Reagan’s family await merciful release (THE GREAT MAN ALERT)

The Sunday Times ^ | September 29, 2002 | Sarah Baxter,

[Tall_Texan]

The day the world changed.

I had a terrible dread that Reagan would pass on during Clinton's term and he would use the funeral as his own stage. What a terrible disgrace that would have been. No two men could be so totally different.

I think the recent spate of Reagan interviews does signal the end is near. I hope only for his suffering to end. Even an incoherent and bedridden Reagan would have better served this country than our most-recent former president.

[RichInOC]

I like to put it this way: Ronald Reagan has forgotten more about being a great leader and a good human being than Bill Clinton will ever know.

[MadIvan]

I think the recent spate of Reagan interviews does signal the end is near. I hope only for his suffering to end. Even an incoherent and bedridden Reagan would have better served this country than our most-recent former president.

For most, the passage from life to eternal life happens all at once - with Alzheimers, the journey is that much longer. But we should not forget that what measure of his soul has already departed is a measure that is already in heaven. And given his love for America, that portion is likely already watching over the country in its hour of need.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

I like to put it this way: Ronald Reagan has forgotten more about being a great leader and a good human being than Bill Clinton will ever know.

One thought that makes my jaw clench is the idea that Weird Bill would demand to attend the funeral. I hope God finally does fed up and strike him down with lightning if he does.

Regards, Ivan

[texasbluebell]

A lovely photo:

[Mudboy Slim]

"I'd rather see more money put into Alzheimer's research then AIDS."

The Enviro-Whackos down in DeeCee have decided that America should fully-finance AIDS care for the entire planet...LOL!! Think about how ridiculous these fart-brains are looking to Ma and Pa Kettle out there. Who do you think Ma and Pa Kettle's gonna side with? Who do you think Ma and Pa Kettle's gonna vote for?!

FReegards...MUD

[cousinkoala]

I heard Ronald Reagan speak twice : Once in 1984 in Foubtain Valley CA , and in 1992 at a Reagan Bush rally I helped volunteer at as interim -president of the Fullerton Community College Republicans .

At the former event I remember two things he said ,one about Clinton " There he goes again ." The second thing , " Never before have the differences beteween the two parties ever been so clear . "

I will always cherish those memories . Salute to the greatesr U.S. President of modern times . The Lord bless him and keep him in his loving care .

[MadIvan]

Another tender moment:

Ronald Reagan Visiting Nancy in Hospital After Cancer Surgery

Regards, Ivan

[cousinkoala]

I heard Ronald Reagan speak twice : Once in 1984 in Foubtain Valley CA , and in 1992 at a Reagan Bush rally I helped volunteer at as interim -president of the Fullerton Community College Republicans .

At the former event I remember two things he said ,one about Clinton " There he goes again ." The second thing , " Never before have the differences beteween the two parties ever been so clear . "

I will always cherish those memories . Salute to the greatest U.S. President of modern times . The Lord bless him and keep him in his loving care .

[cousinkoala]

I heard Ronald Reagan speak twice : Once in 1984 in Foubtain Valley CA , and in 1992 at a Reagan Bush rally I helped volunteer at as interim -president of the Fullerton Community College Republicans .

At the former event I remember two things he said ,one about Clinton " There he goes again ." The second thing , " Never before have the differences beteween the two parties ever been so clear . "

I will always cherish those memories . Salute to the greatest U.S. President of modern times . The Lord bless him and keep him in his loving care .

[woofie]

RR brought me back to my conservative roots ...He is the first president I ever voted for.God bless you Mr President ...it should not be long now

[Tall_Texan]

One thought that makes my jaw clench is the idea that Weird Bill would demand to attend the funeral.

Now that he's no longer in office, the Reagans might have the courage to "just say no", but, recalling the funeral of Nixon (the only one for an American president to take place since LBJ in early 1973 when the acrimony between the two parties wasn't what it is now), I don't think it would be according to protocol to turn away a former president wishing to attend. At best, we can either hope Clinton wouldn't want to go or would not desire to give a speech.

But, honestly, could Clinton resist the temptation to be seen as relevant again by the international press?

[MadIvan]

Real Man At Work

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

But, honestly, could Clinton resist the temptation to be seen as relevant again by the international press?

No. Clinton would drone on and on and likely try to dress up in the mantle of Reagan's greatness, saying what an inspiration he was and how Clinton built on Reagan's work, and so on and so forth.

That's why I'm hoping God will finally get angry and let fly with the lightning bolts.

Regards, Ivan

[Rockitz]

Bump for Reagan on Rushmore!

[Imal]

However disease may ravage him now, I will always remember President Reagan as The Man Who Saved The World.

He was my commander in chief when I did my time in the Navy, and I'll always feel a special allegiance to him.

Here's a crisp salute to a great man.

[patriciaruth]

I've seen people who had Alzheimer's linger in the bedridden, incommunicado state for years when they had loving personal care. I pray our great President gets to go in a way that is best for him and Nancy.

However, with his great physical health, it may be a long haul before his heart stops. Maybe God will not only be merciful but also arrange an unexpected surprise.

[NYCVirago]

The children had many run-ins with their emotionally distant father but Michael now visits him once a month. “He doesn’t know me, but I go there for Nancy, to show up. I hug and kiss him,” he said.

What a good son and stepson. Too bad his brother Ron is such a jerk.

[HAL9000]

Thanks for the post.

[RLK]

I will never forget his first inauguration speech in 1981. People talk about how Kennedy's inauguaration speech was the most inspiring to youth. IMHO, Reagan gave him a run for his money.

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The difference between Reagan and Kennedy was that Reagan wrote much of his own stuff. I knew his speech secretary. He would write material on legal pads and she would translate into special abbreviations he used. LNG = Ldies and gentlemen.