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Rush says "there's no such thing as preventive medicine" -- it's really just "mind control" and "1984"

July 15, 2010 3:13 pm ET

From the July 15 edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show:

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    • Author by MiniTru (July 15, 2010 3:14 pm ET)
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      Well, Rush's attempt at pre-medicating himself left him deaf.
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      • Author by NiceguyEddie (July 15, 2010 3:34 pm ET)
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        I'm not a religious man, but that almost makes me believe in Karma.

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        IMHO
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      • Author by mari2jj (July 15, 2010 11:30 pm ET)
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        Rush has to be a first class "ignorant" to think that there is nothing one can do to improve health outcomes. As a Registered Nurse, I have taught patients being discharged about new discoveries in prevention and nutrition that directly affects outcomes. However, Rush is a walking expression of someone who does not subscribes to that idea. He is grossly overweight. He has little common sense in mental health areas, and he is in total denial as to what it would take for him to reduce his health risk factors. It is his right to continue in his stupid mode. But in the end, he will have to suffer the sad consequences of his poor choices on health issues that directly affect his life now and in the future. Sorry Rush, it will not be pretty!
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    • Author by New Frontier (July 15, 2010 3:15 pm ET)
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      LIMBAUGH: "1984"
      What does your weight have to do with it?
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    • Author by nerzog (July 15, 2010 3:16 pm ET)
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      WTF? Blimpy himself used to brag about going for checkups and getting perfect marks on his labs. THAT IS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, YOU SACK OF SH*T.
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      • Author by Übermensch (July 15, 2010 3:19 pm ET)
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        you're splitting hairs now.
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      • Author by bintx (July 15, 2010 3:20 pm ET)
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        But it's OKAY for Rush to partake in preventive medicine. He's wealthy.
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        • Author by RedChocobo (July 15, 2010 5:53 pm ET)
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          Yeah, cause he doesn't get 'government handouts'. Besides, medical care isn't that expensive, if we all just didn't live in houses we could afford it!
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    • Author by mhughen (July 15, 2010 3:16 pm ET)
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      There is no such thing as preventative medicine but self medication is A.OK., Rush?
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    • Author by Treulos (July 15, 2010 3:18 pm ET)
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      Actually, I agree with Limbaugh. Please, Limbaugh, take drugs, eat foods high in fat and cholesterol, don't get prostate exams, and certainly don't get regular checkups for cancer. Don't let my liberalism get in the way of you dying faster.
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      • Author by phredicles (July 15, 2010 5:14 pm ET)
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        Man, do I feel sorry for the doctor performing that prostate exam...
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        • Author by MiniTru (July 15, 2010 5:19 pm ET)
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          Yeah, first the doctor would have to push past all the "facts" Rush pulls out of there before he could even get to the prostate.
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        • Author by txthinker (July 15, 2010 5:51 pm ET)
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          Man, do I feel sorry for the doctor performing that prostate exam...
          A lot of young boys in the Dominican Republic would have been there before the doctor.....
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    • Author by David2012 (July 15, 2010 3:21 pm ET)
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      Rush, you're frothing.

      And telling your female caller about having to "bend over and grab the ankles" could be regarded as somewhat less than gentlemanly.
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    • Author by scubcap647 (July 15, 2010 3:26 pm ET)
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      Leave it to Limbaugh to suggest that being informed by a medical profession on how to lead a healthy lifestyle is mind control. Heaven forbid that doctor take note of a child's alergies and suggest they avoid certain foods to prevent complications, or take over the counter medications to prevent complications, or perscribe them athsma medication to prevent complications like....death. Oh No. That's all mind control there. My goodness this is a disturbed individual. Clearchannel has allowed an absolute mad man to take over their airwaves.
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      • Author by scubcap647 (July 15, 2010 3:33 pm ET)
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        I meant "medical professional". Sorry about that.
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      • Author by hitchikerforajax (July 15, 2010 3:44 pm ET)
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        Limbaugh, you fat moron, you relaying the idiotic info to the 6th graders that listen to you, they must have relievent info to understand you. I guess your lack of preventive medicine, prevents you from brushing your teeth & washing your hands after you sh*t. Knowing the amount sh*t coming out of your mouth, you will need a hell of a big brush. Feal sorry for your new ho Rush & for her to stay & sleep with a pig like you, she must be on oxycontin too!!
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      • Author by Invent a Scandal (July 15, 2010 4:38 pm ET)
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        "My goodness this is a disturbed individual"

