Monday, June 7, 2004

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<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Good Monday Morning. Welcome to http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif and the precinct where we can sit and chat about whatever is on our mind while we sip on our http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif and munch on our KK's. Today in honor of our lost former president, I'd like to give you this following excerpt from our Chronicle of America Book that goes from Christopher Columbus to 1988. It's entitled "We shall be like a City Upon a Hill. The eyes of all people are on us." (this is originally from a sermon by John Winthrop, first Governor of Massachusetts, delivered in 1630 aboard the ship Arabella, which had arrived in Salem harbor from England, ten years after the Mayflower had reached Plymouth).

In September of 1796, as he neared the end of eight years in office, George Washington, first President of the United States, prepared his famous Farewell Address. Only a few knew it's historic contents; the President did not deliver it in person to any audience. It was dated September 17, and published two days later in the American Daily Advertiser in Philadelphia, addressed to "friends and fellow citizens."

On the evening of January 11, 1989, the 40th President, Ronald Reagan, also nearing the end of two terms, delivered his farewell to the American people from the Oval Office in the White House. His voice was heard around the world, through the medium of radio and television. In the United States alone probably 60 million people listened. His poignant peroration serves as an introduction to this massive work of history (Chronicle of America).

Here selected from his speech, are some of his words:

"This is the 34th time I'll speak to you from the Oval Office and the last. We've been together eight years now, and soon it'll be time for me to go. But before I do, I wanted to share some thoughts, some of which I've been saving for a long time.

It's been the honor of my life to be your president. So many of you have written the past few weeks to say thanks, but I could say as much to you. Nancy and I are grateful for the opportunity you gave us to serve.
One of the things about the presidency is that you're always somewhat apart. You spend a lot of time going by too fast in a car someone else is driving, and seeing the people through tinted glass--the parents holding up a child, and the wave you saw too late and couldn't return. And so many times I wanted to stop and reach out from behind the glass, and connect. Well, maybe I can do a little of that tonight.

People ask how I feel about leaving. And the fact is, "parting is such sweet sorrow." The sweet part is California, and the ranch and freedom. The sorrow--the goodbyes, of course, and leaving this beautiful place.

You know, down the hall and up the stairs from this office is the part of the White House where the president and his family live. There are a few favorite windows I have up there that I like to stand and look out of early in the morning. The view is over the grounds here to the Washington Monument, and then the Mall and the Jefferson Memorial. But on mornings when the humidity is low, you can see past the Jefferson to the river, the Potomac, and the Virginia shore. Someone said that's the view Lincoln had when he saw the smoke rising from the Battle of Bull Run. I see more prosaic things: the grass on the banks, the morning traffic as people make their way to work, now and then a sailboat on the river.

. . . And in all of that time I won a nickname, "The Great Communicator." But I never thought it was my style or the words I used that made a difference: It was the content. I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full bloom from my brow, they came from the heart of a great nation--from our experience, our wisdom, and our belief in principles that have guided us for two centuries. They called it the Reagan revolution. Well, I'll accept that, but for me it always seemed more like the great rediscovery, a rediscovery of our values and our common sense.

Common sense told us that when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So, we cut the people's tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before. The economy bloomed like a plant that had been cut back and could now grow quicker and stronger. Our economic program brought about the longest peacetime expansion in our history: real family income up, the poverty rate down, entrepreneurship booming, and an explosion in research and new technology.

. . . If we forget what we were, we won't know who we are. I am warning of an eradication of the American memory that could result, ultimately, in an erosion of the American spirit.

Let's start with some basics -- more attention to American history and a greater emphasis on civic ritual . . . .

The past few days . . . I've thought a bit of the shining "City Upon a Hill." The phrase comes from John Winthrop, who wrote it to describe the America he imagined. What he imagined was important because he was an early Pilgrim -- an early "Freedom Man." He journeyed here on what today we'd call a little wooden boat; and, like other Pilgrims, he was looking for a home that would be free.

I've spoken of the shining city all my political life, but I don't know if I ever quite communicated what I saw when I said it. But in my mind, it was a tall proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind swept, God blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace -- a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity, and if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors, and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get there.

That's how I saw it, and see it still.

And how stands this city on this winter night? . . . After 200 years, two centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm.

And she's still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the Pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness toward home."

We've done our part. And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution, the men and women across America who for eight years did the work that brought America back. My friends: We did it. We weren't just marking time. We made a difference. We made the city stronger. We made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all.

And so, good-bye, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.

Ronald Reagan
The White House
January 11, 1989

God bless the Reagan family as they cope with their tremendous loss. God bless the American people who have lost a precious son who gave his best to make this a great country. God be with the soldiers who are in harm's way, the military serving in different parts of the world, the president of the United States, his administration and especially the families who gave of their sons to make the ultimate sacrifice for this dear country of ours. Have a good day.</span>

[stan25]

Quote[/b] ]It was originally performed in beer halls during Oktoberfest, but only after the participants were extremely drunk. Now it is only performed at wedding or elderly line dance parties. It is a polka, like the Hokie Pokie has various steps. No partner is needed so it is ideal for "singles".
1. Make a "beak" with your fingers
2. Flap your elbows (wings)
3. Wiggle your "tailfeather" (the gluteous maximus muscles also known as the Butt.)
4. Dance in a circle.

ML, that sounds like the Funky Chicken to me

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[azwhitewolf]

Quote[/b] ]They called it the Reagan revolution. Well, I'll accept that, but for me it always seemed more like the great rediscovery, a rediscovery of our values and our common sense.
Viva La Revolucion, then. We need one of those now.

Thank you, President Reagan. Reagan was like the perfect father... firm, strong, commanding, patient, passionate and a gentle teacher.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think Reagan defined conservatism as it should have been all along, and should be today. This country has benefited because of him.

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AZWW

[pRIMrose]

Good Morning!

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif There just aren't enough words left to express this country's love, admiration and gratitude to the memory of Ronald Wilson Reagan. Many came before and many will come after but none, IMO, have or will surpass the greatness and dedicated achievements that were realized while he was our President. Some may be equal but none better. He has done our forefathers proud. He not only carried the torch of freedom to far away lands ~ he lit the torch. His legacy will live on for generations and his place in history will always be one of greatness, of dedication tempered with humor and an abiding humility and love for mankind. Thank you Mr. President. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif

Quote[/b] ]"Sixty years ago the soldiers of freedom landed here, rising up from the sea under a deluge of iron and fire to liberate France. Every one of these brothers in arms who fell on the field of honor will remain in our hearts for eternity."
- PRESIDENT JACQUES CHIRAC, of France at D-Day ceremonies. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif

REAGAN QUOTE FOR THE DAY!

