Audacity of Truth
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"Rahm Emanuel is son of the devil's spawn. He is an individual who would sell his mother to get a vote. He would strap his children to the front end of a steam locomotive."
-Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) on Obama's COS, 3/7/10
Velvet Lair- Legends March 18, 2010
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- The adventures of the lady spider killer continue March 11, 2010
- Intermission February 19, 2010
- People who allow their dogs to poop in other people’s yards February 16, 2010
- Big Government
- Hot Air
- Open thread: House votes coming; Update: Ryan, Pence videos added; Update: 219-212; Update: GOP’s hail mary fails; Update: Roll added
- Last gasp: GOP may try to kill the bill by forcing a vote on Stupak’s language; Update: Pro-life group strips Stupak of award
- Pence to Stupak: You traded 30 years of pro-life law for a promise from the most pro-abortion president in history
- Michelle Malkin
- Attorneys general launch lawsuit backlash against Demcare
- The gloater-in-chief: “Another stone laid in the foundation of the American dream;” Pelosi jokes: “No money exchanged hands (laughter);” Slaughter: “There is nothing now that we can’t tackle”
- Consequences: Stupak stripped of “Defender of Life” award
- Jake Tapper
- Legal Insurrection
- Lynn Sweet
RIP, Ted Kennedy
Via the Boston Globe:
Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who carried aloft the torch of a Massachusetts dynasty and a liberal ideology to the citadel of Senate power, but whose personal and political failings may have prevented him from realizing the ultimate prize of the presidency, died at his home in Hyannis Port last night after a battle with brain cancer. He was 77.
“We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever,’’ his family said in a statement. “We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness, and opportunity for all. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them without him.’’
It’s no secret that conservatives have had significant political differences with Senator Kennedy and most of his family for decades, but I’m with Michelle – I’ll put those aside today, in spite of how I’m sure there will be those in his party and the mainstream media who will use his death to push for the public option in the ObamaCare bill, and instead will send thoughts and prayers their way.
Tomorrow, as they say, is another day.
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Right Now Mary Jo is telling Ted how much she forgives him. Heaven is going to be an awesome place. My prayers go out to this family. – Lorica
Right now Mary Jo’s family is celebrating.
Somehow, I don’t think ol’ “Ted” makes it into Heaven…but of course, that’s not for me to decide; I suspect that I’m correct, though.
I’m thankful daily I’m not the one who decides salvation for anyone, including myself.
That said, there are certain standards given in the Bible that help us assess the everlasting fate of one’s soul.
By those standards, I would question whether “The Swimmer” was saved, but will know when I reach the other shore.
In the meantime, comfort to his family, and rest for those who loved him.
Having lived in Massachusetts the first 50 years of my life I never had a kind word for the man and will not start now.
Mary Jo RIP
Gentlemen, we have no idea what went on in his last days, you know that there are some faithful still in that family, and it is my belief that most men, when faced with their mortality, will reach out to our Lord and Savior, and be saved, even if it is a death bed salvation. That is suppose to be the hope of all Christians, and it is most definatly mine.
I am not a big fan in anyway of Ted, but it is Jesus who does decide, and He died so that all men could come to Him, even Ted. – Lorica
In view of the tremendous respect the people of Massachusetts must have for the Senator’s monumental legacy, it would seem only fitting that his seat be retired in perpetuity. Allow no one, ever, to attempt to fill the seat so long and masterfully occupied by the “Lion of the Senate.”
When I first heard the news this morning, my mind flashed to a scene: Senator Kennedy arrives at the Pearly Gates prepared to recount his life, only to find Mary Jo filling in for St. Peter.
Mean-spirited of me, but I smiled.
Mary Jo Kopechne July 26, 1940 – July 18, 1969
Ted Kennedy did not pay for his crimes on this earth. I’m not sure how that plays in eternity, but my sense of justice says it should make things more hellish on his soul. Forgiveness is not mine to give, and if Mary Jo Kopechne were a member of my family, it would not be a gift I would give Ted Kennedy. As an American, I won’t forgive all the damage socialist Ted Kennedy brought on generations of Americans. Let God deal with this sorry excuse for a human. R.I.P. Mary Jo.
You never know, he might meet some of the soldiers and other victims of IRA violence as well. Of course, it is not for me to decide what happens afterwards but I do have opinions of people’s behaviour on earth.
