Rush Limbaugh clarifies NASCAR comments

By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh went out of his way Thursday to make sure listeners understood that he’s not the one who links NASCAR with “hayseed hicks.”

The comment came one day after a Limbaugh quote about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate prompted a NASCAR statement taking issue with the linkage. 

“I don’t look at anybody as a NASCAR hick,” Limbaugh said on his nationally syndicated show today. “I was simply trying to portray this is the way the Democrats and the media look at Sarah Palin and the way they look at NASCAR. Democrats look at NASCAR the way they look at pro-lifers: with contempt and condescension. And that’s all I was trying to relay. I have got nothing against NASCAR whatsoever, the people that are involved in it or anybody in this country for that matter in that regard.”
 
Limbaugh’s original comments on Tuesday night on a Fox News show had prompted considerable Internet comments along with the NASCAR statement.
 
“Oh, I like Gov. Palin. I mean, she's refreshing. I think she's real. … She's – you know, this – we have a polarization in this country not just of conservative, liberal, Democrat, Republican. We also have a polarization in this country of elites versus average people,” Limbaugh said on the show, according to a transcript on Fox News’ Web site. “The elites think they're the smart people, and they think Sarah Palin's a hayseed hick. She may as well be on the NASCAR circuit.”

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  1. 1
    Werner Boehmert said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    only one i've heard this comment from is Rush...his explanation is BS..

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    Mike Simmons said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    Some of y'all must have reading comprehension problems. What Rush was saying is that the LEFT thinks of NASCAR that way, not him. Read it again... this time sloooowly.

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    "WHO" said it...he never says that..
    with that 400 million, Rush is not an average person...
    i'm a NASCAR "hick" and didn't vote for Bush...

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    one more thing and i'm gone...
    didn't Rush attempt to be an NFL anylist and he made a stuck his foot in his mouth by making a racial remark?...

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    Robert Wingert said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Mike Simmons how does Limbaugh know who are Nascar fans? He lives in one of the richest towns in the US Darian Ct. makes well over 250,000 a year and wants to keep it all. He is one of the elites. I'm a Nascar fan and have been for years and years. I already voted early and voted for Obama. I had enough over the last 8 years and it's time for a change.

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    John Lockhart said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    Save your breath,or maybe it's fingers there Mike.Some people are just haters and and it does'nt matter how much you try to explain things to them,they just set down, like a "donkey" and you can't move them.

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    bill wade said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    read what rush said again and give your small brain time to adjust. cops and nascar fans are mostly republicans. hey Wingert, you are tired of 95% employment and 95% paid mortgages, you want change, thats all you will have with obama, no dollars, just change. Bill Wade, Hilliard, Ohio.

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    read what NASCAR says..."NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston issued a comment on Limbaugh’s remarks:

    "Obviously, Mr. Limbaugh hasn't spent much time with our drivers or fans," Poston said. "NASCAR drivers and fans represent the best of America whether they are from small towns or big cities."...

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    Jozef Colomy said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    People need to stop over-reacting to this. It's obvious he meant that's the scope Governor Palin is looked at under by the Left. And Robert Wingert, nobody cares who you voted for or that you're too lazy to go vote on election day so you voted early from your couch and sent your ballot in in the mail. If you really think that nobody who makes less than $250,000 per year isn't going to see a tax increase, then might I offer you some cookies to go along with all the kool-aid you've been drinking?

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    ed gordon said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    With a name like "Jozef"are you even eligble to vote in the US?and why you feel compelled to comment why someone chooses to vote for a different candidate that you?
    Go to Obamas website and put in your annual income and as long as you are maiking less than 250k you'll get a tax cut.They'll also give you Mc's tax#s and you'll get a cut,but a lot less than Obamas.See for yourself.
    Did the Republicans that have weighed in on this thread actually think that your party could remain in power in this election?We are in the ditch people,a ditch dug deep for perhaps generations to come.It's time to let someone with fresh ideas,good sound ideas,try his hand at the helm.And the Democrats have that in this election,and they have my vote and should have yours IMO.

