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Progressive journalist Eric Boehlert dies in bike accident - great loss [View all] cilla4progress Apr 2022 OP

Fuck - it's true cilla4progress Apr 2022 #1

cilla, maybe change your subject line blm Apr 2022 #15

Perfect - cilla4progress Apr 2022 #22

I fear you are correct superpatriotman Apr 2022 #2

Nooooooooooo blm Apr 2022 #3

OMG! This is huge. Liberal In Texas Apr 2022 #4

This is seriously depressing tenderfoot Apr 2022 #5

My condolences to his family and the nation. FalloutShelter Apr 2022 #6

Check the replies - I'm afraid it's true cilla4progress Apr 2022 #7

Tweet from Aaron Rupar: highplainsdem Apr 2022 #8

Same! Omg, so stunned. nt LittleGirl Apr 2022 #35

TY🤷‍♂️💖 I was reading Eric Boehlert Cha Apr 2022 #82

How sad. kacekwl Apr 2022 #9

RIP budkin Apr 2022 #10

He's been a hero of mine for years. Such tragic news. Native Apr 2022 #11

Yes it's true. RIP... CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #12

Damn. The devastating news just keeps coming. Boehlert was a treasure. hlthe2b Apr 2022 #13

I'm just devastated. Nevilledog Apr 2022 #14

Yeah, I read his stuff all the time Bettie Apr 2022 #16

Rest in Peace Eric Boehlert - gone too soon FakeNoose Apr 2022 #17

His DOD has already been added to his Wiki page, Totally Tunsie Apr 2022 #18

. Effete Snob Apr 2022 #24

Oh wow...even worse than expected. Totally Tunsie Apr 2022 #26

I am not certain it is him Effete Snob Apr 2022 #38

It's him. babylonsister Apr 2022 #84

Not witnessed by anyone and yet foul play is not suspected? ffr Apr 2022 #99

A couple of things Effete Snob Apr 2022 #101

Then my next question is, what compelled him to go for a bicycle ride at 9:40 PM at night in rain? ffr Apr 2022 #110

It is amazing you can't appreciate how absurd this is Effete Snob Apr 2022 #111

I'm not going to follow your distraction with the car, but you just justified the absurdity, as you ffr Apr 2022 #113

++ llashram Apr 2022 #121

their viciousness is what makes me want to know more ffr Apr 2022 #124

He is a member of the Montclair Social Club, which is near the intersection in question Effete Snob Apr 2022 #127

Consider Effete Snob Apr 2022 #108

The gates would deploy a long time before the train comes along, I suppose ffr Apr 2022 #109

I rode in the rain on Monday Effete Snob Apr 2022 #112

And you imply that I need to believe in some absurdity to justify your reasoning? ffr Apr 2022 #115

What's that picture of? IE: The location. Liberal In Texas Apr 2022 #117

It is the closest grade crossing to the station in question Effete Snob Apr 2022 #118

I agree with your assessment of the location on N. Fullerton Ave. The train was enroute from Hoboken Liberal In Texas Apr 2022 #119

You are correct Effete Snob Apr 2022 #123

It was Fullerton Ave Effete Snob Apr 2022 #126

The world is fucking out of kilter cilla4progress Apr 2022 #19

Yep, the good are getting sick or dying. The disgusting live on. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2022 #27

OMG, what a gut punch. demmiblue Apr 2022 #20

Wow that's terrible SoonerPride Apr 2022 #21

Local paper Effete Snob Apr 2022 #23

WTF?!!! Damn, that's awful..... nt Carlitos Brigante Apr 2022 #25

. . . rogue emissary Apr 2022 #28

What a loss -- for everyone. yonder Apr 2022 #29

damn bigtree Apr 2022 #30

This is a voice that will be greatly missed! peggysue2 Apr 2022 #31

This is crushing on every level. blm Apr 2022 #33

He can't be replaced .... a real truth teller Botany Apr 2022 #32

She lost her pupper, too: demmiblue Apr 2022 #50

Send her a tweet .... I know she is reading them. She has to be hurting. Botany Apr 2022 #53

First thing Traildogbob Apr 2022 #58

That's crazy!! I don't listen much anymore. But I don't think she had her that Carlitos Brigante Apr 2022 #72

Goddamnit. GoCubsGo Apr 2022 #34

This silence will echo. May it plant many seeds among those who admire Eric. n/t TygrBright Apr 2022 #36

