UPDATE: Limbaugh's Hearing Restored

CNSNews.com ^ | January 17, 2002 | Scott Hogenson

[lexington minuteman 1775]

God bless ya RUSH.The power of prayer and medical technology can do wonders. Now if we can only figgure out what makes liberals so doggone deaf so we can implant something so that they can HEAR the truth.BWAHAHA.

[Poohbah]

Limbaugh's Hearing Restored

WHAT DID YOU SAY? "RHUMBA BEARINGS ARE SCORED?"

Damn batteries in my hearing aid are going again

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Hey!!! Our first disagreement (I think :o)

We LOVE O'Reilly!!! We don't agree with him on EVERYTHING.. but probably 99 and 9/10th of the time!

FRegards friend.. Mary Ann

[altura]

O'Reilly has his good points, but he doesn't wear well, as Rush does.

My daughter was totally taken with him at one point; asked for his book, etc. Now, she's totally disillusioned and never watches him. He can be entertaining, but he doesn't have the depth of a Rush.

I am amazed at anyone who would denigrate this marvelous medical advance. Yeah, it doesn't work if you turn it off. Well, duh.

I am also amazed at some in the deaf community who don't want their children to have implants, or even to lip-read. They worship the so-called "deaf culture" and sign language. Sign language is great if that's all you have, but to deny your kid the ability to actually hear is sick!!

I'm thrilled about Rush, and he will do a lot of the science of cochlear implants just by talking about it and by the success he has apparently had.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

I am amazed at anyone who would denigrate this marvelous medical advance. Yeah, it doesn't work if you turn it off. Well, duh.

I must have missed that. Did someone actually denigrate it? If so,.. why? I mean, this is just awesome news! I'm with you 100percent. Any parent who would deny a child "hearing" or any kind of health.. but especially one that results in one of the major senses.. well, that is criminal. But especially so, if they do so to remain part of a "culture". That is the sickest thing I've ever heard.

I agree,.. that Rush is on a different level than O'Reilly. But I think O'Reilly has done some really important things. Things that he could accomplish through his media/tv, better than Rush could have through his/radio. Like the Funds thing,. and Jesse Jackson.

I'm ever watchful. I'm also against anyone being so partisan like the Democrats were, so as to support a crook, a prejure, a person guilty of Treason IMHO. So if O'Reilly or Rush or anyone ever unearths something about a Republican or an Independent,.. I will be "willing" to listen to the information they have. To do otherwise would be hypocritical of all I said during Clintons tenure.

I'm with you, in that I'm so thankful that Rush's operation was successful. This is just such great news.. for so many people. :o)

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I can't wait to hear Rush talk up the entro to a 45.

[Texaggie79]

We LOVE O'Reilly!!!

Have you read his books? There is a few things I disagree with him on. Plus, I cannot trust anyone that so adamantly denies being a conservative.

[Mr. K]

Hope this is true!! GOD BLESS YOU RUSH!!

[Binghamton_native]

Did any of you see the documentary recently shown on PBS about deaf parents and the decisions of some to deny the implant to their children as it might take the child away from the "deaf culture"? One of the hearing impaired fathers argued with his father (the child's grandfather), and the grandfather asked his son if he would deny his child a cure for cancer if it meant that the child would be leaving the "cancer victim culture". The son had no answer, but continued to argue against the implant for his son.

[Exigence]

Actually Miller is starting to do a decent job.

I wouldn't know. I can't stand to watch him, but the local sports programs I listen to say he's getting worse, not better. They say he's trying to become a "yes" man for anyone influential in the game he's met. Afraid to say anything to challenge anything or anyone. In short, not funny.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

I am also amazed at some in the deaf community who don't want their children to have implants, or even to lip-read. They worship the so-called "deaf culture" and sign language. Sign language is great if that's all you have, but to deny your kid the ability to actually hear is sick!!

On an earlier thread (several weeks ago) someone posted some links about this. Hopefully someone has them and will repost them for you. I was stunned, too.

CANDI

[Sungirl]

Yes...I heard Roger talk about this and read Drudge...this is such good news!
I hope Rush will be able to listen to music now too! I think he misses it.

[altura]

Yes, I saw the documentary you mention.

It was part of the reason for my comment. Also, there is a freeper who posts here who has a cochlear implant and hears very well; even music. He mentioned the prejudice in the deaf community (well, some of the deaf community) about this advance.

Yes, it is very hard to understand.

[nhoward14]

Look at this "deaf culture" thing from the liberal perspective... Deafness is considered a disability which means you are afforded certain entitlements and priveledges that "normal" people are not. This cochlear implant removes the "deafness" from the person, hence removing the disability. Now... no longer being disabled, you have no right to demand special treatment or extra money/welfare from the government. They are fighting the same eventuality that the affirmative action gang is fighting... should their "issue" disappear they cease to be important and cease to be a priveledged class.

[sig226]

Also reported on WABC Radio. Good news, there's hope. I have to say, they did an excellent job having a deaf man converse with callers.

[LowOiL]

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