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Friday, February 08, 2008

Rush Limbaugh's Morning Update: Harmony!

Candidates and pundits keep talking about "bringing the country together." Yes: According to an AP story, this has left Americans wondering "if divisiveness will again prevail or if -- just maybe -- a window is open for a more civil, constructive era" in politics.

Well, for you "wondering" Americans, I have the answer for you: It's a capital "NO." Regardless of the outcome, the November elections will not mark the end to "divisiveness." I mean, the notion that after an election -- which by definition is divisive -- we're all somehow going to come together and sing Kumbaya? That's sophistry.

Discord is the nature of politics. Those who take the future of the nation seriously aren't going to stop competing in the marketplace of ideas; they're not going to abandon principles, or retreat into some fairy-tale world for the sake of going along to get along.

Anybody wishing for "an end to divisiveness" exhibits a woeful misunderstanding of our history. Partisan debate was essential to our founding; it was present during George Washington's tenure as president, [and] it will be around long after we're gone.

The freedom to dissent, to oppose, to persuade, to defeat political opponents -- even sometimes in your own party -- it's our birthright, it's our blessing. This very freedom nurtured America's rise as the world's superpower, dwarfing nations that existed thousands of years before us.

All that said, if you libs want to have harmony, here's how it can happen: Just stop pushing your leftwing agenda -- and come join me in the glorious pursuit of conservatism!

Read the Background Material on the Morning Update...
AP: Uniting America -- Easier Said Than Done

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

You were so close, Rush!

If you are true to your word, then you will keep preaching disharmony in the GOP as well. If the unthinkable occurs, I fully expect you to keep ripping McCain after he is elected. I'll be watching. In fact, the second you falter, expect a call from me. You probably won't take it, but you can count on me making it.

Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:10:00 AM  

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