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Ronald Reagan Dies at 93

Posted on 06/05/2004 1:46:20 PM PDT by dogbyte12

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To: OnTheDress

Eternal Father Strong to Save....

Reagan was one of the men who saved the West in the Twentieth Century. We are in his enormous debt. It is fitting the President Bush is returning to America to hold the G-8 meetings here. Bush is Ronnie's true heir, and I want to see the passing of the torch.

Unfortunately, the Eurotrash will be present, as well.

But Maggie, Blair, and Berlusconi will be there. And that is all to the good.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

1,121 posted on 06/05/2004 5:20:33 PM PDT by section9 (Major Motoko Kusanagi says, "Jesus is Coming. Everybody look busy.")
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To: kennedy
I,too,had the choice of Ford or Carter in 1976. Smilin' Jimmy did NOT impress me;I always felt he had what we call " a s***-eatin' grin" and meant us no good. Voted for Ford and then in 1980 for Reagan, and for Reagan again 4 years later.

The sad news was the first thing viewed on one of my just-acquired flea market finds ;and I have been close to tears for the past hour.........

1,122 posted on 06/05/2004 5:20:49 PM PDT by hoosierham
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To: dogbyte12

Oh my.....he's my hero


1,123 posted on 06/05/2004 5:21:20 PM PDT by The Raven (<<----Click Screen name to see why I vote the way I do.)
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To: realpatriot
"Lord, help us."

I have every confidence that He will, by His grace and for His glory. Ronald Reagan can never be duplicated, but may the LORD give the current occupant of the Oval Office even more strength to lead us through these troubled waters.

We will prevail, because America is still a "Shining City on a Hill."

1,124 posted on 06/05/2004 5:22:01 PM PDT by scott7278 ("FR will NOT be used to help replace Bush with a Democrat." -- Jim Robinson, 2/01/04)
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To: section9
Looking forward to hearing from Peggy Noonan. She is so elegant in her speaking.
1,125 posted on 06/05/2004 5:22:28 PM PDT by NImerc
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To: dogbyte12

This is particularly painful for me because my own father passed away recently after a long illness. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
All I can say is that the sorrow belongs to those of still here on Earth and not him anymore. His soul is now unburdened by the weaknesses of flesh we all share and the terrible illness he suffered under for years.
Heaven is a little brighter now and the Earth is less.
History will remember Ronald Reagan for freeing the people of other nations and bringing back pride to the people of his own.
I miss my father and I'll miss Ronald Reagan.


1,126 posted on 06/05/2004 5:22:35 PM PDT by Hostile
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To: celtic gal
I agree.. I too served in the Marine Corps during the Reagan years and after...how proud we were of our President and we knew how proud he was of us too.

So did I. You know the chain-of-command photo line in every command? I remember looking at the Boss, every time I passed the President's picture in the passageway and getting the feeling that everything was rightside-up and in good hands. As a Marine I had great confidence in the Command Authority, I knew that Boss Ron wasn't going to send me anywhere unless it really needed to be done, and I'd give it my all.

I'm a sixth-generation Californian, but I live in Virginia now. I went and stood in front of the White House in the rain today, remembering. As I drove back to Alexandria, I missed him terribly.

It is ironic in the extreme. My grandfather couldn't stand Reagan. I love and miss them both now, and for the same reasons.

Gospeed Mr. President. You are terribly missed.

1,127 posted on 06/05/2004 5:22:54 PM PDT by Riley (Need an experienced computer tech in the DC Metro area? I'm looking. Freepmail for details.)
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To: section9
It just occured to me that the timing of Reagan's passing really plays hell with Clinton's book sales.

Only a diehard leftist could care about Clinton's life after reviewing the greatness that was Ronald Reagan.

1,128 posted on 06/05/2004 5:23:07 PM PDT by Petronski (Some leftists find Bush's very existence to be a "constant oppressive force in their daily psyche.")
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To: dogbyte12

Tears flowing freely.
Who's gonna fill those shoes?


