Comments on: Uncharged doctor-shopping oxycodone addict Rush Limbaugh on California marijuana legalization

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:55:16 +0000

I am a 70 year old Air Force Vet who smoked Marijuana for the first time when I was 27.It was introduced to me by a freind at a very difficult time of my life…the idea that the social costs of legalization of pot would be as high as alcohol or tobacco is not reasonable besides, the PDR states that Marinol, a legal drug consisting of THC has the adverse reactions of easy laughing, elation and heightened awareness…who would want that right?…Frank

By: "Radical" Russ

"Radical" Russ — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:57:02 +0000

I agree with you that legalization is a “roots conservatism” issue, and we could discuss Milton Friedman and William Buckley as prime examples.

But the only way I can accept “Rush is right a majority of the time” is if we define “the time” to include moments in the entire 24-hour day when he is either silent or sleeping. Anyone who finds “Barack the Magic Negro” and “Barney Fag: The Banking Queen” funny like Rush does is in serious need of therapy.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:33:53 +0000

Excellent point Keith.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:43:08 +0000

In actuality, Rush sounded more in favor of legalizing it than not, he was only commenting on what alot of people would say about it. He did, in fact mention how small the “problem” would be compared to alcohol n tobacco. And that being labeled a gateway drug is inconclusive. He is right the majority of the time, which you’ll once you hear him for awhile. I think the time has come to ask him, “since conservatism is about limited government, and keeping the government from poking into every aspect of our lives, then legalizing pot IS IN FACT A CONSERVATIVE MOVE.” ;)

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:47:01 +0000

Rush Limbaugh is a junkie but that’s OK because oxcycodone has an “accepted medical use for treatment in the United States.” That’s why every state in the country has at least one Methadone clinic. Only Wyoming and Montana are without a Methadone clinic within their borders. Society accepts opiate addiction because it is real. Their is no painful withdrawals from Cannabis so there is no rush (pun intended) to legalize Medicl/Recreational Cannabis. The plain fact that Cannabis is non toxic, non addictive yet extremely therapeutic to the body actually allows politicians to drag their feet before the public has had enough. It’s obvious politicians would rather not touch the “Marijuana Topic” for fear of political suicide. This is the largest, most important and final hurdle we, as Cannabis Legalization Activist’s, will have to conquer. Once the “Reefer Madness” crowd in congress either dies off or is replaced with educated non prejudicial politicians, who put science and medical facts before political and religious dogma, we’re home free. Yes I know its easier said than done, and I know Cannabis will be legalized and sold to adults/or prescibed by a doctor in the future. I just hope and pray I live to see it. At age 55 I stand a good chance of it. For only time will remove the stigma so successfully attached to Marijuana by the feds and the media. Keep up the good fight my friends…Peace…

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:29:05 +0000

Something is definetly wrong with our country as your comments about Rush pointed out.

We also all know about the Michael Phelps saga and Kellogg dropping him!

Yet here is another irony that sickens my stomach. In todays NY Post in the many articles about A-Frauds press conferance on Tuesday where he continued to stick his foot in his mouth Don Hooton, president of the Taylor Hooton Foundationis shown shaking hands with the tainted A-Fraud.

In the related article that states Hooton “has reached out to the tainted super-star to help raise awareness about steroid use among high-school athletes”. Hooton states “we think he is a very credible spokesman.’

Wow go figure that one out!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:33:46 +0000

How true, sad but true.