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Tim Russert Dead

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocketman95, Jun 13, 2008.

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  1. leroy

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    Didn't hit me at first, but he's the same age as my parents. Makes me sad to think what his father and son must be going through. Tim did everything possible to help his father and he ends up outliving him. Tim got to see Luke graduate college, but won't get to see the fruits of that labor as he becomes an adult. Hopefully, he goes on to be the great father that Tim was said to be.

    I'm very saddened by this. There is no politics here. Just a great journalist, father, and husband passing way too soon.
     
    #41 leroy, Jun 13, 2008
  2. JPM0016

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    I would stay up until 4am watching Tim Russert's coverage of both the 2000 and 2004 election. Regardless of political affiliation he was the fairest. It was entertaining to watch him expose the contradictions of all politicians.

    You can't replace Tim Russert. I'm guessing they give David Gregory a shot at the job.
     
    #42 JPM0016, Jun 13, 2008
  3. oomp

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    That would be my guess too. They use him on the Today show quite often, and he has been the substitute host of MTP before, so he would be the logical fill in.
     
    #43 oomp, Jun 13, 2008
  4. lalala902102001

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    This is very sad.


    RIP.
     
    #44 lalala902102001, Jun 13, 2008
  5. JBIIRockets

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    Russert was one of the good guys in the media. Everybody respected him. This is a sad day.
     
    #45 JBIIRockets, Jun 13, 2008
  6. lpbman

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    I'm not too sure why, but this one hits home, and hurts.
    RIP Tim.
     
    #46 lpbman, Jun 13, 2008
  7. mokulen

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    Wow, what a shocking & terrible loss. :eek:
     
    #47 mokulen, Jun 13, 2008
  8. Nice Rollin

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    i wonder if sundays show will be a tribute. if so, it's one to record.
     
    #48 Nice Rollin, Jun 13, 2008
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    This is really sad. You really can't take life for granted at all.Live everyday like it could be your last.

    R.i.p. Tim Russert
     
    #49 dafranchise0309, Jun 13, 2008
  10. Shaud

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    R.I.P.
     
    #50 Shaud, Jun 13, 2008
  11. glynch

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    I agree and I wasn't his greatest fan politically.
     
    #51 glynch, Jun 13, 2008
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    Tom Brokaw will host this Sunday's Meet The Press and it will be a tribute to Tim Russert.

    It's a huge loss. RIP :(
     
    #52 Jackfruit, Jun 13, 2008
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    that dry erase board he used in 2000 was too good.
     
    #53 Kam, Jun 13, 2008
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    It sucks that he is going to miss the most historic general election in a while. With how much he loved politics and all. Damn :(.
     
    #55 GuerillaBlack, Jun 13, 2008
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    #56 DonnyMost, Jun 13, 2008
  17. FranchiseBlade

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    It just doesn't seem real.

    RIP Tim Russert
     
    #57 FranchiseBlade, Jun 13, 2008
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    Pretty shocking, but nothing really will top the passing of the great Peter Jennings for me. May they both rest in peace...
     
    #58 tigermission1, Jun 14, 2008
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    Methinks he'll see it all...



    RIP Mr. Russert ;)
     
    #59 IROC it, Jun 14, 2008
  20. Plowman

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    Way too young..... the face in front and behind the scenes.

    .....a good guy..
     
    #60 Plowman, Jun 14, 2008
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