Ted Kennedy was a bastard and now he's dead!

[El Kabong]

They say these famous people always die in sets of three.....well just so you know I've got my fingers crossed for Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton....but just in case they don't pass the following will be acceptable: Henry Waxman, Diane Fienstein, Bono, Louis Farrakahn, Rev. Wright, Father Flager, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Ashton Kutcher, Dane Cook, Bill Maher, the entire band Green Day, Chris Matthews, and of course last but not least Al Gore.


So don't be surprised or offended(....hell be offended see if I care), if I cheer when any of those guys kick the bucket either

The best news is that for Halloween now I can be the Zombie Kennedy "eerrrr, uh, I have come baaaaack from the dead foah(for) moi (my) scawtch (scotch)"

GOD BLESS AMERICA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcQvkCNcE0

[El Kabong]

Read this old thread and everyone will see that Lyle is FAIR AND BALANCED....
http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...-has-died.html

[JazMerkin]

Read this old thread and everyone will see that Lyle is FAIR AND BALANCED....
http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingfor...-has-died.html

So in one case you leave a throwaway comment, in this you post a short character assassination

Putting that aside, it's admirable that you went back years to prove that you're capable of classless insensitivity regardless of the deceased's political leanings

[El Kabong]

Jaz, what am I to do when people say "Ted Kennedy was the lion of the Senate"...or "The Kennedy's are America's Royal Family"....I'm sorry I don't take kindly to such sycophantic exaggerations especially in the case of Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy served the US in the best way he knew how, but the only reason he was a "Senator for Life" was because he was a Kennedy and that reason may have also kept him (and his other infamous family members) out of prison.

My comment to make it know that I am fair and balanced did come 2 years ago but when was the last time someone like a Rev. Falwell passed away for me to comment on them? The only person I can think of that has "recently" passed that comes close to being a Republican version of Ted Kennedy is maybe MAYBE Jesse Helms, but then again #1 Jesse never killed anyone, #2 Jesse never got any relatives off of rape charges and #3 He never tried to undermine US national security by working with the Soviets

[Gandalf]

Jaz, what am I to do when people say "Ted Kennedy was the lion of the Senate"...or "The Kennedy's are America's Royal Family"....I'm sorry I don't take kindly to such sycophantic exaggerations especially in the case of Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy served the US in the best way he knew how, but the only reason he was a "Senator for Life" was because he was a Kennedy and that reason may have also kept him (and his other infamous family members) out of prison.

My comment to make it know that I am fair and balanced did come 2 years ago but when was the last time someone like a Rev. Falwell passed away for me to comment on them? The only person I can think of that has "recently" passed that comes close to being a Republican version of Ted Kennedy is maybe MAYBE Jesse Helms, but then again #1 Jesse never killed anyone, #2 Jesse never got any relatives off of rape charges and #3 He never tried to undermine US national security by working with the Soviets

I actually quite agree with you on this thread, Lyle. I don't buy into the whole Kennedy family nonsense at all. Ted Kennedy might have had his good points but he was a grossly flawed character, much like the rest of them.

[El Kabong]

I actually quite agree with you on this thread, Lyle. I don't buy into the whole Kennedy family nonsense at all. Ted Kennedy might have had his good points but he was a grossly flawed character, much like the rest of them.

I do appreciate the support I get in this thread when I get it, thank you miles.

As an American I can just tell you I always found it very disturbing that anyone would ever bestow the title "America's Royal Family" to any family....how do you think any of the Founding Fathers would treat that? I think fellow Bostonian and agitator of the British Samuel Adams would have a fucking fit over such a frivilous title being given to the Kennedy's and I am sure Sam Adams wouldn't have been alone in his dislike of that kind of bullshit media hype.

[RozzySean]

I actually quite agree with you on this thread, Lyle. I don't buy into the whole Kennedy family nonsense at all. Ted Kennedy might have had his good points but he was a grossly flawed character, much like the rest of them.

I do appreciate the support I get in this thread when I get it, thank you miles.

As an American I can just tell you I always found it very disturbing that anyone would ever bestow the title "America's Royal Family" to any family....how do you think any of the Founding Fathers would treat that? I think fellow Bostonian and agitator of the British Samuel Adams would have a fucking fit over such a frivilous title being given to the Kennedy's and I am sure Sam Adams wouldn't have been alone in his dislike of that kind of bullshit media hype.

That "Royal Family" stuff kills me. The whole idea of royalty goes against everything for which this country stands. Call "American's more influential/well recognized/something else family", but we have no royalty here and it's actually an insult to them to call them royalty. Sam, George, TJ and the rest would not be happy about this.

[JazMerkin]

Jaz, what am I to do when people say "Ted Kennedy was the lion of the Senate"...or "The Kennedy's are America's Royal Family"....I'm sorry I don't take kindly to such sycophantic exaggerations especially in the case of Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy served the US in the best way he knew how, but the only reason he was a "Senator for Life" was because he was a Kennedy and that reason may have also kept him (and his other infamous family members) out of prison.

