As a democrat looking at Nancy Reagan brings tears to my eyes watching this clip

bigdarryl

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Wed Aug-24-11 09:39 AM
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As a democrat looking at Nancy Reagan brings tears to my eyes watching this clip

Edited on Wed Aug-24-11 09:42 AM by bigdarryl

Just remember folks this is Ron Reagan's mom http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/08/24/rubio_saves_a_falling_nancy_reagan.html

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CTyankee

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Wed Aug-24-11 09:47 AM
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1. I remember how she clung to Obama's arm standing next to him at an event last year.

She looked at him with such tenderness!

My mother was frail as she got older and died following a fall that broke her arm, at age 94. When we walked together I would wrap one arm around her waist and hold her arm with the other. I was terrified that she'd fall.

I hope Mrs. Reagan will use a walker regularly. They really help.

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GodlessBiker

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Wed Aug-24-11 09:57 AM
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2. I'm sure she has very good and affordable health insurance.

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CTyankee

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Wed Aug-24-11 10:04 AM
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3. Yup. It's called Medicare.

And I know she has the best supplement, too. However, seeing how age has made her frail and unsteady is pitiful. I can't wish misery on her...

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lunatica

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Wed Aug-24-11 12:28 PM
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4. Jesus! That just made me cry!

Aging sure isn't for the cowardly.

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Cracklin Charlie

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Wed Aug-24-11 12:52 PM
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5. Did they have to make her walk all the way down there?

It seemed that she was looking to him for help, and he was just smiling for the cameras. He should have been more attentive to the frail lady's needs. She is just another photo opportunity for them.

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boxman15

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Wed Aug-24-11 02:16 PM
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6. I certainly hope she's OK.

Why do they make her stand and walk so much at all these events?

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Peacetrain

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Wed Aug-24-11 02:32 PM
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7. That fool jerked that old woman up by the arm instead of catching her in the back

It is a wonder he did not cause her some real damage.

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Cass

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Wed Aug-24-11 03:54 PM
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8. I hope her arm is ok, it got jerked pretty badly when he grabbed her.

She looks so frail and had a rough time walking....why do they make her walk around so much? :(

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Beacool

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Wed Aug-24-11 04:28 PM
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9. How old is Nancy?

Edited on Wed Aug-24-11 04:28 PM by Beacool

She looks so very frail. I'm glad that she didn't hit the ground. As others have said, a fall could be very risky for an elderly person.

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rug

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Wed Aug-24-11 04:46 PM
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10. As a Democrat, when I think of the elderly and Reagan, I think of this.

http://pieceofmind.wordpress.com/2010/04/02/the-reagan-tax-on-the-elderly-and-free-riding-on-medicare/

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CitizenLeft

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Wed Aug-24-11 08:40 PM
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11. Ron Reagan...

...was the best thing they ever accomplished. Love him.

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