Posted on 12/06/2014 8:53:27 PM PST by PROCON
WASHINGTON (AP) Local and national political leaders, prominent clergy and ordinary Washingtonians who got their first jobs as a result of Marion Barry's programs were among the thousands who gathered Saturday to say goodbye to the man dubbed "Mayor for Life."
Barry died Nov. 23 at age 78. He served four terms as mayor and leaves a legacy as the most famous, the most beloved and the most divisive local leader in four decades of District of Columbia self-rule.
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He was a waste of human flesh.
I think we should do something in remembrance of him and the longest serving member of the House at the same time. Rep John Dingell is retiring after 58 years. We can honor both who made an impact on DC and ease a controversy at the same time by renaming the Redskins;
The Washington Dingellbarrys
Mayor McCrack!
It is now Dec 7th 2014 time to mourn a different and far more notable loss in our history, than the DC crackhead.
Don’t know if you have seen Reflections on Pearl Harbor by ADM Chester Nimitz that is floating around the Web, and I don’t know how true it is, but depending on its veracity, it is a good read especially someone of the seagoing persuasion.
Probably easily looked up but I can forward if desired. So how goes the present day war?
Hey,”the bitch set me up.”
LOL!!!!
Have read about ADM Nimitz's “Reflections on Pearl Harbor” but never seen it. Basically just aware of the story about his assessment of 3 mistakes. Would appreciate a link to source material.
Meet you at FReepmail.
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