Posted on 09/03/2004 5:31:21 PM PDT by MaineRepublic
Now that you mention it, I remember that too,seeing the picture right as the camera caught him changing faces.
No, I wouldn't say I'd cry a tear, but I also wouldn't use the occasion to mock or make political hay. I hope I try to be more decent than that.
I'd feel sorry for his daughter and anyone who truly loved him(who else that might be,I can't think of),and have empathy in that sense.
Please e-mail newsmax.com RIGHT NOW...they are running the original "booing" story. Shame on them.
You see, Mr. Goldfinch has been around since I was 15 years old in 1972, and my husband since I was 18. I sure don't want to go breaking in a new model at this stage of the game. We both chose low-fat, and he's down to 190-193. I cook more now than I did, I just have to put more thought and creativity in my menus.
So he's lost 50 lbs.
Like I said --- I don't want him to die because that would be very helpful to Hillary -- and she seems very aware of that --- just a little too happy.
I saw that. If my husband was about to have bypass surgery,I wouldn't be before the cameras(if I were her)laughing and smiling and using the occasion to make a political jab about healthcare. I've always thought from what my eyes have seen,that that marriage is a political pact,not a union in love. And Shillery's had the whip hand for some years now.
We didn't say that we didn't THINK about it, but the time was just not appropriate. President Bush is so gracious and looked sincerely concerned. We offered polite applause for Clinton and rousing cheers for the people of Florida and the poor parents and children of Russi facing their ordeals. :) We saved all our boos for Kerry-Edwards.
I think I would not boo --- for one I don't want him to die right now because it would be too perfect for Hillary -- and she's probably already bought a nice new black pantsuit for the cameras and the timing would be right for her 2008 campaign. In fact as long as Hillary is in politics, I hope he doesn't die but hangs around making a fool of himself --- just for her benefit.
I would do nothing -- I would not cheer for him or give him any applause. You're right -- Bush is in a position to have to be polite --- but after the democrats mocked and laughed over Reagan's illness, I don't think they deserve any politeness.
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