CNN is talking with conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh -- the man who repeatedly mocked it as the "Clinton News Network."
The network has discussed putting Limbaugh on the air in some fashion, according to a USA Today report confirmed Monday by CNN executives who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"CNN is always interested in providing a diversity of on-air voices," spokeswoman Christa Robinson said. "We are not going to discuss anyone we are in talks with."
The network reportedly also has been talking with former Clinton political strategist James Carville.
Limbaugh did not return a telephone call seeking comment, but discussed it briefly on his radio show Monday.
"Am I talking with CNN?" Limbaugh asked. "No, I am listening."
Limbaugh has helped lead the charge of conservatives who contend CNN is biased against them. New CNN chief Walter Isaacson met earlier this month with some congressional Republicans, in part to hear their concerns about the network.
Signing Limbaugh would blunt some of that criticism and strike a blow at aggressive rival Fox News Channel, which is popular with conservative viewers and has mounted a strong challenge to CNN in the ratings.
It's not clear how Limbaugh would be used, or whether -- as MSNBC does with Don Imus' morning radio show -- CNN would simulcast all or part of Limbaugh's radio show, which is produced live from noon to 3 p.m.
Limbaugh recently renewed his contract with the Premiere Radio Networks through 2009, reportedly for the highest price ever in radio syndication. Through his call-in show and a 90-second radio commentary, he reaches some 20 million listeners on nearly 600 stations.
He had a syndicated television talk show that lasted four years and ended in 1996.
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El Rushbo spewing on TV again. Goodness help us.
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Ah, so it's no longer the "liberal biased media", it's now the "liberal biased Clinton News Network" ... (or, as Omega calls it, "The Communist News Network").
Whatever. Limbaugh's a moron -- hell, even JeffRaven admitted you're not supposed to take the guy seriously -- and him on CNN only means more opportunity to laugh at the ignorance of what he spews like putrid waste from a cess pit.
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"Seeing both sides of the picture" usually only works when someone can actually see both sides of the picture. Limbaugh (and Omega, for that matter), has such blind hatred of liberals, he'd likely have blasted a Gore-tax cut with as much venom as he reserved for Clinton's last trip to Vietnam.
Want both sides of the picture? Watch "Cross-Fire."
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Well the idea of democrats being liberals, or anywhere near the left wing at all is a bit ludicrous. But hell, when yer' a yankee...
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You use your definitions, we'll use our definitions. The Democrats ARE the left in this country.
Consider: the USSR was considered a communist country. Why? It wasn't because the country itself was communist, but because the leaders at least claimed to believe in that philosophy. Since the vast majority of Democrat politicans are either out for their own power, actually believe the crap that is communism, or both, why can't we describe them as the left? (The obvious exception being Bill Clinton, who just wanted women.)
Limbaugh (and Omega, for that matter), has such blind hatred of liberals, he'd likely have blasted a Gore-tax cut with as much venom as he reserved for Clinton's last trip to Vietnam.
No, we have a well-reasoned hatred for ignorance, stupidity, and duplicity, all of which most liberals seem to have in abundance. There are a few, like Tom and Daryus, that are quite rational, for the most part; but I've yet to find a rational, honest American liberal.
And a Gore tax cut? Is that like the fabled Clinton middle-class tax cut? Oh, wait, there IS one difference. Gore didn't even PROPOSE a tax cut.
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quote:Since the vast majority of Democrat politicans are either out for their own power, actually believe the crap that is communism, or both, why can't we describe them as the left? (The obvious exception being Bill Clinton, who just wanted women.)
Ah, yes, and OF COURSE each Republican is the perfect example of an honest, not-in-it-for-either-power-or-money-or-both, incorruptable politician. Communism by itself isn't crap (so unlike the ideals YOUR party believes in), the way it has been realised is. But you wouldn't be able to see these shades of gray anyway.
quote:No, we have a well-reasoned hatred for ignorance, stupidity, and duplicity, all of which most liberals seem to have in abundance.
At least two out of those three characteristics apply to you as well, and to all Republicans for that matter. But hey, it's hard to see the big picture when you've got a two-feet thick concrete slab in front of your head.
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Since the vast majority of Democrat politicans are either out for their own power, actually believe the crap that is communism, or both, why can't we describe them as the left?
The Statement is pure bias, based on pure bias.
No, we have a well-reasoned hatred for ignorance, stupidity, and duplicity, all of which most liberals seem to have in abundance.
Even More Bias.
