Have some Kleenex handy; grotesque demagogue Rush Limbaugh announced this week that he's turning his back on New York City because of "ridiculous" income tax increases on those who make over $500,000. Though Limbaugh's presence in New York is minimal—he only uses his Fifth Avenue penthouse to take refuge from hurricanes in Florida—the news of his withdrawal came as a relief to many New Yorkers, including Governor Paterson. Asked about Limbaugh's decision this morning, Paterson told reporters, "If I knew that would be the result, I would’ve thought about the taxes earlier." more ›