I will remember Tony Snow at the podium grappling with Helen Thomas. A smile on his face, a gleam in his eye and a silky smooth voice rising beautifully above her cackles

RIP Tony

Tony Snow - a great American, a superior human being.

Heaven has gained a great soul.

A sad day. RIP Tony.

May his family find the peace and security that comes from God.

Oh, no, not him.

Damn :(

Getting ugly over there

Very sad news.

re: #6 kevinmumaw

Getting Still ugly over there

fixed

I read some of the comments. What a bunch of despicable people. Truly despicable.

re: #6 kevinmumaw

I don't want to know.

Truly a sad day.

Bad things always seem to happen to good people.

I concur with this.

Tony Snow you will be missed

may your soul be blessed.

I can't look at that shiite.

re: #10 Dianna

I don't want to know.

Probably not...meanness mixed with ignorance. Very ugly.

RIP Mr. Snow, may you be enjoying the presence of God for all eternity.

And condolences to his family.

A very sad day. Rest in peace Tony.

Very sad. I wish his family luck.

As for Neo-Nazi Kos Kidz, they are really subhumans. Damn Daily Kos

A good man, with more grace and class than the Washington press gang combined. And no, I won't dignify Kos with traffic.

Proggies never tire behaving as bottom-feeders.

This man's life was marked by excellence. What a joy to watch him work. God bless his family today and always.

He was an intelligent and wise communicator. Seems like the good always die young. Rest in peace, Tony. Condolences to your wife and children.

This saddens me. We are all poorer. And to those who wish to dishonor the dead: I have found that if you are spared to live long enough, everything that you have done to others gets done to you.

Rest in Peace Tony.

re: #6 kevinmumaw

Getting ugly over there

Getting ugly where?

A very human personality that undertook as difficult a job as one could imagine. I don't know where he found the good humor to stay as composed as he would. G-d keep you, Tony, and comfort your family.

RIP Tony.

Another opportunity presents itself for koslings and their ilk to show what they're made of. They don't dissapoint.

re: #25 shanec99

Getting ugly where?

Don't eve go there - don't give Kos the traffic and don't dignify them by reading their words.

re: #6 kevinmumaw

Getting ugly over there

Getting? Its been ugly

I happened to see the thread at reddit.com. I couldn't get away from there fast enough.

Cancer's Unexpected Blessings
When you enter the Valley of the Shadow of Death, things change.
Tony Snow

Blessings arrive in unexpected packages—in my case, cancer.

Those of us with potentially fatal diseases—and there are millions in America today—find ourselves in the odd position of coping with our mortality while trying to fathom God's will. Although it would be the height of presumption to declare with confidence What It All Means, Scripture provides powerful hints and consolations.

The first is that we shouldn't spend too much time trying to answer the why questions: Why me? Why must people suffer? Why can't someone else get sick? We can't answer such things, and the questions themselves often are designed more to express our anguish than to solicit an answer.

I don't know why I have cancer, and I don't much care. It is what it is—a plain and indisputable fact. Yet even while staring into a mirror darkly, great and stunning truths begin to take shape. Our maladies define a central feature of our existence: We are fallen. We are imperfect. Our bodies give out.

But despite this—because of it—God offers the possibility of salvation and grace. We don't know how the narrative of our lives will end, but we get to choose how to use the interval between now and the moment we meet our Creator face-to-face

read it all when you can....

re: #25 shanec99

Getting ugly where?

Sorry...DUmmieland

Tony Snow plays the blues

Fifty-three is very young.

RIP, Tony snow.

I'll miss his good spirits.
"Snow played six instruments — saxophone, trombone, flute, piccolo, accordion and guitar — and was in a D.C. cover band called Beats Workin'."
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

I won't waste my time or brainwaves reading the vile rantings of anti-American Leftists dancing on Tony Snow's grave.

I agree -- there's more than one reason why the Kos Kidz are basement-dwellers.

Their souls are shriveled, warped, and butt-ugly -- a combination of Gollum and Azathoth, or anything else out of Lovecraft. I've seen axe murders with better dispositions.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Snow family and their friends.

Charles,
-Why do you link to the daily kos site knowing what little s***'s they are? I can not read that stuff they spew out. (elevates my blood pressure)

You will be sorely missed, RIP Tony Snow.

re: #35 jaunte

I didn't even know he was that talented. I saw a video of him playing on Michelle Malkin's site.

RIP Tony Snow.

He was by far the superior anchor at Fox New Sunday. He never got flustered. He never let anyone get away with a factual error. And, he was the best Press Secretary W had, but only slightly above Ari

And he played a mean flute.

I will miss him.

Tony Snow gave the country something the KosKrapheads never could: Class.

RIP, Mr. Snow.

re: #28 kiwiviv

Don't eve go there - don't give Kos the traffic and don't dignify them by reading their words.

I see you are commenting on the typical tripe that comes out of an "assembly" of Jihadi apologists.
I find them to be a group of aggressive, offensive, low class, ignoramuses. I prefer not to be in their company physically or in the cyber world.

i love tony snow. we have lost a great man and a true patriot.
god bless him and his family.

re: #41 newsjunkie_ky

Ari was awesome. I like Dana Perino....she's starting to come into her own.

Typical of the left to only use dead soldiers to advance a political point. Lets see if they hold the same stance when one of their own liberal icons dies.

Nevertheless Tony Snow will certainly be missed. It's a tragedy he had to die so young.

re: #40 Indefatigable

zmdavid's link at #33 has a nice clip of him on flute. Talented guy.

I used to read the transcripts from his press briefings when I couldn't see them in all their glory.

A good, honest man has died. One that I really liked and looked up to.

This was tough news to wake up to. I knew he had to be very sick since he had to cancel some speeches in the past few months. He will be missed.
I don't have the stomach or the blood pressure to read what the Kos Kretins have posted, but I can just imagine. Tony had more class than all of them put together.

I was very sad this morning to hear that Tony Snow had passed away. I used to love listening to his radio show because he was always so gracious and optimistic. The smile that came through in his voice helped get me through many terrible days. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family.

re: #46 kham

Typical of the left to only use dead soldiers to advance a political point. Lets see if they hold the same stance when one of their own liberal icons dies.

Nevertheless Tony Snow will certainly be missed. It's a tragedy he had to die so young.

The troops are merely props in their sick version of political theater.

Such very sad news. He was far too young.

Rest in Peace, Tony, you will be remembered well.

re: #45 loppyd
When Ari left is when things started going down hill. Scotty was so in over his head. As long as Dana doesn't let the press get away with anything she'll do fine.

Big storm gotta go.

My alarm mysteriously went off on a Saturday on the hour and the first thing I hear is this sad, sad news.
RIP Mr. Snow. I will miss you very much.

re: #47 jaunte

Trying to learn guitar nowadays while looking for work. It's keeping me busy, but it's really hard (working on the five pentatonic positions). Not looking for a career in music, but looking to be good enough to jam outside of work. Seeing Tony play made me realize I can do that, rather than be a workaholic (I have a nasty tendency to do that).

