Democratic strategist Paul Begala can be relied upon to use the “drug card” against Rush Limbaugh whenever the talk radio host is brought up, and he was true to form on Tuesday’s Situation Room. When anchor Wolf Blitzer asked what it would mean if Limbaugh bought the St. Louis Rams, Begala snarked, “Just don’t put him in charge of the team’s drug policy....Don’t give him access to that medicine cabinet” [ audio clip from the segment is available here].
Blitzer brought up Limbaugh just after the bottom of the 6 pm Eastern hour during in a panel discussion with Begala, Republican strategist Ed Rollins, and CNN personalities Gloria Borger, Joe Johns, and Jessica Yellin. The anchor asked Johns, “Rush Limbaugh- he’s thinking about buying, or at least, participating in a group that’s buys the St. Louis Rams in the NFL....What, if anything, would that mean for the St. Louis Rams?” Johns replied, “Probably very little....you know, [if] you’ve got a good football team in a place...like St. Louis, people are going to watch. And so what if Rush Limbaugh is the owner” [see video from the segment below the jump].
Begala interjected himself at this point with his crack about his adversary on the right: “Just- just don’t put him in charge of the team’s drug policy. That’s the only thing. Don’t give him access to that medicine cabinet.” All of the other panelists smiled and/or laughed in response to Begala’s remark. Blitzer turned to Rollins and remarked about how “there’s a lot of liberals in St. Louis, as you well know.” The Republican answered, “Just so long as he has deep pockets and spends on a good team- you know, you have to- I will pit Rush Limbaugh, as unpopular he may be among liberals, against the owner of the Washington Redskins [Dan Snyder] any given day on a popularity contest.”
The strategist has a history of bashing Limbaugh by using the host’s past addiction to prescription painkillers. On Election Night 2006, Begala insulted the conservative host as a “drug-addled gasbag.” Nine months later in August 2007, during another panel discussion on The Situation Room, the strategist attacked Republicans for “going after people’s families,” lumping in Limbaugh in his offensive: “Not just attacking Bill Clinton, we remember Rush Limbaugh attacking Chelsea Clinton. Maybe it was the OxyContin talking.” Earlier in 2009, he labeled the talk radio giant a “corpulent drug addict.”
The transcript of the relevant portion of the panel discussion segment from Tuesday’s Situation Room:
WOLF BLITZER (to Joe Johns, CNN correspondent): Joe, Rush Limbaugh- he’s thinking about buying, or at least, participating in a group that’s buys the St. Louis Rams in the NFL. We love football.
JOE JOHNS: Absolutely.
BLITZER: What, if anything, would that mean for the St. Louis Rams?
JOHNS: Probably very little (laughs), because-
BLITZER: They’re not very good.
JOHNS: Frankly- you know, [if] you’ve got a good football team in a place like- like St. Louis, people are going to watch. And so what if Rush Limbaugh is the owner. That’s the only kind-
PAUL BEGALA: Just- just don’t put him in charge of the team’s drug policy. (Johns, Gloria Borger, and Jessica Yellin all laugh). That’s the only thing. Don’t give him access to that medicine cabinet. (unintelligible crosstalk)
BLITZER (to Ed Rollins, Republican strategist): Because you know- you know- Ed, there’s a lot of liberals in St. Louis, as you well know.
ED ROLLINS: Just so long as he has deep pockets and spends on a good team- you know, you have to- I will pit Rush Limbaugh, as unpopular he may be among liberals, against the owner of the Washington Redskins any given day on a popularity contest.
—Matthew Balan is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.
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quick detail, Matthew
October 6, 2009 - 20:06 ET by Candance MooreI think you mean the St Louis Rams.
Thanks!
October 6, 2009 - 20:10 ET by Matthew BalanYeah, I don't know where THAT came from. :-)
Let's Dig Into Begala
October 6, 2009 - 20:07 ET by Nortoand see what oozes out. Judge not lest ye be judged by the same yardstick.
Better idea would be to dig
October 6, 2009 - 20:48 ET by ckc1227Better idea would be to dig a hole and bury him in it.
