Rush Limbaugh is the classic example of someone who "was born on third base and thought he hit a triple." He comes from a long line of wealthy white Americans, mostly lawyers. Put it this way: the Federal courthouse in his home town is named after his grandfather, who was a judge and House member.

 

Rush has always maintained a staunch blindness to the advantages that he received at the beginning of the game. He began his radio career at the tender age of 16, and one presumes that his family name helped open that door. He dropped out of college and became a disk jockey, not just because he had the skills (although he does have a lot of skill and determination) but also because he could.