Elaine2025 Loc: Seattle, Wa

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Late for work this morning? The rest of us have been up and at it for hours already.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

A majority democracy devolves into dictatorship.

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

Refute either.

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

The terms he and I seem to be on is why I didn't spell out just what you are.

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

What does that have to do with him abusing drugs till he was deaf, while proposing death for drug offenders?

SteveR Loc: Michigan

It's been bantied about that Hillary might be his running mate to help with the vote count. Do you really think Hillary would be satisfied with being President of the Senate AGAIN???? I'd say Puppetmaster might be a more apropos title.

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

I don't think it would help with the vote count. While I'm not really a fan, she's Ok by me, but she has awfully high negatives. When was she "President of the Senate" before?

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Little girl this is America. He gets to do what he wants just as you do. What drugs did Rush abuse? I have not heard of any. I do know your friend, Obama abused drugs and then released 1000 drug dealers from prison in a year when 65,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. One of those released immediately murdered a woman and her two children. Please be other than your normal self and tell us you think that behavior is not a good idea. Please tell us you screamed plenty of insults toward your Leftist friends who went along with that decision.

Show me where Rush proposed death for drug offenders. Are you talking sellers or users? Personally I have no problem with drug dealers receiving the death penalty when the number of ruined lives and families is considered.

Dennis

letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

Rush got hooked on Oxycontin which he was prescribed for some sort of back injury. Opiates are very addicting which is why i usually avoid them, when they are necessary i use them wisely.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Here you are singling out Rush when at least hundreds of thousands of Americans get hooked on them. I have no idea of the pain he was suffering. Do you? Yet as always you open your mouth and only negativism comes out.

But how about you stop your usual deflecting. What about my questions to you? No answers except on topics you have no idea?

Dennis

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

If you're not aware that Rush was arrested for massive doctor shopping, there is no point in attempting to converse with someone as uninformed as you. I'd have a better chance of an intelligent conversation with Elaine.

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

King of rightwing radio addicted to 'hillbilly heroin'
Julian Borger in Washington
Published onFri 10 Oct 2003 21.45 EDT
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The confession came days after the tabloid revelations of a former maid who claimed she bought thousands of prescription pills on the black market for Mr Limbaugh, and the confirmation by the police near his Florida home that they were looking into an illegal drug ring.

The revelations sent shock waves through Middle America, where the talk-show host has been one of the most influential figures over the past decade, appealing to poor, angry whites with a mixture of conservative values and vehement loathing of the liberal "elites" that he claims dominate the east and west coasts and the national media.

"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," Mr Limbaugh, said on his radio show yesterday, explaining that he became addicted after he was prescribed painkillers after back surgery several years ago.

"Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a treatment centre for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me," Mr Limbaugh said.

The revelation was the latest controversy to engulf the radio personality. Last week, he resigned as a commentator on American football following an on-air suggestion that one player was overrated because he was black. The remarks provoked uproar.

According to press reports Mr Limbaugh was taking two drugs: OxyContin and hydrocodone. The right-wing icon's plight has illustrated a quiet epidemic spreading across America, particularly in rural areas, where OxyContin dependence is so prevalent the powerful painkiller is known as "hillbilly heroin".

In 2001, Mr Limbaugh signed a nine year radio syndication deal worth well over $200m (£120m). In part, his career has hinged on denunciation of liberal attitudes, including tolerance towards drug-addicted celebrities. He was aware of the irony in his remarks yesterday.

"Over the years athletes and celebrities have emerged from treatment centres to great fanfare and praise for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role models and examples for others," the 52-year-old radio host said.

"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... I take full responsibility for my problem."

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/oct/11/usa.julianborger1

Seems like you might be minimizing things just a bit.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

You drink the wine and then polish off the rest of the case. Probably your replies will show more common sense.
Yes I know but we can hope.

Dennis

thom w Loc: San Jose, CA

I get the impression you don't even know who you are yelling at. My condolences, it happens to some earlier than others.