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) ― 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: #40 jcm

Ted Kennedy is a staunch advocate of liberal socialist principles, and is one of the most influential and enduring icons of his party.

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

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.

...another amazing incoherent post

/PIMF

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

God bless, Mr. Kennedy.

re: #59 Anna

Charles, clean up on post #56.

what's your problem?

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: #64 JammieWearingFool

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

I did not wish him ill

just ceaned up a quote

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". Hmmmm....