Ted Kennedy Returns to the Senate Floor

[jaskar22]

i miss him so much. as does everyone in massachusetts and the country

[ironhawk29]

Truly a great moment in american history, sad there wasnt much time left for ted. 

[RadarGuidedVermin]

@ironhawk29 They should have dumped Ted's ass in the tidal channel of Chappaquiddick Island.

[ttocs6975]

camelsnot

[ttocs6975]

term limits please...............

[JeremiahJJay]

I was there, it was very moving, everyone was on their feet this whole time, the upper chamber was packed, we heard he was returning so everyone went to see if he would.

[TravFi88]

I miss this America. Can we get this back?

[JasonvonEvil83]

This is what politics should be about: Mutual respect. This guy was a lifelong liberal and probably ruffled more than a few feathers on both sides of the aisle, yet when it came down to it, those differences gave way to their respect for the man. The Republicans didn't have to give him a standing ovation or even applause, they did it because they liked the man personally.

[JFKismyhusband]

@JasonvonEvil83 I could not agree with you more. Despite politics, respect the person... as Ted Kennedy always did.

[TLFCardinal10]

I miss that man!

[GeorgiaKev]

RIP Sen. Kennedy. "The Dream Shall NEVER Die."

[rynocowboys2003]

Where did he return from? The Irish Pub?

[KenyanObama]

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[KenyanObama]

Both Ted Kennedys are dead: the senator & the hockey player. Neither one is worth shoveling dirt over.

[indianakennedy2]

@KenyanObama  you're an ass

[lanuiiohu]

Ted Dead Asshole............^__^

[jbradlee4]

I would have to aggree with andunno. gopconservative could not be any more stupid.

[gopconservative78]

I see you love terrorists...then you must be a Democrat

[larrynod]

To all the sick right-wing haters out there, watch this and see how much Teddy was esteemed and admired by is colleagues, including REPUBLICANS.

He and your god Reagan were very good friends, by the way. Just ask Nancy.

[gopconservative78]

Ted Kennedy lets see, a drunk, womanizer, murder, coke head, terrorist supporter, Osama bin Laden lover....you people supported a bloated traitor.....Ted Kennedy deserves to rot in hell

[markee871]

u ignorant hateful republicunt!!! ted is more of a man then u will ever be!!

if it wasnt for ted soldiers in iraq wouldnt have the armour needed to fight u dumbass!!

u ignorant asses are no better then the taliban, ur like a christian taliban..the kkk without cloaks!

God's wrath will fall on you!!

[gopconservative78]

That maybe true...but at least I don't worship child molesters like you liberal fuckers do

[markee871]

who the fuck is a chilmolestor? did ur father molest u and ur hatred is misplaced hurt or something? ur disgusting!

he did more in a lifetime to help the american ppl then u will ever do if u were given 1000 lives u hateful cunt.

your soul will suffer torment.

I can go on about you republicans being racist liars...but i will leave that naother day.

I wont disprespect kennedy's video.

so you can burn in hell.

[b286guy]

Shame on you.

[gopconservative78]

please Democrats support the following:

supporting terrorists with love and caring

protecting child molesters

taking your right to have a gun

killing babies

That was Ted Kennedy

[Aandunno]

you are crushingly stupid/ignorant.

I think your problem starts with the negative generalizing.

[gopconservative78]

and black people are lazy baby generating machines with their love of welfare

[KyndestKid]

Long Live the Liberal Lion!!!

[gopconservative78]

YEA YEA YEA Ted Fathead Kennedy is dead! The murder is finally dead...rot in hell fatass murder

[SPXCapital]

Twat

[gopconservative78]

Thank You that is a badge of Honor! Ted Kennedy....terrorist supporter, child molester protector, gun take-awayer....is DEAD!!!!!!!

[KyndestKid]

gopconvervative78... have some respect for the man on the day of his death you angry right wing oligarch! Why don't you go repeal medicare, social security, privatize the military, teachers of America, the police, the firefighters, the veterans administration, etc. because free markets always work the most efficient right? In your world there would be no government protection against anything and we'd just let multi-billion dollar corporations screw over all of us! GOP=Grand Opposition Party!!!!

[gopconservative78]

not a bad idea! fuck the poor they are worthless anyway

[SPXCapital]

Your still a fucking angry trailer trash twat , incidentally in Europe home of educated folk Twat is something similar to toothless hillbilly lol

[SPXCapital]

Twat in Europe means toothless hillbilly, enjoy your badge , no go stand in the corner.

[gopconservative78]

I bet you are one of those worthless miners in Yorkshire that wants a gang bang with Arthur Scargill. Thatcher is glorious and Labour is on the way out.....Tories will win in 2010

[snowman300]

We'll miss you

[ZEROEVILDARKCOOL]

REST IN PEACE TED KENNEDY

[Pippiok]

gopconservative78. Seems you got your wish you hate filled prick.

