posted on October 9, 2003 11:43:28 AM new
Oh, Rev, that's not the point, in this case- Rush has made huge hay out of lambasting people who haven't been proven guilty. He repeatedly tells his followers that there is no smoke without fire- there are no liberals who aren't the very bastion of evil- all drug addicts are criminals. He creates so much hatred for the people he has designated enemies- because he needs enemies to rally against. It's a cheapass way to do business and it says disgusting things about the intelligence of this country that so horribly many people buy into his simplistic hatemongering. In short, the man is a liability to our society.
It feels SO GOOOOD to see him stuck in the nasty, petty little noose that he has so often woven for others.
Amen, baby.
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
posted on October 10, 2003 03:08:15 AM new
"He creates so much hatred for the people he has designated enemies- because he needs enemies to rally against. It's a cheapass way to do business and it says disgusting things about the intelligence of this country that so horribly many people buy into his simplistic hatemongering. In short, the man is a liability to our society"
That sounds just like the Democratic Party's tirades against conservatism or the Right to Life against those that believe in the rights of Women.
Old Rush maybe an A-whole but doesn’t deserve this type of prosecution.
About the need for enemies to rally a group, your right.
Seems that many do the same things on this board, it’s the easiest way for someone to make allies. People that would never talk to each other will stand together with the single minded ideal to hate someone they disagree with.
posted on October 10, 2003 04:26:08 AM new
Linda,
Helen posted something the NYTimes wrote about what percentage of Americans care about the Cia Fiasco. I disagreed with that assessement of percentage and she posted, "I can see where you might think that."
I think she cares passionately about the issues. Maybe you're right, maybe I do agree with her 'side' more, but I think she doesnt go after the 'character issues' of the people involved as much.
BTW, these boards would be boring without you two's bickering! LOL!@!!!
posted on October 10, 2003 04:40:36 AM new
Morning neroter12 -
but I think she doesnt go after the 'character issues' of the people involved as much. If you mean, 'as much as I do', I disagree but we're all entitled to our opinions. She goes after our President's character, and many others, all the time.
And character is a very important part of my personal judgements about our politicians, and most people in general. One's character speaks a LOT to me.
posted on October 10, 2003 05:18:39 AM newAnd character is a very important part of my personal judgements about our politicians, and most people in general. One's character speaks a LOT to me
So you must not vote very often then. Most of the characters being voted into office have not-so-great characters. I think my dog has a better character than many politicians.
posted on October 10, 2003 05:30:21 AM new
Morning clivebarker fan - I vote in ALL elections. That's how important I believe they are. Don't vote....can't have a say about who's doing what.
posted on October 10, 2003 07:08:18 AM new
"That sounds just like the Democratic Party's tirades against conservatism or the Right to Life against those that believe in the rights of Women. "
yes- you are correct there! The conservative slant is hatemongering. I don't know why it is, either, there's no reason for it. except thst it's the easiest way.
"Old Rush maybe an A-whole but doesn't deserve this type of prosecution. "
Yes he does! It's very nice to see what has gone around come around- just once in a rare while. His type of assholery is all about persecution- he never allows any rational disagreement when he's on a roll, he shouts people down or kicks them off the air. His show is full of syncopants who agree with every word he says, and he acts as if the entire country agrees with him- and anyone who doesn't is a deluded fool or a commie who should leave.
yes, I truly hope these charges are true and they stick to him Everyone has the right to his opinion- but when you make a huge living off of pandering your opinion to the public- you take the risk of a public denoument, sooner or later. He humiliates people in public- I hope he gets publicly humiliated. He has a lot to answer for. He is a polluter of the eardrums.
Rev, I took a look at your website- I know you are a reasonalble man- you belive in "live and let live" Rush does not belive in that. He believes in making money by saying what the uneducated want to hear. Why that particular segment? because there are more of them than any other group- he can get the most money from them.
That's enough of this rant for the day! LOL
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
posted on October 10, 2003 07:23:37 AM new "Rev, I took a look at your website- I know you are a reasonalble man"
Dragonmom, I haven't looked at the rev's website lately, but just a few month's ago he had my name, along with several other Democrats here, listed on his website and categorized as either communists or socialists. Democratic leader, Nancy Pelosi was there too.
posted on October 10, 2003 07:42:24 AM new
Colin “I wonder what happened to innocent till proven guilty.”
