I've had enough of the Gerald Ford complaint threads.

[jumpr]

There's a reason we don't toss former presidents' bodies into unmarked graves and cover 'em over with dirt and a wooden cross.

The state funeral is what keeps the prestige of the office intact. Everything surrounding the United States presidency is filled with tradition, formality and circumstance. Despite your feelings on the politics of the man (or woman) who occupies the office, the position of United States president is one built on blood, tears and courage of the millions of men and women who died to keep our country free. Sure, the 3,000 U.S. soldiers who died in Iraq don't get state funerals, but in a way, Ford's funeral honors their sacrifices. Ford's flag-draped coffin symbolizes the sacrifices made by each and every one of those soldiers.

The many threads discussing the uselessness and bad taste of the day of mourning and the closing of the post office are a direct insult to Gerald Ford and his memory - and to the Ford family. Sure, you've got the First Amendment on your side when you complain about such minor inconveniences, but considering that Ford neither wanted nor tried to ascend into the presidency, I think he did a damn good job as chief executive and deserves the nation's respect for at least one day.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

He's the guy that made all those cars, right?

/me ducks

 

[SirStev0]

When Reagan died you would of thought the world had ended. Gerald Ford dies... I guess no one cares.

 

[jumpr]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
He's the guy that made all those cars, right?

/me ducks

:roll:

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
He's the guy that made all those cars, right?

/me ducks

nah, he started the alcohol clinic thinger.

 

[MisterJackson]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
He's the guy that made all those cars, right?

/me ducks

Wow....sarcasm has it's place, but it isn't right here right now.....

 

[JoeFahey]

:thumbsup:

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper
He's the guy that made all those cars, right?

/me ducks

:roll:

Oh noes!

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: SirStev0
When Reagan died you would of thought the world had ended. Gerald Ford dies... I guess no one cares.

I think it's the fact that when Reagan died, the media was respectful and gave him his deserved time. With Ford the media has hardly any news to cover, less Sadaam, and they're stringing this story out like the president is a cheap whore they can use as a piece of meat for their ratings.

 

[lobbyone]

R.I.P. Former President Gerald Ford

 

[Genesys]

I ment to go to the Capitol to pay my respects, but I never got the chance... stupid job!

 

[dbk]

RIP President Ford.

 

[KeithTalent]

People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

 

[mordantmonkey]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

Really? Thanks tips. :roll:

So do you think nobody should ever get a national day of mourning after their death? He was your president for pete's sake.

 

[jumpr]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

Really? Thanks tips. :roll:

So do you think nobody should ever get a national day of mourning after their death? He was your president for pete's sake.

$20 says mordantmonkey is too young to remember George H.W. Bush's administration, much less Gerald Ford's presidency.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

Really? Thanks tips. :roll:

So do you think nobody should ever get a national day of mourning after their death? He was your president for pete's sake.

$20 says mordantmonkey is too young to remember George H.W. Bush's administration, much less Gerald Ford's presidency.

And who can remember his VP?

 

[jumpr]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

Really? Thanks tips. :roll:

So do you think nobody should ever get a national day of mourning after their death? He was your president for pete's sake.

$20 says mordantmonkey is too young to remember George H.W. Bush's administration, much less Gerald Ford's presidency.

And who can remember his VP?

Nelson Rockefeller? I don't remember too much, but I know who he was.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: mordantmonkey

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
People are way too selfish these days to care about the death of another human being, even one that led your country (elected or not). Everyone is just concerned they will be getting their nudie mags from the post office one day late. :disgust:

RIP Mr. Ford

KT

people die every day.

Damn, guess your number didn't get called today.

 

[NorthRiver]

One funeral is enough! Do we really need to parade his cadaver around on Airforce 1, and have a freakin marching band and funeral at every stop?

What did Gerald Ford really accomplish besides falling into a Presidency?

 

[Jeff7]

I guess every president gets his day. Then eventually they all just get lumped into one President's Day.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: NorthRiver
One funeral is enough! Do we really need to parade his cadaver around on Airforce 1, and have a freakin marching band and funeral at every stop?

What did Gerald Ford really accomplish besides falling into a Presidency?

Well beside being president, he was a naval officer on a carrier in the 3rd fleet during the ww2 pacific campaign.


Of course that's if one is foolish enough to say besides being president as if the 24/7 job where the insignificant proceedings affect millions of people is a job that you simply submit an application for.

How many were complaining about the Reagan proceedings; and what idiot would say anything about the effort given to Kennedy.

 

[JulesMaximus]

In honor of the President I worked 11 hours today...well, actually I just did that so that I could get all my work done and look extra good come review time.

I find it amusing that famous people suddenly become so honorable and worthy of praise in death. James Brown is a perfect example of this IMO. People on here were calling him, and I quote, "A classy guy." Yeah right. Beating up your wife is real classy. I'm not one bit sad that POS is dead.

I'm not saying anything bad about Gerald Ford though. Just making a point.