[gopconservative78]

I wish this fathead murder and terrorist supporter Ted Kennedy just die already.

[SMUTLF2010]

It amazes me gopconservative78 that you being a member of the "pro-life" party just wished death upon someone. Shame on you and Shame on everyone else who thinks like you!

[musictodiefor]

A historian has said that Ted Kennedy has influenced American policy for the good of the people more than anyone ever. Just the time alone is long, much less the number of bills etc. Whether we agree with him or not, he has done a lot of work and most of it for the havenots of our country.

[johnnieification]

wow. crakawise (btw dumb fucking name) . Wow look at how much he has done and what a force he has been regardless of whether you agree with him or not. And way to ruin a nice bi partisan support of a sick MAN with your idiocracy. in conclision. wow. your an idiot.

[crackawise]

stupid assh0k3s clapping for that old douche bag

[TeleMun2]

Beautiful.

[joetheli0n]

Ding dong dell,

Ted Kennedy's soon for Hell!

Why is this so?

Just ask poor Mary-Jo!

[brownbrother13]

And remember cdp1188, u actually cited the words of Sarah Brady, A REPUBLICAN, to try to show that Democrats want to ban guns. But that's beyond the point. So again, please cite from ANY of my posts where I say guns should be banned. U always accuse others of assuming things about u. Well, u assumed this about me, so back up ur words.

[brownbrother13]

Oh cdp1188, look at how u make excuses when ur challenged to back up your own words. U said that I want guns to be banned. So i'll ask again cdp1188, please cite from ANY of my posts where I say that guns should be banned.

[brownbrother13]

cdp1188, so u think someone has to own a gun in order to be for gun rights? U have some very odd logic my boy. More important cdp1188, YOU have the burden of proof, not me. Let me copy-and-past UR OWN WORDS. U said "Brownbrother13 please sign off youtube gather a handgun (you know the things you want to see banned because your a leftwing nutcase). I asked u to cite any line from my posts where I said I want guns banned. U haven't done that yet. U made the statement cdp1188, u have to back it up.

[brownbrother12]

Yes cdp1188, everyone that disagrees w/ u is a "leftwing commie". But ur job wasn't to call names, u were supposed to cite exactly where in brownbrother13's posts he said that guns should be banned. You haven't done that yet. BACK UP YOUR WORDS CDP1188. READ BROWNRBOTHER13'S POSTS AGAIN AND CITE WHERE HE SAYS THAT GUNS SHOULD BE BANNED. You made the accusation, now u have to back it up.

[brownbrother13]

cdp1188, please look back at my posts and cite where I say that guns should be banned. PLEASE CITE WHERE I SAY GUNS SHOULD BE BANNED. There u go again assuming things about people cdp1188. Just like u assumed that Sarah Brady was a Democrat. How well did that work out for u? Also, u just got done accusing illini01s of stomping on free speech, and now ur trying to tell me not to post on here? What a hypocrit! It's not my fault if u can't handle being proven wrong cdp1188.

[brownbrother12]

There u go again cdp1188. I don't "think" u are wrong, I proved u wrong. I mean u posted the words of a Repub to try to show that Dems are like Communists. How dumb! And cdp1188, have u forgotten November already? The AMERICAN VOTERS proved u dead wrong. It was OUR Repubs that they voted out in large numbers for the second election in a row. Yeah cdp1188, your views are really widely accpeted in this country. You've made a nice fantasy world for urself cdp1188.

[brownbrother13]

Illini01s: "And when the Communists had crushed virtually every opposition party, only 1 major party remained that OPPOSED THE COMMUNISTS. And tha tparty was Lulchev's DEMOCRATS. Eventually, Lulchev and his supporters were arrested as traitors by the Communists because they continued to vote AGAINST communist legislation. If you want some OBJECTIVE, INDEPENDENT info about the time period, I suggest u read "A Short History of Modern Bulgaria" by R.J. Crampton."

[brownbrother13]

From illini01s: "cdp1188 I typed your Sarah Brady quote and your Bulgaria statement into Google, and virtually every website that popped up was an extremist, right-wing site. Since u only get ur info from these BIASED sites, it's not surprising that u have no real independent knowledge of the world. If you would have done ur own independent research, u would know that the party that the Communists overthrew in Bulgaria was the Social DEMOCRATS, led by Nikola Petkov and Kosta Lulchev."

[brownbrother12]

Sarah Brady also served as Assistant to the Campaign Director at the National Republican Congressional Committee, worked for U.S. Representative Mike McKevitt (R-CO), worked for Congressman Joseph J. Maraziti's office (R-NJ), and was Director of Administration and Coordinator of Field Services for the Republican National Committee. And u say that's not a Republican? cdp1188, your just making excuses since u know u've been made to look a fool.

