In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart
This morning the unexpected news came that conservative internet publisher Andrew Breitbart has passed away. His business manager Larry Solov has posted the following announcement on websites affiliated with Breitbart. [This is a developing story, see below for statements from his former boss Matt Drudge, Brent Bozell, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, and Michelle Malkin.]
With a terrible feeling of pain and loss we announce the passing of Andrew Breitbart.
Andrew passed away unexpectedly from natural causes shortly after midnight this morning in Los Angeles.
We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior.
Andrew lived boldly, so that we more timid souls would dare to live freely and fully, and fight for the fragile liberty he showed us how to love.
Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book, Righteous Indignation:
"I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and—famously—I enjoy making enemies.
"Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands—who knows?—of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night."
Andrew is at rest, yet the happy warrior lives on, in each of us.
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Media inquiries: jpollak@breitbart.com
What a shock to the conservative movement and to internet veterans everywhere. I knew Andrew for a number of years and there was no question as to his sincerity of purpose. He succeeded in ways greater than he likely ever dreamed in his desire to help the right learn to toughen up and understand how the left views politics as the moral equivalent of war.
We wish the best for Breitbart and his family. His fiery soul and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Update 10:12. MRC president and NewsBusters publisher Brent Bozell has released the following on Breitbart's passing:
Today we have a lost a truly brilliant mind and a tireless warrior for the conservative movement. Andrew was one of the few good guys who knew Hollywood inside and out. He coupled that knowledge with the creativity and passion that has become his trademark, offering it for the cause that he so believed in. The entire Breitbart family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Update 10:17. Brian Maloney at the Radio Equalizer is collecting statements in Breitbart's honor from America's top conservative radio talk show hosts. So far he's got tributes from Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin. Here's part of what Limbaugh said:
"His passing is such a huge loss, to everyone who knew him. There was, literally, no one like him. As such, he is a legend now. He was culturally refined and a bulldog at the same time. And he was credible, always credible. It's just a shame."
Levin on Breitbart: "I am stunned and deeply saddened. Andrew was a wonderful person and patriot. He loved his family and his country."
Update 10:32. Great tribute to Breitbart by Michelle Malkin: "I’m stunned. He was kinetic, brash, relentless, full of fight, the bane of the Left, and a mentor to the next generation of right-wing activists and citizen journalists. [...] He will be greatly missed, but his legacy online and in the conservative movement is built to last."
Update 10:40. Some more details on Breitbart's death via the Daily Caller's Alex Pappas:
Katie Bosland, an ABC producer, tweets, “LA Coroner’s office has confirmed to @ABC that Andrew Breitbart passed away last night at UCLA Medical Center.”
Pollak said he couldn’t immediately provide more details on Breitbart’s passing.
“None additional,” he said.
Breitbart was walking near his house in the Brentwood neighborhood shortly after midnight Thursday when he collapsed, his father-in-law Orson Bean said.
Someone saw him fall and called paramedics, who tried to revive him. They rushed him to the emergency room at UCLA Medical Center, Bean said.
Breitbart had suffered heart problems a year earlier, but Bean said he could not pinpoint what happened.
“I don’t know what to say. It’s devastating,” Bean told The Associated Press.
Update 10:50. In June of last year, Breitbart released his autobiography Righteous Indignation. I interviewed him about it in a wide-ranging discussion. One part which stands out today is Breitbart's recollection of his first and second appearances on liberal comedian Bill Maher's show. He didn't stand up for his beliefs the first time and was invited back for a second appearance. This time, he decided to stand his ground:
I stood off to the side before I went out into the seating area opposite Professor Michael Eric Dyson, a race-bating sociology professor, and opposite Maher, in a hostile crowd. I went in, and it was a worst-case scenario, and the entire time I kept doubling-down on standing up for what I believe in. I defended Rush Limbaugh on the false charges of racism, I defended the Tea Party on the false charges of racism, the crowd booed me, Sarah Silverman mocked me, the audience interrupted me before I could get my sentences out.
But their boos, I got to sneer at the smirks from Bill Maher, and it was singularly hideous. I went back to my dressing room where friends and family were, and it was like a funeral. They started to rationalize how my life would eventually come back to me over months, perhaps years, and they thought it was like the death of my career, the end of my self-respect and dignity.
I looked at them and I basically looked at myself because I was starting to realize something interesting had happened. I looked at them and said “you don’t understand, that was the best moment of my entire life because I recognized the thing that I feared the most,” wholesale rejection from that many people, perhaps millions in the audience, watching on the television, the majority of the crowd, the popular host, the guest, Sarah Silverman, lovely, funny comedian that I like her type of work. Everyone rejected me, and it was an exultant moment, because I realized, yeah, it’s fun to be liked, but when standing up for what you believe in, it’s also very fun not to be liked.
Update 12:13. Breitbart's former boss Matt Drudge has now given his tribute to him:
DEAR READER: In the first decade of the DRUDGEREPORT Andrew Breitbart was a constant source of energy, passion and commitment. We shared a love of headlines, a love of the news, an excitement about what's happening. I don't think there was a single day during that time when we did not flash each other or laugh with each other, or challenge each other. I still see him in my mind's eye in Venice Beach, the sunny day I met him. He was in his mid 20's. It was all there. He had a wonderful, loving family and we all feel great sadness for them today... MDRUDGE
Update 16:50. Some nice flashbacks to think of Breitbart today. My NB colleague Brent Baker has video of him accepting one of our mock "dishonors" awards on behalf of Chris Matthews in 2009, complete with sarcastic speech.
Our friends at Accuracy in Media have made a compilation of Breitbart at his best and funniest.
