Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:55 PM

MSNBC just reported that the White House sent NO ONE to represent the administration at the funeral

Graceless and hateful.

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MSNBC just reported that the White House sent NO ONE to represent the administration at the funeral (Original post)	StarfishSaver	Jul 2020	OP
No Pence?	llmart	Jul 2020	#1
Pence has a freedom-loving "Cops for Trump" rally in PA today...	brooklynite	Jul 2020	#5
And in a sign that karma is real, and there is a God	maxrandb	Jul 2020	#26
Been nice if it was just like one of the scenes from Back To The Future.	KS Toronado	Jul 2020	#51
Sending a 'Children of the Corn' rep to Mr Lewis's funeral wouldn't look right	Submariner	Jul 2020	#62
+1	llmart	Jul 2020	#65
This! n/t	MFGsunny	Jul 2020	#78
No one wants them anywhere near. nt	leftyladyfrommo	Jul 2020	#2
+1 It's the first time Trump has ever done the right thing.	lagomorph777	Jul 2020	#18
Fine by me that they did not.	3catwoman3	Jul 2020	#3
We'd have been mad and made fun of anyone they sent.	forgotmylogin	Jul 2020	#4
That may be true but...	llmart	Jul 2020	#9
Where's Steve Miller?	pfitz59	Jul 2020	#6
the snark in this one really made me chuckle on a sad day	rurallib	Jul 2020	#33
I was surprised Biden and Hillary weren't there	mucifer	Jul 2020	#7
Me too.	llmart	Jul 2020	#11
He's in his 90s and a cancer survivor. I don't want him on a plane or in a church	mucifer	Jul 2020	#12
I know that.	llmart	Jul 2020	#14
I don't think he and Roslyn are in the best of health	StarfishSaver	Jul 2020	#15
Yup......I'm sure he wanted to be, but as mentioned here, his health probably didn't	a kennedy	Jul 2020	#17
I didn't want the Speaker, Big Dog or Obama there. Indoors, all that singing, too many people	Maru Kitteh	Jul 2020	#13
I was worried about this as well!	Tumbulu	Jul 2020	#69
I Wasn't	Me.	Jul 2020	#19
That's true Michelle wasn't there	mucifer	Jul 2020	#34
Shoot	Me.	Jul 2020	#39
Smartly keeping away	snowybirdie	Jul 2020	#29
Hey, that's fine. If something were to happen to either pence or rump, do you think any of us ...	SWBTATTReg	Jul 2020	#8
Probably have to wait in line to dance on their graves.	rickyhall	Jul 2020	#37
Yes, they are graceless & hateful, & aren't we relieved they didn't make a show of hypocrisy?	Hekate	Jul 2020	#10
Yes. Any appearance by trump's posse would have been so out of place. "A show of hypocrisy" indeed.	panader0	Jul 2020	#36
No one from this Russian administration was welcome.	Neema	Jul 2020	#16
Good. No one wanted those asshole to attend.	fleur-de-lisa	Jul 2020	#20
The church would have collapsed on them	SallyHemmings	Jul 2020	#21
No surprise here.	lpbk2713	Jul 2020	#22
The Trump Family has a lot of class.	TruckFump	Jul 2020	#25
Isn't that why they have the colored guy?	edhopper	Jul 2020	#23
Right ?!	uponit7771	Jul 2020	#38
Of course not.	TruckFump	Jul 2020	#24
I'm pissed that Trump's not the one being eulogized.	GopherGal	Jul 2020	#79
He is so petty and vindictive, like a teenager.	redstatebluegirl	Jul 2020	#27
Graceless and hateful.	LenaBaby61	Jul 2020	#28
They wouldn't let him truck in his goon squad	procon	Jul 2020	#30
I don't think anyone there missed them or were disappointed.	George II	Jul 2020	#31
That doesn't surprise me in the least.	Arkansas Granny	Jul 2020	#32
Herman Cain	Roy Rolling	Jul 2020	#35
I think we already know the depths of his racism.	Harker	Jul 2020	#76
Reachin' out to that all-important black voter...	Grins	Jul 2020	#40
What would they say?	Danmel	Jul 2020	#41
Yes, Graceless & hateful.. that's what they are.. But a	Cha	Jul 2020	#42
They are probably all COVID-19 positive.	Ilsa	Jul 2020	#43
wasnt the prez disinvited by the family?	AllaN01Bear	Jul 2020	#44
Maybe so, but he DID say that he wouldn't be there	rocktivity	Jul 2020	#47
John Lewis was everything good and right that Trump isn't.	ooky	Jul 2020	#45
Well, let's be fair	rocktivity	Jul 2020	#46
Good! They can stay the fuck home.	hatrack	Jul 2020	#48
for which I am thankful.	barbtries	Jul 2020	#49
This is not an administration, this is a disgusting, heartless cabal that hates minorities.	spanone	Jul 2020	#50
I'm fine with that.	hamsterjill	Jul 2020	#52
once	bdamomma	Jul 2020	#53
probably the most respectful thing they have ever done	mikelgb	Jul 2020	#54
Trump's too busy rallying supremacists to crack some more skulls ...nt	Jarqui	Jul 2020	#55
more evidence he's not trying to win an election. nt	wiggs	Jul 2020	#56
Why would they? It would have been the height of hypocrisy, a desecration of a sacred event.	scarletwoman	Jul 2020	#57
What would they say?	Danmel	Jul 2020	#58
Not even a coffee boy	JHB	Jul 2020	#59
why would they?	beachbumbob	Jul 2020	#60
Meh, fuck 'em. Didn't need 'em.	calimary	Jul 2020	#61
I don't think they needed to speak or participate	StarfishSaver	Jul 2020	#66
I bet people at that lower level were too afraid to try to attend	calimary	Jul 2020	#80
True	StarfishSaver	Jul 2020	#82
Since that bunch of losers were at war against everything Lewis stood for	Warpy	Jul 2020	#63
Cowards. Everyone of them.	Politicub	Jul 2020	#64
What a kind gesture. I'm certain that the family is grateful.	NurseJackie	Jul 2020	#67
They could have sent someone	StarfishSaver	Jul 2020	#71
My guess is that Trump made the decision. He'd rather have scorn from us than from his base.	NurseJackie	Jul 2020	#73
When the time comes, the only reason why Trump might have a packed funeral	avebury	Jul 2020	#68
yes, of course, but they would have brought COVID to our precious leaders	Tumbulu	Jul 2020	#70
I'm glad	Withywindle	Jul 2020	#72
Good. Who wants their stink at such a reverent place.	Pepsidog	Jul 2020	#74
Well, in their defense (which I have never done before)	TNNurse	Jul 2020	#75
who is surprised by this?	Gothmog	Jul 2020	#77
Couln't get Ivanka for a photo op?	Retrograde	Jul 2020	#81
they have white supremacists to court	SiliconValley_Dem	Jul 2020	#83
That's for the best.	intheflow	Jul 2020	#84

Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:56 PM

llmart (13,419 posts)

1. No Pence?

I thought the potted plant was going to represent?

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Response to llmart (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:58 PM

brooklynite (79,972 posts)

5. Pence has a freedom-loving "Cops for Trump" rally in PA today...

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Response to brooklynite (Reply #5)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:23 PM

maxrandb (13,144 posts)

26. And in a sign that karma is real, and there is a God

Pence was late because his bus ran into a dumptruck.

Not sure if the dumptruck was full of horse manure or rotten garbage, but apparently there were no injuries.

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Response to maxrandb (Reply #26)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:12 PM

KS Toronado (8,447 posts)

51. Been nice if it was just like one of the scenes from Back To The Future.

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Response to llmart (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:49 PM

Submariner (11,951 posts)

62. Sending a 'Children of the Corn' rep to Mr Lewis's funeral wouldn't look right

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Response to Submariner (Reply #62)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:05 PM

llmart (13,419 posts)

65. +1

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Response to Submariner (Reply #62)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 06:05 PM

MFGsunny (2,356 posts)

78. This! n/t

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:57 PM

leftyladyfrommo (16,498 posts)

2. No one wants them anywhere near. nt

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Response to leftyladyfrommo (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:10 PM

lagomorph777 (30,613 posts)

18. +1 It's the first time Trump has ever done the right thing.

I wish McConnell had been so respectful.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:57 PM

3catwoman3 (20,112 posts)

3. Fine by me that they did not.

It would have been completely phony.

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Response to 3catwoman3 (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:57 PM

forgotmylogin (7,055 posts)

4. We'd have been mad and made fun of anyone they sent.

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Response to forgotmylogin (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:01 PM

llmart (13,419 posts)

9. That may be true but...

the fact that they haven't been welcome at any funerals, including John McCain, who was a member of their party says a lot about how awful this administration and the people who surround him are that they can't show their faces.

