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I'm a Union member, have been for 25 years, and also served for 15 years as a steward. I am also a slightly right-of-center Republican, and have been for my entire voting life. Thanks to Obama and Crew, I will remain so.
That said, as a Republican I am embarassed by the Draconian measures undertaken in Wisconsin, and because of them I have no doubt that four years from now, Wisconsin will be just as left-wing looney as the People's Republic of Vermont, or the Commune-wealth of Massachusetts. I also believe this misguided sledgehammer approach will be overtuned in court, because it tramples the civil rights of those workers.
I am also highly embarassed by Sarah Palin and lately, John McCain. But they are only temporary.

I'm a Union member, have been for 25 years, and also served for 15 years as a steward. I am also a slightly right-of-center Republican, and have been for my entire voting life. Thanks to Obama and Crew, I will remain so.
That said, as a Republican I am embarassed by the Draconian measures undertaken in Wisconsin, and because of them I have no doubt that four years from now, Wisconsin will be just as left-wing looney as the People's Republic of Vermont, or the Commune-wealth of Massachusetts. I also believe this misguided sledgehammer approach will be overtuned in court, because it tramples the civil rights of those workers.
I am also highly embarassed by Sarah Palin and lately, John McCain. But they are only temporary.

My mistake ny10570. You're right about L'Enfant. Isn't an entire section of DC named after him? Or am I thinking someone else?
Also, Izzy, Dick Winters didn't even get considered for this kind of thing. I totally agree that this soldier should be honored, I mean, hell, he lied about his age so that he could get into the war. You've gotta respect that. All I'm saying is there is a procedure in place for who gets to Lie in State, and this is the first time this type of situation has ever been brought up, so its understandable that some might disagree with changing the way things work.

It's amazing to see the anti GOP rhetoric on here every time something happens in this country. Let me say that I support an Arlington ceremony for this man to honor him in being that last surviving vet from WWI but to lay in state in the rotunda seems like a headline grab for the west virginia democratic senators. The buckles family spokesman said to one media outlet that he wasn't even contacted in regards to any planned ceremonies for buckles including laying in the rotunda so these senators took it upon themselves to try to do this without the consent of the family. Let's all remember that this story is barely verified, the info available on it is sparse at best.
For those of you who like to judge the GOP on the zadroga bill and on things like this saying things like " the rich kid republicans" ... I guess you all forget about the rich kid kennedy family but i guess its only republicans who have money. You think the democrats care about cops and firemen... think again.... THEY ALL SUCK, BOTH PARTIES ARE OUT FOR THEMSELVES.
Just remember when you get your pay check every two weeks and you see all that money taken out just remember who keeps advocating taxing and spending .. the DEMOCRATS .....
It's narrow mindedness like we see here at times that the democrats thrive on... shoot from the hip reactions help nobody and only deepen the divide in this country.
No matter what the outcome of this situation, I thank you Mr. Buckles for your service and your sacrafice God Bless you sir and rest in peace.

Crime Cop, I gotta say I'm with you on this one.
Here is the list of people who have lied in state in the Rotunda:
* 1852 – Henry Clay, long-serving Senator and Representative, Secretary of State, Speaker of the House, and presidential candidate
* 1865 – President Abraham Lincoln, assassinated while in office
* 1868 – Thaddeus Stevens, Representative from Pennsylvania
* 1874 – Charles Sumner, Senator from Massachusetts
* 1875 – Vice President Henry Wilson, served under Grant, died in office
* 1881 – President James Garfield, assassinated while in office
* 1886 – John A. Logan, Senator from Illinois
* 1901 – President William McKinley, assassinated while in office
* 1909 – Pierre L'Enfant – although he died in 1825, he was disinterred, laid in state upon reinternment at Arlington National Cemetery
* 1917 – Admiral George Dewey, Admiral of the Navy
* 1921 – The Unknown Soldier for World War I
* 1923 – President Warren Harding, died in office
* 1930 – President William Howard Taft, President 1909–13, also Chief Justice 1921–30
* 1948 – John J. Pershing, General of the Armies of the United States
* 1953 – Robert Taft, U.S. Senator and Majority Leader
* 1958 – The Unknown Soldiers for World War II and the Korean War
* 1963 – President John F. Kennedy, assassinated while in office
* 1964 – General Douglas MacArthur, General of the Army
* 1964 – President Herbert Hoover, President 1929–33
* 1969 – President Dwight Eisenhower, President 1953–1961, Supreme Allied Commander during World War II
* 1969 – Everett Dirksen, Illinois Senator, Senate Minority Leader 1959–1969
* 1972 – J. Edgar Hoover, FBI Director 1929–1972
* 1973 – President Lyndon B. Johnson, President 1963–1969
* 1978 – Hubert Humphrey, Vice President 1965–1969, Minnesota Senator
* 1984 – The Unknown Soldier for the Vietnam War (later identified as 1st. Lt. Michael J. Blassie)
* 1989 – Claude Pepper, long Serving Senator and Representative
* 2004 – President Ronald Reagan, President 1981–1989
* 2006–07 – President Gerald Ford, President 1974–1977
As you can see, only 8 servicemen have EVER Lied in State at the Rotunda, 1 of which was a President AND the Supreme Allied Commander of WWII (Ike.) All of them were AT LEAST 5 Star Officers or Unknown Soldiers. While I would never take away from the service of this heroic individual, there are protocols for this type of thing. A burial at Arlington National Cemetery seems, to me anyway, to be a much more fitting honor for this hero. The man fought a war and should be buried where with his fellow warriors.

