Bill Maher Erroneously Defends Rush Limbaugh Against ‘Baby’ Liberals Who ‘Don’t Get Free Speech’

Posted by | January 19, 2015 08:00 | Filed under: Bob Cesca Contributors Opinion Politics Top Stories

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Remember when Sarah Palin ran for vice president and even though she was given multiple chances she couldn’t describe the constitutional role of the vice president? That was awesome. You might also remember when Palin said the Constitution states that “our unalienable rights don’t come from man; they come from God. So this document is set up to protect us from a government that would ever infringe upon our rights to have freedom of religion and to be able to express our faith freely.” Yeah, that thing about “unalienable rights” comes from the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution. Oops.

In addition to basic sentence structure and all numbers above seven, Palin doesn’t really get the Constitution, which has clearly never prevented her from pretending she’s, you know, read the most important section of the document. Here’s Palin discussing the free speech clause of the First Amendment:

Palin on Phil Robertson:
“Free speech is an endangered species. Those “intolerants” hatin’ and taking on the Duck Dynasty patriarch for voicing his personal opinion are taking on all of us.”

Palin on Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean:
“I respect Carrie for standing strong and staying true to herself, and for not letting those who disagree with her deny her protection under the nation’s First Amendment Rights. Our Constitution protects us all — not just those who agree with the far left.”

Palin on Dr. Laura:
“Dr. Laura: don’t retreat…reload! (Steps aside bc her 1st Amend.rights ceased 2exist thx 2activists trying 2silence’isn’t American,not fair’)”

Palin on Rush Limbaugh’s Sandra Fluke comments:
“I think the definition of hypocrisy is for Rush Limbaugh to have been called out, forced to apologize, and retract what it is that he said in exercising his First Amendment rights, and never is that — the same applied to the leftist radicals who say such horrible things about the handicapped, about women, about the defenseless.”

Palin on the Chick-Fil-A boycott:
“Well, that calling for the boycott is a real — has a chilling effect on our 1st Amendment rights. And the owner of the Chick-Fil-A business had merely voiced his personal opinion about supporting traditional definition of marriage, one boy, one girl, falling in love, getting married…I’m speaking up for him and his 1st Amendment rights and anybody else who would wish to express their not anti-gay people sentiment, but their support of traditional marriage.”

Despite Palin’s cartoonishly ridiculous interpretation, the First Amendment doesn’t protect Limbaugh or Phil Robertson from their corporate bosses, angry listeners or popular boycotts… CONTINUE READING

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By: Bob Cesca

Bob Cesca is the managing editor at The Daily Banter (www.thedailybanter.com) and a Huffington Post contributor since 2005. He's worked in journalism since 1988 as a print writer/editor, a radio news anchor, a digital media columnist/editor, a book author and blogger. He's the co-host of the Bubble Genius Bob & Chez Show podcast and a Thursday regular on the syndicated Stephanie Miller Show. He's appeared on numerous other radio shows including the John Phillips Show and Geraldo Rivera Show in Los Angeles. Bob has been a commentator/analyst on the BBC (TV and radio), MSNBC, Current TV, CNN and Sky News. Following him on Twitter: @bobcesca_go

32 responses to Bill Maher Erroneously Defends Rush Limbaugh Against ‘Baby’ Liberals Who ‘Don’t Get Free Speech’

  1. Jake January 19th, 2015 at 08:09

    Cant read this without paying for it – Kinda ironic in an article about FREE speech!
    BTW in the section you have printed here there is no mention of Bill Maher.

    • Larry Schmitt January 19th, 2015 at 08:27

      The “read more” link leads to the Daily Banter, which is free, and it does have more about Maher, including a video.

      • Jake January 19th, 2015 at 10:46

        Not for me it doesn’t – it asks me for money to view the content.

        • Larry Schmitt January 19th, 2015 at 10:54

          Maybe you’ve already read too many free stories? Some sites work like that.

        • viva_democracy January 19th, 2015 at 16:37

          Yeah, Banter only gives you so many free stories (I think 3 or 4) before they pull the plug on you. :(

  2. Larry Schmitt January 19th, 2015 at 09:27

    The “read more” link leads to the Daily Banter, which is free, and it does have more about Maher, including a video.

    • Larry Schmitt January 19th, 2015 at 11:54

      Maybe you’ve already read too many free stories? Some sites work like that.

    • runner_runner January 19th, 2015 at 17:37

      Yeah, Banter only gives you so many free stories (I think 3 or 4) before they pull the plug on you. :(

  3. eyelashviper January 19th, 2015 at 08:33

    Thank you Bob Cesca, a well written article about what the first amendment actually protects, and what it does not.
    The statements by Palin are always fascinating for their idiocy and abuse-of-language skills.

