Ground broken for Kennedy Senate Institute

Boston Globe ^

[matt04]

The words and spirit of Senator Edward M. Kennedy were evoked this morning at the groundbreaking ceremony for the educational institute that will bear the late Democrat’s name.

Under glorious skies, hundreds of former staffers, local and national political figures, as well as average citizens, flocked to the groundbreaking for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. It will be built, starting later this summer, on Columbia Point next to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

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The ceremony included a film about Kennedy’s nearly 47-year career, which ended in August 2009 when he died of brain cancer. President Obama was a surprise narrator for a portion of the film.

The nearly 90-minute event concluded with a ceremonial dirt-tossing exercise.

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The most political of the day’s remarks came from Governor Deval Patrick, who said the institute and its educational component were badly needed amid the partisanship that had brought the country to the brink of a government shutdown.

He complained about the “poisonous” atmosphere created by “the so-called conservative movement” that was sapping the country of its optimism.

[freekitty]

Oh pleeeezzzzz

[fieldmarshaldj]

Mary Jo Kopechne could not be reached for comment.

[crosshairs]

I just broke wind. Figured it was appropriate.

[Gen. Burkhalter]

Inside they should have a replica of Poucha Pond and a submerged vehicle as a reminder of Ted Kennedy’s accomplishments.

And no federal funding for this boondoggle! Let the Kennedy Family pay for this crap.

[American Quilter]

Will there be a dead girl in a car in a river as part of the landscaping?

[dfwgator]

Mary Jo Kopechne could not attend.

[Emperor Palpatine]

Exhibit A:




On the Bookshelf:

[Spruce]

The words and spirit of Senator Edward M. Kennedy were evoked...

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[Sir Napsalot]

As long as no public taxpayer money is used for that crap sam’wich, however those ubber elite/ubber rich want to spend their money to sustain that lie is their business.

Please tell me no public money is being spent on that.

[skr]

It’s rat-infested before the foundation is even poured.

[Red_Devil 232]

Will this Kennedy Institute be a haven for all the drunks in congress?

[Huskrrrr]

THE MARY JO POOL LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE INSTITUTE

[robowombat]

This is ‘The Addams Family’ meets politics. The very phrase ‘black humor’ doesn't even begin to touch this event. “Ceremonial dirt throwing’ followed by Gov Dumbbell Patrick intoning that the ‘So-called conservative movement was draining the nation of optimism’. No satirist could get away with this. A Teddy Kennedy Senate Institute. The shtick is endless...will there be a special exhibit room for notable long distance swimmers in the US Senate. Will there be special studies on Senators and drunk driving or Senatorial sexual indulgence. Finally will there be a special award offered annually on the anniversary of the famed distance swim on Cape Cod for heroic actions by a member of the Senate and its staff.

[tumblindice]

“a ceremonial dirt-tossing exercise”

We go to the range, they toss dirt.

[Doogle]

How much did the Ruskies contribute?

[IrishCatholic]

Were the words at the entrance in Russian? To celebrate his handlers? To commemorate his working with the Soviets to defeat Reagan?
Just checking.

[ConservativeStatement]

[RoadKingSE]

The words and spirit of Senator Edward M. Kennedy were evoked this morning at the groundbreaking ceremony for the educational institute that will bear the late Democrat’s name.

I hear the wings in the Institute Cafe are great! Old family recipe. Cover in cold salt water, return in twelve hours, and remove from back seat..POT! Remove from pot.

[VeeP22]

Waste of frickin’ money.