What's everyone think about the MJ Fox deal and R. Limbaugh?

**Jayhawkk** · 10-26-2006, 05:10 PM

Just catching glimpses of the ordeal but it's basically coming down to whether or not Fox was exaggerating his illness for politics and whether or not Limbaugh should of made the statement he did.

My take? Fox has the disease and will most likely die regardless if they find a cure or not so the research will benefit someone hopefully. I don't know if he overdid his symptoms but if it were me and I had a voice loud enough to make a difference for those who couldn't get the care I did, I would have no problem doing just that.

**RedwolfWV** · 10-26-2006, 05:47 PM

I'm not sure I've got this right, but the way I understand it is that when MJ Fox testified before Congress asking for stem cell research, that he purposly did not take his medication beforehand, so that his symptoms would be more pronounced during his testimony. I believe he has admitted to doing this.

I think Limbaugh was more or less saying if he'd done it before, maybe he was doing the same thing again.

**Jayhawkk** · 10-26-2006, 06:11 PM

Yeah, even if he did it's not like he's faking the disease and those less fortunate to have the medical aid he has would probably function just like he did. He'll even probably die from the disease.

So did he overstate his problems to help move along research? yeah but does this cover up the central theme he was trying to get across?

Just asking.

**RedwolfWV** · 10-26-2006, 06:17 PM

I think he did it with good intentions, but when it comes out it blows his credibility. I don't pay much attention to him anyway, but, I think anything else he says now would be suspect.

anabolicrhino · 10-26-2006, 07:41 PM

MJF is an actor, so actors act a certain way to express a point. The man has a disease and wants to be cured of it. He is really just trying to improve his position in life to follow his dreams and live long enough to make sure his children can do the same. I can't imagine why anyone would not want him to achieve that goal.

Markio · 10-26-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RedwolfWV

I'm not sure I've got this right, but the way I understand it is that when MJ Fox testified before Congress asking for stem cell research, that he purposly did not take his medication beforehand, so that his symptoms would be more pronounced during his testimony. I believe he has admitted to doing this.

I think Limbaugh was more or less saying if he'd done it before, maybe he was doing the same thing again.

Doesn't the medication make you more shakey, for want of a better word? That's why he didn't take it before filming during the last series of Spin City

tsc · 10-26-2006, 08:06 PM

Not taking his medicine to display the true nature of his disease is nothing but honest. Rush should have just taken some oxy's and stayed out of it. Perhaps it is possible that MJF exaggerated to some degree, so what? He has the disease and anybody that has witnessed it in other people knows what it looks like. He didn't make the #$%@ up. Rush of all people knows how to exaggerate the facts, let alone get creative with fiction.

Think about it, if you were trying to show people your condition (one you hope can be treated in the future thanks to stem cell research) would you do everything you can to look normal and hide all of the symptoms??

TSC

**Ziricote** · 10-26-2006, 08:12 PM

Just watched it and I don't think he was acting, if you look at a few of the other videos of him in an interview he'll start having involentary movements within minutes. Whether or not he had taken his medication...who cares? It get's the point across.

Mulletsoldier · 10-26-2006, 08:56 PM

I was just watching his interview w/ Katie Couric and he stated it was more of a case of over-medication. A condition called Descinasea (sp??), which results in the slow-rocking motion. I honestly think it is entirely pitiful for Rush Limbaugh of all people to accuse Michael J. Fox of faking his condition.

**Jayhawkk** · 10-26-2006, 08:56 PM

You said what I was thinking 100% TSC. When I go to the doc I overstate the condition just enough so I know it won't be ignored.

**bioman** · 10-27-2006, 01:36 AM

Yep, he HAS Parkinson's and you can't take that away from him. Rush is just being Rush..and that's to say an apalling huckster who's living is made by making a stink.

It's just pathetic that in this day and age, people would stoop to question the veracity of a dying man..and in such a classless way.

anabolicrhino · 10-27-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bioman

Yep, he HAS Parkinson's and you can't take that away from him. Rush is just being Rush..and that's to say an apalling huckster who's living is made by making a stink.

It's just pathetic that in this day and age, people would stoop to question the veracity of a dying man..and in such a classless way.

Rush has a disease as well, he suffers from chronic A*s*s*holism, and its not pretty. Unfortunately, there is no cure except death. He needs our love and understanding, just don't accept anything he says as a true opinion because its really just the disease talking.
Sadly his condition is exasperated by exposure to any broadcst medium.

dirtysouthmuscl · 10-27-2006, 09:59 AM

I know your going to get me for this jayhawk but WTF! I think it was best , If he would have takin his meds it would have masked his problems. I think they need to seethe truth of problem. And as for Rush , I won't even waste the time. OK let me have it Jayhawk!!

zbtboy · 10-27-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by anabolicrhino

Rush has a disease as well, he suffers from chronic A*s*s*holism, and its not pretty. Unfortunately, there is no cure except death. He needs our love and understanding, just don't accept anything he says as a true opinion because its really just the disease talking.
Sadly his condition is exasperated by exposure to any broadcst medium.

LOL...and whats the sickness called where people actually hang on his every dispicable word?

Mulletsoldier · 10-27-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zbtboy

LOL...and whats the sickness called where people actually hang on his every dispicable word?

I believe the latin name is Gullabulus Douchebagus

**Frank Costanza** · 10-27-2006, 10:55 AM

Everyone knows he has Parkinson's and admitting to not take his medication to induce a more dramatic effect isn't the most honest things to do when you are trying to effect an election. Its just as bad as the fear tactics used by the Republicans to play on voters emotions. Yes he is trying to find a cure but even the latest studies show that in Parkinson's disease that embyonic cells caused brain tumors but they won't tell you that.

What I also find disturbing is the ad implies that Jim Talent doens't care about Fox and/or research which is also misleading. Talent is against the federal government FUNDING embryonic stem cell research. He is in favor of adult stem