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Ronald Reagan Dies at 93

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

ABC just announced :( Ronald Reagan was 93


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To: StayoutdaBushesWay
Those people at DU suck!! I'm so pissed!

There is a special place in hell for those people.

1,261 posted on 06/05/2004 6:22:50 PM PDT by Mo1 (Make Michael Moore cry.... DONATE MONTHLY!!!)
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To: Conservababe

I do not think it appropriate to make that comment on this thread. There will be other times and other threads to express your amateurish psychological theories. Their undying love for each other was wonderful and real,especially compared to 42 and the shrew. It was also what made Kitty Kelly's BS story about Nancy and Frank Sinatra look totally false,and made up. Tonight we are here to express our sorrow,grief,relief,and love for "The Gipper" in his passing. Nancy took wonderful care of him,and his admirers are very thankful for her. He will always be in our hearts and minds,and he will always be my favorite President. My heart is broken now,but he was optimistic,and I will be too, "For the Gipper".


1,262 posted on 06/05/2004 6:23:08 PM PDT by samantha (Don't panic, the adults are in charge)
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To: onyx

My internet connection at home is messed up at the moment. So after watching coverage of the former President's passing, I came into my office just to post a few thoughts and connect with some of the Freepers, like you, who I most respect. Means a lot to share tears and thoughts at this time with the people who most understand.


1,263 posted on 06/05/2004 6:23:18 PM PDT by Wolfstar (He slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Thank you President Reagan.)
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To: dogbyte12


Ronald Reagan. The great Communicator. 1911-2004

This is TRULY a sad day for America.
1,264 posted on 06/05/2004 6:23:42 PM PDT by rs79bm (Insert Democratic principles and ideals here: .............this space intentionally left blank.....)
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Thank You President Reagan...you're home now.

My FR Tribute To President Reagan, posted during the release of the CBS Reagan Movie

1,265 posted on 06/05/2004 6:23:44 PM PDT by NewLand (Ronald Reagan ended The 60's, The 70's, The Cold War, and The Tax War!)
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To: Mo1

I turned on the TV a minute ago and none of the networks is carrying anything about the funeral (I don't have cable). I guess it was too much to ask of them to show it.


1,266 posted on 06/05/2004 6:24:14 PM PDT by Merdoug
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I can't put what I feel for this man into words. Anybody that was in the military during Carter and Reagan probably knows what I'm talking about.

One of my favorite quotes from him - which is fading with time - was from around 1984. The Senate couldn't ratify a budget for the military and the talk around Washington near the end of September was that the military may have to bear the brunt of this partisan bickering - and not get paid.

Asked by a reporter if the military would get paid, President Reagan responded, "Of course they are. Would you not want to pay two million armed employees?"

My God bless his soul.


1,267 posted on 06/05/2004 6:24:20 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici (In God We Trust. All Others We Monitor.)
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To: Mo1

Reagan was the first president I can remember (I was born Nov '76) so his passing has really hit hard. There's never going to be a president quite like him again.


1,268 posted on 06/05/2004 6:24:40 PM PDT by Severa (Wife of Freeper Hostel, USN STS3(SS))
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To: armydoc
Unfortunately, they've shown up here, too. It amazes me how depraved someone must be to rejoice at the death of a fellow human being.

I was taught from an early age not to speak ill of the dead. I'll revise that; I don't remember being told "Don't speak ill of the dead" -- it was just a given. So that type of mindset is foreign to me; especially trolls posting disgusting pictures while saying "this is what Reagan meant to me."

1,269 posted on 06/05/2004 6:24:51 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: Miss Marple

The thing I so loved about President Reagan was that he was Presidential. He exuded confidence. Even those that didn't agree with his politics felt inspired, patriotic and safe; hence his winning 49 states in 1984. I only learned today that he lost that 50th state(Minnesota) by 2500 votes. Wow! He restored a perceived weak nation back to a feared super-power in short time. I think GW went to school on Reagan and it shows. Rushmore is a lock in my opinion. I'm glad the family's suffering is over. I sure would love to have had a coherent Reagan to offer his wisdom and one-liners these last 10 years. I'm sorry, but I can't be sad at his passing. He lived a long(where do I sign?), supremely successful life. His ascention to Heaven is a blessing for himself and his family. He's done his part. The baton of freedom has been passed to capable hands. Heaven must be abuzz tonite. (my allergies must be acting up....sniff)


1,270 posted on 06/05/2004 6:24:54 PM PDT by Benjamin Dover (This tagline space for rent)
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To: dogbyte12
Reagan: The Great Communicator In His Own Words.
1,271 posted on 06/05/2004 6:25:26 PM PDT by PsyOp (Post one for the Gipper... may he rest in peace.)
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To: dogbyte12

Thank you, President Reagan, for serving our country well.

