Senator Kennedy Has a Brain Tumor

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:44 am

Love him or loathe him, nobody deserves this. Pray for Ted Kennedy.

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BOSTON — For much of his life, Sen. Edward Kennedy has taken on the role of caregiver, watching over the country's most storied political family after tragedies, pushing for sweeping health care, retirement and education legislation, and other social-welfare programs.

Now he is the one in need after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Some experts gave the liberal icon less than a year to live.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed May 21, 2008 4:19 am

Yes, that was front page news in Ireland today, as obviuously the fortunes of the Kennedys are always of interest here in Ireland. Sad. But at least he made it out of his 40s without getting shot.

Dweedle Dee · Post by **Dweedle Dee** » Wed May 21, 2008 4:29 am

The high profile men in the family seem prone to horrible deaths. I'm still mourning John Jr. :-1

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:03 am

Never thought much of any of the Kennedy's but don't wish death on 'em.

Post by **spot** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:09 am

For what outcome are we praying, out of interest? Immediate death without suffering? Miraculous remission? Retirement from public office? Forgiveness of sins?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:26 am

spot;870993 wrote: For what outcome are we praying, out of interest? Immediate death without suffering? Miraculous remission? Retirement from public office? Forgiveness of sins?
How about peace of mind for him and his loved ones in the time he has left? Will that work for ya Spot?

Post by **spot** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:28 am

YZGI;871103 wrote: How about peace of mind for him and his loved ones in the time he has left? Will that work for ya Spot?

It's not what I'd ask for if it were me.

Who's pretentious?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:29 am

spot;871108 wrote: It's not what I'd ask for if it were me.

Who's pretentious?
Thats interesting, What would you ask for?

Post by **spot** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:31 am

YZGI;871111 wrote: Thats interesting, What would you ask for?

Immediate death of course. I never asked to be born, it's been an unwelcome and unforgivable imposition.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:34 am

spot;871115 wrote: Immediate death of course. I never asked to be born, it's been an unwelcome and unforgivable imposition.
What else were you busy with?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:35 am

spot;871115 wrote: Immediate death of course. I never asked to be born, it's been an unwelcome and unforgivable imposition.

An yet immediate remedy has been available to you the entire time:D

So, perhaps not that unforgivable, eh?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:40 am

spot;871115 wrote: Immediate death of course. I never asked to be born, it's been an unwelcome and unforgivable imposition.
I know it's only a temporary solution, but ....... KNOCK YERSELF OUT!

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

I KILL me! so to speak.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed May 21, 2008 10:42 am

Accountable;871128 wrote: I know it's only a temporary solution, but ....... KNOCK YERSELF OUT!

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

I KILL me! so to speak.
:wah::wah: Instant classic post.

Dweedle Dee · Post by **Dweedle Dee** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:50 pm

YZGI;871120 wrote: What else were you busy with?

That's brilliant! :wah:

How about praying/hoping that the man has a minimum of suffering? He's already had at least two seizures that the public knows about. It'd be less painful for him and his family if he could die with a little dignity and quality of life rather than what a malignant brain tumor typically does to a person:

The following symptoms are most common:

Headache

Weakness

Clumsiness

Difficulty walking

Seizures

Other nonspecific symptoms and signs include the following:

Altered mental status: changes in concentration, memory, attention, or alertness

Nausea, vomiting: especially early in the morning

Abnormalities in vision

Difficulty with speech

Gradual changes in intellectual or emotional capacity

Source

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:28 am

I also would not wish suffering on anyone. As far as his being a care giver goes... maybe he was trying to repent for leaving a young girl trapped in the back seat of his car, to drown and die... so many years ago. Ive never been able to think of him, without thinking of that girl.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu May 22, 2008 3:45 am

spot;871108 wrote: Who's pretentious?
I hope you don't actually expect an answer.

Y'know what's ironic? This was his post just before the "Pretentious!" one.

rjwould;871097 wrote: Hey quinnscommentary, how about a reply?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 22, 2008 1:48 pm

weeder;871366 wrote: I also would not wish suffering on anyone. As far as his being a care giver goes... maybe he was trying to repent for leaving a young girl trapped in the back seat of his car, to drown and die... so many years ago. Ive never been able to think of him, without thinking of that girl.

You and I are in agreement on that, Weeder.

Also I am thinking about the other folks who have recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor.....who are not famous or rich. I pray for them too.