The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

That is your view- he has never claimed to be a tough guy at all. Harmless loveable fuzzball, but not a tough guy.

I have to say that I doubt you have spent any real time listening to him, or you are unable to listen with an open mind. You claim he spreads hate- and that is so far from the truth as to be laughable....you want right wing hate speech- find Michael Savage. Not Rush.

It's funny to see anyone rolling their eyes about something that has no bearing on the person they are talking about-because it screams that you don't actually listen or hear anything he says if that is your impression.

Rush is a harmless fuzzball?

I'm so sorry- I was judging him based on his past speeches, radio shows and the various sound-bites I've been subjected to over the past decade or so. I must have missed the 'loveable fuzzball' show.

Do I really need to go through and post examples of his cuddliness? And is this guy worthy of any more of my time?

Nope.

[Nephythys]

well, I'll say one thing. You all never disappoint me.

[wendybeth]

We aim to please.

[Not Afraid]

And do it JUST for you!

[Nephythys]

I feel so special...and dirty all at the same time.

[scaeagles]

That's something that only he can know. Personally, I wonder how a prosecutor can devote 2 years to this and make a deal where Limbaugh, as incredibly wealthy as he is, only has to pay around a $30,000 fine to cover the cost of the investigation against him.

Cheaper than continuing to pay his lawyer, I'm sure.

[scaeagles]

I had forgotten all of this - how tough the prosecutors talked when they first started going after LImbaugh.

Source is Drudge -

Prosecutors claimed they had evidence that Limbaugh committed at least 10 felonies!

It now appears James Martz, the prosecutor who headed the investigation into Limbaugh's prescription drug use, was bluffing when he said that medical records "indicate evidence that would support in excess of 10 felony counts for violations."

Prosecutors said Limbaugh, in any deal, would have to plead guilty to doctor shopping, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

That's quite a jump from 10 felonies and any plea deal including 3 to 5 years prison time to basically a 30K fine.

Now....I do fully agree that Rush had always talked about drug users in a very, very negative light. Certainly he did call them "human debris" as GC quoted. I have not heard him use any such term to describe drug users since he has returned from his stint in rehab. So perhaps he did learn something.

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Now....I do fully agree that Rush had always talked about drug users in a very, very negative light. Certainly he did call them "human debris" as GC quoted. I have not heard him use any such term to describe drug users since he has returned from his stint in rehab. So perhaps he did learn something.

ditto, I heard it too-

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

ditto

ditto

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

So perhaps he did learn something.

That's a happy thought. Let's go with that.