Why, because he's human?
He has a failing; he can't walk on water.
Does that make it more difficult for us? Sure, he was one of the leading voices in the conservative community.
Does this diminish the validity of his voice? Of course not. It gives the left a bit more to snipe at - but they always dig for and find something to go after. Our response should be to work harder - the truth is always the truth, no matter who delivers it.
We all have our failings; we have all fallen short of perfection time and again.
Is he supposed to keel over and go away simply because he made a very human failing?
If anyone is being hypocritical it is those who are piling on here. Regardless of how it happened, he is now seeking the help he needs. He has admitted that he has a problem.
But to hear some here, since he has a problem, he is now not qualified to comment on the news of the day; not qualified to comment on our government; not qualified to discuss conservatism; not qualified to continue to remain on the air. If you are looking for perfection, you are looking in the wrong place to begin with. You are looking at the wrong man. The only perfect man to ever walk the earth was a Jewish carpenter 2,000 years ago.
Rush's very human problems need fixing. Those who support him will do so without expecting perfection. Those who don't....
Well, those who don't probably never supported him in the first place.
Am I disappointed by what has happened? Sure, I am. I'm sure we all are. But I'm not going to beat him up for it. It's pretty sad that there is an element here who finds it easier to beat him up as opposed to holding him up and supporting him when he needs it.
He has asked for our prayers and our support. That's no less than what many of us have asked from our fellow FReepers. Why can't we give him what we so freely give our fellow FReepers?
I am not. He did what any of us would have done under the same circumstances. Anyone who says otherwise is a hypocrite. People should not be prosecuted for doing what anyone else in the same circumstances would have done.
He has asked for our prayers and our support. That's no less than what many of us have asked from our fellow FReepers. Why can't we give him what we so freely give our fellow FReepers?
You never cease to amaze Mhking. I'm glad to have met you if only here at FR. Your kindness and understanding towards those who have fallen is one of the greatest attributes a person can have, because it reflects the goodness of your heart.
It has been my experience that the ones who are prompt to throw stones are the ones who know nothing or little about the person in question. They are in general hypocritical, intolerant, and not very bright. They love gossip, spread half-truths, and are easily manipulated. As long as they have someone to talk about, as long as they can point fingers, they are "better than anyone."
The question is, how did Rush respond to these stories? Did he sound honest and humble when he confessed to his audience?
Rush won't go down, if he loses some of the "stone-throwers" he will gain many others.
May God protect him and guide him.
I can't imagine the number of goblins that would be in my closet if I was as rich as Rush.
I am sure there would be more than one. As you stated, Rush is human and deserves our prayers, not our judgement.
Sleep well Rush.
I've since heard this phrase a couple times in discussions on radio about the news reports and idiotorials.
You may have been the one to originate a very appropriate description of what is happening.
Great response Michael and thanks for the ping. This same Jewish carpenter also taught that only those who are completely without sin are permitted to cast stones at others. Certainly no one on this list or anywhere else on the planet meets that criteria. Then or now.
Our own President Bush admitted having difficulty with the substance alcohol and eliminated it from his life. Many many high profile and famous people have developed, admitted to and overcome addictions. Some never do like the late US President John F. Kennedy who's drug useage while in office is now common knowlege. (My, how the media protected certain presidents in those days!)
Treatment is the first step. Limbaugh will be in my prayers.
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