LIVE THREAD: Pres. Bush pays respects and calls on Mrs. Reagan

[alisasny]

Alot of dignataries are now showing up to pay respects. McCain, Guiliani, Gorby, Karzai, etc.

Cspan has live coverage. Bush expected at 7 but could be earlier? He is then going to visit with Mrs. Reagan.

Guard changes about every half hour at .28 and .58 of the hour. One is going on right now.

[Undertow]

For those who were wondering about the Indian at the viewing, this is a caption from the AP.

Glynn Crooks, a Native American from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux tribe in Prior Lakes, Minn., salutes the casket of former President Ronald Reagan (news - web sites) at the Capitol Rotunda Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Washington. Thousands of mourners are paying their last respects to the former President before tomorrow's funeral service at the National Cathedral. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

[bannie]

I do not believe that everyone is forgiven by God.

I agree. Many may laugh, but I totally believe that the clintons sold their souls to the devil for the ride they've been on. I believe that God is forgiving of his repentent children; but I believe that He shall not forgive that--even if the clinton's beg.

[ScholarWarrior]

Line now 6-7 hours. From where I am mostly US, maybe 5 perc latino, don't see many eastern euro. Maybe 5 perc asian. This is Reagan America. Median age 25.

[CyberAnt]

I could tell he was on the verge of tears, because he always gets that disgusted expression on his face from clenching his teeth to keep from losing it.

[cajungirl]

I had forgotton about the funerally. Damn, it was funny wasn't it.

[BlessedByLiberty]

LOL!

Wonder if it was President Reagan's casket or the sight of the American flag that had him quickly avert his eyes?

[Brad’s Gramma]

6-7 hours wait. Incredible. Thanks for the reports.

[longtermmemmory]

I am loath to take a computer along. I may be reduced to a finding cybercafes. I am able to email from a cellphone but that does not allow for posting.

I also don't want to be bumped into a blog. (still looking for that part of FR)

[StarFan]

When asked by LKL, Russert said that President Reagan's death is helping GWB and the conservative cause, adding that last week the media was covering Tenet's resignation looking for sinister reasons why he resigned. Didn't hear what they planned to cover this week but it was certainly not of a positive vein. "With Kerry's campaign on hold, this can only help GWB", says Russert. Campaign on hold? Sad that neither one mentioned Kerry's distasteful photo op in Simi Valley.

[NCC-1701]

Just once, ALL of the broadcasters should drop ALL the on-screen graphics and let the pictures tell the story. Also, the talking heads should just STFU and let us view this in our own way. Ain't going to happen, but just hoping. Sky news did just that for Diana's funeral and I was amazed that for over 2 hours they let the pictures and natural sounds tell the story. Anyway, I'll be taping the events tomorrow for later viewing, being cubicle-bound. RIP RWR.

[NautiNurse]

Former Polish Prine Minister Lech Walesa kneels at the coffin
of former President Ronald Reagan as he pays his respects in
the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Thursday June 10, 2004.

[Undertow]

[BlessedByLiberty]

Agreed, well said.

[CyberAnt]

Hmmmm? Guess I'll send them a little thank you. It's been so peaceful just to watch the people pay their respects. Especially since I can't be there in person.

[onyx]

Thanks for the report.
Somebody else was supposed
to be on LKL with Russert and
I ws thinking about watching
to see that person? I have to
pass on Russert so soon after
my supper.

[Undertow]

Pic for Post #841

[Clara Lou]

Thanks for posting a picture of Walesa!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thank you.

[Undertow]

Beat me to it!!! lol

[TomGuy]

Posted by NYer in another thread:



Native American Glynn Crooks of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux tribe from Prior Lake, Minnesota (R) stands in full traditional dress while saluting the casket of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan (news - web sites), inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, June 10, 2004. Thousands of Americans filed silently past Reagan's body at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday in an emotional outpouring of respect and affection for the 40th president of the United States.