Michael J. Fox stem cell research ad- Page 3

[Auggie27]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:24am

I have a close relative with this disease, so I have seen first hand how it robs you of normal life. Parkinsons patients must negotiate drug usage constantly, adjusting, re-thinking dosage, fearing the day when they won't work. For anyone -- especially an indicted drug addict -- to question their use/non-use is reprehensible. But hypocrisy is built into these people at these times.

More critical here: I hope some "Values Voters" in this country will listen to the bile spewed at people who only aim to take a higher road through open debate. Coulter's assault on widows of 9/11, and Limbaugh's attack on Fox, and the TN ad that features a white woman winking about a 'party-boy' black man, are clear evidence of the more important value at work -- winning. Winning at any cost. It's Rovian philosophy, that nothing else matters.

Updated On: 10/25/06 at 11:24 AM

[RobbO]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:24am

so, it's still okay to make fun of ear biting?

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:25am

"It is OK to attack gays in the political world, unfortunate as it is."

Does this make it ok to attack Blacks or Jews in the political world? I'm sick and tired of politicians debating my civil liberties. They are non-negotiable!

Rush Limbaugh is a big fat idiot. (I never tire of hearing that.)

[jimnysf]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:25am

No one should have their tongue cut out. This is still America and even wrong opinions are allowed and they are not punishable by cutting out one's tongue. Discussion of the issues is how Americans become wiser.

I am an avid viewer of "Boston Legal" and Mr. Fox did not look good this season. He was moving back and forth a lot so to accuse him of going off meds is nonsense.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:38am

who's making fun of it, robbo? you won't think it's a joke if he has to come visit you, mister!

[Jane2]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:40am

"No one should have their tongue cut out."

Gotta agree with you there!

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 11:47am

need NO more evidence that Rush is a complete idiot. He stands as a litmus test for me (like Coulter) - those that actually think there's validity to him (or her) immediately get dismissed in my mind.

Those that actually think there's validity in any talking head on television or radio immediately get dismissed in my mind. I am completely missing the gene that allows for being able to stomach any of them.

[RobbO]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:37pm

papa's whomping stick. and his bat.

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:39pm

thats a cup..

[RobbO]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 12:44pm

you and your conspiracy theories.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 1:05pm

Michael J. Fox's dignified response to Rush Limbaugh's renewed attacks (after his brief insincere apology):

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"It's ironic, given some of the things that have been said in the last couple of days, that my pills are working really well right now."

[Dakin]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 1:30pm

Go Rush! America thanks you for being the Dr. of Democracy.

[MrMidwest]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:25pm

Hannity: Michael J. Fox Can Be Criticized for Stem Cell Ad

Radio Show Host Says Ad Won't Affect Midterm Elections' Outcome

Oct. 25, 2006 — Conservatives came to the defense of talk radio host Rush Limbaugh over his accusation that actor Michael J. Fox's appearance in a political ad about stem cell research was "purely an act."

ABC talk radio host Sean Hannity told "Good Morning America" that Fox deserved to be criticized.


"Michael J. Fox admits now that he stopped taking his medication prior to testifying before Congress," Hannity said. "You have a right to speak up, but he also has a right to be criticized."


Fox cut a highly emotional spot for several Democratic candidates, including Missouri's Senate candidate Claire McCaskill.

Limbaugh questioned whether Fox's very real physical tremors had been faked.

"In this commercial, he is exaggerating the effects of the disease. He is moving all around and shaking. And it's purely an act," Limbaugh said.

Limbaugh apologized after his listeners clued him in that Fox was not acting, but some Democrats say the conservative radio host didn't seem sincere.


"There are some inaccuracies in the ad that need to be debated," Hannity said. "Unfortunately he wants to create an impression where Republicans don't care about the health of people. This is only about the funding of federal stem cell issues."

"Bottom line: Did Rush Limbaugh go too far? My take is that he was referring to his own admission in his own book. He didn't talk about the congressional testimony. Everybody wants Michael J. Fox to get well. It is a difficult disease," Hannity said.

"What's unfortunate and deceiving about the ad is that this is about the federal funding of embryotic stem cells," he said, alleging that congressional candidates didn't have a say in those decisions.


As for the results of the midterm elections, Hannity wasn't sure what the outcome would be.


"If I could pick those, I think I would be a pretty wealthy guy," he said. "But, I sense being on radio talking to people three hours a day, that there's been a shift."

"I think this Michael J. Fox [ad controversy] is going to backfire," he said. "I think the race ultimately is going to be decided on issues: national security, immigration, taxes. And when people focus on that, I think it benefits the Republicans."

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2604633&page=1

[Jane2]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:29pm

You know why this is ridiculous? Because in as bad a shape Michael appears to be, there are those with Parkinson's who are in much WORSE shape. So, even if he DID stop his medication for effect, the public is still not seeing how devastating this disease can be.

What idiots.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:29pm

Imus this morning on Rush Limbaugh's ongoing attack on Michael J. Fox:

"Rush Limbaugh, a fat, draft-dodging, drug addict -- jacking his maid up, having her buy dope for him -- That fat son of bitch, I mean, enough bad stuff can't happen to him," Imus said.

[JasonM12480]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:35pm

I hope Rush Limbaugh gets hit by a bus.

[BrunetteBombshell]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:49pm

I saw some of the ad on Today this morning. I really hate Rush Limbaugh, he's an ass. I have a close relative that suffers from Parkinson's and I think it's way beyond rude for him to say that because it does and can get that bad.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 3:54pm

More hatred and ill wishes on BWW. You're all a bunch of haters!

[Calvin]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:07pm

I wouldn't wish for a bus to hit Limbaugh. Think of the poor people aboard it. This is what it would look like after it rammed into that ball of lard.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:12pm

JohnBoy--I keep telling you, it doesn't count as hatred when it's aimed at haters.

It's self-protective armor.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:12pm

my god did those people all escape from his belly when it was split open? what's he doing? raising an army in there?

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:13pm

I don't recall ever listening to his show. When is he on? Does he just talk?

[Calvin]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:15pm

OK, papa, stop it. You just made me start snickering with my boss standing right behind me.
Updated On: 10/25/06 at 04:15 PM

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 4:17pm

Sonofabitchbastard Rush Limbaugh. I love Michael's response.

Yo, you mess with Michael J. Fox, you gotta deal with me.

[Dakin]

Posted: 10/25/06 at 6:30pm

All hail Rush Limbaugh the Dr. of Democracy!

Michael Fox is way out of his league. Did you see the ad they put up against him. Poor Michael.