"One legislator accused me of having a 19th century attitude on law and order. That is a totally false charge. I have an 18th century attitude. That is when the Founding Fathers made it clear that the safety of law abiding citizens should be one of government's primary concerns." ~~ Ronald W. Reagan, President of the United States ~ 1981-1989 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING

1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6. A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7. A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. ~~ Ecclesiastes III, 1-8

"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as Freedom should not be highly rated." ~ Thomas Paine http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif

[termind]

Howdy Y'All!

Quote[/b] ]We've done our part. And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution, the men and women across America who for eight years did the work that brought America back. My friends: We did it. We weren't just marking time. We made a difference. We made the city stronger. We made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all.

Great words of inspiration with which to begin our work week. It will be a week marked by rememberances of a giant, by pomp and ceremony, and by a celebration of America.

Can we hope that the hateful rhetoric of the past few months can be quiet for this week? What a wonderful breath of fresh air that would be.

Enjoy a few
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Later...

[termind]

Quote[/b] ] He has done our forefathers proud.
RIM, you sure got that right!

[flowerpower]

morning all....Laurie thanks for his last speech to the country...I do remember crying thru the whole thing. He was such a great man...but this I do remember...he had his share of criticism too. Any great man will always attract criticism. I do not want to repeat any of the names he was called...but there were many. I loved him...
The NY slimes headline...Reagans death wont help Bush. So you think they will shut up??? Most likely not.
I think President Bush and President Ronald Reagan have many parallels. Many!

I did write Mrs Reagan a note on the Presidental Library site. she may never see it...but it made me feel as if I had done something. So many people who pass from this life...and after they are gone..you wish you had written them a note...just to say how much you appreciated them. Many for me.

Hi Dave...you got the kk's? Off to get that sugar fix!
Back later. TTFN

[termind]

What they said:Quote[/b] ]The NY slimes headline...Reagans death wont help Bush.
What they really meant to say:Quote[/b] ]We don't want Reagan's death to help Bush

[DC Diva]

On Friday and Saturday I was in Richmond for the Virginia Republican Convention, we concluded about 2:00 EST. *Afterwards I went to a private reception at the home of former Gov. Jim Gilmore; during that party everyone learned of President Reagans passing. *It was very emotional to hear Gov. Gilmore speak of Reagan, a man he knew personally, while standing in a room with pictures of the two together.

I spent a few hours last night at the vigil for President Reagan held in Lafayette Park (the park directly behind the White House), it was comforting to be amongst others who loved him as much as I did. *I wanted to share this experience with my kids, I wanted to make certain their generation will carry forward his legacy.

Between the convention and the passing of President Reagan this was an exhausting, emotional, life changing weekend. *I feel spent and energized, sad yet joyful - we cannot allow our own sorrow at his leaving us to dampen our joy in his regained freedom.

Ride tall Mr President * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif
Sheila

[Mary-Lou]

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There. I've gotten that off my chest. I feel better now. I'll behave myself for the rest of the day.

Stan, The Chicken Dance is INDEED the Funky Chicken. However this noble remnant of the seventies has devolved into a ritualistic display of decadence worthy of THE MATRIX RELOADED (The dancing scene in Zion).

This morning I was punished for my mocking of the ancient dance. When I'm taking Torey the Dog for her morning constititutional I usually use that precious time to pray for our President, Our Troops, etc. THIS morning, however, I could NOT get "The Chicken Dance" out of my head. The ancient demons of the Visigoths who preside over the ritual were getting their revenge for my scoffery! I battled them, and managed to get my prayers in, and will continue to hold fast to that which is good! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

To all of you who expressed concern over my equipment, Thank You. I haven't turned it on yet and don't have another gig at the same venue till August, so by that time they should have forgotten my cowardice in the face of Mother Nature. Most of my gigs are indoors which is a good thing because in South Florida people spend most of their lives under the cool embrace of AIR CONDITIONING. I just got a digital thermostat for our system which is on its last legs. Installation of a new sytem costs about $4000 (less than a keyboard, but still a lot of money!), so we will nurse this one along for as long as we can! Only thing is, Mike likes it cold, I like it warm. And I thought it was the LADIES who got hot flashes! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollpin.gif

[Granite River]

Good morning all.

I suppose what the NY Slims meant was that this strategic killing of President Reagan may not help President Bush. Have they questioned if President Bush was really in France. You know that Bush 41 can fly an SR71 and has flown to France and back before. W. was a little late making a statement when President Reagan died so he may have been delayed at the secret landing strip.

I’m sure that the liberals are all in a panic over this whole thing. A great leader who destroyed communism being honored at a state funeral by a great leader who is battling terrorism. Both tax cutting their way to national prosperity. First ladies of the highest character. The two most honest Presidents in modern history.

What can they do other than hope? They can deny that W is the closest thing to Reagan we could or will ever have again but they can’t denigrate Reagan to make the similarities less impressive. President Reagan has rattled liberal teeth once more.

Flower, I bet Mrs. Reagan will read all of those notes in the months to come.

Mary Lou, I was kidding about the rain. I would have done the same thing you did. I must say that watching you fight off the audience would have been sadistically funny. Sounds like you had a lot of Tim Taylors in the crowd.

Last night I saw Tom B ask President Bush a question about how average American have not suffered during this war the way Americans suffered during WWII. President Bush had no answer but to ask him how he would have us suffer. Tom had no answer but to say that gas rationing wouldn’t be appropriate. The liberals want more suffering in this country. They forgot about the national suffering in the days after 9/11 and want the average person to suffer until they vote for a dem who will hold their hands and lead them back to the days of Carter socialism with double digit inflation and interest rates.

[Mary-Lou]

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Who's Tim Taylor?

Also the SR71 is a little old now. I think he flew a NightHawk117A.

Gosh, I love those stealth planes! Area 51 sure did us proud! All those UFO maniacs should stay away from Groom Lake and let our brilliant scientists do their stuff!

The nickname for the 117A is "cockroach" an unlovely name derived presumably from the size of its radar signature.

Maybe it was reversed engineered from an alien spacecraft, maybe not, but you gotta hand it to GOOD OLD AMERICAN RED BLOODED FREE AND PROUD INGENUITY! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tank.gif
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[Mary-Lou]

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http://www.nytimes.com/2004....SERLAND (http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/30/opinion/30FRIE.html?ex=14012 49600&en=26f0c5b2dc4e121d&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND)
In this article, which happens to be a specious, foolish analysis of the end of the COLD WAR, it doesn't even mention Ronald Reagan!
I got this from http:/boortz.com/nuze/index.html

I love it when the media is unable to expunge their foolish blather, unlike the "Ministry of Truth" from 1984!

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[Ande]

Good morning all...Another day at hand...we had FOUR major storms roll through last night...complete with Tornado warnings...wind, rain, Golf ball size hail in some parts...Beautiful day today tho...I had shoved all my flower pots under the picnic table etc..so they will live for awhile longer...LOL..

