Rush Limbaugh a HYPOCRITE?
HOW WILL LIMBAUGH 'SPIN' DRUG HABIT?
The Item (South Carolina)
Sat, 25 Oct 2003
K.D. Singleton
I wish that I could find a reason to feel sorry for radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh because of what is going on now in his life but as of this writing, I have not.
Feeling sorry, caring deeply, having compassion and helping fellow human beings who, for a variety of reasons, have fallen into bad luck or on bad times is the Christian thing to do.
To this point, my humanness, better known as my weakness, is getting in the way of what should be my ability to forgive those like Rush who have for so long shown no concern, sensitivity or care for others who like himself gave in to weaknesses or habits that became debilitating or self-destructive, whatever the reason.
I used to listen to Rush every day as I left work for lunch. He, I must admit, is one of those individuals whom you are drawn back to even if you do not agree with him. He is/was a "lightning rod" as many have described him.
Let me hasten to say that I never listened to Rush because I liked his show or agreed with him but because I wanted to be informed about what those who love him were attached to and excited about.
Many days, I would become so upset with Mr. Limbaugh's intolerance, indifference, insensitivity and open anger at those who could not break away from their "habits" or "pull themselves up by their own boot straps" that I would just turn off my radio.
Over the years, Mr. Limbaugh's intolerance for certain individuals who had fallen into poverty, developed addictive habits, i.e., drugs, alcohol, etc., was visceral, unrelenting and unforgiving. His favorite expression about these kinds of things was, "I don't get it."
Well, now it's my turn. I don't get it! How could someone like Rush preach to others about their vices while at the same time abusing prescription drugs himself? How can his 20 million-plus radio audience ever see him in the same light or believe him again? This question is, however, rhetorical because I am aware that there are those who, no matter what the case, will believe certain charismatic characters who have the skills to entrance their audiences, casting a spell over them that leads them blindly into their "make-believe worlds." Rush was/is this kind of person with countless converts in his flock. Many of these individuals would follow Rush no matter what he did.
The Enquirer, a tabloid newspaper that many of us question at times, was the first to expose Mr. Limbaugh's "extra radio ( Golden EIB Microphone ) affaire." A former housekeeper at his $30 million Palm Beach estate exposed him and outlined how she was involved in the dispensation of prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Hydrocodone to Rush.
Mr. Limbaugh's "secret" drug habit and allegedly illegal acquisition of these drugs speaks volumes to what lots of people feel in this country. If you are rich, famous and powerful, the law does not apply to you in the same way as it would to someone who happens to live on the wrong side of the tracks, is poor and politically benign.
One of the first things that Mr. Limbaugh did upon hearing that he was being investigated by the authorities in Florida was to retain the famous defense attorney Roy Black of Miami. This was a smart and wise move on his part but also it raised questions in my mind as to his guilt when he was asked about the charges after speaking recently to the National Broadcasters Association in Philadelphia. He said, "I did not know that I was being investigated but will cooperate fully with the authorities." If anyone is familiar with Rush, when last have you heard him, without contest or discussion, agree with anything. He is not this kind of personality! I will, however, give him credit for knowing when to "hold" and when to "fold."
Mr. Limbaugh has spoken out many times against the use of drugs on his shows and has suggested that drug users are "violating the law and should be convicted and sent up." I now wonder if he still feels this way since he could and should be "sent up" if found guilty.
We all know that the famous radio show host's chances of being convicted of drug charges, however, are about as real as finding beachfront property in the Sahara Desert. It is a sad fact that in America, money, power and political influence will get you out of just about anything and Rush has this trio of ingredients and much more.
Notice how he is framing his defense. He is coming out in major newspapers saying that he had checked himself into rehab drug centers at least twice before and after the current charges, he has voluntarily checked himself in again for a period of 30 days and is quoted as saying that he is taking "full responsibility for his problem."
Anyone who knows how the legal system operates is aware that if you get ahead of the game by doing what Rush is doing, there is more sympathy and, in his case, this will be multiplied many times over because of his power and influence. He is trying to demonstrate to the authorities that he is "taking charge" of his problem and is being proactive rather than reactive. I do not criticize Mr. Limbaugh's tactics but it just points up how some can get away with crimes while others have to spend years behind bars for the same thing. What kind of justice is this?
It has been my conviction for a long time that Rush and several others like him, have made a "religion" and "art form" out of bashing a certain segment of the American society, a behavior that has made them multimillionaires. I choose to call this kind of exercise "premeditated manipulation of the mind" and legal scamming of those who let others think for them. Rush is a genius at this and has a bank account to prove it.
I feel little sympathy for characters like Rush who preach morality from their "untouchable" platforms while themselves engaging in behaviors for which most of us would be imprisoned.
My next questions are these. Where are the Republican "moral cops" when you need them? Why is there no more local or national outcry about Rush's behavior from those who are so quick to condemn others who fall into similar situations in their lives?
One of Rush's favorite statements as he sat doing his daily broadcast was/is, "As I sit here holding this letter with my 'cigar-stained fingers' .. etc." ( This statement is designed to poke fun at those who are after the tobacco industry in this country. )
Mr. Limbaugh now has stains, not only on his fingers but on his character which turn hypocrisy into absurdity. It will be interesting to see how he will "spin" this for his converts so that they can continue to support his drug addiction, rich lifestyle and lucrative assets.
