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Teddy made a speech (http://216.109.117.135/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&fl=0&u=kennedy.senate.gov/%7Ekennedy/statements/05/1/2005127703.html&d=7108E33F86&icp=1&.intl=us) in January that just blasted the current policy in Iraq. It's kind of nice to note the juxtaposition between his speech and actual news.

"Our military and the insurgents are fighting for the same thing--the hearts and minds of the people--and that is a battle we are not winning."--Ted Kennedy, Jan. 27

"Thousands of mostly black-clad Iraqis protested Tuesday outside a medical clinic where a suicide car bomber killed 125 people a day earlier, braving the threat of another attack as they waved clenched fists, condemned foreign fighters and chanted 'No to terrorism!' "--Associated Press, March 1

Interestingly, the text of Kennedy's infamous speech seems to have disappeared from his Web site; the above link is to the Yahoo cache. I guess it's a good sign that he no longer stands by the speech, but I'd think more highly of him if he actually owned up to his mistake. No, wait, I'd never think highly of the 'Hero of the Chappaquidic'.

Mary Jo Kopechne could not be reached for comment.

Mary Jo Kopechne could not be reached for comment.

That's because her head is still stuck under the steering wheel.

Well I'm just glad that Ted Kennedy could see one month in the future to an event that happened independent of America.

The protest incident does not mean that America has won them over, it merely means that the Iraqi citizens got pissed that other citizens were killed. It wasn't that America inspired them to take matters into their own hands.

Well I'm just glad that Ted Kennedy could see one month in the future to an event that happened independent of America.

The protest incident does not mean that America has won them over, it merely means that the Iraqi citizens got pissed that other citizens were killed. It wasn't that America inspired them to take matters into their own hands.

Yes, I'm sure that under Saddam, they could have protested any time they liked.

Sure.

Teddy made a speech (http://216.109.117.135/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&fl=0&u=kennedy.senate.gov/%7Ekennedy/statements/05/1/2005127703.html&d=7108E33F86&icp=1&.intl=us) in January that just blasted the current policy in Iraq. It's kind of nice to note the juxtaposition between his speech and actual news.

Interestingly, the text of Kennedy's infamous speech seems to have disappeared from his Web site; the above link is to the Yahoo cache. I guess it's a good sign that he no longer stands by the speech, but I'd think more highly of him if he actually owned up to his mistake. No, wait, I'd never think highly of the 'Hero of the Chappaquidic'.

Mary Jo Kopechne could not be reached for comment.

It's finally time to get out of the Oldsmobile (http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2005/01/it_is_finally_t.html)

Iowahawk Guest Commentary by Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Like all Americans, I had high hopes for the future of the Oldsmobile and its passengers, as we struggle against the onrushing water and its poorly-designed shoulder belts. But as claustrophobia sets in we must begin to sober up and face the truth: hope is no longer an option.

It is time for us to recognize that our continued presence in this volatile region is a hinderance to the Oldsmobile and its people. Rather than helping the situation we are further weighing down the Oldsmobile, causing it to sink faster and faster into the quagmire of Chappaquidick Bay, creating a dangerous situation for both ourselves as well as its passengers who are desperately seeking an air pocket in which to start a better life.

That is why I believe we have reached the point where we must take a deep breath and immediately depart the Oldsmobile. We must seek through the watery darkness and release the belt latch of madness that has kept us here, and reach out for a sane and honorable window crank.

Obviously there will be passengers in the Oldsmobile who do not want us to leave, and will likely try to grasp and grab at our feet as we depart. While we wish them success, it is critical that these passengers quickly learn independence and self-determination. The most effective way to teach them is through example, and with a vigorous kick-off. Let us hope they will cherish our shoes as a lasting legacy of our commitment to liberty.

And, after we return to the safety of the American shore and phone our lawyer, we must begin to ask the hard questions. How did we get here? The sad answer is that we were sold a lie by Gene Quinlan of Hyannisport Oldsmobile-Buick-GMC. We were told that this Oldsmobile had the Delta 88 Royale option package with 6-way electric seats. We were told that they were sold out of the new '69 Toronado. We were given a choice of a burgundy vinyl roof, but never given an exit strategy. We were told, repeatedly, that the Oldsmobile was waterproof and had an automatic pilot system. In short, Gene Quinlan sold us a lie.

There will be ample time for us to reflect on the mistakes and lies of the Oldsmobile misadventure, and hold those who were responsible to account. But that is for another day. Now we must focus our energy on getting out before it is too late.

Come home, America. Come home.

That's because her head is still stuck under the steering wheel.

Yeah, that was the joke. Good job.

The title to this thread sounds like the punchline to a joke about Teddy getting pulled over for a DUI.

Hey, Teddy was right, it's just the terrorists are fighting to separate the hearts from the minds, as well as obliterate other various body parts.

Well I'm just glad that Ted Kennedy could see one month in the future to an event that happened independent of America.

The protest incident does not mean that America has won them over, it merely means that the Iraqi citizens got pissed that other citizens were killed. It wasn't that America inspired them to take matters into their own hands.
The point is that responsible people shouldn't go around spreading lies. We have been winning in Iraq and Afghanistan since the very beginning. But then again, the 'Hero' isn't really a responsible person.

About time the American people put this lame horse out to pasture. I say unleash the Republican dogs onto him. If they wanted to the could bury him politically.

About time the American people put this lame horse out to pasture. I say unleash the Republican dogs onto him. If they wanted to the could bury him politically.
He must have Polaroids of them doing some really weird stuff.

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Needs more this thread.

He must have Polaroids of them doing some really weird stuff.

Mob ties. *nod*

If I suddenly vanish and my body is never found, please feed my cat. *nod*

Mob ties. *nod*

If I suddenly vanish and my body is never found, please feed my cat. *nod*

Normally we take all household pets with you.

Normally we take all household pets with you.

How courteous of you.

they waved clenched fists, condemned foreign fighters and chanted "No to Terrorism."
Aren't our troops foreign fighters and also terrorists (according to some, not necessarily me)

Aren't our troops foreign fighters and also terrorists (according to some, not necessarily me)
But the context of the AP article makes it clear to me that they are protesting the suicide bombers.

In general, we're pretty popular in the area. I've read a few stories about the mayor of Baghdad proposing a statue of George Bush be erected. On NPR, today, I heard a Lebanese say something like "Bring George Bush here, we love him".