Joey Russ 7,302 Posted May 13, 2020 The legendary Mike Gravel is 90 today, and I feel he’s very worthy of his own thread. It was him who put the pentagon papers in the Congressional Record, and he also ran for president twice, trying to push people more to the left of him. Now he has set up the Gravel institute to continue his legacy. Here’s hoping he lasts for a long time... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,654 Posted May 13, 2020 Well given this is an election year, if he hasn't run his last Presidential race it'll be quite notable in 2024! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,084 Posted May 13, 2020 I don’t know who the hell Mike Gravel is but I have a relative with that name. Of Course whoever he is was thread worthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,288 Posted May 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: The legendary Mike Gravel Never heard of him, and I would remember a name like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,172 Posted May 13, 2020 Nah! I've never heard of him either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,654 Posted May 13, 2020 M'lords and lady, Mr Gravel is a 2 time Democratic Senator from the 1970s. He came back into vogue in the last decade with 2 (limited) Presidential runs and a focus on youth social media to push Democratic causes, hence his being a far bigger name to Rad and Joey's generation than to older folk. Sort of a Twitter American Tony Benn type for the under 25s, I think? Anyhow I had heard of him somehow, because the name stands out. EDIT - Oh yeah, he released the Pentagon Papers what brought about the end of the Vietnam War and the start of the Watergate stuff iirc. Anyhow, notable, but not in Britain. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,420 Posted May 13, 2020 A gritty thread, but not threadworthy on a UK forum. Abandon Gravel to the political frailty thread or US American Political Figures over 85 imo. Edit: What the hell is he doing or what illness does he have that we can talk about? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,714 Posted May 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: A gritty thread, but not threadworthy on a UK forum. Abandon Gravel to the political frailty thread or US American Political Figures over 85 imo. Edit: What the hell is he doing or what illness does he have that we can talk about? Stone me, I don't wish to rock the boat or cause any aggregation, but I can't really see myself chipping in. Cheerio, must pebbledash. Sorry, that's the best I got 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,233 Posted May 13, 2020 Sounds like a character from the Flintstones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,705 Posted May 13, 2020 5 hours ago, YoungWillz said: A gritty thread, but not threadworthy on a UK forum. Abandon Gravel to the political frailty thread or US American Political Figures over 85 imo. Edit: What the hell is he doing or what illness does he have that we can talk about? In other words, you're asking Gravel, 'e ill? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,302 Posted May 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Sounds like a character from the Flintstones. I mean, he’s not that far off from looking like Fred Flinstone tbh. Just need the bigger nose and the caveman clothes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cant Wait 93 Posted May 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I mean, he’s not that far off from looking like Fred Flinstone tbh. Just need the bigger nose and the caveman clothes... Good comparison. Looks like he needed to gain a little more weight too. But overall good comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,146 Posted June 27, 2021 To the dismay of anyone anticipating a Gravel 2024 run, Mike Gravel has died. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,765 Posted June 27, 2021 Last wishes include a desire to remain close to his home..... so they're just going to spread him on the drive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,226 Posted June 27, 2021 Was he gravely ill? Edit: Eh, I see it had been done before. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 7,023 Posted June 27, 2021 Death cause was myeloma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,420 Posted June 27, 2021 Nobody dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
