10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Ted Kennedy

Give credit where it is due… Ted Kennedy served humanity in his life and for that he deserves to be praised

A man of service Kennedy’s life was marred by his murder of Mary Jo and a wholly imperfect ideology.

It is interesting how people get treated like a saint when they die. As if death somehow cleans their slate of any wrongdoing.

There ia a misquote from # 5 above which should read …”see things as they are and ask(sic) why,”

you forgo he was an accomplish drinker and womanizer.

Well said Joel Miller. Many sympathies to the Kennedy family. May Senator Kennedy find eternal peace.

It is sad that he has passed, or when anyone dies for that matter, regardless of what was done in their lives.

Karma has an interesting way of repaying. The former Senator now has to face his maker and be judged for his actions. God help him, he’ll need it.

Ha Ha

As an immigrant I say, Ted, the descendant of Immigrants did not forget his roots as he was a champion for the rights of Immigrants.

Where’s the one titled: Bet you didn’t know Ted Kennedy got EXPELLED from Harvard for having somebody else take his spanish final.
That’s the best, but it’s honest, so I guess it doesn’t count.

Ted Kennedy certainly contributed more to America than Jesse Helms who often criticized him. Nobody’s perfect but he leaves behind a fine legacy. Nobody made that girl get in his car. That was an accident.

For all the things he said he wanted to do for people, he never recognized, that his family had made a rather significant contribution to overpopulating the planet.
The one thing he might have done for the world, was recognize that there is a limit to how many humans, this planet can support.

I do not believe he killed Mary Jo, how
do you know how you would act in a situation like that. It was always ironic
to me that our family would have been on
that island that night, driving the same
make and color car had we not changed
vacation plans at the last minute.

Senator Kennedy was a great statesman and great leader.
For those who are quick to find faults and point finger, as if you have no sin.
We all have shortcomings, and we drive daily to come to that place of perfection through Christ Grace.
Remember Jesus said, the things you have done to my brethren, you have done it for me.
Senator Kennedy has contributed immensely for all mankind and will be great missed here in Ireland and around the world.
Michael Ebini Kingue Ireland

thank god we have to Let god be the judge for who are we to judge none of us are perfect, rest in peace senator kennedy we thank you and love you for thinking on others with all your hard work, my condolences to the family.

In honor and memory of Sen Edward M Kennedy members of the DNC should come together and pass historic heath care reform. Don’t let his legacy be that his hopes and dreams for universal health care died with him.

I HAVE NEVER MET MR. KENNEDY AND I HOPE TO MEET HIM & HIS BROTHERS IF I MAKE IT THERE. BUT YOU KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE DONE WORST THINGS IN LIFE AND THEY MAY BE TO SELF-RIGHTOUS TO ADMIT IT . ISAY THIS TO YOU ALL “GOD DID BLESS HIM .AND I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED.

WILL THERE BE ANOTHER THAT WILL BEAT HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS???////

I remember the election to replace Senator Smith JFK’s replacement. It was between Edward McCormack the then Lt Gov of MA and the neophyte Edward Moore Kennedy, From this came the famous quote “If your name was Edward Moore yor Candidcy would be a joke”But more important was the role of his wife Joan who campained in his place after he was injured in a olane crash. She was fantastic A memorable instance was her TV interview on the election nite when she seemed to be in your living room having a personsl conversation.

Some more things you may or may not know about Ted Drunkennedy:
11. He loved Chivas Regal
12. Chris Dodd, another shining example of a louche Democrat, and Teddy used to like to make “waitress sandwiches” at the local watering hole.

