Joe Kennedy Will Deliver the D. Response to....

[kadee79]

The State of the Union.

Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III, one of the Democratic Party’s rising political stars, has been tapped by top party leaders to deliver the official Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address next week.

The choice thrusts the 37-year-old, three-term congressman from Brookline into the national spotlight more squarely than he has ever been before. The job will put him on national television as the face of the Democratic Party and the voice of chief Trump critic at an extraordinary moment in the country’s politics. For many Americans, it will be their first introduction to the latest Kennedy on the political scene.

“Congressman Kennedy is a relentless fighter for working Americans,” Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a press release announcing the move. “While President Trump has consistently broken his promises to the middle class, Congressman Kennedy profoundly understands the challenges facing hard-working men and women across the country.”

Kennedy’s speech will be followed by a Spanish-language response delivered by Elizabeth Guzman, the first Hispanic female immigrant elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.

www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/01/25/representative-joseph-kennedy-iii-deliver-democratic-response-state-union-address/8JG0WBTQY4owCqfhtkEjOO/story.html?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter

[zibazinski]

Oh no, not another Kennedy.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

What a cheap shot. You have a problem with names? Do you know anything about him. 

[kadee79]

This Kennedy has been in politics for awhile now anyway, so sure, another KENNEDY!  I "might" be able to use my Kennedy pin again.

It's like the ones pictured here....1st pic & others like it....


www.bing.com/images/search?q=kennedy+pin+with+donkey+in+circle&qpvt=Kennedy+pin+with+donkey+in+circle&FORM=IGRE

[happyhoix]

Too bad it's not like one of those reality shows where after they both speak the audience gets to phone in a vote for the one they want to stay and the one they want to kick off the island.

[zibazinski]

Another family that thinks they should be entitled to political office because of their name.

[busymom]

Well, the GOP does have the Bush family.  Frankly, I've been reading up on this young Kennedy kid, & he sounds pretty good.  He'll be interesting to watch in the next 10 years, or maybe less.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

Wrong. He worked hard for it. Check the 2 years in the Peace Corps.

Born in Brighton, Massachusetts, Kennedy was raised in the Boston area with his twin brother, Matthew Rauch "Matt" Kennedy. After graduating from Stanford University he spent two years in the Dominican Republic as a member of the Peace Corps, and earned his law degree at Harvard Law School in 2009. He resigned as a prosecutor in early 2012 to run for the seat held by retiring Congressman Barney Frank. He easily won the Democratic nomination and went on to defeat Republican candidate Sean Bielat. He was sworn into office in January 2013 and sits on the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

[Jaguar]

Two Kennedy's lost their life for USA, President Kennedy and Robert Kennedy United States Senator. May both Go Well.


And Joseph P. Kennedy III, is a politician, not like what you got now.

[thyme4change]

It will be better than that super weirdo they had do it last year. He was terrible. His rebuttal made absolutely zero sense.

[dondub]

Zibi just despises the Kennedys for whatever reason.

[zibazinski]

Along with the Bushes and the Clintons. It's not a dynasty to be passed down. I didn't know anything about Robert but my father worshipped John. Probably because he screwed anything in a skirt. 

[Jaguar]

Well until new people start running so you all get better choices, this is what you have. Don't like it, put better people in.

[dondub]

According to you and your biases.

[zibazinski]

Good people don't seem to run. Unless they're able to bury every bit of scandal attached to their past. Plus, have plenty of money. 

[Jaguar]

Everyone is allowed to like and dislike whoever they want. I understand where Zib is coming from, but ya all need new political blood in there.

[dezii]

Jan 26, 2018 17:18:04 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Oh no, not another Kennedy.

Yep.....grant u there were pubs who celebrated the two assassinations but the country has been better off for the three Kennedys who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country plus the one who lived such a long life and was so affective, both for liberal causes and the ability to cross the aisle and be super effective..boy how we miss Teddy now...so I am looking forward to his rebuttal of the Donald..normally  after the "SOTU" I retire to the boys room...think will hold off this time...

[Rob Base 2.0]

Do they already know who will deliver the responses to each of the next 7 state of the union addresses?

[dezii]

Jan 26, 2018 17:53:28 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Another family that thinks they should be entitled to political office because of their name.

