Posted on 11/20/2010 4:49:09 PM PST by Libloather
The End Of An Era: Goodbye, Kennedys
By Tovia Smith
Tue., November 9, 2010 5:34pm (EST)
Democrats may still be licking their political wounds this week, but 50 years ago Tuesday, the party was ecstatic over the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy as president of the United States.
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In the heart of Kennedy country in Massachusetts, the milestone evoked some sentimentality. But even to voters like Carol and Steve Doppelt of Framingham, the end of the Kennedy dynasty is also a welcome relief.
"The end of the Kennedy era -- it's hard to believe. Very sad ... very sad," Carol Doppelt said. But "I also feel that there's no royalty in this country, and there comes a point when the best of our representatives should step aside and let new people come in and take over."
"We're not England, we're America -- shouldn't be locked in to one family," Steve Doppelt added.
The two of them say they have only great respect for the Kennedys, but given their anti-incumbent bent this year, even if one had been running, they say they would have voted against that Kennedy, too.
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In my life time I have witnessed three great events: the collapse of the Soviet Union, the collapse of the Kennedy dynasty, and man walking on the moon. I just pray that I do not live long enough to see the collapse of the United States.
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Let’s pray that we both live long enough to see the quick monumental-humiliating downfall of non-American Obama and his ideology so there will be no collapse of our country.
The Kennedy’s might be gone from DC but the stench of liberalism they created is left behind.
good riddance
Did Patrick get another DWI?
It’s like saying Goodbye to a case of the clap.
The Adam’s family had a significant influence in the early years of our country. John Adams was one of the founders, and was George Washington’s Vice President. He was elected the 2nd President of the US, but was defeated by Thomas Jefferson for re-election. His son John Quincy Adams became the 6th President of the US.
The next closest thing , particularly in modern times, is the Bush family. Father and 1 one son were both Presidents. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jeb Bush run in 2012.
What’s Jesse Jsckson gonna say then, g””et out the Bushes again (for the 3rd time)?
News From The Future: November 2012—
Victoria Reggie Kennedy romped to victory in capturing the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts, again putting a Kennedy
in the upper chamber. Kennedy beat incumbent Scott Brown (R)
by a huge margin. “I am proud to win back my late husband’s seat,” she said. “Our family has been out of politics for
two years. That’s too long.”
Roosevelt perhaps?.
Very sadly, yes.
“Umm... Errr.. Dohnt leht the doohr, Uhh, hit you in the Ahhss..”
many of them doin’ time in the Salt Mines of Hell.
Okay, for the Eighties music fans on FR, now I’m hearing Alison Moyet singing “Goodbye, Kennedys!” instead of “Goodbye, Seventies!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnJ8q4zrxU8
After what Barbara Bush said today about Sarah Palin, I have no use for the Bushes. I think she showed the world her true colors. May I remind her that Sarah Palin has never said an unkind word about her.
Jimmah is always numer0 un0 in my book.
Ted Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
With the corrupt former HUDdite Cuomo, and the former now Governor Moonbeam again, dream on.
Or should that be "Nightmare on"?
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