^^^thing not bring

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I never knew that it was up to the Speaker of the House to decide who gets to lie in honor at the Capitol. This is not something that I would have thought twice about under a different, less partisan administration — that doesn’t even attempt to represent We The People. I’m somewhat surprised to learn that this honor wasn’t granted to Dick Cheney. Mike Johnson is building an interesting legacy for himself.


https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/jacksons-legacy-isnt-enough-for-capitol-honor/

I liked Jackson but there was no reason why he should have been given this privilege. It was denied for Dick Cheney and he served as VP for eight years.

Mike Johnson denied this for Dick Cheney - who served in the House for years before being elected VP - because the only bring Mike Johnson does is obey Donald Trump who doesn’t like Dick Cheney.

Anonymous wrote:
I never knew that it was up to the Speaker of the House to decide who gets to lie in honor at the Capitol. This is not something that I would have thought twice about under a different, less partisan administration — that doesn’t even attempt to represent We The People. I’m somewhat surprised to learn that this honor wasn’t granted to Dick Cheney. Mike Johnson is building an interesting legacy for himself.


https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/jacksons-legacy-isnt-enough-for-capitol-honor/

I liked Jackson but there was no reason why he should have been given this privilege. It was denied for Dick Cheney and he served as VP for eight years.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I never knew that it was up to the Speaker of the House to decide who gets to lie in honor at the Capitol. This is not something that I would have thought twice about under a different, less partisan administration — that doesn’t even attempt to represent We The People. I’m somewhat surprised to learn that this honor wasn’t granted to Dick Cheney. Mike Johnson is building an interesting legacy for himself.


https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/jacksons-legacy-isnt-enough-for-capitol-honor/

Dick Cheney was denied because he and Liz came out strongly against Trump. Mike Johnson was serving Trump with that decision.

This. Johnson puts on kneepads every time he enters the Oval Office.

Anonymous wrote:Very few people get this honor. I don't think Jesse Jackson is owed have it; I would be indifferent if he got it.

Billy Graham did not deserve it. Maybe he deserved honors from religious institutions, but not the federal government.

The choices have a political component. Oh well.

I'd say Jackson was less undeserving than Graham but neither are deserving of this specific honor.

Very few people get this honor. I don't think Jesse Jackson is owed have it; I would be indifferent if he got it.

Billy Graham did not deserve it. Maybe he deserved honors from religious institutions, but not the federal government.

The choices have a political component. Oh well.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

That's all you have heard.

Such ignorance. Claiming that your knowledge is the limit of reality. But what can you expect from MAGA. Education was never their strong suit.

DP. If anyone needs to educate themselves, it’s you. Jackson was a self-promoter who exaggerated his relationship with MLK. He actually claimed he was the last person to speak to him and that he held him in his arms as he died - all disputed by other King lieutenants who were there.

He referred to Jewish people as “Hymies” and to NY as “Hymietown.” Enough said.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

With many of us it’s not “sudden”. I’m (OP) a 3rd generation DC native. I remember programs like PUSH, Operation Breadbasket, the Rainbow Coalition and admiration for his political activism. I remember proudly exclaiming: “I am somebody “ when Rev Jackson came to speak to students at my high school.

tldr: Don’t assume that “anyone” shares your experiences, your viewpoints, or your limitations.

NP. I suggest you take your own advice.

Anonymous wrote:
I never knew that it was up to the Speaker of the House to decide who gets to lie in honor at the Capitol. This is not something that I would have thought twice about under a different, less partisan administration — that doesn’t even attempt to represent We The People. I’m somewhat surprised to learn that this honor wasn’t granted to Dick Cheney. Mike Johnson is building an interesting legacy for himself.


https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/jacksons-legacy-isnt-enough-for-capitol-honor/

Dick Cheney was denied because he and Liz came out strongly against Trump. Mike Johnson was serving Trump with that decision.

Anonymous wrote:Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

That's all you have heard.

Such ignorance. Claiming that your knowledge is the limit of reality. But what can you expect from MAGA. Education was never their strong suit.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

With many of us it’s not “sudden”. I’m (OP) a 3rd generation DC native. I remember programs like PUSH, Operation Breadbasket, the Rainbow Coalition and admiration for his political activism. I remember proudly exclaiming: “I am somebody “ when Rev Jackson came to speak to students at my high school.

tldr: Don’t assume that “anyone” shares your experiences, your viewpoints, or your limitations.

To add: My post wasn’t intended to be about whether or not Rev Jackson should lie in honor at the Capitol— although I, personally, think that he should , but rather how partisan gatekeeping overshadows opportunities to honor citizens who have contributed their lives to the social and political fabric of our nation. I’m sure I wouldn’t agree with all of any one person’s choices, but I also had no idea that such decisions were (solely?) up to the Speaker of the House.

Anonymous wrote:Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

With many of us it’s not “sudden”. I’m (OP) a 3rd generation DC native. I remember programs like PUSH, Operation Breadbasket, the Rainbow Coalition and admiration for his political activism. I remember proudly exclaiming: “I am somebody “ when Rev Jackson came to speak to students at my high school.

tldr: Don’t assume that “anyone” shares your experiences, your viewpoints, or your limitations.

Let the dead rest in peace.

But, why all the sudden love for Jesse Jackson? He was maligned by many people democrat and republican. The only thing anyone ever heard about Jesse Jackson in recent memory was because his son, who has the same name, was caught up in campaign fraud as a congressman.

But no issue to have Billy Graham be honored that way. Hmm, what's the difference....

I never knew that it was up to the Speaker of the House to decide who gets to lie in honor at the Capitol. This is not something that I would have thought twice about under a different, less partisan administration — that doesn’t even attempt to represent We The People. I’m somewhat surprised to learn that this honor wasn’t granted to Dick Cheney. Mike Johnson is building an interesting legacy for himself.


https://www.salon.com/2026/02/21/jacksons-legacy-isnt-enough-for-capitol-honor/