You really have a unhappy life don't u...would suggest getting help but believe that is against c of c so will just suggest large glass of Chardonnay and some cheese and crackers... 

[Jaguar]

I have no cheese here, shit!

[dezii]

Jan 26, 2018 18:33:00 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Along with the Bushes and the Clintons. It's not a dynasty to be passed down. I didn't know anything about Robert but my father worshipped John. Probably because he screwed anything in a skirt. 

It's called google...suggest give it a try...

Hell...save u the trouble...
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"Kennedy and his staff wrote more than 300 bills that were enacted into law.
Unabashedly liberal, Kennedy championed an interventionist government that emphasized economic and social justice, but he was also known for working with Republicans to find compromises among senators with disparate views.

As such, Kennedy played a major role in passing many laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the National Cancer Act of 1971, the COBRA health insurance provision, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Mental Health Parity Act, the S-CHIP children's health program, the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. During the 2000s, he led several unsuccessful immigration reform efforts. "
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I will suggest his legacy as a Senator for the countries welfare was better and more beneficial then anything he might have accomplished as POTUS. That possibility ended in the tragic accident and death that occurred on the Vineyard.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kennedy

[Gardening Grandma]

I don’t know much about Kennedy other than he served in the Peace Corps.  I’m interested in hearing what he has to say.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

Jan 26, 2018 18:39:47 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Good people don't seem to run. Unless they're able to bury every bit of scandal attached to their past. Plus, have plenty of money. 

Except for the good part you described Trump.

[djAdvocate]

Jan 26, 2018 18:33:00 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Along with the Bushes and the Clintons. It's not a dynasty to be passed down. I didn't know anything about Robert but my father worshipped John. Probably because he screwed anything in a skirt. 

which distinguishes him from almost any other president...in what way?

[thyme4change]

I don't think the jobs are passed down, but so many people go into similar jobs as their parents. You know those families that have 4 doctors and 3 nurses vs those families have 5 engineers and 3 accountants. Many people have generation after generation of teachers, or coal miners or military, or whatever. If you grew up that held elected office, it feel normal to grow up and go into an elected position. I think it is just more about what your lifelong reality is than some feeling that you are "owed" a position.

[OldCoyote]

Jan 26, 2018 18:48:42 GMT -5 dezii said:

Jan 26, 2018 18:33:00 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Along with the Bushes and the Clintons. It's not a dynasty to be passed down. I didn't know anything about Robert but my father worshipped John. Probably because he screwed anything in a skirt. 

It's called google...suggest give it a try...

Hell...save u the trouble...
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"Kennedy and his staff wrote more than 300 bills that were enacted into law.
Unabashedly liberal, Kennedy championed an interventionist government that emphasized economic and social justice, but he was also known for working with Republicans to find compromises among senators with disparate views.

As such, Kennedy played a major role in passing many laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the National Cancer Act of 1971, the COBRA health insurance provision, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Mental Health Parity Act, the S-CHIP children's health program, the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. During the 2000s, he led several unsuccessful immigration reform efforts. "
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I will suggest his legacy as a Senator for the countries welfare was better and more beneficial then anything he might have accomplished as POTUS. That possibility ended in the tragic accident and death that occurred on the Vineyard.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kennedy

In a true message board spirit , post a bunch of the sexual trysts that Jack and Bobby were involved in,

[dezii]

Jan 26, 2018 22:31:18 GMT -5 OldCoyote said:

Jan 26, 2018 18:48:42 GMT -5 dezii said:

It's called google...suggest give it a try...

Hell...save u the trouble...
-------------------------
"Kennedy and his staff wrote more than 300 bills that were enacted into law.
Unabashedly liberal, Kennedy championed an interventionist government that emphasized economic and social justice, but he was also known for working with Republicans to find compromises among senators with disparate views.

As such, Kennedy played a major role in passing many laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the National Cancer Act of 1971, the COBRA health insurance provision, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Mental Health Parity Act, the S-CHIP children's health program, the No Child Left Behind Act, and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. During the 2000s, he led several unsuccessful immigration reform efforts. "
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I will suggest his legacy as a Senator for the countries welfare was better and more beneficial then anything he might have accomplished as POTUS. That possibility ended in the tragic accident and death that occurred on the Vineyard.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kennedy

In a true message board spirit , post a bunch of the sexual trysts that Jack and Bobby were involved in,

Yes they were...so what is your point. Eisenhower was also involved while commander of European forces in WW2...So where many non famous folks too...then and today too.. As I asked...so what is the point....

