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Clear Blue Sky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:18 AM
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Senator Kennedy has died of brain cancer at age 77
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM by Elad
Source: ABC News

Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother who was left to head the family's political dynasty after his brothers President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated, has died at age 77.

Known as the "liberal lion of the Senate," Kennedy championed health care reform, working wages and equal rights in his storied career. In August, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the nation's highest civilian honor -- by President Obama. His daughter, Kara Kennedy, accepted the award on his behalf.


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TedKennedy/story?id=6692022


Sad day. Breaking news on ABC
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:19 AM
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1. NOOOO
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SusanaMontana41 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:36 AM
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69. I have no words.
Only tears.

:cry:

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bjobotts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:35 AM
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323. Thanks to Grassley and Baucus he did not live long enough to see HC reform go thru. But it will.
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SusanaMontana41 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:37 AM
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587. It has to.
He'd consider it his greatest achievement.

The Lion sleeps. The rest of us have work to do.
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Cherchez la Femme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:33 PM
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679. What we have lost cannot be put into mere words
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 03:40 PM by Cherchez la Femme
the Liberals/Progressives have lost their only true, consistent voice in the Senate;
the only other politician who can approach Senator Ted Kennedy is Dennis Kucinich and the right wing and media have tried to make him into a fucking joke.

Perhaps Teds death will make the receiver of the passed torch finally think and embrace his left flank instead of denigrating and trashing them;
to embrace principles instead of bipartisanship at any
--we, the people's--
cost.

...one can only hope. For not only our sake but for the new torch bearer.



Good night sweet Senator, thank you for all you have done
may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. :cry:
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wordpix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:09 PM
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716. my thoughts, too - goodbye, fine man
:cry:
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Mark D. Donating Member (420 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:11 PM
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718. Said So Well Cherchez
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 07:15 PM by Mark D.
He is up there, and he is still hopeing for the change we need. This reminds me of how I felt when I learned one of my favorite songs, by The Beach Boys, was written by Brian and Mike the day they learned JFK had died. The song called "The Warmth of the Sun". The first verse is for that sadness, the rest was written to make it a song of love lost, so it would appeal to others. As they said in that magic first verse, about a world that changed for the worse:
"What good is the dawn, That grows into day, The sunset at night, Or living this way, For I have the warmth of the sun, Within me at night"
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Cherchez la Femme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:56 PM
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745. This one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_TcWUslfvE

It is lovely... never heard it before

Thank you for the kind words.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 03:26 AM
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752. I'd go further. America has lost her truest and most effective voice in the Senate.
Feingold comes close on ideals, but is not as effective on both sides of the aisle. Maybe not even on one side. I have high hopes for him, though.
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Sparky 1 Donating Member (136 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:44 PM
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742. Good night, sweet Lion. We cannot thank you enough for all you've done and...
... you can never be replaced. Every one of us owes you a huge debt of gratitude for all you have done for us.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:12 PM
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wordpix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:12 PM
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719. oh, boy, I knew it would be coming from the freepers soon enough - go back to freeperville, OK?
Let's just keep replaying the same old same old, as if that all that Ted K. ever did in his whole life were these things you mention. People do change and they get sober, too. I guess you've been perfect your whole life, right, freeper?
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calimary Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:36 PM
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740. Yeah, he embodied what public service really means.
Lots of commentary I heard off and on today characterizing him as the rich guy who COULD have been on his yacht or in his mansion and living the good life - but instead dedicated his entire career to helping those less fortunate.

What made the Kennedys such a noble family, worthy of all the comparisons to "an American royal family", was that dedication to service BECAUSE they were so blessed. They recognized that great fortune gives you a responsibility to give back, to use their elite, aristocratic stature in society as a tool for the benefit of the greater good. Much blessed, much obligated.

Go with God, Senator Kennedy. You always seemed focused on leaving things better than you found them.

:patriot:
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:51 AM
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:53 AM
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132. Please dont feed it
we don't need to see hateful crap right now. There is no reason to post what the neo cons spew.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:58 AM
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150. So True (nt)
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Pipencap Donating Member (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:12 AM
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240. I signed up tp express my regret
The Lion has passed :(
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:00 AM
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269. Welcome, Pipencap.
We congregate here to grieve together. :hug:
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:28 AM
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320. Welcome.
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barbtries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:29 AM
Response to Reply #240
363. welcome to DU
sad day for democrats.
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robo50 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:30 AM
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482. I did the very same thing, fellow new DU member. We will
miss him so very very much.
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Strong Atheist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:29 AM
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534. Welcome to DU!



:toast:
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renate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:17 PM
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welcome to DU!
:hug:
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 03:06 AM
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750. You signed up to express regret over Kennedy's death and got almost 40 posts
that quickly? That's impressive.
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Strong Atheist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:30 AM
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535. Welcome to DU!



:toast:
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:59 AM
Response to Reply #240
563. Welcome
Sorry you had to land here on such a bad day, but we can all grieve together. :hug:
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asdjrocky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:34 AM
Response to Reply #240
585. Welcome Pipencap-
On this sad day you're now among Democratic friends.
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FourScore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:39 AM
Response to Reply #240
588. I embrace you at this sad hour.
:cry:
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Lasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:56 AM
Response to Reply #240
604. A sad occasion but I appreciate your gesture.
Thank you.
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PatrynXX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:23 AM
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280. Shocked, but had to wake my mother
She's a big fan of him and well JFK period. She loved JFK and Bobby and Teddy. it was 3am when I found out and fuck it I had to wake her up. I have no words really. Worried about mom. :( Up late because of fights that happened after grandpa died in December and yet another person dies this year I care about. Yes I'm worried a bit about a 59 seat hole now. Teddy might have thought it do by pushing the issue. :( just shock... think I'm just going to escape politics for now.
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tavalon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:47 PM
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675. I might be able to ease the last part
We may get some legacy or sympathy votes and we never really had 60 because Lieberman was in that count, and Lieberman is no Democrat.
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BucChic Donating Member (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:14 AM
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403. Never posted but
had to express the deep sadness I felt and still feel at this news. His loss in the Senate will be tremendous, his loss to the American People will be Immeasurable.
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Martin Eden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:00 AM
Response to Reply #403
444. Welcome to DU on this sad occasion
It is nearly impossible to replace a leader of his stature.:cry:
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BonnieJW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:11 AM
Response to Reply #403
457. Warm welcome to you.
Thanks for posting.
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:00 AM
Response to Reply #403
565. Welcome
Sorry it took such sad news to get you here, but I hope you stick around. :hug:
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FourScore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:40 AM
Response to Reply #403
590. Well said and welcome to DU...
:pals:
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:47 PM
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711. Checking back in
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 06:47 PM by JNelson6563
Saw the news when I first got up and came to DU. Worked all day and checking back in I see your post. Welcome to DU. It's good to commiserate with like minded souls during such a sad event.

Stay and share the future happy times too. :hug:

Julie
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MrMickeysMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:41 PM
Response to Reply #403
737. BucChic, you're right...
... and I wonder, seriously wonder if we'll be ready for the huge undertaking of making this a better country and a newer world, which was in one of his last and most remembered speech.

He was here January to see Barack Obama in, whatever course that will take. Will we be able to bring his "season of hope" to fruition?

We had damn well get to it.

And, welcome to DU... MMM
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Dulcinea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:47 AM
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553. Vaya con Dios.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 09:48 AM by Dulcinea
Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy, and thank you for all your service and good work.

I only wish he had lived to see health care reform finally come to all Americans.
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Ferret Annica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:13 PM
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697. You will be missed Ted
As are Joe Jr, Jack, and Bobby

My sorrow is tempered by the thought of all four brothers together once more. These were great men of a grand family. My thoughts and love are with all four of them and all of their family and friends.

Thank you Ted, you were, and are in death the grandest of the grand. Thank you for helping restore something about America with your support for Barack Obama and your dreams and spirit. Blessings and love for you and yours'. And most of all dear friend, thank you for caring and loving all of us in this country and the world.

You left this world a better place, in a way beyond any doubt.
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Teaser Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:19 AM
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2. fuck
.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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toadzilla Donating Member (814 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:23 AM
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187. seconded
fuck.


bye bye teddy.

I wasn't expecting this so soon.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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3. Oh NO.
Safe passage to him...

We have lost a great American tonight...

My thoughts go out to his family and friends...

It is a sad day in America...

K&R

:cry:
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:50 AM
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119. My heart goes out to Ted Kennedy's family.
May his passing have a galvanizing effect on Congressional Democrats who are fighting for real health care reform. And may it move the others to get on board. I can't imagine a more meaningful tribute to this great American than the passage of a strong public option.
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4_TN_TITANS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:13 AM
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401. Hear, hear....
If there was ever a time to come together and push for real reform, it's now that our standard bearer has fallen.
RIP Sir Ted
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Hepburn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:13 AM
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462. Absolutely....
....it is time for the Dems to get together and honor his memory. He worked for the reform for so long ~~ there is no better way than this to memorialize the Lion of the Senate.

:cry:
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vduhr Donating Member (481 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:08 AM
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572. What a wonderful thought.
I am sure there are many families with riches and power like the Kennedy's, but they are the ones that always come to mind when I think about a family that has used their money and power for such goodness. So, I agree that passing the Health Reform bill would be a wonderful tribute to Ted Kennedy.

When I opened the internet and the first thing I saw was "Ted Kennedy Dies at Age 77", I literally gasped, then the tears came. Teddy, you will be missed.
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BREMPRO Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:36 PM
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670. RIP Teddy. I hope his life's work is realized in his memory this year.
It would a fitting tribute to finish the work he started 40 years ago- to guarantee health care as a right of all our citizens, not a privilege. He will be sorely missed as a voice and brilliant advocate for the people. The memory of the passionate efforts he put into fighting for universal health care, I hope gives us all the strength to get it done in his honor.
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Teaser Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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4. Washington Bastards better get Healthcare done
and done right.

I was not angry until this moment. He should have lived to see this.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:24 AM
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19. On edit, I hope they do it in his memory - REAL reform. nt
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:27 AM by polichick
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SCantiGOP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:12 AM
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461. that's what I was thinking
instead of some vague Health Care Reform, once a real bill is drafted rename it the Kennedy Health Care Act.
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wordpix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:13 PM
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720. taht would be the best tribute to Uncle Teddy--real health care reform NOW
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AlphaCentauri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:30 AM
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39. Also immigration reform, Senator Kennedy was working on it.
big loss
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last_texas_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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83. Maybe it will light a fire under some of the holdout Dems
It'll probably make the Repugs dig in their heels even harder, but I wasn't counting on them to do the right thing anyway...
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Sheltiemama Donating Member (892 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:49 AM
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117. Maybe they will use his death as a rallying point.
You know that he would heartily approve. Maybe this will lead to health care reform being his final legacy.
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Lorax7844 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:42 AM
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85. Agreed, I was really hoping that he would live to see this
what a bummer.

RIP Ted.
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:05 AM
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570. Those are my feelings too.

That's what I thought of when I heard the sad news last night.

Healthcare for all Americans is something he fought for
during his years in the Senate.

RIP, dear Senator Kennedy.

:(
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Texasbacksass Donating Member (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:49 AM
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599. Re: Washington Bastards better get Healthcare done
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 10:52 AM by Texasbacksass
....and what happens if the Wasthington Bastards don't get healthcare done....

Just playing devil's advocate here....no offense intended.

My bet is the right wing whacko's will keep on electing and reelecting the same type people of "NO" that are there right now and blue dog democrats will keep on electing and reelecting the same type people of waffle here waffle there they are notorious for electing.

The above paragraph defines why I quit both parties, (and I have been in both parties) became an independent voter, and cast my votes "ONLY AFTER THOROUGHLY CHECKING OUT THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR RECORDS" of the people I cast my votes for.

Had it been left up to me, george walker bush, notoriously known with glaring public records in just the newspapers, as a business flop and a bellyrubber with Arabs, specifically the Saudi bin Laden family group, would have never been elected a dog catcher much less Texas governor or president of the U S A.

Like it or not, admit it or not, the reason we have bad government and government representatives can be found by looking in our own mirrors. That's where I find the person to blame for a bad vote. Voting isn't just a privileged right, or it shouldn't be just that, voting should and can be with a little individual effort, a responsible privileged right. That's the only way we can have good government and government representation at any level, federal, state, or local....and this friends and neighbors is a bitter pill I forced myself to swallow and I can now look myself in the mirror without shame. I realized that I could not any longer be politically inflexible and vote for "a bad" someone just because "the political party herd" I was a member of voted for him or her.

It all boils down to this.....we the people vote the representatives in...if we are satisfied and choose to let them remain in office, we have no gripe coming....if we are dissatisfied, then it is our individual personal one man/woman one vote responsibility to cast our votes for someone else we at least think we can be satisfied with after they achieve elected office.

The one thing I strenuously advocate is strictly enforced TERM LIMITATIONS because for the most part what we have as WDC representation presently, cannot possibly be the brightest and smartest people in this country to run it.

This is my say and I stand by it. I don't wish for or expect anyone else to agree because I also advocate thinking for ones-self and determining for ones-self.
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swishyfeet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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5. Very sad
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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6. Oh no - God bless him! nt
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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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7. ....may his soul rest
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:43 AM by Uzybone
damn
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 AM
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8. No, No, No
:cry:
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BuelahWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 AM
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9. Very sad, even though it was not unexpected
:cry:
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Jim Lane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:25 AM
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190. Yes, I knew this was coming, so I'm surprised at how devastated I feel anyway
Some things you just aren't ready for no matter how much warning you have.
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PatrynXX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:25 AM
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281. I knew when he was pushing to speed things up on choosing a replacement....
something was up even though he tried to keep us calm. I knew. The unspoken. But still shocking
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:30 PM
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666. dupe -- .
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 02:30 PM by defendandprotect
but, ironic that Sen. Arlen Specter beat brain cancer --
and is now a Democrat -- and Teddy has lost his life to it just as we try
to face the issue he spent his life working on . . . health care for all Americans!
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:30 PM
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667. True . . .
but, ironic that Sen. Arlen Specter beat brain cancer --
and is now a Democrat -- and Teddy has lost his life to it just as we try
to face the issue he spent his life working on . . . health care for all Americans!
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Born_A_Truman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 AM
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10. RIP Teddy
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 AM
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11. Goddamn.
Damnit.

RIP, sir.
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laughingliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 AM
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12. So sad
No words are sufficient
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StarryNite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 AM
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13. RIP Ted
:cry:
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someone else Donating Member (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:24 AM
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20. RIP
But I still feel the Kennedy's have had more than their share tragic deaths to many different causes.
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StarryNite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:58 AM
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441. I do too.
Welcome to DU.
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Lil Missy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:22 AM
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14. May he rest in peace.
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:28 AM
Original message
+++++++
:cry:
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SDuderstadt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:18 AM
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181. On this we agree, my friend....
the whole world cries with us.
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:23 AM
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15. RIP - America's friend
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maxpower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:23 AM
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16. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo RIP
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:24 AM
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22. Please keep kicked ~ I am still in shock
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:25 AM by goclark

I know I should not feel like this but I just believed in miracles... :cry:
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maxpower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 PM
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639. I feel the same way
But as I said to my wife this morning "at least the bastards didn't take him from us, like his brothers." I am still numb. R.I.P. Sir Edward Morre Kennedy. May the seas be calm and your compass true, old friend.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:09 PM
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687. Loved your words
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maxpower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 12:50 PM
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757. Thanks
Here is the full text of my message to the Kennedy clan.
R.I.P. Senator Kennedy. I was born in Boston in 1969 and you were my senator, I say this with pride often. I guess your wonderful New England liberalism rubbed off on me, as I now live in Chicago and I fight for your causes. I never met him, but always admired his strength and courage. He was the Kennedy of my generation and he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all his friends. You fought the good fight my friend. May the seas be calm and your compass true on your safe voyage home.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 01:07 PM
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758. So touching~ just beautiful
:cry:
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maxpower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 01:09 PM
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759. Thanks
I appreciate it.
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gopiscrap Donating Member (418 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:23 AM
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17. Ted Kennedy Just Died
Source: ABC News

Ted Kennedy just died...what sorrow there is in my heart...a lion of li beralism...a fighter for the people...please k and r for his memory!

