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[Ted] Kennedy 'very ill' ... A Kennedy update
Chicago Sun Times ^ | September 19, 2008 | Michael Sneed

Posted on 09/20/2008 7:11:28 AM PDT by Zakeet

Sneed hears the health of U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, whose bravura in the face of a cancerous brain tumor resulted in a surprise appearance and speech at the Democratic National Convention, is sadly going downhill.

• • Backshot: "He gave every ounce of courage to attend that convention, where an attack of kidney stones caused him to be delivered by ambulance," said a source.

• • Update: "And although he still goes sailing every day at 2 p.m., he is getting weaker and weaker. He's a very ill man. It's been said he could have three weeks, three months or three years . . . but I wouldn't bet three years."

(Excerpt) Read more at suntimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Massachusetts
KEYWORDS: 110th; cancer; democrat; kennedy; kennedyfamily; senate; tedkennedy
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To: ajwharton
Let's call it his penance . Perhaps Gods will but he has never renounced his idiotic version of that day . Can one gain absolution by confessing to 1st or 2nd degree murder in the waining hours of ones life after living a rich and extravagant life such as he ? I feel the most for Mary Jo's family and not the Kennedy clan . I do not wish such a terrible thing on anyone , but Ted has always been a creep .I find no joy in his demise either . . .
41 posted on 09/20/2008 7:37:35 AM PDT by lionheart 247365 (( S.P.E.C.I A.L.= ,,,,,,,, Sarah Palin's Executive Credentials Intimidate Angry Liberals ))
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To: oldfart

The thousands of FReepers who are silent on this thread may just be agreeing with you. Many will say nothing bad about a dying man, so they remain silent.


42 posted on 09/20/2008 7:37:41 AM PDT by TN4Liberty (The first amendment doesn't end with "...as long as nobody is offended.")
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To: BellStar
I hate he is associated with my beloved sport of Sailing!

The wind fills all sails.

But all boats are not heading to the same port...

43 posted on 09/20/2008 7:38:12 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (Wise men beware the Bear.)
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To: dsat4life

The Rats will politicize his death and make it a monument for Universal Health Care and socialist policies. Expect a full blown DNC ass kissing festival in the hopes of drumming up votes and support for the Messiah. I think we need to talk about Mary Jo and what a creep Tubby Kennedy was.


44 posted on 09/20/2008 7:40:55 AM PDT by NoobRep
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To: Zakeet

I have always thoroughly detested the man. And I take no pleasure in his plight. Yes, he was rotten and worthless both in politics and personal life and I will not say anything nice about him after he is gone like so many Republicans will.


45 posted on 09/20/2008 7:41:41 AM PDT by all the best
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To: Oldexpat
We can only hope that his replacement will be of higher character, but there isn’t much chance of that.

It will be Caroline! Bet on on it!

46 posted on 09/20/2008 7:42:35 AM PDT by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation)
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To: mlocher

LOL


47 posted on 09/20/2008 7:43:53 AM PDT by Ace the Biker (I wasn't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could.)
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To: oldfart
Well, the mods may zot my remarks but I’ll be damned if I’ll ever say anything nice about that SOB.

So basically I'll be banned if I change my tagline to read,

"You can never have too many Dead Kennedys"

48 posted on 09/20/2008 7:46:09 AM PDT by meowmeow (In Loving Memory of Our Dear Viking Kitty (1987-2006))
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To: HEY4QDEMS
Romney will go for it. IMO.

I thought Romney moved to California.

49 posted on 09/20/2008 7:46:30 AM PDT by ItsForTheChildren
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To: caver

Princess Di got the coverage Mother Theresa deserved but died at the same time and the media choose a sinner like me over a saint like her! Water seeks it’s on level.


50 posted on 09/20/2008 7:46:47 AM PDT by BellStar (Gov. Palin is a Champ!)
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To: Zakeet
He has been the epitome of the limousine liberal. So now his misspent and self-indulgent life is coming to an end. One hopes that there is at least some contrition there.
51 posted on 09/20/2008 7:46:58 AM PDT by Malesherbes
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To: Zakeet

Thanks for the news, all other comments withheld.


52 posted on 09/20/2008 7:47:27 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Vote McWhatshisname and PALIN)
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To: KoRn

It’s not possible to predict definitely how long he will survive. My brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June 2005. The doctors were able to remove only 20% of it during surgery. He had radiation, but they didn’t hold out much hope. The doctors said he had about six months to live. He is still with us. Still walking and talking, although he has memory problems and tires easily.


53 posted on 09/20/2008 7:48:17 AM PDT by bluegirl
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To: Zakeet

A friend died from same illness....not pleasant to witness....wonder how much time he spend using a cell-phone....


54 posted on 09/20/2008 7:49:40 AM PDT by thinking
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To: Zakeet

I wonder if the DNC is encouraging him to die just before the election for the sympathy vote?


55 posted on 09/20/2008 7:50:02 AM PDT by CanaGuy (Go Harper!)
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To: wideawake

“For his sake, I hope he makes a thorough general confession while he is still lucid.”

Too late. That drunken slob hasn’t been lucid in decades.


56 posted on 09/20/2008 7:50:59 AM PDT by hdstmf
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To: Zakeet

Same cancer got my brother-in-law last year. He was diagnosed with it in 2003, and they went in and removed it. It was in remission for about 4 years, but when it came back it came with a vengeance. We barely had time to get down to see him after finding out it had come back. There was nothing they could do this time.


57 posted on 09/20/2008 7:50:59 AM PDT by USMA 92
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To: MAD-AS-HELL

Good grief. Hatefulness hurts you more than it does the one hated.

Chill out. Life is better than dwelling on evil wishes for others.


58 posted on 09/20/2008 7:51:32 AM PDT by ClancyJ
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To: mimaw

If you enjoy dwelling on hatred and vitrol, DU might be a perfect site - there is so much of it there.

But, there is an awful lot we can do to win this election rather than wasting time on hate on the internet.

Teddy will not be reading this and no one else cares.


59 posted on 09/20/2008 7:52:57 AM PDT by ClancyJ
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To: NoobRep

Maybe you can forgive him—I can’t. Of course, I’m not sure who to blame: him or the voters who kept sending him back to the Congress. He was a man who rode the legacy of his better brothers all his life.


60 posted on 09/20/2008 7:53:43 AM PDT by rbg81 (DRAIN THE SWAMP!!)
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