Oh, that Begala, he's such
October 6, 2009 - 20:15 ET by ThisnThatOh, that Begala, he's such a knee-slapping funny guy. “Just don’t put him in charge of the team’s drug policy." Stop it! I can't laugh any more. It hurts. "Don’t give him access to that medicine cabinet.” LMAO! I can't help it. He-he-he. Make him stop. His keen intellectual insight just makes it more funny. Wow. I gotta go relax. Bye.
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It's the same comments you
October 7, 2009 - 03:53 ET by notonmywatchIt's the same comments you get on the CNN page with this news.
Their politics is that of a 7-year-old child. It consists mostly of "you're a poopy pants".
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Party line + Venom
October 6, 2009 - 20:30 ET by cajun2You can expect the same nonsense from Begala, Beckal, and Carville. They spout venom because they are unable to discuss issues. They attack the messenger even more when The One has disappointed them. Look at each of Obamas failures, then note the numerous and immediate appearances by these hacks on Fringe tv practicing protectionism. It is so predictable.
As much as I dislike
October 6, 2009 - 21:59 ET by rockyracoonAs much as I dislike Beckel, he has stated in the past that he is a recovering alcoholic, on that basis I would leave him, Beckel alone. That being said, I haven't heard Beckel go after someone below the belt on an addiction issue. On everything else he's as bad, if not worse than the other two clowns; no insult to clowns intended.
Begelia is probably the worst offender. What a pathetic creature; I wouldn't cross the street to spit on his hair if it were on fire.
Facts are like kryptonite to the liberal.
And they shouldn't put
October 6, 2009 - 20:41 ET by RR GOPAnd they shouldn't put Begala in charge of the lingerie drawer. Wonder if he has a bikini wax?
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
This from a guy who
October 6, 2009 - 20:46 ET by ckc1227This from a guy who believes we should put Obama, an admitted cocaine/marijuana user and possible dealer, in charge of the ultimate medicine cabinet.
Limbaugh, Rams and Drugs
October 6, 2009 - 20:56 ET by Tip TopI bet Rush can't wait to get into the Ram's locker room. Do a Google search of Limbaugh+gay and you'll see why.
Did you notice how animated Rush Limbaugh was on Jay Leno's show? Rush seemed to be on speed.
Rush being on amphetamines would explain Limbaugh's
phenomenal, unexplained weight loss.
You Rush Haters are so predictable
October 6, 2009 - 20:58 ET by BlondeSeek life elsewhere (to quote a movie).
I hope he fails, too.
NEW TROLL HERE!!!.
October 6, 2009 - 20:58 ET by RESTLESS 1Or maybe just a retread. Whatever, it obviously has nothing new to add. Same old same old.
Blonde, your phrase please.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
~Check out
October 6, 2009 - 21:02 ET by choselife3xHis only other comment here.
*yawn*
Kossacks hate me. And yes, it does feel good.
so chosey
October 6, 2009 - 21:06 ET by botgi guess the proper answer to tipsy here would have been "Have you been drinking again?"
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
botg
October 6, 2009 - 21:19 ET by RESTLESS 1I don't think this one ever stops. Only passes out. Wakes up now and again to post some blather, then nighty night.
(BTW, good to see you around. I need my Longhorn backup. B is out for bear this year. :))
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
Alas.....
October 6, 2009 - 21:03 ET by BlondeWe need a better class of troll, here. ©
*curtsey*
I hope he fails, too.
Nicely done
October 6, 2009 - 21:20 ET by RESTLESS 1Bravo. I like the added curtsey. Adds class. ;)
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
~Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzztttttttttt
October 6, 2009 - 20:59 ET by choselife3xEPIC FAIL.
Please try again.
Kossacks hate me. And yes, it does feel good.
Hmm, been here 46 weeks 6 days, and only two comments.
October 6, 2009 - 21:08 ET by R D HelmWelcome to Newsbusters, troll.
I'll skip the usual pleasantries, as I am in a bit of a foul mood today.
Tip Top? Of what?
LOL-I'll bet its something decidedly tubular.
-Dave
Dave
October 6, 2009 - 21:10 ET by Free StinkerAnother sockpuppet account is actived, looks like.
Good catch Dave!
"President Obama is learning on the job and it shows." --Boris Epshteyn
Ask ol' tip top if he knows
October 6, 2009 - 22:37 ET by ConservativeRexAsk ol' tip top if he knows what that white stuff is on the tip top of chicken crap?