No link yet.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:41 AM
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329. The Lion of the Senate. Sir Ted, the Lion of the Senate
Not the liberal lion of the Senate, as the RW attempts to limit him
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Hugabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:24 AM
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18. dammit dammit dammit - we just lost a great fighter
RIP
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SusanaMontana41 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:39 AM
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589. Knowing it was coming
doesn't make it any easier, does it, Hugabear?
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Triana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:24 AM
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21. :(
Oh NOOOO!

:cry:

R.I.P. Senator Kennedy!
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lapfog_1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:26 AM
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23. At a loss for words. So much tradegy in that family.
But what a family it is (and was).
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:26 AM
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24. May his passing awaken the American soul.
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:33 AM
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55. Would that it could
How would it do so? For those who honor him, does it not seem like the end of an era.................................................................
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rucognizant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:39 AM
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545. No
It's a TURNING POINT! And you can take my intuition to the bank.....................it had s been proven for MANY YEARS!
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BlancheSplanchnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:58 AM
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562. Yes! He didn't fight right to the end for anything other than a Turning Point!
Not closing a book; Opening a new chapter!

Remember when Pres Obama's Gramma died just before he won? Same thing, I think.....
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Maccagirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:07 PM
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696. The American soul has been dead for decades.
RIP Edward Moore Kennedy.
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kid a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:27 AM
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25. very sad to hear this :(
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donheld Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:28 AM
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26. My Heart is very saddened R.I.P
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:28 AM
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27. RIP dear friend.
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tabatha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:28 AM
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28. RIP. I hope Obama saw him recently.
:cry: :cry: :cry:
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alittlelark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:28 AM
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29. I don't know how to respond to this.
I need to go to sleep, but OMG.

IT IS NOW TIME TO PASS REAL, MEANINGFUL HEALTHCARE REFORM.

We all know that is what he would want as his LEGACY.
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Boxerfan Donating Member (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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30. Damn damn damn...I was hoping he could see a decent health care bill passed
Frankly if I was in bed as sick as he was-watching those fucktards argue against thier own best intrest I would want to check out also...

RIP...Oh Lion of the Senate...RIP.
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Recursion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:20 AM
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470. Moses doesn't get to see the promised land, unfortunately NT
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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31. What a terrible loss.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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Rest in peace...
I'm glad he suffers no more. :cry:
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Joe Bacon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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32. :-(
my deepest condolences to the Kennedy family :cry:
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AnotherDreamWeaver Donating Member (917 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:09 AM
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512. Mine too.......
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Kat45 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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33. Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!
This sucks. RIP, Senator. Health care--let's do it for Teddy!
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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34. He can join his brothers now. He went on so long, without them...........
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Melinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:38 AM
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255. ...
:cry:
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Samantha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:10 AM
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That is what I have been thinking
I really admired the man for a number of years and greatly appreciate all of his contributions working toward the good of the common man. There is no replacement here on earth when we suffer a loss of this magnitude; but if we can rise above our grief just for a moment to think of HIM, his work here is done. Now he as gone to his reward and will be reunited with many who have gone before him. When we think about how many decades he has grieved for his losses of those he loved and we try to picture his being among them again, we should take our consolation in knowing he served out so well his days and has now come to find peace.

RIP, Senator Kennedy. We will not be the same without you, but we rejoice in knowing you are once again with those you have grieved for for decades.

On a distant shore in a far-a-way place
See him soar into the new day
At ease, at peace
of smiling face.

Sam
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BlancheSplanchnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:04 AM
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569. ....
thank you....

:cry:
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:43 AM
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594. Beautiful
:yourock:
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SpookyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:24 AM
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624. I have to get off this thread here at work.
I had myself composed until I read that. It's beautiful, but it made me cry again.

RIP Teddy. :hug:
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:39 PM
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680. And sisters.
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:24 PM
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709. Yes, thank you, I couldn't remember if there was more than one and opted for "siblings" elsewhere
:hi:
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DesertFlower Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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35. the tears are running down my face.
RIP teddy.
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omega minimo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:30 AM
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40. Aye
:cry: :toast:
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Fearless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:29 AM
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36. OH MY GOD. You are with us forever Teddy. Forever.
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wickedweasle Donating Member (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:30 AM
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37. we have lost a true champion of the people
bless him and his family
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TankLV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:30 AM
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38. Oh my god - RIP oh GREAT Senator and Humanitarian...
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:30 AM by TankLV
My condolences to the family...








and still that fuck cheney WITH A FUCKING DEFECTIVE HEART still lives...

there is no "justice"...
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shireen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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41. i'll never forget that awesome speech at the Dem. convention
What an amazing man, this is a devastating loss for us all.
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Ohio Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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42. A Great Patriot has passed. RIP - nt
:patriot:
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Douglas Carpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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43. May God Bless his Spirit, May he rest in peace. He has done so much good for so many people.
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MessiahRp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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44. In a time where there are few political heroes to have...
Teddy Kennedy was definitely one.

I am incredibly saddened and heartbroken over this...

RIP Senator Kennedy
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kitkat65 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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45. RIP Senator Kennedy
Thank you for your years of public service
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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46. Today is a sad day.
RIP, Teddy.
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drm604 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:31 AM
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47. Oh no
:cry:
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givemebackmycountry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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48. I am sad yes, but I am also PROUD that...
every breath I have taken in my life since 1955 has had him in it.
I am better for it and so are we.

The right wing better STFU about this.
Sadly, I feel it's about to get ugly.
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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49. Damn.
I'm so glad I got to see him give that speech in Denver in person.
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vanboggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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50. That's what a true Patriot looked like
So sad. I, too, wish he had seen a decent health care bill come to fruition. Dammit.
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Utopian Leftist Donating Member (204 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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51. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. n/t
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gratefultobelib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:27 AM
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532. That's lovely.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 03:51 AM
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754. Should be. Shakespeare and Hamlet didn't get so famous fer nuttin'.
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MonkeyMama Donating Member (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:00 PM
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632. Good night Sweet Prince...
RIP
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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An era has passed.
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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52. An era has passed.
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ShamelessHussy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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53. Oh no, that is terrible news!
I was wondering why CNN was talking about Chapaquitic, so I looked up to learn this news. I can not stand the M$M :argh:

President Obama, has to dedicate all his efforts to get Health Care reform passed in his honor!!!
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moonbatmax Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:08 AM
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166. Chapaquitic? Chapa-freakin-QUITIC??!!!
Would somebody PLEASE take a bat to the studio, now, and just start bashing heads?

Seriously, of ALL the crap to pull on the man's passing, that is just fucking LOW!

I just hope, when time comes for Bush and Cheney, their "greatest moments" are ALL plastered and trumpeted across America for all to see and hear, from their illustrious military service records to their brilliant management of terrorist threats and two wars.

Yeah, I know, dream on. :eyes:
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saigon68 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:15 AM
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277. That one night kept him from higher office
I'm sure right wing hate radio will trumpet that night 24/7 in an attempt to eviscerate the man and his legacy.

Too bad really.

He did accomplish a lot of good.

I will remember him for that.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:31 AM
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282. John King is the CNN correspondent who menttioned Chappaquiddick. I just wrote CNN to let
them know my opinion of him, his comment and their running it over and over.

http://www.cnn.com/feedback/cnntv/
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:26 AM
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531. Had to turn them off
Could not listen to all the blather. Like they really cared about the man when he was alive. :grr:
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Pab Sungenis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:09 AM
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574. Yeah, fuck you all for dragging that out today.
Next right wing puke who dies gets me dancing on their grave, instead of being the usually respectful person I am when someone dies.
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:41 AM
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591. chappaquiddick was a FRAME JOB
though this is not the place to discuss this, Ted was framed.
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:44 AM
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595. I agree.
John Dean summed it up when he said to Richard Nixon as recorded on the White House tapes in 1973: "If Teddy knew the bear trap he was walking into at Chappaquiddick. . . ."
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Oldtimeralso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:32 PM
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655. Amen To The Frame Job
Lets us let the Lion sleep tonight because in September he will roar when Health Care Reform is passed!
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:33 PM
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668. Agree . . .
and we should discuss thoughts on that later this week --
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DutchLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:52 AM
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629. It was in the Dutch news as well, and for a reason.
It's an important part in the story of Edward M. 'Ted' Kennedy. If you want to inform the viewers about who he was and what went on in his life, you can't escape talking about that incident.
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:34 PM
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669. Right . . .
I don't think it should be feared --

but recall how little of Watergate and corruption became part of Nixon funeral!!!
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:23 PM
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678. Does Dutch TV report the less covered side of this story?
that it was a set up?
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DutchLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:22 PM
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708. How was it a set up?
Why can't a liberal ever do anything wrong? Why does it *always* have to be a set-up?
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:28 PM
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733. what a ridiculous extrapolation - has nothing to do with being a "liberal"
Teddy -like all of us- is a saint and a sinner. Do some research on the particular event if you are truly interested.
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DutchLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 06:08 PM
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762. You're the one who made a claim about a conspiracy. You back it up.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 03:16 AM
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751. Don't know about the Dutch, but Americans know who he was and what went on his life, though.
Edited on Thu Aug-27-09 03:22 AM by No Elephants
No one over 21 today who is not brain dead has not heard the media mention Chappaquiddick whenever Kennedy is discussed by the RW and twice on Sunday. No need to do it before the body was cold. There will be talk of him for days and years, retrospectives, etc. There is a time and place for everything and five and a half minutes after he died was not the time.

Besides, I disagree with your premise. If you wan to know who he was and what went on his life, you could talk for days about his family, starting with his grandfather and ending with his grandchildren, nephews and neices. How he grew up talking tto Presidents, starting with FDR. How he campaigned for his brothers. His incredibly moving eulogies for so many of his family members. His role in the Irish peace process. His annual antics at Boston's St. Patrick's Day breakfast. His 47 years of legislation aiding women and minorities, the disabled, etc.

You could talk about him literally for weeks without ever once mentioning an auto accident, his drinking or his weight and have a much better idea of who Ted Kennedy was and what his life was about than you give by bringing up Chappaquiddick every other time his name comes up and two minutes after announcing his death.
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DutchLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 06:07 PM
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761. It almost ruïned his political career. He postponed running for president over it.
I think that's worth mentioning.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:32 AM
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54. Damn
We'll miss you Teddy. :cry:
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Caliman73 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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56. May the Liberal Lion Rest in Peace
I am hoping that his passion for getting health care for all Americans will be taken up by the party and renew the fight for real reform. He will be missed.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:52 AM
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221. He was the LIon of the Senate. The RW couldn't stand that, so they made it "liberal lion."
Don't use the RW name for him.
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Caliman73 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:04 AM
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614. And why should we run from the name
He was a Liberal and a proud Liberal. He was the Lion of the Senate, our Lion, the embodiment of liberal ideals. There is no shame in calling him a liberal lion unless you are somehow ashamed of liberals and buy into the idea of the right wing that it is somehow bad?
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 02:25 AM
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749. Not run from it. Reject it as a RW lie. One of many RW lies.
Edited on Thu Aug-27-09 02:58 AM by No Elephants
Lion of the Senate applies to the entire Senate.

A lion is king of the jungle, ruler of the entire pack. That is the name his fellow Senators gave him and is a great honor. His fellow Senators lionized him, literally and figuratively.

The RW could not stand for a Democrat--and a liberal one, at that--to have such an honor as leader/king of the entire Senate. So, they substituted liberal lion or liberal lion of the Senate when they referred to his title.

"Liberal Lion is an attempt to limit his "leonine-ness" to only one portion of the Senate, to make him ruler of only the liberal Senators--not a very large group at all. It also implies there were/are other kinds of lions of the Senate. For if there is only one lion of the Senate, that's what you call him. You need no adjective.

When you refer to someone as, say, the tall lion of the Senate, that implies that there are other lions of the Senate, ones who are not tall. Therefore, you need the adjective so as to distinguish the tall lion of the Senate from the other lions of the Senate. Same when you say liberal lion of the Senate, or, as the RW prefers even more, just "liberal lion," as though he was the lion of only liberals.

Kennedy was king of that entire jungle, the leader of that entire pack, not only of the liberals in it. Further, there was no conservative lion of the Senate or centrist lion of the Senate or Republican lion of the Senate. There was only one lion of the Senate.

"liberal lion" It was a word game on the part of the RW, born of their jealousy, to minimize the honor inherent in the broader title his colleagues had given him. Democrats should understand the word game for what it is and stick with the broader, more inclusive term. In the Senate, he was one of a kind. No adjective need apply, so to speak.

As for my having a problem with liberals, LOL.
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burrowowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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NOOOOOOOOO!
I saw John and Robert killed. His great Sister lived longer>
I'm just crying! Oh DAMN! DQMN! DAMN!!
Vaya con Dios Teddy! Vaya con Dios!
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vduhr Donating Member (481 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:00 AM
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608. I was only 14 when John was assassinated...
and 17 when his brother Bobby, too, was killed. I remember both incidents as being so sad for this country. I recall the sadness of sitting with my family, watching John's funeral, and I will never forget the heavy sadness in the air. It was the first time I had experienced the feeling of how death is so final, and that person will never be on this earth again. Then, when Bobby died, I remember that I had stayed up late, by myself, the night before to watch the California primary and see Bobby's victory. I was so happy when I went to bed that night, and it wasn't until the next morning that I learned that he had been killed. I was shocked, and initally angry, then sad. So, for me, once again, waking to find yet another Kennedy is gone at a crucial time in this country, is a sad and shocking repeat of that June in 1968. The caring legacy of the Kennedy family has been a big influence on me from an early age, so I am proud to say, I am a liberal and a Democrat.
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Mosaic Donating Member (851 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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57. Rip, in his honor
Now is the time to pass the reform so many need.
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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58. I remember temping at Pfizer decades ago.
And oh, how they loathed him. Because he was so sticky about freebies to doctors in exchange for endorsements worth millions. It was the first I knew that anyone was attempting to keep those greedy bastards honest.

RIP Ted.
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:26 PM
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665. You'll notice quite often now the $12-15 antibiotic is now a super antibiotic for $150!!!
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Divine Discontent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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59. many many thank yous to the wonderful Senator from Mass.
GOD BLESS YOU, TEDDY!




A list of his many efforts on behalf of Americans...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3314636
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:19 AM
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578. I will miss his fiery speeches on the floor of the Senate.
:cry:
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Piewhacket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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60. I ache with loss. God keep you Ted. God keep us.
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ButterflyBlood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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61. Oh my God no
:(

RIP Senator. :patriot:
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Joe Fields Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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62. I'm deeply saddened. It's the end of an era.
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CakeGrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 AM
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63. RIP Senator Kennedy.
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Oldtimeralso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:35 AM
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64. RIP Ted
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:36 AM by Oldtimeralso
The Liberal Lion will roar from heaven when REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM come to the USA.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:56 AM
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229. Please see Reply 227.
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dgibby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:35 AM
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65. I was so in hopes he'd make it to sign the health care bill.
RIP, Teddy. You will be missed.
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mamaleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:35 AM
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66. Baruch dayan ha'emet. And may he rest in peace. n/t
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MissDeeds Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:36 AM
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67. Terrible news
God bless him. Ted Kennedy was a champion for true democratic ideals. We have lost a great warrior this day. :cry:
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Control-Z Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:36 AM
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68. I can't believe
how I'm taking the news. I'm crying. I didn't expect this. Damn, it hurts as if I'm losing a loved one. He was special. I mean, really special. It will never be the same without him.
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Kaleko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:50 AM
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121. Seconded.
He was a great friend to this nation. A very special soul.
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:07 AM
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275. Same with me.
This feels so personal. Christ it hurts.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:37 AM
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70. Rest in Peace Senator
Rest in Peace
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polly7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:37 AM
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71. Aw no.
Truly sad. My condolences to his family and all of you.

