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PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART IIIRead the article this discussion is about
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» BuckyRea - Jogging: it's the new riding In former times, nearly all our presidents needed to be good horsemen, equestrianism being a sign of social stature and gentlemanly accomplishment. But now it seems like jogging has become the standard for presidential sport. Except for Reagan, all of our recent presidents have not only been serious joggers, but have deliberately used the exercise as a means of showing how "presidential" they are. This and this alone is probably why non-jogger John McCain didn't get the nomination and win the White House last year.-- posted by BuckyRea » Tina_Coruth - I enjoyed this series! Hi John,I'm a bit late -- I've been swamped with work. But I didn't want to miss the last part of this series. It's been very interesting and I have enjoyed reading each article. It's ironic that Ford ended up with the reputation of being clumsy. The power of the media I guess. I remember watching Saturday Night Live back then and I don't think they let an episode pass without Chevy Chase doing one of his falling down routines while portraying Ford. I saw an interview Ford did a few years ago, and it seemed to wear thin. I can't say that I blame him since it went on throughout his administration! Great series, John! -- posted by Tina_Coruth » Mugwump53 - Sit, Liberty, sit. Good dog. You are right about Ford and the media. I remember thinking it was not so much the media (meaning reporters) as it was the comedians.I also agree that Chevy Chase was the main one. He almost made his career off of Jerry Ford bits. Not all centered on clumsiness. Some were rather mean about his intelligence. I especially remember one bit where Ford was being briefed on some international issue, and there was a "Who's on first" bit based on Ford's lack of understanding. He then turned to the ever-present stuffed dog and said "sit" and "Good boy" while the dog didn't move. Later in the skit, he told the stuffed dog to "lie down" and when it fell over sideways (stiff as a board) he again praised the dog and looked pleased. These biys each week were very funny and very devastating. I also rememebr one time with Ford and Chevy Chase on the same podium at some affair, and Ford said that Chevy Chase was a very, very funny suburb. Ity is odd that Ford, the only All-American to be president continued to be highly athletic while in office, but never got the credit. Meanwhile, Vice President Agnew hit spectators with golf drives and his own doubles partner in the back of the head with a tennis serve, but Ford is the clumsy one. The comedians with Ford reminded me of sharks with the scent of blood. But you can't knowck them for taking advantage of a good thing, I guess. Thanks for coming by, and for sharing your views. I wonder what everyone else thinks about Ford. -- posted by Mugwump53 » FortBrooke1824 - A fun question mug In your opinion who would you think would have made the best golfing team? I am referring to a President and his vice-president. My guess or opinion would be Quayle and Bush as Quayle had a very low handicap.-- posted by FortBrooke1824 » Mugwump53 - Re: A fun question mug In response to message posted by FortBrooke1824:A good choice. eisenhower and Nixon would also be hard to beat. I don't think Nixon and Agnew would have done as well. Nixon and Ford were both decent golfers, but Nixon wasn't playing a lot of golf during Ford's tenure as Vice President. -- posted by Mugwump53
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