More chicken crap....because that's all his comment was worth.
Si Vis Palem, Para Bellum
CR,
October 7, 2009 - 00:03 ET by R D HelmLOL!
-Dave
Richard Cranium, I busted your troll ass waaay back in March
October 6, 2009 - 21:10 ET by R D HelmHmm, been here nineteen weeks and only one comment?
March 26, 2009 - 13:09 ET by R D Helm
Welcome to NewsBusters, troll.
:-)
-Dave
This coup has gone on long enough. The time to put it down is NOW.
LOL-That was three days before my birthday. :-)
-Dave
Prob a retread ~ I'm guessing OddJob
October 6, 2009 - 21:17 ET by BlondeThese trolls are so bloody unoriginal, it's not even funny.
I hope he fails, too.
J,
October 6, 2009 - 21:21 ET by R D HelmLOL-Yeah, I have been wondering when Knob Job was going to return.
Damn, there have been so many, I can't even keep 'em straight anymore.
I don't even try anymore. :-)
-Dave
Troll Busters Volunteer Team
October 6, 2009 - 21:23 ET by Free StinkerTBVT: 1 (Troll Busters Volunteer Team)
Tip Top: 0
Cheap seats observer
October 6, 2009 - 21:25 ET by BKeyserCheap seats observer concurs. Go team!
Dave...
October 6, 2009 - 21:25 ET by JerIf there's an opening for an assistant, I'm available. How's the pay? Benefits?
Jer
Jer,
October 6, 2009 - 22:07 ET by R D HelmLOL-So far, it's been pro bono all the way.
I just do it out of love for NB.
-And the fact that it's fun doesn't hurt, either. :-)
-Dave
OddJob
October 6, 2009 - 22:16 ET by MrShyBond: Manners, Oddjob. I thought you always took your hat off to a lady.
Bond: You know, he kills little girls like you.
Pussy Galore: Little boys, too.
Google search
October 6, 2009 - 23:38 ET by DeclinesToStateI googled "Limbaugh+ gay" and got"Tip Top sucks" as the only result, then I googled "amphetamines+ Tip Top" and the only result was "Rams locker room" so I'm just confused by all this.......
response to Tip Top
October 7, 2009 - 07:14 ET by mom_roxTip Top, you probably asked this question only rhetorically, or so that you could provide your oh, so clever, theory on why Rush was so animated.
From the man himself: Rush explained that he spoke fast because he knew that he only had a few minutes to get his points across. (Unlike during his radio show where he speaks with a normal cadence.)
~~save your tea, dump congress~~
God forbid...
October 6, 2009 - 21:00 ET by pvujo...the Forehead actually provide any meaningful insight on these news shows instead of the "same old, same old".
Knowledge is Good
- Emil Faber
How is Patrick Kennedy
October 6, 2009 - 21:07 ET by nicksmith112How is Patrick Kennedy doing with his addiction to drugs??
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
Acting Out
October 6, 2009 - 21:08 ET by srqvetDimocrats and state run media simply cannot face the reality of what they've done by pushing Hilter Jr. on this country. They will come around, but it will be very painful for them to accept what they have done. We must be patient with them as they face their poor decisions and pure vileness of current dimocrat leadership.
Oops, off topic. Begala is a poo flicker.
Racists.
Begala doesn't have the intellectual faculties to counter Rush
October 6, 2009 - 21:25 ET by R D Helm...so he has to resort to this.
-Dave
To counter Rush?
October 6, 2009 - 21:29 ET by BlondeLOL, Begala doesn't have the intellectual faculties to SHINE RUSH's SHOES!
Methinks the green eyed monster has raised her ugly head.....and it's name is Paul Begala.
I hope he fails, too.
On the other hand . . .
October 6, 2009 - 21:30 ET by Free StinkerIt would be fun to say:
Hey Begala ! Go get your shine box !!
Hee hee
October 6, 2009 - 21:38 ET by BlondeAnd Paul....don't forget your tongue!
I hope he fails, too.
What if Rush ties 3/4 of
October 6, 2009 - 21:30 ET by JerWhat if Rush ties 3/4 of his brain behind his back, would "the forehead" stand a chance then?
