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Jarqui

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39. Yes but regardless of age, when you have thought like he did, behaved like he did and
Thu Jun 26, 2025, 07:22 PM
Jun 2025

worked like he did for the causes he did, and then he looks around near the end, he's not exactly going out of a high note. It is depressing for all of us but we have a ray of hope that we'll eventually come through it. Trump, his administration and the media have stomped all over the things he stood for and worked for. Regardless of his age, that had to be tough for him to take.

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;-( elleng Jun 2025 #1
A superb human being. Such a huge loss. NewHendoLib Jun 2025 #2
The voice of humanity and sanity no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 #3
An antidote to the human excrement,Rush Limbaugh. BattleRow Jun 2025 #23
Great journalist and always provided insight into the news. He will be missed. Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #4
His various interviews and stories introduced me to political news Prairie Gates Jun 2025 #5
Night before last, I caught this clip on the Tube: interview with Ursula K. Leguin Fritz Walter Jun 2025 #56
Two people of character and knowledge having an informed conversation about matters of interest Prairie Gates Jun 2025 #57
A journalist of such... 2naSalit Jun 2025 #6
... littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #7
I hate to see him go, Haggard Celine Jun 2025 #8
... Docreed2003 Jun 2025 #9
One of the greats Jilly_in_VA Jun 2025 #10
He and Tim Russert were heroes of mine. BattleRow Jun 2025 #22
He was so kind. It spread. A champion. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #11
He was so civilized BeyondGeography Jun 2025 #12
Bill Moyers has always been BlueMTexpat Jun 2025 #13
An amazing man, always a pleasure to listen to. generalbetrayus Jun 2025 #14
NOT LIKED BY FOX NEWS Jimvanhise Jun 2025 #15
The Bill Moyers Frontline documentary: Two American Families: 1991-2024 ultralite001 Jun 2025 #19
What is going on today probably shortened his life ... Jarqui Jun 2025 #16
Well Jilly_in_VA Jun 2025 #24
Yes but regardless of age, when you have thought like he did, behaved like he did and Jarqui Jun 2025 #39
Bill Moyers Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #17
I really liked him and his style. llmart Jun 2025 #18
Used to watch his PBS show "Now" all the time. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 2025 #20
When I think of Bill Moyers Codifer Jun 2025 #21
I have the DVDs of... MarcoZandrini Jun 2025 #50
Everyone should read this essay/speech by Mr. Moyers! lastlib Jun 2025 #25
Thx for this..i didnt know these facts about his life Demovictory9 Jun 2025 #26
Whenever you see this quote/meme BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 #32
This is such sad news. I used to like watching his discussions with Joseph Campbell. LoisB Jun 2025 #27
Best of the best Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #28
Respect, Appreciation & Love To Sir WiVoter Jun 2025 #29
A great man. barbtries Jun 2025 #30
Early in our marriage my wife and I used to watch his PBS show World of Ideas. NNadir Jun 2025 #31
A stark contrast to Karoline Leavitt Gimpyknee Jun 2025 #33
Boy is THAT ever true. calimary Jun 2025 #55
Once filmed a scene on my Aunt's restored home Porch JCMach1 Jun 2025 #34
😌 RIP Bill Moyers 🕯 and TY electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #35
That makes me very sad. choie Jun 2025 #36
We've lost a national treasure Wild blueberry Jun 2025 #37
You will be missed, Mr. Moyers. mwmisses4289 Jun 2025 #38
Rest well UpInArms Jun 2025 #40
:( mzmolly Jun 2025 #41
Damn, just damn! paleotn Jun 2025 #42
RIP MustLoveBeagles Jun 2025 #43
Safe Passage - Bill Moyer used compassion and intelligence, in equal measure, to make people better. SalamanderSleeps Jun 2025 #44
RIP, Bill Moyers. A true journalist. My husband and I sueh Jun 2025 #45
Bill Moyers, "citizen journalist." pat_k Jun 2025 #46
There goes a great being mahina Jun 2025 #47
Huge loss. What an awesome human. RIP Bill Moyers. KPN Jun 2025 #48
A real journalist and a first class person too. Botany Jun 2025 #49
I will miss his humanity. Festivito Jun 2025 #51
insightful and very thoughtful journalist. Prairie_Seagull Jun 2025 #52
His work should be mandatory research for every student of journalism in every college and university. lees1975 Jun 2025 #53
RIP Bill Moyers Mblaze Jun 2025 #54
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