Lock Limbaugh up NOW!

[Bluesplayer]

Rush was on his show today using phrases like:
"not under arrest"
"not guilty"
"it's over"
"no doctor shopping"

http://blogs.chron.com/texassparkle/2006/05/rushin_his_own_words.html

The state attorney can revoke or modify the agreement that he reached on Friday. He should revoke it immediately, on the grounds that Rush apparently does not have an appreciation for the situation. His bond should be revoked and he should be held in jail until he can appear before a judge to explain why he isn't taking this seriously.

[Fridays Child]

1. Actually, I think you make a sound argument.

But, with the level of arrogance he's displaying about the whole thing, it strikes me that there's a better than even chance he'll violate one or more of the terms of his probation and end up facing charges, once again.

[Syrinx]

2. perhaps Drug War opponents should should seize upon this case

And make the point that drug "offenders" and addicts deserve compassion, and help if they need it.

It's crazy, inhumane and counter-productive to lock people up for victimless crimes. Even if they are despicable human beings.

[slay]

3. You make an excellent point

As someone who is 100% against the hypocritical bullshit that is "the war on drugs", and even though I think Rush is human garbage preying on the fears of his listeners, I can never agree to locking someone else up for using any particular substance. Even someone as disgusting as him.

[Syrinx]

6. thanks!

:hi:

[zanne]

18. Agreed, slay.

It's a tragedy that there are people being locked up because they want to smoke a joint, or because they have an addiction. Addiction is a medical problem; plenty of people become addicted, not because they want to, but because they've had some debilitating pain that can only be remedied with powerful painkillers. The "addictive personality" is very real. It's cruel and inhumane to punish people who have this problem. And even though Rush Limbaugh is a pimple on the ass of humanity, he shouldn't be punished for an addiction. I just hope that this will set a precedent for those who are addicted and don't have nationally syndicated radio shows.

[Bluesplayer]

4. Usually, I'd agree with you

But in this case, the offender is a person who has campaigned agaist that very position.

http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1159

This guy has done so much damage by lying about virtually everything, he needs to be made an example of what happens when the disdain for the law (that just gave him a sweet deal) becomes part of his act. Lock the ungrateful fuck up! He demands it.

"There's nothing good about drug use. We know it. It destroys individuals. It destroys families. Drug use destroys societies. Drug use, some might say, is destroying this country. And we have laws against selling drugs, pushing drugs, using drugs, importing drugs. And the laws are good because we know what happens to people in societies and neighborhoods, which become consumed by them. And so if people are violating the law by doing drugs, they ought to be accused and they ought to be convicted and they ought to be sent up.
--Rush Limbaugh TV show (10/5/95)

[Syrinx]

5. I Know About That Quote

And I agree with you that Limbaugh is one of the slimiest people to ever have inhabited the planet. And I would not shed a tear, for him personally, if he went to prison.

But I'm saying that this case offers a very powerful opportunity for the anti-drug-war movement. Maybe we should play it. That's all.

[Bluesplayer]

7. I think it's the wrong case to use

as an example of how the war on drugs has been a failure in every measurable way.

This case is really about how a person with unlimited funds can get a sweetheart deal from the government, and then lie about the details with impunity.

[MessiahRp]

10. 100% correct

And think Rush will let up any on the people who don't get his rich-boy connection breaks when they are convicted of drug possession? Not a chance.

This does not work in the anti-drug argument at all, it gives a free pass to someone who condemns everyone of equal crimes to maximum sentence rants.

Rp

[Syrinx]

11. All that should be pointed out

I think it would be persuasive if the anti-Drug-War warriors came out and blasted Limbaugh at every opportunity. Detail how evil the mf'er is, and how hypocritical he is. But still come out and say, as bad as he is, we don't think he should go to prison because he's an addict.

I'm trying to look at the big picture here. Let's not let our hate for the pig man get in the way of the big issue. Just my opinion.

[ClintonTyree]

8. False bravado for his ditto-heads......

he'll follow his sentencing conditions like a little puppy dog but he can't be seen losing face or power by his legions of brain-dead ditto-heads. :eyes: So he'll huff and he'll puff and make like it's a big joke but believe me, he'll meet every condition of his plea bargain deal. The white, porcine piece of shit KNOWS what would happen if he ever went to jail. It would be "light's out".

It's all posturing, he's a coward who has to act the tough guy. I know his type all too well. :puke:

[Vickers]

17. He'll bravely pee in a cup once a month.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I bet he gets into total shrinkage/stage fright situations EVERY FUCKING MONTH.

[MessiahRp]

9. I agree completely...

If he still believes he did nothing wrong than no amount of rehab is going to work let alone correct the problem. This DA needs to realize that he's going to let an unrepentent criminal walk and that this freebie sentence will not change Rush's attitude or habits at all. If he doesn't believe he broke the law and is getting a free pass how exactly is he going to respect that law next time around?

I've seen worse sentences given to speeders in denial of breaking that law, and that is a much less serious one.


Rp

[Syrinx]

12. "criminal"

Limbaugh has done far worse things than take drugs.

And yet none of those other things are against the law.

Step back and take a look at the big picture.

[MessiahRp]

13. I was.

When saying Criminal I meant the overall Rush Limbaugh, not just the drug charge.

And it's not that he took or was addicted to drugs that bothers me, it's that he shopped for Doctors until he got the one he wanted to illegally prescribe him those drugs. It's essentially the same as Republicans fishing for media outlets to lie for them or scientists willing to dismiss EPA reports or economists willing to cover for their policies or okay you get the point.

It's just part of the overall mentality of these people (Republicans not drug addicts).

Rp

[Syrinx]

14. okay, cool

We just disagree about this. And that is cool. Peace.

[DemoTex]

15. Limbaugh thinks that he has beat the system. He is smug, proud.

No contrition. No shame. Contempt for the system. I predict a very spectacular self-destruction of Rush Hundson Limbaugh.

:popcorn:

[Mr.Green93]

16. If we can get a picture of him drinking

his deal will be revoked.

[rocktivity]

19. Is there any indication that the state attorney WOULD modify the deal?

Or is he part of the the Repub political machine there? I think at the very least, his plea should be changed to guilty. If he's not guilty, there shouldn't BE a plea deal! And he get the charge dropped if he stays clean? What kind of a deal is that?

:headbang:
rocknation

[Popol Vuh]

20. What's wrong with this picture?

Rush Limbaugh (opiate junky) violates narcotic laws and nothing happens to him.

On the other hand Tommy Chong sells glass pipes and gets sent to prison.

:wtf: :mad: