<p>I don’t feel bad for him at all. I really just think he sees women as somehow inferior. He’s a sexist pig IMO. I truly don’t care what the reasons are for his disdain.</p>
<p>Fwiw- I also strongly disapprove of Maher’s use of the C word. I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on, you do NOT get to objectify women or use words like “c***” or “slut”. Period.</p>
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<p>Hear, hear! I couldn’t agree more.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter to me whether Fluke is a feminist activist, as she apparently is. Limbaugh is not justified in saying, on the air, that any named woman is a slut and a prostitute who should put sex tapes online. That’s revolting, it’s disgusting, it’s so far over the line it’s not even in the same galaxy as the line, and mealy-mouthed “well, I wouldn’t have chosen the same words” comments just. Don’t. Get it.</p>
<p>Maher is also way over the line calling someone a c***, which is also disgusting. But Limbaugh is Limbaugh and Maher is just some guy, so naturally Maher’s comments don’t attract as much attention.</p>
<p>I didn’t have a problem with Limbaugh’s words. I have a big problem with how he USED the words, and what he intended with them.</p>
<p>Apologizing for the words misses the point entirely (and Limbaugh knows it).</p>
<p>hayden, I remember the day he called 12-year-old Chelsea … well, I’d rather not repeat it. But I remember wondering what kind of man would do that to a little girl. What kind of man is so driven to hurt others, others who have done nothing to him, who cannot defend themselves? He has some serious serious problems. And the dittoheads are enablers.</p>
<p>I’m encouraged to note that we may finally be reaching the point where it is no longer all right to use deragatory slang to refer to women in civilized discourse, on either side.</p>
<p>I’ve been pretty fed up with it since it was done to Hillary, and I’m pretty much done with it, in general. The S-word and the C-word should be as verboten as the N-word and other derogatory slang terms used to silence and demean “other” people.</p>
<p>I admire the way Fluke has continued to talk about this so well the entire time she’s been speaking. She does not drop it, and she is way more intelligent and convincing than the gas-bag who shall not be named.</p>
<p>^^ I’m not a big one for lawsuits, but I hope she sues the hell out of him. Even more, I hope she sues Clear Channel.</p>
<p>I heard that Georgetown’s president came out in support of Fluke (not her policy positions, but her as a person and representative of Gtown law school). </p>
<p>Rush has been despicable for years – remember making fun of MJ Fox and his Parkinson’s?</p>
<p>Just call bcpills uterine and endometrial cancer preventers. After all, that’s what they are.</p>
<p>^ I believe bcp’s also prevent ovarian cancer.</p>
<p>Rush is despicable. I will not go on as it sickens me to even think about him.</p>
<p>Glad to see so many sponsors pulling out…pun intended. Wonder how Clear channel will handle this? Anyone think Rush will get canned? I picture this as a possibility. How can Clear channel support Rush with these sponsor statements about his behavior being indecent. By retaining him they would in effect be seen as enabling him. I can see him breaking down on his way to “rehab”</p>
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<p>I think he’ll end up taking a sabbatical here pretty soon, when it becomes obvious that his empire is crumbling entirely. Two affiliates have now done the unthinkable, and IMO there will be many more in the days to come. </p>
<p>I’ve already emailed my local station that unless they stop giving this man a forum, I’ll be contacting the sponsors of their OTHER shows.</p>
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<p>I’ve take an oath to support the Constitution. I take it seriously. I am not an ideologue.</p>
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<p>Exactly. But that is precise what they are doing. And I would add that when I took that oath, and when I administer it to others, I do not say “So help me God.”</p>
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<p>Oh, really? When I was experiencing the extreme bleeding mentioned upthread, I had two treatment alternatives: use BCP or have a hysterectomy.</p>
<p>Looks like Rush still has some friends left in the Missouri legislature. It would be nice if this latest flap derails the impending “honor”.</p>
<p>[Bust</a> of Rush Limbaugh to join Twain’s, others in Missouri Capitol](<a href=“http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bust-of-rush-limbaugh-to-join-twain-s-others-in/article_4aba525d-c395-5b3a-8860-0131a44b87fa.html]Bust”>http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bust-of-rush-limbaugh-to-join-twain-s-others-in/article_4aba525d-c395-5b3a-8860-0131a44b87fa.html)</p>
<p>I agree that Maher’s language is as unacceptable as Limbaugh’s.</p>
<p>I am somewhat bemused by the fact that no one got this worked up when Limbaugh accused HRC of murdering Vince Foster…</p>
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<p>I think it is important to be precise in this thread. Using estrogen/progestin, etc in some form to treat a medical condition is not the same as taking birth control pills to prevent conception. As a practical matter, it may entail the same act (swallowing a bcp), but it is not done for the same purpose and when you talk about the “medical necessity” of taking bcps, it is a different discussion.</p>
<p>Again, the debate is NOT about taking bcps as a form of estrogen therapy to treat PCOS or extreme bleeding, etc. Georgetown ALREADY covers such use of bcps. The debate is about whether the federal government should be able to mandate the coverage of “birth control” or “contraception” as plainly defined, and mandate that it be done at no co-pay.</p>
<p>[Peter</a> Gabriel pulls music from Rush Limbaugh show](<a href=“Chicago Entertainment - Chicago Tribune”>http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-media-peter-gabrielmt1thewrap35968-20120305,0,6787935.story)</p>
<p>Bay, the problem is that the woman then has to PROVE what it’s being used for. This can be quite difficult and shouldn’t be, but it often is.</p>
<p>romani,
I’m pretty sure the only requirement is that the treating physician indicate the condition using the appropriate code. Isn’t this what is done for all treatments submitted to insurance companies? The woman herself does not need to prove anything.</p>
<p>Not always. Insurance companies can trump what the doctor says. Especially if they can deny coverage for the same medication for some conditions and have to approve it for others.</p>