yungmack Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Does it matter? I'd be hard-pressed to think of a better mentor for an aspiring young journalist than Luke's father. You know the old saying, it's not what you know, it's who you know.
ARTnSocal Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 You know the old saying, it's not what you know, it's who you know. I'd must rather have Tim Russert's boy, than Dubya's twin daughter. She's about as worthless as Tiki Barber was. At least Luke has talent, he learned it from a master instead of a President who ruined the American economy with his IRAQ war which he condoned from lies about WMD's that never existed.
The Senator Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Oops - my bad. Thought this thread was a tribute to the late Tim Russert - one the biggest, most shameless Bills fans ever; a class act, top journalist, and tireless Buffalo booster. Maybe the mods should close it down before it dissolves into a senseless rant about nepotism or presidential policy.
VirginiaMike Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Tim was a good man and a die hard Bills fan. More than that, he was a Buffalo fan - he thought alot of the city! He is missed. I really enjoyed his book and the Buffalo references when he was growing up.
tennesseeboy Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 Grew up with him in South Buffalo and he worked in city hall with my mom one summer. He was a nice guy from a very nice family. I remember my dad commenting on what a class family they were, and this was long before he even graduated college.
White Linen Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 What were you expecting of the man? I podcasted Meet the Press religiously: he raked everyone over the coals regardless of station or political affiliation, asked insightful questions and teased information out from his guests. That's what was expected of him. If you want someone who challenges the system, pick up a copy of Artvoice. If you want someone who challenges people in power, that was Tim Russert. Guess which option is more constructive? Russert did his job and he did it extremely well, and was an impeccable embodiment of his hometown and his football team. Here's the part I liked about him and he did seem like a nice man.
Spiderweb Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 What were you expecting of the man? I podcasted Meet the Press religiously: he raked everyone over the coals regardless of station or political affiliation, asked insightful questions and teased information out from his guests. That's what was expected of him. If you want someone who challenges the system, pick up a copy of Artvoice. If you want someone who challenges people in power, that was Tim Russert. Guess which option is more constructive? Russert did his job and he did it extremely well, and was an impeccable embodiment of his hometown and his football team. :thumbsup: He was the anti-Hannity, anti-Limbaugh. He could make his point with subtlety and class. Whether I agreed with his leaning or direction, I always highly respected him. Rest in peace Tim, you will always be remembered and very much missed. God bless your family.
yungmack Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I very much liked Tim Russert and was deeply saddened by his untimely death. As to his kid, he's interchangeable with thousands of other "TV personalities." Clearly, the reason he has the job is his last name. His father had a wide and deep background in all sorts of political activity before going to journalism which certainly is a good part of the reason he was such a compelling host once he moved into that stage of his life. In his kid's case, his life experience is what? He should be off doing other things for ten or twenty years.
Mark Vader Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 +1. I thought it was the Buffalo homer in me who didn't think Gregory was measuring up but it sounds like someone else feels the same way. I follow Gregory on Twitter for old time's sake, but jeez, the transition from Russert to Gregory is reminiscent of Bills' post-Kelly QB situation. Times 100. +2 You said it best in that statement. Tim Russert was a very respectable journalist and was a straight shooter, not a kiss-up. I miss him very much.
The Senator Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) I very much liked Tim Russert and was deeply saddened by his untimely death. As to his kid, he's interchangeable with thousands of other "TV personalities." Clearly, the reason he has the job is his last name. His father had a wide and deep background in all sorts of political activity before going to journalism which certainly is a good part of the reason he was such a compelling host once he moved into that stage of his life. In his kid's case, his life experience is what? He should be off doing other things for ten or twenty years. Why? Last time I checked, NBC didn't make Luke host of Meet the Press - they gave him a 'cub reporter' role on MSNBC, their cable subsidiary. For all anyone knows, this may very well be one of the MANY 'other things' he does for the next ten or twenty years, on a path to pursuing something totally aside from TV journalism. (And - if he does happen to choose to remain in journalism his entire career - does it matter how he got his start if, over time, he develops into one of the best in the business?) +2 You said it best in that statement. Tim Russert was a very respectable journalist and was a straight shooter, not a kiss-up. I miss him very much. TR also knew the profound truth in the saying... "To build a school on Kenmore Avenue, is to build no school at all" (...though he would never actually come right out and say it! ) AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM, TIM!!!! Edited June 15, 2011 by The Senator
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