I AM A LUCKY MAN (Rush Deafness Announcement Transcript)

Rush Limbaugh Web Site ^ | 10/8/01 | Rush Limbaugh

[Drumbo]

"I am a Lucky Man"
... and we are lucky to have you Rush. God bless.

[jude24]

Bump for the man perhaps most responsible for this young FReeper.

[spectre]

"I am a Lucky Man"

But that we all could face adversity with such dignity.

He broke the news to his listeners FIRST, not CNN, not FOX, just a one on one from him to us. And to think we thought there was a lack of role models in our country. This last month has produced tons of them....Rush is one.

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[libsrscum]

"I am a Lucky Man"

Rush, it is WE who are lucky to have you! Our country, and many people around the world are BETTER, and better off, because of YOU!

We'll probably never meet in this life, but know this... YOU have touched my life... and I love you for it.

Thanks for having the guts to stick with it. Take care... get well... my family wishes you all the best!

I love you man!

[JimRed]

Great kick a man while he is down.

That was not a kick, but the kind of slap on the fanny you give your kid, delivered with love. My prayers to Rush as well.

[Matchett-PI]

#3: "On a personal level, if Rush is not a Christian, its time he becomes one."

A typically pompous, arrogant, condescending, self-righteous, pharisaical statement that we usually hear spewing forth from the mouths of small-minded, jealous losers.

Have you ever considered joining up with that self-righteous "God hates fags" jackass "preacher" up there in Kansas who does his best to make God a laughing stock?

I know Rush will forgive you for misrepresenting him, and you had better hope God forgives you for misrepresenting HIM.

[JimRed]

My prayers to Rush as well.

Sorry I mean prayers FOR Rush.

[skeeter]

Best wishes carrying on, Rush. Give 'em hell.

[cactusSharp]

wanna know what will happen ??????????????? Rush will figure out a way to continue to be the best of the best of the best and will finally get a "day off" and some will again bitch he is playing golf.....hope the bitchers are right....HIT em straight Rush,my hero !!!

[litany_of_lies]

Don't give me credit for transcribing (though thanks, my fingers are tired!). The transcript's at his web site.

[Motion Eaze]

"...maybe this needed to happen so Rush could get the spiritual blinders off his eyes. St. Paul was blinded in order to knock him off his high horse, and this may be following a similar pattern."

What a crock! While I agree that we should all stay close to God, and have faith in his power to do good things in our lives, there is no reason to believe that this malady is a result of God trying to humble Rush. How can you compare Rush to Saul? Saul was persecuting (and in at least one case - murdering) Christians. Rush has always defended Christians, and Jews alike. I see no similarity. If Barry Lynn goes deaf, we'll talk. Until then, this theory of yours doesn't wash! Things in this life don't "always" happen for a discernable reason, sometimes they just happen.

I am convinced that Rush has already been doing God's work for years, by helping shape the political landscape for the better. That in turn has helped protect our Constitution and society from those that would destroy them. He has been a rallying point for millions. God's work consists of more than Bible thumping, and speaking in tongues. 

So until God visits you personally, and gives you some special insight concerning Rush's situation, maybe you should climb down off of the steeple, and end the sermon. 

Rush is not a survivor, he is a prevailor, and one way or another, he will prevail over this.

[Republican Wildcat]

Your post is ridiculous and in bad taste.

[dakine]

"Did anyone hear the comment he made today about "his Rabbi"? Maybe Rush is Jewish."

Yes, I did. (the only reason I was listening to him was because Jim Rome was pre-empted by a Wash Capitals game)

[Republican Wildcat]

I find your stupidity stunning. Ron Brown died well before FR was around.

[litany_of_lies]

Remember how you fellas danced on Ron Brown's grave??

Actually, no. I don't.

QUESTION: Have you been around this forum 6-7 years to remember it?

ANSWER: member since October 8th, 2001.....nice try, turkey. What a maroon. And just who is waiting with bated breath to see old Strom kick the bucket?

[riley1992]

On a personal level, if Rush is not a Christian, its time he becomes one.

Wow. I had no idea that God was posting under the screen name Russell Scott.

What a stupid remark. What if he's Jewish?

[litany_of_lies]

"Free Republic was founded in 1996 by Jim Robinson, a private citizen from Fresno, California."

Ron Brown died in 1994 or 1995. Do you feel stupid yet?

[GregB]

My prayers are with you Rush. As one who is hard of hearing in one ear i know what you have gone through in the past but can't imagine what is must be like to be totally deaf. I have been learning sign language,so you should maybe try that. I Know the deaf community could use a great spokesman like you. Bet all you people bashing Rush last week about him losing it because he was taking so much time off feel pretty dumb about now. Rush started this whole conservative movement. he put the republican in charge in 1994. Oh to the person who said Rush should get a replacement go pound salt!!!!!!

[bannie]

I'm proud to say that I have appreciated and admired Mr. Limbaugh since his first days in Sacramento.

I had, lately, noticed the difference in voice. I listened today, and was proud to hear this honorable man share his worry with us.

I know that this Great Man will find a way.