Monday Rush Limbaugh took time from his normal routine of tearing new-ones for his foes to speculate to listeners about "if somebody got to the page and said, you know, we want you to set Foley up. We need to do a little titillating thing here." Then Limbaugh butted-in that he did not want to be misunderstood but that "the orgy and the orgasm that has been taking place in the media since Friday and with the Democrats is -- it's all coordinated, and it's all -- it's all oriented toward the election. There's no concern about the kid -- no concern about the children." I don't know about you, but I can't count the ecstatic orgasms shared with liberals both in the neighborhood and at work since finding out that a Congressman had been Datelined.
After all, according to Limbaugh, "there's not even any real problem with what Foley did, as we've discussed. In their [Democrats'] hearts and minds and their crotches, they don't have any problem with what Foley did. They've defended it over the -- over the years." My God, Limbaugh has his head so far in the dark that he can't even defend Foley from being caught as a gay predator without calling gay those who stopped the predator.
Limbaugh also postured strongly for Foley by claiming that there's no proof that Foley ever had sex with underage boys. Thus, according to Limbaugh, Foley's inappropriate emails to minors were"were just words, like the Pope." Apparently, Limbaugh was referencing the recent ill-chosen quote the Pope used which outraged many Muslims and triggered inappropriate reactions from fundamentalist Muslims. Then, not wanting to miss the opportunity, Limbaugh imagined how "the Muslims would go after this," meaning Foley being caught for going after boys.
To drive home his claim that liberals and fundamentalist Muslims are alike in their reactions, Limbaugh said "The release of all this was not to save the children. It was not to take a predator off the streets. This was a strategic move to help the Democrats. They could have known it before the Republicans. It would appear so." Of course, Limbaugh didn't find fault with any of the Republican leadership who have apparently known about Foley for years. Limbaugh blamed the slow release of the emails on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-CA. Somehow you just knew either a Democrat or a woman (or both) was responsible. Anybody, that is, other than a good Republican man like Foley.
For someone claiming that the Democrats don't care anything about children, Limbaugh seems in a rush to posture for the right position on protecting Foley. Limbaugh is the one who seems more concerned about the elections than the ordeal a teenager endured at the hands of a predator allowed to roam at will in the hallowed halls of Congress. Instead of saying that this is a serious issue which overrides partisan politics, Limbaugh has rushed to make the situation as partisan as possible, even if it means covering the back of a predator.
Limbaugh sounds ever so familiar. How many times have I heard lines similar to his. "I am not trying to make any excuses but . . ." is usually how it has started out all the times that I have heard cornered pedophiles and their enablers try to defend their crimes. "Yes, it might be true that I had relationships with the little girl but she was provoking me." "Yes, I know that I shouldn't have had sex with that four year old boy but I had too much to drink and smoke." "Yes, Foley might have been trying to have sex with underage boys but the Democrats were trying to trap him so they could win the elections. Besides, Democrats are all gay themselves. So why are they complaining about Foley?"
When pedophiles and enablers start excusing inexcusable behavior, and turn to blaming others, including the victim, I know they are trying to save themselves from getting jail time. When Limbaugh rushes to posture firmly behind Foley, I reckon he's trying to get him some prime time.
B. 1952, GA, USA. D. To Be Determined. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, lover, confidant and friend of many from bikers to Zen masters; American writer and speaker, known for his criticism of Mammon's unholy trinity of big business, big government and big religion; served the least of them professionally as psychologist and voluntarily as activist for decades; loved to shoot basketball, billiards and the bull; lived free, died game. (memorial sketch by davidhewsonart.com)
I knew it was only a matter of time before someone found a way to spin this in a more positive direction. The fact that Flush Lintball is coming out in support of Foley is nothing new. The fact that Bill OhReally is there adding his annoying voice to the supporters of Foley is also not surprising. What else would be expected of people so completely divorced of a firm footing in reality?
To sit there and blame the pages for "enticing" Foley into doing what he did is so wrong, I can't beleive even someone as unrealistic and deluded as Flush Lintball would go there. As you said, it's like the pedophile that blames the four year old girl for enticing him. For him to take that tack is sure to lose him listeners. Pedophilia is a major taboo in this country, like necrophilia or sexual cannibalism. For anyone to even suggest support for someone who would engage in such a taboo puts them on the level of the person they support.
Of course, I don't really heed the words of a man who condemned addicts as criminals, yet did more OxyContin than even dying cancer patients can handle. After he was found out, then he went on a crying jag asking his listeners to understand him. Had it ended there, it would have just been another glaring example of his drop-dead hypocrisy.
Of course, in classic Neo-con style, he just couldn't stop himself from getting in trouble again. On June 26th of this year, he was busted for having a prescription of Viagra that wasn't in his name. He was stopped by customs in Florida (hmm) after returning from the Dominican Republic and detained for questioning. While it was a clear violation of the plea agreement deal, somehow it got swept under the carpet...funny how that happens.
He said it was put in his doctor's name to avoid public embarrassment. It didn't work. I think his embarrassment was even more magnified because this pecadillo was plastered all over the media for a few days. Jon Stewart and Bill Maher had a good laugh at his expense...and more power to them.
In the light of his support of Foley, it makes me wonder what he was doing in the Dominican Republic that required the use of Viagra. Perhaps he's supporting Foley simply because he's supporting a kindred pedophile spirit. Who knows?
The point remains there is nothing anyone can do to support Foley or Hastert. They both should be forced to face the music for their actions and inaction. Because this is a sex scandal, it's very unlikely this one is going to fade away as quickly as the other Republican based scandals.
So let Flush Lintball and Bill OhReally spew their garbage. People simply aren't listening to them. They have no leg to stand on, and by making a stand as they have, they are only digging their graves with their tongues, just as it should be.
Blessed be!
Pappy
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on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 5:17:47 PM
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