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Woman's Dying Wish: Bush Defeated
local10 ^ | July 30, 2004

Posted on 07/30/2004 3:47:34 PM PDT by demlosers

Loved Ones Asked To Donate To Democratic Cause

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida woman who died this week had an unusual last request. Instead of flower or contributions in her name to a charity, she asked those who loved her to try to make sure President George W. Bush is not re-elected.

Loved ones said that Joan Abbey was committed to her political passions, even in death.

Abbey was born in Montreal, but lived for many years in Miami Beach and Aventura. Family and friends came from as far away as Canada and California to remember Abbey at the Mount Nebo Jewish Cemetery in Miami.

Abbey, who was a lifelong Democrat, died Monday -- coincidentally on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

Her sister, Tillie Shapiro, said, "She was just a caring person … She cared about people, and people who were disadvantaged."

Abbey was buried the day after the Democratic convention ended. Her unusual death notice in the Miami Herald said: "You can honor Joan's values by voting against George Bush and contributing to a liberal or Democratic cause."

Abbey's nephew, Martin Shapiro, said, "What she cared most about was improving circumstances in this country... getting rid of George Bush and making this a better country for all people."

Coincidentally, the presiding rabbi, Brett Goldstein, is a registered Democrat but is voting for Bush, and he questioned the timing of Abbey's message at such a sensitive time.

"My contention is that if there's any situation that's sacrosanct, it should be devoid of political ramifications," Goldstein said. "Although people have the opportunity and they can do it if they want to, it is not really appropriate at this time."

Shapiro said, "It was her (Abbey's) essence. It was her core value to try to see this country become a better place and become a more just society. And I think that was the last word she'd want to leave."

Abbey did not want her age known. Many friends said she remained forever young in spirit and staunchly committed to her beliefs.


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To: demlosers

Liberals work hard to enact legislation to keep their minions miserable - misery loves company. On earth and the hereafter.

At least she got 'FOUR MORE YEARS' with Bush (2000-2004)before she passed away. That should keep her miserable in the hereafter.

Hopefully, her family WILL keep donating money to democrat causes - like throwing money down a rat hole. Only then, like her, can they remain miserable as well.

It's the circle of life (and death) to these democrats.


101 posted on 07/30/2004 4:31:23 PM PDT by BluSky (Liberalism - destroying live's, one failure at a time.)
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To: demlosers

Joan Abbey, upon realizing she had passed on to the other side, turned and asked the person beside her, "Why is it so hot in here"?

LLS


102 posted on 07/30/2004 4:31:45 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer ("Yeah, what CHENEY said"!)
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To: demlosers
This is so typical of liberals. They can't stand seeing a good leader in power. Their hatred even consumes them. You could even see many at the convention wearing frowns. It must be awful to be unhappy all the time just because you're a loser. When they lose in November they'll be crying and tearing their hair out.

When liberal losers see my Bush bumper stickers I can see the veins in their face almost burst. When I see their bumper stickers I just laugh at them.

Get over it and move on.The most important thing for the living right now is that Bush be reelected. But if he were to somehow lose, you won't see me grieving - life goes on.

To that end I encourage all non liberals to help the libs be miserable- that's what they seem to want to be. Poke fun at them. Laugh at their lies. Enjoy yourselves. Pretty much everyone has made up their mind on who to vote for, so don't let their petty outbursts get to you. Bush isn't sweating this one, so why shoud we?

103 posted on 07/30/2004 4:32:54 PM PDT by saint
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To: demlosers
I am getting a feeling of deja-poo like I have seen this crap before.

Didn't we have this same story in 2000 and in 2002?

104 posted on 07/30/2004 4:35:36 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Ense et aratro! "Lady Snuggles of the Lethal Yew" Keeper of the thread killing Mr.Ducky RKBA)
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To: demlosers

Obviously suffered from end stage dementia.


