Rush Limbaugh stealthily inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians.

[Folacin]

Originally Posted by Una Persson

Rush is a timbertool but there was no "stealth" about this. It's been one of the top news items on radio and TV for weeks here in Missouri and Kansas, as well as a frequent topic on talk radio and talk TV shows such as "Ruckus."

Well, this bit was kind of stealthy:

The unveiling of Limbaugh’s bust was kept secret from all but invited guests until less than an hour before the ceremony.

While Republican lawmakers were invited, Democrats were not and visitors were blocked from entering. All but one of the doors to the House chamber were locked with armed Highway Patrol and Capitol Police patrolling the hallways outside the chamber.

Also interesting that apparently the Speaker gets to select HOF members, but a separate organization (controlled by the Dem governor) apparently controls statues in the rotunda - so perhaps an ongoing spat.

Of course, we Missourian's have much more important things to worry about, but that won't stop anyone in Jeff City.

[Dewey Finn]

Originally Posted by Stink Fish Pot

Here's a serious question for those anti Rush being in the Missouri HOF:

Should it be a popularity contest? Right now, it sounds like the state legislature puts people in, correct? If you turn something like this political, you are going to see people being banned for being in the wrong political party.

Benedict Arnold is one of the most famous people from Connecticut but I doubt he'll ever be added to the state HOF. So to a certain extent, popularity is an issue.

[L. G. Butts, Ph.D.]

We should convince Michael Moore to live in Missouri for a while so we can induct him... I wonder how the Republicans would feel about that?

[Stink Fish Pot]

Originally Posted by Dewey Finn

Benedict Arnold is one of the most famous people from Connecticut but I doubt he'll ever be added to the state HOF. So to a certain extent, popularity is an issue.

True, but he's a special case... after all, he did try to upend the revolution, and he didn't live in the US after the Revolution was over. He ended up living in England, so I am guessing he lost is claim to the Conn. HOF.

Folks from Missouri, don't sweat it. I doubt he will drag in the masses (or his ditto-heads) Besides, you can skip this HOF and go to the Bowling HOF instead (isn't this in St. Louis?)

Now THAT"S a good time had by all. Earl Anthony, anyone?

[elucidator]

Well, he was no Dick Weber. But then, who is? That's just how he rolled.

[MacCat]

Originally Posted by elucidator

That's just how he rolled.

Oh spare me...

[BrainGlutton]

Famous people from Missouri. Plenty to choose from. Including criminals. Does James Earl Ray get a HOF bust?

[Rachellelogram]

The REAL debate here is whether to pronounce it Mizuree or Mizzurah.

[BrainGlutton]

Originally Posted by rachelellogram

The REAL debate here is whether to pronounce it Mizuree or Mizzurah.

Oh, it has to be Mizuree, or "Shenandoah" just wouldn't sound right.

[foolsguinea]

Originally Posted by John Mace

They have a Democratic governor named Nixon? Is this some sort of bizzaro state, or what?

It's getting bizarre. Anyone not scared about the ongoing ascendance of the Conservative Movement should look at what's actually happening in state legislatures like Missouri's. These are the farm teams for Congress, and they are full of dangerously corrupt, dangerously silly amateur dabblers in politics who happily bow down to Rusty Limbaugh and his type.

Jay Nixon is probably the most trusted figure in Missouri politics, though.

[onecut39]

Originally Posted by Sicks Ate

Missouri House GOP members managed to induct Limbaugh, apparently with nobody being aware of it until it was time. Needless to say, Democrats are in somewhat of a furor.

While you may argue that Limbaugh is indeed famous, consider who he is in company with now. From the story:



Coming this close on the heels of his most recent foot-in-mouth scandal, I can only imagine that this will hurt the Republicans who were behind it. Then again, depending on their district, they may get their own busts installed at the county courthouse.

If I did that I would try to keep it a secret too!!!

[FinnAgain]

Originally Posted by dngnb8

I bet the inspiration came from The Usual Suspects

Nah, the comics.
He's the Dark Knight Detective.
(Also, the Goddamn Batman)