Edward (Sandwich) Kennedy was a real SOB. His whole political career he took money from taxpayers and gave it to no good slobs who didn't work and didn't deserve a damn thing. His experiences with sexual assault, murder, and drug abuse were never met with negative consequences, but further glorification of the man. I personally dont blame George Bush Senior for not attending his funeral because I wouldn't either.

P.S. I say these things with such conviciton because no one else has the guts to do so. They are all afraid that their "reputation" will be ruined, but me I speak my mind as well as the truth.

Yes, one might imply that since he GHWB was most likely heavily involved with the death of the deceased's nephew(s) he might avoid the funeral and its procession like the veritable plague.

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[edit on 29-8-2009 by purplemonkeydishwasher]

I doubt he's even invited.

Originally posted by kinda kurious
JUST a Senator? Give me a break. He was an American Icon worthy of a Presidential eulogy.

He's just a senator.

He's getting a presidential eulogy because the POTUS is a fellow democrat who owes the Kennedys from pulling in many votes due to their endorsement.

Originally posted by kinda kurious
Seems pretty healthy. Has his health deteriorated significantly in past 2 months?

Read the article. He threw up in the air according to Bush43.
He could have the flu. He could just be sick. His age could be catching up.
Whatever. The TV news reported he's not well enough to attend.
And considering it's just a senators funeral - he doesn't have to go anyways.

Originally posted by vor78

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Yeah, that's gotta be it. Its been FORTY SIX YEARS. Those Kennedy's are awfully patient, apparently.
Sigh...

Exactly. That's why they weren't assassinated. Whereas the Kennedys that were wouldn't have been patient at all.


[edit on 29-8-2009 by DeepSea]

Getting upset over who did or did not attend one funeral on a planet with over 6 billion who are ALL going to die is just petty.

Flyers I also notice the fanfare for the Kennedy "celebration memorial" you are right they are treating him like a death president.

What a joke, he was nothing more than a senator that was never good enough to be a president.

Seating in the Senate seat all his adult life like a king.

But because we got a Democrat in the White house so all Democrats politicians dying in the next 3 years will have presidential treatment.

I personally wouldn't stand in line for several hours just to walk past some casket with a flg over it. Closed caskets are a rip off and may as well be empty as they are of life and spirit anyway.

I have to wonder though, how many of those who don't like either Bush will do that anyway, just to get close enough to curse them goodbye? ( NO shoes will be allowed ??)

I had noticed over a year ago when Bush Sr. had broke down and cried at some event. I think he might not be able to control that here either. Yes, he may have many regrets. That was said to be one reason he didn't want to invade Iraq?

My mother absolutely refused to walk up to her husband and my fathers grave site. That's like the grim reaper pointing to it and saying you're next.

Bush Sr. may not have much time himself and a much stronger conscience. He also has had to live with his sons guilt of war and failures as well.

Ted is gone and so will many others very soon.

"NEXT"

Its all good IMHO, its a free country...

Maybe there is some unknown hatred between the Kennedy's and the CIA???

I suspect so considering things

Why would anyone even WANT Bush at their funeral?

I wouldn't want him at mine....

Political issue? Maybe it's a religious one. The mass is being held in a Catholic church. We may not be as religious these days but the older generations were and are. My Grandmother didn't attend my wedding 20 years ago because it was held in a Protestant church.