Lizards,

Let's keep it respectful.

Leave the slime to Kos and Huffpo.

We are better than that.

Here's to Ted's health, and his family's peace and strength.

refuah slama teddy i hope you get to enjoy a long retirement

I hope he is okay.

I can't stand the old guy's politics, but I wish him the best personally.

I disagree with his politics but pray for him as a person.

Prayers

re: #4 Cognito

I can't stand the old guy's politics, but I wish him the best personally.

Wow. That is a little scary.

re: #7 VegasRick

Wow. That is a little scary.

Is that you, peering over my shoulder?

Agreed. Lousy politician but he is a human being. Maybe he will just retire?

Possible stroke

re: #8 Cognito

Is that you, peering over my shoulder?

Must be.

re: #1 jcm

Lizards,

Let's keep it respectful.

Leave the slime to Kos and Huffpo.

We are better than that.

Here's to Ted's health, and his family's peace and strength.

I think you know us better than that! I may not like him (at all) but would never wish this upon anybody. Save for a few very special folks hiding in caves...

I hope Teddy will be OK, prayers for him and his family

I dislike his politics, but his is still a human being

unlike us neo-cons.

The hospital isn't far from the compound. Could just be be something precautionary.

I despise the man's politics, but wish him the best.

Ha, yes -- here's to a long, happy, and politically unproductive retirement for Teddy Kennedy.

Shucks

Airlifted to Mass. General.

Agreed, let's keep it respectful.

You may not like his politics (and I don't), but I met him once when I was younger and he was very nice to me, encouraging me to do my best in school and things like that. He has his many faults, but I hope he is okay...

I hope everyone realizes that I will not tolerate any mean-spirited comments in this thread. I know most lizards are better people than that, but unfortunately there are always one or two who can't restrain themselves. Consider this a warning -- be respectful here, or you're very likely to lose your account.

re: #12 uncle_monkey

I think you know us better than that! I may not like him (at all) but would never wish this upon anybody. Save for a few very special folks hiding in caves...

Yeah, keep a sharp eye out for moby's and trolls.

Black flag (no mercy) for them on this.

I respect the man and the family
I respect all people
I just hope his illness does not get political

re: #12 uncle_monkey

I think you know us better than that! I may not like him (at all) but would never wish this upon anybody. Save for a few very special folks hiding in caves...

But sattv4u2 said it well below - we must all be on watch for imposters

One week of "Camelot" coming right up.

re: #2 yochanan

refuah slama teddy i hope you get to enjoy a long retirement

Well said. Some of these old guys need to go fishing and golfing and enjoy their winter years. They can get spoiled by having a large staff to look after all their wants and needs and seem to make a career out of being pampered.

Go relax somewhere away from the cameras. Go ahead. Try it. We'll still remember you.

re: #18 RedSoxNation

You may not like his politics (and I don't), but I met him once when I was younger and he was very nice to me, encouraging me to do my best in school and things like that. He has his many faults, but I hope he is okay...

I've crossed paths with him on several occasions at Baxters in Hyannis, back when he was still crushing the double Chivases. We mixed it up respectfully. He actually has a sense of humor.

Kennedy Falls Ill; Airlifted To Boston Hospital
BOSTON (CBS) %u2015 U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy was airlifted to a Boston hospital Saturday morning after falling ill at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Mass., the Cape Cod Times reported.

He was first rushed to Cape Cod Hospital, and after being in the emergency room for two hours he was transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to the Times.

It's unknown what the 76-year-old senator's medical condition is.

Kennedy was first elected in 1962 to finish the final two years of the Senate term of his brother, Senator John F. Kennedy.

Kennedy, who is the second most senior member of the Senate, has since been re-elected to seven full terms, representing Massachusetts for 43 years.

[Link: kdka.com...]

While details are still sketchy, let's hope it's nothing serious. If it is serious, then best wishes for a full recovery.

I hope the ol' boy makes it alright. Perhaps he will retire after this and reflect on his views.

Prayer goes with him...hopefully he will change his politics...in time...to save America.

re: #18 RedSoxNation

You may not like his politics (and I don't), but I met him once when I was younger and he was very nice to me, encouraging me to do my best in school and things like that. He has his many faults, but I hope he is okay...

I could lift that exact quote about the time I met Alan Greenspan, who is a distant relative.

Like most here, I loathe his politics, but I wish him a heartfelt speedy recovery.

If he is unable to resume office it's not going to change the balance in the Senate. The gov. is a (D).

So we won't see a fight over that.

This transends politics, it's a human being in trouble. Regardless of all affiliations that bind us as groups we all must remember one of the salient points that makes us human is compassion. Senator Kennedy is a family man, a Senator, and for those who believe a member of God's children. He and his family are in my prayers.

WHDH in Boston:

Unconfirmed report of a stroke.

Roger that Charles and JCM.

Even when I disagree with Sen. Kennedy vehemently, he is still one of G_d's creations. Best wishes to a recovery.

I certainly have never agreed with Senator Kennedy on anything...however I will include him and his family in my prayers today.

Same here. Couldn't disagree with his politics more, but hope he comes out of this okay.

Thumbnail wiki bio.

Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (born February 22, 1932) is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. In office since November 1962, Kennedy is the second-longest serving member of the Senate, after President pro tempore of the United States Senate Robert Byrd of West Virginia. [2][3] The most prominent living member of the Kennedy family, he is the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, both of whom were assassinated, the former on November 22, 1963, the latter on June 5, 1968. He is also the father of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy.
Ted Kennedy is a staunch advocate of liberal principles, and is one of the most influential and enduring icons of his party.

re: #27 JammieWearingFool

I've crossed paths with him on several occasions at Baxters in Hyannis, back when he was still crushing the double Chivases. We mixed it up respectfully. He actually has a sense of humor.

Well said...

If he was Life-Flighted that's no good. I doubt it's just a precaution. =/

Since I am not a Huffpo follower and since Ted is still a fellow human being.

I wish him the best of recoveries from what ail's him.

LoFlyer, Safe your guns for another time okay? Thanks.

I choose to keep silent.
I appreciate my LGF account a lot.

Just joking. I'm not a kosling, I don't enjoy other people's suffering as they do.
Huffnpuffn's not the lizard's style.
I pray he's all right in the end.

