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Faraway, So Close
President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
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The Two Sides Of Ted: Heroic Public Servant, Womanizing Drunk
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What Now? The Road Ahead, After Ted
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Penny_Esq
08/31/09

In reply to Faraway, So Close
Does anyone know why they do wooden crosses for the Kennedy brothers rather than stones?
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BeckySharper
08/31/09

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I was born and raised in Arlington, within walking distance of the cemetery. I will definitely visit the next time I'm home. NB: If any of you visit the Kennedys, know that as you walk up the hill towards their graves (if you're approaching from the Iwo Jima Memorial it's the first section of the hill you have to climb), you walk right by the grave of Medgar Evers. His gravestone is turned so that the engraving faces away from the path, but it's right next to the path. There are usually some stones or pebbles around it or on top of it, thanks to his Jewish supporters. I left my Barack Obama "HOPE" pin there the last time I visited.
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NefariousNewt
08/31/09

In reply to Faraway, So Close
Was in Boston Friday and was one of the last people admitted to see the casket at the JFK library. I'm working up a blog post on it, but it was even more emotional to me than 9/11, and I didn't think that would ever be possible. Next time I'm in Washington, D.C., I plan to visit Arlington.
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Dagneymedea
08/29/09

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The family of that lady he killed while driving drunk must be so sad.
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CecilMcCecil
08/29/09

@Dagneymedea: Nah, they aren't sad, they are hanging out with the family of the kid that Laura Bush killed.
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hauntedleg
08/30/09

@Dagneymedea: If you're going to bring her up in some lame attempt to... what, shit on someone's funeral? Anyway, if you're going to bring her up, could you at least learn her name?
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NewsBunny
08/29/09

In reply to President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
Did anyone see Teddy Jr's comments? He spoke of losing a leg to bone cancer when he was 12, and his father insisting he could go coasting. Teddy Jr. kept saying, I can't make it up that hill. And Ted Sr kept telling him, yes you can. You can do anything you want.

Teddy Jr. started crying. It was very touching.
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Gillibeanz
08/29/09

In reply to President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
As a resident of MA, specifically Martha's Vineyard, the loss of Ted Kennedy has deeply saddened the community that I exist in. (As well as many others in the U.S)

I am so grateful that Pres. Obama was the one that gave this moving speech. He truly conveyed the thoughts and words of those that loved and appreciated all the amazing things Kennedy achieved in his life,.... and has effectively insured that the legacy Ted Kennedy left behind will one where his outstanding accomplishments, especially in being the voice for those that couldn't be heard, shall forever keep the shadows of Ted Kennedy's darker days in the past where they belong.

I swear if I was still in grade school my Trapper Keeper® would soooo have "OBAMA RULEZ" [sic] in big fat magic marker across the front... surrounded by puffy stickers of course...
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MIXED
08/29/09

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Wonderful eulogy. Very touching. I can't seem to say much else, since I'm all weepy now.
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bluebears
08/29/09

In reply to President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
Does anyone know why President Bush 1 and Barbara weren't there?
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SWGM
08/29/09

@bluebears: I think Bush 1 said that he felt W's presence there was enough to represent the Bush family. In other words, they apparently couldn't be bothered. Classy.
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Oeuf
08/29/09

@bluebears: one commentator here on Irish tv said he was unwell
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
08/29/09

@SWGM: I know shouldn't be surprised at their behavior after Barbara's comment about Katrina survivors, but wow.
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Taren
08/29/09

@SWGM: He *is* 85. His age, coupled with the fact that both he and Barbara have had health problems lately, probably makes traveling difficult.
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Scout
08/29/09

@bluebears: is that a rhetorical? ; )
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bluebears
08/29/09

@Oeuf: I wondered that as well.

@Taren: Jimmy Carter is 85 as well, I mean if the guy was ill ok, but otherwise all the other ex-presidents were there, it was sort of shitty.
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bluebears
08/29/09

@Scout: heh. when Ted Jr. was giving the eulogy he made a joke and the camera panned to W, who had this stiff smile on his face and the Bf was like, "he didn't get it."
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frankie22
08/29/09

@bluebears: I've heard that he's pretty unwell. I remember people saying it was a big deal for him to travel to Washington for the inauguration.

Maybe Jimmy's just in better health. That guy still bikes around with his wife.
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danadevin85
08/29/09

@frankie22:

yes they said he was in pain at the inauguration
he had just had two hip replacements
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GlitteryUnicorn
08/29/09

@danadevin85:

I believe Barbara was there, I thought I saw that hair of her's sticking out. Also kind of ballsy that George is there, considering Ted Kennedy and him did not get along.

