Slingin Sammy 33
08-26-2009, 02:28 PM
Why is the old bastard beyond reproach? I didn't like him in life. Why should I feel any differently now that he's dead? Isn't this what blogs are for, people posting about how they feel?I'm no fan of his politics either, and there is certainly a time to discuss/debate his legacy, good or bad. Now isn't that time. IMO his family should be at least allowed to mourn and put him in the ground before the insults start to fly.
This isn't a blog. A blog is something you write and maintain on your own. This is a discussion board with many diverse members and views, and at least out of respect to fellow members who have a positive view of Kennedy (who are also fellow Skins fans) maybe we could eliminate the negative comments in an RIP thread. No problem with voicing opinions, but maybe wait a few days and start another thread. FWIW.
firstdown
08-26-2009, 02:38 PM
I'm no fan of his politics either, and there is certainly a time to discuss/debate his legacy, good or bad. Now isn't that time. IMO his family should be at least allowed to mourn and put him in the ground before the insults start to fly.
This isn't a blog. A blog is something you write and maintain on your own. This is a discussion board with many diverse members and views, and at least out of respect to fellow members who have a positive view of Kennedy (who are also fellow Skins fans) maybe we could eliminate the negative comments in an RIP thread. No problem with voicing opinions, but maybe wait a few days and start another thread. FWIW.
Your probably right as far as out of respect for people here then I'll wait.
Trample the Elderly
08-26-2009, 02:43 PM
I'm no fan of his politics either, and there is certainly a time to discuss/debate his legacy, good or bad. Now isn't that time. IMO his family should be at least allowed to mourn and put him in the ground before the insults start to fly.
This isn't a blog. A blog is something you write and maintain on your own. This is a discussion board with many diverse members and views, and at least out of respect to fellow members who have a positive view of Kennedy (who are also fellow Skins fans) maybe we could eliminate the negative comments in an RIP thread. No problem with voicing opinions, but maybe wait a few days and start another thread. FWIW.
What if Bin Laden died? Would I have to wait a few days for that too? I've said my peace.
GMScud
08-26-2009, 02:47 PM
What if Bin Laden died? Would I have to wait a few days for that too? I've said my peace.
Apples and oranges buddy. To even draw that comparison is just stupid.
Slingin Sammy 33
08-26-2009, 03:02 PM
What if Bin Laden died? Would I have to wait a few days for that too? I've said my peace.Are you kidding me??? Unfortunately, I know you're not.
Trample the Elderly
08-26-2009, 03:06 PM
Are you kidding me??? Unfortunately, I know you're not.
Obiwan has taught you well.
Trample the Elderly
08-26-2009, 03:15 PM
Apples and oranges buddy. To even draw that comparison is just stupid.
Bin Laden = America hating gangster / terrorist.
Kennedy family = Progressive bootlegger gansters / thugs.
A pimp is a pimp.
TTE you're quite the thread killer.
saden1
08-26-2009, 03:31 PM
TTE you're quite the thread killer.
Forgive him for he can not help his handicap. 50 great years of service can't be disputed by the likes of Trample the Lunatic.
Trample the Elderly
08-26-2009, 03:42 PM
Alright alright . . . .
A funny true Ted Kennedy Story: As told to me by my political science professor.
Ted Kennedy used to throw Halloween parties every year. One year he goes in drag. He gets in the elevator with Strom Thurmond (a notorious horn dog). Strom pinches him on the bottom. Teddy turns around and says to him in a masculine voice, "Senator, I never knew you cared". Strom almost fainted.
Strom used to have a louiseville slugger in his office. When asked what it was for, his assistants would say, "it's to beat his pecker down when they put him in the casket".
Happy now?