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ClusterChuck
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A great man passes
« on: Jun 5th, 2004, 5:27pm » |
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Former President, Ronald Reagan
I know many did not like him, but I did.
He was a good man and a good president.
An era has passed.
But with his health, it was time.
Chuck
EDIT: Might help if I could spell the man's name! I voted for him, twice, least I could do is spell his name right!
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #1 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 5:33pm » |
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Indeed a great man....who was loved by many!
First President I voted for.
Ronald Reagan
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #2 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 5:34pm » |
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He will be missed by many. He was a great leader. The first present I voted for also and the second.
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He was a great man. Like someone put it, a giant redwood fell in the forest, how can anyone not take notice of the enormous loss?
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #4 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 5:43pm » |
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I didn't vote for him, but still mourn his passing, but as CC said - with his health - it was time.
In the news they went on and on about his acting career and just "mentioned" that he was a former president. Go figure.
I think what most will remember from his presidency is, "Mr. Gorvochec (msp) tear down this wall!"
An era has passed.
BD
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on Jun 5th, 2004, 5:43pm, BarbaraD wrote:I think what most will remember from his presidency is, "Mr. Gorvochec (msp) tear down this wall!"
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yep, I just was watching Fox, where they are paying the former president due respect. A witness described how all of his advisors, including colin powell, where begging him not to say that line. hmmm, where is that wall now?
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #6 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 6:08pm » |
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Regan did alot of things against the wishes of his advisors...some good, some bad over all I think he was a worthwhile president, and duly my respects are paid.
He'd been suffering of alzheimers for many years now, may whatever powers that be afford him eternal peace.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #7 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 6:15pm » |
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Yea, that sucks.
"In 1984, while testing a microphone, Reagan cracked a joke that didn't set well with the Soviets at the height of the nuclear arms race. "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes," Reagan quipped"
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #8 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 6:17pm » |
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God speed...........
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It was weird to read he had passed, only about an hour before that, I had read his health was failing. May he rest in peace.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #10 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 7:55pm » |
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He was definitely a great man and President.
First one I ever voted for too. I guess it's the age group.
May he rest in peace...
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #11 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 8:55pm » |
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Commiserations from this side of the pond.
Whatever one thinks about him and his close ally Lady Thatcher, they represent a time when our two countries were strong and confident, and able to make history rather than react to it.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #12 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 9:12pm » |
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Thank you Simon, I think that says it all. He was truly a great leader.
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Yes he was a great Man ! His death brought sadness to my family, but he will be in no more pain ! I am sure he is with our Lord tonight!
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #14 on: Jun 5th, 2004, 10:45pm » |
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Dan Rather & CBS had a very nice recap of RR earlier tonight. I didn't see it all. It must have been about 30 minutes or more.
Oddly, Reagan was the last Republican I voted for...once anyway. He had something rare: Grace. We need that again. He was also the most patriotic man I have seen in my 57 years.
You won't be surprised that I don't have his picture on my wall but I think that his idea of starving the Kremlin until it bled probably sped up the end of the cold war in Europe.
He was far from perfect but no matter what we think of him, he had his feet on the ground.
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I loved him and loved the close bond he formed with Lady Thatcher. (I still think the world of her!) He was truly a great man, and I know that he is now free of suffering, so his passing is bittersweet. I'm sure many great adventures await him on his new trails. I wish his family greatest peace, strength, rest, and love during this time.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #16 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 1:18am » |
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I'm sorry he's dead. After leading a country, he finished up in left field. Talk about unfair......life is like that, sometimes.
We're all in the same boat,
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #17 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 2:36am » |
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My daughter will never forget him. Her birthday is also on Feburary 6, so on her 8th birthday she sent him a card and said thank you for being our President. We didn't expect that he would ever even see it, but he sent her back a birthday card and a signed picture with a personal note on it. Not many men of that stature would care to take the time for a little girl who couldn't even vote. He was one who never got to big for his britches.
We got the word today while at a wedding reception. My daughter was a bridesmaid, so was at the head table. She cried, and so did her dad a little bit.
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I think he will be remembered as one of the greater Presidents.
He was a friend to the UK and we were fond of him.
RIP
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He was a great man, the last time we talked (1991) he told me "Jonny, cover up the tatts and get a damn job"....Thats when I came back to Mass and started my company, I owe that dude.....May God bless him.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #20 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 3:10pm » |
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Remembering a man who did indeed have his feet on the ground. He was a President i shall remember as a man of convictions and strength, he gave us what we needed, even if some did not want it. Admiral stuff.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #21 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 7:15pm » |
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Rememberances...........
The economy he inherited  , the economy he left  .
Changed that.
Dropping a missile down Col. Qhadafy's(sp) chimney.
Didn't here a peep out of the Col. again until he spoke up this year on the side against terrorism.
Changed him.
The Wall.
Helped change that.
The big Star Wars bluff to the Soviets.
Good poker player too!
Getting shot.
"I forgot to duck, Nancy" (good spirited)
His loyalty to this country was an inspiration.
Changed me.
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #22 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 7:24pm » |
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The last President that REALLY had BALLS!!
" They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong !"
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This was one of his best:
"I have orders to be awakened at any time in the case of a national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting."
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Re: A great man passes
« Reply #24 on: Jun 6th, 2004, 10:44pm » |
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Back then an actor running for president was more like a joke to many people. He did an excellent job. My favorite is the SNL skit they did where RR was talking to the press and pretty much not saying anything and acting dumb. As soon as the conference was over they showed him and his advisors in a meeting and Ron wore them out and looked like a genius. I think he was dumb like a fox. I heard them say he was the oldest living president. Does that mean of current living presidents or oldest ever, does anyone know? My god bless you Ron.
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