Name an awful old white man who you think the media would not sanctify upon their death, and I'll show you how they would.
"RIP former president Donald Trump. He really shook things up and inspired so many progressives to get involved in politics. When America elected its first Black woman president, many credited that achievement directly to Trump's presidency."
"McConnell, a deeply-principled master of using the levers of power to enact or block sweeping reforms, provided stability by helping fill many judicial positions that Pres Obama was unable to. Even his opponents lovingly called him Turtle of the Senate."
"Rove, maintaining a low, largely nonpartisan profile, helped remake American politics, and shepherded America after the horrors of 9/11."
"Gingrich's Contract w/ America was a groundbreaking way to connect directly to Americans of all political stripes"
"Gingrich's Contract w/ America was a groundbreaking way to connect directly to Americans of all political stripes"
"Kissinger, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was widely lauded as one of the world's most preeminent peacemakers and thought-leaders, and was also known for his rapier wit, numerous TV appearances, and for being a good friend and counselor to Hillary Clinton."
Madoff's misjudgments captured the country's imagination and were the basis of 2 different screen adaptations starring Robert DeNiro and Richard Dreyfuss. Rarely discussed is how he gave so much of his fortunes to charity.
LOL he's ALREADY considered a "survivor" by the majority of the media, lauded for his perseverance and coming out on top despite having his life "ruined".
"Denny" Hastert, jovial but thoughtful, was nevertheless willing to be forceful, such as when he boldly said John McCain did not understand the meaning of sacrifice. In 2016 he was caught up in #MeToo hysteria but was never prosecuted for any sexual crimes
Seagal was widely credited with popularizing martial arts in America, and among his beloved cult films, he is perhaps most well known for starring opposite a young Amir Talai in The Onion Movie.
In Sandusky's 30 years as a linebacker coach and defensive coordinator, Penn State gained a reputation for outstanding linebacker play, producing 10 first-team All-Americans at that position, and acquiring the nickname "Linebacker U".
Putin, unanimously idolized in his home country by all living citizens and journalists, helped end decades of animosity between the US and Russia, ingeniously leveraging social media, and playing the Yoda to Donald Trump's Luke Skywalker.
Weinstein, credited with launching the #MeToo movement, was lionized in Hollywood as a top tastemaker, deciding who made it and who didnt. Everyone knew- if he wanted something, he'd stop at nothing to get it. He didn't know the meaning of the word no.
Milo, the bad-boy of the alt-right, rubbed some people the wrong way with his unflinching commitment to free speech, but it was his fashion sense and candor about his sexuality that endeared him to a surprising number of initially reluctant followers.
aw y'all I'm spent, I'll try to come back tomorrow but I welcome anyone who wants to crowdsource the glowing eulogies of awful old white shitbags
Sessions, a wildly popular Alabama senator, boldly overcame a failed nomination for US District Court Judge to eventually rise to become Attorney General. While there, he earned the support of many liberals who promised to protest if Trump ever fired him.
O'Reilly bucked the trend of conservative Fox commentators by registering as an Independent, proudly maintaining a No Spin Zone on The O'Reilly Factor, the top-rated cable news show for 16 yrs. He wrote a tribute to Jon Stewart when he left the Daily Show.
Until his untimely death from a massive coronary, Bannon was the rumpled everyman who deftly stumbled from one high-profile career to another -- movie producer, web mogul, and of course president whisperer -- leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met.
Pence was a true throwback when it came to a slavish respect for the sanctity of women and marriage. Extremely reluctant to assume the presidency once Trump was impeached, Pence was lauded for the stability he brought to the office after taking the oath.
