FAT ASS HASTERT and dick cheney are a joke almost knocked over Mrs. Ford

[greenbriar]

you can elevate people's stature, but you can not buy them class


In watching the funeral of Ford, it is appalling to watch some of our "dignitaries" and their behavior. The camera was on pugnacious cheney and he sighed and looked like he would rather be anywhere else

Hastert just about knocked over Mrs. Ford in his rush to get one last photo opp

[malaise]

1. You saw that!

No class is no class.

[greenbriar]

2. oh yea...even my daughter commented on it

you can take the people out of the gutter....




Mrs. Ford is just strong and gracious

[greenbriar]

3. during the prayer, cheney is looking around

oh and now mr frist is looking around


gawd...no class

[jefferson_dem]

4. Normally, i'm not one to ridicule someone based on their weight.

But Good Lord, Denny-boy. Lose some poundage...and quick. That just ain't healthy. AND Buy a fucking suit that fits. One deep breath and that jacket button's finis'.

[malaise]

5. If he finis with the button I'd say

Supersize it Denny :D

Someone has collapsed. Is it Cheney? Who is it?
Sp.

[jefferson_dem]

9. Not sure. They just made a deal out of how Fristy is treating him/her.

Wonder if he has any medical skills in person or if he's only good with long-distance diagnostics (a la Terri Schiavo).

[chefgirl]

6. Damn, I missed it...

I missed Hastert and Frist, but if anyone knows, where's the little idiot and why isnt he there? I mean, he carried his happy ass all the f*n way to Rome for the Pope's funeral, but he can't be bothered to attend the funeral of an American President???

Talk about no class, he embarasses me more every single day.

-chef-

[malaise]

12. That's a Rethug problem

Ford was a Rethug appointee.

[chefgirl]

20. ???

Not exactly sure what you mean by that, but IMO, its more than just a Republican problem.

As much as it makes me nauseous to confront this fact, the little idiot is 'supposed' to represent all of us.
When he shows a complete lack of respect, like not bothering to attend the funeral of a former American President, he diminishes all of us.

-chef-

[greenbriar]

21. spot on

yes

[malaise]

23. When in six years did he represent Democrats

in anything. He has demonized Dems consistently up to last month - called them terrorists and traitors. No he represents Bushco. Give up the illusions.

[chefgirl]

29. LOL...

Just because he hasn't done what he was SUPPOSED to do for the past six years, does not mean he wasn't supposed to be doing it.

One of the President's primary functions is to be the representative of ALL Americans, whether he likes it or not.

No illusions here, my friend. Just better social skills and more respect for the office of the Presidency than our idiot in chief.

-chef-

[malaise]

31. This President has long failed

Nothing he does shocks or surprises anymore. I expect the worst and he never disappoints.

[Berry Cool]

45. This isn't the funeral. That's Tuesday, and he will attend.

In the meantime, however, there's New Year's, and that means alcohol to be drunk, football games to be watched, pretzels to be choked on...

A man must have his priorities!

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

15. Hmm I'm guessing it may be the posthumously released Ford interview where he proclaims the Iraq

invasion a massive blunder.

Just a guess.

[diane in sf]

41. Georgie is probably not back from the hanging yet (eom)

[Rex]

7. Didn't see that, but was wondering why can't Hastert by a coat that

fits his girth? Is he that stupid?

[greenbriar]

8. they just don't make em that big

he is a fat phuck pig

[jefferson_dem]

10. Evil is *VERY HEAVY*.

:evilgrin:

[bluedog]

11. I feel so sorry for Betty.......

I often wonder when an ex-president plans his funeral if he ever thinks about how old his wife will be.what her health is and if she can endure the 7 or 8 days of traveling the country..watching him being picked up and moved around from home to DC to who knows where........
Betty looks pretty sick and frail to me.

[greenbriar]

13. she looks heart broke to me...but she is strong

they said many times she would be using a wheelchair or chair and then she stands and walks.

she is one tough lady

[ronnykmarshall]

17. She looks so sad.

It breaks my heart. :cry:

:loveya: Betty!

