Posted on 06/08/2004 8:54:12 AM PDT by lainie
Edited on 06/08/2004 11:18:28 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Controversy develops over Reagan funeral speakers...
'President Clinton really held out all hope the funeral would be a nonpartisan event, like Nixon's was,' a top Clinton source said on Tuesday morning. 'He's angry and disappointed neither he nor President Carter have been asked to speak, as of yet'...
CLINTON DISAPPOINTMENT: LEFT OFF FUNERAL SPEAKERS LIST
Former President Bill Clinton has privately expressed anger he has apparently been left off the speakers list of Friday's Reagan State Funeral, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.
"President Clinton really held out all hope the funeral would be a nonpartisan event, like Nixon's was," a top Clinton source said on Tuesday morning. "He's angry and disappointed neither he nor President Carter have been asked to speak, as of yet."
The top source says Clinton has been critical that both Bush presidents will address the crowd gathered at National Cathedral.
Nixon's vice president Gerald Ford did not speak at Nixon's funeral.
Clinton's inner circle is convinced Nancy Reagan has personally shut out Clinton from any high-profile participation.
"It is a state funeral, using tax dollars," the top Clinton insider explained.
Former President George H.W. Bush, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will join President Bush in eulogizing Ronald Reagan, Reagan's office announced. Presiding over the service will be former Sen. John Danforth of Missouri, who is an ordained Episcopal priest. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the Rabbi Harold Kusher will give readings, while Irish tenor Ronan Tynan will sing.
The eulogy is being prepared by President Bush's chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson, who also wrote the president's moving speech for a memorial service in the same cathedral after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Developing...
Hurray!
I think, although we all remember the Reagans fondly, that, perhaps, we forget a bit since they've been out of the limelight for a while. The one, overall factor in their decisions -- ALWAYS -- "what's the right thing to do?"
My favorite political cartoon was from way back. I believe it was the '83 budget, but I could be wrong. The cartoon showed a picture of Reagan holding the budget book, with a stern and determined face. From his waist down, he was an old oak tree trunk.
Don't worry, if this was decided before OR after Reagan's death, she won't back down. She's not THAT different from her husband.
They'll probably be pro-Social Security handout for the illegals. Sounds like something the DUmmies over at DU would advocate.
I didn't say that he should. I said I would understand why they would ask him to speak. If Carter were to pass, I think it would be appropriate to have GHW and/or W to speak. If they were not asked to speak, I would not be shocked or hurt. It would be appropriate, but not necessary. Same with BJ Clinton.
He's probably got a videotape already prepared (recorded on 6 hour slp-mode)
"unless any of them have been asked by Nancy to speak OH WELL."
LOL, Oh well, indeed!
To quote Jackie Gleason: "How sweet it is!"
Good grief.
Let's recap here.
Pres. Carter hasn't made a public statement, yet he wants to be part of the eulogizers at the Cathedral.
Pres. Clinton tried his best to destroy the Military the Pres. Reagan had restored, and did a pretty good job at it, from my point of view.
Neither of them have one word to contribute to the Funeral service and frankly, I, for one, am glad they've been left off of the list. I can now safely tape this without worrying about having to see Slick Willy.
Sheesh. The gall of some people.
That picture sums up the Clinton's perfectly.
"If yer watchin' this speech, then you must really miss me . . . Heck, I already miss me."
for some reason the parable of it is better to sit yourself at the end table and be asked to come to the head table is better than seating yourself at the head table and being ask to sit at the end table comes to mind.
Gee Mom some of those things you made me learn in sunday school did stick!!!
LOL!
Here's hoping the clinton's just stay away. Better to see their honest outright contempt that their feigned bereavement.
There IS a God.
Brava, Nancy!
Leni
I saw the full clip of it after it happened. There was clear laughter and smiling between the two.
Well, I have been taking some medication the dr. prescribed for me after our daughter died in January. If I had not, I would have spent all day and night bawling my eyes out. It just brought back all those sad memories or her death and service. President Reagan was the one who got me interested in politics. He was also the first President our other daughter voted for. He was a great leader and will be sorely missed.
"... an' fer all yew fine young honeys sitting out there, in th' pews: yew all still want me, right? Ah'm still DAYumm hot, right...?" :)
Okay..we're just going to have to agree to disagree.
Why, I’m shocked!
/sarcasm
Isn't that the truth?
... then Carter or Clinton can get into a casket!
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