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By Congressman Jack Kingston Posted in Congress | Rush Limbaugh — Comments (4) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

The left-leaning, George Soros funded Media Matters has Rush Limbaugh in their crosshairs for comments they claim he made on his radio show last week.  According to the group, Rush called military personnel who served in Iraq and oppose the war, “phony soldiers.”

Unfortunately for Media Matters, an examination of the transcript reveals their claim is false.  But since when has the Left let facts get in the way?  Indeed, the day after his comments, Rush explained that he was referring not to any real soldier but a phony one. Most notably, Jesse MacBeth, a now-hero of the left when he recounted how his Army unit murdered innocent Iraqis.  In fact, he hadn’t even completed basic training.  Two weeks ago, MacBeth pled guilty to falsifying an Army discharge record and a Department of Veterans Affairs claim; he was sentenced to five months in jail and three years probation.

MacBeth’s conviction was part of a year long investigation called “Operation Stolen Valor” that focused on those who lie about their military service for financial gain or other reasons.  In fact, just days before Rush’s comments, ABC News did a story on “Operation Stolen Valor.”  In that report, correspondent Brian Ross used the phrase “phony heroes.”  Media Matters and the Democrats’ silence on that comment speaks volumes and reveals their true intentions.

In response to the attack on Rush I will be introducing a resolution that calls for:

“Honoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and commending broadcaster Rush Limbaugh for his relentless efforts to build and maintain troop morale through worldwide radio broadcasts and personal visits to conflict regions.”

The Left has long targeted conservative talk radio.  They have tried everything from regulation to launching their own liberal network.  But Air America failed miserably and conservative radio has continued to grow.  Faced with such defeat, they are now looking to revive the Fairness Doctrine.  And with Media Matters leading the way, it seems they are attempting to take their first step.