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41. Here is the reply I got from KFI
Mon Mar 12, 2012, 06:24 PM
Mar 2012

As you will see Limbaugh is offerring a non apology apology.

Dear Listener,

KFI is committed to providing its listeners with access to a broad range of
opinion and commentary without condoning or agreeing with the opinions, comments
or attempts at humor expressed by on-air talent. The contraception debate is one
that sparks strong emotion and opinions on both sides of the issue. We respect
the right of Mr. Limbaugh, as well as the rights of those who disagree with him,
to express those opinions.

Please share your comments with the Public Relations department at Premiere
Networks, who will relay them to the Producers of the show. They can be reached
at Publicrelations@premrad.com or 818-461-5750. You can also call Mr. Limbaugh
during his show at 1-800-282-2882.

Mr. Limbaugh has released this statement.

"For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a
day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy
of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. I think it is
absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are
discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I
personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social
activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where
do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we
be debating if tax payers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are
interested in running to keep fit? In my monologue, I posited that it is not our
business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone's bedroom nor do I think
it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level. My choice of words was not
the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I
sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices."

I've been trying to send a thank you note to Carbonite. louis-t Mar 2012 #1
I thought about doing the same. Control-Z Mar 2012 #16
Carbonite and many others still adverstise on the other right hate stations Tveil Mar 2012 #23
Went through this time. media@carbonite.com louis-t Mar 2012 #47
Thanks for the update. freshwest Mar 2012 #2
Anheuser Busch, Tax Resolution, and Leer Capital exboyfil Mar 2012 #3
Rush...enjoy retirement nadinbrzezinski Mar 2012 #4
Rush has a big fat contract. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2012 #40
Not Necessarily The Case... KharmaTrain Mar 2012 #60
I just can't stop smiling. truebrit71 Mar 2012 #5
Social evolutionary end to an evil footenote in American History....he is done for... opihimoimoi Mar 2012 #6
YES! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2012 #7
The Bloated Sack has been holed hifiguy Mar 2012 #8
THAT is a jumbo order of French fries. I am glad to finally see it. Vincardog Mar 2012 #9
The great part is how he dug himself deeper and deeper zappaman Mar 2012 #10
2 things .... just my thoughts Botany Mar 2012 #11
I Believe Mainstream Republicans (few that there are) Are happy About Developments indykatie1955 Mar 2012 #13
I particularly enjoy Aerows Mar 2012 #12
I see the US Army is listed as not wanting to advertise during his show rainbow4321 Mar 2012 #14
You know if he would have tried his bullshit during the VN war madokie Mar 2012 #28
Wow, but according to one poster today Kingofalldems Mar 2012 #15
Yeah, one right winger Aerows Mar 2012 #17
So that means 17,859 must be left Arugula Latte Mar 2012 #18
This is so wonderful! Are we seeing the death of right wing hate radio? workinclasszero Mar 2012 #19
it's almost sureal. never thought he would go down. Robeysays Mar 2012 #22
Pigboy = dead man waddling! LOL workinclasszero Mar 2012 #25
He's not gone yet. We still have a lot of work to do. calimary Mar 2012 #36
Thanks -- and keep posting it on EVERY Limbaugh thread! gateley Mar 2012 #51
I fully intend to. As many as I can find. calimary Mar 2012 #61
I REALLY wanna file my complaint w the FCC. IGoToDU Mar 2012 #55
Found a good resource, and an extensive one. calimary Mar 2012 #62
K&R Tarheel_Dem Mar 2012 #20
British Petroleum!?! Major Hogwash Mar 2012 #21
Is that a direct transcription from Rush's show? LittleGirl Mar 2012 #31
Uh, no. Major Hogwash Mar 2012 #42
rats. I was hoping it was a direct transcription. LittleGirl Mar 2012 #44
Some pics to enjoy. GiveMeFreedom Mar 2012 #24
Face of the Republican Party? More like the ASS of the Republican Party! nt MADem Mar 2012 #46
Lifelock is refusing to drop their ads av8rdave Mar 2012 #26
Wow, and I thought it was a good company to do business with Digit Mar 2012 #53
I had quite the email exchange with their people av8rdave Mar 2012 #56
David Frum is now explaining why Limbaugh may fail--Mike Huckabee is starting his own show Julian Englis Mar 2012 #27
Wow. Jack Rabbit Mar 2012 #29
KSFO booted Limbaugh in January Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #33
Hmmmm . . . Do you mean Rush was too far to the right for Attila the Hun? Jack Rabbit Mar 2012 #34
They booted Melanie Morgan and Michael Savage in the past Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #38
Actually, Limbaugh was moved to KKSF from KSFO. totodeinhere Mar 2012 #37
This is EXCELLENT NEWS but LittleGirl Mar 2012 #30
Wow, some major companies in there. I was surprised at Sams Club and Wall Mart. jwirr Mar 2012 #32
Sams Club and Walmart have been right wing, anti-women and anti-union... Brooklyn Dame Mar 2012 #58
That I understood - what surprised me is that they dropped him. jwirr Mar 2012 #59
What the f was any of the 141 companies doing by sponsoring Limpballs in the first place other indepat Mar 2012 #35
Preparation H - c'mon there's a joke here somewhere IcyPeas Mar 2012 #39
Here is the reply I got from KFI grantcart Mar 2012 #41
K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2012 #43
That's just GRAND!!!! nt MADem Mar 2012 #45
This is how you take down a tub of goo. sarcasmo Mar 2012 #48
Good for America and in turn good for the world. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #49
re:EXCLUSIVE: 141 Companies Drop Advertising From Rush Limbaugh allan01 Mar 2012 #50
Hallmark is on the list Kennah Mar 2012 #52
I want to know who still advertises on his show. Kablooie Mar 2012 #54
It's too bad that it's ONLY 141 advertisers! Brooklyn Dame Mar 2012 #57
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