(in-ep-toc'-ra-cy) - a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. President
Sir: it was an honor to have been a citizen of the United States under your leadership.
Rest in peace and may God provide you with the comfort and ease you so deserve.
Jenn: can I confess something? Until he passed away in 2004, in the back of my mind I was still comforted by his presence in my world. Of course I understood that he was stricken by Alzheimers and I read the occasional article about he and Nancy or perhaps the kids, and about his condition. Yet, the mere thought of him still living was still comforting. I found myself remarkably, absolutely stricken by his passing, almost like he was a member of my own family.
He was a politician; I never knew him and he never knew me. He had no idea I existed. Yet his death struck me almost as significantly as the passing of my own mother in 2002. How completely an oddity is that? -- and it has always bothered me in some shadowy fashion.
Bloviate away, but with facts, attributions and maturity. Personal and/or cheap shots shall not be published. Comment Moderation is, unfortunately, ON, thanks to an ever-growing number of sublimate trolls.
Best darned CiC ever, if you ask me. He was an inspiration to quite a few members of the Armed Forces, and we knew we could count on him.
ReplyDeleteCary: I am in complete and total agreement. I never felt better and more secure with any other President in my lifetime.
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I love that poster, BZ. It's been snitched! :)
ReplyDeleteHe was indeed a wonderful president and a wonderful person. I wish we had many more like him but unfortunately Reagan was unique.
The picture with the boy, the dog, so dear. I'm actually teary eyed. I miss him.
ReplyDeleteJenn: can I confess something? Until he passed away in 2004, in the back of my mind I was still comforted by his presence in my world. Of course I understood that he was stricken by Alzheimers and I read the occasional article about he and Nancy or perhaps the kids, and about his condition. Yet, the mere thought of him still living was still comforting. I found myself remarkably, absolutely stricken by his passing, almost like he was a member of my own family.
ReplyDeleteHe was a politician; I never knew him and he never knew me. He had no idea I existed. Yet his death struck me almost as significantly as the passing of my own mother in 2002. How completely an oddity is that? -- and it has always bothered me in some shadowy fashion.
BZ
Great pic and Happy Birthday to the Gipper!!
ReplyDeleteHe was one great dude ... you always knew where you stood with him ...
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