Walter Cronkite and Robert Novak. . . an end of an era. I often disagreed with Novak and thought he went overboard at times, but he made political debate fun. It was still cordial with him, not like the hateful discourse evident with today’s journalist/commentators. For Novak, journalism was a career. For today’s media, it’s a business. I’m not saying one is better than the other, but I’ll miss the old days, and with Novak’s passing, those days are over.
I grew up watching him on shows like The Capital Gang and Crossfire, which were the first programs that triggered my interest in politics. I always found him fascinating to listen to.
He was always very honest and upfront with his opinions, even if they were very un-PC. He was an honest conservative, always blunt and upfront about what he thought. He just didn’t recite GOP talking points, but went against the party when he thought they were going in the wrong direction. I always appreciated that.
A great journalist with a great career. His book/memoir is well worth reading.
Many years ago, I was living with this girl…and I used to make her wait until the The Capital Gang was over before we went out on Saturday nights.
Bob advocated expanding congress to over 500 member and pay each member a straight salary of 50k per year. I also remember when Novak converted from Judaism to Catholicism.
I’m surprised mainstream Republicans are so eager to claim a Ron Paul-supporter as one of their own. Usually, people who oppose a big government foreign policy are denounced by mainstream conservatives as “liberals.” Lol. Sort of ironic.
Bob Novak is the man. A fellow Catholic convert, a fellow Illini (he often wore an orange and blue tie), and a great writer and commentator. He was the sort that would go out on a limb for his own principles instead of shilling the party line. That is something often lacking today, as Miller’s FPP discussed the other day.
Josiah,
You’re familiar enough with me that you know that I tend to agree with Paul on a large majority of issues. It’s some of the people he surrounds himself (or latch onto him) that are what turns me off to him as a candidate. When his cause is vehemently championed by the likes of the David Duke(s) and Lou Rockwell(s), not to mention the black helicopter folks, it tends to overshadow him.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Walter Cronkite and Robert Novak. . . an end of an era. I often disagreed with Novak and thought he went overboard at times, but he made political debate fun. It was still cordial with him, not like the hateful discourse evident with today’s journalist/commentators. For Novak, journalism was a career. For today’s media, it’s a business. I’m not saying one is better than the other, but I’ll miss the old days, and with Novak’s passing, those days are over.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
RIP Bob – a bona fide old school conservative.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Rest in peace, Mr. Novak.
I grew up watching him on shows like The Capital Gang and Crossfire, which were the first programs that triggered my interest in politics. I always found him fascinating to listen to.
He was always very honest and upfront with his opinions, even if they were very un-PC. He was an honest conservative, always blunt and upfront about what he thought. He just didn’t recite GOP talking points, but went against the party when he thought they were going in the wrong direction. I always appreciated that.
A great journalist with a great career. His book/memoir is well worth reading.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Many years ago, I was living with this girl…and I used to make her wait until the The Capital Gang was over before we went out on Saturday nights.
Bob advocated expanding congress to over 500 member and pay each member a straight salary of 50k per year. I also remember when Novak converted from Judaism to Catholicism.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Kris. . . He also converted from Democrat to Republican.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
alaska, correct!
August 18th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I’m surprised mainstream Republicans are so eager to claim a Ron Paul-supporter as one of their own. Usually, people who oppose a big government foreign policy are denounced by mainstream conservatives as “liberals.” Lol. Sort of ironic.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
#7, Paul is a lot more popular on the party then he is given credit for.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I think Novak said that he agreed with Ron Paul on almost everything, but couldn’t imagine voting for him. Hardly a ringing endorsement.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Bob Novak is the man. A fellow Catholic convert, a fellow Illini (he often wore an orange and blue tie), and a great writer and commentator. He was the sort that would go out on a limb for his own principles instead of shilling the party line. That is something often lacking today, as Miller’s FPP discussed the other day.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
“I used to make her wait until the The Capital Gang was over before we went out on Saturday nights.”
Okay, I thought I was a nerd……
August 18th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
He also had the coolest nickname of any politician, journalist, or commentator.
August 18th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Josiah,
You’re familiar enough with me that you know that I tend to agree with Paul on a large majority of issues. It’s some of the people he surrounds himself (or latch onto him) that are what turns me off to him as a candidate. When his cause is vehemently championed by the likes of the David Duke(s) and Lou Rockwell(s), not to mention the black helicopter folks, it tends to overshadow him.
August 18th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Goodnight, Sweet Prince of Darkness
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/goodnight-sweet-prince-of-darkness/
August 18th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
My friend Bob
by Paul Begala
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/18/begala.novak/index.html?eref=rss_politics&iref=polticker
August 18th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Tommy,
I agree with you on David Duke and the black helicopter nuts, but what’s wrong with Lew Rockwell???