R.I.P. Mr. Kennedy,

A life well lived.
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David Zephyr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:37 AM
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72. The champion of every underdog in our country: Ted Kennedy.
This hurts. So much. :cry:
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wisteria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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82. You are right. A champion of the people. n/t
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YvonneCa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:37 AM
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73. My thoughts and prayers to Senator Kennedy's family...
...and friends. This is a very sad passing. He was a remarkable man who did many good things for this country. :patriot:
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jennied Donating Member (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:38 AM
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74. This makes me sooo sad.
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heliarc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:38 AM
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75. Let's honor him by pushing as hard as we can for real health care reform.
Rest in peace Senator Kennedy. Thank you for your many years of service.
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Deep13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:00 AM
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443. Right on! nt
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gizmonic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:11 AM
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458. Absolutely!
REAL health care reform!
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wisteria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:39 AM
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76. Damn, Damn, Damn. I hoped he would live to see health care pass.
May he rest in peace.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:39 AM
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IN Memory Of Senator Kennedy, I'll Share This Again
Thank you Senator Kennedy. I will continue to read your book to my students, and they will continue to love it. Also, I'll share the story of how you autographed this with future students. It'll be something I will be proud to share. Thank you for everything sir. You made a difference.







And the next year, my students sent Senator Kennedy get well cards, and I got a personal e-mail from his office and this signed 8 X 10:
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YvonneCa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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98. He DID make a difference...
...Dinger. You are very lucky to have met him.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:56 AM
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143. Actually I Didn't Meet Him. The Students Wrote Him
I got the book from a book fair at school. The kids loved it, they really did. Unbeknownst to me, some of the students wrote him (There's an address in the back). They asked if they could have Splash's "autograph". One day I got an e-mail from his office, and they said that the Senator would be glad to sign it, so I sent it to his offive, and I was flabbergasted when I got an autographed copy of the book sent to our class at school. The following year, I read the book again and told the kids that her was very sick. They all wanted to send him get well cards, so I gave them the option to create some on their own. They ALL made cards (even the ones who I suspected had RW parents), and I sent them. Then we got the autographed 8 X 10 in the mail, and I was flabbergasted again! We didn't even ask for it, but he sent it anyway, and it is indeed authentic. This was quite a big deal for our little country school.:patriot:
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:46 AM
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106. wonderful - thanks for sharing that. nt
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marasinghe Donating Member (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 AM
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140. nice photo. that's how i'll remember him. thanks for posting it. (n/t)
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:57 AM
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147. You Are Welcome
:patriot:
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:21 AM
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246. Beautiful. Thank you.
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LostInAnomie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:39 AM
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77. A very sad day.
One of the best senators the US has ever had.
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Odin2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:39 AM
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78. OMG, NO!
:cry:
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Parker CA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:40 AM
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79. Man, huge loss. Hopefully this will be the motivation the dems need to make this happen!!
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LiberalFighter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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81. RIP Senator: Please suck the darkness from those in Congress.
So that real Health Care is passed. And other important legislation.
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Yavin4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:41 AM
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84. Thank You, Senator Kennedy, Thank You, and May You Rest In Peace
You and your entire family worked tirelessly to make America a much, much better place for all of us.
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Mind_your_head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:42 AM
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86. Noooooooooooo........
RIP dear Edward.

Thank you for your service to humanity. May g-d reward you for carrying out His work to the best of your ability. You suffered much and tried very, very hard. Peace to your kind soul.
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amb123 Donating Member (764 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:42 AM
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87. Don't be surprised if Right-Wingers literally dance in the streets
upon hearing about Sen. Kennedy's Death. Or FOX Noise will gleefully spend all day tomorrow saying that they are glad he's dead and saying what a miserable failure he was. You can count on it.

Now only Jean survives. May God Bless all of the Kennedy Family tonight.
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katkat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:01 AM
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156. re don't be surprised
I have 0 interest in anything Fox says. So should we all.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:37 AM
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206. Let them rejoice...and may they all suffer greatly here on earth and
rot in hell.
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DAMANgoldberg Donating Member (377 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:47 AM
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263. Flipping through coverage...
I got a CNN e-mail alert, so I turned on TV right away. From a media point of view, CNN is all over it, starting with International and continiuing w/John Roberts in studio. John King, Dana Bash, Ed Henry, Dan Lothian, reporting.

MSNBC had a voiceover person interviewing Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, and Keith Olbermann (sp).

CBS and ABC later during their overnight news services, good reporting.

Fox News Channel, nobody "important" voiceover. In and out of coverage w/regular programming.

THE TED KENNEDY HEALTHCARE ACT! will now happen and it's time for Al Franken, Amy K., and John Kerry to take the cause forward.
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NikolaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:41 AM
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328. I Don't Really Give
a shit what they do or think, usually it is vile and expected. They couldn't touch someone like Kennedy no matter how hard they tried, or what they say.
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:14 AM
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351. How could this be your reaction?
Who cares what they think, really. If they do, shame the fuck on them.
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byronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:43 AM
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88. Sorrow.
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fortyfeetunder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:43 AM
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89. A day of great sadness - RIP Sen. Kennedy
I am appreciative for the legacy and advocacy Sen. Kennedy provided to this country over the years he served. He was the consummate public servant. I am sorry he is gone, but know he no longer suffers.
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lifesbeautifulmagic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:43 AM
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90. a great man is gone
rip Senator Kennedy

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:43 AM
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91. I'm crying.
This just breaks my heart.

Rest in peace, Teddy.

We will miss you.

:cry:

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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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92. Godspeed Ted. Godspeed.
You were one of the last good ones.

RIP.
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marasinghe Donating Member (754 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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93. Go in Peace, Teddy; with Abraham, Martin, John & Bobby.
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Cresent City Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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94. Upsetting news
At least we had the blessing of his service for many years after his brothers were taken from him and us. It could be said that this is the end of and era, but I hope that the legacy of national service and compassion for all that his family stood for carries on.
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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95. We have to do health care
It was his issue, this great man deserves his legacy to be fulfilled. RIP Teddy.
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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96. statement from family up on Boston Globe site:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/08/26/statement_from_the_kennedy_family/
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NBachers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:08 AM
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276. "Statement from the Kennedy Family"
My God, how many statements have the Kennedy Family had to issue in my lifetime?

I can't imagine what it must be like for them to have him gone- truly the foundation has been pulled out from under them again.
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Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:09 PM
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636. very true - they've had their privileges but also a heavy load to bear.nt
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loudsue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:44 AM
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97. This is SO sad.
Kennedy was such a great man. All of the Kennedy men of his generation were absolutely outstanding.

I hope they will gather on the other side and help rid the world of the dark lords on this side. We need all the help we can get at this point.

Andy and Keph will be over there with 'em. And Martin Luther King. Warrior angels all.

:cry:


Kickin' for Ted.

:kick:
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taught_me_patience Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:45 AM
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99. RIP
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cascadiance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:45 AM
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100. I wish we could get health care passed as fast as we could get this thread up on the greatest page!
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:45 AM by cascadiance
I don't think I've seen another thread move to the top as quickly as this one.

RIP sir! You've done so much for us!
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keepCAblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:45 AM
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101. Rest in peace, Teddy. You will be sorely missed. n/t
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Tx4obama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:45 AM
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102. R.I.P. Teddy. n/t
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Hekate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:46 AM
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103. How wonderful that Ted Kennedy lived to see Barack Obama elected and inaugurated. How wonderful.
Go in peace with our thanks, brave Lion of the Senate. Rest in peace with your clan that gave us so much.

Hekate
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Mythbuster Donating Member (269 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:46 AM
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104. RIP Teddy!!
I hope he's "Partying like a Kennedy" in a much better place!
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Endangered Specie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:46 AM
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105. When they get a good health care bill rammed through... it should be called the Kennedy
Health Care Act.
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Control-Z Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:51 AM
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123. If it's a good one, yes,
The Kennedy Health Care Act
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:43 AM
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212. Perfect!
n/t
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proteus_lives Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:47 AM
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107. RIP and Godspeed Sen. Kennedy.
Hoist one with your brothers. You've earned it.
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FloridaJudy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:47 AM
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108. Safe passage, Teddy.
:cry:

Now let's go out and fight like hell for a Public Option as a memorial.
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mvd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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109. Very sad right now
I knew he was in bad shape, but it still really hits you when it happens. He was a great man with an equally great career. I hope the Democrats honor him with real health care reform.
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kevinmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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110. Good Man will be Missed ... n/t
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Neecy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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111. What a terrible loss
For us, for the country. Thank you, Senator Kennedy, for being our champion.
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raouldukelives Donating Member (945 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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112. R.I.P. Teddy
You'll be sorely missed.
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BattyDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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113. Oh no!
:cry:
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shotten99 Donating Member (478 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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114. Shocked...
Beyond words...
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DonCoquixote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 AM
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115. There are two ways this can go
1) The blue dog dumbasses use this as a way to say "Ted's policies are the past, we are the future!"

or 2)

And if there is any GOD, this better be 2)

That the left uses Ted's legacy as a means to carry out the liberal policies he wanted!

PS: anyone have any clue on who the replacement might be?
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Libertas1776 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:49 AM
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116. The Old Lion is Dead
Rest in Peace Senator. Your brothers are waiting for you. :patriot:


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Uzybone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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127. great picture, may they all rest in peace
they had a great vision for this wonderful country, may it come to pass.
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musette_sf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 PM
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648. love that photo
Teddy so clearly resembles Rose in that photo.
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msanthrope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:49 AM
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118. Goodbye Senator. Rest well, Patriot. n/t
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datadiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:50 AM
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120. An American Hero in every sense of the word
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grace0418 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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124. RIP Teddy.
Thank you for all you've done. My heart goes out to his family.
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blogslut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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125. Others will say wiser and grander things
A great man has passed. He shall be greatly missed.
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wickerwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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126. RIP Senator Kennedy
The end of an era ;(
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tishaLA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:52 AM
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128. An American Lion
he was both liberal and quintessentially American. And his career should serve as a model to us all.

RIP, the great, generous, unabashedly human Sen Kennedy
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:53 AM
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129. ...
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mvd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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136. Aww.. very nice tribute, Forkboy
Thank you; it makes me feel a little better.
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BattyDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:06 AM
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164. That's very nice. Thanks for sharing it.
:hi:
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yowzayowzayowza Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:50 AM
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220. .
:cry:
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:20 AM
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278. Thanks. That's lovely.
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gizmonic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:17 AM
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406. Lovely tribute, Forkboy
May I use it for my Facebook page?

I can't believe this great man is gone...:patriot: :cry: :cry: :cry:

It's going to be hard for me to keep it together at work today...
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:13 AM
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620. Of course.
Use it anywhere in any way. :hug:
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gizmonic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:07 PM
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635. Thank you for the permission
:hug:
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 PM
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641. Here's a cleaner, more legible version.
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:18 AM
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522. Beautiful and befitting. n/t
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:53 AM
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130. Rest easy, Senator. Health care reform in his honor!
Hard to know what to say, except that it's the end of an exceptional generation.
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last_texas_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:53 AM
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131. A great Senator who fought hard for what was right...
RIP
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Left Brain Donating Member (895 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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133. Heartbreaking news :-(
I can only hope the so-called news media in this country will devote as much time to the Senator's life and legacy as they did to Tim Russert.

We will miss Ted dearly.
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Control-Z Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:06 AM
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163. They had better
give Teddy more time. A hell of a lot more. I will be so angry if they don't honor him properly.

Oh, man. :cry: I cant stop crying.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:09 AM
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239. Yes, but CNN is mentioning Chappaquiddick over and over as it covers this. No words.
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Politicub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:26 PM
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653. My response to CNN - Fuck you. They are all Nancy Grace now.
No matter how hard they try, they won't erase his legacy. I have no need to watch CNN, and I won't tune in to any of their broadcast networks or log on the website.
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Oceansaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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R. I. P. Teddy...you WILL be missed...n/t
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BattyDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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134. Why am I so shocked?
We all knew this was coming. Maybe it's because he was always such a fighter that I thought he would beat it somehow. Of course, I knew he wouldn't, but I wanted to believe that he could ... do you know what I mean? Sorry, I guess I'm just rambling. I'm so upset. I feel like I've been punched in the stomach. :-(

There will never be another like him. :patriot:
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:49 AM
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218. I know exactly what you mean, BattyDem. I feel/felt the same way.
n/t
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Daemonaquila Donating Member (413 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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135. Bye, Ted.
Happy landings. May your last hours have been filled with peace, love, and the understanding that you kicked some ass and you kicked it well.
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JimboDem Donating Member (287 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:54 AM
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137. Rest In Peace, Teddy.
"The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die." Senator Edward Kennedy.

Thank you for what you achieved and what you attempted to achieve, your concern for all, your strength, and your commitment to The Commonwealth and the nation. :patriot:
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DonCoquixote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 AM
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138. Ted, I know you cannot read this, but
All your life, you lived in the Shadow of your brothers, first Joe, then JFK, then Bobby. I will say something that will anger some, but out of all of them, you had you keep the good fight up during the worst period of American History, the time when the GOP produced people that made Nixon look liberal, and where the Democrats who managed to snag the White House were known for being sneaky rather than brave. I will say here, History may very well see you as the Kennedy that actually did the most good, because you kept the fight up, when you had every reason to give up.

If there is a heaven, may you be heading there.
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devilgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 AM
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139. Rest in Peace
:patriot:
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:55 AM
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141. I thank him for all his hard work
my sympathy to his family
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:56 AM
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142. Rest in peace, Teddy.
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AllenVanAllen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:56 AM
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144. Rest in peace Senator Kennedy




My condolences to his loved ones.
Goodbye Ted. You were loved and you will be missed...
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:56 AM
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145. I am in shock
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 12:57 AM by CreekDog
:grouphug: :cry:
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Hello_Kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:56 AM
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146. Oh man.
:cry:
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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:58 AM
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148. RIP, Teddy. I wish you could have seen healthcare for all Americans
(without benefit of bankruptcy) in your lifetime.......
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LuckyTheDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:58 AM
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149. VERY SAD! (NT)
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katkat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:58 AM
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151. Thank you, Teddy
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 01:01 AM by katkat
I only wish Caroline were in the Senate so she could carry on your work on healthcare.

If there is any scrap of decency in the Democratic party, they will pass true healthcare in your memory.
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poverlay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:59 AM
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152. I didn't think it would happen. Stunned. We need him.
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Diane R Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:59 AM
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153. Rest in Peace with your brothers and sisters, Senator Kennedy.
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Skip Intro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:59 AM
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154. Fair sailing to you, Senator Ted Kennedy. Thank you, beyond words, thank you.
I don't know what else to say.

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onestepforward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:01 AM
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155. Rest in peace dear Senator Kennedy.
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:01 AM
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157. A sad, sad day for America and the world
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 01:02 AM by RFKHumphreyObama
I have no words. I can't even begin to imagine a world without him. A great man who time and time again showed his compassion, empathy and generosity toward those less fortunate in society and who strove through his four decades in the senate to make this world a better place. A true bastion of liberalism and a profile in courage, humanity and compassion.

I'm devastated and will mourn him deeply:cry: May he rest in peace and my sincerest thoughts, prayers, heartfelt condolences and sympathies are with his family and friends. The world is a better place for having had him in it and a worse place for having lost him

:cry:
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BadGimp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:02 AM
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158. Thank You Mr Kennedy - RIP
My sympathies to his family, many many friends and admirers.
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democracy1st Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:02 AM
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159. RIP TEDDY!
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:03 AM
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There is no tribute large enough.
I am grieving. This is hard.
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file83 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:03 AM
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160. A Legend.
He lived an extraordinary life.
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Norwood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:03 AM
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161. R.I.P Senator you will be sorely missed
I just got home from work and found out, what a very very sad day :(
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Third Doctor Donating Member (213 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:05 AM
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162. I knew this was coming
but the reality of it is difficult to swallow. I don't know how I feel right now, It's certainly not good. My thoughts go out to his family.
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VAliberal Donating Member (250 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:07 AM
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165. sympathy for the Kennedy clan
Ted was a true public servant, a true citizen.

"hope lives on"
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ClayZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:09 AM
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167. .
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AllyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:09 AM
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168. Oh no. I'm at a loss for words. RIP Mr. Kennedy. Godspeed
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Prophet 451 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:10 AM
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169. I propose renaming the healthcare bill
The Ted Kennedy Memorial Healthcare Act.

