Rush himself has never been a strident “homophobe” in the first place. His complaints have always centered on the radical activists claiming to represent “gays”, like his taunts at “femin-nazis” and “gay” activists who bash any and everything Catholic.
And, in a new (& very good and honest) Rush Biography that has just recently been published, it talks - very briefly - about one of Rush’s early mentors in the radio broadcast business (& still long time friend) was and is “gay”.
So, it does not surprise me that Rush did NOT spurn Elton’s outreach at friendship.
Good for Elton John. Good for Rush.
What’s most telling is the reaction from their “constituencies”. While I would much prefer no one was ‘in your face’ about whatever one’s sexuality may be- it’s nice to see a couple of men gain wisdom as they age and form a friendship while behaving like gentlemen.
A delightful and refreshing change of pace.