Showing posts with label obituaries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label obituaries. Show all posts

Sunday, July 24, 2011

News of the Week


While the dog days of summer doldrums may be arriving early on the east coast in the form of a record 104 degree temperature in New York's Central Park, the rest of the world continues to plunge into insanity at its own record pace.


Insane congresswoman (and someone who has passed NO legislation and has NEVER governed anything) continues her 2012 presidential campaign in the Corn Belt.



Boner and Obama, the last of the foot stomping whiners, continue to soak up local color by battling for control of the whine vat.


Governor Rick Perry consults with his mentor about a potential run for the 2012 Republican nomination.


News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch proved one too many people has skied over this mogul when he testified in front of the British Parliament and basically told the world "he knew nothing."


Marcus Bachmann and one of his most famous ex-gays figure they could make a few extra bucks pitching for Abercrombie & Fitch.


Even in jaded NYC, the street vendors realized that they should beware of Greeks bearing coffee cups.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Betty Ford (1918-2011)


The former First Lady died on Friday at the age of 93. There are a lot of obits out there to read, but allow me to recommend one by journalist Robert Stein:

She came to the White House unexpectedly and never stopped being herself, unlike those before her who could have passed for inflatable life-sized dolls permanently positioned to stare adoringly at their husbands.

Betty Ford spoke openly about everything, from equal rights for women to abortion to what she would do if her 18-year-old daughter were sexually active. Even more, by example, she went beyond politics and set new standards for openness about her own life.

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Betty Ford, who died today at 93, was one of the most honest and caring women ever to live in the White House.

Honest and caring, courageous and influential. The legacy of Betty Ford will live on.