So, has the Chappaquiddick swimmer going to meet his maker perhaps? The Kennedy family has had a lot to bear in life for sure. But don’t delude yourselves one little bit. From manipulating the liquor industry, to disarming Americans, that family has called all the bad Karma onto itself as far as I am concerned. Jack was a charismatic President, and I cried just like everyone else when he was killed. I was twelve years old, and in sixth grade though. later, I think his greatest accomplishments were in the realm of womanizing. At least outside the World War Two arena. Bobby was not much better really. I hear things about Republican Constitutional abuses every day from the left, but never about the things Bobby Kennedy did. Probably why I don’t belong to either party since I look at them both as different sides of the same double edged sword. What about Edward..? He has done more damage to America than any other sitting Senator with the possible exceptions of Schumer and Lautenberg. Together, they formed an evil triumvirate that needs to go away. I just hope that Ed’s stroke is a vascular blow out, and not occlusion based. They have a lower survival rate. No, I am not the least bit remorseful for feeling like that toward anyone that has done so much to harm this nation that my father died on a hillside near Chosin for.
source:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jQ0qyV1Z9XPXS6FFO5p2k9rV6HmwD90NH0180
Sen. Kennedy hospitalized with symptoms of stroke
BOSTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was hospitalized Saturday after becoming ill at his home, his office said. There was no immediate word on his condition.
A knowledgeable official said the Massachusetts Democrat was in the hospital after suffering stroke-like symptoms. The official declined to be identified by name, citing the sensitivity of the events.
Kennedy spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter confirmed in a statement that Kennedy went to Cape Cod Hospital on Saturday morning “after feeling ill at his home.” After discussion with his doctors in Boston, Kennedy was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for further examination.
“He is currently under evaluation that information will be released as it becomes available,” she said.
Hyannis Fire Lt. Bill Rex told The Associated Press that a 911 call came in from the Kennedy family compound at 8:19 a.m. A man was transported to Cape Cod Hospital and transferred by air at 10:10 a.m. from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Massachusetts General.
David Reilly, a spokesman for Cape Cod Hospital, said that Kennedy was brought to the hospital at about 9 a.m. and stayed for about an hour before being flown by helicopter to the Boston hospital. He said he could not comment on Kennedy’s condition or treatment because of medical privacy laws.
Kennedy, 76, has been in the Senate since election in 1962, filling out the term won by his brother, John F. Kennedy.
In October, Kennedy had surgery to repair a nearly complete blockage in a major neck artery. The discovery was made during a routine examination of a decades-old back injury.
The hourlong procedure on his left carotid artery — a main supplier of blood to the face and brain — was performed at Massachusetts General. This type of operation is performed on more than 180,000 people a year to prevent a stroke.
The doctor who operated on Kennedy said at the time that surgery is reserved for those with more than 70 percent blockage, and Kennedy had “a very high-grade blockage.”
Weeks after the surgery, he returned to work in the Senate and told the AP, “I’m feeling fine. I think it’s just about getting the energy level back. … The strength has been coming back daily.”
One of Kennedy’s doctors said after the surgery that the senator’s overall health was excellent. Kennedy is on blood-pressure and cholesterol medication. Kennedy has been bothered by an aching back since a 1964 plane crash, which killed a pilot and one of Kennedy’s aides.
Kennedy is the lone surviving son in a famed political family. His eldest brother, Joseph, was killed in a World War II airplane crash. President John Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 and his brother Robert was assassinated in 1968.
Considered a liberal lion in the Senate, Edward Kennedy was re-elected in 2006. His current term ends in 2013. The senator made a failed run for the presidency in 1980.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, beginning a tour of hospitals in Eugene, Ore., told reporters that he had been in touch with the senator’s family. “Ted Kennedy is a giant in American political history. He’s done more for health care than just about anybody in history. We are going to be rooting for him. I insist on being optimistic about how it’s going to turn out.”
Kennedy gave Obama’s presidential campaign a big boost this year with his endorsement and has campaigned actively for the Illinois senator.
Arizona Sen. John McCain, the likely GOP presidential nominee, said he awaited word on Kennedy’s condition. “Senator Kennedy’s role in the U.S. Senate cannot be overstated. He is a legendary lawmaker, and I have the highest respect for him. When we have worked together, he has been a skillful, fair and generous partner.”
John McCain, the best man that the Democrats can field…
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May 17, 2008 at 11:53
There are supposed to be standards of decency, even in politics.
Your hatred of Sen. Kennedy is contemptible, and the fact that you would actually take this opportunity to put in writing that you wish him dead is beneath classless.
You might feel no remorse, but that only demonstrates that you’re acting shamelessly.
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May 17, 2008 at 12:13
Well wickle, I am being honest. He has been a wart on the behind of humanity seemingly forever. I have no shame when it comes to people like him, or Osama bin Laden for example. Tell you what. When honesty, logic, and integrity become classless and shameless as you say, then perhaps I will feel remorse. But not for myself, for mankind having surrendered the birthright of all men to think, believe, and hold true to their beliefs. So, hold me in contempt. I could care less.
Sua Sponte!
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May 17, 2008 at 12:21
Wickle, in politics, ALL is fair…
This should give everyone a very clear picture of where my sympathies lie for this gun-grabbing son of a bootlegger, maybe now the Massholes that elected him will have a chance to reflect on their choice…
I am sitting here listening to FOX News and all the reporters and others are blubbering and singing the praises of Kennedy as if he were already dead, well, even if he does die, I am going to make this very clear, I have always considered Teddy Kennedy as an enemy, an abortion supporting, gun grabbing liberal and not worth more than a few lines of criticism from time to time…
This current health crisis has done nothing to change my opinions either but it’s going to be interesting to see just which so-called Conservative politicians come out singing his praises…
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May 17, 2008 at 12:22
Winkle-sen kennedy has not contributed to anything even remotely resembling human decency for years and I say he should be cast aside like the old days. Since you are obviously a liberal,why not join him as I doubt you contribute much either!
