[Always Right]

Considering the source, I expected much worse.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Why does one person like scotch, and another loathes it and likes vodka? Or one like cocaine, and another Metabolife?

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As much as I oppose the WOD, there is a big difference between starting on a chemical because it was suggested by a doctor in response to chronic pain after botched surgery, and simply "liking" it.

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[LisaFab]

When it comes to Rush and pills, an analagous situation would be Reagan and guns. After Reagan got shot, what an opportunity to change that debate on guns!

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

[mikegi]

When it comes to Rush and pills, an analagous situation would be Reagan and guns. After Reagan got shot, what an opportunity to change that debate on guns!

By Maher's "logic", reading this piece would present an opportunity to change the debate on the freedom of the press.

[anniegetyourgun]

No contradictions - just consistency with Bill - he is scum, promotes scum, and lives like scum.

[WhiteGuy]

Good Points

[randog]

If he admits that what separates him and Noelle Bush from crackheads is nothing. Nothing except money, race and lawyers.

Really? I have a hard time comparing Rush to someone that makes their problem mine by engaging in crime, taking public assistance, etc.

[Cold Heat]

about preferring the high from oxycontin

There is no high from Oxycontin.

A person would have to ingest some other high producing drug such as alcohol to get high.

A Oxy overdose by it's self will only make you sick or lethargic.

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[Lexington Green]

Holy crap! I find myself agreeing with Maher - and I can't stand the twit. Wrap me in a cold, wet sheet til I feel better.

[jaz.357]

"...And we both deserve the same treatment: compassion!"

Well we "ALL" deserve Compassion.

Lets hope some of your far left "jerk off buddies" take your advice!

[Dick Vomer]

Jeez, I'd wish he'd just shut his pasty faced, zit scarred, cake hole.

I think that Rush got hooked on drugs.... a lot of folk including our current President said that they've had a problem with alcohol or drugs and are dealing with it by leading productive, meaningful lives.

Do I think drug users should go to jail..... nope, unless they kill, maim, steal or otherwise accept that if they do stuff "under the influence" then, they chose to be under the influence and have to accept the consequences of their actions.

Being addicted to drugs is a punishment to the addict anyway.... the life even though seemingly "having it all" is filled with the knowledge that you are living a "lie" and are a hypocrite. That no matter where you go, who you've become that your true master is the addiction. No family event, no great achievement, no personal triumph supercedes the addiction and the addict's perception of reality. ....Sad

I'm sure that Rush's life is not going to suffer in the long run and this may have been a blessing in disguise. Living a lie is just bad for your mental health, spiritual health and physical health.... and wouldn't that be the sweetest revenge of all...... a healthier, funnier, sober Rush.

[BlueNgold]

But Reagan whiffed.

That is where I stopped reading .....

[mrsmith]

"When it comes to Rush and pills, an analagous situation would be Reagan and guns. After Reagan got shot, what an opportunity to change that debate on guns! "

Yup. That's how stupid people think.
Stuid people believe. The more emotion in concepts and constructs the more useful they find them.
Disinterested consideration is frightening- there is no surety that it will lead to comfortable conclusions. For the stupid it usually doesn't.

Rush will maintain his considered opinions on the drug culture and drug laws. He will not allow himself to be portrayed as a victim.

[jimbo123]

Empty our pockets Mr. Maher. Your taste for nose-candy is well known.

[Thoro]

And Rush, if you don't see it that way yet, let me put it like this: When you're furtively meeting people in parking lots and exchanging ANYTHING in cigar boxes through car windows - OK, that's a drug addict.

I'm sorry. No matter how many times I hear or read it, this part of the story does NOT pass the smell test. I'm also a bit dismayed that everyone that's making comments about this story is downplaying that the maid's husband has been reported to be a small time con.

[baltodog]

I build planes.
I don't want the person next to me messed up.
I don't want to fly on a plane built by a person who was messed up.
There is alot that is missing from the legalization argument on both sides.
I say decriminalize certain drugs. But don't get torqued at me when I pull a no-notice U.A. on you and you end up getting fired.
As far as Rush goes -- I wish him the best and pray for his health. I feel somewhat betrayed, but then again, I'm glad I'm not in his shoes. He's a great commentator, just like Robert Downey, Jr is a great actor.
I've been trying to kick smoking for about 10 years with no success. I'm not about to criticize someone else's drug abuse.

[mountainfolk]

Rush will be harder on himself than any of his enemies or self-righteous bashers could possibly be. I am grateful he is where he does not have the mental stress of reading or hearing about all this discussion of himself. Even tho he is unaware of this raging controversy, I believe he will be helped by prayer and the good vibs generated by the positive thoughts sent his way. He has not only to overcome his addiction, find a way to handle the pain, but while doing so, refresh his mind. He has to have an absence of input from all of the negative sources he daily tuned in to. Bill Maher strikes me as being at least honest in his comments on Rush. He appears not to have a political agenda nor is he being hateful to pump himself up. Rush will have no trouble dealing with this kind of individual.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

When you're furtively meeting people in parking lots and exchanging ANYTHING in cigar boxes through car windows - OK, that's a drug addict.

I never agree with him, but this comment describes what Rush did to himself.