Once again, class wins out. Great job, Sistah! Maybe we can start a new era of civility and … nevermind. You can’t win a war when you’re the only one playing by the rules. *sigh*
Ted Kennedy,Do you think they will name a bridge or body of water after him?
ST said:
It’s already started.
It speaks volumes about the difference between the left and the right in this country. On the right, respectful thoughts and prayers for the family. On the left, renewed political exploitation.
Class is something his brothers had.
Class was something old-style liberals had most of the time.
Class was an unknown quality to him. And to most the Democrats in Congress today.
GWR – yep, I just noticed a bit about that at Malkin’s site. Sometimes the left is truly classless.
What do you want to bet his funeral will make the Paul Wellstone one look dignified and non-partisan?
Once a fierce Kennedy admirer, he lost credibility with me when he endorsed Obama and compared him to his brother Jack. His brother Jack who faced down the Russians, risked his life for his men in World War II, and was murdered while in service to his country. Comparing John Kennedy to a junior senator whose credentials were suspect was, in my opinion, a travesty to President Kennedy’s memory. It is absolutely correct that John and Robert were class personified. I shed many tears for both of them. Today my eyes are dry.
It’s interesting how the donks cater to the voters. Back when Kerry would have had to resign if he’d become president (and Romney, a Republican, was governor of MA) they were afraid Romney would appoint a Republican to succeed Kerry, so they rushed through a change in the law (ignoring the fact MA would only have one senator for nearly 5 months) stating the replacement senator could only earn that status if elected in a special election.
Now that there’s only the slight danger that a Republican could be elected in that special election, they are whining that MA will only have 1 senator for the next 5 months.
Gosh, I’m surely glad their concern about equal representation in the U.S. Senate has nothing to do with political concerns.
‘Course, if they were honest they’d do away with elections altogether because the voters can be so fickle sometimes and elect a Republican to what should, nationwide, rightfully belong to the Democrats. After all, they are the only ones with the common man at heart, right?
Maybe he was the “Lion of the Senate”, but he was also the “Pu**y of Chappaquiddick”.
Edited – language. –ST
I concur. I adored John as he was elected on my 12th birthday. He was proud of this country, a hero in WWII, would never have apologized for the USA, and by today’s standards–would be a conservative. I shuddered when someone compared John Kerry to JFK because their respective war records were 180-degrees out. I was in the Navy when Kerry was trashing the military in the Senate. I don’t know what happens to politicians when they have money, fame, and power. . . but it is not good. I don’t want to appear insensitive but Kennedy’s last effort was to over turn the law he had passed when Mitt Romney was governor: a true LIBERAL to the end. While he was receiving premiere treatment for his cancer, he was trying to force the American people to accept ObamaCare that would deny us the same privileges at 77. Ironic!
May God bless Senator Ted Kennedy and his family. What does God teach us if not forgiveness and sympathy for everyone who is welcomed into salvation?
From his brother’s Eulogy, to his victory speech, to singing in public. He was at the very least a personality for the liberals. One that they are proud of and have forgiven him a lot for.
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My main point here is forgiveness, but I pray that the person who replaces him can follow a lighter path.
How about a more legal and sober path?
Forgiveness is for what one is done to, but that forgiveness does not necessarily come with deliberately allowing continuing abuse when one has the power to stop the abuse.
And as far as “forgiveness and sympathy for everyone who is welcomed into salvation?” goes, there is another quote from the Bible, “By their fruits ye shall know them.”
And if we look at the murdering drunken sot that he was, it’s difficult to imagine he was “welcomed into salvation”, but again, I’m not the judge of his soul, thank God (literally), only what he was like here on earth.
You said that you are putting aside your differences today, but over half of your own thoughts are about how people will be using Ted Kennedy as a weapon and about how conservatives have had differences with Ted Kennedy.
Whatever our political persuasions, the man just died. We all have our ideologies, and even though we all know that tomorrow is another day, can’t we just have one day that is peaceful and non-partisan to just honor someone who will forever be a part of our history? I’m not saying we have to like his values, but I think we can all agree that he cared passionately about his job. I love what I do, and I don’t think I could ever do it for more than 45 years.
R.I.P.
At last!!! Both houses are free of a Kennedy. May it always be so.
Let’s put someone HONEST in Teddy-boy’s seat! And someone with ethics! Now wouldn’t that be a change? Glad the Kennedy’s are GONE! I welcome someone to prove their honesty – cause it doesn’t exist – that’s why Jackie bailed!