Prayers for his family. Thank goodness he is freed from the clutches of that awful disease.


1,272 posted on 06/05/2004 6:26:00 PM PDT by Lijahsbubbe
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname


Well , all I can say is that I grew up in a very conservative family in Georgia . Mom & Pop taught us well .


1,273 posted on 06/05/2004 6:26:07 PM PDT by Jackknife (.......Land of the Free,because of the Brave.)
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To: longtermmemmory
It's no coincidence that Rush achieved national syndication for his show the very same year that President Reagan finished out his last term in the White House.

The pernicious "Fairness Doctrine" would still be with us had President Reagan not broken the stranglehold the FCC previously enjoyed over all programming content.

Let's hope that the lessons learned during his presidency are not completely ignored by his successors in office.

1,274 posted on 06/05/2004 6:27:52 PM PDT by The Scourge of Yazid (Don't let the light go out! Keep Taiwan strong and free!)
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To: Merdoug

I live in Los Angeles. The local channels are reporting that, although the details have not been released yet, the basic plan goes something like this: President Reagan's body has been taken to a Santa Monica funeral home where it will be prepared for burial. It will then be brought to the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, where it will lie in repose for a day. The public will be invited to view the casket. Then it will be flow to Washington to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda. Then back to California for burial next week. Hope this helps a little.


1,275 posted on 06/05/2004 6:27:56 PM PDT by Wolfstar (He slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Thank you President Reagan.)
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To: Benjamin Dover
I only learned today that he lost that 50th state(Minnesota) by 2500 votes. Wow!

And he was supposed to stop off in MN to make one last appearance before going back to the ranch on election day. He didn't for some reason. But if he had it would have been a clean sweep 50-0. Amazing!

1,276 posted on 06/05/2004 6:28:13 PM PDT by petercooper (Now, who's this Joe Mayo everyone's talking about?)
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To: Mo1

Ollie North is reminiscing now...telling how President Reagan called him "My Marine"...brought more tears to my eyes. Juxtaposed is video of Reagan signing something, smiling and laughing.

Looking at all the people lined up outside the funeral home makes me think of what kind of HUGE welcome Ronald W. Reagan is getting in heaven!


1,277 posted on 06/05/2004 6:28:31 PM PDT by arasina (So there.)
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To: dogbyte12

I feel so sad. Reagan was such an important figure in my life, even though I was just 11 years old when he was elected. He influenced my political growth in so many ways. I'm really going to miss him. I don't think we'll see anyone quite like him ever again.

"Freedom is the right to question and change the established way of doing things. It is the continuing revolution of the marketplace. It is the understanding that allows us to recognize shortcomings and seek solutions. It is the right to put forth an idea, scoffed at by the experts, and watch it catch fire among the people. It is the right to dream -- to follow your dream or stick to your conscience, even if you're the only one in a sea of doubters." --Ronald Reagan


1,278 posted on 06/05/2004 6:28:56 PM PDT by Rainbow Rising (Rest in peace, Mr. Reagan)
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To: wirestripper

Thanks for sharing how President Reagan lifted your spirits.

After the dismal Carter years he helped us all believe again in the greatness of America!

Godspeed Ronaldus Maximus!


1,279 posted on 06/05/2004 6:29:25 PM PDT by JulieRNR21 (One good term deserves another! Take W-04....Across America!)
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To: samantha
I do not think it appropriate to make that comment on this thread.

Sweetie, this is not the funeral home...it is a political forum. I will say what I think, maam.

1,280 posted on 06/05/2004 6:29:26 PM PDT by Conservababe
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