"As I recall, Bill Clinton's defenders also insisted that one's private life had no bearing on one's public life."
Bingo - Clinton's defenders never bothered to consider the evidence either. The same old "He may be a scoundrel, but he's OUR scoundrel".
I don't see how this argument works. First, Rush never lied under oath and was never found guilty of anything. That alone blows your argument out of the water.
Not to mention that we're not talking about morality and if I read the article correctly, it reads that morality and law are certainly governed by law.
I don't recall anything that mentions Rush Limbaugh as God. Yet another point that makes your argument moot.
And finally, I don't know what the message of conservatism has to do with the messenger, whereas, Clinton's messages were completely dangerous to the American citizen, as well as some of his illicit behavior while in public office.
Last time I checked, Rush Limbaugh worked in the private industry. But people can't tell that with splinters in their own eye.
I think what we've got here is a warped view of reality. I don't know anyone that's perfect. So I guess comparing you to Judas would be the same as comparing Rush Limbaugh to Bill Clinton. You can't compare apples to oranges. They're not the same fruit at all.