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Post by outerbankschick on Aug 26, 2009 1:05:40 GMT -5
Just watching this on the news right now. Of course, we've known it was coming for awhile, but even so, it's sad news for his family and friends. Feels like the end of an era. May he rest in peace.
Joseph, John, Bobby, and Teddy - all four brothers, together again.
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Post by tjara on Aug 26, 2009 2:40:24 GMT -5
Oh no...
*run to TV right now*
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Post by jeffan on Aug 26, 2009 5:30:15 GMT -5
Sad news. Edward Kennedy was a great champion of the under-privileged.
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Post by Patcat on Aug 26, 2009 8:55:53 GMT -5
I recommend the NEW YORK TIMES' obituary for a remarkably balanced view of the man's life.
Heaven knows he was a man of considerable flaws and failings, and these weaknesses are why he never became president. Perhaps it's good that he never did become president. But I think the world is a better place because he was in it.
I know that I heard one conservative who opposed health care reform several years ago ask "Do you want Ted Kennedy deciding what care you get?" My answer would be, "Heck, Yes!"
And he certainly didn't have to put up with the death threats, the rumors, and everything else that went with staying in public life.
Patcat
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Post by DonnaJo on Aug 26, 2009 9:57:17 GMT -5
It says something about a person when even his adversaries loved & respected him. That was the case with Senator Ted Kennedy.
I was only a young girl when the tragedy of Chappaquiddick happened. There are many people who will always identify Ted by that event, and refuse to credit him with the tremendous good he did in his many years as a Senator.
Rest In Peace.
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Post by maherjunkie on Aug 26, 2009 15:18:26 GMT -5
And of course there were idiots on Sarah Palin's Facebook page who were of the "good riddance variety".
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Post by outerbankschick on Aug 27, 2009 0:34:05 GMT -5
Sheesh! There are always dimwits like that, on both sides, unfortunately. Some people are so ridiculous!
He was a classic worker bee, probably much more suited to the Senate than the Presidency. It seems that his colleagues looked up to him as someone they could count on.
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Post by outerbankschick on Aug 27, 2009 0:44:22 GMT -5
And another sad passing today. Dominick Dunne is gone, too. I have never read his books, but I love to watch his show on TruTV, Power Privilege and Justice. I remember hearing that it was his own daughter's murder (Dominique, who had a role in Poltergeist before her boyfriend killed her) that spurred him on and had him writing that first book. I'm gonna miss those Coke bottle glasses and raspy voice! Darn it!  Rest in peace, Dominick. You will be missed! |
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Post by maherjunkie on Aug 28, 2009 1:48:14 GMT -5
Yes, I wonder if seeing his son play that role in "Jones" freaked him out at the time.
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Post by outerbankschick on Aug 28, 2009 16:58:46 GMT -5
Holy cow, MJ! I never even thought about that.
Whoa...
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Post by maherjunkie on Aug 29, 2009 11:23:52 GMT -5
Did anyone watch the funeral? It was so moving. You know it is when you see even a Kennedy cry...
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Post by outerbankschick on Aug 29, 2009 20:19:16 GMT -5
Yeah, they're usually pretty stoic, aren't they? I was going to watch, but I had a hair appointment this morning and when I got back I ended up back in bed for a nap. I did see a little of it at the salon, since they had the TV on there.
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Post by caitlen on Aug 30, 2009 12:17:39 GMT -5
It was on the news here today  |
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Post by Patcat on Aug 30, 2009 13:42:05 GMT -5
If I had children, I'd like them to say the things Mr. Kennedy's said about him. Especially his older son, whose remarks seemed to be perfect for the occasion.
Patcat
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Post by caitlen on Aug 31, 2009 7:02:37 GMT -5
It was a great tribute from his Son, who broke down sadly too poor man but beautifully said. |
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