Limbaugh: If Mass Shooters Are ‘Mentally Disturbed’ Then ‘They All Are Liberal’

During his syndicated radio show this afternoon, Rush Limbaugh suggested that Newtown shooter Adam Lanza must have been a liberal because he was “mentally disturbed” before sarcastically taking back the remark because “that’s one of those things you just can’t tell the truth about.”

A female caller asked if Limbaugh knows Lanza’s political orientation. Limbaugh noted that, in the past, shootings have always been politicized, citing ABC reporter Brian Ross‘s false accusation that Aurora, Co., shooter James Holmes was a Tea Party member.

The caller then stated her belief that 2011 Arizona gunman Jared Loughner was originally considered a “Republican,” but was later found to be “quite liberal.”

“They all are liberal,” Limbaugh said, eliciting a hesitant laugh from the caller.

“If they’re mentally disturbed,” he added.

“Oh, that’s not fair,” the caller interjected.

“You’re right. That was — I’m sorry. You’re terribly right,” Limbaugh replied, seemingly taking the remark back, before adding: “That’s one of those things you just can’t tell the truth about. You’re right. I should not have said it. I take that back.”

He concluded: “We don’t know what his political affiliation was. That’s right.”

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