May God guide the hands and hearts of his doctors.

re: #45 MigueldowninMexico

Well hello Miguel ! Howaya !

re: #26 LoFlyer

Respectful? What respect did Teddy show Mary-Jo after he drove off the bridge after having sex with her? I wish Ted Kennedy a speedy recovery but I do not feel inclined to give him any respect.

/flame-me!

Its not the time to be making these types of comments.

re: #47 psaturn

Well hello Miguel ! Howaya !

Hello there saturn ;)
I'm fine here, how about you?

I wish him a speedy recovery, better our foes fall in the arena of ideas rather than to fate and mortality.

[echo]
Can't stand the man's politics, but my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, may he be ok.

re: #49 MigueldowninMexico

Fine too!

re: #1 jcm

Here's to Ted's health, and his family's peace and strength.

Can't say it better.

It's too soon, Ted.
Get well soon.

re: #42 Varilux

If he was Life-Flighted that's no good. I doubt it's just a precaution. =/

Cape Cod hospital is relatively small. He's been airlifted to Mass. General, one of the best hospitals in the northeast. Excellent facilities

re: #52 psaturn

Fine too!

Goody! ;)

re: #50 Thanos

I wish him a speedy recovery, better our foes fall in the arena of ideas rather than to fate and mortality.

or facing G-d on Judgement Day...

Charles, clean up on post #56.

They said on MSNBC that CC Hospital may not be well equipped to handle stroke patients which may be why he was airlifted out of there. I thought they'd be better prepared since there are a lot of retirees in the area.

Politics mean nothing to me when someone has their life on the line in a situation like this.

God bless, Mr. Kennedy.

re: #56 ploome hineni

We all know that stuff. Let's keep it respectful here.

He's been airlifted to Mass General.

re: #26 LoFlyer

If that's the way you feel, you'd be more at home with the Kos kids or the Huffington Post. Wishing ill of anyone who is potentially very ill, no matter what you think of them personally, is the height of immaturity and hatefulness. It's not what this site is about.

re: #56 ploome hineni

as well as having never worked a day in his life, because of his family wealth, amassed by his father ran whiskey during Prohibition

by running illegal liquor

Very true.

OT: UN "human rights" commission to investigate US...
U.N. racism investigator to visit U.S. from Monday

A special U.N. human rights investigator will visit the United States this month to probe racism, an issue that has forced its way into the race to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

The United Nations said Doudou Diene would meet federal and local officials, as well as lawmakers and judicial authorities during the May 19-June 6 visit.

"The special rapporteur will...gather first-hand information on issues related to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance," a U.N. statement said on Friday.

His three-week visit, at U.S. government invitation, will cover eight cities -- Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Omaha, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Race has become a central issue in the U.S. election cycle because Sen. Barack Obama, the frontrunner in the battle for the Democratic nomination battle, stands to become the country's first African American president.

His campaign has increased turnout among black voters but has also turned off some white voters in a country with a history of slavery and racial segregation.

Yes, of course Doudou is a Muslim.

re: #44 Anna

LoFlyer, Safe your guns for another time okay? Thanks.

I see that Charles got this up fully 7 minutes before KOS, and nothing yet at Huffpo (breaking news & opinion). They're probably figuring out how to spin that it was Rove's fault.

And its not on Drudge, yet.

re: #68 Killgore Trout

OT: UN "human rights" commission to investigate US...
U.N. racism investigator to visit U.S. from Monday

A special U.N. human rights investigator will visit the United States this month to probe racism, an issue that has forced its way into the race to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Yes, of course Doudou is a Muslim.

Well, he's visiting a bunch of liberal Democrat cities, and he'll certainly find them to be hotbeds of bigotry.

re: #71 uncle_monkey

I see that Charles got this up fully 7 minutes before KOS, and nothing yet at Huffpo (breaking news & opinion). They're probably figuring out how to spin that it was Rove's fault.

Are the Kos Kidz projecting yet?

re: #69 ploome hineni

I did not wish him ill

just ceaned up a quote

I would never wish Ted ill. He has not looked good in some time. As far as his pecadillos, well - none of us is perfect. I don't like his politics and the Kennedy's are not the blue bloods they so often present as, but they have been very influential in Massachusetts for close on to a century. Perhaps it is time for him to retire.

re: #72 hermeneutics

And its not on Drudge, yet.

I heard on FOX News

re: #68 Killgore Trout

OT: UN "human rights" commission to investigate US...
U.N. racism investigator to visit U.S. from Monday

A special U.N. human rights investigator will visit the United States this month to probe racism, an issue that has forced its way into the race to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Yes, of course Doudou is a Muslim.

You cannot even make this stuff up!

re: #68 Killgore Trout

So much for the 'post racial' candidate...

re: #74 JammieWearingFool

Are the Kos Kidz projecting yet?

Actually, there was one strange comment: "bleh". Hmmm...

re: #24 mean Gene

One week of "Camelot" coming right up.

What do the simple folk do?

re: #26 LoFlyer

Respectful? What respect did Teddy show Mary-Jo after he drove off the bridge after having sex with her? I wish Ted Kennedy a speedy recovery but I do not feel inclined to give him any respect.

/flame-me!

Then say nothing.

re: #73 JammieWearingFool
Heh, good point.

re: #68 Killgore Trout

A special U.N. human rights investigator will visit the United States this month to probe racism, an issue that has forced its way into the race to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

I question the timing
I bet Obama is behind this
He is saving his race card for after the investigation

re: #81 ploome hineni

he comes from a hard drinking, rough talking, fast living family

the image is very different from the reality

be that as it may...

I am sure he is getting very good care

Mass General is one of the best in the world.

CNN (I just checked it briefly) is doing his entire bio.
When I checked in they were back in the 1960's when he was helping John get elected.
The term "Camelot" was on the bottom of the screen.

re: #78 Oh no...Sand People!

So much for the 'post racial' candidate...

This won't likely be good for Obama. The American people won't take kindly to some fellow from the UN coming in to make pronouncements about racism.

I voted for his brother way back when. All I will say about
Ted is get well soon.

re: #84 LeftJustAintRight

I question the timing
I bet Obama is behind this
He is saving his race card for after the investigation

I wonder if they are going to stand in our voting booths and prosecute any of us who do not vote for Obamessiah as racists?

re: #84 LeftJustAintRight

I think it's the UN's way of influencing the election.

He's a duly elected member of the US Senate and a human being with a family. That's good enough for me. Speedy recovery, Senator.

Although I don't idolize the Kennedy family as some do, I do pity them for suffering the family tragedies they have.

