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Stuart G

(38,421 posts)
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 08:13 PM Feb 2020

Giving the "Medal of Freedom" to Rush, Cheapens Trump far more than Limbaugh.

...It doesn't cheapen the, "Medal" it defines the person who gives it. Rush is a well known person who hates those who are disabled, and puts down almost everyone who he disagrees with. He is the last person to get the "highest civilian honor."

...Real reason? Trump is trying to provide a positive message to his base. The rest of us don't agree for one moment that Limbaugh deserves a "Medal of Freedom." Trump has defined himself to the rest of us even stronger than before. Trump is who he is. He admires who he admires. (Hannity and Limbaugh)

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Initech

(100,068 posts)
2. It also cheapens the Medal Of Freedom.
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 08:20 PM
Feb 2020

It used to mean something, until we had a president that gave it to all his BFFs and ass kissers.

chowder66

(9,067 posts)
3. Every medal, appointment, title, award, etc given out by Trump and his administrators should
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 08:20 PM
Feb 2020

have an asterisk by it, in print, everywhere.

Andy823

(11,495 posts)
9. Thing is
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 08:39 PM
Feb 2020

he keeps pissing off the left, and it makes them more angry which in turn means they will turn out in huge numbers in November.

So it may please his cult followers, but it will also fuel the huge blue wave that will wash his sorry ass away come election day!

NCLefty

(3,678 posts)
10. That ship has sailed. He sold one to Sheldon Adelson's wife.
Tue Feb 4, 2020, 08:46 PM
Feb 2020

They were huge donors. What else would you call that?

Stuart G

(38,421 posts)
13. As Trump "rendered them worthless" he renders himself "worthless." Most people in the
Wed Feb 5, 2020, 08:05 AM
Feb 2020

U.S.A. know that Rush was a lying creep. Most people will see Trump's gesture, as one that tries to raise up to a higher level, a "lying creep."

 

Zolorp

(1,115 posts)
14. I like to contemplate the reality of the coming months for Limbaugh
Wed Feb 5, 2020, 08:10 AM
Feb 2020

Stage IV Lung Cancer results in intense pain during the closing months. This is usually treated with heavy pain killers because addiction is not much of a concern during palliative care.

For those who abuse pain killers earlier in life, a tolerance to the effects builds up.

Because Limbaugh was a heavy using of oxycontin for much of his adult life, he will likely get no relief from the intense pain resulting in months, and possibly up to a couple of years, living in sheer agony.

I find thinking of this outcome for Limbaugh's life somewhat soothing.

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