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42. He was a big time progressive

Mon Jun 16, 2014, 02:39 AM

Jun 2014

Backed Nader, Kucinich, McGovern, Jesse Jackson; did ads for Dems often; opposed the Iraq war; opposed the Gulf War; opposed Reagan, marched for peace in Vietnam

There's a reason the rightwing is cheering today:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/66161/no-tears-for-anti-american-anti-israel-creep-casey-kasem-his-similarly-inclined-kids/

Well done, Casey!
You pissed off all the right people.

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Legendary radio personality Casey Kasem dies at 82 [View all] NYC Liberal Jun 2014 OP

His voice will carry on liberal N proud Jun 2014 #1

My favorite... mikeysnot Jun 2014 #2

... progressoid Jun 2014 #3

He was obviously very frustrated about an ongoing problem. Producer should have fixed that issue. RBInMaine Jun 2014 #38

I'll always rember him from Transformers. AngryAmish Jun 2014 #4

never knew the voice actors PatrynXX Jun 2014 #9

me too. Cliffjumper, Bluestreak and Teletraan 1 roguevalley Jun 2014 #34

Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars nt HomerRamone Jun 2014 #5

American Top 40! hamsterjill Jun 2014 #15

I'm listening to his show on Sirius-XM right now Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #6

I listen to it about every weekend. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #27

that wife of his is in trouble now PatrynXX Jun 2014 #7

Not Sure erpowers Jun 2014 #16

Been there! mntleo2 Jun 2014 #31

Sorry erpowers Jun 2014 #35

Sorry I just had to rant I knew why she brought him to WA State ... mntleo2 Jun 2014 #45

Now checking in at number 82, it is the legendary Casey Kasem ... SkatmanRoth Jun 2014 #8

Niiiiiiiiice one! marble falls Jun 2014 #10

+1.. Historic NY Jun 2014 #13

He has a dedicated channel on the IHeart Radio phone app LTR Jun 2014 #18

nice Botany Jun 2014 #20

Someone once described him as having a 'polyurethane voice'. Aristus Jun 2014 #11

RIP, Shaggy... Tom_Foolery Jun 2014 #12

Zoinks ... Drifter Jun 2014 #24

synonymous with my growing up with music 'Casey's Coast to Coast'... can still hear it all tomm2thumbs Jun 2014 #14

And I can't believe what his family did to him alp227 Jun 2014 #17

I don't know that it was that clear cut. forthemiddle Jun 2014 #25

no, the problem was just his current wife and how she kept every other family and friend away JI7 Jun 2014 #32

RIP Casey, you had a comforting voice, thanks for the Top Forty. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #19

The voice of my youth playing the soundtrack of my youth. Boomerproud Jun 2014 #21

End of an era, for sure. His suffering is over. Unfortunately the family he left behind will calimary Jun 2014 #22

When I see Jean on the tv news.............. Capt.Rocky300 Jun 2014 #33

let's not forget ... justsomeguy01 Jun 2014 #23

He did an episode on the original Hawaii Five O Hawaii Hiker Jun 2014 #26

As they say in the business undeterred Jun 2014 #28

In light of the familiy difficulties ongoing, a very nice and heartfelt statement from the family. marble falls Jun 2014 #29

My long-distance dedication Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #30

R.I.P. BumRushDaShow Jun 2014 #36

AWESOME iconic radio dj and voice actor, and good humanitarian. RIP Casey. RBInMaine Jun 2014 #37

Sunday mornings, delivering newspapers listening to the Countdown ... 1000words Jun 2014 #39

Don't forget his critical acting role... brooklynite Jun 2014 #40

R.I.P. Mr. Kasem olddad56 Jun 2014 #41

He was a big time progressive Adenoid_Hynkel Jun 2014 #42

More than a DJ, a supporter of Progressive causes such as justice for Palestine ellenrr Jun 2014 #43

The ULTIMATE long distance dedication. Rhinodawg Jun 2014 #44

Amazing man ripcord Jun 2014 #46