WHAT A SHOCK!! - tanTALK

parrot head · 06-14-2008, 09:15 AM

The sudden death of Tim Russert is a total and devastating loss to the entire country. His calmness and his stright-forward approach of asking the tough questions , was a gift that very few journalists have. I would have loved to had the privledge to meet this man at a pub in Buffalo and just talk to him. What an interesting and truly inspiring man. Happy Father's day, Tim. We will miss you and that wonderful warming smile.

PatParadise · 06-14-2008, 08:49 PM

I missed the news and I believe America has lost a voice for open government, PatParadise, IMWW

royalsun · 06-15-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by parrot head

The sudden death of Tim Russert is a total and devastating loss to the entire country. His calmness and his stright-forward approach of asking the tough questions , was a gift that very few journalists have. I would have loved to had the privledge to meet this man at a pub in Buffalo and just talk to him. What an interesting and truly inspiring man. Happy Father's day, Tim. We will miss you and that wonderful warming smile.

You are right Gary. By far the best interviewer in the game. When Russert interviewed you you wern't going to get softballs pitched your way ie. Larry King et al.

caribbeansun01 · 06-15-2008, 09:42 AM

Buffalo is truly sad to have lost such an inspirational man

sunsally · 06-15-2008, 11:05 AM

The segment they did today on Meet the Press today was SO heartwarming and SO beautiful. If you watched him much at all, you felt like you knew him, but after watching today's show and the tributes over the last day or two, you feel sad you did not.

As an American, what he contributed to the political process and his guidance in understanding - and evaluating - our leaders, was tremendous.

But as a person, his INFECTIOUS love of people, and especially his dad, is just overwhelming. As was the way he interacted with his own son, and with the children of others. So sincere, so genuine, so deeply, deeply felt - from the furthest reaches of his soul. It is inspiring.

If you saw that show today, and got through it without tearing up, you are a stronger person than me.

We should all leave even 1/10th the mark he left on even half as many.........

mr belvedere · 06-16-2008, 02:06 AM

The thing I always appreciated when watching him was his "genuineness" (if that's even a word), you know? He was always "real" - not some "tv personality" just trying to put on a show and not really interested in getting to "the bottom of things". I'm stunned. I wish rest for his soul, and God's love and comfort to those that loved him.

Tanzenite · 06-16-2008, 10:41 AM

He will be truely missed.

old2old2 · 08-18-2008, 03:11 AM

WHAT???

06-14-2008, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	WHAT A SHOCK!! The sudden death of Tim Russert is a total and devastating loss to the entire country. His calmness and his stright-forward approach of asking the tough questions , was a gift that very few journalists have. I would have loved to had the privledge to meet this man at a pub in Buffalo and just talk to him. What an interesting and truly inspiring man. Happy Father's day, Tim. We will miss you and that wonderful warming smile.

06-14-2008, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
PatParadise IMWW Join Date: Jul 14 2004 Location: 9202 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Age: 75 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 20	Re: WHAT A SHOCK!! I missed the news and I believe America has lost a voice for open government, PatParadise, IMWW

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caribbeansun01 I love Derf!! Join Date: Dec 2 2004 Location: Depew, NY Posts: 911 Rep Power: 24	Re: WHAT A SHOCK!! Buffalo is truly sad to have lost such an inspirational man __________________

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sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: WHAT A SHOCK!! The segment they did today on Meet the Press today was SO heartwarming and SO beautiful. If you watched him much at all, you felt like you knew him, but after watching today's show and the tributes over the last day or two, you feel sad you did not. As an American, what he contributed to the political process and his guidance in understanding - and evaluating - our leaders, was tremendous. But as a person, his INFECTIOUS love of people, and especially his dad, is just overwhelming. As was the way he interacted with his own son, and with the children of others. So sincere, so genuine, so deeply, deeply felt - from the furthest reaches of his soul. It is inspiring. If you saw that show today, and got through it without tearing up, you are a stronger person than me. We should all leave even 1/10th the mark he left on even half as many.........

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mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: WHAT A SHOCK!! The thing I always appreciated when watching him was his "genuineness" (if that's even a word), you know? He was always "real" - not some "tv personality" just trying to put on a show and not really interested in getting to "the bottom of things". I'm stunned. I wish rest for his soul, and God's love and comfort to those that loved him. __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

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Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 30	Re: WHAT A SHOCK!! He will be truely missed.

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