CPSIA on Rush Limbaugh

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I just heard Rush talking about the CPSIA. I don't think he mentioned it by name, but he was talking about the children's motorbikes that will be pulled because of lead in the engines, and mentioned library books. Still listening.

[Former_Member]

trafalgarssquare. I think you hit the nail on the head :)

[trafalgarssquare]

plaidfuzz

the law's far reaching effects are bad for children and for businesses. it's just a bad law-face it.
we're just trying to get them to rewrite it so it's a good law.

[Former_Member]

trafalgarssquare said:

seriously where is all the anger coming from? the fact that there are a handful of etsians who listen to Rush?
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Kind of from the fact that we are being told to sit down and shut up.

[trafalgarssquare]

VE, i was shocked when i saw this post for the first time...i thought i was the only one who listened to him! :)

[trafalgarssquare]

i know plaidfuzz isn't it terrible?!!

most of the congressmen, when we try to contact them about this, tell us it won't affect the crafter and the small business. it's like a "pat-pat on the head now go and play." talk about being told to sit down and shut up. those congressmen are just going to have to hear us!

[trafalgarssquare]

btw, nice avatar plaidfuzz, i love gorjuss too!

[Former_Member]

trafalgar, I think some people have a difficult time accepting the fact that not everyone agrees with them, hence the anger you see.

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trafalgarssquare said:

btw, nice avatar plaidfuzz, i love gorjuss too!
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Thanks! I want to buy one of everything in her shop. I have a few prints and keep lemming more, lol.

[trafalgarssquare]

her work is pretty incredible, i'd love to make art like that!

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VintageEmbellishment says:
trafalgar, I think some people have a difficult time accepting the fact that not everyone agrees with them, hence the anger you see.

Yes, Lush does seem angry with the world, but he makes a good living finding scapegoats for his followers to be angry at. (i.e. afraid of)

[Former_Member]

wow....this forum took lots of twists and turns......I just wanted to mention that along with Rush....Hugh Hewitt also had small business owners on today.....I just emailed him....just wanted to let you know....the more noise the better

http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/blog

check for radio times in your area...:)

[Former_Member]

I don't listen to Rush, either, but I don't care who publicizes this issue, it's helpful. I think it's pretty sad, actually, that none of the liberal programs will touch it. A lot of people are disillusioned, as it was liberal, progressive groups who lobbied for the bill, who are currently spreading disinformation about it (the testing, they say, is easy, and isn't expensive, and anybody who complains just cares more about profits than kids, and those who complain, they say, are really a front for Big Business), and the reform bills are all sponsored by Republicans, and the Democrats in charge will not let those bills leave committee.

here's who lobbied for the bill:
http://heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com/2009/02/who-lobbied-for-cpsia.html

A member of one of those lobbying groups is currently on the fast track for replacing Nord, in which case we are totally, completely sunk.


A list of the specific things wrong with the law is good. However, there's a problem with this one:

5) Imports should be certified PRIOR to being allowed into the US and then should be tested to make sure they actually comply when they get here.

It's illegal. It violates free trade agreements. The CPSC has no authority to make such a ruling, and Congress would be violating all kinds of Trade Agreements if they tried- and they know that.

[Coolstraps]

Well, seems to me the old adage "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" applies here. Right now, a half-witted Congress has passed a half-witted law that will destroy a substantial portion of our small business economy. Rush Limbaugh is willing to advocate for this group with a very powerful voice. I'd be saying thank you.

[Former_Member]

At this point, I also have to agree. I am not a big Rush Limbaugh fan because he is extremist, but I think we need an extremist right now.

[Former_Member]

Donnalda, I don't like the extremes on either side, but perhaps we have to fight extremists with extremists.

[Former_Member]

Littlethings, Yup.

[Former_Member]

I will admit to laughing a helluva lot reading "Rush Limbaugh Is A Big, Fat Idiot" by Al Franken.

*backs away slowly, relying on his peripheral vision

[Former_Member]

Shrug. Al Franken.... Isn't he the guy who stole money from that inner city club for underprivileged children?

Is he addressing the CPSIA right now?

[Former_Member]

you couldn't pay me to listen to Rush...Deputy isn't he the guy that said everyone caught doing drugs should be shipped out of this country and then whoops he gets caught

[Coolstraps]

Well, seems to me that if people find Rush Limbaugh such a reprehensible figure rather than a lovable little fuzzball, they should certainly contact him and tell him to hush about the devastation being wrought by this law. If someone is willing to assist you, it seems the least you can do is be appreciative. I am really kind of shocked at the mean-spiritedness and viciousness that has surfaced in this thread. People are welcome to listen or not as they choose, agree or not as they choose, but if the guy is doing his small part to save your business, it just seems gauche and tacky to turn around and slam him.

[Former_Member]

Coolstraps- agreed. It's really obvious who is and who is not partisan. THIS issue is the CPSIA and how it is killing businesses and livelihoods, destroying choice, and nto keeping kids safe. Rush is addressing it. Franken et al... NOT. But some people cherish their hates so much they just can't separate things issue by issue from their hatreds.

I don't listen to Rush for my own reasons, but I am thrilled that somebody with a radio audience of thousands and thousands is getting the word out. I would be equally thrilled if Joy Behar, who is Rush in drag only with more spite and less brains, would talk about it, but so far as I know, she's refused- a number of people have contacted The View and asked. If she did cover the issue, I would not be wasting time carping on all the reasons why listening to her makes me want to eat my own teeth. I would be grateful and appreciative for the badly needed attention this issue would be getting, because a grown up doesn't let personal feelings and partisan politics interfere with recognizing and appreciating a helping hand no matter the source.

[Former_Member]

&heart;

[Former_Member]

I think that maybe someone should contact Howard Stern and get him onboard as well.

[Former_Member]

Go for it Badges! I don't care who talks about it. I myself don't think Howard should be on the air but there are a lot that seem to like to listen to his shock jock way. You contact him and if he gets on the bandwagon more power to the people. While you are at it why don't you mention to him that since President Obama took office our Country has spent $34 Billion Dollars a day!

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lordslivingworld says:
While you are at it why don't you mention to him that since President Obama took office our Country has spent $34 Billion Dollars a day!
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without assuming anything by your name, I would like to point out that considering what we have spent for years under Bush every day on the war in Iraq, this statement comes across as petulant, misinformed and ridiculous.

I think it's great that you can put aside your personal dislike for Stern and support his choice to discuss the issue with his extremely large audience, should he do so.