Is it true that Rush Limbaugh was nominated and considered it a great honor?

[Towlie]

I'm looking for links to evidence supporting this claim:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6733629#6734015

[el_bryanto]

1. He was nominated

And took it as kind of a joke.

Bryant

[Crankie Avalon]

11. Well, I think anyone would.

Take a "nomination" of him for a Noble Prize (of all things!) as a joke, that is.

[Emit]

2. Apparently, Mark Levin president of Landmark Legal Foundation nominated him in 2007

Dear Dr. Mjos:
Landmark Legal Foundation herewith submits the name of Rush Limbaugh as
an unsolicited nomination for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
We are offering this nomination for Mr. Limbaugh's nearly two decades
of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all
mankind, regardless of race, creed, economic stratum or national origin. We
fervently believe that these are the only real cornerstones of just and
lasting peace throughout the world.
Rush Limbaugh is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host in the
United States and one of the most popular broadcasters in the world. His
daily radio show is heard on more than 600 radio stations in the United
States and around the world. For 18 years he has used his show to become
the foremost advocate for freedom and democracy in the world today.
Everyday he gives voice to the values of democratic governance, individual
opportunity and the just, equal application of the rule of law -- and it is
fitting the Nobel Committee recognize the power of these ideals to build a
truly peaceful world for future generations.
Thank you for your thoughtful and serious consideration of this
nomination. Should you require additional information, please don't
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,



Mark R. Levin
President


Edit to add more info on Landmark Legal Foundation:

Landmark Legal Foundation

The Landmark Legal Foundation specializes in battling opponents of school vouchers, unions, and environmental regulations in the name of opposing "big government." Landmark's president, Mark Levin, is a high-profile right-wing media figure who hosts his own radio program, contributes to the National Review, and is the author of Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America.

Landmark Legal Foundation
19415 Deerfield Avenue Suite 312
Leesburg, VA 20176
Website: www.landmarklegal.org

President: Mark R. Levin
Founded/Place: 1976
Advisory Council Member: Becky Norton Dunlop
Board of Directors: Roy Innis (Congress of Racial Equality), Walter Williams (CATO Institute, Heritage Foundation), Edwin Meese III, (Former Attorney General), WM. Bradford Reynolds (Federalist Society), Steve A. Matthews, Gary L. McDowell, Lawrence F. Davenport, John Richardson, Rush Limbaugh
Former President: Jerald Hill
Finances: $1,794,247 (2005 revenue)
Media: The Mark Levin Show, aired on the radio weekly on WABC AM station.
Publications: Men in Black: How the Supreme Court is Destroying America, a book by President Mark Levin

Read the latest news on the Landmark Legal Foundation on the group's Right Wing Watch index page
Purpose

Landmark Legal Foundation (LFF) is a legal advocacy group that litigates based on the principles of individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited government. Among others, LLF has targeted the National Education Association, the Democratic National Committee, the AFL-CIO, Emily's List, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest Service.
Activities

* In February 2007, LLF nominated right-wing talk show host Rush Limbaugh for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling him the "foremost advocate for freedom and democracy in the world today." Limbaugh serves as an unpaid member of Landmark's Board of Advisors.
* Landmark Legal Foundation (LLF) initiates litigation against major non-profit, governmental, and social institutions.
* LLF focuses primarily on education and environmental litigation, in an attempt to dismantle institutions that preserve universal public schooling and that promote and fight for a clean environment. It assists state legislators in their pursuit to enact educational reforms such as providing school vouchers, private management of public schools, and other voucher initiatives.
* Mark Levin is a contributing editor of National Review, as well as a frequent contributor to the Washington Times and Human Events.
* Works for welfare reform.
* Played a role in supporting Paula Jones during the Clinton sexual scandal by receiving funds from the Scaife Foundation and finding lawyers for Jones. Salon, "Newsreal: The men who kept Paula Jones lawsuit going"

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/landmark-legal-foundation

[A HERETIC I AM]

5. Levin had absolutely no standing to nominate him in the first place...

and the Nobel Committee didn't even take Limbaugh under consideration.

[Gothmog]

13. It was not a valid nomination

Only specified people can submit valid nominations and this bozo is not on the list

[Lucy Goosey]

9. Woah, holy f*ck!

Mr. Limbaugh's nearly two decades of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all mankind, regardless of race, creed, economic stratum or national origin

Holy shit, I can't believe that even the most die-hard Rush fan would believe this bullshit. They don't believe in equality.

Let me fix it:

Mr. Limbaugh's nearly two decades of tireless efforts to promote liberty, equality and opportunity for all wealthy, white, conservative, christian, heterosexual, able-bodied American men

[Crankie Avalon]

12. Are the people behind this "legal foundation" the same ones who gave us the "Talon News Agency"?

:eyes:

[Jamastiene]

3. I did a search for it on Yahoo and up popped his web site.

I waded through the stupid and found a mention of it.

If you go to his web site, it's listed there. I won't link to it here, because that's against the rules, but the February 1, 2007 transcript talked about the Landmark Legal Foundation nominating him. :puke:

[jeffbr]

4. You too can be nominated by your prof

"Professors of social sciences, history, philosophy, law and theology" are qualified nominators for the Peace Prize.

[BlooInBloo]

6. It wasn't philosophy.

[Johonny]

7. hacks are often nominated for these awards

so it's not a big deal

[Lucy Goosey]

8. Getting nominated is not a really big deal, and the Committee doesn't release lists of nominees

Only one elected legislator or professor had to submit his name for him to be considered nominated, no further vetting required as long as the nominator is legit. Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini have all been nominated (confirmed by official Nobel records, which are only released after 50 years.)

http://nobelpeaceprize.org/en_GB/nomination_committee/who-can-nominate/

The Committee does not itself announce the names of nominees. In so far as certain names crop up in the advance speculations as to who will receive the year's Prize, this is either sheer guesswork or information put out by the person or persons behind the nomination. Information in the Nobel Committee's nominations data base is not made public until after fifty years.

[Warpy]

10. Every kook in the world gets nominated by his cronies

but it doesn't count unless you get nominated by somebody on the prize committee.

That's a distinction that's beyond that fathead, unfortunately.

FWIW, I hope this award isn't as premature and ill considered as Kissinger's was.

I hope Obama has the wisdom to get us out of both Stupid's ruinous wars. I hope he has the courage and foresight to start whittling the military budget down to a reasonable level.