Limbaugh Defends Cosby, Blames CNN
Click here for reuse options!“Bill Cosby has numerous times in the recent past given public lectures in which he has said to one degree or another that black families and communities had better step up and get hold of themselves and not fall prey to the forces of destruction that rip them apart. And basically he started demanding that people start accepting responsibility. And the next thing you know he is the nation’s biggest rapist as far as CNN is concerned.”…
But, it is not as though Cosby’s politics have factored into any of CNN’s coverage of the rape allegations. And, as I pointed out previously, Don Lemon, who has been the CNN host leading much of the Cosby coverage has expressed similar sentiments to Cosby about personal responsibility in the African-American community…
In the end, Cosby’s personal politics have nothing to do with the question of whether he drugged and raped more than a dozen women over the last 45 years. The media should recognize that fact and keep his political views out of the conversation.
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Suzanne McFly November 18th, 2014 at 16:39
rush is defending a black man? Oh, that’s right, it’s because a woman is accusing him of rape, so I guess in rush’s “food chain” woman are at the bottom below black men.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 16:50
They are at the bottom of most food chains all around the world. Always have been. Probably always will be. I think it was Yoko Ono and John Lennon who did a song called “Women are the Ni**ers of the World”. The only other group in the running would be gay people.
whatthe46 November 18th, 2014 at 20:59
yet without us, none of them would be here.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 21:46
That is something they should think about once in awhile. Men are almost superfluous–it only takes one rooster.
whatthe46 November 19th, 2014 at 01:20
that’s what i don’t get about women followers of pat and the like (including politicians). they degrade them right in front of their faces and yet, they say nothing. damn.
M D Reese November 19th, 2014 at 13:08
Property is not supposed to speak–unless master bids it.
Suzanne McFly November 18th, 2014 at 17:39
rush is defending a black man? Oh, that’s right, it’s because a woman is accusing him of rape, so I guess in rush’s “food chain” woman are at the bottom below black men.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 17:50
They are at the bottom of most food chains all around the world. Always have been. Probably always will be. I think it was Yoko Ono and John Lennon who did a song called “Women are the Ni**ers of the World”. The only other group in the running would be gay people.
whatthe46 November 18th, 2014 at 21:59
yet without us, none of them would be here.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 22:46
That is something they should think about once in awhile. Men are almost superfluous–it only takes one rooster.
whatthe46 November 19th, 2014 at 02:20
that’s what i don’t get about women followers of pat and the like (including politicians). they degrade them right in front of their faces and yet, they say nothing. damn.
M D Reese November 19th, 2014 at 14:08
Property is not supposed to speak–unless master bids it.
Republicans_are_Evil November 18th, 2014 at 16:45
What is this tendency for right wingers to support rape? They are barbarians.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 16:52
Exactly. Even GOPTP women support it. I don’t get it. I guess they think only “bad” women get raped?
Eric Trommater November 18th, 2014 at 17:01
There is also a libertarian streak that says people of a certain social class and wealth should never be questioned about their behavior by the lowly plebeians.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 17:23
Only the little people pay taxes–or get drafted.
Republicans_are_Evil November 18th, 2014 at 17:45
What is this tendency for right wingers to support rape? They are barbarians.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 17:52
Exactly. Even GOPTP women support it. I don’t get it. I guess they think only “bad” women get raped?
Eric Trommater November 18th, 2014 at 18:01
There is also a libertarian streak that says people of a certain social class and wealth should never be questioned about their behavior by the lowly plebeians.
M D Reese November 18th, 2014 at 18:23
Only the little people pay taxes–or get drafted.
Eric Trommater November 18th, 2014 at 16:59
My issue with CNN’s coverage of the story is that they keep using it as a ratings draw every hour even though there are no new facts to report. I don’t think it is an intentional smear campaign. They are simply using a celebrity’s problems to drum up ratings but it has the effect making the story seem fresh when in fact they are repeating the same facts day after day, hour after hour. I tend to believe there is some merit to the story because of the out of court settlement Mr. Cosby reached a few years ago with a victim, however I also think that a case like this where there can be no day in court (because of statute of limitations) needs to be handled in a far less sensationalist manner by the media.
Larry Schmitt November 18th, 2014 at 17:00
That’s their business plan, has been for years. A CNN “update” is simply a repeat of the last “update.”
