Sen. Edward Kennedy dies - Page 2

Barb · #11 08-26-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kennedy family but truly this is not a man to praise. He was despicable from his cheating days in law school, through leaving the scene of an accident he caused that resulted in the death of a young woman, and on through his many other scandals and misbehaviour.

I found it ironic that in the last few days he tried to get Mass. to change the succession law so that when he died the Governor could immediately appoint a successor, rather than a special election being held, to help the Democrats with the healthcare vote. This was the same law he championed five years ago when a Republican was Governor of Mass. and Kennedy wanted to make sure that a Republican Governor could NOT appoint a Senatorial successor. Duplicitous to the very end.

Not ironic at all, CCRyder...it's simply following the 'party line'.

Change any rule, attempt to change any law, vote for any junkyard dog as long as we don't cross the 'party line'.

Bob Schieffer on CBS this morning said that Chappiquiddick was the thing that hung over TK's head, and kept him from the presidency.

But he also said that TK was a flawed man who went on to do some good things. I'm sure the commentators and those doing the research will find the things to which Mr. Schieffer referred.

As you said, at the moment our prayers are with the family...this is the 2nd family death in as many weeks.

StillStanding · #12 08-26-2009, 08:19 AM

Ted Kennedy was an American political figure. That's all I'll say!

*AQuietPlace* · #13 08-26-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

Ted Kennedy was an American political figure. That's all I'll say!

And it will seem odd to not have him around, he's been a part of the political scene for so long.

I hope his family finds comfort in their recent losses.

Pressing-On · #14 08-26-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Steinway

Ted Kennedy was an American political figure. That's all I'll say!

You did good, Steinway. A little more than I was willing to say.

Esther · #15 08-26-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kennedy family but truly this is not a man to praise. He was despicable from his cheating days in law school, through leaving the scene of an accident he caused that resulted in the death of a young woman, and on through his many other scandals and misbehaviour.

I found it ironic that in the last few days he tried to get Mass. to change the succession law so that when he died the Governor could immediately appoint a successor, rather than a special election being held, to help the Democrats with the healthcare vote. This was the same law he championed five years ago when a Republican was Governor of Mass. and Kennedy wanted to make sure that a Republican Governor could NOT appoint a Senatorial successor. Duplicitous to the very end.

My thoughts exactly!

Esther · #16 08-26-2009, 08:37 AM

I prayed for years that God would bring this man down. He supported every abomination that God was against.

I think he was the worst senator we ever had in the American congress.

I hope his soul was right with God, but I am so glad he is out of power, and pray they don't elect someone of his equal or worse.

I also think it was ridiculous that they woke the president up to tell him he passed. Like this was a major occurance that he needed to be woke up for! Nuts!!

coadie · #17 08-26-2009, 08:39 AM

despite the shadow of Chappaquiddick

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1517548.stm

The BBC can speak more than the American liberal media. Kennedy was strong for abortion and Eunice Kennedy Shriver was pro life.

Hope Preacher · #18 08-26-2009, 08:52 AM

Whatever you believe about his lifestyle or his politics, Ted Kennedy will be remembered as a statesman... His family has given much to this country; A son who died in war; a son who died as President; a son who died while running for president; and now, a son who has died in the office of senator.

coadie · #19 08-26-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope Preacher

Whatever you believe about his lifestyle or his politics, Ted Kennedy will be remembered as a statesman... His family has given much to this country; A son who died in war; a son who died as President; a son who died while running for president; and now, a son who has died in the office of senator.

Bootlegging booze is giving?

This was first:

Politization of Kennedy's death
August 26, 2009 - 07:03 ET by ThisnThat
And who was first to make his death political? Pelosi, of course. She immediately linked his death to "passing health care reform this year".

U376977 · #20 08-26-2009, 09:10 AM

Put politics and his actions aside. He is dead. Let the man rest. His soul and eternal destiney in the hand of God.