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Wow tim russert just died....thats horrible because he just got back from italy the other day..:eek:

Reports on the news said he died at work while pre-taping

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06132008/news/nationalnews/tim_russert_dies_from_apparent_heart_att_115384.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/13/tim-russert-dies-of-heart_n_107032.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/

Who?

/meh.

Wow tim russert just died....thats horrible because he just got back from italy the other day..:eek:

Reports on the news said he died at work while pre-taping


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/13/tim-russert-dies-of-heart_n_107032.html

Who's Tim Russurt?

I don't know who that is.

EDIT:

OH! The Meet the Press guy...

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/25967/thumbs/s-RUSSERT-large.jpg

Who?


Edit: And still, who?

Who's Tim Russurt?

Tim Russert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Russert) is a famous American journalist who host Meet the Press...

Tim Russert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Russert) is a famous American journalist who host Meet the Press...

Never heard of him.

Wow tim russert just died....thats horrible because he just got back from italy the other day..:eek:

Reports on the news said he died at work while pre-taping

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06132008/news/nationalnews/tim_russert_dies_from_apparent_heart_att_115384.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/13/tim-russert-dies-of-heart_n_107032.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/

What a shame. Russert was one of the "good" guys. He was fair and pressed hard enough on issues to get a real answer, if the interviewee was going to give one.

It's going to be hard to replace him.

His survivors have my most sincere condolences.

So then...no one knows how to use Google? Or to decide on their own that if they don't recognize the name that the thread holds nothing for them and they can move on? Or were a bunch of you just going, "I need a way to show my ass today...oh, heres one!"

Never heard of him.

He's a journalist and he had a news show. Unlike Stephen Colbert and John Stewart, who are comedians and have comedy shows.

Just five minutes ago their was nothing about his death and now!!! The American news networks are going crazy....mainly because they all worked with him!

So then...no one knows how to use Google?

Everyone knows how to use Google, but not everyone seemingly seems to get the point when people try to tell them "who cares?" about their minor, regional celebrities...

Everyone knows how to use Google, but not everyone seemingly seems to get the point when people try to tell them "who cares?" about their minor, regional celebrities...


Mybe I should rename the post and name it "American Citizens only"

Everyone knows how to use Google, but not everyone seemingly seems to get the point when people try to tell them "who cares?" about their minor, regional celebrities...
Nothing says "Who cares" like posting incessantly. That, or "look at my ass"...one or the other...

Mybe I should rename the post and name it "American Citizens only"

I'm from the USA, and haven't ever heard of him.

Mybe I should rename the post and name it "American Citizens only"

I doubt Brazilians, Mexicans, Canadians and the rest care all too much about a small USA celebrity... if the only the same could be said about USA citizens. The clever ones might not, but clever is relative.

Nothing says "Who cares" like posting incessantly.

Imagine that - a thread made for people to post in and people post in it to tell the OP they've no idea what he's talking about and that it is entirely inconsequential in any sort of way to anything! *gasp* One would think you'd've gotten how fora work by now... well, not you, once I think about it.

Mybe I should rename the post and name it "American Citizens only"

No, no, then he'd come in and say, "You know this is an international forum and there are more than just you USians here" and then add some other diatribe on the term "Americans." What you don't realize is that the forum is all about Fass. If a thread dares to not be of interest to Fass he can't just not click on it like 99% of the rest of the forum manages to do with threads that do not interest or pertain to them, no he has to make sure that you know where he stands on things he apparently doesn't care about.

So, class, lets all turn our attention to Fass because baby needs his bottle. There he is-so clever, so disaffected. What a good boy. Great. Now we can all move on (except that he won't allow that either...)

OMG! I watch Meet the Press every week! I watched it last Sunday! Tim Russert was a great newsman! I will miss him!

May he rest in peace! :(

I doubt Brazilians, Mexicans, Canadians and the rest care all too much about a small USA celebrity... if the only the same could be said about USA citizens. The clever ones might not, but clever is relative.

Then why do they just not post?

The above applies to you too, by the way.

Wow, this really sucks. Tim Russert was one of a small number of TV journalists who were a) not vapid and b) not a total jerk and c) committed to journalism rather than opinion. He and his endearingly enormous head will be missed.

Wow, this really sucks. Tim Russert was one of a small number of TV journalists who were a) not vapid and b) not a total jerk and c) committed to journalism rather than opinion. He and his endearingly enormous head will be missed.

Wonder who they are going to use for Meet the Press now :eek::confused:

Wonder who they are going to use for Meet the Press now :eek::confused:
Anybody but George Stephanopolus, I hope. There are a few more "anybody but" candidates, but he's the main one.

I'd like to see that cheery girl from the Saturday Today show... Jenna something or other.

Anybody but George Stephanopolus, I hope. There are a few more "anybody but" candidates, but he's the main one.

I'd like to see that cheery girl from the Saturday Today show... Jenna something or other.

Jameson? (Kidding, kidding!)

My guess is that they'd favor someone from NBC over Stephanopoulos / Gibson / etc....on the other hand, Bob Schieffer isn't doing anything these days, and people like him, and he's not a complete idiot.