Also very strange that basically the people that make up our government were all there. It made me very nervous. I eyed everyone suspicously(sp?).
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bluebears
08/29/09

@GlitteryUnicorn: This is the usual protocol for funerals of government VIPs. usually ex-presidents but also Supreme Court justices etc...I mean I think Jimmy Carter and Teddy had bad blood but its just what you do.
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KittyKittyCat
08/29/09

@Taren: He is healthy enough to work out at the A&M Rec Center twice a week. Kicked my friend Bekah off a machine not 2 weeks ago.
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KittyKittyCat
08/29/09

@bluebears: Some commenters are saying it's reported that he is unwell. I'm calling bullshit on that. Barbara and 41 are both well enough to travel frequently to College Station, TX; attend sports events, work out in the rec center, and occasionally eat out at restaurants. I think he just couldn't be bothered.
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Rooo sez BISH PLZ
08/29/09

@KittyKitty Texas-is-bigger-than-France Cat: Tacky. Tell your friend Bekah she is cooler than I. I might have fought with him for the machine on the ground that GWB had said during his term that every American citizen's health is his or her own responsibility.
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bluebears
08/29/09

@Rooo sez BISH PLZ: LOL
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heywhat
08/29/09

@KittyKitty Texas-is-bigger-than-France Cat: Didn't he just jump out of a plane? I'm calling b.s. too. Kind of a dick move to throw out a b.s. excuse when he just couldn't be bothered.
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bluebears
08/29/09

@heywhat: that's why I doubted the "he's sick" talk, because I swear I just read about him skydiving.
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Taren
08/29/09

@bluebears: The skydiving thing was about five years ago, for his 80th birthday. I remember because it was such a big deal that ZOMG he's 80 and jumping out of a plane. I think there's a difference between going out to dinner and driving around town and flying and taking part in a big public function. I hate defending anyone named Bush, but considering how all the other former ex-presidents (especially Clinton) had bad blood between themselves and Kennedy and still came, I do think there's more to it than that regarding his absence.
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heywhat
08/29/09

@Taren: No, I'm pretty sure he just recently jumped out of a plane b/c it was one of the first public appearances Bush 2 made since leaving office. He and his brother Jeb were there at the press conference held after he landed.
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bluebears
08/29/09

@heywhat: yeah, he does it every year on his birthday
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KittyKittyCat
08/29/09

@Rooo sez BISH PLZ: When there are 2 men in suits (the Secret Service) asking you to step back from a machine, you are much more inclined to move. Back when I went to A&M, I used to see him after every spin class. The SS freaked me out a little.
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Rooo sez BISH PLZ
08/29/09

@KittyKitty Texas-is-bigger-than-France Cat: OooOOOoo.
Good point. The Matrix has us all.

(I have relatives who worked on the Hill. I should refrain from being so flip. I bask in teh priviliggis of anonyMouseity, uh huh. *runs*)
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Rooo sez BISH PLZ
08/29/09

@bluebears: I ...
No. I won't. I've been Teh Mouth enough on this thread already.
Jus' channelin' mah rayge thru teh snarky ...
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bluebears
08/29/09

@Rooo sez BISH PLZ: Oh yes, he and Barbara get it ON.
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theysaidwhat
08/29/09

In reply to President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
It was a wonderful speech, striking just the right tone of explaining how Teddy the man shone through in the sort of policy he championed and how he went about seeking its passage.
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dcdulce
08/29/09

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his speech was classy, respectful and personal...rest well, Teddy...
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Scout
08/29/09

In reply to President Obama: Kennedy Was "A Champion To Those Who Had None"
Yes, yes I believe he was. RIP Good Sir!

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willwriteforfood
08/28/09

In reply to Purple Heart
I wish I could have gone. I heard the story on NPR this morning and started to cry when the reporter talked about how the Kennedy family wandered out in to the crowd to shake hands and thank people for coming.

My parents moved to Boston when I was in college and when I visited them, I'd make a point of going to the JFK Library. Such a beautiful, powerfully evocative place.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
08/28/09

In reply to Purple Heart
The wake started last night at 6. I got to the JFK Library at 6:30 and there were already at least a thousand people there. I read that there was about 20,000 people there last night.
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BabyJane
08/28/09

@Sputnik_Sweetheart: I think that people started lining up at six in the morning. I was at Mass General around noon yesterday, and I toyed with the idea of waiting around for the motorcade, but I decided to head out of town. I couldn't deal with the crowds.
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Sputnik_Sweetheart
08/28/09

@BabyJane: Yeah, it was a little overwhelming. And of course there were some flaring tempers after waiting for about two hours.
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NotChoinski
08/28/09

In reply to Purple Heart
The chap's aquitted.
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rodmanstreet
08/28/09

@NotChoinski: Oh snap. You've had that one in your back pocket for MONTHS, haven't you?
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NotChoinski
08/28/09

@rodmanstreet: (rimshot). Thanks, I'm here all the week.
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sassyredhead
08/28/09

@NotChoinski: [instantrimshot.com]
Given to me by BabyJane
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Maulleigh
08/28/09

In reply to The Two Sides Of Ted: Heroic Public Servant, Womanizing Drunk
Everyone seems to be wetting themselves over what a saint he was, but.... I keep thinking about the Kopechne angle and will never be able to forgive him for that.
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