Comments on: The Wind Takes The Lion: RIP Senator Edward M. Kennedy http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/ Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:48:32 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: sanityrules http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184925 sanityrules Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:26:27 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184925 <p>It would pay honor to a great man and humanitarian for all of us and hopefuly the media as well, to keep the praise of Teddy continuing long past the seemingly endless Jackson celebrations. More importantly , we should tie this in closely with a single payer or public option special Kennedy health care reform bill. Keep this in front of the blue dogs and the public. Stifle the fake ignorant rage of the wingnuts,and let them see and hear the worthy praise until they are sick of it. How many years did their heroes try to sicken and frighten us with their fake color-coded terror meter? Let our voices and blogs keep praising Teddy until Rush and Hannity, and Beck and their group can no longer contain there nastiness but spew their hatred and corporate promoting interests for all to see.Let the blue dogs feel the pressure as we compare them with a true Democrat.</p> It would pay honor to a great man and humanitarian for all of us and hopefuly the media as well, to keep the praise of Teddy continuing long past the seemingly endless Jackson celebrations. More importantly , we should tie this in closely with a single payer or public option special Kennedy health care reform bill. Keep this in front of the blue dogs and the public. Stifle the fake ignorant rage of the wingnuts,and let them see and hear the worthy praise until they are sick of it. How many years did their heroes try to sicken and frighten us with their fake color-coded terror meter? Let our voices and blogs keep praising Teddy until Rush and Hannity, and Beck and their group can no longer contain there nastiness but spew their hatred and corporate promoting interests for all to see.Let the blue dogs feel the pressure as we compare them with a true Democrat.

]]> By: NealDeesit http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184918 NealDeesit Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:16:48 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184918 <p>O wind of death, that darkly blows<br /> Each separate ship of human woes<br /> Far out on a mysterious sea,<br /> I turn, I turn my face to thee.</p> <p><a href="http://bartelby.org/246/1271.html" rel="nofollow"> <em>The Wind of Death</em></a><br /> by Ethelwyn Wetherald</p> O wind of death, that darkly blows
Each separate ship of human woes
Far out on a mysterious sea,
I turn, I turn my face to thee.

The Wind of Death
by Ethelwyn Wetherald

]]> By: PJEvans http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184909 PJEvans Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:13:53 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184909 <p>If they’d wanted to pass the health-insurance bill for Teddy, they could have had it done and signed already - they’ve had more than enough time - while he was still alive to witness it. But the #$%^&*s in the Senate slow-walked it, and now they’re going to make it into a memorial bill <em>after</em> they’ve made sure that only the insurance companies will benefit.</p> If they’d wanted to pass the health-insurance bill for Teddy, they could have had it done and signed already – they’ve had more than enough time – while he was still alive to witness it. But the #$%^&*s in the Senate slow-walked it, and now they’re going to make it into a memorial bill after they’ve made sure that only the insurance companies will benefit.

]]> By: PJEvans http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184907 PJEvans Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:10:48 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184907 <p>You must not be from around here. Common euphemism.</p> You must not be from around here. Common euphemism.

]]> By: Hmmm http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184764 Hmmm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:15:08 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184764 <p>Few have lived so well, few have lost so much. I’m so grateful for Ted, and hope his family find solace in the gifts he gave America, and in that solace find their peace.</p> Few have lived so well, few have lost so much. I’m so grateful for Ted, and hope his family find solace in the gifts he gave America, and in that solace find their peace.

]]> By: cbl2 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184635 cbl2 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:47:40 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184635 <p>too soon indeed. thank you for this bmaz</p> too soon indeed. thank you for this bmaz

]]> By: Leen http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184631 Leen Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:41:57 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184631 <p>Tears falling across our nation and around the world..(my eyes are so puffy I will be wearing sun glasses for the day)<br /> Some of the words that I heard on CNN this morning describing our beloved Senator Kennedy.<br /> “irreplaceable, tenacious, monumental, legendary”</p> <p>“genuine icon”…”enormous strength”…….”fighting from the heart”….”strength and power combined with compassion”…..”humanity evident at all times”……</p> <p>Biden’s remarks were most moving</p> <p>“spent a lifetime focused on a more fair and just America”<br /> “restored my sense of idealism and possibilities”<br /> “his enthusiasm was infectious”<br /> “never petty or small”<br /> “in the process of doing he made everybody bigger”<br /> “so many of his foes embrace him”<br /> “an anchor”<br /> “he changed the political landscape for 50 years”<br /> “it was never about him it was always about you”<br /> “he helped people look at themselves and look at one another more fairly”</p> <p>Senator Kennedy’s example has inspired so many of us. His example encouraged so many of us to try to be better, more compassionate and empathetic people. His endless example of walking the talk sets the bar high for all of us.</p> <p>Prayers for all of the Kennedy family. Two of the treasures in their family Eunice and Ted passing in one month is tragic. We know the spirit of giving back is deep in that family’s soul.<br /> reply</p> Tears falling across our nation and around the world..(my eyes are so puffy I will be wearing sun glasses for the day)
Some of the words that I heard on CNN this morning describing our beloved Senator Kennedy.
“irreplaceable, tenacious, monumental, legendary”

“genuine icon”…”enormous strength”…….”fighting from the heart”….”strength and power combined with compassion”…..”humanity evident at all times”……

Biden’s remarks were most moving

“spent a lifetime focused on a more fair and just America”
“restored my sense of idealism and possibilities”
“his enthusiasm was infectious”
“never petty or small”
“in the process of doing he made everybody bigger”
“so many of his foes embrace him”
“an anchor”
“he changed the political landscape for 50 years”
“it was never about him it was always about you”
“he helped people look at themselves and look at one another more fairly”

Senator Kennedy’s example has inspired so many of us. His example encouraged so many of us to try to be better, more compassionate and empathetic people. His endless example of walking the talk sets the bar high for all of us.

Prayers for all of the Kennedy family. Two of the treasures in their family Eunice and Ted passing in one month is tragic. We know the spirit of giving back is deep in that family’s soul.
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]]> By: Leen http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184629 Leen Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:39:12 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184629 <p>Bingo! </p> <p>Tears across the U.S. around the world for a man who walked the compassion, empathetic talk. Always inspiring us to look out for the other guy or gal! </p> <p>He set the bar high for all of us. As Biden said this morning “it was never about him it was always about you”</p> <p>Through the tears and sadness. Teddy and Eunice would tell us to “get going”</p> Bingo!

Tears across the U.S. around the world for a man who walked the compassion, empathetic talk. Always inspiring us to look out for the other guy or gal!

He set the bar high for all of us. As Biden said this morning “it was never about him it was always about you”

Through the tears and sadness. Teddy and Eunice would tell us to “get going”

]]> By: fatster http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184625 fatster Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:31:55 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184625 <p>Great “list” of <a href="http://kennedy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Kennedy%20Accomplishments.pdf" rel="nofollow">accomplishments. </a></p> Great “list” of accomplishments.

]]> By: inmymindseye http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184614 inmymindseye Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:56:02 +0000 http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/08/25/the-wind-takes-the-lion-rip-senator-edward-m-kennedy/#comment-184614 <p>My one hope is that liberals and progressives will be inspired by Senator Kennedy’s life’s long passion of quality affordable healthcare for all Americans and push beyond hard to force the hands of their senators and congress people to get it done.</p> <p>For you Teddy. </p> <p>Let’s go…</p> My one hope is that liberals and progressives will be inspired by Senator Kennedy’s life’s long passion of quality affordable healthcare for all Americans and push beyond hard to force the hands of their senators and congress people to get it done.

For you Teddy.

Let’s go…

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