His family members are going through a very tough time waiting to see how things go. They have my sympathy.

I met Teddy at the airport in Pittsburgh. He was on the way home from the Dolphin-Niner Super Bowl. He was pretty beat from the long day but took the time to share a story about a mutual friend. I've always thought he was a good person and would have certainly made a better president than Jimmah. It's unfortunate that his leftist politics became so shrill over the last twenty years, but so have his party's congressional representatives in general. Nice guy who has been through a lot of turmoil and pain in his life, but certainly knew how to have a good time. I was friends with his family in Connecticut, very, very nice people. I wish them all hope and G-d's blessings.

I shall decline to comment.

re: #87 Cognito

This won't likely be good for Obama. The American people won't take kindly to some fellow from the UN coming in to make pronouncements about racism.

The United Nations Human Rights Commission has no place in the United States of America.

All I can say is I don't wish him harm.
Prayers for hurt or harm come back on the one who prays harm.

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Koskiddies are already heading down the troofer path

What would happen in two hours (1+ / 0-)
that made them decide he needed to be transferred to Mass. General?

Anyone? My mind is racing with all sorts of possibilities.

A ship adrift in a sea of rhetoric & recycled clichés.

by Terre on Sat May 17, 2008 at 09:01:09 AM PDT
[ Parent ]

It real simple his condition requires the top flight services at Mass. Gen.
No need for "all sorts of possibilities."

My mom just told me about this and the glee in her voice made me sick. Hate is contagious and although this man infuriates me like few others, I know how terrifying it must be to feel a stroke come on and I don't wish that on anyone.

re: #89 galloping granny

I wonder if they are going to stand in our voting booths and prosecute any of us who do not vote for Obamessiah as racists?

They will try
And I think they will try the Supreme Court and get him placed on the ticket somehow

re: #26 LoFlyer

A sense of propriety? This isn't the occasion for bringing up faults and grievances.

re: #24 mean Gene

One week of "Camelot" coming right up.

And his party inherited by Morgan Le Fey and Mordred Hussein Osama Obama.

Oh dear, another Kennedy Weekend.

There are few -- very few -- things I agree with him about. But Ted is a "survivor" and I wish him luck one more time. He doesn't seem to have taken much care of his health, but he will at least have the best medical care available here in Boston.

At age 76, a Stroke is no Joke. Get well as best you can Senator.

-S-

re: #95 galloping granny

The United Nations Human Rights Commission has no place in the United States of America.

The entire UN has no place in the USA.

re: #95 galloping granny

The United Nations Human Rights Commission has no place in the United States of America.

Fixed it.

Hmmm...has Karl Rove been up to something?

Seriously...prayers for kennedy and family.

Took a trip to read what the Koslings are saying. Most compassionate, but several soap-box climbers. One guy furious that Pat Buchanan would dare say something nice about him.

Sorry, not intending to ramp this up. I wish Senator Kennedy a speedy recovery.

Cape Code Hospital has Primary Stroke Center certification, which is not easy to get and means he got first-class care while there. I suspect he was air-lifted out after starting the clot-busters because of his high profile or simply because he's in really bad shape. I do hope it's not the latter. Whatever one might think of his politics, he's seen enough tragedy to last several lifetimes.

re: #97 jcm

Koskiddies are already heading down the troofer path

What would happen in two hours (1+ / 0-)
that made them decide he needed to be transferred to Mass. General?

It real simple his condition requires the top flight services at Mass. Gen.
No need for "all sorts of possibilities."

I can answer that quite easily. Medical care in Massachusetts is set up so that there are small community hospitals that handle pretty ordinary stuff, larger regional hospitals that handle not quite so ordinary stuff and a few big hospitals that handle major emergencies. Cape Cod Hospital is a not-quite-so-ordinary. They triage and ship folks in dire straits off to the big centers with lots of resources and lots of specialists.

If Ted were an ordinary person, then one might conclude that he was in fairly critical condition to have been transferred to Mass General. Because he is a US Senator and a Kennedy, he might not be in quite such dire circumstances.

re: #73 JammieWearingFool

Well, he's visiting a bunch of liberal Democrat cities, and he'll certainly find them to be hotbeds of bigotry.

Now THAT is ironic...

re: #110 ploome hineni

I see we are on the same page.

re: #95 galloping granny

The United Nations Human Rights Commission has no place in the United States of America.

Indeed. If they're down to sniffing out problems in America, I assume they've solved all the problems in, say, Rwanda. And Algeria. And Haiti. And Iran. And Kyrgyzstan. And in Saudi Arabia. And in Russia. And China.

And so forth.

re: #68 Killgore Trout

I wonder if they are going to stand in our voting booths and prosecute any of us who do not vote for Obamessiah as racists?

Holy Cow Batman !
Jackson and Sharpton are going to have help getting Obama elected and securing their jobs as race baiters

re: #81 ploome hineni

he comes from a hard drinking, rough talking, fast living family

the image is very different from the reality

be that as it may...

I am sure he is getting very good care

At least this happened in the U.S., where we have real medical care. It would be unfortunate for anyone to fall seriously ill in a foreign-or worse yet- third world country.

Hope the stroke diagnosis turns out to be premature and it turns out to be nothing serious for everyone's sake.

Not a big fan of his socialist policies...

But unlike the leftists at Kos, I still look my political rivals (Mr. Kennedy) as Americans first and foremost.

With me, politics stops at the waters edge, and I do hope he gets better.

/ the Capt.

re: #115 Cognito

Indeed. If they're down to sniffing out problems in America, I assume they've solved all the problems in, say, Rwanda. And Algeria. And Haiti. And Iran. And Kyrgyzstan. And in Saudi Arabia. And in Russia. And China.

And so forth.

Cog, you are making a lot of sense lately. Where did you put the real one?

/

re: #117 shibumi

At least this happened in the U.S., where we have real medical care. It would be unfortunate for anyone to fall seriously ill in a foreign-or worse yet- third world country.

Hope the stroke diagnosis turns out to be premature and it turns out to be nothing serious for everyone's sake.

For now. If you have enough cash or enough insurance to pay for it.

Comments on this at Huffpo just got closed after just a couple of minutes!

Shocked, simply shocked.

re: #119 Oh no...Sand People!

Cog, you are making a lot of sense lately. Where did you put the real one?

