PhillyKev 0 #1 October 10, 2003 NOT... Rush Limbaugh Admits Addiction to Painkillers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #2 October 10, 2003 How's that expresion go again? Something about glass houses and throwing stones? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 0 #3 October 10, 2003 Guess we're all only human. Hope this makes liberals feel like there's actually a point to their existence...NOT. - LeftyProvoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 October 10, 2003 How's your mayor doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #5 October 10, 2003 Rush is usually critical of those drug addicts who fail to contribute to society... Look at all Rush has done for you... ROTFLMAO -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 October 10, 2003 QuoteHow's your mayor doing? Better than DC's old mayor, Marion "Bitch set me up!" Barry. Now he was an ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 October 10, 2003 QuoteRush is usually critical of those drug addicts who fail to contribute to society... Look at all Rush has done for you... ROTFLMAO Let me point out to you the frailty of your argument. Quotewho fail to contribute to society What charities do the Drug Addicts that he is critical of donate to? A better question would be how much assistance do they pay for themselves, or do they depend on the government to subsidise them?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 October 10, 2003 QuoteHow's your mayor doing? Ughhh....not my mayor. Hopefully that jackass gets the boot in a few weeks. He's so bad that a bunch of the large unions are endorsing Katz, the republican. QuoteGuess we're all only human. Hope this makes liberals feel like there's actually a point to their existence...NOT. Strange comment. I didn't know drug addiction has a political inclination. Punishment of drug addicts does. Rush and others of his ilk state the drug addicts are hopeless and should be jailed or shipped off to another country. Many liberals feel that criminalization of drugs is wrong and that addicts should be helped to overcome the addiction. It's pretty damn ironic that Rush is checking himself into an expensive rehab instead of goign to jail. He advocates jailing the poor who grow up in neighborhoods ruled by drug pushing gang bangers and get hooked because it's everywhere in their environment and the only escape they have from the hell they live in is, unfortunately, getting high. According to Rush, they should be jailed or kicked out of the country. But this guy gets bored in his multi million dollar mansion, living his celebrity lifestyle, so he should get treatment and be forgiven. Honestly, I don't think Rush should go to jail or lose his job, or suffer any other consequences as a result of his addiction. I just hope he learns from this that it's not just liberal criminals who fall into this problem and starts advocating legitimate help for those who suffer from addiction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #9 October 10, 2003 QuoteWhat charities do the Drug Addicts that he is critical of donate to? A better question would be how much assistance do they pay for themselves, or do they depend on the government to subsidise them? I see, so certain activities should only be illegal and punishable if you're poor. Yeah, I guess that's the American way. Guess that's why Jeb Bush's daughter didn't got locked up for buying Xanax illegally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #10 October 10, 2003 Damn. I guess I'm not having such a bad month after all. edit: sounds like I'm happy about it, I could care less. Just saying that my month hasn't been bad at all - comparatively. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 October 10, 2003 My mnnth has been pretty bad. I wish somebody would mail me Rush's unused Oxycontin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #12 October 10, 2003 Oh well. I'm disappointed in Rush, but still wish him the best. His commentary is usually funny as hell. Unfortunately, lefties everywhere will use his hypocrisy as a tool to discount anything and everything he ever said or stood for - not all of which is bad. I'm sure he'll conquer this with rehab help and come out the stronger man for it. It's not like he drove a young lady off of a bridge while drunk off of his ass, left her there to die, denied the whole thing, then got elected to congress or anything.Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #13 October 10, 2003 All sin is equal in the eyes of the Lord my son. Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #14 October 10, 2003 QuoteQuoteRush is usually critical of those drug addicts who fail to contribute to society... Look at all Rush has done for you... ROTFLMAO Let me point out to you the frailty of your argument. I'm rather conservative (although Rush is off the deep end) and was poking Kev with a bit of sarcasm. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #15 October 10, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhat charities do the Drug Addicts that he is critical of donate to? A better question would be how much assistance do they pay for themselves, or do they depend on the government to subsidise them? I see, so certain activities should only be illegal and punishable if you're poor. Yeah, I guess that's the American way. Guess that's why Jeb Bush's daughter didn't got locked up for buying Xanax illegally. What? Where did that come from? My reply was that Rush bashes and is "critical" of drug addicts that are burdens on society. Scroll up. Punishment was never an issue in the post I replied to..I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #16 October 10, 2003 This is Rush's statement in full: Quote "You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my life. So I need to tell you today that part of what you have heard and read is correct. I am addicted to prescription pain medication. "I first started taking prescription painkillers some years ago when my doctor prescribed them to treat post-surgical pain following spinal surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery was unsuccessful and I continued to have severe pain in my lower back and