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Mike Walker on the Al Rantel Show: "If We're Wrong, Rush Could Own Us"
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Posted on 10/09/2003 8:14:20 PM PDT by Cinnamon Girl
Mike Walker of the National Enquirer has been on the Al Rantel show for the past two hours discussing the story which his paper broke about Rush Limbaugh's dependence on prescription drugs, obtained illegally through his housekeeper. As Mike said, if this story was erroneous, Rush could sue them out of business. The National Enquirer did all kinds of checking before going with this story. He said they only paid for the story from the housekeeper after she had already gone to the police with her story and evidence.
But the most upsetting thing Mike Walker and Al discussed is the possibility that oxicontin (?) causes deafness and that Rush may have caused his own deafness by taking up to 30 or so pills a day. That is a horrible thought.
My wish is that Rush gets on the radio, comes clean about his addiction, and gets the help he needs. The longer he waits to do this, the worse it will be for him, in all sorts of ways. The police are apparently more interested in busting dealers than users in this sort of situation, but the housekeeper and her husband received immunity with their statements to the police. The claim is that Rush also was receiving UPS deliveries of pills from another source. Whatever the case, he should come clean.
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To: ItisaReligionofPeace
He isn't the first good man who has had to deal with addiction. I agree. Witness Don Imus and Larry Kudlow.
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posted on
10/10/2003 7:34:01 AM PDT
by
ladtx
( "Remember your regiment and follow your officers." Captain Charles May, 2d Dragoons, 9 May 1846)
To: eggman
Rush can sue but... ...but he will be laughed out of court.
342
posted on
10/10/2003 8:59:54 AM PDT
by
jjbrouwer
(Chelsea for the Champions League)
To: jjbrouwer
no he will not. If anything, the discovery process will yield a treasure trove of democrat manuvering.
The enquirer will settle FAST! They want their closets closed.
To: wardaddy
I've heard from observers that a hardcore oxycodone junkie will chew up an 80mg at once....that's like 8-11 Percocets/Percodans. The greatest danger from taking large amounts of opioids is respiratory depression, which means you basically stop breathing. One can build up a tolerance to a certain point but beyond that you die.
344
posted on
10/10/2003 10:02:34 AM PDT
by
slimer
(i'm mad as hell and i'm not going to take it anymore!)
To: longtermmemmory
You are delusional. The Enquirer doesn't have to settle for publishing a series of accurate stories.
345
posted on
10/10/2003 10:25:19 AM PDT
by
jjbrouwer
(Chelsea for the Champions League)
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
What caused you to become a poster effective TUESDAY? Are you a messenger from Rush, a friend freelancing, or just a clever pretender?
As of 1:25 ET on Friday, it looks like the last item.
To: nopardons
And I thought I knew you as well, nopardons. But apparently I was wrong.
I always pay my own way - in case you need clarification. I am a conservative and conservatives always pay their own way.
So to you I say: Seek Help. Twelve step programs work.
347
posted on
10/10/2003 11:28:08 AM PDT
by
Humidston
(Do not remove this tag under penalty of law)
To: nicksaunt
The alcoholic I'm talking about isn't a friend's husband. He's my dad.
To: Liberty - Constitution for all; Registered; Nov3; aristeides; TLBSHOW
Listen tomorrow and you will get what you need to move on. Hey man, thanks for the scoop. I wish only the best for El Rushbo and will keep him in my prayers.
To: Fred Mertz
Fred,
Liberty sure called the program right but the content wrong.
350
posted on
10/10/2003 12:31:10 PM PDT
by
Nov3
(one day at a time)
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
Hey newbie, your stock just crashed. Poser.
351
posted on
10/10/2003 12:45:36 PM PDT
by
MileHi
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To: Cinnamon Girl
I stand corrected. Rush has just come out (according to Newsmax) that he is checking into a rehab. May he recover quickly.
352
posted on
10/10/2003 1:05:52 PM PDT
by
Nachum
To: nicksaunt
Well, just as I posted to cinnemangirl. I was wrong. Newsmax just posted an item that Rush is going to a rehab for 30 days.
353
posted on
10/10/2003 1:08:07 PM PDT
by
Nachum
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
Soooooooo? We're waiting.
354
posted on
10/10/2003 1:09:17 PM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(I may not agree with your bumper sticker, but I'll defend to the death your right to stick it)
To: litany_of_lies; Liberty - Constitution for all
Indeed. This was a reprehensible sham, and one that makes me very curious. As a post mortem, does anyone have thoughts as to why this person would perpetrate such a despicable hoax?
To: lonevoice
How would this person know Rush was going to address this today if he was not Rush's friend? Any thoughts on that?
356
posted on
10/10/2003 1:21:33 PM PDT
by
sjeann
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
As a conservative you has known Rush for many years, I will only offer this: Rush does not abuse drugs of any sort and any rumors that he has are simply not true. I have discussed at length over the past week the rumors and the press story and unfortunately for the Enquirer, Rush will ultimately be very wealthy and a news editor of sorts come 6 mos. from now. Nice try, Einstein, but at least you had the day correct.
To: sjeann
Lucky guess, I'd say at this point.
358
posted on
10/10/2003 1:37:29 PM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(I may not agree with your bumper sticker, but I'll defend to the death your right to stick it)
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
think you might be on to something here. The only flaw in the overall analysis is the time to vindicate. Rush can sue and will probably seek that course. With the materials he is probably gathering, I have argued he will be the next Nat. Enquirer owner. Let's wait and see. Listen tomorrow won't you! This is what Liberty - Constitution for all posted last night. Does that sound like someone who thought Rush would be admitting to his addiction today? But then Michael Medved said today that none of Rush's co-workers had a clue about his addiction, so I think Liberty was just being hopeful.
To: Liberty - Constitution for all
The charges are false and have no basis or truth. The charges are false and have no basis or truth.
You lying sack.
360
posted on
10/10/2003 1:48:38 PM PDT
by
PRND21
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