[brownbrother12]

Sarah Brady's past activities include Chairing the Building Committee for the Republican National Committee Annex, serving as a delegate to five Virginia Republican State Conventions, and serving as an Honorary Regent of the National Federation of Republican Women.

[brownbrother12]

Well cdp1188, once again u should have done some actual research before posting something. On another thread I just showed u that Sarah Brady IS A REPUBLICAN. Just because I don't obssess on here like u do cdp1188, it doesn't mean i'm hiding. It means I have a life to live. And just to repeat, SARAH BRADY IS A REPUBLICAN. Furthermore, u were supposed to CITE SPECIFIC POLICIES from the Dem platform that are shared by Communists as well. All u did was quote 1 person's opinion.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, U ONCE AGAIN FAILED TO CITE EVEN 1 SOURCE. Are u noticeing a pattern? Everytiume I ask u to cite sources, YOU DON'T DO IT. I asked u to give specific policies that are shared by Communists and Dems, SPECIFIC EXAMPLES. You say u always back up your words. Well u didn't do it this time, now did u? So come one cdp1188. You bring up gun control. Well cite a SPECIFIC policy on gun control that Communists have in common w/ Dems.

[brownbrother12]

Also, you have called myself and Democrats communists a number of times. I asked you MONTHS AGO to provide SPECIFIC policies that are shared by both communists and democrats, and u just ignored the question. You NEVER proved it. You are pathetic cdp1188. WHY CAN'T YOU EVER BACK UP WHAT U SAY?

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, look closely at your last post. You did nothing to help your self. You obviously couldn't refute any of my comments, so you just resorted to childish attacks, like usual. You keep saying you've debunked me, but won't provide specific examples. JUST BECAUSE YOU SAY YOU'VE DEBUNKED ME, IT DOESN'T MAKE IT TRUE, CDP1188. You have to prove it!

[illini01s]

Actually cdp1188, I'm sure you know that most jokes about inbreeding are directed at folks from the South. And there's a reason for that.

[brownbrother12]

And remember cdp1188, in 2006 the Repubs also lost their majority in the Governships as well. This wasn't just a Washington thing. And this time around, the Dems picked up EVEN GREATER MAJORITIES in the House, Senate, and Governorships. How do you reconcile this FACT cdp1188? Are the Repubs continuously losing because they are doing too good of a job? Does Bush have the lowest approval rating IN HISTORY because he's doing a good job? Get out of your fantasy world cdp1188.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, do u honestly believe that anyone thinks things have not gotten worse since 2006? How stupid are you? But that doesn't mean the Dems are to blame. Things were going down hill well before 2006. THAT'S WHY THE REPUBS WERE VOTED OUT. The Repubs didn't get the boot because they were doing a good job. Let me repeat it for you. THE REPUBS DIDN'T GET VOTED OUT BECAUSE THEy WERE DOING A GOOD JOB. Unfortunately cdp1188, you care more about your own political party than this country.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, look at what you're posting. Instead of trying to back up what your statements, you are only making extremist, hate-filled comments. You say I can't accpet that I am wrong? cdp1188, please give me SPECIFICS about what I am wrong about. You never give specifics. You hoot and holler about how you are never wrong and everyone else is always wrong, but you never give specifics. You never back it up. All you can do is hit "thumbs down" so you can hide my posts and hide from the truth.

[brownbrother12]

Put it this way, cdp1188. Even w/ how low the Democratic Congress' approval ratings are, the American people still voted in more Democrats. That should tell you just how fed up people are w/ the Republican party.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, think about what you've posted. You say things only got bad after the Dems took over in 2006. Then why did the Repubs lose power? Are u saying the Repubs got voted out because things were going well? They were doing too good of a job? THAT MAKES NO SENSE! Things started going bad well before 2006. That, along w/ the rampant corruption in the Repub. party, is what doomed the Repubs. Again cdp1188, u can't change reality. Just because YOU say it's true, that doesn't make it true.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, listen to yourself. You are trying to come up w/ excuse after excuse. You have been wrong about everything. Yo uwere COMPLETELY wrong about the election. You literally said you would be "laughing at us". If you were so wrong then, what makes you think you're right now?

[indianakennedy]

cdp 1188 For someone who obviously can't stand the Kennedys, why don't you take your energy somewhere else, rather than a Ted Kennedy page.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, let me ask you for the 4th time. PROVE TO ME THAT THE DEMOCRATS WILL NOT GAIN SEATS IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE THIS NOV. You say the democrats will not gain seats. You say it will be a bad Nov. "for the left." SO PROVE IT! You think you are right on everything. SO BACK IT UP!