You are such a compassionate humanitarian. (not)
You’re slipping col’
Remember Iraq??
I wonder what happened to innocent till proven guilty.
Linda, you are yet to show me evidence to prove that you have not concealed WOMD somewhere in Texas.
posted on October 10, 2003 08:07:02 AM new
Helen- ya mean the Rev is LYING about "Heathens welcome as is everyone else!"
Damn, fooled me :lol I hadn't had my coffee when I wrote that post.
come to think about it, this sentence doesn't make ANY sense;
"Funny that these same people will march behind past racist and hate mongers that make a statement they agree with"
Who particularly?
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
posted on October 10, 2003 12:45:38 PM new
Whoops!
NEW YORK - Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh announced during his radio program Friday that he is addicted to painkillers and is checking into a rehab center to "break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me."
"You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life," Limbaugh said during a stunning admission aired nationwide. "So I need to tell you today that part of what you have heard and read is correct. I am addicted to prescription pain medication."
"Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me," he added.
Limbaugh gave up his job as an ESPN sports analyst Oct. 1, three days after saying on the sports network's "Sunday NFL Countdown" that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed.
The reports of possible drug abuse surfaced at about the same time, first in the National Enquirer. The tabloid had interviewed Wilma Cline, who said she became Limbaugh's drug connection after working as his maid. She said Limbaugh had abused OxyContin and other painkillers.
Law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Limbaugh was being investigated by the Palm Beach County, Fla., state attorney's office.
"At the present time, the authorities are conducting an investigation, and I have been asked to limit my public comments until this investigation is complete," Limbaugh said Friday.
Limbaugh said he started taking painkillers "some years ago" after a doctor prescribed them following a spinal surgery. His back pain stemming from the surgery persisted, so Limbaugh said he started taking pills and became hooked.
"Over the past several years I have tried to break my dependence on pain pills and, in fact, twice checked myself into medical facilities in an attempt to do so. I have recently agreed with my physician about the next steps."
posted on October 10, 2003 01:36:25 PM new
And another story from NewsMax.com
Friday Oct. 10, 2003
Limbaugh Bombshell: I'm Going Into Rehab for 30-Days
Number one talk radio host Rush Limbaugh announced at the end of his broadcast Friday that he was addicted to painkillers and would be checking himself into a rehab clinic Friday afternoon.
He said his top rated show would be hosted for the next 30 days by a series of guest hosts.
With just minutes left to go in his show, Limbaugh told his audience:
"Part of what you've heard and read in the past week is correct. I am addicted to prescription pain medication. I first started taking prescription pain killers five or six years ago when my doctor prescribed them to treat post-surgical pain following spinal surgery."
The conservative icon told his audience, "Unfortunately the surgery was unsuccessful and I continued to have severe pain in my lower back and also in my neck now, due to two herniated disks - pain which I'm experiencing because of that."
Limbaugh said he chose not to undergo further surgery, but instead tried to treat the pain with prescribed medication, explaining, "this medication turned out to be highly addictive."
"Over the past several years I've tried to break my dependence on pain pills and in fact I've twice checked myself into medical facilities in an attempt to do so."
The top talker said he only recently agreed with his doctor to take some additional steps.
"So, immediately following this broadcast I will check myself into a treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold that this highly addictive medication has on me."
Limbaugh told his audience:
"I want you to know something. I'm not making any excuses and I don't intend to. You know, over the years athletes, celebrities have emerged from these treatment centers and come out to great fanfare and praise for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role models and examples for others. They've gotten a lot of praise for doing this.
"Well, I want you to know that I'm no role model. And I refuse to let anybody think that I'm doing something heroic here - I'm doing something great here - when there are people you've never heard of, people you never hear about, people that aren't very well off - they face long odds every day. They never resort to any escapes. They just face it.
"They are the role models if anybody in this is a role model.
I'm not a victim and I'm not going to portray myself as a victim. I'm not going to allow anybody to portray myself as a victim. I take full responsibility for this problem.
"At the present time the authorities are conducting an investigation. I have been asked to limit my public comments until this investigation is complete.
"So I'm only going to say that the stories you've read, the stories you've heard, contain inaccuracies and distortions. And I'm going to clear those up when I am finally free to speak about them."
As he did last Friday, Limbaugh thanked his audience for their "overwhelming support," saying, "It literally has sustained me."
