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Edward Kennedy dead.Follow
Not that I care much. I just wanted to be first 
"If you have selfish, ignorant citizens, you're gonna get selfish, ignorant leaders". Carlin.
Now let's see what happens with his Senate seat...
"The Rich are there to take all of the money & pay none of the taxes, the middle class is there to do all the work and pay all the taxes, and the poor are there to scare the crap out of the middle class." -George Carlin
I was wondering when it was finally going to happen. He lived a lot longer than I thought he would.
Sad though, it's like that family has a curse.
Sad though, it's like that family has a curse.
10k before the site's inevitable death or bust
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
Alan Watts wrote:
I am omnipotent insofar as I am the Universe, but I am not an omnipotent in the role of Alan Watts, only cunning
Eske wrote:
I've always read Driftwood as the straight man in varus' double act. It helps if you read all of his posts in the voice of Droopy Dog.
Why? He wasn't shot.
Assassinations, airplane crashes, brain cancer, etc.
Seems like some bad luck to me.
Seems like some bad luck to me.
10k before the site's inevitable death or bust
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
Alan Watts wrote:
I am omnipotent insofar as I am the Universe, but I am not an omnipotent in the role of Alan Watts, only cunning
Eske wrote:
I've always read Driftwood as the straight man in varus' double act. It helps if you read all of his posts in the voice of Droopy Dog.
He was on someone's death pool either on the OoT or the Asylum. Whoever that person was, they have won at the internets.
Galkaman wrote:
Kuwoobie will die crushed under the burden of his mediocrity.
To be honest, I looked at the subject title and went "Huh, another one died?"
I haven't EVER seen him referred to as "Edward" Kennedy. He's always been Ted.
I haven't EVER seen him referred to as "Edward" Kennedy. He's always been Ted.
Omegavegeta wrote:
Now let's see what happens with his Senate seat...
Nothing until a special election is held and that's something like... a year?.. away.
This represents a naming opportunity for our nation's highways, libraries and airports though.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
I'm divided on the life of Ted Kennedy. On the one hand, I respect him for his liberal views and longevity in MA and US politics. On the other hand, there have been several things I haven't liked about him.
Pros:
-Was part of several great pieces of legislation, including the 1991 Civil Rights Act, the 1990 Americans with DIsabilities Act, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (zomg, socialized medical attention!)
-Has been one of the major Democratic presences for decades
-Always seemed to follow what he felt was best for his country's people
Cons:
-Kopechne death
-Failed to become president in 1980
-Messy social life, to say the least. Yet, survived scandal politically, unlike many others in similar situations.
-Got on board with Clinton's healthcare reform and failed
-Supported "No Child Left Behind," which was a freaking idiotic plan
I'm sad he's gone, but I'd like a better review of what he did; the guy was in the senate for almost twice as long as I have been alive!
Pros:
-Was part of several great pieces of legislation, including the 1991 Civil Rights Act, the 1990 Americans with DIsabilities Act, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (zomg, socialized medical attention!)
-Has been one of the major Democratic presences for decades
-Always seemed to follow what he felt was best for his country's people
Cons:
-Kopechne death
-Failed to become president in 1980
-Messy social life, to say the least. Yet, survived scandal politically, unlike many others in similar situations.
-Got on board with Clinton's healthcare reform and failed
-Supported "No Child Left Behind," which was a freaking idiotic plan
I'm sad he's gone, but I'd like a better review of what he did; the guy was in the senate for almost twice as long as I have been alive!
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Nothing until a special election is held and that's something like... a year?.. away.
This represents a naming opportunity for our nation's highways, libraries and airports though.
This represents a naming opportunity for our nation's highways, libraries and airports though.
Actually, Ted wrote a letter to Governor Patrick shortly before his death asking that Patrick appoint a someone to take his seat in the interim before the special election, & said appointee would NOT have the option to run in the special election, so his life's work, Healthcare Reform, could be accomplished.
This would require an act of the State House, which has been bickering over party lines about it since.
"The Rich are there to take all of the money & pay none of the taxes, the middle class is there to do all the work and pay all the taxes, and the poor are there to scare the crap out of the middle class." -George Carlin
Admiral LockeColeMA wrote:
I haven't EVER seen him referred to as "Edward" Kennedy. He's always been Ted.
Politics and opinions aside, Ted Kennedy gave more of himself to the American people than all the other Kennedy's combined. He'll leave a big hole to fill.
Alma wrote:
I lost my post
Driftwood wrote:
Assassinations, airplane crashes, brain cancer, etc.
Seems like some bad luck to me.
Seems like some bad luck to me.
This may surprise you, but almost everyone dies eventually.
Yes, everyone dies eventually. But it's absolutely terrible luck when so many people from one family die in terrible ways.
10k before the site's inevitable death or bust
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
The World Is Not A Cold Dead Place.
