Paul Harvey obit (not off topic)

[Victor]

I will forever remember Paul Harvey for a different example of
anthropological nonsense. When Canada reshuffled its territories, Harvey
noted it on air with comments that included, among other things, "Now
the Inuit--long subservient to drugs and booze--will have to go it
alone." That was the last time I listened to him or his son on the
radio--at least, by choice. He's made up all sorts of other ideological
nonsense, but I will always associate him with the Inuit comment.

Harvey is responsible for a number of urban legends--not just promoting
existing ones, but actually making them up. Personally, I am highly
skeptical of claims of him coining "Reaganomics" and some of the other
words that are frequently credit to him.

VS-)

Mark Mandel wrote:
> Radio commentator Paul Harvey dead at 90: Broadcasting pioneer best
> known for ‘The Rest of the Story’ program
> (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29447376)
>
> The story includes the following paragraphs:
>
>
> He became a heartland icon, delivering news and commentary with a
> distinctive Midwestern flavor. "Stand by for news!" he told his
> listeners. He was credited with inventing or popularizing terms such
> as "skyjacker" and "Reaganomics."
>
> ...
>
> In addition to his unique voice and delivery, Harvey was credited with
> coining several words on his broadcasts, including "Reaganomics" and
> "guesstimate."
> <<
>

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