“They (the emperors) frequently abused their power arbitrarily to deprive their subjects of property or of life: their tyranny was extremely onerous to the few, but it did not reach the greater number; .. But it would seem that if despotism were to be established amongst the democratic nations of our days it might assume a different character; it would be more extensive and more mild, it would degrade men without tormenting them.” Alexis de Tocqueville
August 26, 2009
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Teddy doesn’t deserve the respect John and Robert do. Too much tax and spend also he has pushed for more government. This mean less freedom for all who live in this nation. We need no Womb to Tomb government control.
Comment by Robby — August 27, 2009 @ 12:25 amFreedom also means responsibility for your actions.
We all have freedom to succeed or to fail but no one should protect you from your failure. We all have to pay for mistakes but Edward Kennedy never did.
The rest of the story: Volkswagen sued NatLamp for copyright infringement over that deal. NatLamp issued a retraction in inimitable style:
“Even if Ted Kennedy had driven a Volkswagen he wouldn’t be president today.”
Comment by Billy Beck — August 27, 2009 @ 7:44 amTed Kennedy wanted to have sex with this mans 14 year old daughter.
Comment by Kent — August 28, 2009 @ 3:13 amWatch the “Depopulation video” at
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