I saw the Tom B interview of Our Guy...I thought President Bush did very well....has anyone heard any of the usual put-downs yet???

Well I must get some things done so will check in later...Ande http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif

[termind]

I'm finding out at work just how very loved Ronald Reagan was to the average citizen in our Nation. The whole building is abuzz with talk of Ronald Reagan -- *all of it good, respectful, and loving. Now, if we can just get the building manager to lower the flag to half staff.

I read an editorial speaking of how President Reagan's critics would refer to him as a "reckless cowboy". Anyone notice just how well this country seems to do when we turn our leadership over to "reckless cowboys"?

Ride 'em President Reagan. Ride 'em President Bush.

[Basheva]

From Granite River's post:


Quote[/b] ]Last night I saw Tom B ask President Bush a question about how average American have not suffered during this war the way Americans suffered during WWII. *President Bush had no answer but to ask him how he would have us suffer. *Tom had no answer but to say that gas rationing wouldn’t be appropriate. *The liberals want more suffering in this country. *They forgot about the national suffering in the days after 9/11 and want the average person to suffer until they vote for a dem who will hold their hands and lead them back to the days of Carter socialism with double digit inflation and interest rates.


The liberals don't really understand emotional anguish, they only understand things like imposing taxes and rations. *That's material - not emotional. *Who amongst us has not suffereed daily as we hear about our soldiers getting killed and wounded? *Is that emotional anguish not enough? *Do I have to express it in gas rationing? *How simplistic. *How infantile.

Oh - Sorry! *Got carried away! *

Good Morning Everyone! *

Monday - the day of chores. *Chores. *Chores.

My mother always said when she was beset by bills: "Just be glad if you can pay them."

I have applied that philosophy to chores.

I have laundry to hang out - be glad I am able to do that.

I have a house to clean - be glad I have a house and can still clean it.

I have a supper to make - be glad I have someone to share it with.

I have windows to clean - well, it's better to have windows than not to have windows.

Yesterday was an emotional roller coaster - be glad I have emotions to help with the ride.

Y'all be good. *And happy.

[angelus]

Good mourning, GOPUSA. I know we're all a bit saddened that Reagan died. Personally, I sad for the family he left behind, but I am also grateful that he died, for his family, as well as he, need not suffer through Alzheimer's anymore.

Quote[/b] ]I’m sure that the liberals are all in a panic over this whole thing. A great leader who destroyed communism being honored at a state funeral by a great leader who is battling terrorism. Both tax cutting their way to national prosperity. First ladies of the highest character. The two most honest Presidents in modern history.

President Reagan, though he is gone, still has one more campaign in him, I believe, through the body of George W. Bush.

Reagan's fight against communism is no longer at the fore, but now the fight against terrorism has replaced it. Just as the assassination attempt on Reagan early in his Presidency helped shape him, and his vision of the world, so too did the assassination attempt on America on 9/11 help shape George W. Bush, and his vision of the world.

Some would argue that the Bush we see now isn't the same Bush we saw campaign in 2000. I would have to agree. This Bush is, by and large, a better one, just as Reagan, though great already, was made better his near-assassination.

God Bless the memory of Ronald "Dutch", "Gipper" Reagan, the Reagan family, George W. Bush, and America.

[flowerpower]

The death of President Reagan has brought back memories of that time. I remember how sad I was when his time was up...and that I was not particuarly enamored with Bush 41. I just thought that NO one could ever take the place of RR. I voted for 41 but was never really impressed with his time in the WH..but I was devestated when clinton beat him in the election. For 8 years I never listened to what he said or looked at him on tv. Thank God and Greyhound he is gone.
When I first saw Bush 43...I thought oh just a chip off the old block..but I was wrong. He may be some like his father but he has his mothers fire! I was in Reno the day of the Inagural Parade and when seeing the protestors boo The President of the United States...I was horrified.. I felt sorry for The President and the First Lady...I took more time to watch him and learn about him. I have been impressed ever since..and defend him at any chance. I didnt remember until now how Reagan had the same group to contend with. I had just forgotten. I think President Bush has many ways like Reagan...although not as good a speech maker,, but I do remember them calling Reagan a bumbler. So I guess W is in good company. At least President Bush is not the slick mealy mouthed poltician we have come to see in Washington. I think he is honest..and forthright and the press cant handle it nor him. He may be a cowboy...but HE is my President...You go George!

[Mary-Lou]

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http://www.georgewbush.com/
Also the Presidential Prayer Team has a lovely tribute as well.The left is really showing it's evil heart during this event. I pray that the eyes of America will be opened by this, just as they were immediately after 9/11. If America was united with the same SPIRIT that prevailed in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, I believe the Islamists would be defeated already. Either that or they would be bombed out of existance. I really and truly believe that all the naysaying, criticisms, carping, whining, and divisiveness of the left are undermining our Nation's ability to defeat this evil. It's driving me nuts! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

They did this before in Vietnam and they are trying to do it again. WHAT IS WITH THESE GUYS?http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif???

[stan25]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/salute1.gif <span style='font-family:times'><span style='color:red'><span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>GOD BLESS RONALD REAGAN!!!!!</span></span></span>
It is another sad day in this country, with the passing of Ronald Reagan. May he rest in peace and be one of the angels.

I guess that I will go to the kitchen to find a couple of http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallchockk.jpgs and pour a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cup.gif of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif and toast Mr Reagan.

I got this answer to my letter of condolences that I sent yesterday: Quote[/b] ]On behalf of Mrs. Reagan and all of us affiliated with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, I want to thank you for signing our condolence book.

Your act of kindness will be shared with Mrs. Reagan and while she will not be able to respond personally, please know how much she appreciates your thoughtfulness. Your message along with all the messages we receive will be stored permanently at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum -- the place Ronald Reagan built to preserve his legacy.

As you may know, we have established the Ronald Reagan Memorial Fund to support programs and activities at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum that will forever perpetuate the timeless principles that Ronald Reagan championed -- Individual Liberty, Economic Opportunity, Global Democracy, and National Pride. If you are interested in more information about this program, please refer to our web site at <a href="http://www.reaganfoundation .org/welcome.asp
" target="_blank">www.reaganfoundation .org</a>
Sincerely,

Duke Blackwood
Executive Director

Quote[/b] ]I love it when the media is unable to expunge their foolish blather, unlike the "Ministry of Truth" from 1984!

It is just a small sample of what we will get after the funeral and the burial are over with. They will totally vilefy him after he is buried. Look for the hate and vitirol to get worse for Mr Bush also. The hatred that the liberals had for Mr Reagan will all go to President Bush.

Great news from Iraq. The interm government has outlawed all of the private militas in Iraq. Nine of them have laid down arms and will abide by the decisions of the interm gov. The only one that is still doing any fighting is Al-Sadr. I think he will go down fighting. I wonder if he is being funded by Al-Qaeda and Iran?

cya l8ter have things to do today.

