What everyone seems to forget is that Rush is in the "entertainment" side of broadcasting. Not the news. There is no telling if any of his statements are based on his personal beliefs. He is presenting a entertainment package to the public, this can be (but is not neccesarily) outside his own feelings, opinions, as well as the actual truth of the situation.

We can assume that he generally believes what he says publicly, but he is under no obligation to do so, anymore than any other tv or radio "personality," actor, game show host or reality show contestant.

That people believe him it their own karma. That he is influential is embarassing since people seemingly equate him with actual news persons who are expected to relate facts.

He is no different than Howard Stern or John Boy and Billy or any of the thousands of other djs & radio hosts out there.

Thank goodness for NPR . . .