Tim Russert - DEAD.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:43 pm

Does Hillary have an alibi?

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:44 pm

an apparent heart attack.

Big shocker. RIP

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:46 pm

death poolers?

anybody get lucky on this one?

RumpleForeskin · Post by **RumpleForeskin** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:47 pm

Well, he did bet a basket of wings with Gore on the Buffalo/Tennessee Music City Miracle game.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:48 pm

Cuda wrote:Does Hillary have an alibi?

Nope - but I bet she has a TV job offer.

Word is a couple dozen wing shacks in Cheektowaga are going out of business.

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:40 am

just 7 replies. sweet stuff.

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:41 am

this is what i meant to say: who?

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:47 pm

Papa Willie wrote:Russert was pretty much a liberal fag

At least one liberal was no fan of Russert: everyone's favorite liberal author/comedian/Senate candidate/former talk radio host - Al Franken. In his book The Truth (with jokes), he described Russert as being gullible, credulous, wide-eyed, and unsuspecting. He certainly didn't seem to believe that Russert was the hard-hitting, informed, ask-the-tough-questions, put-'em-in-the-hot-seat-and-watch-'em squirm type of journalist that all his eulogists are making him out to be. The few times I actually did see him on Meet The Press left me with the feeling that he was pretty soft, and was more interested in making sure his guests walked away liking him rather that feeling like they'd been grilled. Mike Wallace he was not. Not saying he wasn't liberal (after all, he was a political journalist on a network not named Fox), but that he didn't have every other liberal singing his praises. At least while he was still breathing.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:55 pm

mvscal wrote:But Al Franken is an idiot.

So are you saying that you disagree with his assessment of Russert, or just making a general observation that 95% of the posters here would agree with? Did you find Russert to be a top-drawer political journalist who was always skeptical of the bullshit he was being fed?

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:59 pm

Smackie Chan wrote:
Papa Willie wrote:Russert was pretty much a liberal fag
At least one liberal was no fan of Russert: everyone's favorite liberal author/comedian/Senate candidate/former talk radio host - Al Franken. In his book The Truth (with jokes), he described Russert as being gullible, credulous, wide-eyed, and unsuspecting. He certainly didn't seem to believe that Russert was the hard-hitting, informed, ask-the-tough-questions, put-'em-in-the-hot-seat-and-watch-'em squirm type of journalist that all his eulogists are making him out to be. The few times I actually did see him on Meet The Press left me with the feeling that he was pretty soft, and was more interested in making sure his guests walked away liking him rather that feeling like they'd been grilled. Mike Wallace he was not. Not saying he wasn't liberal (after all, he was a political journalist on a network not named Fox), but that he didn't have every other liberal singing his praises. At least while he was still breathing.

A point well taken. Russert also wasn't universally well liked in the blogosphere, as this example from Bart Cop illustrates.

RumpleForeskin · Post by **RumpleForeskin** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:02 pm

Personally, I thought Russert did a decent job of hiding his blue party ways. I mean, dude was no Rather when it came to his affiliations. We all knew he was a dem, but at least he was grounded on his feelings on election nights. Just sayin'

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:32 pm

mvscal wrote:But Al Franken is a comedian.

FTFY - sorry to have to break it to you that way.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:40 pm

Roach wrote:
Russert also wasn't universally well liked in the blogosphere
Well Oh Fuck. That changes everything.

Did I say or imply that it did?

Go fuck yourself.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:55 pm

Roach wrote:Oh I get it then.

You just wanted to post pictures about butt-plugs to a bunch of guys...

Nope, I was just pointing out that not everybody thought Russert was all that.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:59 pm

mvscal wrote:
PSUFAN wrote:
mvscal wrote:But Al Franken is a comedian.
FTFY - sorry to have to break it to you that way.
Then what is he doing running for United States Senator?

Same thing Pat Paulsen did when repeatedly running for POTUS. Only Franken is serious about winning.

I'm having trouble picturing you reading his books, or listening to his radio shows, or otherwise paying the least bit of attention to anything he has ever said. Dude's sense of humor is obviously not for everyone, and may be an acquired taste. Equally as obvious is that your political beliefs are only about 180 degrees from his. But it's also clear that you have a sense of humor, and can appreciate that sense in others. My guess is that if you were to read a few chapters of Rush Limbaugh... or Truth, and put aside your political differences while doing so, you'd find that Franken can bring teh funnay and run a little smack with the best of 'em. Don't bother with Why Not Me?, though; I'm trying to get through it now, and don't find it as good or as funny as the two I cited. You'll probably still consider him an idiot, but at least a funny one. Ain't many things sadder than an unfunny idiot. I've read these boards long enough to know dat.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:11 pm

PUSFAN wrote:But Al Franken is a comedian.

