Former Texas Governor Ann Richards Dies at 73

[rozcastillo]

This was an amazing! We miss you Ann Richards!

[TREYOLDHIPPIE]

God bless her always

[brandonWSH]

George W Bush was never a "guy I would wan't to have a beer with" However, Ann Richards was sure a "gal I would have a beer with" Anyday of the week. Wish she was still with us. It would be fun to sit and have a drink with her and let her rip on all the modern politicos of today...RIP Ann.

[ArtyWildmaker]

2004. Oy vey. The lack of reason and common sense is astounding. Market driven terror products. Ann had perfect timing for the courageous comedienne that she was. God save the Queen of Texas.

[bella22010]

Ann Richards - A legend in her own right..

[goodguyrick]

I think there is some rewriting of history being done in some of the comments. As Governor, she was a strong woman who did good and bad for Texas. In her good times she was elected, when things became bad, she was defeated.  RIP Governor.

[devolve42]

In an alternate universe in which Ann Richards and Molly Ivins are still alive, Rick Perry would have a hard time getting a job at Whataburger for lack of experience.

[peptopro17]

good god not ann richards, the one that literally opened the front doors of texas prisons and let out criminals who went out and just did what they did again in order to "free up the prison population". sad time in texas when crime went up significantly

[Karma2Die4]

RIP Madame Governor, you were simply the BEST, better than all the REST...

[terryshilo]

I think the nation really liked Texas when Ms. Richards was Governor. she made sure we knew the good and not so good about the state she so loved; and, had a way to express this with humor that was part of this great and intelligent southern belle. I don't think a lot of us in the north, east and west ever really knew what her political affiliation was, she just made us respect and care about Texas and her people. Again, a great lady, with a wonderful sense of humor. May she rest in peace.

[Eric2221]

i miss her....she was a class act

[AntiFed1791]

We loved Anne in Texas and miss her. Now we have a chance to elect another great woman governor in Texas.

Forget parties and vote for the best person. Vote for Debra Medina!

[NotCrazyLikeU]

she was not a smoker. She had lymphoma.

[itsjustme2919]

uh, yes she was. she may have quit but you can tell she was just by looking at her face. I believe her quote was "i drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney".

[BGComstock]

I think the lesson here is: "Kids, don't start smoking cigarettes."

[a540guy]

I thought she quit idk...did she?

[OnThaMove]

@BGComstock

If that's the only "lesson" from Governor Richards you take away, I am truly, truly sorry that you seemed to have not appreciated just how fortunate we Texans were during her time as Governor.

This state had never been so fortunate to have such a wonderful Governor as she was, and if it has one again, it won't be for a quite some time.

[Roselleg]

She was definately a Grand Lady...Rest in Peace M'Lady. If only we could be as honest and real as herself. Texas is poorer without you here to kick us in the backside.

[GaGirlie777]

Isn't that the truth. Gosh...who wants to travel with all that hassle. Maybe that is their goals. Maybe they want us to stop moving.

I like this lady.

[dylanw26]

An amazing woman with an amazingly sharp sense of humor.

[dst257]

Shirley Chisolm gone.

Barbara Jordan gone.

Now, Ann Richards gone too.

We need someone for women to look up to.

I don't think Hillary measures up.

[Shaaaunda]

As a Texan I'm ashamed and disappointed I wasn't more familiar with her when she was still with us. She was fucking great.

[83shovel]

@Shaaaunda she was a real pistol, to be sure. A very wise and lovely woman. Reminds me a lot of my feisty grandma- she took no one's shit.

[83shovel]

@Shaaaunda She was a pistol, as was Molly Ivins- both are greatly missed

[StarshipTrooper32]

Governor Ann Richards restored the pride in all of us from Texas no matter where we all are in the world, she,unlike George W. Bush, is the"real"grand Texas woman in everything she did.I was in Europe when she had passed on and myself and a few other Texans I met in Europe,were in shock and wished we were in Austin to pay our respects to the "pride of Texas".

[tuutuutango]

Ann was not only funny, but one very smart cookie too. And a very, VERY fine storyteller too. When she died, we lost a grand Texas lady.

Ann, we miss you in a bodacious Texas way.

I also miss Halie Stillwell... Another unique Texas gal.

[UTBESUX]

She is so damn funny! What a strong woman. I just now discovered her.

[bobbyclerici]

That beehive was just hidious. I miss being able to ridicule her.