As I have love for the Kennedy family all the back through President John still miss him .The senitor Mr.Ted will be also sadly missed . The family was at times shadowed with question however just like others as mine we can not over look the moral right and greatness.I care less or no I won’t wonder what secrets one takes to the grave,”I will have my own”.
I love you Ted.
Pat/Abbak9

Voice Of Reason: You were not there, you know nothing about what really happened. You state the negative only because you dislike liberals and Democrats. Real conservatives and Republicans respected and honored Ted Kennedy for all that he did right and for the honest and true efforts for the people of this country that he Loved so much. Your voice without reason will die in the wind while Kennedys great legacy lives on far beyond anything that you have or will have done. You are nothing to this man’s legacy. Again, you were not there and know NOTHING. Speculation is NOT truth!

For those of you that attempt to criticize Ted Kennedy, I suggest that you take the following VERY SERIOUSLY: ‘Judge not that ye be not judged’

It is true that Ted Kennedy had some glaring faults but by all accounts he straightened up his life, seemingly coinciding with his marriage to Victoria.
Yes, he cetainly used poor judgement in the case of May Jo Kopeckne but that happened 40 years ago. And the posts here that claim he murdered her are pure nonsense.He accepted responsibilities for his actions and admitted he was wrong to do what he did. It’s time to let it go.

The kennedys like many Americans did so much for America.May we emulate his good examples and may the Good Lord grant him a peaceful rest at his bosom.We shall miss him.

I think Ted Kennedy probably did penance all his life since 1969, setting aside the vanity and driving ambition involved in “reaching for the top” like his brothers, to simply do his best to serve in the Senate. Not a bad example for all of us flawed human beings with real sins on our conscience, and one that brings genuine happiness, too.

gal1693,… dig up the negative? without fault? Mistakes?
Did you mean to say we should have alot more men like Kennedy who drive while DUI, kill the girl they are trying to romance while MARRIED, then hide til the body is discovered… OH, never indicted, but goes off to Washington to make good laws for us all. GO KENNEDY

It is interesting how people get treated like a saint
when they die. As if death somehow cleans their slate
of any wrongdoing. Posted by: Ted is Dead ********
**********Too bad you never accomplish a speck
of humanity and good will towards your fellow
man in your lifetime as to compare to what he has
accomplished in a day. Someday the weeds will
overcome your grave in tribute to your
accomplishments in life.

Although I do not agree with the man’s politics, I do admire his strength, his conviction and his service. He fought for what he believed was right. You have to admire the man regardless of whether you agree with his point of view or not. I think that death is a perfect time to speak well of people and I disagree with a statement prior that asked why we canonize people on their death. We don’t, we can still disagree, but the fact is, this man has gone on to the next world. He is finished here. Though his politics may have serious errs (according to my assessment), God doesn’t judge on politics, but on love. And again, remember, it’s God who judges, not us. He knows the heart–not us.

Your 10 puff-piece “things” didn’t mention Teddy getting kicked out of college for cheating, or the revealing of Teddy’s true character by the Kopechne disgrace. Great heavy hitting journalism ABC.

Here are five things liberals do not mention of this guy. This guy never had to earn anything in his life and was a protégé of entitlement and privilege. Acquired his jobs from his brothers and lived in their shadows.
Born of privilege, yet created legislation that did not apply to him – typical rhetoric and hypocrisy.
A womanizer and boozer – who made a mockery of his faith and family,
1965 Immigration act – one of the worst policies to affect this country, socially and economically; everything he claimed would not happen – happened.
The death of Mary Jo Kopechne at Chappaquiddick – showed his character
Expelled from Harvard for cheating, Etc…
His latest great gift to this country and its populace would have given amnesty to millions of criminals who have violated federal law all on the tax payers back.
Yet he has duped many – thanks Ted

Teddy,
You will be missed!