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    Richard Clower said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    The dems had their hand in this ditch digging ED. They run the house and the senate, together they have more power than the president. Barney Frank has more to do with this melt down than Bush does. Please.
    Limbaugh speaks the truth. He makes millions because he has a talent that is marketable and profitable. Increase his taxes and someone on his staff will probably lose their job.
    Ronald Reagan had it right. Trickle down economics is the way to generate jobs, revenue and a good economy.
    YOU CAN'T TAKE MONEY FROM THE RICH AND GIVE TO THE POOR. THAT WAS A FAIRY TALE.
    And do you really beleive your taxes will be cut if you make under 250k?
    Keep drinking the Kool-Aid

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    Robert Osbourne said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    I am a proud Democrat... also avid Nascar fan...love Nascar and its fans....wonder what he was smoking

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    Les Paris said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    As passionate about politics as you are NASCAR. That's a really good thing no matter who you support. Way to go people!

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    Walter Rambo said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    I am a registered democrat as is most all of my family and am a big NASCAR fan. Who does Rush Limbaugh think he is by putting all of one people into a category of which he knows nothing about. He is a loud mouthed bigoted drug addict. How does he like being put in a category?

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    James Curci said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Rush is a total idiot, he knows nothing about NASCAR. I, and many other Democrats are fans, and have been before that blowhard ever even lost his last real job. Palin isn't a hick, just "Tundra Trash Barbie", and that's no reference to Toyota.

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    emily bagwell said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    Ed Gordon, you don't need to be worried about who jozef voted for---you need to worry about the corrupt voting in your party with ACORN and the the one-sided news media wnhich affects your dumb @$$ by taking away your freedoms.It would be okay if only the blind followerers were the only ones hurt when the one goes in, but unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. What do you know about Obama except corrupt connections, so keep your politics to yourself. People like you and James Curci make Rush look like a genius and a breath of fresh air. Learn to read---and think before you open your trap. Yes I'm voting for McCain. James Curci, you just keep repeating what the heathens in your party have to say---should lose you a few votes!

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    ed gordon said:
    Oct 30, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Bags,I would venture to say that you'll be better off over the next four years than you have been during the last eight.Whether or not you'll be happy is up to you.Embrace the change that is coming in a positive way.
    And go Jeff Gordon,that dudes got to win a race before the seasons over.I'm thinking it'll be at Phoenix!!

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    William Osborne said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:14 AM

    I like to know who pays your salary? The people who make $250k and up do. So it seems that a few of you don't like your bosses, doctors, local restaurants, Grocery stores,ect.

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    William Osborne said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:38 AM

    Also, Who are the people who invest in new technology, drugs, energy and ect.? Also, our driver is going to be hit by this, the same driver who devote his or her time and money to some great causes. raising taxes on anybody is not a good thing. Here something to think about. Pretend you and your spouse make $251k a year, there is alot more than you think. How do you think about the tax increase?

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    William Osborne said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:43 AM

    One more thing. Research Warren Buffet in your favorite search engine and read. In 2006, he was worth BILLIONS and his salary was just $100k!! the tax increase will not effect his other incomes, just his salary.

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    Philip Hama said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 4:32 AM

    Please! Anyone who looks to Rush for "facts" has been sipping the kool aid far too long. He is so far out of touch with the majority of people, it defies description. As soon as his name is mentioned I disregard any comments associated with him. He is a complete dolt!

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    Bobby Clements said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    Vote for obama and you'll be seeing a lot less Nascar racing.

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    Bobby Clements said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 5:20 AM

    Taxes under Clinton 30k taxed $8,400 50k taxed $14,000 75K taxed $23,000 Under Bush 30k taxed $4,500 50k $12,500 75k taxed $18,750. Qbama promises to repeal the Bush tax cuts. So take that to the bank before you renew next years tickets.

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    William Osborne said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    Amen, Bobby. I forgot to mention that the team will be hurt too.

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    gwen thompson said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    As a Nascar fan, a democrat. John Mccain is the best man for the white house. Spread the Wealth, nuh, That is not the way to run America. And for rush, he has always put his foot in his mouth!!!!!

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    gwen thompson said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    Oh by the way, It was a good thing Nascar stepped in. There statement said it all, and for that We are proud of Nascar....and are of all people. thanks nascar.

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    Robert Wingert said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Hey Wade, I see you live in Ohio, one of the states where voters can't make up their mind year after year. Now I can see why you are a resident there. We lost 750,000 jobs this year. Millions of people are a month or more late on their mortgages. Your state Ohio has lost more jobs to overseas countries then any other state. Exon Mobil had the highest profit of any company in the WORLD this past quarter, and McCain wants to give them a 4 billion tax credit.
    How anyone can say the democrates caused this problem is insane. Bush can veto any bill he wants and if he does only the senate can over ride a veto which takes a two thirds vote, which is not possible in the senate. The 250,000 tax is for net not gross. You can gross a million and if you can write off enough to get you below 250,000 you are not taxed any higher. Nascar fans when you go to a race look up at the enclosed suites and know those are all tax deduction for the rich. See if you can write off the high price you paid for seats. My accountant has season tickets for Darlington, and Lowes and he writes those off his taxes, plus gas, plus parking, and the food.