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[Terri]

Hi Everyone! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

GOPUSA has set up a letter of thanks and appreciation that you can sign. It will be sent to Nancy Reagan.

Also, Bobby has a good article today. I posted it in the Reagan Forum. The title is "Respected and Beloved: The Legacy of Ronald Reagan".

The good thing about this week is getting to hear and see all the good Ronald Reagan quotes. I just heard the one when he said he knew Thomas Jefferson. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

[Mary-Lou]

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"Honey, I forgot to duck!" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Granite River]

Quote[/b] ]Who amongst us has not suffered daily as we hear about our soldiers getting killed and wounded?

Basheva, that is very close to what I thought President Bush should have said back to Tom. The question showed that the liberal horde feels no pain in the suffering from the thousands of family and friends associated with our troops. President always acknowledges the sacrifice of the families of the troops who are serving in the war against terror. Like you, I feel that we as Americans have sacrifices every time one of our troops is killed or injured. The liberals don’t seem to feel that connection. The dems in Congress are so much about “ME” that they can’t believe that anyone cares about out troops.

I know you will all have trouble believing this but: I head Fox News report that a band of men went into a Mosque and threw a woman out before they blew up a section of the Mosque. A few minutes later I happen to hear CNN report that someone in Iraq told them that an American rocket hit a Mosque causing a secondary explosion. CNN did say that the American military denied that they were shooting rockets at Mosques in that area. I guess CNN didn’t believe the woman who was thrown into the street or they were careful not to ask her what happened. CNN wants us to believe that we are flying around shooting at Mosques to see if something inside blows up.

I wish all of the new networks had a person who we could talk to about this type of reporting. I happen to see this type of reporting as treason. They know that they are lying.

Mary Lou, I heard the SS guy who took a bullet for President Reagan and he said that as Reagan was about to get out of the hospital he mentioned that three of the people shot were Irish and asked what the guy had against the Irish.

[termind]

Angelus, you provide great comparisons between President Reagan and President Bush. I particularly like your statement:
Quote[/b] ]President Reagan, though he is gone, still has one more campaign in him, I believe, through the body of George W. Bush.
Hey everybody, if President Reagan can work for the campaign from his resting place, then so can all of the rest of us! Work, work, work for the President's re-election.

Quote[/b] ]I pray that the eyes of America will be opened by this, just as they were immediately after 9/11. If America was united with the same SPIRIT that prevailed in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, I believe the Islamists would be defeated already. Either that or they would be bombed out of existance. I really and truly believe that all the naysaying, criticisms, carping, whining, and divisiveness of the left *are undermining our Nation's ability to defeat this evil. It's driving me nuts!
M-L, you have succinctly stated in a single statement everything anyone needs to know about winning the War Against Terrorism.

[stormy]

GOOD MORNING, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif ns

Gee, I'm actually posting before noon, for a change. * But, has anyone else had the thought that there is just a slim chance that this death may help cause some of the healing in our country? * * *How long has it been since you heard a news reporter actually say that the "WHOLE NATION" is in a state of mourning http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

Now, that can be a negative or a positive. * Personally, I'm praying that it's a positive. * *TO me, the saddest part of the whole "WAR ON TERROR" has been the divisiveness and the negativity of the citizens of the United States http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif * Our nation needs HEALING! * God can do that http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif if He is allowed to! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Since I don't have cable and wasn't sure it was shown on the regular stations, I didn't see any of the D-Day coverage. * But, from listening to our local radio station this morning, it must have been an awesome sight. * *600 men parachuted over Normandy and not one death amongst them. * Can we fathom what that must make those watching such a display as to the strength of the American Military ? * *And, as we say in Texas, it should have said "DON'T MESS WITH AMERICA" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif * *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

As usual, I don't have a lot to say, but I did want to pass the above thoughts on to the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif membership and remind all that this should be a week of, not only mourning a passing Great Man, but praying for the HEALING of our land ! * I truly believe it will have a profound impact on our military if this should happen ! * *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Ya'll have a great day and may God keep us all safe from harm today! * *Today is really all we have--yesterday is past, tomorrow is a promise, so we must make the most out of what we have NOW! * * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

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Stormy the OLD http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif saying http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif to one and all! * *Lurkers come in and say "HOWDY"! * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Terri]

It's just been announced that President Bush will deliver the eulogy at President Reagan's funeral at the National Cathedral.

And now Fox is talking about the funeral being a terrorist target because of the world and US leaders that will be there. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[Mary-Lou]

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Reagan was a Republican who suceeded a democrat who disgraced the office of president by his appeasment policies re: Muslim Terrorism.
So was George W Bush.

Reagan was decried by the press as a moron, a religious zealot, a reactionary conservative and the possible cause of a nuclear world holocaust.
So was George W. Bush

Reagan was a man of faith who did not wear his "religion" on his sleeve, but in his heart.
So is George W. Bush

Reagan had to comfort the nation when the space shuttle blew up, killing seven astronauts.
So did George W Bush.

Reagan adored his wife, and she adored him.
Ditto for George and Laura.

Reagan had children who were "difficult" but who have come to realize the wisdom and goodness of their dad.
Ditto for George.

Reagan served as Governor of one the Union's most prominant states .
Ditto for George.

When Reagan came into office there was a major recession brought on by a weak democratic predesessor. It took time to fix it but he did.
Ditto for George.

Reagan initiated tax cuts to fix the economy and it worked.
Ditto for George.

Reagan came into office during a time when there was a worldwide threat of annihalation and the end of civilization as we know it. He worked to bring this evil system to an end.
Ditto for George.

Reagan called the USSR the Evil Empire. He was totally excoriated by the media for saying that.
George got the same crap from the media for his "Axis of Evil" speech.

Oh well, I could go on and on like I always do, but I have to go to work now!

Keep the Reagan Legacy alive! Vote Bush in '04!!!!!!

[Basheva]

Here is an example of journalism that slides under the radar in a way that the reader might hardly notice....

In US News & World Report (which is not as lefty as most of the news magazines) last week had an article about the ongoing events in Iraq. It talked about the insurgency and how everything President Bush has tried to do to quell it has failed. Then it states that the efforts in Falujah and Najaf have been successful because they were handled differently by the American generals. That the American generals used means other than military and that proves there are many ways to get a solution to a problem and that President Bush needs to learn this.

Let me parse that for you if I may.....

When things go wrong - it's President Bush's faulty ideas.

When things go right - it's the American generals who are trying new and innovative things.

Excuse me? Do you think the American generals on their own were able to make deals, have truces, broker other means to take care of the militias?

I bet President Bush had to okay every one of those truces, deals, etc. He only gets the blame, never the praise.

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Let me ask all of you a question.....

How many of you already have "Bush-Cheney 2004" on your car bumpers?

