Everybody is doing it; their tribute to the passionate commentator and political newsman, Tim Russert. I wanted to say something too.
The guy had so much vitality and passion that it was shocking to hear the news of his death. He seemed like he could go on as hard-hitting and comprehensive and precise as he was forever. If someone told me he was going to die, I would have argue that "He can't. He simply can not die. Especially now. We need him now." Like the Stones say, "you can't always get what you want." So we are now without...
I recall my passion for Ron Paul's candidacy. He was one of the presidential contenders that had not had their moment with Tim. As Ron Paul supporters, we were very determined to get Ron Paul all the press we could as we saw the media was largely ignoring he was even in the race. We all bound together via the web to bombard him with messages to encourage Tim to interview Ron Paul and eventually, he did. Tim Russert put him through the ringer. When I thought Ron Paul could do no wrong, Tim Russert was the man that made me think more about those causes Ron Paul was fighting for, in which I too believed. Consequently, I started to reexamine my own beliefs. Not many people on TV, or anywhere really, can do that so effectively.
Here's part one of his interview with Dr. Ron Paul:
Follow the youtube link for subsequent portions.
Mr. Tim Russert, you will be thoroughly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