Also here at NB, in 2010, Noel Sheppard clipped Breitbart making a later appearance on Bill Maher's show and completely eviscerating the highly partisan Democrat for his ridiculous claim that he's a "libertarian."
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Comments
RIP Andrew
Submitted by shawn. on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:38am.
You have done many good things for conservatives
⇒ Breitbart the Magnificent
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:40am.
Andrew, you magnificent bastard. I read your blog
He made a difference. He proved Liberals for what they are.
RIP Andrew
Submitted by texusmc on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:20pm.
Great Patton ref too there Cool. Andrew was a Pattonesc General type for all conservatives.
Dear Cool,
Submitted by texasborngranny on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 5:15pm.
Along with everyone else I was shocked and saddened to learn of Andrew's passing. For some unknown reason, I've been holding back the tears all day.
That is, until I read your post, which skipped along the surface, sank into my heart and became the dam buster.
Time for the rest of us to step up, pick up the banner, and carry on with the fight for all our sakes and to honor Andrew.
God Bless America.
It's so sad to lose such a conservative fighter.
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:40am.
God bless him and condolences to his family.
This is odd
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:44am.
I find this very odd that he's died from "natural causes," for God's sake, the guy was 43 years old.(I just turned 44 myself)
I know other sites are screaming "conspiracy" about his death already because of his age and this "natural causes" thing and the libs have a lot to gain from his death, this much is absolutely true.
-Jon
⇒ Jon
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:47am.
I never do this, but I just checked HuffPo, and so far the posts are respectful.
Stunned
Submitted by PJRyan on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:01am.
Rest in peace, sir, and deepest condolences to your friends and family.
Not surprisingly, comments on CNN.com are largely despicable.
Some samples
Submitted by KornKing on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:07am.
weaselzippers has some twitter feeds laid out
Yeah, I was just going to mention
Submitted by bkeyser on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:24am.
MMfA has a short and respectful post, but Twitter is blazing with liberal hatred. No surprise.
~I've been re-tweeting the leftist outpouring of hate
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:51am.
because that's what Andrew would do. He reveled in jacklighting the cockroaches, as a conservative Twitter-er remarked.
It's just a matter of time
Submitted by MadRat on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:16pm.
As shocking as Breitbart's death is I'd be equally shocked if the hard Left blogs don't erupt into celebration, it's only a matter of time.
bad comments already. Great video of him at CPAC 2012
Submitted by MaximusBraveheart on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:46pm.
In the first 5 min. was talking about eating Bill Ayers food recently... hmm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbycMtTUDfE&feature=related
Particularly note at 5 min range talks about the videos his is to release soon. Really, really good.
-- Maximusbraveheart -- Is TRUTH knowable? Moral Relativism is the abandonment of Truth. Truth is knowable. Truth conforms to Reality. Reality is observable by evidence & witness in this day & from history. Relativism is Sesame Street play land.
Sad News
Submitted by sentry_99 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:19am.
The comments on Yahoo are largely despicable also.
Yep
Submitted by Tomorama on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:49am.
I went to CNN and they are allowing despicable postings.
I sent them a heartfelt GO ***** YOURSELF CNN for allowing these posts.
They e-mailed me back that my post was deleted due to profanity.
I am livid.
Not So
Submitted by fivestring_assassin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:58pm.
On Democratic Underground and the Daily Kos..plus Tommy Christopher over at Mediaite is censoring comments in support of Mr. Breitbart,,,he'd have been smarter closing the comment section
I am curious as how Olbermann will treat this subject ....daily he was riding Andrew,,,I don't expect him to take the high road as he is morally bankrupt
HuffPo
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:17pm.
I've had email with aol forever, so now the HuffPo stuff comes up. I checked out the comments on the AOL HuffPo story. They were o.k. Many stating they didn't like his politics but civil about his death. Good for HuffPo, they must be busy editing.
You're probably right, Rad...
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:17pm.
about HuffPo's "busy editing". I think the embarrassment over the tasteless remarks which accompanied the report of Tony Snow's death may have been the catalyst for HuffPo implementing full moderation of the comment threads.
Of course the reaction here to Kennedy's death wasn't exactly a model of decorum. The cynic in me has always harbored the thought that NB's 'Great Archive Erasure' may have been in part motivated by the desire to expunge all evidence of that outpouring of invective. ;-)
Jer
differences between Kennedy and Brietbart
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:30pm.
Conservatism vs Liberals.
Decency vs Filth.
Brietbart vs Ted Kennedy.
Pretty self-explanatory, I think.
-Jon
Is it lost on you that a great many liberals sincerely
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:48pm.
believe you have it exactly backwards?
Oh, I know...you are absolutely right and they are absolutely wrong. And they think the opposite is true. And the consequence of such thinking by both sides is pretty self-explanatory as well.
Jer
Are ya daft?
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:02pm.
I'm not part of a group of people that are trying to enslave everyone but they sure like to project their own ideas on conservatives of the same. Only difference is, the dems/libs ARE actually trying to enslave the American people. You say they "believe" but I don't believe that for a second. Deeds, not words, as Mark Twain would say.
This is the kind of stuff that Brietbart sought to expose.
-Jon
jon, for much of the 90's I would tune in daily to Limbaugh
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:44pm.
and listen to him tell me that I--as a representative of fellow Democrats and liberals--in essence was a vile and despicable human being. And I thought: when the hell are we going to stop rolling over and just taking this crap and start fighting back! Long story short: It's a race to the bottom in a loser's game.
Jer
~C'mon, Jer
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:42pm.
