I just found this AWESOME photo of Ann Richards

[CatWoman]

FILE-- Then-Texas Gov. Ann Richards releases an eagle along the Rio Grande River near Lajitas, Texas, in this 1993 file photo. The former governor died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 at her home in Austin. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

[rhiannon55]

1. What a beautiful and amazing woman

Who made a difference for a lot of people :patriot:

[karlrschneider]

2. Chimpy would pee his pants if he ever got that close to an eagle.

...

[blm]

26. Chimpy is afraid to get that close to horses.

.

[etherealtruth]

51. I thought had an intimate relationship with horses (?)

[connecticut yankee]

59. He's afeered o' them

That's why he always rides in his truck.

[Tinksrival]

29. How about the first pitch photo......

I would pick Ann over * any day of the week!

[Momgonepostal]

52. Now THAT is funny!

Bush has some kind of Special Olympics thing going on in that photo. No offense to any actual Special Olympians intended.

[Momgonepostal]

58. Am I bad because I keep laughing about this?

:rofl:

[HysteryDiagnosis]

3. "Now go poo on cars that have a W on the back window..." n/t

[lonestarnot]

4. That is totally awesome catwoman!

[Truthiness Inspector]

5. Beautiful!

Best photo yet.

[civildisoBDence]

48. Eat your heart out, Stephen Colbert!

That's such an iconic photo--sweeeeeeeeet!

Newsprism

[Jeanette in FL]

6. That is awesome, CatWoman

What an awesome human being she was. We are richer for knowing her.

[LibraLiz1973]

7. Bush would have grabbed a shovel and tried to hit it

Anyone remember the Will Ferrell skit that he did before the 04 election where Bush is afraid of the horses?


Ann, you will be missed

[BlueEyedSon]

8. Cheney would have picked up a shotgun and

"peppered" his hunting buddy.

[kster]

9. Thats it, you owe me a keyboard

:rofl:

[BlueEyedSon]

14. FOR GOD'S SAKE, STOP DRINKING AND SURFING!

i think they make waterproof keyboards, though...

[JI7]

10. the pic just shows the greatness

so happy, hopeful, inspiring.

[William769]

11. I have always loved this one, shows her spirit!

[welder union]

20. oh no

not another HD photo op !!
Why does every politician or movie star think its cool to put on a ditzy leather coat and sit on a Harley( skirtster at that!) and then think they look cool! Just give the yuppies more reasons to buy harleys so they can play dressup!

:rant:

[Horse with no Name]

32. I'm glad you joined just so you could

slam a true Texan.
Do you slam ALL Texan's or just Democrats?:eyes:
BTW...Ann actually rode it.
Put that in your crackpipe and smoke it.

[welder union]

43. no,

Sorry but i'm more of a reader that a poster. I'm not slamming texans or democrats so don't get your panties in a bunch! Just dumb photo ops! The one of dumya in the harley plant was stupid looking too!
so what if she actually rode it, my wife rides one too, just not a skirtster! LOL She has put over 50,000 miles on her Ultra Classic Electraglide.
Its responces like your that make me not want to post alot just because I thought it was a dumb picture you think you can call me names and accuse me of being a crack head,elite's, Or even an asshole?
Nice welcome from the real elite's. PFFFFTTTT

[CatWoman]

33. and why does every impolite lurker

join DU just to make a jackass post?

[ninkasi]

56. Isn't that the truth, CatWoman?

I'm going to keep on reading this post, and want to thank you for that awesome picture of Ann Richards you shared with us. The joy she had in living, her truly beautiful soul, was captured in that photo, and is the best I've ever seen of her. You always have great gifts for us, CatWoman, thanks.

[William769]

41. And I suppose you like seeing Bush on the air craft carrier

in a flight suit?

[atommom]

42. Geez, I didn't know HD fans were such elitists.

[struggle4progress]

12. Bet that's the sort of place the Repubs want to build a big wall

[zonkers]

13. oh my god, wherethe heck did you dig this gem up? nIce going.

