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Irish American Andrew Breitbart, was a General in the conservative movement

Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 at 05:29 PM

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The conservative world is still reeling from the loss of one of its own, Andrew Breitbart. Many in the conservative world considered him to be a main driving force that countered the lefts relentless attacks on the right. He could stand toe to toe with anyone in the liberal media and dish back to them what was dished out....Including Bill Maher, the misogynistic, foul mouthed darling of the left.

Andrew was adopted by Jewish parents who raised him in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood California, but he was ethnically Irish by birth. The Irish bloodline shined through in his brilliance and fearlessness as he fought for what he felt his truth was later on in life.

Andrew grew up liberal in this part of California, where it is fashionable to be on the left side and the term "limousine liberal" was coined.

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But during the Clarence Thomas hearings for Supreme Court nomination, Andrew who was 23 at the time, watched in horror as many Americans did, as Justice Thomas was subjected to savage character assassination and a hi-tech lynching by the left. Watching the indignities heaped on the black conservative justice by the left in order to derail his nomination, had a profound effect on Andrew. He later said that was when he had an epiphany and realized his true leanings were Reagan Conservative/Libertarian.

It's been said that there is none so militant as an ex-something, whether it is an ex smoker/drinker/sinner/...Liberal

That was a turning point in Andrews life, he found a direction to focus his drive and great intelligence into what he felt was a greater good. He later became a soldier in the conservative cause and allied himself with Matt Drudge & the Drudge Report, that great online conservative journalistic behemoth. He also helped Arianna Huffington get the Huffington Post started when she was still a conservative.

Andrew Breitbart was a fearless warrior who regularly savaged the liberal media for what he perceived as their severe blindness and bias, he was relentless in his battle. Of course he was attacked unmercifully from the left, but Andrew relished a good debate and was unafraid to confront his detractors. He understood the liberal psyche, unlike most conservatives, because Andrew had been a liberal for many years....So he knew how to fight fire with fire. One of his favorite rebukes to his detractors was "So"?

Andrew had accomplished so much by the time he reached 43. A journalist, activist and author, he had many online media publications to his name, as well as books. He was instrumental in uncovering many unsavory practices and the politicians connected to them that were being foisted on the American public. A staunch pro life spokesman, he owed his life to the loving parents who adopted him.

Andrew Breitbart started out a private in the conservative army of journalists and ended up a General. A husband, father and devoted friend. He will be missed.

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Ratslayer | Mar 06, 2012, 11:05 PM EST

IrishDragon blames intelligent, independent and progressive women for his failures as a man -- like most Republicans. Keep crying!

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IrishDragoon | Mar 06, 2012, 02:02 PM EST

Ratslayer - about as well as the left's War on Men I suppose.

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ceceann | Mar 05, 2012, 02:39 PM EST

@jamthecat--have you forgotten your liberal darling, Bill Maher's, suggestion? When a liberal woman reporter was sexually assaulted in the middle east, he said, we should bring her back home and we would send conservative,Elizabeth Hasselbeck, in her place. Maybe you need to reevaluate you idea of good and evil, as well.

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jamthecat | Mar 04, 2012, 11:54 PM EST

Cutzypie, your comments only show that you've drunk the right wing Kool-aid. Contraceptive pills are used for any number of things, aside from preventing pregnancy -- like controlling ovarian cysts and helping minimize severe cramps during menstrual cycles. And no one is saying you have to pay for them; we only want them covered by private insurance companies...just like Viagra is. But I find it interesting you don't bother to complain about Viagra and Cialis and the like being covered when their SOLE purpose is to help men have sex. Period. The hypocrisy of your arguments is breath-taking...and so damned typical of your ilk.

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Cutzypie | Mar 04, 2012, 10:46 PM EST

On poor Andrew, why didnt the press report that Andrew who got the evidence on Andrew Weiner( who in the begining denied all blaming the republicans that is what a smear issue which isnt normally their style) We all know that is true about Wiener . Andrew announced that on March 1, he would reveal videos on Barach in college that would do the same and Andrew suddenly died that day mysterously. I hope this is being investigated. The whole story should be reported. Look at andrew Breibert and cpac on google for yourself!

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Cutzypie | Mar 04, 2012, 10:42 PM EST

I am a woman and I had to pay for birthcontrol. I do not expect other to pay for my birth control and sometimes it was medicinal as I do not want to pay for your condems. i DO NOT CARE WHO OR WHEN YOU WANT SEX NOR DO I WANT TO PAY FOR YOUR SEXUAL URGES. Be responsible for your self and do not ask others to pay for it

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Mike7571 | Mar 04, 2012, 10:21 PM EST

Well written Ed, well written.

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Ratslayer | Mar 04, 2012, 09:44 PM EST

How's the Republican Party's WAR ON WOMEN coming along, morons??

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faberm1 | Mar 04, 2012, 09:24 PM EST

Breitbart was adopted by loving Jewish parents, but he was a quintessential celt. I had asked on Facebook Gaeilge Amháin if anyone knew his true Irish birth name. No one knew. He did however have the unmistakeable Irish face and his eloquence, passion and fire were something born in his veins. He was adopted by our Jewish brothers but he was always Sinn Féin (our own). He is living proof of the ancient Gaelic proverb that says that "nature is always stronger than nurture". Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a h-anam. "May God have Mercy on his soul"

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jamthecat | Mar 04, 2012, 05:25 PM EST

Peterson, you say I "give an excellent example of how blind and hate filled the left is, but of course you can't see it yourself", yet you ignore the fact that Breitbart spit nothing but hate and division in every direction he could. When Ted Kennedy died, for example, he referred to him as "human excrement" and was glad he was dead. And Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly have done their best to emulate him, one calling a woman a slut for testifying about contraception, the other lying consistently and refusing to acknowledge it even when confronted with proof of his lies. Are you suggesting all of this is really meant to be sunshine and light? If so, you really need to reevaluate your idea of good and evil. Or are you one of those IOKIYAR cretins?

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seanomelb | Mar 04, 2012, 05:00 PM EST

The untimely demise of Mr.Briebart is regretful.The chest beating antics of Mr.Farnan is ridiculous considering Briebarts loose handling of the truth to suit his extreme right wing views.

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PiperMac52 | Mar 04, 2012, 04:39 PM EST

....and just who would be a general in the liberal/relativist movement?

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peterson | Mar 04, 2012, 02:03 PM EST

It appears (as usual) that the liberals hate those who tell the truth !!

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Monsoonman | Mar 04, 2012, 01:33 PM EST

Jamthecat, you give an excellent example of how blind and hate filled the left is, but of course you can't see it yourself

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jamthecat | Mar 04, 2012, 01:12 PM EST

Considering all the evil that man spread, all I have to say is, "Good riddance to bad rubbish." My only hope, right now, is that his fellows in arms against America, Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh, follow his lead.

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