George Carlin and Tim Russert each passed away within a month of each other. I am certainly bummed to see these two great people go. I was entertained by both. I looked up to Tim Russert. I have laughed at many a joke from George Carlin.

Tim was a special guy. He talked to presidents and world leaders. He asked the questions the common American wanted. He was a journalist all journalists should be. I watched many a "Meet the Press" on a Sunday morning and I will miss his humor and whit on election night.

George Carlin died yesterday. He had his share of heart issues, and I am sad I will not get to hear another joke from him. I own many of George's book and all of his CDs. I have seen him in person 4 times in my life. Sure he was vulgar, sure many say he was tasteless, but he thought differently then all of us and made us see the dumb side of society.