StoneyCurtisll November 18th, 2014 at 17:34
Bingo~!
Julia Mercado November 18th, 2014 at 20:21
I so agree. But now the poor man has been ‘defended’ by Rush which will really taint him in a bad light. There will always be people seeking their 15 minutes and celebrity stalkers are no exception.
Larry Schmitt November 18th, 2014 at 16:59
If you have rush defending you , you must seriously consider that you may be in the wrong.
Eric Trommater November 18th, 2014 at 17:59
My issue with CNN’s coverage of the story is that they keep using it as a ratings draw every hour even though there are no new facts to report. I don’t think it is an intentional smear campaign. They are simply using a celebrity’s problems to drum up ratings but it has the effect making the story seem fresh when in fact they are repeating the same facts day after day, hour after hour. I tend to believe there is some merit to the story because of the out of court settlement Mr. Cosby reached a few years ago with a victim, however I also think that a case like this where there can be no day in court (because of statute of limitations) needs to be handled in a far less sensationalist manner by the media.
Larry Schmitt November 18th, 2014 at 18:00
That’s their business plan, has been for years. A CNN “update” is simply a repeat of the last “update.”
StoneyCurtisll November 18th, 2014 at 18:34
Bingo~!
It’s all about ratings…
Same goes with all 3 24-hour ‘news’ channels…
Julia Mercado November 18th, 2014 at 21:21
I so agree. But now the poor man has been ‘defended’ by Rush which will really taint him in a bad light. There will always be people seeking their 15 minutes and celebrity stalkers are no exception.
Larry Schmitt November 18th, 2014 at 17:59
If you have rush defending you , you must seriously consider that you may be in the wrong.
mrsgunka November 18th, 2014 at 17:25
This is to keep our minds off the Keystone Pipeline vote and the grand jury in Ferguson.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker November 18th, 2014 at 19:06
I think you may have nailed it Mrs G!
After all, it only one mid term election win for the republicans to cure Ebola.
mrsgunka November 18th, 2014 at 18:25
This is to keep our minds off the Keystone Pipeline vote and the grand jury in Ferguson.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker November 18th, 2014 at 20:06
I think you may have nailed it Mrs G!
After all, it only took one mid term election win for the republicans to cure Ebola.
James Michael McDaniel November 18th, 2014 at 17:30
I can see why Rush might sympathize and identify with Cosby in this matter. Poor Rush!
James Michael McDaniel November 18th, 2014 at 18:30
I can see why Rush might sympathize and identify with Cosby in this matter. Poor Rush!
StoneyCurtisll November 18th, 2014 at 17:44
Limbaugh defends….
The article should have ended there…
StoneyCurtisll November 18th, 2014 at 18:44
Limbaugh defends….
The article should have ended there…
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 18:14
There should be an expiration date on celebrities…or at least a competency test…
(Have heard that the Cos needs handlers as of late. True? Dunno.)
Hirightnow November 18th, 2014 at 19:14
There should be an expiration date on celebrities…or at least a competency test…
(Have heard that the Cos needs handlers as of late. True? Dunno.)
Dwendt44 November 19th, 2014 at 00:20
Cosby is stuck between a rock and a hard place. As a public figure, he can’t do much legal wise to combat the claims. He can’t say much as every word will be twisted, distorted, and exaggerated by certain elements in the media.
He did right keeping his mouth shut, but many then assume he’s guilty already.
whatthe46 November 19th, 2014 at 00:38
damned if he did and damned that he didn’t. if he had said i deny the charges, people will assume he’s lying, so what would be the point of saying anything. with all these accusations, the next headline will be, “was he a serial rapist?” wow.
Dwendt44 November 19th, 2014 at 01:20
Cosby is stuck between a rock and a hard place. As a public figure, he can’t do much legal wise to combat the claims. He can’t say much as every word will be twisted, distorted, and exaggerated by certain elements in the media.
He did right keeping his mouth shut, but many then assume he’s guilty already.
whatthe46 November 19th, 2014 at 01:38
damned if he did and damned that he didn’t. if he had said i deny the charges, people will assume he’s lying, so what would be the point of saying anything. with all these accusations, the next headline will be, “was he a serial rapist?” wow.