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Rep. Patrick Kennedy Returns to Treatment for Substance Abuse
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Posted on 06/12/2009 9:33:56 AM PDT by Sig Sauer P220
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To: Sig Sauer P220
The Kennedy family is like the Bonaparte family was in France: because one member of the family was talented, the others have a sense of entitlement.
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posted on
06/12/2009 9:50:56 AM PDT
by
popdonnelly
(The greatest crimes in history have been perpetrated by governments. You've been warned.)
To: Sig Sauer P220
Kennedy left for treatment earlier this week, said a close associate who didn’t want to be identified.
Since the 2006 incident, the associate said, Kennedy often goes to the Mayo Clinic for one- or two-day stints without anyone knowing.
This time, Kennedy and his aides realized the stay would be longer and more aggressive and decided to put out a statement.
There was no “culminating event” this time, the associate said, and he did not think it was related to Edward Kennedy’s ongoing battle with brain cancer.
“He’s human,” the source said of Patrick Kennedy. “He has good days and bad days. This is a part of his effort to make sure there are more good days than bad days.”
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/12/kennedy.treatment/?iref=hpmostpop
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posted on
06/12/2009 9:51:21 AM PDT
by
maggief
(I)
To: raccoonradio
The title is what Howie would refer to as “A Standing Headline”. I’ll be listening.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:02:00 AM PDT
by
massgopguy
(I owe everything to George Bailey)
To: raccoonradio
The title is what Howie would refer to as “A Standing Headline”. I’ll be listening.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:02:29 AM PDT
by
massgopguy
(I owe everything to George Bailey)
To: Sig Sauer P220
...I got a hunch he’s cleaning up because he wants Teddy’s seat...the Kennedys feel it’s their hereditary right to have that seat in the Senate....they’re such pukes; the whole lot of them!
To: Sig Sauer P220
I wonder what he was caught doing while under the influence to trigger another vacation in the Kennedy wing of the Mayo Clinic?
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:07:59 AM PDT
by
DakotaRed
(What happened to the country I fought for?)
To: Sig Sauer P220
If he was a Republican, this would be on every channel.
To: ColoradoUSA
stigma associated with mental illnesses,
It comes from being a liberal. Change your mindset, let truth enter and you won't need 'rehab'.
To: STONEWALLS
he wants Teddys seat
I believe you are right!
To: Sig Sauer P220
People of Rhode Island need to get rid of him!
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:21:51 AM PDT
by
CPT Clay
(Pick up your weapon and follow me.)
To: Sig Sauer P220
It’s okay people. He’s a Kennedy and a member of Congress. He doesn’t go by the rules.
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:45:29 AM PDT
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote.)
To: popdonnelly
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:49:49 AM PDT
by
yankeedame
("Oh, I can take it but I'd much rather dish it out.")
To: Sig Sauer P220
A Kennedy checking himself back into Rehab ——
Translation: Got caught screwing someone else’s wife!
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:53:57 AM PDT
by
TRY ONE
(NUKE the unborn gay whales!)
To: Sig Sauer P220
how is it that the common folk must be drug tested to stay employed and government officials just do whatever they please
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posted on
06/12/2009 10:59:29 AM PDT
by
RIGHTWING WACKO FROM MASS.
(Better to have and not need than to need and not have...my theory on gun control)
To: Sig Sauer P220
If I were the cops, I’d check all waterways around Kennedy’s house ASAP-there may be a submerged car with a blonde in it behind his sudden decision........
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:02:47 AM PDT
by
Mac from Cleveland
(How to make a small fortune in the Obama era--first, start off with a big fortune....)
To: TRY ONE
>>checking himself back into
Rehab There's an Amy Winehouse song parody in here somewhere...
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:10:52 AM PDT
by
raccoonradio
(This is Massachusetts. We're stupid.)
To: Sig Sauer P220
He doesn’t need rehab, he needs a hobby. I suggest flying, chasing mob molls, or perhaps skiing.
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:16:01 AM PDT
by
LouD
("against all enemies, foreign and domestic...")
To: Sig Sauer P220
As a recovering alcoholic (13 years), I full well understand his ongoing struggle. Many days, in many ways, it isn't easy. It is a lifetime problem. I don't have experience with prescription drugs, but can't imagine it is any easier. Few people are aware of the level of functionality even active alcoholics achieve. Most of those I meet in the rooms are active successful people that were that way while still drinking. The bum on the street is the stereotype and not representative. Many of you work, associate and have personal relationships with folks you don't even know are friends of Bill W.or even active alcoholics. That's why “anonymous is part of the name. Personally, I care nothing for my own anonymity. I gave that up years ago.
I agree with nothing this man stands for, but wish him success in his quest for sobriety. I hope he is doing it for the right reason. If he is not, he will fail.
Ultimately, we alcoholics are responsible for our actions. We accept that as part of our being. At this moment he seems to have done that. As human beings, let's hope he succeeds.
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:29:39 AM PDT
by
pennboy
To: RIGHTWING WACKO FROM MASS.
how is it that the common folk must be drug tested to stay employed and government officials just do whatever they pleaseAfter knowing a few alcoholics in my life, if he has to keep checking himself in to dry out for a couple of days like this, there's little doubt that he's way past the point where his day cannot start without a blast or three. Without it, the Morning Shakes would be more than obvious.
I'd bet the farm that he couldn't pass a breathalyzer 90% of the time he is in the Capital Building, casting votes to enact laws that determine how WE live OUR lives.
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posted on
06/12/2009 11:38:52 AM PDT
by
digger48
To: Sig Sauer P220
This is not about being a Kennedy or having money - this is about living with the stigma of living with mental illness and being treated with disrespect by society. I know because I've lived with mental illness my entire life though I function like the general population because I take medication but for those who know I may as well wear a t-shirt with mentally ill written across it.
If I see a doctor for any reason, I never disclose my mental illness because they immediately forget that I'm there for possibly a sinus infection etc and zero in on my mental illness. Our society has a long way to go in this area. By the way, I'm neither a Kennedy nor am I wealthy.
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posted on
09/04/2009 10:11:53 AM PDT
by
medley2
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