As Twitchy reported, President Trump told news anchors at a lunch Tuesday that he’d be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh, who on Monday revealed he has advanced lung cancer. The liberal ghouls were already out in droves, but now they’ve completely lost it.
CNN’s Joe Lockhart might think he’s insulated himself from garbage status by saying he wishes Limbaugh a full recovery, but he still demonstrates that he certainly hasn’t been a loyal listener — do liberals ever get tired of accusing people of “spewing hatred” by disagreeing with them politically? The image people who don’t actually listen to Limbaugh have of him is really unbelievable.
Anyway, Lockhart feels bad for all of the other people who’ve been honored with the Medal of Honor, because now it’s been cheapened. Keep in mind that recent presidents like Barack Obama have awarded it to Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, the State Department’s James Taylor, and Gloria and Emilio Estefan — so spare us all the dictionary definitions of what the medal is supposed to represent and how sacred it is.
I wish a full recovery for Rush Limbaugh but the idea he deserves a medal of freedom is offensive. He's built a radio empire on spreading hate, spewing disinformation and dividing Americans. It cheapens the Medal for every person who earned the distinction. Typical Trump
— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) February 4, 2020
I see you do that every single day on here.
— Nunyabizness (@Normaki59964998) February 4, 2020
Let the hate flow through you, little man. https://t.co/YiH1SxRnRI
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) February 4, 2020
Embrace the power of the dark side of the force
— Aslan's Friend (@N9ZF) February 5, 2020
This middling, nobody podcaster wishes he had Limbaugh’s reach.
— Internet Denizen (@JungianThing187) February 4, 2020
Sounds like someone is jelly. pic.twitter.com/84LGvkdqwC
— Josh (@RUTHLESSSNIP3R) February 4, 2020
He is just jealous of Rush has done. 30 years of building a conservative movement. Prayers for Rush.
— Sandib * Text TRUMP to 88022 * (@sandib1200) February 5, 2020
"He built a radio empire by saying things I don't like" there, I fixed it for you.
— Russell Ingram (@Ringwyrm) February 4, 2020
Joe you couldn't be more wrong.
— Chris Foster, MBA (@chrisfostersd) February 5, 2020
As long as you wish Rush recovery, one can go on to lay out hatred, envy and encourage followers to wish death to come quick. Such great people.
— Sir Freedomzealot III (@AmerLastStand) February 5, 2020
Wow. They really do drink from a deep well of hatred don't they?
— The Literate Neanderthal (@LDresselhaus) February 5, 2020
How very gracious Joe.
— Randy Coombes (@RLCoombes) February 4, 2020
We can't all be as loving and honest as you, Joe.
— Fake Noose (@LetItBurnUSA) February 5, 2020
Thoughts and prayers, Joe. Thoughts and prayers.
— Jerry. Jerry. Jerry. (@Friendl12049714) February 5, 2020
Sounds like Lockhart never listened to even one show.
— Dwayne Z (@zwaynea84) February 5, 2020
Rush created a movement and an industry.
— tonijarvis15 (@tonijarvis151) February 5, 2020
Funny, Joe. Some people feel the same way about you. Thank goodness you will never receive the medal.
— Jim Williams (@WxWilliams) February 4, 2020
Conservative talk radio is like therapy for conservatives. You turn on Rush and are happy to hear someone on the radio who isn’t an idiot. Try as they did, libs were never able to recreate it.
— Bookshelf Q. Battler (@bookshelfbattle) February 5, 2020
Rush is the most deserving of anyone in recent history. #GetWellRush
— flyovercountry (@TmfN) February 4, 2020
And the athletes and entertainers who have received it have been such "uniters", and so "tolerant".
Spare me.— It's not A Bug; It's a Feature ?? ⭐⭐⭐ (@Sheryl_in_NH) February 4, 2020
How is he dividing Americans?
— Everylastdime (@Everylastdime) February 5, 2020
Disagreeing with @joelockhart is dividing people.
— Benjamin Roberts (@bennoba) February 5, 2020
Disagreeing with liberals is hate. It's not Limbaugh dividing America.
— Rob Roskowiak (@nILFeed) February 5, 2020
It’s called another point of view!
— deborah (@deborah74126825) February 5, 2020
Cry harder, chump
— DoctorMyEyes (@wixwaxer) February 5, 2020
????????REEEEEEEEEE
— A.Benton (@Ags__Win) February 5, 2020
Rush is a great American and has done more for this country than half the previous recipients….the left hates truth tellers.
— Frank Boccia (@cuzzy09) February 5, 2020
Back off Rush. He is the best.
— SAB (@HuntBeach12) February 5, 2020
Rush should have received it long ago:
The presidential medal seeks to recognize those people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors".— SolidOrangeFan (@SolidOrangeDave) February 5, 2020
You’re right he should just give it to @maddow. #RussiaHoax
— SoCalbreakfastburrito?? (@SoCalbreakfast1) February 4, 2020
You being so vehemently against it essentially means it's the right idea.
— Frank Tompkins (@FrankTompkins1) February 5, 2020
Rush Limbaugh is a true American patriot, a beacon of conservatism, and a decent human being. So deserving of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
God bless him in his fight! We are all praying for him. ?— Bonnie O (@bloc52) February 5, 2020
I'm sorry this is happening to you.
— John Carr (@UtleyYATM) February 5, 2020
BO with a Nobel Peace Prize is offensive so……
— Lanie (@ahemby100) February 5, 2020
Related:
Report: Rush Limbaugh invited to SOTU as President Trump’s guest, will be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom https://t.co/xPsr7PhHtH
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 5, 2020
