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truckinslave -> RE: Limbaugh's latest attacker: RNC's Steele (3/11/2009 11:31:11 AM)
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ORIGINAL: rulemylife
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ORIGINAL: truckinslave
First, let me say that I thoroughly enjoy Rush. I "get" his sense of humor, usually, and invariably appreciate his optimism and patriotism. I agree with him on many issues, disagree with him on some.
That's good. Entertainers that you like should be enjoyed.
I thoroughly enjoy Howard Stern.
The only difference here is I realize Stern is a comedian who will do and say anything to attract an audience and boost ratings.
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On attacking Rush for his addiction to painkillers- By the same logic I'm sure there's not a cretin in the country who would have attacked Sarah Palin for having a Down's Syndrome child had she not previously spoken out against others in similar circumstances; and people ridicule RL's weight only because he makes fat jokes.
There's no logic in what you just said. You're trying to stretch the argument to include things not directly pertinent while completely evading the issue of Limbaugh's blatant hypocrisy.
Also, to clarify, this was not just a simple case of addiction, (although by Rush's proclaimed standard all addicts should be jailed) it was a case of illegally obtaining prescription drugs, something he would have crucified anyone else over.
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You may not have seen Rush in cuffs and orange, but it certainly wan't for a lack of persecutorial zeal.
I'm assuming you mean the zealousness of the Palm Beach County prosecutor's office.
Doctor-shopping is the practice of secretly obtaining prescriptions from multiple doctors in order to obtain excessive amounts of drugs. It is a third-degree felony under Florida Statutes 893.13(7)(a)(8) and 893.13(7)(c). The practice is punishable by up to five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
(Media Matters - O'Reilly attempted to minimize alleged Limbaugh ...)
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To whom do you believe we should "give credibility"? Who do you think we should "take seriously"? It certainly seems to me that his detractors take him more seriously than most of us fans.
No, it seems the Republican Party takes him pretty seriously when any of the party's elite that dares criticize him is forced to tuck their tail between their legs and humbly apologize days later.
I'm not on horse, or a horse, or high on a horse, or on a high horse [:D] Nor did I ever say, or even imply, that I think Rush is a "victim or righteous or above the fray"; although I certainly think he borders on the self-righteous sometimes. It is reasonable to infer from my post that I believe Rush would have been attacked for his addiction even had he not previously shown a total intolerance for drug addicts. And, believe me, as an alcoholic myself, now sober some 18 years, I was acutely aware of that intolerance. I didn't think it was necessary for me to hate him for it; it was just one of those things about him that I, shall we say, failed to admire.
In any case, I believe he would have been attacked regardless, just as he is attacked for his weight.
I'm glad we can agree on the zealousness of the prosecution. If the prosecutors office in PB went after doctor-shopping housewives with the same zeal I would not then or now think that RL was less prosecuted for his crimes than persecuted for his politics. But, the prosecutor doesn't, of course; so what other conclusion can a reasonable person draw?
Furthermore, as I'm sure you'd agree, the hypocrisy of a prosecutor fanatically pursuing charges against a citizen for political reasons is far more serious than the hypocrisy so commonly practiced by so many individuals.
Not all of the "party's elite" apologize to El Rushbo. I personally think it will be a cold day in hell before Newt issues the sort of unequivocal apology Mister Steele did.
Of course, I think Mr Steele spoke without thinking and truly regretted it. Newt, imo, never speaks without thinking and is trying to reinvent himself for a run against President Hussein. YMMV, of course.
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