I believe your article is representative of the affection and respect most FReepers have for Mr. Limbaugh. It well merited having a link to this thread posted on Rush's website. How sad that such a small coterie of malcontents caused the link to be removed when it it could've brought many new, like-minded conservatives to Free Republic. As you said, when I first found this wonderful Free Republic it was like coming into the light at the end of a dark tunnel. Too bad hundreds, possibly thousands, will be deprived of that experience, all because of so very few.
It really makes me question the motives of some here on FR who seem to be our worst enemies. Matt Drudge used to have a link to FR on his website, too. I've never heard the complete story about why he removed it, but I suspect it might be similar to the bashing we've seen happening to Rush on Free Republic. I don't get it.
I hope you'll keep sharing your original commentaries with us. You're an excellent writer and an asset to this forum.