Senator Kennedy represented the decent side of American politics. He was a man of peace and a man of compassion. When he endorsed Obama, I knew Obama could win and he did. Thanks Senator. We are all going to miss you.

many tout teddy’s strength and ability to endure etc.
you know, it’s easy to endure when your crooked daddy leaves you hundreds of millions of dollars.
i doubt teddy would have accomplished anything in life if he actually had to work for a living, he probably would have had a menial job or ended up in jail
the truth is, never has someone done so little with so much

1. He was an alcohlic ( we knew tht just no one mentions it).
2. he would drive drunk (knew that as well)
3. he killed a woman
4. even if he didnt kill her he was a coward for not saving her life.
5. the liberal media washes over everythinh he does and has a short memory about him.
6.i think womanizer is a bad term. because what guy isnt a womanizer but he was more of a …
7.he killed a woman.
8. he was found naked in his front yard thats awesome… if your 19. not 59
9. did imention he was an alcoholic.
10. its sad that abc doesnt report the truth on ted kenneddy.
and rick montano im sure everyone has regrets and has done things they wish they hadnt, but no one on this blog has done anyhing as bad as tedddy K.

He worked and served this country until he die. We all appreciate that. God bless you.

Please remember we all make mistakes .. there is not one person on this earth that has not made a mistake in their lives. The Kennedy’s did alot for this country… So lets all remember that first before all the bad comments. And also remember people who live in glass houses should not throw stones…. No one is perfect…. We are all human and are all bound to make mistakes in our lives no matter how little or big the mistake was it was still a mistake…… And ted was human just like the rest of us…..

I am sure Mary Joe feels the same about his accomplishments.

it was teddy’s 1986 immigration bill that gave about 3 million illegal aliens amnesty, which in turn was the magnet that brought 20 million more illegal aliens to the country, and teddy wanted to repeat that fiasco all over again!
no wonder he is always referred to as “the dumb kennedy”, but we really have to blame the sheeple of Massachusetts for re-electing the moron over and over

Hasn’t anybody ever investigated the possibility that Ted had a severe concussion that night? People with concussion and acute memory loss can do any number of weird things, including wander around in a daze, muttering to themselves, and maybe not report a serious injury that just happened – because they don’t remember it!
Ask any neurologist – there were no seat belts in those days, he certainly had blunt trauma to the head, and that poor girl was probably already dead before he left the car.

We will never know the many secrets he took to his grave. Don’t you wonder, sometimes?
Interesting I would of ranked him even with O.J. Simpson… He got away with murdering a young girl he was having sex with… Kinda like a bunch of them only some had to do jail time…

You missed one:
11. The only U.S. Senator ever to basically murder or allow his ‘date’ to die of asphyxiation in a submerged car.
Really! If you heard on the news that a person (call him “John Doe”) was under investigation for abandoning a car he wrecked while drunk driving and “police were focusing on whether Mr. Doe” left his girlfriend to suffocate in an air pocket in the upside down car, you would be shocked, left to rage at the evening news and say “How could anyone do that! That’s tantamount to murder!” (or at least manslaughter).
And for doing EXACTLY this “Uncle Teddy” (the DRUNK WOMANIZER) pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, never saw the inside of a jail and lived ALL his days wanting for nothing. ABSOLUTELY SICKENING!
ABC was so quick to point out all the family the Kennedys raised, yet Mary Jo was left to die in a car and did not get to marry or raise a family.
I have never had any respect for Ted Kennedy. The entire Kennedy clan disgust me with the exception of JFK and Bobby…good men both. The Kennedys live off of a legacy of ill gotten wealth (from bootlegging during prohibition and making profit on serving food to boatworkers making warships in the middle of a war and etcetera), Teddy’s offshore bank accounts (hiding his money while telling us to give more to his liberal causes), serial womanizing and adultery, multi-generational drug and alcohol AND drunk-driving histories–ALL WHILE NEVER BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANYTHING AND HAVING ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD TO LIVE LIKE KINGS, while better men and women fight for an existence. Enough said–good riddance!

10. In 2006 Vanity Fair magazine asked Kennedy “What is your idea of perfect happiness?” His response: “Sailing on Mya with Vicki at my side and my dogs, Splash and Sunny, at my feet. And, of course, a Democrat in the White House and regaining our majority in the Senate. Oh yea having been able to murder a young girl and get away with it.”

