NationStates Jolt Archive

Hasn't the circumstances surrounding Regan's death and funerals gotten a little absurb? I mean for one thing the man is being trouted as Humanity's savior. For another the poor man's body is doing more traveling in this week than he did his last couple of years of life. He already has like a million things named after him, so he doesn't need anything else. And we all know that a lot of this is to win points for Bush's campaign. So how about we give it a rest and let the man rest in peace.

Hasn't the circumstances surrounding Regan's death and funerals gotten a little absurb? I mean for one thing the man is being trouted as Humanity's savior. For another the poor man's body is doing more traveling in this week than he did his last couple of years of life. He already has like a million things named after him, so he doesn't need anything else. And we all know that a lot of this is to win points for Bush's campaign. So how about we give it a rest and let the man rest in peace.Reagan is 99% myth and the rightwing invested all their beliefs in this myth

Yes, I too find it to be "absurb".

Hasn't the circumstances surrounding Regan's death and funerals gotten a little absurb? I mean for one thing the man is being trouted as Humanity's savior. For another the poor man's body is doing more traveling in this week than he did his last couple of years of life. He already has like a million things named after him, so he doesn't need anything else. And we all know that a lot of this is to win points for Bush's campaign. So how about we give it a rest and let the man rest in peace.

I haven't really been paying much attention to the broadcast media, too busy doing real work, but it may be somewhat as you suggest. That said there is generally a bit of hyperbole when anyone dies. Some people truly believe this while others have a different response. So it goes.

I don't think it will have much positive impact for Bush come November though. Had he died in mid October or later it might have helped.

SHL

Being British, I'm used to the pomp and ceremony of a state funeral. Where people que for hours on end....because everyone else is.....and then line the streets to......see what the fuss is about. If the Monarchy (queen mum, diana(possible exception) etc) and the political leaders (winston churchill (an exception)) are allowed funerals on such scale having done nothing for the common good apart from waving and claiming to be in-touch, then how come for example genuine people like my preist or local Oxfam leader or CAFOD leader (who lets face it have done more then any of the previous) dont get it? Because the state doesnt care or have any interest in the little people doing all of the work. Did reegan end the cold war single handly, like jesus curing the sick? Did he b*ll*cks! Was reegan a formidable president who restored America's self belief (as with Churchill and Britain)? Yes, so just let the man rest in peace knowing his achievement. :!:

I agree that this hubub with Reagan's death is completely absurd. I saw a poll on the web a couple of days ago where it had been suggested that his portrait appear on the ten dollar bill. Where in the hell do they come up with this stuff?? He may have been a good president, but he wasn't "that" good.

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?

Yes, I too find it to be "absurb".
*shakes fist* Damn you! You beat me to it!

I agree that this hubub with Reagan's death is completely absurd. I saw a poll on the web a couple of days ago where it had been suggested that his portrait appear on the ten dollar bill. Where in the hell do they come up with this stuff?? He may have been a good president, but he wasn't "that" good.

Well, it depends. How long have some of the people we have on currency now been on there? In some cases, couldn't there be a case made for changing them?

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?the Queen murdered Diana

"The Ronald Reagan Federal building has been renamed 'The Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Federal building' John."

Ah, the daily show. Good stuff.

Still, I found 27 channel (digital cabel is a wonderful thing) coverage of the traffic jam on the other side of the highway where the body had been driven through an hour before; where the Fox commentator says, "These people should be proud to be a part of history like this!" ...That was just hilarious.

Yeah, so its a little silly. But it ain't that bad. It IS a state funeral for a former president. I have no problem being a little silly about such things.

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?

Reagan deserved a great funeral. The Princess... well it's a UK thing, not my place to comment on it. But folks what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Should Bill Clinton deserve a funeral like Reagan? Yes.

Did reegan end the cold war single handly, like jesus curing the sick? Did he b*ll*cks!

Reegan? Wasn't that the bloke played by John Thaw in the Sweeney?





Edit: apologies for picking up on spelling error, but I was just left with some very bizarre images of the 'Regan' administration as President John Thaw and his Vice President Dennis Waterhouse speed down the motorway towards Central America to sort out some slags that done a blag ina warehouse in Nicaragua...

