kathryn Rogers

|spouse=Roxy Maxine McNeely (div.)<br>Michelle Sixta (div.)<br>Marta Fitzgerald (div.)<br>Kathryn Rogers

On August 1, 1988, Rush launched his phenomenally successful radio broadcast into national syndication, with fifty-six radio stations.  More than twenty years later the show is heard on nearly six hundred stations by some 20 million people each week and is the highest-rated national radio talk show in America.  Rush was awarded the "Syndicated Radio Personality" of the year by the [[National Association of Broadcasters]] in 1992, 1995, 2000, and 2005.  He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1993 and National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998.  Rush Limbaugh has been labeled as the savior of AM radio by broadcast industry leaders, sometimes called the "Doctor of Democracy."<ref name=doctor>[http://www.twoifbytea.com/doctor.php Rush Limbaugh, the "Doctor of Democracy"], [[Two If By Tea|TwoIfByTea.com]].</ref>

On August 1, 1988, Rush launched his phenomenally successful radio broadcast into national syndication, with fifty-six radio stations.  More than twenty years later the show is heard on nearly six hundred stations by some 20 million people each week and is the highest-rated national radio talk show in America.  Rush was awarded the "Syndicated Radio Personality" of the year by the [[National Association of Broadcasters]] in 1992, 1995, 2000, and 2005.  He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1993 and National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998.  Rush Limbaugh has been labeled as the savior of AM radio by broadcast industry leaders, sometimes called the "Doctor of Democracy."<ref name=doctor>[http://www.twoifbytea.com/doctor.php Rush Limbaugh, the "Doctor of Democracy"], [[Two If By Tea|TwoIfByTea.com]].</ref>

From the start until 2015, Limbaugh relied heavily on his producer, whom he called his "chief of staff", [[H. R. "Kit" Carson]]. Carson's death of cancer at the age of fifty-six was a terrific blow to Limbaugh.

From the start until 2015, Limbaugh relied heavily on his producer, whom he called his "chief of staff", [[H. R. "Kit" Carson]]. Carson's death from cancer at the age of fifty-six was a terrific blow to Limbaugh.

== Radio ==

== Radio ==

Limbaugh hosted a radio show famed for its incisive criticism of the follies of liberalism. He was often the target of liberal's ''[[ad hominem]]'' attacks, such as Democrat former U.S. Senator [[Al Franken]], who wrote a book entitled ''"Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot"''.  Limbaugh generically referred to [[feminists]] who advocate [[abortion]] as ''feminazis'' and to his own self as having "talent on loan from God".  Sensitive about his own schooling, he ridiculed the college educated as the "Arts & Croissant Crowd."  

Limbaugh hosted a radio show famed for its incisive criticism of the follies of liberalism. He was often the target of liberals' ''[[ad hominem]]'' attacks, such as Democrat former U.S. Senator [[Al Franken]], who wrote a book entitled ''"Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot"''.  Limbaugh generically referred to [[feminists]] who advocate [[abortion]] as ''feminazis'' and to his own self as having "talent on loan from God".  Sensitive about his own schooling, he ridiculed the college educated as the "Arts & Croissant Crowd."  

Limbaugh's conservative talk show was nationally syndicated and averaged over 16-20 million listeners weekly, making him the #1 radio talk show host in America

Limbaugh's conservative talk show was nationally syndicated and averaged over 16-20 million listeners weekly, making him the #1 radio talk show host in America

Limbaugh guest starred as himself in the [[Family Guy]] episode “Excellence in Broadcasting” in 2010.

Limbaugh guest starred as himself in the [[Family Guy]] episode “Excellence in Broadcasting” in 2010.

