Posted on 07/11/2004 5:41:54 PM PDT by Pikamax
RON REAGAN, JR. TO GIVE PRIMETIME SPEECH AT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ON STEM CELL RESEARCH, Kerry spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter tells ABC News' Dan Harris...
No,that's just silly;President Bush is NOT "toastola".
I am most certainly glad that President Reagan did not live to see this.
Beauseant!
So am I. It would break his heart for sure and certain.
I hope not because that would be utterly tasteless. I think America will be turned off by little Ronny and democrats trying to cash in on Ronald Reagan's legacy this way. President Reagan was loved because of his convictions and American's will see this for what it is which is a cheap shot at Republicans and President Bush43.
If Michael Reagan wants to speak at the GOP convention then he should. But to have the GOP ask him to speak because Ron is going to speak at the Democrat convention just seems tasteless. It would be seen as two parties trying to cash in a dead man's legacy. It would not look right.
Ron Reagan-- ballet dancer, TV host, Stem Cell expert-- what versatility!!
There's no point in him doing so - findings gained from it are unlikely to generalize to human beings.
He's really not any of those things, but he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
My great disappointment is the political opportunism this represents. Ron didn't speak out before his father died but now he's using his father's death and the good will that brought to the family for political expediency. This is *repulsive* behavior.
Notice Ron said he won't speak at the GOP convention even if it was to advocate on the same topic. Sadly, the Media will spin this just as the Dems would like.
Honestly, I hope Nancy stays out of the limelight of this year's convention rather than be some political pawn you all would like her to be.
In 2000, she emplored Republicans to get out and vote early, vote by mail but just vote out here in CA. For God's sake: Let her be. As a widow after 50+ years, caregiver for a decade, she deserves some peace.
And as for Michael Reagan, he's always been a graceless opportunist.
Let Laura Bush speak to this topic since she's also a child of an Alzheimer's parent and seems to share her husband's view on embryonic stem cell research.
Call teh campaign.....
I am not a pessimist, but I am a stone-cold realist.
My realistic assessment of everything I know about this election suggests a difficult and close race. It shouldn't be, because a joker like Kerry (and his party) shouldn't even be in the game. But he is right on Bush's heels, and I think he'll stay there.
I believe we will win, but we'll need to work for it.
I don't think the past is much of a guide to this one.
I think you're right. Let's call the RNC or the campaign and demand it.
There were several freepers who predicted that this would happen. :(
The 2004 DemonRATtlesnake Convention Schedule:
6:00 p.m.-Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:15 p.m.-Opening secular prayers by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton
6:30 p.m.-Anti-war concert by Barbra Streisand.
6:40 p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00 p.m.-Tribute theme to France.
7:10 p.m.-Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:25 p.m.-tribute theme to Germany.
7:45 p.m.-Anti-war rally(moderated by Michael Moore).
8:25 p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:30 p.m-Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00 p.m.-Gay marriage ceremony(both male and female couples).
9:30 p.m.-*Intermission*-Special: Alec Baldwin burning his U.S. passport.
10:00p.m.-Posting the Iraqi Colors by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins.
10:10p.m.-Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:20p.m.-Cameo by Dean "Yeeearrrrrg"
10:30p.m.-Abortion demonstration by N.A.R.A.L.
10:40p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:50p.m.-Pledge of allegiance to the U.N.
11:00p.m.-Multiple gay marriage ceremony(threesomes,mixed and same sex).
11:15p.m.-Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:30p.m.-"Free Saddam" pep rally.
11:59p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:00p.m.-Nomination of democratic candidate.
12:15a.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
Any chance we could get Ted Kennedy to drive Hillary Clinton home??
bump !
I think Michael can answer whether or not it is "right" or "wrong" the best, and if he does or doesn't it won't offend most Republicans.
But if he does, it will definitely offend MOST DEMOCRATS.
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