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LIVE THREAD: Reagan Funeral - California
www.freerepublic.com | June 7, 2004

Posted on 06/07/2004 9:43:02 AM PDT by Howlin

Reagan family has arrived in Santa Monica to escort President Reagan's body to his library.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: bestpresidentever; california; funeral; reagan; reaganfuneral; ronaldreagan; simivalley
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To: Dane
I would have imagined JFK's casket was closed for more obvious reasons, and thus would be no cause for precedent. Oh well.

Disappointing, but I'm quite sure the family knows what they are doing.

641 posted on 06/07/2004 11:48:27 AM 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: Howlin

Staff is handing out water to folks in line as it is starting to warm up a bit.


642 posted on 06/07/2004 11:49:12 AM PDT by socal_parrot
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To: pettifogger
Had I been 5 and living close to DC, I would have hoped that my parents would have taken me to the JFK procession.

I don't have kids, but I have had a lot of losses. I would say if you are going, there are some events that the children would be fine at, and bring a welcome light to dark moods. waiting along the processional road is one, but perhaps not the viewing.

Let them be happy, don't fight them to be somber when they just can't be... The only time I was upset about children at my mother's service was the unfairness of expectation and harshness in some parents. The parents were stressed, I forgive them, but the parent was a bigger interruption than the laughing and playing of a child, if that makes sense..

643 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:01 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog (farewell to a great president.)
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To: carton253
Well, it ain't how the decent women-folk of my family would dress for a funeral, but hey, it could be worse.

She could wear the black dress that the Kerry spawn wore to those snooty movie awards in France.

No links, please.

644 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:07 AM PDT by TontoKowalski
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To: MinuteGal

On Saturday one of the first jabs I heard about Reagan came from Tom Brokaw.

He was on MSNBC and told a story about, as his version went, Tip O'Neill informed President Reagan of the "underclass" and Brokaw said how O'Neill had to explain to the new President that there was a whole class of these people and Reagan wasn't even aware of this, Brokaw marveled.


645 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:17 AM PDT by cyncooper
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To: Petronski

It is best to remember him as we are seeing him portrayed in the media as a "healthy happy" man...I am sure that is how Nancy prefers to remember him...I do it out of respect to her and her BEST memories...


646 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:17 AM PDT by antivenom ("Never argue with an idiot, he'll bring you down to his level - then beat you with experience.")
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To: Howlin
"12:00 noon PDT Lying in Repose begins in Main Lobby of Library for public to pay respects and continues through the night."

Does this mean that people can visit all through the night? I am planning to drive down there this evening. Does anyone know if the viewing will be available literally all hours?

647 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:24 AM PDT by Silas
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To: carton253

we're not differing, just discussing, commenting..it's what friends do....and it isn't "my" standards...


648 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:28 AM PDT by ken5050
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To: myrabach

I'm glad you reconciled...the alternative is unthinkable.

I have not seen my "real" father for nearly 15 years, but his behavior has made reconciliation impossible. I am afraid of him and will not subject my family to him anymore.

However, I have been blessed for 30 years with a wonderful step-father who I call dad. He married my mom when she had 4 little kids. Not many men would do that.


649 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:31 AM PDT by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they ever captured or killed.)
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To: Miss Marple
Found these Reagan quotes online:

"How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin."

"Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that I stopped worrying."

Wonder if he had Bill Clinton in mind on this one: "Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."

650 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:34 AM PDT by mass55th
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To: Inspectorette

Yes, MR and RR probably had more in commen then he did with Patty and Ron but he loved all his children.

We are blessed that at least one of Reagans children is carrying on the conservative voice.

THANKYOU MICHAEL : )

And how could we expect every child to carry on the torch of their parent. Thank God we dont have to worry about Amy Carter or Chelsea going to much into politics.


651 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:36 AM PDT by alisasny (GODSPEED DEAR SWEET PRINCE OF MEN RONALD REAGAN : ))
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To: socal_parrot
Petter Jennings on ABC - "the casket is being shown in Simi Valley where the trial of Rodney King was held"

Rush: DNC refused to have headquarters flag flown at half staff

652 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:39 AM PDT by Steven W.
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To: rwfromkansas

I think you're right, but I think I heard that it will be televised, it's just that it's invitation only.


653 posted on 06/07/2004 11:50:40 AM PDT by Howlin
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To: MinuteGal

Maybe Brokaw really is considering being Kerry's running mate. I know of his bias, but always thought he hid it the best of the "big three" network anchors. Lately he's been blatant.


654 posted on 06/07/2004 11:51:25 AM PDT by cyncooper
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To: Aggie Mama; f zero
I think the 5 year old will be old enough to understand and remember the importance and history of it. The 3 year old will be antsy after a while (but you know that!). I would make sure you bring lots of snacks . . .

Looks like we may make it a family history lesson -- brother to bring his 3 1/2-yr-old. Lots of snacks neccesary for brother and kids, lots of tissues for me.

655 posted on 06/07/2004 11:51:33 AM PDT by pettifogger (sorry, RJD, had to make it funny!)
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To: alisasny; Wait4Truth
How the hell is he being snubbed. Surely he is not going to hold the hand of Nancy when her own daughter and son are there.

Those things are delicate and get noticed when you have millions of eyes upon the ceremony.

IMO, Michael Reagan and his deceased sister, Maureen, would probably wish in the depth of their hearts not to dwell on that now, but wish to honor the man they loved, their father, Ronald Reagan.

656 posted on 06/07/2004 11:51:57 AM PDT by Dane
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To: areafiftyone

"I never knew how much I loved this president until now."

So very well said. I almost feel like a member of my family has passed away.

I won't have a computer this week and will miss these live threads.


657 posted on 06/07/2004 11:51:57 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (Goodbye, President Reagan. You will be missed.)
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To: Howlin

OMG - Rush just said that Peter Jennings had to bring up that Simi Valley was the site of the trial of the police officers who had beaten Rodney King!!!


658 posted on 06/07/2004 11:52:02 AM PDT by Inspectorette
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To: Silas

Yes, that's what they said.


659 posted on 06/07/2004 11:52:11 AM PDT by hobson
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To: socal_parrot

Rush just reported an email that said PETA Jennings reported (on ABCBS) that the memorial service was coming from Simi Valley...the same city where the trial of four L.A. police officers took place (from the Rodney King incident).

LIKE WE WERE BORN YESTERDAY!!!!

What a POS. So is Brokaw, so is Rather-not.


660 posted on 06/07/2004 11:52:45 AM PDT by Christian4Bush (I approve this message: character and integrity matter. Bush/Cheney for '04.)
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