[brownbrother12]

and cdp1188, you say I have been "housed here quite bad". You have made this claim before. Yet, when I ask u specifically how u have "housed" me, you won't give me an answer. When I ask u to cite specific statements of mine the u have "debunked", you won't give me an answer. Again cdp1188, JUST BECAUSE U SAY U "HOUSED" ME, IT DOESN'T MAKE IT TRUE! BACK IT UP! Provide some specific examples on how u have "house" me. Tell me which posts of mine you have "debunked" and cite sources to back it up.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, u are the 1 making extreme claims on here. That's why the burden is on YOU to PROVE YOUR CLAIMS. You claim to do independent research, but when I ask u to cite your sources of research u won't even cite 1 SINGLE SOURCE! I ask u to prove YOUR OWN STATEMENTS that repubs will win power in Congress in Nov, and u can't do it. cdp1188, just because YOU say you have proved something, that doesn't make it so. I am not asking for much, bud. Just back up your statements. Provide some sources.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, I will never be silent. The Constitution doesn't just apply to you, bud. It applies to every American, even those who don't have the exact views that you do. That's right, people do have a right to think for themselves. Maybe u should start thinking for yourself, rather than just believing what other extremists tell u. DO SOME INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FOR ONCE. Til then, I will gladly challenge every statement u make, until you can prove what u say by CITING LEGITIMATE SOURCES.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, you come one here and say "the people know what happens when the left is in power and the only way the government is moving in the future is to the Right" and "it will be a funny Nov. for the left". BUT U CAN'T EVER BACK IT UP! Again, just because YOU say its true, that doesn't make it true! cdp1188, since u can't back up your own statements, you have proven NOTHING. Because, if it hasn't been PROVEN TRUE, then it's not true!

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, we already established this. Just because YOU say that u have debunked me, that doesn't make it true. Just because YOU say I am a "commie", that doesn't make it true! I keep asking u for proof, and u keep failing to give me any! I'll ask again: PROVE TO ME THAT THE DEMOCRATS WON'T GAIN SEATS IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE. PROVE IT CDP1188! AND PROVE TO THAT THE DEMOCRATS SHARE THE SAME POLICIES AS COOMUNISTS! PROVE IT! CITE SOME SOURCES!

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, you also never answered my other question. Please prove that the democratic party shares the same views and policies as a communist party. And please CITE SOURCES AND SPECIFIC POLICIES THAT ARE SHARED BY BOTH DEMOCRATS AND COMMUNISTS.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, I'll ask u again, since u didn't answer my question. Please prove that the democrats will not gain seats in both the House and the Senate. AND PLEASE CITE SOURCES AND POLLS to back it up. I AM ASKING U TO PROVE ME WRONG CDP1188.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, let me ask u again about the Constitution. I'm sure u have great respect for it, right? And I'm sure freedom of speech is important to u, right? So why are you trying to censor my posts by hitting the "thumbs down" button? HOW HYPOCRITICAL! You can keep hiding from the truth, but you should realize that by trying to hide my posts, you are actually causing more people to look at them. I mean a "-8" will make anyone curious, won't it? WAY TO HIDE FROM THE TRUTH CDP1188.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, we have already established that the votes u are citing about kennedy ARE NOT the biggest issues facing this country. Have u been following this election? Do u hear any of the candidates talking about guns or gays? Even worse, u are apparently angry at kennedy for supporting equality. And u probably shouldn't be mentioning Vitter, since he was implicated in a prostitution scandal (and cheated on his wife in the process). Kennedy never did that. Even he has more morals than Vitter.

[brownbrother12]

hey cdp1188, u do realize I asked u about congress, right? I asked u to prove that the democrats would not pick up seats in both the House and the Senate. And u go on a rant about Kennedy? Even worse, u tried to censor every post that went against your views? How pathetic are u cdp1188? Why are u trying to hide the truth?

[brownbrother12]

As an addendum cdp1188. In regards to November, please refute my statements that 5-10 republican senate seats are in trouble and in the House, 20-40 repub seats are in trouble. And refute the FACT that the democrats will gain seats in both the House and the Senate. And CITE SOURCES AND POLLS to back it up. Again cdp1188, prove me wrong that the democrats will gain more seats in both the House and the Senate. And prove me wrong that the democrats will keep their majority of the governorships too.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, let's repeat it again for you. You call my posts fantasy, even though I have provided a number of sources to back my statements up. And, yet, you refuse to cite EVEN 1 SOURCE to back your claims. Why is that bud? If no one can corroborate your statements, they are not truth. Your statements are considered made-up until you can PROVE otherwise. CITE SOME SOURCES CDP1188. It's not a hard thing to do. As for November, you can't fool anyone cdp. You can only fool yourself.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, you say u have debunked me several times. Well, again cdp1188, please cite specific statements of mine that u have debuinked. And CITE SOURCES to back up your statments. I have cited sources to back up all of my statements, so why can't u do the same? cdp1188, just because YOU say it's true, that doesn't mean it is true. I mean seriously, all u could do to respond was hit the "thumbs down" button so my post wouldn't show? HOW PATHETIC. Way to hide from the truth cdp1188.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, again u have proven that u can't answer a simple question. I asked u AGAIN to cite sources and u did not. U could only answer by using rhetoric and no substance. I gave u 3 sources to show u that "lipstick on a pig" is a common phrase, even used by McCain himself and his own former press secretary. And how do u respond? By essentially saying "McCain will win". SO, in essence, you are admiiting you could not refute what I said.

