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U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy dies
Reuters via Yahoo News ^ | August 25, 2009 | Scott Malone

Posted on 08/25/2009 11:38:13 PM PDT by Islaminaction

By Scott Malone – 20 mins ago BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, a towering figure in the Democratic Party who took the helm of one of America's most fabled political families after two older brothers were assassinated, has died, his family said. He was 77. "Edward M. Kennedy, the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply, died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port (Massachusetts)," the Kennedy family said in a statement. One of the most influential and longest-serving senators in U.S. history -- a liberal standard-bearer who was also known as a consummate congressional dealmaker -- Kennedy had been battling brain cancer, which was diagnosed in May 2008. "We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever," the family statement said. "He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it's hard to imagine any of them without him," the family added.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: 111th; cultureofcorruption; democrats; democratscandals; government; mythmaking; obama; revisionisthistory; swimmerbuysit; tedkennedy
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To: Islaminaction
This should of been posted in the news section. I apologize.

More like chat.

21 posted on 08/25/2009 11:53:40 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Communism comes to America: 1/20/2009. Keep your powder dry, folks. Sic semper tyrannis)
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To: Islaminaction; Admin Moderator

If you would like to bring the mods’ attention to something, it’s a good idea to actually address the reply to them...


22 posted on 08/25/2009 11:54:28 PM PDT by Terpfen (FR is being Alinskied. Remember, you only take flak when you're over the target.)
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To: Islaminaction

I won’t pretend to feel any sorrow whatsoever at the long-overdue passing of this evil, evil man.


23 posted on 08/25/2009 11:54:43 PM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle (http://www.conservatives4palin.com/)
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To: Islaminaction

Cowards die many times before their deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once.


24 posted on 08/25/2009 11:55:15 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (I wonder why Solomon Ortiz (TX-27) is so afraid of talking with his constituents?)
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To: max americana

Our 40 year nightmare is over!

No “prayers for the family” — this is “burn in hell forever you socialist bastard murderer!”


25 posted on 08/25/2009 11:55:25 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Communism comes to America: 1/20/2009. Keep your powder dry, folks. Sic semper tyrannis)
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To: freedumb2003

40?

Try 47!


26 posted on 08/25/2009 11:56:56 PM PDT by NoLibZone (North Korea? The only buildings in Hawaii at risk of destruction are those housing Obama's records!)
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To: Mamzelle

Very prolific family.
Be nice to see the last of them.
Unfortunately they seem to go for politics.

Families I’d like to see quit politics:
Bush
Clinton
Kennedy (and relations like the Calif Governor and her puppet husband).


27 posted on 08/25/2009 11:57:14 PM PDT by OldArmy52 (Mainstream Media cheered: Ascension of Castro, Chavez and now Obama.)
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To: Dianna

So has there been a WH statement, or is that above their pay grade?


28 posted on 08/25/2009 11:57:23 PM PDT by GnuHere
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To: NoLibZone

I second that


29 posted on 08/25/2009 11:58:11 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld ("We will either find a way, or make one."-Hannibal/Carthaginian Military Commander)
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To: roses of sharon

Thanks for that roundup. I will only say RIP.


30 posted on 08/25/2009 11:59:20 PM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: Dianna

Palin’s statement shows far more class that I would have done.

I’d, if restrained, would have said nothing.

Otherwise, I’d merely say that he most likely will not need winter clothing where he is now.


31 posted on 08/25/2009 11:59:50 PM PDT by OldArmy52 (Mainstream Media cheered: Ascension of Castro, Chavez and now Obama.)
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To: Islaminaction
U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy dies

Again? That's like the second time today!

Lord, I apologize for that one there, and be with all the starving Pygmies down there in New Guinea, Amen!

32 posted on 08/26/2009 12:00:13 AM PDT by RoadKingSE (How do you know that the light at the end of the tunnel isn't a muzzle flash ?)
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To: Mamzelle

AFter a few weeks of Kennedy glorification we MIGHT be able to watch some TV again.


33 posted on 08/26/2009 12:00:58 AM PDT by GeronL (Ted is dead, sir- begins train ride to hell .. http://tyrannysentinel.blogspot.com)
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To: TCats
Obama will use it for a Schrei fest get his Socialist agenda passed.
34 posted on 08/26/2009 12:02:15 AM PDT by oyez ( damnant quod non intelligunt)
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To: Terpfen

Well what is the point now after there are conversations going?


35 posted on 08/26/2009 12:02:29 AM PDT by Islaminaction
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To: Islaminaction

The only question that matters to me is WILL this help Obama ram through healthcare????


36 posted on 08/26/2009 12:02:54 AM PDT by toddausauras
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To: Paleo Conservative

Do cowards ever actually live?


37 posted on 08/26/2009 12:03:03 AM PDT by Islaminaction
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To: Islaminaction

It appears that as long as a murderer of millions of people is an American, he is “great.” The glowing tribute from George H.W. Bush is stomach-turning.

The death of Ted Kennedy is no more an occasion for mourning and tributes than the death of Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, Mao.

There is no indication of repentance for his career of lies, murder, theft, and oppression.

His funeral will almost certainly take place at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Boston, from where Rose Kennedy was buried, unless for some reason the family desires a “state” funeral in Washington. In any case, the orgy will be broadcast, hundreds of pro-abortion Catholics will slither forward to receive Communion on camera. Archbishop Sean O’Malley will crouch in a linen closet for a week, until the funeral is over.


38 posted on 08/26/2009 12:03:13 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: Islaminaction

You’re the one who decided to get mod attention. I’m just telling you how to get their attention.


39 posted on 08/26/2009 12:05:02 AM PDT by Terpfen (FR is being Alinskied. Remember, you only take flak when you're over the target.)
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To: Islaminaction

Exactly how long will the worldwide MSM be talking about this?


40 posted on 08/26/2009 12:05:20 AM PDT by johnthebaptistmoore (Conservatives obey the rules. Leftists cheat. Who probably has the political advantage?)
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