I don't - but I do have a large sign with an American flag on the rear view window of both cars for several months already. Get a bumper sticker or make a sign and put it up. Display your choice proudly.

Heaven knows, the liberals do.

[MyAslan]

Hello my friends! God bless you and your families.

I decided to check out NY times online to see what they were posting on Ronald Reagan's death. Here is what their "spin" on it:

Quote[/b] ]Reagan Legacy Looming Large Over Campaign
By ADAM NAGOURNEY

Published: June 7, 2004


ASHINGTON, June 6 — From the shores of Normandy to President Bush's campaign offices outside Washington, Mr. Bush and his political advisers embraced the legacy of Ronald Reagan on Sunday, suggesting that even in death, Mr. Reagan had one more campaign in him — this one at the side of Mr. Bush.

In France, Mr. Bush heralded the late president as a "gallant leader in the cause of freedom," and lionized him in an interview with Tom Brokaw. In Washington, Mr. Bush's aides said that it was Ronald Reagan as much as another president named Bush who was the role model for this president, and they talked of a campaign in which Mr. Reagan would be at least an inspirational presence.


Dimlibs view on Reagan's death (http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/07/politics/campaign/07REPU.html?hp)

Of course they would look at Reagan's death in terms of how it affects the race. Good grief! God, please comfort Nancy right now.

Another thing that I found out today from Muth's email, is that they removed "so help us God" from Roosevelt's quote on the WWII memorial. Here is the info regarding that:

Quote[/b] ]SO HELP US GOD, THIS SHALL NOT STAND

For folks outraged over the deletion of the words “so help us God” from President Roosevelt’s quote etched into the new World War II Memorial on the Mall in the nation’s capital, here’s the contact information:

Phone: 1-800-639-4WW2
E-mail: custsvc@wwiimemorial .com


Please send an email their way to let them know how you feel. I am tired of people changing history and speeches just to make a minority of people happy. This needs to end!

Well, I need to go and watch FOX and see events pertaining to Reagan. I have been wanting to cry all morning. God bless you Reagan. You will be missed. When he was President, I was not involved in politics, and I did not understand what an amazing man he was (and still is). My prayers go out to his family, for comfort and for peace.

K

[Original Rebel]

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Good morning everyone,

It has been a lonnnnggg weekend. *And so sad. *I know that RR is in a far better place, but it is still a great loss to this country. *God bless the Reagan family and ease their grief.

pRIM, I see you quote Thomas Paine too. *Good stuff, eh? *

I'm not the least bit surprised that the lunatic left is trying to find ways to "spin" all of this against Dubya. *It just totally ticks me off that they are so STOOPID!!! *Liberalism is a mental disorder for sure. *God help us if John F'n Kerry gets in. *But, can't think like that. *We've got to be and stay positive.

Well, I'm going to go check out some of the links posted here, so be back later.

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[Floridaguy]

<span style='color:salmon' ><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Good Afternoon y'all!</span></span> Welcome to our new members. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and expressions about whom thus far was our country's greatest modern president (many would say greatest ever). In particular, thanks to pcyrdad for the thread in the Reagan topic, with the many links. I clicked on each last night, with Ronnie's memories replacing the dull sadness I have felt the past 3 days of his death. Truly he would want to be remembered for what he did and for his humor, than for his passing. Time enough for the latter on Friday.

Thank you for the post this morning, angelus. Dave replied with similar thoughts as I was going to, namely regarding the greatest compliment and legacy we could leave to Reagan in the immediate future is surely the re-election of George W. Bush. For anyone out there, who reads this, and wasn't sure, wasn't passionate in your efforts at re-electing our very excellent president, as if you needed any other incentive than keeping Herr Kerry out of the White House, one final reason now presents itself; if you ever cared for, ever respected Ronald Reagan as president, then you owe it to him to re-elect George W. Bush in any/every way you possibly can, to WIN ONE FOR THE GIPPER.

Quote[/b] ]Well, that's a toughy. *I love so many foods. *Let's see, I think it would be a bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked red potato w/sour cream and chives, a total salad, whole kernel corn, and cheddar cheese bread. * YUM!!! Sounds severely good Original Rebel. You can cook for me any time.
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MLK, not to leave you out. Very appropriate comparisons between the 40th and 43rd presidents. Also, I have always been a fan of the "chicken dance/funky chicken". Then again, I have usually danced to it somewhere after having eaten a few bratwursts, german potato salad, and undoubtedly quaffed a few Hefeweizens or Doppelbocks! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif *Rumor has it that the modern version of the chicken dance, afro optional, was created when it was raining outside, and someone had numerous electric mikes and amps hooked up whenst all of a sudden a stray bolt of lightning presented itself. The chicken dance was never quite the same since.... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif (the modern version above was named the Fried Chicken Dance). http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Incidentally, the Bush-Cheney campaign has suspended all campaign activities as well, for Friday. This includes the test drive locally, as well. However, the events of Saturday, once RWR is laid to final rest, will continue as planned. I.E., I am still scarmbling for precinct walkers for that day! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *And where the heck is Matt hiding anyway?!?! (just kidding, I know he is in Michigan, visiting his and his wife's relatives). http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

On a final note, don't we all have "children that are difficult" ? We do the best that we can, and it is amazing how well they eventually tend to turn out, given the right direction/correction. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

BBL, going to read threads whilest I can for a few minutes. Today "might" be our last day of harvesting, but I won't know for sure until later today. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

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[pRIMrose]

What absolutely wonderful tributes you all have written for President Reagan. Each of us, in some way, has been made better for having had him lead us those eight years. Years that have not as yet been matched, and may never be. He was the "quintessential" definition of the word leader. He was graced with alacrity and an ability to reduce the most lengthy discourse with an aphorism, leaving his opponents defenseless.

The story about his encounter with Desmond Tutu comes to mind. After a lengthy abritration with frustrating results he was asked the next day by one of his advisors, "how did it go with Tutu, Mr. President." To which he replied, "Tutu, So so!" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

flower ~ as usual, we think much alike. I wasn't especially impressed with Bush Sr. either, and I'm ashamed to say I voted for Ross Perot. And like you, when Clinton was elected I was devastated, and had only myself to blame. And that devastation lasted eight long, agonizing years. I vowed never to let that happen again. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/no.gif

Quote[/b] ] I really and truly believe that all the naysaying, criticisms, carping, whining, and divisiveness of the left are undermining our Nation's ability to defeat this evil.

Have faith ML ~ I have this visceral feeling that things are going to turn out right for us. And if I, a champion pessimist, can feel this, then it should be a "slam dunk" for everyone else. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Quote[/b] ]I heard the SS guy who took a bullet for President Reagan and he said that as Reagan was about to get out of the hospital he mentioned that three of the people shot were Irish and asked what the guy had against the Irish.