Limbaugh is involved in the conservative satire show ''The 1/2 Hour News Hour'' show on the [[Fox News Channel]].<ref>

Limbaugh is involved in the conservative satire show ''The 1/2 Hour News Hour'' on the [[Fox News Channel]].<ref>

[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/16/AR2007021602098.html Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots] washingtonpost.com</ref>

[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/16/AR2007021602098.html Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots] washingtonpost.com</ref>

=== Victim of a Democrat prosecutor's witchhunt ===

=== Victim of a Democrat prosecutor's witchhunt ===

On October 6, 2003, Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers citing a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence.<ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref><ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"]</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref> after Democrat prosecutors illegally seized private medical records<ref>http://archive.newsmax.com/hottopics/Rush_Limbaugh.shtml</ref> in a blatant misuse of the criminal justice system to discredit Limbaugh.

On October 6, 2003, Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers, citing a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence.<ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref><ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"]</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref> after Democrat prosecutors illegally seized private medical records<ref>http://archive.newsmax.com/hottopics/Rush_Limbaugh.shtml</ref> in a blatant misuse of the criminal justice system to discredit Limbaugh.

===Fluke Incident===

===Fluke Incident===

In March 2012, Sandra Fluke, a 30-year-old former [[Georgetown]] law student, gave testimony in support of an Obama directive to have private healthcare cover contraception. Fluke chose Georgetown's law school despite knowing that its healthcare plan does not cover contraception,<ref>Holt, Mytheos. "Sandra Fluke: A Fake Victim of Georgetown's Policy on Contraceptives?" March 3, 2012. The Blaze. https://www.theblaze.com/stories/sandra-fluke-a-fake-victim-of-georgetowns-policy-on-contraceptives/</ref> but she then complained that contraception was expensive and that Georgetown's student health insurance should cover the cost. Limbaugh responded to her comments on his show where he said that her insurance paying for her to have sex made her a "slut" and a "prostitute."<ref>https://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-limbaugh-apology-20120303,0,6854957.story Rush Limbaugh apologizes for 'slut' remarks aimed at Sandra Fluke</ref> He later went on to say that he would agree to the payment if she would film herself having sex and put the video online. After several days of backlash, which included condemnations from both parties and advertisers backing out, Limbaugh apologized, saying he "did not mean a personal attack" on Fluke and had used poor word choice but reiterated his opposition to her comments.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2109876/Rush-Limbaugh-apologises-calling-student-Sandra-Fluke-slut.html 'I sincerely apologise': Rush Limbaugh says sorry for calling student a 'slut' in row over birth control which led advertisers to boycott show</ref><ref>https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Vox-News/2012/0303/What-Rush-Limbaugh-actually-apologized What?? Rush Limbaugh actually apologized!!</ref>

In March 2012, Sandra Fluke, a 30-year-old former [[Georgetown]] law student, gave testimony in support of an Obama directive to have private healthcare cover contraception. Fluke chose Georgetown's law school despite knowing that its healthcare plan does not cover contraception,<ref>Holt, Mytheos. "Sandra Fluke: A Fake Victim of Georgetown's Policy on Contraceptives?" March 3, 2012. The Blaze. https://www.theblaze.com/stories/sandra-fluke-a-fake-victim-of-georgetowns-policy-on-contraceptives/</ref> but she then complained that contraception was expensive and that Georgetown's student health insurance should cover the cost. Limbaugh responded to her comments on his show, where he said that her insurance paying for her to have sex made her a "slut" and a "prostitute."<ref>https://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-limbaugh-apology-20120303,0,6854957.story Rush Limbaugh apologizes for 'slut' remarks aimed at Sandra Fluke</ref> He later went on to say that he would agree to the payment if she would film herself having sex and put the video online. After several days of backlash, which included condemnations from both parties and advertisers backing out, Limbaugh apologized, saying he "did not mean a personal attack" on Fluke and had used poor word choice but reiterated his opposition to her comments.<ref>https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2109876/Rush-Limbaugh-apologises-calling-student-Sandra-Fluke-slut.html 'I sincerely apologise': Rush Limbaugh says sorry for calling student a 'slut' in row over birth control which led advertisers to boycott show</ref><ref>https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Elections/Vox-News/2012/0303/What-Rush-Limbaugh-actually-apologized What?? Rush Limbaugh actually apologized!!</ref>

== Media bullying of Todd Akin ==

== Media bullying of Todd Akin ==

Congressman Todd Akin was the [[Republican Party]] nominee for one of the most-watched races for the [[U.S. Senate]] in 2012. He has represented a portion of the greater [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]] area in the [[House of Representatives]] from 2001 to 2013 (Missouri's 2nd congressional district).