[UTUSN]

15. She was Blue before there were "Blue" and "Red" n/t

[BrklynLiberal]

16. Thanks for posting CatWoman. Great pic of a great woman.

[Catherine Vincent]

17. Ann at the Rio Grande!

That is a fantastic photo, CatWoman. Thanks! :hi:

[bigwillq]

18. What a great pic.

Thanks so much for sharing.


:hug:

[femrap]

19. Thanks for posting, Catwoman....

When I find myself in a situation where I want to speak out on a topic...be it politics, justice, the War, etc...and I let fear creep into my mind that makes me doubt my words, I am going to think of this picture and how courageous and strong Ann Richards was.

She is a formidable role model that we all should emulate.

I am going to miss her.

[Swamp Rat]

21. thank you

:cry:

[MODemocrat]

22. That is so beautiful, thank you for posting it

I always thought Ann Richards was such a pretty woman, and a very savvy woman at that.O8) O8) O8) O8)

[Skip Intro]

23. wow

says so much

[opihimoimoi]

24. Love that Woman and love the Photo...Mucho Mahalos....

[Tellurian]

25. Thanks, Cat Woman..

Beautiful Lady and a fiesty chic at that!

RIP dear lady. You earned it!

[AzDar]

27. Just beautiful..... n/t

[Peggy Day]

28. I want to do that! She sure looks happy. nt

[Tinksrival]

30. Here she is watching football at the Whitehouse in '93

[Greeby]

31. Thanks for posting

btw, as an aside. The Repukes in Congress though investigating that cat's fan club was more important than finding Bin Laden or anything else of importance in those years. :eyes:

[agincourt]

34. The GOP congress,

is one of the biggest disgraces to our country ever. They get 3% of the media attention those crimminals deserve.

[bumblebee1]

36. I've always loved the Super Bowl commercial.

It's a Lay's potato chip commercial with Ann Richards and Mario Cuomo right after they lost re-election in their respective states. Mario says to Ann,"I'm sorry to hear about the Cowboys." Ann then retorts, "They always won when I was governor."

[malaise]

54. That's a lovely photo

so is the OP.

[xultar]

35. Seeing this makes my heartbreak. How

I wish shed been a president, vice president senator....
something more on the national stage where people could see a genuine person with flaws who made it through with dignity, beauty and intelligence.
If Ann had been president we'd never had to deal with these loser fuckin retardicans in office right now.

I LOVE you Ann!
Xultar

[cboy4]

37. That is indeed beautiful. I also like this one:

Ann Richards raises both arms in celebration after being
sworn in as governor of Texas in Austin, Texas in this Jan. 15, 1991 file photo.

[K8-EEE]

38. Very Nice! The Lady Had Style....

And substance too!

[texanwitch]

53. I remember that day.

What a great day for Texas, when you looked at Ann you were looking a Texas.

[The Traveler]

39. What a fitting image

What a woman! She was an amazing individual. We are diminished a bit by her departure, but quite a bit stronger because she was here with us.

[samsingh]

40. i think she's a fantastic lady.

[Cha]

44. Beautiful, Gorgeous!

Eternal!

[rasputin1952]

45. What an amazing picture... Richards releasing an Eagle...

This just seems so appropriate...:)

Thanks :hug:

[Straight Shooter]

46. Ann Richards gives freedom to the eagle, but bush wants to cage it. n/t

[ejbr]

47. Great lady

Don't know much about her, but her eyes, her smile and her Democratic credentials are enough for me. VERY nice photo!

[kskiska]

49. Compare:

[CatWoman]

50. BWAHAHAHA !!!!!

:hi:

[me b zola]

55. A life well lived

It just doesn't get any better than Ann Richards.




:cry:

[EFerrari]

57. That's beautiful. Thank you, CatWoman.

God, I miss that lady. She was a piece of work. :)