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HOW WILL LIMBAUGH 'SPIN' DRUG HABIT?
The Item (South Carolina)
Sat, 25 Oct 2003
K.D. Singleton
I wish that I could find a reason to feel sorry for radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh because of what is going on now in his life but as of this writing, I have not.
Feeling sorry, caring deeply, having compassion and helping fellow human beings who, for a variety of reasons, have fallen into bad luck or on bad times is the Christian thing to do.
To this point, my humanness, better known as my weakness, is getting in the way of what should be my ability to forgive those like Rush who have for so long shown no concern, sensitivity or care for others who like himself gave in to weaknesses or habits that became debilitating or self-destructive, whatever the reason.
I used to listen to Rush every day as I left work for lunch. He, I must admit, is one of those individuals whom you are drawn back to even if you do not agree with him. He is/was a "lightning rod" as many have described him.
Let me hasten to say that I never listened to Rush because I liked his show or agreed with him but because I wanted to be informed about what those who love him were attached to and excited about.
Many days, I would become so upset with Mr. Limbaugh's intolerance, indifference, insensitivity and open anger at those who could not break away from their "habits" or "pull themselves up by their own boot straps" that I would just turn off my radio.
Over the years, Mr. Limbaugh's intolerance for certain individuals who had fallen into poverty, developed addictive habits, i.e., drugs, alcohol, etc., was visceral, unrelenting and unforgiving. His favorite expression about these kinds of things was, "I don't get it."
Well, now it's my turn. I don't get it! How could someone like Rush preach to others about their vices while at the same time abusing prescription drugs himself? How can his 20 million-plus radio audience ever see him in the same light or believe him again? This question is, however, rhetorical because I am aware that there are those who, no matter what the case, will believe certain charismatic characters who have the skills to entrance their audiences, casting a spell over them that leads them blindly into their "make-believe worlds." Rush was/is this kind of person with countless converts in his flock. Many of these individuals would follow Rush no matter what he did.
The Enquirer, a tabloid newspaper that many of us question at times, was the first to expose Mr. Limbaugh's "extra radio ( Golden EIB Microphone ) affaire." A former housekeeper at his $30 million Palm Beach estate exposed him and outlined how she was involved in the dispensation of prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Hydrocodone to Rush.
Mr. Limbaugh's "secret" drug habit and allegedly illegal acquisition of these drugs speaks volumes to what lots of people feel in this country. If you are rich, famous and powerful, the law does not apply to you in the same way as it would to someone who happens to live on the wrong side of the tracks, is poor and politically benign.
One of the first things that Mr. Limbaugh did upon hearing that he was being investigated by the authorities in Florida was to retain the famous defense attorney Roy Black of Miami. This was a smart and wise move on his part but also it raised questions in my mind as to his guilt when he was asked about the charges after speaking recently to the National Broadcasters Association in Philadelphia. He said, "I did not know that I was being investigated but will cooperate fully with the authorities." If anyone is familiar with Rush, when last have you heard him, without contest or discussion, agree with anything. He is not this kind of personality! I will, however, give him credit for knowing when to "hold" and when to "fold."
Mr. Limbaugh has spoken out many times against the use of drugs on his shows and has suggested that drug users are "violating the law and should be convicted and sent up." I now wonder if he still feels this way since he could and should be "sent up" if found guilty.
We all know that the famous radio show host's chances of being convicted of drug charges, however, are about as real as finding beachfront property in the Sahara Desert. It is a sad fact that in America, money, power and political influence will get you out of just about anything and Rush has this trio of ingredients and much more.
Notice how he is framing his defense. He is coming out in major newspapers saying that he had checked himself into rehab drug centers at least twice before and after the current charges, he has voluntarily checked himself in again for a period of 30 days and is quoted as saying that he is taking "full responsibility for his problem."
Anyone who knows how the legal system operates is aware that if you get ahead of the game by doing what Rush is doing, there is more sympathy and, in his case, this will be multiplied many times over because of his power and influence. He is trying to demonstrate to the authorities that he is "taking charge" of his problem and is being proactive rather than reactive. I do not criticize Mr. Limbaugh's tactics but it just points up how some can get away with crimes while others have to spend years behind bars for the same thing. What kind of justice is this?
It has been my conviction for a long time that Rush and several others like him, have made a "religion" and "art form" out of bashing a certain segment of the American society, a behavior that has made them multimillionaires. I choose to call this kind of exercise "premeditated manipulation of the mind" and legal scamming of those who let others think for them. Rush is a genius at this and has a bank account to prove it.
I feel little sympathy for characters like Rush who preach morality from their "untouchable" platforms while themselves engaging in behaviors for which most of us would be imprisoned.
My next questions are these. Where are the Republican "moral cops" when you need them? Why is there no more local or national outcry about Rush's behavior from those who are so quick to condemn others who fall into similar situations in their lives?
One of Rush's favorite statements as he sat doing his daily broadcast was/is, "As I sit here holding this letter with my 'cigar-stained fingers' .. etc." ( This statement is designed to poke fun at those who are after the tobacco industry in this country. )
Mr. Limbaugh now has stains, not only on his fingers but on his character which turn hypocrisy into absurdity. It will be interesting to see how he will "spin" this for his converts so that they can continue to support his drug addiction, rich lifestyle and lucrative assets.
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he is a douche, for a lack of a better word, and a piece of shit w/ no true integrity or convictions.