[greenbriar]

19. me too

love your smilie

[bahrbearian]

14. Its the "Me First Crowd."

Chimpy trying to get the Photo op at the opening of the Clinton Library

[Judi Lynn]

Democratic radio personality Guy James may be the one who coined "MEpublicans!" n/t

[Judi Lynn]

27. Sorry, double post. n/t

[Algorem]

16. can't that singing group there do some more uptempo numbers?Like

"I Beg Your Pardon,I Promise You'll Be Livin'By the Rose Garden"

[ronnykmarshall]

18. Ron Reagan noted ..

that Dick was so clueless at Reagan's funeral, he just left Nancy standing by herself at one point. Nancy has cataracts and can't see well. What an ass.

[partylessinOhio]

22. That Major General Guy C. Swan III was very rough with Betty Ford

at the top of the Capitol Steps. She started to move to the wrong side and he just whipped her over to the other side like a rag doll.

It is sad to see Tricia Nixon sitting to the left of these speakers in the Rotunda.

(Betty has very bad chest congestion when she coughs. She needs to be watched for heart failure.)

[Mr_King]

24. Only if Gerald Ford would have lasted one more week...

Nancy Pelosi would be the Speaker of the House and she'd be standing next to Mrs. Ford. One strong woman who could lean on another strong woman.

[EFerrari]

26. You sound like you know your strong women.

Welcome to DU, Mr_King. I haven't read you before. :)

[partylessinOhio]

25. Why is Heather Poe to the right of Cheney, speaking now?

Where is Mary?

[ronnykmarshall]

30. I saw Mary.

I just noticed Heather a bit ago.

[partylessinOhio]

34. I just saw Mary Cheney and Heather Poe passing the casket.

Mary has a big belly so she must have kept herself out of the shot behind the speakers. Too much to handle in my elder years.

[ronnykmarshall]

39. Yeah I notice her little belly.

At first when people said they didn't see her, I was afraid she might be having problems with her pregnancy.

[jazzjunkysue]

28. Cheney was the only one sitting when they tended to the medical

emergency.

No class at all. Pig.

[greenbriar]

35. pugnacious...just like GRF called him

he had great clarity

[ronnykmarshall]

36. Oh come on.

He knew he would just be in the way.

That's just reaching a bit doncha think?

[jazzjunkysue]

48. Why was he the only slob sitting and not looking out for the old man?

He has no compassion. That's why.

[ronnykmarshall]

49. You spin that and feel better, hon.

G'on!

[Generic Brad]

32. Did Cheney dress up today?

Or did he attend in his previously worn funeral parka?

[malaise]

33. Good grief look at Kissinger

He looks like Pinochet is calling him.

[partylessinOhio]

38. Did you see Nancy Kissinger?

[ronnykmarshall]

40. Was she right after Andrea Mitchell?

I wondered who that va-va vavoomstrist blond lady was.

[partylessinOhio]

43. Sorry, I missed Andrea, so not sure. Nancy is very thin and was wearing

a black hat.

The blond with the tan and the big hair? I wondered too and I did not recognize the man with her so I don't know.

[ronnykmarshall]

44. Oh that wasn't her then.

I'll have to look for pics of Nancy K. I didn't notice her.

[malaise]

46. Same here

Didn't see Nancy.

[lumberingbear]

37. I was happy when one of the Ford sons.,..

Steven I think, took his mother away from Cheney and helped her to the casket. Cheney was as awkward with Nancy at Reagans funeral. He is socially inept! (Among other things)

[partylessinOhio]

42. Yes, her son took some quick action there and headed DeadEyeDick

off at the pass. Who did he think he was to take Mrs. Ford up to the casket? That was a time for the family to have a private moment and DED is not their family.

He would have done well to stay with Lynne and Mary and her husband.

[Algorem]

47. Cheney sounded like he was trying to get into Betty Ford's will,or her

pants,or boaf.Hells bells,half of those phonies looked like they should've dropped dead before Ford ran out of gas.Mama's pajamas,what kind a gruesome carnival sideshow is Washington D.C.,anyway?Jiminy Cricket.My stars.

[LittleClarkie]

50. Class, and fat, don't have alot to do with each other

I'm built like a buddah, but I'd like to think I've got some class.