Again, there is a difference between lackeys and the Office of the President of the United States of America.Bush was better about getting his lackeys to rail the media, but rail the media they did. Don't be naive.
As for Limbaugh, you have consistently downplayed his influence, which is weird. He is arguably the most influential person in American politics over the last 20 years.
I am almost certain that you see the difference and are running out of apologia.