RIP Senator Kennedy, you will be missed.
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Cherchez la Femme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:46 PM
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681. Yes
but only if it at least includes Single Payer/Public Option

anything less and naming such a crappy bill would be an insult to the memory of Senator Ted Kennedy.
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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:10 AM
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170. Thanx Ted ..... We have got it from here
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 01:15 AM by Botany


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e_j66mgTDE




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InvisibleTouch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:10 AM
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171. Very sad to hear this.
When someone who did so much good in their life passes away, I always wonder what (if anything) they're experiencing at this exact moment. Was he welcomed by his brothers? Is he looking back with satisfaction over all his accomplishments? I hope he knows that we honor his memory.

RIP, Teddy.
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Tx4obama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:12 AM
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172. Statement from the Kennedy family....
Statement from the Kennedy family:

"Edward M. Kennedy -- the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply -- died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port.

"We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever.

"We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all.

"He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it.

"He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it's hard to imagine any of them without him."
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burrowowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:13 AM
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242. Beautiful tribute
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Chisox08 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:12 AM
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173. R.I.P.
:cry:
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SDuderstadt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:13 AM
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174. Even though it was expected...
I feel like a part of me just died and I'm not only having trouble imagining the Senate with him, I can barely imagine the world without him.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:13 AM
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175. Thank you Sir Kennedy, a great man. RIP. We have lost a great man
Condolences to the Kennedy clan.
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Nikki Stone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:14 AM
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178. I can't believe he is really gone
He was always in Congress during my lifetime.
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:14 AM
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176. Deepest condolences to his family, and to all of us
I hope his passing was peaceful and painless.

I am deeply saddened.

Rest in peace, Senator.
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TommyPaine Donating Member (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:14 AM
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177. He had much work left to be done.
I had so hoped he'd recover and live to fight for us another day. Thank you, Senator Kennedy, for all that you have done.
I hope you get to see your brothers again. :patriot:
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me b zola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:16 AM
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179. I just heard on the radio and had to log on
Rest in peace, Teddy. I can only hope that you knew how much you meant to us.














:cry:
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Nyquil Man Donating Member (189 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:17 AM
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180. Healthcare reform must stand as his greatest legacy. nt
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:18 AM
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182. ..........


:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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DonCoquixote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:20 AM
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183. We have one Grace
Deval Patrick is Governor, as opposed to Mitt Romney. Dare to imagine what sort of cheap shot would happen if Romney appointed Ted's replacement?
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:42 AM
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258. In 2004, the Legislature took away the power of the Governor to appoint a Senator to fill a vacancy.
Recently, Ted wrote Patrick, asking to have the law changed so that Patrick could appoint Kennedy's successor.

At first, the President of the State Senate opposed it, but she seems to be changing her mind.

Think about calling her to ask her to honor Kennedy's last public wish and change the law to allow Patrick to appoint his succesor. Oddly, I did that yesterday (Tuesday), only hours before he passed, and then started handing out her number to friends.

Here is her contact info:

Therese Murray

http://www.mass.gov/legis/member/t_m0.htm

Therese.Murray@state.ma.us

Her web page: http://www.mass.gov/legis/member/t_m0.htm
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Paper Roses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:57 AM
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389. I just sent off an e-mail to Therese Murray and will also send one
to the Governor's office.

I hope they would consider allowing this interim appointment and choose Barney Frank.
He has also done much for the state. Could he take leave from the House for a few months to fulfill the Senate opening?

How we will miss Senator Kennedy. I believe we are yet to find out all he did for us.

The Lion sleets tonight, RIP Senator and thank you.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 03:46 AM
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753. Great. The Governor's on Ted's side. It's the Senate President and also the
Speaker of the House who've been holding it back. Maybe Ted's passing will give them cover. Or, maybe they're just jerks. When almost 100% of a legislature is Democratic, there just have to be a lot of Repubicrats among them.
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chollybocker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:22 AM
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184. Thank you, Teddy. RIP.
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appleannie1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:22 AM
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185. My brother worked with Bobby and had dinner with Ted a number of times.
He was a great and caring man. It is sad that his greatest desire, healthcare for all, was not passed in his lifetime. May he be remembered for his many contributibutions toward equality for all. And let us all celebrate his life. It was a life worth celebrating.
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d_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:23 AM
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186. oh NO
NO! FUCK


RIP TEDDY
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:24 AM
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188. RIP, Teddy
Thank you for so much.

In your name, we have very far to go.
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:24 AM
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189. My heat is broken
:cry: R-I-P Teddy you are loved and will be greatly missed.
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trusty elf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:26 AM
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191. Very sad news indeed.
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Blaq Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:27 AM
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192. RIP Sen. Ted Kennedy
He put up a good fight. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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SunsetDreams Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:28 AM
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193. RIP Teddy, you will be be sorely missed.
My heart doesn't want to believe what my ears are hearing. I am at a loss for words.
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samsingh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:32 AM
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194. This is very, very sad.
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area51 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:33 AM
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195. RIP, Ted Kennedy. (n/t)
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NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:33 AM
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196. RIP, good gentleman ...
... rest in peace.
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:33 AM
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197. OMG! I did not know!!!!
What happens now?! I find it difficult to believe that the Senate will function without him... ;( :patriot:
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Daphne08 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:34 AM
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198. RIP, Senator Kennedy.
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robertpaulsen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:34 AM
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199. RIP Senator Kennedy. You were right, the dream shall never die.
But it breaks my heart that you couldn't live to see it fulfilled.

:cry:

Pray for us down here, so that "every American -- north, south, east, west, young, old -- will have decent, quality health care as a fundamental right and not a privilege."
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meowomon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:35 AM
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200. R.I.P. Senator Kennedy
A great man will be missed.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:35 AM
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201. Oh no...
:(
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2Design Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:36 AM
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202. oh no n/t
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Gemini Cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:36 AM
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203. RIP Senator Kennedy
I knew this was going to happen and I thought I was prepared, I was wrong.
:cry:
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2Design Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:36 AM
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204. oh no n/t
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Adenoid_Hynkel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:37 AM
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205. no words can say enough
.
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knixphan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:39 AM
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209. indeed.
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bliss_eternal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:37 AM
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207. rest in peace, senator kennedy...
:cry::cry::cry:
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Festivito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:38 AM
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208. Go in peace from the newness of life into eternity.
They're our battles now.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:41 AM
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210. rest in peace Senator
thank you for all you did and for all you gave to this nation.

:cry:
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dashrif Donating Member (353 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:42 AM
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211. RIP Ted
End of an era god bless him and his family:(
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Are_grits_groceries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:45 AM
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213. Ah Teddy....
You fought the good fight. Godspeed.

All the lads are gone now.........
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JohnnyLib2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:47 AM
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214. I'm so glad we had him. Sad, sad loss.

What an inspiration he's been for so long....
RIP
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dgibby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:47 AM
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215. "Stand up, Miss Jean Louise, your father is passing."
(From the court room scene in To Kill A Mocking Bird).

Time for all of us to stand up and fight like a pride of lions to get a good health care bill passed. We can do it if we work as hard for him as he did for us.
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Usrename Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:47 AM
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216. They're all gone now.
damn
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maddogesq Donating Member (915 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:38 AM
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489. So much sadness and tragedy for a family...
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 08:39 AM by maddogesq
that gave so much to America. And yet, the bastards on the right will continue to beat up on the Kennedys. It just breaks my heart.
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MilesColtrane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:48 AM
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217. Thank you for your service, sir.
You made the world a better place.
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:49 AM
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219. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit.
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BobTheSubgenius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:52 AM
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222. I feel like an era has finally passed and a part of me is gone.
JFK was the first president I really remember, and his presidency... his charisma and the values I felt he had made me know that I'd be a life-long Democrat, were I an American.

RFK was the promise of the future, and - in my mind, anyway - a slam-dunk to be president. I still can't wrap my mind around the way he died.

Ted...the last link to that line from my formative years to now.

It's sadder than I can tell you.
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Matilda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:58 AM
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232. Yes, for me too.
Jack inspired my life-long interest in politics, Bobby was the voice of my generation. We thought at first that
Teddy was not made of the same stuff as his brothers, but in the end he achieved more than either of them.

I'm so sorry that he didn't live to see health-care reform passed; perhaps his death will rally those who are
fighting for it to make one huge stand in his memory and get it through.

Godspeed, Teddy.
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:52 AM
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223. Boston Globe link: Senator Edward M. Kennedy is dead ;(
August 26, 2009 01:31 AM
By Martin F. Nolan, Globe Correspondent

Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who carried aloft the torch of a Massachusetts dynasty and championed a liberal ideology during almost a half century in the Senate, but whose personal and political failings may have prevented him from realizing the ultimate prize of the presidency, died Tuesday night at his home in Hyannis Port. He was 77 and had been battling brain cancer.

More: http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/08/senator_edward_1.html
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NBachers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:41 AM
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285. Good Globe article. I read it all. Thanks for posting.
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:21 AM
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299. You're welcome... I thought that they would have special coverage...
I'm sure that in the next few days, the airwaves and this board will be full of coverage, but this is his hometown paper. I was so shocked when I saw this thread, got home just in time to see the repeat of KO, but there was nothing yet. I did notice a lot of threads on Ted Kennedy, but this isn't unusual. Then I checked LBN... Leave it to DU to keep us informed about both the joyous and the tragic. It still doesn't seem real. Ted Kennedy has always been there and I can't imagine the Senate going on without him... ;(
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Union Yes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:53 AM
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224. Rest In Peace Good Senator. A salute to your service.
:cry:

:patriot:
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greyl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:53 AM
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225. May we do his memory proud. nt
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quakerboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:55 AM
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226. ...
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d_b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:55 AM
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227. I imagine he's playing football with his brothers right now


RIP Teddy. Rest in peace.
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DesertDiamond Donating Member (838 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:56 AM
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228. Last Friday night I suddenly had a distinct sense that this was coming, and I felt so sad
We've lost a valiant fighter for all the causes I hold dear. I am feeling this very personally.
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Stardust Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:57 AM
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230. We owe you so much, Senator Kennedy, and we'll miss you. Rest in peace.
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:58 AM
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231. .....another chapter comes to a close
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 02:42 AM by orleans
i couldn't help but cry--
i'm sure we appreciated him more than he even knew

what a loss. a terrible loss.

it's hard to imagine washington without a kennedy

it's hard to imagine no kennedy standing up for the people in this country
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diane in sf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:59 AM
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233. My condolences to his family and friends, let's create a very good health plan in his honor.
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billionbucks Donating Member (94 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:02 AM
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234. very sad!
He did great things!
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PretzelWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:06 AM
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235. wow. you win the prize for being the first on with this news
amazing the job some of you regulars do keeping tabs on the "wire".
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WildEyedLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:07 AM
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236. The Ted Kennedy Universal Health Care Act of 2009
If ANY Dems in Congress have a soul left, they will draft and pass such a bill in tribute, which will mean FAR FAR FAR more to Teddy than any memorial eulogy.

Please...
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liberalla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:42 AM
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259. Hear! hear!
That sounds beautiful~

The Ted Kennedy Universal Health Care Act of 2009

Good thinking, WildEyedLiberal.
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orleans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:44 AM
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260. i absolutely agree. what a wonderful idea & tribute n/t
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:04 AM
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449. I just hope they don't put his name on the POS "reform" that's being tossed around now ...
... an insurance/pharma giveaway would be a massive insult to all he's worked for, all these years.
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moonbatmax Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:14 PM
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704. I say:
They scrap whatever half-assed crap they're fighting over now,
and draft the single-payer system we were promised last year.

Then, twist the blue dogs' arms 'til they yelp,
and remind them just who's in charge since November.

As for the Repos, they've had their chance.
It's time to get on the train,
or get off the track.
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democrat2thecore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:08 AM
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237. RIP....
I knew this was coming and I still wasn't prepared. His calls for social and economic justice in this country were unrivaled by anybody. A huge loss for America - a huge loss for the Democratic Party. I'll ALWAYS have a special place in my heart for John, Bobby and Ted. Rest in peace, Senator.
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Old and In the Way Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:09 AM
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238. Thanks Senator Kennedy for the great work you did for all Americans.
You will be missed.
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comtec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:13 AM
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241. Prayers and best wishes for all
His family who have had to live with him fighting so hard to stay alive to see universal healthcare (only for it to go down in flames) and to the rest of us.... we have lost the best.
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Corey_Baker08 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:16 AM
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243. My Thoughts Are With The Kennedy Family This Evening He Will Be Missed!
This coming from a 20 year old from a different generation I look at Sen Kennedy as a Hero and Leader not only an asset to the Democratic Party but an asset to the United States of America!

RIP Ted Kennedy--you will be sorely missed by many---
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cmd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:17 AM
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244. Rest in Peace, dear Senator
I'll truly miss you.
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slay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:20 AM
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245. Oh no
this is so sad.. :cry: :cry: :cry:
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onefreespiritedchick Donating Member (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:24 AM
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247. Rip Sen. Kennedy
Even though we all know this was coming, this is terribly sad.
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geomon666 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:28 AM
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248. RIP Senator Kennedy n/t
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Melinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:30 AM
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249. PUBLIC OPTION NOW!!! HEALTH CARE REFORM NOW!!!
Tears for you, Teddy, tears for Bobby, and tears for John; We'll never see your likes again.

"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

Amen.
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nc4bo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:31 AM
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250. Rest in Peace Teddy. God only knows how much you will be missed. nt
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Judi Lynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:32 AM
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251. Hard working Senator right until he left us. Irreplaceable. n/t
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subcomhd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:32 AM
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252. On his brother Robert, I think these words apply well to Ted himself
My brother need not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond what he
was in life, to be remembered simply as a good and decent man, who saw
wrong and tried to right it, saw suffering and tried to heal it, saw
war and tried to stop it.
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teamster633 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:24 AM
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357. That is a perfect eulogy for each of them.
May the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts rest in peace.
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liberalla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:37 AM
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253. Even though we've known his time was near, I feel
unprepared and numb right now.

You've worked so hard for this Nation. Thank you and Godspeed, Teddy.
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lamp_shade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:38 AM
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254. ......
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memory Donating Member (163 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:39 AM
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256. RIP Senator
This is just breaking my heart. :cry: He was a true patriot. Such a sad day. Such a tremendous loss to progressives and the rest of the country that didn't have the sense to know he fought for them.
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meegbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:42 AM
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257. ...
:cry:
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Crabby Appleton Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:46 AM
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261. RIP Ted
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AsahinaKimi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:47 AM
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262. A fitting memorial to the Kennedy passing: pass Health care bill
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 02:47 AM by AsahinaKimi
This is from Rich Liberman from SF.GATE.com

There would be no more fitting tribute to the passing of Ted Kennedy, than to pass a health-care reform bill by early fall. After all, Mr. Kennedy devoted most of his political life to health-care reform legislation and it will be a major part of his political legacy.

The President has promised a bill will be passed in some form or another and the Kennedy death might be the symbolic impetus that is able to get a bill through the Senate and House.

Kennedy became a vigourous figure in getting Barack Obama to the White House; it was his early endorsement that propelled Mr. Obama's campaign. Part of that political thrust and payback would be for a health-care package to make its way to the President's office, where he'd sign the bill.

And it should be formally called the "Edward Kennedy Health-Care Reform package."

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/lieberman/index?#ixzz0PGzES9Pw
================================================================================
You will be missed Senator Kennedy, Rest in peace...
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NBachers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:51 AM
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288. I've just sent the following email to our San Francisco congresspeople:
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 03:53 AM by NBachers
Dear XXX:

Please join your constituents now to create and pass The Ted Kennedy Universal Health Care Act of 2009.

We need public option Medicare eligibility for each and every American.

This is your obligation, to all of us, and to your colleague Senator Ted Kennedy.

No wavering. No equivocating. No backing down.

In His Memory.
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Hatchling Donating Member (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:46 AM
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596. Excellent!
I've done that and posted the suggestion on other forums I frequent.

You might consider making this a topic of it's own.
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Stapz Donating Member (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:48 AM
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264. Goodbye and thank you.

Support the Ted Kennedy Universal Health Care Act of 2009, the lion sleeps tonight
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:51 AM
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265. We will miss you Teddy.
Rest in peace.
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NBachers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:53 AM
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266. Well, if I had to find out, I guess I'm glad I found out on DU
and able to share my sinking heart with my DU family.

