So this is what America’s great airport security has come to? It’s now about hassling rich 55-year-old dedicated golfers walking off their private jets?
That’s what happened to Rush Limbaugh when he returned from a trip to the Dominican Republic. Some glory-seeking customs officials decided they just needed to search Limbaugh’s bag. Because he’s such a threat to border security.
Under this great search they found a bottle of Viagra - my goodness, my - and tried to somehow turn it into a federal case. Limbaugh’s name wasn’t on the prescription bottle and his lawyer said it was written in his doctor’s name for privacy reasons. Which is perfectly legal.
Of course, the authorities made this as public as possible. If they couldn’t bust Rush, at least they could embarrass him. Only thing is that didn’t work either.
Limbaugh has a better sense of humor than anyone thinks. Of course, this golf writer told you that a few months ago. Limbaugh will rip on his own golf game. And he’ll riff on his own Viagra.
On his radio show, Limbaugh let loose with cracks about the customs agents not believing he got the Viagra at the Clinton Library. Meanwhile, if Clinton had been caught he would have told how he took the pills but didn’t perform on them.
Of course, Limbaugh’s good humor didn’t stop the liberal loonies population - including TravelGolf.com’s own Willy K. - from taking pot shots.
Can you imagine the contrast if it ever came out that Michelle Wie’s great traveling marketing party had been stopped and searched coming off their private jet? The Wie Warriors would be stomping their feet until they all missed two foot putts at the outrage.
Now, granted I have no idea what customs would be looking for in Wie’s bags. Maybe, a surplus of sparkly watches that broke some U.S. regulation on glitter. But the point’s the same.
It doesn’t pay to be a rich 50-plus golfer with a famous name. OK, it does actually pay. Extremely well. But you also go through needless hassles.
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The Accidental Golfer:
Brandon Tucker:
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Jason Scott Deegan:
Like hell it's legal... call your doctor and ask him if he'll do the same for you.
It is generally not illegal under Florida law for a physician to prescribe medication in a third party's name if all parties are aware and the doctor documents it correctly, said Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state attorney in Palm Beach County. He would not discuss specifics in the Limbaugh case Tuesday.
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Like hell, Gary. Guess it is. Maybe your doctor just doesn't like you Gary. Do you ever say "Like Hell" to him?
I don't know that we've gotten to the bottom of Rush Limbaugh or Michelle Wie in this blog run. But we've sure determined that Gary needs a new doctor.
Just part of the TravelGolf customer service.
I think you got the wrong blog... must have missed a turn somewhere. You should head over to wwww.dailykos.com to spew any hatred for President Bush.
The only unkind comments you should post here are those against Michelle Wie and her Wie Warriors (of which I am a proud member).
s/ Anyway, try to have a nice day today and don't forget to vote against President Bush in 2008! /s
So according to your logic, if you are rich, and golf, you don't have to obey laws, or be subject to any inspections like those common plebians? Never mind the fact that he is already an admitted drug user with a freakin' record, Einstein.
Pesky things, those facts and laws are:
Florida statute 499.03
Possession of certain drugs without prescriptions unlawful; exemptions and exceptions.
(2) The possession of a drug under subsection (1) by any person not exempted under this section, which drug is not properly labeled to indicate that possession is by a valid prescription of a practitioner licensed by law to prescribe such drug, is prima facie evidence that such possession is unlawful.
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0465/ch0465.htm
If you don't know it as a fuckin' fact, don't state it as a fuckin' fact. Journalism 101. But I'm guessing you never took a writing course. Ever.
"Wie Warriors"
Are you serious? Or were you just desperate to somehow incorporate real golf into your 'loonie'-bashing 'golf blog'? Weak and lame at the same time.
"But you also go through needless hassles"
Ah, yes... those hassles known as as laws. And rich white golfers should be exempt from those 'hassles'. Just like Chris Baldwin should be exempt from actually using common sense, facts and cognitive thinking in his writing.
Seriously dude, I hope this isn't your day job.
Interesting quote from the Florida Law--Too bad it does absolutely nothing to support your position. DEFINITION prima facie evidence
Evidence, that if unexplained, or uncontradicted, would establish the fact alleged.
Were you unaware of the meaning of prima facie evidence, or did you not bother to read the explanation given by Rush's lawyer?
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Actually, if Wie's plane got searched that would be perfectly fine.
Customs men would be just doing their jobs.
How is it "hassling" if your bags are searched at the airport? That's normal.
You're just in a pissy mood because your hero got busted for going on a whore trip to the Domican Republic. Everyone knows that's why he went. That's what all fat, bald, flabby white guys do.
You're just in a pissy mood because your hero got busted for going on a whore trip to the Domican Republic. Everyone knows that's why he went. That's what all fat, bald, flabby white guys do.
Hahahaha! Classic! He was gonna get him summa dat chocolate goody good.