It's just plain sad and depressing to think we've come to this in my lifetime.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:59 PM

pfitz59 (8,980 posts)

6. Where's Steve Miller?

Isn't he the point man on race relations?

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Response to pfitz59 (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:46 PM

rurallib (59,438 posts)

33. the snark in this one really made me chuckle on a sad day

thank you.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:59 PM

mucifer (21,584 posts)

7. I was surprised Biden and Hillary weren't there

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Response to mucifer (Reply #7)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:02 PM

llmart (13,419 posts)

11. Me too.

Anyone know why President Carter couldn't make it?

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Response to llmart (Reply #11)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:03 PM

mucifer (21,584 posts)

12. He's in his 90s and a cancer survivor. I don't want him on a plane or in a church

The letter they sent was perfect IMO

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Response to mucifer (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:05 PM

llmart (13,419 posts)

14. I know that.

I was just wondering what reason he gave. Knowing him, he'd probably go anyway.

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Response to llmart (Reply #14)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:06 PM

StarfishSaver (18,486 posts)

15. I don't think he and Roslyn are in the best of health

And, having grown up in that tradition, President Carter surely knew that this funeral would last for several hours, a strain on even a healthy person.

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Response to mucifer (Reply #12)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:10 PM

a kennedy (25,543 posts)

17. Yup......I'm sure he wanted to be, but as mentioned here, his health probably didn't

allow it, but he did send a wonderful heartfelt letter.

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Response to mucifer (Reply #7)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:03 PM

Maru Kitteh (25,890 posts)

13. I didn't want the Speaker, Big Dog or Obama there. Indoors, all that singing, too many people

very little social distancing and I don't care WHAT anyone says, there was not adequate time to properly sanitize surfaces in between speakers.

Just NO.

no

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Response to Maru Kitteh (Reply #13)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:37 PM

Tumbulu (5,890 posts)

69. I was worried about this as well!

And the little bit that I saw- versus listening on NPR showed people hugging each other- OMG I am so hoping that our Speaker did not hug anyone! Or any of our former Presidents!

They are all so precious!

In fact I am so relieved that nobody from Trump camp came as they would have for sure brought COVID with them!

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Response to mucifer (Reply #7)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:12 PM

Me. (34,304 posts)

19. I Wasn't

I don't think they wanted to take focus especially as Biden would probably have had to speak. I didn't see our last real FLOTus and would've liked to.

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Response to Me. (Reply #19)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:46 PM

mucifer (21,584 posts)

34. That's true Michelle wasn't there

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Response to mucifer (Reply #34)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:50 PM

Me. (34,304 posts)

39. Shoot

I so did want to see her.

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Response to mucifer (Reply #7)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:31 PM

snowybirdie (4,006 posts)

29. Smartly keeping away

because of virus concerns, I'd imagine. Biden went to the Capital.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:01 PM

SWBTATTReg (18,227 posts)

8. Hey, that's fine. If something were to happen to either pence or rump, do you think any of us ...

would go to their services (No F*** Way!).

Of course as PINO, rump should have sent someone but clearly chose not to. Should tell you something about his racist character, eh?

If anything (happens to rump and pence), the streets of the Country would be full of celebrations and happiness.

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Response to SWBTATTReg (Reply #8)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:49 PM

rickyhall (4,889 posts)

37. Probably have to wait in line to dance on their graves.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:02 PM

Hekate (77,824 posts)

10. Yes, they are graceless & hateful, & aren't we relieved they didn't make a show of hypocrisy?

By now we all know who they are, and it would have struck a violently discordant note to have any of them there.

The McCain family (and iirc the Senator himself) explicitly did not want any Trumps at John McCain’s funeral, yet Jared and Ivanka weaseled their way in. Ugh.

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Response to Hekate (Reply #10)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:49 PM

panader0 (24,366 posts)

36. Yes. Any appearance by trump's posse would have been so out of place. "A show of hypocrisy" indeed.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:07 PM

Neema (1,147 posts)

16. No one from this Russian administration was welcome.

Who needs them bringing their stench to the funeral of a great man. I'm disgusted enough that Dubya was there, but at least he knew how to behave himself.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:12 PM

fleur-de-lisa (13,578 posts)

20. Good. No one wanted those asshole to attend.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:13 PM

SallyHemmings (1,617 posts)

21. The church would have collapsed on them

Unwelcome and unneeded.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:13 PM

lpbk2713 (41,172 posts)

22. No surprise here.

The whole Trump family has no class.