[brownbrother12]

As and addendum, cdp1188, please cite sepcific sources that show that the democratic party has the same policies as a communist party. AGAIN, CITE YOUR SOURCES.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, your idea about flag desecration? If it's so important, why aren't either candidates talking about it? Or, why are u the only 1 bringing it up? It's because it rarely ever happens in this country. So, please provide proof that it is a national crisis. Provide proof that it is more of a crisis than the economy, education, or our national security. AND PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROOF THAT I AM A COMMUNIST. McCarthyism was debunked long ago, bud.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, u need to go back and read your own post! You DID NOT cite any sources. I am amaze dat your level of intellect, bud. All you said was "there is an earlier interview". What does that even mean? Was McCain the interviewer? If not, then it doesn't count as meeting her, bud! Read the article from the washinton post that I sent you. It is CLEAR that McCain only met Palin once in Feb, had a 15 min talk w/ her on that same day, and then the week of the Dem. convention he chose her.

[brownbrother12]

and cdp1188, please cite 1 poll about Rangel. More importantly, if Rangel is the only democrat u can list, then that is pretty pathetic. There are 6 to 10 repub. senate seats in trouble, and possibly 20 to 40 repubs in the house in trouble. Come on cdp, stop making yourself look foolish.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, again, u need to get out of your fantasy world. Please. You do realize that McCain used that same phrase not too long ago when speaking about Hillary Clinton's health care plan? You do realize that Cheney has used that same phrase? You do realize that MCCAIN'S OWN FORMER PRESS SECRETARY wrote a boook w/ the title "Lipstick on a Pig". IT IS A COMMON TERM! The fact that you don't know this shows how little you know about the topics you speak of.

[brownbrother12]

And cpd1188, YOU STILL HAVEN'T CITED A SINGLE SOURCE, NOT 1 SOURCE, TO BACK YOUR CLAIMS. If you can't prove yourself right, then why even make such claims. Why should anyone believe what you say, if you can't provide proof?

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, let me repeat it again. Congress deserves its low approval ratings. So u would think the republicans would retake power, right? But the Democrats will still gain seats in both the House and the Senate. This is a fact. And they will still have a majority of the governerships. So, even w/ such low ratings for the demcrats, people are still unwilling to vote for republicans. WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU? And cdp, grow up. Calling me a "shithead" just because u don't agree w/ me is childish.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, you listed 5 things about Kennedy. Do u really think that's all he has done? More importantly, do u really think those are the biggest issues facing this country. If u think so, then it is proof how out of touch you are w/ most Americans. Education, health care, the economy, national security. Those are the important issues.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, did u even read my post? I DID mention congress. You are really making yourself look idiotic. GO BACK AND READ MY POST AGAIN, BUD. And answer this, who controlled congress for 6 out of the 8 years Bush has been president? The country IS fed up w/ the repubs. If the repubs are so right, then why are the democrats set to gain seats in both the Senate and the House? Why do democrats habve a majority of the governerships? ANSWER THAT!

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, look at what you posted, "the people of this country have now saw what the left wing does when it gets into power." Which party has been in power over the last 8 years? Last time I checked, Bush was a republican. And look at the republicans. Jack Abramoff (and all the republicans involved), Larry Craig, Mark Foley, David Vitter, Ted Stevens. Sarah Palin herself is currently under investigation for ethics violatons. Both parties are guilty. Who are u trying to fool cdp1188? Yourself?

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, you STILL haven't listed 1 single source to back up any of your claims.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, you STILL

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, again you're living in a fantasy world. Yes the congress has VERY low approval ratings, and deservedly so. But, it is still all but certain that the democrats will gain more seats in both the House and the Senate. That is a fact! That should tell you just how fed up people are w/ the republican party. Oh, and the democrats have a majority of governerships too. You can change reality in your own mind, but you can't change it in the real world.

[brownbrother12]

And just for general information. Warren Buffet, now considered the richest man in the world and named one of TIME's 100 most influential people (in 2007), is a Democrat. How many hamburgers do you think he has flipped?

[brownbrother12]

Provide some sources to back these claims please.

