Slog - Comments on Kennedy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy The Kennedy signs are being distributed throughout the floor, so a Kennedy is up—the word is Ted Kennedy will be making an appearance, though Caroline will probably be the only one to speak. OK, so it's just Caroline for now: "I'm here tonight to pay tribute to two men who have changed my life—and the life of this country: Barack Obama and Ted Kennedy." The repeated refrain is "Teddy is your senator too." Caroline's droll delivery doesn't punch it up much, but if the man makes an appearance all will be forgotten. And... she introduces a video tribute, featuring testimonials... Copyright 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:22:05 -0800 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:41:25 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball A giant.

And in what could be his last major speech to a national audience, he mentions gay rights -- directly, not in a veiled reference to "all people."

God speed, Senator.

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113555 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113555 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:40:16 -0800 Comment by P to the J It's nice to listen to politicians who have a command of the English language.

]]> P to the J http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113560 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113560 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:44:45 -0800 Comment by kerri harrop I will always love Teddy Kennedy. He really did a great job tonight, and looks fantastic.

]]> kerri harrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113561 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113561 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:45:09 -0800 Comment by RHETT ORACLE ...and what Joe Biden said on Saturday: "The reckoning is now."

]]> RHETT ORACLE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113595 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113595 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:29:21 -0800 Comment by It's Mark Mitchell I am SICK that I missed this speech. Aargh.

]]> It's Mark Mitchell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113641 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113641 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:36 -0800 Comment by It's Mark Mitchell Watched it on the youtubes.

His sense of humor intact, and a sense of hope after all he's seen. An amazing man, and there will never be another like him.

We're lucky to have a man like that on our side.

]]> It's Mark Mitchell http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113643 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113643 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:28:55 -0800 Comment by kid icarus Wonderful and moving words from both Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama tonite. They both managed to evoke some pretty heartfelt emotions in me from long distance, can't imagine what it must be like to actually be there. Outstanding!

]]> kid icarus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113644 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113644 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:29:09 -0800 Comment by drewl Anyone have a good link to TK's speech?

]]> drewl http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113647 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113647 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:08 -0800 Comment by John Bailo Dear God! It sounds like the tired reunion of the Democrat Class of '72!

Where's George McGovern and Muskie? They're dead, right? Well, someone haul in all those "freshmen" Congress People from the Early 70s so they can relieve the Negative Income Tax and "Workfare".

I want to hear a 60 hour debate between Bella Abzug (dead, right?) and Betty Friedan on why Norman Mailer (dead, right?) can't insert his 500 page "plank" in the platform.

]]> John Bailo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113680 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113680 2008 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:08:02 -0800 Comment by John It was a super beginning - best possible - the last thing America expected was a major speech in prime time from so very ill Senator Kennedy, remember he was an early Obama supporter.

A total buzz. Visual WOW. The bar I was at were on their feet cheering. The man could die at any moment.

Caroline is really in the center stage and that is great too. She is well spoken and credible. She will be in politics soon. It looks like it is her milieu.

TO fuck head John above, you have the common sense of an insect, history in your view and you scoff - stupid and shallow and shrill and boring - indeed. Go back to your stupor.

]]> John http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113688 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113688 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:17:38 -0800 Comment by Ava Maria Bella debating with who? Where do I get a ticket?

Oh, call an angel. Will do.

]]> Ava Maria http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113689 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113689 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:25:48 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger Oddly the retrospective on Teddy missed the part about Chappaquiddick and the uncomfortable moment at the 1980 Democratic Convention where Kennedy avoided shaking hands with Jimmy Carter. Talk about cherry picking the moments for the video!

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113724 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113724 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:14:53 -0800 Comment by Karlheinz Arschbomber Cato -
And I expect the Rebumblicans will neglect to show the image of ol' pappy McCain hugging Prez Chimp with his head buried deep in Chimp's abdomen, on his way down...

]]> Karlheinz Arschbomber http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113770 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113770 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:44:34 -0800 Comment by RHETT ORACLE @12 - didn't mention Chappaquiddick? How observant. Be sure to note at the RNC convention whether the names of 4,147 Americans who've died in Iraq are mentioned. At least Teddy had the balls to attend Mary Jo's funeral. Bush been to any servicemen's funerals? Didn't think so. So inconvenient to attend funerals where you might be viewed as the deceased's murderer.

]]> RHETT ORACLE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113923 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1113923 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:51:04 -0800 Comment by Wow Who knew Democrats would not be able to handle people being critical of their won party? Stop acting like Republican sheep and be skeptical. Remember, it was another Democrat who signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, the second time a President signed discrimintation against Gays and Lesbians into law. The same guy signed into law "don't ask don't tell".

Spare us all your blind devotion to the Democratic Party, they are only the lesser evil of the two choices. Besides, would YOU want to get into the car with Ted Kennedy?

]]> Wow http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1114065 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/08/kennedy#c1114065 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:41:25 -0800