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A Statement from Rush (Rush offers apology to Slut!)
Rushlimbaugh.com ^ | Mar 3, 2012 | Rush Limbaugh

Posted on 03/03/2012 2:15:11 PM PST by TSgt

For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.

I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit?In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone's bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level.

My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alinsky; apology; birthcontrol; commentary; condoms; dsj; election2012; fluke; freecondoms; lesbian; lesbianagenda; limbaugh; nonapology; rush; sandrafluke; sandytheslut; slut
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To: x1stcav

That is your misguided perception. Nothing I said gives that impression - its all in your warped thinking.


541 posted on 03/03/2012 6:07:18 PM PST by Catsrus
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To: papertyger
People call advertisers to complain. We had no complaint.

We have a complaint now, and there is always Monday.

542 posted on 03/03/2012 6:07:55 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio)
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To: XenaLee
But I think the reason Beck left Fox was due to leftist pressure on Fox via the sponsors. Same leftie caca, different leftie day, IOW.

@310 - And now we all know the real reason why there is no discussion about the eligibility issue or the ballot challenges.
I admire the desire to stay on the air and keep listeners informed, but where do people draw the line and say...
"Go ahead and drop me. You're the one that is going to lose customers in the end, not me. My listeners will still be here and other companies will buy your ad time."

You @rake me over the coals for basically saying the same thing and now you're saying it too only in a slightly different manner.
Beck refused to stop covering issues he wanted to talk about so he left rather than remain silent and be held captive by the hands of his sponsors.

You're colored hypocrisy.

543 posted on 03/03/2012 6:08:50 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: trappedincanuckistan

When are we going to go after Bill Maher, Ed Schultz and Keith Olberman? Why do they get off the hook?

Those hacks can’t hold a candle to Rush. Do you think Sarah would even answer the phone if one of them were calling her?? Sarah didn’t mind, She just would not waste her time with such disgusting dunces.


544 posted on 03/03/2012 6:09:23 PM PST by RightLady (Liberty above all)
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To: jwalsh07

I don’t know if I agree he stepped in it, I want to see how the rest of this plays out first.

If anyone can turn this around, Rush can.

Totally agree with the rest of your post.


545 posted on 03/03/2012 6:12:33 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Rush Limbaugh = the Beethoven of talk radio)
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To: Tau Food; All
What's your view on barren women or sterile men who indulge in sexual activity? For that matter, what about women who have tubal ligations for medical reasons, or hysterectomies, do you believe they are 'spitting in the face of God' if they engage in sexual activity?
Yes and I didn't make the rules.


So just to clarify all this, what you are saying is that IF a man (or woman) is unable to reproduce, they should completely abstain from any and all sexual activity?

AND, if indeed that is what you are saying based on the 'rules' you are citing, would you be so kind as to provide the appropriate Scripture that you are basing this belief on?

Thanks ever so much.
546 posted on 03/03/2012 6:14:42 PM PST by mkjessup (Romney is to conservatism what e.coli is to an all-you-can-eat salad bar. NO ROMNEY!!!)
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To: TSgt

Well, the good thing is, the next time there’s an important issue to conservatives, we can rely on Rush to come out and....um.. apologize


547 posted on 03/03/2012 6:15:07 PM PST by jimboster (fROM)
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To: Catsrus
please, Im as sarcastic as anyone around here, and even trying to, i couldnt find a *wink* in those words...

if it doesnt ring of obvious sarc, then its going to be read loud and clear by the commies as a surrender, which it is...

now if he had said he used the wrong wording, and the correct term is "whore", then it wouldve been a slapdown...

548 posted on 03/03/2012 6:16:53 PM PST by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: exit82

Rush should apologize to Conservatives on the air. Nah, it’s just easier to CAVE to Liberals.


549 posted on 03/03/2012 6:17:48 PM PST by VRWC For Truth (Throw the bums out who vote yes on the bailout)
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To: exit82
The time for “entertainment” is over.
We need a Paul Revere, not a Don Rickles.
We need an Andrew Breitbart, not a Walter Mitty.

