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monkey_man Rocks Off Regular Offline Fac ut vivas. Posts: 509	Tim Russert RIP Jun 13^th, 2008 at 2:32pm I wasn't a fan of his but 58 seems too young to die. . .RIP
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gimmekeef Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 5,759 Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #1 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 2:38pm I dont see anything on this..even MSNBC...????
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gimmekeef Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 5,759 Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #2 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 2:42pm Yup...he's gone ..its up on Wikeapedia ffs...Liked his sctick..he'll be missed..RIP
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Reply #3 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 2:44pm

I saw it as a blurb on the NY Times site : http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/13/russert-dies-of-apparent-heart-att...

June 13, 2008, 3:28 pm
NBC’s Tim Russert Dies
By Katharine Q. Seelye

Tim Russert, the host of “Meet the Press,” and NBC’s Washington bureau chief, has died. He was 58.
Mr. Russert was a towering figure in American journalism and moderated several debates during the recent presidential primary season.
Tom Brokaw, the former anchor of NBC Nightly News, came on the air at 3:39 p.m. that Mr. Russert had collapsed and died early this afternoon while at work. He had just returned from Italy with his family.
Mr. Russert hailed from Buffalo and worked for two prominent New York Democrats, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Gov. Mario Cuomo, before being hired in 1984 by NBC in its Washington bureau. He became bureau chief four years later.

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ijwthstd Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,068	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #4 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 2:46pm Poor dude won't get to see how the election turned out.
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Joey Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 20,652 Omaha , NE Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #5 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 3:00pm RIP !!!!!!!
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mojoman Rocks Off Regular Offline HMERLS Posts: 6,593 joyzee Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #6 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 3:02pm sad news. RIP
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Reply #7 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 3:04pm

i need to do some sit ups.

don't want that shit hapenin to me when i'm fifty freakin' eight.

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Joey Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 20,652 Omaha , NE Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #9 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 3:17pm "don't look back, something might be gaining on you" ( Satchell Paige ) " Money go forth and all doors Open " ( Keith John Moon , 1845 ) J.
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Reply #10 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 3:53pm

We Buffalonians don't have a lot to brag about.
We are known for our Blizzards, our cursed Sports Teams and chicken Wings.

But we are also known as hard working, loyal, big hearted, down to Earth people.

I never met Tim Russert but our backgrounds are very similar. I feel like I have lost a member of my family.

Buffalo is in mourning. Cry

RIP Tim and may God bless your family, especially your Father, whom you honored and loved so dearly.

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Reply #11 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 6:58pm

I am just in shock. What sad news. Sad

My husband dropped my daughter off at my work place late this afternoon and told me. I got home in time to see most of NBC Nightly News, and the half hour long tribute to him. Yes, he was young. Very young. Only 2 years older than I am. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and son. I'm so very sorry. Sad

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glencar Ex Member	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #12 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 9:28pm Sad news. Not always my favorite newsman but this was a total shocker. Seemed like a nice guy. RIP Tim.
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Glimmer Twin Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 274	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #13 - Jun 13^th, 2008 at 11:02pm He may have been the best at what he did. I'm sorry to see him pass. RIP.
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Reply #14 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 2:27am

I will freely admit that this news was completely devastating to me. As an avid newswatcher and fan of politics, I can say that Russert was really the guy to look up to. The man knew his stuff every single time, and you could tell that he was passionate about what he did. The idea of not having his big, smiling face greet us on election nights or on Sunday mornings is just heartbreaking.

It was a great shock and a true shame to see this man go. I raise a glass, then, to Mr. Timothy Russert, Jr., of South Buffalo. If there's an afterlife, just think of all the people he's going to get to interview now. That's a pretty nice trade-off. Go get 'em, Tim.

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fireontheplatter Ex Member	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #15 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 7:49am he had a baby face look to him. i first heard about it during the mike and the mad dog show. his death doesn't change my life...he was just another reporter. rip
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gimmekeef Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 5,759 Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #16 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 8:48am He has left a huge opening for someone to try and fill.Dont think NBC has anyone on the bench ready.Campbell Brown might have had a shot but she left for CNN.Election night wont be the same without Tim and his whiteboard.
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Reply #17 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 12:01pm

I'm from the DC area, and somewhat of a political junkie. I was shocked when I turned on NBC news at 5pm on 6/13, and the anchors were really upset, and it seemed like someone died. Then Russert's pics flshed across the screen, and I just went "WHOA". Completely unexpected. He was a GREAT Journalist. His collegues said that he was a very hard worker...a workaholic. Maybe he just worked himself to death...with the election coverage.

