Limbaugh episode a reminder to condemn sin, not sinner (Mega-barf)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | 12/05/03 | ANDREW BARD SCHMOOKLER

[Bonaparte]

I'd be more impressed by this guy if he spoke up about the hypocrisy of Jesse Jackson, The Clintons, and others on the left.

[Revel]

"Even in a moralist who is himself above reproach, the lack of compassion for sinners would be troubling enough."

Hogwash

I have not been a die hard fan of Rush for some time. He actually did become more compassionate. Compassionate for liberal republicans even. And as it turns out this all started about the same time as his addiction. So I would say that Rush was troubled and he did try not to be a hypocrite. These liberals such as the author of this article seem to think that just because someone commits any sin that they no longer have the right to point out what is right and wrong about anything. Sin we are all sinners than that is a pretty destructive attitude to take. Which is the road a good lot of people are taking even up to the point of saying that why even try to be moral. Lets just all admit that we are what we are....so lets just be what we are. Why change at all.
See where that goes.

I don't think Rush was out there preaching about the evils of the drug he was on. But why should his problem stop him from pointing out any wrong. And you can bet that he has a lot of compassion for anyone that is hooked on that stuff. More than most of us for sure. He made a mistake and he is trying to get on with his life. He had an addiction that held him captive and led him to do things he would not have normally done. His first experience with the drug was as a prescription medicine. He did not go out on the street looking for a high. It was the wrong pain killer for him because it took away his will. And biologically for him it was not a good thing for him. We let murderers plead temporary insanity, but then we pick on Rush who was not himself due to this highly addictive prescription medication. And he did not kill anyone. That is hyprocracy.

And if Rush looses the respect of all his listeners...and one by one all of the other good radio hosts who are also going to commit some sin in there lives... then the world will be a darker place with the liberals who stand for nothing moral or good(and therefore can do no wrong) leading the show.

[concerned about politics]

Also, I find it highly strange that Rush has a big liberal Defense Attorney, Roy Black, who works mostly drug cases and was the KENNEDY'S lawyer in that Palm Beach rape case.

Why not? If the guy always wins, and Rush can afford him, that's who he should hire. Would you hire a homeless alchoholic to take care of your stock trading for you?

[jjbrouwer]

My source comes from his own quotes made on his show.

I posted about half a dozen of them when this story first came out and people like you were insisting it couldn't be true.

Not sure if I have the time or inclination to wade back and find them but if it is so important to you, I will.

You people are in denial about this criminal. Even now that you know the original story about him was true, you are still trying to divert attention from the issue.

[Jeff Chandler]

Fighting the war on drugs was NEVER Rush's schtick, even before the addiction. Leftists and libertines just assume it was, without any basis in fact, because that is the Hollywood image of conservatives.

[Howlin]

Didn't that lawyer help Kennedy Smith beat the rap?

Yes, he did. I've been wondering if Rush will be testifying with a big old blue dot in front of his face.

[Howlin]

He did not go out on the street looking for a high.

Are you under the impression that a 7-11 is not on the street?

[concerned about politics]

How do you know Mr Schmookler personally?

You must know him to know that he's never read the Bible,

right? Isn't there something in the Ten Commandments about bearing false witness?

"Well, there you go again, WackyKat."

The author misses the most important part about sinning and forgiving. The sinner has to repent and sin no more. Rush is doing just that. Therefore, he deserves our forgiveness.
No, I guess this author must have missed church that day, aye?
"By their fruits ye will know then."

[jjbrouwer]

He may have a tougher task on his hands, proving Limbaugh's innocence.

[Jeff Chandler]

Three hours a day, five days a week, 50 weeks a year, for fifteen years.

11,250 hours of broadcasting and you come up with a half a dozen quotes? Yeah, quite the anti-drug crusader, that Limbaugh guy.

[Revel]

"Are you under the impression that a 7-11 is not on the street?"

What I meant was that his addiction did not start because he went out on the steet looking for a high.

[ican'tbelieveit]

Do we have proof he went out on the street at all?

[sd-joe]

What an *sshole.

[concerned about politics]

You people are in denial about this criminal. Even now that you know the original story about him was true, you are still trying to divert attention from the issue.

I hope you don't mind if others still choose to support Rush , his repentance, and continue to listen to his show. He's earned his forgiveness, no?

[WackyKat]

The article says:

But, the red letters in my New Testament talk a lot more about the dangers of mounting the kind of high horse Limbaugh rode into fame

You accused the author of not having read the Bible.

Without any facts to back up your accusation

But when have you let the facts ever get in your way?

[jjbrouwer]

They were probably the best ones.

I don't listen enough to his dribbling rantings to come up with more than six. I don't read enough of yours either, thankfully.

I wonder what this criminal would have to do to earn your condemnation. It appears, anything goes. Similarly, OJ Simpson still has fans.

[concerned about politics]

He may have a tougher task on his hands, proving Limbaugh's innocence.

What are you talking about? There hasn't even been any real charges placed against Rush.
So far, it's all tabloid and media sensationalism.
Exactly what "crime" has he been charged with?

[jjbrouwer]

He's earned his forgiveness, no?

I'm sorry, has he? What did he do to earn that forgiveness?

[concerned about politics]

I'm sorry, has he? What did he do to earn that forgiveness?

Confession and repentance. He could have pulled a democrat, but he told the truth and did his time in rehab. I forgive him. He's proven himself a good man.

[jjbrouwer]

So far, it's all tabloid and media sensationalism.

You really are deluded. He admitted his addiction sometime ago. Meanwhile, the investigation continues. If Lady Liberty has her way, he will be charged, tried and jailed.