I know you'll remember that I had nothing negative to say about T. Kennedy on his death, but the fact remains that he was a sexual predator, lecher, and hedonist extraordinaire who made his living off the taxpayers. There's not even a remote comparison between his death and Brietbart's, but liberals are sure as hell trying to draw one to excuse their despicable behavior.
I do remember that, Bru, and I know you'll remember that
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:00pm.
I specifically pointed out that you were one of the few whose comments were not negative.
Look...to you and Rad and others: I'll let God sort out who are the better angels among us. But on the occasion of someone's death, I prefer to heed the old saw that if you can't say something nice about that person, don't say anything at all.
There is plenty of time before and after their departure from this realm that the scoundrels can be appropriately pummeled.
Jer
Not sure what your deal is
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:51pm.
But the day I take advice from liberals about being civil is the day I become a liberal myself, which is NEVER.
I don't know if you believe this or not, but by and large and I do mean LARGE, the majority of the liberals out there are exactly what Rush says they are, not to mention the rest of us conservatives on here, which is those people who seek to tax everyone and make us less of a super power, take from the rich, and etc etc etc.
Quite honestly, I don't know of any other kind of liberal, especially when they ESPOUSE these ideas, including living in a shiny happy utopia where everything is taken care of, because if there was any other kind of liberal, they aren't liberals.
So where do you fit in as a liberal, Jer?
As we have seen before, these calls of "civility" from the dems, such as just after the Tuscon Shooting(most people call it Giffords shooting, but there was more than one victim that day), and then comes some of the most hateful spiteful stuff to come out, well, forget it. Thanks, but no thanks.
-Jon
Jer
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:18pm.
Seriously, Ted Kennedy's character was questionable, to put it mildly. The attempt when he died to make him into a saint was rather sickening when one considered how he treated women and the decadent lifestyle he said.
I had kind of the same reaction when I heard Whitney Houston described as an "amazing mother". I don't think it's necessary to berate the dead, but lets not make stuff up, as a drug addict is not an "amazing mother" by virtue of being an addict.
I haven't heard any personal revelations about Breightbart that would lead me to believe he left a woman to die, made a waitress sandwich, caroused with his nephews in Florida, etc.
I agree
Submitted by JLin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:46am.
This is in the realm of bizarre.
Don't discount the natural
Submitted by Tator on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:23am.
Don't discount the natural causes so quick, though a Left Wing hit would not surprise me at all.
I am 58, ideal weight, eat healthy, run 5 miles a day. This past weekend I developed a Deep Vein Thrombosis that if not treated in a timely manner can kill you. All the docs in the emergency room could not believe I had one because of my history and fitness...things just happen.
That may be true but.....
Submitted by jon_torlin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:38am.
Why is it that the good people seem to have these kinds of things happen to them while the evil ones live on(most of them anyway, unlike Ted Kennedy but he was already a drunken old sot anyway).
The undeniable thing is, Brietbart was a HUGE thorn in DuhOne's side, especially after that exposure regarding SIEU/ACORN and other things.
You KNOW the WH has to be jumping for joy at this.
-Jon
I just woke up over here in
Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:03pm.
I just woke up over here in Asia/Hawaii, so this is the first piece of news that I have read, and it's bad news!!! I had a lot of respect for Breitbarts guts, balls, and passion...........he put his beliefs on the line, and he backed them up with factual evidence.
You're right about Brietbart being a huge burr under Boy Barry's sidesaddle, and as ghoulish as this may sound, I can't help but think that these creeps in the White House are celebrating Brietbarts death and probably even being relieved, with the idea that Andrew won't be around to come up with more TRUE dirt on the REGIME during the upcoming election...................and you KNOW that the Republican establishment won't!!!!
And, yeah, I'd take 43 in a heartbeat!!!Obviously it didn't work for Brietbart - I'd still like to know the whole story of why he died.
⇒ Tator
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:46am.
If DVT isn't genetic to your family, that is strange.
It is not genetic...no one
Submitted by Tator on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:55pm.
It is not genetic...no one else in the family has had one. I am set to see a hematologist to see if there is something there. The Friday before I cut down about seven tress on a mountainous slope (very physical) and moved a couple hundred rocks the size of a basketball weighing ~60 lbs. . I was building a rock wall. One of the docs postulated I may have damaged a vein via blunt trauma, but that is all they could guess.
Tator
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:16pm.
My dad died at 44. He was in great shape and had no known risk factors. He developed a brain tumor the size of a tennis ball. He never complained of pain but was tired a lot. I saw Andrew several weeks ago on TV and saw many comments about people wondering if was exhausted or drunk. I passed it off as he always had a unique speaking cadence. I'm now wondering if this weren't a warning sign.
A true champion of Liberty and Truth. I for one am saddened by his passing, but am thankful we had him at a time when we needed him most. I pray I am up to carrying on his example. He was fierce in his beliefs, kind to his opposition (much kinder than me) and courageous in the face of pure hatred.
Rest in Peace, Brother.
A few commentators who knew Breitbart personally
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:20pm.
have said things implying he knew he had a health problem but so loved his work he couldn't slow down. My sister in laws dad was like that. For some people, life isn't worth living if you live it halfway.
I am thinking of a cardiac-related problem.
Submitted by drsamherman on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:46pm.
Or perhaps a CVA.
Whatever the ultimate pathology, his death is a horrible loss.
Shockingly bad news
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:51am.
Andrew was a knight templar in the conservative crusade. His success is evidenced by the number of Leftist bloggers who have attacked him.
I will sorely miss his reporting and his commentary. We have lost a true champion of the Right.
