Daily Kos Attacking Charlton Heston on His Passing

Stop The ACLU ^ | April 6, 2008

[Lady J USA 1981]

Daily Kos Attacking Charlton Heston on His Passing

Posted on April 6, 2008

I guess we shouldn’t expect any sense of decorum from Kossacks, but it is pretty lame that they had to unleash their hatred only minutes after the announcement of the passing of famed American actor Charlton Heston. A Daily Kos “diarist” named doriangz started out calling Heston a “gun-nut” and ending with his life and causes being considered “political nutdouchebaggery,” and the incivility just flowed like the opening of a damn from Kos posters’ keyboards after that. Not much respect for a man who’s film career spanned many decades, who marched with Martin Luther King, and fought to uphold our Constitution.

One poster said that Heston tore into the “victims of Columbine,” one Marcus Tullius said he laughed when Jerry Falwell died and that Heston’s death made the world a better place. And Fairy Tale echoed that with a post that said, “Things are already getting better in America” now that Heston was dead. RandySF said that he was sorry but that he “can’t think of anything nice” to say about Heston. Aqualad08 seemed to think that if there were “no guns in heaven” that would make it “hell” for Heston.

And they were just getting warmed up.

Then, we always have to have the “he’s a crappy actor” types like poster jazzmaniac and the ones that have no respect, like ohcanada who said, “As we sow.. I didn’t respect him in life..and I won’t in death.” Then FischFry jumped in to say that he assumed that mention of the Heston film “A Touch of Evil” was really a description of Heston himself.

And, predictably, there is the foul mouthed type that we have all come to associate so specifically with uncivil leftists, too. PerfectStormer posted a loving “So long, motherf***er” when he heard the news of Heston’s death.

But remember, these are the same sort of people who claim that it is they that are the more “compassionate,” more “caring,”, and more “civilized” in our society. Well, if the compassion they displayed for Charlton Heston is any indication, we are in more trouble than we thought… either that or the left has no real compassion at all.

I favor the later, don’t you?

Still, there were several posters that were chagrined by the hate and uncivil postings by their fellow lefties. So, at least some of the Kos posters were sorry to hear of Heston’s passing and upset at the ignorance of the other posters.

But, all the vitriol is sadly to be expected from the more “loving” left, unfortunately. I can only imagine how the media will treat him over the next few days. Who can doubt that their compassion will quickly fade to be replaced by sniping and attacks of this iconic and quintessentially American personality?

[Fred Hayek]

Because they think it makes them ‘popular’ with their ‘crowd’.

Have these people outgrown high school? Junior high?

[mware]

I didn't see all the comments but I would say that about 60% of the comments were insulting in nature.

Some very decent comments though.

[The Ghost of Rudy McRomney]

Happening on local sites all over, as well, as evidenced by this Toledo one:

http://swampbubbles.com/film-legend-charlton-heston-dead-84

[fieldmarshaldj]

Liberals... spreadin’ the hate wherever they go.

[Big Guy and Rusty 99]

I find it so disgusting their behavior. When President Clinton had his heart attack, I prayed for his recovery. Just because you are diametrically opposed to someone’s political view, doesn't mean you should wish them harm. Such behavior is so crass and inhumane that they should be ashamed of themselves. Unfortunately, they are without shame. I ask: wouldn't they be better off spending time doing their regular schtick? You know . . . coddling rapists, pedophiles, illegal aliens, and other criminals.

[Emmett McCarthy]

Thank you. It is my hope that I’ll not be judged by God for all my failings. Upon the passing of another - whether I liked them or not - the only appropriate response is to commend them to God. I think anyone who would wish damnation upon another has never really contemplated the true nature of hell.

[subterfuge]

DailyKos has nothing on ill-bred Freepers... nothing.

That is utter BS. I've seen hated, far left "icons" that have died and 98% of the FReepers posting are very respectful. You are a moron if you think there is No difference between FReepers and DK posters. Assinine really.

[carton253]

Ouch! I must have hit a nerve to warrant such a reaction.

[Hacksaw]

Ouch! I must have hit a nerve to warrant such a reaction.

More likely you were just incredibly wrong.

[reagan_fanatic]

The Daily Koz is the Internet’s litter box, collecting unwanted turds into one convenient location.

[subterfuge]

Ouch! I must have hit a nerve to warrant such a reaction.

Ya think? See, I AM a FReeper. You, on the other hand, seem to be a whiny-ass troll.

[carton253]

Read the thread... I’m not the only one who thinks that. I guess we are all just incredibly wrong.

[carton253]

LOL! Call your names... it seems to be the only argument you can mount.

[Bender2]

Hi ya, mware! I am slowly getting my health back.

On the TV Guide webpage about Charlton Heston's death, several libs made their usual rude comments.

I replied:

1) The above comments of ttokc, wollam11 and johncapu just reconfirms that civility and even common decency is still not a trait of the liberal establishment. These people have no shame and even less intelligence, but Chuck knew that and would answer, “Yes, you may try to pull my gun from my cold dead hand, but there may be one or two other of my fellow armed citizens to prevent you from doing do.”

Gadzooks! You three haven't a clue, do ya?

Danny, still well armed in Texas

2) Re: johncapu’s “Danny, well armed, but not well educated.”

Well, John, old sport, I do know that only a ignorant schmuck would not consider it rude to make fun of an accomplished actor on the day of his death just because you disagree with his politics.

As I said, you and your ilk just keep on proving the Leftist Agenda you promote has no manners, no civility, no decency and no conscience.

You, sir, are empty of any sense of honor or integrity and I can only await your next post to confirm this once again.

Have a nice day,

Danny, Still Well Armed in Texas

[mware]

Well done Bender.

I was contemplating responding to their comments.

Isn't it just like them to want to steal something from the dead.

Seems the only thing they want out of the dead besides votes are taxes.

[mware]

I know you want to get back to normal, but don't rush it.

You really do have to watch out that you do not weaker the muscles in your side while you are recovering.

Ya don't need a hernia operation on top of the gall bladder thing.

[eleni121]

The morlocks from DK are on the march.

[eleni121]

Great Heston (plays the lawyer Vargas) line from Touch of Evil (dir. Orson Wells, 1957):

A policeman’s job is only easy in a police state.