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Ted Kennedy Passes Away

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by halfbreed, Aug 26, 2009.

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  1. halfbreed

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    ABC reporting he died of brain cancer just now. He was 77.

    RIP.
     
  2. Batman Jones

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    Damn. So sad that he didn't get to see health care reform passed.

    R.I.P.
     
  3. Shroopy2

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    Just heard. RIP
     
  4. rimrocker

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    That officially ends an era.

    RIP.
     
  5. Refman

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    I disagreed with Senator Kennedy on a good many things. That being said, he served our nation for most of his adult life.

    It has not sunk in yet.

    RIP to a valued member of the Senate
     
  6. ItsMyFault

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    RIP... sad news.
     
  7. B-Bob

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    feet of clay, big dreams, and ultimately trying to do something good for his fellow humans.

    One could do worse for a life. RIP.
     
  8. Baqui99

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    RIP Senator Kennedy.
     
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    Kennedy had been working for it in the Senate since 1969, something many may not have known. The child of privilege and, at times, of questionable character, Ted had to have been haunted with guilt. Guilt over losing his three older brothers to tragic deaths. Guilt over what happened that night to Ms. Kopechne. Guilt that he was unable to reach the White House, something I think he felt he owed to his brothers. Instead of succombing to it, Kennedy worked to become a success in the Senate, and there he seemed to find his true calling. Joe, Jack, and Bobby, he was not, but he was Edward Kennedy and that was good enough.
     
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    RIP Like or dislike his policies, he dedicated his life to serve the country.
     
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    RIP to a great, great public servant.
     
  13. Raven

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    Rest In Peace.............................






    ................Mary Jo
     
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    If there is such a thing as heaven, Mr Kennedy is surely walking though the gates this morning.

    Rest in Peace Mr Kennedy
     
  15. Rocket River

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    This is truly Sad.
    I think his sister passed not too long ago.
    This has to be hard on the Family.

    Rest in Peace

    Rocket River
     
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    one less headache.
     
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    Show some respect.
     
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    Rest in peace, Senator Kennedy.
     
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    He was one of the greatest of all time. I think both health care reform and the Consumer Financial Protection Agency would be a lot farther along if the pre May, 2008 Teddy Kennedy had been involved.
    RIP
     
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    Great American. RIP
     

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