Glee at Rush’s Spinal Pain, Deliberately Ignore Difference Between Pain & Recreational Use (VANITY)

NH LIberty | October 12, 2003 | NH Liberty

[JohnGalt]

If he needs them for pain, why does he believe he has to stop taking them today?

[goodnesswins]

Yeah...their probably having (illegal) "drug" parties just to celebrate Rush's problems.....good piece.

[TrebleRebel]

Oxycontin is 100% addictive, and the detoxification process is almost deadly. The people who are slamming him have no clue what he's up against. It's going to be a long tough road.

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[jmc813]

WOD Ping

[gdani]

According to Rush, in this July 2003 interview, he golfed 3 times that week. Pretty darn good for "agonizing pain".

This may also be of interest (from the interview):

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Question: What was the big bother, was it the number of people watching you?

RUSH LIMBAUGH: You know, I've played the Bob Hope three times and the AT&T twice. It wasn't bad. It's just the game is mental. Once you've mastered the physical aspect, not mastered, but 90 percent of the game, all of the other things being equal is mental, and for some reason, I just was not able to execute my swing today.

And I think it had nothing to do with physical characteristics. There's nothing wrong with me. I think it's just for whatever reason, maybe I was tired, I have no idea what it was. And that's the thing that frustrates me about the game, I'll go play well two rounds, come out and do today and not really know why I did poorly. But that's what makes me an amateur.

[jammer]

Has anyone ever heard Rush Limbaugh condemn people in pain who have become addicted to prescription pain medication?

Ummm. No. IMO, that's a huge problem, and why this is falling so heavily on his head. HE chose not to make the distinction.

[jammer]

Quit it. How dare you post facts on this forum? ~:)

[Always Right]

If he needs them for pain, why does he believe he has to stop taking them today?

Gee, maybe because oxycottin is the most dangerlously addictive prescription drug that is being widely used. It is probably the most effective pain killer available, but is enormously dangerous to take too much.

[davisfh]

"Glee at Rush’s Spinal Pain, Deliberately Ignore Difference Between Pain & Recreational Use"

The leftists are engaging in selective criticism. If this had happened to one of the Hollywood crowd, there would be no criticism. Instead there would be much sympathy and the leftist sob sisters would be wailing and weeping.

Never fear though, NH Liberty. Rush will be back stronger than ever. He is a very determined and strong man and I have absolute faith that he will beat this problem.

[pgyanke]

Well said!

[myself6]

Please remember that Rush's fate is held in OUR hands not the hands of liberals. We, the listeners, will determine if Rush lives or dies on AM. The liberal media knows this, the liberal trolls on FR know this and they are attempting to "sway" your opinion of Rush since they themselves are powerless to remove him.

Remember this when you are reading a thread like this or listening to some "report" about Rush. YOU the "listener" are the target of the leftists PR. Whether or not you choose to be their willing dupe is up to you.

[ohioWfan]

Rush has been on my mind, and in my prayers since Friday. This will be a very difficult time for him.

I don't always agree with him, but I respect him, especially for what he has done for the Conservative cause.

Those who condemn him for this........on the left OR the right......should be ashamed of themselves.

[JohnGalt]

So the opening question of the author is essentially bogus?

We are in agreement then.

[headsonpikes]

If he needs them for pain...?

The principles of American Socialism require absolute submission by anyone who has offended the Established Pharisees' sense of propriety.

It is required that the transgressor, Rush in this case, publicly weep and otherwise humiliate himself to satisfy the Official Whited Sepulchers of the Republic.

And they are everywhere - there's no escape!

Good luck, Rush; I'm praying for you to stand up like a man and denounce the insane drug regulatory system.

[ConservativeMan55]

Excellent Post. Ken Hamblin even said it was "recreational" the other night. Its not RECREATIONAL!!!!

Chronic back pain isn't much of a recreation now is it?

[jimt]

You've missed the point.

Those of us who are criticizing Rush don't feel "glee" at his pain. Pain ranges from unpleasant to excruciating, and no reasonable person would wish it on him.

We're not criticizing his use of drugs, either. He certainly has every right to take prescribed drugs to help manage his condition.

What I AM criticizing is his hypocrisy. When he started taking ILLEGAL (not prescribed) drugs, while supporting the WOsD and denigrating drug users, he was being utterly hypocritical. He was doing what he criticized others for.

Hypocrisy is the issue - not glee over his pain, or denial of his right to manage the pain therough drug use.

[JohnGalt]

Exactly.

If Rush hands a victory to the 12 Steppers, it will be a shame.

[NH Liberty]

"If he needs them for pain, why does he believe he has to stop taking them today?"

Is this a trick question???

I presume that he realizes that he is filling his body with chemicals on a daily basis, and doesn't want to compound his problems by jeopardizing his overall health.