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cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts) Sun Apr 8, 2012, 01:45 PM Apr 2012

I just read that Mike Wallace died.

CBS News guy.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57410999/remembering-mike-wallace-1918-2012/?tag=cbsContent;cbsCarousel

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I just read that Mike Wallace died. (Original Post) cherokeeprogressive Apr 2012 OP

Finally! I didn't like how he interviewed (his art forum) and I heard he liked to drink The Straight Story Apr 2012 #1

The thread you reference was actually the first thread I've ever hidden. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2012 #2

Reporters and politicians back in his day all drank. Cleita Apr 2012 #4

Most people (do) like to imbibe once in a while. demosincebirth Apr 2012 #5

I love this: "He asked the Ayatollah Khoumeini if he were crazy." nt gateley Apr 2012 #3

The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)

1. Finally! I didn't like how he interviewed (his art forum) and I heard he liked to drink

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sun Apr 8, 2012, 01:48 PM

Apr 2012

(yes...this in reference to another thread and posted in sarcasm)

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)

2. The thread you reference was actually the first thread I've ever hidden.

Reply to The Straight Story (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 8, 2012, 01:49 PM

Apr 2012

People... I swear.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)

4. Reporters and politicians back in his day all drank.

Reply to The Straight Story (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 8, 2012, 02:37 PM

Apr 2012

Bars and cocktail parties were part of the venues where they got their stories, tips and information.

demosincebirth

(12,558 posts)

5. Most people (do) like to imbibe once in a while.

Reply to The Straight Story (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 8, 2012, 03:51 PM

Apr 2012

gateley

(62,683 posts)

3. I love this: "He asked the Ayatollah Khoumeini if he were crazy." nt

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sun Apr 8, 2012, 02:33 PM

Apr 2012

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