/

Cog always has made sense now and then. Some folks have always just wanted to jump down his throat with both boots on before they heard what he had to say.

re: #112 galloping granny

WA is pretty much the same. The top center being Harborview in Seattle.

re: #121 uncle_monkey

Yes, aren't we all

/super sarc... :D

I hope he's okay, despite the fact that Mary Jo Kopechne never made it to the hospital.

re: #66 mossley

If that's the way you feel, you'd be more at home with the Kos kids or the Huffington Post. Wishing ill of anyone who is potentially very ill, no matter what you think of them personally, is the height of immaturity and hatefulness. It's not what this site is about.

I cannot agree more...If you cannot make a point without being respectful, it is not a point worth making...

re: #123 jcm

WA is pretty much the same. The top center being Harborview in Seattle.

Yup, I'm familiar with Harborview.

One Obama superdelegate down.. Hillary has miles to go before she sleeps.

Senator since the age of 30. Second most senior member. Served his country for a fifth of the republic's existence. I'm hoping for his strength and recovery.

re: #68 Killgore Trout

Uffda, that's some fodder right there! Don't suppose the almighty UN would ever look into allegations of ageism?

Dooodooo

re: #122 galloping granny

Cog always has made sense now and then. Some folks have always just wanted to jump down his throat with both boots on before they heard what he had to say.

I agree!

Waves hand at Cognito!

re: #108 Swebbie

Karma can be a stern taskmaster.

Yes. It can.

OT sorta
Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and Republicans are against deficits, we have deficits? Have you ever wondered why, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, we have inflation and high taxes?
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.

Reading through these respectful, mature comments must be making heads explode in the fever swamps.

May god have mercy on us all.

Teddy can be grateful he isn't sick under socialized healthcare. In the UK - people were waiting for days to be seen in emergency rooms. So UK lawmakers came up with a scheme that a person had to be seen within 3 hours of being unloaded from an ambulance. So of course, the government health care bureaucracy responded by not allowing the ambulances to unload their patients until they could guarantee that they were ready to be seen- instead, the the patients had to stay inside the ambulances lined up along the street - and of course, the ambulances were charging by the hour.

Kennedy is already a lucky man - just for living in the USA. This country has been very good to his family - and he owes us much.

Incidentally - in the UK they are minimizing health care to the obese and to smokers - Kennedy would be out of luck on that account too.

PIMF..."God"...

#133

Not really... ever heard of corrupt Policemen..

re: #117 shibumi

At least this happened in the U.S., where we have real medical care. It would be unfortunate for anyone to fall seriously ill in a foreign-or worse yet- third world country.

Hope the stroke diagnosis turns out to be premature and it turns out to be nothing serious for everyone's sake.

No kidding. That's why I get travel insurance that allows me to be airlifted back to the good old US of A at my discretion (not the discretion of the local doctor or the insurance company) whenever I leave here. For fifty bucks it's peace of mind. And bad things always happen to us on vacation. It's fate.

re: #108 Swebbie

I think that's a fine and honest opinion. There's a big difference between a rational decision to withhold sympathy, and a gleeful appreciation of suffering. The latter is the thing that's unworthy of posting.

re: #121 uncle_monkey

Comments on this at Huffpo just got closed after just a couple of minutes!

Shocked, simply shocked.

Why did they close? There isn't anything bad posted.

A stroke is very treatable if caught early, and that seems to be the case.

And Sen. Kennedy is a tough old bird, no doubt.

He'll be OK.

I hope he recovers regardless of his politics.

re: #133 missouri boy

Is that you Rush ?

re: #142 AZinfidel

A stroke is very treatable if caught early, and that seems to be the case.

And Sen. Kennedy is a tough old bird, no doubt.

He'll be OK.

Depends on what kind of stroke it is.

This thread is an excellent example why LGF and lizards are of superior composition.

Almost throughout, the comments are respectful and decent. While there are a couple honest references to his obvious failings in life (and the awful consequences of his politics) nobody wishes harm; only health.

This is why we are better.

I'm proud to be a registered lizard.

I have no doubt that Ted Kennedy loves his country. I believe he wants nothing but the best for his country, though I may disagree with the way he wants it. Ultimately it's just politics. I hope he gets well soon.

re: #140 Cognito

I think that's a fine and honest opinion.

No, it wasn't.

I was not kidding. If you can't restrain yourself from dumping on Ted Kennedy while he's sick, don't post here.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ted Kennedy and his entire family. May he live to enjoy a long and well-deserved retirement in good health and peace.

God Bless...

I pray for the bastard, and hope for the family's sake that he pulls through.

My thoughts and prayers for Senator Kennedy's children.

re: #103 infidelia

Oh dear, another Kennedy Weekend.

There are few -- very few -- things I agree with him about. But Ted is a "survivor" and I wish him luck one more time. He doesn't seem to have taken much care of his health, but he will at least have the best medical care available here in Boston.

I thought the best medical care was in Cananda.

i really admire you lizards and your kind words for tk.

What is wrong with some of you people?

Thoughts & prayers out to the Kennedy family, and to Ted.

re: #68 Killgore Trout
I wonder if the "investigator" will investigate whether BHO and his crew are racists?

Will the NYT's now do another story on the evils of obesity?

Ted Kennedy

What is so insidious about socialist healthcare and strokes is that doctors know about the 'golden hour' of care, the first hour after the symptoms, making a huge difference in outcome. However, if a patient can't get treated in that first hour, due to a dysfunctional socialist system - then the outcome deteriorates significantly.

Politicians seem not to care about this.

re: #156 NY Nana

You are a guest here. The host has asked a simple favor. Respect your host. Say nothing.

I wish Senator Kennedy a speedy recovery and hope he continues to annoy us for years to come.

Sorry Charles.. I won't mention Kennedy failings again.. Praying for my enemies is something I do daily.

I don't want to turn this into a Huffington Post thread so I'll just say nothing.

re: #153 Sharmuta

My thoughts and prayers for Senator Kennedy's children.

Same here.

re: #157 Sharmuta

What is wrong with some of you people?

Some people here are willing to risk their accounts over a matter that has festered in their souls for a long, long time.

Don't like his politics, but I wish the man well and hope he recovers soon.

re: #149 Charles

Sorry, Charles.

You can hope, wish and pray if it makes you feel better, but "things" always resolve themselves when and how they are meant to. To profess otherwise is folly with a goodly dab of affectation.

re: #151 brickthruplateglasswindow

May his medical care be proportionate to the dislike I hold for him.

Ok, made me think, then laugh.

