Celebrity Feuds
Oxy-Moron Limbaugh and Fox Ignite Stem Debate

Pill-popping conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh blasted Michael J. Fox recently for a political ad in which Fox supports stem-cell research. And now, right-wing cronies, celebrities, and even Jesus are taking sides against Fox and his position.
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In Fox's ad, supporting Missouri Senate candidate Claire McCaskill (and other pro-stem-cell candidates), he sways and jerks uncontrollably, visible symptoms of his Parkinson's Disease. Limbaugh criticized Fox's spot as "purely an act," a remark for which he received a swift and vociferous backlash. (Limbaugh subsequently apologized.)

But today, on "Good Morning America," fellow right-wing lip-flapper Sean Hannity came to Limbaugh's defense, saying that Fox had a right to be criticized. (The National Parkinson's Foundation, in a statement issued to TMZ, explains that Fox's symptoms are actually the result of taking medication and that not taking meds would result in stiffness.)



And, in an ad airing during tonight's Game 4 of baseball's World Series, "Everybody Loves Raymond's" Patricia Heaton, Jim Caviezel (who played Jesus Christ in "The Passion of the Christ" and applies some Aramaic to his message here), and several pro athletes urge viewers to vote against Missouri's Amendment Two, which would provide constitutional protections against embryonic stem cell research.

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166. Voting the Dem ticket Nov. 11th!! By Repugs!! so long!!!

Posted at 7:29PM on Oct 29th 2006 by speakup

167. hey speak up, me too. I have long voted Republican but I've had it.
A while back someone asked if this is the best the Rep's can do with
a Rep. Pres. and a majority in both houses. I haven't seen a response
to that question, have you?

Posted at 8:28PM on Oct 29th 2006 by jordan

168. I think everyone is entitled to their opinion, but Rush passed judgement as do alot of people. Which is a bad thing to do. I do not wish ill on people, but they do say what goes around comes around so i think Rush needs to think about that before he opens his mouth again.

Posted at 3:47PM on Oct 30th 2006 by cyndi

169. What a crummy person Limbaugh is to make fun of somebody who is sick and only because
finding a cure requires a liberal vote. Would it be okay if I made fun of Limbaugh's offspring as an aborted fetus?
No, that would be sick and cruel. Hey, why don't we make fun of Christopher Reeve too! Not!

Posted at 8:05AM on Oct 31st 2006 by dana

170. And nice, BlackMetal, all liberals are pachoulli (actually it's patchoulli) tools. The whole
media is conservative so I don't know what your problem is if TMZ just acknowledges that Limbaugh is
an asshole. So, do all conservatives like Limbaugh? I doubt all conservatives can be so completely stupid, can they?

Posted at 8:06AM on Oct 31st 2006 by dana

171. rush is a disgusting human being.

and patricia - i am so bummed. i always had a crush on her but that's a deal breaker.

Posted at 11:00AM on Oct 31st 2006 by steven

172. Limbaugh is a piece a crap, no respect whatsowhever, for anyone

Posted at 1:31AM on Nov 4th 2006 by gaby

173. Taxation of religion is based on fairness and justice. It is a notification to those who represent corporate religion that they are not a special institution or a favored aristocracy. It is telling them they do have an obligation to support society in the form of taxation. Particularly when, as the Christian Coalition is doing, they use the millions of dollars saved from taxes to pump into the campaigns of politicians who agreed to spread their brand of bigotry and superstition.



Posted at 1:03PM on Nov 4th 2006 by milla

174. I agree, 2006 by me, I also read that MJF admitted that as well. It all goes back to my opinion of exploitation and manipulation. He is manipulating the system for his own gain, which is his right, but don't get angry when someone questions your honesty.

Posted at 10:50AM on Nov 6th 2006 by ConservativeMom

175. Rush only stated the truth. I have seen many times where Fox was in the public eye and the symptoms that he showed during his political commercial was such a joke and we all know it. He is worth millions and you can bet he has the best doctors around. I wish someone could put a hidden camara in his home and show the world that he did put on one hell of a performance. Rush is far smarter than the average dumbass such as the ones that wrote the above comments. I think it is amazing that all of you can say your comments and opinions but are hypocrits when it comes to anyone else stating what they think. I stand up and congradulate Mr. Limbaugh for being honest and not being afraid to state it.

Posted at 1:48PM on Nov 8th 2006 by Renee

176. I am so tired of hearing liberals saying Bush sent "2800 of our children to die"(In the Iraq war. The war has been going on for nearly three years now.
in that time 45,000 people have been killed in car accidents, 20,000 kids have committed suicide. over 1000 police officers and fire men have been killed.
over 20,000 people have been murdered over 15,000 people have been killed in on the job accidents. So next time you say 2,800 of our soldiers have been killed think of all the others who have been killed on our own soil.

Posted at 7:10AM on Nov 11th 2006 by mike a

177. Would SOMEONE remind Mr. Fox that he is from CANADA??

Posted at 8:03AM on Nov 12th 2006 by Tracey

178. So what if Michael J was born in Canada. He is now an American citizen with the same rights as you and every other American citizen.

Posted at 4:21PM on Nov 12th 2006 by mike A

179. It is amazing how many people still think that we can be categorized by democrat, republican, or liberal; insinuating that we all think alike. NOT TRUE. None of us posting are MORONS, I am sick of seeing that word being thrown around. I believe if you have read each posting here, as I have, you'll find we are all being called morons regardless of where we stand on the issue, or what party we back. Being for stem cell research does not make you a democrat that hates GWB, or vice versa. That is like saying send blacks back to Africa. COme on people, I thought we had advanced past all this childishness.

Posted at 9:20PM on Nov 12th 2006 by Pam

180. Dear Lulu,

Yes Rush is number one. If you read your own link you'd see Howard is number one in the segment "with web users." Over the whole radio spectrum Limbaugh is number one. This may be painful for you but Rush is the creator or revolutionary that revitalized AM talk radio. Not only is he the best at his job but also the virtual savior of talk radio.

The Limbaugh tide has raised all boats.

Sam

Sam

Posted at 8:45PM on May 30th 2007 by SAM A. MORGAN

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