Thank you for posting your unashamed tribute to Rush. I don't take the opportunity to post here very often anymore, but your thread is one I am proud to join in on.
Even long time EIB listeners like you and me can never really "know" everything that is going on in the life of our conservative hero. But isn't it amazing how many people consider themselves knowledgeable enough to accuse him of all kinds of things?
What we do know about Rush, we learn from his "daily relentless pursuit of the truth." He has a long history of exposing lies and blatant partisanship. He blazed a trail for many others to become radio and TV successes in their own right. And we'll never know how many people like you were "converted" and inspired to be the best they can be.
As for Rush's current crisis, I believe that he so loves broadcasting his show and feels such a strong loyalty to his audience, that he jeopardized his own health. I have never known the kind of physical pain he must have been going through. He is taking a course of action to deal with his addiction to the pain killers and if anyone can conquer such a demon, it would be Rush Limbaugh. I am glad that he has the resources to battle the legal challenges and what certainly appears to be a politcally-motivated attack on his credability.
Chris, you are so right on about Rush. The more the left bashes him, the more passionate he and his listeners will become.
Write on, Chris.