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(53,061 posts)As you will see Limbaugh is offerring a non apology apology.
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Mr. Limbaugh has released this statement.
"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 tax payers 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."