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2004-06-10 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Steve 2004-06-10 10:39:39 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "âNancy Reagan had the frozen smile of someone who had been struck by lightning while riding in a limo.â Who said that? Kitty Dowd? Maureen Kelly? I thought it was great line. Then. But now here I am watching her pat the coffin, running her hand along the lines of the flag, and thatâs when I finally tear up."

I teared up as well....I'm such a sentimental pussy. Nancy Reagan's strength and dignity is amazing

Posted by Frank G 2004-06-10 12:01:02 PM|| 2004-06-10 12:01:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Right with ya, Frank. I'd been tearing up at times watching the procession as well. Even just watching the crowds file through the rotunda on C-SPAN2 (mercifully free of vapid anchorman blather) keeps me riveted in my chair. I wish the viewing in D.C. extended over the weekend so I could drive out there from here in Pittsburgh.

Posted by Dar 2004-06-10 1:34:56 PM|| 2004-06-10 1:34:56 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 The line was 4.5 hours long if you got there at midnight (as I did). There were a good number of out-of-staters though.

Posted by someone 2004-06-10 3:30:17 PM|| 2004-06-10 3:30:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Also, did anyone notice Michael Reagan coming up to his dad's coffin kissing it and saluting it yesterday?

For all his personal bluster, that was touching. (Note : He is right 90% of the time, but he can still be abrasive.)

Posted by BigEd 2004-06-10 5:51:54 PM|| 2004-06-10 5:51:54 PM|| Front Page Top

From Drudge, this is interesting too!

Posted by BigEd 2004-06-10 5:53:02 PM|| 2004-06-10 5:53:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Been watching C-SPAN most of the day while "working" from home. I saw Gorbachev, McCain, and our favorite senator Teddy. President and Mrs. Bush just arrived, said a quick, silent prayer, and left. I was really surprised at how short their prayer and visit were--I don't think the visit was even a whole minute total.

Posted by Dar 2004-06-10 6:45:07 PM|| 2004-06-10 6:45:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Probaly did that to let other people in to see pay respects to Reagan, Dar. Bush probably felt he didn't deserve extra time to view the casket just because of his position. I get the feeling Reagan would have done the same thing.

Posted by Charles 2004-06-10 9:26:08 PM|| 2004-06-10 9:26:08 PM|| Front Page Top

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