Quote from: Oliver the Second on November 29, 2023, 09:08:41 PMHenry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100



Henry A. Kissinger, a scholar, statesman and celebrity diplomat who wielded unparalleled power over U.S. foreign policy throughout the administrations of Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Gerald Ford, and who for decades afterward, as a consultant and writer, proffered opinions that shaped global politics and business, died Nov. 29 at his home in Connecticut. He was 100.

His death was announced in a statement by his consulting firm, which did not give a cause.

With his German accent, incisive wit, owlish looks and zest for socializing in Hollywood and dating movie stars, he was instantly recognized all over the world, in stark contrast to most of his understated predecessors. Shamelessly courting publicity, he was as much a star of the tabloids as he was of the heavy-duty quarterlies that ruminated over his ideas about geostrategy. When he was appointed secretary of state, a Gallup poll found him to be the most admired person in the country.

But he also became the target of relentless critics who deemed him unprincipled and amoral. He refrained from traveling to Oslo to accept the Nobel award for fear of hostile demonstrations — Tho rejected the prize outright — and in later years the animosity he inspired would intensify.

What he viewed as pragmatic, many writers and analysts regarded as unprincipled maneuvering, unguided by respect for human rights or even human life. Dr. Kissinger achieved power, fame and wealth beyond the dreams of most people in public life, yet he spent his final decades defending himself and his place in history, explaining that he did what he had to do.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-dead-obituary/

Henry Kissass is finally dead.

Rot in hell you kraut cunt.

Quote from: Adolf Oliver Bush on November 30, 2023, 08:35:07 PM

Rot in hell you kraut cunt.

Yep

Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who blazed a trail as the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, died Friday, the Supreme Court said. She was 93 years old.

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues has passed away at age sixty five.

Quote from: DKG on December 01, 2023, 10:19:33 AMFormer Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who blazed a trail as the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, died Friday, the Supreme Court said. She was 93 years old.

Henry Kissinger, Sandra Day O'Conner, now if we can just get Jimmy Carter to kick off we'll have our political trifecta!

Former April Wine singer, Myles Goodwyn has passed away at age seventy five.

Jabbed...

Quote from: formosan on December 04, 2023, 02:06:41 PMFormer April Wine singer, Myles Goodwyn has passed away at age seventy five.

He was a Canadian music icon.

TV producer, political activist Norman Lear dies at age 101



Legendary television producer Norman Lear, whose career spanned 75 years, died Tuesday at the age of 101, his family announced. He died from natural causes, his family said.

He is best known for writing and producing hit sitcoms, including "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times." He won six Primetime Emmy Awards, with his latest coming in 2022 for producing "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: All in the Family and Diff'rent Strokes."

Many of Lear's series tackled serious topics like racism, gun violence and mental health.

Lear also became a political activist, founding the People for the American Way in 1981. The left-leaning organization was founded in response to the election of President Ronald Reagan. The organization says it works to "defend freedom of expression, oppose censorship, uphold religious liberty, support access to the ballot, and more."

https://www.abc15.com/tv-producer-political-activist-norman-lear-dies-at-age-101

Quote from: Oliver the Second on December 06, 2023, 09:48:58 AMTV producer, political activist Norman Lear dies at age 101

Legendary television producer Norman Lear, whose career spanned 75 years, died Tuesday at the age of 101, his family announced. He died from natural causes, his family said.

Burn in hell, you filthy leftist!

Quote from: Oliver the Second on December 06, 2023, 09:48:58 AMTV producer, political activist Norman Lear dies at age 101

Legendary television producer Norman Lear, whose career spanned 75 years, died Tuesday at the age of 101, his family announced. He died from natural causes, his family said.

He is best known for writing and producing hit sitcoms, including "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," "Sanford and Son" and "Good Times." He won six Primetime Emmy Awards, with his latest coming in 2022 for producing "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: All in the Family and Diff'rent Strokes."

Many of Lear's series tackled serious topics like racism, gun violence and mental health.

Lear also became a political activist, founding the People for the American Way in 1981. The left-leaning organization was founded in response to the election of President Ronald Reagan. The organization says it works to "defend freedom of expression, oppose censorship, uphold religious liberty, support access to the ballot, and more."

Everything modern "liberals" opposes today.

Ryan O'Neal, actor in 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon', dies at 82

Quote from: Oliver the Second on December 08, 2023, 06:03:02 PMRyan O'Neal, actor in 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon', dies at 82

Hew was a horrible man, but a good actor.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher has died after a brief illness, a representative said. He was 61.