Rush Limbaugh Actually Apologizes to Sandra Fluke
by Hilton Hater at .Now we know what it takes to make Rush Limbaugh issue an apology: money. Or a lackthereof.
Facing the loss of sponsors following his referral to Sandra Fluke - a Georgetown student who tearfully explained to the press last week why health insurance companies should cover the cost of contraception - as a slut, the radio host actually took to his website yesterday and wrote the following:
"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 in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke.
I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if taxpayers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit?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.
My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices."
Is Limbaugh still wildly off base? Of course. Fluke is pushing for health insurance companies to cover birth control, not American citizens. And her argument is based around non "social activities," specifically the case of how contraception can assist with medical conditions such as ovarian cysts.
And why doesn't Rush create a similar stir over health insurance companies covering Viagra?
Still... the guy apologized. That's amazing. Sadly, this also means the Mayans were correct: the world is clearly about to end.
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Comments (18 Total)
Sounds like Dr Mount may have received his title by mail (from a third world country) because anyone that comes across this stupid certainly couldn't have earned it legitimately.
Rush does not make sence. why dont we stop thinking about women for once and just think about the poor unwanted kids that are not properly taken care of just bcos thier mom and dad are too young.
Dr Mount,It is time for your meds,This is the type of person who listens to Rush,Thank God most of America sees him for what he is,an idiot,As a Christian,Dr Mount you give us a bad name.Please get mental help.
@ Sapphire Well, how about all those suffering from PCOS get it free since it's a medical condition. But for those using it strictly for contraceptive purposes...go to a free govt. health clinic that we taxpayers already pay for and get their pills. Church groups shouldn't have to dispense such a thing if it goes against their religious beliefs.
The pill isn't only used for birth control. It is also widely used by females who have irregular menstrual cycles as the hormone estrogen from the pill helps this. I have suffered from PCOS since I was 15 and the pill has helped me through for many years. A lot of women lime me NEED the pill to have a normal period every month.