MSNBC just reported that the White House sent NO ONE to represent the administration at the funeral

[StarfishSaver]

Graceless and hateful.

[llmart]

1. No Pence?

I thought the potted plant was going to represent?

[brooklynite]

5. Pence has a freedom-loving "Cops for Trump" rally in PA today...

[maxrandb]

26. And in a sign that karma is real, and there is a God

Pence was late because his bus ran into a dumptruck.

Not sure if the dumptruck was full of horse manure or rotten garbage, but apparently there were no injuries.

[KS Toronado]

51. Been nice if it was just like one of the scenes from Back To The Future.

[Submariner]

62. Sending a 'Children of the Corn' rep to Mr Lewis's funeral wouldn't look right

[llmart]

65. +1

[MFGsunny]

78. This! n/t

[leftyladyfrommo]

2. No one wants them anywhere near. nt

[lagomorph777]

18. +1 It's the first time Trump has ever done the right thing.

I wish McConnell had been so respectful.

[3catwoman3]

3. Fine by me that they did not.

It would have been completely phony.

[forgotmylogin]

4. We'd have been mad and made fun of anyone they sent.

[llmart]

9. That may be true but...

the fact that they haven't been welcome at any funerals, including John McCain, who was a member of their party says a lot about how awful this administration and the people who surround him are that they can't show their faces.

It's just plain sad and depressing to think we've come to this in my lifetime.

[pfitz59]

6. Where's Steve Miller?

Isn't he the point man on race relations?

[rurallib]

33. the snark in this one really made me chuckle on a sad day

thank you.

[mucifer]

7. I was surprised Biden and Hillary weren't there

[llmart]

11. Me too.

Anyone know why President Carter couldn't make it?

[mucifer]

12. He's in his 90s and a cancer survivor. I don't want him on a plane or in a church

The letter they sent was perfect IMO

[llmart]

14. I know that.

I was just wondering what reason he gave. Knowing him, he'd probably go anyway.

[StarfishSaver]

15. I don't think he and Roslyn are in the best of health

And, having grown up in that tradition, President Carter surely knew that this funeral would last for several hours, a strain on even a healthy person.

[a kennedy]

17. Yup......I'm sure he wanted to be, but as mentioned here, his health probably didn't

allow it, but he did send a wonderful heartfelt letter.

[Maru Kitteh]

13. I didn't want the Speaker, Big Dog or Obama there. Indoors, all that singing, too many people

very little social distancing and I don't care WHAT anyone says, there was not adequate time to properly sanitize surfaces in between speakers.

Just NO.


no

[Tumbulu]

69. I was worried about this as well!

And the little bit that I saw- versus listening on NPR showed people hugging each other- OMG I am so hoping that our Speaker did not hug anyone! Or any of our former Presidents!

They are all so precious!

In fact I am so relieved that nobody from Trump camp came as they would have for sure brought COVID with them!

[Me.]

19. I Wasn't

I don't think they wanted to take focus especially as Biden would probably have had to speak. I didn't see our last real FLOTus and would've liked to.

[mucifer]

34. That's true Michelle wasn't there

[Me.]

39. Shoot

I so did want to see her.

[snowybirdie]

29. Smartly keeping away

because of virus concerns, I'd imagine. Biden went to the Capital.

[SWBTATTReg]

8. Hey, that's fine. If something were to happen to either pence or rump, do you think any of us ...

would go to their services (No F*** Way!).

Of course as PINO, rump should have sent someone but clearly chose not to. Should tell you something about his racist character, eh?

If anything (happens to rump and pence), the streets of the Country would be full of celebrations and happiness.

[rickyhall]

37. Probably have to wait in line to dance on their graves.

[Hekate]

10. Yes, they are graceless & hateful, & aren't we relieved they didn't make a show of hypocrisy?

By now we all know who they are, and it would have struck a violently discordant note to have any of them there.

The McCain family (and iirc the Senator himself) explicitly did not want any Trumps at John McCain’s funeral, yet Jared and Ivanka weaseled their way in. Ugh.

[panader0]

36. Yes. Any appearance by trump's posse would have been so out of place. "A show of hypocrisy" indeed.

[Neema]

16. No one from this Russian administration was welcome.

Who needs them bringing their stench to the funeral of a great man. I'm disgusted enough that Dubya was there, but at least he knew how to behave himself.

[fleur-de-lisa]

20. Good. No one wanted those asshole to attend.

[SallyHemmings]

21. The church would have collapsed on them

Unwelcome and unneeded.

[lpbk2713]

22. No surprise here.

The whole Trump family has no class.

[TruckFump]

25. The Trump Family has a lot of class.

All of it is low...VERY LOW...but gawd knows they have a lot of it.

[edhopper]

23. Isn't that why they have the colored guy?

?w=990

[uponit7771]

38. Right ?!

[TruckFump]

24. Of course not.

Trump is pissed because he was not the one being eulogized with extreme praise.

[GopherGal]

79. I'm pissed that Trump's not the one being eulogized.

Donnie and I agree on that part.

Not so much the "extreme praise" though.

[redstatebluegirl]

27. He is so petty and vindictive, like a teenager.

Sorry that is rude to teenagers everywhere.

[LenaBaby61]

28. Graceless and hateful.

Surely you're not shocked by now, because this administration is the most crooked, worst, most racist administrations EVER.

To be honest, I'm HAPPY that they didn't send anyone down there to strow their filth over those gracious people there, namely John Lewis who was practically GODLY compared with the current FILTH in the White House.

[procon]

30. They wouldn't let him truck in his goon squad

to launch tear gas into to the crowd and pepper spray the mourners to clear a path for Trump to enter the church holding up a bible.

