THE RUSH LIMBAUGH SHOW DECLINES "SLEEP TRAIN" ADS

The Limbaugh-Fluke ordeal has come to a head and is beginning to recede. The "left" made a run at el Rushbo, thinking they finally had him. But this isn't the first time the "left" thought they had Limbaugh on the ropes and in apparent trouble.

Limbaugh and his business model are much too strong, organized and geared toward success to be brought down by a controversy the likes of Fluke. Limbaugh's company is set up to move product. And move product it does.

The sales figures for his clients are impressive as are the numbers Limbaugh pulls down for himself--some reports are now hovering at about $50 million annually. And Limbaugh will be the first to tell you he deserves every bit of it. I tend to agree with that assessment because, frankly, without Rush the products languish on the shelves longer than manufacturers are comfortable with.

You can't argue with success, and the formula for success should never be tampered with--never. Ask the people at Coke. I say, in an Obama economy, if something works, don't tinker with it. Count yourself lucky.

Well, this week one of the brain pilots here in Sacramento, and long-time advertiser on Limbaugh's shows, Dale Carlsen of The Sleep Train, has had second thoughts about no longer advertising with Rush. In Fact, Carlsen changed his mind and communicated to Limbaugh to again run his Sleep Train ads.

Limbaugh's response to Sleep Train's request boiled down to one of the most unpopular words in the English language: no.

Recently, the "left" convinced many of Limbaugh's advertisers to tamper with one of the best things that's come their way in years--The Rush Limbaugh Show. One after another, long-time clients of Limbaugh's show began to drop him because of a comment Rush made about a Georgetown law student. Rush did apologize later but that wasn't going to get the "left" off his back. After all, there was blood in the water and there might still be some meat on that bone.

I tell you this story about Limbaugh and Dale Carlsen's The Sleep Train because I've been a Ditto Head since the man in red socks left a time slot open, thus allowing for radio history to be made. I was also here when the Sleep Train first began rollin' down the tracks... with, by the way, Rush Limbaugh pushing the Carlsen model as hard as he could.

Limbaugh is the kind of success story that can't be explained in a passing conversation. No, Limbaugh's success would more than likely have to be offered at the Harvard Business School for one to fully comprehend the success achieved at the Limbaugh Institute for Conservative Studies. This level of success, by one person, is not the norm. I'm sure some would disagree with my opinion, but, it is my opinion.

This WaPo story covers the history of Limbaugh and Carlsen. It will help one to understand why Limbaugh would say "no" to any future Sleep Train ads. Kind of makes you wonder what the other economic brain pilots are thinking.

Limbaugh has always been a target of the left and always will be, and Limbaugh wouldn't have it any other way. This weekend Rush should throw on some shorts, fire up a cigar, sit back... and enjoy. Then maybe take in nine holes.

It's nice to have a victory for the good guys from time to time.

*TONIGHT: ANN BARNHARDT'S FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE PULLING THE PLUG ON BARNHARDT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Andrea Shea King will be interviewing Ann Barnhardt Monday night at 9 pm et.

Last week, Barnhardt stunned her clients when she advised them that she was ceasing operations at her firm, Barnhardt Capital Management. The reason was simple: Barnhardt didn't feel her clients' investments were safe in today's markets.

Andrea posted Barnhardt's letter, which garnered both Beck and Limbaugh's attention, at her blog, The Radio Patriot. In part, here's what Barnhardt had to say:

"The reason for my decision to pull the plug was excruciatingly simple: I could no longer tell my clients that their monies and positions were safe in the futures and options markets – because they are not. And this goes not just for my clients, but for every futures and options account in the United States. The entire system has been utterly destroyed by the MF Global collapse. Given this sad reality, I could not in good conscience take one more step as a commodity broker, soliciting trades that I knew were unsafe or holding funds that I knew to be in jeopardy."

Tune in Monday night to hear Barnhardt as she explains in more detail her decision to cease operations at her brokerage firm, the state of markets, and where she thinks the markets are headed. It's an interview you won't want to miss.

THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW-- Monday at 9 PM ET

Chat room available... call in number: 1-646-478-4604

Pictured below, Ann Barnhardt--tougher than the back wall of a shootin' gallery!

LIMBAUGH POINTS OUT THE REALITY OF OBAMANOMICS

Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at NoisyRoom always posts Rush Limbaugh's morning updates. They're short, topical vids presented in that special Limbaugh way. In this one, Rush discusses Piper Corporation and how Obama's economic policies are damaging one of our country's finest aircraft producers. What a shame.

KEVIN DUJAN OF HILLBUZZ JOINS ANDREA TONIGHT!!

TONIGHT on The Andrea Shea King Show:

Founder of HillBuzz, Kevin DuJan, will again be joining Andrea for what always turns out to be an interesting, informative and entertaining interview. Kevin was brought into the national spotlight this week when Rush Limbaugh used one of HillBuzz' posts on the EIB Network. It was a very provocative and thought provoking post.

Kevin has a lot to say on a variety of topics, so join Andrea tonight at 9 PM ET for Kevin DuJan of HillBuzz. You'll be glad you did. See you in the chat room!

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TROOPATHON IV: REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE--JUNE 23RD!

Details about TROOPATHON IV at Melanie Morgan's site. JUNE 23RD!

TROOPATHON IV: BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT--OUR TROOPS DEPEND ON EACH OF US--BE THERE FOR THEM

Troopathon IV is coming in June. Mark your calendar--join Melanie Morgan, Move America Forward and all the supporters of this great cause in support of our troops in harm's way. Help make this year's Troopathon fundraising the biggest ever.

Go to Melanie Morgan's site for all the details on Troopathon IV.

CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR ORGANIZING BOYCOTT OF RUSH LIMBAUGH

California state senator Leland Yee (D-SF) is organizing a boycott of Rush Limbaugh's major advertisers because Limbaugh was imitating the Chinese language on-air during a recent visit by the Chinese president. This, of course, makes Limbaugh a racist.

Yee is demanding an apology from Limbaugh and is organizing a backlash with lawmakers both in California and nationally.

When it comes to Limbaugh, Yee is able to organize people into taking action in a big way. When it comes to protecting California's financial future and standing in the world, Yee isn't so effective or outspoken. But that's California.

For those of you who haven't been paying attention: California is bankrupt.

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RUSH LIMBAUGH DROPS THE HAMMER ON REPUBLICANS

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