OT: I can not resist
You are SOOOOOO BAD!!!!
While watching the news coverage this morning I couldn't help but reflect upon the affect 2 leaders have had on their countryman just this past week.
Saddam....Thoroughly 'in power'. Ruthless. Demanded respect. No democracy. Stayed in power so long because he was feared too much to be ousted.
How his death affected those in/from his country: They rejoiced that he was dead. His body is put into hiding. Perhaps to prevent another incident as what happened with Mussolini's body...?
President Ford...People thought of him as 'weak' when he made the unpopular decision of pardoning President Nixon of Watergate. President Ford was trying to allow the USA to heal and to put past transgressions in the past.
How his death affected those in/from his country: USA is mourning the loss of this quiet man.His remains will be on display for 6 days to give all who can and wish an opportunity to say their final good-byes.
Perhaps more leaders should make a careful comparison of these two leaders so that the future of each country can be more benefited.
Sherri
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