        Amen, brother.
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      • Author by RedChocobo (July 15, 2010 5:49 pm ET)
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        Yeah, that's not mind control. Mind control would be spouting talking points on a radio to a bunch of mindless zombies that senselessly agree with you.
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    • Author by nerzog (July 15, 2010 3:40 pm ET)
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      Calling Dr. SeaSnorkel....
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    • Author by IRONY 101 (July 15, 2010 3:46 pm ET)
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      I'm sending you a carton of Marlboros and a slab of bacon, Rush...and a salt lick.
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    • Author by What Happened to Gannon (July 15, 2010 3:51 pm ET)
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      10 to 1 Rush doesn't believe what he's saying.
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      • Author by IRONY 101 (July 15, 2010 3:54 pm ET)
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        10 to 1 he won't remember it tomorrow...
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      • Author by Litwiz (July 15, 2010 3:58 pm ET)
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        It doesn't matter if Rush doesn't believe it, if it's just a way for him to laugh all the way to the bank. The problem is that thousands of people listen to him and take his word as the Gospel according to Rush (found right after Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but before Acts). But I agree with those who've been saying we need to encourage Rush to partake of cigarettes and booze and unprotected sex with multiple partners, to throw out the toothpaste and the soap, and cancel his medical insurance. Those annual check-ups are crap, right? Oh, maybe he likes the finger...rumors are there are predilections that way....
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      • Author by bintx (July 15, 2010 4:33 pm ET)
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        None of these yahoos do . . . that's what's so sad about the whole thing. These people spew nonsense all day long in order to keep their unquestioning followers interested and riled up. They have to make up bigger and bigger lies everyday in order to keep the illusion that only THEY know the truth. It's how they make their money.
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        • Author by Litwiz (July 15, 2010 9:39 pm ET)
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          So Limbaugh's lies are his new drug of choice! That's it!!! Instead of Oxycontin in ever-increasing doses, he just expects US to swallow bigger and bigger lies! Never put those two things together until now. Thanks!
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    • Author by Gravity_78 (July 15, 2010 4:02 pm ET)
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      Yes Rush we Liberals are everywhere: be afraid, be every afraid.

      Preventive medicine requires Rush not to take other peoples drugs.
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    • Author by bintx (July 15, 2010 4:15 pm ET)
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      Completely off topic, but it is being reported that the gusher in the Gulf has been effectively capped and is no longer leaking. Fingers crossed.
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      • Author by Litwiz (July 15, 2010 4:18 pm ET)
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        Thanks for the update. Now I'll tune into FOX for more news.

        It appears that the hand of God put the cap in place Himself and has spoken to Glen Beck, saying that He's forgiven BP for sinning against His earth. Wait....

        Oh, and buy gold. And there was something He said about a book and August 28...

        Oh, wait. Wrong channel....off to MSNBC!
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      • Author by Gravity_78 (July 15, 2010 4:22 pm ET)
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        Hope it hold's, according to the new feeds it is being pressure test for the next 48 hours.
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    • Author by DAWUSS (July 15, 2010 4:31 pm ET)
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      Why is Limbaugh worried about 1984? 1985 happened.
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    • Author by DAWUSS (July 15, 2010 4:31 pm ET)
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      Why is Limbaugh worried about 1984? 1985 happened.
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    • Author by wolf kotenberg (July 15, 2010 4:32 pm ET)
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      I would suggest you quit using Oxycontin to prevent your pain.
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      • Author by wolf kotenberg (July 15, 2010 4:34 pm ET)
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        these idiots are getting dumber by the day. even i have instant response when in the good old days, I had to think a while to respond to real conservatives of yesteryear
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    • Author by rikntx (July 15, 2010 4:33 pm ET)
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      If I say there is no such thing as overweight, overpaid, drug addled, radio talk show hosts, does that make it so?
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    • Author by John Paradox (July 15, 2010 4:34 pm ET)
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      ***Limbaugh Classic***
      --Medical Division--

      Somebody explain to me what vaginal sex has to do with AIDS.
      1/5/94

      Well, you know [AIDS] is the only federally protected virus, it does have civil rights..
      2/23/95
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      • Author by congero6189599 (July 15, 2010 4:41 pm ET)
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        Wow he said those things? I don't know why that surprises me. lol.
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      • Author by The Liberal Republican (July 15, 2010 4:49 pm ET)
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        I actually caught this rant today. This guy is a complete Blithering idiot. He eventually trailed off into complete gibberish. He went on this rant about chuck schumer where he could simply insert his name everytime he said "chuck u" and it would be a story about himself.

        This guy is an uneducated buffoon.

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    • Author by donwelty (July 15, 2010 5:03 pm ET)
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      So Rushbo, you didn't get a smallpox shot? If Rushbo is taking any medications to prevent heart problems, infections, pain, that's mind control?

      If we follow Rush's logic, all hospitals, medical facilities, research facilities, pharmacies and drug companies should go into another business. Let's close them down--they are just wasting money in a wasteful effort of mind control. Rush should be surgeon general with a well-thought out rant like that. I'm sure that President Beck would appoint him.
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    • Author by ilikeike (July 15, 2010 5:03 pm ET)
         
      if there is no such thing as preventive medicine than why does my insurance company give me a break on my rates for being a non smoker who gets regular check ups and leads a healthy lifestyle
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    • Author by MYOWNMIND (July 15, 2010 6:15 pm ET)
         
      I just had a preventative colonoscopy (turning 50) and they found a precancerous tumor and I'll be having surgery.

      Rush has a hard time understanding what preventative tests are versus "preventative regimen" (don't eat salt.) Too bad he didn't go to college because he's tremendously ignorant.
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    • Author by cugagcmu805031 (July 15, 2010 8:28 pm ET)
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      Sorry, Limpy. You can sell that BS to someone else. I know my A1C tests are a form of preventive medicine. My test results have been either 6.4 or 6.5 for the last 12 months because I made modifications to keep them that way based on A1C test results.

      I really hope you don't have listeners with diabetes or any other chronic diseases who choose to take your free "medical" advice.
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    • Author by AB-001 (July 15, 2010 8:54 pm ET)
         
      In his effort to knock All Things Obama, this man is seriously losing any sense of reality.

      So, say his sponsors, let's continue sending dump trucks chock full o' $$$ to his expansive mansion.
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