Jeff Crouere, a conservative talker in New Orleans recently pointed at Rush's apology to Sandra Fluke as evidence of what a decent guy Rush is. I sent him a copy of Rush's apology with my notes as to why it was really an extension of the insult. Jeff is coming on my radio show this Friday at 1:15 pm ET for his(polite) punishment.
Jeff Crouere, a conservative talker and nice guy in New Orleans recently pointed at Rush's apology to Sandra Fluke as evidence of what a decent guy Rush is. I sent him a copy of Rush's apology with my notes as to why it was really an extension of the insult and a copy of Ed Schultz's apology to Laura Ingraham. Jeff agreed with me on Rush and noted that Ed was "classy". Jeff is coming on my radio show, Fairness Radio, this Friday at 1:15 pm ET for a discussion of Rush, Fluke and right wing radio (and take his punishment).
A Statement from Rush
March 03, 2012
For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words (WHAT WORDS WOULD YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO CALL HER A SLUT? SHOULD YOU HAVE SAID WHORE? VIXEN? DEPRAVED?) in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. (BUT IT WAS A PERSONAL ATTACK, AND IT WENT ON FOR 3 DAYS, SO YOU MUST HAVE MEANT IT)
I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress (SHE NEVER DISCUSSED PERSONAL RECREATIONAL SEXUAL ACTIVITIES OR SEXUAL ACTIVITIES, SHE TALKED ABOUT THE NEED FOR CONTRACEPTION BY 1 MILLION WOMEN FOR MEDICAL REASONS - RUSH, YOU JUST MADE THIS UP). I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities.(SHE NEVER ASKED FOR AMERICANS TO PAY FOR ANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - SHE NEVER ASKED FOR TAXPAYER MONEY AND SHE DID NOT TALK ABOUT SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - YOU JUST MADE UP MORE STUFF).
What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? ( THAT IS THE QUESTION LIBERALS ARE ASKING YOU) Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? (WHAT NORM - THAT 1 MILLION WOMEN TAKE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS TO PROTECT THEIR OVARIES FROM CANCER, WHICH WAS THE TESTIMONY OF MS. FLUKE). Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit? (CAN WE INSTEAD DEBATE GIVINGS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN CORPORATE WELFARE TO OIL COMPANIES WHILE THEY EXPORT GASOLINE TO CHINA AND RAISE OUR PRICES).
In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone's bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level. (THE PRESIDENT GETS TO DECIDE WHAT REACHES THE PRESIDENTIAL LEVEL - REMEMBER GEORGE BUSH - I'M THE DECIDER).
My choice of words was not the best, ("NOT THE BEST" IS WHEN YOU USE THE WONG TENSE- STOP TRYING TO MINIMIZE YOUR ATTACK AND MAN UP TO WHAT YOU SAID. SHOW SOME COURAGE) and in the attempt to be humorous (NO ONE THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY - IT WAS VICIOUS AND MEANT TO BE), I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices. (BUT YOU ARE NOT APOLOGIZING FOR SAYING SHE IS HAVING SO MUCH SEX SHE CAN'T PAY FOR IT ((A NONSENSICAL STATEMENT, BUT YOU SAID IT)) AND FOR SAYING HER PARENTS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HER, AND FOR TELLING HER TO POST VIDEOS OF HERSELF HAVING SEX ON THE INTERNET SO YOU AND OTHERS COULD WATCH THEM - THIS IS NOT AN APOLOGY. IT IS AN EXTENSION OF THE ORIGINAL ATTACK.)
Tune in this Friday at 1:15 pm ET and call in (424-675-6806)to tell Jeff what you think of Rush's apology.