I feel like one of my support-legs has been knocked out from under me.

I was thinking earlier today of "It's Over" moments, like John Lennon's death, or Bobby Kennedy's. Until tonight, I still had an unbroken thread from the way I felt during the Kennedy years. That thread's gone now.

My God, who could ever take his place from our withering crop of blue dogs and spineless harry reid-types?
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Silver Gaia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:54 AM
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267. I just heard this news, and came here to find this thread at the top of the Greatest
as it should be. I am saddened more than I can possibly express. My heart is with his family. Our country has lost a great man, a true patriot, a legend.

I agree with those here who say that the passage of universal healthcare is something each and every one of us should vow to fight FOR in Teddy's memory. This rightfully should be his legacy, and we can make it so if we choose. Push, and push hard.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:57 AM
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268. The lion sleeps tonight. Only the words of the Kennedy brothers are sufficiently eloquent.....
Bobby's eulogy of JFK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFsMCXXAWI0

Ted's eulogy of Bobby http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/EMK/

Ted's eulogy of Jackie Kennedy Onassis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJUtokZM3K8

Ted's eulogy of Rose Kennedy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIaijdyaYdo


Ted's eulogy of JFK, Jr. http://www.eulogyspeech.net/famous-eulogies/Edward-Kennedy-Eulogy-for-JFK-jr.shtml
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nadine_mn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:00 AM
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270. at 1 am Central, in front of my house a huge burst of light and a loud pop -then all went dark
It was just for a minute

Then, everything came back on, I tried to get back to sleep but couldn't so I finally got up and checked my email - and saw that Senator Kennedy had passed


words cannot express what a loss we have suffered.

He was the only Kennedy I knew, I truly admired him. A couple of years ago, I heard on the radio, speech he gave about the need to raise the minimum wage - I got goosebumps and literally was struck silent by his passion.

Dems better rally and quit this blue dog shit and pass health care reform.
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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:02 AM
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271. he will be missed
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Jack Rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:03 AM
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272. ()

Pebbelz.com
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Lone_Star_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:03 AM
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273. I'm glad he and his loved ones had the time together in the end to express their love for each other
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 03:05 AM by Lone_Star_Dem
His death is a tragedy, but if there's any one thing that helps soften the blow, it's reminding myself of how he's been surrounded by loved ones in his last days. Patrick said a couple of weeks or so ago how they'd all been spending time reaffirming their love for his father since he'd been diagnosed. I was glad to hear it, he deserved his last days to be filled with the ones he loved.
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truthisfreedom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:05 AM
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274. I hope the Democrats rally and do some good for this country on his behalf.
He's not here to do it on his own anymore, people.

RIP Teddy.

Love is but the song we sing,
And fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Know the dove is on the wing
And you need not know why
C'mon people now,
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try and love one another right now
Some will come and some will go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moments sunlight
Fading in the grass
C'mon people now,
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try and love one another right now
If you hear the song I sing,
You must understand
You hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
C'mon people now,
Smile on your brother
Ev'rybody get together
Try and love one another right now
Right now
Right now!
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mogster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:22 AM
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279. Rest In Peace, Senator Kennedy
A great politician and a true friend of democracy, he will always be remembered. :patriot:
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JCMach1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:39 AM
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283. End of an era...
RIP Senator...
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enola fay Donating Member (63 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:39 AM
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284. Is anyone watching the CNN coverage?
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 03:42 AM by enola fay
John King is pissing me off. That right-wing tool is totally politicizing Ted Kennedy's death. He keeps going on about how Ted Kennedy was always "reaching across the aisle," and "compromising" and basically insinuating that Ted Kennedy would be willing to drop the public option in favor of compromise. Apparently, John King somehow KNOWS that Ted Kennedy would be willing to drop the public option, because of his LEGACY of bi-partisan compromise. It's almost as if the right wing already had their talking points prepared. I have a feeling we're going to be hearing a lot more during this health care "debate" from the right-wing about what Senator Kennedy "would have done." I am just disgusted.


RIP Ted Kennedy.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:18 AM
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315. Yep. I emailed CNN about King's mentions of Chappaquiddick, too. Plenty of time
for that in the coming days and years. No need for it whatever, though, while the body is still warm, ffs.
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Iwillnevergiveup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:41 AM
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286. Health care reform
was Teddy's life's mission, and largely because of him, I believe we'll see it come to pass.
We owe him a huge debt of gratitude - he exemplifies a life well lived.

It's so overwhelming - didn't we just lose Eunice, too?

Rest in peace, we will never forget you.

:patriot:
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dipsydoodle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:43 AM
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287. I woke up to this news on my clock radio here in the UK.
He was a good man. RIP.
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zoff Donating Member (302 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:52 AM
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289. RIP Senator
Condolences to the family. The only solace is that the brave brothers are together again. May the angels rush you to their side.
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Hugin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:57 AM
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290. I will be observing a day of silence and reflection...
in his honor. Words fail me... :(
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butterfly77 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:00 AM
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291. My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family...
Rest in peace Teddy.
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NecklyTyler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:04 AM
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292. RIP
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BumRushDaShow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:07 AM
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293. R.I.P.
You are in God's hands now. O8)
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harris8 Donating Member (120 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:09 AM
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294. Rest in peace, dear Senator
The world has lost a great man. We love you, Senator Kennedy.
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camera obscura Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:11 AM
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295. no no no...
oh my God...
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JeanGrey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:18 AM
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296. He was on the great ones. And even though we all knew this
was coming, it doesn't make it any easier......................
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Zavulon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:21 AM
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297. This is without the saddest day I've experienced since November of 2004.
I just left a message on my boss's phone. No fucking way I'm going into work today. My girlfriend's in tears and I'm not far behind.

Rest in Peace, Ted. You were one of the very few truly great Americans left.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:21 AM
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298. I'm just waking up to this, and I'm crying
I'm one of his constituents, and he served us well. His influence, on both sides of the aisle, was unmatched.

Not replaceable. I had thought that maybe, when she lost her bid for the Democratic nomination, Mrs. Clinton would remember that when Ted lost his bid in 1980, he made his mark on the Senate. I thought that maybe she would realize the Senate was eventually going to need another Ted Kennedy. I'm not upset that she took a cabinet seat, I guess I just thought I saw 1980 happening again.

Of course, there will never be another Ted Kennedy.

I mourn for not only his family, but for the country.
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AnOhioan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:21 AM
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300. May the Senator rest in peace...he served us like no other.
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Submariner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:22 AM
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301. RIP Teddy
You will be missed.
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Marblehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:22 AM
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302. He will be missed
he is the only brother that died from natural causes, very sad..RIP We have lost a great one.
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Vidar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:33 AM
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303. Vaya con Dios, Teddy.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 04:35 AM by Vidar
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Inspired Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:48 AM
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304. This is very sad news to wake up to.
:cry:
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Chulanowa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:50 AM
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305. Not much to say
Here's to hoping that his memory lives on, and that his goal of getting health care done and done right is seen through.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:53 AM
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306. God be with you Senator
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:54 AM
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307. RIP Teddy. n/t
:cry: :patriot: :loveya:
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SergeStorms Donating Member (248 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:00 AM
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308. May you rest in peace, brother.
If only the Democratic Party had backed his progressive ideas - instead of always trying to placate the GOP - this country would be a much better place in which to live. Most Americans have no idea the debt of gratitude they owe this man. I didn't always agree with the choices he made in his personal life, but he always had the best interests of the common man and woman in mind. The world has lost a great Liberal voice.
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Roland99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:00 AM
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309. R.I.P.... (and don't anyone go to Freeperville if you don't want to vomit)
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Hosnon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:02 AM
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310. Rest in peace Senator Kennedy and my condolences to his family. nt.
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rAVES Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:02 AM
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311. RIP
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Subdivisions Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:07 AM
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312. Rest in peace, Teddy. n/t
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joeycola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:10 AM
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313. He did lots for so many people. RIP good man.
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rAVES Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:12 AM
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314. I want to burn free republic to the ground right now...
The Good Christian scumbags are actually celebrating this :(
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:22 AM
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316. RIP Liberal Lion.
You are what all public servants should aspire to emulate.
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:50 AM
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335. Lion of the Senate. Please see Replies 227 and 336. Thank you.
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BayjanDem Donating Member (318 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:22 AM
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317. I saw Ted once
When Mandela came to Boston. The dude was so kool man, this sucks.
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kiteinthewind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:25 AM
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318. R.I.P. dear Mr. Kennedy
:cry:
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RoccoR5955 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:26 AM
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319. RIP Ted, and condolences to the Kennedys. n/t
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Historic NY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:30 AM
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321. RIP..the "old lion" has passed.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 05:58 AM by Historic NY
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bl968 Donating Member (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:31 AM
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322. Honor Senator Kennedy by passing healthcare reform.
Not to be opportunistic, but this is the perfect chance for President Obama to take control over the health care debate by rebranding the Healthcare Reform legislation the Senator Edward M. Kennedy Healthcare Reform bill. That is exactly how we got medicare, and it was thanks to another Kennedy. John F. Kennedy.
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NikolaC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:38 AM
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324. Sad
My condolences to the Kennedy family.
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wicket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:40 AM
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325. RIP Uncle Teddy
:cry:
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:41 AM
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326. We just lost his sister now him how sad
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 05:42 AM by bdamomma
he was great, he will be sorely missed. :( now we need to pass a healthcare bill.
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Wabbajack_ Donating Member (669 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:41 AM
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327. Knew it was coming, still sad
One of the greatest Senators ever in my opinion.

Would have made a heck of a President in 1980, he could have beat that Raygun.

And a fine family man.

Rest in peace Ted. You are with your siblings now.

What a time for this, we could sure use him in the Senate working on health care right now.
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:42 AM
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330. The Liberal Lion will never be forgotten.....
..... even during the election of 1994, when many Dems were running and hiding from all things Liberal, Ted remained true.

We'll miss you.....:patriot:
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:58 AM
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340. Lion of the Senate, not liberal lion. Please see Reply ##s 227 and 336
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marmar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:02 AM
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344. I say that not to limit him, but to express the exalted status he has among we Liberals.
nt
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 04:13 AM
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755. I understand your good intent, but please see 749 and think about
whether you can't express his exalted status among liberals without adopting the term the RW used to try to limit his exalted status in the Senate.
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:45 AM
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331. RIP Teddy
:(
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Kahuna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:45 AM
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332. What a sad day for America..There will never be another senator
like Teddy. RIP. :cry: :cry: :cry:
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WonderGrunion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:47 AM
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333. Such a tragic day
Words cannot express how terrible this is. At least he is no longer suffering. My heart goes out to the entire Kennedy family.
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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:47 AM
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334. Sad news to start the day.
:cry:

RIP, Senator Kennedy. You'll be greatly missed.

Peace to your loved ones.
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bigscott Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:52 AM
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336. RIP
and God's grace to your family
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Dennis Donovan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:52 AM
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337. This is the saddest news to wake up to...
As a person who grew up in the era of the Kennedys, my heart is heavy this morning with the news the last of the Kennedy brothers has passed.


Cross gently, good man, and thank you for all you gave us.:cry::cry::cry::patriot::cry:
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CountAllVotes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:55 AM
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338. oh my god NO NO NO!!!
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

We love you and we will miss you and we will never forget all of the fine things you have done for humanity in your life which was just plain too short! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

RIP DEAR SENATOR KENNEDY!!!

:dem:
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Gman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:56 AM
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339. I have the same feeling I had when John and Bobby died
very, very sad. His work is done here. God rest his soul. There is a wonderful place in heaven awaiting this man.
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Ghost of Tom Joad Donating Member (651 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:00 AM
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341. May the Irish angels
take you on a beautiful journey. We love you and will miss you.
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jannyk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:01 AM
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342. 'When he shall die...

"When he shall die, take him and cut him out into little stars and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun." - Shakespeare

:cry:
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rucognizant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:46 AM
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551. Beautiful QUote!
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:01 AM
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343. End of an era.
Very sad news. :patriot: :cry:

Julie
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:30 AM
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364. Deleted message
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:03 AM
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345. Our best friend.
So sad...
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1gobluedem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:03 AM
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346. The world feels different today
I was really blue last night and didn't really know why. RIP, dear Teddy. May real health care reform pass in your honor. :cry:
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PAMod Donating Member (651 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:06 AM
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347. ...the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die!
RIP Senator Kennedy.
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:10 AM
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348. First 5 words out of my clock radio this morning
:cry:

This is going to be a very sad day. :(
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DailyGrind51 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:13 AM
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349. We owe it to "Teddy's" memory to pass Health Reform with a strong public option!
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HamdenRice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:14 AM
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350. RIP
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:17 AM
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352. Not unexpected, but so very sad. Truly the end of an era.
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Smarmie Doofus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:18 AM
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353. A fabulous life. Not without its difficulties. But a *monumental* life.. nt
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 06:19 AM by Smarmie Doofus
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Geek_Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:20 AM
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354. RIP Senator Kennedy
nt
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:20 AM
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355. Thank you for your service Senator Kennedy
You've left us a better place
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Swede Atlanta Donating Member (906 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:20 AM
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356. Immense sadness
While I have expected this for the past several months it still comes as a shock. What a loss to the nation and to the world.

I hope his legacy will gather Democrats together to pass meaningful healthcare reform this year in his memory. It was one of the great initiatives of his long political career.

Teddy, you will be sorely missed by all who admired and respected you for all you have done.

God be with you!
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Deb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:24 AM
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358. My condolences to you all
:cry:
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lightningandsnow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:26 AM
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359. Oh no.
:cry:

Safe passage, Ted.
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Maeve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:28 AM
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360. Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam
May his soul be at the right hand of God.

The man made many mistakes in his life--who hasn't?--but more time was spent working for those who had nothing like his advantages. May he know peace.
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sueh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:28 AM
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361. RIP, Teddy. Thank you for everything. We will take the ball in for you.
:cry:
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michreject Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:28 AM
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362. RIP Senator Kennedy
You will be missed.
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cherish44 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:31 AM
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365. Thank you Senator Kennedy ....A life well-lived
RIP
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workinclasszero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:31 AM
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366. RIP Teddy
He tried to make this a better world for all regardless of race or class. He could have clung greedily to his wealth and privilege like a republican but he did all he could do to help the poor and working class.

May God bless his family and friends. An American lion has passed this day and I am greatly saddened.
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sellitman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:31 AM
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367. How do I tell my son?
I am at Yale with him as they map his brain today for tomorrows operation. His operation a year and a half ago left a few cells which grew into another tumor. They take it out tomorrow. He is a young 21 year old Liberal who loves Kennedy as we all do. I may wait until after his ordeal to tell him.

Rest in Peace Ted. Your passing is a huge loss for all of America.
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paparush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:25 AM
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475. Sellitman - I'll hold you and yours in the light.
Peace.
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tosh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:10 AM
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617. +1.
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katsy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:32 AM
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368. There are no words to express my grief.
RIP Senator.
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nradisic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:34 AM
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369. A sad day for America...
RIP Senator Kennedy...
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a la izquierda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:34 AM
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370. I just heard this
I'm so sad. :cry:
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Bluzmann57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:34 AM
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371. RIP Senator Kennedy
You had a wonderful life and always fought the good fight. The world is a poorer place now because of Senator Kennedy's passing. Pass the Ted Kennedy health care bill now.
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WillyT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:36 AM
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372. Good-Bye Friend...
May you rest in peace.

:cry:

:grouphug:
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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:39 AM
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373. Travel well, Senator.
Rest in Peace.
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:40 AM
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374. RIP Ted
And thank you for all you did!
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terip64 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:42 AM
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375. My sister died of brain cancer a year and a half ago and for his sake I am glad it's over.
Now let's get health care reform done in his honor!
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Christa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:43 AM
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376. K & R
American lost a true hero, a brave man amongst boys.
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Wednesdays Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:46 AM
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377. Wow, what a sad day for all of us
:cry:

I was hoping he would hang on long enough to cast a vote on health care reform. At least he was around long enough to see it get started.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:47 AM
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378. Oh my! Tears are flowing...
RIP Ted. You were so special. May God rest your soul and your family be comforted at this time.
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Laura PourMeADrink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:52 AM
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384. me 2 - don't want to go to work now. so sad. what a loss. my hero. RIP, Teddy
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gademocrat7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:47 AM
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379. Rest in peace Senator Kennedy
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Best_man23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:50 AM
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380. Pass Health Care Reform NOW
Thank you Sen Kennedy for your service to your country.
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freddie mertz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:51 AM
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381. Thank you, Senator Kennedy
You helped make our country a better place.

