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There is no chance, no way, no how, that Republicans will turn the Reagan funeral into an "elect Bush" screaming orgy of a pep rally. There is NO parallel with the Wellstone funeral. Democrats are trying every chance they get to equate the two funerals, maybe to rub some of the stain off the Wellstone debacle. Don't fall for the trap. Nancy has been more than magnanimous by inviting Carter and Clinton to the funeral services.

I know that we will not do that. But I know that there are some here that would turn this into a political rally, if they were in charge. I have every confidence that Nancy and the planners of the state funeral will keep it a dignified event worthy of this great man. I am not concerned that this will be some sick political rally. That is why I said we are not cut out of the same cloth.

I do want to reiterate that there are those who would, in a heartbeat, turn this into a political event. I think you know that is the case. Many of them post on this board. I don't think it would be their intention, but it would be the result. I am not even sure that Wellstone's family was attempting to make a mockery of their dad's/husband's funeral. The result was all that mattered, though. I am not one to look at someone's intentions, since I believe in personal responsibility. The road to hell is paved...etc. The Wellstone memorial was an embarrassment to the nation, IMO. To boo someone at a funeral for political purposes shows the complete lack of couth and respect of the average democrat.