Are female RW leaders drug addicts?

[barbaraann]

In light of the revelations about Rush's drug purchases and the physical appearance of many RW women we see on television, I am starting to wonder if these women aren't drug addicts. I'm thinking that it is possible that powerful RW men produce desired behavior the same way many pimps do--by addicting their women and demanding obedience in exchange for drugs. Oxycontin use has even spread to wealthy teenagers so it is not uncommon.

I keep searching my brain for an explanation for why so many seemingly intelligent women blatently lie and "whore" for the right wing, which does absolutely everything it can to enslave and exploit women and children.

I'm not going to name names but when I see middle-aged women who are rail thin/gaunt I have to wonder. And since the advent of drugs that allow people to become junkies without actually injecting the drug with a syringe it seems like a possibility.

I think that rightwingers are repulsive and I wouldn't be surprised to find out that they have to drug up their women to get sex and obedience.

Do you suppose?

[leftyandproud]

1. Coulter

she's gotta be on something...I know some of those drugs have appetite supression as a side effect..

[barbaraann]

2. Meth can make you thin, too.

Too bad beer drinking has the opposite effect--I can attest to that :-)

[msmcghee]

6. David Brock spent a lot of time with Annthrax . .

. when he was on the dark side.

He describes spending time together - with her chainsmoking cigarettes while drinking large quantities of Chardonney.

I don't hold people's addictions against them. People become addicted for many reasons, usually to dull some great pain in their lives. But they can still be good and honest people. I do count their civility and the respect they are willing to give those they disagree with when judging them.

But somone who fails miserably on the latter criteria and is also heavily addicted to various drugs - indicates a pathological, anti-social personality. Someone to stay away from.

Can any man here imagine being in a relationship with such a hateful, vengeful person? She is so far over the edge that I believe that someday - she will either self-destruct, or experience an awakening, much like David did and will regret the damage she has brought on her fellow citizens. It is hard to wish her well on that journey - when she is doing so much damage - but I do.

[Ripley]

3. Nancy Reagan started that "anorexia chic" look.

She always looked like a skull to me...you can barely discern the flesh on her skull it sticks out so much. Yes, I think it could be drugs like oxycontin or maybe just plain old ex-lax.

[barbaraann]

4. I always thought she looked like an apple on a stick.

For some reason that image always popped into my brain.

[Ripley]

5. Ewww!

I just see death when I see her bulging eyes popping out of her head!

[Resistance Is Futile]

7. Stop making excuses

The RW bitches hold the opinions that they do not because they're being extorted but because they genuinely believe in what they are saying. Face up to it, potential for human evil is that deep. No drugs or abuse required.

[truthseeker1]

8. Mind control is just as powerful as drugs

That's why I would be so relieved for Rush to be kicked off the air. My parents and brother are dittoheads and it's so surprising to see my mom fall into step with that thinking. But more and more lately she has. Of course she can't really think for herself. She just repeats what she hears Rush say - and what she hears my dad or brother say. And she gets really upset and defensive if you push for real reasoning behind her position. She only has answers for the things she's heard Rush talk about.

We had a major falling out over politics and religion the last time I was home. Of course everything in their politics is based on hypocritical religious beliefs. It was really sad because I realized the huge gulf between me and them and that I will never be able to help them open their eyes. I suppose that's sort of how it feels when dealing with an addict? You want to help but until they're ready to be helped, you just can't even go there.

[barbaraann]

10. Definitely.

I have a RW brother who is rabid with hatred and right now with the roof caving in on his heroes I am not rubbing his nose in it. I think that deep down inside he will appreciate that and perhaps come around sooner.

(He really rubbed my nose in what happened in the 2002 election.)

[truthseeker1]

11. I so badly want to email that Rush Pacman game to my brother

with no text, just the game....but of course, I won't.

[barbaraann]

9. Well, I'm not trying to excuse them.

I'm trying to understand what we are up against so we can defeat it.

And I'm hoping that there will be a domino effect of exposing RW drug addicts to nullify them.