• If you are having problems logging in please use the Contact Us in the lower right hand corner of the forum page for assistance.

U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy dies

hypocritexposer

Well-known member
By Scott Malone Scott Malone – 35 mins ago

BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, a towering figure in the Democratic Party who took the helm of one of America's most fabled political families after two older brothers were assassinated, has died, his family said. He was 77.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090826/us_nm/us_kennedy
 

Tam

Well-known member
I have to wonder if the Democrat State of Mass. will abolish the rule Teddy played a part in putting in, that forces an election be held no soon than 5 months after the seat is made vacant instead of just having the Governor appoint a replacement right away. The rule was put in to protect the Democrat seat that John Kerry held when he ran for President. They didn't want the then Republican Governor Mitt Romney appointing Kerry's replacement but now that there is a Democrat Governor I guess it would have been OK with Teddy as he was asking to have the rule set aside and a replacement appointed ASAP.

If that rule is now abolished it will prove the Dems do not play by the same play book, and they make up the rules as they go along.
 

Mike

Well-known member
The Dem Health Care Reform will re-invigorate itself in the name of good ole' Ted this Fall.

It will be a fitting tribute to the murderer that he is.
 

backhoeboogie

Well-known member
Faster horses said:
I just hope they don't portray him as some kind of political HERO.

Did you watch the news this a.m.? Enough already! But yes MSM was saying the health care bill should be named in his honor yada yada yada.

Hearing all of it once was okay. Over and over and over got annoying. And the hope and dream thing too. As I said above, hopes and dreams don't put food on the table.
 

aplusmnt

Well-known member
Tam said:
I have to wonder if the Democrat State of Mass. will abolish the rule Teddy played a part in putting in, that forces an election be held no soon than 5 months after the seat is made vacant instead of just having the Governor appoint a replacement right away. The rule was put in to protect the Democrat seat that John Kerry held when he ran for President. They didn't want the then Republican Governor Mitt Romney appointing Kerry's replacement but now that there is a Democrat Governor I guess it would have been OK with Teddy as he was asking to have the rule set aside and a replacement appointed ASAP.

If that rule is now abolished it will prove the Dems do not play by the same play book, and they make up the rules as they go along.

It is unbelievable the hypocrisy that they have the gall to do. Kennedy pushed to put this law in place to Romney could not appoint someone and then Kennedy in his last days tried to get it changed so he could be replaced by the now Democrat Governor.

Unbelievable how they just play with the system to fit their personal needs!
 

garn

Well-known member
My sympathies to the Kennedy family, but Ted was in the senate for 46 years, he's the poster child for why term limits are needed.
 
A

Anonymous

Guest
I received this e-mail from President Obama about Senator U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy's death. Anyone else get one.

Jack:
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.

For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.

His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives -- in seniors who know new dignity; in families that know new opportunity; in children who know education's promise; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just, including me.

In the United States Senate, I can think of no one who engendered greater respect or affection from members of both sides of the aisle. His seriousness of purpose was perpetually matched by humility, warmth and good cheer. He battled passionately on the Senate floor for the causes that he held dear, and yet still maintained warm friendships across party lines. And that's one reason he became not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy.

I personally valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've benefited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

His fight gave us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye. The outpouring of love, gratitude and fond memories to which we've all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives.

For America, he was a defender of a dream. For his family, he was a guardian. Our hearts and prayers go out to them today -- to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family.

Today, our country mourns. We say goodbye to a friend and a true leader who challenged us all to live out our noblest values. And we give thanks for his memory, which inspires us still.

Sincerely,

President Barack Obama
 

MsSage

Well-known member
Maybe its me getting old .......I do have to feel sorry for him.
He has now had to answer for all the wrong doing he did and could no way lie his way out of it........
I pray God have mercy on his soul.
 
A

Anonymous

Guest
hypocritexposer said:
Hurley, did you sign up for emails, or was it more spam?

I did not sign up for e-mails. I have corresponded several times with President Obama on various issues. I have also rececived responses from him or someone on his staff. They may be form letters. Each response sounded as if my letter had been read and my thoughts appreiciated. You might want to send him an e-mail and see if he responds to you. Better than any of my Senators and Representives in Washington have done.
 

katrina

Well-known member
hurleyjd said:
hypocritexposer said:
Hurley, did you sign up for emails, or was it more spam?

I did not sign up for e-mails. I have corresponded several times with President Obama on various issues. I have also rececived responses from him or someone on his staff. They may be form letters. Each response sounded as if my letter had been read and my thoughts appreiciated. You might want to send him an e-mail and see if he responds to you. Better than any of my Senators and Representives in Washington have done.

I'm sure you are a very good person. But just a word of free advice, take the blinders off cuz they are pulling the wool over your eyes...
 
Top