The Hypocrisy of a Social Conservative’s Support for Rush Limbaugh
While I view Rush Limbaugh primarily as a political entertainer, and I think he is unparalleled in his ability to do what he does, many (including Rush himself, I believe) have dubbed him the leader of the conservative movement. However, I have to wonder if some of his conservative followers aren’t practicing a bit of hypocrisy.
Just yesterday, one of Limbaugh’s callers congratulated him on his recent nuptials. As many people know, last month marked Rush Limbaugh’s FOURTH wedding. His name has been printed somewhere on divorce papers in three separate instances. Personally, I think it is a shame to view the union of marriage as such a disposable institution. I have not, however, heard much outcry from those who are self-proclaimed “dittoheads.” I am sure there are plenty of “family values” voters in Rush’s listening audience. Have they made the choice to turn off their radios in light of the frequent user wedding punch card that Limbaugh apparently has in his wallet? Doubt it.
I have a real problem with the “defend the family” movement that aims to prevent gays and lesbians from marrying but still clings to the words of Rush Limbaugh for three hours on the radio every day. Who is doing more to spit in the face and laugh at the concepts of commitment and family — “Adam and Steve” and their desire to be joined in matrimony or a man who treats marriage like a casual affair?
Look, I hope Rush Limbaugh and his bride are happy and that they spend the rest of their lives (or, more realistically, his life) together in wedded bliss. I don’t think anyone should be able to tell you who to marry, when to marry, or how many times to marry. As an adult, you should make the important decision for yourself. We each should be able to live according to our own value system, as long as we are not harming anyone in the process. But, for social conservatives to hold up Rush Limbaugh as their collective mouthpiece while continuing to advocate discrimination against the choices others wish to make about their own marital status is just wrong.