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November 10, 2003
Bush | Activism, Even In Death

Saw this item in my local paper yesterday and thought it brought political discourse to a whole new level:

Gertrude M. Jones didn't want flowers or cards when she died. She wanted to get rid of President Bush.

The 81-year-old woman's obituary asked that memorial donations be given "to any organization that seeks the removal of President Bush from office."

And people around the country are following her wishes.

Now that's commitment to a cause ... any cause, apparently. Read the story here (and this post is cross-posted here).



Posted by Alan at November 10, 2003 09:40 PM | TrackBack
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Why is it hate is only ennobling when it is directed at conservatives? If some crusty 81-year old had left in her will the request to ‘defeat the democrats’ there would be 4 talking heads on Sunday decrying the ‘hate from beyond the grave’ and drawing some lessons about the spirit of cooperation or diversity that could defeat such a sour approach to life (and death).

Just a thought. I frequently reverse the parties in a story to see if the same outcome would be obtained. I wonder how many democrats would see a similar republican request as ‘activism’?

Bloody few.

Posted by: torpedo_eight at November 11, 2003 05:13 PM

//If some crusty 81-year old had left in her will the request to ‘defeat the democrats’ there would be 4 talking heads on Sunday decrying the ‘hate from beyond the grave’ and drawing some lessons about the spirit of cooperation or diversity that could defeat such a sour approach to life (and death).//

Plus we would have the McCain Feingold Obituary Reform Act.

I think it is so sad to go to your grave hating, hating, hating. I hope if I get to 81 I am at peace with the world and not so bitter. A sad reflection on what was probably a very sad life.

Posted by: jones at November 11, 2003 07:53 PM

I will be sure to write a check in her honor to the Republican Senatorial Committee.

Posted by: jones at November 11, 2003 07:54 PM

jones, Right, I forgot. It can also backfire badly.

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