Friday, July 31, 2009

Obama, Sen. Ed Kennedy, Chappaquiddick, & the Medal

When I heard the names of some of the people who are going to receive a medal, I had to chuckle. I only remember Billy Jean for beating Bobby Riggs in tennis. Then it got to be a little more serious.

The Esteemed Senator Edward Kennedy was named. I couldn't even believe my ears. Then I realized that Pres. Obama and liberal democrats in congress probably would think of him as a role model. I guess he was a product if the 60's after all. He was involved with sex, drugs, and rock and roll with plenty of cash and political muscle to escape any repercussions.

My thoughts gravitated to Mary Joe Kopechne (Bobby K.'s secretary) and Chappaquiddick Island. After a night of partying, Eddy was going to leave and Mary Jo was going to get a ride. He drove off of a bridge and the car ended upside down in a coastal waterway. The esteemed senator left her there but managed to swim to safety himself. He returned to his hotel room and went to sleep. Poor Mary Jo Kopechnes' body was found the next morning clinging to the highest point of the car where an air bubble would have formed. He forgot to go to police and report it until the cops showed up. Then he issued a statement.

The whole matter was cleared up in a couple of months with no more than a slap on the wrist. Oh, he did receive a 2 month suspended sentence for a couple of misdemeanors. Out of the goodness of his heart, he paid the family of Mary Jo $90,900 and his insurance co. shelled out another $50,000. But the poor guy blew his chance to run for the presidency. I guess the judge thought that was punishment enough.

Then there are all the stories about his sexual hijinks's, the stories about the "Au" bar, the drugs, and all the rest. Ya, I'd say he's just like the liberal side of the democratic party, reared in the 60's. The "Age of Aquarius".

We all know what Pres. Obama and the democrats think. Enlightened and free-thinking liberals all adore Teddy. Their hero. He's going to be honored with a medal.

I'd really like to know what Mary Jo Kopechnes' family thinks about the esteemed senator and his honorary medal.

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