May his family rest in the knowledge that Andrew leaves behind many admirers of his great accomplishments in the name of honesty and decency.
Let us hope that someone can step up to fill this new void.
Stunned
Submitted by JLin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:45am.
Who will fill his shoes? I will pay close attention to the responses of the Vichy Media.
Daily Kos will be celebrating
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:55am.
Their hate for him is viceral.
I'm sure at least one of their contributors will write that Andrew got what he deserved, or that it's "social justice."
A Fallen Comrad
Submitted by Edward Cropper on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:49am.
A great LOSS for all freedom loving people.
Deepest condolences to his family and all who cherished this happy warrior.
Damn, this hurts..............
Submitted by Tomorama on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:49am.
This absolutely sucks..........
A voice for the cause of RIGHT and against all wrongs.
Speechless, this is tough to swallow.
Heartfelt sympathy to his friends, family and co-workers.......
Wow
Submitted by bkeyser on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:55am.
He was my brother's age. So sad. We lost a really good one. RIP AB, you will be missed.
God Speed
Submitted by kilrod on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:56am.
God Speed Mr. Breitbart, you were a good and decent man and a strong warrior for what is good, and right, and decent. Our Prayers are with your family.
kilrod
If an unborn child cannot trust you, why should I,??
ANDREW - YOU CONFRONTED MEDIA TYRANNY AND HYPOCRISY
Submitted by Sgthulka on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:01am.
He was a magnificent son of a bitch who confronted what now passes for major media on this country. He detested the hypocrisy of the press and leaped at every chance to say so.
RIP.
Truly A Sad Day
Submitted by Danimal on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:00am.
Godspeed, my Brother!
"Natural causes"?!
Submitted by Jack Coleman on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:01am.
At 43? Something is amiss here.
Devastating, heart-breaking news. One of our finest, gone.
Stunned!
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:02am.
...loss for words!
A true leader for the cause. A great loss. My condolences also to his family and freinds. He will be sorely missed.
AB RIP.
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
43 is way too young to die of
Submitted by pwoz on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:03am.
43 is way too young to die of natural causes. Either they're covering up some kind of substance overdose, he had a rare heart condition, or it has something to do with Breitbart talking about having videos of Obama in his radical days...
A VP....
Submitted by almostacowboy on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:51am.
at a company I used to work for worked our every morning, ate "right", etc. Died at 42 .......at the gym. It happens.
America is lessened without him. He was a warrior against the march of progressivism.
RIP Andrew. This is so sad.
Submitted by UpNorth on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:55pm.
And, almost, a young man who inherited my badge number when I retired, collapsed on Saturday, and died while he was jogging. He was 29, so, yes, it does happen. And, weirdly, his name was Andrew, also.
This is
Submitted by bobsmom on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:03am.
just the saddest news. I admired this man and his courage to the nth degree. RIP Andrew, your shoes will be hard to fill. And I can't even force myself to look at other sites and see what kind of vile filth they are spewing. Heartbreaking.
wow this totally sucks
Submitted by spartanrmd on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:04am.
wow this totally sucks
it is a total bummer... but
Submitted by TruthMonger on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:41pm.
it is a total bummer...
but we can not rely too heavily on a handful of people for too long, everyone's gotta go sometime. i idread the day Rush passes away - we could really be f**ked for a while...
Congratulations Jimmy Carter!
A Warrior
Submitted by John21 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:06am.
He was a warrior for America and will be badly missed. I will miss his logical and common sense arguments and justification. I will mourn his passing
Rest in peace, brother, and deepest condolences to your friends and family
GOD Bless Andrew and His Family
Submitted by Popeyecpo on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:11am.
I am sad now like I have lost a close relative. We shall miss you Andrew and thank you for all you have done in the fight of evil and the secular collective. We are individuals and you were a great man. May GOD Bless you and be with your family at this sad time. I pray that we pick up the challenge and your great standard in the fight for right.
I know you will see Mister Payne now and the rest of the founders and stand in the Glorious Light of OUR LORD!
Impossible
Submitted by Utherpend on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:18am.
I keep waiting for Andrew to come out and say it is an early April Fools joke.
Please....
Impossible
Submitted by Utherpend on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:19am.
I keep waiting for Andrew to come out and say it is an early April Fools joke.
Please....
For some reason
Submitted by HelenS on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:19am.
For some reason I feel the same sense of loss over the death of Andrew Breitbart as I did when Tony Snow died. It is such a sudden void in the conversation.
My prayers are for his family and friends.
Me - "The libs/dems of today are the Quislings of former years - the cowards who would vote a fraud into office in exchange for handouts from the devil."
You said it perfectly, Helen
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:51pm.
I loved Andrew's easy way with words, and getting right to the heart of the matter.
I shall miss him....he was a true warrior for conservatism.
2012 CPAC Speech
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
A good comparison, HelenS
Submitted by Galvanic on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:15pm.
I had the pleasure of talking one-on-one with Tony Snow about a year before he died, and he was every bit as genuine a human being in person as he was on TV.
I get the feeling that Andrew Breitbart was a similar type of person -- very comfortable in his own skin and dedicated to his family as well as his valuable work.
They are both sorely missed.
Dang it, Helen--
Submitted by HockeyKid on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 5:03pm.
I was going along, minding my own business, when you came up with that phrase. "A sudden void in the conversation"--why did that particular phrase make me tear up?
I don't know, but I find it to be profound.
Godspeed, Mr. Breitbart.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
RIP Andrew.
Submitted by c5then on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:23am.
You will be missed. Deep condolences to his family and friends.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
I know the "natural causes"
Submitted by Shreve on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:23am.