GR ~ humor was his most delightful trait. When he said he hoped his doctors were all Republicans as he went in for surgery shows what humor he had.

Quote[/b] ] Our nation needs HEALING! God can do that if He is allowed to!

You bet stormy! Deep abiding faith is the fabric this nation was built on and it will take that same faith to preserve it. No one knew or practiced this more than President Reagan. His legacy to this country is our foundation to build on, along with the wise words of our founding fathers.

Quote[/b] ]It's just been announced that President Bush will deliver the eulogy at President Reagan's funeral at the National Cathedral.

And now Fox is talking about the funeral being a terrorist target because of the world and US leaders that will be there

Terri ~ if I were a terrorist, this is the last place I would want to start trouble. I'm sure there will be so much security that we won't need to worry. Now if it was being held in Greece I might worry, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes2.gif

Quote[/b] ]How many of you already have "Bush-Cheney 2004" on your car bumpers?

Don't have one yet, but I'm going to check with my local HQ and see if I can get one. Thanks Basheva.

Quote[/b] ]pRIM, I see you quote Thomas Paine too. Good stuff, eh?


Original Rebel ~ Tom Paine is one of my favorites. He is underappreciated in my estimation. He was a very wise man. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Just finished watching the casket being placed and the family gathered around ~ poor Nancy Reagan, Patty had to hold on to her as they stood at the coffin. My heart just breaks for her, even though this was inevitable. There is no easy way to say goodbye to your lifelong partner ~ no matter what. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[Original Rebel]

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Good afternoon everyone,

Well I made it back - after a tour of the most vile, vituperous and venal diatribe I have ever seen in my entire life - all against Ronald W. Reagan. *You wouldn't believe the disrespect for anyone's death that you will witness there.

You can access "Democraticundergroun d.com" by going to http://boortz.com/nuze - and Boortz also has a place you can link directly: *Just click on "Here's a direct link to some of those postings." *So when you get to boortz.com/nuze - just take a look at the absolutely vicious hearts of our Demoncats!!!


Quote *:

Well, that's a toughy. *I love so many foods. *Let's see, I think it would be a bacon-wrapped filet mignon, baked red potato w/sour cream and chives, a total salad, whole kernel corn, and cheddar cheese bread. * YUM!!!

Quote:

Sounds severely good Original Rebel. You can cook for me any time.

Response:

Floridaguy, if you can make the cross-country trip to Oregon, I'll be happy to cook for you.

Food for thought: *Ronald Reagan's middle initial is "W" - sound familiar? *Must mean "winner".

Anyway, am taking the day off to watch funeral ceremonies, etc., so I'll be back later.

Have a blessed day - all - and remember, we can't let the kind of people who posted the trash you will see to run this great country. *They're all nuts, and that's keeping it as clean as I can without offending everybody here.

Later.

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[flowerpower]

prim....no matter whether or not I was enamored with bush 41....I voted for him. I have told some libs...that i click any vote for anything that says Republican! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[pRIMrose]

flower, unfortunately I learned the hard way. I've always voted straight Republican. Why I let a little short, squeaky guy who talked through his nose flim flam me I will never know. Must have been all those impressive charts and stuff. All of which didn't mean squat when it was all over. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes2.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/fsc/doh.gif And then I spent eight years ranting and raving at my own stupidity. Like I say, it'll never happen again. NEVER! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

[NWGOPMom]

Hi everyone. We got our DirectTV hooked up yesterday and the first thing we saw was CNN doing interviews with people who knew President Reagan and that was the first we had heard of his passing. *It was a sad day indeed. *I agree with Terri though when she says that we really lost him a long time ago when his Alzheimers took him away from us. *My mother passed away from level 5 dementia (extremely rapid form of Alzheimers) so I know what it's like to watch bits and pieces of a person disappear on a daily basis. * IMHO, I firmly believe that President Reagan was the best of my generation. I was born in 1960 when Eisenhower was still president. *Kennedy was said to be great and I know my mother cried when he was assassinated but I think that Reagan was awesome.

BTW - I can't answer most of the Reagan questions on yesterday's trivia. But I can tell you that breakfast is my most favorite meal of the day.

Stormy, I hope you're on the mend and feeling better. You just haven't been yourself lately. *

I don't have a Bush-Cheney sticker on my car but around here it's dangerous to have any Republican stickers or even Support the Troops stickers on your car. *I would love to show my support with stickers or signs but would have to stay out of Seattle to do it. *

Did anyone hear about the really negative comments that Danny Glover made about President Reagan? *My local radio station said that he had said something that was "reprehensible" but I wasn't sure what the content was. I suppose Jon Alvarez is aware of it.

I think that it is really http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif that President Bush will deliver the eulogy at President Reagan's service. I'm sure that security will be beefed up and military aircraft will be circling or at the very least, at the ready. *I am hopeful that the service will go as planned and all will be safe. *

Well, I better get back to work. I'll be back tomorrow if I can.

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[Terri]

Quote[/b] ]My mother passed away from level 5 dementia (extremely rapid form of Alzheimers) so I know what it's like to watch bits and pieces of a person disappear on a daily basis.
Ruth http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif My mother died from Alzheimer's too but it wasn't quick. It took many years. It's the saddest disease I know and my heart just breaks for Nancy.

The one really good thing that I see for her is the reunion with Patty. They were more or less estranged for many years and now Patty seems to be her mother's strength. That is a beautiful thing to see.

Everyone, please remember to sign our condolence and thank you letter for Nancy Reagan.

[Ande]

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[MyAslan]

Quote[/b] ]How many of you already have "Bush-Cheney 2004" on your car bumpers?

We just got ours in the mail today! YAY! We have Bush/Cheney 2004 t-shirts (and one onesie) for the entire family. My 6 and 3 year old girls are now wearing theirs, and they love them! My husband and I will have a Bush/Cheney 2004 sticker and a "W" sticker on both our vehicles. Like I said previously, we plan on having a family picture taken with all our shirts and my hubby will wear his nice cap, and we are going to send the picture to our liberal family members. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

It looks like there is going to be a Young Republicans meeting tonight here in Gilbert, Arizona. I am hoping that I can go, since we do not have a babysitter and my husband was not that excited about watching 3 crazy kids for a few hours. If I go, I will let you know how it went.

God bless all of you.

K

[Basheva]

Quote[/b] ]I don't have a Bush-Cheney sticker on my car but around here it's dangerous to have any Republican stickers or even Support the Troops stickers on your car. I would love to show my support with stickers or signs but would have to stay out of Seattle to do it.


I know what you mean. During the 1990's I was both teaching and taking ballet classes at a local college campus. A very liberal college campus. I had a huge sign in the back window of my car and I thought - uh oh - better say goodbye to the car. Every day when I parked my car in the huge college lot I really didn't think I would find the car in one piece when I returned.

But, every day - there it was unharmed.