    • dave-dr-gonzo January 19th, 2015 at 08:37

      Not to mention their outright dishonesty.

    • Suzanne McFly January 19th, 2015 at 11:15

      You actually read all of them? I read three and got a headache. Good job hanging on.

      • eyelashviper January 19th, 2015 at 11:22

        Had strong coffee this am.

        • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 17:49

          ah, coffee: the nectar of the ‘gods’

  4. eyelashviper January 19th, 2015 at 09:33

    Thank you Bob Cesca, a well written article about what the first amendment actually protects, and what it does not.
    The statements by Palin are always fascinating for their idiocy and abuse-of-language skills.

    • dave-dr-gonzo January 19th, 2015 at 09:37

      Not to mention their outright dishonesty.

    • Suzanne McFly January 19th, 2015 at 12:15

      You actually read all of them? I read three and got a headache. Good job hanging on.

      • eyelashviper January 19th, 2015 at 12:22

        Had strong coffee this am.

        • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 18:49

          ah, coffee: the nectar of the ‘gods’

  5. Suzanne McFly January 19th, 2015 at 11:23

    I believe Maher defended our first amendment, not Limbaugh.

  6. Suzanne McFly January 19th, 2015 at 12:23

    I believe Maher defended our first amendment, not Limbaugh.

  7. fancypants January 19th, 2015 at 12:56

    This may surprise you but I am not a big fan of Rush Limbaugh. However, if you’re one of the people with a website devoted to making him go away, you are part of the problem. And ironically, you’re not even a proper liberal because you don’t get free speech. You’re just a baby who can’t stand to live a world where you hear things that upset you. Oh, you’re not alone. In much of Europe, denying the Holocaust is a crime. It shouldn’t be.
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    I knew there was a logical reason why I don’t watch bill

  8. fancypants January 19th, 2015 at 13:56

    This may surprise you but I am not a big fan of Rush Limbaugh. However, if you’re one of the people with a website devoted to making him go away, you are part of the problem. And ironically, you’re not even a proper liberal because you don’t get free speech. You’re just a baby who can’t stand to live a world where you hear things that upset you. Oh, you’re not alone. In much of Europe, denying the Holocaust is a crime. It shouldn’t be.
    ————————————————————-
    I knew there was a logical reason why I don’t watch bill

  9. Budda January 19th, 2015 at 12:58

    I believe anyone has the right to tell companies that sponsor hate speech bigots that they won’t purchase their products. Isn’t that what that site is advocating?

    • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 17:52

      yeah, I believe Bill is missing the point that no one is preventing fatty mcfatso from spewing…they are just pointing out to sponsors that we won’t buy their products as long as they pay the piggy – is’t that capitalism?

      good ‘ol ‘Merican capitalism!

  10. Budda January 19th, 2015 at 13:58

    I believe anyone has the right to tell companies that sponsor hate speech bigots that they won’t purchase their products. Isn’t that what that site is advocating?

    • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 18:52

      yeah, I believe Bill is missing the point that no one is preventing fatty mcfatso from spewing…they are just pointing out to sponsors that we won’t buy their products as long as they pay the piggy – is’t that capitalism?

      good ‘ol ‘Merican capitalism!

  11. viva_democracy January 19th, 2015 at 16:36

    I think Bill forgot that speech is a two way street. Sure, fat boy can spew his hatred all day long per 1A but those that continue in the #StopRush campaign can keep on keepin’ on as well. That’s the beauty of free speech, Bill.

  12. runner_runner January 19th, 2015 at 17:36

    I think Bill forgot that speech is a two way street. Sure, fat boy can spew his hatred all day long per 1A but those that continue in the #StopRush campaign can keep on keepin’ on as well. That’s the beauty of free speech, Bill.

  13. William January 19th, 2015 at 16:55

    I for one hope Rush Limbaugh continues to spew for decades. During the last Presidential election, there was no singular event or advertisement that could garner more democratic votes than a conservative icon calling a college co-ed a slut and suggesting she make sex tapes for his amusement.

    • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 17:47

      while I appreciate your point I doubt that fat f*ck will live that long
      (if you’ll pardon the expression) :)

  14. William January 19th, 2015 at 17:55

    I for one hope Rush Limbaugh continues to spew for decades. During the last Presidential election, there was no singular event or advertisement that could garner more democratic votes than a conservative icon calling a college co-ed a slut and suggesting she make sex tapes for his amusement.

    • cecilia January 19th, 2015 at 18:47

      while I appreciate your point I doubt that fat f*ck will live that long
      (if you’ll pardon the expression) :)

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