Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Truly. Deeply. Sadly.
One of the funniest writers, one of the most perspicacious observers of the political scene, and one of the most dearly loved proponents of truth in the midst of muck, Molly Ivins died tonight. Ms. Ivins' pieces were a joy to read and for those lucky enough to see her occassional public appearances knew she spoke as clearly and humorouosly in vivo as in print. Her measured handling and dismantling of the porcine Bill O'Reilly at a book fair in 2003 was delicious.She will be missed, especially in these days of soft journalism. Not too many columnists left with the ability to chew on an issue and give us the essence, and always with wit. A salve for the unpleasantries.
(Here she is with Jim Hightower on YouTube)
(Here's a piece from the Progressive Magazine.)
Here are 2 fine tributes to her passing.
From Cowtown Pattie.
One from Jim from ArchaeoTexture.
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Molly Ivins was my hero, my role model. Her boots will be hard to fill, and I miss her already. A true Texas treasure.
Well said. Molly Ivins had a LOT of backbone in her character ... maybe that's what made her a truly tall Texan, in more ways than one.
I had the privelege of meeting Molly Ivins once, and it was wonderful to meet her. She was wonderful, and I think the world is a better place because she was here, and a sadder, less honest place now that she's gone.
I am genuinely heartbroken at her death. What a fantastic human being.
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