Author Topic: Breaking News: Senator Ted Kennedy rushed to hospital (Read 17473 times)

Balog · « **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2008, 01:52:32 PM »

I'm still waiting to hear from our "holier than thou" contingent as to what crimes would warrant rejoicing in someones death.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #26 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:16:19 PM »

I recall saying something like this just a few hours ago. ↓

Quote from: fistful on May 17, 2008, 07:58:37 AM

Much as I despise Kennedy, and I think the world will be a better place without him, I think this thread has already crossed the line. And that was at the first post.

I'll be perfectly satisfied when the man is dead and gone. Even without Kepechny, he's a sick, evil individual that has done many dark deeds in his official capacity, before our illustrious Senate.

That doesn't mean I laugh or "rejoice" about it. Nor do I take the occasion of his sudden illness to bring up ancient dirty laundry. What comments I have made are not thrown out there for fun, but are meant in calm earnest.

I know it's a very subjective thing. Your mileage may vary. FWIW, I'm not saying that this thread has fathomed the same depths of what has gone on at other web sites. I'm just saying it's gone farther than it should, in my "holier than thou" opinion. rolleyes

But to more directly answer your question, I found Saddam's execution to be a moment for rejoicing.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #27 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:20:58 PM »

I don't wish anyone ill will unless they're truly evil.

I do hope the bloated old idiot will retire as a result of this, though. He's done enough damage to America.

Balog · « **Reply #28 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:36:13 PM »

I wasn't referring to you fisty ole pal.

cassandra and sara's daddy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:47:42 PM »

Quote from: Sergeant Bob on May 17, 2008, 11:27:29 AM

Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on May 17, 2008, 09:33:00 AM

bearing in mind that my feelings about kennedy are such as to have earned me a visit and investigation from the secret serrvice in the early 80's

You've slipped a few anecdotal whoppers into your posts from time to time however, I'm sure a lot of people would like to see some kind of proof you were investigated by the secret serrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvice because of your "feelings".

i was a bartender at the kennedy center worked the opera hoise a lot in earlt 80's i was a drunk and apparently(cause i don't recall doing it) was loaded somewhere and shot my mouth off about kennedy and some drunkem blather about what i wanted to do to him and how easy it would be at work. apparently someone who heard took me seriously enough to report it. they came interviewed me and determined i was just another loud mouth drunk they did give a short lecture before leaving

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:49:21 PM »

What? I'm not in the holier than thou contingent? Well, shucks, that's a first.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2008, 07:55:53 PM »

You are holier than I fistful.

Back on Kennedy. The man is a picture of what is wrong with this country. Why is it in all the faults that the Kennedy's may have this one is the one still up and kicking.

longeyes · « **Reply #32 on:** May 17, 2008, 08:11:49 PM »

While Ted and his clan get fat through foreign-based family trusts he has managed, by trading on the name of his murdered brothers, to disembowel the nation he purports to love.

stevelyn · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2008, 04:29:40 AM »

I think it's Standing Wolf's sigline that states "No tyrant should be allowed to die of natural causes". In Kennedy's case I'll take anything I can get whether he strokes out or a meteorite falls on his head.

Just because it's living and in humanoid form doesn't mean that it's precious or possesses any humanity.

LadySmith · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2008, 04:35:38 AM »

Quote from: Balog on May 17, 2008, 10:33:06 AM

So what does someone have to do before we can be happy when they die? Murder apparently isn't enough. Rape, child molestation, kidnapping, slavery, what?

I'm settling for relief when someone evil passes away.
I won't rejoice unless I had a hand in seeing them off. angel

"I've never killed a man, but I've read many an obituary with a great deal of satisfaction." - Mark Twain

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:00:07 AM »

Quote from: stevelyn on May 18, 2008, 03:29:40 AM

Just because it's living and in humanoid form doesn't mean that it's precious or possesses any humanity.

Exactly how is a living human not human, then? Huh?

longeyes · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2008, 08:13:23 AM »

It's no wonder that Kennedy endorsed Obama. They are equally confused.

It's hard to know what drives Kennedy exactly, but I don't believe it's fervor for social justice. Maybe he just wants more Catholics in America? Maybe he's expiating some sin? Or maybe he's getting back at his old man? I don't know. I do know he's a liar and a dissembler and a coward and a cheater. He is one more plutocrat who excels at giving other people's money away. This man's career began with nepotism and the foolishness of crowds (or, more to the point, clans) and hasn't abated for 46 years. The mentality that put 30-year old Ted, in 1962, in his brother's Senate seat is exactly what we are seeing today, writ large, and it threatens to become universal if Obama is elected. Beware.

