RIP Christopher Hitchens

[_Sethbag]

I really dig Christopher Hitchens, I don't give a crap what you elistists say. ;-)

He lived hard, and died early as a direct consequence of his lifestyle choices. Screw it though, he lived his life on his own terms.

I don't agree with everything he ever said, or did, or believed, but something about his mind really struck a chord with me. I'm saddened that the world continues, and he's not in it anymore.

RIP

[_MrStakhanovite]

Wow. =(

[_Willy Law]

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/12/In-Memoriam-Christopher-Hitchens-19492011

Not looking forward to the evangelical dancing on his grave that is sure to follow.

[_Stormy Waters]

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2011/12/In-Memoriam-Christopher-Hitchens-19492011

Not looking forward to the evangelical dancing on his grave that is sure to follow.

and the stupid jokes about him "finding out that he was wrong."

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[_Melchett]

Whatever I thought about his changing views, Chris was very likeable. I got to see him with Pete on Question Time in the UK, and luckily shared a chat (and drinks) with him a few years ago, and all in good humour. He was sharp, witty and could slip from one position to another within a sentence without you realising, with a glint in his eye, ready to trip you up.

[_RayAgostini]

I really dig Christopher Hitchens, I don't give a s*** what you elistists say. ;-)

He lived hard, and died early as a direct consequence of his lifestyle choices. Screw it though, he lived his life on his own terms.

I don't agree with everything he ever said, or did, or believed, but something about his mind really struck a chord with me. I'm saddened that the world continues, and he's not in it anymore.

RIP

Now sing all in one voice along with Seth: Praise to the Man.

Let's hear it.

[_Sethbag]

Whatever I thought about his changing views, Chris was very likeable. I got to see him with Pete on Question Time in the UK, and luckily shared a chat (and drinks) with him a few years ago, and all in good humour. He was sharp, witty and could slip from one position to another within a sentence without you realising, with a glint in his eye, ready to trip you up.

I am forever jealous of you that you got to meet him in life. I can only meet him in print now, or via youtube. :-(

[_Melchett]

Whatever I thought about his changing views, Chris was very likeable. I got to see him with Pete on Question Time in the UK, and luckily shared a chat (and drinks) with him a few years ago, and all in good humour. He was sharp, witty and could slip from one position to another within a sentence without you realising, with a glint in his eye, ready to trip you up.

I am forever jealous of you that you got to meet him in life. I can only meet him in print now, or via youtube. :-(

Don't be jealous - he'd probably hate it, and he'd run up your tab something stupid.

I'm sure the only reason he entertained me was because of where I was from and the politics involved. Or it could've been that I knew my single malts.

[_RayAgostini]

Chris Hitchens:

Debunking Christianity.

Friel: “Have you ever committed adultery?”

Hitchens: “None of your damned business.”

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Oops, sorry.

I hope Mr. Hitchens is now rested in the arms of the God he denied all his life, with his fake and anti-religion commentary, and his mission to destroy faith in God. And that is what he was, a destroyer of faith, just like Dawkins and Harris.

Now bring on the lectures about "rationalism", and "logic", and what a "hero" Hitchens was. Don't forget to bless the logical bread and take the logical communion - in his sacred logical memory, ye worshipers.

This is truly a time of mourning.

Bow in reverence as you remember this great soul, and take great offence if anyone criticises him. Ban them from MDB!