Kennedy Legacy has died before Teddy
May 26, 2008 Posted in News-ish
We here at COED are trying, ever so valiantly, to smarten things up a little bit between hot WAG’s features. As the oldest one in the group here, I thought it only right to do a brief history lesson. Ever since Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with cancer, people speak of his as a die-hard patriot and politician of the masses.
Let me tell you, straight up, that is an insult to patriots and politicians everywhere.
After John and Robert, the Kennedy legacy has floundered into a giant pool of elitist self-serving bureaucracy. Ted Kennedy has ridden the coat-tails of archival sound bites and promises of a new day from the 60’s. His legacy can be recently traced back to trying to help Michael Skakel get away with murder as he once did. Few in our generation remember the havoc little Teddy caused while running rampant throughout the country in a quasi-alcoholic haze.
I spent several years in the military and have been shot and beaten for my country. I don’t consider myself a patriot, though I am aspiring. Somehow Ted Kennedy is a patriot after successfully dodging any military service of any kind? I think not. If his political policies had led to a revolutionary disassociation with bi-partisan politics – I might be inclined to argue that should receive a patriotic merit badge, but just being a liberal democrat does not a patriot make.
Since being diagnose, publications all throughout the U.S. have been on good behavior with regards to their retrospections on past Kennedy exploits. That is fine in the current politically-correct regime we are being stifled with, but even moderate democrat friends of mine at liberal Conde Naste publications are finding it a little hard to swallow. One shared with me the plans, already in place, for huge pieces that will parallel the milestones of Ted Kennedy politics to those of his relatives. In not wanting to come off as one sided, I looked feverishly for major Ted Kennedy initiatives that led to a greater America. Therefore, I am forced to ask our readers to please present any legislation presented by Senator Kennedy that would in any way, make one of his constituents proud to be so.
I tried – no such luck.
Have an Amazing V-Day
10 Commandments of Casual Sex
Hot Girls Take a Good Photo
Would She Pull a Scarlett Johansson?
Keira Knightle Reminds You Why You Lust Her
This is Our Birthday Cake
Arianny Celeste Throws in the Towel
Puppy Conan Should Happen Ever
Stars Who Got Revenge on Their Ex
Sexiest Things in America
How to Beat Popular Game Show
Why Candice Swanpoel is Our Favorite Angel
What in the WORLD is an editorial of this nature doing on this website?! Whatever the editor's personal feelings on Ted Kennedy or his politics, this piece is infinitely more tasteless than the normal subject matter of this website. Leave the "history lessons" for those qualified to give them. Even a cursory attempt at researching Sen. Kennedy's legislative history would reveal the countless ways that the vast majority of American's lives are better off as a result of his public service. You, on the other hand, comb the web for smut and other mindless drivel to regurgitate on your webpage. Save your commentary for topics on which you are qualified to give it.
Matthew – comment appreciated, but check the role-call on some of the important legislation, and then follow that down to legislation initiated by Sen. Kennedy. Not to mention the fact that you don't seem to refute that he got away with killing someone?
This article is a welcome surprise! Not only are we being bombarded by the police of political-correctness, but "revisionist" historians are attempting to rewrite history to make heroes into cowards and vice versa. Case in point: Ted Kennedy.
He has done little aside from questioning the motives of conservatives.
It's interesting to note how those promoting tolerance and acceptance refuse to tolerate criticism of themselves or questionable heroes like Mr. Kennedy.
I clicked on "read more" to possibly find some discussion about Kennedy's policies. What do I get? A look into his personal history, being a "quasi-alcoholic," general pronouncements about the Kennedy "legacy", patriotism , and the omnipresent "politically-correct" cry of suffering. But I shouldn't be surprised. A lot of political discourse in the media is really I think that a lot of politicians are opportunists
I know this isn't technically a political website, but I actually don't mind political articles.
Sorry, I accidentally clicked post comment before I finished my post. Anyway, point is, there are probably a lot of people who don't think he was a great politician, or who disagree with his views, but it's no reason to bring up facts that , though they may true, are irrelevant and don't contribute much to the discussion anymore than the National Enquirer or TMZ would.
Very well said. Kennedy demonstrates everything that is wrong with US politics. Starting with the elitism he represents. They are not and never were Camelot they were parasites. I would hazard that this little clan of inbreds has done more to damage this country then any dynasty ever.
Kennedy is just the face of what is wrong with American politics.
Our political system has degenerated into a me-first, win-at-all-costs race where little concern is shown for what is actually best for this country as long as my party is in control.
Typically when I'm trying to make a point and come off as even a little credible…I proofread.
I've lived in Massachusetts my whole life and couldn't agree more. People here are obsessed with the Kennedy's to the point where we will continue to elect someone that actually killed someone. While I feel horrible that he is so sick, it doesn't take away from the fact that he is a public figure and people should still be able to criticize his policies and political history without fear of being labeled heartless because they're criticizing someone with a brain tumor.
One less living kennedy is a good thing. It seen karma may have the last word after all
Ted Kennedy served in the Army for two years. Nice to see you know what you're talking about.
How about the fact that he helped create Pell Grants to help low income students afford college?