Arne- I don't care whether you like Limbaugh or hate Lumbaugh: whether you think he is accurate or full of lies.   To deny his popularity or place in radio history only makes you look foolish.

He redefined talk radio.   There was very little before he started.   Today it dominates the air waves.    There would be no Al Franken if there was no Rush Limbaugh.

He has dominated ratings as the undisputed leader every year for the last 15 straight years.   Name one TV, radio, athelete, or movie star who has been the number one star for 15 straight years.   That is pretty elite company.

Limbaugh has won more Marconi awards than anyone else.   This shows that the industry regards him highly as well.

Lets compare Limbaugh to Franken.   20 million people a week listen to limbaugh   Only 1 - 1.25 million listen to Franken (per Talkers Magazine) Limbaugh is highly profitable.   Air America is losing millions of dollars a year. (it is only on the air through donations of fat cat millionaires)   The only area that Franken is biggger than Rush is in his stomache as Franken is much fatter than Limbaugh.

Rush is the most successfull radio host in history.... ditto.