I know the "natural causes" thing sounds funny, but I have a theory on that.
The MSM hated him so much, that if he announced he had some disease, they would vilify him, so he kept it a secret.
Andrew was a genuine hero in
Submitted by celator on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:25am.
Andrew was a genuine hero in a profession that has so few of them. His courage and dedication to the truth enraged the pasty-faced MSM teleprompter readers and the hypocrites, hangers on, self absorbed "commentators" who lie to us every day. God, bless him and his family.
The passing of a great man
Submitted by pockets64 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:26am.
I am truly saddened by your passing, Andrew. My heart goes out to your friends and family.
heartbroken
Submitted by Barabbus on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:26am.
I love this site. Have not posted in a long time. But this man deserves our prayers today. What a courageous man. "They" feared him, and I loved him for that. We all need to honor him by continuing to speak out, in loud, brave voices. Together. God bless his soul. May he rest in peace.
A conservative voice..
Submitted by Jarhead68 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:28am.
He will be missed. Hate-filled rhetoric will be flooding the leftist blogs in 5..4..3..2..1...
Rest in peace
Submitted by IRQ Conflict on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:30am.
dear Mr. Breitbart.
the claws are coming out
Submitted by rowdygirl on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:35am.
My condolences to his family and friends. What a huge loss..
The critics and haters will be out in full force. Slate readers\commentors are already going there.
Tam
This sucks. We've lost a
Submitted by ant on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:37am.
This sucks. We've lost a great warrior in the fight against the liberal agenda. Too soon....he will be missed.
This is just stunning!
Submitted by motherbelt on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:43am.
The tragedy of this loss is exceeded only by the hate being poured out on him from the Left.
Here's a sampling
H/T Weasel Zippers
Stunning and so sad. For
Submitted by QueenMum on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:43am.
Stunning and so sad.
For those who question "natural causes" for a man his age, 43 is not too young for a massive heart attack or stroke. Let's not throw in with the left-wing haters who would want to dig up dirt in order to destroy Breitbart's legacy.
“If you don't read the newspaper, you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed." - Mark Twain
I am disgusted.
Submitted by Ashrak on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:47am.
Just like it did the passing of Tony Snow, my local newspaper takes down comments sharing the news of a good man, Andrew Breitbart, passing.
I am disgusted by a "mainstream media" full of "authorized journalists" bent on not telling the truth. They care more about controlling information, only sharing the information they want to, when they want to, how they want to, than they do about the substance of it.
Thanks for being here NewsBusters, MRC. Just as Andrew did, you provide a glint of hope that all is not lost.
Only the good die young
Submitted by CJohnson on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:55am.
Today is less Breit, as my shining star has gone out. Gone, but not forgotten.
r.i.p andrew
Submitted by right of way on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:58am.
we lost a good man. the last thing i remember andrew doing that i loved was when he shouted down the ows at cpac.
my prayers go out to him and his family.
I'm not looking for conspiracy theories but,
Submitted by bkeyser on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:58am.
My understanding is he was out for a walk around midnight local time and collapsed. He has a history of heart trouble so that's likely the cause, though...
I wonder when those videos of obamas college days will be coming out.
Tough dude! He will be
Submitted by pilgrim4jc on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:09pm.
Tough dude! He will be missed, we need more like him with the guts to fight the fight! RIP
Rest in peace, sir.
Submitted by LinTaylor on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:13pm.
Losing someone who fought so strongly and smartly is always so tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this terrible time.
The really depressing thing is how rotten some leftists can be, singing their songs and mocking the deceased because they don't have the human decency to put aside their differences for at least one day and offer their condolences. They say character is what you are in the dark, and I think this proves what kind of people those are almost disturbingly well.
RIP Andrew
Submitted by PaleHorse on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:14pm.
Great, great man. A portrait of bravery and courage. I've loved him since his Drudge days. I was always so intrigued by his passion for politics AND pop culture. His music knowledge was incredible.
He will be missed!
Sadness
Submitted by Chulio on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:16pm.
We've lost a brilliant voice.
I'm so sad for his family. 43 is so young.
David Freddoso nailed it.
Submitted by motherbelt on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:18pm.
These "compassionate" leftists are not only hateful, they are arrogant and selfish.
They care not for Andrew's wife and 4 kids; all they can think of is that THEY are happy he is gone.
Glenn Beck just talked about someone tweeting that the world is now a better place, and David Freddoso of National Review tweeting back "Is it a better place for his children?"
They care for no one and nothing but their own ends. They probably think Breitbart's family deserve to be devastated, for being related to someone they think is scum.
Andrew's passing
Submitted by nolefan2 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:26pm.
will bring out the true colors of the liberals out there. While I will miss him greatly, I have no doubt that somewhere out there another brave conservative warrior will arise to take up the cause. And, if there IS any dirt to be found about O's college days or whenever.......it WILL come to light.
You were an inspiration to us all, Andrew.
Submitted by Cape Conservative on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:34pm.
A brilliant mind and a man who believed in himself - we should all learn from your brave efforts to stand up for what is right.
Thank you for being such a magnificent leader - may the millions of Americans (and others around the world) who have admired you continue your work to honor your memory.
My prayers go out to his loved ones and to all of us 'out here' who are also in mourning for such a magnificent man.
RIP Andrew
Submitted by averageschmoe on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:34pm.
I hope he can continue his work from Heaven. I will pray for his family and especially his wife and children.
God speed Andrew
Submitted by cocodrie on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:36pm.
