See other Religion Articles
Title: Dean defends imitation of Rush
Source:
Washington Times
URL Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/func ... ?StoryID=20050522-115723-9021r
Published: May 23, 2005
Author: James G. Lakely
Post Date: 2005-05-23 18:08:50 by justlurking
Keywords: imitation, defends, Dean
Views: 180
Comments: 12
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean yesterday defended his public mocking of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh's battle against addiction to painkillers, saying, "It is galling to be lectured to about moral values by folks who have their own problems. "Hypocrisy is a value that I think has been embraced by the Republican Party," Mr. Dean told NBC's "Meet the Press" yesterday. "We get lectured by people all day long about moral values by people who have their own moral shortcomings." Mr. Dean last month did an impression of Mr. Limbaugh for a gathering of Democrats in Minnesota that included the sound of someone snorting cocaine. Mr. Limbaugh became addicted to the painkiller OxyContin while dealing with years of chronic back pain, but entered a rehabilitation center last year and says he is now drug-free. Mr. Dean, a doctor, was unapologetic about his parody, even when "Meet the Press" host Tim Russert asked whether it is "appropriate for a physician to mock somebody who has gone into therapy and the abuse for drug addiction?" "Rush Limbaugh has made a career of belittling other people and making jokes about President Clinton, about Mrs. Clinton and others," Mr. Dean said. "I don't think he's in any position to do that. "I will use whatever position I have in order to root out hypocrisy," he said. "Democrats have strong moral values. Frankly, my moral values are offended by some of the things I hear on programs like "Rush Limbaugh,' and we don't have to put up with that." In the wide-ranging, hourlong interview, Mr. Dean also said his comments in January that "I hate Republicans and everything they stand for" and that "this is a struggle between good and evil, and we are the good" were taken "a little out of context." "I don't hate Republicans as individuals," he said. "But I hate what the Republicans are doing to this country. I really do." Republican National Committee spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt said Mr. Dean's "unfocused performance" yesterday is "emblematic of the larger problems facing the party he leads." "Sadly, Chairman Dean and the Democrats on Capitol Hill have become singularly focused on obstructionism and negativity, which is why they have become the country's minority party," Miss Schmitt said, adding that "Dean and the Democrats launch disappointing personal attacks." Mr. Dean, who said he "doesn't go to church all that much," said he is irritated at those who would say that makes him a less-devoted Christian. "I consider myself a deeply religious person," he said. "And some of the other Christians would dare to say that I'm not a Christian. Frankly, it's what gets my ire up. "I am sick of being told what I [am] and what I'm not by other people," Mr. Dean said. "I'm a committed Christian. I worship in my own way. ... That's my business. That's not the business of the pharisees who are going to preach to me about what I do and then do something else." Mr. Dean also stuck by his statement that the Democrats would "use" the effort to save the life of the brain-damaged Terri Schiavo against Republicans in the next election. "The Schiavo case will probably be the turning point about our ability to make our case to Americans about the incredible invasiveness of Republicans when it comes to making personal, private decisions," Mr. Dean said. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LIMBAUGH: 'LET'S SEE DEAN'S MEDICAL RECORDS'... 'WE HAVE TO SEE HOW MANY BRAIN CELLS HE LOST DURING HIS BINGE DRINKING'...
Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
#1. To: All (#0)
I'd say, such as the rampant practice of homosexuality, pedophilia, and satanic worship.
I can remember quotes of Limbaugh's talking smack about anyone who happened to be a drug addict. I believe his solution was to throw them in jail and throw away the key.
Hypocrisy is Democrats/Republicans claiming difference from the Republicans/Democrats.
That assclown, William J Bennnett, er..., well, there's another one. Cry me some Jimmy Swaggert tears.........WWWHHHAAAAHHHHHH!!!
Oh my. A Democrat who breaks the bot PC code regarding Rush, who stands by his statement and then refuses to be bullied. So soon after Galloway too.
Hahahaha, that's why his nickname on the golf course was "boom-boom," for his long drives? Anyone who has ever played golf knows that lower back pain makes it impossible to play. Nice of the Times to editoralize in what is supposed to be a news story. Rushbo also called Jerry Garcia "just another dead junkie" the day he died, while he himself was strung out on the most powerful painkiller this side of pure heroin.
A Democrat that stands up and speaks the simple truth and who refuses to skulk off with his tail between his legs is going to be a real problem for Bush and Co. What's worse, I think a lot of people have simply had it with Bush and his Brownshirt patrol and these people will really enjoy listening to Dean mouth off.
I supported Dean just as much for party leader as I opposed him for president. His gifts are put to much better use when he doesn't have to "act presidential." He's a tough guy, as are Durbin and a few others. Most of them have been in DC for so long they've forgotten what they stand for.
That's what I always like about Dean. He really dosen't give a shit who he pisses off. He lost alot of that during his run for President when he had to comform to being *PC*. He should be very interesting to watch now.
Exactly. I know he has a *sting* too, he is a Scorpio ;)
Yes--your picture expresses it well! And the above is the best Rush can do in rebuttal? What a wuss. Furthermore, I think a man who, like Rush, is such a big supporter of George W. Bush, would do well to refrain from making too many criticisms of people for "binge drinking". Ahem. And as for Rush's alleged "rehab", I believe he's been to rehab 2 if not 3 times--maybe more, but more than once, anyway. I wish I had a nickel for every junkie I've seen who was all "rehabbed" but who soon went back to being a junkie. It's the rule, rather than the exception. I guess the snorting sound Dean made in his imitation was apropos, too, because those who abuse Oxycontin do take the pills and grind them to powder and then snort the stuff for a quick high. I think Rush's deafness may have been a side effect of his heavy pill habit. I've heard such a habit can have that effect, and know of two people whose deafness (occurring when they were relatively young) may have been caused by such a habit. The whole thing is just a tragic story of addiction. While we may wish to have compassion for those who are trapped in addiction, we shouldn't have them leading people and shaping people's political views.
#2. To: justlurking (#0)
"It is galling to be lectured to about moral values by folks who have their own problems."
#3. To: christine (#2)
"Rush Limbaugh has made a career of belittling other people and making jokes about President Clinton, about Mrs. Clinton and others," Mr. Dean said. "I don't think he's in any position to do that.
#4. To: justlurking (#3)
Hypocrisy is a value that I think has been embraced by the Republican Party
#5. To: justlurking (#3)
I can remember quotes of Limbaugh's talking smack about anyone who happened to be a drug addict. I believe his solution was to throw them in jail and throw away the key.
#6. To: justlurking (#0)
Mr. Dean, a doctor, was unapologetic about his parody, even when "Meet the Press" host Tim Russert asked whether it is "appropriate for a physician to mock somebody who has gone into therapy and the abuse for drug addiction?"
#7. To: justlurking (#3)
Mr. Limbaugh became addicted to the painkiller OxyContin while dealing with years of chronic back pain, but entered a rehabilitation center last year and says he is now drug-free.
#8. To: Mekons4 (#7)
#9. To: crack monkey (#8)
#10. To: crack monkey (#8)
A Democrat that stands up and speaks the simple truth and who refuses to skulk off with his tail between his legs is going to be a real problem for Bush and Co.
#11. To: Mekons4 (#9)
His gifts are put to much better use when he doesn't have to "act presidential.
#12. To: justlurking (#1)
LIMBAUGH: 'LET'S SEE DEAN'S MEDICAL RECORDS'... 'WE HAVE TO SEE HOW MANY BRAIN CELLS HE LOST DURING HIS BINGE DRINKING'...
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest