Because Tim Russert wasn't the genius Carlin was, and didn't make a living hacking our idiotic social norms like Carlin did. Carlin was a hacker in the truest sense, he was curious about everything and wasn't afraid to explore any topic, despite the consequences.

Probably because less people liked Tim Russert.

Please clarify: fewer people, lesser people, or both?

;-)

yc appreciates genius.

who says this one is ok.