I was not particulaly a fan of the Kennedys, but lets face the senator did a lot for his people including rallying around Obama for president. That is honourable and may he rest in peace

Would have done a hell of a lot more with his life if he wasn’t a career politician.
To live that long and never actually hold a job is certainly not my idea of representation of the people.
Congress need term limits.

Ted Kennedy was a voice of right, voice of human right, voice labour, voice of society and voice of Liberty inside America as well as around the world. My condelence massage to all of Kennedy family members and Amecicans

Mary Jo never had the chance to bask in public adjulation.

Senator Kennedy was an institution. Although I disagreed with almost all of his left wing programs, he did get legislation passed that almost all americans could support: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), No Child Left Behind, and the Civil Rights Act of 1965. However, his embrace of socialist
governments abroad and socialism at home
overshadow his accomplishments. He was part of a concerted effort, along with LBJ, his brother Bobby, and other committed leftists to make Americans push away from the tried and true American virtues of individual responsibility, family responsibility,
hard work/hard study, self-control in personal vices, free enterprise, and mass public support of PRIVATE charities for our poorer citizens. He and his collectivist buddies have created an American society where there is no longer any shame in depending on the government for your food, shelter, livelyhood, and, maybe soon, even health care. The country will definitely become bankrupt in this liberal nonsense continues unabated. The Democratic party represents millions of able bodies American adults
who should be forced to make their own way in the world and support their families. But, no one calls them on their laziness, anti-social behavior, and their carefree attotude as they steal the hard earned tax money of their more responsible fellow citizens. We can thank Ted Kennedy for this state of affairs. Finally, Ted Kennedy was part of a generation of Democratic politicians who backed away from the bi-partisan foreign policy post WWII that featured a strong anti-communist and containment of communism core and support of strong nations worldwide. Kennedy and George McGovern, given their way, would have dismantled our nuclear arsenal and emasculated our military just when the tide against the Soviet Union was turning. Much like the
dependency and infantilizing of most poor whites, blacks, and hispanics, this attempt to cave in to the Soviet Union was never slammed by the Main Street Media. Fellow travellers and useful idiots to the end. I am praying tonight for his family and friends and praying for his soul as well. I am also praying for the descendents of Mary Jo Kopechne, an RFK political worker, who he committed adultry with and left to die without calling rescue personnel instead calling his lawyer and political advisors trying to salvage his career while poor Mary Jo drowned without assistance. The state of Massachusetts, also known as the Fiefdom of Kennedy, let him off the hook
and sealed the records to avoid the truth being told. Shame on all of them for that.

Bet no one ever says good things when the Bushs’ and Cheneys’ start kicking off.

He lived everyday with his mistakes! But he also lived everyday trying to make up for them! He has done more for our country than any other man will in our lifetime.
We all die with secrets, we all die with having done things wrong, it is how we choose to make for them that matter.

He was and is a hero, despite his faults we must remember the tragedy that followed his family. We all have faults and I wish godspeed to his soul and a happy future. We are all here for a purpose and we are all soldiers for being here on earth. Despite the differences we have, love is the total answer

Here is one more fun fact about Senator Kennedy: He was born on February 22, and his brother John suggested to his parents that they name the baby George Washington Kennedy. Joe and Rose were probably smart to pass on that idea.

I didn’t like him. I thought he was a liberal elitist. He hurt the country with his politics. I think he hurt a lot of people personally . I hope God has mercy on his soul. a lion? Hardly,,