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    Rick (fanofreed41) Mumpower said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    I'm a democrat, and a Nascar fan . This country can't stand 4 more years of a Republican in the White house they have messed the United States up. Vote Obama!!!

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    Julie Luoma said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    I don't see this so much of a Republican/Democrat issue - I think it's an "inside the beltway" vs. regular guy issue. Half of my family is embarrassed that I'm a NASCAR fan, I know that "elitist" attitude exists. There are a lot of people who look down on NASCAR, and I'm sure a bunch of them are politicians.

    Out of all the politicians on the ticket, I'd say Sarah Palin seems the most likely to relate to the average NASCAR fan. Afterall, she named her kids "Track" and "Bristol"...

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    Rick (fanofreed41) Mumpower said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    If I eat at a Chinese Restaurant does that make me a communist to the republicans it does to them your guilty by association.

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    Flying Squirrel said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    Surprise, surprise a guy earning over $40,000,000 per year would want McOld to be the next president. He travels on his private plane to one of his several country clubs to play golf at the best courses in America, with titans of industry. Smokes his illegal Cuban cigars and has the audacity to call me, a democrat earning less than 1/400th of what he does an elitist? Come on people, stop the insanity. All that idiot loves is his money and his pain pills, period.

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    Lori Parker said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Les Paris, I meant to write that yesterday and didn't have time. I agree, passion can be a great thing, and it's nice to see passion with regard to the issues in this country. Attacking people personally, however, is juvenile. We all have a right to our opinions and to express them. I don't think any politician, Democrat or Republican, is going to make any real difference. The office of President is inconsequential. Considering the current resident of the White House, I'm convinced my dog could run this country. Thing is, I'd probably think the exact same thing if it had been Al Gore in office. Regarding Mr. Limbaugh, he may not be a Democrat, but he is most definitely and ass, and that was true before all this hullabaloo about NASCAR. He discourages free thought. Unfortunately, he's not the only one and it's not limited to one political party, religion, etc. Every faction has its "Rush." The hardest thing to be in this country is an independent thinker.

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    Ann Roush said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    I have read the other comments that people have left and I'm not really sure where they got their facts.There is not no 95% employment in this day and age,there are more people out of work now than ever before and more laid off ever day. More and more people are losing their home each day and it's only people that got into them that really couldn't afford them either. If some of these people feel that only Republicans are nascar people,maybe the rest of us should stop watching nascar and then lets see where their ratings are. The ratings for watching Nascar have been going down just like everything else.Also the Republicans had the strong hold one D.C. until the last election,so lets try placing the blame all the way around. I know that I do not want another 4 years of what we had the past 8 years. Rush Limbaugh is nothing more than a mouth that says things to make himself look good.

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    Bobby Clements said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Since the last election (dems take over) is when we started going in the ditch

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    Bruce Kravitz said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    I am confused. I could have sworn I was reading Scene Daily and it turns out that it's a political blog. Let's just agree that right or wrong, Rush Limbaugh is a moron, but has a right to be an idiot if he chooses. Let's talk racing!

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    J F said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    This may help explain whay Bob Pockrass put his own "spin" on Rush's comments. According to this weeks Sports Business Journal, every major sports league (MLB, NBA, NFL, etc...Motorsports is lumped together, not broken down) supports (in donations) the republican party...in fact in Motorsports its 95.9% to 4.1%. The only sports industry to buck the trend, you guessed it....Sports Media...68.1% democrat.

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    Anonymous said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Why you lefty race fans attack someone who defends YOU all the time aginst typical media stereotypes is beyond me. Get a life!
    Ellis in Flower Mound, TX. See ya at TMS on Sunday!

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    Robin B said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    This is for Flying Squirrel. First of all, Obama does the same things(flying around on private jets, spending 4 million dollars on an infomercial). Second, if John McCain needs pain pills, it is because of injuries suffered during his nearly 6 YEARS as a POW. What was Obama doing when he was the same age as McCain was at the time??
    Try to show some respect, and if you're lucky, you may be the same age some day.

