Elective Decisions

Palm Beach–In what could only have been deteremined as a yet another hit piece by the New York Times, Zev Chafets, delivered a masterpiece in his 8,000 words on Rush Limbaugh.  There are certain times that many pieces of literary work should be written. 

 I can think of no better time than the Fourth of July to publish this excellent piece.  The piece is a study of Limbaugh, his lifestyle, an abbreviated life history, and his stance on many issues.  It flashes back and forth throughout his life, but gives Americans a better understanding of what Rush LImbaugh does and why he does it.

It begins auspiciously, with overtones of sarcasm by James Golden, glaring and threatening Zev Chafets.  Shortly afterwards, it gives Americans an introduction to many of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the show, and the insights of those that work with Limbaugh.

It also hands the American people a brief history of Limbaugh’s life, most of whom his regular listeners would already have known, but what it gives the reader the most is an American story.  It is a tale of one man’s enduring triumph to success.  The recipe is laid out very simply:  One part determination, two parts hard work, and one giant pair of brass cajones.

The piece shows Americans that anything is possible in the greatest country in the world.  For any teacher in any classroom, for any student in any university, and for any American that loves America, will find this remarkable body of work entertaining and motivating.

So, Mr. Zev Chafets is to be congratulated for giving us some insight into the man that has dominated talk radio, and galvanized the conservative movement in today’s America.  It will be loved by men, because it is about a man who is unapologetic about being a man.  It will be loved by women, because it describes Limbaugh’s softer side.

Most of all, it will be loved by Americans.