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A reminder to the Left… On February 18, 2021 (the day after Rush Limbaugh’s death from lung cancer was announced), Rob Reiner posted a critical statement on social media attacking Limbaugh posthumously. He referred to Limbaugh as a spreader of disinformation and “big lies,” and urged vigilance to protect democracy from similar figures, specifically mentioning climate change denial. The approximate wording from reports (as the original tweet is often paraphrased in coverage): “Rush Limbaugh is gone. But the damage he did spreading disinformation will live on. To protect our Democracy we must remain vigilant in calling out their big lies. Starting with climate change.” This was widely reported as an attack on the deceased Limbaugh, with Reiner calling him a liar and warning about others like him in conservative media. Sources across the spectrum (e.g., Breitbart, which highlighted it critically, and other outlets referencing the same post) confirm this was his direct response shortly after the passing. Reiner did not express condolences or speak positively; instead, he used the moment to criticize Limbaugh’s legacy.