Comedians are supposed to be funny. Franken hasn't been a comedian in decades, if ever

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:16 pm

Cuda wrote:
PUSFAN wrote:But Al Franken is a comedian.
Comedians are supposed to be funny. Franken hasn't been a comedian in decades, if ever

He was great on SNL (if you forget the Stuart Smalley stuff), and like I said, his books are very funny. But I guess if I had to have the humor explained to me, I wouldn't find him funny, either. So you get a pass.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:17 pm

This from a guy who pasted in Dear Dottie material as his own, and expected somebody to get a chuckle out of it. Yep, you're a regular laugh track, you fucking simpleton.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:20 pm

Why so sensitive, PUS?

You can't even vote for Franken.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:23 pm

What?

??

FUCK YOU !!!!!

I can vote for whoever I want!!!

FUCK YOU!!!

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:25 pm

PSUFAN wrote:What?

??

FUCK YOU !!!!!

I can vote for whoever I want!!!

FUCK YOU!!!

Nice melt, WolfFAN.*

* Yeah, I get it. No need to 'splain. I'm not Coods.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:14 am

I''m glad to see others picking up the pace ! If we are not going to be nice to
each other--why not get really pissed off and tell people what we really think !!

BTW---I find it at least interesting that many are bewailing how Tim Russert "died so young"
at the tender age of 58. Hell---if he had lived a little more than 10 more years there is a certain
segment of the population that would be saying how old he was to be in such an important
position !!

So to all you "ageists"--- a hardy FUCK YOU !!
Can't wait for POTUS John McCain to break the gray ceiling !!

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:24 am

Wolfman wrote:Can't wait for POTUS John McCain to break the gray ceiling !!

Damn right you can't wait, since you'll prolly be dead before inauguration day.

LTS TRN 2 · Post by **LTS TRN 2** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:43 am

mvscal wrote:
Did you find Russert to be a top-drawer political journalist
Yes.

You pathetic Rove Monkey whore, give an example. Show where Russert actually put any pressure--or any aknowledgment, for that matter--of the insideous and widespread Ziocon control of the U.S. government. You know, the glaring number of dual citizens in top positions in the unelected cabal's machinary? The illegal war? The shredding of the constitution? Where was Russert? Fact is, he was a total puppet. Just like you.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:53 am

If we are not going to be nice to
each other--why not get really pissed off and tell people what we really think !!

I guess you understood the theme of the forum at long last - better late than never, eh?

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:52 am

PSUFAN wrote:
If we are not going to be nice to
each other--why not get really pissed off and tell people what we really think !!
I guess you understood the theme of the forum at long last - better late than never, eh?

Sadly, he's probably already forgotten it.

Terry in Crapchester · Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:48 am

Wolfman wrote:BTW---I find it at least interesting that many are bewailing how Tim Russert "died so young"
at the tender age of 58. Hell---if he had lived a little more than 10 more years there is a certain
segment of the population that would be saying how old he was to be in such an important
position !!

So to all you "ageists"--- a hardy FUCK YOU !!
Can't wait for POTUS John McCain to break the gray ceiling !!

Apples and bowling balls. I think we'd all agree that 58 is way too young for someone to die, particularly for someone with no known health problems. The Presidency, OTOH, is an extremely stressful job, its occupants literally age before our very eyes. And it's a fair question as to whether a 70-something in general, and McCain in particular, is up to the challenge. As for McCain, in light of his background and his most noteworthy psychological trait (a hair-trigger temper), it's certainly a fair question as to whether he suffers from PTSD.

In fairness to McCain, his age isn't quite as noteworthy when it comes to seeking the Presidency as the media has made it out to be. McCain is younger than Dole was when he ran for President, younger than Reagan was when he ran for re-election, and not significantly older than Reagan was when Reagan was nominated for President the first time (I won't say he's not much older than Reagan was the first time Reagan ran for President, since Reagan had become something of a professional Presidential candidate by the time he actually received the Republican nomination the first time.)

warren · Post by **warren** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:49 pm

PSUFAN wrote:
mvscal wrote:But Al Franken is a comedian.
FTFY - sorry to have to break it to you that way.

He is now a candidate as well as a hack and frightfully pathetic wannabee comedian.

I am not surprised to find that you are not aware of this late breaking news dumbass.

Oh, I forgot, Stuart Smiley rocked, you are such a dumbass. You and Mvscal would be perfect running mates or bedroom mates I mean.

