RUSH: I'M NO HYPOCRITE

New York Post ^ | 11/25/03 | JOHN MAINELLI

[kattracks]

November 25, 2003 -- A sneak-attack caller yesterday launched Rush Limbaugh into a defense against charges he was a hypocrite for demanding tough sentences for drug users while he himself was taking black-market pain killers. "It's not hypocritical because my behavior doesn't determine the value of right and wrong - nobody's does," Limbaugh told listeners.

[laredo44]

I copuld have propbably gotten off if I had been caught, because I can afford a good attorney.

I assume you inherited money because as we all know, a drug user can't be a productive member of society. ;)

[pageonetoo]

I assume you inherited money because as we all know, a drug user can't be a productive member of society. ;)

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! and roll in the floor!
Actually, my dad is a retired US Navy enlisted man, without the benefit of college. He worked as Physical Plant administrator, at various colleges and Universities for his next 20. While working his last job, went to Seminary and was ordained, himself, at age 60. He just retired a third time, at 80, from serving two churches in NC, and moved to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in DC. And immediately went back to work, in the Chaplains's office...! He'll be 81 in January.
His father (my grand..) was an Episcopal Priest, and secretary of the Diocese of Eastern NC, for the Episcopal Church. During the 1930's and '40's, he was actively involved in starting dozens of Negro Episcopal churches in the area, and because he was beloved by them, was gifted with real estate along what is now the Inland Waterway( and would now be worth MANY millions). He, in turn, gave it all to the Church, though it was meant for him.
I guess I am just poor, working-class trash! No inheritance feeds me, just hard work, and using my noggin'! Many times, using that 'demon weed', while CONTRIBUTING my tax money TO these a..holes' SOCIETY!!!!!!!
My father left me a fabulous legacy!

[Edit35]

Limbaugh could be considered a hypocrite if he was:

1)A drug counselor whose job it was to tell people to stop using drugs.

2)A politician who passed laws outlawing and punishing or discouraging drug usage.

3)If he had constantly preached on radio, urging people not to use drugs.

Since he is none or did none of those things, I don't view him as a hypocrite in regards to the drug issue.

He is just someone who got caught up in the euphoria of taking pain medication. He did too much. He enjoyed it and got addicted.

Certainly his behavior was wrong, which he was the first to admit. But hypocrite is not a word that jumps to mind.

[joesbucks]

I happen to hold Rush to a higher standard. I won't let him get a "Get Out of Jail Free Card" simply because he possibly hasn't talked about illegal drug use for several years. (I saw a post that had comments from the more recent past that were much more tempered, but still critical of those who abuse).

Where Rush has his hyprocracy is where he keeps referring to "law abiding citizens". He clearly was not a "law abiding citizen" during the period of time he was abusing perscription drugs.

Look, we are all human. We all have personal failures. Yet Rush has for several years made light of others personal failures, sometimes to the point of lampoon and parody. Yet he for some reason wants a free pass with his well scripted and rehearsed "I'm not a hero/role model" responses. Read many of the responses on this forum. He is not only a role model, but an almost cult like figure to many. They are in denial. Like Michael Jackson fans, they have a hard time seperating show biz persona from the everyday person. That's sad.

Rush was given a gift by God. He was given a fabulous voice, a quick wit, a whimsical smile within his voice, unbelievable ability to take complex topics and make them palatable and simple. He used those gifts and was rewarded financially. He began to become consumed in his almost OZ like persona. Larger than life, above answering to his critics and critical of those who are. Listen to his comments recently regaring those who are using the National Enquirer as a source of information. So what if they have missed some elements. Where it counts, they are spot on. The man WAS abusing perscription medication. But his comments were designed to minimize the fact that there was a large amount of the story that was and is factually correct.

[joesbucks]

He is a hyprocrit because he portrayed himself as a "law abiding citizen". He wasn't.

[joesbucks]

Rush gives the Republicans and Bush hell as well over growing the size of government. Party doesn't matter he smacks them equally on this issue.

Yes, he has commented on the above. Has he done so with the same ferocity that democrats would have received for the same actions? Hardly.

His comments allow him to state he has been critical. But his comments have come nowhere close to had Clinton signed some of the same legislation Bush has championed and signed.

[longtermmemmory]

It is not 300000 at once it is 300000 over the course of two or three years. (ending two years ago when the bank was caught)

Having 20 grand around the house for home improvement projects or what not is not unusual in Palm Beach.

[longtermmemmory]

What law was actually broken? There are no official charges. You can be a prescription addict without violating ANY law. In fact it is quite common.

[laredo44]

Having 20 grand around the house for home improvement projects or what not is not unusual in Palm Beach.

To be used how?

[joesbucks]

What law was actually broken? There are no official charges. You can be a prescription addict without violating ANY law. In fact it is quite common.

Quite true. However, it doesn't take charges to mean someone broke the law. And so far, Rush has neither confirmed or denied breaking the law. And for that matter, even after a trial, (OJ for example) one could have commmited a crime and not be convicted.

At that point only the person involved and God know the truth. That's when ultimate judgement takes place.

[longtermmemmory]

Pay for home improvement projects, furniture, weekend excursions(minivacations), and just to have on hand. Contractors/workmen like cash.

[longtermmemmory]

which is what the DNC needs, Rush convicted in the court of public opinion rather than law. OJ is a differnt matter than here. The accusation, is obtaining perscription drugs without a perscription. Arguable any reponse rush makes, can be used to pierce his medical records.

I very very much doubt the Palm Beach Prosecutor had a case even back in march. The only reason this case has dangled so long, is that it is Rush Limbaugh.

[joesbucks]

regarding the prosecutor. maybe or maybe not. Gotta remember, any action against Rush would be a political third rail. Any prosecutor would be making sure his or her I's are dotted and T's are crossed before taking any action. Plus we do not know what behind the scenes action may have been taking place between Rush's legal team and prosecutors when this story exploded into public view. Also with this in public view, the scrutiny may allow prosecutors to back into finding something by just observing.

[joesbucks]

Contractors/workmen like cash.

Usually for one reason.

[templar]

I note they are the first to jump on someone for using hemp, as long as they are not conservative "entertainers".

Or ccalling Feinstein, for having a legal gun permit while advocating gun control, a hypocrit while Rush illegally using drugs while advoacting the WOD is not hypocricy.

Only liberals can be hypocrits, ya' know. The meaning of the words change when 'conservatives' use them. Kinda like the meaning of the word 'is' or 'sex' can change when a liberal uses it.

[restornu]

He has apologized what are you talking about!

He also thank all those who prayer for him and said he would let things unfold naturally about his experience.

Who knows he might do a book?

I have great respect for Rush and his actions speaks volumes of his respect for truth!

Its not that we stumble, it how we get up and continue strive for right!

[Hacksaw]

What devastating effects?

Trollbait.

[templar]

You can be a prescription addict without violating ANY law. In fact it is quite common.

Only if you are receiving the drugs by a valid prescription. Buying them on the street without one is not legal and does not qualify.

[Sofa King]

I'm noticing that alot of people who want to call Rush a hypocrite seem to be pretty ignorant about what Rush says on his show. They apparently haven't listened enough to hear his constant criticism of Bush's spending, and seem to think that Rush was a hardcore advocate on the WOD even though they can never actually produce any comments of his that show this.

[laredo44]

Trollbait.

GFY.