Omega, I want you to look up Stockwell Day and Preston Manning in Canadian Politics. You will see that the Canadian Alliance Party (formerly Reform Party), which is a far-right party, is full of ignorance, stupidity, and duplicity, all of which EVERY POLITICIAN seems to have in abundance.
Ignorance? Stupidity? Duplicity? Look yourself in the mirror, Omega. A true GOOD politician would not make such disparaging, and untrue remarks against a single political group. Obviously you, or Rush, don't qualify.
In the context of the discussion, I'll add another adjective for you and Rush to consider: Self-Centred. "We have a well-reasoned hatred for......" huh?
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Gore did propose a tax cut. For the lower classes, the people who actually need one.
Instead, Bush runs up spending on his Missile Defense program, gives everybody money back, and I'm going to be laughing my ass off when the national debt has sky-rocketed and you're blaming Democrats.
Omega: one more news flash. The Green Party (you know, Ralph Nader?) is the liberal party.
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The only reason the debt will skyrocket will be because of the Senate spending. Gephart even mentioned it. He even threatened to raise taxes too. "I'm proud of what I did in '92(taxes), and I'd do it again too."
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How big is their budget? How much would NMD cost?
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Ah, yes, and OF COURSE each Republican is the perfect example of an honest, not-in-it-for-either-power-or-money-or-both, incorruptable politician.
Who said anything about the GOP? You're responding to my point with an irrelevant attack.
Communism by itself isn't crap
It's impossible, due to human nature. I'd call that crap.
The Statement is pure bias, based on pure bias.
What's wrong with bias? I'm not in the media. I don't claim to be unbiased. However, my statement is NOT based on bias. It's simply the only conclusion I can come to. Either the Democrat politicans who vote for these massive government expansions believe it to be good for the people thus believing that socialism is a good thing; or they believe that the expansion of government, and thus their own power, is good for them personally. Or they're totally insane, like John McCain, but then, we're talking about Democrats here.
You will see that the Canadian Alliance Party (formerly Reform Party), which is a far-right party, is full of ignorance, stupidity, and duplicity, all of which EVERY POLITICIAN seems to have in abundance.
Bias. Pure bias.
See, my generalization is not all-inclusive, and is based on a deduction. Your generalization isn't. You simply believe this for no reason except your own cynicism.
A true GOOD politician would not make such disparaging, and untrue remarks against a single political group.
A) In your opinion.
B) I'm not a politician.
C) Untrue?
You're just jealous that I didn't include you in the list of rational liberals, aren't you, Tahna? Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that that was a list of ALL rational liberals. You're in there.
Gore did propose a tax cut.
No, he didn't. He proposed an IRS-administered spending program. And you know that that would never have materialized anyway. He's a Democrat.
For the lower classes, the people who actually need one.
Just what do you think the "rich" (i.e.: anyone not dependant on the government) are going to do with their tax cut, eh? They're gonna SPEND IT. And where's the money gonna go? To other WORKERS. It's called economics, Jeff.
I'm going to be laughing my ass off when the national debt has sky-rocketed and you're blaming Democrats.
We. Have. A. LARGE. Surplus.
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What's wrong with bias? I'm not in the media. I don't claim to be unbiased. However, my statement is NOT based on bias. It's simply the only conclusion I can come to. Either the Democrat politicans who vote for these massive government expansions believe it to be good for the people thus believing that socialism is a good thing; or they believe that the expansion of government, and thus their own power, is good for them personally. Or they're totally insane, like John McCain, but then, we're talking about Democrats here.
Fine, you have a point there. Just remember that not all Democrats act the way you think. And also remember that not all Republicans act the way you think.
Bias. Pure bias.
See, my generalization is not all-inclusive, and is based on a deduction. Your generalization isn't. You simply believe this for no reason except your own cynicism.
Those statements were based on news reports on Day, Manning, and the rest of the Canadian Alliance Party. There have been offensive and racist remarks, strange turnarounds, bouts of hypocrisy, and the like that justify my statements. These are FACTS. Unfortunately, I have little time to poke around to find the exact articles. That's why I asked you to look them up yourself.
You're just jealous that I didn't include you in the list of rational liberals, aren't you, Tahna? Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that that was a list of ALL rational liberals. You're in there.
Uh no. Who said I was jealous anyways?
No, he didn't. He proposed an IRS-administered spending program. And you know that that would never have materialized anyway. He's a Democrat.
Can you say anything about non-conservatives without the word "Democrat" or "Liberal" or "Left-Wing" in there? Just wondering.
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