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:16 am

Nice "gobbledygook" Terry in Crapchester. How nice to still use the archaic
Smack Chat gloss for your city.
Fact is-- unless John McCain was say--- 95 and in a nursing home, whining about his age is nothing
short of some people's prejudice against older people.
Also-- I got news for you-- the idea of the POTUS under such stress that they age so much is pure
BULLSHIT !! Let me clue you in--- you will not look like you do now in 8 years !!
IDIOTS !!

Terry in Crapchester · Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:11 pm

Wolfman wrote:Fact is-- unless John McCain was say--- 95 and in a nursing home, whining about his age is nothing
short of some people's prejudice against older people.

You'll notice that I mentioned that other candidates have run in the past who were older than McCain is now. There are some significant health concerns for McCain. The rather severe case of melanoma he had, for one. Also, he hasn't released any psychological records; given his background that might be relevant.

Also-- I got news for you-- the idea of the POTUS under such stress that they age so much is pure
BULLSHIT !! Let me clue you in--- you will not look like you do now in 8 years !!
IDIOTS !!

Presidents serve four year terms, not eight years, old man. The two most recent single term Presidents -- Carter and Poppy Bush -- also aged significantly during their terms.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:21 pm

I think Wolfman’s recent rants/meltdowns in here are ample evidence of why people are concerned about putting senile citizens in the White House. It’s not age discrimination, it’s self-preservation.

Smackie Chan · Post by **Smackie Chan** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:38 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:I think Wolfman’s recent rants/meltdowns in here are ample evidence of why people are concerned about putting senile citizens in the White House.

I completely disagree. His recent behavior is simply an indication that he's a slow learner, and his life "experience" is finally starting to bear fruit. He shoulda known a long time ago that this is a smack board (allegedly) and acted accordingly then. The fact that he is now starting to use this board in the fashion it is intended to be used shows that he is only now starting to get it. His brain seems to actually be kicking into high gear. I'm tellin' you, the ol' codger's got a mind like a trap door.

velocet · Post by **velocet** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:37 pm

Wait-- who instituted the "nice" zero tolerance policy? The freedom on the board should not be curtailed merely by fiat. If it is limited at all there should be some sensible reasoning involved. Like that there is no freedom to post personal info. But a restriction on one's tenor in posting is a little far fetched. I'm inclined to be one of the nicest posters around, even on a smack board.

And I'll continue to be nice to folks because what counts in the jungle isn't showing at all times a fearsome aspect to attempt to overawe anyone. What counts is the substantive ability to make someone wish they never crossed paths with you in an aggressive manner.

There is a trace of Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice tradition in the jungle. Those with game can easily afford to take part in it.

velocet

smackaholic · Post by **smackaholic** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:21 pm

Terry,

You claim that the ability to stand up under stress is a yob requirement. So, do you want ....

a. a guy who's resume reads lifelong local political hack, 2 year part time senator and real smoove talker (so long as there's a prompter in front of him....

or

2. a fighter jock who spent five years in a hole being tortured and then a couple of decades in the senate actually doing stuff, often to the chagrin of the rest of his party.

I'm no big McCain fan, but, if you are gonna say that Obama can hack it better than McCain, simply because he is a few decades younger, well, as mvscal would say, your a dumbfukk.

Love him or hate him, it's hard to deny that Mac needs a wheel barrel to cart his balls around in.

Actually, he'd prolly say nog lovin' dumbfukk, but, I got class and stuff.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:45 pm

smackaholic wrote:your a dumbfukk.

Always $$$.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:54 pm

Papa Willie wrote:I think Wolfie is making y'all jump. :D

Of course you do. You also seem to think that posting nonsensical phrases like an annoying tard is the highpoint of social discourse.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:41 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:
Papa Willie wrote:I think Wolfie is making y'all jump. :D
Of course you do. You also seem to think that posting nonsensical phrases like an annoying tard is the highpoint of social discourse.
I knew that my comment on the matter would make YOU jump.

:highfive:

So every time anyone responds to another poster’s stupidity, they’ve been made to “jump”. Sweet.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:46 pm

Papa Willie wrote:I think Wolfie is making y'all jump. :D

We're just glad to see him exhibit vital signs. All those carriage returns achieved by narcoleptic keyboard head-butts take their inevitable toll...

Tom In VA · Post by **Tom In VA** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:49 pm

Goober McTuber wrote: So every time anyone responds to another poster’s stupidity, they’ve been made to “jump”. Sweet.

Why is it every time .....

Aww, fuck, you got me. I "jumped".

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:54 pm

Tom In VA wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote: So every time anyone responds to another poster’s stupidity, they’ve been made to “jump”. Sweet.
Why is it every time .....

Aww, fuck, you got me. I "jumped".

Don't feel bad. I made shutyomouth "jump", too. Sorry about that whole "judged by the company you keep" thing.