Entries from May 2008

May 31, 2008

Let’s Face It…We’re Screwed!

OH, YOU KNOW YOU WERE THINKING IT, TOO
Well, my friends…the deadline to get independent presidential candidates on the Texas ballot was May 8th, and in many other states around the nation, that deadline has either already passed or is coming up very soon. Which means it’s too late now for any new candidates to file.
Put [...]

May 29, 2008

Happy Birthday, Mr. President

President Kennedy shares a laugh with Danny Kaye and Judy Garland
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JFK
Today marks the 91st anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s birth.
Naturally, we wanted to run something special to celebrate the occasion. But rather than waxing philosophical on the meaning of his life and tragic death, we thought it might be a lot more fun [...]

May 27, 2008

Ventura Asks RFK Jr: “Do You Want To Be President?”

We now bring you the conclusion of our two-part feature on Jesse Ventura (click here to read part one). The former Minnesota Governor is considering an independent run for U.S. Senator or possibly even President of the United States in 2008.
In his new book, Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me, Ventura wrestles with the toughest question [...]

May 26, 2008

Ventura: Both Parties Responsible for Iraq Mess

We thought Memorial Day would be a most appropriate time to bring you a few thoughts on the Iraq War from former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura.
This onetime pro wrestler, Navy SEAL, politician and patriot has strong opinions about what’s happening to our country - and a few creative solutions to these problems, too.
Today’s [...]

May 26, 2008

RFK Jr.: Don’t Be Offended

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. walks down the pier in Hyannis Port to go sailing in the Figawi race Saturday. At far left is his sister Kerry Kennedy. (Photo by Jennifer Longley)
KENNEDY JR. SAYS “NO OFFENSE TAKEN” AT HILLARY RFK REMARK
From The Boston Herald

HYANNISPORT – Robert F, Kennedy Jr. emerged from the Kennedy family compound Saturday [...]

May 25, 2008

Cleaning Up America, One River At a Time

Photo by Dave Lauridsen; Grooming: Juanita Lyon/celestinetalent.com
 

Newsmaker
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Bill Newcott, May & June 2008 issue of AARP Magazine

He’s cleaning up America, one river at a time

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s obsession with rivers has its headwaters in the mid-1960s, when he and his famous dad paddled along the towering walls of the Grand Canyon. [...]

May 24, 2008

Would You Like Some Water To Wash Down That Foot, Hillary?

Hillary Clinton apologized for any offense her remarks about Robert Kennedy’s assassination might have caused. We don’t know what got into her yesterday - did the devil make her say it? - maybe the Hill just wasn’t feeling well. Come to think of it, she does look a bit feverish. (AP photo)
OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT
While on the campaign trail in South [...]

May 23, 2008

Kennedy’s Passion, Anger Evident in Canada Speech

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at Trent University, May 22, 2008
KENNEDY’S PASSION, ANGER EVIDENT IN CANADA SPEECH
Story and photo from Kawartha Media Group
An event that took so much planning on Trent University part paid off in a big way Thursday night (May 22) as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to the stage at the [...]

May 22, 2008

RFK Jr. Raises Animal Rights Awareness in Houston

We apologize for the delay in getting this posted for our readers — unfortunately, coverage of the event was pre-empted by breaking news of Senator Edward Kennedy’s health crisis.
In light of all the glum news we’ve been hearing lately, thought this might cheer everybody up a little.
Also, a very special thanks to everyone from the [...]

May 21, 2008

Kennedy Out of Hospital, Headed for Hyannisport

(Stephan Savoia/Associated Press photo)
Senator Edward M. Kennedy walked out of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Wednesday.
TED KENNEDY RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL
 
By PAM BELLUCK and ANAHAD O’CONNOR
THE NEW YORK TIMES
 

BOSTON — One day after learning that he has a malignant brain tumor, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts Democrat and patriarch of the Kennedy [...]