Nice song, stirring lyrics, great thing to do, fantastic that Kennedy & Hatch were able to put their differences aside, TREMENDOUS examples--both of them. The only thing I can't understand here, is why on earth anyone would arrange for a guy who sounds like he's got half a pound of raw bacon stuck in his throat, to try to sing it! Who is this guy, the Marlboro Man? Joe Cocker's voice is like buttered silk compared to this guy's!
I think it's wrong to be demeaning to Ted Kennedy on a video that posts such a beautiful song. Whatever you thought of the man, this is the time to put politics aside, just for now.
It's also wrong for those to demand we give up our principles and follow Ted's dream, even if we think it's misguided and harms what America stands for. I also find it funny that no democrat will ever write any such song for any republican. I thought they were supposed to be the compassionate ones...
Im proud of Orrin Hatch to put aside partisan politics and write a tribute to a real patriot and friend opf america I dont nessicarily agree with sen hatch on the issues but he has a good heart to put politics aside and honor a brave and thoughtful senator.Senator ted Kennedy.
Stop fighting over your pet political parties and get your eyes open people! They don't give a damn about anything but your money and having power over you!
He saw in Columbia Point and Mound Bayou a model for the nation and introduced an amendment to the Economic Opportunity Act that set aside $51 million to get another 30 centers started around the country. Today, as a direct result of Sen. Kennedys vision as a 34-year-old, first-term senator, 20 million low-income Americans receive access to quality primary care at 1,200 community health centers across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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Great Man. Champion for the poor and underprivileged. I'll always remember when he visited my workplace. There was a crowd of my fellow employees all around him. I wanted to shake his hand, but he was turning around getting ready to leave. He happened to glance back and notice me. He turned back around, walked to the back of the crowd and shook my hand. A moment I shall never forget and cherish for the rest of my life.
Actually, Conservatives statistically give away a higher percentage of their income to those in need than Liberals. They believe that charity is the job of private organizations and individuals, not the government.
I think a better way to honor the great Ted Kennedy is not through song but making a difference to honor Senator Kennedy's life long wish of health care to all Americans.
I'm only 55 and I remember he got off scott free for driving while intoxicated, manslaughter and failure to render aid. This song is really disgusting.
... Have you taken a history class? John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States who served from 1961-1963, was assassinated November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Ted Kennedy is JFK's younger brother by 16 years.
And now a man who gave the GOP and the country distinguished service for decades wants to say goodbye to his friend and you don't have the decency to at least click over to the Glenn Beck chatroom and do your pontificating there? Is being decent too "politically correct" for you? Is being an asshole a traditional value now? I can't believe I was a Republican once.
So Orrin Hatch is a RINO now? Because he didn't hate Ted Kennedy? That's the measure of a Republican these days, how much they hate. Everywhere you look angry Republicans are completely disregarding any pretence of civility, acting like total bastards while telling us how morally superior they are Why are they angry? Because they lost a couple of elections? And liberals are supposed to be a bunch of crybabies, right?
This was beautiful. Though I'm only 17, I've always loved and still love Teddy so very much. I have been having such a difficult time these past few days... but this song is really uplifting. <3
Outstanding song and tribute, Sir. And, by the way, for maybe just one site, on this tragic day, can we just ONCE not bicker over left v. right? This Infantry Soldier is tired of the inhouse fighting.
Unlike most conservatives of these days, Kennedy admitted his guilt. Anyone hear about how Laura Bush killed her ex boyfriend in a drunk driving accident when she was 17?
See how it works both ways?
Ignorance is what's bringing this country down and most of them are posting comments here. Though I don't agree much with Orin, he has the balls to put politics aside to show his respect for Ted.
We all should admire and praise any man who can successfully kill a woman and get away with it. A true American for all to follow. I am honored to be a part of this country with such a magical sense of knowing that everything is " nice " and to live in the land of dreams. This is what the forefathers meant for it to be. If you call yourself great, then we should act like gods.
The Kennedy Camelont/Scamalot legacy is finally over. I was never a fan of the Kennedys so I would be a hypocrite to mourn the passing of Ted Kennedy. That's not to say I didn't hope he would be cured of his cancer. I don't wish harm on anyone but I can not feel bad that he won't be returning to the Senate.
Islamo-marxists...that's why the world thinks Americans are stupid, because you all are. Let's just split into blue and red states, see who lives better you conservitards.
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Orrin Hatch always comes down on the side of "political correctness" while striving to decieve his constituents into believing he works for them. Do not be surprised if he votes FOR obama "scare" care. He has been around far too long and one of the many RINO's that should be swept from Capitol Hill. They DO NOT represent AMERICA.
This endeavor by Hatch is further evidence that RINO's will spare nothing to make damn fools of themselves. We are in the midst of having our nation DESTROYED by the islamo-marxist wrecking ball in the whitehouse, put there thru the efforts of the kennedys and ACORN election "riggers" and this damn fool...who was put in office by his constituents to safeguard US national security...is composing tributes to one of the drunken retards responsible for the current tragic state of the nation.
Thank you for posting this beautiful song, Senator Hatch.
Sugarpuddin88, what Ted Kennedy did 40 years ago was horrible. However, I believe that he has more than redeemed himself in the contributions he has made to humanity - bettering the lives of many millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. Kennedy worked tirelessly, when he could have been living a life of leisure.
In addition, he must have gone through a personal hell of guilt all of these years.
Dear Melody..you make this troll sound like Mother Theresa. Teddy boy has always been a "pampered" sex fiend shielded by his daddys money...gimme a break. He's done nothing but push "INFANTICIDE" and "spread the wealth" legislation to keep his Massachussetts election "rigging' machine well oiled. How's the murder of 50 million plus helpless infants since 1972 sound??
It's not my call, but I seriously doubt Teddy is headed for "canonization" as a saint any time soon. The "FIX" has always been in for Teddy. Regardless of what the RINO hypocrits and islamo-marxist trolls have to say, his most spectacular achievements and those he will always be remembered by ARE: the mass murder of 50M infants, Mary Jo Kopechne AND the team rape (with Chris Dodd) of restaurant waitresses on the dining room floor.
Senator "booby" Hatch needs to spend more time looking for a way to stop that horrible health care bill that the far left is trying to foist on an American electorate that DOES NOT WANT IT, than writing ding bat songs for lawless democrat royalty.
Great great song... Senator great voice. I lost my mom on May 18th to Brain Cancer and its been difficult for me since. This song helps me greave... thank U.
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I can throw stones, I never killed anyone. I never drove drunk (I've never even BEEN drunk). I never cheated on a spouse. I never lied to protect my rapist nephew. I never had a marriage annulled after three children (!) so I could marry someone else (hypocrite). I also never passed any legislation or had two brothers murdered.
Great speech at the Kennedy Memorial Senator Hatch. The speech was moving and easy to tell that every word came from someone who cared deeply for Senator Kennedy. The poem you wrote and shared at the end brought me to tears, and for that speech I will always consider you a great man that has a genuinely good heart. I may not agree politically with you, but as you state, that does not mean I can't view you as someone good, and I have admiration for you now. I will miss Ted too.
