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Blogs Liberty and Power Scenes from a State Funeral

Jan 3, 2007

Scenes from a State Funeral

by Liberty and Power

There they were, watching as the casket bearing former President Gerald R. Ford was taken to Air Force One for the trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan: former congressmen, former House staffers, current congressmen, and other dignitaries.

Intoned MSNBC commentator Chris Matthews:"They are the foothills of Mount Rushmore."

Gag me with a spoon.

Cross-posted at Free Association.

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David T. Beito - 1/3/2007

This reminds me of one of my favorite presidential jokes (circa 1976).

Question: "Who is Gerald Ford's favorite president?"

Answer: "President Rushmore."