So we can't talk about politics at a funeral

[DoYouEverWonder]

But it's okay for Brian Williams of NBC to spout his political opinions every chance he got during last nights Olympic ceremonies.

He was absolutely disgusting. I finally turned the TV off in disgust. It is so embarrassing to be an American some days.

[Warpy]

1. Somebody should have told them that during that week of

naked adulation when they planted Reagan. Remember, they wouldn't let Clinton open his mouth.

Now THAT is a politicized funeral.

[KitchenWitch]

2. Can we talk death in Congress?

[kentuck]

3. Only if it's Reagan's funeral...

and it's the feel-good stories about him and Tip O'Neill. If it's their "politics" of praise for all their fake cowboys, then it's perfectly alright.

[LynnTheDem]

4. Can't talk POLITICS at a POLITICAL ACTIVIST's funeral to celebrate her

POLITICAL life.

Even though her FAMILY wanted exactly that and gave a STANDING OVATION.

You can only talk about whatever rightwingnuts say you can talk about at a funeral.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

9. Maybe they should have talked about ketchup at Reagan's funeral.

[LynnTheDem]

11. Nothing but veggie talk, like catsup, yep. Reagan woulda loved that.

He put catsup/ketchup on the Veggie Map, aftre all.

[leftchick]

5. only if it is a Democratic funeral is it tasteless.

what in the world was brian going on about? I went to bed early and didn't see any of it.

[KitchenWitch]

6. No shit - remember Paul Wellstone's funeral?

The shitstorm that came out after that! :eyes:

[YDogg]

7. CNN Headline News Keeps Running Comments from the Old Bush ...

... beotching about how his son was insulted at the funeral. Well, boo-fuckin'-hoo! First of all, who gives a flying fuck about what you think, you stupid bastard; and second, millions of us are insulted at your son's half-ass attempts at running this once-fine country. Go the hell away, NOW!

x(

[LynnTheDem]

12. 100,000s can't bitch about his son. His son caused their deaths.

[Hissyspit]

8. Here was my response to the "politicized funeral" charge:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x372266

[DoYouEverWonder]

10. I love it

Don't invite me anywhere, because I can't be kept from "being rude" and TELLING THE TRUTH!


I was born with a big mouth, so I can really relate to your rant. I can clear out a dinner table at any holiday party.

[emulatorloo]

13. Great Post -- OTOH I am thinking about asking Ken Mehlman to plan

my funeral -- just to make sure it doesn't offend the GOP . I want to save DU the trouble of having to defend me.

[drfresh]

14. what did Brian Williams say?

When I saw him on the Daily Show he didn't seem very political one way or another, and if it was any way it was our way.

[dogday]

15. I watched them for a week carry Reagan's casket all over

America and I listened to his policies, to his politics, what a wonderful president he was.

I mean I heard enough for a freaking week.

The Kings lived by their beliefs and would want their beliefs mentioned at their funeral, I mean they are being given a tribute to their life's work...

[mainer]

16. I just gave my friends permission to talk politics at MY funeral

Just so they'll free to do so!