*Short blog 'cuz I'm writing from my phone...
Veteran US Senator Edward Kennedy, the brother of former President John F Kennedy, has died at 77, after a long battle with a brain tumour.
He became a Democratic Massachusetts senator in 1962, replacing his brother when he resigned to become president, and was re-elected seven times.
Senator Kennedy was a dominant force in US politics for almost 50 years.
President Barack Obama, of whom he was an active supporter, said he was "heartbroken" to hear of his death.
"An important chapter in our history has come to an end," he said. "Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States senator of our time."
I actually decided to wrote this when reading about what president Obama said. I think I just need to say something about how impressed I am with him. His words are always so eloquent. You could take pretty much anything this guy says and quote it as something that could be repeated in a history book. I'm sure this was written for him, but still. He is definately one of the best orators of our time. Better then Churchill maybe. At least he's not too drunk on cognac so his speaches need to be faked on the radio by the same guy that did Winnie the Poo...
Barack is not all talk tho. That was the big question, wasn't it. He was unproven. He had so many good ideas and promises to make, but could he and would he live up. The answer is definitely yes. He is following through and setting an example at the same time. He IS 'the peoples president'. He is one of the people. I love that he has an ethnic name... It's perfect.
Good on ya America. What a quick switch that was. America is moving in a liberal direction, and Canadiams seem to be voting more conservative these days... 'Fucken Canadians'
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