RIP Edward Kennedy

bigbadbill
bigbadbill Posts: 1,758
edited August 2009 in A Moving Train
I just heard he passed away. It's on CNN right now.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090826/us_nm/us_kennedy_1
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  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    :(
  • mookie_in_eugene
    mookie_in_eugene Posts: 1,090
    scb wrote:
    :(
    :o:cry: +1
    "Underneath this smile lies everything - all my hopes, anger, pride and shame."
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    He put up a tough fight. Rest in peace, Sir.

    Eunice Kennedy only passed away the other week.

    I was thinking, if JFK were alive today, he'd be 92.
  • yogibare
    yogibare Posts: 69
    A sad day for America. Rest in peace, sir. You deserve it.
  • blackredyellow
    blackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Very sad day...

    Thoughts and prayers go to his family who is already having a rough time with Eunice passing away...
    My whole life
    was like a picture
    of a sunny day
    “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
    ― Abraham Lincoln
  • gabers
    gabers Posts: 2,787
    I think he knew he was at death's door with the legislation he was trying to pass to get the governor to replace him as quickly as possible. :( I hope he didn't suffer too much. Great man and great politician.
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    It's' sad that the cause he has devoted his whole adult life to is so close to passing, and the Lion won't be there to see it.
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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    ledvedderman wrote:
    It's' sad that the cause he has devoted his whole adult life to is so close to passing, and the Lion won't be there to see it.
    +1

    Rest In Peace.
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  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Joe Biden just gave one hell of a speech about Ted. I'm sure the major websites will have it up soon. Very emotional stuff.
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  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    I'm sorry someone died, but he is hardly a great man like someone said. Try to remember he left someone for dead.

    Let's not paint some glorious picture for him.
  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    ledvedderman wrote:
    It's' sad that the cause he has devoted his whole adult life to is so close to passing, and the Lion won't be there to see it.

    +2
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  • fuck
    fuck Posts: 4,069
    He did some good, but he also did some terrible things, including voting with AIPAC 100% of the time...
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,464
    JB811 wrote:
    I'm sorry someone died, but he is hardly a great man like someone said. Try to remember he left someone for dead.

    Let's not paint some glorious picture for him.
    i don't like to do personal attacks, but i have to reply in this case. whatever man, why are you trying to fuck up this thread? i figured you would be the first to throw a stone of some sort. nobody asked for your opinion of him, it is an RIP thread, show some respect. just because you disagree with his politics does not make him the bad person. by the way that was an AUTO ACCIDENT, and in case you have never noticed, they are called accidents for a reason. he did not kill her on purpose, you tosser. do you really think he did it on purpose and did not carry the guilt of that night with him the rest of his life? that is like saying laura bush killed that person on purpose, yet you have nothing to say about her i am sure. this thread is in memory of him, not an indictment of him.

    this man was born into unbelievable wealth and instead of spending every day of his life sitting on a yacht somewhere he became a public servant was in the trenches fighting for the people that had nothing. he fought for civil rights, voter rights, people with disabilities, he was pro worker and pro union. he fought for the little guy. there is something to be said for that. he had to carry the torch for the father and three brothers that he lost, two that were murdered, and carry on as their legacy. that was an extreme amout of expectation to live up to, and some long shadows to stand in. i think he did alright by Joe, Jack, and Bobby and by the american people. his voice in the senate will be missed. rest in peace Ted, and thanks for all you gave to us. i am sorry that you will not get to see your dream of universal health care come true.
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  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    JB811 wrote:
    I'm sorry someone died, but he is hardly a great man like someone said. Try to remember he left someone for dead.

    Let's not paint some glorious picture for him.
    i don't like to do personal attacks, but i have to reply in this case. whatever man, why are you trying to fuck up this thread? i figured you would be the first to throw a stone of some sort. nobody asked for your opinion of him, it is an RIP thread, show some respect. just because you disagree with his politics does not make him the bad person. by the way that was an AUTO ACCIDENT, and in case you have never noticed, they are called accidents for a reason. he did not kill her on purpose, you tosser. do you really think he did it on purpose and did not carry the guilt of that night with him the rest of his life? that is like saying laura bush killed that person on purpose, yet you have nothing to say about her i am sure. this thread is in memory of him, not an indictment of him.

    this man was born into unbelievable wealth and instead of spending every day of his life sitting on a yacht somewhere he became a public servant was in the trenches fighting for the people that had nothing. he fought for civil rights, voter rights, people with disabilities, he was pro worker and pro union. he fought for the little guy. there is something to be said for that. he had to carry the torch for the father and three brothers that he lost, two that were murdered, and carry on as their legacy. that was an extreme amout of expectation to live up to, and some long shadows to stand in. i think he did alright by Joe, Jack, and Bobby and by the american people. his voice in the senate will be missed. rest in peace Ted, and thanks for all you gave to us. i am sorry that you will not get to see your dream of universal health care come true.

