Limbaugh May Have Avoided Speeding Tickets (Humor)

Sloth | November 19, 2003 | Sloth

[Sloth]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether Rush Limbaugh, already reeling from drug problems and his expulsion from ESPN, may have driven his vehicle just below the posted speed limits on numerous occasions, a law enforcement source who spoke on condition of anonymity said Wednesday.

As long as four years ago, local law enforcement manning Florida DUI checkpoints and 'speed traps' repeatedly clocked the ultraconservative demagogue at anywhere from one to six miles per hour below the applicable speed limits. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Limbaugh was also seen proceeding through intersections while traffic lights were yellow. One officer who declined to be named told the AP that he had personally observed Limbaugh cruising at 43 in a 45 MPH zone. No charges were filed at that time.

Critics contend that Limbaugh drove very close to the speed limit on at least 30 or 40 occasions, most likely with the deliberate intent of getting to his destination while avoiding tickets for speeding.

Limbaugh's attorney, Roy Black, did not return a phone call for comment Wednesday.

[BCrago66]

Not a minor accomplishment there, Sloth!

[ArGee]

This report ignores the most important question.

What did Bush know, and when did he know it?

Ok, this report ignores the two most important questions.

Shalom.

[kidd]

Most excellent! Send it to Rush, he'll get a kick out of it.

[Lazamataz]

I need to hump your leg. Anyone who makes the Limbaugh show gets humped by Laz.

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

Apples and Oranges. Driving right under the speed limit isn't trying to "skirt" the speed limit. However, withdrawing $9,900 so that you don't show up on the Fed's radar (and doing it 30-40 times) is a clear pattern of doing something with the intent of avoiding government attention.

[Sloth]

See #20, somebody already did.

[Sloth]

However, withdrawing $9,900 so that you don't show up on the Fed's radar (and doing it 30-40 times) is a clear pattern of doing something with the intent of avoiding government attention.

I admit that I often withdraw $40 from my bank account in order to avoid government attention.

[ArGee]

However, withdrawing $9,900 so that you don't show up on the Fed's radar (and doing it 30-40 times) is a clear pattern of doing something with the intent of avoiding government attention.

And this is a problem, why?????

I'll have you know that I deliberately avoid looking for every possible tax reduction that I can get. I don't avoid the ones I know about, but I don't look into every rumor or possibility I hear. Why? BECAUSE I'D RATHER NOT BE AUDITED. Cowardly, I know, but I don't want the government attention. People have told me that if you aren't audited at least once every three years, you're paying too much in taxes. But I have decided it's worth the cost.

So, please explain to me why my behavior would bother you.

Shalom.

[Lazamataz]

I admit that I often withdraw $40 from my bank account in order to avoid government attention.

CRIMINAL! You are STRUCTURING your withdrawals. TO PRISON WITH YOU!

[1Old Pro]

DRUDGE

EXCLUSIVE.......

Reliable sources have confirmed that over 80 million Americans have illegally smoked marijuana and incredibly have NEVER been prosecuted.

Noting this hypocrisy, Hillary Clintoon has volunteered to serve jail time so as not to be termed a hypocrite.

Meanwhile, law enforcement officials have reported that Ted Kenney will turn himself in to Massachuseets authorities to face the charge of vehicular manslaughter and leaving the secen of a property damage accident. His lawyers say he will turn himself in when and where he pleases.

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

The problem, taken alone, does not really bother me. I would imagine that a lot of wealthy people, or cash-intensive business operators, have plenty of legitimate need to withdraw cash.

What bothers me personally is when you consider the context. Rush is accused, and has not denied (in fact has partially admitted) to having illegally used prescription drugs. Now, if the story pans out, Rush was using huge amounts of OxyContin (etc.), which is very expensive, etc.

What bothers me is that if Rush developed this new pattern of withdrawing large sums of cash ($9,900) repeatedly, then it backs up the drug charges against him. Its behavior that is indicative of guilt, and worse, indicative of a conscious effort on his part to avoid the law, and avoid the consequences of his actions.

Since Rush has long been a personal hero of mine, I take this very seriously. I expect Rush to comply with the law, although I expect him to continue his efforts to change it. But this drug thing, and now apparently money laundering, has been devestating to me personally. It brings Rush down to the level of so many of the people he has been legitimately bashing.

[BobbyK]

However, withdrawing $9,900 so that you don't show up on the Fed's radar (and doing it 30-40 times) is a clear pattern of doing something with the intent of avoiding government attention.

I say it's none of my business, I've known about THE limit on withdraws along time, done it myself, how many times? none of your business!

[Sloth]

Anyone who makes the Limbaugh show gets humped by Laz.

Ewww... Um, I heard ElkGroveDan on there a couple of months ago, why not start with him, while I go get a restraining order?

[ArGee]

But this drug thing, and now apparently money laundering, has been devestating to me personally.

This drug thing is a problem, and I'm glad he was forced into treatment. He may still warrant jail time, which is up to the prosecutors and courts to decide.

But withdrawing cash that was legally earned is not money laundering. It is possible he was withdrawing the cash to pay for the drugs. But the cash withdrawls are not illegal in any way. Money laundering involves using a series of front businesses and bank accounts to make illegal income difficult to trace back to its source.

I suspect that every $9,900 withdrawl was earned legitimately, properly declared, and the appropriate taxes paid. This pattern of behavior does not suggest anything otherwise.

Shalom.

[FreePaul]

He does not put the seat down sometimes after he pees...

Does this mean that he puts the seat up before? What a wimp.

[BCrago66]

I doubt Rush is such a hero of yours, or else you would not assume the very worst possible explanation for a set of facts, while having no actual knowledge of the situation.

On those occasions where I needed to made large withdrawals or deposits, I've sometimes done it in increments just below 10K, because I value my privacy.

[eyespysomething]

I admit that I often withdraw $40 from my bank account in order to avoid government attention.

You are one brave person. I try to keep mine below $30, just in case.

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

Well, I guess reasonable minds might see it differently. But, when I see someone taking out $9,900 (30-40 times), the only reasonable inference is that they are trying to avoid the $10,000 reporting barrier. In criminal law, they call that evidence "consciousness of guilt."

It is admissible evidence at trial. And to me personally, it's an indication that Rush was knowingly doing something wrong, and trying to avoid all possible government and legal attention.

That's not the kind of behavior I expect from a hero.

[yarddog]

There is also a rumor that Rush paid all his taxes with the apparently criminal intent of avoiding a lawful audit.

[Junior]

Or it's a clear indication that neither the person nor the bank really wanted the hassle of the required paperwork. I'll admit, if I had to withdraw more than $10 grand, I'd do it in lots of less than that amount in order to avoid the hassles.

And, it's perfectly legal.