The death of Robin Williams (RIP) and the potential for political distraction

[JEDIYoda]

i thought the same thing. except my focus wasnt obama. the distraction is that no one is now paying attention to the holocaust going on in palestine! i hope celebrities dont start dropping like flies. its too much of a convenience for some people

wow SandEagle, just when I thought you couldn't say anything dumber, you post in this thread and totally redeem yourself!

 

[werepossum]

wow SandEagle, just when I thought you couldn't say anything dumber, you post in this thread and totally redeem yourself!

Dude, lighten up. That was clearly tongue in cheek.

 

[DominionSeraph]

Dementia is a helluva thing.

 

[cubby1223]

Dude, lighten up. That was clearly tongue in cheek.

I don't think that comment was "tongue in cheek"

 

[blankslate]

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/08/rush-limbaugh-robin-williams-109963.html

nope will never happen /sarcasm
Sounds like someone is projecting a little....

Some people have noted that depression can be brought on by heart surgery. It is a major event and needing it isn't really a good sign even if it does prolong your life.
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-sty...rgery-contribute-depression-article-1.1900944


RIP Mr. Williams.


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[SandEagle]

I don't think that comment was "tongue in cheek"

relax, im only here to rile you guys up. its all tit for tat anyway.
lul

 

[Matt1970]

Only here could Robing William's death be used as ammunition in political debates. Good job people.

 

[dmcowen674]

Only here could Robing William's death be used as ammunition in political debates. Good job people.

It's not just here.

8-13-2014

http://news.yahoo.com/robin-williams-death-media-coverage-225459533.html

Media coverage of Robin Williams' death scrutinized



The death of Robin Williams from an apparent suicide has unsurprisingly dominated the news cycle this week. It has also unsurprisingly led to plenty of questionable media coverage.


One glaring example was seen on Wednesday, when the Daily News published a blunt cover outlining what the Marin County Coroner's Office said were circumstances surrounding Williams' death.


The tabloid's choice for a headline? "HANGED."

The Daily News, of course, wasn't alone in exhibiting a lack of taste.
Radio host Rush Limbaugh came under fire for comments on his radio show Tuesday in which he connected Williams' death to liberalism.


Limbaugh cited a Fox News report that the 63-year-old had grappled with "survivor's guilt" by outliving friends Christopher Reeve, John Belushi and Andy Kaufman.


"He could never get over the guilt that they died and he didn't," Limbaugh said. "Well, that is a constant measurement that is made by political leftists when judging the country."

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slat...alls_actor_s_actions_cowardly_apologizes.html

Fox News Anchor Apologizes for Calling Robin Williams “a Coward”



Fox News host Shepard Smith has apologized for calling veteran actor Robin Williams “a coward.”


In his apology, Smith claims he was simply “wondering aloud” what could have made Williams want to take his life.

 

[feralkid]

I love the smell of alarmism & sensationalism in the morning.

You know, one time we had a trolling, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' trolled body. The smell, you know that herp-a-derp smell, the whole thread.

Smelled like... victory.

Someday this hur dur dur is gonna end..

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[shortylickens]

It doesnt matter. Even before Zimmerman, the Obama administration flat out ignored Benghazi.

 

[PlanetJosh]

I'd like to figure out a way to tie the Williams story to politics but I really can't think of any on my own. But it's already been done by Rush Limbaugh as mentioned a few posts above.

 

[Victorian Gray]

Only here could Robing William's death be used as ammunition in political debates. Good job people.

Not sure why you used the word "people" as the only one trying to use this as an issue was the OP.

 

[feralkid]

It doesnt matter. Even before Zimmerman, the Obama administration flat out ignored Benghazi.

Oh God, here we go.