They either had accomplishments or did not...In looking back it seems these  famous ones mentioned had many , many accomplishments......

[tallguy]

Jan 26, 2018 17:53:28 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Another family that thinks they should be entitled to political office because of their name.

Should we review the history, since it sounds a lot more like a family that felt the responsibility to serve.  The four brothers:
Joseph P. "Joe" Kennedy Jr. - Groomed for future office, he left Harvard Law and enlisted in the Naval Reserve, became an aviator, flew enough missions to come home, but volunteered for another on which he was killed in action.
John F. Kennedy - Like his brother a Lieutenant in the Navy during WWII.  Served in both the House and Senate before becoming President.  Assassinated in office.
Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy - Also served in the Naval Reserve (on the ship named for his eldest brother.)  Served as Attorney General and Senator.  Was a leading candidate for presidential nomination when he was assassinated.
Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy - Enlisted in the Army before returning to and graduating from Harvard like his brothers.  Served 47 years as Senator from Massachusetts, one of the most influential of the last fifty years.

They have been a very wealthy family for over a century.  Joseph Sr. was a very successful businessman and investor, following his father.  Did the brothers really need to serve in WWII, and in Joe Jr.'s case to die during a volunteer mission?  That legacy has been handed down to each generation.  Some may be immature while young, but nobody escapes the legacy of those brothers.   

Is it better to have someone like Trump, who ruined many businesses while declaring bankruptcy multiple times?  Whose idea of "serving" was to obtain several deferments, and who compared the danger of sex to serving in Vietnam?  Whose life is dedicated to enriching himself at the expense of anyone he can either cheat or exploit?  Up to you, but I would choose the family of service rather than the sultan of self.  

[dezii]

Jan 26, 2018 23:40:12 GMT -5 tallguy said:

Jan 26, 2018 17:53:28 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Another family that thinks they should be entitled to political office because of their name.

Should we review the history, since it sounds a lot more like a family that felt the responsibility to serve.  The four brothers:
Joseph P. "Joe" Kennedy Jr. - Groomed for future office, he left Harvard Law and enlisted in the Naval Reserve, became an aviator, flew enough missions to come home, but volunteered for another on which he was killed in action.
John F. Kennedy - Like his brother a Lieutenant in the Navy during WWII.  Served in both the House and Senate before becoming President.  Assassinated in office.
Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy - Also served in the Naval Reserve (on the ship named for his eldest brother.)  Served as Attorney General and Senator.  Was a leading candidate for presidential nomination when he was assassinated.
Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy - Enlisted in the Army before returning to and graduating from Harvard like his brothers.  Served 47 years as Senator from Massachusetts, one of the most influential of the last fifty years.

They have been a very wealthy family for over a century.  Joseph Sr. was a very successful businessman and investor, following his father.  Did the brothers really need to serve in WWII, and in Joe Jr.'s case to die during a volunteer mission?  That legacy has been handed down to each generation.  Some may be immature while young, but nobody escapes the legacy of those brothers.   

Is it better to have someone like Trump, who ruined many businesses while declaring bankruptcy multiple times?  Whose idea of "serving" was to obtain several deferments, and who compared the danger of sex to serving in Vietnam?  Whose life is dedicated to enriching himself at the expense of anyone he can either cheat or exploit?  Up to you, but I would choose the family of service rather than the sultan of self.  

Well done, well told Tall.....

As a aside..Joe jr. volunteered to fly a bomb/explosive  laden bomber that was going to be a drone plane , controlled by another plane. ..Once in  the air..he was suppose to bail out and let plane be controlled by the control   plane , to be dived into submarine pens in France..

[bombs  were not having any affect..thick concrete..pens are still there..too massive to be removed]

before Joe could bail out...plane exploded with Joe Kennedy still on board..This was 1945 war basically almost won.

[chiver78]

Jan 26, 2018 17:27:13 GMT -5 ken a.k.a OMK said:

What a cheap shot. You have a problem with names? Do you know anything about him. 

thank you. I can't say shit like that b/c I am not only in MA, but on Cape Cod for the past few years.