Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77
 

I usually stay away from political discussions here...but I just got this from CNN. Very sad to hear.

[url=http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/26/obit.ted.kennedy/index.html]Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77 - CNN.com[/url]

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R.I.P. Ted.

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Damn. I knew he was terminal, but I had no idea he was that close to death. A great American lost. RIP Teddy.

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R.i.p

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RIP. Tough past couple of weeks for the Kennedys, first Eunice and now Teddy.

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RIP liberal lion

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Now this explains why he wanted to change back a law he just had passed a few years ago. When there was a rep. as governer he had the law changed that the governer could not pick a replacement for senator that left mid term. Just a few weeks ago he wanted that law changed back now that there is a dem as governer. Sorrry to here abput his death but it comes with mixed emotions and it not because he is liberal its because of what happened that night when he killed that women.

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hell for a Kennedy, he died young. may god bless the family

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leave it to you. in time of tragedy, look for something bad

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[quote=dmek25;579969]hell for a Kennedy, he died young. may god bless the family[/quote]

Young, for a Kennedy??? No comprendo

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I think he meant old...

I believe this is the end for the Kennedy's in politics. Love them or hate them, they have done a lot for this country with their public service. RIP Ted.

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A great patriot. R.I.P.

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[quote=SmootSmack;579994]Young, for a Kennedy??? No comprendo[/quote]
wasn't Joe in his nineties? and rose was over 100? Eunice in her nineties? i guess it was the kids that died on the younger side

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You have to wonder how the presidency would have played out if their oldest brother Joe wasn't killed in the war. He was the one everyone had tabbed for future greatness. It sorta just passed to John after that. We'd maybe have had a different JFK and no RFK or Ted.

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[quote=dmek25;580017]wasn't Joe in his nineties? and rose was over 100? Eunice in her nineties? i guess it was the kids that died on the younger side[/quote]

Good point, though I think Eunice wasn't quite 90. But yeah I guess the first thing that usually comes to mind with the Kennedys is JFK, RFK, JFK Jr. and some of the other granchildren who died tragically young.

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[quote=FRPLG;580023]You have to wonder how the presidency would have played out if their oldest brother Joe wasn't killed in the war. He was the one everyone had tabbed for future greatness. It sorta just passed to John after that. We'd maybe have had a different JFK and no RFK or Ted.[/quote]

And therein lies some of the Kennedy mystique. It seems tragedy was inextricably linked to their collective destinies. At times we were more interested in their personal narrative than their politics. But I think John MCain summed it up best today. Teddy was famous before he was accomplished.

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[quote=firstdown;579968]Now this explains why he wanted to change back a law he just had passed a few years ago. When there was a rep. as governer he had the law changed that the governer could not pick a replacement for senator that left mid term. Just a few weeks ago he wanted that law changed back now that there is a dem as governer. Sorrry to here abput his death but it comes with mixed emotions and it not because he is liberal its because of what happened that night when he killed that women.[/quote]

While it may not be an appropriate time to discuss politics, you're 100% correct.

When Kerry ran for President and had a Republican Govn'r in MA (Romney), Sen. Kennedy helped change the rules so Kerry's replacement would not be appointed by a Governor he doesn't agree with, a horrible reason to change a law. Now that there is a Democrat Governor, Deval Patrick, they want to change the rules back just a few years later. Senator Kennedy and many other current politicians have (had) no regard for fairness, the law or the welfare of the people who elect them....everything is about politics and their legacy.

When I heard he was trying to do this last week, I thought correctly "He must be about ready to go", with the additional thought "Maybe there is another Kennedy that he wants to replace himself with".

Many of the Kennedys are worthy of respect for their service to their country, this is one Kennedy who is not. He was in office far past his ability to be effective. When he falsely and irresponsibly accused our troops of running "gulags" while we were at war, I completely lost any possibility of ever respecting the man ever again.

