29-08-2009, 11:39 PM
Myra Bronstein Wrote:Peter Lemkin Wrote:Magda Hassan Wrote:Was he not invited?
He was invited and it was assumed until today he [as with all the living former Presidents] would be there - when he suddenly said his son 'W' would represent him there. It is really quite an insult. In death, it is expected that Party and politics among the leading politicians is just 'dropped'. Many prominent Republicans will be there. I think it is his conscience. I hope W gets booed at the event, frankly.
It breaks with his personal tradition as well. When President Kennedy died GHWB immediately showed up to pay his respects.
He must have to wash his hair or something important.
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