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Rush is not out of the woods.

If he has taken all these pills legally, he should be fine. But if he got them on the black market he deserves whatever he gets.

He after all, Rush is the one who's blathered for years about how tobacco is a "LEGAL" substance (as opposed to marijuana, etc.) and how tobacoo therefore should not be subjected to chronic arbitrary regulations, & blah-blah. As a libertarian, which Rush isn't, I feel little sympathy for him.

He's also been quick to the sword when Libertarians have called him to defend individual liberty in all personal decisions - immediately asking them if they are on drugs/or in favor legalizing drugs, and etc. right out of the starting gate. Like this statement - which is obviously correct, they DO favor legalization - somehow negates their [more principled] postion on personal liberty relative to the av. Republican's anti-drug war philosophy. (Wm. Buckley - & many other conservatives who publicly support drug legalization - excepted.)

Rush still hasn't said, up front, "I did not buy drugs on the black market, and did not instruct my maid to do so."

If he can say that, plainly & unequivocally, then -- maybe he won't look like he's spinning as he does now. He's been acting like Clinton lately, with the "I have rights" and blah-blah. Just SAY: "I DID NOT BUY DRUGS ON THE BLACK MARKET" Rush! How HaRD is that?

Too bad he isn't a libertarian like his guest host Prof. Walter Williams, to begin with. Then he wouldn't appear the big hypocrite he does right now. I still listen, but -- I have lost a lot of respect for the guy. He sounds like he's prevaricating most of the time, playing with legalities, etc.

By the way - what is Rush using for his various aches & pains nowadays? He doesn't seem to be in much pain, right now (from hearing on the show the past couple weeks).

Take care all,
Pam in L.A.

"He's been acting like Clinton lately, with the "I have rights" and blah-blah. Just SAY: "I DID NOT BUY DRUGS ON THE BLACK MARKET" Rush! How HaRD is that? "

Can't do that now -

from http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1045174/posts

"...attorney Roy Black said Limbaugh paid "extreme amounts of money" to Wilma Cline, his former housekeeper, and her husband, FIRST FOR PILLS and then for extortion."

... A last minute entry in the "Did I say that out loud?" Annual Awards...

He's also been quick to the sword when Libertarians have called him to defend individual liberty in all personal decisions - immediately asking them if they are on drugs/or in favor legalizing drugs, and etc. right out of the starting gate. Like this statement - which is obviously correct, they DO favor legalization - somehow negates their [more principled] postion on personal liberty relative to the av. Republican's anti-drug war philosophy. (Wm. Buckley - & many other conservatives who publicly support drug legalization - excepted.)

In other words... "I hope they lock him up so I don't have to listen to him insult my party any longer."

"Rush still hasn't said, up front, "I did not buy drugs on the black market, and did not instruct my maid to do so."

He admitted his 'habit' went from legal to 'illegal'. Thought it was pretty clear what he did; much he cannot comment on now; because litigation and other investigations are inter-connected.

Rush has never claimed to be a paragon of virtue. . .just his usual humble reminder that his 'talents are on loan from. . God. . .;^)

Personally view this from a 'wheat/chafe' perspective ie NO one is perfect. . .and I still admire Rush as a great messenger/motivator re the state of our body politic; so to speak :^)

. . .and he is still entertaining as well.

Doctor shopping is a direct implication that the pills were obtained via perscription not "on the street."

If they could have proved the pill "from the street" we would not be having this thread.

It seems these prosecutors are finding dead ends and are constantly looking for new stones to turn over.

But if he got them on the black market he deserves whatever he gets.

Too bad that's not what they're trying to charge him with.....