He always was on the Senate floor fighting for the rights of the less fortunate, even swearing to speak for hrs in his 70s if it would help those less fortunate.
And, Mr. Beck, just because you fight for the poor - DOESN'T MAKE YOU A COMMUNIST!
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Maybe he can now apologize to that woman who drownded in the car he left. Sad how we idolize these people. I imagine he was loved by family and friends, and I am sorry for your loss. I imagine the family and friends miss that lady who drowned also. Tragic.
Hey Orrin -- I just heard an NPR interview with Ed Klein here on YouTube. Klein said said that Fat Ted loved and solicited the latest Chappaquiddick jokes. I suppose for elitists like Klein and yourself, that was just another manifestation of his sterling character.
That creep lived forty years longer than he ought to have.
Great song, great voice. To all of those spurting out comments about the Mary Jo incident, the majority of you talking negatively about Ted Kennedy weren't even alive 40 years ago when it took place, nor even knew the man. Everybody makes mistakes; I have made mistakes, you have made mistakes. Holding a grudge against someone and demoralizing them over something that occured 40 years ago, involving people you don't know is foolish at best - it reveals a very self-righteous and shallow mindset.
Let's be honest. Ted Kennedy had a lot of demons and he did a lot of good. He was a complex, flawed human being with great drive, strong ideals and a winning personality. His life can be summed up as follows: He couldn't sing but he sang anyway. He was flawed but he helped people. He was a thoughtful person who could act in selfish ways. He was human.
Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing this and honoring the life of one who actually devoted himself to improving the lives of so many others for so many years. Too bad about the hate-filled judgementalists who seem so prevalent here. They seem more than a bit unaffected by the words, deeds and actions of their Savior.
Ted Kennedy was the last of the great Kennedy era. He will be missed by everybody in Massachusetts. And New England. His dream of health care will come true.
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So where is the song about Mary Jo Kopechne? You remember her? She was the one your good friend left to drown in the car and then passed out on the grass..most likely drunk. The song and lyrics literally made me want to vomit. Thank God you are not my Senator.
With all these negative and poison backed statements, it your asked most they would say they they were Christians--they sure can remember his failings but forget Christ;s comment on ..he without sin...
The Senator and I have little common ground politically. But I always respect a gentleman. We will disagree... but we need not be disagreeable. The sooner that idea returns to politics, the better for all of us, Left and Right.
Thank you, Senator Hatch, for your kind thoughts and your memorial for a man you were able to call both adversary *and* friend.
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"Kennedy chose to flee the scene , leaving the young woman to die an agonising death not of drowning but of suffocation over a period of hours."
Honor him?
Kennedy had no business in the Senate,or in any public arena.
Had he donned a monk's robes and worked in a soup kitchen for the last 40 years, he might have made a small step toward redemption. He's burning in Hell right now.
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This song is godawful. I also think the horrible Hatch is trying to use Kennedy's death for political gain. I don't buy it. Thank God he doesn't represent my state.
Folks- Please suspend your political diatribes for once. Partisanship has no place in honoring another person's life and his contributions whether or not you agree with them. This is a time of mourning for this country. Please keep your negativity to yourselves if you can't say something positive.
Dear Senator Hatch, the biggest tribute you could offer to your dear friend to put aside partisanship and do the right thing. Help Kennedy's version of insurance reform pass through the senate. Convince your fellow republican senators that this is not about sticking it to the democrats or winning elections. It is about the pressing need of the american people. Thanks!
This is a very nice tribute to a great american. Nice work senator hatch its not about democrats or republicans its about thinking about americans who lost a great senator. May Teddy rest in peace and visit you in his ghost form in the senate . R.I.P. Ted Kennedy 1932-2009.
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Nice to know that if I kill another human being and use my name to land a job in the Senate and stink the joint up decades trying to figure out what disservice I can do to the taxpayers, not only will all be forgiven, but I'll even have a song written in my honor by a fellow Senate bench warmer.
Thank you Senator Hatch, this is a very nice tribute to your friend, and it gives me hope that despite political differences, there are decent people on both sides of the issues that affect our country.
Senator Hatch with all due respect if you do not get health care passed with a strong public option you will be doing your long time friend Teddy a shameful disservice. Show compassion for your fellow man. Do the work of god and care for your fellow man.
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You stupid fuck, the reason that abortions and illegal aliens ARE covered in the plan is because the courts have ruled that by virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED, it will fall into the category of routine care. Not that it could have been EXCLUDED anyway( thanks to the likes of cocksucker kennedy and the stench from the judicial bench that kennedy and his ilk have put in power,FREEDOM HATER)
You stupid fuck, the reason that abortions and illegal aliens ARE covered in the plan is because the courts have ruled that by virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED,
Based on your logic why cant i assume that this bill doesn't support the ability for a 14 year old to have an abortion without contacting her parents ?
Is it in the bill ? based on the "virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED" does it mean i can assume 14 year old will be getting abortion from this bill ?
Is it in the bill ? based on the "virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED" does it mean i can assume 14 year old will be getting abortion from this bill ?
I am not delusional, and unlike you I am not misinformed.There is no provision in any of the bills to cover illegal aliens. None. And once again, we are already paying for the uninsured -- our health care costs in this country are 70% higher than every other industrialized country in the world, and we are the only one that does not have universal health care. We are also ranked 37th in terms of quality. These are the facts, and only the facts.This is my last response. Keep drinking the Koolade.
You wouldn't know a FACT if it was sitting in your hand. but you are right about one thing, we are the only ones in the world that still have freedom to CHOOSE--we haven't turned our brain over to the collective mind of the GOV....yet.... you might want to start learning Chinese and practice standing in line to get your delusional meds. I'm through with this--I am one of the 40% that support the other 60% --gotta go to work--Obamacare is knocking at the door. keep sucking those fumes.
If politicians do good for their communities, their states, and their country. Thats great. We need more of those kind of people. They are our public servents. They work for us. When the opposite happens, what do we do? Get rid of them-----no matter what party they belong to!
How about you jerks shut up and go spout your bile on a forum somewhere? This is just a dude with a pretty good voice singing a song for his dead friend. Idiots.
How did he pay his dues? What punishment did he serve? One of the worst human beings to walk the planet! Why do some idolize this guy. He was a scum. Ask the poor waitress that he molested how great he was!
Thank you for posting this tribute to Senator Kennedy Senator Hatch. He devoted his life to "public service"!!
He will join Congressman Tip O'Neill another Boston politician who could reach across the aisle to get things done for the American people and not make it "personal"!
This is an end of an era. Condolences to the friends and family of the Senator and all those he has touched through the years. R.I.P. Senator Edward M. Kennedy! You will be missed.
The bible say to they who have not sinned throw the 1st stone, he paid his dues and he did sooo much for our country if you are a good christian you would forgive and get on with playing tribute to the works he acomplished for us Americans i saw Fair winds and good tides Teddie we loved you...Say hello to your brothers for us and little John ...god bless you on your path and pay no mind to these other ignorant people...
seriously Jammersburn....he DID do alot for our nation...he got to the senate thru camelot. YET he killed a young girl . YOU would not of been able to walk away from that tradgedy right??
obviously Kennedy won't be meeting Mary Jo Kopeckne in heaven as he is headed to Purgatory---as ther catholics call iy. By the way he was MARRIED at the time he was bringing the young girl "home" who drowned in his car. Typical Kennedy infidelity.
classy singer for an old guy,,,,Sen Kennedy not so classy. Just ask the relatives of Mary Jo Kopeckne who Kennedy walked away from while she was DROWNING in nhis car he was driving drunk. He lefyt it UNTIL the NEXT morning so he could sober up. Thankfully he got away with negligent manslaughter because his brother was President at the time.
You are right. It is ironic that those people who dislike Ted Kennedy the most, owe him the most. Anyone who is unable or unwilling to see the benefits he brought this country is deceiving themselves.
A real tribute would be to support the public plan for health insurance. Try putting the health and security of the American PEOPLE ahead of the rich corporations for once, Republicans. Is there ANY HONESTY left in government? Future generations of Americans will hold you accountable.
Thanks Senator Hatch, for finally owning up to the fact that there isn't a dime's worth of difference between 'the two parties'.
Ted Kennedy was the poster child for everything that's corrupt in the corridors of power. He caused the death of a young woman because of his drunken recklessness.That you would 'honor' him speaks volumes about *your* character.
Thank you for this beautiful song, Senator Hatch. I loved Ted Kennedy and everything he stood for and accomplished. The fact that you were such close and dear friends is as much a testament to your capacity for empathy as it is to his.
A moving tribute, Senator Hatch. I hope you will further honor this champion of the less fortunate amongst us by working for real health care for all Americans
...To suggest that anyone voting against a bill for his rational views implies disloyalty or disrespect to a friend who has passed is to pervert the death of a man, using his name to lead people into abandoning reason and making decisions from grief.
Mr. Hatch spoke well on Meet the Press Sunday during his debate with Senator Schumer. Go watch!
...A proper tribute to a deceased friend would be a beautiful arrangement of flowers, a photo on an office wall, or - a well-composed farewell song such as Senator Hatch has written. It is not a tribute to a friend to adopt his views and keep his mind alive while killing one's own. It is not responsible to speak using a deceased friend's voice rather than one's own...
My thoughts, and those of millions of other Americans, are with Senator Hatch as well as the many friends and family of Ted Kennedy. This is a beautiful and touching song.
As for the comments suggesting that Mr. Hatch would do well to honor and "pay tribute" to Mr. Kennedy by pushing for a government option in health care seem not to know the definition of a "tribute," not to mention the meaning of integrity or responsibility. Senator Hatch is one of the few in government who does....
Thank you, Senator Hatch, for a beautiful tribute. Please continue to honor him by working for real health care reforms. Finally bringing this basic human right to every American man, woman and child would be the best way to honor Ted. Thanks again for a beautiful song.
You/America are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning the loss of one of the greatest statesmen in the history of this country and one of it's, and your, dearest friends.
If you wish to Honor Him, as you declare in this beautiful song that we must- please work for and help to pass Universal Healthcare this fall in the Senate.
To do any less would sully the name of Senator Kennedy.
I would also like to echo the sentiments of everyone who says that another fitting tribute to Senator Kennedy would be to vote yes on health care reform. Of course, you must do right by your constituents, as well, so please vote your conscience. Think about it.
As a further tribute to your old friend, could you help fulfill Senator Kennedy's dream of ensuring all Americans affordable health care? That would be a real tribute to Teddy.
Thanks, Sen. Hatch for this heartfelt tribute to your friend. My hope is that we can all retain the freedom to choose our own healthcare, just like Teddy.
One thing I've always admired about the Senate is that because it is such an insular but honorable body, all the members, no matter their ideological or philosophical differences, hold each other in such high regard. It would be disingenuous and sleazy for me to plug the healthcare bill running through Congress right now, but I really hope, for Teddy's sake, that his dream is finally realized, even if he didn't make it to the finish line with us. RIP Teddy.
My condolences, Senator, and that was very well done. It would be a wonderful tribute to your friend to see his dream fulfilled of ensuring that the millions of hardworking Americans who can't afford healthcare could get access to it.
Thank you for this beautiful tribute Senator Hatch. Senator Kennedy was a great man with great ideals. Now he is gone, I hope you will support a bill to give Americans the option of reliable and affordable public health insurance. That was his dream - to ensure ordinary people get the healthcare they need.
I am sure your friend would appreciate your depth of feeling for him that comes out in your song. I would suggest a better tribute would be to reconsider your position on the Health Care Reform that will soon go to a vote in the Senate. Your friend, Senator Kennedy, was a staunch supporter of the legislation. I hope your respect for him will open your eyes to what's best for the average American and bipartisanship.
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This is ridiculous--The health care bill is a massive burden on taxpayers. why try and use Senator Kennedy's death as a bargaining chip or a tool to pass horrible legislation or try and use Senator Hatch's friendship with Ted to try and sway Senator Hatch's mind. Bad legislation is bad legislation. I am an Average American and even I can see what a horrendous bill this is and what massive debt will be given to my grandchildren on top of the mountain of debt we already owe. Hope you speak CHINESE
Because he devoted his entire life to it and it would have been his greatest wish. There will be no taxes imposed on anyone making under $250,000. And contrary to your assertion, we are already paying for the millions of uninsured in hidden fees and and reimbursements to hospitals for emergency care visits to those who cannot afford to see a regular doctor. Health care reform should not pass because of Sen. Kennedy's death, but because we owe it to our children, not the other way around.
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poor reason to pass bad bills-Just because you devote your whole life to something and it is your greatest wish doesn't mean it should happen. A lot of leaders of countries devote their whole life to their cause--that doesn't mean it is good for their citizens. If you believe that people making less than $250,000 are not going to pay higher taxes and that they will be better off, you are delusional. Good luck with that.
Actually if you had read what I wrote, I said that it is not the real reason to pass health care reform. And yes, I do believe Obama when he says that the plan must be paid for through cost cutting (I see that you also chose to ignore the part about how we're already carrying the uninsured), by forcing insurance cos. to compete & by taxing the richest of the rich. You can choose to believe otherwise, but it is a lie to say that the bill as written will explode the deficit. That's Bushonomics.
actually I ran out of letters to reply to everything. like I said if you believe Obamanomics is going to pay for all that and only raise taxes on the rich, you are delusional. and why should the rich pay for illegals healthcare--And if like you say we are already paying for it, why screw up the people that are happy with their insurance? We pay China 1.1 billion a month in just interest now. and we owe many more countries than just china. I think you have never owned a business of your own.
There will be new taxes on those making $125,000 or more. You're lying. Where do you think the money will come from for this abundant healthcare when millions are dumped into the system that many of us pay for? We're in debt to other countries up to our eyeballs and they're already taxing the wealthy a big chunk more. Now they want to pay for the biggest overhaul in US history - WHERE DO YOU THINK THE MONEY IS GOING TO COME FROM?!?!
I disagree. The healthcare reform that they are trying to ram through would be a disaster. Why would we hand over control of our healthcare system to the government when they can't even get Medicaid and Medicare right? Anytime the government tries to do something as well as the private sector, it fails miserably at the taxpayer's expense. If you want to honor Kennedy, GET THE TRUST BACK FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BY DOING SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE. Please.
While Medicare may not be perfect, it has lower overhead than private insurance, and insures millions who would have NO care otherwise. You cannot call it a failure unless you don't know what your talking about!
all of the overhead is paid for by taxpayers and there are literally billions of dollars wasted on fraud every year! Why would I put my faith in the government to put in place a bigger healthcare overhaul when they can't even get Medicare under control?! Shouldn't they fix that FIRST
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glutamine001 3 months ago
Nice song, stirring lyrics, great thing to do, fantastic that Kennedy & Hatch were able to put their differences aside, TREMENDOUS examples--both of them. The only thing I can't understand here, is why on earth anyone would arrange for a guy who sounds like he's got half a pound of raw bacon stuck in his throat, to try to sing it! Who is this guy, the Marlboro Man? Joe Cocker's voice is like buttered silk compared to this guy's!
FyerBritches 3 months ago
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I thought of a few extra lines to the song..
in the darkness he swam to shore and in the darkness mary jo would breath no more...
in the darkness he saw a distant light but in the darkness he decided against whats right..
we will never know ..if he knew about Mary Jo..
but we can say for sho... he was one weaselly ho..
oh we should honor him.. like I need a hole in the head.. we should honor him but thank God that he's ...ummm
MrGlutamine 2 years ago
very creative... sad, but creative!! :)
redsox9687 2 years ago
@MrGlutamine brilliant sir... just brilliant
glutamine001 3 months ago
Beautiful. Especially the sailing bits. Very well done.
OckGal 2 years ago
I think it's wrong to be demeaning to Ted Kennedy on a video that posts such a beautiful song. Whatever you thought of the man, this is the time to put politics aside, just for now.
It's also wrong for those to demand we give up our principles and follow Ted's dream, even if we think it's misguided and harms what America stands for. I also find it funny that no democrat will ever write any such song for any republican. I thought they were supposed to be the compassionate ones...
aaroncjustice 2 years ago 8
Bless your heart!
ademeyer 2 years ago
Great song Senator! Great Picture too, when was it taken?? God Bless you and May God Bless and Welcome Teddy Home!!
nmfd72 2 years ago 4
Im proud of Orrin Hatch to put aside partisan politics and write a tribute to a real patriot and friend opf america I dont nessicarily agree with sen hatch on the issues but he has a good heart to put politics aside and honor a brave and thoughtful senator.Senator ted Kennedy.
XMIKE920 2 years ago 8
Stop fighting over your pet political parties and get your eyes open people! They don't give a damn about anything but your money and having power over you!
peachbeachsouth 2 years ago
This administration is living like royalty off the backs of the American people and we are stupid enough to think they care for the poor.
How pathetic we've become.
peachbeachsouth 2 years ago
He saw in Columbia Point and Mound Bayou a model for the nation and introduced an amendment to the Economic Opportunity Act that set aside $51 million to get another 30 centers started around the country. Today, as a direct result of Sen. Kennedys vision as a 34-year-old, first-term senator, 20 million low-income Americans receive access to quality primary care at 1,200 community health centers across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
with every vilification post another accomplishment
eclvvin 2 years ago 3
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Mary Jo Kopehcne
chiburui6 2 years ago
Have some class
dwyer4273 2 years ago 3
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I've never left anyone to die.
chiburui6 2 years ago
Great Man. Champion for the poor and underprivileged. I'll always remember when he visited my workplace. There was a crowd of my fellow employees all around him. I wanted to shake his hand, but he was turning around getting ready to leave. He happened to glance back and notice me. He turned back around, walked to the back of the crowd and shook my hand. A moment I shall never forget and cherish for the rest of my life.
rohag735 2 years ago 6
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Liberals are always champions when they take money from hardworking taxpayers and give it those who arent.
Yeh a real champion
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
How come the christian conservatives are the least CHRIST like? WWJD he would help the poor. you greedy idiot.
kwaidonjin 2 years ago 6
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Its liberalism that keeps people poor and down.
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
Actually, Conservatives statistically give away a higher percentage of their income to those in need than Liberals. They believe that charity is the job of private organizations and individuals, not the government.
14thpsalm 2 years ago
Show me some evidence of this. I've read numerous times that it is the least privileged that give away the highest percent of income.
redelephantvik 2 years ago
To my state Senator Orrin Hatch,
I think a better way to honor the great Ted Kennedy is not through song but making a difference to honor Senator Kennedy's life long wish of health care to all Americans.
saintcappy 2 years ago 3
I'm only 55 and I remember he got off scott free for driving while intoxicated, manslaughter and failure to render aid. This song is really disgusting.
dallas59 2 years ago
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Didnt Ted Kennedy used to be a drivers ed teacher in the late 1960s?
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
Scuba diving....
dallas59 2 years ago
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I thought Ted kennedy was killed by lee harvey oswald?
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
... Have you taken a history class? John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States who served from 1961-1963, was assassinated November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Ted Kennedy is JFK's younger brother by 16 years.
JFKismyhusband 2 years ago
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IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
And now a man who gave the GOP and the country distinguished service for decades wants to say goodbye to his friend and you don't have the decency to at least click over to the Glenn Beck chatroom and do your pontificating there? Is being decent too "politically correct" for you? Is being an asshole a traditional value now? I can't believe I was a Republican once.
spiderbaby1958 2 years ago 2
So Orrin Hatch is a RINO now? Because he didn't hate Ted Kennedy? That's the measure of a Republican these days, how much they hate. Everywhere you look angry Republicans are completely disregarding any pretence of civility, acting like total bastards while telling us how morally superior they are Why are they angry? Because they lost a couple of elections? And liberals are supposed to be a bunch of crybabies, right?
spiderbaby1958 2 years ago 4
This was beautiful. Though I'm only 17, I've always loved and still love Teddy so very much. I have been having such a difficult time these past few days... but this song is really uplifting. <3
JFKismyhusband 2 years ago 2
i feel the same.
ill be 17 in september and teddy was one of my favorite politicians. He was a great man.
LuvLifeLive10 2 years ago 4
Is this actually Senator Hatch's voice?
otishambone 2 years ago
i didn't think orrin sang. the song he wrote for teddy and vicki, "souls along the way", was sung by someone else.
JFKismyhusband 2 years ago
Outstanding song and tribute, Sir. And, by the way, for maybe just one site, on this tragic day, can we just ONCE not bicker over left v. right? This Infantry Soldier is tired of the inhouse fighting.
zdrceny2004 2 years ago 3
Thank you Sen.Hatch !
Very fitting song for a great champion of the people.
Legalize The Irish!
bikerkildare 2 years ago
Unlike most conservatives of these days, Kennedy admitted his guilt. Anyone hear about how Laura Bush killed her ex boyfriend in a drunk driving accident when she was 17?
See how it works both ways?
Ignorance is what's bringing this country down and most of them are posting comments here. Though I don't agree much with Orin, he has the balls to put politics aside to show his respect for Ted.
realitychckr 2 years ago 4
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Is it normal when you drive your car off a bridge into the water That your just supposed to leave the other person in the car to die?