I actually went further than that. In the classes in which I was "taking" rather than teaching, I wore a huge Republican Convention t-shirt (I worked as a volunteer when the convention was in San Diego) over my leotard. You couldn't miss it - the shirt was huge and that writing was all acoss the shirt.

I did have a couple of students who muttered things at me. But, but, but....I had many more students who came up to me very quietly and whispered that they were really conservative republicans and agreed with me. And, would I please not tell anyone about them?

I found this on the one hand very sad that they felt so intimidated, but on the other hand I felt good that we had conservative republicans among the youngsters.

I am too old to be intimidated.

[stan25]

Quote[/b] (Ande @ June 07, 2004 -- 2:36 pm)]They were saying something on FOX this morning about an article that Patty has written about her fathers last few hours...It is suppose to be in People mag I think they said...Did anyone else hear about this....A http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif
Yes, I did hear about the article written by Patty Davis. It will out on the news stands Friday, as a special edition. Fox had the editor of the magazine on and confirmed this. I didn’t hear how many copies were going to be issued. This will be a collectors item in the next year.

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[stharrybygrace]

Greetings to all on the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif fourm.
I just came from that brain waste called demounderground and if I had a wife she would be telling me "Harry, your blood pressure!" If I believe these folks Ronald Reagan was the cause of aids, and the most evil man ever.

I admit my own experience with The Great Communicator was much like my experience with my parents. I was a liberal in those days, and although I did not hate Reagan (thought he was a 'nice' man), I 'knew' that he was clueless. I kinda felt the same way about my parents.


Then I hit 30, and I learned a few things about the world and about mom, dad, and Ronald Reagan. I hit a sudden wall that showed me that my parents weren't clueless, and that *my political and personal philosophies were extremely clueless.

About Ronnie, I realized something. He was 100% right and I was 100% wrong. From that day forward, I became, was, and am a conservative.

Ronald Reagan, thank you for serving this nation with far more honor than those who even in your death who vilify you deserve. You showed us a better way than what the elitists want for America. It just took some of us a little longer than others to see that.

*We thank you Lord for the life of Ronald Reagan.

[stormy]

I know this is changing the subject a little bit, but since we have so many new people, this thread may be of interest to you. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

IT will help you get acquainted with some of our leaders and one or two of our members:

GOPUSA CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON, DC (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=13;t=7279)

As usual, I'm enjoying reading all of the posts! * And, thank you, Ruthie! * *If this nausea would ever go away, I'd feel almost like a human being. * *The doctor couldn't find anything wrong with me, so I'm baffled! * *I appreciate the kind thoughts! * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

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[Basheva]

Sorry you are feeling ill, Stormy....get another opinion from another doctor.

[Granite River]

The more the media looks at President Reagan the more President Bush reminds us of President Reagan. That can’t be good for the dems. I guess that is why Lurch gave up on his campaign and went into hiding at the DNC head quarters in DC.

Lurch is still running his ads of deception. I just saw one showing a pump jack running, which implies that he will drill but the left knows that it really means that he would pull the plug on those PJs.

[Ande]

They were just talking on Brit Hume about Reagan being a uniter and how Bush said he was going to be and hasn't been...That just drives me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!... .The Dems decided on "day one" that they were going to be as nasty and difficult as they possibly could...there is no way President Bush could have done anything to bring on all this "togetherness"You can only reach out succesfully if someone else reaches out also...and they would die befor they gave an inch on anything...Their goal in life is to keep anything prodictive for this country from happening...and throw as many road blocks in the way as they possibly can...The war in Iraq would be so much farther along if they weren't giving them the idea that the US is not behind our president....Man I need to go get a Rolaid...LOL...A

[MyAslan]

Quote[/b] (Basheva @ June 07, 2004 -- 2:15 pm)]Sorry you are feeling ill, Stormy....get another opinion from another doctor.
Yes Stormy, sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Defineately get another opinion. And please keep us updated to we can pray accordingly. God bless.

K

[CLAIRE]

THE NEW YORK SLIMES, HOW APPROPO THAT IS. LIVING IN SUCH A LIBERAL STATE ISN'T EASY, BUT SINCE I WAS BORN IN TENN., I 'M NOT A NATIVE NYORKER. OUR TWO MAIN NEWSPAPERS, NEWSDAY AND THE TIMES ARE SO BIASED, BUT THE TIMES IS MUCH WORSE.

I'VE READ SOME OF THE DISGUSTING THINGS COMING OUT OF THE LIBERAL MOUTHS, AND THE HATRED SPEWED IS LIKE NOTHING I'VE EVER HEARD.THEY ARE REALLY SICK PEOPLE WHO WILL NEVER FACE REALITY, AND I'M HOPING THE SANE PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY WILL SEE THEM FOR THE MEAN FOUL PARTY THEY ARE. UNFORTUNATELY FOR THEM, PRES. REAGAN WAS BELOVED BY THE LARGE MAJORITY, AND DID IN FACT INSPIRE YOUNGER PEOPLE TOWARD THE CONSERVATIVE WAY OF THINKING.. THIS IS WHAT THEEY CAN'T ACCCEPT. HE WAS LOVED IN SPITE OF THEM, NOT BECAUSE OF THEM, AND I SEE A LOT OF REAGAN'S QUALITIES IN GEORGE BUSH. MAYBE THIS VERY UNFORTUNATE PASSING WILL OPEN PEOPLE'S EYES TO WHAT A GREAT COUNTRY WE CAN HAVE UNDER A GOD LOVING COUNTRY LOVING FAMILY LOVING MAN LEADING OUR COUNTRY.NANCY WAS SUCH A POWERFUL EXAMPLE OF WHAT A FIRST LADY SHOULD BE, AND REMAINED AS SUCH, AND LAURA BUSH IS THE EXACT SAME WAY. .THEY ARE SO DEVOTED TO THEIR HUSBANDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE NEED THESE AND MUST HAVE THESE KIND OF VALUES, NOT WHAT WE WERE FORCED TO ACCEPT THE PRIOR 8 YEARS.

I TOOREMEMBER JFK'S FUNERAL, AND BEING GLUEDTO THE TV THE WHOLE TIME.IN FACT I SPENT MY BIRTHDAY THAT YEAR 11/24 WATCHING THE GOINGS IN. JACKIE AND JOHN JOHN. WHAT A SIGHT IT WAS.

BLESS YOU ALL AND STAY WELL. MAY GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT, OUR TROOPS AND OUR COUNTRY, AND WELCOME PRES. REAGAN INTO HEAVEN.

[Der Alte]

Top 'O' The day to one and all: We just got back from the UNC hospital where the wife's daughter had her chemo port removed. Everything went just fine and she went to sleep as soon as we got her home. I must say that I was extremely impressed with the UNC Hospital, clean, orderly and efficient.