Last night i was in Malaysia when i switched on the television set and cnn announced the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. i was alone at home. some 46 years ago i was india, and i heard on radio the death of president Kennedy. All Kennedy deaths have touched me deeply. They, the Kennedys represent life.
The life i would like to have: the glamour, wealth, lifestyle, luxuries and homes
The tragedies that come with being alive:
death, disease, addictions, fall from grace
The glories that come with work well done:
successful careers, public duties, charities, recognition
The shame of our personal shortcomings:
scandals, faults, public judgment
The strength of character i would like to have:
the ability of walk with head held high in the face of apparent shame and criticism, and to go on doing what you believe in no matter what others believe of you
What i would like to leave behind
More than just footsteps in the sand.
I salute you Edward Kennedy. I knew you from your speeches, the stories and the pictures. I wish i could have met you just once.
When John Kennedy passed away, i was a young school kid and i wrote to the late Jacqueline Kennedy, my hero, and she replied and sent me pics which i have till today.
May you rest in peace.
prasanna

Heroes do what is right even in the face off danger. They stand up for their own integrity. They do not lie, cheat, or steal. Ted Kennedy lied, cheated, and stole the life of a woman instead of trying to save her. He is a coward, and an example off a flawed election system and corrupt politics. God does not bless him, I hope he is paying for his sins in hell, because he has many. All of those bills, laws, and whatever everyone claims were his victories, would have been written and passed without him. He was a senator because his last name began with K and ended with ennedy. A fat drunk, coward until the end. Also, thanks for sticking us with a bum president.

God Bless him. he was a person of compassion for others.

Dear Stickman,
Yes, I have made “serios” mistakes in my life, and I willingly forgive those who also make them. However, I have never KILLED another person (accept in warfare) and tried to cover it up by waiting a couple of hours by first calling my lawyers and then 911. I have never been considered a womanizer, and have never proclaimed to be a supporter of women’s lib. However, senator kennedy (yes, I know I didn’t capitalize it) proclaimed to be a great supporter of everything liberal, yet was widely known as a womanizer. However, the left forgives, or refuses to accept the fact that its greatest “lien” (read: lion) was one who went against most of his own liberal beliefs. Such a shame. I know I won’t lose a minute of sleep. I dare yahoo to print this, but I doubt they will.

Number 9 says it all………for all human beings…regardless of all those other bullsh*t factors that come into play when money is involved….death is simply death and nothing stops it.

Definition of an American:Ted Kennedy

Rest in Peace Sen Kennedy. God bless.

He accomplished many great things in his life but what I remember most of all were the news stories about him doing little things that helped common people. Those many small accomplishments made him a great man.

You would never think he was so accomplish if you listen to Fox News. He is always called a bad name – “liberal”. Looking back on all the good things he has done makes one see that being liberal is not all that bad afterall. I wonder why the powers that be, hate for one to have a sense of compassion and care for thier fellow human beings. May God continue to bless you, even in the great beyond

Ted kennedy is sure a great man. who deserves such an honour. may God bless his family and the light he leaves behind may it not go down.

and don’t forget, he let a woman drown in his car while he was DUI!!

Dave R. :
The autopsy confirmed that Miss Kopechne was alive for several hours before her oxygen ran out. Kennedy swam to his hotel and INSTEAD of calling for a resue team, he called his lawyer and 2 top political advisors. He also must be called into account along with JFK, LBJ, RFK, Old Man Kennedy, and Mayor Daly for STEALING the 1960 Presidential election in Illinois (Cook County-Chicago) and LBJ’s Texas. Ah, the Democrats do love their democracy.

Edward “Ted” Kennedy has now met his maker. How many of you would want to be in his place?
Period! End Report!

A tip of the glass for an old Irish drunk who couldn’t drive, couldn’t swim very well and was a terrible liar, now gone to meet his maker. I hope he’s worn his fire-proof knickers.

He was an imperfect man and a great Senator. If you were a woman and played sports in college, are a minority, were an immigrant, are retired or have been unemployed/laid off or were in the Iraq or Afganistan wars his work has had an impact on your life. For all those who criticized him, you might want to remember that! Hopefully now as people write about him, they will realize all of the amazing “liberal” things he has done.