[brownbrother12]

Interesting, Colin Powell isn't endorsing McCain. Beyond that point, just as I have asked cdp1188 to provide sources to back his claims, I would also like to ask you to cite some sources to back up your claims. You sound pretty sure about your beliefs, so I would hope you could back them up.

[brownbrother12]

And to "shootalltheliberals", I myself am a dentist. I don't flip burgers. The fact that you would "retire at 37" sounds pretty lazy to me. Just because you made money doesn't mean you don't have to work anymore. You say youy control society? What kind of fantasy world are you living in? Last time I checked, the democrats took control of both the House and the Senate. Looks like this country is moving in a very diiferent direction from the one you would like to take it in.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, you HAVE NOT listed a sinlge source. Go back and read all of your posts and show me where you listed even 1 source. And look at your last few posts. You just said your opinions weren't hateful? Are u kidding me?

[illini01s]

Bottom line cdp1188, is that you have been proven wrong. More importantly, though, by not providing sources to back your extreme claims, you are not proving yourself right. If you are so sure about your beliefs, then why are you afraid to back them up! They will be seen as "too" (not two) right wing? By saying that you are once again judging someone w/out knowing them. It's a pathetic way to live your life.

[brownbrother12]

And I already answered why I brought up Palin's daughter. Why is every news station bringing it up? Because it brings into question whether McCain even vetted her or just erroneously picked her to gain votes. This would show terrible judgment. I mean, if he had done HIS research and known about the ethics investigation, her husband's DWI past, and her daughter's pregnancy, you would think he would want to avoid the controversy. Can you honestly tell me he couldn't have picked someone better?

[brownbrother12]

And u obviously aren't paying much attention to the news. EVERY news station has reported that McCain only spoke w/ Palin once for approximately 15 min before offering her the VP job. Republicans themselves acknowledge this. An interview doesn't mean she knew McCain. And the fact that McCain had his eye on Palin in no way means he ever talked to her! I have always had my eye on Jessica Alba, but I've never met her.

[brownbrother12]

And I won't let u off the hook, because there are many others like yourself who form extreme and hateful opinions about others w/out taking the time to find out the real facts about them. This country has only made progress when people worked together towards a good cause. And people like yourself were always left behind.

[brownbrother12]

Well, u just admitted you get your information from biased sources. There are independent sources out there bud. And I DID prove u wrong. You were adamant that conservatism was founded in the U.S. But if u looked up Edmund Burke, you would have seen that (and I quote), "He is often regarded by conservatives as the philosophical founder of Anglo-American conservatism." Now u look up where he was born. Of course, u still haven't given me any line from my posts that u have supposedly "debunked".

[brownbrother12]

Finally, I am amused that u think u "debunk everything I say." First, I am only giving u facts. You cannot debunk facts. But for fun, please give me some specific lines in my posts that you have "debunked". And please be specific by providing sources that "debunk" my statements. Bud, if you can't provide sources to back up your claims, then you can't "debunk" anything. Again, ANY ASSERTION YOU MAKE IS MEANINGLESS if you can't back it up.

[brownbrother12]

Most importantly cdp1188, YOU STILL HAVEN'T GIVEN ME 1 SOURCE TO BACK YOUR CLAIMS. I think I am asking you for the 7th time now? Apparently you are ashamed of where you get your information, or u don't have any sources that you get information from. I guess u just believe what other people tell you. You have a mind of your own bud. Use it to look up some facts. Because right now you sound like an angry 2 year old who can only respond to criticism by namecalling.

[brownbrother12]

The point of my post is that McCain did no research on Palin before he picked her. She is purely a political pick to please the base and try to pick up women voters. For God's sake, he had one 15 min phone conversation w/ her before choosing her as VP! There are more qualified Republicans out there. And now McCain is sending people to Alaska to actually vet Palin. Why wasn't that done before he picked her? Why did he pick someone who is currently under investigation for ethics violations?

[brownbrother12]

Making donations and attending meetings means nothing. Do the work yourslef! If you want names, look up Richard Hooker and Edmund Burke. You could've done the research yourself. Though I'm not surprised u didn't, since you have shown u do no research on a topic before forming an opnion on it. Plus, where in my post did I say I found it disgusting that a girl is pregant. PLEASE SHOW ME WHERE IN MY POST I SAID THAT!

[brownbrother12]

Hmmm, and news just broke that Palin's 17 yearr old daughter is 5 months pregnant. Guess that's what happens when McCain picks someone to be Vice President that he only met once, before offering her the job.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, I don't affiliate myself w/ any political party. In 2000, I voted for Bush. In 2004, I voted for Kerry. This time around I will likely relunctantly vote for Obama. However, I was hoping to have a chance to vote for either Chuck Hagel (considered 1 of the most conservative senators when he was in Congress) or Mark Warner. Both of these men have shown a willingness to go against their own party to do what's best for the country. Now, cite some sources to back your claims.

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, conservatism was not invented in the U.S. It rose in the 1780's in Europe (probably France at 1st). You have again proven that u do absolutely no research before forming an opinion on something. In your fantasy land, i'm sure 2006 never happened. Jack Abramoff never happened. Larry Craig, Mark Foley, David Vitter, and Ted Stevens never happened. I'm sure the fact that Palin is also currently under investigation for ethics violations, isn't happening in your world either.

[brownbrother12]

More importantly, u still have not cited any sources to back up your claims. cdp, you come here to whine and call people names, and yet you can't back it up. So i'll ask u again: Please provide me w/ some sources to back up your claims. It shouldn't be a difficult thing to do.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, who do u think is to blame for the high gas prices? Bush did nothing to try and solve domestic issues during the last 8 years. And McCain? What has he done in his 26 years in Washington to solve our energy problems? At 25, u are too young to know McCains history. As far as Palin. She is younger than Obama and has even less experience. You are clearly too biased to make rational arguments. Again, false patriots look to political parties first. True patriots look to their country first.

[brownbrother12]

Plus, if 2006 is any reminder for you, then YOU will be the one who is unhappy in November. Your brand of politics is outdated now. Labels like "liberal" are outdated now. People who truly care for this country don't care who is "liberal" and who is "conservative". We just try and do what we can to make this country better. The minority of extremists like yourself are nothing but false patriots who haven't given anything to this country, and you will always be remembered as such.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, all you have done on here is call people names. But what does it say about yourself when you can't back up anything you say? I have asked you 4 or 5 times to cite some sources to back up your opinions. And you haven't even been able to accomplish this 1 simple task. You haven't been able to give me 1 single source. Again, if u are so sure about your beliefs, then back them up boy!

[architecturalabdabs]

cdp1188

a long over do death?

when they asked for you're age on the youtube page they meant it, LOL

NOT you're IQ ;)

[brownbrother12]

Very good cdp1188. But why haven't you provided any sources to back your claims yet? Are you unable to backup anything you say?

[illini01s]

And could you please cite what radio station you are talking about?

[brownbrother12]

And cdp1188, you still not provided a single source to back up your claims. So I ask you again to provide me w/ some INDEPENDENT sources to back up your claims about Kennedy. You sound very sure of your beliefs, so I would think you could back them up.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, I would like you to cite any line from my posts where I say I am a liberal. You don't have to agree w/ people to respect them. There are many issues that I don't agree w/ liberals on, but I still respect a good number of them, and I have many friends who are liberals. Unfortunately, it is obvious that you live your life labeling and stereotyping people without having an ounce of knowledge about who they are.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, you should realize that people like you who harbor so much hate will never be taken seriously. That is why your views are held by only a minority of people. You can go on harboring that hate for the rest of your days, but when your are inevitably near death, you will undoubtedly find you have wasted a lifetime in spreading a message that only a few will listen to and even fewer will adhere to.

[illini01s]

cdp1188, its interesting that you "have promoted much Right Wing values amongst the younger kids that dont know anything about politics." Is their a reason you can only promote your views to naive kids? Is it because grown adults know that your views are extremist and crazy, and kids are the only people who will believe you?

[brownbrother12]

And you? You never answered my questions. What will you tell God about how you tried to better the world? When you are near death, will you get a standing ovation (as Kennedy did) for the life you have lived?

[brownbrother12]

And remember, I never said I agreed w/ Kennedy's views (go back and read my posts). I simply stated that the man has put forth great efforts trying to better this country (whether or not I agreed w/ those efforts). I know I haven't put nearly that much effort for this country yet (I am still fairly young though).

[brownbrother12]

Instead of resorting to childish name calling (apparently I struck I nerve), you should cite some legitimate, independent sources to back up your claims. Otherwise, any assertions you make are meaningless.

[brownbrother12]

hey cdp1188, have you forgotten the amendment about free speech? I'm sure you respect the Constitution greatly, and yet you are attempting to silence any views different from your own! That, my boy, is the exact definition of hypocrisy. Furthermore, you wrongly assume I am a liberal. Again, look at the video. Republicans/conservatives apparently respect Kennedy as well.

[brownbrother12]

Finally, how many people have given you a standing ovation when you walked into a room? Do you think you will get a standing ovation when YOU are near death? Will you deserve one?

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188 remember this. Kennedy has probably done more trying to better this country (whether for good or bad) during his time in congress than you have in your entire lifetime. If you were to die today, and God were to ask you how you made the world better while you were living in it, what would you tell him?

[brownbrother12]

And trust me, if you keep living life the way you are living it now, people WILL say the same things about you that you have said about Kennedy. Because, if you continue to spread feelings of hate and anger, people will feel hatred and anger towards you.

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, not suprisingly you missed the whole point. The point is not about Republicans standing for Kennedy. The point is that politics means absolutely nothing when it comes to life and death situations. It doesn't matter what political party you belong to. However, you are allowing your extreme political views to isolate yourself. Seriously bud, do you think hating someone so much because their views are different than your own is normal behavior? Or even sane behavior?

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, don't complain if people say the same about you when you are near death

[brownbrother12]

cdp1188, it is unfortunate that you are letting politics overtake common sense and common decency. Situations of life and death always take precedence over politics. Notice it is not only Democrats standing and applauding. The entire Senate is standing and applauding, Republicans included.

[NortheastOrganist]

I am repulsed that this man would get a standing ovation after his 40 years of supporting socialistic policies.

[YTmod]

This clip always brings tears to my eyes.

Way to go Teddy!

[GiolliArchives]

I personally am very proud of Senator Kennedy. He has been an inspiration to me for many years, and his voting for medicare last week when he is dealing with illness is proof of how great he is. I met him in 1984 at East Los Angeles College here in California when I was 19 years old. What he has done for me in inspiration and example over the years cannot be overstated. I think he is a great person, and the greatest Senator of all time. This is not an exxageration. Thank you Teddy.

[LarkeMiller]

The standing "O" was very touching. For a moment, I forgot he killed a woman.

[celinejen]

You know what? Laura killed an ex-boyfriend in a car accident. We are even. You people are really sick and need to get some new material.

[ericricardao]

Thank you, Senator!

[Chloemadi2]

I WAS THERE!!!! I am from CA but i went on a trip to Washington DC and we went to the capital and we went into that room and got to see everybody!!

[endofinnovation]

well, lixe all xennedies, he stil got a trouble with his pecxer, bro

but so do all men

good for Ted

taxe one for the team go bro go

[miti38]

Ted Kennedy has done more for this country in all of his years in the Senate than "W" could ever do. Massachusetts loves him. Go Ted!

[bmyra]

I love this man.

[Question1981]

Why the Fuck are they clapping? They just destroyed the 4th amendment!

[cottagechskitty]

This is completely about respect for his SENATE CAREER. Nothing to do with anything else you all are rambling about. Yeesh

[nitedrive]

Oh joy: Splash Kennedy is back on the Senate floor to make more stupid policy.

This asshole deserves a standing O for what? Having the misfortune to have developed terminal cancer? What a hero.

I have sympathy for anyone dealing with a terminal disease. But honestly, I just don't get the reverence people have for this sad old shadow of his brothers. He's a complete zero. And a traitor. Yeah I said it.

Would not want to be you on judgement day, Teddy. You got a lot to answer for.

[cobwebhead]

Why's he a traitor? For suggesting that Bush might have been fibbing about the WMD threat? Oh yeah, he was right about that...

[nitedrive]

Here's one example of many (do your own research - and not on AlterNet or Daily Kos): working with USSR General Secretary Yuri Andropov against the President of the United States.

A translated memo from the KGB archives, dated May 14, 1983, describes an offer made to the KGB on behalf of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy by former Senator John Tunney (D-CA), a fellow Democrat and close friend of Kennedy's (to thwart Reagan's missile policy).

This surfaced in '92 when Yeltsin opened the Soviet archives.

[Exotic3000]

Wreddon, you are 100% correct. Another sad point is that to this day, Ted Kennedy has never said "sorry" to the Kopechne family. In addition, based on his liberal voting record, the Pope should kick Ted Kennedy out of the Catholic church.

[bmyra]

He was framed stupid. His brothers were murdered and he was framed to destroy his chance of winning the white house.

[powerball14222]

Thanks for serving your Country Senator, fighting for all Americans.

[justinlpugh]

You can call him the most liberal... but this man is a GIANT!!!!!! He is absolutely A GIANT AND STOOD UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVED IN AT ALL TIMES...

WELCOME BACK SENATOR!!!

[stuart250]

Who were the people who never stood up or even moved to clap?

[bkushner3]

Looks like everyone standing that I can see. Some in the back were late to stand but they might not have known what was going on.

[Exotic3000]

Stuart250, these were the Senators who remembered Chappaquidick.

[endofinnovation]

what is this a witch hunt stuart250, i wish in high school that i hadnt stood up

and clapped

but you should at a persons finest hour it feels different when you are staring into the audience you notice all eyes on you

its a strange and gratifying feeling

its only happeend to me once

when i tried really hard and suceeded as the best high school student in us history

[timg455]

That was a seriously boring clip.

[KyndestKid]

Now that's the America I love!!!!

[xbinarysunsetx]

Welcome back Ted!

[eedonnell]

Thanks Ted and thanks to CSpan.

[webgeek6]

That's not dubya down there.

[chimab]

I don't see Bush anywhere in that video???