    Standing ovation here. Well said. Well said.

    What was that line from that book I read one time? Something about those without sin casting the first stones?
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  • blondieblue227
    blondieblue227 Va, USA Posts: 4,509
    thank you. my lazyass didn't feel like typing all that so i'm glad you did. :)
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  • fuck
    fuck Posts: 4,069
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    JB811 wrote:
    I'm sorry someone died, but he is hardly a great man like someone said. Try to remember he left someone for dead.

    Let's not paint some glorious picture for him.
    i don't like to do personal attacks, but i have to reply in this case. whatever man, why are you trying to fuck up this thread? i figured you would be the first to throw a stone of some sort. nobody asked for your opinion of him, it is an RIP thread, show some respect. just because you disagree with his politics does not make him the bad person. by the way that was an AUTO ACCIDENT, and in case you have never noticed, they are called accidents for a reason. he did not kill her on purpose, you tosser. do you really think he did it on purpose and did not carry the guilt of that night with him the rest of his life? that is like saying laura bush killed that person on purpose, yet you have nothing to say about her i am sure. this thread is in memory of him, not an indictment of him.
    I don't mean to be an ass, but since you felt it necessary to respond I'm just gonna go ahead and say that JB didn't say he killed her on purpose, he said he "left [her] for dead" and I don't think there's much arguing there because this is exactly what he did. You can't really defend that other than to say that he did do some good, but he fucked up plenty. "The guilt of that night" is such a bullshit argument. He fucked up that night and someone else's life was taken because of that. Oh and I always hate it when people say "no one asked for your opinion." So what? Is he not allowed to give it? Also, making an assumption like "I'm sure you have nothing to say about Laura Bush" when this thread has nothing to do with her is also a weak point.

    Anyway, I hope this thread doesn't turn into a back-and-forth but I'm sure it will so whatever...
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    It isn't going to turn into some back and forth. I stated a fact simple as that. I don't like when people are immediately given halos when they die and I'll call out the BS when I see it. The same holds true for Michael Jackson, why glorify?

    They can have their RIP thread if it gives them that warm fuzzy feeling, I prefer to stick to reality.

    Good day to all.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,464
    edited August 2009
    _outlaw wrote:
    I don't mean to be an ass, but since you felt it necessary to respond I'm just gonna go ahead and say that JB didn't say he killed her on purpose, he said he "left [her] for dead" and I don't think there's much arguing there because this is exactly what he did. You can't really defend that other than to say that he did do some good, but he fucked up plenty. "The guilt of that night" is such a bullshit argument. He fucked up that night and someone else's life was taken because of that. Oh and I always hate it when people say "no one asked for your opinion." So what? Is he not allowed to give it? Also, making an assumption like "I'm sure you have nothing to say about Laura Bush" when this thread has nothing to do with her is also a weak point.

    Anyway, I hope this thread doesn't turn into a back-and-forth but I'm sure it will so whatever...
    first of all i am not condoning what he did or making excuses for it. it was a disgusting event and he should have handled it ina better way, like maybe going to one of the four houses near the bridge where the car went into the water. it was a terrible accident. let me ask you this, if he was such a terrible person why was he never voted out of his senate seat? the answer is because the good with ted outweighed the bad. you can pick apart my post all you want if it makes you feel better, be my guest, and if it turns into a back and forth its because you jumped into it. the fact remains that ted sponsored over 2500 pieces of legislation, hundreds of which became law. you said that i can't defend his fuck ups by saying he did some good, but ted had a hand in doing more good than you or any of the rest of us ever will. and the "guilt of the night bullshit" is not bullshit. he has carried that with him the rest of his life so whatever man. also, the laura bush killing someone in an auto accident is relevent because it did happen and someone else lost their life as a result of her actions but she has never been demonized for it the way ted has been. it is a double standard.

    but anyway, i am sorry this thread is turning into another pissing match. so typical of the moving train.
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  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,464
    edited August 2009
    double post.....
    Post edited by gimmesometruth27 on
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • WaveCameCrashin
    WaveCameCrashin Posts: 2,929
    edited August 2009
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    i don't like to do personal attacks,

    yeah right :lol: but you do it anyways...
    _outlaw wrote:
    I don't mean to be an ass, but since you felt it necessary to respond I'm just gonna go ahead and say that JB didn't say he killed her on purpose, he said he "left [her] for dead" and I don't think there's much arguing there because this is exactly what he did. You can't really defend that other than to say that he did do some good, but he fucked up plenty. "The guilt of that night" is such a bullshit argument. He fucked up that night and someone else's life was taken because of that. Oh and I always hate it when people say "no one asked for your opinion." So what? Is he not allowed to give it? Also, making an assumption like "I'm sure you have nothing to say about Laura Bush" when this thread has nothing to do with her is also a weak point.

    and let's not forget he didnt even report it until the next day and didnt even spend one day in jail. The whole family was crooked as far back to the days when Joe had dealings with the mafia.
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