[Imgr8t]

Just read the first paragraph and you can feel the love. Just another in a plethora of articles about the Godfather. More crap from the AP.

[don'tbedenied]

A lot of crap in the article for sure but the last line rings true: "Maybe this will soften up Rush Limbaugh a bit when he talks on the radio about the millions of other Americans who are suffering from drug problems," Nadelmann said.

[X-FID]

"Maybe this will soften up Rush Limbaugh a bit when he talks on the radio about the millions of other Americans who are suffering from drug problems," Nadelmann said.

Was that the purpose of this nonsense you creep?

Should we prosecute all the other "millions of other Americans suffering from drug problems" Mr. Nadelmann?

This kind of a-hole is a big problem in this country right now, they need to be taken down.

[Brilliant]

It's hard for me to understand how the prosecutor can claim victory when he spent three years investigating Limbaugh and came away with a deal that says that the charges against Limbaugh will be dropped in 18 months if he finishes detox treatment and pays $30,000. Limbaugh has probably paid his lawyer ten times that amount, and he's been going thru detox anyway. The prosecutor probably spent better than a million dollars of the taxpayers money chasing Limbaugh. And for what? Doctor shopping? Puleeeez!

[Ichneumon]

Prosecutors seized Limbaugh's medical records after learning that he received about 2,000 painkillers, prescribed by four doctors in six months.

This sounds like a gigantic amount when it's put that way, but it averages to only 11 per day. A person in acute chronic pain can easily take that many just for ordinary pain management.

[humblegunner]

Still no perp-walk?

Just damn.

[Big Giant Head]

The deal also allows Limbaugh "to save face," said Michael Seigel, a University of Florida law professor and former federal prosecutor.

I think the Prosecutor is being allowed to save face.

[manwiththehands]

... 2,000 painkillers, prescribed by four doctors in six months ...

In the words of another famous radio talk show host:"HOLY CRAP!"

Thats over 300 PER DAY. Rush had a serious problem. I hope he's done with it.

[CharlesWayneCT]

Rush wouldn't seek his "day in court" -- there'd be no "jury of his peers" in that county. It would be all people who hated him.

What is there to be vindicated for? He was charged with a crime, he entered a NOT GUILTY plea, and the prosecuter will drop the charges.

At worst, if he doesn't honor the "terms", the prosecuter will have to prosecute the case, because as of now there IS NO CASE.

And the "terms" are to keep doing what he is doing.

The only thing the prosecuter can point to is that Rush is partially reimbursing for the costs of the investigation.

[balch3]

typical MSM spin. This is a complete vindication for Rush.

[TASMANIANRED]

Notice how the title makes it appear as if Limbaugh said "Prosecuters can declare Victory".

Nothing reflects this in the text.

[Soul Seeker]

'This investigation didn't have any impact on his audience or on his advertising," Knight said Saturday

And don't the Liberals and Savages of the world hate that. :-D

Matter of fact I took to listening even on the days Rush had guest hosts for two years because of this witchhunt. I'm back to only Rush days now, but all they did was firm up Rush's support with this crooked prosecution.

[harpo11]

I truly do not understand why Rush and his attorney would agree to pay for this deranged DA's misguided, trumped up, political witch hunt? After all, it was the DA who spent three years trying to dig up evidence against Rush.

I believe that if Rush were some left wing talk show host, the DA would probably compassionately applaud him for responsibly taking care of his numerous back and neck injuries.

Is there such a thing as selective prosecution?

So is Rush going to be watched like a hawk by the DA's office for the next 18 months? Is this freedom for Rush?

[Gone GF]

I can't help it, I find it amusing that a man who talks and gives opinions for a living has a spokesman.