Posted on 03/03/2012 2:15:11 PM PST by TSgt
For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.
I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit?In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone's bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level.
My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.
Rush has completely weakened his position on this, and made those of us who supported him on this look like fools!
“You don’t take birth control pills every time you have sex, but rather they are taken everyday.”
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Dude, I’m sure “Mr. Rogers” understands that just as probably does every FReeper. Since birth control pills can be had very cheaply (At Target for example one can get them for $9 for a 30 day supply or $24 for a 90 day supply [equivalent to an annual cost of $96]) Mr. Rogers was just questioning where the $1,000 annual cost that Ms Fluke floated would come from. If you take the $96 dollar annual cost of birth control pills you’re left with $904 of Ms Fluke’s annual cost to allocate. One likely possibility is $904 worth of condoms for the year -— a possibility ripe with the possibility of (perhaps twisted) humor. And that $904 “need” was the focus of Mr. Rogers comment. Nothing more. The possibility that any single female Georgetown law student would have such a need is mind boggling (at least in the post Bill Clinton law school days time frame).
I disagree.
She doesn’t want the pill. She wants condoms because the pill won’t protect her from easy hookups. ergo...slut.
That she wants condoms can be deduced from the cost she quotes.
I know Rush isn't a wimp. I'm not certain that I know what the correct decision here should be. My husband thought Rush should have never reduced himself to calling this idiot fraud (Fluke) a "slut". I personally didn't have a problem with that label for her. "Fraudulent Slut" would've been better, IMO.
I think Rush probably could have found other sponsors... he could start by advertising his own "Two if by Tea" tea products.
This is easy to find, but Dems say that Sleep Train, Sleep Number, Citrix Online, and Quicken Loans have pulled their advertising with Rush. I have no doubt that this is behind Rush’s apology.
Actually, the whole thing Rush was making fun of was that the $1,000 annual cost figure Fluke floated was either bogus (which is almost certainly the case) or is indicative of a hyperactive multiple times per day “need” for condoms.
My suspicion is that most female Georgetown Law students have need for a condom on relatively rare occasion.
I see it the same way my friend. We have the high ground in this battle and I am sad to say I think Rush may have retreated a little bit with the high ground a foot.
I am female, and I am not offended by the word slut. I suppose I have been desensitized over the years. I can imagine that Rush’s mom might have been offended by the use of such a term regardless of the accuracy of its use.
The story of Jesus and the adulterous woman comes to mind. We are all sluts and sinners of some variety. Best to “Go and sin no more.”
True, but Rush was originally responding to news reports. The news reports said ‘birth control’ - and if I have to pay for the birth control, they can use condoms at 33 cents a pop. Unless, of course, it becomes more cost effective for her to use the $9/month birth control pills from Target.
But under no circumstance will I pay for her to use the $100/month name brand pills sold by her doctor. If I’m paying the bill, she can have sex cheap, or have it infrequently. That is what happens when someone asks me to pay for their sex - I get to determine when, where, & how.
I wondered that, too. Worried about it, actually. Especially since he would not go into any detail.
“She doesn’t want the pill. She wants condoms because the pill won’t protect her from easy hookups. ergo...slut.”
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If she (or any woman in similar circumstances) is smart, she’d want both. The pill for a primary means of contraception and the condoms as both a secondary (insurance) contraception and (especially considering the incidence of HIV & other STD carriers in the male population of the DC metro area) a means of helping to somewhat prevent infectious disease.
Yet many conservatives, even on FR, say that boycotts are pointless. As Tammy Bruce once said, leftists COUNT on conservatives not wanting to get involved or get into a confrontation. And this is the result of that laissez-faire attitude. If conservatives were as committed as leftists, Bill Maher wouldn't still be on the air--just for starters. This makes me ill.
“discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress...”
Good - apology with a point
I had to pause when I read that and let it sink in. You make a very valid point there. Thanks for your comments on my previous post.
Rush should NOT have apologized! He was right about the flake ... and I find myself very disappointed and thoroughly disgusted! Money? Sponsors? No excuse! Zippo ... de nada!
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