I'm no fan of Ted Kennedy personally or professionally, and I confess, I would like to see him out of the Senate. I won't cry if he can't return to office.

But I certainly wish the man no ill will, and hopes he makes a full recovery (regardless of his politics or position).

The celebs being treated at MGH isn't a new thing. (They don't call it "Man's Greatest Hospital" for nothing). I was actually right there when Kerry was ushered in for some sort of elbow procedure four years ago during election season.

re: #50 Thanos

Perfectly said

re: #165 PatrioticNaturalizedAmerican

I don't want to turn this into a Huffington Post thread so I'll just say nothing.

They already closed the Comments section...so no one can comment anything anyway!

lets face it, hes an overweight, former heavy drinker and smoker (former?) who is 76 years old. Doesn't matter if he is a Repub or Dem, that is not a prescription for a happy outcome.

Now, if I was a Kossak I would look at this thread nad not only think Charles is deleting the profanity, but erasing the comments and not leaving the numbers.

Cuz on Kos now if this was, say, Jesse Helms (can any one think of a real ral bogey man conservative Senator right now the way Helms was caricatured? Have conservative Republicans all but disappeared in the Senate?) they'd be on 10,000 and 9,999 would have the words "burn", "***" and 'Hell' in them. At the least.

re: #160 DistantThunder

Will the NYT's now do another story on the evils of obesity?

Ted Kennedy

What is so insidious about socialist healthcare and strokes is that doctors know about the 'golden hour' of care, the first hour after the symptoms, making a huge difference in outcome. However, if a patient can't get treated in that first hour, due to a dysfunctional socialist system - then the outcome deteriorates significantly.

Politicians seem not to care about this.

"Time is brain." But a socialist could easily rationalize that the target population is just a drain on society anyway. I'd hate to run a cost-effectiveness analysis on stroke care, but you can bet someone somewhere has. And it's a huge number in the red.

If I have to delete one more comment, despite two warnings now, accounts are going to be blocked.

God bless Sen. Kennedy, a speedy recovery.

I'm very sorry to hear of this and hope he makes a full recovery.

He's at high risk, since he had blocked artery surgery last year, but I'm still surprised, for some reason.

I, of course, would not vote for him, but that's different.

I wish Sen. Kennedy a long retirement giving him plenty of time to dwell on his past and opportunity to make amends for his all too human failings.

re: #176 angst

"Time is brain." But a socialist could easily rationalize that the target population is just a drain on society anyway. I'd hate to run a cost-effectiveness analysis on stroke care, but you can bet someone somewhere has. And it's a huge number in the red.

Exactamundo! Our canadian friend is 85 in good health, but needs knee surgery - the socialist canadian bureaucracy has told her SORRY - you're too old - we don't spend for that. But she's in severe pain? Too bad - try America.

Filthy cold-hearted socialists.

A proud day to be a Lizard... I join in the strident disagreement with virtually everything the man stands for politically but wish him as speedy recovery. I am also heartened to see the discourse civil and respectful... unlike a few other political blogs that huzzah every time Dick Cheney sneezes.

My mom's stroke took ten days simply to be stabilized back in 1990.
But once that happened she recovered and rehabilitated.
She was even driving and walking without a cane.
This after total left-side paralysis...including tongue and one eye.
Ted can pull through if he lets the doctors do all they can.
Things have really improves in the years between.

re: #147 ironbill

This thread is an excellent example why LGF and lizards are of superior composition.

Almost throughout, the comments are respectful and decent. While there are a couple honest references to his obvious failings in life (and the awful consequences of his politics) nobody wishes harm; only health.

This is why we are better.

I'm proud to be a registered lizard.

Well said. Which is why I posted this on the open ( and now, presumably dead), Friday night open thread.

With that... off to breakfast!

re: #182 DistantThunder

Exactamundo! Our canadian friend is 85 in good health, but needs knee surgery - the socialist canadian bureaucracy has told her SORRY - you're too old - we don't spend for that. But she's in severe pain? Too bad - try America.

Filthy cold-hearted socialists.

That is why I got a bit perturbed a few days back at that "official" list of who would and would not be treated in a major medical emergency here in the US put out by the government recently. Just one little step from "emergency triage" to everyday "cost effective" care.

Get well soon, TK.

re: #175 kingronjo

lets face it, hes an overweight, former heavy drinker and smoker (former?) who is 76 years old. Doesn't matter if he is a Repub or Dem, that is not a prescription for a happy outcome.

Respectfully, there isn't enough information out there to form a good opinion on his prognosis.

I doubt there will be until its clear what that prognosis is. His medical confidentiality will be guarded most carefully. When John Wayne went to the MGH for cancer treatment (I think his later lung cancer) there were literally reporters staked out in the lobbies and elevators hoping to catch some snippet of information for a story. They got NOTHING.

The initial reports suggest he has had a stroke.
Assuming that's true, he could come out of this perfectly fine. . .literally 100% Alternatively, he could die (or worse, end up like Ariel Sharon).
And everything in between is also possible.

We'll probably hear more within a few days. . .at the very least how serious it is, if not the specific details.

Godspeed Senator Kennedy.

re: #184 mean Gene

My mom's stroke took ten days simply to be stabilized back in 1990.
But once that happened she recovered and rehabilitated.
She was even driving and walking without a cane.
This after total left-side paralysis...including tongue and one eye.
Ted can pull through if he lets the doctors do all they can.
Things have really improves in the years between.

Maybe not as well as your Mom did. One long recognized difference between men and women is that women tend to use both sides of their brains fairly equally while men tend to use mostly one side. This becomes very apparent after a stroke, when most women will regain most of what they lost with therapy and time but most men do not.

And again, it depends on the kind of stroke.

Best wishes for the senator and his family.

Well, I hope he survives this. Keep on ticking, Sen, Kennedy.

Please define "Evil drug companies"

Is it one that makes the drugs, or one that makes you pay for the drugs?

Nice thread, for the most part. Lizards have far more class than the moonbats ever will.

I only wish political failure upon my enemies. When ill health strikes, I pray his doctors have the skill and guidance of Imhotep Himself.

Strokes ain't fun, and they are not good news. But you can, with dtermination, biunce back. Cindy McCain did.

I wonder if there is anything worse then being on your deathbed and your opponents do nothing but parade all your shortcomings about.

Its easy to define our opponents by their worst possible moments, yet I don’t not want to be defined by mine.

re: #193 DistantThunder

Please define "Evil drug companies"

Is it one that makes the drugs, or one that makes you pay for the drugs?

