Does it offend you that Chirac isn't attending Reagan's funeral?

[Saffron]

I wonder this ... I wonder how many would be offended if he DID attend? I think Chirac will be damned if he does, damned if he doesn't not matter what the issue, in the minds and hearts of some people in the US, for a long time.

 

[CarolA]

Why should it offend me? I don't know either man. Nancy probably doesn't know Chirac. If I was Nancy I would be offened that people who did not know her husband want publicity by attending the funeral! Chriac was a nobody when Reagan was President.

I am saddened by his death, but I don't really think the family is offended that I have not taken time off my job to go to DC.

 

[Eeyore1954]

Originally posted by Saffron
And ... some US citizens admire him, he was their leader, the best president this country has ever had, even some on the DIS feel that same way, to them the man was a true American hero, one who deserves the praises of every citizen in this country ... but they're not attending.

Nope, not offended in the least.

Oh wowzers ... I guess I am one of those terrible people who feels that way about Mr. Reagan, but is not attending his funeral. Oh woe is me! How shall I ever live with the shame?

Maybe because I understand that everyone cannot drop everything and travel to Washington, DC.

If you're not offended by Chirac not attending (and I am not offended by this in the least), then what's the point of your post?

 

[Doug123]

Originally posted by N.Bailey
I was watching O'Reilly tonight...

Here's the bigger problem.

 

[Patch'sD]

I don't think he has to attend also. I feel it would have went along way to improve french and american relations with him coming though.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Originally posted by Patch'sD
I don't think he has to attend also. I feel it would have went along way to improve french and american relations with him coming though.

Attending the funeral of one former President would improve relations with the US? I disagree, I don't think it would make any difference whatsoever.

 

[Saffron]

My point is, why would anyone be upset about someone not attending someone's funeral, if they themselves are not going to attend? And why would anyone who has especially strong feelings of admiration and adoration towards a person, not attend, yet criticise someone else for not attending? And why would people question Chirac's presence in this country, and not attending the funeral, when there are tons of people who live in this country who aren't attending the funeral because they don't want to, they want to but can't get away or flat out refuse to attend for whatever reason, politics or not?

I can read, I read where you said you weren't offended. And no where did I say or imply that anyone is a terrible person for the feelings they have about a president. I said people on the DIS admire the man and call him the greatest president ever, yet they aren't attending, but are offended by Chirac not attending. Where does that say they're a terrible person?

 

[Eeyore1954]

Saffron, my apologies ... I misunderstood your previous post. However, I can understand the feelings of some who might be Reagan admirers who are not going being offended that Pres. Chirac -- who is in this country already -- not taking an extra day to attend the funeral. I believe everyone is entitled to their own feelings on this issue -- even though they may seem inconsistent with me.

 

[AirForceRocks]

My point is, why would anyone be upset about someone not attending someone's funeral, if they themselves are not going to attend? And why would anyone who has especially strong feelings of admiration and adoration towards a person, not attend, yet criticise someone else for not attending? And why would people question Chirac's presence in this country, and not attending the funeral, when there are tons of people who live in this country who aren't attending the funeral because they don't want to, they want to but can't get away or flat out refuse to attend for whatever reason, politics or not?

For one thing, the general public can't attend the funeral, whether they want to or not.

 

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by dmadman43
Talk about not adding value...

Come now, do I need to explain the comment to you?

My opinion on the subject is very much in what I posted. Just not spelled out.

If you need assistance understanding just PM me!

 

[Saffron]

That's true AFR, so my point about others attending the funeral is moot.

I'd go back and edit my posts to say "funeral procession", "funeral services outside the rotunda", "viewing in the rotunda", "lining the streets of DC" "public services for Reagan" etc, etc, but I agree, you are right about the funeral.

 

[Serena]

I can only assume that he has advisors that would tell him whether it would be a good thing to try to attend, or to express his feelings privately.
Also, to tell him if he can reschedule his appointments to be able to attend something like that.

I'm not offended at all that he hasn't gone there and I'm sure many people who may not make a public appearance has spoken or tried to speak with Mrs. Reagan personally, to show their respect.

 

[Eeyore1954]

Even with those edits, AFR's point remains applicable. There is limited access to all these events, so it would be virtually impossible for everyone, even everyone who wanted to, to attend some or all of these.

People are allowed to have what appear to others to be conflicted feelings about Pres. Chirac's non-attendance, even if they themselves cannot attend. It's perfectly legitimate for them to feel that way as it is for you or me to feel the way we do. These feelings or opinions are neither right nor wrong. They simply "exist."

 

[caitycaity]

i am not offended. i heard that margaret thatcher was unable to attend the funeral and i haven't heard anyone be offended by that. heads of state have obligations that are sometimes more important than state funerals.

 

[Patch'sD]

Thatcher is attending, but due to health issues her Eulogy has been prerecorded.

 

[caitycaity]

Originally posted by Patch'sD
Thatcher is attending, but due to health issues her Eulogy has been prerecorded.

thanks, i guess wolf blitzer was wrong (wouldn't be the first time, LOL).

 

[Patch'sD]

You don't think that Chriac attendance would be seen as a gesture of good will by the American People.

 

[TinkBoo&ElliesMum]

Is it possible that O'Rielly is using this as a political issue to further the animosity between the US and France? It seems to me that O'Rielly and FoxNews has been one of the largest proponents of the French/American *******.

Chirac became president of France in 1995, during Reagans presidency Chirac was the mayor of Paris, I doubt he had any contact.

I suppose I shouldn't be shocked by the outpouring of negative comments about France, but seriously, when will it end? And I'm still waiting to find out what the problem is with the French people.

 

[Keli]

Originally posted by caitycaity
thanks, i guess wolf blitzer was wrong (wouldn't be the first time, LOL).

I heard Barbara Walters say the same thing so I guess it was something that a lot of news people had heard that turned out to not be true.

 

[Alice28]

No; he was not in power when Reagan was president and only so many people can attend.