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Exclusive: Nancy Reagan to dine with Michelle Obama Wednesday
Washington Examiner ^ | 06-02-2009 | Kiki Ryan and Jeff Dufour

Posted on 06/02/2009 8:20:54 AM PDT by theruleshavechanged

It has been confirmed to Yeas & Nays this morning that the two have worked out their scheduling and will meet during Reagan's visit. Per the White House Press Office, Michelle Obama will welcome the former first lady for lunch Wednesday at the White House.

This will be the Michelle's first official White House lunch with any prior first lady.

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To: Colonel Kangaroo

“Strong and principled differences in philosophy do not require personal hatred and pettiness.”
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My brother, have you been hiding in a cave? That sort of post can easily get you labelled a troll, RINO or heretic. The only Obamas who are not discussed with open hatred are the dog and the little girls and I have a feeling we will get around to them soon.


21 posted on 06/02/2009 8:56:38 AM PDT by awake-n-angry
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To: awake-n-angry

No period in American political history was ever dominated by more bitterness than the years of conflict and power transfer between John Adams’ Federalists and Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic-Republicans. The conflicts over the Alien And Sedition Acts even reflect some battles of today. Yet despite the real political bitterness, Adams and Jefferson ended their lives as good friends again.


22 posted on 06/02/2009 9:05:19 AM PDT by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: Colonel Kangaroo
If President Reagan was still alive and well, I suspect he’d be pleased to dine with President Obama. It’s part of the long tradition of bipartisan civility that eases the workings of our republic. Strong and principled differences in philosophy do not require personal hatred and pettiness.

When is someone going to tell the demorats that???

23 posted on 06/02/2009 9:08:48 AM PDT by Turret Gunner A20
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

I agree with you that personal hatreds soil the arguments and country. I believe that the friction that is common today is due to several factors. First Cable News that is updated minute by minute which can tend to drive the story rather then follow the story. As ratings drive the media, they are compelled to make every issue seem as if it is life-or-death. Second is the internet where we (me included) can vent our spleens in anonimity. I have, myself, said things on-line that I would never have said in person- a real lapse in character on my part.

This injures the efficacy of argument. The anti-war crowd really screwed up their argument and turned moderates the other way with all of their “hate Bush” talk. Similarly, I believe that our side was so constant and ruthless with hatred for Bill Clinton throughout his presidency that when the time finally came around that we had something on him, no one would listen. SOrt of a “crying wolf” scenario.

One can only wonder how much of Ronal Reagan’s good works were hammered out over a scotch with Tip O’Neil. The country ran smoother then.


24 posted on 06/02/2009 9:13:26 AM PDT by awake-n-angry
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To: Turret Gunner A20

The high road always pays off in the end. Especially when the other side wallows too much in the hog slop.


25 posted on 06/02/2009 9:16:34 AM PDT by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: awake-n-angry

I believe much of that was caused by the immense popularity of Ronald Reagan practically throughout his entire presidency!


26 posted on 06/02/2009 9:17:54 AM PDT by Ev Reeman
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To: awake-n-angry

Thanks for expressing what I was thinking a whole lot better than I did.


27 posted on 06/02/2009 9:18:30 AM PDT by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

Sometimes I talks gooder then udder times.


28 posted on 06/02/2009 9:23:39 AM PDT by awake-n-angry
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To: theruleshavechanged

Maybe Michelle wants an intro to Nancy’s astrologist.


29 posted on 06/02/2009 9:29:14 AM PDT by MEGoody (Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.)
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To: Corin Stormhands
Let her have lunch in peace.

ANOTHER RINO, GOOD RIDDANCE (/sarcasm)

30 posted on 06/02/2009 10:21:43 AM PDT by staytrue
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To: theruleshavechanged
Ronald Nancy Reagan
Ronald & Nancy, April 1974 Saturday Evening Post cover.

Ronald Nancy Reagan
Ronald & Nancy with horse.

Reagan: The Great Communicator.

31 posted on 06/05/2009 12:55:52 PM PDT by PsyOp (Put government in charge of tire pressure, and we'll soon have a shortage of air. - PsyOp.)
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