You will be missed.

:patriot:
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Hubert Flottz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:51 AM
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382. Too sad...
I'll miss Senator Kennedy. I loved the way he always stood up to the GOPers when lesser congress critters failed to speak out against the bigotry, stupidity and corporate greed.
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JTG of the PRB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:51 AM
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383. Such sad news to wake up to this morning...
We lost a truly great leader today. Safe passage, teddy... :patriot:
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shadowknows69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:53 AM
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385. Well I should have stayed in bed.
One of my local heroes dies yesterday now one of our greatest Democratic Senators today. Good journey Teddy, there will never be another like you. :patriot: :cry:

The reaper has been way too busy this summer.
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:55 AM
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386. Very sad day.
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Autonomy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:55 AM
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387. His presence will be felt
when Congress comes back in session.
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tilsammans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:56 AM
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388. R.I.P., Senator Kennedy
Thank you for all you've done for all of us. :patriot:
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:58 AM
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390. The dream shall never die.
RIP, Teddy. You were one in a million.
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BobRossi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:00 AM
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391. And with him dies liberalism.
RIP friend.
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rucognizant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:51 AM
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557. NO IT DOES NOT!
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ASK what YOU can do for your country!"
Be a liberal. stand tall & proud...............teach others. The torch has passed to US!
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Tripmann Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:02 AM
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392. R.I.P. Teddy
Thans for all of your work relating to the Irish peace process.
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Loki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:02 AM
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393. Go in peace, Ted
you belong to the ages now.
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LeftHander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:02 AM
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394. I am saddend...and proud that he served our nation...nt
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SallyMander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:07 AM
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395. no..... i knew this day would come

but still, nononononononono :cry:
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redsoxrudy Donating Member (131 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:07 AM
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May the four winds blow you safely home
A sad, sad day for this country.
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NinetySix Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:07 AM
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396. Rest in peace, Senator.
And rest easy, because we WILL get healthcare passed for you.

You will be deeply missed.
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stlsaxman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:08 AM
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397. (this post intentionally left blank in honor of a great human being)
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SIMPLYB1980 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:09 AM
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398. A sad day. You will be missed Senator Kennedy.
Best wishes to his family.
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warrior1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:10 AM
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399. bless his heart
You will be missed.

Rest in peace.
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Mad_Dem_X Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:10 AM
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400. Rest in Peace, Senator
My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed terribly.

He's with Jack and Bobby now. :cry: :cry: :cry:
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:14 AM
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402. Live in hour hearts and our hands Senator Kennedy. We will Never Forget.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 07:15 AM by patrice
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complain jane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:16 AM
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404. RIP Teddy
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tpsbmam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:16 AM
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405. I don't cry often these days -- I did on hearing this news.
RIP, good Senator Kennedy. Ted, this country is better for your service. All Americans have lost one of their greatest champions. Conservatives who revile you, in fact, lead lives made better by you.

There have been a number of seminal events in my life that mark the periods of my life as I age. The assassinations of John & Bobby Kennedy most certainly marked the 60's, a decade for me of frustration with a country embroiled in a wrong-headed war but hope engendered by the Kennedys and their ilk, only to have that dashed with their deaths. This, the loss of the last of that generation of Kennedys, will certainly mark this decade -- it's the end of an era for the country and for me. And the loss of you, Ted, as your own man aside from your legendary name, is felt profoundly as we face some of our greatest battles. You will be missed.
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Name removed Donating Member (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:41 AM
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428. Deleted message
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nevergiveup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:19 AM
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407. Thank you for caring, Teddy.
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UpInArms Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:20 AM
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408. RIP Teddy
you will be missed
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ellie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:20 AM
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409. That's terrible!
RIP Ted.
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orbitalman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:20 AM
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410. Our Household is in MOURNING.
Such a tragic loss, particularly at this time. We wanted Ted to at least see the fruition of his lifelong efforts. Let's WIN for TEDDY.
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FemaleDemfromMass Donating Member (167 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:23 AM
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411. Rest in peace Senator Kennedy
:cry:
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Frisbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:25 AM
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412. A sad day in America...
:(
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slackmaster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:28 AM
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413. Brain cancer sucks
RIP Senator Kennedy.

:kick:
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connecticut yankee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:28 AM
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414. It's so sad
that he couldn't have lived long enough to see the Health Care plan passed.

The RW sites are jumping up and down with glee. I've never seen such vicious comments in my life.
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WriteDown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:28 AM
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415. Good journey man. nt
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Soylent Brice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:30 AM
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416. .














he fought for us. all of us.
even the repukes.
he wanted us all to be well.

rest in peace. your struggle was not in vain.
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sagetea Donating Member (471 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:31 AM
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417. RIP, dear Grandfather.
May your journey to the west be a peaceful one.
Ho
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Lifelong Protester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:35 AM
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418. Happy to have just been able to shake his hand once
he truly was a great senator, and did so much for our country. Rest in Peace, Teddy, you are already missed.
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ekwhite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:35 AM
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419. He was a giant
We will miss him.
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keepthemhonest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:36 AM
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420. this is so sad nt
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edvel1 Donating Member (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:36 AM
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421. Ted Kennedy 
A pleasure to have known you.God bless you and all your people
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DFW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:37 AM
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422. I still can't believe he's gone
I knew it would happen. My brother-in-law had the same thing (glioblastoma), and while he
was completely lucid and active in November, he was gone by January.

But I was there in Denver to see Teddy Kennedy give a rousing speech at the Democratic
National Convention last year, and it was delivered with such strength that I wondered
if he would not cheat Mother Nature. Alas not.

Our greatest voice has been silenced. The nation cries out for someone to take up his
place, and I fear that we lack such a person. I hope that Barack Obama will now see that
his reticence in stepping up to the podium with all the force he can muster will not be
enough, and that the gaping void that Teddy Kennedy has now left must, in part, be filled
by Obama himself.

Teddy Kennedy can't be replaced. But he can be honored, and his work can be completed.
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:38 AM
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423. A great man has passed
And, like his brothers, will never be forgotten.
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wundermaus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:38 AM
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424. The last lion in defense of the little guy dies...
Do you think it's time for a single payer health care system yet?
Wouldn't that be a fitting tribute, a living legacy to his & his brother's service to our nation?
Yeah, I thought so, too.

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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:39 AM
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425. RIP, Senator.
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euphoria12leo Donating Member (511 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:39 AM
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426. RIP Senator Kennedy
My Condolences to his family. Very Sad to hear.
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GreenEyedLefty Donating Member (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:40 AM
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427. :(
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lupinella Donating Member (124 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:41 AM
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429. Thank you, sir,
You made the world safer, the spirits brighter and ennobled the souls and bodies of the citizenry of the world.
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OwnedByFerrets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:43 AM
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430. The best thing I can say about Sen Kennedy is that
he worked to help ALL Americans, whether they liked him or hated him. He did not discriminate. He wanted ALL Americans to have decent health care. He was a great representative of the American people. He is already greatly missed.
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Deep13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:43 AM
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431. I had the honor to mark a box for him in 1988 the first time I voted.
:cry: :patriot: :cry:

Now pass a comprehensive, public health care bill now!
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:44 AM
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432. What a sad day. RIP Senator Kennedy. Thank you for all that you gave to your country.
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OhioChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:44 AM
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433. RIP, Teddy.
You will be missed.
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:48 AM
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434. RIP Ted
:cry:
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Richd506 Donating Member (576 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:51 AM
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435. :(
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aintitfunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:52 AM
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436. It makes my heart hurt (eom)
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InkAddict Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:53 AM
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437. RIP Edward Moore Kennedy
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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southpaw Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:54 AM
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438. RIP Senator
His life's work has shaped America. He will be dearly missed.
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quiet.american Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:55 AM
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439. So sad -- this is just about to the day of his fiery speech at 2008 DNC Convention
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sinkingfeeling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:56 AM
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440. Good-bye Senator. Camelot has faded.
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Seldona Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:59 AM
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442. Sad.
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footinmouth Donating Member (630 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:01 AM
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445. Rest in Peace
He is truly a great man who will be missed. There's a big gaping hole in the Senate now. I am so sad.
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Myrina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:01 AM
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446. Dear Ted,
Never ever again will you have to stand and go through the painful process of eulogizing those closest to you.
Never ever again will you feel the pain and loss that must have weighed huge on your shoulders all these years.

Bless you, dear man. O8)
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d_r Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:54 AM
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505. Sad.
He will be missed.
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BabbaTam Donating Member (65 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:02 AM
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447. goodbye brother
Thank you for your hard work Sir!
Till we meet again.
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eowyn_of_rohan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:04 AM
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448. The Lion has passed
:cry:
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peace frog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:04 AM
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450. God bless you, Senator Kennedy
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

~~ traditional gaelic blessing

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BonnieJW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:05 AM
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451. So long, dear Teddy.
How brave and noble you always were. You had the same respect for a farmer as you did for a president. You had what so many politicians lack - a kind heart. I am desolate that the goons couldn't pass health care reform before you had to leave. How will they even find their asses with both hands now that you're gone? You take our love and enduring respect with you. Shalom.
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proReality Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:06 AM
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452. He'll be greatly missed. n/t
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MsLeopard Donating Member (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:07 AM
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453. RIP, Teddy
He did good things for We the Peasants and will be dearly missed. Condolences to his family.
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:08 AM
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454. RIP, Mr. Kennedy!
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The Backlash Cometh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:09 AM
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455. He filibustered Novak.
Outlasted that s.o.b.
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Vinnie From Indy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:10 AM
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456. Thank you Teddy!
The dream shall never die!

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.

— Addressing Democratic National Convention, August 1980.

RIP
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canadianbeaver Donating Member (929 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:12 AM
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459. RIP....no words.....just tears.
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YOY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:12 AM
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460. G'bye Ted.
Nice having you. On to bigger and better and with your brothers again at last.
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Lena inRI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:13 AM
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463. So long, Senator Ted. . .
. . .wish you could have seen the Health Care Reform signed, sealed, and delivered.

And your era is closing behind you.

Unless President Obama picks up the mantle and runs with it. . .we'll see. . .we'll see. .

Then again, dear Senator, you may have a better vantage point from up there to bug the hell out of the enemies of the people. .. .right?

Haunt the sons-of-bitches !





:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:
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Tiggeroshii Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:16 AM
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464. I am still in disbelief
Been thinking about this since last night and it's still so very hard to believe. Ted was probably one of th emost skilled leaders in the Senate for the last half century and even Republicans realize what will be lost with such a skilled negotiator. It is a sad day, and this is something that will be hard for so many in the progressive camp to get over.

RIP sir :cry:
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backtoblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:17 AM
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465. R.I.P. Ted
:patriot: :cry:
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sonias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:18 AM
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466. May he rest in peace
Godspeed Senator Kennedy. You were a wonderful human being. We will miss you, sir.

:cry:

Sonia
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:18 AM
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467. Thank you and goodbye, Senator. Condolences to family, friends, MA, DU, the nation and the world n/t
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:19 AM
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468. Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy
:cry:
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Thor_MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:19 AM
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469. RIP
I'm going to need to be blaming allergies all day...
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bluescribbler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:21 AM
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471. So sad.
:cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug: :cry: :grouphug:
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newscott Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:21 AM
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472. I'm heartbroken.
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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:21 AM
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473. .
:cry:
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:23 AM
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474. He's earned his rest in God' loving embrace. Thank you, Senator Kennedy. nt
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ProSense Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:25 AM
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476. "sailing into the wind one last time" I have to post this here:
Senator Kerry's s statement on Senator Kennedy's passing

Senator Kennedy was a national treasure and will be sorely missed for his compassion, energy and efforts to better the lives of every American.

RIP

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robo50 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:26 AM
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477. What a sad day for the people in Massachusetts
We have been seeing non-stop local coverage since just after midnight on all Boston channels.

It is such a loss, and there is so much love for him here.
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supernova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:27 AM
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478. My condolences to the Kennedy family
What a great, great man for us all to look up to. This is such a terrible loss for us at such a crucial time. I hope he finds the peace now that he always sought.

And I agree that it should be renamed the Kennedy Health Care Act.
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llmart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:28 AM
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479. A true humanitarian.......
I fear we will not see anyone like him again in my lifetime.

A sad day for America.
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:28 AM
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480. We have suffered a great loss.



But we are much better for having had him when we did.
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StarfarerBill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:29 AM
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481. Goodbye, Senator Kennedy...
...and thank you for all of your good works.
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pipi_k Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:31 AM
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483. We knew it was bad...we knew it had to happen sometime...
But not this bad...not this soon....


My heart is heavy today. He was a great Statesman, and a decent human being.

RIP Teddy


:(
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lenegal Donating Member (258 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:32 AM
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484. RIP Senator
A true Liberal icon is gone.
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sazemisery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:32 AM
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485. R.I.P. Teddy
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
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Skinner ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:33 AM
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486. Goodbye, Ted.
We'll miss you.
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spindrifter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:33 AM
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487. The best Senator ever
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JBoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:34 AM
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488. Rest peacefully, Senator Kennedy. You will be remembered.
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earcandle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:38 AM
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490. My family of Irish Catholics are mourning, not unlike the death of his brothers. Great family who 
were role models for so many.  Sad.  I wish he could have
stayed around until the vote.
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:39 AM
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491. God Bless Teddy
:patriot:
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gratefultobelib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:39 AM
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492. My heart is heavy today.
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Lugnut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:40 AM
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493. Rest in peace, sir.
:(

:patriot:
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WyldRogue Donating Member (312 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:42 AM
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494. May God Bless
Ted Kennedy.

It's a shame that freepers are joyous at this news. Just goes to show how utterly contemptible they truly are.
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:43 AM
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495. So sad and we needed him so.
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closeupready Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:44 AM
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496. Very sad. RIP, Teddy.
:cry:
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derby378 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:46 AM
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497. Farewell, Senator - you and your brothers will always be missed
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budkin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:47 AM
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498. Damn it's a shitty day... but the fight will go on Teddy!
Oh yes it will!
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Melissa G Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:49 AM
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499. _
:cry:
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man4allcats Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:50 AM
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500. Rest In Peace, Senator Kennedy.
Like your brothers before you, you will always live in history and in our hearts.


Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry—
I am not there... I did not die...
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Coventina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:50 AM
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501. Goodbye, and thank you Senator.
Man, this really bums me out.

I really want to believe that he's reunited happily with his siblings now.

I wish he could have lived to see healthcare for all.

:cry:
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harun Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:52 AM
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502. You can RIP knowing you were one of the good guys Teddy. Thank you!
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Texasbacksass Donating Member (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:52 AM
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503. An unfortunate yet inevitable end of an era
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 08:57 AM by Texasbacksass
Hated by some, loved or at least highly respected by millions, Ted Kennedy will be missed.

Did I always agree with Senator Kennedy? No. But then again I didn't always agree with my parents, or anyone else I've personally encountered for that matter.

Was Senator Kennedy perfect or saintly? Once again, no. But then again who on this Earth today is perfect or saintly except in their own mind.

Over the decades when I thought about Ted Kennedy, several things came into my thoughts like, right or wrong Ted Kennedy had the courage of his convictions, stuck by his guns, his belief in what he did or attempted to do was sincere...not fake and/or smeared on his face with plastic smile or smirk as far too many other of our elected politicians appear to have and flaunt like it is a proud holier than thou banner to wave and proceed them.

I will not pity nor will I condemn or admonish those on the extreme fringe right wing of politics that this morning have, and will for days, continue to dwell in the past and spew out their hatred for everyone and everything that doesn't fit into their tunnel visioned pattern, they have shame enough without my adding more condemnation to their self imposed disease riddled brains.