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May 17, 2008 at 14:20
I am no fan of any of the Kennedys. The Tedster is indeed a terrible representative of democracy. I am politically well right of most people.With that said…
Patrick sadly the freedoms and rights Kennedy and others have enjoyed had little to do with your loss actually but very much so symbolically. You on your blog enjoy those now.
TexasFred: The Conservative movement is broken down on the side of the road. The pre Reagan country club Republicans are in charge of the GOP. The GOP members that say something polite in this case are just saying it. There is a classic story of how Nixon cried during JFK serious illness when they were in Congress together.
Neil. Wickle is hardly a liberal and I’d love to read your list of sitting Senators that are worth anything.
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May 17, 2008 at 15:47
Neil – Once upon a time, it was considered right of center to be pro-life without exception.
I look forward to the day that Ted Kennedy retires. That doesn’t mean that I wish him dead.
I wasn’t aware that respecting life and common courtesy were now regarded as liberal traits.
It’s nice to know, by the way, that all it takes is my comment for you to be able to determine that I’m “obviously” a liberal and some kind of leech on society.
Thanks, Alfie, by the way.
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May 17, 2008 at 19:09
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May 18, 2008 at 10:20
Great commentary, even if I do disagree. Alfie, are there any real conservatives left that are sitting in Congress right now? Tom Tancredo is the only one that I know. There are probably more, but they need to stand up and be counted.
As for the Tedster, apparently he had a seizure, not a stroke. Too bad for the American people, as I do truly believe that the sooner he is sitting on a burner in hell the better off the world will be.
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May 18, 2008 at 10:32
Wickle, too bad that the “press this” feature is no longer available. You distorted my position. My distaste for Ted Kennedy is based upon his past actions. Not my perceptions. He allowed, if not killed outright a young woman. he has tirelessly worked to undermine the Constitution. The Constitution that he swore to uphold, and that is called treason. That is a death penalty offense whether you are pro capital punishment or not. Since you like bible quotes, don’t forget about giving to Caesar what is his due. BTW, I am not a practicing Christian so don’t expect me to hold to that faiths standards.
While what you posted above may not put you into the flaming liberal category it certainly places you close to the fire.
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May 19, 2008 at 02:47
Actually, the Constitution defines treason as taking up arms or giving aid and comfort to our enemies.
Article III, Section 3:
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
… As bad as Kennedy is as a legislator, no, he has not committed treason. And undermining the Constitution (by which you apparently mean, disagreeing with your interpretation thereof) is not treason. In fact, the intent of the Founders in writing the definition of treason so strictly was to prevent its use to prosecute political foes.
Of course he is to blame for the death of Mary Jo Kopechne (sp?). I’m all for sending him to jail for that. Were death issued as a sentence, then that’s that.
I’m curious to know what I’ve said that makes you think I’m a liberal. But know that I’m an original-intent, pro-life, pro-gun, small government liberal, if that be the case.
As for the quote regarding Caesar … it applies to paying taxes. Since no government can give life — unlike the fact that governments coin money — it has no applicability to capital punishment.
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May 19, 2008 at 08:18
Constantly attempting to undermine the Constitution is abetting enemies, within, and without. Yes, that’s my opinion, and that of a lot of other people too. I can only hope that one day he is on trial with myself and like minded people sitting in the jury box.
As for liberal tendencies? I came to that conclusion after perusing your blog and various postings . No, you are not, as I said, a flaming liberal.
I see that you, like most people, choose what interpretations of scripture to utilize.
Governments may not be able to give life, but they sure can and do take it. By proxy, read legalized abortion, if not directly.
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May 19, 2008 at 22:54
They’re Back! Those Wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services (Summer, 2007 Release). ———————————————————-The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. ———————————————————-The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’ ———————————————————-Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. ——————————– ————————–Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. ———————————————————-The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict. ———————————————————-Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say ‘Hell’ to someone who doesn’t care much about you. ———————————————————Don’t let worry kill you off – let the Church help. ———————————————————Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. —— —————————————————-For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs. —————————— —————————-Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir They need all the help they can get. ———————————————————-The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: ‘Break Forth Into Joy.’ ———————————————————Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. ———————————————————A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. ————————————————–At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice. ————– ——————————————-Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. ———————————————————Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. ———————————————————Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered. ———————————————————The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility. ————————————————-Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow. ———————————————————The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. ———— ———————————————-This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. ———————————————————Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done. ———————————————————-The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. ——————————————–Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door. ———————————————————The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. ———————————————————-Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance. —————————————————- ——The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan Last Sunday: ‘I Upped My Pledge – Up Yours
Had to, me bad! 😀
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May 21, 2008 at 21:02
My point about rendering to Caesar is that that passage says nothing about the death penalty. There are others that do, generally leaning toward it.
My only problem with capital punishment is that we have a country in which juries award millions of dollars to people who spill coffee on themselves. I’m not sure that our jury pool should be deciding life and death questions.
But … I love the bulletin quotes! I’ve seen a couple of those before, but not most of them. Those are good. Way to keep the mood light!
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May 23, 2008 at 11:55
Hey, got to try and keep a good attitude! 😀
Anyways, the Senator it appears, has cancer, and that is not something that I would wish upon him. A quick death might be good for the country, but suffering is not anything that I want to see.
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October 28, 2008 at 11:19
Might be nice if things re: my views were updated at
http://1truebeliever.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/love_your_enemies/
But, I digress…
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