Carter's Funeral -- January 9, 2025

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There was a funeral held at Washington National Cathedral for President Jimmy Carter. I was able to watch most of it before I left for work. All of the living ex-presidents and vice presidents were there. President Ford's son read a eulogy that his father wrote. Ford had asked Carter to deliver a eulogy at his funeral. Carter said he would do it if Ford would do the same thing. Walter Mondale's son read a eulogy left by his dad. Reverend Andrew Young gave the homily. Joe Biden spoke from his heart.

T***p had a nice nap. Vice President Pence's wife would not shake his hand.

George Floyd's Murderer Convicted/Walter Mondale, RIP -- April 20, 2021

 

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I was happy to learn that the police officer who killed George Floyd was convicted of his murder. A lot of people were worried that he would be acquitted. I don't see how anyone could think kneeling on a man's neck for 9 minutes and 27 seconds is a good idea. 

Perhaps our country is moving in the right direction.

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I was sad to learn that former Vice President Walter Mondale has died. I voted for him in 1984. He was a decent guy. When he served with Jimmy Carter, Mondale may have been the first vice president to serve as an active partner, as Joe Biden did with Barack Obama, Dick Cheney did with George W Bust and Al Gore did with Bill Clinton.