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Popular talk radio host Rush Limbaugh opened his program this afternoon with his reaction and further details into his
bid to become part owner of the St. Louis Rams football team. Limbaugh couched the issue as part of a "slippery slope" in American politics, calling himself a "mirror" that reflected a new hatred in "Obama's America." [Full transcript HERE].
Limbaugh explained that after casually mentioning on air his interest in owning a professional football team he was later approached by Dave Checketts at a Donald Trump golf course in Florida. Some weeks later, in late May or early June, Checketts came to Rush's home and they came to an agreement and Limbaugh joined the group pursuing the Rams.
Limbaugh noted several times that he stressed to Checketts that there would be a serious firestorm surrounding his involvement, and Checketts assured Limbaugh that he had cleared it with "higher-ups" in the league.
However, when the story leaked last week, despite the controversy, Checketts reiterated to Limbaugh that he wouldn't have let it come this far without knowing it would be a successful bid.
Limbaugh also made it clear that he would have been a minority owner and that a Reuters story earlier this week reported that liberal George Soros might have been part of the group as well. Limbaugh believed that Soros might have been the 30 percent contributor that left the group some time ago.
Rush said that he knew there would be problems when DeMaurice Smith of the NFL Players Association sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stating his opposition to Limbaugh. Rush believed that it is part of a bargaining ploy for the players as they face negotiations for the new collective bargaining agreement. Rush said there is a fear that if the salary cap is eliminated, owners may lock out the players. He attributed this to the Player's Association flexing its muscles in negotiations.
On Tuesday, Checketts asked Rush to withdraw from the group, to which Limbaugh responded that he would not drop out voluntarily and that Checketts would have to fire him and go public with the story. Checketts said it was a tough decision to make and stated that he respected Limbaugh greatly. Limbaugh went on to explain the significance of his ordeal as part of a greater issue of "Obama's America," noting DeMaurice Smith's political background.
Smith is an "Obamanite" according to Limbaugh, noting his significant political contributions and campaign work. [Details HERE.] Rush explained that Smith was a lobbyist for the Washington firm Patton Boggs and has no experience in professional sports.
"Obama's America is quite possibly going to include the National Football League," Limbaugh said, as Smith would likely involve the White House and the Congressional Black Caucus in the event of an NFL lockout by the owners.
"What I am going to be known as is a mirror," he said, reflecting the hatred that comes from "Obama's America" against conservatives and others who oppose his presidency.
Saying that he has lost nothing on this ordeal, Limbaugh said that he feared that "On the other hand, our country has lost a great deal."
Rush insisted that he will still be the "biggest non-paid promoter" of the NFL and that he still loves the game. To Rush, the more important issue that stems from this episode, involving "race hustling," hatred, and lies about his quotes, is the effect on America.
"But the hatred that I am able now to mirror for the country to see is all over the place. And I tell you with absolute sincerity: I am more sad for our country than I am for myself," Rush said. "These are dark days that we face."
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