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I grew up listening to Rush Limbaugh, making me an official "Rush Baby." My Dad started listening to him from day one. He never pushed Rush on me; I just listened, asked questions, and formed my own opinions. I read Rush's books when I was in high school and wrote conservative papers in government class. (And somehow I graduated without having to argue for any grades on those papers).

And now, 20+ years later, I still listen to Rush every day. I am not a writer, but I need an outlet. I live in Charlottesville, the most liberal place I have ever lived (except for Ann Arbor, MI where I lived for a summer while interning for Ford). I am constantly having to bite my tongue in everyday conversation for fear of losing a friendship or acquaintance.

Charlottesville is a very politically charged town. Last summer I drove past war protesters in front of the federal building. This is NOT something you ever see in Hampton Roads, where I grew up.

Luckily we have a good local conservative radio personality - Joe Thomas. More on him later.