R.I.P. Senator Kennedy

moosie · 08-26-2009, 12:37 AM

Senator Kennedy dead at 77.

SmokeyJoe · 08-26-2009, 02:14 AM

I did not agree with him on many points, if any, but I hate to see cancer claim anyone.

May his family be comforted.

G G · 08-26-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

I did not agree with him on many points, if any, but I hate to see cancer claim anyone.

May his family be comforted.

Have to second Joe. RIP.

SeanGAR · 08-26-2009, 09:48 AM

1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in.

icantbejon · 08-26-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in.

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08-26-2009, 10:33 AM

As a flawed individual myself I honor his service to country and find inspiration in his devotion to family.

I went to the polls for the first time when I was 18.
My older brother could not vote when he was 18.

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Senator Kennedy was a long proponent of the 18 year old's right to vote. He demonstrated his support in his testimony in front of the Subcommittee for Lowering the Voting Age to 18. During his testimony he stated: "Long ago, according to historians, the age of maturity was fixed at 21, because that was the age at which a young man was thought to be capable of bearing armor. Strange as it may seem, the weight of armor in the 11th century governs the right to vote of Americans in the 20th century." Senator Kennedy continued to support this initiative until it was realized with the signing of the Twenty-sixth Amendment on July 5, 1971.

This legislation made the lyric from the 1965 Barry McGuire song "Eve of Destruction" outdated.

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The eastern world, it is exploding
Violence flarin’, bullets loadin’
You’re old enough to kill, but not for votin’
You don’t believe in war, but what’s that gun you’re totin’
And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin’

That third line expressed the inequity of a time when men and women under the age of 21 serving our country did not have a voice on election day.

"…the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."

May God's blessings be upon us all.

Tenor CS · 08-26-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in.

I don't get it either.

Tenor CS · 08-27-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in.

Ah, I figured it out. I kept trying to figure out the significance of the number 4334. It's the number of US troops killed in the Iraq war so far.

csbrewfisher · 08-27-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in.

1 vs 49,320,000

You wonder what reality some people are not allowed to live in.

Genetic Defect · 08-27-2009, 11:22 AM

1 vs 3
I escaped reality Long ago

Ahbroody · 08-26-2009, 02:38 AM

Agreed Joe,didnt agree with his views, but regardless its a horrible thing to go through.
My father is currently winning the fight, but it is definetly the ugliest word in our language. To have experinced the ups and downs I would never wish it on anyone.

Bruins Fan · 08-26-2009, 03:25 AM

The country has lost a great man, a true champion of the people.
He will be missed in his home state.

taltos · 08-26-2009, 04:40 AM

Prayers to his family.

massphatness · 08-26-2009, 06:36 AM

The Kennedy family has had it rough these past few weeks. Prayers for them to be sure.

I think I'll dig a hole and bury myself with cigars for the next 10 days or so until the Ted Kennedy love fest and sainthood cannonization process winds down.

blugill · 08-26-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

The Kennedy family has had it rough these past few weeks. Prayers for them to be sure.

I think I'll dig a hole and bury myself with cigars for the next 10 days or so until the Ted Kennedy love fest and sainthood cannonization process winds down.

It'll be wall to wall coverage that will rival Michael Jackson's.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kennedy. I never agreed on any of your views but I'd never wish cancer on anyone. It's claimed many of my family members too.

Stig · 08-26-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blugill

It'll be wall to wall coverage that will rival Michael Jackson's.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kennedy. I never agreed on any of your views but I'd never wish cancer on anyone. It's claimed many of my family members too.

Maybe they will stop talkking about Michael for a while.

08-26-2009, 07:00 AM

It is sad and an aweful death to die of brain cancer. I have seen it first hand. You have to admit though, the Kennedy family has been cursed. It's crazy.

08-26-2009, 08:21 AM

On this day I send my prayers out for the Kopechne family. The sainthood of Ted Kennedy will all but completely ignore their poor daughter.

elderboy02 · 08-26-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DougBushBC

On this day I send my prayers out for the Kopechne family. The sainthood of Ted Kennedy will all but completely ignore their poor daughter.

08-26-2009, 08:30 AM

He was not a saint, but he did serve the country for MANY years. For that I thank him. He saw lots of personal tragedy within his family over the years, and made it through, though he wasn't unscathed.

Having lost my mother to cancer, I feel horrible when I hear of or see someone that is going through it or has lost their battle with it.

May he find the peace in death that he didn't seem to find in life.

08-26-2009, 12:37 AM	#1
moosie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Southern Cal Posts: 84 Trading: (0)	R.I.P. Senator Kennedy Senator Kennedy dead at 77.

08-26-2009, 02:14 AM	#2
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy I did not agree with him on many points, if any, but I hate to see cancer claim anyone. May his family be comforted. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

08-26-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy 1 vs 4334 ... you wonder what reality some people live in. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

08-27-2009, 11:22 AM	#10
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy 1 vs 3 I escaped reality Long ago __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

08-26-2009, 02:38 AM	#11
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy Agreed Joe,didnt agree with his views, but regardless its a horrible thing to go through. My father is currently winning the fight, but it is definetly the ugliest word in our language. To have experinced the ups and downs I would never wish it on anyone.

08-26-2009, 03:25 AM	#12
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy The country has lost a great man, a true champion of the people. He will be missed in his home state. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

08-26-2009, 04:40 AM	#13
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy Prayers to his family. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

08-26-2009, 06:36 AM	#14
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy The Kennedy family has had it rough these past few weeks. Prayers for them to be sure. I think I'll dig a hole and bury myself with cigars for the next 10 days or so until the Ted Kennedy love fest and sainthood cannonization process winds down. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

08-26-2009, 07:00 AM	#17
ratpack Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy It is sad and an aweful death to die of brain cancer. I have seen it first hand. You have to admit though, the Kennedy family has been cursed. It's crazy.

08-26-2009, 08:21 AM	#18
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy On this day I send my prayers out for the Kopechne family. The sainthood of Ted Kennedy will all but completely ignore their poor daughter.

08-26-2009, 08:30 AM	#20
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: R.I.P. Senator Kennedy He was not a saint, but he did serve the country for MANY years. For that I thank him. He saw lots of personal tragedy within his family over the years, and made it through, though he wasn't unscathed. Having lost my mother to cancer, I feel horrible when I hear of or see someone that is going through it or has lost their battle with it. May he find the peace in death that he didn't seem to find in life.