Rank Hypocrisy

Johan · 08-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Senator Ted Kennedy should resign; I agree.

In 2004, with a Republican governor ready to choose a Senate replacement if Kerry won the election, Kennedy pushed to have the law changed to require a special election.

In 2009, with a Democratic governor, Kennedy is pushing to change the law again to allow the governor to directly appoint a successor. His excuse?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kennedy

“It is vital for this commonwealth to have two voices speaking for the needs of its citizens and two votes in the Senate during the approximately five months between a vacancy and an election,’’

Of course, Kennedy has missed most of the last 270 roll-call votes.

Quote:

Sickness has kept him away from Capitol Hill for most of the last 15 months.

Sickness is understandable. His behavior, not so much. So shameless. So disgusting. So...predictable.

ShivaX · 08-23-2009, 09:48 PM

Well this is Ted Kennedy we're talking about, its not all that suprising.

Other guy gets to pick a replacement? We need a special election!

My guy gets to pick a replacement? We need someone in there ASAP!

He had no issue with the citizens not getting a voice when he thought there was a chance that voice wasn't going to agree with him.

Narradisall · 08-24-2009, 07:01 AM

I hope I'm not the only one that came in here expecting so see some sort of ranking of hypocrisy....

BlackPete · 08-24-2009, 09:23 AM

Wait, we're talking about the same guy who killed a girl? Hypocrisy wouldn't be the first word that came to mind if I were to think about him.

Johan · 08-24-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackPete

Wait, we're talking about the same guy who killed a girl?

Wait...I thought it was that he "kissed a girl...and liked it."

I can't keep it straight. Katy Perry...Ted Kennedy. Who can keep it all organized?

GrenMag · 08-24-2009, 05:19 PM

Tasteless joke du jour:

What's Ted Kennedy's favorite drink? A Chappaquiddick: Scotch and murky water.

Carry on...

Ravenlock · 08-24-2009, 09:57 PM

No argument here, this looks like pretty despicable politicking.

And yes, someone who can't effectively fill their role in government over a lengthy or potentially interminable period for whatever reason should resign.

08-24-2009, 07:01 AM	#3
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08-24-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
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Ravenlock Thx for the scarf, Sadie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 6,074	No argument here, this looks like pretty despicable politicking. And yes, someone who can't effectively fill their role in government over a lengthy or potentially interminable period for whatever reason should resign. __________________ Steam ID: Ravenlock -- XBL / GFWL Gamertag: Ravenlock80 -- Twitter: Ravenlock Wii System Code: 3019 1654 2730 1955 <Whore> Listen to me rant on the Immortal Machines PC Gaming Podcast! I also run Erratic Gamer, and sometimes write about games there. </Whore>

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08-23-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
ShivaX Extreme Moderate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,916	Well this is Ted Kennedy we're talking about, its not all that suprising. Other guy gets to pick a replacement? We need a special election! My guy gets to pick a replacement? We need someone in there ASAP! He had no issue with the citizens not getting a voice when he thought there was a chance that voice wasn't going to agree with him.

08-24-2009, 09:23 AM	#4
BlackPete Colonist Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,962	Wait, we're talking about the same guy who killed a girl? Hypocrisy wouldn't be the first word that came to mind if I were to think about him.