also in my neck due to herniated discs. I am still experiencing that pain. "Rather than opt for additional surgery for these conditions, I chose to treat the pain with prescribed medication. This medication turned out to be highly addictive. "Over the past several years I have tried to break my dependence on pain pills and, in fact, twice checked myself into medical facilities in an attempt to do so. I have recently agreed with my physician about the next steps. "Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me. The show will continue during this time, of course, with an array of guest hosts you have come to know and respect. "I am not making any excuses. You know, over the years athletes and celebrities have emerged from treatment centers to great fanfare and praise for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role models and examples for others. Well, I am no role model. I refuse to let anyone think I am doing something great here, when there are people you never hear about, who face long odds and never resort to such escapes. They are the role models. I am no victim and do not portray myself as such. I take full responsibility for my problem. "At the present time, the authorities are conducting an investigation, and I have been asked to limit my public comments until this investigation is complete. So I will only say that the stories you have read and heard contain inaccuracies and distortions, which I will clear up when I am free to speak about them. "I deeply appreciate all your support over this last tumultuous week. It has sustained me. I ask now for your prayers. I look forward to resuming our excursion into broadcast excellence together." Full accountability. Best wishes Rush, I know exactly what those "demons" feel like. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #17 October 10, 2003 Ironically i agree with you that as a right winger...i still think Rush is extreme. I do like his satire though. He is entertainment to me. I take little of what he says for face value.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #18 October 10, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhat charities do the Drug Addicts that he is critical of donate to? A better question would be how much assistance do they pay for themselves, or do they depend on the government to subsidise them? I see, so certain activities should only be illegal and punishable if you're poor. Yeah, I guess that's the American way. Guess that's why Jeb Bush's daughter didn't got locked up for buying Xanax illegally. What? Where did that come from? My reply was that Rush bashes and is "critical" of drug addicts that are burdens on society. Scroll up. Punishment was never an issue in the post I replied to.. Well it sounded like you were classifying Limbaugh as being different than other drug addicts because he has money to give to charities and therefore shouldn't suffer the same consequences for his actions that he advocates for those who don't have his income. By default, someone without money who needs drug treatment will be a burden on society. Someone with money, won't be. Yet they're suffering from the same problem. Why should the justice system treat the poor as harshly as Limbaugh advocates while allowing him to buy his way out of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #19 October 10, 2003 Maybe this will make him think twice before he passes judgement on the 2 million or so people who suffer from the disease of addiction. Rush is one of my least favorite people on the planet, hope he finds recovery. It ain't purty and it sure as to hell ain't politics.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #20 October 10, 2003 QuoteFull accountability. Yeah, after someone else exposed him. Meanwhile for years he's been supporting legislation to lock up others with the same problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #21 October 10, 2003 Quote It's not like he drove a young lady off of a bridge while drunk off of his ass, left her there to die, denied the whole thing, then got elected to congress or anything. Are we talking about Ted Kennedy? I just felt the need to point that out because some of our liberal freinds here don't know their history. If they did know their history, they wouldn't be liberals.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #22 October 10, 2003 QuoteAre we talking about Ted Kennedy? I just felt the need to point that out because some of our liberal freinds here don't know their history. If they did know their history, they wouldn't be liberals. No, we're talking about Rush Limbaugh. Although it does seem to be a common tactic when criticising anyone from the right that people on here will start bringing up completely unrelated topics that make the left bad in order to divert attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #23 October 10, 2003 Quoteit does seem to be a common tactic when criticising anyone from the right that people on here will start bringing up completely unrelated topics that make the left bad in order to divert attention. Yes, and the right has trademarked the technique, so don't YOU go and try and use it, mister! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #24 October 10, 2003 QuoteQuoteAre we talking about Ted Kennedy? I just felt the need to point that out because some of our liberal freinds here don't know their history. If they did know their history, they wouldn't be liberals. No, we're talking about Rush Limbaugh. Although it does seem to be a common tactic when criticising anyone from the right that people on here will start bringing up completely unrelated topics that make the left bad in order to divert attention. No actually there is no need to divert attention. You trying to put Rush Limbaugh who got out of hand with pain killers (that were originally prescribed by a doctor) to some crack smoking or heroin injecting, go nowhere junkie living on the street is ludicrous. On the other hand if we wanted to pick out a famous political figure that could indeed be compared to a true low life then Senator of Mass, Edward Kennedy would be a perfect choice ******************* .If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