"Now I want to ask for your prayers," he added. "Because when this is all over with, I look forward to . . . resuming our excursions into broadcast excellence together again, as soon as possible."
posted on October 10, 2003 01:50:37 PM new
I thought the pain was from his ear. And if he doesn't get the discs fixed, won't the rehab be for no good reason?
Good for him for finally trying a real rehab vs. that stupid 24 hr one, but he's still a hypocrite.
posted on October 10, 2003 02:50:38 PM new
I have a new respect for Rush. I can only imagine his pain, making the statement about being addicted.
Helen,
I didn’t make the a-hole list for Democrats. It was for socialist, commies, anarchist and people that admitted to being anti American. You know that.
"Funny that these same people will march behind past racist and hate mongers that make a statement they agree with"
Who particularly?
Dragonmom, you will have to go back several months and read the praise for Sen. Byrd and others. Oh yes "Heathens are always welcome"
Assey,
"Colin “I wonder what happened to innocent till proven guilty.”
You are such a compassionate humanitarian. (not)
You’re slipping col’ "
Compassionate to those that deserves it. The others I's just as soon step on.
Amen,
Prouder of being an American today then yesterday,
posted on October 10, 2003 03:36:18 PM newHelen, "I didn’t make the a-hole list for Democrats. It was for socialist, commies, anarchist and people that admitted to being anti American. You know that."
ColOn....When you called me an a-hole, an anti-American, a socialist, a communist AND an anarchist you left no doubt of your ignorance. I am a Democrat along with the other people that you targeted.
Helen
ed.to add quote.
[ edited by Helenjw on Oct 10, 2003 03:52 PM ]
Maybe now, he will acquire a little compassion for his fellow drug users.
Limbaugh, in a 1995 tyrade...
Even though blacks and whites break the drug laws in roughly equal percentages, he noted, black druggies go to prison far more often than white druggies do. But to the liberal-bashing host, this was no reason to ease up on blacks.
"What this says to me," he told his listeners that day, "is that too many whites are getting away with drug use. Too many whites are getting away with drug sales. Too many whites are getting away with trafficking in this stuff. The answer to this disparity is not to start letting people out of jail because we're not putting others in jail who are breaking the law. The answer is to go out and find the ones who are getting away with it, convict them and send them up the river, too."
Maybe now, he will acquire a little compassion for his fellow drug users.
Limbaugh, in a 1995 tyrade...
Even though blacks and whites break the drug laws in roughly equal percentages, he noted, black druggies go to prison far more often than white druggies do. But to the liberal-bashing host, this was no reason to ease up on blacks.
"What this says to me," he told his listeners that day, "is that too many whites are getting away with drug use. Too many whites are getting away with drug sales. Too many whites are getting away with trafficking in this stuff. The answer to this disparity is not to start letting people out of jail because we're not putting others in jail who are breaking the law. The answer is to go out and find the ones who are getting away with it, convict them and send them up the river, too."
posted on October 10, 2003 06:18:18 PM new
Helen writes:
ColOn....When you called me an a-hole, an anti-American, a socialist, a communist AND an anarchist you left no doubt of your ignorance. I am a Democrat along with the other people that you targeted.
I don't remember who said this but here it is.
“I call'em like I see'em"
Of course what I saw was your posts.
I don't save all the posts like you do but I'm sure if you look back you'll see where you said you were a anarchist, spouted socialist tirades, quoted things from Marxist journalist.
BTW You’re spelling my name incorrectly. Is it stupidity or your childish way of being funny?
"I don't save all the posts like you do but I'm sure if you look back you'll see where you said you were a anarchist, spouted socialist tirades, quoted things from Marxist journalist."
That's completely false, Colon...and of course, you know it. You shouldn't make such outrageous claims without backup.
Helen
Ubb ed.
[ edited by Helenjw on Oct 10, 2003 06:36 PM ]
posted on October 10, 2003 07:19:26 PM new
Helen,
Did you wonder why I closed the A-hole list?
It was because it made the people placed on it, think they were important.
I couldn't let that happen. They were beginning to think they really had something to say. I found it sad and it disheartened me, that's why I closed the A-hole page right down.
Amen,
Are you happy to be an American too?
Reverend Colin
but we're all entitled to our opinions. She goes after our President's character, and many others, all the time.
