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Limbaugh fires back at 'fool' Jackson Lee for NFL floor speech

By Bob Cusack - 10/14/09 12:57 PM ET

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday fired back at a House Democrat who has called on the National Football League (NFL) not to let him buy the St. Louis Rams.

On his radio show, Limbaugh said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) was "spreading lies" when she delivered a speech on the House floor on Tuesday.

Jackson Lee said Limbaugh is "divisive" and should not be allowed to impugn the integrity of the NFL. She also highlighted Limbaugh's controversial comments about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb in 2003.

Limbaugh, who has expressed interest in buying the Rams, said, "I wonder if Ms. Jackson Lee has any regard for the truth. Does she have any regard for hoping, desiring to sound intelligent and knowledgeable, or is she content to be happy and proud to go the floor of the House of Representatives and make a fool of herself?

"What makes [Jackson Lee] a sports expert?" Limbaugh asked.

Limbaugh asserted that the media and Democrats are spreading "lies and fabrications and misstatements" about him, suggesting that his comments on McNabb have been distorted.

He added, "She can say what she wants. These are the people who have power over us ... I don't have any power over Sheila Jackson Lee and I don't seek any power over Sheila Jackson Lee. She, on the other hand, is the opposite. She wants power over not just me, but of as many people she can get."

The Missouri native said Democrats are going after him: "The United States government has people who are now totally comfortable in targeting an individual," he said, citing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and now Jackson Lee.

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Comments (162)

Sheila-Jackson-Lee ought to have more important topics to squack about on the House floor, other than squacking about Rush Limbaugh or the NFL. It is none of her business, and my strong prediction is that she will not get re-elected next year. The floor will be much quieter without her mouth.BY Amazingoly on 10/14/2009 at 14:14
I don't agree with much of what Limbaugh says; however, I do not understand why a United States Representative would stand up on the floor of the House and voice an opinion concerning a private individual and a private company and include in her speech the fact that this is not a government issue all the while she is giving her speech on the floor of the House on government time.I am completely baffled.BY dave on 10/14/2009 at 14:19
Since when did the NFL become the Negro Football League? There once was a similar organization in baseball but I thought everyone out grew that. What's next? Sanctioning public companies that might have racist shareholders? Amazing how the folks that contribute the least make the most noise.BY KC on 10/14/2009 at 14:26
A member of the house attacking, on the floor, an individual in the pursuit of private business is appalling. No wonder the American people are nervous about our current representatives trampling upon the limits of the Constitution.BY Scoutpylut on 10/14/2009 at 14:27
This is the loon that wanted Afro-American names for hurricanes. Hurricane Shaniqua. Queen Sheila loves her constituents as long as they are poor and on their knees.BY rob on 10/14/2009 at 14:30
Is this 'our tax dollars' at work? Does this imbecile (Ms Lee) have nothing better to do, but 'worry' about Rush Limbaugh buying The Rams? Why is she making this 'her business' and how would Rush Limbaugh 'buying' or not 'buying' The Rams affect the tax payers, 'her employers'?!! What is wrong with this picture!!BY Yoli Sanchez on 10/14/2009 at 14:33
The article left out the best part: when Jackson Lee asked NASA if the Mars rover was going to pass by where the astronauts planted the flag ….BY JoeInVegas on 10/14/2009 at 14:34
How many of these professional athletes have been busted on DUI and drug charges? Rape and murder? Gun charges? Battery?Any comments from Jackson-Lee about these charges? [***] no.We all know she would give each and every black thug athlete a pass for their indiscretions, but a white man paying their over-bloated salaries? That's racist.BY lulu on 10/14/2009 at 14:35
The rumor that Rush is interested in buying an NFL team has brought out a lot of interesting remarks. Don't be surprised if he gets more mileage out of them than they think they'll deny him. He is underestimated at their peril.BY Maureen on 10/14/2009 at 14:36
"I do not understand why a United States Representative would stand up on the floor of the House and voice an opinion concerning a private individual"Easy: because more than anything, that Representative wants to diminish the stature of that individual and, ultimately, to find a way to shut him up for good.BY JR Dogman on 10/14/2009 at 14:36

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