Mark Alexander’s recent essay, “Anatomy of a BIG Lie: ‘Phony Soldiers’,” outlined the recent smear attempt by congressional Democrats against radio-talk-show host Rush Limbaugh. In September, Limbaugh characterized as “phony soldiers” leftists who had falsely claimed military service or honors in order to denigrate President Bush and the war in Iraq. The Left went nuts. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, apparently with nothing better to do, crafted a letter condemning Limbaugh, had 40 other Democrat senators sign it and sent it to Mark Mays, CEO of Rush’s syndication partner Clear Channel. Mays turned the letter over to Rush, who promptly put it up for auction on eBay, promising to match the sale amount in a donation to the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. The final bid was $2.1 million, which Rush gladly matched.
Sen. Reid, however, couldn’t let the moment pass. He took the Senate floor last Friday before the auction closed to claim credit for the whole idea: “When I spoke to Mark May [sic], he and I thought this probably wouldn’t make much money—a letter, written by Democrat senators, complaining about something.” Then patting himself on the back for the donation itself, Reid said, “I don’t know what we could do more important than helping to ensure that children of our fallen soldiers and police officers who have fallen in the line of duty have the opportunity for their children to have a good education.” We’re sure those military families are forever grateful for your “support,” Senator. And as Rush responded, “People wouldn’t pay a dime for [any other letter you have written], Senator! This one represents an abuse of power... That is why your letter is historic.” As a gesture of thanks for the $4.2-million donation, the MC-LEF gave Rush the “Brass [Pair]” Award—much better than a phony peace prize.
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