1,130 posted on 06/05/2004 5:24:28 PM PDT by getitright (There's no peace in appeasement.)
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To: BulletBobCo
FOX News shows the hearse moving President Reagan from his home to the funeral home. :^(

1,131 posted on 06/05/2004 5:24:46 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is ONLY ONE good Democrat: one that has just been voted OUT of POWER ! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: ambrose; onyx; My2Cents; Howlin; PhiKapMom
RE your #22, Ambrose, thank you for posting it. Absolute perfection.

In all of the millions of words that will be spoken and written today and over the next few days to mark the passing of President Ronald W. Reagan, perhaps the most surprising to me are those spoken by, of all people, Peter Jennings, a short while ago. Jennings acknowledged that President Reagan was one of the greatest presidents ever.

Actually, words are poor tools at a time like this. How does one capture such a giant spirit and reduce it down to mere words? From my earliest childhood, the written word has always been my friend. And yet, I just don't have the words today.

I love Ronald Reagan. I just love him. I honor him, respect him, enjoy him, miss him. He personified the quintessential American hero of our dreams and legends: romantic, patriotic, funny, staunch, brave, smart, self-effacing, impervious to an assassin's bullet. The term "larger than life" doesn't fit very many people, but it sure fit Ronald Reagan.

As a Californian, I'd like to be on the motorcade route or near the Reagan Library on the day of his funeral to show my profound respect and gratitude. But it will be a work day, and I don't know if I can get the day off. So I make this pledge: To continue the Reagan Revolution by working very, very hard to re-elect George W. Bush, in many ways — no, not all, but in many ways — President Reagan's true political heir.

In closing this, my small personal tribute, I want to say thank you to God for sending him to us. Although he was ours for only a short while, it was enough to know true greatness. This coming November will tell the tale of whether the nation understands and still embraces the Reagan legacy.

1,132 posted on 06/05/2004 5:25:22 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Does anyone know what the meaning of IS, is in Clinton-speak?)
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To: dogbyte12

Ronald Reagan, Illinois born and raised.

Reagan birthplace, Tampico, IL

Ronald Reagan's home (teen years, early 20s) in Dixon, IL

President Reagan's bedroom in the Dixon home

Eureka College, Eureka, IL. Alma mater of President Ronald Reagan

1,133 posted on 06/05/2004 5:25:55 PM PDT by Land_of_Lincoln_John
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To: litany_of_lies

OMGosh, I will forever be ashamed that I voted for Anderson in '80, too. It was the first time I voted, so I can claim inexperience, right? : ) (More likely youthful ignorance!)

Haven't messed up since then, either.


1,134 posted on 06/05/2004 5:27:42 PM PDT by Reddy
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To: RobFromGa
Any idea when the funeral will be yet?

The actual funeral and burial will be here in President Reagan's beloved California, at his Simi Valley presidential libarary, roughly 50 feet from a large section of the old Berlin Wall. The section was given to the former President by Michail Gorbachev.

1,135 posted on 06/05/2004 5:29:12 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Does anyone know what the meaning of IS, is in Clinton-speak?)
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To: PJ-Comix

post1112 definite poster material


1,136 posted on 06/05/2004 5:29:31 PM PDT by rodguy911 ( President Regan---all the rest.)
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To: Land_of_Lincoln_John

RWR degree was in ecconomics for those who did not know...


1,137 posted on 06/05/2004 5:29:36 PM PDT by longtermmemmory
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To: section9

Not sure if Maggie Thatcher will be there, because she's also ailing. But I do hope she's well enough to come. It would be good to see her again.


1,138 posted on 06/05/2004 5:30:21 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Does anyone know what the meaning of IS, is in Clinton-speak?)
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To: RobFromGa

If you do set up a vigil everyone here is with you in spirit.


1,139 posted on 06/05/2004 5:31:43 PM PDT by rodguy911 ( President Regan---all the rest.)
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To: dogbyte12
I just looked on DU and the glee and chortling of the Democrats is beyond disgusting. One of them, though, is chastising them for their celebrations, but for the most part, they are reacting as we would expect.

It is a perfect example of Democratic Compassion.

1,140 posted on 06/05/2004 5:31:47 PM PDT by theDentist (John Kerry never saw a TAX he wouldn't HIKE !!!)
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