Breaking: Jerry Falwell in “gravely serious” condition after being found unconscious; Update: Falwell dies, says AP; Update: Falwell’s in hell, says Phelps
posted at 12:58 pm on May 15, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Just across on Fox. No details yet, but the death wishes should be flowing like wine soon on nutroots blogs. Keep an eye out, and stand by.
Update: He’s at the hospital in Lynchburg, unconscious and, according to one source, being given CPR.
Update: They’re getting warmed up at DU. Here’s a particularly nice image. Meanwhile, the Kossacks debate just how much like Hitler Falwell really is and beg each another not to descend to the level of “the wingers,” death wishes apparently being a hallmark of the right-wing blogosphere in KloudKuckooland.
Update: According to Fox News, the AP is reporting that Falwell has died. I wonder how the candidates will deal with this at the debate tonight.
Update: The Kossack comments are getting nice and hot now. And here’s your quote of the day at DU. They’ve actually closed that thread and opened another one, where they’re already going full steam.
Anyone following HuffPo? I’m heading over now.
Update: Comments appear to be closed.
Update: McClatchy has already posted an impressively detailed obit.
Update: Weasel Zippers is keeping tabs on Think Progress, where they’re drinking the wine straight from the cask.
Update: Ben Smith snarks, “And so this evening’s question is how glowingly John McCain will describe his former antagonist.”
Update: Early condolences from Pat Robertson, Mitt, McCain, and — Al Sharpton.
Update: A little sunshine from one of John Edwards’s favorite bloggers.
Update: Bob Owens is doing a little lefty round-up himself.
Update: This has got to be apocryphal. Doesn’t it?
The reaction from the reporters? Grins and chuckles mostly. One grizzled veteran journalist said, “I hope they (CNN) remember all the horrible things he said.”
Another reporter simply said, “It is a good day.”
Update: No tears at TMZ.
Update: Poor Jerry. All that gay-bashing and he still couldn’t earn Fred Phelps’s respect. Meanwhile, in Frisco’s Castro district, gay activists are planning an “anti-memorial.” Attendees are asked to bring Tinky Winky dolls.
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Get the hip boots out kids, Allahs going to the swamp.
KelliD on May 15, 2007 at 1:01 PM
This could get ugly in a hurry.
JammieWearingFool on May 15, 2007 at 1:08 PM
Hope he gets better for what its worth
Defector01 on May 15, 2007 at 1:10 PM
I don’t wade in that water, when I already know what flotsam and jetsam I’ll encounter. Those people are so eaten up with their own hatred that their souls are already two miles down where no light penetrates.
Veritas on May 15, 2007 at 1:10 PM
I suspect the netroots’ degree of happiness about this is inversely proportional to their sadness about the death of Arafat.
Damian P. on May 15, 2007 at 1:11 PM
I’ve never been a big fan of Mr. Falwell’s or TV preachers in general, but I hope he’s OK.
vcferlita on May 15, 2007 at 1:11 PM
There’s gonna be dancin’ in the (virtual) streets over at Huffpoop.
Tony737 on May 15, 2007 at 1:18 PM
HuffPost has had something up for 30 minutes and no comments. Odd. They’re probably still sleeping.
JammieWearingFool on May 15, 2007 at 1:19 PM
I bought a copy of Falwell’s Liberty University study bible. It is a thoroughly annotated version of the King James text.
I recommend it to the curious. You don’t have to agree with Falwell’s theology or politics, but you should at least disabuse yourself of any media-created notion that Falwell leads a bunch of uneducated fundamentalists. Their study bible is as dense as any other academic text I’ve ever read, but with a refreshing lack of transgressive deconstructionism (or whatever else they call Comparative Lit gobbledegook these days).
Get well, Rev. I haven’t always approved of your methods or conclusions, but you’ve proved to any rational observer that you have a heart for the lost.
Anton on May 15, 2007 at 1:22 PM
i have very little love for Falwell who I’ve frankly thought to be a self righteous fool who speaks more for his pocketbook and power then faith or G-d. I still wish him the best though.
Hitting the organic free range weed can usually put someone out for a few more hours then us normal people and its not like they have to do something important or work
Defector01 on May 15, 2007 at 1:22 PM
Our prayers are with him and his family.
Without the Moral Majority there might not have been a Reagan presidency. Or, without Reagan there might not have been a moral majority. Either way, they complimented each other and the world was better when they did.
LonelyMassRepublican on May 15, 2007 at 1:22 PM
They say that Monday’s the worst day for heart attacks, but everyone I’ve known personally, that had one, has been on a Tuesday.
Not that I know Mr Falwell personally. Which I’m sure would be a great relief to him.
I don’t agree with a word he says, but I wish him well.
