Taking this out of context, this is a very defining comment.  You Nitro, do not need others to affirm who you are.  AJ does.  And that is the real difference.

Doc, I guess he doesn't get it. One only had what one presents here. An affidavit from *name here* or a note from your mom means absolutely nothing. If multiple persons suggested I wasn't a conservative, or I was religious, and I disagreed, I'd be asking myself, "humm, what am I doing to convey that impression". AJ is quite the opposite, the emperor with no clothes. I imagine he's been picked on most of his life, so now anything counter to his vision is just tuned out. I don't have a problem with that, but then he probably shouldn't comment, if he doesn't like what he hears. One can't be delusional and expect not to be called on it. Maybe if one needs someone to validate their opinion, and they are fearful of a response they won't like, one should stick to those friends that affirm their existence.

Liberals like Nitro, Doc. and Rush give conservatives a bad name.

to far left loonies.

  good one Paladin!

That's what my wife keeps telling me.

I don't care much about these comments, but one of the points IS valid.

Science has now proven that pessimistic people don't live as long as optimistic people.  Our health is effected quite dramatically by our emotions.  Positive emotions tend to nuture good health, and negative emotions tend to make one sick.

If you ask 100 year old yogas and sages their secret, most of them will say "Keep a Tranquil, Compassionate Mind".  Negative emotions can be quite damaging to us physically. The placebo/nocebo effect illustrates this quite dramatically.

The sad fact is, Rush holds too much contempt, pessmism, and hatred that indeed it WILL burn him up from the inside out. Natural law dictates that he simply cannot have a long and fruitful life under such conditions.  Hopefully this recent episode will serve as an "Early Warning" to him that he is probably not on his path.

I don't listen to Rush, I have no party affiliation, and I don't associate myself with any particular group.  However the very little I have seen or heard Rush, I saw a man that was deeply suffering. I feel compassion for his suffering and sickness, and hope he will awaken to the reality of life before he destroys himself from the inside out.

The very nature of what he does attracts energy to himself that is not helpful. Quite a number of people directing hate energy to you, will at some point, end up effecting you. This is a Universal Law, and is one of the reasons why public figures take dramatic "Falls". I wouldn't give anything in the world to be in the public spotlight, or monetarily rich, it brings suffering.

You're right, apparently providing support doesn't matter to you. Like I said, I trust their word and the talks we've had on the subject matter, that's what matters to me - not your opinion of it.

1. Agreed, one does only have his word here, but then again, you would think that a person having made mistakes in the past could rebuild the credibility and integrity of his word.

2. I've asked people to point out where I'm apparently giving that impression (among other things). because I honestly don't see what many of you guys have pointed out (ex: My being childish...which is weird 'cause out everyone i interact with - [friends, co-workers, fellow students, et al.] - you guys are the only ones tbat call me childish). Instead of replies - many of you choose to belittle and flame me. Now you talk about my merely needing to ask?

I've long since accepted that some people will just resort to flaming and name calling; there will also be those who don't like me and/or like to live in their own little novacaine bubble - that's fine. I don't i0ntend to preach; I'm human, just like everyone else, and I still have A LOT of room to grow and learn when it comes to shrugging off flaming as well as name calling, but it comes off as if many of you are sitting on a high horse - criticizing me without looking at yourself.

Why do you tune out? I've been civil; I've conceded points and admitted I could be wrong, but when are you going to do the same? Hence, that is why I've come to the  conclusion that - for the most part - there's no little point in discussing much, if anything, with you.

Continuing back to your point - You've pointed out that I'm wrong and/or "need help" in some areas, that my concesssions are not enough. When it comes to some issues, I've tried to compromise, I really have; however, there is a fine line between compromising (i.e. being open) and compromised. There are just certain areas that I'm not willing to bend, because of how far compromising would go. (i.e. How much do you compromise [or bend] before you break?]

It's interesting that you mention "friends that affirm their existence," as I am currently reading the book "Letters to a young activist," by Todd Gitlen. I wiill have to go find the pasage that I'm reminded of and provide it, because it's insightful.

Again, what am I doing that shows what you see. I'm open to you *showing* me what it is. (Without patronizing comments, name calling, flaming, etc. ) Lets be civil for once, eh?

~AldericJoudain

You should have put the former before the later.  Because if you did listen to Rush, you would find that he does not have any hatred, but yes a lot of contempt and passion.  And very little pessimism.  He is very optimistic.  He does believe in people, especially American People.

I think the biggest affirmation of this is the fact he has 20 million listeners.  As was demonstrated by Air America, negativism, pessimism (all the downer isms) does not sell on Radio.  If you always have a negative message, people tune you out.  They dont want to be brought down every day! (at least most dont).  And that is why Air America failed.

But the thing about Rush is that he has the best health plan in the world (courtesy of America), so instead of brushing off a case of angina, he can go to the hospital and make sure it was just angina.  Of course since he is a celebrity, the media is watching his every move and making anything not ordinary headlines.

You dont have to have a political persuasion to listen to Rush.  Many liberals do (just to get all energized and angry I suspect).  But like Beck, he is very entertaining because of his passion.  He has a message, but a message without energy and fun is dull and boring.

And this says it all. You don't listen to the man but you are willinhg to pin all sorts of incorrect assumptions on him to justify not listening to him. Listen to his show for a few weeks and you will see that he has a lot of fun with the left and the right because he is not supporting either side. listening to the hate shows on CNN and MSNBC is not a good way to learn about a person they hate.

in other words if you want to be an expert on a source you must first go to the source not others speaking their opinions on the source! 

It's a very basic principle. 

 Limbaugh not supporting a side? You're joking right? 

You know, you really should try listening to him, before you make conclusions.

I think most of the Rush-haters fall into this category, though; they'd never actually listen to him, but they'll take their shots nonetheless, because he's just a really bad guy. At least, that's what all the media talking heads and the DNC say, anyway, so he must be.

This is weird; you know, I don't like Obama. It's not just him; I guess he's an okay guy, person-to-person. But I've read up on him; I've done some research. What I've found, I don't like. I listen to him; I don't like him. But at least I did the research, and I pay attention. I'm not just going on what someone tells me.

The Rush-haters, at least most them, I'd guess, hate him because they're told to, not because they actually know much about him.

Yea, and you have listened to Obama!  The only ones that have not are dead or deaf!

Remember when obama, his wife, and daughters had dinner in front of a huge gathering of reporters. And they had a stand up comedian who went up there and said she wishes rush kidney's fail? and the president joined in the laughter?

Liberals claim to be compassionate but all I see is petty evil.

Its all because of bush[/sarcasm]

Wanda Sykes