Now I just fear, and predict that the Democrats led by the President will attach his name to any bad healthcare bill...or bill of any kind...so they can push their plans through using the death of one of their own. It would not be the first time they've exploited a death of one of theirs.

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The guy died only several hours ago. Don't you guys have any dignity? Damn.

RIP

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[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;580059]The guy died only several hours ago. Don't you guys have any dignity? Damn.

RIP[/quote]

c'mon you're really not surprised are you?

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You're an idiot :)

Seriously though, let's leave the political vitriol (I don't get to use that word often enough) out of this thread.

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[quote=SmootSmack;580064]You're an idiot :)

Seriously though, let's leave the political vitriol (I don't get to use that word often enough) out of this thread.[/quote]

It's sad that a family lost someone. I sympathize with the family, especially so soon after losing another and the painless losses they've endured over the years.

However, why should we throw away facts and anything negative about someone and blindly praise someone who honestly doesn't deserve the praise?

Honesty is on the road to extinction. It's un-PC to be honest I guess. We just went through this after Micheal Jackson died and we ignored the children's lives he wrecked, now we'll ignore the family this man took a daughter from after a night at the bar.

I'll bow out of this now, let the lovefest resume.

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The guy isn't even buried yet... it's simply about showing a little respect is all.

Respect seems to be another concept that is lost on people these days.

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R.I.P. Sen Kennedy. Condolences to his family. He was fortunate to not lose his functionality and quality of life until the very end. I lost my father to a brain tumor several years ago and he was not as fortunate.

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Looks like Kennedy will be buried at Arlington Cementary.

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[quote=Buster;580076]It's sad that a family lost someone. I sympathize with the family, especially so soon after losing another and the painless losses they've endured over the years.

However, why should we throw away facts and anything negative about someone and blindly praise someone who honestly doesn't deserve the praise?

[B]Honesty is on the road to extinction. It's un-PC to be honest I guess[/B]. We just went through this after Micheal Jackson died and we ignored the children's lives he wrecked, now we'll ignore the family this man took a daughter from after a night at the bar.

I'll bow out of this now, let the lovefest resume.[/quote]

I think that's a little bit dramatic. I will at least say, though, that I'm not sure it's entirely unfair to evaluate what particular events in his life most define his legacy, seeing as how he spent the better part of forty years in a very powerful position, one in which he was able to drive policy in this country. From my own political vantage point, he was a policy hero and I consider his death a great loss to the Senate and country as a whole. However, if we were discussing Richard Nixon's death in its immediate aftermath, I don't think it would be unfair to bring up Watergate, so I think it would be similarly not-unfair to, in a thread on Senator Kennedy upon his death, question the degree to which some of his less-than-stellar personal moments overshadowed his accomplishments.

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[quote=Buster;580055]While it may not be an appropriate time to discuss politics, you're 100% correct.[/quote]

It's is not appropriate so drop it. I'm a democrat, but if this was John McCain passing away (who I actually like), I wouldn't be here discussing politics and bitching about it right after his passing, etc., etc.

This is why I hate posting politics stuff here.

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The last of the bootlegger's sons dies. I hear Bushmill's stock went down 25%. Last night was a good night for the Republic, another socialist bites the dust. I wish death on no one but I'll not shed a bloody tear for that pompous drunk.

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[quote=ghettodogallstars;580059]the guy died only several hours ago. Don't you guys have any dignity? Damn.

Rip[/quote]

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[quote=BringBackJoeT;580088]I think that's a little bit dramatic. I will at least say, though, that I'm not sure it's entirely unfair to evaluate what particular events in his life most define his legacy, seeing as how he spent the better part of forty years in a very powerful position, one in which he was able to drive policy in this country. From my own political vantage point, he was a policy hero and I consider his death a great loss to the Senate and country as a whole. However, if we were discussing Richard Nixon's death in its immediate aftermath, I don't think it would be unfair to bring up Watergate, so I think it would be similarly not-unfair to, in a thread on Senator Kennedy upon his death, question the degree to which some of his less-than-stellar personal moments overshadowed his accomplishments.[/quote]


Of course, had this been Nixon, I doubt Buster would have approved of anyone making any negative comment.

