A friend just got call from reporter asking for help writing Reagan's obit

[PeaceProgProsp]

I know that reporters write these in advance.

So, I'm sure Reagan's still alive.

But, still, it's good gossip.

[malatesta1137]

1. If he dies close to the elections

that will help Republicans big time, let's hope he can last at least another year.

[SeattleDem]

3. he's already dead

and they are just waiting to announce it to get the most bang from the media in time for November.

of course, I'm kidding, but that's been a running joke in my house ever since Bush "won" in 2000

[Fenris]

2. "And Bill, we need it in time for October 15th!"

:)

[judy]

4. Actually, I have heard the same thing

Journalists are right now preparing for Reagan's death, which according to them could be happening at any moment.

How old is Ronald, anyway? Does anyone know?

[dsc]

8. He is 93

as the early part of this year.

[Gildor Inglorion]

10. 93

n/t

[TreasonousBastard]

5. This late?

Obits are always written well in advance, and updated regularly.

You never know when there's gonna be a car wreck or a heart attack, and the obit has to go out in the next edition.

[Hunter_1253]

6. Maybe he just forgot...

to stay alive. Either that, or he's faking death so he won't have to speak to Nancy.

[Vitruvius]

7. I wonder if the Rethugs have Reagan in the freezer -- alongside Osama --

so they can pull both out just before the election...

There is nothing the Rethugs will not stoop to...

[Justice]

9. Nancy Reagan Has

come out and gone against republicans twice recently -

1. First nixing the university in Colorado

2. Speaking in favor of stem cell research

Wonder what she'd say about plans for his funeral services?

[Leilani]

12. Another time, too

The Repubs wanted to change a coin & put Reagan on it.

She nixxed that plan also.

[SoCalDem]

11. The Ronsicle will be thawed October 28th..

:(..

[Old and In the Way]

13. No bump for Bush.

nt

[oudeis]

14. RE: "A friend just got call from reporter asking for help writing Reagan's

Well, remember, CNN had already written Reagan's, Cheney's, etc. a couple years ago. (see snopes.com) So, sure, they write them ahead of time but if it's a smaller outfit, maybe not. Also, even if already written, one would assume they would want to update the information.


oudeis

[SoCalDem]

15. It was accidentally posted a while back..Snopes has it

http://www.snopes.com/humor/mediagoofs/cnnobits.asp