Rest in peace Ted. And thank you for doing your best to tip the scales of right and justice in favor of the many in preference to the few as so many of our other failing elected officials do.
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rhett o rick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:53 AM
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504. RIP Sen Kennedy. We will continue your fight. nt
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Laf.La.Dem. Donating Member (924 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:55 AM
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506. RIP
:cry:
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suffragette Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:00 AM
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507. Rest in Peace, Senator Kennedy
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Irishonly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:05 AM
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508. Heartbreaking
My prayers are with his family.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:06 AM
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509. RIP Teddy
:(
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JaneFordA Donating Member (91 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:09 AM
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513. RIP Ted
--very, very grateful Democrat (me)
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Rosa Luxemburg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:08 AM
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510. Sad loss of a great man, we will miss him
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mike_c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:08 AM
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511. damn, what a great man....
:cry:
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:10 AM
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514. Woke up this morning to a world diminished.
I'd hoped it wasn't so.

In lieu of flowers, single payer!
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Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:10 AM
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515. A sad day indeed. Rest in peace Ted.
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uberllama42 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:11 AM
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516. RIP Sen. Kennedy. n/t
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MelissaB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:12 AM
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517. RIP, Senator Kennedy.
:cry:
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Tippy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:13 AM
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518. God Bless you Senator Kennedy
Only God knows how much we will miss you. Your memory will live through Healthe Care Legislation, and all you accomplished in and out to the Senate.
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:14 AM
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519. The last lion of true democracy. He will be sorely missed. n/t
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Sabiancym Donating Member (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:16 AM
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520. New to posting
RIP. We will get healthcare reformed in your name.
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caseymoz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:17 AM
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521. RIP-- Edward Kennedy, and thank you.

My stomach begins to twist as I anticipate what Limbaugh and rest of those bastards will say, but if we had Kennedy in the senate right now, the discussion would be about Universal Health Care and not the so-called public option.

He was a great man.
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bear425 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:18 AM
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523. Rest in Peace Senator Kennedy.
You will be greatly missed...
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northamericancitizen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:18 AM
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524. Rest in peace Mr Kennedy.
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williesgirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:19 AM
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525. RIP Senator Kennedy - the "Lion" of the people, who gave his all when he could have rested
on his laurels so many times. May you inspire many others like you to public service to speak for the common man and what's right. May your death prompt other Senators to finally stand up for all Americans, pushing corporate interests and campaign bribes aside once and for all.

My heart goes out to the Kennedy family. You'll all be remembered in my prayers.
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Butch350 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:21 AM
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526. From Author Unknown...

We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.

We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part

God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.

Author Unknown
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kdpeters Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:24 AM
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527. Thank you Senator Kennedy.
I will miss you terribly. Rest in Peace.
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Spazito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:25 AM
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528. A very, very sad day...
This Canadian mourns with you. Senator Kennedy was a man much admired and respected in many countries. My condolences to his family and friends.
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politicasista Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:25 AM
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529. R.I.P. Uncle Ted aka Liberal Lion
D.C. will not be the same. Thanks for making a difference in the world. :cry: :cry:


Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kennedy family, MA peeps, and friends who knew him.

This is a sad day indeed. And a rough summer to be an icon. :(
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montanto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:26 AM
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530. Thanks for all the hard work Ted.
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ChiciB1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:28 AM
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533. No Words Can Really Express What Most Of Us Are Feeling... Was Listening To C-Span
just a little while ago and got sickened by what so many "loonies" were saying about him! Even in DEATH they NEVER Shut The F--k Up!!!

Could there be a silver lining for health care?? Please let it be!!!

A VERY sad day, but we ALL knew it was coming, the disease shows no mercy to any to have been struck down by it!!
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Deep13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:31 AM
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536. I'm not a Kennedy, Irish, Catholic or in MA anymore...
...but he's still my Uncle Ted. :cry:
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texastoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:31 AM
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537. Thank you, Senator Kennedy
May God bless your family with peace.

May God bless the rest of us with someone to step into your enormous shoes of advocacy for "the rest of us."

You will always be a mighty champion. An exalted place in American history awaits.
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shanti Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:31 AM
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538. RIP, Senator Kennedy
you'll be sorely missed! :(
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Eyerish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:32 AM
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539. RIP Senator Kennedy
Thank you for fighting for us. You will be greatly missed.
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MellowDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:33 AM
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540. Hopefully...
his efforts towards health care for all will not be in vain. Godspeed Ted.
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Th1onein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:36 AM
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541. Damn.
I hate losing him. What a wonderful contribution to humanity he has been, all of his life.
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Blasphemer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:38 AM
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542. A very sad day.... R.I.P. Senator..... nt
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obietiger Donating Member (438 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:38 AM
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543. A true humanitarian
He will be missed
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:40 AM
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546. I remember the day he came off the Senate floor mad as hell, face
apple red. He had been fighting for us that day as he did every day of his life. I called his name and he stopped turned around with a scoul on his face. I told him I would be very honored to shake his hand and he held out his hand and that warm smile came over his face. I had the opportunity to thank him in person. An A plus day I will never forget. This country has lost a great politician, one for the people. I will put on my black dress today.
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moonbatmax Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:54 PM
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712. Now, THAT is a wonderful story!
I have to think it must have brightened his day at least as much as yours, just to know have someone show their appreciation at what must have felt such a dark moment.
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FirstLight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:40 AM
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547. Just my $ .02
I never knew Jack or Bobby, except in History Books... But Ted was an icon, a living legend, and a giant for human rights and civil liberties... before I knew how liberal I was, I knew I liked him.

when he endorsed Obama, I knew it was more than just lip service.

I pray that his passing will be a galvanizing force in our government - And in our own hearts.
Let's all decide to get this stuff DONE - and done right!
a new rallying cry... "FOR TEDDY!" or "Go Kennedy on their asses!


I saw this last night on the news but it really didn't sink in till coming here this morning...
and though I have never cried at the passing of a statesman, this man is the exception...
:cry:

May he find his peace and joy in his family's arms again, so many of them waiting on the other side for him.
...And I hope his spirit continues to kick ass on our behalf! we need all the help we can get!
:salute:
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Dystopian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:40 AM
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548. RIP Senator Kennedy
You were a cherished gift to our country....


peace~
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junior college Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:41 AM
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549. I hope they don't try to replace him with Lieberman
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Texasbacksass Donating Member (50 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:51 AM
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558. Re: I hope they don't try to replace him with Lieberman
I dunno bout that....I have a very close friend of ten years that posts right here on D U and lives in Connecticut, lieberman's and the bush family's home state, "and Kevin would be absolutely elated" to be rid of da lieber.
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junior college Donating Member (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:01 PM
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633. Exactly. And some Democrats are already suggesting that
Lieberman be his replacement. Scary! I don't want Lieberman as a Democrat ever again.
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Norrin Radd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:43 AM
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550. Peace to Teddy.
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mnhtnbb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:46 AM
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552. Maybe Sen Kennedy's death will be the motivation for Dems to stop fighting each other
and get a real health care reform bill passed with his name on it. We can only hope so.
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Kadie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:48 AM
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554. .
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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BlancheSplanchnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:48 AM
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555. grief
no words, really. Can't think of anything to say. Just being, in grief, right now......
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:50 AM
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556. Rest in peace, warrior
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goddess40 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:52 AM
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559. Heartbreakingly sad
His fire will be missed.

Now we need to get this health care bill written and passed in his honor.
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KatyaR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:56 AM
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560. Such a sad day--we all knew it was coming,
but that doesn't make it any easier.

Ted Kennedy always reminded me of my Uncle Arnold--the one who was became the "head" of the family once the parents got older, the one who everyone looked to for direction and advice. It was a great responsibility, but he did it with sensitivity and compassion, just like Ted Kennedy seemed to.

Rest in peace, dear Teddy--we will miss you so, so much . . . .
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:58 AM
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561. Aw, shoot
:cry; We knew it would happen, but that doesn't make it easy.

My condolences to his family and everyone who loved him. That's a lot of people.
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ThatsMyBarack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:59 AM
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564. Not ANOTHER icon gone....
:(
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fascisthunter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:01 AM
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566. We will Never Forget How You Tried to Help us Average Americans
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 10:01 AM by fascisthunter
in spite of your own legacy and wealth. To me, that makes you very very honorable in my eyes. If only we all could be as strong as you were. Thank you Ted!

My condolences to family and friends, and to DUers who loved and respected the Liberal Lion...

:patriot:
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geardaddy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:03 AM
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567. So sad.
RIP Sen. Kennedy.
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susanr516 Donating Member (823 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:04 AM
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568. RIP Senator Kennedy nt
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:07 AM
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571. Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 10:09 AM by Kajsa
You were our Liberal Lion and you
are already missed very much!

:cry:

Welcome to DU to all the newbies who
posted here.

We grieve together on this sad day.

:grouphug:
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:08 AM
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573. Godspeed Senator Kennedy.
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Barack_America Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:09 AM
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575. Possibly the greatest man I have known in my time.
Today is a sad day.
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BradXXX Donating Member (53 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:13 AM
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576. R.I.P. Senator Kennedy
You will be greatly missed in this world!
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beac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:13 AM
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577. RIP. Not a perfect man, but one who used his wealth and power to serve the least of us.
I hope this will spur the Senate to pass REAL health care reform in his name.

:patriot:
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kayla9170 Donating Member (370 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:19 AM
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579. My Letter Written on Senator Kennedy Website....
A small letter I wrote on the Senator Kennedy Website I want to share:

To The Kennedy Family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your Father, Grandfather, Uncle and beloved family member, Senator Edward Kennedy. I lost my beloved Father, T. Walter Ross from tongue and throat cancer in August 2007.

I say something about the month of August can give great pain but a smile on the face, at the same time. I also lost a cousin, whom was like a brother, in August of 1988. Still at times, I smile in the month of August, thinking about the good times that both of my relatives and I shared together. I will never forget the good times and treasure them.

When I think of Senator Kennedy, I reflect that by his bill SCHIP, allowed for my children to have health care for many years--without me having to worry about on limited income, how I would pay for it. I think of the Pell Grants that he supported, that allow me the opportunity to obtain my Bachelor's Degree in 2004.

One of my proudest moments in my life was when my Daddy hugged me after walking off the stage after 13 long years, when I obtained my degree. I have Senator Kennedy to thank for that moment.

There will be no greater United States Senator in my lifetime, then "Teddy" (if I can call him that). From afar, he was like family to me. I always admired his gift to care for others that he never met, that were much poorer than him and give a large portion of his life to causes that would assist people like myself, live the American dream.

Please accept my best wishes to find peace during your family personal time of lost and know that Senator Kennedy was a special gift that your family allowed to be shared with us, common folks. I will pray for you to find peace during your time of lost.

Sincerely,
Monica Ross-Williams
Ypsilanti, MI
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:24 AM
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580. He will live on forever. We will always remember that he lived, not
that he died :cry: :cry:
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:25 AM
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581. RIP Senator Kennedy.
You fought a good fight.
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Wizard777 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:32 AM
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582. God Bless you Ted and Rest In Peace.
With a lifetime of selfless public service behind you. You have earned it.
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La Coliniere Donating Member (581 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:32 AM
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583. Sail on Skipper
One of a kind, truly one of the good guys. Sad that he was unable to see his goal of health care as a right for all. Rest in peace Teddy. Sail on Skipper!
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:42 AM
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592. This is a very sad day.
"When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night, and pay no worship to the garish sun. "

Shakespeare
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The_Commonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:34 AM
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584. Rest in Peace, Senator.
You will be missed...
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Javaman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:35 AM
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586. Thank you Senator Kennedy for all the good you have done.
The task is not finished but we will carry the torch.

Lion oh gentle Lion
Mighty and kind

Kindness and heart
Deep and insightful

The voice, the passion
Gone but not silenced

Ones will, a nations hope
Shall not fade nor dim
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593. Deleted message
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colsohlibgal Donating Member (670 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:47 AM
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597. So Very Sad
Even though we knew this was imminent, it still has put a damper in my day - much as I felt when Paul Newman passed. Two people who did a lot of good for a lot of people.

Joe Biden said it perfectly, with Teddy is was about you and not him. My husband and I ran into him on a street corner in Boston once and he was so nice, asked where we were from and posed for a picture - instead of acting like 'I'm rich and a senator and you aren't".

He will be missed all around the world.
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dbonds Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:48 AM
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598. It is a day for mourning.
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diamidue Donating Member (606 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:49 AM
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600. Old-school liberal
A "giant" compared to most of the so-called Democrats in office today.

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McCamy Taylor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:51 AM
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601. This is a sad day.
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tinkerbell41 Donating Member (722 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:53 AM
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602. Noooo!!!!
I fell asleep, listening to this. We owe him so much. RIP :cry: :cry:
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CherokeeDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:56 AM
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603. My Tears for Teddy....
are also tears for John, and Bobby, and JFK, Jr., for all the Kennedy family and for us. I feel like the last of the great statesmen has left us and it feels like we are alone now in the fight. As Sen. Kerry said, 'He taught us how to turn idealism into action." If we take just that legacy with us, we will be richer for it.

I keep hearing the song:


Anybody here seen my old friend Teddy?
Can you tell me where he's gone?
I thought I saw him walkin' up over the hill,
With Abraham, Martin,John and Bobby.

by Dion.


Teddy's in good company.
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Jester Messiah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:58 AM
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605. Let's get it done for him. [nt]
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femrap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:59 AM
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606. I'll never forget the speech
he gave on the Senate floor when he was trying to get the Minimum Wage increased. He was so angry...his face was all read and he was shaking his fists while yelling, 'Why do you hate working people? What is it that makes you hate them so much?'

He was asking this in sincerity. I still don't know the answer either. Why do they hate working people?

Piss on the Blue Dogs. It's too bad he didn't see a Health Care Bill...but maybe this will end up making the repugnants look even more like the greedy dirty assholes that they are.

The three brothers are reunited in spirit.

Seems unnatural not to have a Kennedy in Congress.
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:59 AM
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607. A noble man. Thank you for your service.
My heart aches. May you be at peace.
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kevsters Donating Member (109 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:00 AM
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609. Must watch this display of immorality by the moral majority
It is too bad that the day before Senator Kennedy died, the Americans in this video showed such a lack of compassion for fellow human beings. As the post says "the Republican moral majority shows their true colors."

Must watch:

http://progressnotcongress.org/?p=2689
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road2000 Donating Member (995 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:00 AM
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610. The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Rest in peace forever, Senator.
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JimWis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:00 AM
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611. It was sad to hear the news. He did alot of great things for the
common people. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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jonestonesusa Donating Member (630 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:01 AM
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612. R.I.P.
Sad news - the end of an era. A time for appreciation.
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lies and propaganda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:03 AM
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613. NO!
RIP to another amazing man from that amazing family
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Sultana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:05 AM
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615. RIP, Senator
Sad day, indeed, :cry:
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:05 AM
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616. RIP Teddy. Go in peace, tell your brothers hello
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katandmoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:10 AM
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618. Tears...
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Laelth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:11 AM
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619. R.I.P. Edward M. Kennedy
Your shoes can not be filled, but the contributions you made to America testify to your love of this country and its people.

You will be missed.

:(

:dem:

-Laelth
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2QT2BSTR8 Donating Member (320 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:19 AM
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621. Rest in piece old friend. Thank you!
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Still Sensible Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:20 AM
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622. A truly remarkable man
that carried the torch for his brothers' legacies proudly. He was not only the Lion of the Senate, he was the rock that held his formidable family together.

May he rest in peace.
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tosh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:22 AM
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623. R.I.P., great Senator.
May we all aspire to your ideals and your humanity. May we all keep up the good fight in your honor and your memory. May we raise our own expectations of those we elect to serve us and demand that they serve us with the dignity, fairness and statesmanship with which you served.
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SpookyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:25 AM
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625. Peace to you our Lion. n/t
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Akoto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:33 AM
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626. Deepest condolences to his family, and to America.
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 11:40 AM by Akoto
I was in tears over Senator Kennedy's passing. He was so wise, and though he was a compassionate and kind man, he didn't pull any punches when he fought for the disadvantaged. It didn't matter your age, straight or gay, white or black. When it became apparent that a group was deeply in need, Senator Kennedy was often among their earliest and most vocal protectors. His legacy is a trail of legislation designed to empower the less fortunate. That is what it should mean to be a servant of the people.

