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Billy Graham's Funeral (Is this a vanity?)

Posted on 02/24/2018 5:34:47 PM PST by NorthWoody

Been around here a long time, but this is my first post. I'm not sure if it's a vanity or not, but hopefully it's well-received.

I'm wondering about people's opinion on the question of whether Billy Graham would be receiving the same (well-deserved) honors and attention after his passing if Obama the Commie was still the president.

This question occurred to me on the way home tonight, and I'd like to hear what y'all think.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: funeral; graham
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1 posted on 02/24/2018 5:34:48 PM PST by NorthWoody
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To: NorthWoody

I doupt it


2 posted on 02/24/2018 5:39:41 PM PST by al baby (May the Forceps be with you Hi Mom Its a Joke friends)
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To: NorthWoody

Fortunately Obama is no longer president.

I don’t think it’s productive or worthwhile to wonder and discuss what “would have happened”.


3 posted on 02/24/2018 5:41:50 PM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: NorthWoody

Is it Congress who has the authority to decide Billy Graham’s casket will ‘Lie In Honor’ at The Capitol?


4 posted on 02/24/2018 5:41:52 PM PST by donna (Old public service announcement: It's 10pm. Do you know where your children are?)
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No, be surprised if he even got a brief tribute. He definitely wouldn't be lying in state in the rotunda although I don't know how that was decided.
5 posted on 02/24/2018 5:43:24 PM PST by Aliska
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To: Innovative

I find peace in wondering “would have happened” if Hillary had won.


6 posted on 02/24/2018 5:43:32 PM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: donna

I wondered about that too. Can the capitol custodian decide something like that or is it a bigger deal?


7 posted on 02/24/2018 5:44:17 PM PST by NorthWoody (A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user. - Theodore Roosevelt)
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To: NorthWoody

The mere fact that you have to wonder, answers your own question, doesn’t it?


8 posted on 02/24/2018 5:44:39 PM PST by zerosix (Native Sunflower)
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To: NorthWoody

“I’m wondering about people’s opinion on the question of whether Billy Graham would be receiving the same (well-deserved) honors and attention after his passing if Obama the Commie was still the president.”

I think an emphatic NO! would suffice as an answer.


9 posted on 02/24/2018 5:46:57 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Conservatives seek the truth. Democrats seek the power to dictate what truth is.)
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To: Innovative

Yet you replied anyway


10 posted on 02/24/2018 5:48:40 PM PST by al baby (May the Forceps be with you Hi Mom Its a Joke friends)
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To: NorthWoody

Yes your post is a vanity and you done good.

nobama and most hardcore liberals are godless and worship Satan. There’s your answer.


11 posted on 02/24/2018 5:50:38 PM PST by upchuck (Keep a sharp lookout. The best is yet to come.)
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To: NorthWoody

Roll Call says:

Congressional leaders have the authority to allow deceased prominent citizens to lie in state or lie in honor in the Capitol. The most recent person to lie in state was Hawaii Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, who died in December 2012 while in office.


12 posted on 02/24/2018 5:54:28 PM PST by donna (Old public service announcement: It's 10pm. Do you know where your children are?)
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To: NorthWoody

Why does who being president make a difference. The Capitol is controlled by the House and Senate, not the White House.


13 posted on 02/24/2018 5:56:00 PM PST by Dave W
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To: NorthWoody

It doesn’t matter. Obama is not president.

But, really, Billy Graham was one of the most well-known men in the modern world. His life’s work transcends politics and even if no one in government even mentioned his passing, those people still would have lined his route today to pay their respects. Jesus would have still welcomed him into Heaven. God, the Father, would still be pleased with him.


14 posted on 02/24/2018 5:57:05 PM PST by Bryanw92 (Asking a pro athlete for political advice is like asking a cavalry horse for tactical advice.)
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My best friend works for “The Cove” which is Graham’s conference center.

I talked to him last night and was surprised that he did not know the funeral arrangements. He did tell me that a prisoner at, I think Angola Prison had made the caskets for Billy and Ruth Graham.


15 posted on 02/24/2018 5:58:51 PM PST by yarddog
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Whut he said...


16 posted on 02/24/2018 6:04:25 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: yarddog

I do not remember hers but his was simple but beautiful. The men did a good job. I watched the procession. Many people on the roads. He will be missed.


17 posted on 02/24/2018 6:05:18 PM PST by MamaB (Heb :13:2)
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To: NorthWoody

I think Obammy would have made a brief epiphany to try to pretend he’s a Christian...............
said a few words....
while giving Billy Graham the Finger all the while


18 posted on 02/24/2018 6:12:40 PM PST by faithhopecharity ("Politicans aren't born, they're excreted." -Marcus Tillius Cicero (3 BCE))
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To: NorthWoody

Has Obama made any comment about Graham?


19 posted on 02/24/2018 6:26:51 PM PST by yarddog
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Not to my knowledge.


20 posted on 02/24/2018 6:33:03 PM PST by NorthWoody (A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user. - Theodore Roosevelt)
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