Fair points though. It was really Buster's last line that was especially unnecessary in my opinion.

"Now I just fear, and predict that the Democrats led by the President will attach his name to any bad healthcare bill...or bill of any kind...so they can push their plans through using the death of one of their own. It would not be the first time they've exploited a death of one of theirs."

That's really just a 3-0 fastball down the middle to start up another political debate, and fortunately no one is taking him up on it.

Senator Kennedy need not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond what he was in life...but can we just refrain from turning into every other poltiical thread for at least a little bit?

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[quote=SmootSmack;580097]Of course, had this been Nixon, I doubt Buster would have approved of anyone making any negative comment.

Fair points though. It was really Buster's last line that was especially unnecessary in my opinion.

"Now I just fear, and predict that the Democrats led by the President will attach his name to any bad healthcare bill...or bill of any kind...so they can push their plans through using the death of one of their own. It would not be the first time they've exploited a death of one of theirs."

That's really just a 3-0 fastball down the middle to start up another political debate, and fortunately no one is taking him up on it.

Senator Kennedy need not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond what he was in life...but can we just refrain from turning into every other poltiical thread for at least a little bit?[/quote]
That is kind of tough to do with the time he and his family has spent in office. I went to the health care thread and said that I thought they would change the name of the health care bill like he stated.

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I'm struck by the scores of major legislation Kennedy introduced and ultimately saw passed into law. SCHIP, OSHA, minimum wage, and civil rights are a few that come to mind. I think more than any modern day politician, he found his place and voice in the U.S. Senate.

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I swear, when someone dies, there should never be RIP thread because all people do is come and piss on it. :doh:

It doesn't matter who it is, Republican or Democrat, famous or not so famous, there's always a hater. :(

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;580091]The last of the bootlegger's sons dies. I hear Bushmill's stock went down 25%. Last night was a good night for the Republic, another socialist bites the dust. I wish death on no one but I'll not shed a bloody tear for that pompous drunk.[/quote]

Why even post this? Just don't say anything if that's how you feel.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;580112]I swear, when someone dies, there should never be RIP thread because all people do is come and piss on it. :doh:

It doesn't matter who it is, Republican or Democrat, famous or not so famous, there's always a hater. :([/quote]

I'm sure Mary Jo Kopechne agrees with you. I'm just waiting for Sheets Byrd to drop dead now.

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;580117]I'm sure Mary Jo Kopechne agrees with you. I'm just waiting for Sheets Byrd to drop dead now.[/quote]

Someone needs a hug. Sheesh.

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[quote=GMScud;580114]Why even post this? Just don't say anything if that's how you feel.[/quote]

Why is the old bastard beyond reproach? I didn't like him in life. Why should I feel any differently now that he's dead? Isn't this what blogs are for, people posting about how they feel?

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then why weren't you on here ripping him before? let the old man pass

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RIP Senator........

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[quote=Trample the Elderly;580126][B]Why is the old bastard beyond reproach? I didn't like him in life. Why should I feel any differently now that he's dead? [/B]Isn't this what blogs are for, people posting about how they feel?[/quote]

Did I say that? I'm not a fan of his current politics either, but you're just being flat out disrespectful. His body is still warm and you're ripping him a new one -bringing up Chappaquiddick, calling him a drunk and an old bastard? Come on.

If you hated him so much, why not quietly be happy he's gone? Sure blogs are about posting how you feel, but how about a little couthe?

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[quote=GMScud;580144]Did I say that? I'm not a fan of his current politics either, but you're just being flat out disrespectful. His body is still warm and you're ripping him a new one -bringing up Chappaquiddick, calling him a drunk and an old bastard? Come on.

If you hated him so much, why not quietly be happy he's gone? Sure blogs are about posting how you feel, but how about a [B]little couthe[/B]?[/quote]
you might have to explain that word to some of our members