Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77

Ruhskins · 08-26-2009, 02:54 AM

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

Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77 - CNN.com

saden1 · 08-26-2009, 03:05 AM

R.I.P. Ted.

GMScud · 08-26-2009, 03:08 AM

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

kenny · 08-26-2009, 07:16 AM

R.i.p

SmootSmack · 08-26-2009, 08:24 AM

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

MTK · 08-26-2009, 08:51 AM

RIP liberal lion

firstdown · 08-26-2009, 10:10 AM

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.

Monkeydad · 08-26-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

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.

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.

Ruhskins · 08-26-2009, 12:59 PM

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

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.

dmek25 · 08-26-2009, 10:11 AM

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

SmootSmack · 08-26-2009, 10:46 AM

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

Young, for a Kennedy??? No comprendo

dmek25 · 08-26-2009, 11:19 AM

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Young, for a Kennedy??? No comprendo

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

SmootSmack · 08-26-2009, 11:30 AM

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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

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.

dmek25 · 08-26-2009, 10:12 AM

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

Daseal · 08-26-2009, 10:59 AM

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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firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Sen. Ted Kennedy dead at 77 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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