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Wow. He was still alive?
And how many more people are going to die this year? Was the Grim Reaper busy or something? Did he get a new scythe for christmas and he wanted to try it out?
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:29 am Post subject: |
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| People die every year. Well, it was far worse at this time two years ago when the Tsunami hit South and Southeast Asia. |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:30 am Post subject: |
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Rest in Peace, Mr. President.
He's probably having a nice laugh and toasting a large glass of beer with Michigan Wolverine foorball coach Bo Schembechler right about now.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Yeah I was sitting at the computer minding my own buisiness, and the tv behind me was on the news, where they just announced that he passed away. I mean it really isnt all that surprising, considering that he has been sick for a really long time now, and it was just a matter of time until this happened. He lived a ood long life, and unfortunately due to his connection to Nixon, and all the things that Nixon did, he stood no chance of being reelected. He was known for his love of football, and his presidency, which for what he had to work with was fairly decent anyway. So today, the US has lost another fairly good President. So I would like to wish my sincere condolences, to his friends and family in their time of need.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:25 am Post subject: |
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r.i.p. gerald ford after 93 years old (WOW) are thoughts and prayers with his family during the hoildays.
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Yvl
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| Vector Xthonic wrote: |
| People die every year. Well, it was far worse at this time two years ago when the Tsunami hit South and Southeast Asia. |
But I mean there have been like 3 or 4 famous people who have died in the past week. Oh well. He's in a better place now, wherever that might be.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:39 am Post subject: |
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Rest in Peace Ford, condolences to his family and anyone else left behind.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:10 am Post subject: |
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| I hope he rests in peace. My thoughts are with his family and friends. |
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RedCydranth
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:19 am Post subject: |
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I thought he was a good President. To make light of the situation, here's an SNL skit with Dana carvey. yes, its relevant to the topic.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-89770458144460734&q=gerald+for d+snl
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:41 am Post subject: |
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R.I.P., President Ford. Honestly, I don't know much about the man aside from the fact that he had the daunting task of taking over the country following Nixon's impeachment (portraying him as clumsy should be disregarded considering he was an All-American for Michigan). However, my respect for the man grew tremendously after reading this article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16372929/
Once again, R.I.P.
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Sage
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:49 am Post subject: |
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| Filipe wrote: |
| unfortunately due to his connection to Nixon, and all the things that Nixon did, he stood no chance of being reelected. |
Minor correction: he was never elected to begin with. He would have to had been elected first before being reelected. He was sworn in as President after Nixon resigned. Plus, since he served more than 2 years of Nixon's term, he couldn't have run again had he won his first election (which he didn't, Carter did). You are right in that he couldn't be reelected, but for different reasons. ;)
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:15 am Post subject: |
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It is always sad when a person dies. He was well respected and a decent leader. He only brought honor to the seat of the Presidency, a claim not many presidents can make...
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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I read that article about his disagreements too, Thor. I thought it was quite classy of him to keep quiet about it even though he disagreed. Shows a good deal of character, and it makes me respect the man a little more, despite how little I knew about him.
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