Anyway, he can interview all the politicos in Heaven now. RIP Mr. Tim Russert and thank you.

Here's the link to the MSNBC.com story-----

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

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Reply #18 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 6:59pm

This was very sad and shocking to hear. Not just another talking head on tv. But a newsman with integrity who asked the tough questions without making it about him and his starpower like a lot of reporters. A political junkie who loved what he did and died at work. Unfortunately the lifestyle wasn't always the healthiest and yeah it's kind of a wake up call to eat a few less cheeseburgers and start taking better care of myself now.

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Reply #19 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 7:07pm

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 6:59pm:

This was very sad and shocking to hear. Not just another talking head on tv. But a newsman with integrity who asked the tough questions without making it about him and his starpower like a lot of reporters. A political junkie who loved what he did and died at work. Unfortunately the lifestyle wasn't always the healthiest and yeah it's kind of a wake up call to eat a few less cheeseburgers and start taking better care of myself now.

what is so tough about asking questions...the guy was a fat ass reporter who read from a teleprompt half the time and stared into a camera...anyone can do that.

i say check out the cheeseburger platter special at ruby tuesdays, it's delish. hell you're only 45, you have time.

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Reply #20 - Jun 14^th, 2008 at 7:37pm

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sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 6:59pm:

This was very sad and shocking to hear. Not just another talking head on tv. But a newsman with integrity who asked the tough questions without making it about him and his starpower like a lot of reporters. A political junkie who loved what he did and died at work. Unfortunately the lifestyle wasn't always the healthiest and yeah it's kind of a wake up call to eat a few less cheeseburgers and start taking better care of myself now.

what is so tough about asking questions...the guy was a fat ass reporter who read from a teleprompt half the time and stared into a camera...anyone can do that.

i say check out the cheeseburger platter special at ruby tuesdays, it's delish. hell you're only 45, you have time.

If it's so easy then you do it. .....We'll see if when you die they do a loving tribute for you.

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JumpingJack2 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 66	Re: Tim Russert RIP Reply #21 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 12:52am I feel so bad for Tim and his wife and son. He was very good at what he did. I'm gonna miss him very much. Too young to go. God bless you Tim, we all love you.
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Reply #22 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 1:30am

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sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 6:59pm:

This was very sad and shocking to hear. Not just another talking head on tv. But a newsman with integrity who asked the tough questions without making it about him and his starpower like a lot of reporters. A political junkie who loved what he did and died at work. Unfortunately the lifestyle wasn't always the healthiest and yeah it's kind of a wake up call to eat a few less cheeseburgers and start taking better care of myself now.

what is so tough about asking questions...the guy was a fat ass reporter who read from a teleprompt half the time and stared into a camera...anyone can do that.

i say check out the cheeseburger platter special at ruby tuesdays, it's delish. hell you're only 45, you have time.

Okay. I don't often take issue with what people say here. But, in this case?

FUCK. YOU. ASSHOLE.

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Reply #23 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 10:30am

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sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jun 14^th, 2008 at 6:59pm:

This was very sad and shocking to hear. Not just another talking head on tv. But a newsman with integrity who asked the tough questions without making it about him and his starpower like a lot of reporters. A political junkie who loved what he did and died at work. Unfortunately the lifestyle wasn't always the healthiest and yeah it's kind of a wake up call to eat a few less cheeseburgers and start taking better care of myself now.

what is so tough about asking questions...the guy was a fat ass reporter who read from a teleprompt half the time and stared into a camera...anyone can do that.

i say check out the cheeseburger platter special at ruby tuesdays, it's delish. hell you're only 45, you have time.

Man is there a bigger asshole posting here than you? Only a real piece of shit would make such horrid comments about the deceased

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Reply #24 - Jun 15^th, 2008 at 10:44am

Consider the source is all I have to say! Roll Eyes

I understand Bruce dedicated "Thunder Road" at last night's show to his number one fan, Tim Russert.

It is astonishing to see the number of lives this man touched. And in a very personal way. But it doesn't really surprise me. Buffalo folk are good people, if I do say so myself.

There is a candlelight vigil tonight in South Buffalo. So damn sad that it's Father's Day and I just keep wondering how Mr Russert Sr is doing. Cry

There is a real sadness in Buffalo. Heartbreaking.

LJ.

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