My comment to make it know that I am fair and balanced did come 2 years ago but when was the last time someone like a Rev. Falwell passed away for me to comment on them? The only person I can think of that has "recently" passed that comes close to being a Republican version of Ted Kennedy is maybe MAYBE Jesse Helms, but then again #1 Jesse never killed anyone, #2 Jesse never got any relatives off of rape charges and #3 He never tried to undermine US national security by working with the Soviets

I actually completely agree with your assertions why Kennedy is overrated. Whilst I do admire Bobby Kennedy, I think JFK & Teddy were pretty corrupt & unfairly lionized, particularly over JFK's role in Vietnam. However, none of that justifies putting up a thread celebrating a man's death (we're not talking Hitler or a serial paedophile here). I've seen very little sycophantic exaggerations on here & even if people do stuff that pisses you off & angers you, try what I do 90% of the time, just let it go & move on. If I created a thread every time someone said something that I said was bullshit, I'd have about 3000 more posts

[Andre]

Jaz, what am I to do when people say "Ted Kennedy was the lion of the Senate"...or "The Kennedy's are America's Royal Family"....I'm sorry I don't take kindly to such sycophantic exaggerations especially in the case of Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy served the US in the best way he knew how, but the only reason he was a "Senator for Life" was because he was a Kennedy and that reason may have also kept him (and his other infamous family members) out of prison.

My comment to make it know that I am fair and balanced did come 2 years ago but when was the last time someone like a Rev. Falwell passed away for me to comment on them? The only person I can think of that has "recently" passed that comes close to being a Republican version of Ted Kennedy is maybe MAYBE Jesse Helms, but then again #1 Jesse never killed anyone, #2 Jesse never got any relatives off of rape charges and #3 He never tried to undermine US national security by working with the Soviets

I actually completely agree with your assertions why Kennedy is overrated. Whilst I do admire Bobby Kennedy, I think JFK & Teddy were pretty corrupt & unfairly lionized, particularly over JFK's role in Vietnam. However, none of that justifies putting up a thread celebrating a man's death (we're not talking Hitler or a serial paedophile here). I've seen very little sycophantic exaggerations on here & even if people do stuff that pisses you off & angers you, try what I do 90% of the time, just let it go & move on. If I created a thread every time someone said something that I said was bullshit, I'd have about 3000 more posts

I know there is the old expression 'dont speak ill of the dead' i think that means 'dont say behind someones back what you wouldnt say to their face'. But if it means ; for the protection of those closest with feelings towards the deceased, then I wonder what is the acceptable time span between their death and their truth is?

[CGM]

Jaz, what am I to do when people say "Ted Kennedy was the lion of the Senate"...or "The Kennedy's are America's Royal Family"....I'm sorry I don't take kindly to such sycophantic exaggerations especially in the case of Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy served the US in the best way he knew how, but the only reason he was a "Senator for Life" was because he was a Kennedy and that reason may have also kept him (and his other infamous family members) out of prison.

My comment to make it know that I am fair and balanced did come 2 years ago but when was the last time someone like a Rev. Falwell passed away for me to comment on them? The only person I can think of that has "recently" passed that comes close to being a Republican version of Ted Kennedy is maybe MAYBE Jesse Helms, but then again #1 Jesse never killed anyone, #2 Jesse never got any relatives off of rape charges and #3 He never tried to undermine US national security by working with the Soviets

Huh?? You equate Kennedy with Falwell or Helms? I hardly think so. Take away their political leanings and thats no balancing act. Try to hold the right to the same standard you hold the left.

Oh, and Teddy got William off on rape? Willie was guilty And Ted got him off? do tell.

[El Kabong]

Andre, I have never thought any different of Teddy Kennedy, and death hasn't endowed him with any redeeming qualities so I have never put on like he will be missed which I think would be more dispicable.


CGM, OK let's take away the political leanings of Falwell and Jesse Helms...who killed somebody and then forgot to tell the cops until after the body was found? Falwell? Helms And if we bring Politics back into play, who endangered US national security just to get at his political rival?

[JazMerkin]

Andre, I have never thought any different of Teddy Kennedy, and death hasn't endowed him with any redeeming qualities so I have never put on like he will be missed which I think would be more dispicable.


CGM, OK let's take away the political leanings of Falwell and Jesse Helms...who killed somebody and then forgot to tell the cops until after the body was found? Falwell? Helms And if we bring Politics back into play, who endangered US national security just to get at his political rival?

I agree, in no way should you change your opinion on him. However, appearing to take pleasure in his death reflects very poorly on you Lyle

[Howlin Mad Missy]

They say these famous people always die in sets of three.....well just so you know I've got my fingers crossed for Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton....but just in case they don't pass the following will be acceptable: Henry Waxman, Diane Fienstein, Bono, Louis Farrakahn, Rev. Wright, Father Flager, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Ashton Kutcher, Dane Cook, Bill Maher, the entire band Green Day, Chris Matthews, and of course last but not least Al Gore.


So don't be surprised or offended(....hell be offended see if I care), if I cheer when any of those guys kick the bucket either

The best news is that for Halloween now I can be the Zombie Kennedy "eerrrr, uh, I have come baaaaack from the dead foah(for) moi (my) scawtch (scotch)"

GOD BLESS AMERICA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZcQvkCNcE0

Lyle, be careful with that.

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Science ponders 'zombie attack'

[Andre]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgpa7...eature=related

[Andre]

Actually I just heard that some old lady is selling the grave plot on top of Marylin monroe and the bids are at 4 mill. You can in effect be buried face down on top of Marylin.

That what they should of done for Ted.