Fox was in Chicago Tuesday to support House candidate Tammy Duckworth. In their report on the actor's local appearance, CBS2chicago.com interviewed neurologist Dr. Thomas Kelly. He says Limbaugh doesn't have his facts straight: 
Right wing zealot and radio talk show hack Rush Limbaugh has accused actor Michael J. Fox of "acting" or being "off his meds" in a nationally televised ad, for the purpose of sensationalizing his Parkinson's disease. The campaign spot is in support of Missouri Senate candidate Claire McCaskill's support for legislation to garner funding for stem cell research.
Fox's disease has progressed where he no longer only gets tremors, which can be controlled with medication, but has more erratic movements which are caused directly by his medicine.
"Chaotic, maybe writhing, dance-like movements, or dyskinesia, the movements I've seen in Mr. Fox, are due to his medications," said Dr. Kelly.
Limbaugh, referring to the TV ad, said on his syndicated show, "He did not take his medication for the purposes of having the ravages and the horrors of Parkinson's disease illustrated."
Fox addressed the controversy: "I'm kind of lucky right now. It's ironic, given some of the things that have been said in the last couple of days, that my pills are working really well right now."
Limbaugh, who has a habit of taking illegal drugs for which he was NOT jailed, has once again dipped into the political cesspool to further energize the Republican base against science over religious superstition, which we all know is the intellectual energy source of Bush Think.
Reader Comments ( Page 4 of 12)
46. This is totally messed up.Thing here is saving a life,Who cares how its done, stem cell reseach can help many people and stop lives being lost,no ones playing God here,the knowledge is here because of a higher power,other countries are way ahead of us,and saving lives using this method,we need to stop allowing politicians to decide who lives and who dies,as for Rush he's all mouth anyway.
maxine at 12:02AM on Oct 26th 2006
47. Rush's actions are deplorable. Attacking a man with Parkinson's disease is lower than low, pretty much pond scum. He should not attack anyone especially someone with such a disease. Does Rush not remember his addiction to drugs......that is a disease, but is within a person's control. Mr. Fox has no control over the disease that has attacked his body. Rush you are a poor excuse for a human being.
Jennifer at 1:03PM on Oct 25th 2006
48. Mr. Limbaugh provides entertainment to other ultra conservatives. Unfortunately, neither he nor his viewers provide a good argument for or against an issue without bitterly attacking their opponents. It is the same type of attack Bush and all use against those who disagree with them. For instance saying that those against Iraqui War were traitors, should be charged with treason. What a friendly group...
david wallace at 12:46PM on Oct 25th 2006
49. Someone should stuff a sock in 'Limbergers' mouth, duct tape it shut, tie him to a concrete block and dump him in the canal. The guy is a total moron, but then what would one expect from a drug addict?
b at 12:32PM on Oct 25th 2006
50. Once again Rush Limbrain has proved he is an idiot.
Ed at 12:40PM on Oct 25th 2006
51. After watching my father struggle with Parkinsons disease for years and finally becoming bed-ridden for 2 years before his death, I can truly say that Rush is a moron!!!! The drugs given to treat this disease are sometimes more dibilitating than the disease itself. I think that Rush needs to be a little more informed before he opens his mouth to spew nonsense! Who really wants to hear from this man anyway! He needs to get a clue!
sandy brasil at 12:36PM on Oct 25th 2006
52. Rush accuses Mr. Fox of acting? Regrettably, Mr. Limbaugh is NOT acting, he is just naturally a small-minded, unkind, mean-spirited right-wing conservative.
Cheryl at 2:29PM on Oct 25th 2006
53. I wish you idiots would listen to what Rush said before you comment,HE IS RIGHT M.Fox is being used the reserch is already legal.FOX is advertising a clone bill,CHECK OUT THE TRUTH
mark at 12:39PM on Oct 25th 2006
54. Have any of you walked in Mr. Fox's shoes with this dreaded disease Parkinsons. If you havent you have no idea what this man and others are going through. I try very hard to relate, for my sister has Parkinsons. My heart aches to watch this so very brilliant and energetic women fading. I think if Mr. Fox hadnt taken his medicine, it can give you a truer picture what this disease can do to oneself. Its not a pretty site. I suppose the people who object really dont want to see this truth. Yes he is on an agenda, who the hell isnt now adays, no big deal. I want my siter to live and live a better life at whatever it takes.
J. Warner at 9:29PM on Oct 25th 2006
55. i think mr. foxs is just looking for answer and cure for his illness he has been threw hell and back i don't think he is acting on that ad i think there is times he has been threw that and more he is clearly in pain but rush is an asshole i think as many other do to kick his ass of the air already why is he on still what the hell is wrong with the people that keep him on i think it's their fault for letting him speak his retardedness
holly maccue at 12:39PM on Oct 25th 2006
56. Mr. Fox thank you for your brave example to promote such a "necessary cause". Mr. Limbaugh thank you for shutting your mouth in the future about Parkinsons. Primarily because YOU DON'T HAVE IT.
This is not about politics this is about finding a cure so people can live healthy happy lives. Those who want to utilize this for their political platforms pro or con I could care a less.
Let's look at the important piece. Finding a cure for Parkinsons and any other related dibilitating diseases that can have a cure found.
Michael J. Fox you are a true HEROE.
Thanks for listening.
Tracy V. Leblanc at 12:39PM on Oct 25th 2006
57. What lie was Fox trying to spread? Parkinsons is a reality that at this moment can only be cured by stem cell research. You think it's a big deal that he's off his medication, do you think it's easy to take ten pills three times a day, for the rest of your life, especially when these pills make you lose control of the ability to sit still? They numb your body and are generally unpleasant.
And I live in Missouri, the issue is NOT cloning, it's stem cell research!!!
And stem cell research does nothing to a fetus, that's why they call them stem cells. When you remove one cell, another stem cell will divide and make a new stem cell for that characteristic. The egg cell is a stem cell, the blastocyst is a group of stem cells, remove one and at that stage, others would just replace it!
Nikana at 3:08PM on Oct 25th 2006
58. There is tape of Limbaugh mimicking the "tremors" that Michael Fox lives with on a daily basis. Any reasonable person would be outraged at such behavior. This is typical right wing garbage and only points out the reprehensible lengths to which the right wing will go for their political gain. Throw the bums out! p
p scully at 12:43PM on Oct 25th 2006
59. Rush Limbvaugh is a very ignorant man and certainly not a medical practioner or anyone who understand disability issues and multiple sclerosis. I have MS, have been diagnosed six year ago on top of being born with cerebral palsy. Tremors and jerky movements are indeed very real affects of having MS. I think the entire Conservative movement needs to demonstrate some level of compassion toward poor people, disadvantaged populations, and people with disabilities. From everything I have seen, Conservatives are very judgemental, opinionated, very "exclusive, and think their way is the only way. I feel sorry for them--not only do they live a life of hypocrisy but a clear lack of understanding and compassion.
Anne at 12:42PM on Oct 25th 2006
60. This ad was done as a means to "put down" the Republicans. Now what we don't know if the Democrats used Michael Fox as a weapon with or without Mr Fox's knowledge.
Since it appears that he had either not taken his meds or was "acting" he had to have some imput in this and I am sorry to see that He has had a running role lately in "Boston Legal" and he certainly did not "act" as he did in the Ad for Stem Cell. He seemed pretty normal in the show
So what does that mean. I am not surprised by the Democrats slant but I am disapointed by Michael Fox. I thought he as a better person.
M Walton at 2:13PM on Nov 9th 2006