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    Becki Mollareza said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Geez, didn't know I had to be a Republican or a Democrat to be a NASCAR fan? No ones ever asked me my political affiliation when I buy tickets, garages passes, t-shirts and die-casts. Hmmmmmm Being Independant sure leaves me out of the loop a lot!

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    Worm Dirt said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    Your right Bruce..... let's talk racing!!! I for one can't wait to watch qualifying next year under the new Obama format!! Basically, every team that earns a spot in the top ten will be required by the stormtroopers of GOVERNMENT to relinquish 42.3% of their earnings! Yeeooow!! This, of course, will be re-distributed to the teams that failed to qualify (in the interest of.... "fairness"). WAKE UP FOLKS!!!!! People like Robert Wingnut above urging you to ENVY and VILIFY "the rich" obviously don't EVEN understand the role of capitalism in the very sport we love, much less the larger economic picture!!! Is there an option on Obama's website that explains how he's going to PAY FOR ALL of these promises he's making????? It doesn't add up folks.... it simply does NOT add up! So, I guess it's true what they say then.... "A government that promises to rob Peter to pay Paul, can ALWAYS count on the support of Paul". Sad....

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    DAVID CARLETON said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Rush Limbaugh is a blow hard and an idiot. It is clear to any one with half a brain that old Rush sucked down way too many oxycontins, which, as I recall were pejoratively referred to as "Redneck or Hillbilly heroin." Stick to what you know Rush which is exactly nothing. And yes, I am a Yankee and a Democrat and I cried the day Dale died.

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    Werner Boehmert said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    NEWS FLASH...Rush made this statement up..."I was simply trying to portray this is the way the Democrats and the media look at Sarah Palin and the way they look at NASCAR."..."I"...as in he was trying to portray...not the dems, but Rush...keep talkin' Rush...turn 4 is coming up and you've run out of cornors to back into...

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    phyllis hamilton said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    who gave rush the right to speak for the liberals and who told him that liberals arent nascar fans?

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    Anonymous said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    One article on this topic yesterday. It generated 87 responses. Two articles on this topic today. They generated 74 responses. I'm sensing a trend here. If we want this publication to continue to be "Scene Daily" we MUST STOP RESPONDING to these type of articles. Otherwise, by the end of the week this could be "Politics Daily".

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    Robert Wingert said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    Worm Dirt you are as dumb as they come. You are so against capitalism in Nascar and now you come across as all for it. You been picking on Hendrick Motor Sports over and over and how they control the sport. That is capitalism. Wake up you moron. BTW how is your friend Kyle Bush doing?? Your predictions are poor to say the least.

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    Worm Dirt said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Whoaaaaaaa there Wingnut..... I've been accused of many things on this website, but "AGAINST CAPITALISM"??????? I'm not sure how you could honestly read one SINGLE word I have EVER written and SOMEHOW get that idea! Much less that I think HMS "controls the sport". THAT"S FUNNY!!!! Anyway, thanks for taking a break from your busy schedule of putting your nose into OTHER PEOPLE'S wallets and finances to grace us with a comment though!

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    William Aldridge said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    What a random comment from Rush. Most NASCAR fans are probably the "moral majority" and therefore lean Republican. So that's probably a valid comment. But what has Bush or the Republicans in general done to restore morality? Greed and corruption have doomed American business and the American worker...and NASCAR, like blue collar workers, are getting the shaft. I'm neither Demo or Republican, but I won't support the status quo. It just ain't working.

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    Kenneth Farley said:
    Oct 31, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    Oh God, not another article regarding Rush. Drop it, he's not worth commenting about. Why don't you guys stick to what you know, and leave Rush to CNN. Jeez, Louise, gimme a break!

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    Robert Wingert said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Dirty Worm you have forgotten about the power Hendrick has over Nascar... small mind at work again. Little do you know, but I am self employed with 3 employess. Just a small company. The Bush tax breaks for businesses worked out fine for me, my business, and my family. The question is are they fair and the answer is NO. I can write off the high price of gas, but my workers can't. Is that fair? I have a second home in another state and I can write off the entire expense from food to gas. Is that fair? If my taxes go up I'm not going to lay off anyone, I need them working. If I hire a new employee per Obama I'll get a $5,000 tax break. Smelly Worm Dirt you still failed to me mention your friend Kyle Busch and his failure.