That would be every drug company that doen't give all its expensively manufactured and developed product away at cost.

In other words, all of them.

I pray for Senator Kennedy and his family.
So Say We All.

re: #190 galloping granny

Maybe not as well as your Mom did. One long recognized difference between men and women is that women tend to use both sides of their brains fairly equally while men tend to use mostly one side. This becomes very apparent after a stroke, when most women will regain most of what they lost with therapy and time but most men do not.

And again, it depends on the kind of stroke.

That's very interesting, GG.
My mom's side of the family were tailors. They could cut material with both hands at once!
It was wild to see as a little girl.
Wilder to try to emulate.
But, you're right in our family's case.
I use either hand equally easily and well.
Hubby is right-handed only.
Same with a brother or two.

re: #193 DistantThunder

The ones that make you pay for them. They should risk hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars and just pass it out for free.

//

The Senator was to attend a lunch for a charity devoted to mentally handicapped kids today.

[Link: www.bestbuddies.org...]

I disagree with most everything he stands for politically, but this is where we separate the politics from the man.

Reality knocks on the door of the baby boomer generation.

Is anyone home? or are they at the mall?

Not to be disrespectful here, but off hand anyone here remember which campaign it was that Tedd Kennedy negotiated with the Soviet KGB to help him smear his opponent?

It came up in the news coverage yesterday over the OBambi Appeasement "if the shoe fits wear it" flap.

Get well soon Teddy. Please reconsider the importance of sailing vs. the windmill farm in Nantucket Sound.

Here's wishing Sen. Kennedy has a long, healthy and happy retirement.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and happy retirement to Senator Kennedy.

Best I could do, Charles. Sorry.

re: #195 RememberSekhmet?

Kind of like Paul Wellstone- it just wasn't the way I wanted to see him lose his seat.

The Kennedy's have had plenty of tragedies to deal with- I feel sorry for the kids.

Like my beautiful Mother says, “if you can’t say something nice about a person, say nothing at all”. Therefore, I submit two things I greatly admire about the Senior Senator from Massachusetts:

1. He’s Irish -- how can you top that?!
2. He has a dog, named "Slash". My little girl loves dogs!

Seriously, I said a prayer for all of today’s stroke victims, which covers Ted as well.

As far as Ted Kennedy's politics go, perhaps it's the majority of voters in Massachusetts who should be held accountable. They're the ones who keep electing him knowing full well where he stands on issues.

re: #203 Dotcoman

Ted was undermining President Carter for whatever reason.

One thing I've come to learn over time is that the same God that judges those I feel to be my enemies will one day judge me. I'll be in need of His Mercy on that day as will everyone that stands before Him. I'm far from a perfect man. I'm sure the same can be said about Mr. Kennedy. I'm more than willing to let the Eternal Judge have the final say in Mr. Kennedy's life. I have a full time job trying to do right in my own life,and I'm falling much farther short of what I had planned to do than I ever imagined. I bet if everyone was honest about it,they could say much the same thing.

So,having said all of that,I really do wish Senator Kennedy a full and speedy recovery.

I do not believe in capital punishment even for psychopaths (Kennedy is not one btw), so I wish him the best of luck when he recovers as much as he may and then retires. It will make little difference in MA. They could run Satan (or Iblis) himself under the Democratic label and he/she would get elected. In many ways this is a non-event except for Kennedy and his family. I wish him a speedy recovery or a speedy demise. Being caught in the in between land of marginal functionality is a form of hell. The fortunate thing is that the brain is fairly plastic. They have had quite a bit of success in immobilizing the "good" half of the person's body (the part not effected by the stroke) and then having the brain begin to rewire itself to use the part that was effected. Sort of the same situation as "lazy eye" where they patch over the "good" eye and force the brain to use the less functional one rather than just having the brain turn it off permanently. Recovery is possible even if the stroke is fairly severe. My dad had one in his 80s that left him dyslexic for 6 months. For a guy whose life was reading at that point in his life, it was a disaster. But the function returned and he drove my mother bats trying to find rare and obscure books to read.

We all die sooner or later. As much as I dislike the gentleman in question, I hope for him it is later and rapid. I have seen too many of the "walking dead" with severe brain damage or Alzheimer's to wish it on anyone.

It's worth noting that Sentor Kennedy is a fighter. His back was broken in a plane crash when he was 35, and he overcame that and worked hard to do so. I don't like the odds this time, but the odds weren't swell when he had a broken back, either. My best wishes to him for a recovery, knowing it is fully possible when you have a fighter and excellent medical care (which America has).

He has a past history...last Oct. he had surgery for an almost total blockage of his left carotid artery.

I worked as a private nurse in the early 1960's at MGH..it is one of the very best in the country...Harvard Med. affiliated.

re: #202 Kong_an563

Reality knocks on the door of the baby boomer generation.

Is anyone home? or are they at the mall?

At Kitty Hawk learning to hang glide. :D

prayers to the kennedys

I don't the gentleman's politics or the circumstances around Chappaqua, but I hope he has a full recovery and I wish his family the best.

It will take more than a little stroke to knock the Teflon Kennedy out of office. He will probably be giving my grandkids heartburn after I'm gone.

May all your medical staff be devout Democrats.
Get well soon Ted.

I truly hope he is okay.

One of the great things about America is the concept that political disagreements do not need to lead to actual hatred (and certainly not violence).

I am not looking forward to the endless dredging up of his long career by the MSM, it will feel like cheap exploitation.

Ah well, what else can we expect?

As Ted navigates his way ACROSS THE BRIDGE to better health, let’s hope that he’s not feeling OVERLY TAXED. May he find AMNESTY from his troubles, and may the custoMARY JOy that we all enjoy be upon him. Let’s be thankful that he won’t be subject to the SOCIALIZED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM that is likely to be bequeathed upon my children.

re: #215 Cattt

Cattt,

I am 70, and am not a baby boomer, but I don't play one on TV, either.

My oldest son, born in '63, is the only baby boomer in the family.

Still nothing on Drudge. I wonder what gives? Maybe just because it's Saturday...

re: #97 jcm

You have to stabilize a patient before you transfer, this could be just that or it could mean more. Just have to wait and see. Prayers for his survival, but retirement I think is in his best interest.

re: #223 jainphx

There's also the security detail to deal with. That may have a lot to do with his transfer to a larger hospital.

