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Post by Adona Mara on Aug 26, 2009 4:57:20 GMT -5
Born Feb. 22, 1932 -- Died Aug. 25, 2009. Age 77. The last of the four Kennedy boys has passed. I think this is what is known as "The End of an Era." (I guess such rich family political legacies are okay -- if it's the right rich family.)
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Post by Empress Palpatine on Aug 26, 2009 22:15:14 GMT -5
At least he was a rich guy who cared about the poor, a rarity these days.
I just spent time watching news video clips about him. He will be missed.
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Post by Adona Mara on Aug 27, 2009 12:02:13 GMT -5
He'll be greatly missed. But don't think his caring was as rare as you may think. While every little contribution helps, it's the rich who are the primary support for a lot of charities, the arts and many other things. But, like Kennedy did not, many of them also do not trumpet their giving. And there is also this: he fought hard for what he believed, but knew when it was time to put the party aside and just do what was right for the people. (Hence his partnership with Bush on many issues.)
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