I heartily support the right of an individual to burn our flag, especially if they wrap themselves in it beforehand.

Phelps and the rest of the starry-eyed cretins that follow him only be encouraged into broader actions by this unfortunate ruling. I must say, however, that I have to agree with the court on a Constitutional basis. I'm certain that not one of the Justices supports the ruling in their heart in this particular context, but the law is the law. Such is our Democracy.
What I'm afraid of is that because of their incredible offensiveness and cruelty, Phelps and his followers will eventually bring violence and tragedy upon themselves. Such are the limits of human tolerance.
I can't say I would be "glad" to see an enraged, bereaved loved one commit an illegal act, but I don't think I could condemn it, either.

Phelps and the rest of the starry-eyed cretins that follow him only be encouraged into broader actions by this unfortunate ruling. I must say, however, that I have to agree with the court on a Constitutional basis. I'm certain that not one of the Justices supports the ruling in their heart in this particular context, but the law is the law. Such is our Democracy.
What I'm afraid of is that because of their incredible offensiveness and cruelty, Phelps and his followers will eventually bring violence and tragedy upon themselves. Such are the limits of human tolerance.
I can't say I would be "glad" to see an enraged, bereaved loved one commit an illegal act, but I don't think I could condemn it, either.

Phelps and the rest of the starry-eyed cretins that follow him only be encouraged into broader actions by this unfortunate ruling. I must say, however, that I have to agree with the court on a Constitutional basis. I'm certain that not one of the Justices supports the ruling in their heart in this particular context, but the law is the law. Such is our Democracy.
What I'm afraid of is that because of their incredible offensiveness and cruelty, Phelps and his followers will eventually bring violence and tragedy upon themselves. Such are the limits of human tolerance.
I can't say I would be "glad" to see an enraged, bereaved loved one commit an illegal act, but I don't think I could condemn it, either.

Phelps and the rest of the starry-eyed cretins that follow him only be encouraged into broader actions by this unfortunate ruling. I must say, however, that I have to agree with the court on a Constitutional basis. I'm certain that not one of the Justices supports the ruling in their heart in this particular context, but the law is the law. Such is our Democracy.
What I'm afraid of is that because of their incredible offensiveness and cruelty, Phelps and his followers will eventually bring violence and tragedy upon themselves. Such are the limits of human tolerance.
I can't say I would be "glad" to see an enraged, bereaved loved one commit an illegal act, but I don't think I could condemn it, either.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

The first set of decals is on, the second set will be white lettering and metallics. The Bare Metal Foil application was tricky, I haven't done it in such a long time. Besides finishing the decals, I need to add mirrors, an access ladder, scene lighting and other fixtures, and miscellaneous details. I also need to paint and install the various doo-dads and gadgets I made for the compartments. I probably won't make the February 28 deadline, but I'm in no rush. ;D

Moving along, I need to finish up the decal artwork and tin the exterior brightwork, plus some minor details. But it's almost complete.

Yeah, thanks guys, it helps a lot! My next problem is, can I make all that stuff so small?

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

Moving along, I need to finish up the decal artwork and tin the exterior brightwork, plus some minor details. But it's almost complete.

The first set of decals is on, the second set will be white lettering and metallics. The Bare Metal Foil application was tricky, I haven't done it in such a long time. Besides finishing the decals, I need to add mirrors, an access ladder, scene lighting and other fixtures, and miscellaneous details. I also need to paint and install the various doo-dads and gadgets I made for the compartments. I probably won't make the February 28 deadline, but I'm in no rush. ;D

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.

The first set of decals is on, the second set will be white lettering and metallics. The Bare Metal Foil application was tricky, I haven't done it in such a long time. Besides finishing the decals, I need to add mirrors, an access ladder, scene lighting and other fixtures, and miscellaneous details. I also need to paint and install the various doo-dads and gadgets I made for the compartments. I probably won't make the February 28 deadline, but I'm in no rush. ;D

I finished it last night, more or less. There are a few more very minor details that I have to complete, but for the most part it's done.