Everyone knows how to use Google, but not everyone seemingly seems to get the point when people try to tell them "who cares?" about their minor, regional celebrities...

If you don't care so much, why bother posting? Or do you have to occasionally reaffirm your self superiority?

Jameson? (Kidding, kidding!)

My guess is that they'd favor someone from NBC over Stephanopoulos / Gibson / etc....on the other hand, Bob Schieffer isn't doing anything these days, and people like him, and he's not a complete idiot.

How about John Stewart?

How about John Stewart?

Nonsense. That would take him away from the Daily Show. I need my Daily Show. I NEED it. o.O

Never heard of him.

How old are you? *eyes*

I pray for his family. At least they got to spend his last hours with him. He was a decent journalist who was honestly concerned about the direction that MSNBC was taking. I hope they replace him with an honest journalist with no (obvious) bias.

Damn. I've always found him to be one of the best and most professional political talk show hosts on American TV.

Everyone knows how to use Google, but not everyone seemingly seems to get the point when people try to tell them "who cares?" about their minor, regional celebrities...

There might be some people who actually care.

How about John Stewart?

In all seriousness, I don't think Jon Stewart is a good enough interviewer to anchor Meet the Press. I love The Daily Show, but in interviews he often comes across as intelligent and enthusiastic but underprepared.

Plus I want him to step into Letterman's slot -- their contracts expire at about the same time.

What about Koppel?

There might be some people who actually care.

Yeah, I agree. And also, remember that Russert was not a "regional celebrity," he was a very popular journalist and host throughout the United States. It's not like I knew him, but he was a very good host and journalist.

Anybody but George Stephanopolus, I hope. There are a few more "anybody but" candidates, but he's the main one.


George already has his own show called 'This week with George Stephanopolus" that airs the same time as Meet the Press!

Whoever they get has some big shoes to fill!

I pray for his family. At least they got to spend his last hours with him. He was a decent journalist who was honestly concerned about the direction that MSNBC was taking. I hope they replace him with an honest journalist with no (obvious) bias.
Chris Matthews is one of my "anybody but" choices. I'd hate to see Meet the Press become Outshout the Host.

No one from MSNBC should take over, as far as I'm concerned. Bob Schieffer might be the best choice.

George already has his own show called 'This week with George Stephanopolus" that airs the same time as Meet the Press!

Whoever they get has some big shoes to fill!
Yeah, I kinda forgot about the cross-network thing. Although that seems to mean less than it used to.

How about Chris Wallace?

Firstly, for those of you who don't give a shit, shut the hell up. This man just died and you guys are like, "lulz, who's dat?!"

Secondly, NOOOO!!! This guy was pure win! Damn.... I was just watching him a few days ago.....

Also, he owned Clinton in a Democratic debate once...

Went something like this---

Russert: "What would you tell the Iraqi government if they wanted our forces out of Iraq right now?"

Clinton: "That won't happen."

R: "Let's say it did. What would you do?"

C: "This is a hypothetical!!! NEXT QUESTION!! >: ("

xD

Chris Matthews is one of my "anybody but" choices. I'd hate to see Meet the Press become Outshout the Host.

No one from MSNBC should take over, as far as I'm concerned. Bob Schieffer might be the best choice.

I wouldnt mind Michael Savage...he gets to the point and used to be on MSNBC...He would love to speak to all these empty suits in Washington who go on that show

I wouldnt mind Michael Savage...he gets to the point and used to be on MSNBC...He would love to speak to all these empty suits in Washington who go on that show
Not liberal enough. Not smooth enough, either. He would piss off too many of the guests.

I wouldnt mind Michael Savage...he gets to the point and used to be on MSNBC...He would love to speak to all these empty suits in Washington who go on that show


Interview Bill Oreilly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1_fUwRp_0c


*Charles Barkley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZzgTLsDYY&feature=related

and sluts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJI0b9ZI0ho&feature=related

I liked Tim Russert's dry erase board where he'd analyze the electoral counts in each election. I'm gonna miss that this year. :(

I liked Tim Russert's dry erase board where he'd analyze the electoral counts in each election. I'm gonna miss that this year. :(

Is this what your talking about?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVWe551ciHY&feature=related

Ooo, I just thought of the perfect replacement! Gwen Ifill (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/aboutus/bio_ifill.html). She's super-smart, she's a patient interviewer, and she knows a lot about DC politics since she hosts Washington Week in Review.

Did anybody else read Russert's books about his dad? They were very sweet and, unlike a lot of memoirs, tried to communicate something meaningful rather than just be self-indulgent.

I can't imagine what it must have been like for the people on the set. My condolences to his family, and to the American media. One of your best is gone.

If anyone wonders why the American media is all over this guy, yet a lot of you haven't heard of him, I'll explain. He was a famous journalist. While you haven't heard of him, I'll bet that almost everyone who worked at a major American news outlet has heard of him.

Unless his family objects, I would expect to see significant media coverage of his funeral. I mean, all the top journalists are probably going to attend anyway. Might as well bring the camera crews. They won't be doing it because they can get increased viewership. They'll do it because they personally care about Tim Russert.

