I totally agree. I actually heard Rush say that wouldn't be surprised that they knew that the mic was on. :)
I think he's just the same in private as he is in public, only less 'guarded.'
Remember when that 'friend' of his revealed his secret tapes, and the media was panting as they awaited this revelation of the secret Bush.............and he was the same good man in private as he is in public.
I think it ended the good name of the 'friend' though.....