Jer
Even asleap, Rush could
October 6, 2009 - 21:31 ET by Free StinkerEven asleap, Rush could outwit that clown.
fair game
October 6, 2009 - 23:53 ET by Bull Moose ProgressiveRush was addicted to pain killers and the charges are true. I have no problem with it.
But people who live in glass houses might not want to throw stones. The President is a former stoner as are probably at a minimum half of those he has appointed to office (or currently so). Plus if they want to dig up buried dirt why stop there? Why not more serious stuff like the race riots Al Sharpton used to stir up, Planned Parenthoods racist past (and present), Union thuggery past and present.
It is fair play, but turn about is fair play too.
I'd rather be a
October 6, 2009 - 23:57 ET by freecitizenI'd rather be a drug-addled gasbag than an addlepated douchebag.
Liberal: remove all that's Right, and this is what's Left.
Let’s see using that
October 7, 2009 - 00:58 ET by Jeff in Miami BeachLet’s see using that logic:
* Tim Geithner would not be head of the IRS
* Charlie Rangel would not be the man that writes the tax code.
* Tom Daschle (former Senate majority Leader) would not be part of Obama’s private cabinet.
* Nancy Pelosi would not have exempt American Samoa (big Tuna) from the new minimum wage that has resulted in 50% unemployment in entry level workers.
So there are a few Public employees, that are complete cheats that make Rush look like a saint since he does not feed at the public trough.
If you think medical care is expensive now wait until it is free!
Hypocracy
October 7, 2009 - 01:48 ET by LindamaePaul should temper his comments about Rush with ones about Obama. Rush took meds that his doctor prescribed - like millions of people - unfortunately, he was one of those who became instantly addicted to this dangerous drub. My cousin's 34 year old wife is technically dead because she is one of those who became addicted. They are divorced, she's been remarried 2 times, the two little kids are in turmoil - missed the first day of school - mommy wasn't feeling too well - it is a crime.
Obama admits in his book that he regrets not studying to his best ability and partying and drinking and drugging while in college. Perhaps that is why he only has not shared his college grades. Gore and Bush did as well as others. We need remember one thing. Rush got his drugs from his doctor until the addition became so strong that he tried to buy them any way he could. Obama had to go to is neighborhood friendly drug pusher to buy his drugs.
Rush has kicked his habit. My nephew's wife can not. We don't know what Obama does - he never shared his health records as did everyone else who ran. He's a man of mystery compared to the others who ran in the election.
Paul Begala Returns to Bashing Rush Limbaugh
October 7, 2009 - 04:40 ET by Sergeant ROCKSo, that's what nwahs looks like..
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Begala
October 7, 2009 - 07:38 ET by fatharryNothing to do with your statement Sergeant ROCK, but it looked like a good place to say this: Who the Hell cares what Paul Begala thinks or says? I wouldn't take the time to read anything that he says, because it's never going to change. He dropped the soap in the liberal shower years ago. It's how he pays the rent and feeds the babies. He has no conscious and will say any vicious, despicable thing he can about anybody, the truth be damned. I will give him an ounce of credibility when he steps out of the office in Washington and repeats his comments to the average red-neck, ultra-right wing, homophobic, racist conservative. (Did I cover it all, Paul ?) Edd B.
All the bases covered
October 9, 2009 - 20:48 ET by Sergeant ROCKYeah, I think you got it covered.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
That he did...rather
October 9, 2009 - 20:55 ET by bigtimerThat he did...rather well.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Why no mention of obama's
October 7, 2009 - 04:41 ET by George S PattonWhy no mention of obama's jenkem habit? I hear he prefers islamic jenkem.
joe johns is an idiot
October 7, 2009 - 05:38 ET by 411the rams are not a good football team. they are the opposite of a good football team, they suck.
RB/411acrossamerica.com
Paul and the rest of the
October 8, 2009 - 16:55 ET by samhermanmdPaul and the rest of the foaming-mouthed liberals just can't stand being made irrelevant overnight. Now that Bush is no longer in office, they can't stand the fact that they are now just another voice in a vast chorus of mediocrity that is the pro-Obama main stream media.
Paul is addicted to the attention that his psychopathic squalling yields to him every few months. Then, he wanders back under the rock until something else sets him back in the same old behavior. Since Paul seems to be like a rabid dog, perhaps a shock collar and electronic boundary fence would keep him where CNN can muzzle him.