To those who say “have you not made mistakes yourself?” or “Ted was not perfect”…you CANNOT compare the manslaughter and/or murder of another human to “making a mistake” as if Ted had bounced a check. There is no justification for what he did and more importantly what Ted did in the immediate hours after he drove his car off a bridge drunk. He has NEVER apologized for this and the Kennedy family never will. They are about the law. Why do you think Ted has millions offshore in the Caymans? They have always been about “do as I say, not as I do”, doing back to Joe, Sr. who railed against booze, but emerged from prohibition a wealthy, wealthy man from his bootlegging enterprise. The Kennedys are and always have been hypocrites.

While I didn’t agree with his politics, my condolences to a family who has lost a husband, father, uncle and friend.

He presented himself as being for the forgotten man, yet the real forgotten man, the taxpayer, has been and continues to be burdened by the Kennedy legacy. The ordinary citizens, who work and pay taxes, also want to realize the American dream, yet the liberals deny that to them every single day through taxes, surcharges, fees, and costs of government. Ted would have never survived as long as he did if he had the health care that is proposed under Obamacare.

I hope he asked God for forgiveness on his deathbed for his support of abortion…

What I find amazing is all the Liberals on here asking God to bless him and his family, blah, blah, blah. I thought you guys were all athiests? Oh, and if you’re Catholic and you’re praising this drunken stumble-bum better do some research on this clown. Nobody can call themself a Catholic and be pro-abortion. Oh, and for all you sick idealogs stating that we all made mistakes and who am I to judge, just so you can cirlcle the wagons around your paragon of Liberalism, I can freely answer yeah I’ve made mistakes but I was never responsible for the death of anybody. The man was a yellow coward plain and simple. Anybody know the difference between a live Ted Kennedy and a dead Ted Kennedy? I’ll tell ya. The dead Ted Kennedy is probably sober.

@gal1693: I am a person who is smart enough to understand that some people are not admirable because of their bad character. If somebody admits guilt, does not cover up the issue, takes responsibility, and then lives his life in public service (not in public power like the Senate), I am willing to honor that person. Because I believe that all are sinners and we have a God that is redemptive for the repentant. Unfortunately Mr. Kennedy, did not take responsibility, he covered up the act, and then spent the rest of his life justifying it in a self-indulgent position of power. Elected office at the federal level is not service, it is power. Let us look at a contrast, the Bush girls are teaching in areas that are impoverished: that is public service. Or take McCains kids: his son is serving in combat in Iraq-he is a public servant, his daughter is a blogger taking advantage of her father’s name – she is a leech. But the liberal elite will ignore all these things because they base admiration on politics. Frankly, this orgiastic adulation by the MSM of everything Kennedy simply is another reason why most news outlets are going bankrupt and seeking to be bailed out by the Obama stimulus. They are totally out of touch with the average American.

Makes ya sick to see Obama going GA GA over Kennedy. But then Obama should be grateful.
Right? Its the way politics works.
Wonder if Hillary will be at the funeral?

I admired and respected President John F. Kennedy because of his “Blue Dog” Democrat socio-economic ploicies.
President Kennedy always tried to do what was in the best interest of the nation, and the American people. Unlike his brother Teddy, he understood the consequences of unchecked Eglitarian social policy, and knew that you cannot help The Third World by enacting legislation to become The Third World.
As for Teddy, bon voyage!

Good riddance!

While some on this and other sites criticize those of us who bring up his ‘failings’ and ask if we are not also imperfect, I must say that I am imperfect, but have never used my wealth and my special status to be completely excused for a murder. He was, first and foremost, a really, really vile person whose life was a blot on the earth.

“Pvt” Edward Kennedy will be buried in Arlington . No doubt the sounds heard will be those thousands of heroes spinning in their graves.

May the Lord have mercy on his soul.
Dog named “Splash”?
God bless the family of MaryJo Kopeckne (sp?. They are the true class act. Paint Ted Kennedy in any light light you want, still can’t undo a needless death.

It’s to bad that Mr. Kennedy couldn’t have lived to see his son Patrick get engaged. The best to Patrick and Amy