Rush is Right!
by Dave Gibson, Columnist
October 7, 2003
The recent statement made by Rush Limbaugh ("the media wants to see a black
quarterback succeed") about the cornrow-wearing Philadelphia Eagles quarterback,
Donovan McNabb, has garnered the predictable criticism from the left and the
typical double-standard has been applied. White men are never allowed to criticize
blacks, if they dare voice their opinion...they are summarily dismissed, and
branded a racist.
Now I hear people questioning why Rush was ever asked to appear on the ESPN show. The fact is that Rush has a sports background (he worked for the Kansas City Royals), he is a voracious football fan, and was being considered for a position on Monday Night Football. ESPN hired him to not only bring another intelligent voice to the pre-game show, but to deliver a fan's perspective as well.
Rush's point about the media's desperate desire to see a black quarterback succeed is right on the money! This is the same culture who more often than not, choose to focus on the ethnic background of Tiger Woods, rather than his incredible talent. You see, we are living in the age of social promotion, affirmative action, race-based scholarships, and hiring quotas. If one dares to challenge this sick culture...the thought police will immediately descend upon you and destroy you.
Anyone remember the comments that Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker made a few months ago? Baker still has his job, and I have yet to hear anyone question which prescription drugs he may or may not use. Now granted, as a white American man, you can still speak your mind without fear of being hauled off to jail (for now)...You will simply lose your job and be branded a hate monger, in need of mental treatment or 're-education'.
At the end of the day, Rush of course will be fine, unlike Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder who was ruined by a similar incident, after he was cast aside by a lily-livered CBS. Rush is the father of conservative talk-radio and will forever be known as such. I would like to ask the leadership of ESPN one thing: What did you expect when you hired Rush Limbaugh (someone who has never been afraid of controversy). I would also like to give them a little advice: Try growing a backbone! ***
© 2003 Dave Gibson
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