Tanya on May 15, 2007 at 1:24 PM
I also wish the Reverend Falwell the best. While I disagree with much of the Reverend’s theology, I know that he is a man of integrity and wish him a speedy recovery.
Matt Helm on May 15, 2007 at 1:25 PM
From one of the links. It’s early, but we may have a winner.
Canadian Infidel on May 15, 2007 at 1:26 PM
My prayers go out for the Falwell family.
Side note: Jerry went to undergraduate school with my father. He’s not the demon the MSM has made him out to be.
common sensineer on May 15, 2007 at 1:29 PM
They’re not allowing comments at the HuffPost.
Censorship!
JammieWearingFool on May 15, 2007 at 1:34 PM
Yahoo!’s Answers site has had a few disgusting messages from the oh-so tolerant liberals. Here’s a few from their “Politics” section:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoSGX9HtFSYf4EeCtQpoOGHY7BR.?qid=20070515101029AASimYk
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AijD4u81McRlJPaMBqpzHVLY7BR.?qid=20070515102148AAwmcBi
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhRO.Y4UTjXxUV3ODU1CjZDY7BR.?qid=20070515102707AAqtiTR
And a slew in the “Religion” section:
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=Ap29RLacHXRmcs58YnvXzfDb7BR.?link=list&sid=396545163
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 1:37 PM
Are my posts just not appearing because of links?
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Frangdangit! Okay, as I was trying to post, Yahoo!’s “Answers” site has had a few disgusting questions and comments already. Check out their “Politics” and “Religion” sections. I’d provide links, but HA apparently doesn’t like me posting links.
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 1:40 PM
The story is up at msnbc – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18679412/
My prayers for him and his family.
Canadian Infidel on May 15, 2007 at 1:43 PM
My condolences to his family and to those who cherish his life.
As a Jew, I had many differences with Rev. Falwell, but he was always a strong supporter of Israel. May he rest in peace.
aunursa on May 15, 2007 at 1:44 PM
I had to read The Moral Majority Report in my (Baptist) high school civics class, and since then I have never put a great deal of stock in Rev. Falwell’s views. Still, he is (was?) a man of much greater intelligence than his detractors gave him credit for. And much as I love Milos Forman, I always felt that the portrayal of Falwell in “The People vs. Larry Flynt” was unduly cartoonish.
SWLiP on May 15, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Not a fan of his either but sorry for his family and hope that their faith will sustain them. I’m sure the Kos Kids, et. al. are celebrating ad nauseum. I guess that’s the difference between the majority of the posters at Hot Air and the lunatics that post on those sites-for the most part, no one here ever wishes ill or pain and sufferring on any of them but they have no qualms about wishing death, torture or “flames of hell” on anyone they disagree with.
Catie96706 on May 15, 2007 at 1:46 PM
Their party will end sad for them. Having him around was a plus for them.
Entelechy on May 15, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Interesting how liberal atheists suddenly start believing in Hell when someone they hate passes.
infidel4life on May 15, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Rest in peace.
SouthernDem on May 15, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Rest In Peace, Reverend.
tickleddragon on May 15, 2007 at 1:51 PM
Not a fan, but a sad day nonetheless.
CBarker on May 15, 2007 at 1:53 PM
No kidding.
tickleddragon on May 15, 2007 at 1:53 PM
I had plenty of reasons not to like Falwell not the least of which were the numerous times he’d stick his foot in his mouth especially in his comments about Jews (G-d doesn’t hear our prayers, the anti-christ will be a jewish male). Having said that, RIP and my prayers go to his family. I didn’t like him but I don’t hate him or think he’s a demon.
Defector01 on May 15, 2007 at 1:53 PM
RIP, Rev Falwell.
Bryan on May 15, 2007 at 1:56 PM
I’m Catholic, but I had a surprising reaction of crying hard when I said a prayer for him. It’s just that even though religious doctrines and methods of bringing our religious beliefs to the public square may divide us, you can’t say that Rev. Falwell didn’t love God and Jesus with all his heart and tried to serve Him as he believed the Bible set forth. I imagine the God I worship telling this man who served His children on the earth “Welcome home, son.”
deedledee on May 15, 2007 at 1:57 PM
With the moonbat leftist comments being left all over the net, you’d think we killed Osama.
Tim Burton on May 15, 2007 at 1:59 PM
No; then they’d be SAD about THAT
Poor innocent muslim who was framed for Bushco’s 9-11 government plot gets murdered
Defector01 on May 15, 2007 at 2:03 PM
Your culture war is over Jerry, now enjoy eternal peace. And thank you for your fine work.
Maxx on May 15, 2007 at 2:04 PM
I’ve never cared for Rev. Falwell. Him and Pat Robertson struck me as the wrong way to be a mainstream Christian.
That said, may God grant peace and grace to his family.
