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Bush: "Texas has lost one of its great daughters" (Ann Richards)
AP ^ | 9/14/06

Posted on 09/14/2006 8:14:02 AM PDT by Mr. Brightside

Bush: "Texas has lost one of its great daughters"

WASHINGTON President Bush has paid tribute today to Ann Richards, whom he ousted and succeeded as governor in 1995.

The former Democratic governor of Texas died last night at her Austin home after a battle against esophageal cancer. She was 73.

In a statement issued by the White House, the president said he and first lady Laura Bush "are deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Ann Richards of Texas."

He said Richards "loved Texas, and Texans loved her," and that "as a public servant she earned respect and admiration."

The president said Richards "became a national role model, and her charm, wit and candor brought a refreshing vitality to public life."

He concluded that "Texas has lost one of its great daughters."


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To: ClarenceThomasfan

The worst time in Ann's life must have been when her daughter became the president of Planned Barrenhood.


81 posted on 09/14/2006 10:28:09 AM PDT by juliej (juliej)
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To: Hayzo

Are you implying they might have killed her for some electoral gain? Also Wellstone and Mrs. King? You sound a tad like a moonbat. I would expect that kind of stuff from Democratic Underground or DailyKOS.


82 posted on 09/14/2006 10:29:05 AM PDT by BJClinton (What happens on Free Republic, stays on Google.)
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To: Mr. Brightside

Esophageal cancer..is generally a bad way to go.


83 posted on 09/14/2006 10:31:21 AM PDT by Osage Orange (The old/liberal/socialist media is the most ruthless and destructive enemy of this country.)
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To: Mr. Brightside

I don't remember a great deal of hateful comments after Reagan's death. The Drive-by media in fact toned it down for a several days. The only thing I noticed was a few pundits uttered hate filled comments towards Ronaldus Magnus, but most held back (rightly) in good taste. Did some criticise his policies, sure, but I didn't see much vitriol in it...

Even Kerry had quite a bit nice to say about Reagan...

agreed though, Bush has more class in his pinky nail than the pinko libs have in their own bodies--they're probably as much shocked that he'd say such things about someone he beat in election.


84 posted on 09/14/2006 10:35:00 AM PDT by Schwaeky (Welcome to America--Now speak English or LEAVE!)
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To: Mr. Brightside


Ann Richards, of coarse, of coarse: She was born, reared and died with
a silver spoon up [censored}. Now, there's a legacy to remember!


85 posted on 09/14/2006 10:36:05 AM PDT by OESY
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To: juliej
The worst time in Ann's life must have been when her daughter became the president of Planned Barrenhood.

Why? A good liberal raises her child to go work for liberal causes. I would have thought she would have been proud of that.

86 posted on 09/14/2006 10:41:15 AM PDT by PAR35
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To: Charles Martel

They can't help themselves! They will make a spectacle of themselves and get the whole country PO'd at them again.


87 posted on 09/14/2006 10:46:06 AM PDT by DarthVader (Conservatives aren't always right , but Liberals are almost always wrong.)
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To: RightWhale
I would prefer to think that most in the DNC are reasonable, well-mannered people mainly conservative in their behavior.

You must have forgotten to put the sarcasm notice after your thread.

88 posted on 09/14/2006 10:57:11 AM PDT by Smittie
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To: RightWhale

I'm sure she could have had a show on Jane Fonda's talk radio network on station WBCH.


89 posted on 09/14/2006 11:19:03 AM PDT by BadAndy ("Loud mouth internet Rambo")
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To: Twinkie

Pardon, it was a "silver foot."


90 posted on 09/14/2006 11:19:24 AM PDT by i_dont_chat (I have the right to offend. You can take offense or not.)
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To: Peach

He sure does have dignity and class but Bush's statement sure was tongue in cheek. He is completely opposite from Richards in every way. And, Bush has a better sense of humor too.


91 posted on 09/14/2006 11:57:02 AM PDT by conservative blonde (Conservative Blonde)
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To: BJClinton

I am not implying that (although I can see how you could interpret that from my original comment). I am implying that that they (the DNC) find a way to exploit their own in a sanctimonious way due to unfortunate happenstance.

I am do not mean to say that they are dictating these events. It is when they do they exploit it because they know that the RNC cannot critique it, or, they will be cast as hateful and insensitive (e.g. the Wellstone funeral). It becomes an un-combatible politcal move for them based on mythology of their principles.

I apologize if I led others to believe that the DNC would commit illegal acts of murder for political gain. Just was typing with my head in different thoughts and it came out wrong.


92 posted on 09/14/2006 12:08:04 PM PDT by Hayzo
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To: BJClinton

I am not implying that (although I can see how you could interpret that from my original comment). I am implying that that they (the DNC) find a way to exploit their own in a sanctimonious way due to unfortunate happenstance.

I am do not mean to say that they are dictating these events. It is when they do they exploit it because they know that the RNC cannot critique it, or, they will be cast as hateful and insensitive (e.g. the Wellstone funeral). It becomes an un-combatible politcal move for them based on mythology of their principles.

I apologize if I led others to believe that the DNC would commit illegal acts of murder for political gain. Just was typing with my head in different thoughts and it came out wrong.


93 posted on 09/14/2006 12:08:07 PM PDT by Hayzo
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To: Mr. Brightside

I didn't like Ann's politics, her persona, or her condescending "Poor George" speech at the Democratic convention. No tears for Ann.


94 posted on 09/14/2006 12:21:52 PM PDT by TexasRepublic (Afghan protest - "Death to Dog Washers!")
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To: ashamedtobefromparkridge
I betcha right.

Plus, from your keyboard to God's ears, that both W & HW will be issuing comments after Clinton's death. ;^)

95 posted on 09/14/2006 12:30:34 PM PDT by top 2 toe red (To the enemy in Iraq..."Don't bet on American politics forcing my hand!" President Bush)
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To: Mr. Brightside
It's a fine thing that such classy remarks can still manage to come out of Poor George's mouth seeing there's a silver foot stuck in it.

My admiration to our President and my condolences to the Richards family.

Leni

96 posted on 09/14/2006 2:29:20 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Israel, Hold Firm !................No Retreat means No Repeat !)
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To: Peach
President Bush has more class and dignity in his little pinky than all the Democrats in America put together.

He has more class than some FReepers too.

The original thread had a bunch of pulled posts on it. Just don't click on the thread if you're going to make a nasty comment about someone. It's just common sense.

97 posted on 09/14/2006 2:32:41 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: Mr. Brightside

Was Anne ever young and not silver haired?


98 posted on 09/14/2006 2:34:32 PM PDT by Boiler Plate (Mom always said why be difficult, when with just a little more effort you can be impossible.)
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To: MinuteGal
It's a fine thing that such classy remarks can still manage to come out of Poor George's mouth seeing there's a silver foot stuck in it.

Well put. Wish I had thought of that in Post #1.

99 posted on 09/14/2006 2:46:30 PM PDT by Mr. Brightside
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To: Mr. Brightside

ABC news radio plays her comments about our President at the top of every hour.


100 posted on 09/14/2006 2:50:25 PM PDT by samadams2000 (Somebody important make....THE CALL!)
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