Tuesday, May 6, 2008

A Message From Our Sponsors: Chaos


So, exactly where is the line between free speech and actively engaging in electoral interference? What our OxyContin-addled friend is telling people to do is illegal in some states (you can get your electoral interference tips on WXIT 1200 AM--for FREE!). And now, some possible evidence that his tactics are working, from CNN:
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Because many Republicans believe Sen. John McCain, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee, has a better chance of beating Clinton in the general election, Limbaugh has encouraged listeners to his popular radio show to vote for the New York senator. Limbaugh’s pro-Clinton campaign has been dubbed “Operation Chaos.”

Some exit polls from Ohio and Texas suggest that Limbaugh’s “Operation Chaos” may have had an impact on results in both states.

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Sponsors who advertise on Limbaugh's show are, by association, actively damaging the democratic process. Really. As long as they profit though, everything will be just fine. Full article here.

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