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RIP President Gerald Ford
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12-27-2006, 05:13 PM
When Regan died, the market closed. When most presidents die, they close the market for a day... When Ford died they had a moment of silence.
I asked why & was told... If a president visits the NYSE, they will close it upon his death. Aparantly President Ford never had time to take the tour. 
12-28-2006, 11:01 AM
lz6 Wrote:A selfless class act throughout his political career. A reluctant president who'd just as soon been speaker of the house. Welcomed family debate and issues in an open positive manner and showed caring respect for Betty during and after her rehab. We could certainly use many more like him in public service today and in the future.Hear, hear. President Ford was a good man who put the job ahead of himself. I wish that were always the case. 
12-28-2006, 03:27 PM
Harry Reid, the incoming head of the Senate & he can't show any respect...sad.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_on_go_co/ford_senate_leader
If Sonny had EZ-Pass, he'd have survived that hit...
Never apologize mister, it's a sign of weakness. - Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles
12-29-2006, 10:39 AM
Skipper the cigar aFISHinodo Wrote:When Regan died, the market closed. When most presidents die, they close the market for a day... When Ford died they had a moment of silence.Nasdaq is closing on Tuesday for Ford. Ford was a member of the NASD board of directors from 1999-2000, when the NASD was still Nasdaq's parent company.
12-29-2006, 02:32 PM
The "accidental president", a great man who will be missed.
Rest in peace and thank you.
12-31-2006, 09:13 PM
Tonto The Long Island Sidekick Wrote:Harry Reid, the incoming head of the Senate & he can't show any respect...sad.I know. Even worse, President Bush stayed at home also. I was there, though.
12-31-2006, 09:31 PM
bartok Wrote:Bush thought the half mast flags were for the king of soul...James Brown.He even drove his "Ford" too the memorial.Tonto The Long Island Sidekick Wrote:Harry Reid, the incoming head of the Senate & he can't show any respect...sad.I know. Even worse, President Bush stayed at home also. I was there, though.
12-31-2006, 09:41 PM
best ford quote of his eulogy was:
[to paraphrase] i owe no man anything and one woman everything. he was of course referring to his wife. very cool.
01-01-2007, 06:38 PM
bartok Wrote:Tonto The Long Island Sidekick Wrote:Harry Reid, the incoming head of the Senate & he can't show any respect...sad.I know. Even worse, President Bush stayed at home also. I was there, though. No, he came back to town.... http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/01/01/D8MCMRSO0.html No word on Harry Reid...
If Sonny had EZ-Pass, he'd have survived that hit...
Never apologize mister, it's a sign of weakness. - Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles |
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