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Response to lpbk2713 (Reply #22)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:20 PM

TruckFump (4,749 posts)

25. The Trump Family has a lot of class.

All of it is low...VERY LOW...but gawd knows they have a lot of it.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:14 PM

edhopper (29,490 posts)

23. Isn't that why they have the colored guy?

?w=990

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Response to edhopper (Reply #23)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:49 PM

uponit7771 (86,779 posts)

38. Right ?!

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:19 PM

TruckFump (4,749 posts)

24. Of course not.

Trump is pissed because he was not the one being eulogized with extreme praise.

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Response to TruckFump (Reply #24)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 06:35 PM

GopherGal (1,558 posts)

79. I'm pissed that Trump's not the one being eulogized.

Donnie and I agree on that part.

Not so much the "extreme praise" though.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:29 PM

redstatebluegirl (11,959 posts)

27. He is so petty and vindictive, like a teenager.

Sorry that is rude to teenagers everywhere.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:31 PM

LenaBaby61 (5,814 posts)

28. Graceless and hateful.

Surely you're not shocked by now, because this administration is the most crooked, worst, most racist administrations EVER.

To be honest, I'm HAPPY that they didn't send anyone down there to strow their filth over those gracious people there, namely John Lewis who was practically GODLY compared with the current FILTH in the White House.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:34 PM

procon (15,805 posts)

30. They wouldn't let him truck in his goon squad

to launch tear gas into to the crowd and pepper spray the mourners to clear a path for Trump to enter the church holding up a bible.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:36 PM

George II (67,782 posts)

31. I don't think anyone there missed them or were disappointed.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:44 PM

Arkansas Granny (30,692 posts)

32. That doesn't surprise me in the least.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:48 PM

Roy Rolling (5,880 posts)

35. Herman Cain

Let’s see the response to his passing. Then we’ll know whether he’s just a racist, but a vulgar racist, too.

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Response to Roy Rolling (Reply #35)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 06:00 PM

Harker (10,920 posts)

76. I think we already know the depths of his racism.

Vulgarity is a given.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:50 PM

Grins (5,178 posts)

40. Reachin' out to that all-important black voter...

“Whaddya’ got to lose?”

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:56 PM

Danmel (4,553 posts)

41. What would they say?

I just banned you people from Our Beautiful Suburban Lifestyles?

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 03:59 PM

Cha (277,602 posts)

42. Yes, Graceless & hateful.. that's what they are.. But a

badge of distinct Honor for John Lewis.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:00 PM

Ilsa (59,785 posts)

43. They are probably all COVID-19 positive.

They are so sloppy. I wouldn't want them around if I was in the church.

But we know the real reason no one went: trump hates Lewis and he's jealous of the accolades he is receiving.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:01 PM

AllaN01Bear (9,448 posts)

44. wasnt the prez disinvited by the family?

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Response to AllaN01Bear (Reply #44)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:06 PM

rocktivity (44,287 posts)

47. Maybe so, but he DID say that he wouldn't be there

So he definitely disinvited himself.

rocktivity

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:05 PM

ooky (7,393 posts)

45. John Lewis was everything good and right that Trump isn't.

For Trump, being in the presence of John Lewis' spirit would be like holy water on a vampire.

Trump and nothing associated with him belonged there.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:05 PM

rocktivity (44,287 posts)

46. Well, let's be fair

They're probably up to their eyebrows making Herman Cain's funeral arrangements

rocktivity

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:08 PM

hatrack (55,956 posts)

48. Good! They can stay the fuck home.

Nobody wants Jarvanka trotting around at a ceremony for someone who gave more for his country than they ever will in their wildest nightmares.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:11 PM

barbtries (26,079 posts)

49. for which I am thankful.

it was better, much better, without that representation.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:12 PM

spanone (131,371 posts)

50. This is not an administration, this is a disgusting, heartless cabal that hates minorities.

negative grace

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:13 PM

hamsterjill (14,198 posts)

52. I'm fine with that.

There’s not a person in that administration fit to lick John Lewis’ boot. They are unworthy of being there and if they were there, it would be blasphemous.

Obama took care of it. I cried during his eulogy. I’ve not had a chance to see Clinton or Bush yet, but I’ll look for their parts later tonight.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:14 PM

bdamomma (61,563 posts)

53. once

a racist always a racist.

