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Betty Ford Dead at 93
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| July 8, 2011
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Posted on 07/08/2011 5:58:26 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
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To: massmike
She was a very pretty woman in her younger years. President Ford was a handsome young man, and together they had good-looking children. Some people are blessed in multiple ways.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:08:11 PM PDT
by
Wolfstar
("If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his friend." Abraham Lincoln)
To: Morgana
That’s very beautiful, Morgana.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:09:44 PM PDT
by
Wolfstar
("If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his friend." Abraham Lincoln)
To: Beaten Valve
She did good in a way that I’m sure she never expected to.
President’s wives often strive to leave a legacy. Hers was a powerful one.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:10:23 PM PDT
by
I still care
(I miss my friends, bagels, and the NYC skyline - but not the taxes. I love the South.)
To: Beaten Valve
RIP, Mrs Ford. She was the first First Lady I remember very well.
Still o word on the WH website...
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:11:38 PM PDT
by
PghBaldy
(War Powers Res: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/warpower.asp)
To: Morgana
65
posted on
07/08/2011 8:12:01 PM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: matt04
However, Bush 41 & 43 have made statements.Say what one will about 41 and 43, but they are the personification of class.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:12:04 PM PDT
by
Wolfstar
("If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him that you are his friend." Abraham Lincoln)
To: matt04
Obama has NONE of the characteristics of a President...
He is an example of a selfish, ME party person who likes to golf and vacation...our Nation is sinking in debt and yet he parties and golfs...
hurry up 2012
To: Beaten Valve
RIP and God Bless Her for all the help she gave to the lost souls and the suffering.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:16:01 PM PDT
by
P.O.E.
(Pray for America)
To: Beaten Valve
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:19:00 PM PDT
by
billphx
To: Beaten Valve
RIP.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:21:31 PM PDT
by
newzjunkey
(She lived to 93 just like her husband.)
To: unkus
Pretty sure it's standard protocol for ex-presidents and their wives to attend such funerals:
This is Nixon's funeral.
To: OnlyTurkeysHaveLeftWings
Pretty sure it’s standard protocol for ex-presidents and their wives to attend such funerals:
I know that. Wishful thinking on my part.
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posted on
07/08/2011 8:48:38 PM PDT
by
unkus
(Silence = Consent)
To: unkus
Oh. Well, wish for something else, I suppose.
In other news, the White House released its official statement at around 11:00:
“Throughout her long and active life, Elizabeth Anne Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. As our nation’s First Lady, she was a powerful advocate for women’s health and women’s rights. After leaving the White House, Mrs. Ford helped reduce the social stigma surrounding addiction and inspired thousands to seek much-needed treatment. While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life.
“Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to their children, Michael, John, Steven, and Susan.”
To: Beaten Valve
Very sweet lady, and tough as nails. I was fortunate enough to have met her several times and worked some of the same fundraisers with her in Palm Springs.
She will be missed.
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:21:13 PM PDT
by
reaganaut
(Ex-Mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost, but now am found; was blind but now I see")
To: massmike
How ‘mature’ most women were during that era. Nicely dressed, hair and nails manicured. Now, someone of her age has tatoos all over their bodies and will tell you to ‘F’ off quicker than a bolt of lightening sticking.
*sigh*
(btw & however...I’m in the league about telling someone to ‘F’ off-especially since 11/04/2008)
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:21:25 PM PDT
by
Outlaw Woman
(Palin/Perry 2012)
To: JoeProBono
Lovely picture. No unsightly thong lines, bra straps or cellulite.
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:35:29 PM PDT
by
Netizen
To: Kickass Conservative
Well now I’m thoroughly disgusted. If true, she was a POS wrapped in fine linen. So I wonder, when approaching the Creator of the Universe, if saying “I did all these good things...oh btw, I was for butchering babies because, well you know Lord, babies can be such a ‘barrier’ for women” will still open the door to paradise...
Sickening...
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:44:07 PM PDT
by
Outlaw Woman
(Palin/Perry 2012)
To: Beaten Valve
I’m sorry for her loved ones but am glad her support for the ERA didn’t pan out.
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:45:31 PM PDT
by
skr
(May God confound the enemy)
To: OnlyTurkeysHaveLeftWings
As usual, the only one who looks like he is lost in space is Jimmah Carter.
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:48:06 PM PDT
by
exit82
(Democrats are the enemy of freedom. Sarah Palin is our Esther.)
To: Beaten Valve
Condolences to family and friends of Betty Ford.
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posted on
07/08/2011 9:55:48 PM PDT
by
PGalt
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