Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time

FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

[Mo1]

WASHINGTON — Gerald R. Ford leaves his beloved U.S. Capitol for the last time Tuesday as the period set aside for ordinary Americans to say goodbye gives way to an elaborate invitation-only funeral at the awe-inspiring Washington National Cathedral.

As the first order of business Tuesday, Ford's remains were being removed from the Rotunda to lie in repose briefly outside the Senate before leaving the Capitol where Ford served as a congressman for 25 years. As vice president, Ford also had the constitutional title of president of the Senate.

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Republicans should have learned by now not to let the stupid media decide anything for us. Cheney would unite the conservative machine, radio talkers, FReepers, think tanks, and churches. When united, the leftist media cannot stand against the "vast right-wing conspiracy".

[Mo1]

A military honor guard carries the casket of the late President Gerald R. Ford out of the National Cathedral in Washington January 2, 2007, after the memorial service for Ford. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES) Alan Greenspan. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)

[onyx]

Bing too? My mom loved him also.

[Mo1]

A military honor guard carry the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford during a State Funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. Behind the casket, President Bush escorts former first lady Betty Ford. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivias, Pool)

[Miss Marple]

I was mistaken as well as you. Thanks for the correction.

Grandkids are coming this afternoon, so it's something I won't have to inflict on them, and I can watch tomorrow in peace and quiet.

[SuziQ]

A Novena is a prayer that lasts for nine days, hence the name. My hubby, SirKit, comes from a family of 6 kids. My m-i-l was a convert, and didn't quite know about the nine day thing, so she prayed a Novena for two weeks to have a child, as she'd had difficulty conceiving. She always joked that those extra 5 days gave her the extra 5 kids! ;o)

Do please consider, if you're not already doing it, going up in the Communion line, where the Priest is, and crossing your arms to let him know that you will not receive the Body and Blood of Jesus, but want to receive a blessing, instead. If the priests are familiar with you, it will be just a further sign of your interest in converting, and it will link you to the Mass in a more personal and profound way.

[NormsRevenge]

Thanks for the thread!

Henry Kissinger, left, Donald Rumsfeld, Alan Greenspan and James Baker are seen participating in funeral services
for former President Gerald R. Ford at the National Cathedral in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

[Miss Marple]

I agree, Suzi. When I was in RCIA clas the instructor encouraged us to ask for the blessing, and I did it every Sunday until I was able to receive the Eucharist. It really makes you feel part of things and less of an onlooker.

[surrey]

I agree with you but too many people only get their news from the likes of ABC,NBC,CBS and the front page of their local rag. I am constantly amazed at how uninformed the general public is about politics. Many people I know ,who are intelligent about most things, are frankly stupid when it comes to what goes on in this country.

[PhiKapMom]

That's the truth. Brit Hume couldn't even get the info on the Presidential fleet of planes correct when he talked about this plane carrying Pres Kennedy's body. These two are 747's and they were not in the fleet when Kennedy was killed -- they were not even made. I find it funny that both of the 747's went into overhaul after Clinton and were completely redone -- one then the other. I would have wanted to wipe out everything Clinton as well.

[NormsRevenge]

Front row, from left, President and Mrs. Bush., Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, former President and Rosalynn Carter and former first lady Nancy Reagan, watch as the casket of former President Gerald R. Ford is carried from a State Funeral services at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007. Second row, from left are, former President and Barbara Bush, Dora Bush, former President Bill Clinotn, his wife Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. daughter Chelsea Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

[Howlin]

Great thread, Mo.

Loved your pictures. (I thought this was tomorrow, as I thought TODAY was Monday.......LOL)

[Mo1]

You're welcome Norm

[Miss Marple]

If you ask me, one of our greatest challenges is to make it "cool" to be informed and knowledgable about history and politics. Sometimes I think if we presented things as a soap opera, we would get more people interested. LOL!

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you. I will see about that the next Mass I attend.

[Mo1]

I only knew it was Tuesday because the girls had to go back to school after having 10 DAYS off *L*

[Mo1]

And Dean

I still listen to that music

I'm old school *L*

[onyx]

There you are!!!!

[alisasny]

I believe any thinking human knows the PARDON OF NIXON was right : )))))

[the Deejay]

Hi Onyx!

What's up with cspan? No longer on my cox cable
and they aren't showing the funeral of President
Ford?