Kai on May 15, 2007 at 2:05 PM
I don’t know Jerry Falwell and I have no idea what he taught or believed, but I know that all men go to their maker at death and I pray he will recieve the mercy and forgiveness for his weaknesses that I will need when I do the same. Best wishes to his family and I hope all the good that he ever did will continue onward in his absence.
csdeven on May 15, 2007 at 2:08 PM
This will sound really weird but… I wonder if he is talking with God right now and if so, can you imagine the conversation?
Dash on May 15, 2007 at 2:09 PM
Tru2my2 on May 15, 2007 at 2:10 PM
oh! argg! I need a lesson in quoting!
I was trying to quote the “Update: comments appear to be closed”
Tru2my2 on May 15, 2007 at 2:12 PM
I, too, had my issues with many of his views, particularly what he said after the 9/11 attacks about how homosexuals, feminists, and others caused the attacks to happen. However, his sudden death today saddens me.
RIP, Dr. Falwell. My condolences to your family and to your flock.
Gottafang on May 15, 2007 at 2:13 PM
I scanned the comments at democraticunderground. My G-d, this goes beyond hatred! Are there really that many psychotics in this country? And it appears they all stumble to the left!
stonemeister on May 15, 2007 at 2:13 PM
I just caught the news of Reverend Falwell’s passing. I and my family send our condolences to the Reverend’s immediate family and to his extended family at Liberty College.
Matt Helm on May 15, 2007 at 2:15 PM
It was somewhat cartoonish, but only somewhat. Flynt certainly went further out of his way to be an asshole than the film suggests — that’s Flynt’s whole schtick — but Falwell actually made Flynt what he is by throwing a very public hissy-fit about it all and resorting to a lawsuit that tried to do an end run around New York Times v. Sullivan.
Centerfire on May 15, 2007 at 2:16 PM
RIP, Jerry Falwell. Now may you enjoy the real “Shining City upon a hill.”
Drum on May 15, 2007 at 2:17 PM
The HuffPosters are commenting on the Gonzalez thread. Updated my link above.
JammieWearingFool on May 15, 2007 at 2:19 PM
Haven’t looked at the others, but the amount of venom at ThinkProgress is absolutely ridiculous.
dalewalt on May 15, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Conservative Underground is following the reaction at Democrat Underground here:
http://www.conservativeunderground.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=37
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Jerry will now have his final opportunity to defend his actions and his beliefs.
BohicaTwentyTwo on May 15, 2007 at 2:22 PM
Blatant hint ignored, obviously.
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Well at least now his conversations with God can be face to face.
Poor God, like He doesn’t have enough to worry about.
honora on May 15, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Rest in Peace Reverend!
You are now in a place so much more peaceful than this hateful world! May your work continue LONG after this sad day!
LonelyMassRepublican on May 15, 2007 at 2:27 PM
They’re especially happy over at Fark. Here’s a sample:
Ahhh, the tolerant left…
Ugly on May 15, 2007 at 2:28 PM
The behavior of the left is not very surprising. I hope the family is being shielded from this venom for now.
Bad Candy on May 15, 2007 at 2:32 PM
Another shining example of liberal tolerance.
ZK on May 15, 2007 at 2:33 PM
Falwell may not have been perfect – who is? – but he loved the Lord. Jesus is embracing him right now and saying, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
JinxMcHue on May 15, 2007 at 2:34 PM
I had the honor of meeting the man in person. Although he made statements that I as a christian did not agree with, he was a man that truly loved God and wanted the conservative voice to be heard. He did a great job on that, and now he is at home to be with the Lord. He is better of there than us here.
JVelez on May 15, 2007 at 2:40 PM
Quality Krazy at Kos:
Reality based, indeed.
John from WuzzaDem on May 15, 2007 at 2:41 PM
The comments at KOS are almost unbelievable.
abinitioadinfinitum on May 15, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Their happiness will backfire.
Entelechy on May 15, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Rest in Peace, Reverend. You fought the good fight, whether I agreed with you or not. You stood by your own principles until the day you passed away. May the Lord grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Tennman on May 15, 2007 at 2:45 PM
RIP Falwell
does this present a chance for Newt to hit a home run or grand slam politically?
jp on May 15, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Here we are rejoicing because God has called his servant home.
Men of good will wear the vile comments from men of evil as a badge of honor.
.
The Machine on May 15, 2007 at 2:46 PM
You oughta look at the Fark thread Ugly posted, holy sh*t. I know Fark is no-holds barred, but wow. Wow.
http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=2805124
Bad Candy on May 15, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Well at least now his conversations with God can be face to face.
Poor God, like He doesn’t have enough to worry about.
honora on May 15, 2007 at 2:27 PM
billy on May 15, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Pandagon has a nice sentiment for Reverand Falwell.
