Now, you and I both know it’s simply not true. Lack of denial does not guilt make. But for a lot of people, that would be enough to make them think that Bill Clinton was in fact involved in killing people. See what I mean?
Now, there is the distinct possibility that I’m missing something vital to my understanding here. But I read the entire thread, and I just don’t see why Rush’s denial is important enough to include it in a statement about a cite that simply confirms that he’s under investigation, unless it’s meant to show that his lack of denial confirms his guilt.
There is a news story on the wires.
Rush Limbaugh is not denying the story.
And the cops are confirming it.
The link tagged “Limbaugh’s not denying it, and the cops are confirming it” led to another story in which it states that Limbaugh is not denying the story and that the cops are confirming it.
I’m sure Airman would have been happier if the link that went to the same story was tagged, “Rush Limbaugh, who is obviously being framed, has retained his right to remain silent, and well he should so the evil Liberals who are to get him don’t have any amunition”, but I thought the tag was pretty cut and dry.
MintygreenI have read that cite, and it very much looks like if anything Rush is a very minor player, if at all, in some perscription drug ring. It seem like one can get hooked on such a drug, and if the drug is available one has to up the dose to get the same effect. The # of pills do seem excessive though, and whatever you think of Rush, his radio empire proves he is no dummy, and he has to realize something is wrong if he is taking so many pills and seek help (again he does have the resources).
If it turns out to be true, I would be curious to see what he says about drug legalization from that point on.
I can’t imagine it’ll change his view. He’ll come out saying things like, “I’m living proof why drugs need to be illegal! Why if drugs were legal, I’d never have been able to get the help I needed!”:rolleyes:
Illegal use of prescription drugs at this scale is a federal offense and carries stiff penalties. People with much lesser infractions have been sent to prison. I wonder if he’ll ever see the inside of a cell though.
Well, according to the police, Rush isn’t really the focus of the investigation – they’re after the dealers (and I don’t think the housekeeper really qualifies as one of the dealers they’re after – the limited information available so far seems to indicate that she functioned as an intermediary rather than as an actual dealer. Of course, all users or possessors of controlled substances are technically dealers, but usually they focus on a more traditional definition of “dealer” … and it sounds like this woman offered her services as an informant as well, so she’s probably not so much a target). But Rush is probably the most famous person involved, and of course it’s all the more ironic given his hard-line anti-drugs stance.
Assuming there’s anything to the whole thing, of course. Which isn’t a given … though it sounds like there’s some pretty solid evidence, and Rush’s comments don’t inspire much confidence in me so far. If it is true, I find it very irritating – because of people who abuse prescription opioids, the people who actually have a legitimate need for extended opioid therapy have an extremely difficult time getting it.
Ya know, I went looking for Limbaugh’s position on illegal drugs a day or two ago, and I couldn’t find much of anything. He seems not to have discussed the topic all that much, at least as far as I could tell.
I don’t think it will affect his view. He makes his money by spewing the same vomitous crap over and over again, changing the names involved only when the administrations change. For Rush to change his view, will be for him to admit that he was wrong about something. Do you know how fucking hard that’s going to be for him to do? (Especially, if he is guilty, he’s not going to get the same kind of treatment that your average street dealer’s going to get. Oh, no, Rush is going to hire the best lawyer he can afford, make bail, and, at most, be sentenced to X amount of hours of community service, and live at a half-way house for a period time. That’s pretty much it.)
I personally can’t stand the fucker and the crap that he spews upon our less-able brethren.
HOWEVER… if the story had come out that Rush was an alcoholic most people, even his detractors, would have some sympathy for the guy. Why is this? I guess because alcohol is legal. :rolleyes:
So what if Rush likes to do the pain pills?!? Have you ever taken those things? My understanding is they cause a “rush” of euphoria. Who wouldn’t like such a thing? So he got sucked into a habit. Here’s hoping he can quit… IF he chooses to. If not, he should be able to do whatever he wants to himself as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else. And that’s probably the ONE thing Rush and I would agree on.
Now if only he would come out and admit this on the airwaves. That and support and end to the War On (some) Drugs.
Come on, Rush. Put your money where your Oxys are. (mouth)
I understand what you are saying, but it is the adictive properties of the drug more then the abuser himself that is to blame for most scedual 2 drugs.
I Love Me Vol. I who are these less-able bretheren?
