Andrew Breitbart passed away in Los Angeles shortly after midnight on Thursday morning (Hat Tip: Memeorandum).Andrew passed away unexpectedly from natural causes shortly after midnight this morning in Los Angeles.Here's an interview that Democast did with Breitbart in June 2011 in which Breitbart discusses his positions on Israel. Much of the interview focuses on the infamous video of Rashid Khalidi's departure party from Chicago, which was attended by then State Senator Obama. The video has been in a safe at the Los Angeles Times since 2008, and I have discussed it many times on this blog. Apparently, Andrew believed it was as important as I believe it is.
We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior.
Andrew lived boldly, so that we more timid souls would dare to live freely and fully, and fight for the fragile liberty he showed us how to love.
Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book,Righteous Indignation:I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and—famously—I enjoy making enemies.Andrew is at rest, yet the happy warrior lives on, in each of us.
Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands—who knows?—of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night.
Let's go to the videotape.
May his memory be blessed.