Rush Limbaugh

I discovered Rush Limbaugh in the Fall of 1992. Before him, I had been a strong advocate of homeschooling, life, and family issues, but Rush was the first who introduced me to conservatism. From there, I was exposed to the Heritage Foundation, National Review, and much more. Rush was entertaining and was saying things no one else saying, which made him interesting to me. He was a giant on the radio, and I was thankful for his commentary and alternate voice in a land of liberalism. Yes, I remember Dan's bakesale, his early television program, and some of the early spoofs he played. Rush was an entertainer.

At one point, though, I struggled with some of his messaging and ideas. Rush billed himself as a conservative, but he was much more of a secular conservative who probably did not even have a theological category for much of his views. Eventually, I turned off Rush (and all talk radio) in favor of greater research believing that while there were things he and I could agree, there were areas we couldn't. I don't know the last time I listened to Rush, but I do not think my kids have ever heard of Rush Limbaugh.

He was a giant in the field and I am thankful for what I learned from him, but I am also thankful I didn't continue to listen to him. For a season in life, he was valuable. For that, I am thankful.