Now you can stand tall before Jesus. You didn't compromise and you were not a hypocrite. You were true to yourself. We'll all join you eventually.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
Oh Lord, why him and not me?
Submitted by MightyMouth on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:44pm.
Rest in Peace Andrew. You will be missed!
MM
Submitted by acumen on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:51pm.
RE - "Oh Lord, why him and not me?"
My first thought as well MM. The Breitbart's of the world are a like a rare gem. And unfortunately, I foresee only sad days ahead for this country....
More power Andrew*
Submitted by cajun2 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:56pm.
This great warrior now has much more power to speak for us. Prayers for his family and friends.
My the vile disgusting words from the left come back to haunt them.
RIP Andrew
Submitted by acumen on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:47pm.
Sad day for liberty. Time to go to your reward Andrew and live in the truth you so vigorously championed. You were truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to Andrew's family. Always remember the tremendous good he did for all of us.
R.I.P.
Submitted by Free Stinker on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:47pm.
Andrew Breitbart 1969 - 2012
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Thanks
Submitted by angelann1 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:54pm.
THANKYOU, ANDREW!!!
Andrew...
Submitted by GeneralAl on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:57pm.
Andrew will remain in our minds for years to come. I admired his guts when confronting the left. He would walk right into their crowds and challenge they're every move. He was a fearless leader and now we all must pick up his torch and lead the way. Rest in peace my friend and may God comfort your loving family at this time!
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
Holy cow,
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:17pm.
I cannot believe it, Breitbart dead at 43?
RIP Andrew, we will miss you.
Andrew
Submitted by mmilesll on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:21pm.
I drew great strength from Andrew, I always knew he was fighting the good fight, he will be greatly missed
RIP
Submitted by rdfowler on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:22pm.
We’ve lost a champion for liberty.
A terrible terrible loss!
Submitted by Janey on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:23pm.
I used to be very naive. When that young man (his name escapes me at the moment) exposed ACORN, I stupidly thought he would be hailed as a brilliant, brave investigative journalist. Then I saw him and Andrew Breitbart on Good Morning America. George Stephanopoulos was extremely hostile, combative, and downright vicious in his attack on both of them - I can't use the word interview as it is completely inappropriate for what went on.
RIP, Mr. Breitbart. I hope and pray that there will be others to take up your cause.
In other news, Fidel Castro
Submitted by Rusty Shackleford on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:26pm.
In other news, Fidel Castro and George Soros will outlive our great-grandchildren which is the norm for powerful people who wish to harm others.
At times like this I think about Christians and how they believe there's a god that is actively taking a role in the direction of this world for the good. If you notice, it tends to be people working to make things better that see an untimely end while despots typically have an unreal amount of time to do damage. Generally the times when quote-unquote "evil" is stopped is when another faction of evil puts an end to them. While I wouldn't expect a world to work where "good" people have an immunity badge around their necks protecting them from every ill, I would expect to see some sign that this all-powerful being is not asleep at the wheel. We have a seriously screwed up world, the people attempting to correct the damage are being confronted with an insane amount of hostility from people who largely mock the Bible and its teachings, and then randomless comes down on their lives to make things even more difficult. I never get an adequate answer from Christians who are asked what's the point in believing in a God that you can't count on? What more has to happen before you stop believing? I'm starting to believe there really is a God and that we really should fear him, but not because he's some cosmic power for good...
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Chris Matthews: The Joy Behar of MSNBC.
Bill Maher: The Joy Behar of HBO.
Paul Krugman: The Joy Behar of The New York Times.
Rusty,
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:35pm.
I've thought about this myself, and here is my two cents.
We are God's children, given free will. He could have made us without free will, and the world would be rainbows and unicorns. It would be the equivalent of having a doll instead of a child when you start a family. When you have a doll, it doesn't do anything wrong. But it also doesn't grow and develop. Real children are messy. They are disobedient, they are sometimes bad, but they also have the ability to surprise and delight us in ways a doll doesn't.
My children are now young adults, I know in my heart they are or have done bad things. I could try to control them, but I have chosen to allow them their mistakes and to face the consequences of those mistakes. I am there to guide them, but not to fix every mistake they make. That is what God our father does. I believe if we die with sin on our souls God will punish us by making us feel the pain we've caused others, before we are rewarded.
I believe there is a God because I wake up every day and see life. I fear him for his rightousness, and I love him for his gifts to me.
Maybe then, it's love that
Submitted by ant on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 2:11am.
Maybe then, it's love that has the good die young and the 'evil' live long lives often. Those who wish no harm on others are rewarded by 'moving up' and those that lead lives that seek to control and hurt others for themselves are extended to give them a chance to see their error and not suffer the 'pain' of death.
Our prayers and sincerest condolences to his family/friends.
Submitted by drsamherman on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:26pm.
At 43, he was a very young man. I struggle to understand why God calls some of us home when we are still young, but it is not for me to understand His will. I will light a candle to him at Mass this Sunday, and I hope all of you will remember him in your prayers and reflections.
Predictable Libs...
Submitted by Aubrey on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:29pm.
Libs with their inability to have a cogent defense of their mindless ideology predictably rejoice when a strong clear conservative that had the ability to easily slap them around intellectually passes. What a shock.
Greg Gutfeld had a very humble and touching message.
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:37pm.
http://dailygut.com/
Good Trip
Submitted by Whoa on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:37pm.
Good Trip, Andrew.
You made a difference.
~Hateful liberal b@st@rds
Submitted by Wrathful Brunette on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:38pm.
U.Ra.Douchebag @URADouchebag ·
.@Brunette_W Because seriously, if you're going to claim that the entire left wanted him dead... DEAD.. then yes, you are a total douchebag.
