GracieJc8 3 Posted October 18, 2005 The news media has been very quiet regarding Ford's health. But I won't believe anything until the end actually occurs-whenever that happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted October 20, 2005 The news media has been very quiet regarding Ford's health. But I won't believe anything until the end actually occurs-whenever that happens. Very sensible....perhaps too sensible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 20, 2005 Gerald Ford could in fact die any day now So could any of us! Apart from it being obvious i wouldn't have guessed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GracieJc8 3 Posted October 25, 2005 Interesting note: Ford like Rosa Parks was born in 1913. Parks was born in Feb. and Ford in July. Parks was 5 months his senior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 26, 2005 Interesting note: Ford like Rosa Parks was born in 1913. Parks was born in Feb. and Ford in July. Parks was 5 months his senior. Don't count ole Jerry out just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 26, 2005 Interesting note: Ford like Rosa Parks was born in 1913. Parks was born in Feb. and Ford in July. Parks was 5 months his senior. Don't count ole Jerry out just yet. Who is 'ole Jerry' anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted October 26, 2005 'ole Jerry' - Gerald Ford - the guy who was never elected Vice-President OR President of the United States. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 26, 2005 Oh i thought he meant 'ole Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 26, 2005 Pardon me arriving late and that. Has anyone else asked the question whether Ford's position - never elected to Vice President or President but serving as both - is unique in American history? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 27, 2005 Pardon me arriving late and that. Has anyone else asked the question whether Ford's position - never elected to Vice President or President but serving as both - is unique in American history? It is in fact true that Gerald Ford is the only person in U.S. history to be both Vice President and President without being elected to either office. Gerald Ford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted October 27, 2005 He wasn't born Gerald Rudolph Ford either. His name at birth was Leslie Lynch King (re-named after his mother's re-marriage). Apologies if someone has already remarked on this but I wasn't going to re-read the whole thread I'm afraid. And going off at a tangent slightly, am I right in thinking there was a President who had no middle name, but used a middle initial anyway, that didn't stand for anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 27, 2005 And going off at a tangent slightly, am I right in thinking there was a President who had no middle name, but used a middle initial anyway, that didn't stand for anything? You are thinking of Harry S Truman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted October 28, 2005 And going off at a tangent slightly, am I right in thinking there was a President who had no middle name, but used a middle initial anyway, that didn't stand for anything? You are thinking of Harry S Truman So what does the 'W' in George W. Bush stand for....? (I set 'em up, you knock 'em in.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 28, 2005 He says: Walker We say: W**ker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted October 29, 2005 Let's call the whole thing off........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Alesa "Blimp" Baker Posted November 2, 2005 I actually thought after Reagan died that Gerald Ford would be the next person to lie in the Capitol Rotunda. However Rosa Parks beat him to it! I'm almost willing to bet that he will be the NEXT distinguished citizen to lie in repose. What are the odds? By the way his failure to join Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the funeral should be a sign that his health is failing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 3, 2005 im not so sure..ive just seen Jimmy Carter on tv and he does not look a wel man.Hes aged a lot in the last year or so.I would not be surprised to hear of his death at any time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GracieJc8 3 Posted November 4, 2005 I saw Carter last night on the Larry King show. He does seem to be getting a little old. King asked him how Ford was. Carter replied that he still talks to him and that he just doesn't get out of the house much anymore, doesn't give speeches, or travel. It seems both Ford and Carter are begining to show their ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted November 6, 2005 gERALD fORD WILL BE DEAD WITHIN A YEAR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 6, 2005 gERALD fORD WILL BE DEAD WITHIN A YEAR. Have any of your predictions ever come true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted November 6, 2005 gERALD fORD WILL BE DEAD WITHIN A YEAR. I see your caps lock does work, after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 6, 2005 gERALD fORD WILL BE DEAD WITHIN A YEAR. Have any of your predictions ever come true? I suppose no one had enough time to ask me that qustion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 6, 2005 gERALD fORD WILL BE DEAD WITHIN A YEAR. I see your caps lock does work, after all. I was going to mention it (again) but couldn't be arsed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dennis Posted November 28, 2005 im not so sure..ive just seen Jimmy Carter on tv and he does not look a wel man.Hes aged a lot in the last year or so.I would not be surprised to hear of his death at any time I must beg to differ with you for Jimmy Carter still seems to be in very good health give his age and family medical history. Even at the age of 81, he still leads a very active life, travels, speaks, still builds for Habitat for Humanity, not exactly a sign of failing health. Besides Gerald Ford, the only ex president to be watching is Bill Clinton. The man had two heart operations in 6 months. And he hasn't looked very well since. I feel that there is more to his health than he lets on. So there could be the possibility that Gerald Ford could survive both Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted November 28, 2005 im not so sure..ive just seen Jimmy Carter on tv and he does not look a wel man.Hes aged a lot in the last year or so.I would not be surprised to hear of his death at any time I must beg to differ with you for Jimmy Carter still seems to be in very good health give his age and family medical history. Even at the age of 81, he still leads a very active life, travels, speaks, still builds for Habitat for Humanity, not exactly a sign of failing health. Besides Gerald Ford, the only ex president to be watching is Bill Clinton. The man had two heart operations in 6 months. And he hasn't looked very well since. I feel that there is more to his health than he lets on. So there could be the possibility that Gerald Ford could survive both Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton! What about George Bush Senior? He is 81 this year, older than Carter by a few months and far older than Clinton. Surely he should be considered at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