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    Richard Clower said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Wingert, I have to chime in here.
    Are you freakin kiddin us here?
    Just exactly where will all this money come from? Tax breaks, socialized medicine. The numbers don't add up.
    And what is the income level for tax increases? 250k? 200k? 150k? 120k?
    These have all been recorded being said by Obama's people.
    The man speaks with a forked tongue.
    If you want to pay more in taxes then do it voluntarily, write a check and send to Obama. I just can't get on board with extortion.
    Remember people, the government is supposed to work for us! Not the other way around.
    Our forefathers are spinning in their graves!

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    ed gordon said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Go peddle your fear somewhere else Rich.
    It's about all you and your party have left huh? It's 200k for individuals 250k for married couple.Go to his website(obamas)enter your income and see what his plan will save you vs McSames.You'll be surprised.It's not too late to donate to his winning campaign either.Change is coming pal,just be a good sport and try to make a positive out of it.You and the people around you will be happier.

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    B.F. Deal said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    I really don't care who you listen to or your political view it still is a free country. Why not thinking about why our GPD is based on 30% hard industry and 70% consumer spending,kind of hard to spend your way out of a hole! How about if the big 3 all go bankrupt and offer support to your fav team!! there are possiblely 3 or 4 owners that can stand alone for 2 or 3 years then what?? The next big # may all be Japanese team! Think about it. Cya BFD

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    Worm Dirt said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Wingnut, I RESPECT you as a business owner. But, I'd respect for you if you were a trillionaire..or a dishwasher...or an astronaut...or one of those guys that empties the port-o-potties at Talladega!!!!!! It's irrelevant to me. NOW, if you want to spread the wealth around in your own business to make it "FAIR", then by all means knock yourself out. BUT WHY WHY WHY do you think it's the GOVERNMENT'S role to decide how prosperous each citizen "SHOULD" be..... and to give GOVERNMENT the ability to use FORCE and POWER to adjust according to some POLITICIANS definition of "FAIRNESS"??????? If and ONLY if, government gets out of the way, can WE ALL be prosperous!!!! And as for Obama's "tax-cut" calculator, it's VERY INTERESTING that he doesn't provide an option for people to see how big of a tax INCREASE they're going to get!!!!! Guess, he's not expecting many votes from the people he plans to PENALIZE. But, nevermind the details right Wingnut???? And as for Kyle Bush, you obviously could never comprehend this, but, Championship or not, there is VICTORY in driving like he did this season. How's that saying go.... "Better to live one day as a lion, than a thousand as a sheep." Good luck with your business! You're gonna need it the next 4 years!

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    emily bagwell said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 4:52 PM

    Ed Gordon, your name calling doesn't bother me---Your party is good at it to the point that they are a disgrace to the human race. Maybe you'll live to see your wife, mother or sister called the names that Sarah Palin has. And I doubt that you need to be worrying about how I prosper in the next four years---best you worry about your own self because you are definitely going to need it--you big dummy! Compliments to # 50- Richard--refreshing to read soomeone with a brain.

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    emily bagwell said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    Ed Gordon, your name calling doesn't bother me---Your party is good at it to the point that they are a disgrace to the human race. Maybe you'll live to see your wife, mother or sister called the names that Sarah Palin has. And I doubt that you need to be worrying about how I prosper in the next four years---best you worry about your own self because you are definitely going to need it--you big dummy! Compliments to # 50- Richard--refreshing to read soomeone with a brain.

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    Robert Wingert said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    Two Part Question for this wonderful group of Nascar fans. If Obama is a socialist then why is it that Bush, McCain, and Obama signed the 840 billion dollar bailout bill? Question #2 If Obama is a socialist then why would McCain complain about how much more money Obama is spending on his campaign?

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    ed gordon said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Bags,
    I never called you any names.And my party has kept the name calling to minumum,in fact they've run a classy campaign, focusing on the issues.Embrace the change thats coming in a positive way.You and the folks around you will be much happier and we'll all be better off.
    And GO JEFF GORDON!!!!!!!!!!!He's got to win this season.

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    Worm Dirt said:
    Nov 1, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    EXCELLENT question Robert Wingert..EXCELLENT!...Answer: Obama, McCain, and Bush are ALL engaged in SOCIALISM my friend. It's a FACT!! AND IT'S A TRAGEDY!!!!! From Bush's 2 TRILLION in bailouts.... to McCain's 300 bilion bad-mortgage bailout proposal.... to Obama's.... (WELL pretty much EVERYTHING that comes out of Obama's mouth). Absolute TRAGEDY!!!!! The author's of our Constitution would VOMIT if they were alive to see what George Bush has done!!!! They'd VOMIT and GOUGE THEIR OWN EYEBALLS OUT if they heard what John McCain proposes to do! They would VOMIT, GOUGE THEIR OWN EYEBALLS OUT, and RIP THEIR OWN PANCREAS OUT if they were alive to see what Obama proposes to do! WAKE UP PEOPLE! Emily Bagwell, Ed GOrdon, Robert Wingert, Richard Clower, etc etc etc etc etc (to name a few) are what matters! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!! Why do you insist on giving our power away! "The government is best which governs LEAST!" Does that EVEN resonate w/ anyone anymore?

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    Richard Clower said:
    Nov 2, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, and one other little nugget that I forgot to mention. Obama has stated that he will repeal the Bush tax cuts. so guess what? EVERYONE gets a tax increase.
    Ed, embrace the change, the people around you will be happier while you sit at home unable to afford a night out for dinner and movie, and you can cancel your vacation plans too. But please embrace the change.

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    Pam Wright said:
    Nov 2, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    Rush is an idiot. He's only back tracking because he's getting heat from a lot of Nascar fans who listen to him. To those who keep listening keep in mind to him you are nothing more than a " hayseed hick"

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    terry ruth said:
    Nov 2, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    I just joined this site. This current economy is going to kill off good small teams and all we will get is Hendrick RCR Roush Gibbs....no Petty..no Wood Bros.....thats what bothers me....I wat a full field I can root for on my day off and not think about my job 401K health ins...for just a couple of hours.

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    ed gordon said:
    Nov 2, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    Richard,I'm going to speak r e a l l y s l o w so that even you can inderstand,individual filers making less than200k and joint income filers making less than 250k will get a tax cuts.The Bush tax cuts you referred to were only for the wealthy,Obamas plan simply rolls the taxs rates for the wealthy back to where they were under Clinton,remember when we actually had a budget surplus,and not a multi trillion dollar deficeit?
    I added this response to your post not for you,because you seem to have made up your mind despite the facts,but for people who might stumble on your post and actually think you know what you what your talking about,which you don't.Enjoy todays race.

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    Worm Dirt said:
    Nov 2, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Since you're so interested in informing the public of Obama's plan Ed GOrdon, DON'T FORGET to mention the good news for those people that don't EVEN pay income tax!!!! You see, under Obama's "tax plan" (read WELFARE plan), people that pay little to no income tax will receive a refundable tax credit. Example: Say you pay $100 in fed income tax, Obama will give you a tax credit for $1,000. Meaning the government will cut you a check for $900!!!!!!!!!! Where does that money come from Ed???? Obama has actually brainwashed enough people so that they think taking money from someone who earned it and giving it to someone that didn't is a "TAX CUT"! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Sounds like SOCIALISM to me!

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    Jerry Foshee said:
    Nov 5, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    If you've read Rush's comments, or better still... heard him speak to this, and still don't understand that it is the "left" that thinks this of us...

    Then you are a hayseed NASCAR hick. They pander to us when we are of use (like today) and talk this way about us when they think we aren't listening.

    The sobering thing is that either people are either falling for it in ever-increasing numbers, or it's becoming true of us.

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    Nascar Fan said:
    Nov 5, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Election is over and we all know who won, however, if any of you think that it is as simple as entering in a couple of numbers to see how much Obama will save you, then you are all crazy. The tax code isn't and never will be that simple. Are people really that gullable to believe this!!! The only change coming is the change in your pocket-he'll have all your dollars. Good luck Nascar, I for one won't be able to afford going to races anymore because someone else will be dictating to me where my money goes and I'm sure it won't be coming your way. Sorry, but it's out of my control.

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    emily bagwell said:
    Nov 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Yes, Nascar Fan, Obama has won. I fear we are in trouble but not to worry because Martha Stewart and Robert Wingate are going to sucjk it up and share their wealth with the rest of the world. Obama's camp is already changing their tune on the tax promises. Our freedoms are in jeapordy and people can't even see that. A sad time!

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    Mister Wynn said:
    Nov 6, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    One person here said that Rush makes "well over 250,000 a year." Um, yeah. You need to go to the big city sometime, son. Rush makes more like 5 million a year. You're right. That is well over.

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    Richard Clower said:
    Nov 8, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Ed G.....are an educated man? I can't really tell because you can't spell and you can't form a sentence properly.
    Your kool-aid is waiting, I know you're thirsty.
    Your man made it to the White House, let's see how fast he backs off of his own tax plan. I think he's smart enough to realize that it will break us.

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Gatorade Duel 1

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02:00 PM, 02/11/2010

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