Does anyone else find shrubbie's attendance at King's funeral

Kerrytravelers

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Tue Feb-07-06 04:07 PM
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Does anyone else find shrubbie's attendance at King's funeral

completly inappropriate?

I know he's the president, but does a person like him have any place at the funeral of an outstanding human being like Mrs. King?

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qanda

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Tue Feb-07-06 05:57 PM
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1. I've been emailing my family and friends all day

About how inappropiate I think it is. Some of them say that we would complain if he didn't show up, but I completely disagree. He didn't show up to Rosa's funeral and NO ONE missed him.

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msgadget

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Wed Feb-08-06 01:18 AM
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2. I'd have been upset if he hadn't attended,

especially after last year's gop civil rights calendar. Besides, the history and tributes were educational, good for him.

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Robeson

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Sun Feb-12-06 06:46 AM
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6. "Besides, the history and tributes were educational, good for him"....

...Good point!...:thumbsup:

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Kerrytravelers

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Sat Feb-18-06 04:24 AM
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12. Point well made.

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fishwax

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Wed Feb-08-06 02:20 AM
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3. I certainly don't think he deserved the honor of speaking n/t

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fortyfeetunder

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Thu Feb-09-06 01:50 AM
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4. I am glad he went

I didn't see it as a big deal. Who I thought should have been there was his mama. Her absence was noticeable.

Pres. Ford was in frail health. Had he been able to travel, I bet he and Betty would have been there.

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undergroundrailroad

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Sat Feb-11-06 10:48 AM
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5. What was priceless was the dumbfounded look on * face when President

Clinton and Senator Clinton entered the stage to a thunderous, extended, standing and robust applause! :applause: :applause:

Mrs. King is an icon and it was appropriate that all the living presidents attended.

UGRR

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Kerrytravelers

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Sat Feb-18-06 04:25 AM
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13. It was good of him to see the reception of the Clintons.

You are right. As the pResident, he should have been there. Everytime I saw his little smug head on tv, I just want to... SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!

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bliss_eternal

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Mon Feb-13-06 12:17 AM
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7. Honestly? I wasn't happy that he was there--

I just didn't think his presence was required, even though it is appropriate for the so called 'commander in chief' to be present for something of that magnitude.

As bitter as I was about it, I was suddenly made happy he was there. Why? Because of the comments that made him obviously uncomfortable. Evil of me, I know, but I am being honest.

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Kerrytravelers

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Sat Feb-18-06 04:27 AM
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14. Well then, I gues I'm evil, too!

Here I am hiding from Homeland Security because I am so evil!

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jmm

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Mon Feb-13-06 05:23 AM
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8. The living presidents should've been there

Granted I would've rather seen someone who didn't steal a couple of elections there but his absence would've been a bigger insult than his presence.

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bliss_eternal

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Tue Feb-14-06 12:22 AM
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9. True--

because many had words about his not being at Rosa Park's funeral. So imagine if he had not made an appearance at Mrs. King's...

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undergroundrailroad

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Fri Feb-17-06 08:09 PM
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10. This is true. She is an icon that deserves presidential respect.

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Kerrytravelers

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Sat Feb-18-06 04:23 AM
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11. You are right. I was speaking from my gut emotions, but not my brain!

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goclark

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Thu Mar-02-06 10:07 PM
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15. I'm glad he had to sit there and be insulted

The problem is that he doesn't really care so it was water off of his back.

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