Rush Limbaugh on air: Apology was ‘heartfelt’

[one_voice]

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Rush Limbaugh on Monday kicked off his afternoon show by insisting that his written apology to Sandra Fluke over the weekend was “heartfelt” and “sincere” and the conservative talk host brushed off the continuing withdrawal of advertisers from his program.

“I always tried to maintain a very high degree of integrity and independence on this program. Nevertheless, those two words were inappropriate, they were uncalled for, they distracted from the point that I was actually trying to make, and I again sincerely apologize to Miss Fluke for using those two words to describe her,” the conservative radio host said. “I do not think she is either of those two words.”

Explaining that he never really believed that the Georgetown University law student was actually a “slut” or a “prostitute,” Limbaugh, speaking on the air for the first time since extending a rare apology over the weekend, said the message had been heartfelt.

“The apology was heartfelt. The apology was sincere,” he said.

Limbaugh also expressed regret for stooping down to the level of Democrats in discussing the issue of contraception coverage.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/73619.html#ixzz1oGXvGB1r

He's such a fuckin asshole!

edited to add: I just read on another blog that he started his show with the music from the song "Easy Lover"--the instrumental. Looking for a link/confirmation now.

[snooper2]

1. He also told the advertisers who left to basically fuck off..

His whiny little voice, "all the money they've made over the years through the venue we've provided them"

[marmar]

2. "“I always tried to maintain a very high degree of integrity"

[lpbk2713]

10. BWAHAHAHAHA

That's the best one yet.

He wouldn't know integrity if it bit him on the ass.

[Lost-in-FL]

14. I respectfully disagree w you. He does show a high level of integrity.

He is uncompromisingly hateful. He sticks to his hate to the book. Even his apology is as relentlessly hateful as he is.

[Javaman]

3. damn right it was heartfelt!

losing all that ad money was breaking his heart.

Fuck him.

[appleannie1]

4. He lowered himself to act like a Democrat?

[xxqqqzme]

7. He can't.

There is no discussion. He and issa proved it!

[polly7]

5. The sad thing is, many people will buy this explanation and

Sandra Fluke's non-acceptance of the bullcrap apology will be used to make him seem the victim.

[earthside]

11. I don't know ...

... the number of major sponsors dumping his show has actually accelerated this today.

[zbdent]

18. They won't "buy" the explanation ...

but they will try to shout you down for NOT buying into the apology ...

[polly7]

22. Yes, that's a much better way to put it.

I just hope she isn't trashed more than she already has been for not accepting the (non) heartfelt apology and doesn't feel pressured to do so.

[gratuitous]

6. Still a few fries short of a happy meal

The apology has to fit the offense, and you went on for three days, you vile human being. You've got a LOT of apologizing to do.

Can we quit giving this vile human being air time on our Armed Forces Network? His vileness could definitely impact troop morale and cohesion, and we're at war you know.

[frylock]

8. keep the boot to his neck..

do not let up! he is shitting his pants, folks!

[Tomay]

9. He sounds desperate

Limbaugh really must be feeling the heat from his advertisers. This must really be disheartening for his mindless followers.

[Junkdrawer]

12. He (like EVERY addict) is absolutely incapable of admitting he has character flaws...

Tragic for him, but....

[WolverineDG]

13. It was "heartfelt" & "sincere"

That only means his heart is in his wallet.

[Lost-in-FL]

15. No one told me that they made mindless robots with 'feelings'.

When did it happen?

[nobodyspecial]

16. Those two words?!?!?

But saying she has lots of sex and asking her to post sex tapes was OK?

[PatSeg]

17. That was my reaction as well

He said a LOT more than two inappropriate words.

[Aerows]

19. "I apologize for making an insincere apology I was forced to make..." n/t

[ProfessionalLeftist]

20. WTF. It wasn't an apology. Also...

What he said before your excerpt is telling. He tried to blame someone else (STILL) for what came out of HIS mouth. This time, he's blaming "the left".

But, "the left" didn't utter those words. Limbaugh did. And only Limbaugh is responsible for them. No one else. Here's the part he said before that:

"I don't expect, and I know you don't either, morality or intellectual honesty from the left," he said. "...This is the mistake I made: in fighting them on this issue last week, I became like them. Against my own instincts, against my own knowledge, against everything I know to be right and wrong, I descended to their level. I feel very badly about that."

So, now Limbaugh's abuse is the fault of "the left". Yet the words came out of HIS mouth. We heard them. It's always someone else's fault when you're a bully.

[eShirl]

21. by heartfelt he means walletfelt

[shraby]

23. The issue isn't just those "two words" he also asked for a video of

her having sex. He is beyond vile. No apology will cover his sins.

[global1]

24. This Guy Is Lying Through His Teeth To Save Himself......

he's not remorseful. This wasn't heartfelt. In his mealy mouthed written apology he had to still get his shots in and in this verbal apology he's blaming liberals and stooping to their level. If he was stooping to the level of liberals he actually be moving up to being decent. He's so far below any stooping. This guy is a liar and a fraud. He doesn't deserve to be cut a break this time. I only hope that the advertisers that dropped him stay away. I also hope that he has trouble finding new advertisers. We need to keep the pressure on this guy. He's vulnerable now and at a breaking point. Call the radio stations that carry his show and tell them you won't turn them on if they continue to air his show. Call the advertisers and tell them you will not buy their products. Any new advertisers he picks up - call them too. Call your reps in D.C. and get Rush dropped from Armed Forces Radio. Call the FCC. He pretty near toast now - don't let up on him now. Don't let this die.

[DefenseLawyer]

25. Rush: Is it hot in here? Cause I'm sweating.

He's still feeling the pressure, obviously. The irony is, the more he grovels the more he loses his sociopath fans and the worse it gets for him, while no amount of groveling will keep everyone else from still hating him. Sucks to be you, Rush.

[kestrel91316]

26. He owes every woman in this country who has used BCP an apology.

I haven't got mine yet. I won't hold my breath.

Keep up the pressure people - we CAN get his show yanked and cancelled.

[mzmolly]

27. Heartfelt? Don't you need a heart to offer a heartfelt apology?

..."always tried to maintain a high degree of integrity?"

[librechik]

28. "Heartfelt=I seriously have utter contempt for you and the idea of an apology.

I really mean it."