From MediaMatters: Limbaugh runs with homeless-cell phone smear — Jokes tastelessly about The First Ladies ‘Sleeveless‘ Dress

During the March 6 broadcast of his nationally syndicated radio show, Rush Limbaugh, discussing a photo of Michelle Obama’s March 5 visit to a Washington, D.C., homeless shelter that featured a man photographing Obama using a cell phone, said that “the homeless and the poor are showing up taking pictures of her with their cell phones.” Limbaugh later added: “What we have, ladies and gentlemen, is a giant welfare state that’s in the process of being manufactured.

    Michelle Obama at Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington (March 5, 2009)

That the Democrat [sic] Party will preside over forever. Because everybody or enough people are going to need the goodwill of Democrats in power in order to get by. Like, you’re going to have to see the first lady behind the counter at McDonald’s when you go in there as your poverty-stricken day drags on — take a picture with your cell phone while you go in there and get your McNuggets or whatever’s being handed out that day.”

However, homeless advocates have stated that cell phones are a “lifeline” for the homeless and noted the importance of having a stable phone number in trying to find jobs. — [ CONTINUED HERE ]

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