Good luck, Teddy. You're heart was always in the right place. Always pleasant to folks when I saw you in person.

re: #221 NY Nana

Cattt,

I am 70, and am not a baby boomer, but I don't play one on TV, either.

My oldest son, born in '63, is the only baby boomer in the family.

NY Nana, the baby boom was LONG over by 63! The baby boom generation is 45-55, though some put the end of it at 54.

Baby Bre: #226 galloping granny

Baby boomers are defined as those born between 1946 and 1964.

re: #186 galloping granny

That is why I got a bit perturbed a few days back at that "official" list of who would and would not be treated in a major medical emergency here in the US put out by the government recently. Just one little step from "emergency triage" to everyday "cost effective" care.

Fortunately that is just a guideline (I can tell you my hospital will ignore it, it's run by real Catholics) but i agree it's veeery creepy. It's like the difference between Cain and Adama on Battlestar Galactica. Utilitarian calculations may help society live physically but die spiritually, which then actually means we weren't worth saving after all.

Here's wishing Senator Kennedy a full and speedy recovery.

.

re: #227 Susan2

Baby B

Baby boomers are defined as those born between 1946 and 1964.

Not in any scenario I have ever seen and I am one. A generation is 10 years. Given the times, many of the children born in 1964 could very well have been children of those born in 1946.

The Baby Boom was a particular even that took place at the end of WWII resulting in a huge increase in the number of children that were born. That had returned to normal by 55.

If somebody is selling you on the 64 date, this is an attempt to rewrite history, to make there seem like there are more of us hankering for your social security dollars than there are.

re: #203 Dotcoman

Not to be disrespectful here, but off hand anyone here remember which campaign it was that Tedd Kennedy negotiated with the Soviet KGB to help him smear his opponent?

Ted Kennedy contacted the KGB in an attempt to derail President Reagan's foreign policy and his reelection.

Look, let us hope him a speedy return and a long life in retirement. The guy has been a part of American politics for at least decades and he has worked on some important legislation that made America better. I can think of the Americans with Disability Act... an important piece of legislation.

Sure the guy has annoyed me sometimes, and I think the world has passed by the time when he was relevant to American politics, but that is OK. His politics was stuck in the past, let us wish the old guy well.

Best wishes Teddy, have a successful recovery.

Unfortunately death is a part of all of our lives. I do wish that Ted recovers, but it may be safe to say this may be the first day of his retirement. What I liked about Ted was his ability to work with both sides of the political spectrum and at times compromise. My biggest fear is who will replace him.

Ah crap. Just got in from doing chores, saw on my news ticker that Senator Kennedy was rushed to hospital with symptoms of a stroke and immediately put it in the next thread's spinoff links.
Yep, no way to really beat Charles to the hot news of the day!

I've worked with his ex-wife Joan in the past. A lovely lady.
Here's to the Senator's recovery.

I hope his recovery is swift, his retirement from politics immediate and complete, his golden years long.

It should be noted that Kennedy had an operation on his carotid artery recently. From the UK Telegraph:

'Mr Kennedy had preventive surgery in Boston in October to unclog a partially blocked carotid artery in his neck.

The blockage was discovered during a routine check of Mr Kennedy’s back and spine, doctors said. A blocked carotid artery can lead to a stroke and death.

The doctor who operated on Mr Kennedy said at the time that surgery is reserved for those with more than 70 percent blockage, and Kennedy had "a very high-grade blockage."'

A 70%+ sludge factor in that artery is not a good sign. While the operation does have an overall rate of success, sludge there means sludge other places. I am no MD, but I do not think this is a hopeful case.

Come to think of it, I've also worked with one of his nephew's wives, Sheila Rauch Kennedy, and Jackie O. as well. Troubled but gracious people, nevertheless.

I grew up in Massachusetts. Cannot stand the man's politics. But, I have heard he has a sense of humor and will compromise with the other side to get things done (unlike Barry Obama). That family has gone through tremendous tragedies. I wish Senator Kennedy well.

re: #222 victor_yugo

Still nothing on Drudge. I wonder what gives? Maybe just because it's Saturday...

I know, Drudge must be fishing...

Best wishes to him and his family.

re: #240 shane

So Ted,
How is Mary Jo?

Grow up...This is not the time for these jokes. Go to the Daily Kos if you want to be a jerk...

Growing up in MA, I had the chance to shake hands with him once. Was a great guy.

And, like most everyone here, I do not like his politics but I definitely pray for a quick recovery, speedy retirement, and a lengthy and happy life.

#230 galloping granny

Baby boom has nothing to do with a 'generation' (which btw is 20 years, 10 year old humans don't reproduce). I have seen many times in many different models for varying purposes that the baby boom generation does in fact run from 1946-1964. Here are some of those places:

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
[Link: www.aginghipsters.com...]

this last one is from the US Census bureau. Notice it is from 1990 and talks about Baby boomers, whose ages run from 26-44:

[Link: www.census.gov...]

As someone who was born in 59 I have always been called a baby boomer. As a matter of fact, yours is the first time I have ever seen anyone dispute that fact.

Of course, one hopes for the best. Well... at least decent humans will hope so. Can't help but think of the glee that erupted from the left upon the announcements of Alzheimer's and then the eventual death of both Reagan and Heston. Many committed leftists bragged about keeping a bottle of champaign in the fridge, ready to celebrate Reagan's passing. This from the party of compassion. You, know... the "good guys".

A lot of hmo's won't operate or treat unless there is 70% blockage of vessel. Not that Kennedy is in an HMO.

other than that why say anything else?

Best wishes to the Kennedy family.

re: #226 galloping granny

From the article from the US Census Bureau that is in the post if you click 'baby boomer':

In 2006, the oldest of the baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, will turn 60 years old. Among the Americans celebrating their 60th will be our two most recent presidents, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Other well-known celebrities reaching this milestone include Cher, Donald Trump, Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts relating to, perhaps, our most celebrated generation.

My oldest is a 'baby boomer'...daughter was born in Dec. 1965, so she and the other 2 younger sons have no such claim to fame. ;)

My prayers to him and his family.

Hopefully it is merely a precaution, and at worst, only a mild infarction and he recovers quickly and fully.

re: #244 jaynumber13

I grew up in Brighton and Newton...

