Now cracks a noble heart - Democratic Underground

horseshoecrab

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Wed Aug-26-09 01:52 AM
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Now cracks a noble heart

We are bereft and inconsolable. Our now immortal senator, Edward M. Kennedy, has died.

He would want us to fight and we will. He would want us to see that his last wishes are carried out, so that we will be represented at the most important legislative vote of our lives. He fought for this moment for his entire career and fighting to have a new senator appointed is one way in which we can honor this great man.

Rest in Peace Ted. The dream shall never die.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Hamlet, Act V, Scene ii

horseshoecrab

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oldtime dfl_er

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Wed Aug-26-09 02:11 AM
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1. wow

I'm grateful to the DU community as a place I can come and be among others who feel as I do, and who express it better than I could. Thank you. :cry:

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horseshoecrab

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Wed Aug-26-09 02:17 AM
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2. You're welcome oldtime dfl_er

I love the quote about sailing against the wind! That really was Teddy to a T.

:hug:

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lib_wit_it

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Wed Aug-26-09 02:48 AM
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3. Lovely.

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horseshoecrab

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Wed Aug-26-09 12:20 PM
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5. thanks lib_wit_it

Ted Kennedy was all about single payer healthcare. We need to battle on for him now, whether it's single payer or the public option. We need to get the best that we can for Ted and for ourselves.

We need real reform and Massachusetts must have it's second senator's vote for this vote of a lifetime that's coming up.

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lib_wit_it

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Wed Aug-26-09 06:50 PM
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7. Thank you for the OP. I'm not sure how to do more than I'm doing to push for Single Payer. My latest

Info on single payer:
http://www.grahamazon.com/sp/whatissinglepayer.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv4Aos-TBH8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jng4TnKqy6A

And this action group: http://www.madashelldoctors.com/
Also on fasebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115217378490

Support Senator Kennedy's vision.

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Hekate

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Wed Aug-26-09 03:05 AM
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4. Very beautiful quote. ...

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horseshoecrab

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Wed Aug-26-09 12:23 PM
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6. Thank you Hekate

It was the first thing that came to mind and it fit him so well.

What a magnificent man.

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lukasahero

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Wed Aug-26-09 07:14 PM
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8. thank you

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