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The ***OFFICIAL*** Weekend Singles' Thread -- New Year's Weekend (December 29th-31st)
December 29, 2006
| ilovew, darkangel82
Posted on 12/29/2006 4:06:55 PM PST by ilovew
On Tuesday, former president Gerald R. Ford, Jr. died at the age of 93. He led a full life beginning on July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska.
The future president was a star athlete and the captain of the Grand Rapids South High School football team. He was offered contracts with the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers but declined so that he could attend Yale Law School. Shortly after his graduation, an outside event changed his plans. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gerald Ford enlisted in the Navy.
Shortly after returning from the war, Ford decided to run for a seat in the House of Representatives. His 24-year tenure included his rise to the House Minority Leader. After Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned, President Nixon chose Ford to beceome the new vice president. When Nixon himself later resigned, Gerald Ford became the first (and only) person to ever rise to the presidency without ever being elected as president or vice president.
His presidency was notable for not only his pardon of Nixon but, according to many, his restoration of trust in the presidency. President Ford worked hard to ensure that his tenure in the office was open and honest. Later in life, Gerald and Betty Ford moved to their Rancho Mirage home in California. It was there that President Bush visited the couple in April of this year.
On December 26, 2006, Gerald Ford died at his home in Rancho Mirage. Ford will have services in Washington, DC and will be buried at his Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: dating; geraldford; newyear; singles
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To: rzeznikj at stout
Having already survived Law School, I do not consider most female lawyers to be women. They are some of the most vicious people ever, especially since over 85% are extremely liberal.
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:46:36 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(Saddam roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
That's what I want to find. A nice guy who will *never* argue with me. :P I'm always right.
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:46:57 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: rzeznikj at stout
rezzy--
that's one goofy bird--
To: rzeznikj at stout
LOL it's that darn bird again.
To: rzeznikj at stout
have a take...Or you'll get run!
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:47:37 PM PST
by
JRios1968
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To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Now I'm glad I'm not a lawyer...
To: krunkygirl
Flowers for the lady:
267
posted on
12/30/2006 9:48:41 PM PST
by
WFTR
(Liberty isn't for cowards)
To: rzeznikj at stout
268
posted on
12/30/2006 9:48:56 PM PST
by
JRios1968
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To: darkangel82
*sighs* Dmitry says you shouldn't argue with a lady. And I say I'm always right. So there you have it. You're a great guy. Cuz I said so :P
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:49:47 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: ilovew
There you go, just let the guy know upfront that you are never wrong and magic should ensue :), of course most of my married friends will tell you that there wives are never wrong, they have been beaten into submission. lol
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:50:03 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(Saddam roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.)
To: JRios1968
To: WFTR
Thank you, Bill.
Very pretty--I can practically smell them.
To: darkangel82
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
Lol that's what I thought. So when I get married someday, I'll win all the arguments.
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:52:49 PM PST
by
ilovew
("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)
To: Dmitry Vukicevich
At least you're not 5'11" and 270.
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:53:08 PM PST
by
WFTR
(Liberty isn't for cowards)
To: krunkygirl
I have found that there are pleasant women attorneys, but God help you if you get one with a chip on her shoulder. I think it is because during the women's law seminars they are taught that the only way to be respected is to be a total (insert your own word here).
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:53:34 PM PST
by
Dmitry Vukicevich
(Saddam roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose.)
To: rzeznikj at stout
In honor of Saddam
277
posted on
12/30/2006 9:53:44 PM PST
by
JRios1968
(Tagline wanted...inquire within)
To: All
Guys and gal,
It has been fun spending some chit chat time with you...
Whoever didn't dance tonight? I know who you are...next time!
I going to have some coffee and go to bed...
To: krunkygirl
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posted on
12/30/2006 9:54:46 PM PST
by
WFTR
(Liberty isn't for cowards)
To: ilovew
OBJECTION!
Witness hasn't been sufficiently qualified as an expert...
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