Alan Watts wrote:
I am omnipotent insofar as I am the Universe, but I am not an omnipotent in the role of Alan Watts, only cunning
Eske wrote:
I've always read Driftwood as the straight man in varus' double act. It helps if you read all of his posts in the voice of Droopy Dog.
Elinda wrote:
Admiral LockeColeMA wrote:
I haven't EVER seen him referred to as "Edward" Kennedy. He's always been Ted.
Politics and opinions aside, Ted Kennedy gave more of himself to the American people than all the other Kennedy's combined. He'll leave a big hole to fill.
Couple of bullets in a couple of heads say different, but I know what you mean.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
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Mary Jo Kopechne (July 26, 1940 – July 18, 1969) was an American teacher, secretary and political campaign specialist who died in a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island on Martha's Vineyard while being driven by DRUNKEN United States Senator Ted Kennedy. Kennedy was never charged and never paid for his crime - until this morning."
Yeah, that's not partisan at all.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Wikedklownn wrote:
Kennedy was never charged and never paid for his crime - until this morning.
So if the Kopechne thing never happened, Kennedy would be alive today?
Well now, that's interesting!
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Wikedklownn wrote:
Mary Jo Kopechne (July 26, 1940 – July 18, 1969) was an American teacher, secretary and political campaign specialist who died in a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island on Martha's Vineyard while being driven by DRUNKEN United States Senator Ted Kennedy. Kennedy was never charged and never paid for his crime - until this morning."
Looked all through everything I could find; despite being a common assumption, there was never any charge of Ted Kennedy being drunk during that ill-fated drive.
Also, not sure how eventually dying decades after a crime from a brain tumor after spending several months relaxing, visiting your family and friends, and working on important legislation is considered "paying for your crime." Maybe I should drive recklessly if that's the result!
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On July 19, 1969, Kennedy attended a party on Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts . At about 11:00 PM, he borrowed his chauffeur’s keys to his Oldsmobile limousine, and offered to give a ride home to Mary Jo Kopechne, a campaign worker. Leaving the island via an unlighted bridge with no guard rail, Kennedy steered the car off the bridge, flipped, and into Poucha Pond.
He swam to shore and walked back to the party, after passing several houses and a fire station. Then two friends returned with him to the scene of the accident. According to their later testimony, they told him what he already knew, that he was required by law to immediately report the accident to the authorities. Instead Kennedy made his way to his hotel, called his lawyer, and went to sleep. Kennedy called the police the next morning and by then the wreck had already been discovered. Before dying, Kopechne had scratched at the upholstered floor above her head in the upside-down car.
Edited, Aug 26th 2009 11:28am by Wikedklownn
He swam to shore and walked back to the party, after passing several houses and a fire station. Then two friends returned with him to the scene of the accident. According to their later testimony, they told him what he already knew, that he was required by law to immediately report the accident to the authorities. Instead Kennedy made his way to his hotel, called his lawyer, and went to sleep. Kennedy called the police the next morning and by then the wreck had already been discovered. Before dying, Kopechne had scratched at the upholstered floor above her head in the upside-down car.
Edited, Aug 26th 2009 11:28am by Wikedklownn
Welp, I'm convinced.
Of... something.
Of... something.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
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Is he driving himself to Heaven? For his own sake....I hope not.
Wikedklownn wrote:
Is he driving himself to Heaven? For his own sake....I hope not.
Why not? He'll flip the car into the River Styx, leave some wraithly chick in there and wander back to MA.
Then he'll reappear as a revenant in the Senate and pass Communism-Care!
As a side note, the DCCC actually sent me an email that didn't end in a plea for cash so that was something.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
Omegavegeta wrote:
Now let's see what happens with his Senate seat...
Nothing until a special election is held and that's something like... a year?.. away.
According to CNN, Mass. laws states that it will take place between 145-160 days after the vacancy.
Wikedklownn wrote:
Mary Jo Kopechne (July 26, 1940 – July 18, 1969) was an American teacher, secretary and political campaign specialist who died in a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island on Martha's Vineyard while being driven by DRUNKEN United States Senator Ted Kennedy. Kennedy was never charged and never paid for his crime - until this morning."
Ted Kennedy, good senator, bad date, know what I'm saying? "What am I forgetting? DOH, the fucking girl! What's wrong with me! Where are my pants?"
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
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Posted: Aug 26 2009 at 9:09 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) I ment paid for his crime by descending straight to the pitts of hell.
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I ment paid for his crime by descending straight to the pitts of hell.
Oh, well thanks very much for clarifying that. I would have thought one with his finger on the pulse of the intentions of the Almighty would be able to spell a bit better; but never mind. As long as we can all rest assured that Senator Kennedy has gone to his just reward as envisioned by one as brilliant and obviously unbiased as you, well, I'm perfectly satisfied.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
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