*Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh denied the existence of white privilege during an interview with the hosts of “The Breakfast Club” that aired Monday.
Limbaugh created a media empire by spewing unchecked misogyny, sexism, and racism on the airwaves for over three decades. The #1 rule of white supremacy is to deny that it even exists, so… are we really shocked that a guy like Rush doesn’t believe in white privilege?
“I don’t buy into white privilege,” Limbaugh said during the 30-minute interview with “The Breakfast Club,” per CNN.
“You’re being delusional,” replied co-host Charlamagne tha God.
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Cognitive dissonance ensues:@cthagod: White privilege is — what happened to #GeorgeFloyd would not have happened to a white man.
Rush Limbaugh: If what happened to George Floyd had happened to a white man, we probably wouldn’t even have heard about it.
*4 seconds of silence*
— Joel B. Pollak (@joelpollak) June 1, 2020
“White supremacy or white privilege is a construct of today’s Democratic Party, and I’m not going to agree with any aspect of it as they put it forth,” Limbaugh said. “I’m not denying that there are certain individuals out there that think they are better than other people. But structurally, institutionally, white supremacy — that’s a construct.”
“You can’t see how white people are just treated better in this country?” Charlamagne asked.
“I have been fired nine times in my career,” Limbaugh said.
“But have you ever been thrown out your car because you were driving a nice car?” Charlamagne asked. “Have you ever got just patted down for being black?”
“I’ve had my car keyed,” Limbaugh replied. “I’ve had my tires blown. Of course.”
“I’m talking about thrown out your car by a police officer because you’re black driving a nice car!” Charlamagne fired back. “Or walking down the street in Queens, the area where you’re from, and the police pulling you over and patting you down. Has these things happened to you?”
“No, see I’m a hermit, a recluse, and I don’t go out and do all that kind of stuff, ” said Limbaugh. “No that kind of stuff has never happened to me, I’ll grant you.”
But he quickly backtracked, saying, “Well, actually, no that isn’t true.”
“Oh, Rush, stop!” Charlamagne said.
You can watch the full interview via the clip above.
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