Hear, hear!

550 posted on 03/03/2012 6:18:28 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Las Vegas Ron
We have a complaint now, and there is always Monday.

No, we don't.

Rush conceded that by apologizing.

551 posted on 03/03/2012 6:20:09 PM PST by papertyger
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To: TSgt

For a man who claims to know liberals like “every square inch of [his] glorious naked body” he sure blew it here. Good grief, my skin crawled when I read his apology (read: cave).

I was just speaking with a friend at work about how great Rush’s take on this slut was. I was eagerly anticipating Mondays show. Not any more. I don’t think i have the stomach to listen to Rush try and tap dance his way around his CAVE!


552 posted on 03/03/2012 6:23:04 PM PST by Artcore
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To: fhayek

All of you tut-tutting hens who want to sit around and cluck about how spineless is Rush ... I wonder how many of you will write to the CEO of the following former Rush sponsors and assure the managers of the respective companies that you will never buy one of their products again, including one whose products are popular this time of year, and that furthermore you will endeavor to convince your friends to cease buying their products, in perpetuity, to wit:

Quicken
Sleep Number
LegalZoom
Sleep Train (West Coast)

No doubt I’ll hear two sounds from the vast majority of the whiners: crickets and more clucking — but miracles have happened before. Just ask Jesus.

-George


553 posted on 03/03/2012 6:24:49 PM PST by Calif Conservative (rwr and gwb backer)
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Sandra Is no Fluke
Amid all the terrible things Rush Limbaugh was saying about reproductive justice and impoverished law school students who have to shell out of pocket for their condoms I remembered that Sandra the Fluke was a former president of the Georgetown Law Center for Reproductive Justice. Perusing the web site of the parent organization ( lsrj.org) I was surprised to see that while they maybe fresh out of money for condoms they could still offer paid fellowships.

In was not a Fluke that Sandra was chosen by the Democrats to testify. She is not, as the Democrats would have us believe, a typical college or law school student. She is first of all a hypocrite and secondly she was probably the only spokesperson they could come up with who was only covertly connected to NARAL and Planned Parenthood. She deserves all the grief she gets.
http://teapartyatperrysburg.blogspot.com/2012/03/rush-sandra-fluke-and-reproductive.html


554 posted on 03/03/2012 6:26:33 PM PST by anglian
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To: Artcore
I don’t think i have the stomach to listen to Rush try and tap dance his way around his CAVE!

Unless he can document how his "apology" was a ruse to help Jack Baur foil nucular (sic) terrorism, I have no more use for him.

555 posted on 03/03/2012 6:28:16 PM PST by papertyger
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To: Kit cat

Actually, the generic mattresses at Big Lots aren’t that bad. lol


556 posted on 03/03/2012 6:29:00 PM PST by steve86 (I have Schizoid Personality Disorder and am exercising the privileges thereof.)
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To: Calif Conservative

You don’t get it. It’s too late.

You can’t bitch at them for dropping Rush when he’s already admitted he shouldn’t have said what he said!


557 posted on 03/03/2012 6:31:38 PM PST by papertyger
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To: TSgt

He apologized for the word choices, but did not say that she was NOT a “slut.” He gave a dem apology ie “I’m sorry if I offended Ms. Fluke.” He’s sorry he didn’t use a better word, like maybe Ms. Twobit.


558 posted on 03/03/2012 6:32:09 PM PST by madison10
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To: philman_36

“The radio business is a veritable cash cow and you don’t kill the cow, you milk it.”

It’s a shame that the conservatives are compelled to make a
profit to get it’s word out but liberals are subsidized.


559 posted on 03/03/2012 6:32:24 PM PST by Slambat (The right to keep and bear arms. Anything one man can carry, drive or pull.)
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To: Calif Conservative
LegalZoom

Since one of the founders of that company is Robert Shaprio, part of the O.J. Simpson legal defense "Dream Team", I've always avoided their service.

560 posted on 03/03/2012 6:32:47 PM PST by re_nortex (DP...that's what I like about Texas.)
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