I'm chronically ill at age twenty-four, and that pain has disabled me. The cost of treatment prevents me from getting full pain relief, and Social Security is fighting giving me any help. Senator Kennedy made me feel as though there was still a chance for people like me, so long as the spirit with which he fought is kept alive. I hope our memories of his devotion, which will no doubt be shared in the weeks ahead, provide fresh energy to our pursuit of meaningful health care rights. It was his greatest wish to see this done, and for all that he gave America, he deserves to have it happen.
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vduhr Donating Member (481 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:34 AM
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627. If you would like to offer your condolences to the Kennedy family
here is a link: http://tedkennedy.org/sites/tedkennedy/index.php/pages/share_memories
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flyarm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:48 AM
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628. RIP Senator Kennedy..
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bleever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:54 AM
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630. Thank you for everything, Senator Kennedy.
:patriot:
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ChromeFoundry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:55 AM
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631. RIP Senator. n/t
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noiretextatique Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:06 PM
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634. thank you, senator kennedy
for all your tirelessly efforts on behalf of those less fortunate than you. the nation owes you a great debt. RIP, teddy :patriot:
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democrank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:10 PM
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637. A sad, sad day.
Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy...and thank you.
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Sunnyshine Donating Member (698 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:16 PM
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638. Miss you already Sen. Kennedy.
Wishing everyone peace and grace- in honor of his life.
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:21 PM
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640. I read in a biography of Jack Kennedy
that when John Jr. was born he was given a silver cup with these words inscribed:

When the storms break for him,
may the trees shake for him
their blossoms down,
and in the night when he is troubled
may a friend wake for him,
so that his time be doubled.
And at the end of all loving and love,
may the Man above
give him a crown.


I was just a kid when I read that, but it has always been my idea of what the Kennedys thought was important. I hope that spirit of caring goes on in their name.
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SemperEadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:27 PM
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642. rest in peace, sir
thank you for all you have done for our country.
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LaPera Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 PM
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643. To a man who fought for Universal Health Care for ALL to the very end! I'll sincerely miss you!
Good-Bye Senator Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy!
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:34 PM
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644. God Bless The Great Liberal Lion
:patriot:
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im1013 Donating Member (527 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:35 PM
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645. We will all miss you, Sir Ted
I don't think anyone could ever fill his shoes.

:patriot:
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chelsea0011 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:48 PM
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646. RIP. When I was in elementary school and you were campaigning in 1962,
I remember standing next to you. You were on the street of my city, all by your lonesome, campaigning for the senate. You looked bigger than life to me. That image of you always stayed with me.
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:53 PM
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647. The Repubs knew Ted was dying, so the longer they delayed HCR, the better
chance they'd have to defeat it in the house through the filibuster.
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FriendlyReminder Donating Member (174 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 12:59 PM
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649. A great loss to the cause. He will be missed. Words cannot say what I am feeling now.
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Bombero1956 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:04 PM
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650. these words are as true today as they were back in 1968
But now we pay tribute to Ted Kennedy as a true champion of the common people. With one slight change.

That is the way he lived. That is what he leaves us.

My senator need not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond what he was in life; to be remembered simply as a good and decent man, who saw wrong and tried to right it, saw suffering and tried to heal it, saw war and tried to stop it.

Those of us who loved him and who take him to his rest today, pray that what he was to us and what he wished for others will some day come to pass for all the world.

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jaykay Donating Member (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:05 PM
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651. Ted Kennedy 
A very sad day, especially since there's no one in Washington
who can fill his shoes.
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Politicub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:22 PM
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652. RIP, Senator Kennedy
I'm sorry he wasn't able to see health care reform before he passed, but Senator Kennedy's legacy still endures for all of the causes he was able to affect through his tireless work for the disadvantaged.

Now it's our duty to do everything we can to make sure real reform is passed in his name. Blue dogs, step aside.

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." - Senator Ted Kennedy, 1980 Democratic National Convention Address.

:cry:
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OneAngryDemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:28 PM
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654. THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT
This is a sad day for America... but now in God's hands the Lion sleeps tonight. The President has spoken... world leaders have offered their condolences, but Uncle Ted said it best, himself: "For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." ~ Senator Edward M. Kennedy - August 12, 1980
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jojo_to_some Donating Member (2 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:36 PM
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656. Sadness fills my heart....A giant has fallen....
Rest in peace Senator Kennedy. Your strength and your voice for all those who needed it will always be remembered.
I'm so sorry you passed before you could see one of your biggest dreams fulfilled.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of need.
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gristy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 01:40 PM
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657. How sad. Rest in peace, my man.
:(
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BreweryYardRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:00 PM
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658. Damn!
He was one of our very best.
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ObamaKerryDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:01 PM
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659. :*(
Truly heartbreaking news. Even though we all knew he was quite ill, I still hoped he'd pull through somehow. I think we all did. :(

A crushing loss, both for our party and for our country. We lost a great statesman, as well as a great American. There will never be another quite like him, though his legacy will live on. I hope this gives those in the Congress and Senate an even greater incentive to push for the passage of health care reform. I can think of no better tribute to Sen. Kennedy than that. I just wish he could've lived to see it.. :cry:
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libnnc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:06 PM
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660. We owe so much to him
Rest in peace Senator.


I will remain ever mindful and forever grateful. :cry:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:21 PM
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661. Good night, Senator. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
R.I.P. Ted Kennedy - The Liberal Lion of the Senate.

:patriot:
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Uncle Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:24 PM
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662. RIP, Teddy.
:( :patriot:
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:25 PM
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663. Will miss hearing his voice ringing out . . very often to aid the needy ....
to correct the mean spiritedness of the right wing -- and ably doing it!
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sabrina 1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:26 PM
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664. This is such sad news ~ he was a champion of the poor
always fighting for those who had no voice. His own life was filled with sadness and no one would have blamed him if he had chosen to live a private life. But he didn't and the American people benefited from his tireless work on their behalf. Thank you for everything, Teddy.

Goodnight sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest
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BREMPRO Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:39 PM
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671. End of an Era. I hope we all remember and pass on the legacy of Teddy and the Kennedy family n/t
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Fire1sKid Donating Member (223 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:45 PM
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672. Thank You Senator For Caring About Us When No One Did
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tavalon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:45 PM
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673. My sympathy to his family
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mother earth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 02:46 PM
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674. He, like his brothers, were true champions for we, the people.
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Truthbeknown Donating Member (152 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:00 PM
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676. Another Great Man
that is gone too soon. It is a shame he did not get to see some form of universal health care reform passed. He worked so hard for it. May he rest in peace now with his great brothers.
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nandru Donating Member (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:02 PM
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677. tearful thanks

I'll count myself and my children as among the hundreds of thousands whose lives were literally saved by Senator Kennedy. This is an enormous loss for our country and especially for the invisible and the powerless. As a constituent I want to share that Senator Kennedy's office was as remarkable as he was. He staffed his office with people every bit as passionate and dedicated. A call to his office guaranteed their full force behind your cause. And the force of Ted's passion moved mountains. Truly remarkable. Our loss in Massachusetts is immeasurable. Every worker, every disadvantaged or disabled or vulnerable person in this country has lost their dearest friend in the struggle. Your courage inspires every one of us Ted. I'm very proud to be a Massachusetts liberal. My deepest sympathies to his wonderful family and to his office staff. And to all of us. "The dream shall never die".
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sofa king Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:46 PM
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682. The world is a better place for his having been in it.
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:56 PM
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683. If I'm lucky, post 700. Health care reform in his name! eom
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:57 PM
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685. Reply to self--don't get cocky. And do reform health care. eom
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CitizenPatriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:56 PM
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684. no words
no words....

I can't handle this right now. Teddy. At our last Dem Convenstion-- he was so SO amazing. He inspired me so deeply to believe we could do this.

I don't know if someone posted this yet, because this thread is sooo long. but please sign this petition to honor Teddy's last wish, that the governor be allowed to appoint someone to take his place temporarily.

http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5649/t/4923/content.jsp?content_KEY=2762&tag=hk1_e1
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Riley18 Donating Member (883 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 03:58 PM
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686. We have lost a great American hero. He fought for those who have no voice.
It is a sad coincidence that Senator kennedy died on the eve of healthcare reform and President Obama's Grandmother died right before the election.
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rasputin1952 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:10 PM
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688. Goodbye Senator...Thank you for all of the work you did
while you were here...:patriot:
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Bryn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:23 PM
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690. :::::cry:::::
I will miss him :cry:
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TomClash Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:33 PM
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691. I have felt sick all day
R.I.P. - Lion of the Senate

Thanks for standing up for the poor, the sick, the dispossessed, the middle class, the worker, the wronged, the slighted, all from Bobby's old backbencher's chair.

My family and I shall miss you.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen
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GreenTea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:35 PM
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692. Senator Kennedy will be missed...especially his leadership on Health Care.
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katty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:36 PM
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693. Au Revior Ted and thank you!
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Progressivism Donating Member (142 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:01 PM
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703. What a life !
He lived a life larger than the force of this thread.Larger than the filibustering of health care.
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indimuse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:50 PM
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RIP
Tears..
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indimuse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 04:50 PM
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694. RIP
Tears..
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:00 PM
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695. Keeping it kicked, maybe to 1000.
I've heard a lot of good Kennedy stories today. We should all be so lucky as to have people talk about us so when we're gone.
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Hyper_Eye Donating Member (429 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:21 PM
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698. RIP. K&R.
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daleo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:32 PM
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699. I hope a decent health care bill is passed
It would be a great homage to him.
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tooeyeten Donating Member (441 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:36 PM
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700. No greater friend to Americans from all walks of life
He did so much in his life to make our lives better. RIP Teddy, you will be sorely missed.
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jellen Donating Member (300 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:40 PM
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701. So sorry ! We've lost a unique American !
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chill_wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 05:55 PM
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702. There was only one Ted Kennedy in our lifetime. His legacy is precious.
There will not be another in his quite same courageous example. How blessed we were to have him and how sad our loss.
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done_left_austin Donating Member (44 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:17 PM
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705. RIP (n/t)
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usregimechange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:17 PM
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706. RIP
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senseandsensibility Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:21 PM
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707. I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Kennedy
family for all that they have done for this country. Senator Kennedy was a hero of mine because he always strove to serve the interests of the working people. He chose to do that because it was the right thing to do, and although this seems like a simple concept very few actually follow it. RIP, Senator Kennedy. You lived a good life, and helped others to do so as well.
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 06:47 PM
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710. Kickin' Cuz No Way cheney Should Be Above Teddy On DU
No way. Let's not let that happen again.:)
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lolamio Donating Member (494 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:04 PM
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713. Godspeed, Senator Kennedy. Thank you for your service to our country. n/t
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bamacrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:07 PM
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714. We lost a great one today
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SpartanDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:09 PM
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715. RIP Teddy
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mascarax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:09 PM
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717. I read this thread at 6 AM, burst into tears & so went the day
I don't remember ever disagreeing with him.
He stood for me and so many others.

Watching clips today, I kept thinking, WHO has that type of conviction anymore?

Thank you, Senator. I'll never forget you.
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sweetroxie Donating Member (152 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:15 PM
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721. My heart has been breaking all day
I woke to the news and have been in or on the verge of tears all day. Ted Kennedy was my Senator and I could always trust him to do the right thing. It would be such a wonderful irony if his passing galvanizes all of us and our representative to do the right thing on his behalf. We have lost our champion for social justice. May Godspeed.
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gypsylud Donating Member (225 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:16 PM
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722. The Lion has passed but many cubs remain
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NYC_SKP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:29 PM
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723. With the last Kennedy Gone, WE are going to have to work HARDER.
For all they've done for us, it's the least we can do.

It's what we must do!

:patriot:
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nolabear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:29 PM
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724. Big Ol' Kennedy Kick!
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:51 PM
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725. A great American hero died today - Edward M Kennedy.


Three Girls Praying by Pam McCabe
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tclambert Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:54 PM
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726. Can we get a health care bill named in his honor?
And then pass the damn thing already.
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GrantDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 07:57 PM
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727. R.I.P. Senator...
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1776Forever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 08:46 PM
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728. Ted Kennedy lived his live as an example of what a true humanitarian and leader should be!
How many others have held the title but not followed through with the class and dedication of this man? He did more in the Senate then many have done in the White House! As he leaves this earth he has left a loving legacy of service to mankind all over the world and we shall never forget him!

Blessings to his lovely family.
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EJSTES2005 Donating Member (261 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:01 PM
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729. Sen Kennedy,
May you rest in peace.

The last of his kind : (

A real HERO of the people!!!!!!!
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NOLALady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:10 PM
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730. RIP.
Rest old soldier. You will never be forgotten.

It's the end of an era. :cry:
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Imalittleteapot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:12 PM
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731. What if this great man had survived?
We can only wonder. I will truly miss my hero. RIP
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DPBismarckND Donating Member (36 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:24 PM
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732. SENATOR CONRAD & TEDDY KENNEDY'S DREAM OF A PUBLIC OPTION
Real Democrats in North Dakota put the pressure on Senator Conrad over the public option! This video was taken in Center, ND on August 20th, 2009.

Links to Conrad Town Hall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtOs3J7VL5o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_CZ8qEtZo8&feature=chan ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBEjtirNHQ4&feature=chan ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqJ8dZM4uIQ&feature=chan ...
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:30 PM
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734.  Night Kick For America's Senator
Just sayin'.:patriot:
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snailly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:32 PM
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735. This is life and life is full of smiles and tears
RIP Teddy. You are missed before you've gone.
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earth mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:34 PM
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736. RIP Senator Kennedy...
:cry:
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unkachuck Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 09:52 PM
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738. thanks, old warrior, may you rest in piece....
....the world's a much better place for you having been here....not too many people can claim that....

....too bad you didn't live long enough to see Healthcare Reform happen....when it does, I hope we make you proud, I hope we make you smile up in heaven....bless you Ted, your heart was in the right place....
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Timshel Donating Member (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:13 PM
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739. A word from WH Auden
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.

Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message 'He is Dead'.
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.

He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.

The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood;
For nothing now can ever come to any good.

RIP, Teddy. We loved you, your dedication, your love and your heart, and we will never forget you.
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Digit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:39 PM
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741. RIP Senator Kennedy
What a great, great man. :cry:
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NJGeek Donating Member (680 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 10:59 PM
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743. RIP Teddy
you are a hero
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ooglymoogly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:48 PM
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744. Kennedy leaves the footprint of a giant
Edited on Wed Aug-26-09 11:57 PM by ooglymoogly
as did his brothers before him. I loved them all and the heaven that I go to will not be heaven without them.
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Tx4obama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-26-09 11:58 PM
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746. R.I.P.
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Avalon Sparks Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 01:00 AM
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747. You will be greatly missed
Rest in peace dear, dear courageous Hero. The world is a much sadder place without the light and hope you gave us all these years. My heart breaks at your passing.
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Cash_thatswhatiwant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 01:33 AM
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748. Soooooooo sad about this.
The memorial will be on TV, correct?
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 11:17 AM
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756. What a thread. 565 recommends and almost 750 posts, full of respect, appreciation and love..
Edited on Thu Aug-27-09 11:19 AM by No Elephants
Yet, some very familiar names at DU are conspicuous by their absence, even though they've been posting on other threads for the past two days.

Am I wrong if I find that very telling?
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malletgirl02 Donating Member (938 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 05:52 PM
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760. Rest in Peace Senator Kennedy
A great man is gone.
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NashVegas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-27-09 06:15 PM
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763. RIP Teddy
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-28-09 06:00 AM
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764. Anyone ever see the bit Ted did for kiddie PBS--"reading between the lions?"
It was so sweet. Also a clever triple play on words--reading between the lines, reading between the stone lions that flank the entrance to the magnificent main branch of the NYC Public Library and the Lion of the Senate plus the little cartoon lion in the film.

(Posted mainly to kick the thread--the only way I'd kick Kennedy--but I did love the bit.)
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No Elephants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-29-09 06:27 AM
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765. From everything I have read and heard, Sen. Kennedy would have loved his memorial last night.
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