And what they didn't tell you, beyond the 7 city blocks, is that by the reflecting pool in front of the Capitol, they had snake lines - you know, the things they have at Disney? I have no idea what they are called. Then at the right side of the Capitol, they had another series of these, about 10 in and around thingy's.
I heard it estimated that 16,000 people were left standing in line, unable to get in.
I unfortunately was not among them. I gave up after 5 hours. Just couldn't stand up, even on crutches, any longer.
If they'd had some provision for handicapped, I never heard of it. So, I had to leave. And that was at 4 AM. I never even got close the reflecting pool, which is in front of the Capitol. I was over on the corner of 3rd St - far, far away. Probably another couple of hours needed to get in!!!!
Oh, one more thing. Viewing was "supposed" to stay open until 10 AM. In face, they closed it to the outside line before 9 AM, and then only dignitaries and Nancy Reagan were allowed in.
TNT
I just finished hearing President Bush's wonderful eulogy. I had tried to stay awake last night to watch it during the replay on at that time but fell asleep (ala the Clintons) during the very time he spoke.
How is it that America is deserving of such men? Such as Ronald Reagan and also such as President George W Bush?
That was one of the most wonderful "speeches" President GW Bush has delivered. Like Reagan, our President Bush is "misunderestimated" so greatly - and hated so deeply - by the leftist enslavers which both Presidents have fought so courageously.
My hope and prayer is that President Bush has taken further courage from the example of President Reagan's steadfastness in the face of terrible adversaries and ballistic critics.
Can we imagine what our nation's years would have been like under Algore? during 911 and this event of Reagan's death?
We are unworthy of such grace, Oh, God.
President Reagan was filmed at the 1992 Republican Convention - in which he said: "Electing a President is serious business."
Please, America - Americans.
This year's election is deadly serious business. May God grant our nation grace to endure, grace to work hard, grace to do what is necessary to prevent another 1992 disaster. God graced us with President Bush after those eight years of destruction. I don't know if God will give us another such chance.
I pray God will continue to shed His grace on this nation - far beyond what we deserve.