Could it be considered a form of mental illness? Elaborate, please.
2007-08-06 15:09:53 · 10 answers · asked by Austin W 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's painful to anyone who isn't a right wing nutcase.
2007-08-06 15:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by mattgo64 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
If you ever listened to him you would know that he makes a very sound argument. He is missing about 75% of the facts but the 25% he lets you have make him sound VERY convincing.
Take the recent mess in congress. From the information I could find from news what happened was the Democrat called the vote to a close before everyone got to the sides for yes and no. Wrong? Yes very. Democrats claimed the vote was 215-213, a failed bill. Republicans claimed 214-214. The ensuing chaos was greeted by a voice saying lets just get to the perspective sides and take a vote. Republicans walked out. Childish? Yes Very.
Now Rush, on his program, plays snippets and sound bites where so that it sounds like Democrats lost the vote and called for a re-vote. Very sound argument with audio to back it up.
2007-08-06 15:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Memnoch 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, certainly there are some diehard Rushbaby's out there, but no, it is not a mental illness, its a mix of entertainment and news. His schoolkid global warming voice is pure gold btw. I enjoy listening every once in a while. He has good points.
2007-08-06 15:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by Serpico7 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
It's really funny, but sad that anyone can actually believe anything he says.
It's not an addiction, it's a way for uneducated people to be told what to think because they can't come up with a thought of their own. Rush makes it intentionally stupid so that he can track his listeners, kind of like how whales are tagged in the ocean. Except whales are a lot smarter.
2007-08-06 15:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mitchell . 5 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Maybe for some people, not me. I'll listen occasionally but when he starts talking about how wonderful he is or talking about subjects I don't care for (golf) I turn it off. Now Glenn Beck that's a different story! LOL
2007-08-06 15:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Cinner 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
If I ever miss a day, I can down load it on my I-Pod. If you want to hear the truth, then go ahead and tune in. Don't be afraid to learn. It's a great way to stay informed.
2007-08-06 15:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by trf6x6 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Its a sick pathology
Its mental masturbation
Its replacing thought with dogma
The man is a corporate mouth piece and does this Nation a great disservice.
2007-08-06 15:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by somber 3 · 4⤊ 6⤋
No,but spending time with Venezuelan dictators is.
2007-08-06 15:18:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Only if you are addicted to truth and insight.
2007-08-06 15:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
It seems more like diabetes.
2007-08-06 15:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 0⤊ 8⤋