Congressman Todd Akin was the [[Republican Party]] nominee for one of the most-watched races for the [[U.S. Senate]] in 2012. He has represented a portion of the greater [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]] area in the [[House of Representatives]] from 2001 to 2013 (Missouri's 2nd congressional district).

On August 19, 2012, in a local television interview with KTVI, Akin rejected a suggestion that there should be a broad [[rape]] exception to limits on [[abortion]]. He distinguished between an actual rape and a false allegation of rape by referring to the former as a "legitimate rape," terminology that the [[liberal media]] then unfairly took out of context to engage in demagoguery against him.

On August 19, 2012, in a local television interview with KTVI, Akin rejected a suggestion that there should be a broad [[rape]] exception to limits on [[abortion]]. He distinguished between an actual rape and a false allegation of rape by referring to the former as a "legitimate rape," terminology that the [[liberal media]] then unfairly took out of context to engage in demagoguery against him.

== Sports ==

== Sports ==

Limbaugh is an avid sports fan, particularly football. He briefly held a position as a commentator on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pre-game show. He resigned from the show on October 2, 2006, after comments made regarding Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb received widespread criticism.

Limbaugh is an avid sports fan, particularly football. He briefly held a position as a commentator on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pre-game show. He resigned from the show on October 2, 2006, after comments he made regarding Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb received widespread criticism.

{{cquote|''' ''"I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."'' '''}}

{{cquote|''' ''"I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."'' '''}}

== The Rush Limbaugh Lexicon ==

== The Rush Limbaugh Lexicon ==

Like Mark Levin and others, Rush Limbaugh holds a lexicon for many liberals and Democrats, although Rush's lexicon is less expansive as Mark Levin's

Like Mark Levin and others, Rush Limbaugh holds a lexicon for many liberals and Democrats, although Rush's lexicon is less expansive as Mark Levin's.

*Ronald Reagan = [[Ronaldus Magnus]]

* Ronald Reagan = [[Ronaldus Magnus]]

*[[Mainstream Media]] = Drive-by Media

* [[Mainstream Media]] = Drive-by Media

*[[CNN]] = Communist News Network (was originally called the "Clinton News Network" during the [[Clinton administration]].)

* [[CNN]] = Communist News Network (was originally called the "Clinton News Network" during the [[Clinton administration]].)

*[[Barack Obama]] = Barack "Mmm mmm mmm" Obama (This is in reference to the propagandist school song about Obama)

* [[Barack Obama]] = Barack "Mmm mmm mmm" Obama (This is in reference to the propagandist school song about Obama)

*[[Joe Biden]] = Joe Bite-Me

* [[Joe Biden]] = Joe Bite-Me

*[[Harry Reid]] = Dingy Harry

* [[Harry Reid]] = Dingy Harry

*[[Debbie Wasserman Schultz]] = Debbie Blabbermouth Schultz

* [[Debbie Wasserman Schultz]] = Debbie Blabbermouth Schultz

*[[John Edwards]] = Breck girl

* [[John Edwards]] = Breck girl

*[[Nancy Pelosi]] = Bela Pelosi

* [[Nancy Pelosi]] = Bela Pelosi

*Barbra Walters = Baba Wawa

*Barbra Walters = Baba Wawa

*Chuck Todd = F Chuck Todd

*Chuck Todd = F Chuck Todd

*[[Ben Affleck]] = Ben Affliction

* [[Ben Affleck]] = Ben Affliction

*Paul Begala = The Forehead

*Paul Begala = The Forehead

*[[Chuck Schumer]] = Chuck You Schumer

* [[Chuck Schumer]] = Chuck You Schumer

==References==

==References==