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Alexander Haig, former secretary of state, dies
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6876752.html ^ | 02/20/2010 | AP

Posted on 02/20/2010 6:17:25 AM PST by tsmith130

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, who served Republican presidents and ran for the office himself, has died.

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To: gussiefinknottle
not to defend the press......

but the whole “...I am in control here”

stank to high heaven of coup d'etat.

poor choice of words I suspect....but maybe not. I don't know.

21 posted on 02/20/2010 6:28:11 AM PST by Vaquero (BHO....'The Pretenda from Kenya')
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To: tsmith130

“Goodnight Sweet Prince, and flights of angels guide you to your rest.”


22 posted on 02/20/2010 6:28:29 AM PST by Ronbo1948
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To: tsmith130

He had a good measure and did a good job. I’m sure that St Peter is welcoming him with open arms. Rest in peace, Al.


23 posted on 02/20/2010 6:29:01 AM PST by originalbuckeye
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To: tsmith130

RIP


24 posted on 02/20/2010 6:31:04 AM PST by smokingfrog (You can't ignore your boss and expect to keep your job... www.filipthishouse2010.com)
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To: gussiefinknottle

All Republicans are treated shamefully unless they are ‘reaching across the aisle’. Then when they veer to the right they are scathed. It is now a badge of honor for Republicans to be trashed by the Press. It means they are effective.


25 posted on 02/20/2010 6:31:34 AM PST by originalbuckeye
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To: tsmith130

I have to be honest here, I still remember his response after Reagan’s assasination. I was just a kid, having cast my first-ever vote for president.

It was a head-scratcher, his response. I can picture it like it was yesterday (with visions of my high school history teacher pounding both my brain cells with a line of succession quizzes to follow!)


27 posted on 02/20/2010 6:32:25 AM PST by Daisyjane69 (Michael Reagan: "Welcome back, Dad, even if you're wearing a dress and bearing children this time)
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To: originalbuckeye

Rest in peace, Mr Haig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkObnNQCMtM
Choral version of Agnus Dei sung to the theme of Samuel Barbers Adagio for strings.Performed by The Choir of Trinity College,Cambridge,UK.Directed by Richard Marlow


28 posted on 02/20/2010 6:34:41 AM PST by Irenic
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To: tsmith130

Rest in peace, General Haig. You served with great loyalty in times of great danger to our nation.


29 posted on 02/20/2010 6:34:48 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who support our troops pray for their victory!)
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To: Daisyjane69
The link posted contains the quote:

Hours after the shooting, then-Secretary of State Haig went before the cameras intending, he said later, to reassure Americans that the White House was functioning.

"As of now, I am in control here in the White House, pending the return of the vice president," Haig said.

Somehow that last bit is never quoted.

30 posted on 02/20/2010 6:35:02 AM PST by tsmith130
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To: tsmith130
General Haig participaated in seven Korean War campaigns including the Battle of Inchon, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and Evacuation of Hungnam. He earned two Silver Stars for heroism and a Bronze Star with Valor device.

In 1967 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest medal for heroism (fighting in hand-to-hand combat in human-wave assaults).

He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart.

Taps for a true hero in the pantheon of American heroes. Rest in peace, soldier. Thanks you for your noble service on our behalf.

Leni

31 posted on 02/20/2010 6:35:02 AM PST by MinuteGal (Bill O'Reilly: 9/8/09: "Communism is not a threat to us anymore"-10/20/09: "Obama is not a Marxist")
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To: My Favorite Headache

Did not mean it as slam on the man.
Had a fellow squadron member in the AF who had met the general. Was assigned as an air liason officer to a unit of Army grunts in Germany ( not duty any fighter pilot relishes). During a REFORGER exercise he was in the field, cold, wet, muddy and not at all happy. As he was sitting near a heater trying to get warm, he hears a voice behind him “mind if I sit down soldier?”. Without turning he barks out “ I don’t give a sh#t what you do buddy”. Silence. Turns and sees a guy with 4 stars on his collar. Guess who.


32 posted on 02/20/2010 6:35:35 AM PST by Kozak (USA 7/4/1776 to 1/20/2009 Reqiescat in Pace)
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To: Daisyjane69

Reagan’s assasination attempt...he wasn’t successful


33 posted on 02/20/2010 6:35:43 AM PST by hoosiermama (ONLY DEAD FISH GO WITH THE FLOW.......I am swimming with Sarahcudah! Sarah has read the tealeaves.)
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To: Daisyjane69; Vaquero
He was talking about at the White house, not the nation. The press took it the way they wanted to and ran with it.
34 posted on 02/20/2010 6:36:35 AM PST by Roccus (POLITICIAN.....................a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
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To: US Navy Vet; Vaquero

Aside from my recollection of the actual phrase being “I’m in charge here”, how does Vaquero not know what the HELL he’s talking about?

I don’t need to get educated about history; I remember when it was Current Events.


35 posted on 02/20/2010 6:37:02 AM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: US Navy Vet

thx for takin no guff...RIP Mr Haig.....and thank you


36 posted on 02/20/2010 6:37:10 AM PST by advertising guy (Consumer Of Confiscated Liquers Czar)
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To: tsmith130
I liked Haig. There have been a few times I wish he had been in charge...
37 posted on 02/20/2010 6:37:41 AM PST by ejonesie22 (Palin bashers on freerepublic, like a fart in Church...)
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To: tsmith130

God rest his soul.
He was very maligned by liberals.


38 posted on 02/20/2010 6:38:20 AM PST by LadyPilgrim ((Lifted up was He to die; It is finished was His cry; Hallelujah what a Savior!!!!!! ))
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To: tsmith130

Rest In Peace


39 posted on 02/20/2010 6:39:19 AM PST by ricks_place
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To: Vaquero

It was a poor choice of words in the immediate aftermath of an attempted assassination of the President. People under extreme pressure (yes, even government officials) sometimes react awkwardly in such situations.

IMO, it was the press who blew this WAY out of proportion, and the suckers in the American public bought it.

I don’t think it was a ‘power grab’ of any sort. Haig was a true patriot and, despite his gaffe, knew how our system of government worked.

Give the guy a break. He served well. RIP, General Haig.


40 posted on 02/20/2010 6:39:39 AM PST by reagan_fanatic (The liberals are asking us to give Obama more time. Is 25 to life enough?)
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