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Limbaugh reacts to Dodd's prostate cancer news: Is "he going to Canada or the UK for the surgery?"

July 31, 2009 4:42 pm ET

From the July 31 broadcast of Premiere Radio Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show:

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    • Author by blueline99 (July 31, 2009 4:48 pm ET)
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      Rush, you are like a child who doesn't get his way.

      Senator Dodd has wonderful Government sponsored insurance. If he had private insurance I'm sure the Insurance company would be looking for a way to rescind his insurance or cancel him after the operation is done.
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      • Author by Limit Corp. Ownership (July 31, 2009 4:57 pm ET)
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        Why wait till after the operation?

        Wall Street would prefer to cancel the coverage before the operation. That's the best way to maximize shareholder profits.

        Think I'm exaggerating?...Think again.

        The three largest health insurance companies testified before a Congressional Committee a few months ago that they rescinded 20,000 policies in the last 3 years. Former head of corporate communications at Cigna said the number is actually much higher.

        You don't make any money paying the bills of sick people. What do you think these Wall Street guys are--patsies.

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        • Author by blueline99 (July 31, 2009 5:15 pm ET)
             
          I totally agree... but recently states have been coming down on insurance companies for their rescission practices... so they've wait 6 months to cancel their insurance, which is really bad for those who have follow-up appointments or physical therapy.
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        • Author by fairliberal (August 02, 2009 2:15 am ET)
             
          If you knew anything about Wall St you would know that it is not Wall St that decides anything about insurance, it is insurance companies. Details, details.
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      • Author by gryphster (July 31, 2009 6:25 pm ET)
           
        There's a good chance that the surgery will be done by a Canadian doctor. By paying 60% more per capita than Canadians, your "wonderful system" can afford to poach other country's doctors. But then, a lot of them come back after facing $100,000 plus malpractice insurance premiums and dealing with American HMOs and insurance companies.
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    • Author by Bad News (July 31, 2009 4:51 pm ET)
         
      Wow, That's mean even for me.
      Normally i'd have to take a few Oxicontin before i can show that side of Thee.
      Meaness must run in your family Tree.
      I hope you know it's people like me that protect your rite to spew hate from Sea to shining Sea.

      Speak truth to power.


      Mr. News
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      • Author by pointofview (July 31, 2009 5:03 pm ET)
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        Speak truth to power.


        You are a idiot.
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        • Author by Leftym0m79 (July 31, 2009 5:15 pm ET)
             
          Very mature there POV.
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          • Author by fairliberal (August 02, 2009 2:19 am ET)
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            What a joke, the lefties are complaining about maturity. Hilarious. I wonder when the last time was that you questioned the maturity of one of your fellow libtards when they called someone an idiot. You show you are just another hypocrit.
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        • Author by snoopy (July 31, 2009 5:19 pm ET)
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          I'm really hurt, I thought we were friends again? Why, I just couldn't bear the thought of us not being friends. I know, let's call liberals names together! Mr. News is a liberal poopy head! There, all is better. We can be friends again...
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        • Author by magnolialover (July 31, 2009 5:47 pm ET)
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          Speaking of idiots, shouldn't it be "You are AN idiot?"

          When calling someone an idiot, try not to look like one yourself.
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        • Author by vysotsky (July 31, 2009 6:13 pm ET)
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          Hi POV. Please, say more. I welcome your thoughtful contributions to this forum, and am disappointed that you only graced us with four words strung together ungrammatically. Please, I invite you to elaborate on this brilliant observation.
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        • Author by mjh (July 31, 2009 8:23 pm ET)
             
          So - according to pointlessview, speaking truth to power makes one "a idiot."

          Wingnuttery at its finest.
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    • Author by shaggles (July 31, 2009 5:00 pm ET)
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      Why would he need to go elsewhere? Senators have a very good healthcare plan.
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    • Author by The_Cat (July 31, 2009 5:11 pm ET)
         
      Of course he will, Rush, because his health coverage will pay for it. No one but you is dumb enough to be unable to differentiate between health care and health coverage. You know, the public option that all senators and representatives have?

      Hey, by the way, where is the conservative troll who was defending all the mean remarks about Cronkite? Rush seems pleased that Dodd has cancer. Rather than wishing him a speedy recovery, or at least acknowledging that it was a serious situation, he played it for a cheap shot at the health care reform bill. C'mon, troll! Smack Rush down for being mean. IOKIYAR.
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      • Author by Bronwyn (August 01, 2009 12:19 am ET)
           
        You can bet the ranch on Sean Hannity and Beck saying the same thing. They too will be mocking Dodd for getting treatment in the U.S. They all pretend to not know the difference between health care and health coverage. They don't care how stupid it makes them look or sound.
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    • Author by loonz (July 31, 2009 5:21 pm ET)
         
      I'm sure the hospitals in Connecticut can deal with prostate cancer so why would he go to another country?
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    • Author by peace4all (July 31, 2009 5:40 pm ET)
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      this link should clear up any questions the rush defenders have about how truthful he is on pretty much any subject.
      http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1895
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    • Author by dmhack (July 31, 2009 5:42 pm ET)
         
      Yikes. He's taken stypid to a whole new level.

      He doesn't even know that Dodd is covered by the government or what the health care debate is about.
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    • Author by Robin Hood (July 31, 2009 6:05 pm ET)
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      Unfortunately for the rest of the citizens, those not in government, the answer to Rush's question is this: Sen. Dodd doesn't have to go to Canada because as a member of the Senate he has the best health insurance in the country.

      Dodd has the health insurance we will not get under Obamacare. Just get used to it citizens, we are all second class.
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    • Author by mjh (July 31, 2009 8:20 pm ET)
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      Limbaugh reacts to Dodd's prostate cancer news: Is "he going to Canada or the UK for the surgery?"


      I'll tell you where he's NOT going, Limpy: the Dominican Republic . . .
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    • Author by pam95650 (August 01, 2009 1:50 am ET)
         
      Rush doesn't know when to keep his big fat mouth shut. Anyone that has a physical affliction, (Kennedy, Dodd, Michael J. Fox) gets beaten up by Limbaugh's lack of class.

      What a jerk!
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    • Author by zamfir273114 (August 01, 2009 5:22 pm ET)
         
      I think the "people" of the United States get to choose the healthcare Congress gets to have while Congress can choose the healthcare WE get to use. Scratch my back and I will scratch yours.
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      • Author by zamfir273114 (August 01, 2009 5:23 pm ET)
           
        Otherwise, have entirely socialized medicine where Congress gets the same coverage and no special benefits.
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      • Author by tman418 (August 02, 2009 8:37 pm ET)
           
        The people of the US would get to choose between the public option and private insurance.
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    • Author by canaanxing9025 (August 02, 2009 7:37 am ET)
         
      Limbaugh confuses meaness with sarcasm.

      Response in kind: Rush shouldn't worry about somebody else's scrotum. He hasn't had anything in his sack since he lost his hearing.
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