Rush Limbaugh's Awkward "Straight Shooter" Billboard in Tucson

[Ian David]

Rush Limbaugh's Awkward "Straight Shooter" Billboard in Tucson



A Reddit user in Tucson, carblos, came across this billboard "down the street where Giffords was shot." Maybe Limbaugh's people want to rethink this one.

More:
http://www.good.is/post/rush-limbaugh-s-awkward-straight-shooter-billboard-in-tucson/

[liberal N proud]

1. Tasteless

But that's limbaugh

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. It looks like a bunch of assholes, appropriate for a Rush promotion.

:dilemma:

[RKP5637]

13. +1000 +++ n/t

[EV_Ares]

3. With bulletholes & everything.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. OMG

[Cleita]

5. Ed Schultz just mentioned it on his show.

It's going national. He can't claim he doesn't influence what is happening in Tucson because he hadn't been there in twenty years anymore.

[Johonny]

6. I thought those were pills not bullet holes

word is Rush can't shoot without his little blue pills.

[Roy Rolling]

9. not pills

"surveyor holes" I see them on maps all the time :rofl:

[Darth_Kitten]

7. Maybe News Talk 790 KNST need a few emails sent their way?

Just a few.

[Ian David]

8. UPDATE: Clear Channel Yanks 'Straight Shooter' Limbaugh Ad In Tucson

Several weeks ago, NewsTalk 790 KNST in Tucson put up a billboard to advertise Rush Limbaugh's radio show. The text reads, "Rush Limbaugh/Straight Shooter," and the ad is riddled with images of bullet holes. In the wake of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and 18 others on Saturday, KNST's parent company, Clear Channel, decided to take down the billboard.

In a statement to TPM, Clear Channel, which also manages the billboard, said the ad "used the common expression 'straight shooter' to describe Mr. Limbaugh's candid and direct style." The company also said explicitly that it was KNST's promotion department that created the ad, not Limbaugh's show. But after Saturday, company management decided it might not be such a good idea to keep the ad up.

"Clear Channel Outdoor management in Tucson quickly elected to take down this ad - believing that discussion of its interpretation would not contribute to the desire for healing in the Tucson community," Clear Channel said.

Read the full statement:

More:
http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/01/clear_channel_yanks_straight_shooter_limbaugh_ad_in_tucson.php

Hat-tip to: http://twitter.com/Pam_Spaulding/status/25695936885821440

[Roy Rolling]

10. oops

Their excuse "used the common expression "straight shooter" fails to be straight by neglecting to mention the billboard also carried graphics that it was shot full of holes by gunfire. The billboard is not the only thing full of it . . .

[Matariki]

11. "discussion of its interpretation" - that's all they care about.

Not how tasteless it is, not whether it's feeding a fire - nope, the *discussion of its interpretation* is the actual problem.

:eyes:

[somone]

12. RW methodology is guns, threats, intimidation, violence, blood

[ladywnch]

14. rethink it????? hell, they're probably trying to figure out a way to make it flashing neon!

anything to stir up more anger, hate, frustration. maybe he can incite a riot to take credit for! -----worthless POS.

[jwirr]

15. Big Ed said the owner of the board had taken it down. Finally.

[Electric Monk]

16. They took it down. Whacha got to be ashamed of, Rush? Blood on your hands?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x197945
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/01/clear-channel-pulls-limbaughs-straight-shooter-billboard-tucson