Manedwolf · « **Reply #37 on:** May 18, 2008, 12:26:07 PM »

Quote from: longeyes on May 18, 2008, 07:13:23 AM

It's no wonder that Kennedy endorsed Obama. They are equally confused.

It's hard to know what drives Kennedy exactly, but I don't believe it's fervor for social justice. Maybe he just wants more Catholics in America? Maybe he's expiating some sin?

What could that be?

The Annoyed Man · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2008, 03:58:55 PM »

Call it low class if you'ld like, but I do rejoice in the idea of Ted Kennedy being shuffled off this mortal coil.

As to the cause of the hospital visit, I'm gonna guess that he had too much blood in his alcohol system...

K Frame · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:31:56 PM »

"Exactly how is a living human not human, then?"

Human and humanity are two completely different things.

Human is a noun. It's a thing. You, I, and every one else here are humans. That's a biological definition.

In the context in which I believe Steve is using it, humanity is something that a human may, or may not, possess. It's an intangible quality comprising benevolence, charity, compassion, and other qualities

ilbob · « **Reply #40 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:14:17 AM »

Everyone dies eventually. Its just the way it is. Someone equally as evil will fill his place no doubt.

xavier fremboe · « **Reply #41 on:** May 19, 2008, 06:31:49 AM »

Quote from: Strings on May 18, 2008, 02:58:55 PM

Call it low class if you'ld like, but I do rejoice in the idea of Ted Kennedy being shuffled off this mortal coil.

As to the cause of the hospital visit, I'm gonna guess that he had too much blood in his alcohol system...

Might lower the price of ethanol...

The Annoyed Man · « **Reply #42 on:** May 19, 2008, 10:27:57 AM »

I will neither rejoice or mourn when Teddy Kennedy leaves this life. Someone equally devoid of morals will immediately step in to fill the void.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 19, 2008, 10:57:06 AM »

Well, according to Fox News, Teddy is still in the hospital.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,356593,00.html

Quote

Cutter said Monday the senator had a restful night at Massachusetts General Hospital. He spent Sunday watching sports and movies and visiting with family.

Reading between the lines, it sounds like Teddy is in a stroke-like state and is unfit to be seen in public. He is mildly non-responsive, so someone turned the hospital TV to TNT and left it on in the corner. Family members took turns sitting by the side of the bed, hoping for him to recover.

I'm thinking, he's done.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #44 on:** May 19, 2008, 12:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on May 18, 2008, 06:31:56 PM

Human and humanity are two completely different things.

In the context in which I believe Steve is using it, humanity is something that a human may, or may not, possess. It's an intangible quality comprising benevolence, charity, compassion, and other qualities

No, he wasn't using it that way.

The Annoyed Man · « **Reply #45 on:** May 19, 2008, 12:33:53 PM »

Whatever his sins are, they are between him and God. He was born rich, but the youngest and least favored. He had two brothers murdered, and a nephew die violently and prematurely. The people of Massachusetts continue to re-elect him and consider him a champion of the middleclass and disadvantaged.

And, he's a drunken Irishman, to boot, so I have some empathy for him. laugh

seeker_two · « **Reply #46 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Weird picture on May 18, 2008, 04:00:07 AM

Exactly how is a living human not human, then? Huh?

Well, we are talking about a Kennedy, here.....

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #47 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:47:52 PM »

Now that's a good point.

K Frame · « **Reply #48 on:** May 19, 2008, 04:53:58 PM »

Quote from: Weird picture on May 19, 2008, 11:27:22 AM

Quote from: Mike Irwin on May 18, 2008, 06:31:56 PM

Human and humanity are two completely different things.

In the context in which I believe Steve is using it, humanity is something that a human may, or may not, possess. It's an intangible quality comprising benevolence, charity, compassion, and other qualities

No, he wasn't using it that way.

Yeah, he was.

Had you bothered to A) read what he wrote, and B) quote it correctly, you'd get the point.

Otherwise, the question you asked in response to his message makes even less sense than is normal for your posts.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #49 on:** May 19, 2008, 05:09:11 PM »

Mike, Paddy is supposed to do the projecting around here. Tongue

Now go read his post. He gave no indication that he was discussing Kennedy's compassion or benevolence, so one can only assume he was talking about whether Kennedy qualified as human.

Now go define common words like "humanity" for someone who needs your help, Mr. Dictionary. Tongue