Let's see if the MSM has a 3 day lovefest over Tony Snow as they did over Russert

doubt it.

re: #31 loppyd

Thanks for posting that. It helps to know that Tony was prepared emotionally and spiritually.

re: #55 Indefatigable

Best of luck with your practice, the job search, and the balance.

Terribly sad. He was one of the good guys. May his family find comfort.

I miss him already.

It sounds like Tony had amazing faith that helped him and his family cope with this horrible disease. Faith is a wonderful thing, completely unproveable but wonderfully comforting. We have lost a brother but heaven is richer today. I look forward to many conversations with Tony when I see him on the other side; I'll have eternity.

I will be eternally sorry that I clicked on that link. Sick scum.

RIP, Tony Snow...

Check out this AP article...could they be any more a bunch of politically driven jerks?!?!?!?

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

"He brought partisan zeal...resigned not b/c of health, but b/c of $$$..."
"Most of Snow's career in journalism involved expressing his conservative views"
"as if he were starring in a TV show broadcast live from the West Wing."

and more.

Red

I almost hate to point it out, but the Daily Kos subhumans are celebrating, of course: Daily Kos: Tony Snow MORE IMPORTANT than Dead Soldiers.

That must make Tim Russert more important than God. There is no such thing as stupidity among liberals. They all drool togeather.

re: #57 Muadib

You're welcome....

re: #61 Fat Jolly Penguin

I refuse to go there. I know I'll just get angry and that's not what I want. Tony Snow was a cool guy who worked the podium like a pro. His commencement speech before The Catholic University of America was inspiring.

RIP Tony Snow.

And any KOS kids out there lurking, just remember this, ALL true Americans would rather die than live the despicable lives you lead.

I just found out. My wife and I are sad...I loved listening to his radio show and was proud of him when he went to work for the White House. I also told her that the dKos tools/trolls/moonbats/idiots would be dancing on his grave.

If there is any justice left in this world (and there is, believe me), then something will happen that will cause all their hatred to come back and bite them on the ass.

RIP Tony Snow and thank you.

You know, when I heard Ted Kennedy had cancer and was going through chemo, I was hoping he would get well and make a speedy recovery. I despised his politics, but he is a fellow human being. The Daily Kos has no such sympathy and show themselves to be the classless, pathetic beings they are by commenting with such vitriol on Tony Snow's passing.

re: #68 Indefatigable

You know, when I heard Ted Kennedy had cancer and was going through chemo, I was hoping he would get well and make a speedy recovery. I despised his politics, but he is a fellow human being. The Daily Kos has no such sympathy and show themselves to be the classless, pathetic beings they are by commenting with such vitriol on Tony Snow's passing.

I had the exact same reaction as you. I live in Mass and think Kennedy's politics are incredibly detrimental to the state and the country as a whole but that doesn't mean he deserves to die. I still hope Sen. Kennedy makes a full recovery.

I can't even comprehend the type of person you would have to be to take pleasure in someone's demise. I truly find it hard to believe that human beings can spew such hatred. How do they live with themselves?

re: #31 loppyd

How beautiful! Thanks for linking that.

RIP Tony Snow. May G-d comfort his family.

re: #69 Jetpilot1101

North Shore girl here....

Love to see the MA Lizards.

Rest in peace, Tony.

Some people have that certain je ne sais quoi about them, and from my remote outpost, watching from afar, it was clear this was Tony. How he could maintain his poise, and that warm smile, even while explaining things to people he knew loathed him, such as the vile Helen Thomas, is a quality we all should strive for.

52 is way too young to pass, and I hope Tony's family is comforted with the fact that God received one heck of a foot soldier today.

I will always remember the editorial he offered on Fox the Saturday after 9/11. It was not only a glance into the soul of a very sensitive man, it reflected our collective feelings better than any other commentator. He was a truly decent man.

God bless Mr. Snow and his family.

RIP Tony

Prayers for his family--he will be missed. What talent. What class. What a decent American.

re: #70 rw in san diego

You are welcome. It is beautiful....and inspiring.

re: #71 loppyd

North Shore girl here....

Love to see the MA Lizards.

There are a few of us in the People's Republic of Mass. I suspect Delahunt will take over for Kennedy once he passes.

Another great man gone, much better than I, much better than most of us. Sad news.

A tragedy for his family. A loss to the nation.

I was at the White House the day he left. The entire staff of the executive office building crowded onto the steps facing the West Wing and didn't stop applauding for at least five minutes. I'll never forget that.

For us left behind-
Clay lies still, but blood's a rover; / Breath's a ware that will not keep. / Up, lad; when the journey's over / There'll be time enough for sleep.
-A. E. Housman

re: #77 Jetpilot1101

There are a few of us in the People's Republic of Mass. I suspect Delahunt will take over for Kennedy once he passes.

You think? I think Stevie Lynch is waiting to pounce.

What happened to the sun, BTW?

Rest in peace, Tony. Many prayers for your wife and children.

RIP Tony, you were the epitome of class and a great guy, you will be missed.

At any rate I see the putrification of the left continues un-abated. Way to go lefties cheering the death of a man who's ideaology you dont' agree with. It's simple you dont' agree with them, their not human, no wonder Bolshevism worked so well for a time.

Stay classy, compassioned liberals, stay classy.

Back in the day there used to be more people like Tony Snow. Men and women who had principles, but never stooped to nastiness. Men like Hubert Humphrey, Ronald Reagan, William Buckley. They were warm, friendly and, although uncompromising in their beliefs, did not demonize those they disagreed with.

Now you have Teddy the K borking Judge Bork, you have Harry Reid (nuff said) and you have Murtha and Durbin slandering soldiers.

The good journalists like Tony and Tim Russert are gone, leaving us with screamers. God help us.

God bless you Tony, pray that we get some journalists of your caliber to come and take back the news.

And to anyone of you despicable motherfuckers from kos crawling around here like the cockroaches we know you are, get a life and some compassion you detestable losers.

I almost hate to point it out, but the Daily Kos subhumans are celebrating, of course:

With all due respect, I take issue with the use of the term "subhuman". Pond scum, oxygen-wasting, delusional, perhaps; alas, all too human. The poster cited is well aware of his place in an on-going Civil War:

I'm sorry but it just sickens me to read diary after diary of silly, bleeding-heart little condolensces to Snow and his family.

I swear some of you weak-kneed progessive brethren of mine have no clue about the vicious nature of the ideological battle we are in. When a bad guy dies, we should rejoice, not sing his praises of wish him anything by scorn.

There is a fundamental reason why the progress/liberal movement is so often impotent in delivering effective blows to the right-wing machine-- it has to do with "toughness".

* liquidstoke's diary :: ::
*

Tony Snow was a co-conspirator in probably the largest know fraud ever perpetuated and executed on the American public by it's own elected executive branch.

He was Fox news anchor in the likes of Hannity, Cavueto, & Wallace. This guy was a practiced liar and propagandist before he ever stepped foot into the White House Press briefing room.

RIP, Tony. There are still many of us on the battlements, to continue the defense of freedom.

Public acts of treason abound. Sedition comes easier to some than breathing. The seeds planted in the 1920s and earlier, that sprouted in the '50s, '60s, and '70s, now blossom in the likes of Schumer, Fonda, Kennedy, Clinton, CAIR, Maher, Carter, Murtha, Kerry, Gore; the list goes on. Politicians, actors, reporters, commentators, musicians, Fifth Columnists.......those who believe their 15 minutes of fame somehow endows them with a better understanding of how your life should be run. While I can't fathom most of their motivations, I do know that they are bent on the destruction of America as we have known it; the America of free speech, free worship, freedom to to aspire and to achieve. They are willing to sacrifice the freedom of our children and grandchildren for their grievously flawed view of the world.They villify the Commander-in-Chief, do their utmost to undermine the morale of the men and women who are their sole defense against a hostile world, work to destroy the economic and political systems that allows them the luxury of protest, actively provide aid and comfort to our enemies. They espouse a world without borders, therefore with no nations. No United States of America.

re: #62 Fiery Red XIII

Check out this AP article...could they be any more a bunch of politically driven jerks?!?!?!?

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

"He brought partisan zeal...resigned not b/c of health, but b/c of $$$..."
"Most of Snow's career in journalism involved expressing his conservative views"
"as if he were starring in a TV show broadcast live from the West Wing."

and more.

Red

From your link:

Associated Press writer Jennifer Loven contributed to this report.

Well, that explains a lot, doesn't it?

Rest in peace, Tony.

re: #87 American Soldier

Greetings!

Long time. Hope all is well with you and yours.

WWTD

As angry as those idiots make me (which is easy for them to do), the best way to honor Mr. Snow's memory from this plateau is to not hit the Kos site and pray for those misguided morons.

Kos Kids were jealous of Mr. Snow - he engaged in honest debate with warmth, character and integrity - never hurling insults or lowering himself below the debate itself. Something the Kos Kids and their beloved leader will never understand. Let them choke on their vile insults; it doesn't get them anywhere and they can't take anything away from Snow or his legacy.

Rest In Peace, sir. You will be missed.

May God grant Tony's family comfort in their hour of need.

Tony was an awesomely gifted human being, and we have lost a treasured fellow traveler. When Rush would announce that Tony would be filling in, it was always a must-listen for me. The man always exuded intelligence, class and grace. Rest in peace indeed, Tony Snow.

As for the imbeciles over at the DKos manure factory, they are what they are. It is said that God doesn't make mistakes, so I'm going to assume those lost souls are a product of some divine joke we're not privy to. What an immature, misguided and pathetic bunch of losers.

re: #87 American Soldier

Of course I think the Krazy Kossacks and their ilk forget that Kennedy and The Kleagle are both on deck also, not that I would personally take a swipe at when they pass, just sayin' Shadenfreude.

re: #89 loppyd

Thanks. All well, all things considered. I do grow weary of all the bullshit of being an REMF, but it seems to be my lot in life. Hope all is well with you.
/ must go, on the way to another long night in the ER.

It is a sad day indeed when the planet loses a human being with the all the good qualities of Tony Snow.

Please use his passing as a reminder to yourselves and loved ones (if you are over the age of 40 or have a family history) to get a colon screening so that if you are unfortunate enough to develop colon cancer, it can be caught and treated as early as possible. With early detection, colon cancer is a very treatable form of cancer.

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re: #93 American Soldier

Be well and take good care.

re: #92 Blazer In RIC

BIR- 99.9% of us here at LGF didn't insult or make vile remarks about Ted Kennedy, but prayed for him, and those who did get vile got smacked down by Charles, and deservedly so.

Sad news indeed.

I watched and listened to him many times on t.v. and radio. He never attacked the character of his opponents; just pointed out where they were wrong.

The insects at daily scuz should consider that Tony Snow served in Africa while a member of the Peace Corps, personally helping to alleviate the misery in the 3rd world.

Wonder how many of them could say that they did the same.

A good man has passed on and the filth of the blogosphere celebrate. The world is no doubt a little lesser today.

re: #96 Bob in Breckenridge

Thats what seperates us from the left Bob. Despite our differences in ideaology to most of us there is nothing joyful in the demise of a fellow human being and the pain inflicted on their loved ones.

The last time I checked cancer didn't discriminate on the basis of party affiliation. Someone may want to inform the Kossacks and the DUmmies.

Have a good Saturday, all.

Hug your loved ones.

Smile at a stranger.

Show kindess.

The Associated Press hits rock bottom: Classless AP Takes Cheap Shots at Just-Passed Snow.

Oh look! Jennifer Loven again, ever classless.

I called 8 members of the Associated Press board this morning and left messages saying they need to stop using obituaries to slam the deceased, especially a deceased loved by millions of people. The fact that all of them are also newspaper publishers at papers like the Washpo, NYT and Chicago Tribune was an added bonus. I pointed out to them that it's stuff like this that makes their circulations, stock prices and editorial staff get decimated. I notice the Washpo obituary, while detailed about his job performance, manages to avoid cheap shots at Tony and highlights his joyful personality and the fact that he was loved by millions.

The AP makes me sick. Why is Jennifer Loven still employed? I notice she "contributed" to the AP obituary -- contributed potshots, that is.

I really hoped he would be able to win his cancer battle. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Sir.

53 is far too young. Mr. Snow is one of the reasons my daughter is considering Davidson College.

I really miss seeing him on television; and while I liked Russert, I found Snow to be more likeable.

More examples of that famed liberal compassion over at DU:

here and

and for Dick

To be fair, many over there are also showing some real compassion.

Apparently Jennifer Loven and the AP just can't work out why a man in his fifties with cancer might want to raise more money for his wife and three children. More likely she chose to ignore that reason so she could imply that Snow was simply too greedy.

A terrific person and professional, already missed. God bless his family, and God forgive (because I can't) the cretins who celebrate his premature death.

the world lost one more great man :( R.I.P Tony Snow.

This is lovely.

[Link: www.democraticunderground.com...]

Obviously someone celebrating their 15th birthday on DU.

I know it's selfish to mention it at a time like this, but....
as a Virginian, I not only mourn the loss of the man who WAS,
but of the man who COULD HAVE BEEN a great US Senator for Va.

He was so bright and so decent.

Tony was a class act all around. He was fun to watch tangle with the press in the briefing room, he was respectful, but didn't let the press run over him. He made if fun to watch the press briefings.
My prayers are with his family. I am grateful that they shared Tony with us, even though his time was limited.

Rest in peace, Mr. Snow. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Someone do please point the moonbats at this paragraph by John Donne:

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

re: #108 kevinmumaw

Dang. Removed 10 seconds after I linked it. It said basically "F*** Tony Snow and anyone who tells me not to mock his death, blah blah blah, I want my Playstation, wah wah wah, corporate fascist BushCo Halliburton 9-11 truth, etc, et al."

I am so sad that Tony Snow has died. What a special man he was. Maybe it's true that the good die young.

Did you all know that his inability to defeat cancer was Bush's fault? I was on another site, NOT a political one, where one woman attributed the stress of 'lying for Bush' (I have cleaned up her remarks.) as a reason TS's body was unable to fight off the cancer. I called her on it, but I really feel like throwing up. Why are people so hateful?

We need more men like Tony Snow full of intelligence, integrity, talent, and good humor. We are going to miss him.

Thanks for everything, Tony.

Well everyone be careful when your out and about today and dont' get trampled when the lefties leave moms basement and make celebratory runs on Pabst Blue Ribbon and Cheeto's.

well this truly sucks. tony always seemed like a nice enough guy and 53 is WAY too young to die.

god bless ya, buddy.

re: #109 wolfie

Wolfie,
Candles are lit, prayers have been said -- four candles from the two of us - one for Miguel, one for Jammie (because of his sister.)

Wow those press guys sure are brave farting up such sentiments for Mr. Snow.

"Hope" that karma doesn't exists you sorry pressholes.

Liquidstoke emerged from his bong induced haze to post a reply to his detractors...

What Bush and his company have done to our country is greater than anything terrorists have done to it-- and i mean that with the highest respect and honor to those who died on 911, on the Cole, in the several US Embassy bombings, and up to now in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Call the doctor. I've got cognitive whiplash. My faith in humanity is somewhat restored by the fact that many over there think this guy is an insufferable tool.

The Associated Press hits rock bottom: Classless AP Takes Cheap Shots at Just-Passed Snow. And continue to dig deeper.

Don't get mad at the AP. Get even!

If we bomb the AP with e-mails disapproving of their treatment of Tony Snow, we might just be able to annoy them a little...

Many prayers for his family. May the Lord bless them and give them comfort in their time of loss.

Mr. Snow was a man of true class and dignity. I'm sure his soul with be with God for eternity. He was a blessing during his time here. He will be sorely missed.

AP

Asshole Proggies.

re: #120 newton

Don't get mad at the AP. Get even!

If we bomb the AP with e-mails disapproving of their treatment of Tony Snow, we might just be able to annoy them a little...

It might be better to just ignore the AP altogether. They need us more then we need them.

Hit them were it hurts them the most, in their traffic.

A fellow American has passed, this is so sad.

Once again the Left shows its utter contempt for anyone who has the temerity to disagree with what they believe.

UPDATE at 7/12/08 9:41:03 am:

The Associated Press hits rock bottom: Classless AP Takes Cheap Shots at Just-Passed Snow.

I hate the AP more with each passing day.

Before it disappears down the memory hole:

136. Welcome to REAGANLAND.....WHERE EVERY DEAD REPUBLICAN IS A non-discussed, respectable, loved HERO

sorry snow------- his bullshit lies and smarmy face caused the deaths of soldiers, the ignoring of global warming, the spreading of disinformation.

poor poor hitler... we will miss him... let's not speak ill of the dead... he was probably just some misunderstood painter who caused millions to die

poor poor snow....

SORRY...

probably NOT a good DAY to discuss him... and certainly it is not his family's fault... i am saddened by the loss they must feel

BUT FOR EVERYTHING THIS PUG-REPUBLICAN MOUTHPIECE LIED ABOUT... sad but true

-------by the way.... take a moment today to tell Cheney, Bush, Rummy, Rice, Powell, etc to FUCK OFF. they will die some day and you dont want to miss this golden opportunity while they are still here

What very sad news to wake up to. I feel like I just saw Tony on TV not too long ago, looking good and sounding positive as always. He was certainly a great example of how to enjoy life and those around you.

And what in the hell is wrong with liberals? What is this "ideological struggle" that is so much more important than simple human decency? For all of the compassion and moral authority that 'they' claim to wield, their ideology sure attracts the evil, idiotic scum among us.

Wow....I'm really bummed. I have a short list of people I would just love to sit down, have a long lunch, and listen to them, pick their brains, get their opinions.....Tony Snow is on that list.

RIP.

re: #129 newton

Your comments were deleted, and if you continue down that path, your account will be deleted too.

re: #126 kevinmumaw

Don't know who first said this (years ago):

A salient difference between conservatives and liberals in the post-Sixties age is that conservatives think liberals are wrong (or stupid), but liberals think conservatives are evil.

RIP Tony.

Let this just remind us that the left truly is the enemy. They have no redeeming qualities, we don't need to find common ground, they need to be crushed and tossed on the ash heap of history along with their commie masters.

re: #127 newton

Ignore them?!? They keep doing the same thing over and over! And we just have to sit down and do nothing?

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. It's time to show what we're made of, people! The time to talk has ended! It's time for action!

What do you intend to do? The American people are already telling the media quite clearly that they aren't necessary, as evinced by falling viewership for network news, declining subscriptions to drive-by newspapers, and the continued cable dominance of Fox News (BWAHAHAHAHA!). I'd put down the pitchfork and torch and just enjoy the death throes of institutional liberalism, if I were you.

re: #131 Charles

Your comments were deleted, and if you continue down that path, your account will be deleted too.

?Thank you

Tony Snow's passing has left a void that will never be entirely filled.
I've expressed my sympathy and condolences to his family and wished him Godspeed on the DT, with the wish that folks wouldn't go to, much less quote from comments at Huffpoo and Kos, although I acknowledged that Charles might do just that, to point out again what truly low-life sub-humans they are.
The AP came as a total shock to me; as much as I disrepect them as journalists it never occured to me that they would, in their own snarky way, manage to malign a man who served this country - a country he loved with all of his heart - I honestly do find shocking and wish there was someway we could make our voices heard by the Powers That Be over there. Except, of course, the Powers That Be at the AP probably approved this hateful bit of "journalism" in the first place.

Sorry Charles, I quoted him in my #134 above. Please feel free to sick Stinky on it, if you wish.

re: #135 GGMac

?Thank you

Removing that question mark in #135 - finger slip.

Repeating comment: Thank you, Charles.

re: #126 kevinmumaw

BTW, all but the first sentence should be in quotes. Not my sentiments, obviously. RIP Tony.

Well, if that's the case, I think I no longer need to come down here. I'm no longer welcome around here

Sorry, guys, for that! But I am too hurt by all of this happening. If I cannot add anything good to this, it's time for me to go.

OK Charles, you have my permission to delete my account. It's your site, after all.

re: #131 Charles

Didn't see Newtons comment Charles, just the same if Markos had 1% of the class you possess, he would police his site also. Even if he would have blisters all over his fingers a bad case of carpal tunnell and gone through five keyboards today alone.

re: #132 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Don't know who first said this (years ago):

A salient difference between conservatives and liberals in the post-Sixties age is that conservatives think liberals are wrong (or stupid), but liberals think conservatives are evil.

No doubt. I remember when Ted Kennedy had his brain tumor, posters on this site were all about praying for him and his family, not infantile, hateful remarks. That makes me proud.

re: #142 kevinmumaw

I remembered it when I first read it (an op-ed column, I think) because of an illustration my existentialism prof had used in college. He characterized the difference in perception of good and evil by giving a Middle Ages example. Picture a nobleman on a horse and a peasant on the street. The nobleman looks down at the grubby peasant and says "bad". The peasant looks up at the well-dressed nobleman and says "evil".

There may be (or have been, back in the Sixties) some correlation. I don't know.

He was brave throughout the ordeal. I missed him on FNC, but he was exactly what the WH needed, and he worked through his illness with class and dignity. 53 is too young, and he will be missed. Godspeed Tony.

I had to read it more than once to be sure I read it right. 53 is too young.

R.I.P. sir.

We already miss you, Tony.

Rest in peace, Tony. And may your family have comfort at this terrible time.

I'm sorry, guys!

Over and out.

The whole country has lost a truly articulate, affable, and charming gentleman. Condolences to his family.

/... AP and the "progressives" show the ugliness of their inmost being in situations like this. Sad, pathetic creatures they are

OK Everyone -

This is the Second BIG LOSS of Real Journalists this year. Tim Russert was about my age and seemed to be a fellow that "Burned the Candle at Both Ends" - to that degree, his death was at least "understandable." Tony Snow was about the age of my younger sister and as best as he could with his condition appeared to be doing everything possible to stay alive.
Both deaths have reminded me of my own mortality/impermanence. A good lesson to absorb. As to Tony & Family - My Kaddish. That is all.

-S-

A good person is gone. He possessed class. Rest in peace Tony.

I wish that for one day I could change my screen name to "RememberTonyS"

I always enjoyed his work, his wit, and his wisdom.

A fine tribute to Tony from Brit Hume at RCP.

My condolences to Tony Snow's friends, family, colleagues and neighbors. I am sure that Tony Snow is in heaven and at peace. He lived a rich full life and this country and the world is the better for his short sojourn here.
It is amazing that sites like the DK and DUMB (they don't deserve full attribution) are filled with such alleged non judgmental hate mongers.
It is more than strange that the kind of hate they have towards republicans they don't have in the slightest towards the enemies of this country, say, terrorists, AQ, Hamass, FARC, Hizbollah. When a republican dies, the venom comes out there, but when a terrorist dies it's almost as if many there feel as though they've lost a close near and dear friend. For so many posters there to have such a moral blindspot is frightening to say the least and doesn't auger well for any potential Obamanation Administration (G.F.) I am encouraged by those here who pray for the souls of those they don't agree with, not wishing ill on them. However, there are a class of persons that although I try to be a Christian, I cannot pray well for, and if they have life threatening illnesses, I would not pray for their health. These are not the usual political figures, but are ruthless murderers, dictators, terrorists and their willing followers.
I do pray that they be led from their vile ways, to peace and loving kindness, but should they not, and continue in their evil, I pray that the Lord speedily numbers their days so that they may join Him sooner than they would like. If that makes me evil or non Christian, well, I take that risk, because there are some acts and actors (both genders and transgenders (don't want to be pc villified as well) ) so perverse, that I could not in good conscience pray for their success and long life. If others here are more enlightened, God Bless them.

re: #113 avspatti

I am so sad that Tony Snow has died. What a special man he was. Maybe it's true that the good die young.

Did you all know that his inability to defeat cancer was Bush's fault? I was on another site, NOT a political one, where one woman attributed the stress of 'lying for Bush' (I have cleaned up her remarks.) as a reason TS's body was unable to fight off the cancer. I called her on it, but I really feel like throwing up. Why are people so hateful?

We need more men like Tony Snow full of intelligence, integrity, talent, and good humor. We are going to miss him.

Thanks for everything, Tony.

Just wanted to add part of the quote that has me in such a rage:

"Holding a position of being a spokesperson for such a terrible person like Bush must have trumped all the positive thoughts and prayers that were being said for him."

Sorry, but I just can't stand it. Off for some Excedrin. :{

A truly kind, fair, likable, smart, even-tempered, strong, logical and well spoken man. I was saddened to see this this morning.

re: #132 pre-Boomer Marine brat Well now, see that's where you are mistaken - liberals (or more accurately, far-lefties) don't THINK. They may feel conservatives are evil, but they most assuredly do not think that they are.

Tony Snow was a great man. I'll miss him.

But why, why, why can't this administration find other press secretaries like him? Is he the only one out there able to take on the press?

Sad news indeed. Mr. Snow executed his responsibilities with class, grace, and intelligence under difficult circumstances. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

RIP Tony Snow. He knew he was sick but didn't lie down. He kept answering the bell. The name for that is "Hero."

From the KosKids: "Tony Snow was a co-conspirator in probably the largest know (sic) fraud ever perpetuated and executed on the American public by it's own elected executive branch."

I love that quote for it's significant Freudian slip. Say it out loud. The piece of pus knows he's telling a lie. He knows there was NO fraud and even when he's trying to slam Tony, his subconscious won't let him.

re: #153 eaglewingz08
"when a terrorist dies it's almost as if many there feel as though they've lost a close near and dear friend..." that's because, other than near and dear, they HAVE lost a friend.
The ultra Left in this country - that is, the "activist" wing of the Dem Party has ALWAYS felt - when a Republican was president - that anything BAD that happens to or in America is GOOD for them; it gives them, they feel, a chance to get back into power.
That they haven't even the vaugest thoughts of what to do with that power, should they ever achieve it, hasn't even crossed their mean, little, brains.

I'm tempted to say that he had more class in his little finger than a whole host of left wing moonbats, but I 'll just keep it to my self. The Lord has drafted a newsman for his team. Rest in peace.

I loved listening to him on the radio. His charm and wit were obvious in his speech. I felt strongly when he left the White House to earn more "money" = all Republicans who make money are evil, that he was preparing to provide for his family because he knew that his time was short.

I do often go to DK just to see if they are still as unbelievable as always, but today I refuse to give them even a passing glance.

Tony Snow was a decent, honest and caring man. My condolences to his wife and children.

RIP

It's a very, VERY sad day. I read this earlier and it was like a punch in the stomach, even though I expected it. He was truly one of the greats and we've desperately needed his wisdom and ability to communicate it.

Prayers for his family. I'm sure they are missing him more than all of us combined.

:'(

Let the ugly ghouls have their fun - karma is a very very nasty bitch!

I've loved Tony's wit and affluence with the English language for years and still fondly remember him subbing for Rush on occasion. To be honest, I can't believe that he's gone and am hoping that I am stuck in a bad dream of some sort.

Fare thee well, Tony, you were loved and adored by many here.

My sympathies and prayers to the Snow family.

Tony- I will always cherish our brief conversation together. You were truly a class act, and you will be missed. Rest in Peace.

The Lefties - soooo well known for their alleged "compassion" and "tolerance"...well, their tirades about a good man and solid reporter, Tony Snow, yet again belies their BS. The Lefttards are bastards, plain and simple; with zero regard for anyone's life. Well, unless the lives in question are terrorists, murderers, criminals and such, then they are all over the "sacredness of life".

But, for someone like Tony Snow, who is the real deal, and did the right things, and lived a full life; the Left holds men and women like him in complete and utter contempt.

RIP, Tony Snow. You and Tim Russert were truly the last of what the press SHOULD be. Now, all that is left (say, 98.957%) is the dregs of the Earth, wanting to "make a difference" rather than actually reporting the news!

re: #123 Syrah

It might be better to just ignore the AP altogether. They need us more then we need them.

Hit them were it hurts them the most, in their traffic.

Absolutely. I'd never dignify those vermin by acknowledging their existence.

I thought he was doing well and then this. Sad news. Tony was a good and decent human being. A class act all the way. He was very much fact driven and concerned for logical argument. This I remember about him. I also enjoyed him on the many shows I've seen him on, including as a fill in guest for Rush Limbaugh. Seems like all the good guys are dying.

RIP

I will really miss Tony.... a one of a kindd gentleman and all around cool guy.
So many people had hoped against hope that he would beat that disease.
Rest in peace, Tony.

and you wonder why I had no kind words when Ted (Chappaquiddick) Kennedy came down with cancer ?

the left is evil and the enemy and we should not forget that
not they we should jump for joy at their misery, like Teddy for example

but I myself don't think they deserve public sympathy

R.I.P. Tony. You fought the good fight and always showed yourself to have all the class that your detractors so pitifully lack.

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Tony Snow was a first class act.

Tony Snow was a decent and honorable man, I'll miss him.

As for the left wing blogs, I'm going to ignore them for the rest of the week; they have no decency, nor honor and are truly vile. These sick people cannot be allowed to govern this country.

Tony was calm, cool and the classiest in a field of classlessness. This is a huge loss for everyone who ever enjoyed his gift. God bless Tony and his family

Huffington Post is now using something new (for them)...moderating the comments to allow only decent statements.

Bet the dozens of moonbats trying to post their hate messages against a good man who left us too soon are going extra nuts today.

It's funny how the sub-human moonbats are saying that Tony Snows passing is more important then then are soldiers but when given the opportunity they dance on your soldiers grave. What a bunch of unthinking idiots.

re: #154 avspatti
No doubt, the "true believers" will think that if BHO gets elected cancer will disappear and all life will be magically improved.

Thank God that Tony lived and that he is now released from his earthly bonds.
His example has inspired me to to be a better person.

A truly great man, his passing leaves us diminished yet also enriched that he lived.

Rock n Roll Heaven gets a valuable addition, and now Tony and Tim can start up HNN - the Heavenly News Network.

Love you Tony, my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

A good man first, a good newsman/press secretary second.

RE the Kos, it's instructive to see how they react to the deaths of conservatives versus the responses on conservatives to the death or illness of liberals. I was pleased and encouraged by the responses posted on conservative blogs to Ted Kennedy's brain cancer and the death of Tim Russert. There is a difference between playing hard and just being mean.

Rest in peace Mr Snow, you were a giant in a land of midgets when it came to dealing directly with the deranged liberals of the press corp, especially that battleax Thomas.

Condolences to his wife, children and many friends.

So here is a class act over at my.bo.com, responding to a member extending condolences to the Snow family:

your kidding right? | Report to Admin | Reply
By George Pridonoff Today at 11:48 am EDT

they all had time... time to prepare for his death
how much time does an iraqi family get when bullets rip into their houses and family member die. save your heart, those kinds of american families would never appreciate it anyway.
and dont let up on smashing the opposition this election either. tyvm

Tony was hired at CNN for Election commentary but suddenly got sick. My prayers go out to his family. I will always remember him as the best press secretary. God rest his soul.

Tony was one of the reasons I started watching Fox.
He came across so honest and open and like he really cared about each guest.
I just saw a newsman cry while talking about his death.
Rest in peace and prayers for the family.
Thanks for a classy site that doesn't even have to think about turning off comments, Charles.
I bet Arianna is jealous.

re: #183 karmic_inquisitor

George Pridonoff would appear to be the prototypical Obama supporter, would he not? BHO should feel beyond same that he is currying favor with utter lunatics like Georgie Boy. I'm certain he's not, as the man himself appears to be shameless.

A beautiful, special man -- I'll miss him terribly.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends -- this is a big loss for all of us.

RIP ---- Tony Snow ----- A Mentsch

I am someone who was fortunate enough to have known Tony personally. A finer man never breathed air, nor one with more courage of his convictions. I admired him constantly.

We used to play music around various campfires, he on flute and myself on upright bass.

I shall miss him dearly. I am a much better man for having known him.

RIP, Tony. We shall all gather together on the other side of the river one fine day, once more, in a world without strife or division.

The most disgraceful part of the AP obit on Tony Snow was the two-word phrase:

Critics suggested...

That's a cowardly way of saying "I think..."

(The AP scribblers would say, in their defense, that writing with the first-person singular pronoun "I" would be, in many contexts, a violation of journalistic style rules. Which is perfectly true, but -- how convenient for journalists who happen to be chickenshits.)

Rest in Peace Tony Snow.

A video of:
Tony Snow vs. Helen Thomas

Is it really necessary to mention Kos or Huffpo in the same breath as Tony Snow? If I wanted to smell their stench I could just go there.

RIP, Mr. Snow. We were fortunate, indeed, to have you as part of our nation's public face.

My sincere condolences to the family.

RIP Tony Snow.

As for the AP, they should just come clean and change their name to Associated Propagandists.

RIP Tony Snow and prayers for his family.

I loved him on the radio and regretted it just a smidgen when he went to the WH

re: #143 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I remembered it when I first read it (an op-ed column, I think) because of an illustration my existentialism prof had used in college. He characterized the difference in perception of good and evil by giving a Middle Ages example. Picture a nobleman on a horse and a peasant on the street. The nobleman looks down at the grubby peasant and says "bad". The peasant looks up at the well-dressed nobleman and says "evil".

Interestingly ambiguous example!

"Ambiguous" because you could take it in different ways depending on your professor's (and the listener's) own political and class biases.

For example, one person might criticize the nobleman for being wishy-washy (he balks at using a word as emphatic as "evil"), while praising the peasant's willingness to call a spade a spade.

But another person might say that the nobleman's judgment of the grubby (and perhaps suspicious-looking) peasant is somewhat restrained by a sense of noblesse oblige towards someone much less fortunate in life -- while the peasant may be judging the wealthier man much too harshly, out of spiteful envy.

I posted this on another blog.

A truly classy gentleman, the type of guy you would love to have as a friend. Compare and contrast Tony Snow with his low life predecessor Scott McClellan.

I will always remember on 9/11/01 Snow pointing out to Colin Powell the Palestinian celebrations, something no one else in the media would think to do.

Rest in peace, Tony Snow.

To think that that piece of shite Keith Olbermann had Tony Snow once as "worst person in the world." Olbermann has a future reservation in hell.

RIP Tony Snow.

Ah, the Left. All Compassion, Love, and Listening To Other Points Of View...unless it's someone who disagrees with them, then comes the type of speech that'd get you arrested if you were shouting it on a street corner.

During daily briefings, he challenged reporters, scolded them and questioned their motives as if he were starring in a TV show broadcast live from the West Wing.

Well it was his home field. He did challenge reporters and he did scold them and he did question their motives. I find this to be all true and I loved to listen to him when he did it. As far as it was his TV show maybe that can be construed into a compliment. He was in charge when he stood at the podium. I guess I like the way I read the AP quote. It shows a man in charge.

Rest in peace, Tony. May the peace and comfort of the Lord surround your family and friends. You will be missed.

Tony, I will miss you.

Thanks to you we now have a new standard for class, grace, wit and character.

I hope you are jamming with Louis Armstrong and Bo Diddley right now!

Progressives really should be called "regressives". "Trogressives"? (Too insulting to troglodytes?)

How about stupid assh*oles?

Ladies, please avert your eyes while I address a message to the leftist scum out there.

To any liberal scum reading this: You're all a bunch of knuckle dragging, sub-moronic, sexually retarded manbitches who wouldn't know what to do with a woman if the instructions were printed on her naked ass.

Tony Snow was a man of great dignity, courage, wisdom, humor, and strength. He and his family went through a hellish ordeal, and now he is at peace, in a place where there's no more pain. Prayers and love to his family and friends. May they be comforted in their time of need.

I have a friend whose father is fighting this type of cancer. This is a hard blow to her as well.

As for Kos and Huffpo, let them wallow. They do it only because they know he is and was a better man than they can possibly comprehend.

Rest in your well-deserved peace, Mr. Snow

This is indeed a sad day. Tony Snow was a class act in every respect. He will be missed.

There have been three people during my life that I didn't know personally and had never met but whose deaths affected me deeply Jimmy Stewart, Ronald Reagan, and Tony Snow. All three of these men had something in common and it was their profound goodness. It was that their presence in the world just made you feel that there was hope and a future worth looking forward to. It was their unabashed love of our country it was many countless things. God bless you Tony you will be a man who can't be replaced and who would pooh pooh being compared to someone like Ronald Reagan. May your family be comforted in the knowledge that you were loved by so many people, who they will never meet, but who share in their loss. You were a class act among people without class. RIP

The flame that burns twice as brightly burns half as long.

Not an original thought, but the author escapes me at the moment.

Tony was a fine man. We, as a people, are all poorer by his passing.

R.I.P. Tony Snow

R.I.P Tony.

This is terrible.
Rest in Peace Tony Snow...and may God's Perpetual Light shine upon you.

Such sad news. A truly talented man that will truly be missed not only by his family and friends but by his many many fans..RIP Tony.

You could have fit Keith's friends into a phone booth

-Tony Snow on Keith Olbermann

Tony Snow - ALWAYS a class act! I missed him when he left FoxNews, and now I'll never get to see his special brand of reporting again. :-(

RIP, Tony! Sincere condolences to the Snow family.

Oh god, Huffpo has coments enabled for a post about Tony's passing. Why?! They must have put a team of moderators on it, I'm assuming.

Rest in peace, Tony.

I just read through a few and, sadly, disgracefully, no moderators. Pigs.

Tony Snow, so likable, so trustworthy, so bright, he will be missed by those of us who only knew him from TV, I can only imagine the loss his friends and family are now feeling.

Adios, Tony. I loved your style and your wit. No more pain, no more needles, no more sickness.
Goddam cancer.

Contrast the reaction by DKOS, HuffPost, and others to his untimely death, to the reaction of this very site and many other "right wing" sites when Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer.

The compassion (and ability to not HATE someone because you disagree) from the right, and the distinct lack thereof from the left is very telling, IMHO.

Also, he was by far the best of Bush's P.S.'s.

He will be missed.

Godspeed, Tony. We are richer for having known you.

And to you ever-so-classy lefties... what goes around, comes around. It'd behoove you to remember that.

I wish that I was surprised by the reaction of the leftist crazies, but, alas, I expected them to be vile and they are. I hope they get help with their rage issues, and soon.

Tony Snow generously shared his faith with us in a written essay. In light of that, it is a comfort to note that those who revile his memory and slander his life work today in public screeds, gloating, have surely had their reward.

Mr. Snow understood what cause, and for Whose Kingdom and Banner he fought. His pitiable, vile detractors have had their simian moment of glory, transient and sordid.

We who believe know that one of our champions has gone home, to the unending vision of Light and loving kindness, a good and faithful servant.

RIP Tony

re: #224 Joan

simply eloquent, thank you

That totally freakin sucks. He was truly a good soul. God bless him and his family.

I actually just signed up to the dKos site to respond to that diary...shudders just to find out that you have to wait 24 hours before I can post. I guess they figure that after a day people will forgot about their drivel and not post a rebuttal... what cowards.

/spit

How did I know I'd find some rabid brain vomit hate quoted here. Kos is a given. The AP was certainly a surprise. Well, these ARE the enemy. They help the Al Queerda and radical Islam in numerous valuable (to the enemy) ways. Truly disgusting.

Let's not forget who got these zombies mounted on their mission of hate and insanity. The Democrat 'Leaders', who would draw and quarter their own Mothers in public square for a chance to control that big cash register in DC.

Tony Snow is one of the greatest standout class acts of our time. Deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Here in Midland, The Tony Snow radio show was on at the time I was driving one hour to work. Tony made the drive, even having to go to a less than friendly job, a real joy. To me, his style was the best. And I only heard and read that his family was always first. Bless you, Tony, and all your family, friends, and loved ones.

Very sad news, Tony Snow will be greatly missed.
Kos and Huffpo scumbags will get what they deserve one day

I was saddened by the passing of Tony. A man of class, dignity and intelligence along with humor and a nice person. After reading the AP story, I was stunned at the classless, mean spirited diatribe. Perhaps these reporters are representative of those "mean" Americans Michelle Obama speaks of. What a clear distinction between the comments when Tim Russert passed (who leaned to the left) and now Tony Snow (who leaned to the right). I note the blogs, of the right leaning,were respectful and mindful of both men and sent blessings to their families. I have lost so much respect for 1/2 of the population and am more than convinced there is serious character disorder going on.

RIP, Mr Snow. I enjoyed hearing your radio show and seeing you take on the White House Press Corps(e). You gave the Big C a good run and didn't give up.

Prayers to the family.

I really liked Tony Snow. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. I hope his family doesn't hear about the horrible commentary by some in this country. I just cannot understand it...

Too young, and too soon. You will be missed, Tony.

God bless--

re: #210 tridroid97

The flame that burns twice as brightly burns half as long.

Not an original thought, but the author escapes me at the moment.

Tony was a fine man. We, as a people, are all poorer by his passing.

R.I.P. Tony Snow

"My candle burns at both ends,
It will not last the night--
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends,
It burns with a beautiful light."
Edna St. Vincent Millay (from my rather foggy memory).

Mr Snow was always a joy to watch and listen to. He didn't suffer the fools in the press when he represented the president. I will not visit the haters sites. Just reading some of the above tells me all I need to know. Rest in peace. Prayers to the family.

#236 Jefiner

Thank you.

Again, Tony, you will be missed.

Say Hi to Mary Jo, when you get there for me Tony as I'm sure I wont' get a chance to apologize to her, sipping Cutty and oiling up Cabana Boys, on the river Styx, for a few thousand years.

- Ted

Tony, you were a babe, a great journalist and a classy gentleman even when sparring.

As for the AP, they are dross. Did anyone hold it against poor Tim Russert, that he worked for Moynihan or Cuomo? Of course not. He was a fine newsman. But God forbid the AP should forget that one of their colleagues was more Conservative than they.

My prayers with Tony's family are with them tonight. RIP.

Don't lay all the blame for those potshots on Loven... because the main byline, Douglass K. Daniel, is a piece of crap, too.

re: #236 Jefiner

"My candle burns at both ends,
It will not last the night--
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends,
It burns with a beautiful light."
Edna St. Vincent Millay (from my rather foggy memory).

