mnealtx 0 #1 June 13, 2008 Tim Russert, host of NBC's "Meet the Press", has died of a heart attack while at work. Whoever takes over his post will have some pretty big shoes to fill - Meet The Press was one of the few programs I could count on to discuss both sides of the issues.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #2 June 13, 2008 Wow ... sad. He was an excellent representative of the 4th estate. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 June 13, 2008 This is a big loss in the political community. He was ALWAYS extremely informative on election nights, and gave great commentary at all times. RIP. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #4 June 13, 2008 I enjoyed his interviews as well. The November elections will be different without him. RIP.The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #5 June 13, 2008 He made Meet The Press very engaging and he was easily one of the best journalists around. Very sad_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 June 13, 2008 Wow. Speechless. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwtom 0 #7 June 13, 2008 Quote Tim Russert, host of NBC's "Meet the Press", has died of a heart attack while at work. the "father of the year" and father of political journalism - just two days from father's day Quote Whoever takes over his post will have some pretty big shoes to fill - Meet The Press was one of the few programs I could count on to discuss both sides of the issues. That may well be Chuck Todd - good luck to him! T ******************************************************************* Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 June 13, 2008 Tim Russert was such a pleasant, fair balanced reporter who was respected by many. Truly sad news _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 June 13, 2008 Though skydivers tend to be on the thinner side, this is a notice to those of us who aren't to keep working to fix that. Cardio doesn't preclude heart attacks, but I believe you have a better chance at surviving it with a stronger heart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 June 14, 2008 I didn't get to watch "Meet the Press" very often, but I always enjoyed his interviews when I did see it. I will miss his insight.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misaltas 0 #11 June 14, 2008 If it's Sunday, it's Meet The Press. Never a discernable agenda or bias. The way all journalists should be. A class act. A great American. A Bills fan. Hey, two out of three ain't bad...Ohne Liebe sind wir nichts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #12 June 14, 2008 Tim Russert a keen mind, great thinker...and FAIR moderator... I watched Meet the Press as often as i could, and always learned things... His voice and pleasant way will forever be engrained in my mind ,,, alongside the aroma of my sunday Morning bacon, and eggs... one of western New Yorks' favorite Sons... jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #13 June 15, 2008 RIP. I read his book and watched him every sunday. I really cant belive this. He was one of the good guys. Tomorrow will not be the same.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #14 June 15, 2008 Not unexpectedly, today's Meet the Press was devoted to recollections, rememberances, tributes, and clips of Tim Russert. One saying attributed to Russert as a favorite of his, struck me:"The best exercise for the human heart is to bend down & pick someone else up." VR/Marg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 June 19, 2008 I'm coming late to this thread. I could not word it better than Marg did above me. Great man. Great journalist. Left this world a better place. Set the bar extremely high. Let's hope others will follow in his footsteps. R.I.P. Mr. Russert. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