[ejjuarez]

i miss her! i wish i could have seen her give this speech!

[lunab4]

I miss her sooooo much. You were a brilliant, human, funny as all hell woman. We Democrats miss your great humor wisdom.

[bartthedemocrat]

Thank you for posting this....I love and miss this woman.

Bart - Dallas, TX

[LewisRush]

Definitely not a political supporter of hers, but she was one hardass Texan woman, that's for sure. May she rest in peace.

[skymod]

One of the best storytellers the world has ever known, but more importantly, a woman that speaks her mind, with truth, conviction and humor. What a blessing. Forever missed ... as we forge ahead with the ignorant sheep american as bred.

[kayvctx]

One of the greatest wits ever. Texas will miss her and Molly Ivins

Dr K

[babuon]

I could have voted for either one of them for President without thinking twice.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Libs need to move their sorry selves to California where the belong with the avocado eating wierdos,tranvestites, and other freaks.

[joeytj]

avocado eating wierdos? thats a new one... California is the most powerful state in the country tough. Wouldn't cross them if i were you. Ann came close to building a Texas as strong as California.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Joe-- Ann was a meathead, I am glad she is no longer a threat to Texas, I think she was a nasty woman. If California is so all powerful, how come they cant contol their border with Mexico?

I have been to California and while I loved the land itself, the problem is that its filled with too many right stealing libs.

The tax rate is ridiculous, the laws that libs try to pass there are crazy.

[joeytj]

controling the border with Mexico, isnt a sing of power. (even tough, California is better at it, their immigrant death rates and arrest have gone down, simply cause they have a smaller border, and tighter security). California isn't s stupid as to just shut off the incoming immigrants. It has a huge hispanic population (L.A.) and again.... it is BY ITS SELF the 9th biggest economy in the world.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Joey-- The politicians in Cali dont want to secure are border.

The flow of illeagal aliens is costing Cali BILLONS of dollars a year and is a huge drain on their economy and their citizens.

Liberals dont want to stop it because they want illeagal aliens to have the right to vote in future elections, and help them secure their power. Libs are corrupt...

[joeytj]

look man... dont talk about wanting votes being corrupt. Republican conservatives do the same thing to the Christian vote. Hundreds of "conservative" leaders will do anything to get religious votes, even if they really don't believe in them. California is very much healthy economically, and immigrants costing the state billions of dollars is more fear than fact. Fear of their skin, traditions, language, "way of life" i think.

[joeytj]

I really don't want to get in to a heated discussion here. Message me at my account and we will discuss more. This is a video about Ann Richards. hehe.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Libs want to ban personal ownership of firearms, and destroy family values, with everything from pro abortion laws to gay marriage.

Its a shame.

[yellyman]

Libs are the ones with the visions. They want to give the poor in america free healh care, they want to stop the global warming, they support gay rights, and a womans right to choose. They want to fight poverty, and help the poor. I`m proud of being a liberal!

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Hi Yell-- The Govt doesnt give anyone ANYTHING that it hasnt already taken from someone else. The Govt doesnt create wealth, it redistributes it.

Global warming is a myth.

Libs support special rights for gays based on their sexual preference.

Libs want to create a society of dependency for the poor.

I hope you rethink your ideology. Be a thinker rather than just go on shallow emotion.

[yellyman]

Global warming a myth??? Every leading expert on the face of the earth agrees that global warming is a serious problem. Even the Bush administration agrees with this. There is no point to debate that. When it comes to gay rights, i don`t base my support to my sexual preference since i`m 100% straight. What about medicare for the poor? Why do you want to prevent poor people medical treatment? That`s pretty sick if you ask me.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Yell--Not all leading scientists agree with global warming, and science is not concensus, it either is or isnt. When it comes to global warming its MONEY,POLITICS,AND CONTROL that fuel it, NOT SCIENCE.

Homosexuals enjoy the same civil liberties every other American does, what they want is SPECIAL rights to pander to their sexual desires.

[yellyman]

As i said, i rest my case when it comes to global warming. Global warming is a real issue, and the U.S govnerment agrees with this. We need to reduce fossile fuels, and oil dependency. It`s shameful that America was the ONLY country that didn`t sign the Kyoto agreement.

[MelaleucaHalifax]

Could you list those special rights? Thanks.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

Yell-- As far as the poor and medical car are concerned you are speaking to a man who is in the medical field, and served in the Army as a Combat Medic.