Billy! The Kids @fecund124
@URADouchebag @Brunette_W OH WE DID WE DID - OR AT LEAST A QUAD! - SATAN TOOK HIM HOME - COLLECTED HIS IOU #TCOT
Bru
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:53pm.
No one every accused libs of having any respect or courtesy, except for one or two who show up here to stir the pot (Jer).
Dont spank em
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 8:37pm.
To hard WB
RIP Andrew Breitbart.
Submitted by retrocon on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:43pm.
A true general in the war for the freedom of thought, which is only possible when truthful information is available.
Mr. Breitbart believed in truth and justice in a way...
Submitted by falcon on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:47pm.
...that even Clark Kent would envy.
My condolences and prayers to his family.
“I will not stand by and watch this great country destroy itself under mediocre leadership, that drifts from one crisis to the next, eroding our national will and purpose.” – Ronald Reagan, July 17, 1980.
Yes, Breitbart was a patriot, falcon...
Submitted by retrocon on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:01pm.
But as for your comparison, remember that Superman article? He is planning to renounce is US citizenship.
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/hollywoodland/2011/04/28/superman-reno...
and may all links today be to breitbart.com
God speed, Andrew
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:47pm.
You pissed off the right people, and that is a good thing.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
A loss so sudden, so shocking, and far too soon.
Submitted by Jer on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:59pm.
There were no earthly power great enough to ever quiet Andrew's restless soul. I admire the ferocious heart of such a mighty warrior, but not the war he fought--a senseless fight which will continue to rage between armies Left and Right, each equally and supremely confident in the righteousness of the cause and the villainy of the foe...a struggle said to be for the salvation of the nation, though in truth a suicide pact unintended by the parties, yielding a few victories along the way, but with no victors in the end.
RIP Andrew.
Jer
Mr. Roberts
Submitted by Barabbus on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:59pm.
This man fought “my fight”.."our fight", against the MSM and “lyin Libs” everywhere, and I was ok with that because I was too weak to speak up, or draw attention to myself. He was like my “Mr. Roberts”, going to bat on behalf of us all. But no more. I feel like Ensign Pulver now. I want to go find some liberal media creep’s Palm tree, rip it out and cast it into the sea. The stuff being posted out there is repugnant. “They” think their days just got easier, but this man has inspired so many to emulate how he confronted their BS. Well now I’m one of them. He was unique, but his outrage about the lies we’re all told was common. He had the guts to confront them, I'm going to try and find mine now. I think he'd want that.
Mr. Roberts
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:16pm.
Love the movie, love the comparison.
Order of the Palm
Submitted by Free Stinker on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:10pm.
I like that comparison too.
Maybe all of us should do that. "Mr. Liberal, it is I Ensign Pulver and I just threw your stinking palm tree overboard! Now, what's this about not repealing Obamacare ?"
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
I would'nt doubt
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 8:48pm.
NB's has lost one of it's Ensign Pulver's
Very good Barabbus
Wow - only 43.
Submitted by Seashell on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:13pm.
Such a shame. He will be sorely missed! Heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.
R.I.P. Mr Breitbart
Submitted by truckinmann on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:27pm.
This is a tragic loss for the conservative cause in the new media. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed. R.I.P.
not replaceable
Submitted by rustylynn on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:36pm.
I can think of no one in the conservative movement that was so irreplaceable.... besides Limbaugh. That dude fought the left like no one has before... he was the gun at a knife fight. My daily must-visit websites went like this: 1. Drudge 2. Newsbusters 3. Breitbart....RIP AB
Aloha Andrew... I woke up to this bad news...
Submitted by upcountrywater on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:42pm.
Very Bad News... RIP....
You Didn't Build That.
RIP AB
Submitted by sergeant stogie on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 2:45pm.
Rest in Peace, sir. Solace to your family, and protect them from the nuclear hatred that is being spewed by those who claim to be the compassionate among us. Thank you for all you did to give we conservatives just a bit of retribution and satisfaction. You will not be forgotten.
What can I say...
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:30pm.
Andrew Breitbart was my mid-life Davy Jones.
Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
Andrew -- there will never be another like you. Thank you for your courage and your common-sense.
RIP
I feel so sad. Conservatism has lost a fearless and outspoken
Submitted by Rush Fan on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:43pm.
fighter. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Natural causes
Submitted by Model850 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 3:54pm.
First, RIP Mr. Breitbart. May God comfort and uphold your family.
Second, some here seem questioning of the natural causes explanation, but my brother died suddenly several years ago at age 47, of natural causes. After initially blamed on a massive heart attack it was determined to have been an embolism. Although he was heavy he had not been complaining of any health issues and had not been diagnosed with any life-threatening conditions.
So someone just suddenly passing of natural causes is indeed possible, and no one really can explain it to any degree of satisfaction for those who lose a loved one.
I just question
Submitted by Big Wally on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:20pm.
The immediate statement of died of natural causes!
Many Happy Memories Of Brietbart
Submitted by stratman on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:31pm.
Shocked and sad to hear of his passing. A giant among Conservatives and all political voices. He was his generation's heir to William F. Buckley.
Rest well, Andrew. You fought the good fight and are loved by many.
RIP Andrew Breitbart. A good
Submitted by VBaxter on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:31pm.
RIP Andrew Breitbart. A good Conservative who exposed liberals for the liars and statists they are.
Ron Paul 2012
Andy would be happy if we all continue his fight to expose...
