Limbaugh May Have Avoided Speeding Tickets (Humor)

Sloth | November 19, 2003 | Sloth

[Sloth]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether Rush Limbaugh, already reeling from drug problems and his expulsion from ESPN, may have driven his vehicle just below the posted speed limits on numerous occasions, a law enforcement source who spoke on condition of anonymity said Wednesday.

As long as four years ago, local law enforcement manning Florida DUI checkpoints and 'speed traps' repeatedly clocked the ultraconservative demagogue at anywhere from one to six miles per hour below the applicable speed limits. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Limbaugh was also seen proceeding through intersections while traffic lights were yellow. One officer who declined to be named told the AP that he had personally observed Limbaugh cruising at 43 in a 45 MPH zone. No charges were filed at that time.

Critics contend that Limbaugh drove very close to the speed limit on at least 30 or 40 occasions, most likely with the deliberate intent of getting to his destination while avoiding tickets for speeding.

Limbaugh's attorney, Roy Black, did not return a phone call for comment Wednesday.

[BCrago66]

Bronco - not a person on the planet believes your "Rush is my hero" routine. You are assuming facts not in evidence, combining those hypothetical facts with ignorance of the law, and then speculating your way to the worst possible conclusion. I'd hate to hear what you think of those who arn't your "heroes."

[Lazamataz]

Ewww... Um, I heard ElkGroveDan on there a couple of months ago, why not start with him, while I go get a restraining order?

Too late.

Do you need some spot remover?

[ArGee]

In criminal law, they call that evidence "consciousness of guilt."

How do you know I don't try to avoid audits because of personal illegal activities? But you didn't jump right to that because it is perfectly reasonable that I prefer not to deal with an IRS audit.

Consciousness of guilt applies when that is the most likely explanation. Otherwise, it can only be used when there is enough additional evidence to make it be a reasonable explanation.

Within the conservative crowd, keeping the gub'mint's nose out of your business is always going to be the most likely explanation. I certainly accept that from Rush without proof to the contrary.

And if he were really trying to avoid rousing suspicion to truly illegal activity, I think Rush is smarter than to withdraw $9,900 regularly from a single bank account. It would make more sense to make $1000 withdrawls from several accounts.

If he really is your hero, and not yet fallen, then wait for the rest of the story.

Shalom.

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

I doubt Rush is such a hero of yours, or else you would not assume the very worst possible explanation for a set of facts, while having no actual knowledge of the situation.

It's not the very worst possible explanation. The only way I read it is Rush trying to avoid attention because he was illegaly obtaining prescription drugs. Whether or not its "money laundering" I have no knowledge, and have no knowledge of any other unsundry or illegal uses for the money.

As far as doubting my word, well, feel free to believe what you want. But I will never call anyone a liar unless I know it to be true.

[Amityschild]

"What Limbaugh needs to do is ask WWJD -What Would Jacko Do?"

Do we really want to know??

[dittomom]

Congrats, Sloth. Your post has prominent mention on El Rushbo's website!!!!

www.rushlimbaugh.com

Guess he likes it!!!

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

How do you know I don't try to avoid audits because of personal illegal activities? But you didn't jump right to that because it is perfectly reasonable that I prefer not to deal with an IRS audit.

Unlike Rush, I have no knowledge that you have been illegally purchasing illegal prescription drugs, etc. The reason it's consciousness of guilt with Rush is because we know what he was doing at the time.

[BCrago66]

Fact: US Trust has paid a 10 million dollar fine to the government, upon admistting that it advised many clients to withdraw in amounts under 10K.

Fact: Many people withdraw under 10K, for the common and legal motive of preserving thier privacy.

These are just 2 of the facts you ignore, while leaping to the worst possible conclusion about the person you call your hero.

And you have no idea of how "consciouness of guilt" works in a legal context.

[jbstrick]

This thread is featured at Rush's website.
http://rushlimbaugh.com

[Not A Snowbird]

I also have it on good authority that he returns his shopping carts to the rack instead of leaving them in the parking lot for unsuspecting cars to run into. Will the horror ever stop?

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

And you have no idea of how "consciouness of guilt" works in a legal context.

As an attorney, I beg to differ. I can provide you with the jury instruction on exactly how it works if you like.

"""""""""""""""""""""" California Jury Instructions, Criminal, 7th Ed.
2.06 EFFORTS TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
If you find that a defendant attempted to suppress evidence against [himself] [herself] in any manner, such as [by the intimidation of a witness] [by an offer to compensate a witness] [by destroying evidence] [by concealing evidence] [by ], this attempt may be considered by you as a circumstance tending to show a consciousness of guilt. However, this conduct is not sufficient by itself to prove guilt, and its weight and significance, if any, are for you to decide.

Taking out amounts less than $10,000 repeatedly, and in context with some other criminal activity involving use of cash, is, in fact, admissible as consciousness of guilt.

[Not A Snowbird]

I admit that I often withdraw $40 from my bank account in order to avoid government attention.

I don't withdraw cash at all... I add $20 cash back at the grocery store when I use my debit card, thereby avoiding any withdrawal scrutiny. Should I be worried?

[finnman69]

Rush is reading your satire NOW!

[sweetliberty]

"As much as the libs stir the pot, they do not seem to be gaining traction."

I can't understand why.

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[Amityschild]

Rush is reading it on the air!! LOL

[BCrago66]

Are you a probate lawyer?

[proud American in Canada]

LOL! Rush is reading it right now!!

:)

[bmwcyle]

Rush is reading now.

[Ann Archy]

You're FAMOUS!!!

[Carolina]

Hehehehe. Your article just got read on the air.