Stormy, I hate to think that it will be 9 months before you get over your ailment, but just think how much publicity and money you will make http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Loved all the good words about President Reagan.

I have 117 messages in my mailbox, guess it will be worthwhile to see what they have to say. See you tomorrow.

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[Charie]

Der Alte, you're naughty. Stormy, you're probably sick from all of the rottenness coming out of the Dem corner. I think most of us are. However, I think a second opinion would be a good thing, also.

Things didn't go so well today in the parade float corner. I'm thinking that if people would do what they said they'd do and forget about other people's jobs, things would be a lot easier on my nerves. >Don Knotts twitch here<

It was 85 and humid today. You see, we get our summer all at one time. (I guess) I'd love to see it just be nice and dry and about 75 degrees (or even 5 degrees cooler).

One of my favorite Reagan quotes I had printed in our newsletter: Politics is said to be the second oldest profession. I think it bears a close resemblance to the first.

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I don't think we've ever had a president who was so humorous and witty. Practically every time he opened his mouth what he said was quotable. I think this is why the media forgave him for being a conservative. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

I think the reason the Reagans stayed married and in love for so many years was because their first consideration was each other. I don't think that the children even came first. This could have caused some of the trouble the kids went through. Perhaps a feeling of exclusion.

I read a biography about John Charles Fremont and Jessie Benton. They only had one daughter that lived and she said she'd never marry because she didn't want to be hurt the way her mother was when Fremont went on his exploring expeditions. They worked on everything together when he'd come back, from proofing his journal to drawing maps. A little historical note for those who might not know it: John C. Fremont was the first Republican candidate for president and you can believe Jessie was his most ardent campaigner.

[termind]

Quote[/b] ]How many of you already have "Bush-Cheney 2004" on your car bumpers?
<span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>YES!</span> Since March. We also have a yard sign. Both bring comments, most of which are "Where can I get one?" Get 'em and pass the word. It's contagious.

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif Stormy, I'll remember you in my prayers tonight. I hate it when I don't feel well and the doctors, dentists or other professionals can't find anything wrong. It's not always their fault, as they are only human and we are so fearfully and wonderfully made that sometimes our ailments are a complete mystery. I really don't go for the "morning sickness" theory! Unless you have a 100 year old husband named Abraham! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (Did you know "Isaac" means LAUGHTER in Hebrew? *That's because Sarah http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif when she heard she was going to get preggers at her advanced (!) age. No really. Keep asking till you get an answer. We love you and don't want you to be sick.

I think the libs may be crossing the line of evilness :devil:with the nasty, vile, vitriolic crap they are spewing http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif about a beloved President. Not to mention the millions of caregivers and family mambers of folks suffering from the ravages of Altzheimers. I used to work daily with Altzheimers Patients, as the ONLY thing that seems to get through to them is MUSIC. I developed special programs which I performed at several Alzheimers Centers in the Boston Area. My herat is so touched by people with this disease.The suffering of family members is indescribable. They still don't know what causes it or how to prevent it. There was a rumor going around at one time about alumminum cookware, but that turned out to be a false lead. It can hit anyone, including these liberals who mock and scoff at Charleton Heston and Ronald Reagan. If I were superstitious I would say that they are calling this curse upon their own heads with thier vitriol. But I'm not like that. I wouldn't wish this even upon them, as evil as they are.As I've said, this may change a lot of Americans when it comes to voting in November. Let's pray it turns the tide.

[Floridaguy]

JFTR, I've had a Bush-Cheney 2004 sticker, and a Support The President and Our Troops sticker on my car since 2003. I also added the W 04 oval bumper sticker to my front bumper. More impotantly, I am responsible for about 30 other cars having a Bush-Cheney 2004 sticker on their cars. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I have about 200 more in a pile to give out between now and November. Hopefully, many of which will be requested this Saturday on our precinct walk. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

Stormy, feel better.

BBL, still reading threads....

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[Ande]

Oh I don't know Mary-Lou...You know what they say, what goes around-comes around...Hmmmm maybe...always seems to take so long tho...LOL....A

[termind]

Y'know, M-L, honesty and truth go a long way with us common folks. That was President Reagan's biggest asset in 1984, and I trust it will also be an asset for President Bush. Let 'em spew their vitriol. It's just like the proverbial digging your own hole deeper and deeper and deeper... People know the truth when they hear it. They also know lies when they hear them.

Great posts today, everyone. I'm going back to this morning and read them all again. If today's any indication, this is gonna be a very emotional and uplifting week.

[pcyrdad]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif PAGE 6!!! I should skip outta here and do some homework... less reading! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Does it count if my W '04 sticker is in my window?

Stormy, sorry to hear you're not feeling well again. Maybe you've been working too hard... slow down and relax.

MyAslan, I hope things went well tonight! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Lemme get this in... I think it's already past closin' time... and I've seen too many of those in my short lifetime...

[MyAslan]

Quote[/b] (pcyrdad @ June 07, 2004 -- 8:17 pm)]http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif PAGE 6!!! I should skip outta here and do some homework... less reading! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Does it count if my W '04 sticker is in my window?

Stormy, sorry to hear you're not feeling well again. Maybe you've been working too hard... slow down and relax.

MyAslan, I hope things went well tonight! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Lemme get this in... I think it's already past closin' time... and I've seen too many of those in my short lifetime...
Hello!

Yes, I went to the meeting tonight and it was great! I got to meet Billary too. We talked about you Wil, on how you know both of us through GOPUSA, and we discussed GOPUSA's forum after the meeting.

Well, I am going to listen to an interview of Kfir from Protest Warrior. God bless you.

K

[stormy]

PCYR, better known as http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/red_eyes.gif , according to my clock, it's 30 minutes til closing time.

DA, in case you read this, I heard a very interesting radio interview tonight of two medal of honor winners. I thought one of them said he lived in North Carolina, but I can only find him in South Carolina.
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Charles P. Murray Jr. Army Columbia, S.C.

Did you ever hear of Jack Jacobs and/or Charlie Murray http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif The humility of these men is just overwhelming, especially after hearing what they did to get that medal! Obviously, they served in WW2, although I found one of them under the Korean War and Charlie Murray under World War 2 on-line.

Just thought that might be something that would interest you.

And, don't ask me why I'm still being nice to you after your earlier comment. CAUSE I ain't gonna be sick for 9 mos. --if I keep losing weight, there won't be anything left of me in that length of time. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Thank all of you for your kind thoughts--I'm just going to leave off a medication I'm taking and see if that's what is causing it! Should have already done that. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif Funny, how they give you something to help one place and it makes you sick in another. Reckon that's life when you get OLD !!!

Ya'll have a good night and a good morning.!

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[Terri]

I am so http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif but your posts were so interesting I had to read them all?

Am I the only one without a Bush-Cheney '04 sticker? *How did this happen to me. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif