I agree with all the points you made. In the bad times one finds out who ones real friends are.
For the most part right now, I am just sitting back reading and watching who is saying what.
Some of the most interesting remarks are being made by the non-hypocrites.
I'm saving them.
Rush has apparently received lots of support from many non-hypocrites.
He refers to them here:
Transcribed from my audio tape at end of his ON-AIR statement during his show Friday, 10-10-03. NOTICE that there's a telling, key difference at the end -- than the official statement that he released (which I'm posting in its entirety below it):
Rush: "...the overwhelming support that you have expressed to me -- extended to me ... it literally has sustained me. But it doesn't fool me. It is what it is, and I take it for what it is, and I appreciate it more than I will ever be able to express to you.
But now I want to ask for your prayers --- because when this is all over with, I look forward ... and it, actually, it's never gonna be all over with, that's something I know, but nevertheless, I look forward to resuming our excursions into broadcast excellence together again .. soon as possible."
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Rush Limbaugh issued the following statement on his radio program:
"You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life. So I need to tell you today that part of what you have heard and read is correct. I am addicted to prescription pain medication.
I first started taking prescription painkillers some years ago when my doctor prescribed them to treat post surgical pain following spinal surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery was unsuccessful and I continued to have severe pain in my lower back and also in my neck due to herniated discs. I am still experiencing that pain.
Rather than opt for additional surgery for these conditions, I chose to treat the pain with prescribed medication. This medication turned out to be highly addictive.
Over the past several years I have tried to break my dependence on pain pills and, in fact, twice checked myself into medical facilities in an attempt to do so. I have recently agreed with my physician about the next steps.
Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me. The show will continue during this time, of course, with an array of guest hosts you have come to know and respect.
I am not making any excuses. You know, over the years athletes and celebrities have emerged from treatment centers to great fanfare and praise for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role models and examples for others. Well, I am no role model.
I refuse to let anyone think I am doing something great here, when there are people you never hear about, who face long odds and never resort to such escapes. They are the role models.
I am no victim and do not portray myself as such. I take full responsibility for my problem.
At the present time, the authorities are conducting an investigation, and I have been asked to limit my public comments until this investigation is complete. So I will only say that the stories you have read and heard contain inaccuracies and distortions, which I will clear up when I am free to speak about them.
I deeply appreciate all your support over this last tumultuous week. It has sustained me. I ask now for your prayers. I look forward to resuming our excursion into broadcast excellence together."