Keri's Life: Delonas on Kennedy Endorsement

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Delonas on Kennedy Endorsement

http://kerijam.blogspot.com/2008/01/obama-makes-bank.html

9 comments:

Unknown said...: The Chappaquiddick incident refers to the circumstances surrounding the 1969 death of Mary Jo Kopechne, a former staff member in Senator Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign. Edward Kennedy was driving a car with Kopechne as his passenger when the Senator drove off Dike Bridge into the channel between Chappaquiddick Island and Martha's Vineyard. The Senator swam to the shore, went to his home, and called his attorney to inquire about the legal implications of the incident. He then allegedly went to sleep. Kopechne was trapped in the car and drowned as it sunk beneath the water. Kennedy pled guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and received a suspended sentence of two months in jail.

In his statement to police, Ted Kennedy claimed that after escaping from his submerged automobile, he "repeatedly dove down to the car in an attempt to see if the passenger was still in the car." At the inquest, the Senator elaborated on his story. "I was fully aware that I was doing everything that I possibly could to get the girl out of the car. And that my head was throbbing and my neck was aching and I was breathless, and at the time, hopelessly exhausted." When he abandoned his rescue attempt, he let himself float to shore. "And I sort of crawled and staggered up some place and was very exhausted and spent on the grass." He said he rested there on the banking for 15 to 20 minutes.

Beginning with his first statement to police, Kennedy has always maintained that he delayed reporting the accident to authorities because he was "confused and in shock" after the accident. The Senator's statements regarding his rescue attempts suggest that in fact he was quite aware that Miss Kopechne's life was in peril and that immediate action was in order. When Kennedy arrived back at the cottage, he saw the white Valiant parked near the front door. The Senator testified that as he came up to the back of the vehicle, he saw Ray LaRosa. Kennedy made no mention of the accident to LaRosa, however, and instead told him to go get Joe Gargan and Paul Markham: the two lawyers.

Kennedy climbed into the back seat of the car and waited. According to Gargan, when he and Markham came out, the Senator told them "There's been a terrible accident. The car's gone off the bridge down by the beach, and Mary Jo is in it."

Okay I get it. Not funny. These artist can be really inconsiderate.; January 31, 2008 at 6:00 AM
Keri said...: Thanks for the history. Delonas is at once acidic, witty, hurtful, and funny. I find that he has his finger on topical matters - and sometimes says what others may be afraid to.; January 31, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Unknown said...: Id be afraid to say it. Afraid of hurting someone in Mary Jo's family. But i guess that's why i do what i do and he does what he does. I wonder does he make fun of slavery, rape or other victimizing crimes.; February 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Keri said...: Other possible interpretations:

1) An alcoholic, who delayed reporting a crime is endorsing Obama - so then, is it really that powerful of an endorsement, when we consider TK's history?

2) Kennedy royalty endorses Obama - that's really powerful and may negatively impact the Clinton campaign. If these big wigs are rallying for Obama - can Hillary really keep her campaign above water?

Both 1) and 2) are worthy of debate. Also, forgive the cliche - but a picture is worth a thousand words. And with this pic, Delonas really gets his points across quickly by getting to the heart of the matter.

Discuss.; February 1, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Unknown said...: My comment was not centered on the poor character of Ted Kennedy (1) nor the political implications of Obamas new endorsements (2). Of course they are debatable points , just someone else's debate.

My concern was the inconsiderate nature of illustrations like these. A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is kindness, or sympathy, or tastefulness, or compassion worth. A 'by any means necessary' methodology leaves brokeness and sorrow in it's wake.

The lack of compassion is clearly seen when you consider this question. What if it were his daughter, or other family involved?; February 2, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Keri said...: What is in scope for political satire?; February 2, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Unknown said...: Is that an answer to MY last question?; February 2, 2008 at 6:34 PM
Keri said...: LOL. Fine. Here's your answer:

You seem to be bordering on a politically correct attitude which gets us no where. A world where people are too afraid to say anything, and so all kinds of rubbish runs rampant.

So, maybe this particular pic was harsh, but in your world is there any room for political satire? What type of picture should Delonas have drawn?; February 2, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow. I didn't know the history. That is a bit insensitive. I agree with David.; February 5, 2008 at 3:23 PM

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