Ted Kennedy

E in DC · 05-20-2008

CNN and others are beginning to report that he has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Eileencc · 05-20-2008

It's been reported in our local news too...

Not that he's my favorite guy, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

Mexivoof · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Eileencc

It's been reported in our local news too...

Not that he's my favorite guy, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

You can like his politics or not but he is a person and has been a political force in this country for ever. If not for the accident on the bridge that night he might be Former President instead of Senator.

Best of luck to you Ted, I'm hoping for the best

Mogley · 05-20-2008

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Mexivoof · 05-20-2008

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Funny, but mean

StewartG · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

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E in DC · 05-20-2008

I hesitated to even make the initial post, worried that people would immediately feel free to insert all sorts of snarky and inappropriate comments. But I'd just heard the news and it was weighing heavily and I thought I'd share with other peeps who might want to know.

I guess I should have known better.

**TeeZet** · 05-20-2008

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Please edit your post so I can edit mine. Thanks.

Just took care of that.

Although I'm not too familiar with senator Kennedy, I thought that Mogley's post crossed the line, too.

Mexivoof · 05-20-2008

First of all, he is a man. He has children, grand kids, maybe great grandchilden. I am not sure if he is currently married, but if he is he has a wife.

Like or dislike his politics, you have to hope the best for him.

His 2 brothers were murdered in cold blood yet he still stood in the national spotlight for decades. You may not agree with him, but you have to admire him despite his well known flaws.

Once again, best of luck Teddy

StewartG · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by E in DC

I hesitated to even make the initial post, worried that people would immediately feel free to insert all sorts of snarky and inappropriate comments. But I'd just heard the news and it was weighing heavily and I thought I'd share with other peeps who might want to know.

I guess I should have known better.

If you hadn't, I would have.

My heart is breaking today. Ted Kennedy has been one of my political heroes since I first became politically aware during the 1980 presidential race.

I understand that many on this board disagree with his politics, that's okay and understandable. I would make the observation that Sen. Kennedy is one of the most well liked and respected members within the Senate. He is gifted with the unique and laudable quality of fighting like a raging lion for those causes about which his is passionate, yet without letting his politics become personal.

Like his politics or not, no one can deny that he has done more for the average working men and women of this country than any other Senator in recent history.

My thoughts are with him. He has a reputation as a fighter, but this will certainly be the fight of his life. I wish him and his family all the best.

StewartG · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by TeeZet

Just took care of that.

Although I'm not too familiar with senator Kennedy, I thought that Mogley's post crossed the line, too.

Way over the line, IMHO.

Thanks Tony.

Mogley · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by StewartG

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Never mind!

StewartG · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

Oh, I’m sorry being as how that was probably the first derogatory remark ever written about Ted on a public forum, I can see how it might get your dander up. Please publish a list of your opinions on all issues so I have a reference before forming my own. You being the benchmark for class

. What disease were you referring to, alcoholism?

On today of all days to go on like this?

Honestly sir, have you no decency?

equinenut · 05-20-2008

My dad, a staunchly conservative John Birch republican till his death considered him a "brilliant legislator". I like to remember my dad this way, giving credit due to someone giving his entire adult life to serving the U.S. Constitution AND the Bill of Rights.

licuadora · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Mogley

Never mind!

For the rest of us, it would be nice if you would just zip your pie hole on this thread.

05-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
E in DC beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 486	Ted Kennedy CNN and others are beginning to report that he has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

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Mogley añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,615	... Last edited by TeeZet; 05-20-2008 at 02:16 PM.. Reason: inappropriate

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Eileencc añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of Boston, Mass Posts: 7,354	It's been reported in our local news too... Not that he's my favorite guy, but I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

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E in DC beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 486	I hesitated to even make the initial post, worried that people would immediately feel free to insert all sorts of snarky and inappropriate comments. But I'd just heard the news and it was weighing heavily and I thought I'd share with other peeps who might want to know. I guess I should have known better.

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Mexivoof añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Walworth, WI Posts: 6,522	First of all, he is a man. He has children, grand kids, maybe great grandchilden. I am not sure if he is currently married, but if he is he has a wife. Like or dislike his politics, you have to hope the best for him. His 2 brothers were murdered in cold blood yet he still stood in the national spotlight for decades. You may not agree with him, but you have to admire him despite his well known flaws. Once again, best of luck Teddy

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equinenut añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin Posts: 1,649	My dad, a staunchly conservative John Birch republican till his death considered him a "brilliant legislator". I like to remember my dad this way, giving credit due to someone giving his entire adult life to serving the U.S. Constitution AND the Bill of Rights.

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