Submitted by gruyere cheese on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:57pm.
the lies that the liberal media spits on their cable chanels daily. Losing Breibart is a terrible thing specially now that the liberals are in going full force after conservatives, tea party folks and anyone else who do not see their messiah as the one who is "entitled" to re-election in 2012. God bless you Andy, and may your soul rest in peace.
An editorial cartoon you'll never see,
Submitted by HockeyKid on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 5:17pm.
but the idea made me smile:
Woody and Buzz Lightyear look upward and murmur, "So long, Andy."
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Nice, Kid.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 5:24pm.
.
RIP Andrew!
Submitted by seen the light on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:44pm.
RIP Andrew, we know the media already lying about. But, you helped to inspire a generation. You will live on through your work. Now, we have much work to do to carry on for you!
Andy
Submitted by greatj on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 7:45pm.
Andrew Breitbart's passing is a great loss for all who want truth and honesty in our political system.Andy was fearless with more guts than all those leftist haters in the Democratic party and their propagandists in the media.I will never forget your honesty and courage.
A Bright Spot ....
Submitted by Redrowan2000 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 8:46pm.
He was a bright spot that shone for too short a time. I admired his zeal , his honesty and his humor. He will be missed , and my guess is there are those out there thinking they can breathe a little easier. Now is not the time for recriminations against his enemies, mourn and celebrate his life. In days to come though some one has to be asking about those Obama tapes.
Condolences to the family of Andrew. he was a lion among sheep.
Rest in Peace.
"Don't let the bastards grind you down."
Andrew Breitbart, 1969-2012
Submitted by Unsane on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 9:04pm.
I was on a lunch break at work when I heard about this via newsbusters.org, checking out the page via my phone.
Depressing. And frightening, as Mr. Breitbart isn't that far removed from me in terms of age.
I will add this: Mr. Breitbart will be missed by us all. He did a great public service and he did so in an unconventional, unapologetic way. I can't see anyone of his like taking his role again, but the important thing is that though this messenger is gone, his message and philosophy remains.
Thanks for everything Andrew. My condolences to his family and friends.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Rest in Peace Mr. Breitbart.
Submitted by Scuba Dude on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 9:08pm.
Rest in Peace Mr. Breitbart. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
We conservatives have lost a fierce warrior today. Andrew shone a spotlight on the liberals exposing them for what they are and they did not like that.
I saw a comment or a blog today that said something akin to "If you want to honor the man, pick up his sword and keep up the fight".
We all must endeavor to do just that. Fight back against the lies, slander and bias that oozes from the liberals.
America lost a Patriot today.....and all around cool guy.
Submitted by Founders1791 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:09pm.
Andrew Breitbart was a Patriot of freedom and individual liberty, who fought the righteous fight, and makes our Founding Fathers proud of the progeny they left for the ages.
He knew freedom is not free and must be fought for on a daily basis from Socialist Security Seekers, with their despotic intentions and criminal intent to ‘take’ what they can not achieve in the ‘free markets’ of our society.
The Founders are spinning in their graves at what has become of half the American People (Democrats and RINOs) who have SOLD OUT.
“...They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety...”
--Benjamin Franklin
“...The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself…”
-- Benjamin Franklin
Democrats have eroded the essence of American Culture from our Constitution, starting with “their” destruction of "our" individual rights and representation since the 16th, 17th, and 18th Amendments were enacted by them. It has been down hill ever since.
Democrats engage in wholesale disregard for the 9th and 10th Amendments which have resulted in hundreds of thousands of regulations and bureaucrats to enforce "citizen compliance" with those regulations.
Central Planners now control America in direct opposition to Jeffersonian principles and our traditional values. The American Bolshevik Revolution, orchestrated by Socialist Democrats at the turn of the 20th century, has had the desired affect on our culture…dependency, cowardice, and submissiveness.
Democrats SOLD OUT for the ruse that is security and perceived safety. It is corrupt at its core and ignorant of the same mistakes made repeatedly over the last two thousand years.
Andrew Breitbart has been a staunch proponent of exposing and removing from our nation of the cancer that Democrats introduced into our body politic over 100 years ago.
America has lost a special freedom loving Patriot in Andrew Breitbart
I remember sitting in a parking lot
Submitted by Boudin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:28pm.
Listening to Andy Wilkow and Andrew Breitbart talking on the radio. I was stunned by the pair's knowledge of pop culture and music.
My head banger Son became an instant fan.
boudin
Submitted by Radical1979 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 10:40pm.
My son and I bond over Andrew Wilkow often. Plus Wilkow explains government and economics better than they did in school.
Great man.
Submitted by well99 on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:42pm.
He was one of the few I really respected.He will be missed.
So, so sad about this...What a huge loss...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:57am.
I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing this morning when the news about this broke...what a shock. What a tremendous loss to the conservative movement. I heard it over and over again today, about how fearless Andrew Breitbart was, and he truly was. Breitbart charged right into the thick of the fight, with guns blazing...He was just terrific at rocking the looney lefties back on their collective heels.
I am so sorry for his family and friends. He was one of a kind and will be terribly, terribly missed.
God bless Andrew Breitbart and his family.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
He lives on~
Submitted by GG_NB on Sat, 03/24/2012 - 11:43am.
Nearly the end of March, and this is just as shocking and sad as when I first heard it.
Breitbart was a man of conviction and found a way to make a difference in this world. I wish it could have been for longer, but ultimately, God decides the timing and mission.
Agree with his stances/beliefs or not, living life to make a difference (for me, his was to uncover truth)...well, it's a lesson for all of us to contribute what we can while on the planet. And it's not always easy to do; nothing worthwhile is often an easy task.
I will miss this spunky, courageous guy.
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan