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2016-08-16 9:10 PM

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Taking a break from the presidential race for a moment, the world of politics has lost an important voice today. After 34 years of being the host of the Mclaughlin Group, John has passed away this morning. I watched his show every week and appreciated his dedication to producing a show with no BS. He never gave an introduction, he never wasted time with small talk, he went straight to the issues and then kept the ball rolling until there was only just enough time to interrupt and say "Out of time! Bye bye!" Kudos to him and the rest of the panel for keeping their audience informed on major issues of the day. One of my favorite John quotes which seems fitting now:  "Person of the year: Pope Francis, especially now that he's told that animals can go to heaven. And Oliver is up there waiting for me."

Godspeed Mr. Mclaughlin.



2016-08-16 9:37 PM
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Taking a break from the presidential race for a moment, the world of politics has lost an important voice today. After 34 years of being the host of the Mclaughlin Group, John has passed away this morning. I watched his show every week and appreciated his dedication to producing a show with no BS. He never gave an introduction, he never wasted time with small talk, he went straight to the issues and then kept the ball rolling until there was only just enough time to interrupt and say "Out of time! Bye bye!" Kudos to him and the rest of the panel for keeping their audience informed on major issues of the day. One of my favorite John quotes which seems fitting now:  "Person of the year: Pope Francis, especially now that he's told that animals can go to heaven. And Oliver is up there waiting for me."

Godspeed Mr. Mclaughlin.




Oh man, that is sad.
I've been watching the MG since I was a pre-teen in the 80s.
My wife and I incorporated the show into our homeschool class as a part of social studies to kickstart discussions on politics with our kids.
This is very, very sad.

It was not unexpected though as they had gone a couple weeks without airing a show, and then, on this week's and his final show, he could not be present for the show, but the trooper he is, he taped his questions for the panel, and his voice was quite affected. He had not missed a show in 34 years from what I'm told. 89 years...quite a full life. He will be sorely missed.


2016-08-17 10:31 AM
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I'm almost a little embarrassed to say that I've never heard of the guy.  From what I'm reading though, he seems like a good dude.   

2016-08-17 10:46 AM
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Well if you want to know why I am chirunner134 just have to watch this clip. Though it does get cut off a little bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sdVx5gQz6w
2016-08-17 4:43 PM
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Well if you want to know why I am chirunner134 just have to watch this clip. Though it does get cut off a little bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sdVx5gQz6w


I LOVE that you are chirunner 134 because of that. Awesome.

Here's the full clip...it is so hilarious.

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/mclaughlin-group/n9987
2016-08-17 5:23 PM
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Originally posted by chirunner134

Well if you want to know why I am chirunner134 just have to watch this clip. Though it does get cut off a little bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sdVx5gQz6w


I LOVE that you are chirunner 134 because of that. Awesome.

Here's the full clip...it is so hilarious.

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/mclaughlin-group/n9987


Best part is. I am sane and everyone is insane and they are all trying to get my magic bag. I use that line all the time.


2016-08-17 6:33 PM
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The funny thing is that John was so good humored about Dana Carvey's impression of him, that John actually used some of those lines semi-regularly from there on out during the show. For example "On a scale of 1-10, 10 being absolute metaphysical certitude..."

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