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?
Damn right I did! She was a useless vain airhead, I wanted to puke, with the several days of soul-sapping drivel to which anyone watching TV, listeing to the radio or reading a newspaper was subjected. Show me one Brit below the age of 40 who didn't hate that whole mess.

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?
Damn right I did! She was a useless vain airhead, I wanted to puke, with the several days of soul-sapping drivel to which anyone watching TV, listeing to the radio or reading a newspaper was subjected. Show me one Brit below the age of 40 who didn't hate that whole mess.
I wouldn't call her useless. I mean, she did help out in charities and things like that and people actually loved the type of person she was.

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?
Damn right I did! She was a useless vain airhead, I wanted to puke, with the several days of soul-sapping drivel to which anyone watching TV, listeing to the radio or reading a newspaper was subjected. Show me one Brit below the age of 40 who didn't hate that whole mess.
I wouldn't call her useless. I mean, she did help out in charities and things like that and people actually loved the type of person she was.

Many people did much more for charity than her, devoting their lives to actually working at the metaphorical coalface, ratherthan just shaking hands and smiling pleasently, yet these people are not granted state funerals that blot out all other media occurences.

Exactly. Form over substance.

I, for one, think it's ABSUR-D

To spell correctly or not to spell correctly that is the question.
That said I have to admit that the whole thing is getting abit on the slow side. And by the way Diana deserved a big ceremony she was a wonderful
lady with a big heart.

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

I felt the same way after about a week of 9/11 coverage, three days of news should be the max.

I felt the same way after about a week of 9/11 coverage, three days of news should be the max.but at least 911 was a real tragedy

I felt the same way after about a week of 9/11 coverage, three days of news should be the max.but at least 911 was a real tragedy

yes (im all about 1 liners today :wink: )

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

Next time you're trolling try something that actually makes sense. :wink:

I felt the same way after about a week of 9/11 coverage, three days of news should be the max.but at least 911 was a real tragedy

yes (im all about 1 liners today :wink: )the shorter the post the more hidden wisdom it contains

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

Next time you're trolling try something that actually makes sense. :wink:The Queen was wearing an icy smile at Princess Dies funeral

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

Whoa... Erm, I'm guessing the doctor's missed something when he was born then? :shock:

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

Next time you're trolling try something that actually makes sense. :wink:The Queen was wearing an icy smile at Princess Dies funeral

I'll clarify:

1. Prince Charles is in line to be the next monarch of the United Kingdom anyway.
2. If/When he ascends to the throne he will become the King, not the Queen.

I think he was referring to Prince Charles' alleged bisexuality.

The Queen did Diana in cause she wanted Prince Charles to be the next Queen of England

Whoa... Erm, I'm guessing the doctor's missed something when he was born then? :shock:

Possibly MKULTRA is thinking of Prince Edward....? :wink:

Geez people, it's a State funeral, this stuff happens. It happened for Kennedy, for Johnson, and you can bet your ass the Liberals will have a month of mourning when Clinton dies.

True, but that's because we like Clinton.

It's not absurd, it's merited. He was an American President for Pete's sake... did you complain about Princess Diana's funeral, too, out of curiousity?
Damn right I did! She was a useless vain airhead, I wanted to puke, with the several days of soul-sapping drivel to which anyone watching TV, listeing to the radio or reading a newspaper was subjected. Show me one Brit below the age of 40 who didn't hate that whole mess.
I wouldn't call her useless. I mean, she did help out in charities and things like that and people actually loved the type of person she was.

Many people did much more for charity than her, devoting their lives to actually working at the metaphorical coalface, ratherthan just shaking hands and smiling pleasently, yet these people are not granted state funerals that blot out all other media occurences.

She provided an aspect that those in the trenches could not. People like her accomplish a fair amount by bringing media attention and cash to the charities. No cash, no operations.

SHL

I think he was referring to Prince Charles' alleged bisexuality.well he does like to wear those ugly plaide skirts that arent stylish at all

True, but that's because we like Clinton.I dont--Clinton is a big fat spineless worm who betrayed the morally superior