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tnip23 12-15-2008 02:03 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by vicvitola (Post 120735)
But is it name calling if Rush really is a douche?:D
Ok if you show me the chemical analysis on his body that shows he is 50% vinegar, 50% water, I will cede this point to you.

vicvitola 12-15-2008 02:05 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by tnip23 (Post 120737)
Ok if you show me the chemical analysis on his body that shows he is 50% vinegar, 50% water, I will cede this point to you.
Damn! You had to get all "Summers Eve" on me! :D

pnoon 12-15-2008 02:06 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by tnip23 (Post 120737)
Ok if you show me the chemical analysis on his body that shows he is 50% vinegar, 50% water, I will cede this point to you.
:r :r :r

thebiglebowski 12-15-2008 02:06 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by tnip23 (Post 120737)
Ok if you show me the chemical analysis on his body that shows he is 50% vinegar, 50% water, I will cede this point to you.
ok, point taken. the alleged douche...

Cigary 12-15-2008 02:19 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by Tombstone (Post 117993)
On his show he comes across as the complete opposite of narcissitic. He seems to have a good heart and great understanding of many things.
I have been in 'his majesty's company' and he has an "on air" personna that rivals others but when you get him in his own element, no cameras, and it's just him and other people he hangs out with he's a complete douchebag. When he was going thru the 'oxy contin' scandal his thoughts were that he'd get past this thing because the public doesn't have an appetite for their heroes to be attacked as he was,,,,their heroes,,,I wanted to puke.

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 120480)
:tpd:
Rush is a windbag. I would be willing to bet that at least half the members here know more about cigars than he does.
His thoughts on cigars is whoever puts the money in his pockets,,,,but he does like cigars and will be a spokesperson for those who pay enough for his spokesmanship,,,he knows that and so do the manufacturers who pay him.

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 120565)
That is an ignorant statement.

Just because folks recognize that blowhard Limbaugh for what he is, does not speak to one's political tendenceis.
Amen,,,,if you knew half the crap this a hole spouts off with when the camera is off and he thinks he's insulated within the people he golfs or goes to events with you'd be wretching. The Palm Beach crowd is a very exclusive bunch and to stay in it you have to be on one side or the other,,,and for those who know what I am saying I don't have to go into detail as it is a very "religion oriented" deal.

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Originally Posted by Tombstone (Post 120585)
About as ignorant as the people putting him down. The majority of people that put Rush down do not listen to him on a daily basis. Please tell me what Rush says that you disagree with.

Rush Limbaugh is the leader of conservatism. Most people that disagree with him are liberals.
I disagree ,,,the fact is that Mr. Limbaugh is a complete fraud as to who he portrays himself in public and who he is in private. Yes, he's a very articulate person in the framework of politics and he has some very heavy hitters who lobby his opinions and vice versa. To judge him when you don't really really know him in both a public and private venue is an incomplete opinion based on what you think,,,not what you know. I'm a very conservative person and I don't agree with him because I know of him thru personal observations as well as thru those who know him. Politics have nothing to do with my opinion of this complete and utter fraud.

floydpink 12-15-2008 02:51 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by borndead1 (Post 120591)
Would you consider Libertarians to be "liberal" or "conservative"? ;)
Would you say that was is about who is right or who is left when it's over?

Damn it all to hell, I had no idea this would get political.

Starscream 12-15-2008 03:07 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 120595)
If I listened to Rush on a daily basis, I would have jammed a screwdriver in my ear long ago.
Wow. If you would do this by listening to Rush, what would you do if you had to listen to Sean Hannity on a daily basis?:D
Rush I can handle, but Hannity is the one that drives me insane.

BC-Axeman 12-15-2008 03:44 PM
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That same list has been on Rush's site for a long time. He probably didn't even write it.
I like to listen to Rush's show because he comes up with unique and inciteful angles on current events. He also seems to find important events that are not being reported elsewhere but it will be big news if he talks about it. He can be very entertaining.
There is a saying: "It isn't bragging if you can back it up." You can't call "arrogant" unless you are ready to challenge the person and humble them. Otherwise you are stating yourself to be even more arrogant. Just my opinion.

gettysburgfreak 12-15-2008 04:55 PM
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After reading his recommendation that the Dominican Cohiba is cream of the crop, his credibility went out the window. What a clown

Mr. Ed 12-15-2008 05:05 PM
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Actually, every Dominican Cohiba I've had has been average-good. The kicker is they have all been gifts, I wouldn't pay the prices on those things though. I think if General priced them around the La Gloria or even Macanudo, they wouldn't get such a bad rep. The cigar really suffers because of the name I think.

*Thread jack, off*

gettysburgfreak 12-15-2008 05:39 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed (Post 120994)
Actually, every Dominican Cohiba I've had has been average-good. The kicker is they have all been gifts, I wouldn't pay the prices on those things though. I think if General priced them around the La Gloria or even Macanudo, they wouldn't get such a bad rep. The cigar really suffers because of the name I think.

*Thread jack, off*

Its not even about the name for me, its the Padron like price tag for a crap cigar.

SteveA 12-15-2008 07:18 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by Cigary (Post 117876)
Here's the skinny on our man Rush Limbaugh. I have played golf with him at the Palm Beach private golf course with some other "big tickets" who he tends to play with often. The only reason I got to play with him is because the friend I have his Dad is a real big ticket and Rush thinks it's a big treat to play with him. Anyway, everytime I was around this guy he is a complete narcissist and you'd think he'd tone it down when he's off the clock and not on his program. He loves Partagas #10 when he's golfing and he is the biggest windbag I have ever seen. He didn't know me from Adam but he assumed that since I was friends with the son and Dad that I was another big ticket,,,so for 18 holes he continues to size me up to see who I am, what I do, how much money I make, who I know,,,blah blah blah.

If there was a question while we're all playing he knows every answer to any question we would talk about. He knows everything about sports since he was the announcer for the Chiefs way back,,he knows Carl Peterson very well,,blah blah blah. This guy for 4 hours talked non stop about himself and whenever possible I would hit my ball in the other direction just to keep away from him. Rush Limbaugh is the biggest windbag I have ever been around,,,period!!

Rush a windbag? I don't believe it! :r

beamish 12-16-2008 10:10 AM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak (Post 121050)
Its not even about the name for me, its the Padron like price tag for a crap cigar.
agreed

ucla695 12-16-2008 10:42 AM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by macpappy (Post 118212)
Arturo Fuente are hard to find? I can give him the name of a couple of B&Ms that are well stocked (sorry, no Opus X)
That’s what I thought. :r

The list is a joke. The only cigars on it that I agree with are the AF and Padrons. I hope he received money instead of cigars to promote the rest. :D

Drazzil 12-16-2008 11:49 AM
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I dont listen to Rush often, but I honestly cant listen to him for longer then ten minutes without getting angry. My impression on him is that he says one thing and does another. I am also liberal / independant in bent, in case anyone is wondering.

Jay Hemingway 12-16-2008 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sonic_mike (Post 117810)
just pinch it here} <=====> {here and it will split down the middle. I have herd of people punching a chisel too.
yea growing up in jersey i learned that in 7th grade! :D

macpappy 12-16-2008 02:15 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by Drazzil (Post 122242)
I dont listen to Rush often, but I honestly cant listen to him for longer then ten minutes without getting angry. My impression on him is that he says one thing and does another. I am also liberal / independant in bent, in case anyone is wondering.
You? :rA liberal/independant? :rNaaaaah! Give me one example of you being independent.:r:r:r (I just joking in case you can't read though my joking.)

Actually I'm a independent conservative so I must be just the opposite of you. Except that I used to listen to Rush just to see how many of his points I could disagree with. I found in the past that what Rush spouted was just a far from the truth as many in the staunchly mainstream media (read liberal). And as someone who dealt with the "media" on a daily basis from 1975 until 1993, trust me when I say the media lost most of its objectivity somewhere along the way. A lot of local reporters earned the promotions by reporting either their opinion of the facts or the opinions that they believed the bosses wanted to hear.

Most people also don't connect with the fact that Rush is NOT a part of the news media. He is a talk show host. He's an entertainer. He is not bound by anything to say anything but what he wants to say.

And that includes what he says about cigars. Take his comments as what they truly are - a paid commercial endorsement.

Tombstone 12-16-2008 04:57 PM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by macpappy (Post 122450)
You? :rA liberal/independant? :rNaaaaah! Give me one example of you being independent.:r:r:r (I just joking in case you can't read though my joking.)

Actually I'm a independent conservative so I must be just the opposite of you. Except that I used to listen to Rush just to see how many of his points I could disagree with. I found in the past that what Rush spouted was just a far from the truth as many in the staunchly mainstream media (read liberal). And as someone who dealt with the "media" on a daily basis from 1975 until 1993, trust me when I say the media lost most of its objectivity somewhere along the way. A lot of local reporters earned the promotions by reporting either their opinion of the facts or the opinions that they believed the bosses wanted to hear.

Most people also don't connect with the fact that Rush is NOT a part of the news media. He is a talk show host. He's an entertainer. He is not bound by anything to say anything but what he wants to say.

And that includes what he says about cigars. Take his comments as what they truly are - a paid commercial endorsement.
The media is not bound by anything that they say. They have an agenda and talking points that they stick with (truth or not).

RevSmoke 12-16-2008 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by floydpink (Post 117800)
He was talking about LFD Chisels the other day and was saying he pinches the head to smoke it, and said cutting the head ruins the cigar. that was new to me also.
That's how I open them up to smoke them. It is kind of a unique deal.

alley00p 12-16-2008 07:34 PM
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This whole thing started on his "open-line Friday" show quite a few months ago. Rush took a call from a caller who asked him what would be a good list of starter sticks for someone who wants to start smoking cigars. Rush went over a number of cigars, but was trying to stay with "mild" cigars which is what many of these sticks on the list are:

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 120474)
Originally Posted by Rushmo von CigarShill
►Arturo Fuente. Hard to find, but if you can get them you’ll love ‘em! Medium bodied, great smoking, perfect construction, these are hard to beat.

►Charles the Great. The best-kept secret in premium cigars, these are made in a small factory in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras. Medium bodied, loaded with flavor and exceptionally well made, there isn’t a better cigar for the money anywhere!

►Cohiba. The Dominican version of the popular Cuban brand, these are the cream of the crop – maybe the best quality cigars available in the United States. The Cohiba Black Label has an even fuller, richer taste than the original.

►Excalibur. The super-premium Hoyo de Monterrey brand, these more full-bodied cigars are exceptional in every sense – taste, construction and burn. Hard to beat.

►H. Upmann. The brand has been around forever, but you have to try the new H. UpmannVintage Cameroon. The perfect mid-day smoke to enjoy while listening to me on the radio!

►Lamb’s Club. Another of those smaller brands, this Dominican is made with Cameroon wrapper and Cuban seed Dominican long filler. Keep this one a secret among my readers – if too many people find out about it we’ll never be able to get enough of them!

►Macanudo Cafe. The #1 selling premium cigar brand in the world, these cigars are very mild. Also available in 2 other versions, the richer tasting Macanudo Maduro and the even more full flavored Macanudo Robust.

►Montecristo. One of the most recognized brands in the world, these exquisite cigars are medium bodied and exceptionally well made. To treat yourself to a fantastic smoke, try the hearty Montecristo White.
Interestingly enough, this isn't the complete list! I noticed that the "edited list doesn't include the La Gloria Cubana, Padron 1926 and 1964, Partagas Black Label and Spanish Rosado, Punch Gran Puro and Punch Corojo, Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real and Habana Reserve, and the Rocky Patel lineup especially the EDGE .

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 120474)
Gasp! Rush is.... WRONG! Again and again and again... Anyone who lets him do their cigar thinking for them is headed for... whatever. Hearty Monte Whites? Macanudos? Dominican Cohibas "top of the heap?" Can't find Fuentes? Don Pepin doesn't make the Top 10 and Excalber does?
:2
I'm sure that Finck's contacted Rush to put a sampler together, and he took them up on it. But in context, I think it's unfair to edit out the good sticks and only put in what you want. Everyone's tastes are different - especially someone who is just starting out. Would you recommend a Camacho Triple Maduro to a brand new cigar smoker?

I never ordered the "Rush sampler", but I did order a sampler from Finck's. The "Charles the Great" is okay - nothing special, but I do like their Lamb's Club blend. The problem is that most of the Finck brands are cut tobacco or a mixture of cut and long tobacco, which I don't care for. Finck's is also pretty pricey on their stuff, compared to other online vendors.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now and going back to enjoying my Tierra del Sol. :D


:dance::dance::dance:

Tombstone 12-17-2008 06:10 AM
Re: Rush Limbuaugh's recommendations
 
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Originally Posted by alley00p (Post 122897)
This whole thing started on his "open-line Friday" show quite a few months ago. Rush took a call from a caller who asked him what would be a good list of starter sticks for someone who wants to start smoking cigars. Rush went over a number of cigars, but was trying to stay with "mild" cigars which is what many of these sticks on the list are:



Interestingly enough, this isn't the complete list! I noticed that the "edited list doesn't include the La Gloria Cubana, Padron 1926 and 1964, Partagas Black Label and Spanish Rosado, Punch Gran Puro and Punch Corojo, Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real and Habana Reserve, and the Rocky Patel lineup especially the EDGE .



:2
I'm sure that Finck's contacted Rush to put a sampler together, and he took them up on it. But in context, I think it's unfair to edit out the good sticks and only put in what you want. Everyone's tastes are different - especially someone who is just starting out. Would you recommend a Camacho Triple Maduro to a brand new cigar smoker?

I never ordered the "Rush sampler", but I did order a sampler from Finck's. The "Charles the Great" is okay - nothing special, but I do like their Lamb's Club blend. The problem is that most of the Finck brands are cut tobacco or a mixture of cut and long tobacco, which I don't care for. Finck's is also pretty pricey on their stuff, compared to other online vendors.

OK, I'm off my soapbox now and going back to enjoying my Tierra del Sol. :D


:dance::dance::dance:

Ditto


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