Bob Schieffer might be a good choice to replace him. He seems like he could follow Russert's style - figure out your subject's opinions, and take the opposite view.

Almost forgot.

For Tim:

GO BILLS!!!

. I'd hate to see Meet the Press become Outshout the Host.



I'ts kinda funny to watch Matthews sometimes, waiting for his head to explode.

Well, I didn't like his brand of toughness: he was tough if you said something in any way inconsistent with your current political position, or if your mentor said something in any way inconsistent with your current political position, of if your third grade teacher said something in any way inconsistent with your current political position, but on those rare occasions he did concern himself with the policy itself he was really inconsistent about how hard he would push to make sure the policy itself made sense. He was a big proponent of the "never flip-flop" school of politics and "he-said, she-said" journalism.

But that's beside the point at this time. I am sorry for his death, and I wish his family well.

I can't imagine what it must have been like for the people on the set. My condolences to his family, and to the American media. One of your best is gone.

If anyone wonders why the American media is all over this guy, yet a lot of you haven't heard of him, I'll explain. He was a famous journalist. While you haven't heard of him, I'll bet that almost everyone who worked at a major American news outlet has heard of him.

Unless his family objects, I would expect to see significant media coverage of his funeral. I mean, all the top journalists are probably going to attend anyway. Might as well bring the camera crews. They won't be doing it because they can get increased viewership. They'll do it because they personally care about Tim Russert.

Bob Schieffer might be a good choice to replace him. He seems like he could follow Russert's style - figure out your subject's opinions, and take the opposite view.

your name looks a tad bit like mine

as I said on another board:


I didn't even know who you were talking about until I read the link. At least he had a successful career and go to go on vacation before it happened.

I was not familiar with the man, but I grieve for any needless death, especially the death of an honest journalist in this day and age. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Yeah, it so sad. he was such a big figure in journalism. He was in almost all the debates that werent CNN and he was on MSNBC and on his own shows. I watched him like everyday. It sucks because he was so exicted for this election:(

Yeah, it so sad. he was such a big figure in journalism. He was in almost all the debates that werent CNN and he was on MSNBC and on his own shows. I watched him like everyday. It sucks because he was so exicted for this election:(

Well at least he wont have to see Obama or MCCain turn into a monster soon!!:eek: The revenge of Hillary is near....:eek:

I doubt Brazilians, Mexicans, Canadians and the rest care all too much about a small USA celebrity... if the only the same could be said about USA citizens. The clever ones might not, but clever is relative.

Lol what else do you expect from an English language forum other than banter about topics from the US, or UK, or other such English speaking nations?

I wasn't a huge Russert fan (although we both support the Buffalo Bills). I think his reputation for being a tough journalist was somewhat undeserved. He was confrontational, but did not ask particularly tough questions. He often played gotcha with his guests by asking inane and pointless questions ("What is your favorite Bible verse?").

He also blindly followed the administration in the American-Iraq war without challenging the information he was fed.

Fass: "Meet the Press" is the oldest television show in the world. It has been airing continuously since 1947, when television was a new invention. If you have any shows in Sweden (as I would expect that you do) where reporters interview political figures, well this is the show that invented that whole genre. If you have never heard of it, that is a bad hole in your education.

They said he was recording voiceovers when he had his heart attack. I for one would love to hear those and I hope they get released to the public.

He will be missed. :( Our family genuinely appreciated his non-drama approach to the issues and politics of this country.

Fass: "Meet the Press" is the oldest television show in the world. It has been airing continuously since 1947, when television was a new invention. If you have any shows in Sweden (as I would expect that you do) where reporters interview political figures, well this is the show that invented that whole genre. If you have never heard of it, that is a bad hole in your education.

To sum it up:

Tim Russert was the longest standing host of the longest running show in the history of television.

Firstly, for those of you who don't give a shit, shut the hell up. This man just died and you guys are like, "lulz, who's dat?!"

Secondly, NOOOO!!! This guy was pure win! Damn.... I was just watching him a few days ago.....

Also, he owned Clinton in a Democratic debate once...

Went something like this---

Russert: "What would you tell the Iraqi government if they wanted our forces out of Iraq right now?"

Clinton: "That won't happen."

R: "Let's say it did. What would you do?"

C: "This is a hypothetical!!! NEXT QUESTION!! >: ("

xD

Were you on cocaine when you typed that?

your name looks a tad bit like mine

I thought the same exact thing.

Were you on cocaine when you typed that?
Everyone knows people on coke don't have time to write messages. They all have personal stenographers.

Also, the plural of physchotic mongoose is physchotic mongeese, please correct your name.

Also, the plural of physchotic mongoose is physchotic mongeese, please correct your name.

I think it is a reference to Futurama or something, I heard of it before, but it might have been the fighting mongooses

Also, the plural of physchotic mongoose is physchotic mongeese, please correct your name.

No, it's not. But thanks for playing.

Looks like it will be Tom Brokaw hosting Meet the Press starting next week thru the elections. Glad they are using their best.

Everyone knows people on coke don't have time to write messages. They all have personal stenographers.

Also, the plural of physchotic mongoose is physchotic mongeese, please correct your name.

Incorrect.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mongoose