The only part that your memory fogged (sp?) up a little is the last line, which in the original was: "it gives a lovely light." But whatever the wording, it's a suitable epitaph for any gifted person who dies at an unexpectedly young age.

(Although it does imply a link between the nature of a person's greatness and his premature demise -- so it's most perfectly suited to the case of, e.g., an artist who produces his best work under the influence of alcohol, but then dies from alcohol-related disease. I'm not sure if Snow's work contributed to the progression of his cancer in any way.)

I am always sad when I hear of any person passing away, especially from something like cancer which my father has survived and my mother-in-law is fighting. I am also very saddened to hear that anyone should die at the tender age of 53 years old.

May Tony Snow's family take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and that he left a very classy and distinguished legacy. He also gave hope in a very public way to people fighting cancer all over the world.

RIP, Tony Snow indeed. You have made the world a better place.

Tony Snow was one of America's best. Millions of us will miss him as he brightened our days so often with his smile and his grace.

Rest in peace, Tony.

Tony Snow caught our attention - one amongst many newscasters on TV ... but he was different. He had a curious smile, as if he was letting on to the viewers that he knew the material he was given to work with was poppycock, so we came back again and again to watch him, wondering what he was up to. When he was given more freedom and control over his own work, we were delighted to discover a sharp mind and refreshingly informed person. He was always extremely polite and restrained - qualities that are hard to find these days, especially in the media which celebrates excess. Wish we had more like him.
May he rest in peace and may his family be consoled and supported in their loss.

Commenters on that Daily KOS thread beat him up over his disgusting comments. One Daily KOSer who knew Tony Snow had good things to say about him.

What I don't get is this whole "Tony Snow is guilty of spreading Bush administration lies". What the hell are they talking about? What lies? That Saddam was a threat? That giving taxpayers more of their own money helps the economy? That toughing it with N. Korea will lead to their disarmament (and it has)?

They're a bunch of nuts and anything negative they have to say about Tony Snow is based on mental illness.

Tony Snow is one of the few MEN in the old midwestern sense. Decisive with an underlying generosity. I will have to try to live up to his fine example. My sympathy to his family.

See you on the other side, Tony.

Just got in....so very sad that Tony has been taken from us. God bless him and his family.

Rest in Peace Mr. Snow. You, sir, have left a void that cannot be filled. May your family find some comfort in that knowledge.

What a fine man Tony was, My prayers go out to his family and friends. I'm left nearly without words, all I can say is that I think I'll go cry now.

I read the comments--all of them--on the Daily Kos diary. Before I go take a long, hot shower (gonna need a brand-new bar of soap for this one), I wonder if the disparate tone of the comments on that diary don't reflect a growing divide between the nice liberals and the rabid dogs of the far left.

This would mirror the divide we're starting to see in the Muslim world between the radical fundamentalists and the ones who just want to worship Allah and live a decent life.

Afghanistan (to a small extent) and Iraq (to a large extent) have been the "tipping points" that have brought about the growing gulf between the hardcore Islamists and the "Muslim street". Ongoing examples of foaming-at-the-mouth hatred like this Kos diary may be the thing that creates a gulf between the decent liberals and the neo-fascists of the modern American left.

I've got a few liberal friends, and they're constantly trying to square their innate belief that conservatives are inherently evil with the knowledge that I'm a conservative, and don't fit that bill. Not entirely, anyway. People like them aren't going to be attracted to those who dance on the graves of people whose only crime was to disagree with the Left.

So as revolted as I am by the ignorant hatred expressed so nakedly in this diary, I'm tempted to say "Hey, pal, keep 'em coming."

Maybe there'll be an Anbar Awakening among the decent people on the left, and goose-stepping leftist hatemongers like Moulitsas and this "LiquidStoke" character will be more and more marginalized--just like Al Qaida in Iraq.

And then, by Tennyson's "soft degrees," maybe we can help them see a few glimpses of the truth.

After that first wave of ugly comments, DU tightened up:

I gave the moderators instructions to delete inappropriate posts about Tony Snow.

So, instead of creating extra work for them, it would be nice if people would voluntarily refrain from posting inflammatory crap that makes us all look like jerks.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Why would LGF be so considerate of Tony Snows passing? He was one of "those people" that believed in Intelligent Design. I talked with Tony several times back when he had his radio talk show. He was a VERY religious person.

GOD rest your soul Tony, you were a very nice man!
We will miss you.

re: #253 bikekiller

Why would LGF be so considerate of Tony Snows passing? He was one of "those people" that believed in Intelligent Design. I talked with Tony several times back when he had his radio talk show. He was a VERY religious person.

1. proof?
2. Even if so, so what? He was a very nice man.

re: #253 bikekiller

Why would LGF be so considerate of Tony Snows passing? He was one of "those people" that believed in Intelligent Design.

There is not a religious bone in my body and I am against ID. That being said, I find your question misguided and offensive.

re: #254 Joel
1. proof?
2. Even if so, so what?

In #1 you ask for proof.
In #2 You automatically disregard anything that could have been provided in #1.

Kind of like saying "don't confuse me with facts, my mind is made up"!

re: #242 Throbert McGee

blushes and hangs head

I knew I should have checked against a bad memory . . .

But it's still a beautiful bit of verse, and describes Tony Snow's incandescent life. The world is a little bit darker without him.

I remember channel surfing one night and happened to land on the familiar face of Tony Snow on HBO. Yep, he was on Real Time with Bill Maher, and naturally they stacked the decks with the usual bleeding heart to Rabid Liberal friends of Bills.

And Tony stuffed the lot of them. He let them know he was a Christian Conservative, a Republican, and called the lot of them what they were Liberal Socialists.

Loved it. Normally, I can't stand Bill Mahr too much of a Darwinist religious nut for me, but that night Tony Snow stood up, stood out, and stuffed him and his America hating buddies.

re: #149 Dr. Shalit

Don't forget Jim McKay (though I think he was in his eighties), but that makes three towering journalistic figures this year.

re: #253 bikekiller

Bad form.

Two, Four, Six, Eight ........................... Who do we appreciate ..... Tony , Tony , Tony ................... God bless him.
Two candles tonight for Tony and his family ......... always the colour is blue.

Today Tony Snow died. When I saw it on TV I stood up and it hit me like a punch to the gut. A roar to my side caught my attention. Then the standing and clapping and hurrahs from a mob of people made me so mad I turned to them and got ready to blast them with both barrels. How dare they cheer his passing! Then to my surprise I noticed that none of these people could see the TV screen. No one knew about his death. They stood to clappe at four service men that were disembarking from a jumbo jet.

As the laddies passed us a wave started as more people stood up to clappe. I joined in to control my shaking as I asked myself a simple question. Would Tony allow emotions to overtake a misunderstood picture of a good situation? Or any situation?

I felt a little ashamed of myself for thinking the worse of these good people. These people whose only worries that day will be about getting home, meeting family and friends, and living with a freedom not possible in ¾ of the world.

Kos, Moss, loss, moonbats, loonbats, goonbats, they will never matter.....to me.

I can only wish that Tony Snow had hung around a little longer. I miss him.....We will miss him .....until another steps to the plate ......... The colour is blue.