105 posted on 07/30/2004 4:35:54 PM PDT by tbpiper (Michael Moore…..the Erich von Däniken of political documentary)
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To: demlosers
She's dead? The DNC will ensure she still has time to consider her vote.
106 posted on 07/30/2004 4:36:26 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
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To: demlosers
Her sister, Tillie Shapiro, said, "She was just a caring person … She cared about people, and people who were disadvantaged."

Yo, Abby.. if those disadvantaged people would get a job, wouldn't that do it?

107 posted on 07/30/2004 4:36:40 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: mcg1969

Joan don't you know--if you want to vote for the RATs its easy. The cemetary vote is exceptionally high for DEMS and has and distinguished long history dating back to places like South Texas and Cook County. I am sure Janet Reno and a few other good Florida DEMs can help you get you vote registered in November regardless of your locale. But just remember, despite Michael Moore and his video Cam--if you leave a hanging chad it won't count any more voting from the grave than it did voting from the condo.


108 posted on 07/30/2004 4:38:06 PM PDT by rod1 (On the front line)
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To: DrDeb
. . . and you felt the need to post this WHY?

Why?

Because it shows the press will trot out stories like these in election years - anybody but Bush BS.

Because this dead lady is a sad case if her dying wish is about politics.

Because there is precedence and adds to a history of bias press stories here on FR with the same theme - for instance: "Her Dying wish: To Oust Bush"

And because it gets lots of comments. :^)

109 posted on 07/30/2004 4:38:29 PM PDT by demlosers
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To: demlosers
What is really a sad shame about people like this and I've known some even in my own family who I love dearly, is that they treat the party system like a heritage rather than a responsibility of citizenship. They treat their party like some people treat sports who are died in the wool Steeler fans, or Dolphin fans etc. etc. etc...

One is entertainment, fantasy if you will, the other is hard reality of life, things that deal with now and the future. Particularly with this election, when the choice can be between life and death.

They can't seriously consider the issues and realize like Reagan did that the party had left them and doesn't reflect their real values. And they end up with such a clash of values that I seriously believe borders on driving them insane. They seem incapable of seriously weighing evidence and making a judgement based on such evidence.

May God help us...

110 posted on 07/30/2004 4:38:39 PM PDT by el_texicano (Liberals are the real Mind-Numbed Robots - No Brains, No Guts, No Character...Just hate)
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To: demlosers

I guess she'll number among the restless dead, then, huh?


112 posted on 07/30/2004 4:40:29 PM PDT by Junior (FABRICATI DIEM, PVNC)
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To: JennysCool

I agree, what is up with this bullshite story.

I mean, who gives a f*** what this old dying wench thinks about anything.

UGH..see how meam I get when I read this kind of thing.


113 posted on 07/30/2004 4:42:11 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: JennysCool

I agree, what is up with this bullshite story.

I mean, who gives a f*** what this old dying wench thinks about anything.

UGH..see how mean I get when I read this kind of thing.


114 posted on 07/30/2004 4:43:10 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: ikka; All
"Ship her worthless carcass back to the Great White North."

I think that a "hambone burial" is in order here. Shove a hambone up her butt and let the dogs drag her back to Canada.

115 posted on 07/30/2004 4:43:52 PM PDT by davisfh
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Didn't we have this same story in 2000 and in 2002?

Yes Teddy, see post# 109.

116 posted on 07/30/2004 4:45:23 PM PDT by demlosers
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To: Former Proud Canadian
IT says that she was a life-long 'Rat and born in Canada -- but it never said that she was an American citizen (or former Proud Canadian, either) or that she actually voted. The article "stinketh" as will she soon.
117 posted on 07/30/2004 4:48:28 PM PDT by Trunk 71-74
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To: demlosers

I am feeling a need for prayer.


118 posted on 07/30/2004 4:48:46 PM PDT by Delphinium
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To: demlosers
I am feeling a need for prayer.

So much sick stuff on tv, and the other media these few days.
119 posted on 07/30/2004 4:50:59 PM PDT by Delphinium
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To: Mike Bates

OMG...That's GOT to be the funniest picture I've seen yet.
Do you mind if I send it to my nephew on the the left coast?


120 posted on 07/30/2004 4:51:08 PM PDT by RetSignman
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