Live, from Hyannis, Teddy talks

U.S. News- Washington Whispers ^ | 03/17/03 | Paul Bedard

[Pokey78]

When Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy talks, people listen. It's just that his audience is shrinking. Which is why he's backing the bid to create a liberal radio network to counter all the Rush Limbaughs and Sean Hannitys out there. "I think we have to do a lot better than we're doing," Kennedy says. "I think you have to broaden out in terms of talk radio." Former Clinton spokesman Joe Lockhart, who's in on the $10 million radio plan, suggests it'll copy the GOP model by putting business and entertainment first, politics second. "If done right," he says, "it will promote the cause." Suggested hosts include Lockhart, funnyman Al Franken, and movie-maker Michael Moore. Which brings us to a devious GOP project to "help" the Dems. Donkeysmouth .com comes from conservative PR man Greg Mueller & team. The Internet site will run--unedited--outrageous Democratic quotes, like an Ohio lawmaker's comparison of Osama bin Laden to George Washington. "Call it the `Truth Squad,' " says Mueller.

[holdonnow]

I miss Foster Brooks. He did one helluva Ted Kennedy.

[fhayek]

Al Franken and Michael Moore on the same network? Be still my heart.

[mhking]

"Ted, you moronic lush!"

[sheik yerbouty]

If Teddy went for a swim(sans car), did Greenpeace escort him?

[kcvl]

Suggested hosts include Lockhart, funnyman (who says?)Al Franken, and movie-maker Michael Moore

Now all we need is Mike McCurry and Dee Dee Myers to join them. lol!

[mombonn]

"I think you have to broaden out . . .

If teddy the swimmer broadened out any more, he'd become the chappaquiddick ocean.

[PUGACHEV]

He's such an embarrassment.

[Irish Eyes]

Unbelievable line up. These people are really the meanest of the mean, not funny at all I think that the listening audience will be really limited and really hardcore. Can not imagine that it will be a success.

Who would want to sponser them?

[Libloather]

"I think we have to do a lot better than we're doing," Kennedy says.

I agree. They'll be starting from nothing. Great time to invest - I guess...

[Slyfox]

"If done right," he says, "it will promote the cause."

I just thought this little comment needed to be highlighted.

[Howlin]

Imagine, all of them on one channel!

Good thing, IMO, to band them all together!

[vigilante2]

Id like to know how much Ted is willing to invest of his own money into this talk show..not likely a nickle!My guess is they won't attract any new listeners.

[Libloather]

Former Clinton spokesman Joe Lockhart, who's in on the $10 million radio plan, suggests it'll copy the GOP model by putting business and entertainment first, politics second.

How many starving people can be fed with that $10 mil?

Say, didn't the Hildabeast get $10 mil for not doing a damn thing?

[Howlin]

Think of it this way: if they do get this up and running, we can use this as punishment for criminals. Force them to listen, 24/7.

[ZULU]

Why doesn't that bloated, fat, mindless old sot blow away??

Only in Massachusetts does the Kennedy name have an inexplicable aura of sanctity, despite a bootlegger, Mafia afiliated patriarch; a womanizing son; spawn who demonstrate an incapacity for acting like mature adults and chronically become involved in self destructive behavior; and a primary spokesman who at best, would have been found guilty of manslaughter in any other state.

Ted, get lost. Take Daschole and the entire bunch of Bolshevized clowns in the Democratic party, and volunteer as Huamn sheilds in Bagdad. We woould all be better off without miserable sots like you.

[DoughtyOne]

Yeah, they listen alright. They listen to see if they hear it when he hits the floor.

[malia]

Kennedy say "I think we have to do a lot better than we're doing," Kennedy says.

You can not be what you are not!!! Face it!!!!The best of your party is what we all see - from Daschle, Clinton, Edwards, and last and least - Kennedy. You guys have wasted it!!!

[DennisR]

Not sure this is a really good idea. During desperate times, men do desperate things. After being subjected to this drivel for just a few minutes, the criminals will be able to jump over high fences, run through thick brick walls, and dodge guards' bullets just to escape. Parole is bad enough--we just do not want these guys back on the streets now, do we? :)

[BIGZ]

ROTFLMAO