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Live Thread: Funeral of President Gerald Ford (Arrival at the Capitol)
www.freerepublic.com | December 30, 2006

Posted on 12/30/2006 2:14:10 PM PST by Howlin

The President's plane is arriving at Andrews Air Force Base at this moment.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: capitol; ford; funeral
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To: Howlin

I guess we are just a bunch of middle aged white chicks, LOL!


781 posted on 12/30/2006 5:39:18 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights
Mrs.Ford said she would not turn away from her daughter if she had an abortion.

I remember that; for those of you who don't, you can all imagine the kind of "reception" that got from the so called "base."

782 posted on 12/30/2006 5:39:20 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin

Yep .. there is a caller on now Bashing Bush about Iraq

Not sure what that has to do with President Ford


783 posted on 12/30/2006 5:39:46 PM PST by Mo1
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To: La Enchiladita

GMTA!!! LOL


784 posted on 12/30/2006 5:40:00 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)
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To: Miss Didi

We will be glad we took the time to witness this and honor his memory, his service. Remember as much as possible!

Don't let our President stand alone!


785 posted on 12/30/2006 5:40:15 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: Howlin

To see the Joint Chiefs pass by both Mrs. Ford herself and President Ford's coffin was very moving.



The Betty Ford clinic, coupled with, in hindsight, the healing that Ford brought to the nation, makes them both jewels in the crown of this nation, specifically for their generosity to the country.


786 posted on 12/30/2006 5:40:26 PM PST by combat_boots (The MSM: State run Democrat media masquerading as corporations)
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To: Mo1

Did you hear the guy who said he was from Iran and that they were in D.C. and someone told them if Carter was elected the Shah would be overthrown?


787 posted on 12/30/2006 5:40:48 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Txsleuth
Hello,

You are so right, we must not give in, we must fight fire with fire. Yes, they will try to ruin the country, but in doing so, they will expose themselves.

Good to see you FRiend, MOgirl
788 posted on 12/30/2006 5:41:05 PM PST by MOgirl (My tag line quit.)
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To: Howlin
I want so badly to stop smoking, but I am wondering if I CAN do it in January.

Yes, and you must.

789 posted on 12/30/2006 5:41:31 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Miss Didi
"Funny how this funeral with all its class and dignity is happening right before the Dems dance into power."

Making political hay of a funeral lacks both class and dignity. Praying for you sir or madam that you will drop your cynicism and take the message that was given today. National healing and unity.

790 posted on 12/30/2006 5:41:49 PM PST by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)
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To: La Enchiladita; Bahbah; Txsleuth
I have been dreading January and know it has been in the back of everyone's minds. We will need each other on FR

It's gonna be a looooooooong 2 years .. I don't know if I have the stomach to watch the Senate every day like before

791 posted on 12/30/2006 5:41:56 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Pyro7480
I'm glad Cheney used the accuracy of "republic" over Steven's use of "democracy."

Steven's did sound a bit rattled, didn't he? Vice President Cheney is a man that speaks from his heart and connects immediately with me.

792 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:15 PM PST by teletech (Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
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To: Txsleuth

:)


793 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:18 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: onyx

I thought I heard that Reagan's was evening too, but in the summertime so it was still light out.


794 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:28 PM PST by OldFriend (THE PRESS IS AN EVIL FOR WHICH THERE IS NO REMEDY)
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To: Mo1

I've been watching the feed on the Internet (C-SPAN). I've turned down the volume several times during the multiple call sessions they've had. I wish they wouldn't take calls when it's something like this.


795 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:30 PM PST by NinoFan
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To: combat_boots

And they did it without fanfare or self-promotion!

It reminds me of what Bush said before he was elected when a reporter asked him what he would do if he lost, and he said, "Go home and go fishing with the old man."


796 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:30 PM PST by Howlin
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To: onyx

Very very moving. Speaker Hastert was great, and the words from Vice President Cheney? --- I have no words to explain them. If they brought me to tears, I can't imagine how Mrs. Ford felt.

But so far, the one moment that will always stand out --- when I think back on this, is when the Naval officer acknowledged President Ford with the Bosun's pipe whistle. Simple, but so so touching.


797 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:39 PM PST by Exit148 (Founder of the Loose Change Club. Every nickle and dime counts!!)
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To: Earthdweller


I agree and ditto. I'm watching C-Span now --- they're still providing coverage.


798 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:40 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Howlin

No, I missed hearing hat call


799 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:42 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Mo1

Cindy Sheehan sure managed to find a way to blame Pres. Ford for the deaths in Iraq...

Since I try to not think of Cindy...I am not recalling now how she figured out that Pres. Ford was partly to blame, but she managed to.


800 posted on 12/30/2006 5:42:56 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)
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