+1 ariadne0614 Apr 2022 #51

+2 crickets Apr 2022 #57

Fuck...nt SidDithers Apr 2022 #37

Damn. area51 Apr 2022 #39

Heartbreaking loss NewJeffCT Apr 2022 #40

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! dixiechiken1 Apr 2022 #41

RIP gopiscrap Apr 2022 #42

Deep condolences Wild blueberry Apr 2022 #43

This is a Huge Loss malaise Apr 2022 #44

Devastating FelineOverlord Apr 2022 #45

Devastating gademocrat7 Apr 2022 #46

OMG-Devastating. I feel like I did when Wellstone died. Terrible loss.and Fucker Tucker lives. Pepsidog Apr 2022 #47

Nooooooo! 😢 n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2022 #48

Oh my God...horrible greenjar_01 Apr 2022 #49

Blow after blow. Talk about times that try our souls. nolabear Apr 2022 #52

:( Solly Mack Apr 2022 #54

No! This is a huge loss. MontanaMama Apr 2022 #55

NO!! 😢 Duppers Apr 2022 #56

I'm having a hard time not crying kimbutgar Apr 2022 #59

Damn. plimsoll Apr 2022 #60

oh no.. so sorry to see this mountain grammy Apr 2022 #61

I'm so sorry for this loss. Boxerfan Apr 2022 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author Raine Apr 2022 #63

Nmooooo! librechik Apr 2022 #64

I hate to say this but, Mr. Evil Apr 2022 #65

I am stunned. babylonsister Apr 2022 #85

I think that our thoughts are similar. niyad Apr 2022 #96

Maybe he was listening to something. It's easy for people to get lost in their own thoughts JI7 Apr 2022 #100

Are you familiar with railroad crossings on a bike? Effete Snob Apr 2022 #102

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Oh drat Lulu KC Apr 2022 #66

So horribly sad. He was an outstanding media critic. Nt spooky3 Apr 2022 #67

TERRIBLE LOSS Eric Boehlert dead aged 57: Journalist dies... Jack-o-Lantern Apr 2022 #68

One of his last (if not THE last) essays, from The Press Run. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2022 #69

Only 57... WAY too young. calimary Apr 2022 #70

That is terrible news. He will be sorely missed. Damn. SunSeeker Apr 2022 #71

OMG rebe303 Apr 2022 #73

I've followed him for years mcar Apr 2022 #74

So sad Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #75

Oh I HATE reading this! BigDemVoter Apr 2022 #76

Oh, what a horrible loss for all of us and especially for his family! Scottie Mom Apr 2022 #77

Horrible news AmBlue Apr 2022 #78

WTF... GB_RN Apr 2022 #79

🤷‍♂️💖🤷‍♂️TY cilla.. Hillary's Tweet on Eric Boehlert's passing.. Cha Apr 2022 #80

Terrible news. FuzzyRabbit Apr 2022 #81

His voice will be missed. May he Rest In Peace and His Memory be a Blessing iluvtennis Apr 2022 #83

Just terrible blogslug Apr 2022 #86

Just a crushing loss. Awful. Saoirse9 Apr 2022 #87

Terrible, terrible news karin_sj Apr 2022 #88

Oh no. mzmolly Apr 2022 #89

Mods will probably pull this post, but... albacore Apr 2022 #90

oh ... man .... sarchasm Apr 2022 #91

Devastating news liberalmediaaddict Apr 2022 #92

Well... ... ... ever living f*ck. JHB Apr 2022 #93

A terrible loss. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #94

This story does not make sense. I am not going to say what my first thought was. niyad Apr 2022 #95

It does if you look at the crossings in that area Effete Snob Apr 2022 #105

yeah, that wouldn't happen in that town NJCher Apr 2022 #125

Now that is sad indeed. RIP to a great writer and journalist. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2022 #97

A great loss MyMission Apr 2022 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author Upthevibe Apr 2022 #103

cilla4progress....It was a student free day at work today Upthevibe Apr 2022 #104

Oh man, what a loss! lillypaddle Apr 2022 #106

Why do I feel like I've lost a friend? shrike3 Apr 2022 #114

Lost a true champion on keeping the media honest. djacq Apr 2022 #116

Wow, what a shock PatSeg Apr 2022 #120

Man this sucks! What a huge loss! Initech Apr 2022 #122