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Archae

(46,327 posts)
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:53 PM Jun 2013

When is the investigation of Andrew Breitbart's murder going to be?

Oh that's different!

It's painfully obvious Breitbart died of a heart attack, he was overweight, and drank to excess.

Some right-wingers (I saw some at Free Republic saying this,) are still *ABSOLUTELY SURE* that "the liberals" (Obama no doubt,) killed Breitbart and made it look like a heart attack.

So is it really that far-fetched for Michael Hastings to have been driving too fast and plowed into a tree?

Or are we going to start believing in Alex Jones' bullshit?

http://www.infowars.com/evidence-indicates-michael-hastings-was-assassinated/

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When is the investigation of Andrew Breitbart's murder going to be? (Original Post) Archae Jun 2013 OP
Michael Hastings was killed by Hillary Clinton because of his Benghazi connection. msanthrope Jun 2013 #1
It was investigated, and the fat drunk died from his own excesses... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #2
It wasn't investigated sharp_stick Jun 2013 #6
Autopsies and coroners reports are, defacto, investigations. Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #8
The coroner's report does not support all of your assumptions. former9thward Jun 2013 #10
It was widely reported he had an ONGOING drinking problem by multiple sources Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #11
The night Breitbart was screaming at Occupy people... Archae Jun 2013 #15
WE? I'M asking for investigations... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #16
I just gave a link to someone who did the investigaton. former9thward Jun 2013 #17
You provided no links, either... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #24
Apparently you have a reading problem. former9thward Jun 2013 #25
No reading problem here. Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #26
I will let other posters who can read all of the posts decide that. former9thward Jun 2013 #27
Keep waiting, FOB... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #28
Was that photo on your Desktop? former9thward Jun 2013 #29
I'm not the one defending the fat drunk in every post, Sparky... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #30
A light drinker, but a major blowhound Tom Ripley Jun 2013 #18
And this one is too sharp_stick Jun 2013 #31
Anyone that has anything to do with politics is always murdered... They do not die any other way Ohio Joe Jun 2013 #3
Behave yourself! Behave yourself! pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #4
Has the coroner released the toxicology report yet? nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #5
they did an investigation Enrique Jun 2013 #7
Is he still dead? TheCowsCameHome Jun 2013 #9
BREAKING... pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #21
Political biases often allow a person to rationalize that six of one does... LanternWaste Jun 2013 #12
at this point? a coin flip approximates the odds. MNBrewer Jun 2013 #13
!!! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #14
People can't believe the simple truths. shenmue Jun 2013 #19
I'm amazed by how old he looked. 11 years my senior but could easily pass for my father. MillennialDem Jun 2013 #20
I thought he died from complications due to syphilis. KittyWampus Jun 2013 #22
Breitbart worked for the MIC and the Corporations. They had no reason to fear him. sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #23
 

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)
1. Michael Hastings was killed by Hillary Clinton because of his Benghazi connection.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:54 PM
Jun 2013

It's true. I read it on the Internet, so it has to be true.

 

Cooley Hurd

(26,877 posts)
2. It was investigated, and the fat drunk died from his own excesses...
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:55 PM
Jun 2013

No such investigation has been completed in the Michael Hastings accident.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
6. It wasn't investigated
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:00 PM
Jun 2013

by anybody. Brietbart was autopsied and the coroners report filed.

I'm sure they're doing the same thing to Hastings because it was a car accident. The ME will want an autopsy and full tox screen.

former9thward

(32,003 posts)
10. The coroner's report does not support all of your assumptions.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:22 PM
Jun 2013

He had 0.04% alcohol level in this blood and an enlarged heart. The coroner said he was a "light drinker".

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/16/politics/breitbart-autopsy

 

Cooley Hurd

(26,877 posts)
11. It was widely reported he had an ONGOING drinking problem by multiple sources
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:25 PM
Jun 2013

Just because he wasn't fall-down drun the night he assumed room temperature is irrelevant.

Archae

(46,327 posts)
15. The night Breitbart was screaming at Occupy people...
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:30 PM
Jun 2013

Remember that? "Behave yourself!"
"Stop raping people!"

He was blotto.

Now that by itself usually isn't enough to cause a massive heart attack.

But it can contribute to a heart attack.

It was the Freepers (and other right-wingers) who immediately jumped on the "The liberals had Bretibart killed."
(Hey, they still are sure of the "Clinton Body Count.&quot

Yet here *WE* are, immediately jumping on the &quot Fill in the blank) had Michael Hastings murdered," just like Alex Jones has jumped on immediately.

former9thward

(32,003 posts)
17. I just gave a link to someone who did the investigaton.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:51 PM
Jun 2013

He is a Dr. who would know what the internal organs of a heavy drinker looks like. You have provided no links, just your assertions to "multiple sources" who you don't link to. I haven't the faintest idea if Breitbart was a heavy drinker or not. But I will trust the report of a professional who did actually do an investigation rather than internet rumors. I have known a lot of heavy drinkers in my life and they rarely die as early as Breitbart.

former9thward

(32,003 posts)
25. Apparently you have a reading problem.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 09:37 PM
Jun 2013

I provided a link in post #10 to the report. As I said I didn't know Breitbart personally, as you did, so I have no idea what his habits were. That is why I go by facts as given by a professional. Others may not be interested in that.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
31. And this one is too
Sat Jun 22, 2013, 10:28 AM
Jun 2013

Perhaps you can wait until the one that is being done in this case is complete before buying out the tinfoil aisle at your local supermarket.

Claiming that this case is different medico-legally from Brietbart should probably wait until the autopsy.

Ohio Joe

(21,755 posts)
3. Anyone that has anything to do with politics is always murdered... They do not die any other way
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:56 PM
Jun 2013

It is just a matter of how well covered up it is.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
5. Has the coroner released the toxicology report yet?
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 07:59 PM
Jun 2013

Anyhoo, new car...Toyota brakes...if nothing else they should look at the possibility of brake failure

Yes, I know it's a Benz.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
12. Political biases often allow a person to rationalize that six of one does...
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 08:28 PM
Jun 2013

Political biases often allow a person to rationalize that six of one does not in fact, equal half a dozen of the other.

shenmue

(38,506 posts)
19. People can't believe the simple truths.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 09:04 PM
Jun 2013

They'll prefer secrets, even fake ones, because it makes them feel less powerless and more special for once.

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)
23. Breitbart worked for the MIC and the Corporations. They had no reason to fear him.
Fri Jun 21, 2013, 09:20 PM
Jun 2013

Hastings otoh, told the truth wherever he found it and was not influenced by money or ideology. He just reported the facts, a very big threat to those who have something to hide. Someone who could not be bribed or reigned in.

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