I was just wondering
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
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IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
We all should admire and praise any man who can successfully kill a woman and get away with it. A true American for all to follow. I am honored to be a part of this country with such a magical sense of knowing that everything is " nice " and to live in the land of dreams. This is what the forefathers meant for it to be. If you call yourself great, then we should act like gods.
Hooray Obama!
Save the Animals!
toddhawley 2 years ago
The Kennedy Camelont/Scamalot legacy is finally over. I was never a fan of the Kennedys so I would be a hypocrite to mourn the passing of Ted Kennedy. That's not to say I didn't hope he would be cured of his cancer. I don't wish harm on anyone but I can not feel bad that he won't be returning to the Senate.
antilibercrat 2 years ago
Islamo-marxists...that's why the world thinks Americans are stupid, because you all are. Let's just split into blue and red states, see who lives better you conservitards.
PKSKiler 2 years ago
Whos Ted Kennedy?
IHavebuttCancer 2 years ago
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Orrin Hatch always comes down on the side of "political correctness" while striving to decieve his constituents into believing he works for them. Do not be surprised if he votes FOR obama "scare" care. He has been around far too long and one of the many RINO's that should be swept from Capitol Hill. They DO NOT represent AMERICA.
joesixpack31 2 years ago
This endeavor by Hatch is further evidence that RINO's will spare nothing to make damn fools of themselves. We are in the midst of having our nation DESTROYED by the islamo-marxist wrecking ball in the whitehouse, put there thru the efforts of the kennedys and ACORN election "riggers" and this damn fool...who was put in office by his constituents to safeguard US national security...is composing tributes to one of the drunken retards responsible for the current tragic state of the nation.
joesixpack31 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this beautiful song, Senator Hatch.
Sugarpuddin88, what Ted Kennedy did 40 years ago was horrible. However, I believe that he has more than redeemed himself in the contributions he has made to humanity - bettering the lives of many millions of people in the U.S. and around the world. Kennedy worked tirelessly, when he could have been living a life of leisure.
In addition, he must have gone through a personal hell of guilt all of these years.
Melody7330 2 years ago
Dear Melody..you make this troll sound like Mother Theresa. Teddy boy has always been a "pampered" sex fiend shielded by his daddys money...gimme a break. He's done nothing but push "INFANTICIDE" and "spread the wealth" legislation to keep his Massachussetts election "rigging' machine well oiled. How's the murder of 50 million plus helpless infants since 1972 sound??
joesixpack31 2 years ago
It's not my call, but I seriously doubt Teddy is headed for "canonization" as a saint any time soon. The "FIX" has always been in for Teddy. Regardless of what the RINO hypocrits and islamo-marxist trolls have to say, his most spectacular achievements and those he will always be remembered by ARE: the mass murder of 50M infants, Mary Jo Kopechne AND the team rape (with Chris Dodd) of restaurant waitresses on the dining room floor.
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Senator "booby" Hatch needs to spend more time looking for a way to stop that horrible health care bill that the far left is trying to foist on an American electorate that DOES NOT WANT IT, than writing ding bat songs for lawless democrat royalty.
Dustwitch 2 years ago
Haha you have no idea what the far left looks like you uneducated retard.
PKSKiler 2 years ago
Are you sure you're not a closet Liberal, Senator, lol ??!! thank you so much for this... may God Bless you richly.
marisiriella 2 years ago 3
Great great song... Senator great voice. I lost my mom on May 18th to Brain Cancer and its been difficult for me since. This song helps me greave... thank U.
kop260221 2 years ago 2
Senator I have a lot against your policies but should say that, you have the most beautiful voice on earth!
baragaye 2 years ago
That isn't Senator Hatch singing. He wrote the song but he didn't sing it.
mlawrence140 2 years ago
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I can throw stones, I never killed anyone. I never drove drunk (I've never even BEEN drunk). I never cheated on a spouse. I never lied to protect my rapist nephew. I never had a marriage annulled after three children (!) so I could marry someone else (hypocrite). I also never passed any legislation or had two brothers murdered.
I don't like politicians.
He had nice hair, though.
misanthrope8 2 years ago
you're pathetic. you must have a very empty life. you have my sympathy, stranger.
cliffsmith83 2 years ago
Thank you, Senator Hatch, for your beautiful tributes to Senator Kennedy.
Thank you both for your service to America.
FIREnICEchick 2 years ago 6
Great speech at the Kennedy Memorial Senator Hatch. The speech was moving and easy to tell that every word came from someone who cared deeply for Senator Kennedy. The poem you wrote and shared at the end brought me to tears, and for that speech I will always consider you a great man that has a genuinely good heart. I may not agree politically with you, but as you state, that does not mean I can't view you as someone good, and I have admiration for you now. I will miss Ted too.
kingconst07 2 years ago 6
Nice tribute Senator Hatch thanks for sharing!
~Linda from Massachusetts
R.I.P Teddy we will miss you!
llyndalee 2 years ago 2
He always was on the Senate floor fighting for the rights of the less fortunate, even swearing to speak for hrs in his 70s if it would help those less fortunate.
And, Mr. Beck, just because you fight for the poor - DOESN'T MAKE YOU A COMMUNIST!
DillonX 2 years ago
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Maybe he can now apologize to that woman who drownded in the car he left. Sad how we idolize these people. I imagine he was loved by family and friends, and I am sorry for your loss. I imagine the family and friends miss that lady who drowned also. Tragic.
usaray 2 years ago
Here in Massachusetts we don't kick out our goodnatured congresspeople because of a terrible accident. I can't speak for your state though. RIP Ted
georgezimmer 2 years ago
Yeah, you tell them, George! Most people that kill others just go to jail
Here in MA we make them Senators with the most liberal record in history.... next to the present occupant of the White House!
ToddonCapeCod 2 years ago
Two old statist cronies encrusted with power.
Groovy.
jonnniefivemiles 2 years ago
That's about the size of it.
barassodinga 2 years ago
Hey Orrin -- I just heard an NPR interview with Ed Klein here on YouTube. Klein said said that Fat Ted loved and solicited the latest Chappaquiddick jokes. I suppose for elitists like Klein and yourself, that was just another manifestation of his sterling character.
That creep lived forty years longer than he ought to have.
barassodinga 2 years ago
Great song, great voice. To all of those spurting out comments about the Mary Jo incident, the majority of you talking negatively about Ted Kennedy weren't even alive 40 years ago when it took place, nor even knew the man. Everybody makes mistakes; I have made mistakes, you have made mistakes. Holding a grudge against someone and demoralizing them over something that occured 40 years ago, involving people you don't know is foolish at best - it reveals a very self-righteous and shallow mindset.
AnarchyMaizer 2 years ago
Let's be honest. Ted Kennedy had a lot of demons and he did a lot of good. He was a complex, flawed human being with great drive, strong ideals and a winning personality. His life can be summed up as follows: He couldn't sing but he sang anyway. He was flawed but he helped people. He was a thoughtful person who could act in selfish ways. He was human.
pickydoo 2 years ago
Beautiful song. Thank you for sharing this and honoring the life of one who actually devoted himself to improving the lives of so many others for so many years. Too bad about the hate-filled judgementalists who seem so prevalent here. They seem more than a bit unaffected by the words, deeds and actions of their Savior.
jaschaheifetz 2 years ago
Ted Kennedy was the last of the great Kennedy era. He will be missed by everybody in Massachusetts. And New England. His dream of health care will come true.
ihavtugo 2 years ago
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So where is the song about Mary Jo Kopechne? You remember her? She was the one your good friend left to drown in the car and then passed out on the grass..most likely drunk. The song and lyrics literally made me want to vomit. Thank God you are not my Senator.
prophezine 2 years ago
It is extremely decent of Senator Hatch to put this tribute to Senator Kennedy out there.
That said, wow, this song is terrible. For example, taking us "halfway to the stars" usually leaves you in the cold vacuum of outer space.
Senator Hatch should study the classics before putting pen to paper. Other than that, Senator, great job.
oodoodanoo 2 years ago
With all these negative and poison backed statements, it your asked most they would say they they were Christians--they sure can remember his failings but forget Christ;s comment on ..he without sin...
rotemann 2 years ago
The Senator and I have little common ground politically. But I always respect a gentleman. We will disagree... but we need not be disagreeable. The sooner that idea returns to politics, the better for all of us, Left and Right.
Thank you, Senator Hatch, for your kind thoughts and your memorial for a man you were able to call both adversary *and* friend.
trdsf 2 years ago 2
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Kennedy drowned a girl and got away with it. This is Kennedy's "legacy".
CastorT64 2 years ago
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"Kennedy chose to flee the scene , leaving the young woman to die an agonising death not of drowning but of suffocation over a period of hours."
Honor him?
Kennedy had no business in the Senate,or in any public arena.
Had he donned a monk's robes and worked in a soup kitchen for the last 40 years, he might have made a small step toward redemption. He's burning in Hell right now.
hughva 2 years ago
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This song is godawful. I also think the horrible Hatch is trying to use Kennedy's death for political gain. I don't buy it. Thank God he doesn't represent my state.
alexuniverse 2 years ago
Folks- Please suspend your political diatribes for once. Partisanship has no place in honoring another person's life and his contributions whether or not you agree with them. This is a time of mourning for this country. Please keep your negativity to yourselves if you can't say something positive.
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Finally the Jack Ass can burn in hell for murdering Mary Jo Kopechne 40 years ago!
A Murder the government & the Catholic Church supported so he could divorce is wife of 40 years
HE also got kicked out of Harvard..for cheating!
Americans have the Government they deserve!
sugarpuddin88 2 years ago
I guess you can't wait till G.W. Bush dies for sending 4000+ people to Iraq to die.
I'm all for treating delirious presidents the same way we would treat delirious citizens.
acegently 2 years ago
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JFKismyhusband 2 years ago
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lol @ this
PizzaPizza33 2 years ago
Spending trillions to free Iraqis and rebuild their cites a 1,000 miles ...... REPUBLICANS SUPPORT WITH NO PROTEST
Spending Trillions to give their fellow Americans who aren't insured some kinda health care
REPUBLICANS DON'T SUPPORT AND THEY PROTEST AT TOWNHALLS
Republicans care more about people in Iraq then they do about their fellow Americans ?
YOU BE THE JUDGE
jackass255 2 years ago
Fuck Orrin Hatch.....Really
miketothad 2 years ago
Robert Byrd should have played violin on this.
beaverteeth92 2 years ago
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this is the stupidest thing ive ever heard.
khan0890 2 years ago
I don't care what your politics are. This was a classy thing to do.
ecmorandomnumbers 2 years ago 11
Of course, Orin, a real friend would pay tribute by honoring his friend's wishes, or at least working toward honoring them.
A song just doesn't cut it. Why don't you help pass health care reform, with a public option? That's what your dear friend wanted.
doc1963 2 years ago
Hatch is another American failure. Hatch once represented his elected, but he too sold his soul. Axis of American Human failures.
bakorexer 2 years ago
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What does Obama read in his spare time? Go to my channel to find out. It might just scare you!
daltongang79 2 years ago
That's right Senator Hatch! Honor your friend and punish the taxpayers with government run health care! They run everything else so well!
glv80 2 years ago
Dear Senator Hatch, the biggest tribute you could offer to your dear friend to put aside partisanship and do the right thing. Help Kennedy's version of insurance reform pass through the senate. Convince your fellow republican senators that this is not about sticking it to the democrats or winning elections. It is about the pressing need of the american people. Thanks!
featheredhead1 2 years ago
This is a very nice tribute to a great american. Nice work senator hatch its not about democrats or republicans its about thinking about americans who lost a great senator. May Teddy rest in peace and visit you in his ghost form in the senate . R.I.P. Ted Kennedy 1932-2009.
XMIKE920 2 years ago 6
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Headed to Hell....
bakorexer 2 years ago
HEY GOD WHERE AM I GOING ?
jackass255 2 years ago
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Another evil entity praised in death. MJ the pedophile. Ted the strangling murderer. Actual and factual.
doctorspankluv 2 years ago
Billy Mays ,Farh Fewett and Ed McMahon .....
you don't mention them ,,,,Just MJ THE ACCUSED AND TED ....amazing
jackass255 2 years ago
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Nice to know that if I kill another human being and use my name to land a job in the Senate and stink the joint up decades trying to figure out what disservice I can do to the taxpayers, not only will all be forgiven, but I'll even have a song written in my honor by a fellow Senate bench warmer.
glv80 2 years ago
agreed! honor ted's memory by passing a health care bill, senator hatch!
shamrox 2 years ago
RIP Ted Kennedy
this song is awful though
KornWasCool 2 years ago
Thank you Senator Hatch, this is a very nice tribute to your friend, and it gives me hope that despite political differences, there are decent people on both sides of the issues that affect our country.
wendyow 2 years ago 3
Honor him, Senator Hatch. Pass a health care plan - WITH the public option - for America.
HoffmaniaDotCom 2 years ago 5
Senator Hatch with all due respect if you do not get health care passed with a strong public option you will be doing your long time friend Teddy a shameful disservice. Show compassion for your fellow man. Do the work of god and care for your fellow man.
redwine666 2 years ago
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HAHAHAHAHA TED" THE DEAD" KENNEDY!
youbestbequiet 2 years ago
R.I.P. Senator Edward M. Kennedy! -
No, you were not a Communist as Beck alleged, just an American always concerned about the less fortunate.
DillonX 2 years ago 3
R.I.P. Senator Edward M. Kennedy!
wersc21 2 years ago 3
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You stupid fuck, the reason that abortions and illegal aliens ARE covered in the plan is because the courts have ruled that by virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED, it will fall into the category of routine care. Not that it could have been EXCLUDED anyway( thanks to the likes of cocksucker kennedy and the stench from the judicial bench that kennedy and his ilk have put in power,FREEDOM HATER)
rastuslong 2 years ago
You say..
You stupid fuck, the reason that abortions and illegal aliens ARE covered in the plan is because the courts have ruled that by virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED,
Based on your logic why cant i assume that this bill doesn't support the ability for a 14 year old to have an abortion without contacting her parents ?
Is it in the bill ? based on the "virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED" does it mean i can assume 14 year old will be getting abortion from this bill ?
jackass255 2 years ago
I certainly hope so. Any pregnant 14 year old needs to be having an abortion.
noface49 2 years ago
Bristol Palin got pregnant at 15....
It's nice to know you would have been in favor of her getting rid of her kid
jackass255 2 years ago
I still am.
ottotk 2 years ago
Is it in the bill ? based on the "virtue of the fact that it's not EXCLUDED" does it mean i can assume 14 year old will be getting abortion from this bill ?
Yes, You may assume that!
rastuslong 2 years ago
I am not delusional, and unlike you I am not misinformed.There is no provision in any of the bills to cover illegal aliens. None. And once again, we are already paying for the uninsured -- our health care costs in this country are 70% higher than every other industrialized country in the world, and we are the only one that does not have universal health care. We are also ranked 37th in terms of quality. These are the facts, and only the facts.This is my last response. Keep drinking the Koolade.
UWSstory 2 years ago
You wouldn't know a FACT if it was sitting in your hand. but you are right about one thing, we are the only ones in the world that still have freedom to CHOOSE--we haven't turned our brain over to the collective mind of the GOV....yet.... you might want to start learning Chinese and practice standing in line to get your delusional meds. I'm through with this--I am one of the 40% that support the other 60% --gotta go to work--Obamacare is knocking at the door. keep sucking those fumes.
alienguns 2 years ago
What a beautiful song....
tv4mesoaps2 2 years ago 3
If politicians do good for their communities, their states, and their country. Thats great. We need more of those kind of people. They are our public servents. They work for us. When the opposite happens, what do we do? Get rid of them-----no matter what party they belong to!
carrie0123210 2 years ago 4
end soon
this season of such
dark sorrow.
thank you
Senator.
© by TL Payne
I believe the man more than atoned for his 'sins', with a concerted effort to do good. I believe he will be missed by most.
northpond1 2 years ago
How about you jerks shut up and go spout your bile on a forum somewhere? This is just a dude with a pretty good voice singing a song for his dead friend. Idiots.
cheekymonkey1979 2 years ago
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Cheekymonkey1979 - Don't worry I am saving up to fly to his grave site so I can take a steamy Ted Kennedy on his grave!
bakorexer 2 years ago
How did he pay his dues? What punishment did he serve? One of the worst human beings to walk the planet! Why do some idolize this guy. He was a scum. Ask the poor waitress that he molested how great he was!
carrie0123210 2 years ago
You're one of those that will find anything wrong with those you disagree with politically. Quite unfortunate.
galept 2 years ago
One of the worst human beings to walk the planet? Really?
oberlepa 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this tribute to Senator Kennedy Senator Hatch. He devoted his life to "public service"!!
He will join Congressman Tip O'Neill another Boston politician who could reach across the aisle to get things done for the American people and not make it "personal"!
This is an end of an era. Condolences to the friends and family of the Senator and all those he has touched through the years. R.I.P. Senator Edward M. Kennedy! You will be missed.
wyzguy333 2 years ago
The bible say to they who have not sinned throw the 1st stone, he paid his dues and he did sooo much for our country if you are a good christian you would forgive and get on with playing tribute to the works he acomplished for us Americans i saw Fair winds and good tides Teddie we loved you...Say hello to your brothers for us and little John ...god bless you on your path and pay no mind to these other ignorant people...
sheilasjourney 2 years ago 2
the CIA killed his brother....get your facts straight Jammersburn
fanomatic2009 2 years ago
seriously Jammersburn....he DID do alot for our nation...he got to the senate thru camelot. YET he killed a young girl . YOU would not of been able to walk away from that tradgedy right??
fanomatic2009 2 years ago
jammersburn....confront the truth....he killed the girl in 1962. Got away with it as he was DRUNK driving....left the scene of a fatality!!!!!!!
fanomatic2009 2 years ago
fanomatic2009........CONFRONT THE TRUTH!
CIA killed her.
jammersburn 2 years ago
obviously Kennedy won't be meeting Mary Jo Kopeckne in heaven as he is headed to Purgatory---as ther catholics call iy. By the way he was MARRIED at the time he was bringing the young girl "home" who drowned in his car. Typical Kennedy infidelity.
fanomatic2009 2 years ago
Typical "Conservatard" argument.
jammersburn 2 years ago
classy singer for an old guy,,,,Sen Kennedy not so classy. Just ask the relatives of Mary Jo Kopeckne who Kennedy walked away from while she was DROWNING in nhis car he was driving drunk. He lefyt it UNTIL the NEXT morning so he could sober up. Thankfully he got away with negligent manslaughter because his brother was President at the time.
fanomatic2009 2 years ago
You....are not so classy either.
jammersburn 2 years ago
What a very pretty song.
I have always found it ironic that those who dislike Ted Kennedy the most are among those who owe him the most.
pooh52 2 years ago
You are right. It is ironic that those people who dislike Ted Kennedy the most, owe him the most. Anyone who is unable or unwilling to see the benefits he brought this country is deceiving themselves.
jammersburn 2 years ago
A real tribute would be to support the public plan for health insurance. Try putting the health and security of the American PEOPLE ahead of the rich corporations for once, Republicans. Is there ANY HONESTY left in government? Future generations of Americans will hold you accountable.
trickyrick2 2 years ago
Senator Hatch's tribute: classy.
Some of the comments here: not so much.
sweetfatman 2 years ago 2
Thanks Senator Hatch, for finally owning up to the fact that there isn't a dime's worth of difference between 'the two parties'.
Ted Kennedy was the poster child for everything that's corrupt in the corridors of power. He caused the death of a young woman because of his drunken recklessness.That you would 'honor' him speaks volumes about *your* character.
barassodinga 2 years ago
creepy
1kel40b 2 years ago
headed to hell is more like it.
1kel40b 2 years ago
Thank you for this beautiful song, Senator Hatch. I loved Ted Kennedy and everything he stood for and accomplished. The fact that you were such close and dear friends is as much a testament to your capacity for empathy as it is to his.
daphill2 2 years ago
going to judgment is more like it. no money to buy you out of accepting responsibility.
wonder if he's rethinking turning the screw on the lil people now?
nedmorlef 2 years ago 2
Thank you, Senator Hatch. This is a very moving tribute.
God Bless our country and all her people.
LenaLynn 2 years ago
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strike55428 2 years ago
A moving tribute, Senator Hatch. I hope you will further honor this champion of the less fortunate amongst us by working for real health care for all Americans
TheMikeFinnigan 2 years ago 2
...To suggest that anyone voting against a bill for his rational views implies disloyalty or disrespect to a friend who has passed is to pervert the death of a man, using his name to lead people into abandoning reason and making decisions from grief.
Mr. Hatch spoke well on Meet the Press Sunday during his debate with Senator Schumer. Go watch!
wildobjectivist 2 years ago
...A proper tribute to a deceased friend would be a beautiful arrangement of flowers, a photo on an office wall, or - a well-composed farewell song such as Senator Hatch has written. It is not a tribute to a friend to adopt his views and keep his mind alive while killing one's own. It is not responsible to speak using a deceased friend's voice rather than one's own...
wildobjectivist 2 years ago
My thoughts, and those of millions of other Americans, are with Senator Hatch as well as the many friends and family of Ted Kennedy. This is a beautiful and touching song.
As for the comments suggesting that Mr. Hatch would do well to honor and "pay tribute" to Mr. Kennedy by pushing for a government option in health care seem not to know the definition of a "tribute," not to mention the meaning of integrity or responsibility. Senator Hatch is one of the few in government who does....
wildobjectivist 2 years ago
DAMN son, Orrin can sing.
tenracsha 2 years ago
Thank you, Senator Hatch, for a beautiful tribute. Please continue to honor him by working for real health care reforms. Finally bringing this basic human right to every American man, woman and child would be the best way to honor Ted. Thanks again for a beautiful song.
omahatmbgfan 2 years ago 6
Dear Senator Hatch,
You/America are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning the loss of one of the greatest statesmen in the history of this country and one of it's, and your, dearest friends.
If you wish to Honor Him, as you declare in this beautiful song that we must- please work for and help to pass Universal Healthcare this fall in the Senate.
To do any less would sully the name of Senator Kennedy.
yoursaxman 2 years ago 4
I would also like to echo the sentiments of everyone who says that another fitting tribute to Senator Kennedy would be to vote yes on health care reform. Of course, you must do right by your constituents, as well, so please vote your conscience. Think about it.
josephuschippus 2 years ago 4
Dear Senator Hatch,
Everyone on the YouTubes is saying this is you singing.
Please inform people that the singer is actually Tony Middleton. Thank you.
mukome 2 years ago
Senator Hatch:
As a further tribute to your old friend, could you help fulfill Senator Kennedy's dream of ensuring all Americans affordable health care? That would be a real tribute to Teddy.
zipster53 2 years ago 4
Thanks, Sen. Hatch for this heartfelt tribute to your friend. My hope is that we can all retain the freedom to choose our own healthcare, just like Teddy.
Jarjarbug 2 years ago 3
Nice to see that there still are politicians with a sense of humanity. Thank you, Senator Hatch. God bless Ted Kennedy.
ttim1979 2 years ago 7
Classy move, Hatch!
publicgood 2 years ago 2
One thing I've always admired about the Senate is that because it is such an insular but honorable body, all the members, no matter their ideological or philosophical differences, hold each other in such high regard. It would be disingenuous and sleazy for me to plug the healthcare bill running through Congress right now, but I really hope, for Teddy's sake, that his dream is finally realized, even if he didn't make it to the finish line with us. RIP Teddy.
JejunumJake 2 years ago
My condolences, Senator, and that was very well done. It would be a wonderful tribute to your friend to see his dream fulfilled of ensuring that the millions of hardworking Americans who can't afford healthcare could get access to it.
ZoroasterIsMyCopilot 2 years ago 5
Thank you for this beautiful tribute Senator Hatch. Senator Kennedy was a great man with great ideals. Now he is gone, I hope you will support a bill to give Americans the option of reliable and affordable public health insurance. That was his dream - to ensure ordinary people get the healthcare they need.
5678sdfg 2 years ago 6
A classy tribute, Senator Hatch. While I'm from the other side of the political spectrum I know I speak for many when I say thank you.
QuizGuy66 2 years ago 13
Senator Hatch,
I am sure your friend would appreciate your depth of feeling for him that comes out in your song. I would suggest a better tribute would be to reconsider your position on the Health Care Reform that will soon go to a vote in the Senate. Your friend, Senator Kennedy, was a staunch supporter of the legislation. I hope your respect for him will open your eyes to what's best for the average American and bipartisanship.
danneese 2 years ago 6
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This is ridiculous--The health care bill is a massive burden on taxpayers. why try and use Senator Kennedy's death as a bargaining chip or a tool to pass horrible legislation or try and use Senator Hatch's friendship with Ted to try and sway Senator Hatch's mind. Bad legislation is bad legislation. I am an Average American and even I can see what a horrendous bill this is and what massive debt will be given to my grandchildren on top of the mountain of debt we already owe. Hope you speak CHINESE
alienguns 2 years ago
Because he devoted his entire life to it and it would have been his greatest wish. There will be no taxes imposed on anyone making under $250,000. And contrary to your assertion, we are already paying for the millions of uninsured in hidden fees and and reimbursements to hospitals for emergency care visits to those who cannot afford to see a regular doctor. Health care reform should not pass because of Sen. Kennedy's death, but because we owe it to our children, not the other way around.
UWSstory 2 years ago 7
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poor reason to pass bad bills-Just because you devote your whole life to something and it is your greatest wish doesn't mean it should happen. A lot of leaders of countries devote their whole life to their cause--that doesn't mean it is good for their citizens. If you believe that people making less than $250,000 are not going to pay higher taxes and that they will be better off, you are delusional. Good luck with that.
alienguns 2 years ago
Actually if you had read what I wrote, I said that it is not the real reason to pass health care reform. And yes, I do believe Obama when he says that the plan must be paid for through cost cutting (I see that you also chose to ignore the part about how we're already carrying the uninsured), by forcing insurance cos. to compete & by taxing the richest of the rich. You can choose to believe otherwise, but it is a lie to say that the bill as written will explode the deficit. That's Bushonomics.
UWSstory 2 years ago
actually I ran out of letters to reply to everything. like I said if you believe Obamanomics is going to pay for all that and only raise taxes on the rich, you are delusional. and why should the rich pay for illegals healthcare--And if like you say we are already paying for it, why screw up the people that are happy with their insurance? We pay China 1.1 billion a month in just interest now. and we owe many more countries than just china. I think you have never owned a business of your own.
alienguns 2 years ago
There will be new taxes on those making $125,000 or more. You're lying. Where do you think the money will come from for this abundant healthcare when millions are dumped into the system that many of us pay for? We're in debt to other countries up to our eyeballs and they're already taxing the wealthy a big chunk more. Now they want to pay for the biggest overhaul in US history - WHERE DO YOU THINK THE MONEY IS GOING TO COME FROM?!?!
bulmer13 2 years ago
I disagree. The healthcare reform that they are trying to ram through would be a disaster. Why would we hand over control of our healthcare system to the government when they can't even get Medicaid and Medicare right? Anytime the government tries to do something as well as the private sector, it fails miserably at the taxpayer's expense. If you want to honor Kennedy, GET THE TRUST BACK FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BY DOING SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE. Please.
bulmer13 2 years ago
While Medicare may not be perfect, it has lower overhead than private insurance, and insures millions who would have NO care otherwise. You cannot call it a failure unless you don't know what your talking about!
nolalou2 2 years ago 2
all of the overhead is paid for by taxpayers and there are literally billions of dollars wasted on fraud every year! Why would I put my faith in the government to put in place a bigger healthcare overhaul when they can't even get Medicare under control?! Shouldn't they fix that FIRST
bulmer13 2 years ago