Posted on 11/10/2003 8:58:59 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
As Rush Limbaugh fans – known as dittoheads – eagerly await the return of Rush to the airwaves, word is that he is recovering nicely and should be back soon. On Friday, Rush’s brother David said that Rush is succeeding in shaking off his addiction to prescription painkillers and is eager to return to his post as the nation's No. 1 talk host. "Rush is going to be back soon, he's going to hit the ground running and he's going to have a renewed passion," David Limbaugh told EIB (Excellence in Broadcasting) substitute host Walter Williams. "I'm excited about it, he's excited about it, and the days are short, he's coming back," he added. The younger Limbaugh reported that Rush is "really making significant strides and is continuing to learn a great deal and truly believes he is profiting immeasurably" from his treatment experience. "While his mind is still focused on the treatment, he's also given a lot of thought to his return, and he's very excited." Limbaugh described his talk-star sibling as "anxious to renew his dialogue with the EIB family," saying that Rush wants to "tell the audience ... firsthand about how he feels about all this." According to Media Post's "Media Daily News," Limbaugh is set to return to the airwaves on Nov. 17, four days before he's scheduled to make his first public appearance since entering rehab. But New York Post radio columnist John Mainelli tells NewsMax that the Nov. 17 date is unconfirmed. On Nov. 5, Inside Radio, an industry newsletter, quoted Mark Mays, president of Clear Channel, the media giant that owns Rush’s show, as saying, "Rush will be out of his rehab in the next 7-10 days. We're expecting him to have a full recovery." The company also noted solid support for Rush. Clear Channel radio chief John Hogan also was quoted by Inside Radio,: "We have maintained 100 percent of our affiliate base and we have maintained our advertiser base as well." The item also said "a new survey by the independent polling firm of Burke Inc. finds support for Rush among his listeners is holding. Ninety percent said his drug problem has not diminished their feelings about him."
I've been wondering if he's been keeping up with the news. Has anyone heard anything about that? I think I've heard/read all the interviews with his brother, but I don't recall hearing if Rush is staying up with current events. (Not that I expect him to, mind you....just wondering.)
Art Bell knows that much of what is discussed on his show is crackpot BS. He even permitted his readers to send him gag photos of Chupacabras and such nonsense.
Between the legal matter (which Art came out cleared of charges) and the BS factor, Art left the public spotlight. I believe that Rush believes a whole lot more of what he puts on the air than what Art was putting on the air. It's easier to sit behind the desk when you don't think that you are simply propagating simplemind BS about ufos, hoaxed moon landings, real moon landings with hoaxed photos that don't show the "alien" settlements, etc. I think that Rush likes his job and being able to spout his take on this issues (especially since he has an impact, even if it is not measurable, on American politics).
Rush can still look into MemoGate and Middle Eastern terrorism.
I have been, and always shall be, a fan. I have been waiting, and look forward to your return. I have enjoyed the subs, but I miss Maha Rushie. Take your time, though. I wish the best health for you. I will still be waiting.
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Is there some significant point in that sentence that you were trying to make. If so, it didn't reveal itself.
I've always thought of Art Bell's show as a bunch of guys sitting around the campfire, seeing who could tell the biggest lie. That's all it is, although he did have a legitimate guest from time to time. I check from time to time to see if Coast to Coast has something interesting. Something besides Bigfoot, Chupacabra, ET's, and crop circles.
You forgot See B.S., and their attempted Ronaldis Magnus hit piece.
This is true in Rush's case and the reason I support him. But many in this nation are no longer capable of making moral distinctions. I would hate to think that ClearChannel's support is only due to the revenue Rush brings in.
Shalom.
There is plenty of room between the scum of the earth and a paragon.
Then again, perhaps if Lee Boyd Malvo could run a talk show and garner high ratings ...
But I sure hope not.
Shalom.
I've been wondering the same. This can't have been easy on her, either.
Thanks for your opinion. As for absurdity - see my #54.
Shalom.
What specifically in Clear Channel's behavior leads you to that consideration?
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