Who said I want to deny ANYONE health care? What I do want is people to pay for their own care themselves as I DO. I am not rich, I work for a living. Just so you know, it is against FEDERAL LAW to DENY ANYONE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.

[yellyman]

By the way, i work for a living too, and i`m insured through my job. Every employee on my job is fully insured, even when he/she retires! But we have to care about the poor even if we`re well off.. As i said, this a moral issue.

[usarmycaptainamerica]

What would your response be if I walked up to you and demanded $200 from you for a teeth cleaning, and xrays? Would you shell out the money? Would YOU DENY ME MEDICAL CARE?

[yellyman]

Some people can`t afford medicare. Therefore the govnerment has to provide this for them. This is what i`m talking about. Medicare is well spent tax money, instead of paying for a useless war in Iraq. This is a moral issue. There are 40 mill americans without any insurance, somebody has to provide health care for them. We have to reform the system. The govnerment should pay for peoples health care.

[1026353002]

I'm a gay person and you are offensive. Republicans are the most closeted people out there! Go fuck yourself in your closet !

[usarmycaptainamerica]

102-- Did I ask you if you were gay? Rather than coming out of your closet why dont you give cleaning it up a shot.

Gay and canadian (no caps intentionally) you have my sympathy sissy boy...

[1026353002]

What a stupid fuck face.... and Canadian has nothing to do with it.

I can come out and tell you whatever I want. It's people like you who ruin the US. Lots of you army guys are sissy in the closet...fuck you all

[1026353002]

interesting that you felt the need to see my profile too.....

[UTBESUX]

I'm NOT gay and I know Republicans are closeted. We have had over 28 Republican sex scandals, most were gay sex and 5 were involved children of both sexes. Two were from Homeland Security and ALL were Republican.

[vanessaboy7532]

I am PROUD that I voted for her twice! Not all Texans are like the GOP

[Westpointer]

We need another Ann Richards, fast.

[pecs2006]

I still cannot believe that I will no longer see the Thorny Rose of Texas. She was such an outspoken and very witty woman. I am certain that God has made a place for this lovely human being.  This speech is just a small testament of the person she was, I mean she was every bit of a strong woman. Thank you so much for sharing a glimse of the Thorny Rose of Texas in action.

[amsterdandi]

A big howdy and yeehaw shoutout to Ann, undoubtedly an all-time favorite person, politician and Texan (not necessarily in that order as she would have surely noted). From one feisty Texas lady to another: "You did us proud and are one very much missed Lone Star." I know wherever she is has much laughter and many trails through bluebonnet fields - just right for riding a Harley in the direction of a big sky Texas sunset...

[MelaleucaHalifax]

She was my political idol. I never had a chance to meet her, but certainly wish I did. God bless her and may she keep them laughing in heaven :)

[TVNerd95]

A Beautiful Woman and a wonderful Texas Yellow Rose. God Bless Ann and may she Rest In Peace.

[bf30qbl]

I adore this woman. Too bad there aren't more like her in this country. I think we'd be a helluva lot better off if there were. Rest in peace, Gov. Richard.  I'm sure she's setting everyone straight wherever she's giving her current speech.

[steelskyblue]

We Love you Ann, you're everything an American ought to be.

Rest in Peace.

[ylonestar]

God bless and keep this classy lady, Gov. Ann Richards...

[joemama4twenty]

It's been a very long time since the death of a celebrity has made me shed a tear, and almost never for a politician. Ann Richards was a special lady, a great dame, an incredible human, and she is already sorely missed here in Austin. Thanks for posting this!

[HtotheB]

Love her!

[GiniLeaE]

Thank you for posting this wonderful speech by a phenomenal LADY! There are so few of those left in our mists these days as role models...God Bless her beautiful soul! Give "W" hell from beyond the grave ole' gal...

[Wlodarek]

I had the pleasure of attending a speech given by Governor Richards in Indianapolis back in 1995. She wa phenomenal. She always told it like it was!

Considering I live in South Bend, this video is doubly fun!

Rest in Peace, Dear lady. We'll miss you!

[Tenrag]

I never met Gov. Ann Richards,but I wish I'd had the chance.According to the video,she had a great sense of humour, a prerequisite in any endeavor,but not seen too often in Politicians.

I'm sure she is sorely missed,and not just in Texas.

John S. Canada.

[IndecentExplosions]

Amen!