William Teach on May 15, 2007 at 2:49 PM
At Crooks and Liars, they’re pleading for it not to turn into a hate-fest. What does that say about them?
JammieWearingFool on May 15, 2007 at 2:50 PM
I don’t usually trust wikipedia, but I read up on JF and WOW! He was pretty opinionated wasn’t he? His efforts to take back this country from the idiots of the 60’s and 70’s will be his greatest achievement as far as my life is affected. Now, as soon as the idiot left of this generation wises up, the US will get back to the moral country it was meant to be.
csdeven on May 15, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Amen!
And let the Left find another Christian leader to villify.
Leave them to their world of hate: “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Jen the Neocon on May 15, 2007 at 2:55 PM
I’m a member of Thomas Road, and my husband teaches at Liberty. My husband is up at the church right at an impromptu service. I didn’t know Falwell Oother than his well-publicized comments) before we moved here, but I have really grown to love him. The idiots who are rejoicing in his death really have no idea who he really was. It’s their loss. He loved people, and if he had the opportunity to be around someone who wished him that much ill, would have treated them with respect and dignity.
He was truly one of the funniest guys I have ever been around. Things will continue to grow here on the foundation that Falwell has laid. I’m sad for our congregation and most of all his family (my kids are friends with his grandchildren), but I’m not sad for him. He loved the Lord and is without a doubt having a great time. :)
acleaver on May 15, 2007 at 2:55 PM
This is my favorite clueless reaction so far from the evil-DUers.
I didn’t always agree with him or his methods, either, but I think he was a net positive while he was here. God bless him and his.
jdpaz on May 15, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Can’t wait for Odormann’s, Tokyo Rosie’s, Bill Maher’s, etc. reactions to this news.
R.I.P. Jerry. You fought the good fight.
kevcad on May 15, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Is it so much to ask that one have compassion for the family and friends of one who has just passed? It is sad that political discourse in our country has deteriorated to this extent. To a large extent, this is a result of the pernicious legacy of the “Political as Personal” left to us by 60s radicalism and feminism: “You are my political opponent, therefore you must be my personal enemy as well. It is not enough to defeat you politically, you must personally be destroyed and humiliated so as never to be a threat again.” Honora and others, ask yourself this question: Do you really want to live that way? What does this anger and hatred accomplish for you? This sort of hatred eats you up from the inside, leaving you nothing but a shell.
I don’t like Senator Reid or Speaker Pelosi’s politics–I think they’re dangerous and foolish; but should something unfortunate happen to them, nor do I personally hate them. I would not gloat here or anywhere else; I would give their families my condolences during their time of loss because that’s the human thing to do. Now yes, I will dance a jig when we get Osama and/or Zawahiri–but that’s a different matter entirely–those individuals and their lackeys have earned my hatred and disgust.
Please, jettison this pernicious and evil notion of the “Political as Personal”.
Matt Helm on May 15, 2007 at 3:03 PM
honora, head on over to HuffPo or DU where you belong. You’re no longer welcome here.
Bryan on May 15, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Sorry, I got my syntax twisted earlier: I meant to say that I do not personally hate Reid or Pelosi nor do I wish them ill–other than being defeated in the next election that is!
Sorry about that, Chief.
Matt Helm on May 15, 2007 at 3:05 PM
That accomplishment has had such far-reaching ramifications that we will probably never fully grasp in this life, completely dwarfing the kooky things he said.
RIP Rev Falwell
infidel4life on May 15, 2007 at 3:09 PM
I was never a fan of his and rarely agreed with him, but that was just stupid.
SouthernDem on May 15, 2007 at 3:09 PM
How long do you suppose it’ll be before we start getting conspiracy theories that Falwell was “terminated” to help clear the field for the likes of Rudy and Mitt in 2008?
Blacklake on May 15, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Good riddance! He was a hateful biggot and will not be missed by me. Funny how god gave him heart disease. He works in mysterious ways, eh.
shackler on May 15, 2007 at 3:11 PM
I commented about Fark.com on my blog. It should definitely be lumped together with the internet vomit spewed on DU, Huffpo and DKos.
Hoodlumman on May 15, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Does this mean she/he is banned?
I think that’s the wrong decision Bryan.
This is a strong site because Honora and others like her/him, post and get answered.
billy on May 15, 2007 at 3:12 PM
Methinks Mr. shackler will not be joining us for dinner.
infidel4life on May 15, 2007 at 3:14 PM
Here’s a quote from Fark.
That’s a small sample, and probably not close to the worst. I agree with Hoodlumman, Fark needs to be included in this.
Bad Candy on May 15, 2007 at 3:16 PM
Classy.
natesnake on May 15, 2007 at 3:16 PM
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