The coverage of Ronald Reagan's Funeral

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Am i the only one to think that it is getting to the point why it is just overkill?

Since he has died it has just been report and report and report on his funeral.

I know he was the president of the United States but we are not in the US why do we need to have all the details on his funeral?

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because theres nothing better i guess

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Its either that or Euro 2004.

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Because the cult of celebrity that characterises US presidents finds it necessary to turn the man into a myth.

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I agree. Would they have as much coverage if Thatcher died?Would they cocoa!

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Oh, I think you're wrong there. I think we're in for a week of absolute hell when the witch pops her clogs.

Better start building up your DVD collection because other than good old Channel 4 there'll be little else on TV for days on end.

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Originally posted by Aladdin
Oh, I think you're wrong there. I think we're in for a week of absolute hell when the witch pops her clogs.

Better start building up your DVD collection because other than good old Channel 4 there'll be little else on TV for days on end.

I meant would the US have as much coverage then as we do now.

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Oh I see. No, it'd have a quick mention in the 'news in brief' part of the programme.

I couldn't believe that BBC2 was transmitting the funeral live last night. Fucking insane.