Muhammad Ali will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

[Kire]

How great would it be if he refused it?

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/11/20051103-5.html

[nickgutierrez]

1. Oh no, he should accept it.

This will piss off *'s still-bitter-over-'Nam base immensely.

[Awsi Dooger]

2. All the best to Ali

He should definitely accept it. This isn't the time to be political. I hate to hear things like this because it probably confirms Ali is in declining physical health and they're trying to make sure the proper awards and tributes have been taken care of. Truly the Greatest. Just imagine what we've missed the past 20+ years without his voice. Again, I'm emphasizing joy not issues.

[H2O Man]

3. The Champ's health

is getting worse. It's questionable if he can accept the award. Perhaps one of his daughters will accept it for him.

Bush is the exact opposite of Ali. He does not deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence with Ali.

[Kire]

4. Muhammad Ali gives Bush the crazy sign

Thursday Funnies

Atrios: Bush, who appeared almost playful, fastened the heavy medal around Muhammad Ali's neck and whispered something in the heavyweight champion's ear. Then, as if to say "bring it on," the president put up his dukes in a mock challenge. Ali, 63, who has Parkinson's disease and moves slowly, looked the president in the eye -- and, finger to head, did the "crazy" twirl for a couple of seconds.

Watch the video:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/11/10.html#a5800

[newyorican]

7. BWAHAHAHAHA

I bust a gut laughing when I saw it.

[joeybee12]

5. He showed, as did Aretha and Carol Burnett...very disappointed

in all three. It's a great honor, but but it would have been great for them to take a swipe at Dumbo by refusing.

[H2O Man]

6. The Champ

doesn't take swipes at people.

[Robeson]

8. The most disgusting thing, is that Bush couldn't even pronounce his....

...name correctly. What a f**king insult to Ali.