Strokes are not cool. I hope he recovers okay

While I certainly don't agree with Teddy's brand of politics, a stroke is something I'd never wish on anybody, because the outcome can range from a complete recovery to CVS/coma (like Ariel Sharon) or death. I certainly wish for a complete and speedy recovery for Senator Kennedy and send prayers to his family at their time of need.

Bulletin on radio: MGH spokesman says no stroke, he suffered a 'seizure'.

re: #254 NY Nana

Bulletin on radio: MGH spokesman says no stroke, he suffered a 'seizure'.

Foxnews (TV) Is saying the same thing as well.

re: #254 NY Nana
Cape Cod Hospital couldn't evaluate and stabilize a seizure? Sounds like he is receiving a different standard of care than the average health care consumer would receive.

re: #208 Red_State_Envy

Like my beautiful Mother says, “if you can’t say something nice about a person, say nothing at all”. Therefore, I submit two things I greatly admire about the Senior Senator from Massachusetts:

1. He’s Irish -- how can you top that?!
2. He has a dog, named "Slash". My little girl loves dogs!

Seriously, I said a prayer for all of today’s stroke victims, which covers Ted as well.

I think that his dog is actually named "Splash" (no joke).

May Christ have mercy on him and his family.

While by all accounts his personal behaviors were often as repulsive as his politics, I will wish the man a speedy recovery and a long retirement.

re: #94 The Other Les

I shall decline to comment.

Same here...

Fox News just headline just said Sen Kennedy suffered a seizure. I'm an Epileptic, and it's always a frightening experience not only for me, but those who witness them also. I wish you well Senator Kennedy.

re: #255 MilkOfMalfeasance

Now the radio says it was a Kennedy family spokesman..I just put the TV on Fox...Geraldine Ferraro. Ugh.

re: #254 NY Nana

Bulletin on radio: MGH spokesman says no stroke, he suffered a 'seizure'.

seizure?

brain tumor
meningitis
alcohol related.
infectious

Let's hope it's something more benign. He is somebody's grandfather. We must hope for the best for him and his family
Glad to see the response here has been respectful.
But then I would expect no less from lizards.

Kennedy Hospitalized After Suffering Seizure
Senator Underwent Surgery To Clear Major Neck Artery Last October
BOSTON (WBZ) %u2015 U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy was airlifted to a Boston hospital Saturday morning after suffering an apparent seizure at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, the senator's office said Saturday afternoon.
[Link: wbztv.com...]

re: #247 big L

Teddy Kennedy authored the HMO's authorization act.

Thoughts and prayers go out to TK and family.

re: #256 snowcrash

I would say that he was transferred to MGH to make a definitive diagnosis, as they have superb facilities. SOP in the NE area, when needed. CT is closer to me, but Yale-New Haven is also superb, and NYC has a number of excellent hospitals. As a Boston native, who worked at MGH, I am partial to it.

I would hope that Joe Q. Citizen would be afforded the same in these circumstances.

I don't agree with his views but fully agree he must receive the best care available and may God Bless him and his family and wish him a speedy recovery.

re: #262 Shug

Shug,

I was just going to mention the possibility of a brain tumor...he has had 2 seizures today.

re: #261 NY Nana

Ya, she isn't my favorite either.

re: #256 snowcrash

Cape Cod Hospital couldn't evaluate and stabilize a seizure? Sounds like he is receiving a different standard of care than the average health care consumer would receive.

What planet are you living on? This is not Canada and he is a US Senator that happens to be filthy rich and a Massachusetts icon. Of course he isn't receiving the same standard of care as the average joe.

re: #260 sngnsgt

One of my DIL's has seizure disorder that was only diagnosed when our almost 6 year old granddaughter had a grand mal 2 years ago, and was rushed to a major med. center in NJ, that also specializes in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. She has had 2 since, and is on meds. They are considering taking her off the meds next month when she turns 6, as it is nearly 2 years since her last one.

My DIL 'spaces' out..but was never diagnosed until she was questioned re family history on her side and mentioned it.

Take care...be well!

Get well soon, Senator.

re: #270 galloping granny

What planet are you living on? This is not Canada and he is a US Senator that happens to be filthy rich and a Massachusetts icon. Of course he isn't receiving the same standard of care as the average joe.

and if I'm that ER doc on little ol cape cod and he has a mass or whatever, and my neurology consult is John Q Weekend Coverage, I want him the hell out of my emergency department ASAP.

It's called high profile patient and CYA and I'd rather not be second-guessed for the whole world even if I knew I could manage him myself.

No news on Senator Kennedy at Drudge...strange.. you would think he would put it there?

re: #175 kingronjo

One Kossack Komment:

Just had to take a look. Mostly respectful while blaming Kossacks and liberals for bad politics. A few outright haters, but generally I was pretty impressed that most of them have retained a sense of their humanity.

Many of them are over here reading what we have to say.

The read of the thread left me with one genreal impression. These people are like children being led around by Rush and Drudge. Very sad. But after reading, I do have a sense of hope that they don't really enjoy drowning kittens, they just do it for their bizarre sense of what's good of the country.

Yes, I hear and obey Rush. Operation Chaos. Yesss.
And Drudge, yes, must obey - click on advertisers.

Here kitty kitty, time for your bath!

re: #203 Dotcoman

Not to be disrespectful here, but off hand anyone here remember which campaign it was that Tedd Kennedy negotiated with the Soviet KGB to help him smear his opponent?

It came up in the news coverage yesterday over the OBambi Appeasement "if the shoe fits wear it" flap.

IIRC it was the 1980 election. Carter vs. Reagan.

Needless to say the Ol' Sovietskii Soyuz was not sanguine about the prospect of President Reagan.

re: #264 jainphx

As a retired RN with a number of MD's in my family? I think that act was the beginning of the end of decent medical care, and Shrillary totally deep sixed it.

3 of my cousins chose early retirement...all specialists.

My husband and I are both diabetics, and if I were not an RN? I do not think we would get the care we do, but even saying that, our Endocrinologist is part of what was a 2 man practice in Endocrinology..now they are 6, and have about 3 minutes to spend with a patient.

I would think that giving each American the same level of care that the US Congress gets and we pay for should be what every citizen gets; no more, no less.

re: #273 Shug

Great post...and true.

I don't much care for your politics, Teddy, but I'll drink to your health.

Hope you don't mind if it's Bushmills though, and not Jamison's.

re: #278 NY Nana

Great post...and true.

if somebody wants to take care of senators and be trailed around by kids in short white coats they can take the pay cut and get a faculty appt

;)