# Rush Limbaugh Has Lung Cancer **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 3, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443 "2020-02-03T21:20:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/121 "2020-02-05T03:27:54Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > **46-1** is going to give him the Presidential Medal of Freedom He could accept the award on national TV, using the opportunity to renounce hatred and closed-mindedness in the media, and announcing his foundation for undocumented migrants. And then he’d flash a peace sign and yell “Anyone But Donald! Thank you, America!” ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/122 "2020-02-05T03:35:30Z")
> [@Shodan](#): > > Not a lot of good taste in this thread. > > Regards, > Shodan You tell us what you believe our reaction should have been, then. The man made a living dividing the country politically, radicalizing half of it, and insulting the other half in the most offensive, demeaning way possible. If we behaved the way he does this thread would have been closed almost immediately for its offensiveness. I disagree with you. This thread has shown very good taste and decorum, and in truth it’s much better than he deserves. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/123 "2020-02-05T04:13:31Z")
I am outraged that someone who’s spewed so much hatred and lies is being awarded the Medal of Freedom. It’s an insult to every former Medal of Freedom winner. Shame on him. Shame on the president who’s so misguided and so corrupt that he’s corrupted what has been, until now, a great honor. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/124 "2020-02-05T04:39:27Z")
> [@nelliebly](#): > > I am outraged that someone who’s spewed so much hatred and lies is being awarded the Medal of Freedom. It’s an insult to every former Medal of Freedom winner. Shame on him. Shame on the president who’s so misguided and so corrupt that he’s corrupted what has been, until now, a great honor. I know. It’s really a shame. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/125 "2020-02-05T06:53:40Z")
I read the news about Rush’s cancer on the Drudge Report website. My second thought was, “I wonder what the compassionate, tolerant, highly evolved liberals at SDMB will have to say about this?” Thanks for not disappointing me. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/126 "2020-02-05T06:59:57Z")
Not a fan of Rush, but I hope he either recovers or has a painless passing. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/127 "2020-02-05T08:14:07Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > Not a fan of Rush, but I hope he either recovers or has a painless passing. You should really give _Moving Pictures_ a good listen. Might change your mind. Relax, Long-neckers. This is just a place-holder. No need to knicker-twist. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/128 "2020-02-06T07:39:22Z")
I just saw a photo of him at the SotU. My goodness he looks terrible. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/129 "2020-02-06T09:20:27Z")
> [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](#): > > I just saw a photo of him at the SotU. My goodness he looks terrible. I saw bits and pieces of the SotU on TV, including him getting that medal. I’m not one to get literally sick to my stomach much, but that scene did it. That said, yes, he really didn’t look like he’s feeling well at all. Still, even so, no sympathy from me. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/130 "2020-02-06T11:05:15Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I can’t stand Limbaugh but I cannot (will not) muster up any glee in this news. Because that would be mean. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/131 "2020-02-06T11:19:12Z")
Serial killer to jaywalker: “Hey, you just broke the law too! You’re no better than I am!” Cancer is a bastard. I wish it on no one. But Limbaugh has earned no sympathy from me. ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/132 "2020-02-06T12:42:08Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > It appears that way. If you’re super sympathetic and ignore everything that made him someone notable to begin with it will show everybody how much you liked him, but if you voice your disapproval it’s indicative of how mean “liberals” are. > > You got us. I can’t believe we fell right into your trap. What can you expect? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/133 "2020-02-06T13:24:24Z")
I see a lot of talk about not wishing cancer on people in this thread. Fair enough, but happily in Limbaugh’s case we don’t have to. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/134 "2020-02-06T15:43:15Z")
> [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](#): > > I just saw a photo of him at the SotU. My goodness he looks terrible. As opposed to WHAT? The way he was looked for his entire life? The man was an overweight smoking druggie who probably never gave one thought to his health until he got sick. No sympathy whatsoever. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/135 "2020-02-06T17:27:57Z")
Is this thread just red meat bait for a bear trap? It sure seems that way. I mean, I know I’m not allowed to say what I’d like to about “highly political figures” in MPSIMS or I’d be in trouble, unless I’m interpreting the guidelines the wrong way. ( And that’s possible.) But baited bear traps are acceptable to leave around the board in sections where open unfiltered political discourse is unwelcome…? That seems…disingenuous. It’s like saying that the rules of battle are that no side can shoot at any other side… but that landmines are perfectly fine. * * * Edited to Add: " I’m Not Sorry For Your Loss. " ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/136 "2020-02-06T17:51:47Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > Cancer is a bastard. I wish it on no one. But Limbaugh has earned no sympathy from me. He offered me bilious rancor and ceaseless derision. What should he expect in return? ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/137 "2020-02-06T19:56:00Z")
> [@Senegoid](#): > > I saw bits and pieces of the SotU on TV, including him getting that medal. I’m not one to get literally sick to my stomach much, but that scene did it. Still have to respect the acting chops displaying his complete and utter surprise upon receiving the award. Rod Steiger couldn’t have done it better! :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/138 "2020-02-06T20:07:35Z")
Man, when I was doing a little digging to find out if the second hand smoke comment was true, I realized I’d forgotten what a colossal asshole he is. I’d been thinking about him as a right wing loud mouth, but I’d forgotten about: Calling Sandra Fluke a prostitute Mocking Michael Fox’s Parkinson’s Calling Chelsea Clinton–not a public figure by choice–the White House dog and other things. He’s a malignant bully and I’m not sure why I’m supposed to give him any sympathy. ---
**Author:** ![MacCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maccat/32/216_2.png) [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/139 "2020-02-06T20:23:12Z")
> [@Larry\_Borgia](#): > > Man, when I was doing a little digging to find out if the second hand smoke comment was true, I realized I’d forgotten what a colossal asshole he is. … [A few more…](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rush-limbaugh-presidential-medal-of-freedom-state-of-the-union-outrageous-quotes/) A most appropriate last line in the hugely shortened list of his heinous excretions… > [@His Excrescence](#): > > I would like a medal for smoking cigars, is what I’m saying ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443/140 "2020-02-06T21:44:36Z")
A medal for smoking cigars. Well, I guess that shit kind of worked out for him. The devil is in the details, Rush. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-lung-cancer/847443.md?page=8)