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John McLaughlin dead at 89, hosted 'The McLaughlin Group' since 1982
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ^
| Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 8:58 PM
| http://www.nydailynews.com/authors?author=Don-Kaplan
Posted on 08/17/2016 12:21:18 AM PDT by Mr. K
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No word on how long he will continue to vote Democrat
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posted on
08/17/2016 12:21:18 AM PDT
by
Mr. K
To: Mr. K
Bye bye.
(Sorry, had to do it).
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posted on
08/17/2016 12:35:12 AM PDT
by
ifinnegan
(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
To: IncPen
I thought he died last year
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posted on
08/17/2016 12:55:02 AM PDT
by
Nailbiter
To: Mr. K
The show died 25 yrs ago.
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posted on
08/17/2016 1:04:05 AM PDT
by
Bullish
(That establishment heads from both sides are exploding over Trump is the very best part.)
To: Mr. K
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posted on
08/17/2016 1:08:16 AM PDT
by
Ken H
(Best election ever!)
To: Mr. K
In keeping with my belief that historic figures should be judged in the context of their times and not judged under currently fashionable standards of political correctness, I regard John McLachlan as an important figure in the evolution of opinion making and popularizing.
He came on the scene seven years before we would be exposed to the fresh breeze of opinion delivered by Rush Limbaugh which would revolutionize the popularization of conservative opinion. But I recall being captivated the first time I saw The McLachlan Group as a really fast-paced, review of topical issues. If there was a weakness in the show, apart from its tendency to reflect establishment opinion, was its superficiality in terms of its handling of topics. The show was always far more interested in inside baseball than it was in the rules of the game. In other words, it covered the horse race much better than it covered substance and foundational principles involved in the war of conservatism against liberalism.
Yet, in the context of the time, it was hard-hitting and gave conservatism, best expressed by the voice of Pat Buchanan, at least a chance to be heard.
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posted on
08/17/2016 2:08:08 AM PDT
by
nathanbedford
(wearing a zot as a battlefield promotion in the war for truth)
To: ifinnegan
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posted on
08/17/2016 2:43:59 AM PDT
by
johnthebaptistmoore
(The world continues to be stuck in a "all leftist, all of the time" funk. BUNK THE FUNK!)
To: Mr. K
I remember watching The McLaughlin Group pretty regularly in the late 80’s/early 90’s and Dana Carvey’s SNL skits of them. The show was great fun but the liberals even then were plain face-palm nuts.
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posted on
08/17/2016 3:03:48 AM PDT
by
BradyLS
(DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
To: ifinnegan
He was must see TV on Sunday afternoons for me with the exception of the shrill Eleanor Clift. However, I liked Mort Zuckerman. RIP John McG.
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posted on
08/17/2016 3:31:37 AM PDT
by
gigster
(Cogito, Ergo, Ronaldus Magnus Conservatus)
To: Mr. K
Rest in peace, John.
You were an icon for those that pay attention...
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posted on
08/17/2016 3:37:09 AM PDT
by
sauropod
(Beware the fury of a patient man. I've lost my patience!)
To: nathanbedford
Agree.
...but they could have done without that Eleanor Clift broad.
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posted on
08/17/2016 3:37:59 AM PDT
by
sauropod
(Beware the fury of a patient man. I've lost my patience!)
To: sauropod
She was awful! But Pat Buchanan was great. I remember Clarence Page, too. And McLaughlin ran the show like a teaching priest - funny and tough.
Buh-buh!
Yes, had to do it!
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posted on
08/17/2016 4:07:33 AM PDT
by
miss marmelstein
(Richard the Third: With my own people alone I should like to drive away the Muslims)
To: Mr. K
The fact that he intentionally chose someone as unlikeable as Eleanor Clift to be the standard bearer of liberalism gives you some idea of what position he intended to discredit.
R.I.P.
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posted on
08/17/2016 4:25:07 AM PDT
by
Oratam
To: Mr. K
Passed by his show a few weeks ago - he looked ancient.
RIP
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posted on
08/17/2016 4:27:02 AM PDT
by
nuconvert
( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
To: sauropod
According to Rush Limbaugh her full name is Eleanor Rodham Clift.
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posted on
08/17/2016 4:45:04 AM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.)
To: Mr. K
“As a former Jesuit priest...”
Well, that explains his left liberalism, right there.
To: nathanbedford
“In keeping with my belief that historic figures should be judged in the context of their times and not judged under currently fashionable standards of political correctness,...”
You’re right - that’s EXACTLY how people should be judged, or assessed, as some people prefer to put it.
Very good point.
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posted on
08/17/2016 4:48:28 AM PDT
by
MichaelCorleone
(Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
To: Ken H
Thank you Mr. McLaughlin for focusing on the issues of the day and for increasing my interest in politics and the political system.
Good bye and "Thanks for the memories." While we may not have agreed on a number of things, as another person posted your show was in part a precursor to RUSH.
May God comfort Mr. McLaughlin's family in their loss, in Jesus name, amen
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posted on
08/17/2016 5:13:08 AM PDT
by
Jmouse007
(Lord God Almighty, deliver us from this evil in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.)
To: Mr. K
The youngest person on that show had to be at least 80.
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posted on
08/17/2016 5:24:14 AM PDT
by
MNnice
To: nathanbedford
You know....if you could keep Pat Buchanan limited to two minutes of straight talk and then cut him off....you got a dozen 3x5 cards of information and wisdom handed to you. But the more he talks...you feel like you are in some 9-hour seminar and just too much information.
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