[George II]

31. I don't think anyone there missed them or were disappointed.

[Arkansas Granny]

32. That doesn't surprise me in the least.

[Roy Rolling]

35. Herman Cain

Let’s see the response to his passing. Then we’ll know whether he’s just a racist, but a vulgar racist, too.

[Harker]

76. I think we already know the depths of his racism.

Vulgarity is a given.

[Grins]

40. Reachin' out to that all-important black voter...

“Whaddya’ got to lose?”

[Danmel]

41. What would they say?

I just banned you people from Our Beautiful Suburban Lifestyles?

[Cha]

42. Yes, Graceless & hateful.. that's what they are.. But a

badge of distinct Honor for John Lewis.

[Ilsa]

43. They are probably all COVID-19 positive.

They are so sloppy. I wouldn't want them around if I was in the church.

But we know the real reason no one went: trump hates Lewis and he's jealous of the accolades he is receiving.

[AllaN01Bear]

44. wasnt the prez disinvited by the family?

[rocktivity]

47. Maybe so, but he DID say that he wouldn't be there

So he definitely disinvited himself.


rocktivity

[ooky]

45. John Lewis was everything good and right that Trump isn't.

For Trump, being in the presence of John Lewis' spirit would be like holy water on a vampire.

Trump and nothing associated with him belonged there.

[rocktivity]

46. Well, let's be fair

They're probably up to their eyebrows making Herman Cain's funeral arrangements


rocktivity

[hatrack]

48. Good! They can stay the fuck home.

Nobody wants Jarvanka trotting around at a ceremony for someone who gave more for his country than they ever will in their wildest nightmares.

[barbtries]

49. for which I am thankful.

it was better, much better, without that representation.

[spanone]

50. This is not an administration, this is a disgusting, heartless cabal that hates minorities.

negative grace

[hamsterjill]

52. I'm fine with that.

There’s not a person in that administration fit to lick John Lewis’ boot. They are unworthy of being there and if they were there, it would be blasphemous.

Obama took care of it. I cried during his eulogy. I’ve not had a chance to see Clinton or Bush yet, but I’ll look for their parts later tonight.

[bdamomma]

53. once

a racist always a racist.

Hateful bastards.

[mikelgb]

54. probably the most respectful thing they have ever done

[Jarqui]

55. Trump's too busy rallying supremacists to crack some more skulls ...nt

[wiggs]

56. more evidence he's not trying to win an election. nt

[scarletwoman]

57. Why would they? It would have been the height of hypocrisy, a desecration of a sacred event.

Trump is the enemy of everything decent and loving - the enemy of everything John Lewis stood for.

[Danmel]

58. What would they say?

I just banned you people from Our Beautiful Suburban Lifestyles?

[JHB]

59. Not even a coffee boy

[beachbumbob]

60. why would they?

[calimary]

61. Meh, fuck 'em. Didn't need 'em.

The event was better off WITHOUT that particular blight.

Dubya was about as much of that side as I could stomach - mainly because he's no longer in position to do any serious harm to our country or (what's left of) our government or our policies.

trump people didn't belong there, anyway. They salute a "man" who's against everything John Lewis stood for and marched for and bled for.

[StarfishSaver]

66. I don't think they needed to speak or participate

But they could have sent someone from among the thousands of people working in the administration - even a low level staffer - to show respect by attending.

[calimary]

80. I bet people at that lower level were too afraid to try to attend

because they knew they’d probably get fired.

[StarfishSaver]

82. True

[Warpy]

63. Since that bunch of losers were at war against everything Lewis stood for

it would have been the height of hypocrisy to send someone to mouth platitudes at his funeral.

I'm perfectly OK with this. Consider how tone deaf they all are. They would have added absolutely nothing to the occasion.

[Politicub]

64. Cowards. Everyone of them.

[NurseJackie]

67. What a kind gesture. I'm certain that the family is grateful.

[StarfishSaver]

71. They could have sent someone

For example, someone from the WH Office of Legislative Affairs or a Leg Affairs office in one of the cabinet departments could have attended. Or a staffer from one of the district or regional offices based in Atlanta who worked with Lewis' office could have gone.

[NurseJackie]

73. My guess is that Trump made the decision. He'd rather have scorn from us than from his base.

He's trying to win-points from racists.

[avebury]

68. When the time comes, the only reason why Trump might have a packed funeral

wlll be people wanting to verify that he is actually dead.

[Tumbulu]

70. yes, of course, but they would have brought COVID to our precious leaders

and they would not have worn masks- it is bad enough risk wise without a bunch of people who are refusing to take this seriously attending. Let alone their hateful energy.

[Withywindle]

72. I'm glad

I mean, in terms of etiquette and protocol it's very disrespectful, but considering what a sham this whole administration is, having them there would be even more so.

I'm glad that people who love and respect Rep. Lewis were able to say goodbye and celebrate his life in beauty and dignity without that turd in a corner stinking up the joint.

[Pepsidog]

74. Good. Who wants their stink at such a reverent place.

[TNNurse]

75. Well, in their defense (which I have never done before)

I thought it was private, were they invited???

[Gothmog]

77. who is surprised by this?

trump has no class

[Retrograde]

81. Couln't get Ivanka for a photo op?

I'm sure she could have found an inappropriate outfit for the occasion

[SiliconValley_Dem]

83. they have white supremacists to court

[intheflow]

84. That's for the best.

They only would have contaminated a holy scene.

Be interesting to see who goes to Cain’s funeral, because you know behind the scenes they’re calling him bad names and only mourning the propaganda loss of a well-known Black supporter.