Hateful bastards.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:15 PM

mikelgb (6,021 posts)

54. probably the most respectful thing they have ever done

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:18 PM

Jarqui (8,248 posts)

55. Trump's too busy rallying supremacists to crack some more skulls ...nt

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:20 PM

wiggs (6,984 posts)

56. more evidence he's not trying to win an election. nt

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:31 PM

scarletwoman (31,893 posts)

57. Why would they? It would have been the height of hypocrisy, a desecration of a sacred event.

Trump is the enemy of everything decent and loving - the enemy of everything John Lewis stood for.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:35 PM

Danmel (4,553 posts)

58. What would they say?

I just banned you people from Our Beautiful Suburban Lifestyles?

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:36 PM

JHB (35,417 posts)

59. Not even a coffee boy

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:45 PM

beachbumbob (9,263 posts)

60. why would they?

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:46 PM

calimary (69,978 posts)

61. Meh, fuck 'em. Didn't need 'em.

The event was better off WITHOUT that particular blight.

Dubya was about as much of that side as I could stomach - mainly because he's no longer in position to do any serious harm to our country or (what's left of) our government or our policies.

trump people didn't belong there, anyway. They salute a "man" who's against everything John Lewis stood for and marched for and bled for.

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Response to calimary (Reply #61)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:06 PM

StarfishSaver (18,486 posts)

66. I don't think they needed to speak or participate

But they could have sent someone from among the thousands of people working in the administration - even a low level staffer - to show respect by attending.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Reply #66)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 08:31 PM

calimary (69,978 posts)

80. I bet people at that lower level were too afraid to try to attend

because they knew they’d probably get fired.

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Response to calimary (Reply #80)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 08:43 PM

StarfishSaver (18,486 posts)

82. True

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:53 PM

Warpy (103,513 posts)

63. Since that bunch of losers were at war against everything Lewis stood for

it would have been the height of hypocrisy to send someone to mouth platitudes at his funeral.

I'm perfectly OK with this. Consider how tone deaf they all are. They would have added absolutely nothing to the occasion.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 04:57 PM

Politicub (12,113 posts)

64. Cowards. Everyone of them.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:10 PM

NurseJackie (42,862 posts)

67. What a kind gesture. I'm certain that the family is grateful.

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Response to NurseJackie (Reply #67)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:43 PM

StarfishSaver (18,486 posts)

71. They could have sent someone

For example, someone from the WH Office of Legislative Affairs or a Leg Affairs office in one of the cabinet departments could have attended. Or a staffer from one of the district or regional offices based in Atlanta who worked with Lewis' office could have gone.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Reply #71)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:49 PM

NurseJackie (42,862 posts)

73. My guess is that Trump made the decision. He'd rather have scorn from us than from his base.

He's trying to win-points from racists.

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Response to StarfishSaver (Original post)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:27 PM

avebury (10,759 posts)

68. When the time comes, the only reason why Trump might have a packed funeral

wlll be people wanting to verify that he is actually dead.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:39 PM

Tumbulu (5,890 posts)

70. yes, of course, but they would have brought COVID to our precious leaders

and they would not have worn masks- it is bad enough risk wise without a bunch of people who are refusing to take this seriously attending. Let alone their hateful energy.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:44 PM

Withywindle (9,860 posts)

72. I'm glad

I mean, in terms of etiquette and protocol it's very disrespectful, but considering what a sham this whole administration is, having them there would be even more so.

I'm glad that people who love and respect Rep. Lewis were able to say goodbye and celebrate his life in beauty and dignity without that turd in a corner stinking up the joint.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:55 PM

Pepsidog (5,564 posts)

74. Good. Who wants their stink at such a reverent place.

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 05:55 PM

TNNurse (6,054 posts)

75. Well, in their defense (which I have never done before)

I thought it was private, were they invited???

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 06:03 PM

Gothmog (115,435 posts)

77. who is surprised by this?

trump has no class

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 08:37 PM

Retrograde (8,647 posts)

81. Couln't get Ivanka for a photo op?

I'm sure she could have found an inappropriate outfit for the occasion

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Thu Jul 30, 2020, 08:48 PM

SiliconValley_Dem (1,656 posts)

83. they have white supremacists to court

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Fri Jul 31, 2020, 01:23 AM

intheflow (27,002 posts)

84. That's for the best.

They only would have contaminated a holy scene.

Be interesting to see who goes to Cain’s funeral, because you know behind the scenes they’re calling him bad names and only mourning the propaganda loss of a well-known Black supporter.

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