I just got the news that Tim Russert died. Just 58.... that's it.

In the mire of journalistic bozos that are unashamedly biased, but
more important, just plain stupid he was a real bright spot.
I like that fact (even though I may not have like the questions) that
he asked intelligent questions on an impromptu basis, and it wasn't
about the horse crap issues the talking heads dwell on.

I watched him almost every Sunday with my coffee in hand when he was
on NBC. I liked the fact that he seemed pretty even handed. After he
left, I quit watching the political shows altogether. I don't need
the agitation of listening to sensationalizing idiots looking for a
sound byte to further their careers..

I liked the fact he wasn't embarrassed or ashamed to be an American.
I listened to him dig into the knotty problems of all that has gone
wrong over the last several years in the US domestically and in our
foreign affairs, and never once did he intimate the self loathing from
being an American that the talking heads do.

On Jun 13, 7:35 pm, "nailshoote...@aol.com" aol.com>
wrote:

Just turned on the tube and got the news.

Felt like I had just taken one between the eyes.

My immediate thoughts were of my father who cashed in at 54.

After that his son, I was about his age when my dad died.

Then his father followed by his wife.

No one expects to bury a child.

As I type this, I remember the advice given at a sales training course
many years ago.

"The meter is always running."

No point in going to bed at night with unsettled petty grudges.

You never know.

Lew

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:35:54 -0700 (PDT), "nailshooter41@aol.com"
aol.com> wrote:

I quite liked him!

RIP, much too soon!

In a world of sensationalized entertainment posing as new
in a world of talking heads who, without an earpliece telling them
what to say, couldn't utter two consecutive sentences on any
thing substantial
in a world where arguements and shouting matches are billed
as informative
in world where advancing one's career trumps honesty and
integrity
in a world changing at an accelerating rate
there was this guy Tim who did his homework and asked the
important questions and kept at it 'til he got an answer,
without being rude or obnoxious

This guy was a really good example of a gentleman.

A good son
a good husband
a good father
a good friend to so many
an honest journalist and interviewer

nailshooter41@aol.com wrote:

...yep While he may have leaned somewhat left, he had the journalistic
integrity to ask tough questions of either side -- that's a trait greatly
lacking in others in the media.

He will definitely be missed; thoughts and prayers for his family.

"Mark & Juanita" wrote in message

A glaring contrast to the current trend of big lipped/big titted, ex-lawyer
bimbos gushing what passes for commentary.

I think what made him likeable and credible was his genuine interest in what
he was doing. Most all people on TV delivering the news and their views
these days are simply drones.

aol.com> wrote in message
news:24a91913-293c-408e-a514-2c0f3591b499@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...

That's the point, Mr Russert was best at asking questions, not mouthing
off opinions. He let other Talking Heads mouth off, he just controlled
the conversation.

RIP, you done good.

On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:42:22 -0700, Mark & Juanita wrote:

He didn't lean left - he leaned Catholic :-).

And yes, we'll all miss him. I was looking forward to his attempts to
keep Obama and McCain honest. Won't be half as interesting without him.

At least he went quick - I hope I go as quickly.